Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15880 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-05-19
• Rating: Exempt
• Formats: Box set, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 6
• Running time: 999 minutes

DVD Description
Part 1

• 1. Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor
  
• 2. Bobby Paris - Personally
  
• 3. William Bell - Happy
  
• 4. Rose Battiste - Hit And Run
  
• 5. J.J. Barnes - Our Love Is In The Pocket
  
• 6. Lou Johnson - Unsatisfied
  
• 7. Bob Relf - Blowing My Mind To Pieces
  
• 8. Eddie Holman - Whatever Happened To Our Melody
  
• 9. Pat Lewis - No One To Love
  
• 10. The Montclairs - Hung Up On Your Love
  
• 11. The Artistics - I¹m Gonna Miss You
  
• 12. Billy Butler - The Right Track
  
• 13. Clifford Curry - I Can’t Get A Hold Of Myself
  
• 14. Mary Love - You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet
  
• 15. Evie Sands - Picture Me Gone
  
• 16. Edwin Starr - I Have Faith In You
  
• 17. Robert Banks - A Mighty Good Way
  
• 18. Carl Carlton - Competition Ain’t Nothing
  
• 19. Doris Troy – I’ll Do Anything
  
• 20. Sandi Sheldon - You¹re Gonna Make Me Love You
  
• 21. The Olympics - Baby Do The Philly Dog
  
• 22. Bobby Sheen - Doctor Love
  
• 23. Leon Haywood - Baby Reconsider
  
• 24. Earl Van Dyke - Six By Six
  
• 25. Bob Brady - More More More Of Your Love
  
• 26. Bunny Sigler - Girl Don’t Make Me Wait
  
• 27. The Five Stairsteps - Stay Close To Me
  
• 28. Barbara Lynn – You’re Losing Me
  
• 29. Otis Leaville - Nobody But You
  
• 30. Richard Temple - That Beating Rhythmn
  
• 31. Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind Of Lady
  
• 32. Eddie Parker - Love You Baby
  
• 33. Philip Mitchell - Free For All
  
• 34. Bobby Hebb - Love Love Love
  
• 35. Billy Harner - What About The Music
  
• 36. Jo Armstead - I Feel An Urge Comin On
  
• 37. Jay And The Techniques - Are You Ready For This
  
• 38. The Orlons - Spinning Top
  
• 39. Laura Lee - To Win Your Heart
  
• 40. Irma Thomas - What Are You Trying To Do
  
• 41. Barbara Mills - Queen Of Fools
  
• 42. Willie Kendrick - Change Your Ways

Part 2: 

