Dayo Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 My girlfriend reckons I've got at least 50 records in my all time top five! So it set me thinking, and I've almost narrowed it down. Will post mine in a day or two. Meantime, if you've a spare few minutes, how about sharing your all time top five soul records? Might take some thinking about - that's why I'm not being hasty in posting mine. Would be great to get a short note from you about each one too, why it grooves you so much, memories etc I'm certain the comments would be as interesting as the choices themselves. I'll bet anything that someone will post more than five! Discipline yourself! In an ideal world we'd all comment on eachother's selections (ooooh that's a corker etc) - in practice there is never time, but I'll certainly read them all with interest, I'm sure most of us will be nodding silently in appreciation too. Thanks in advance Colin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsoul Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 BLOODY HARD THIS ...LOADS BUBBLING UNDER...BUT HERE GOES.. DARRELL BANKS 'OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR HEART' still sets my heart racing and guaranteed to get me out of my seat, so if i'm talking to you and the first strains of this work of genius starts blasting from the speakers...don't even expect a sorry ! because i'll be gone. First heard it in Shrewsbury either The Liberal Club (upstairs) or The Music Hall...memory a bit hazy but i know i said ....what's this??? a lot....must have been 1973 at a guess when i first heard it .and realising there was unchartered territory outside of Motown & Ska which was the trend then .........Always be my number one!!!! EPITOME OF SOUND 'YOU DON'T LOVE ME' still does it for me another i can't sit down too...it encapsulates an era for me.....still having great times....but this was my youth....it's WIGAN and trying to dance longer than my mate CHIC from Shrewsbury/Baschurch....the first sounds i heard after getting through the squeeze at the doors at my first Wigan nighter was 'Percy Wiggins' 'It didn't take much'..memory hazy but sure the next was my next choice ,,they both blew me away and it took months to get copies.....but worth the wait..!! CARL HALL 'MEAN IT BABY' my mate Steve Plimmer (R,I,P) had an expression for such gems.......'An emotional experience on vinyl'........I rest my case THE MASQUADERS 'THAT'S THE SAME THING' Wow !!! Stafford Biggie again took ages to get. I had the immense pleasure of seeing them live (only four numbers but WOW) at Northampton last year..I stood mesmerised like a rabbit in the headlights of a car........you think the records are good...go see them....sell your house if need be..... This side always gets me....Group Harmony par excellence...and wonderfull Guys to boot!!! THis just had to be in !! SONNY CHILDE 'GIVING UP ON LOVE' Heart -rending version of Jerry Butler from 1965 on UK Decca a slice of genius and surely the best thing he ever recorded. He was a distant cousin of Sam Cooke and did a tribute album to him in the late sixties...then went to the U.S.A changed his name to R.B.Greaves and had a string of Country influenced hits including 'Take a letter Maria. This is sheer Class..I never tire of it ...it's haunting !...with minimal but punchy brass accenting the switch in the middle, only discovered it a couple of years back but wouldn't go anywhere without it (play-wise) THATS ALL FOLKS CHRIS M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks for kicking it off Chris. Great selection. I'm guessing Open the Door will turn up in more than one list! Don't know the Sonny Childe track at all. Must try and dig a soundfile or something. I'll post mine shortly, but it's what to leave out! I started with a list of ten and now it's down to seven... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsoul Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks for kicking it off Chris. Great selection. I'm guessing Open the Door will turn up in more than one list! Don't know the Sonny Childe track at all. Must try and dig a soundfile or something. I'll post mine shortly, but it's what to leave out! I started with a list of ten and now it's down to seven... it's really tough so many memories attached to so many tunes..but these would always be hovering there or there abouts so i went for it on the grounds of desert island discs..all male vocals but shan't apologise so many great female vocals...but these are the one's that get me every time !!! CHRIS M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 (edited) Ok, here's mine (could have been fifty!) Yes, they're all well known, and for good reason! In no particular order... Linda Jones - Just Can't Live My Life So, I'm at Va Va. It's 1973 and I'm just a kid. In my y-fronts is an enourmous bag of blueys (they'll never search