Various Artists – Rare Soul Uncovered

Former Wigan Casino DJ Dave Evison celebrates 40 years since the original ground-breaking Rare Soul Uncovered- 16 Rare Soul discoveries ALL unreleased at the time of recording- A priceless treasure trove of Northern Soul dancers and precious memories- Printed inner sleeve with exclusive sleeve notes by Dave Evison and memorable photos. Northern Soul's most loved and hardest working DJ DAVE EVISON looks back at his pioneering Rare Soul Uncovered album series that shook the scene in 1984. Compiled and researched by Dave shortly after Wigan Casino had closed it's doors where he was a main-stage DJ for eight years. At the time Dave hosted a weekly Northern Soul show on Signal Radio and was the Midlands regional sales manager for Charly Records. Now, forty years on, Dave Evison is reunited with Charly to present the ultimate in Rare Soul Vinyl - 16 unreleased at the time recordings - some of which have never been heard before.

1. Barrett Strong - Take a Journey
2. Jimmy Chuch - My Faith in You
3. Roscoe Shelton - You're the Dream
4. Willie Parker - So Glad
5. Syl Johnson - I've Been Talked About
6. The Ringleaders - I'd Like to Win You Over
7. Ruby Winters - a Last Minute Miracle
8. Liz Lands - Seventh Hour
9. Maurice Williams - What Can a Man Do?
10. The Sharpees - Take Me to Your Leader
11. Willie Harper - Here Comes the Hurt Again
12. The Du-Ettes - If You Need Me
13. Otis Clay - I Got Problems
14. Mill Evans - Just Like the Weather
15. Warren Lee - a Love for All Seasons
16. Ted Ford and Jimmy Church and the O'Jahs - Know Your Own Heart

Label: Charly

Catalog: 768

Genre: Soul/R & B