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A Complete Introduction To Northern Soul [Box set]

Various Artists Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (17 Nov 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 4
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B001G7G5T6
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 43,712 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Disc: 1
1. Heaven Must Have Sent You - The Elgins
2. Just Walk In My Shoes - Gladys Knight & The Pips
3. Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye
4. I Want To Go Back There Again - Chris Clark
5. I'll Always Love You - The Spinners
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Disc: 2
1. Ain't No Place Like Motown - The Velvelettes
2. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Gladys Knight & The Pips
3. Thank You - Frankie Valli
4. Tears At The End Of A Love Affair - Tammi Terrell
5. Baby Hit And Run - The Contours
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Disc: 3
1. Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - The Tams
2. That's Not Love - Holly St. James
3. Soul Self Satisfaction - Earl Jackson
4. I Got A Feeling - Barbara Randolph
5. Take My Hand - Dalton Boys
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Disc: 4
1. You Didn't Say A Word - Yvonne Baker
2. Night Owl - Bobby Paris
3. Country Girl - Vickie Baines
4. You Just Don't Know (What You Did To Me) - Chubby Checker
5. Angel Baby - The 3 1/2
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Edwards TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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Northern Soul collections are thick on the ground, so picking a good one is difficult, particularly as many are simply cash-ins, with poor sound and re-recordings dominating. This set has Russ Winstanley as compiler, and with his pedigree, you can be sure this is no dud.

The set has a heavy Motown bias, but that's no bad thing in this reviewers eyes, and so all the floorfillers are here, along with some you may have forgotten (or never heard?). Experienced Northern Soul collectors will probably have most of these tracks, so I guess this is aimed at the more casual listener, and the fan who likes the box set concept, particularly as there's a booklet that accompanies the set.

So, 5 hours-ish of dancefloor favourites that helped define a whole new genre, some you'll be singing along to, some you might want to skip, but play this and if you don't feel like dancing, well there's no hope for you ! Recommended for Mods and Soul fans, so roll back the carpet, get out the talc and enjoy.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A strong overview with some notable aspects 24 Nov 2008
By M. A. Coyle VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This box set places itself as a casual introduction to Northern Soul compiled by Wigan Casino DJs Russ Winstanley and Richard Stearling. Russ plays on the 'oldies' scene and has earned his defining role. Richard is still uncovering and playing a wide range of dance soul which he plays on the scene and on radio.

Rather than an introduction is provides a quite detailed examination of rare Motown (and labels they bought such as Ric-Tic & Golden World) alongside many classic Northern Soul tracks. There are those who say that Northern Soul is music in the style of Motown, though more rare and on other (often independent) labels. But it's a distinction that is fading away as rare unissued Motown is uncovered in addition to the well played favourite hits. CD series such as the 'This is Northern Soul', 'A Cellarful of Motown' and 'Soul Satisfaction' (volumes 2-5) complement this set by exploring the rare Motown soul catalogue being uncovered over the last decade.

However what really makes this set attractive for many Northern Soul collectors is the first legal inclusion on CD of the original recordings on the Cameo Parkway label in the genre from Chubby Checker, Yvonne Baker, The 3 1/2, Christine Cooper, Bunny Sigler etc. For many years this label was tied up in copyright dispute (it was bought by Allen Klein who had someone inflexible business practices). This is now resolved the label is starting to be issued on CD for the first time.

Along with songs on dozens of labels such as Okeh, Chess, Mirwood, Groovesville and Shrine these are rightly considered the crown jewels of Northern Soul. These songs on Cameo Parkway have turned up on many bootleg CD sets in reduced audio quality (notably the three CD 'Cam-Park' series) but here we have their proper issue. It is to be hoped the label will get a more thorough collection by such as Kent Records but for now, this is their best source on CD.

There are some curios on here and even a couple of tracks that have never really been played on the scene (the recent Funk Brothers soundtrack for example although it is wonderful). I can understand their inclusion so I trust the notes will place these into context.

The set really can only dip its toe into the music and the 'Keeping The Faith' 4 CD box set is another good route in with many more typical choices. If you're taken with this music though, this is very much the start of a journey that will stay with you for life. I've got through two vinyl music collections and now have about 1200 soul CDs to track down all the Northern Soul, 60s R&B and 70s/80s Modern Soul dancers. It's all money well spent.

From here explore CDs on the Kent & Stateside labels which will then take you further into the wonderful life-enhancing music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Sounds with a few rarities 27 Nov 2008
Format:Audio CD
Northern Soul is the ultimate OXYMORON - joyous irresistable uptempo dance music but with some of the saddest most moving lyrics about lost love.

Although I already have most of these tracks in my collection, to me, four tracks alone are worth the cover price.

At the discotheque
You didn't say a word
I have faith in you
You just don't know

If you don't have / know many of these tracks and you like Tamla Motown buy 2 copies. One for you and one for your best friend.

And when you play these tracks and you spine tingles with joy you will be "converted".

Hallelujah
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A great starter for Northern Soul beginners
A great intro for new Northern Soul fans but any collector would love it, great fun and gets the old blood pumping, good workout music!
Published 2 months ago by puffinfan
5.0 out of 5 stars A complete introduction to Northern Soul
Absolutely fabulous! 4 CD's, really good value for the money and a book that tells you about Northern Soul. Read more
Published 8 months ago by DollyD
4.0 out of 5 stars A complete introduction to Northern Soul
A very comprehensive group of popular Northern Soul dance tunes and floor fillers, this will keep many a floor filled for many an hour.
Published 12 months ago by disco
4.0 out of 5 stars Memories from my miss spent youth!
The very first ever Northern Soul compilation album I bought was on vinyl, back in the seventies - Pye Disco Demand. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Janine's Dad
5.0 out of 5 stars northern
Just bought A Complete Introduction To Northern Soul and it is brilliant!! Worth every penny, great mix and lots Motown too!
Published 18 months ago by gino
5.0 out of 5 stars graham edinburgh
great cd brings back the past . casino was great up at m s fab days this cd just brings it all back great value the bizzzzzzzzzzzz
Published 19 months ago by graham h
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb start to collecting Northern Soul
This is one of those products that does exactly what it sets out to. Elegantly packaged, with informative descriptions of each song in a nice booklet, this collection of CDs... Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2011 by L. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes you back ..
A wonderful compilation, take a few hours, locks the doors, sit back and the music will do the rest.
Published on 20 Sep 2010 by Mister Eli
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute gem!
This is an absolute gem of a set. I'm a fan of all mainstream soul - Stax, Atlantic, Hi, Motown etc, etc. This set is a real eye opener. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Well Red
4.0 out of 5 stars Cockney Northern Soul Fan
a top collection a little Motown heavy ,but considering the 5oth anniverary Universal done well..

Personal faves Barbara Randolph and Brenda Hollaway...absolute tops
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by Mr. T. Wallace
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