you Col, you look too young). We'll divvy 'em up in the loo. The loo is chocka with people doing the same. Half an hour later I'm flying and the dance floor is rammed. Searling drops the needle on this and I'm in orbit. My first time with Linda. The harp intro, the backbeat, the lyrics, the breakdown... the pain drenched vocal. What a memory, what a record! It's A Shame - Spinners Probably the first soul record I bought. The jangly guitar intro has never been bettered for taste or sheer style. The vocal arrangement still blows me away and I just adore the way it builds in intensity. I rate the Spinners so highly that Sweet Thing is also in my top ten. Never tire of it and, like everyone, I've heard it a zillion times. You Better Go - Derek Martin Bought a UK demo of this blind back around 1980. Funny it had escaped the dragnet till then. Sublime vocal performance from one of the most under-rated guys in soul. The tortured "I love you" in the fade out is probably my fave part. Definitely good to the last drop. Just Walk In My Shoes - Gladys Knight and the Pips It's appropriate to credit the Pips on this track, because their contribution to this magical production is immense. In fact, everything about this record is so perfect to me, that I can hardly bare to play it, just on the off chance that it's not as awesome as I remember it is! My fave track, from my fave singer. Our Love Is In The Pocket - J.J. Barnes It's the very epitome of Northern Soul. And that's why it's here. A representative track from the golden era. Could have picked a hundred other Torch or Wheel classics, but this one sums everything up. Perfect beat, perfect tempo, perfect lyrics. Of course, I love D. Banks; it's the one I heard first. But over the years I've really grown to appreciate the slightly cooler phrasing and vocal texture that J.J. brings to the party. Going Out Of My Head - Little Anthony & The Imperials Perfect soul music that is almost operatic in scale and almost too gorgeous to listen to. A heavenly experience from the first note to last. Time to push the button. I just know I'll regret leaving out the Salvadors! Have a nice weekend Colin Edited March 3, 2006 by Dayo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsoul Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Ok, here's mine (could have been fifty!) Yes, they're all well known, and for good reason! In no particular order... Linda Jones - Just Can't Live My Life So, I'm at Va Va. It's 1973 and I'm just a kid. In my y-fronts is an enourmous bag of blueys (they'll never search you Col, you look too young). We'll divvy 'em up in the loo. The loo is chocka with people doing the same. Half an hour later I'm flying and the dance floor is rammed. Searling drops the needle on this and I'm in orbit. My first time with Linda. The harp intro, the backbeat, the lyrics, the breakdown... the pain drenched vocal. What a memory, what a record! It's A Shame - Spinners Probably the first soul record I bought. The jangly guitar intro has never been bettered for taste or sheer style. The vocal arrangement still blows me away and I just adore the way it builds in intensity. I rate the Spinners so highly that Sweet Thing is also in my top ten. Never tire of it and, like everyone, I've heard it a zillion times. You Better Go - Derek Martin Bought a UK demo of this blind back around 1980. Funny it had escaped the dragnet till then. Sublime vocal performance from one of the most under-rated guys in soul. The tortured "I love you" in the fade out is probably my fave part. Definitely good to the last drop. Just Walk In My Shoes - Gladys Knight and the Pips It's appropriate to credit the Pips on this track, because their contribution to this magical production is immense. In fact, everything about this record is so perfect to me, that I can hardly bare to play it, just on the off chance that it's not as awesome as I remember it is! My fave track, from my fave singer. Our Love Is In The Pocket - J.J. Barnes It's the very epitome of Northern Soul. And that's why it's here. A representative track from the golden era. Could have picked a hundred other Torch or Wheel classics, but this one sums everything up. Perfect beat, perfect tempo, perfect lyrics. Of course, I love D. Banks; it's the one I heard first. But over the years I've really grown to appreciate the slightly cooler phrasing and vocal texture that J.J. brings to the party. Time to push the button. I just know I'll regret leaving out the Salvadors! Have a nice weekend Colin ALL BRILLIANT...LOVE THE DEREK MARTIN..I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN !!! CHRIS M Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hmmmmm.....tough one this. First one definately never chnages, but the rest can change like the weather but here goes for now.... 1. Tommy Ridgely - My Love Gets Stronger - International City...simply awesome! 2. Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Mello..the epitome of Northern Soul, rare as hens teeth, uptempo manic black soul dancer. 3. Diane Lewis - You Ain't Got A Chance. Again what Northern Soul is all about to me, great dancer. 4. Billy Hambric - She Said Goodbye/I Found True Love - Drum. Two great sides, both classic Northern! 5. Jean Wells - With My Love And What You've Got - Calla. F*cking great dancer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Don't normally do these top 5 things but i've just sent a profile off to Steve Cato's cool off site so here it is. Thing is i could change my mind next week on e'm all apart from King Tutt. All time top 10 (this is gonna be tough!) 1 King Tutt - You got me hung up (been my no 1 since the 1st time i heard Soul Sam play it at Leeds Central many years ago) 2 Bileo - You can win, (always brings me round when i'm feeling down) 3 Velvet Satins - Nothing can compere to you (proper northern, simple uptempo magic) 4 Jasper Street Company - Smile & Another day (cheating here, couldn't split e'm so i listed e'm both. top drawer soulful house with quality gospel vocals. If you don't know e'm check e'm out, you won't be sorry) 5 Ike Strong - Your love keeps me dancing (Northern, Modern, Disco, Funk? i dunno, bit of everything i guess. Only track in my top 10 that i ain't got so someone help me out please!) 6 The Incredibles - Crying heart (for gods sake why dosent this get played out more, awesome record & still cheap) 7 Ron Hall & the Muthafunkaz - The way you love me (What! a 2005 release in my all time top 10, just listen to it & i defy you not to dance. Point proven) 8 Darrel Banks - Open the door to your heart (Suprised? I think if your'e being honest with yourself this should be in everybody's top 10 somewhere, just an awesome slab of soul music) 9 The Pretenders - Just be yourself (See Bileo for description, best birthday present i ever recieved from my ex wife, guess she had her good sides!) 10 The Pages - Heartaches & pain (takes me back to Clifton Hall, so good to see it getting revived by guys like Butch) Edited March 5, 2006 by CUNNIE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) No srprise with number one 1) Rufus Lumley - Stronger than me. The opening line 'you destroy me' always sets the hairs on my neck on fire. Reminds me of Yate, and Wheelrights, and the Cattle Market and SS's own Gerry hippo Hipkiss. 2) Valerie Lamar - Shame. Took me 20 years to get a copy (Thanks to Dave Thorley for that ). For me Stafford, Stafford with a strong sprinkling of Stafford. I could have 95 of my top 100 tunes from those few years. Covered as Ann Sexton, and for me has the longevity of You've been gone too long. 3) Empires - Your on top girl. Great harmonies. Great tune. Great vocal. Great! 4) Larry Allen - Cant we talk it over. Its a nats breath between which record gets me on the dancefloor quicker. This or Pookie Hudson. Larry gets the vote, just (depite having the same name as a fomer Dallas Cowboys player). If I ever tire of hearing this record, then I will tire of life itself. 5) Lillie Bryant - Meet me halfway. Just perfect. For you I've done my best, but if you want to make our love a sucess...... 5 Dayo? I thought this will be easy! Edited March 5, 2006 by in town Mikey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Matt Male Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Top Five is impossible IMO, but here's five oldies that will always get me dancing if played back to back, no matter how knackered I am. Fit perfectly together in a set... hint hint... Will Collins and Willpower - Anything I Can Do For You Crystal Motion - Main Squeeze Brainstorm - Lovin Is Really My Game The Montclairs - Hung Up On Your Love Bits n Pieces - Keep On Running Away Pages and King Tut would also fit in nicely. Matt Edited March 5, 2006 by Matt Male Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 This is really hard! There are certain records that make my night on the odd occaisions that I hear them, there are others that remind me of being a little girl and playing them over and over again... So, in no particular order... 1. Aretha Franklin - Baby, Baby, Baby 2. Bessie Banks - Go Now these were my 2 faves when I was a child and I still love them now 3. Diane Lewis - You Ain't Got A Chance never get to hear this 4 times in one night... lifes just not fair! 4. Softouch - After You Give Your All thanks to Tef for putting this on a tape for me years ago. It hit me first time and I used to badger Bob Hinsley to play it - it would nearly clear the floor but for me and Gaz Kellett jumping up and down shouting the words to each other 5. Cynthia & The Imaginations - Love Is Real just love it Ok and then there are Eric Mercury, Eula Cooper, Barbera Mercer and Marva Josie... and many, many more! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) This is impossible...but it's just a single page in about 10 Billion on the net so here goes.. Freddie Houston " If I Had Known" Bell acetate..or Old Town What an incredible song, it has everything I want from a 1960's soul record, passion, emotion, and that huge brass section just kills me.. Ozz and his Sperlings "Can You Qualify" Goldenway demo Another of those powerful rare soul sounds that turn me inside out, love that break in the middle when the lead almost wails with all those swirling arrangements.....Outstanding F.J. Jones "Gone And Found Another" P.S. Incredible crossover sound, right up there with the Bo Hornes/Cockerhams/Caitons of this genre....never tire of hearing this.... Especially when Jones with effortless range purrs "Found An-the-rrrrrr"..Hairs on the back of the neck time... Roy Hamilton "The Panic Is On" MGM Needs no words from me.... Awesome. Bobby Bland "Lead Me On" Duke/Canadian London Probably my favourite song that I own, I once found a brilliant beat up bar in New Orleans, full of fiends, pimps, prostitutes and murderers,this was on the juke box, must have played it about 58 times in a row.....So deep it is unreal.......pure soul music of the highest order. Can I have a top 5 that I don't own now......... Edited April 9, 2006 by Brett Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dan Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 as everyone says, impossible nothing obscure but working on the basis that these five have always been in my top 10 or 20 ever since i heard them first: pyramid - soul bros inc - used to move me to tears when i heard this as a kid man oh man - walter and the admerations - uptempo rare northern doesn't get any better IMO you ought to be in heaven - impressions - could have five impressions records in the top five quite easily (sister love, stay close to me, woman's got soul, this is my country, i'm the one who loves you, you've been cheatin, can't satisfy, wherever she leadeth me, isle of the sirens, meeting over yonder...the list goes on and on and on...genius is an overused word etc etc) count the days - the magnetics - awesome can i change my mind - tyrone davis - just a wonderful record Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Jessie James - Love Is Alright Willie & Mighty Magnificents - Check It baby Bobby Womack - Home Is Where The Heart Is Carl Sims - I'm Sending You Back To Him Carl Gilbert - Crying Heart Sorry, no real explanations. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Randy Brown - Love Is All We Need Frankie Gearing - Spinning Top 100% Pure Poison - Puppet On A Chain Jerry Butler - One Night Affair The Innersection - I'm In Debt To You no time to explain why I love these tunes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Randy Brown - Love Is All We Need Frankie Gearing - Spinning Top 100% Pure Poison - Puppet On A Chain Jerry Butler - One Night Affair The Innersection - I'm In Debt To You no time to explain why I love these tunes Nice selection there Flo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Actually, not such a tough one for me. I like the newer things just as much but when it came down to it the list got shorter and shorter whilst these were never even considered for "rejection". Therefore must be my top 5! Stanley Mitchell - Get It Baby -Dynamo Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart - Revilot Al Williams - I Am Nothing - LaBeat/Palmer JJ Barnes - Real Humdinger - Ric Tic Stevie Wonder - Uptight - Tamla If I have to explain why......then you ain't never gonna understand anyway! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Don't usually answer these sort of things because it's just too hard!! Anyway, here's 5 that would definitely be in a top however-many of mine... but I reserve the right to change my mind within the next ten minutes Maxine Brown - Torture The song that got me into all this in the first place, stunning vocals, great lyrics with a lot of meaning and memories for me... amazing passion packed into less than three minutes. Tangeers - Let My Heart And Soul Be Free Sends shivers down my spine, up the back of my neck, hair stands on end, heart racing... first heard this at a time when the lyrics really struck a chord with me, and it still gets me every time. Mello Souls - We Can Make It Never fails to make me grin like mad whenever I hear it, right from that intro... and if it's in a venue have to run to the floor. Big Don's Rebellion - It Was True Wow... those lyrics (there's a bit of a theme developing here isn't there?), amazing orchestral backing and ohhh those sighs. Furys - Anything For You Currently my normal ender when DJing... dark and beautiful. Edited March 5, 2006 by rachel Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Just re - read this thread and state again it's impossible, how could i forget Big Dons Rebellion...awesome also Ruby and Decieved.plus..................... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 F.J. Jones "Gone And Found Another" P.S. Don't know this, any chance of a soundclip? I only have his "Put It On The Line Girl" 45 on the same label which is a very nice one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Actually, not such a tough one for me. I like the newer things just as much but when it came down to it the list got shorter and shorter whilst these were never even considered for "rejection". Therefore must be my top 5! Stanley Mitchell - Get It Baby -Dynamo Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart - Revilot Al Williams - I Am Nothing - LaBeat/Palmer JJ Barnes - Real Humdinger - Ric Tic Stevie Wonder - Uptight - Tamla If I have to explain why......then you ain't never gonna understand anyway! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Hi Dave, i always seem to overlook the obvious records i own, but have to agree "Real Humdinger" is brilliant, first thing tomorrow when i get back from work, is to dig it out and give it's due respect. Brett Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Don't know this, any chance of a soundclip? I only have his "Put It On The Line Girl" 45 on the same label which is a very nice one. Hi Sebastian, sorry i don't have a soundfile, but i'm sure John Manship has one on his site. Brett Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hi Sebastian, sorry i don't have a soundfile, but i'm sure John Manship has one on his site. Brett Thanks, just checked it out. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Just re - read this thread and state again it's impossible, how could i forget Big Dons Rebellion...awesome also Ruby and Decieved.plus..................... Right here goes......... Eddie Whitehead - Just your fool - Blackjack This will always be my number one sound, the emotion in this record hurts so much, always get a lump when i hear this, it just builds and builds, first herd it on the Kent 'Northern souls classiest rareties' when that came out put the CD in the player and was completely blown away, and still get that feeling from it now! Al Scott - What happend to yeasterday - Genuine A class oldie that will always stand the test of time, another one that is really emotional, Al delivers this with so much soul its unbeliveble, sadly had to sell tis to fund the above ........gone but not forgotten! Big Dons Rebellion - It was true - Ethon Never gets the dancefloor acceptance it should, one i always try to include in my spots mid tempo group soul at its best...........as Brett says..awsome The Boss Four - Walkin by - Rim Such a sad song.......but soooo good Mello Souls - We can make it - Mello As all ready stated epitomises up tempo northern, will own one one day Edited March 5, 2006 by Baz Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hmm not one I normally do either but it suits my current mood and will get me away from doing the work I should be doing. (1) Larry Clinton - She's Wanted In 3 States, probably quoted this as my all time favorite for ever, just proper Northern Soul (2) Eddie Parker - Im Gone. Not wanting to start the soul vs Northern debate but this is just a great great soul record that you can dance to, however what a good dancer. When he spits his own name you almost feel it hitting you on the side of the face. One of the most powerful combinations of man and instruments ever. (3) Tamala Lewis -You Won't Say Nothing - Again for me just proper Northern Soul, a beat that kicks you along with those breathless vocals. (4) Magnetics - I Have A Girl Only one of the list I have ever owned, no longer and even though made about a 1000% profit! I will own it again, even if it means involving, kidnap, ransom notes and brutal violence. Just a record that makes me happy and invokes the greatest memories, what more can music do (5) Arin Demain Silent Treatment/Paris Sleepless Nights I cant and wont split them, sure there will be a double sided bootleg out there in the world to justify them together, both records remind me of a time when the pace was less important at nighters and when I was starting to really find myself in that wacky all nighter world. Could have owned both for under 50gbp and never did. There you go, an insight into Jocks View of Northern, very nostalgic and interestingly no Just Brothers (GAAL) Mello Souls or Diane Lewis, maybe I am just a big oldies fan after all. Now can't stop thinking of top 5 Non Northern records, maybe for later (should I also do a top 5 pop stompers just to prove some rumours are right!!) Okay back to the world of project plans. Cheers Jock Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Gavin Page Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Randy Brown - Love Is All We Need I still love this. Great Artisit,Great Song,Great Album ! What a good choice ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 The Kittens - Ain't No More Room (great song with attitude) Bobby Treetop - Wait 'til I Get To Know Ya (simply can't resist the drumsrolls on this one) Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit (hypnotizing vocals, great tempo) Ella Fitzgerald - Get Ready (puts the Tempts and Rare Earth versions to shame. Makes you wish Ella had done more soul recordings like this) The Marvelettes - I'll Keep Holding On (don't know what to say about this except that it's brilliant.) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Makemvinyl Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Marvin Gaye / Darling your wonderful Tony Clarke / Entertainer Jr Walker / too many(plump for )These Eyes Betty Crutcher / Sugar Daddy 4 Tops & Darrell Banks (tie) Baby I need Your Loving / Open the Door to Your Heart Sentimental old bassrard Edited March 5, 2006 by MAKEMVINYL Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hmm not one I normally do either but it suits my current mood and will get me away from doing the work I should be doing. (1) Larry Clinton - She's Wanted In 3 States, probably quoted this as my all time favorite for ever, just proper Northern Soul (2) Eddie Parker - Im Gone. Not wanting to start the soul vs Northern debate but this is just a great great soul record that you can dance to, however what a good dancer. When he spits his own name you almost feel it hitting you on the side of the face. One of the most powerful combinations of man and instruments ever. (3) Tamala Lewis -You Won't Say Nothing - Again for me just proper Northern Soul, a beat that kicks you along with those breathless vocals. (4) Magnetics - I Have A Girl Only one of the list I have ever owned, no longer and even though made about a 1000% profit! I will own it again, even if it means involving, kidnap, ransom notes and brutal violence. Just a record that makes me happy and invokes the greatest memories, what more can music do (5) Arin Demain Silent Treatment/Paris Sleepless Nights I cant and wont split them, sure there will be a double sided bootleg out there in the world to justify them together, both records remind me of a time when the pace was less important at nighters and when I was starting to really find myself in that wacky all nighter world. Could have owned both for under 50gbp and never did. There you go, an insight into Jocks View of Northern, very nostalgic and interestingly no Just Brothers (GAAL) Mello Souls or Diane Lewis, maybe I am just a big oldies fan after all. Now can't stop thinking of top 5 Non Northern records, maybe for later (should I also do a top 5 pop stompers just to prove some rumours are right!!) Okay back to the world of project plans. Cheers Jock Jock That could so easily have been my top 5!! 4 of your selections were almost in mine!! Great minds eh? Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Hi Dave, i always seem to overlook the obvious records i own, but have to agree "Real Humdinger" is brilliant, first thing tomorrow when i get back from work, is to dig it out and give it's due respect. Brett Hi Brett, I had to "eject" this or Edwin Starr - I have faith in you - Ric Tic. JJ j...u....s....t.... shaded it with the intro. I'm a big fan on "instant intros". Hence the inclusion of Stevie Wonder. The simplicity yet instant POWER of Jamerson and the guys at their pinnacle. With this backing track even I could have had a hit!! Regards, Dave www.hitsvillesoulclub.com Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Awake 502 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Clyde McPhatter / One more chance Took me five years to find this after first hearing it at Cleethorpes. Eddie Parker / I'm gone Thelma Lindsey / Prepared to love you Two of Detroit's finest, power and emotion. Dean Courtney / (Love) You just can't walk away Still looking for that elusive issue, always reminds me of Poke at the Winter Gardens all-dayers, a lot of people buggered of to the Lifeboat for a few beers and missed out on an hour of pure class, that guy had such taste. Williams and Watson / Too late Eddie Foster / I never knew Heaving dancefloor, sweat in the air, ahh the memories of my early years on the scene... