Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities

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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

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Rare sweet soul at its finest!

Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Kent Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005M08S
Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

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

Product Description

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

Format: CD

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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

Customer Reviews:

Rare sweet soul at its finest!.......2004-04-09

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.