• 1. THE DRAMATICS - Inky Dinky Wang Dang Do  
  
• 2. JIMMY THOMAS - The Beautiful Night
  
• 3. THE VONETTES - Touch My Heart
  
• 4. CINDY SCOTT - I Love You Baby
  
• 5. JIMMY JAMES - A Man Like Me
  
• 6. THE SUPERIORS - What Would I Do
  
• 7. THE ROYAL JOKERS - Love Game A-Z
  
• 8. JOHNNY MOORE - Walk Like A Man
  
• 9. THE TEMPOS - Countdown Here I Come
  
• 10. THE UNITED FOUR – She’s Putting You On
  
• 11. THE APOLLAS - Mr Creator
  
• 12. THE CARSTAIRS - It Really Hurts Me Girl
  
• 13. THE THREE DEGREES - Contact
  
• 14. THE BLOSSOMS - That¹s When The Tears Start
  
• 15. JAMES FOUNTAIN - Seven Day Lover
  
• 16. THE VEL-VETS – I’ve Got To Find Me Somebody
  
• 17. MEL BRITT - She¹ll Come Running Back
  
• 18. BARBARA PENNINGTON - 24 Hours A Day
  
• 19. TERRY CALLIER - Look At Me Now
  
• 20. GENE CHANDLER - I Can Take Care Of Myself
  
• 21. PP ARNOLD - Everythings Gonna Be Allright
  
• 22. MELVIN DAVIS - Find A Quiet Place
  
• 23. TONY MIDDLETON - Paris Blues
  
• 24. ALFIE DAVISON - Love Is A Serious Business
  
• 25. SISTERS LOVE - I¹m Learning To Trust My Man
  
• 26. GIL SCOTT-HERON - The Bottle
  
• 27. RONNIE WALKER - You¹ve Got To Try Harder
  
• 28. THE DEL LARKS - Job Opening
  
• 29. THE VELOURS – I’m Gonna Change
  
• 30. SAM DEES - Lonely For You Baby
  
• 31. TOMMY RIDGLEY - My Love Gets Stronger
  
• 32. GWEN OWENS - Just Say You’re Wanted And Needed
  
• 33. DEON JACKSON – That’s What You Do To Me
  
• 34. THE FOUR LARKS - Grooving At The Go-Go
  
• 35. SIDNEY BARNES - I Hurt On The Other Side
  
• 36. THE DELLS - Run For Cover
  
• 37. LEE ANDREWS & THE HEARTS - Nevertheless
  
• 38. FREDDY BUTLER – That’s When I Need You
  
• 39. THE TYMES - What Would I Do
  
• 40. JACKIE DAY - Before It’s Too Late
  
• 41. DIANE LEWIS - Keep A Hold On Me
  
• 42. THE DYNAMICS - Yes I Love You Baby
  
• 43. THE PLATTERS - With This Ring
  
• 44. ERMA FRANKLIN - I Get The Sweetest Feeling

Part 3:

• 1. MAXINE BROWN - One In A Million
  
• 2. SHEILA FERGUSON - Heartbroken Memories
  
• 3. THE GEMS – I’ll Be There
  
• 4. THE SAPPHIRES - Gonna Be A Big Thing
  
• 5. HERB WARD - Strange Change
  
• 6. JIMMY BURNS - I Really Love You
  
• 7. BARBARA MERCER - Hey
  
• 8. THE SEQUINS - A Case Of Love
  
• 9. SANDRA PHILLIPS - World Without Sunshine
  
• 10. THERESA LINDSAY – I’ll Bet You
  
• 11. KENNY BERNARD - Pity My Feet
  
• 12. MARVIN SMITH - Have More Time
  
• 13. LOU RAGLAND - I Travel Alone
  
• 14. HERBERT HUNTER - I Was Born To Love You
  
• 15. KEN WILLIAMS - Come Back
  
• 16. THE SHIRELLES - Last Minute Miracle
  
• 17. LORRAINE CHANDLER - I Can’t Hold On
  
• 18. FRANK WILSON - Do I Love You
  
• 19. BARBARA LEWIS - The Stars
  
• 20. RICHARD ‘POPCORN’ WYLIE - Rosemary What Happened
  
• 21. THE JUST BROTHERS - Sliced Tomatoes
  
• 22. ROBERT KNIGHT - Love On A Mountain Top
  
• 23. YVONNE VERNEE - Just Like You Did Me
  
• 24. LJ JOHNSON - Your Magic Put A Spell On Me
  
• 25. EVELYN THOMAS - Weak Spot
  
• 26. TOMMY HUNT - Cracking Up Over You
  
• 27. JERRY WILLIAMS - If You Ask Me
  
• 28. MAJOR HARRIS - Call Me Tomorrow
  
• 29. THE VOLCANOS – It’s Against The Laws Of Love
  
• 30. RAY POLLARD - The Drifter
  
• 31. JACKIE ROSS - Keep Your Chin Up
  
• 32. GARLAND GREEN – Ain’t That Good Enough
  
• 33. CAROLYN CRAWFORD - Timeless
  
• 34. RONNIE MCNEIR - Lucky Number
  
• 35. FRANCES NERO - Footsteps Following Me
  
• 36. EMANUEL LASKY - Lucky To Be Loved By You
  
• 37. BOBBY HUTTON - Come See What’s Left Of Me
  
• 38. BETTYE LAVETTE - Let Me Down Easy
  
• 39. CHUCK JACKSON - All Over The World
  
• 40. KIM WESTON - You Hit Me Where It Hurt Me
  
• 41. LITTLE ANN - Who Are You Trying To Fool
  
• 42. BRENDA HOLLOWAY - Reconsider
  
• 43. THE FLIRTATIONS - Stronger Than Her Love
  
• 44. DEAN COURTNEY – I’ll Always Need You
  
• 45. TOBI LEGEND - Time Will Pass You By

MOTORCITY PART ONE

• 1. The Velvelettes - Pull My Heart Strings (0.18)
  
• 2. Earl Van Dyke - Detroit City (0.15)
  
• 3. The Andantes - Step Into My Shoes (0.21)
  
• 4. Barbara McNair – You’re Gonna Love My Baby (0.39)
  
