Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england and the english midlands in the late 1960s from the british mod scene, based on a particular style of black american soul music, especially from the mid1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo 100 bpm and above. Roy hamilton april 16, 1929 july 20, 1969 was an american singer. A night of the very best in northern soul, with original northern soul artist tommy hunt cracking up over you, loving on the losing side as well as guest vocalists paul stuart davies and stefan taylor, all backed by 10 piece band the signatures. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Listen to your favorite songs from soul one in a million by various artists now. Born on the 18th june 1933 to georgianna derico, tommy started his life as charles james hunt in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, usa. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term cracking up from the lyrics. Northern soul is a type of midtempo and uptempo heavybeat soul music of mainly african american origin that was popularized in northern england from the mid 1960s onwards. The legendary tommy hunt, had a hit in 1975 with this cover. If you went to the gate in the back yard, the dog would wait until you opened the gate ever so slightly, then he would spring at the opening, forcing his way through it. Days into weeks weeks into months months into years im blue.
In the 1970s tommy hunt became a house hold name within the uk northern soul scene, regularly appearing live at the wigan casino and releases such as cracking up over you and loving on the losing side being northern soul classics. In a nutshell, this 2 cd collection has little if any fillertheres no lightweight throwaway tracks here. Hamiltons greatest commercial success came from 1954 through 1961, when he was epic records most prolific artist. In 1959 their biggest hit was i only have eyes for you which remains their. Here, we play tribute to the northern soul scene with a short history and our pick of the 30 best northern soul sounds performed by british female singers. Where most soul genres are named for either the region that the music where the music was created, or for the sound of the music, northern soul is named after where the music was played in. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks you ll love. The allnight party album various artists on allmusic 2004. Tommy hunt is an american soulnorthern soul singer, and a 2001 rock and roll hall of fame. Sep 08, 2008 northern souls 200 greatest floorfillers official trailer. Born to georgianna derico, hunt started his life in pittsburgh, where his school friends, nicknamed him tommy and it has stayed with him throughout his entire life. The very best of northern soul do i love you indeed i do, tainted love and more.
Soul one in a million by various artists on amazon music. Djs for the evening will be wigan casino founder and original dj russ winstanley joined by alan king. Northern soul survivors 2 various artists the very best of frances nero. Lou johnson unsatisfied, roy hamilton cracking up over you, phillip mitchell free for all, robert kinght love on a mountain topand george carrow angel baby. From northern soul to southern soul, roy hamiltons recording career over two decades encompassed various styles, and with the birth and growth of soul music during the 60s, his twoyear tenure at rca included crackin up over you, which has been an anthem on the northern scene for several years now, along with other favorites like aint. I first discovered the original of this song by roy hamilton and broke it out at blackpool mecca and then we filmed it for the strange world of northern soul. Soul one in a million by various artists on apple music. Wonderful music, the fashions, the events, the venues, the dancing, and most of all the people and community that come together. The stars of northern soul volume 2 by various artists on. Various artists the odyssey a northern soul capsule 19682014 copy 7. His two most influential recordings, you ll never walk alone and unchained. Read or print original im cracking up over you lyrics 2020 updated. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
While there was still work to be done, the will to do it and carry on was largely absent. Days into weeks weeks into months months into years im blue im cracking up over you i cant survive i need you here by my side ever word i say is. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term cracking from the lyrics. Soul one in a million, an album by various artists on spotify. Northern soul, for many, is a meaningless term because it doesnt refer to any specific kind of music. This bumper pack of northern soul delights also includes an informative documentary way of the crowd with indepth interviews from the movers and shakers of the time and those that were at the forefront of the northern soul movement including insightful interviews from fashion designer paul smith, dj aficionados ashley beedle, dj paulette. The stars of northern soul volume 2 by various artists on spotify.
