A mate asked me to do a mix of the kind of stuff that was big when we first started on our Northern Soul journey – 1975, 1976, 1977 – well it turned out to be an epic journey and 1975 alone has 68 tracks!So I hope you enjoy the music and the anecdotes.As I do 1976 and 1977 there will be less talking and more music but I felt I needed to set the scene and explain what things were like back then.The records are all from my own collection so if I haven’t got it, then it’s not on the list.And it’s not a ‘biggest sounds of 1975’ kind of thing, it’s a true reflection of the records we listened and danced to.Running time 3 hours 17 minutes all done on the fly (and there is a small amount of swearing).
Rufus Lumley – I’m Standing
Saxie Russell – Psychedelic Soul
Earl Wright & His Orchestra – Thumb A Ride
The Fidels – Try A Little Harder
E. Rodney Jones – R & B Time
Luther Ingram Orchestra – Exus Trek
The Righteous Brothers Band – Rat Race
The Velours – I’m Gonna Change
Chubby Checker – You Just Don’t Know
Jerry Williams – If You Ask Me
Jeanette White – Music
Williams & Watson – Too Late
Julian Covey – A Little Bit Hurt
The Tomangoes – I Really Love You
The Servicemen – I Need A Helping Hand
The Mirwood Strings – The Temptations Walk
The Furys Band – I’m Satisfied With You
Gloria Jones – Tainted Love
Paul Anka – I Can’t Help Loving You
Sam & Kitty – I’ve Got Something Good
The Invitations – Skiing In The Snow
Wombat – I’m Gettin’ On Life
Dana Valery – You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies
Little Richie – Just Another Heartache
Fred Smith Orchestra – Don’t Pretend
The Gypsies – It’s A Woman’s World
Jimmy Mack – My World Is On Fire
Four Perfections – I’m Not Strong Enough
Doni Burdick – Bari Track
Eddie Parker – Love You Baby
Bob Wilson Sounds (Checkerboard Squares) – Strings A Gogo
Bunny Sigler – Girl Don’t Make Me Wait
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Get Out (And Let Me Cry)
Delrays Incorporated – Destination Unknown
Tamiko Jones – I’m Spellbound
Beverly Ann – You’ve Got Your Mind On Other Things
The Coasters – Crazy Baby
Tony & Tyrone – Please Operator
Jeanette Williams – All Of A Sudden
James Lewis & The Case Of Tyme – Manifesto
Sam Ward – Sister Lee
Jenny & The Jewels – Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
The Cooperettes – Shing A Ling
Stanley Mitchell – Get It Baby
Don Thomas – Come On Train
Mike Post Coalition – Afternoon Of The Rhino
The Epitome Of Sound – You Don’t Love Me
The Detroit Shakers (Outsiders) – Help Me Find My Way (Lonely Man)
The Capreez – How To Make A Sad Man Glad
Lou Pride – I’m Com’un Home In The Morn’un
Reggie Garner – Hot Line
Skull Snaps – I’m Your Pimp
The World Column – So Is The Sun
Frankie (Love Man) Crocker – Ton Of Dynamite
Dena Barnes – If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life
Larry Santos – You Got Me Where You Want Me
The Drifters – You Gotta Pay Your Dues
Sam Ambrose & Friend – They’ll Be Coming
The Detroit Sound – Jumping At The Gogo
Micky Moonshine – Name It You Got It
Edwin Starr – Time
Rodger Collins – You Sexy Sugar Plum
Eloise Laws – Love Factory
Reparata & The Delrons – Panic
High Voltage – Country Road
8th Avenue Band – The Whole Thing
Pointer Sisters – Send Him Back
Little Anthony & The Imperials – Better Use Your Head
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A mate asked me to do a mix of the kind of stuff that was big when we first started on our Northern Soul journey – 1975, 1976, 1977 – well it turned out to be an epic journey and 1975 alone has 68 tracks! So I hope you enjoy the music and the anecdotes. As I do 1976 and 1977 there will be less talking and more music but I felt I needed to set the scene and explain what things were like back then. The records are all from my own collection so if I haven’t got it, then it’s not on the list. And it’s not a ‘biggest sounds of 1975’ kind of thing, it’s a true reflection of the records we listened and danced to. Running time 3 hours 17 minutes all done on the fly (and there is a small amount of swearing).
Rufus Lumley – I’m Standing
Saxie Russell – Psychedelic Soul
Earl Wright & His Orchestra – Thumb A Ride
The Fidels – Try A Little Harder
E. Rodney Jones – R & B Time
Luther Ingram Orchestra – Exus Trek
The Righteous Brothers Band – Rat Race
The Velours – I’m Gonna Change
Chubby Checker – You Just Don’t Know
Jerry Williams – If You Ask Me
Jeanette White – Music
Williams & Watson – Too Late
Julian Covey – A Little Bit Hurt
The Tomangoes – I Really Love You
The Servicemen – I Need A Helping Hand
The Mirwood Strings – The Temptations Walk
The Furys Band – I’m Satisfied With You
Gloria Jones – Tainted Love
Paul Anka – I Can’t Help Loving You
Sam & Kitty – I’ve Got Something Good
The Invitations – Skiing In The Snow
Wombat – I’m Gettin’ On Life
Dana Valery – You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies
Little Richie – Just Another Heartache
Fred Smith Orchestra – Don’t Pretend
The Gypsies – It’s A Woman’s World
Jimmy Mack – My World Is On Fire
Four Perfections – I’m Not Strong Enough
Doni Burdick – Bari Track
Eddie Parker – Love You Baby
Bob Wilson Sounds (Checkerboard Squares) – Strings A Gogo
Bunny Sigler – Girl Don’t Make Me Wait
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – Get Out (And Let Me Cry)
Delrays Incorporated – Destination Unknown
Tamiko Jones – I’m Spellbound
Beverly Ann – You’ve Got Your Mind On Other Things
The Coasters – Crazy Baby
Tony & Tyrone – Please Operator
Jeanette Williams – All Of A Sudden
James Lewis & The Case Of Tyme – Manifesto
Sam Ward – Sister Lee
Jenny & The Jewels – Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
The Cooperettes – Shing A Ling
Stanley Mitchell – Get It Baby
Don Thomas – Come On Train
Mike Post Coalition – Afternoon Of The Rhino
The Epitome Of Sound – You Don’t Love Me
The Detroit Shakers (Outsiders) – Help Me Find My Way (Lonely Man)
The Capreez – How To Make A Sad Man Glad
Lou Pride – I’m Com’un Home In The Morn’un
Reggie Garner – Hot Line
Skull Snaps – I’m Your Pimp
The World Column – So Is The Sun
Frankie (Love Man) Crocker – Ton Of Dynamite
Dena Barnes – If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life
Larry Santos – You Got Me Where You Want Me
The Drifters – You Gotta Pay Your Dues
Sam Ambrose & Friend – They’ll Be Coming
The Detroit Sound – Jumping At The Gogo
Micky Moonshine – Name It You Got It
Edwin Starr – Time
Rodger Collins – You Sexy Sugar Plum
Eloise Laws – Love Factory
Reparata & The Delrons – Panic
High Voltage – Country Road
8th Avenue Band – The Whole Thing
Pointer Sisters – Send Him Back
Little Anthony & The Imperials – Better Use Your Head
https://www.mixcloud.com/mayfairmenthol/the-northern-soul-years-1975/