Okeh : A Northern Soul Obsession / Var Okeh : A Northern Soul Obsession / Var CD

This CD contains obscure Okeh tracks, featuring such artists as the Triumphs, the Seven Souls, Johnny Robinson, the Opals, the Carstairs, Jimmy Church, the Little Foxes, and the Autographs. The only real hits are The Artistics' "This Heart Of Mine," and Walter Jackson's "It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom." Billy Butler & the Chanters does "My Heart Is Hurtin'," and the Vibrations' "Gonna Get Along Without You Now," both chart strangers. The Carstairs "He Who Picks A Rose," previously done by both the Temptations and Edwin Starr, is as scorching as the Motown originals. In addition, there's two pre "Love Won't Let Me Wait" sides from Major Harris, as well as, tracks by Little Richard, and Tommy Tate. Twenty-three interesting tracks, with strong liner notes enhancing the unfamiliar music.

1. You're Gonna Make Me Love You 2. Gonna Get Along Without You Now 3. I'm Coming to Your Rescue 4. I Still Love You 5. Gone But Not Forgotten 6. This Heart of Mine 7. A Quitter Never Wins 8. Come Back 9. I Wish I Had Known 10. Bring It Back Home 11. Call Me Tomorrow 12. You Don't Want Me No More 13. What's the Use of Me Trying 14. I'm So Afraid 15. My Heart Is Hurtin' 16. Hurt 17. Somebody's Always Trying 18. He Who Picks a Rose 19. I Don't Want to Discuss It 20. I Can Do It 21. Take Me to Paradise 22. So Glad Your Love Don't Change 23. I'm Taking on Pain 24. It's An Uphill Climb to the Bottom