A Complete Introduction to Northern Soul

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very useful single-by-single compilation list available at 45cat (can't be added as external link because of link type)

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1▼CD: Motown Memories
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Heaven Must Have Sent You
recording of:
Heaven Must Have Sent You (on 1966-06-02)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobette-Carlin Music Ltd.
The Elgins3:10
2Just Walk in My Shoes
recording of:
Walk in My Shoes
writer:
Helen Lewis and Kay Lewis
Gladys Knight & the Pips42:28
3Little Darling (I Need You)
recording of:
Little Darling (I Need You) (from 1965-03-22 until 1965-05-06)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
Marvin Gaye2:47
4I Want to Go Back There Again
producer:
Berry Gordy
recorded at:
Motown Studios - Hitsville West (recording and mastering studios in West Hollywood, CA) in West Hollywood, California, United States (until 1967-02-23)
recording of:
I Want to Go Back There (until 1967-02-23)
composer:
Chris Clark (1960s Motown white soul diva) and Berry Gordy
Chris Clark2:43
5I’ll Always Love You
recording of:
I'll Always Love You (on 1965-04-28)
writer:
Ivy Jo Hunter and William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
The Spinners2:46
6I’ll Turn to Stone
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
recording of:
I’ll Turn to Stone (on 1966-08-11)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team) and R. Dean Taylor (Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer)
composer:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and R. Dean Taylor (Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer)
Four Tops2:36
7There’s No Stopping Us Now
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
recorded at:
Hitsville (Motown recording and mastering studios in Detroit, Michigan) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1966-03-23 until 1966-06-24)
recording of:
There’s No Stopping Us Now (from 1966-03-23 until 1966-06-24)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Stone Agate Music (on 1966-10-15)
The Supremes2:59
8These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
recording of:
These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (on 1966-05-11)
writer:
Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua and Sylvia Moy
The Velvelettes2:27
9Helpless
cover recording of:
Helpless (on 1966-01-05)
writer:
Lamont Dozier, Holland–Dozier–Holland, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
publisher:
Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.) (in 1984)
Kim Weston2:37
10Just a Little Misunderstanding
recording of:
Just a Little Misunderstanding (on 1966-03-10)
composer:
Morris Broadnax (Soul and R&B music songwriter), Clarence Paul and Stevie Wonder
The Contours2:42
11The Night
recording of:
The Night
writer:
Bob Gaudio and Al Ruzicka
The Four Seasons3:23
12I Ain’t Going Nowhere
recording of:
I Ain't Going Nowhere
writer:
Gloria Jones (US singer/songwriter, known for “Tainted Love”) and Pam Sawyer (British‐born American lyricist and songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Jr. Walker & the All Stars3:37
136 by 6
recording of:
6 by 6
writer:
Tom Nixon (Producer at Stax in the 70’s) and Paul Riser
Earl Van Dyke & The Motown Brass2:22
14Whole Lot of Shakin’ in My Heart (Since I Met You)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles2:45
15There’s a Ghost in My House
recording of:
There’s a Ghost in My House (in 1966)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and R. Dean Taylor (Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer)
R. Dean Taylor2:15
16Tell Me It’s Just a Rumour Baby
recording of:
Tell Me It’s Just a Rumor Baby (in 1966)
writer:
Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock (Soul and R&B singer-songwriter and producer) and Harvey Fuqua
The Isley Brothers42:57
17Nowhere to Run
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 18)
recording of:
Nowhere to Run (on 1964-10-21)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
writer:
Holland–Dozier–Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Martha and the Vandellas2:47
18Festival Time
San Remo Golden Strings2:32
19Real Humdinger
J.J. Barnes2:34
20Uptight (Everything’s Alright)
producer:
Henry Cosby and William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
lead vocals:
Stevie Wonder (in 1965)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1965)
recording of:
Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy and Stevie Wonder
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Sawandi Music and Stone Agate Music
Stevie Wonder4.652:54
21He Was Really Sayin’ Something
recording of:
He Was Really Sayin’ Somethin’ (on 1964-12-07)
writer:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team), William Stevenson (Motown songwriter) and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.)
