16 stunning tracks celebrating the spirit of the Northern Soul All-Dayer. A breathtaking compilation featuring modern soul rarities and crossover classics Includes a number of collector’s items appearing on compilation for the very first time.
The All-Dayer has been a part of the Northern Soul scene since the early 70s. It evolved at a time when rare club soul was moving away from its roots in Detroit and experimenting with a new beat that coalesced at the legendary Manchester Ritz.
The Ritz reigned supreme as the country’s most forward-thinking All-Dayer, attracting the top DJs including its founder Neil Rushton, Richard Searling, Colin Curtis and Ian Levine. Curtis and Levine had whole-heartedly embraced, and came to define, the Modern Soul movement at Blackpool Mecca’s Highland Room. They brought to the Ritz their own unique music blend and their loyal following. Searling had an equally upfront music policy but continued to mix it up.
Northern Soul - All-Dayer
Side 1
You’ve Been Gone Too Long - Ann Sexton and the Masters of Soul
It’s All Over - Sam Baker
I Hate Hate - Razzy Bailey
There’s No Use Hiding - Gene Townsel
Touching and Caring (7-inch Edit) - Nina Simone
All That’s Left Are the Memories - Steve Dixon
Crying Time Is Over - Tony LoveSide 2
Lovely Woman - Eldridge Holmes
I Need Ya’ Baby - Cliff Holmes
Human - Brief Encounter
Love Is - Gregg Jolly
If You Need Somebody - Bliss
Love Means Everything - Touch of Class
You Make Me Feel So Real - Veda