• 5. The Motorcity Allstars - Heatwave (1.22)
  
• 6. Mary Wells - Hold On A Little Longer (0.42)
  
• 7. Jake Jacas - Don¹t Know When To Dance (3.24)
  
• 8. Kim Weston - Signal Your Intention (3.59)
  
• 9. Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie - Love Is My Middle Name (0.13)
  
• 10. Sylvia Moy - Major Investment (0.38)
  
• 11. The Andantes - Lightening Never Strikes Twice (0.23)
  
• 12. Choker Campbell - After Dark (0.14)
  
• 13. Ronnie Mcneir - No More Confusion (0.17)
  
• 14. Ivy Jo Hunter - Footsteps Following Me (1.53)
  
• 15. Frances Nero - Footsteps Following Me (4.06)
  
• 16. Martha Reeves - Number One (0.54)
  
• 17. JJ Barnes - Talk Of The Grapevine (3.08)
  
• 18. Billy Preston & Syreeta - Watching The Hands Of Time (0.58)
  
• 19. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Step Into My Shoes (3.50)
  
• 20. The Fantastic Four - Share My Love (3.29)
  
• 21. Sandra Edwards - No More Room In My Heart (1.07)
  
• 22. Sherri Taylor - Weak Hearted (3.55)
  
• 23. Marv Johnson – I’ll Pick A Rose For My Rose (0.41)
  
• 24. Linda Griner - Break The Chains Of Love (0.48)
  
• 25. Mary Wilson - Oooh Child (3.28)
  
• 26. Barbara Randolph - Mister Wonderful (1.03)
  
• 27. The Motorcity Allstars – Don’t Mess With Bill (1.49)
  
• 28. Ivy Jo Hunter - Burning Sensation (0.39)
  
• 29. The Satintones - Shake Me Wake Me (2.34)
  
• 30. The Motorcity Allstars - Money (That’s What I Want) (1.05)
  
• 31. Ronnie McNeir - Lucky Number (3.18)
  
• 32. Three Ounces Of Love - Newsy Neighbours (1.07)
  
• 33. The Monitors - Going To A Go-Go (3.57)
  
• 34. Hattie Littles - Waiting For The Day (2.24)
  
• 35. Frank Wilson - Janice, Don’t Be So Blind To Love (4.23)
  
• 36. Billy Griffin - Love Machine (1.06)
  
• 37. GC Cameron – It’s A Shame (2.51)
  
• 38. Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie - Look Out For The Stop Sign (0.46)
  
• 39. The Marvelettes – Don’t Mess With Bill (0.26)
  
• 40. Herman Griffin - Not One Chance In A Million (0.40)
  
• 41. Ortheia Barnes - Without Your Love (4.40)
  
• 42. Earl Van Dyke & Ivy Jo Hunter - Ask The Lonely (1.56)
  
• 43. Frankie Gaye - My Brother (0.25)
  
• 44. The Motorcity Allstars - I Can’t Help Myself (3.55)
  
• 45. Beans Bowles & The Swinging Tygers - Motorcity Magic (1.08)
  
• 46. The Originals - Baby I’m For Real (0.24)
  
• 47. Pat Lewis - Somthing New To Do (2.36)
  
• 48. The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You (3.47)
  
• 49. The Motorcity Allstars - The Way You Do The Things You Do (1.38)
  
• 50. Mary Wells - Walk The City Street (0.33)
  
• 51. The Motorcity Allstars - You Really Got A Hold On Me (1.07)
  
• 52. The Fantastic Four – Ain’t No Soul In These Old Shoes (1.15)
  
• 53. Janes Epps - Working On A Building Of Love (3.07)
  
• 54. The Velvelettes - It Keeps Reminding Me Of Happy Memories (2.40)
  
• 55. Joe Stubbs - Smoke In The Air (1.26)
  
• 56. C. P. Spencer - This Man Needs You (3.55)
  
• 57. The Monitors - You Are My Destiny (0.30)
  
• 58. Saundra Edwards – There’s Nothing Else To Say (3.38)
  
• 59. Ronnie McNeir - Lucky Number (1.03)
  
• 60. Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (2.02)
  
• 61. Earl Van Dyke - I Can’t Help Myself (1.31)
  
• 62. Carolyn Crawford - Timeless (3.53)
  
• 63. Liz Lands - Like A Raging Fire (1.00)
  
• 64. Brenda Holloway - For All The Right Reasons (3.52)