The Velvelettes42:33
22I’ll Keep Holding On
recording of:
I’ll Keep Holding On
writer:
Ivy Jo Hunter and William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
The Marvelettes52:28
23What More Could a Boy Ask For
recording of:
What More Could a Boy Ask For?
writer:
Johnny Bristol and Harvey Fuqua
The Spinners3:12
24When I’m Gone
recording of:
When I’m Gone (on 1965-01-12)
lyricist:
Smokey Robinson
composer:
William Robinson
Brenda Holloway2:08
25California Soul
cover recording of:
California Soul (on 1969-03-17)
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
publisher:
Jobete Music Co., Inc. (on 1969-01-17)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell32:52
2▼CD: Motown's Hidden Nuggets
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1Ain’t No Place Like Motown
The Velvelettes3:20
2You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
cover recording of:
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
writer:
Barry Mann, Phil Spector and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
ABKCO Music Publishing Pty Ltd, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Columbia Music (Publisher. Do not use as a release label.), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), Mother Bertha Music Inc., Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
sub-publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Gladys Knight & the Pips3:46
3Thank You
Frankie Valli3:34
4Tears at the End of a Love Affair
recording of:
Tears at the End of a Love Affair
writer:
Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua and Sylvia Moy
Tammi Terrell2:58
5Baby Hit and Run
producer:
William Stevenson (Motown songwriter)
recorded at:
Hitsville (Motown recording and mastering studios in Detroit, Michigan) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1967-01-31)
recording of:
Baby Hit and Run (on 1967-01-31)
writer:
James Dean (US soul songwriter) and William Weatherspoon
The Contours3:01
6Have a Little Faith
recording of:
Have a Little Faith (on 1969-02-07)
writer:
Deke Richards (American songwriter and record producer), Beatrice Verdi and Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
Four Tops2:50
7(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet
recording of:
(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet
writer:
Freddie Gorman and Bob Hamilton (Doowop composer)
The Reflections2:11
8The Day Will Come Between Sunday and Monday
producer:
Clay McMurray (producer, songwriter, engineer)
arranger:
David Van dePitte and Jerry Long (Motown songwriter Jerry Long, Sr.)
recorded at:
Motown Studios - Hitsville West (recording and mastering studios in West Hollywood, CA) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1970-02-25)
recording of:
The Day Will Come Between Sunday and Monday (on 1970-02-25)
composer:
Joe Hinton (“Funny How Time Slips Away”) and Pam Sawyer (British‐born American lyricist and songwriter)
Kiki Dee2:48
9You Can Come Right Back to Me
recording of:
You Can Come Right Back to Me
writer:
Clifford Burston and Rose Ella Jones
David Ruffin3:06
10I’m Learning to Trust My Man
recording of:
I’m Learning to Trust My Man
writer:
Gloria Jones (US singer/songwriter, known for “Tainted Love”) and Pam Sawyer (British‐born American lyricist and songwriter)
The Sisters Love3:15
11Baby (Don’t You Leave Me)
Martha and the Vandellas3:02
12My Love Is Your Love (Forever)
The Isley Brothers3:10
13Think It Over (Before You Break My Heart)
Brenda Holloway3:08
14Suspicion
The Originals3:07
15This Love Starved Heart of Mine (It’s Killing Me)
recording of:
This Love Starved Heart of Mine (It’s Killing Me)
writer:
Helen Lewis and Kay Lewis
Marvin Gaye2:43
16I Gotta Find a Way to Get You Back
Tammi Terrell3:01
17I See a Rainbow
Blinky & Edwin Starr2:27
18Why When Love Is Gone
recording of:
Why When Love Is Gone
writer:
Ivy Jo Hunter
The Isley Brothers32:33
19One Way Out
recorded at:
Hitsville (Motown recording and mastering studios in Detroit, Michigan) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1966-05-23)
recording of:
One Way Out (on 1966-05-23)
writer:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
Martha and the Vandellas2:36
20Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
recording of:
Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
lyricist and composer:
Frank Wilson (Motown singer/songwriter)
publisher:
Stone Agate Music
Frank Wilson2:25
21Why Am I Lovin’ You
Debbie Dean2:46
22I Have Faith in You
Edwin Starr2:22
23All I Do Is Think About You
cover recording of:
All I Do
writer:
Morris Broadnax (Soul and R&B music songwriter), Clarence Paul and Stevie Wonder
Brenda Holloway2:55
24If My Heart Could Tell the Story
Edwin Starr2:30
25No One There
Martha Reeves3:33
3▼CD: Northern Floorshakers
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1Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
recording of:
Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
lyricist and composer:
Ray Whitley (60s/70s songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd. and Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
