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Hello Strangers. It's been a while. The days are getting shorter, the weather cooler, I've gotten married and it's time to devote some more time to my Blog. My track record this year has been ridiculously bad for posting, but that doesn't mean I've been neglecting my collecting. So here I am, rearing my ugly head from my corner of the Blogisphere. I've been playing with my records a lot lately. I've had a bit more time. I've been thinking how lovely it'd be to play a night out sometime soon....so we'll see. But first, I thought I'd share a second installment of "On A Northern Tip". This is a new mix of records I've acquired along the way but always stay within' arms reach when I'm on the system. Let's break it down:
1. Tommy Neal - Goin' to a Happening (Vocalion)
This is a great starting track. Tommy sounds like he's about to blow a gasket by the end but it really just leaves us wanting more. Let's all go to this happening!
2. Mr. Floods Party - Compared To What (Bulldog)
A remake of the classic Les McCann & Eddie Harris song (which is brilliant in it's own right) this one takes it to the dancefloor. If you like the sound, do NOT buy the expensive Mr. Floods Party LP. It's not the same sound at all......
3. Case of Tyme - Manifesto (Legend)
1. Tommy Neal - Goin' to a Happening (Vocalion)
This is a great starting track. Tommy sounds like he's about to blow a gasket by the end but it really just leaves us wanting more. Let's all go to this happening!
2. Mr. Floods Party - Compared To What (Bulldog)
A remake of the classic Les McCann & Eddie Harris song (which is brilliant in it's own right) this one takes it to the dancefloor. If you like the sound, do NOT buy the expensive Mr. Floods Party LP. It's not the same sound at all......
3. Case of Tyme - Manifesto (Legend)
Another band who puts the eff in Effort. James Lewis puts a lot of soul into this track AND you can dance to it....but that's the theme here.....
4. The Chevelles - The Gallop (Flaming Ember)
I got this in a lot of Detroit singles I purchased a few months back. It's got the same flavour as the previous songs but may stray a bit to the funky side..... but I feel it works here.....
5. Mary Wells - Can't You See (You're Losing Me) (ATCO)
If the last track was kinda funky, this is all kinds of Northern Soul. Powerful uptempo dancer! It's not to be ignored
4. The Chevelles - The Gallop (Flaming Ember)
I got this in a lot of Detroit singles I purchased a few months back. It's got the same flavour as the previous songs but may stray a bit to the funky side..... but I feel it works here.....
5. Mary Wells - Can't You See (You're Losing Me) (ATCO)
If the last track was kinda funky, this is all kinds of Northern Soul. Powerful uptempo dancer! It's not to be ignored
6. Jean Wells - With My Love And What You Got (Calla)
Another stonker! Jean (not related to Mary I believe) should have released more than her 1 LP in the 60's. She has a fantastic voice!
7. The Artistics - Hope We Have (Brunswick)
Not the rarest record but I can't resist, it's just THAT damn good! A Northern classic!
8. Bobby Wells - Let's Copp A Groove (Romur)
Uptempo classic.....It has a hard time leaving your head after hearing. You'll be humming it tomorrow.
9. Chuck Jackson - These Chains Of Love (Are Breaking Me Down) (Wand)
Chuck has built a wall of sound with this single. It's a dancer!
10. Joe L - (I'm Not Gonna Be) Worried (Clissac)
Another stonker! Jean (not related to Mary I believe) should have released more than her 1 LP in the 60's. She has a fantastic voice!
7. The Artistics - Hope We Have (Brunswick)
Not the rarest record but I can't resist, it's just THAT damn good! A Northern classic!
8. Bobby Wells - Let's Copp A Groove (Romur)
Uptempo classic.....It has a hard time leaving your head after hearing. You'll be humming it tomorrow.
9. Chuck Jackson - These Chains Of Love (Are Breaking Me Down) (Wand)
Chuck has built a wall of sound with this single. It's a dancer!
10. Joe L - (I'm Not Gonna Be) Worried (Clissac)
I don't know much about Joe L, maybe someone else does? Great Track though!
11. Loretta Long - Someday Little Children (Warner Brothers)
Loretta Long is Susan on the original Sesame Street. This is a single I found in a garage sale one day and it stuck to me like glue. Slower to start but Susan can SING!
12. Linda Jones - I Can't Stop Lovin' My Baby (LOMA)
Another Northern Classic.
13. Witches & The Warlock - Behind Locked Doors (Sew City)
I bought this on Ebay. Yes, I said it. I shop on Ebay now. I mean I still dig locally but some things aren't going to be found around here. After almost 20 years, I KNOW this.
14. The Javells (Feat Nosmo King) - Goodbye Nothin to Say (PYE)
This track is getting more into a 70's sound but you can't help but raise your hands when the chorus starts. So a fitting end to a fun batch of songs I play regularily.
11. Loretta Long - Someday Little Children (Warner Brothers)
Loretta Long is Susan on the original Sesame Street. This is a single I found in a garage sale one day and it stuck to me like glue. Slower to start but Susan can SING!
12. Linda Jones - I Can't Stop Lovin' My Baby (LOMA)
Another Northern Classic.
13. Witches & The Warlock - Behind Locked Doors (Sew City)
I bought this on Ebay. Yes, I said it. I shop on Ebay now. I mean I still dig locally but some things aren't going to be found around here. After almost 20 years, I KNOW this.
14. The Javells (Feat Nosmo King) - Goodbye Nothin to Say (PYE)
This track is getting more into a 70's sound but you can't help but raise your hands when the chorus starts. So a fitting end to a fun batch of songs I play regularily.
I hope you enjoy the mix. Make sure you let me know if you want to hear a third installment. I'll be around bit more often now.
- Jason X