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Netspeaky Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Impossible to do really, as it changes by the minute, but here it is: The Velvelettes - "These Things Keep me lovin' you" You just have to have one Motown record Imperial C's - "Somebody Tell Her" Rare Group Northern Marie Night - "Come Tomorrow" Deep and Soulful Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - "Does your Mamma know about me" Told a lie a 2nd Motown Must Tobi Legend - "Time will pass you by" For the memories Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Soul Brothers Inc - Pyramid Best record ever made. Reminds me of St Ive's alldayers. Magnificent Men - All your lovin's gone to my head A record I loved and played to death - bought from Dave Evison Mello Souls - We can make it Has every ingredient to be (and is) a fantastic track Roy Hamilton - Crackin' up Soul music with balls. Nuff said. Timi Yuro - It'll never be over for me Emotional building dancer Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BrianB Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I have at least 18 records in my top 5, so as I eat my butties pondering how wonderful life is that we can listen to this beautiful music, I will put these 5 down. Frankie Beverley - If Thats What You Wanted Bobby Hebb - Love Love Love Barbara Mills - Queen of Fools I'm Gone - Eddie Parker (Is Billy Sharae a relation of Eddies?) The Motown one - Currently, Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin and Tammi How can we possibly have a top 5, or top ten, or top twenty? Good thread Dayo. (Can't believe I left the Velvets, Marsha Gee, Mary Love, Mello Souls and all the rest out) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Time will pass you by Good Feeling Crying over you World of happiness Show and tell Three peramanently in there, the others drift in and out of my top 5 dependent on my mood Winnie:-) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Reg Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Here's 5 off the top of my head...I'll probably think of 5 more in a minute Carl Hall-What about you Clyde McPhatter-One more chance Masqueraders-How Big is big Brown Sugar-Game is over and one that reminds me of being 14 again...Maxine Brown-Let me give you my loving Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 you ought to be in heaven - impressions - could have five impressions records in the top five quite easily (sister love, stay close to me, woman's got soul, this is my country, i'm the one who loves you, you've been cheatin, can't satisfy, wherever she leadeth me, isle of the sirens, meeting over yonder...the list goes on and on and on...genius is an overused word etc etc) Great taste Dan. Totally agree, would love to have had an Impressions track in my top 5. You Oughta Be In Heaven (love the sax solo) would have just shaded it over Gypsy Woman. Colin Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 This is really hard! There are certain records that make my night on the odd occaisions that I hear them, there are others that remind me of being a little girl and playing them over and over again... So, in no particular order... 1. Aretha Franklin - Baby, Baby, Baby 2. Bessie Banks - Go Now Bessie Banks was bubbling under my top five. It's so girlie, but so deep and dramatic. Great choice! Thought I might have seen more deep soul tracks mentioned in this thread... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
BrianB Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Can someone take one record out of my top 5 for me, cos I can't possibly leave out The Tangeers, Let My Heart and Soul Be Free. Bloody sold it for a fiver, you would have thought the guy who bought it might have taken pity on a guy with 2 kids and no money!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Bicknell Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Oh my god...the sixty four thousand dollar question, i've thought about this long and hard and i've kept it to the records i still hold in my collection as one or two already mentioned here i've moved on...lol so here goes........ George Blackwell - Can't Lose My Head - Smoke - Simply sums up the whole Northern Soul ethos, perfect gritty sexy vocal, awesome backbeat and backing vocals, proper Northern in every tradition.His voice just does something to me, without question this is what's it all about for me, mid 60's, thumping beat and a record with atmosphere...number one for me on any all time list. Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You - Erica - As above proper Northern, this had to be in my top five, how i got, where i got, when i got it and who i got it from.....him....lol, is a magical tale, a very special record to me and one of the athems of the scene, pure Chicago magic. The Volumes - That Same Old Feeling - Impact - For male vocal harmonies nothing else for me at least even comes close to this epic Detroit production, a true super group of the rare soul scene who made some stunning records but this is their masterpeice. The Four Tracks - Like My Love For You - Mandingo - One word 'Awesome' Bettye Lavette - Only Your Love Can Save Me - Calla - Simply the best female vocalist in the world, does me in everytime i play it.The lady has and is class so is this record, to sing about it you have to have lived it she has, the emotion, the power and oh the SOUL!!!! Regards - Mark Bicknell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Baz Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The Four Tracks - Like My Love For You - Mandingo - One word 'Awesome' God i forgot about this record, can i have six Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Like many have said - This is impossible ! The only way to separate 5 records from the thousands, and rarity and trying to be clever goes right out the window- its purely the hairs standing up on the back of your neck tingle factor. These tracks do it for me: Jackie Lee - Oh my Darling Fantastic Johnny C - Don't depend on me Herbert Hunter - I was born to love you Don Ray - Born a loser Shit ! That's only four ! Al Williams - I am nothing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
SteveM Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Willie Hutch - Love Run Out Imperial C's - Someone Tell Her Ronnie McNeir - Sitting In My Class Little Anthony - Better Use Your Head Lynn Varnado - Wash and Wear Love Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest in town Mikey Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Ronnie McNeir - Sitting In My Class So many tunes mentioned on this thread that on another day could have easily made my top 5, but this one, and Larry Clinton - She's Wanted, are the 2 closest. Amazing to think some people will live their whole lives and never know such aural perfection. Sometimes (normally about 5am in some smokey room somewhere 100s of miles from bed), I question my sanity in the quest to hear Northern Soul music. But when records like these and so many others are mentioned, and I realise some of my closest mates wouldnt have a scooby what they sound like. I actually feel very lucky, and not a little humble. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dayo Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Like many have said - This is impossible ! The only way to separate 5 records from the thousands, and rarity and trying to be clever goes right out the window- its purely the hairs standing up on the back of your neck tingle factor. These tracks do it for me: Jackie Lee - Oh my Darling Fantastic Johnny C - Don't depend on me Herbert Hunter - I was born to love you Don Ray - Born a loser Shit ! That's only four ! Al Williams - I am nothing Jackie Lee - another one of my bubbling unders! Shoulda made it ten! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest mikew4 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 On the the understanding that I can change my mind later: Jay D Martin By yourself Darrell Banks Open the door.. Velvelettes These things will keep me ...... James Bynum Time passes by Yvonne Baker You didn't say a word Great times. Mike. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest johnm Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 These are some of my favourites in no order You Baby - Jackie Trent ---> I just like it The right track - Billy Butler ---> Out on the floor - Dobie Gray I'll do anything for you - Doris Troy Girl (why do you wanna make me blue) - Temptations and extras if allowed It only happens - Jackie Wilson Lucky to be loved by you - Willie Hutch Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
caseoftyme Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 At this moment in time these are my favourites Call me Tomorrow (they will have changed) Chuck Jackson - Chains of Love Frankie Beverly & The Butlers - If That's What You Wanted Patti & The Emblems - Gonna Love You A Long Long Time James Carr - That's What I Want To Know Sydney Barnes - I Hurt On The Other Side I've also been listening to a lot a Ben E King lately, you know those sweeping intrumental breaks (Magic Moments, Amore etc.) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest johnm Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 At this moment in time these are my favourites Call me Tomorrow (they will have changed) Chuck Jackson - Chains of Love Frankie Beverly & The Butlers - If That's What You Wanted Patti & The Emblems - Gonna Love You A Long Long Time James Carr - That's What I Want To Know Sydney Barnes - I Hurt On The Other Side I've also been listening to a lot a Ben E King lately, you know those sweeping intrumental breaks (Magic Moments, Amore etc.) Chuck Jackson - Chains of Love This one came in at number 8 in my list..............followed by 'all over the world" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Richard Bergman Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Tough call...it can change from month to month to be honest ... George Hobson - Let it be real Roy Hamilton -Panic is on Ella Woods - I need your love Curtis Mayfield -Makings of you Jerry Washington - Don't waste my time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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