The Tams22:31
2That’s Not Love
Holly St. James2:20
3Soul Self Satisfaction
Earl Jackson2:25
4I Got a Feeling
Barbara Randolph3:04
5Take My Hand
The Dalton Boys2:50
6He Who Picks a Rose
recording of:
He Who Picks a Rose
writer:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team), Earl Smiley and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Stone Agate Music Division
Jimmy Ruffin2:42
7Love, Love, Love
Bobby Hebb2:54
8I Got the Fever
The Prophets2:54
9Happy
William Bell2:35
10Friday Night
Johnnie Taylor3:09
11Keep Stepping (Never Look Back)
Carolyn Crawford2:23
12Life Beats
producer:
Johnny Bristol
recording of:
Life Beats
lyricist:
Joe Jones (US R&B singer, songwriter & arranger) and Earl Levenson
composer:
Joe Jones (US R&B singer, songwriter & arranger), Earl Levenson and Ellene Levenson
The Supremes3:28
13Tainted Love
engineer:
Armin Steiner
producer:
Ed Cobb
arranger:
Lincoln Mayorga
recording of:
Tainted Love (in 1965)
lyricist and composer:
Ed Cobb
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Embassy Music Corporation
sub-publisher:
ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Gloria Jones52:13
14(Pick Me Up) Put Me in Your Pocket
Jeanette Harper2:32
15At the Discotheque
Chubby Checker2:31
16Girl Don’t Make Me Wait
recording of:
Girl Don’t Make Me Wait
writer:
Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Bunny Sigler2:22
17Wear It on Our Face
producer:
Bobby Miller (US songwriter & record producer)
arranger:
Charles Stepney (musician, producer, arranger and songwriter)
recording of:
Wear It on Our Face
writer:
Bobby Miller (US songwriter & record producer)
The Dells3:25
18Sweet Was the Love
Four Tops2:51
19I’ve Gotta Get Away
Tommy Good2:42
20Walk Away From Love
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1975)
cover recording of:
I’m Gonna Walk Away From Love
lyricist and composer:
Charles H. Kipps Jr
David Ruffin3:19
21Real Love
recording of:
Real Love
lyricist and composer:
Billy April and Vincent Garcia (songwriter)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Drizabone3:52
22Breakaway
The Frank Popp Ensemble3:40
23It’s Better to Have (And Don’t Need)
Don Covay3:08
24Just Want to Spend My Life With You
Pete Warner2:32
25You’re My Everything
recording of:
You're My Everything
writer:
Cornelius Grant (soul, funk and disco producer and songwriter), Roger Penzabene (songwriter, who worked mainly at Motown) and Norman Whitfield
publisher:
Jobete Music (appears also as: Jobete Msc.), Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Stone Agate Music
The Temptations3:29
4▼CD: Northern Anthems
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1You Didn’t Say a Word
Yvonne Baker2:39
2Night Owl
Bobby Paris2:24
3Country Girl
Vickie Baines2:15
4You Just Don’t Know (What You Did to Me)
Chubby Checker2:28
5Angel Baby
The 3 1/22:41
6Picture Me Gone
Evie Sands3:17
7Ordinary Joe
engineer:
Gary Starr
producer:
Charles Stepney (musician, producer, arranger and songwriter)
bass:
Sydney Simms
guitar and lead vocals:
Terry Callier
harpsichord and organ:
Charles Stepney (musician, producer, arranger and songwriter)
membranophone:
Rob Crowder (Chicago Drummer. Worked with Art Ensemble of Chicago and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble)
piano:
Lennie Pirani
contralto vocals:
Shirley Wahls
soprano vocals:
Kitty Haywood and Minnie Riperton
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios (1950s–1970s recording & mastering studio) in Chicago, Illinois, United States
recording of:
Ordinary Joe
writer:
Terry Callier and Larry Wade
Terry Callier34:15
8In Orbit
Joy Lovejoy2:25
9I’m Gonna Love You a Long Time
Patty & the Emblems2:16
10Breakaway
The Lewis Sisters2:31
11I Wanna Know
John E. Paul2:12
12Gotta Have Your Love
The Sapphires2:16
13Every Time I See You, I Go Wild!
cover recording of:
Every Time I See You I Go Wild
writer:
Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy and Stevie Wonder
J.J. Barnes2:58
14Key to My Happiness
recording of:
The Key to My Happiness
lyricist and composer:
Robert Maxwell (US harpist, songwriter and teacher)
The Charades2:10
15I Can’t Make It Anymore
Spyder Turner2:15
16S.O.S. (Stop Her on Sight)
Edwin Starr2:18
17You Can Count on Me
cover recording of:
Hawaii Five‐O
composer:
Morton Stevens
publisher:
EMI Songs and EMI Songs Ltd.
Sammy Davis Jr.2:10
18Seven Days Too Long
Chuck Wood2:26
19Dance, Dance, Dance
recording of:
Dance, Dance, Dance (Casualeers song)
writer:
John Giametta and Rod McBrien
The Casualeers2:41
20Green Door
Wynder K. Frog2:26
21I Feel So Bad
Jackie Edwards2:04
22Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
The Funk Brothers6:39
23Long After Tonight Is All Over
recording of:
Long After Tonight Is All Over
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Burt Bacharach
Jimmy Radcliffe2:23
24Time Will Pass You By
Tobi Legend3:06
25I’m on My Way
recording of:
I'm On My Way
lyricist:
Doug Morris (record executive)
composer:
Eliot Greenberg
Dean Parrish2:43