The two Kent CDs of material drawn from the vaults of Detroit's Pied Piper productions have been among the label's most popular. A fact that will surprise nobody with an interest in 1960s Detroit soul, given that the artists, songs and productions are all of the highest order.
Vinyl fans have long been asking Kent if they would be assembling the best Pied Piper dance cuts on LP to complement their occasional series of 7-inch singles. For them and for everybody, the wait is over thanks to this stunning 12-track dancers delight. It explains why the Pied Piper productions are truly The Pinnacle Of Northern Soul.
All 12 are proven floor-fillers and all the artists (ten in total) enjoy a reputation among collectors without peer. Original copies of the handful of tracks issued at the time of recording continue to command top dollar among those who insist upon original vinyl only. The less obsessed can enjoy them in this terrific collection.
Various Artists - Pied Piper: The Pinnacle Of Detroit Northern Soul
A1. Nancy Wilcox – More Than A Memory
A2. The Cavaliers – Ooh It Hurts Me
A3. The Hesitations – I'm Not Built That Way
A4. Rose Batiste – This Heart Is Lonely
A5. Lorraine Chandler – You Only Live Twice
A6. Freddy Butler – That's When I Need You
B1. The Cavaliers – We Go Together
B2. September Jones – Voo Doo Madamoiselle
B3. Mikki Farrow – Set My Heart At Ease
B4. Lorraine Chandler – I Can't Hold On
B5. September Jones – I'm Coming Home
B6. Tony Hester – Just Can't Leave You