Northern & Modern Soul Short-List

[Beatin Rhythm]

Hi, Soul Folks,

Here's a list of Northern and Modern Soul dancers to get your teeth into. If you'd like to buy anything on the list then please phone 0161 834 7783 (10.00am Monday - Saturday or 11.00am - 4.00pm Sundays). Thank you for looking.

1. Mickey's Monkey / Whatever Makes You Happy - SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES (Tamla).......VG++........,...great mid-tempo Northern Motown dancer on flip-side.....£10

2. Can't Seem To Get You Out Of My Mind - THE EDDY JACOBS EXCHANGE (Columbia demo)......lovely version of Ashford-Simpson song, uptempo Crossover Soul dancer.....VG++....£95

3. Yesterday's Kisses - MAXINE BROWN (UK Stateside, 1963).....Mint-...no centre.......hefty, huge backing to brilliant mid-tempo N.Soul dancer that can go big if played!........£35

4. All Work And No Play - SERENA JOHNSON (Big 2).......VG++......£75

5. I've Got That Feeling - DARRELL BANKS (Atco demo).....VG++.....brilliant J.J. Barnes-style Detroit Northern dancer.......a belter that needs exposure........£30

6. The Girl's Got "It" / The Night - BILLY PRESTON (Capitol)....Mint-.....fantastic double-sider, both VERY strong Northern dancers (still in original company sleeve in nice nick).......£80

7. Too Darn Soulful - MORRIS CHESTNUT (UK Grapevine, DJ copy)....Mint-......£35

8. Rode By The Place - DAVID RUFFIN (UK Motown)......gorgeous Modern Soul dancer.....VG++.....£40

9. Nothing Can Compare To You - VELVET SATINS (red & white General American)......VG++.....£170

10. You Gotta Pay Your Dues - THE DRIFTERS (US Atlantic)......VG++.....an all-time Northern Soul Classic if ever there was one..........£75

11. Ain't Got No Problems - SUNDAY (Alteen).....VG++........W.O.L.......tremendous Northern Soul girl group dancer well worth spinning as will impress all who hear it.........£75

12. Going To A Happening - TOMMY NEAL (yellow Pameline).......Twisted Wheel classic, DJ-dynamite!........VG++.......£75

13. Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) - EDDIE FLOYD (Stax).....VG++......mellow Crossover Soul groover that's welcome anywhere despite it's low price........£10

14. Open Up Your Heart - THE UNEXPECTED (Sound Stage 7).......VG++......Crossover Soul dancer, future biggie with DJ support........£10

15. Teeny Weeny Little Bit - BEN E KING (Atco).......Mint- .........Northern corker!............£40

16. Would You Believe - THE TEMPESTS (Smash).......VG++.......£20

17. Look At Me - VERNON GREENE (Minit demo)......VG++......£130

18. Better Use Your Head - LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS (Veep)......VG++......£55

19. Heartbreak Society - THE RADIANTS (Chess).......VG++........£60

20. Come On Baby And Hurt Me - NAOMI & HARRIS (Atco demo)......VG++.....£35

21. The Who Who Song / Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy - JACKIE WILSON (UK Coral, 1967).......All-Nighter bag classics both sides, weekend-winners to last you a lifetime!........VG++...£25

22. Getting Mighty Crowded / It's In His Kiss - BETTY EVERETT (UK President).......VG++......£10

23. Are You Ready For This - THE BROTHERS (US RCA)......VG++....£25

24. He Will Break Your Heart - TIMOTHY WILSON (Veep)......VG++.....W.O.L.........£65

25. That's My Girl - DEE CLARKE (Constellation)........VG++.......£75

26. Last Minute Miracle - THE SHIRELLES (Scepter)......VG++........£20.....Wigan Casino big 'un!

27. Bet You Never Thought - GENE CHANDLER (Constellation)........VG++....Class Chicago N.Soul dancer, same style as The Impressions...............£15

28. Take Me Back - FREDDIE GORMAN (Ric Tic).......VG++.......£30

29. Here She Comes - THE TYMES (Parkway)..........VG++.......constant floor-filler Twiisted Wheel.....£30

30. Don't Lead Me On, Girl / What Did I Do Wrong - EMMANUEL LASKEY (Thelma).....VG++.......two brilliant Detroit Northern Soul dancers..............£150

31. I Can't Make It Anymore - SPYDER TURNER (MGM)......VG++.........£15

32. I'll Always Love You - THE ARTISTICS (Brunswick)........VG++......£30

33. Last Night - TEDDY RABB (Codex International)......Mint-.......£50

34. It's All Up To You - THE DELLS (Chess)......VG++.......£25

35. Closer - THE DELLS (Chess).........VG++.......£20

36. Just Ain't No Love - BARBARA ACKLIN (Brunswick).......VG++.......£15

37. Jealous Kinda Fella - GARLAND GREEN (Uni)........VG++....quality beat ballad.......£10

38. Can't Help Loving You - PAUL ANKA (RCA) re-issue........VG++......Superb Wigan stormer!......£20

39. I Got A Bone To Pick With You - RUBY ANDREWS (ABC)......VG++......fast, upbeat Crossover Soul dancer introduced to Northern ears and feet at the Manchester Ritz All-Dayers in 1976......£20

40. My Man - EBONY ALLEYNE (Okeh).......Modern Soul, one for the future......VG++.........£10

41. Cry Your Eyes Out - DOTTIE CAMBRIDGE (MGM).....VG++.........£75

42. Isn't It Just A Shame - KENNY WELLS (New Voice)......VG++........£350

43. I'll Forgive And Forget - RON HOLDEN (Charger).........VG++.......£85

44. Can't Break The News To Myself - BEN E KING (Atco).......VG++.....£80

45. You Brought It On Yourself - BARBARA HALL (Innovation II).....VG++...Blackpool Mecca floor-filler......£30

46. I Wouldn't Give You Up - RONI HILL (Roulette)......VG++.......£30

47. Look Over My Shoulder - MARVA HICKS (Infinity).......VG++....£35

48. The Sweetest Thing - CHAPTER 3 (Dakar demo)......VG++.....Magnificent Modern Soul Mover!......£180

49. Let's Make Love - RONNIE LOVE (Almeria)........VG++.......Mecca Monster!.......£25

50. Honey Baby - INNERVISION (Private Stock)........VG++.......£25

Many thanks indeed for taking a look at the list. Keep The Faith, have a great weekend!

Cheers, Carl (Beatin Rhythm).

Edited July 12, 2012 by Beatin