MOTORCITY PART TWO

• 1. Jake Jacas - Don¹t Know When To Dance (3.24)
  
• 2. JJ Barnes - On Top Of The World (3.32)
  
• 3. Ronnie McNeir - Wholeheartedly (3.48)
  
• 4. Barbara McNair - Face To Face With Love (0.49)
  
• 5. The Monitors - Day By Day (5.38)
  
• 6. The Contours - Look Out for The Stop Sign (0.20)
  
• 7. Ivy Jo Hunter - Running Through My Fingers (3.43)
  
• 8. Mary Wells – Your’e The Answer To My Dreams (3.54)
  
• 9. Chuck Jackson - All Over The World (3.58)
  
• 10. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Heatwave (1.20)
  
• 11. The Motorcity Allstars - Goin To A Go-Go (0.52)
  
• 12. The Marvelettes - Holding On With Both Hands (3.33)
  
• 13. Vee – You’re My Loveline (0.27)
  
• 14. Bettye Lavette - Let Me Down Easy (2.52)
  
• 15. Louvain Demps & The Andantes - Two Sides Of Love (0.46) (Ian Levine - Ivy Jo Hunter - Steven Wagner)
  
• 16. Contours - First I Look At The Purse (2.46)
  
• 17. The Elgins - Don¹t Wait Around (1.25)
  
• 18. The Motorcity Allstars - My Girl (2.54)
  
• 19. The Lovetones - Fire Alarm (2.44)
  
• 20. Brenda Holloway - For All The Right Reasons (3.52)

TOGETHERNESS

• 1. Jimmy Thomas - We Got Togetherness (3.51)
  
• 2. Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me (2.56)
  
• 3. Kenny Bernard - Banana Boat Song (2.10)
  
• 4. JJ Barnes - Please Let Me In (3.44)
  
• 5. Jimmy Thomas - The Beautiful Night ( 3.30)
  
• 6. Jimmy Thomas - Where There’s A Will There’s A Way ( 5.40)
  
• 7 Richard Temple - That Beating Rhythm (4.39)
  
• 8. Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (12.00)
  
• 9. Snake Davis & The Suspicions - Sweetest Feeling (3.16)
  
• 10. Snake Davis & The Suspicions - Love Is A Serious Business (2.12)
  
• 11. Joe Stubbs - Just A Little Misunderstanding (2.29)
  
• 12. Bobby Patterson - What A Wonderful Night For Love (4.27)
  
• 13. Bobby Patterson - My Baby’s Comin¹ Back To Me (4.50)
  
• 14. Jimmy Thomas - Secret Doors To Secret Places (3.19)

SWONS - THE MAKING OF....

• 1. Vivienne Courtland - I Got A Right To Survive (3.29)
  
• 2. Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (0.41)
  
• 3. Gwen Owens - You Better Watch Out (2.12)
  
• 4. Gene Chandler - I Can Take Care Of Myself (0.13)
  
• 5. The Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl (0.20)
  
• 6. Lee Andrews & The Hearts – I’ve Had It (2.19)
  
• 7. Bobby Hebb - Love Love Love (1.40)
  
• 8. Bobby Paris - I Walked Away (3.07)
  
• 9. The Delfonics - Here I Go Again (2.54)
  
• 10. The Delfonics - La La Means I Love You (1.20)
  
• 11. Maxine Brown - Let Me Give You My Loving (2.19)
  
• 12. Yvonne Vernee - Just Like You Did Me (0.35)
  
• 13. Ronnie Walker – You’ve Got To Try Harder (0.47)
  
• 14. Marvin Smith - Have More Time (0.41)
  
• 15. P.P. Arnold - I Go To Pieces Everytime (3.42)
  
• 16. Melvin Davis - Find A Quiet Place (1.10)
  
• 17. Pat Lewis - Look At What I Almost Missed (2.45)
  
• 18. The Dramatics - We Are Here To Entertain You (0.30)
  
• 19. All Points Bulletin – I’m On My Way (0.37)
  
• 20. All Points Bulletin – You’re My Lucky Number (3.19)
  
• 21. All Points Bulletin – I’m On My Way (3.22)
  
• 22. Barbara Lynn – You’re Losing Me (1.45)
  
• 23. Jackie Ross - Selfish One (3.17)
  
• 24. Bobby Sheen - Dr. Love (0.43)
  
• 25. Bobby Sheen - Dr. Love (0.43)
  