Tommy hunt has been gracing stages across the world for over 65 years. Tommy hunt born charles james hunt, june 18, 1933, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united states is an american soul northern soul singer, and a member of the flamingos. The northern soul movement generally eschews motown or. Soul one in a million by various artists on spotify. At 85 years old tommy hunt still delivers a great live show performing many of his hits as well as talking about his career. Northern soul print poster canvas art print by pipberry redbubble. Watch the video for crackin up over you from roy hamiltons the golden age of northern soul vol. Mar 05, 2019 this channel was created to promote all aspects of northern soul. If you would like to bid for an item, you must be registered with us. This double cd will give you so many of the songs you want, but dont know yet. Northern soul survivors 2 various artists the very best of frances nero frances nero.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The very best of northern soul, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. By combining semi classical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to great american songbook singing. But if you like to dance, this will get you up out of your chair, and onto the dance floora true test of northern soul music. The term also refers to the associated dance styles and fashions that emanated from the twisted wheel club in manchester and spread to other dancehalls and nightclubs.
Roy hamilton crackin up over you 1966, vinyl discogs. Originally a member of the flamingos before embracing his solo career. Hearing roy hamiltons cracking up over you for the first time and getting goosebumps. A northern soul time capsule is the single most comprehensive overview yet of a truly unique uk musical culture which has now lasted over 45 years and had spread across the world.
Many of us felt a need to be still and i include myself in that. Best northern soul allnighter ever various artists double cd. The essential collection various artists on allmusic 2006 simply put, despite the dubious word essential. Watch the video for crackin up over you from roy hamiltons the golden age of northern. Compilations are often marred by at least some tracks that the purists are going to argue over and the best northern soul allnighter. May 31, 2018 source forum looking for a copy of roy hamilton cracking up over you price and condition to sell please. Compiled by ian levine, the legendary dj at the famed nightspot wigan casino, here comes the night owl assembles 25 guaranteed dancefloor favorites from the heyday of the u. This was followed by his chart success in 1976 loving on the losing side. Night of the very best in northern soul with tommy hunt.
You will never forget the first time you hear lee dorsey sing ride your pony. Miracle like you you got me where you want me a sign of the times sign on the dotted line loving you is crackin up help me. Anything i was doing before felt meaningless in this new. Through the 60s he had a solo career before locating to the uk where he became a household name on the uk northern soul scene, with hits such as cracking up over you and loving on the losing side. Various artists northern soul story vol 2 golden torch. Tommy hunt loving on the losing side video dailymotion. Northern souls 200 greatest floorfillers official trailer.
Picture satan crouched at the gate of your soul looking for a crack to spring through and enter. Singin the blues 1956 please love me, you upset me baby, every day i have the blues, bad luck, 3 oclock blues, blind love, woke up this morning, you know i love you, sweet little angel, ten long years, did you ever love a woman, crying wont help you whole lotta meat, im, cracking up over. In the 1970s tommy hunt became known within the northern soul scene with songs such as cracking up over you, loving on the losing side and was a regular performer at. Crackin up over youroy hamilton the northern soul story vol. Roy hamilton cracking up over you record wants soul source. Northern soul how do artists mount virtual exhibitions. As time moved on, however, songs by british artists began to creep onto turntables and succeeded in filling the dance floors of clubs of northern england. Various girl crazy, 20 northern soul tracks by female artists. Apr 07, 2011 100 videos play all northern soul top 500 1100 by kev roberts goldmine soul supply k koggie33 gonna love you a long, long time duration. This package pushes away a bit from their usual northern soul bag, and explores the world of female soul in the 60s, still in a way thats very much in the rare indie mode weve come to expect from goldmine, but with a focus on tunes that mix uptempo soul with sweeter girl group. Cracking up over you, a song by tommy hunt on spotify.
With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. The best northern soul tracks made famous at the legendary golden torch check out. In 1997, hunt relocated to the uk and embarked on a revived northern soul scene. The legendary tommy hunt, now singing for his sixth decade professionally, had a hit in 1975 with a cover of a song i first discovered myself and broke at blackpool mecca, by roy hamilton, called cracking up over you, and then we filmed it for the strange world of northern soul. Browse the top northern soul artists to find new music. In the 1970s tommy hunt became a house hold name within the uk northern soul scene, regularly appearing live at the wigan casino. The a to z of northern soul again this ones here to be added to so if you have any memories of northern soul, past andor present, not yet included on this list then email them to me and ill do my best to include them asap. Listen to your favourite songs from the stars of northern soul volume 2 by various artists now. By combining semiclassical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to great american songbook singing hamiltons greatest commercial success came from 1954 through 1961, when he was epic records most prolific artist. Tommy hunt the signatures plus gary belcher soul source.
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