just been reading the article of Otis I wouldn't dispute his rights to greatest soul artist, but northern that's a different matter, who do you think the greatest is? I'm throwing my hat in the ring with a pretty obvious choice- Jackie Wilson, he doesn't have many rare tunes for sure, but in terms of shear volume he's gotta be top 5.

Bunny Sigler...

The Dells or possibly Gene Chandler.

Both have too many amazing tracks to mention but if I had to pick just one 'Its All Up To You' by The Dells would be my all time  #1 Northern Soul record .

G.C.'s version of 'There Was A Time' is absolutely phenomenal with incredible delivery and passion from the first to last note

 

A most honourable mention must go to Edwin Starr, Timi Yuro and Major Lance here too !

 

5 hours ago, Soulsides said:

The Dells or possibly Gene Chandler.

Both have too many amazing tracks to mention but if I had to pick just one 'Its All Up To You' by The Dells would be my all time  #1 Northern Soul record .

G.C.'s version of 'There Was A Time' is absolutely phenomenal with incredible delivery and passion from the first to last note

 

A most honourable mention must go to Edwin Starr, Timi Yuro and Major Lance here too !

 

All good shouts pal

13 hours ago, Soulsides said:

The Dells or possibly Gene Chandler.

Both have too many amazing tracks to mention but if I had to pick just one 'Its All Up To You' by The Dells would be my all time  #1 Northern Soul record .

G.C.'s version of 'There Was A Time' is absolutely phenomenal with incredible delivery and passion from the first to last note

 

A most honourable mention must go to Edwin Starr, Timi Yuro and Major Lance here too !

 

  James Brown's original was very good indeed, but Gene absolutely nailed it...     Welcome to the site Soulsides     

   

5 hours ago, Bruv said:

  James Brown's original was very good indeed, but Gene absolutely nailed it...     Welcome to the site Soulsides     

   Thanks for the warm welcome Bruv...It's nice to be here.

There's metric tons of knowledge I'm more than happy to learn from the good folks on these boards !

 

Has no one mentioned Bob and Earl yet? Both as a duo and individually,performing writing and producing classic northern.

How many of us got into the scene hearing "Harlem Shuffle" at the youth club disco?

5 hours ago, tobytyke said:

Has no one mentioned Bob and Earl yet? Both as a duo and individually,performing writing and producing classic northern.

How many of us got into the scene hearing "Harlem Shuffle" at the youth club disco?

  Classic that one Toby, my memories of my first time at a youth club disco was hearing the Nite-Liters - K-Gee and standing in awe watching lads stomping, great times indeed.    

 

Surprised no mention yet of Marvin Gaye, amongst his fantastic output are quite a few 'northern' gems but what track sums up northern soul more than.......

 

 

there is only one JACKIE WILSON just get that sweetest feeling every time you hear his voice