• 26. Herb Ward - Strange Change (1.28)
  
• 27. Tobi Lark - Happiness Is Here (2.45)
  
• 28. Sidney Barnes - I Hurt On The Other Side (0.20)
  
• 29. Bobby Hutton - Come See What’s Left Of Me (2.35)
  
• 30. Otis Leavill - Um Um Um Um Um Um (0.40)
  
• 31. Otis Leavill - Love Uprising (2.42)
  
• 32. Jimmy Burns - I Really Love You (2.09)
  
• 33. Barbara Pennington - Please Mr. Postman (1.05)
  
• 34. Bobby Paris - Night Owl (2.25)
  
• 35. Lee Andrews & The Hearts - Nevertheless (2.22)
  
• 36. The Delfonics - Just My Imagination (3.23)
  
• 37. Bunny Sigler - Let The Good Times Roll (0.25)
  
• 38. Bunny Sigler - Girl Don’t Make Me Wait (1.38)
  
• 39. Bunny Sigler - Run Joe (0.40)
  
• 40. Bunny Sigler - In The Still Of The Night (0.15)
  
• 41. Bunny Sigler - Let The Good Times Roll (2.03)
  
• 42. Bunny Sigler - The Star Spangled Banner (2.08)
  
• 43. P.P. Arnold - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (2.53)
  
• 44. Kim Weston - Helpless (2.47)
  
• 45. Royal Jokers - Route Œ66 (0.45)
  
• 46. Mary Love - Lay This Burden Down (2.37)
  
• 47. Bobby Paris - I Walked Away (0.28)
  
• 48. End Credits - Sandi Sheldon - Just One Minute (3.27)

Special Features
English
Region 2

Synopsis
This comprehensive 6-disc collection documents the sounds, fashions, DJs, and clubs of Northern Soul music, from Blackpool Mecca to the Torch to the legendary Wigan Casino. With over 24 hours of classic footage, the programme also features never-before-seen clips and videos from legendary soul artists as well as coverage of the Detroit Reunion of Motown acts and the annual "Togetherness" weekenders at Fleetwood.

Customer Reviews

The Pathetic Re-Recording Of Old Classics
I'm sure if you frequented any of the clubs mentioned in this box-set way back when, then this collection may captivate you but if you really are passionate about the music give this a wide birth as all the tracks listed have been re-recorded with a synthesizer/drum pattern machine.The only worthwhile sections on all the discs are the studio get together and jam sessions by the artists and individuals reminiscing about their time spent originally recording the tracks.If the producer of this compilation is as enthusiastic as he portrays about the genre then he should of done the Motown/Soul artists credit by just having the celebration and not trying to re-hash masterpieces.

Strange World Of Northern Soul
This cd brings together the world of northern soul music,the records, venues and people who love the music with the flesh and blood of the artists who made the recordings.

This link is forged by the artist's performing today in the US of A the sounds that made them legends in the UK over 30 years ago.

For me this represented the soul of the project undertaken by Ian Levine.

Every northern soul lover needs to see this.

Words are not enough
Annoying,tacky,overdone,amaturish, poorly produced oh and annoying.
What am i talking about? Ian Levine? his recordings? Could be.
But in this instance it's those awful visual effects put around every artists on these dvds. They cheapen the performances given by these hallowed artists as do the some of the appalling electronic music used to back said artisits.The miming of some acts is terrible.I personall y think it would have been better to show interviews with the artists whilst playing the original track, but thats jusy my 2ps worth.
BUT IF YOU LOVE NORTHERN SOUL BUY THIS SET.If you never buy anything else in your life again buy this set of dvds.
The memories that the music evoke and the fact that a lot of the performers(some that i have met personally over the years) are now departed,literally brought me to tears.
Putting faces to names of singers whose material i've loved for 35 years, to see the joy in those faces when they realised that they had huge amounts of fans in the U.K. was truly amazing.
The sheer number of classic soul tracks contained in this set is enormous.
Mr. Levine has been critisised by many people(including myself) over the years,and indeed this project could have been done more professionally, BUT, there is no doubt of Ian's love and dedication to the music we all know and love ourselves.
This is shown in the interviews for U.S. t.v. and the obvious pride in accepting an award from the Myor of Detroit.
Thank you Ian for making a grown man cry............
To ALL northern soul fans out there BUY THIS, you won't regret it.
Keep the faith.
J.