Soul Survivors 1
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Compiled by Ex-Wigan DJ Russ Winstanley and sub-titled '40 Northern Soul Anthems' this is the best selling Northern Soul CD of all time. This is undoubtedly because many of its tracks have been hand picked for their commercial appeal. There weren't many Northern Soul records which crossed over into the pop sphere, but those that did are all included on this compilation. This means that its market is not just restricted to Northern Aficionado's but also to 60's/70's pop devotees and more general Soul followers as well. The 'Pseudo Soulies', those people who liked to think they were into Northern Soul because it was hip to do so, but who never got beyond dipping their toes in the water will buy this by the bucketful. It is a compilation which just about covers everything they are ever likely to have heard. Because most of the Northern Soul tracks which ever crossed over to become Pop hits are included on this compilation I doubt if Telstar could ever manufacture a similar sequel. There just isn't enough material left to make one. Indeed, even the credentials of some of the tracks on this album are somewhat questionable. Since when was KC and the Sunshine Band's 'Queen of Clubs' a Northern Soul track? For those people for whom commercially is not an issue there are still many of records on this CD which represent good quality soul music, and this should not be invalidated by the fact that they have also been embraced by the Pop world. It therefore still represents good value for money and would make an excellent starting point for those wishing to sample Northern soul for the first time. My favourite tracks are Marlena Shaw's majestic 'Wade in the Water', Judy Street's 'What' and the classic 'Do I love you (Indeed I do)' by Frank Wilson. Track Listings:- CD1 Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up Edwin Starr - SOS Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston - It Takes Two The Velvelettes - Needle in a Haystack Judy Street - What Frank Wilson - Do I love You (Indeed I do) The Isley brothers - This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) Len Barry - 1-2-3 Mel and Tim - Backfield in Motion Marlena Shaw - Lets Wade in the Water Millie Jackson - My Man, A Sweet Man Barbara Acklin - Love Makes a Woman Jackie Wilson - Sweetest Feeling Barbara McNair - You're Gonna Love My Baby The Tams - Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy Little Anthony and the Imperials - Better Use your Head R Dean Taylor - There's a Ghost in My House Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music Father's Angels - Bok to Bak
CD2 Phyllis Hyman - You Know how to Love Me KC & the Sunshine Band - Queen of Clubs Tavares - Don't Take Away the Music The Miracles - Love Machine Al Wilson - The Snake Joe Tex - Show Me Booker T & the MG's - Time is Tight Archie Bell - Here I Go Again Chiffons - Sweet Talking Guy Fontella Bass - Rescue Me The Impressions - Can't Satisfy The Temptations - Girl (Why you Wanna Make Me Blue) Wynder K Frog - Green Door Tami Lynn - I'm Gonna Run Away from You The Commodores - The Zoo (The Human Zoo) Sugar Pie De Santo - Go Go Power Jack Montgomery - Dearly Beloved Jimmy Radcliffe - Long After Tonight is all Over Tobi Legend - Time Will Pass You By Dean Parrish - I'm On My Way
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