Northern Soul 2007
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Northern Soul 2007 is a compilation, released September 2007, consisting of 24 new tracks as a tribute to the 1960s–1970s Northern Soul
era, produced by Ian Levine
and Clive Scott
. The artists include new artists, like the X Factor
participants Voices With Soul, established acts like The Flirtations, Jimmy James
, and Leee John
, and also artists that Levine had worked with in the 1980s—Earlene Bentley, Marsha Raven, Carol Jiani
and Pearly Gates
. The album is the first release on Levine's Centre City label and includes a DVD with videos of all the songs and three newly remixed bonus tracks by Edwin Starr
, Frances Nero
and Frank Wilson
. Three 7" singles were released to support the album.
DVD bonus tracks:
Northern soul
Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged from the British mod scene, initially in northern England in the late 1960s. Northern soul mainly consists of a particular style of black American soul music based on the heavy beat and fast tempo of the mid-1960s Tamla Motown sound...
era, produced by Ian Levine
Ian Levine
Ian Levine is an English songwriter, producer, and DJ. He is also a well-known fan of the long-running television show Doctor Who.Levine attended Arnold School in Blackpool from 1963 to 1970...
and Clive Scott
Clive Scott
Clive Scott was a former keyboard player of the British 1970s pop / rock group, Jigsaw, as well as the composer of most of the group's recordings, together with the singer, Des Dyer...
. The artists include new artists, like the X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
participants Voices With Soul, established acts like The Flirtations, Jimmy James
Jimmy James (Singer)
Jimmy James is a soul music singer, known for songs like Come To Me Softly, Now Is the Time and I'll Go Where the Music Takes Me.-The Vagabonds:...
, and Leee John
Leee John
Leee John of St Lucian descent, is a British musician and actor. He was educated in New York, later studying drama at the Anna Scher Theatre School.-Career:...
, and also artists that Levine had worked with in the 1980s—Earlene Bentley, Marsha Raven, Carol Jiani
Carol Jiani
-Singles:* 1981: "Hit N' Run Lover"* 1981: "The Woman In Me" / "Mercy"* 1982: "Ask Me"* 1982 "You're Gonna Lose My Love"* 1982: "X-Rated"* 1984: "Dancing In The Rain"* 1984: "Touch and Go Lover"* 1984: "Love Now Pay Later"...
and Pearly Gates
Pearly Gates (singer)
Viola Billups, better known by her stage name Pearly Gates is an American soul singer and member of girl group The Flirtations.-Biography:...
. The album is the first release on Levine's Centre City label and includes a DVD with videos of all the songs and three newly remixed bonus tracks by Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War".-Biography:...
, Frances Nero
Frances Nero
Frances Nero, at the age of 22, became the first live performance contest winner in Motown Records's history. Topping out 5,000 contestants, she emerged victor in June 1965. She was awarded $500, a dozen long stemmed red roses, a recording contract for one year and the honor of being the first...
and Frank Wilson
Frank Wilson
Frank Wilson may refer to:* Frank E. Wilson , U.S. Representative from New York* Frank H. Wilson , American actor* Frank J...
. Three 7" singles were released to support the album.
Track listing
- Angelo Starr – "Stand on My Own Two Feet" (Ian LevineIan LevineIan Levine is an English songwriter, producer, and DJ. He is also a well-known fan of the long-running television show Doctor Who.Levine attended Arnold School in Blackpool from 1963 to 1970...
, Clive ScottClive ScottClive Scott was a former keyboard player of the British 1970s pop / rock group, Jigsaw, as well as the composer of most of the group's recordings, together with the singer, Des Dyer...
, Angelo Starr) - Vanessa Haynes – "Leaving the Scene of the Crime" (Levine, Scott, Vanessa Haynes)
- Corine Armstrong – "I Can Feel the Lightning Strike" (Levine, Scott, Corine Armstrong)
- Ebony AlleyneEbony AlleyneEbony Alleyne is an English R&B and soul singer.-Biography:Born in London in 1983, Ebony Alleyne was signed to Sony Music at the age of only 19 years. At first wanting to be a singer-songwriter, she found that the label didn't think this was the right approach for her...
– "Mister Magic Man" (Levine, Scott, Ebony Alleyne) - Earlene Bentley – "Water Under the Bridge" (Levine, Scott, Earlene Bentley)
- David Bishop – "I'm on a Rescue Mission" (Levine, Scott, David Bishop)
- Jimmy James and the VagabondsJimmy James (Singer)Jimmy James is a soul music singer, known for songs like Come To Me Softly, Now Is the Time and I'll Go Where the Music Takes Me.-The Vagabonds:...
