Northern Soul

Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in the north of England during the late 1960s. It is characterized by its rich emotional intensity, fast-paced rhythms, and a deep-rooted connection to the Motown sound, with a particular affection for lesser-known tracks and artists. The genre encapsulates a wide range of American soul music that found a fervent audience among British youth, creating an enduring subculture with all-nighter dance events. Northern soul's sound is marked by heavy beats, smooth yet powerful vocals, and an overriding theme of love and heartache. Artists associated with the genre, such as Edwin Starr and The Vibrations, showcase an energetic performance style and passionate vocal delivery that define the distinct and vibrant essence of northern soul, making it a unique and influential chapter in the history of music and youth culture.

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True True Love
Single - Released February 28, 2025

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Aaron Frazer
Al Wilson
Andy Lewis
Archie Bell & The Drells
Barbara Lewis
Barbara Perry
Benny Spellman
Betty Harris
Billy Young
Bobby Hebb
Boss Sound Manifesto
Brenda Holloway
Burning Bush
Button Up
Chris Clark
Chris Farlowe
Chuck Jackson
Clarence Ashe
Curly Moore
Curtis
Dave & Ansell Collins
Dave's Doors Of Perception
Dean Parrish
Death Of Guitar Pop
Denise LaSalle
Deon Jackson
Dobie Gray
Eddie Holman
Eddie Parker
Eddie Ray
Eddie Wilson
Edwin Starr
Eldridge Holmes
Fay Hallam
Four Tops
Frank Wilson
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Gene Chandler
George Jackson
Gloria Ann Taylor
Gloria Edwards
Gloria Lynne
Harvey Averne
Jaibi
Jasmine Kara
Jeb Stuart
Jimmy Burns
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
Jimmy Radcliffe
Joe Tex
Kiki Dee
Larry Banks
Lee Dorsey
Linda Jones
Liz Lands
Major Lance
Marcell Strong
Marie Knight
Marvin Gaye
Master Plan Inc
Men Of North Country
Mike Vickers
Moonstone
Najma Khanum
New Street Adventure
Oscar & The Majestics
P.P. Arnold
Perk Badger
Ramsey Lewis
Robert Parker
Samuel S. Parkes
SlimShack
The Artistics
The Contours
The Exciters
The Fab Mods
The Flirtations
The Foundations
The Inciters
The Mads
The Mar-Keys
The Originals
The Orlons
The Rubaiyats
The Satintones
The Seven Sounds
The Sha La La's
The Showmen
The Steelers
The Tams
The Tony Evans Band
The Vibrations
The Wanderers
Timi Yuro
Tobi Lark
Tommy Ridgley
Tony Evans Connection
Wendy Rene
Willie Mitchell
Willie Tee
Marvin Gaye
Aaron Frazer
Kiki Dee
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
The Foundations
Four Tops
Bobby Hebb
The Contours
Edwin Starr
Dobie Gray
Jr. Walker & The All Stars
Barbara Lewis
Barrett Strong
Ramsey Lewis
Kim Weston
Lee Dorsey
Wendy Rene
The Originals
Gene Chandler
Archie Bell & The Drells
Al Wilson
The Exciters
Timi Yuro
The Flirtations
Freddie Scott
Eddie Holman
Joe Tex
Frank Wilson
The Tams
The Mar-Keys
Death Of Guitar Pop
The Orlons
George Jackson
P.P. Arnold
Linda Jones
R. Dean Taylor
Dave & Ansell Collins
Major Lance
Willie Mitchell
Denise LaSalle
Brenda Holloway
Chris Farlowe
Gloria Ann Taylor
Marie Knight
Chuck Jackson
Willie Tee
Gloria Lynne
Eddie Parker
Betty Harris
The Showmen
Burning Bush
Darrell Banks
Jasmine Kara
Cliff Nobles
Jimmy Radcliffe
Dean Parrish
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds
The Modern Ballroom Dance Band
Robert Parker
Benny Spellman
The Vibrations
Deon Jackson
Chris Clark
Jimmy Burns
J.J. Barnes
Barbara Perry
The Entertainers
Eldridge Holmes
The Artistics
Jean Wells
New Street Adventure
Frank Butler
The Seven Sounds
Master Plan Inc
Curly Moore
Bobby Marchan
Mike Vickers
The Soulful Strings
The Steelers
The Harvey Averne Dozen
Andy Lewis
Tommy Ridgley
Gino Parks
Men Of North Country
Eddie Ray
Bobby Angelle
Peggy Scott
The Mynah Birds
The Inciters
The Satintones
Harvey Averne
Sag War Fare
Tobi Lark
Perk Badger
The Wanderers
BILL BRANDON
Johnny Zamot
Oscar & The Majestics
Freddie North
The Valadiers