Modern and northern soul reissues you may view this site in a choice of the most popular currencies, although any payment is shown and processed in uk pounds. 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. Most northern soul records are from the 1960s and were produced in small quantities, sometimes only as demos, which made them difficult to come by. Our discogs site is updated daily cli ck here to view our discogs inventory 100s more rarities can be found on our rare soul 45s list page. Soulmine records, sell and buy vinyl records, northern soul, rare soul also cds and books. The 50 best soul songs, from aretha franklin to marvin. Records shout 81 available from stores or direct from distributor uk. He came to the uk in the early 70s and played at the 2nd anniversary of the wigan casino. 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. Vinyl 7 roy hamilton crackin up over you 1966, vinyl discogs. Roy hamilton cracking up over you northern soul 45 jun 7, 2005. In 1997, hunt relocated to the uk and embarked on a revived northern soul scene. There is now a shopping cart, with clear descriptions of anything you may add to it, plus an ongoing total, again always shown in uk pounds. Rare northern soul rare soul records 70s soul music.
Soul music is all about punch you inthegut emotion, which is why it never really goes out of fashion. Tommy hunt is an american soulnorthern soul singer, and a 2001 rock and roll hall of fame. Compilations are often marred by at least some tracks that the purists are going to argue over and the best northern soul allnighter. Aug 09, 2007 one of roys best loved songs here in the u. 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. The music that has been described as northern soul originally consisted of obscure american soul recordings, including lesser known songs from motown records, stax records, okeh records and many more obscure record labels. Here you can post up your queries about records you have for sal e and arent sure of the price, or if you want to know how much you should pay etc and we will also help authenticate pressings which may be being passed off as originals or perhaps you have a record which youre not sure is real or not. Roy hamilton april 16, 1929 july 20, 1969 was an american singer. I love each and every roy hamilton record that ive heard especially cracking up and i marvel as i listen to the record at how perfect it is, in every possible way. Jul 30, 2014 mix duke browner crying over you youtube. Northern soul continued to gain popularity until the mid70s, when punk and disco stole its thunder.
Born on the 18th june 1933, music dominated his life, and whilst performing in a club one night he was approached by zeke carey of. Pete smith northern soul 45s pete smith records has 2,914 members. Northern soul cracking up over you tommy hunt youtube. Curate your rare northern soul vinyl collection without. This was followed by his chart success in 1976 loving on the losing side. Much on dancefloor with that relentless beat driving you on. It was hammered down our throats at our local youth club in old trafford when what we really wanted was roxy music and bowie, i even went to wigan casino once back in 1980 to the hostile glares of the soul fraternity who looked at me and my mates dressed in our quadrophenia style mod boy outfits and scorned our naive.
Watched it on dvd over the weekend and will be watching it again. You want me a sign of the times sign on the dotted line loving you is crackin up. 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. Mar 10, 2012 forgive me, ive been listening to northern soul for 35 years. May 01, 2018 tommy hunt sings nothing but good times.
Hamiltons greatest commercial success came from 1954 through 1961, when he was epic records most prolific artist. Sign up for vip newsletters to see our records first. Singer on one of the rarest northern soul records in existence. Roy hamilton crackin up over you 1972, vinyl discogs. Chapman records northern soul, mod, ska and motown originals, vinyl, cd, patches, badges and books. By billy freemantle, november 5, 2004 in all about the soul. With over 8,000 different rare soul records for sale, our quality collection features music from legendary artists such as frank wilson, yvonne baker and frankie beverly. In 1959 their biggest hit was i only have eyes for you which remains their most. But when you write it down, then have to stick to a script and say it out loud to a bunch of people, its weird. The legendary tommy hunt had a hit in 1975 with a cover of a song i first discovered and broke at blackpool mecca, by roy hamilton, called cracking up over you, and we filmed it for the strange world of northern soul. Rare northern soul sells and buys northern soul records and collections of northern soul music, motown, 70s soul music, crossover soul, oldies soul and rare 45s.
He had a string of releases throughout the 60s and was a regular at the famous apollo. Chapman records northern soul, mod, ska and motown. We buy, sell and source records and memorabilia for customers all over the world, our reputation as a provider of excellent quality goods and service is second to none. Mar 30, 2019 northern soul cracking up over you tommy hunt rod driscoll. Some clubs remained open and there was still a collectors market for the singles, and many rare singles were going for astonishingly high prices. In our lives, we all tell the same stories over and over to our friends. They swept you up in a wave of euphoria and endorphins and left you breathless. Gritty filmget it and get lost in the world of northern soul in its heyday. Feel free to browse through the site in search of all kinds of soul records or cds to buy or just listen to. From that fetishism of obscure records to take that leading northern soul. These records were dubbed northern soul because of the clubs. Roy hamilton crackin up over you 1966, vinyl discogs. Neil young reveals the secrets to hit records duration. Best northern soul allnighter ever various artists double cd.
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. Northern soul original 45s northern soul records john. New arrivals soulmine records northern soul, rare soul. Make sure to check out my other auctions and feel free to send offers on my set sales for more great records please check out our store and bookmark us at. Pete smith northern soul 45s pete smith records public. Familiarise yourself with our extensive range of northern soul original 45s available online at rare soulman records. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england in the late 1960s. You may view this site in a choice of the most popular currencies, although any payment is shown and processed in uk pounds.
By combining semi classical technique with traditional black gospel feeling, he brought soul to great american songbook singing. May 01, 2018 the legendary tommy hunt, had a hit in 1975 with this cover. I am into the northern soul scene anyway so know quite a few of the classic songs on the soundtrack. Rare northern soul sells northern soul records via set sale paypal system with. Home northern soul categories shop search northern soul auction events mailing list members print price list northern soul auction cracking up over you if you would like to bid for an item, you must be registered with us. Nov 05, 2004 will the day ever return when records are made using such a rich bel canto vocal style as that of roy hamilton. Almost unknown tell me is a proper soulful motown northern dancer, tear stained make up has become a fave with many again played from lp, ill follow you is a punchy dancer. If you re looking for quality northern soul, mod and ska 45s, lps and memorabilia at great prices you ve come to the right place. All orders are processed and shipped within 2 business days of receipt. Go out and by on dvd and get some lino out and talc and get dancing to this cracking film. Tommy hunt crackin up live at the wigan casino a sign.
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