– "Other Side of the Street" (Levine, Scott, Jimmy James) - Noel McKoyNoel McKoyNoel McKoy is a U.K. based soul music singer. His music is a collection of soul, gospel, funk and northern soul intertwined. He also currently owns the Dutch Pot, a nightclub located in London. He has cited his influences as The Beatles, Dennis Brown, Chaka Khan, Martin Luther King and Nelson...
and Ebony Alleyne– "Special Delivery" (Levine, Scott, Noel McKoy, Alleyne) - Voices With Soul– "Like a Lady" (Levine, Scott, Alleyne)
- Originally recorded (but not released) by Ebony Alleyne, 2003
- The Flirtations – "Resist the Temptation" (Levine, Scott, The Flirtations)
- Gerod Harris – "Headaches and Heartaches" (Levine, Scott, Gerod Harris)
- Gee Morris – "No More Rainclouds" (Levine, Scott, Gee Morris)
- Noel McKoy – "Skating on Thin Ice" (Levine, Scott, McKoy)
- Leee JohnLeee JohnLeee John of St Lucian descent, is a British musician and actor. He was educated in New York, later studying drama at the Anna Scher Theatre School.-Career:...
– "Trust My Heart" (Levine, Scott, Leee John) - Tammi Lavette – "One Sided Lover" (Levine, Scott, Tammi Lavette)
- Paul Esmond Hazell – "Back to Basics" (Levine, Scott, Paul Esmond Hazell)
- Wayne Hernandez – "Help Is on the Way" (Levine, Scott, Wayne Hernandez)
- Ebony Alleyne – "Have a Little Faith in Me" (Levine, Fiachra TrenchFiachra TrenchFiachra Terence Wilbrah Trench is a musician and composer from Drogheda, County Louth in Ireland....
)- Previously recorded by Evelyn ThomasEvelyn ThomasEvelyn Thomas is an American singer from Chicago, Illinois, best known for the dance hits "High Energy", "Masquerade", "Standing At The Crossroads", "Reflections", and "WeakSpot"....
, 1978
- Previously recorded by Evelyn Thomas
- Pearly GatesPearly Gates (singer)Viola Billups, better known by her stage name Pearly Gates is an American soul singer and member of girl group The Flirtations.-Biography:...
– "For Crying Out Loud" (Levine, Scott, Vie Billups) - Carol JianiCarol Jiani-Singles:* 1981: "Hit N' Run Lover"* 1981: "The Woman In Me" / "Mercy"* 1982: "Ask Me"* 1982 "You're Gonna Lose My Love"* 1982: "X-Rated"* 1984: "Dancing In The Rain"* 1984: "Touch and Go Lover"* 1984: "Love Now Pay Later"...
– "Work My Fingers to the Bone" (Levine, Scott, Carol Jiani) - Marsha Raven – "Seek and You Shall Find" (Levine, Scott, Marsha Raven)
- Vanessa Haynes – "Reap What You Sow" (Levine, Scott, Vanessa Haynes)
- Earlene Bentley – "Ashes to Ashes" (Levine, Scott, Bentley)
- Angelo Starr – "Non Stop Destination" (Levine, Scott, Starr)
DVD bonus tracks:
- Edwin StarrEdwin StarrEdwin Starr was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War".-Biography:...
– "H.A.P.P.Y. Radio" (Edwin Starr) - Frances NeroFrances NeroFrances Nero, at the age of 22, became the first live performance contest winner in Motown Records's history. Topping out 5,000 contestants, she emerged victor in June 1965. She was awarded $500, a dozen long stemmed red roses, a recording contract for one year and the honor of being the first...
– "Close My Eyes" (Levine, Sylvia MoySylvia MoySylvia Moy is a songwriter and record producer, formerly associated with the Motown Records group. The first woman at the Detroit-based music label to write and produce for Motown acts, she is probably best known for her songs written for Stevie Wonder....
) - Frank WilsonFrank WilsonFrank Wilson may refer to:* Frank E. Wilson , U.S. Representative from New York* Frank H. Wilson , American actor* Frank J...
– "My Sugar Baby" (Frank Wilson)
7"s
- Angelo Starr – "Stand on My Own Two Feet" / "Non Stop Destination" (CENC 001, September 2007)
- Vanessa Haynes – "Leaving the Scene of the Crime" / "Reap What You Sow" (CENC 002, September 2007)
- Gerod Harris – "Headaches and Heartaches" / "Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" (CENC 003, September 2007)