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Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Genres: Pop, R&B

Track Listings (24) - Disc #1
1. Just Your Fool - Eddie Whitehead
2. I've Got To Keep Movin' - Charles Lamonte And The Extremes
3. Strange Neighborhood - The Imaginations
4. Why Would You Blow It - Claude Huey
5. Yes I'm In Love - Unique Blend
6. And The Rains Came - The Millionaires
7. Tell Me, Baby - Karmello Brooks
8. You'll Get Enough - The Delfonics
9. Ain't No Danger - Clifford Curry
10. Do It - Pat Powdrill
11. I Think I'm Falling In Love (Fast Forward) - Bettye Swann
12. Don't Tear Me Down - Charlie Rich
13. I Wouldn't Change A Thing About You - Johnny Wyatt
14. Cards On The Table - The Diplomats
15. The Yesterday Of Our Love - Jimmy Seals
16. Raining Teardrops - The Rockmasters
17. I'll Be All Alone - Barbara Redd
18. I Have Feelings Too - Denita James
19. What Happened To Yesterday - Mr. Soul
20. I See Your Face - Joe Simon
21. My Heart's On Fire - Lil' Bob
22. The Way Of The Crowd - Dan Folger
23. This Love That I'm Giving You - The Joytones
24. I Have No Choice - Audrey Matthews

CD Details

All Artists: Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Title: Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Kent Records UK
Release Date: 12/27/2004
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, R&B
Style: Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 029667219228

Synopsis

Amazon.com

With Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities, ace label Kent, in the shape of the ever-reliable Ady Croasdell, has compiled a scorching selection of 24 Northern-soul discoveries. The inclusion of Audrey Matthews's simply sublime "I Have No Choice" is especially timely, as plays from newly cut acetates have generated a rapturous reception throughout the scene. Elsewhere, Dan Folger's regret-etched beat ballad "The Way of the Crowd," the legendary cover-up "What Happened to Yesterday" by Mr. Soul, and the Delfonics' falsetto-festooned "You'll Get Enough" top many a wanted list. However, there's one track that makes this compilation absolutely essential: jazz diva Karmello Brooks's potently crooned "Tell Me Baby." Originally issued on the jazz label Milestone in 1966, this self-penned, fully orchestrated uptempo slice of soul alchemy was actually the flip side. Phenomenal! --Chris D. King, Amazon.co.uk

CD Reviews

Rare sweet soul at its finest!

Justo Roteta | Los Angeles, Ca.USA | 04/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are into rare and obscure 1960s and '70s soul you really need to get this CD. All of these songs are excellent examples of vintage soul's more obscure and lesser-known side. Since most of these songs were only issued (originally) on 45-rpm 7" singles they were guaranteed to become valuable collector's items from the start- as a result, this collection pays a wonderful tribute to these obscure artists and their songs (some of which SHOULD have been big hits). A real winner on all counts."

Soul Music, The Hits, Misses & the Classics

Wolfhound | Midwest USA | 03/07/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an excellent compilation of rare soul classics. A good example of the many great songs of this period that did not chart or had commercial success but should have. For soul music afficianados that love the sounds of the 1950s to the mid 70s this series is a great addition to your music library."