- Audio CD (26 Feb 2008)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Box set
- Label: Sanctuary
- ASIN: B00004YU4L
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Dobie Gray - The in crowd | |||
| 2. Betty Everett - Getting mighty crowded | |||
| 3. Marvin Smith - Have more time | |||
| 4. Doris Troy - I'll do anything | |||
| 5. Rosco Robinson - Thats enough | |||
| 6. Robert Parker - Lets go baby | |||
| 7. Little Johnny Taylor - Zig zag lightning | |||
| 8. Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers - All for you | |||
| 9. The Fascinations - Girls are out to get you | |||
| 10. The Invitations - Whats wrong with me baby | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Dells - Run for cover | |||
| 2. Nella Dodds - Come back baby | |||
| 3. The Charts - Desiree | |||
| 4. Linda Lyndell - Bring back your love | |||
| 5. Johnny Copeland - Sufferin' city | |||
| 6. Sam Ward - Sister lee | |||
| 7. J.J. Barnes - Sweet Sherry | |||
| 8. Earl Wright & His Orchestra - Thumb a ride | |||
| 9. The Ideals - Mighty Lover | |||
| 10. The Charades - Key to my happiness | |||
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For a relative beginner in the music of this legendary scene I can't imagine there's a better introduction than this. It's the first Northern Soul compilation that really made me feel just how thrilling this music must have been to hear for first time, and the passion it's inspired. The first side especially just flows from one brilliant cut to another. It's hard to pick standouts, but perhaps opening an ear to Sandi Sheldon's turbo-charged 'You're Gonna Make Me Love You' and Eddie Holman's soaring 'Eddie's My Name' reveal more about this music than 1000 words ever could. Beautifully packaged, with informative and entertaining track notes, this is a box of gold.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A near perfect Northern soul CD which is an ideal introduction for the novice, and a delight for the veteran that so many classics are put together on one collection. Standout tracks are too numerous to mention, so from a personal point of view it's a delight to have Doris Troy's "I'll do anything", Dells "Run for cover", Rose Battiste's "Hit & run", Earl Van Dyke's "All for you", Marvin Smith's "Have more time", Betty Everett's "Gettin' mighty crowded" and Patti Austin's version of "You never said a word" (check out the Yvonne Baker original) all together in one box. Warning to the uninitiated! This music is highly addictive and so far I've found no effective cure.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
An excellent primer to the northern soul scene to accompany a book of the same title by Mike Ritson and Stuart Russell on the rare '60s soul phenomenon that became the biggest English underground music movement of the '70s. The 2-CD 50-track collection starts with northern's mod roots (represented by scooter boy faves The In Crowd by Dobie Gray and Betty Everett's Getting Mighty Crowded), moving on to feature the top tracks from such legendary clubs as the Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca, Manchester's Twisted Wheel, Stoke's Torch, and Wolverhampton's Catacombs. Highlights include Doris Troy's infectious dancer I'll Do Anything, Earl Van Dyke's groovy organ-powered All For You, Sandi Sheldon's supercharged You're Gonna Make Me Love You, the sublime Run For Cover by The Dells, and the new era '70s soul sound of The Carstairs' It Really Hurts Me Girl. This set is essential for both those new to northern soul and to the devotees who will see this as an opportunity to rest vinyl that they have worn paper thin by repeated plays.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The In Crowd
Being new to Northern Soul I didn't realy know what to expect but after showing the CD Sleeve to my daughter she assured me that I'd got a good deal. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dave,Dawn'sdad
WHAT A SHAME THIS IS OOP!!!!!!!!!!
This collection is a classic. The best ever, simply. Just a shame that this and the companion book are both out of print. Let's bring them both back. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Syd
Good sounds
Purchased this for my hubby as he was into northern soul in his younger years. He loved it and so did I.
Published 16 months ago by Sarah
Solid Northern Soul
This is a solid Northern Soul compilation and one of the better ones of the seemingly endless glut of Northern Soul albums released over the past ten years. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by RJS
Massive Introduction To The World Of Northern Soul
This is one of the best out of the many Northern Soul compilations out there. Although far from comprehensive it gives a great insight to a lot of the key tunes surrounding the... Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2008 by Jimmy Boy
This IS the Northern Soul Story
This CD accompanies Mike Ritsons book of the same name and is just as good. Containing such such gems as Rose Batistes - Hit & Run, Sandi Sheldons - You're gonna make me love you,... Read more
Published on 3 April 2008 by Christopher Lalor
Great Compilation
Compiled by the authors of the book of the same name consisting of two CD’s, as you would expect excellent liner information, just wish more compilers would do... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2003 by Brian Martin
Brilliant Book / Brilliant C.D
I am a 41 year old rare soul fan and found this compilation to be very well put together. My youth was spent at the Wigan Casino and many other places where I could find this great... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2001 by Mr. Ron G. Lavender
Deja vu nostalgia
Growing up a soul fanatic in the sixties I spent my weekly pocket money on soul 45s. I wore those little vinyl wonders out with constant playing and had relegated that episode of... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2001 by David Spanswick
Oh! The memories!!
As an introduction to the Northern Soul scene and as a memory jogger this CD could not be bettered. BUY IT!! Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2001
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