Uhem, no experts on Northern Soul as we get the equivalent to a sugar overdose when listening to most of the Northern Soul tracks. So we usually just list the label descriptions.
) Originally released in 1967 for the super-fine ballad “I’ll Take A Chance On You” which was at odds with the Leaner’s trademark gritty, kitchen-sink soul. Now consigned to the B-side of our up-tempo Northern Soul dancer “Your Wish Is My Command”. The Inspirations were one of a number of vocal groups sharing the name at the time but our trio from Milwaukee - William Miller, Willie Patterson and Clarence Campbell - are know only for their loan Midas rarity. Learn More
On this third instalment of the latest batch of 45s we have The James Walsh Gypsy Band and the their crossover classic, “Cuz It’s You Girl”, which has become a firm favourite in northern soul rooms in recent times. It's flipped with the soul / jazz-funk crossover smash 'Bring Yourself Around' which has enough of the soft-rock about it to become an underground gem on the yacht-rock / Balearic scene as well. Learn More
THE seldom heard, and rarely seen classic “My Heart, Your Heart” by Rose Marie Casilli (aka Janie Grant), also recorded in ’66 by The Dolls. Coupled with the popular “Picture Me Gone” by Brooklyn singer-songwriter Evie Lourette Sands Learn More
On this 45 we have the hugely popular “It’s Rough Out There” by Jerry ‘Mr Beat-Ballad’ Jackson coupled with the big production number “I’m Gonna Paint A Picture" Learn More
Another essential in Outta Sight's northern soul reissue 45s series featuring new-to-vinyl couplings and rarities. On this seven the label presents two early New York soul classics courtesy of Texas born Johnny Nash. The top-side “Ol’ Man River” is a stunning soulful rework of the show tune standard. The flip-side is the much-overlooked “I Lost My Baby” from the earlier ABC-Paramount recordings. It dates from 1961 but sounds much later and is one of his most sought-after 45s Learn More
A true Northern Soul dance floor classic consistently played on the scene since its original release in 1974… that’s 40 soulful years!!! Featuring the previously unreleased Larry Saunders cut of “Sweet Sweet Lady” on the flip Learn More
Finally we present two of the most indemand R&B platters: Lloyd Nolan’s $350 King collectable “I Don’t Know About You” and Rodger Green’s incredible $1,000 “Betty Mae”!!! Learn More
Next in line is the majestic Ruby Winters who signed to Diamond Records in 1966 where she scored a minor hit alongside Johnny Thunder - “Make Love To Me”. A decade later found her in the UK top-ten pop charts with her re-recording of “I Will”. Here we feature her two most popular rare soul collectables “Better” and the sublime “In The Middle Of A Heartache” Learn More
The highly prized “False Alarm” by the little known Tari Stevens, rumored to by Christine Cooper. A masterpiece of song writing and arrangement that could have been tailor-made for the Northern Soul scene. The flip side, “The Way I Feel About You” was a minor hit for the Bonnie & Lee. Learn More
