"Crossover... a bridge between Northern Soul and Philly Disco" The Modern Soul Collective

Shades of Soul explores the sophisticated side of Northern Soul with a smooth collection of soulful recordings that have, over time, become known as Crossover; a bridge between Northern Soul and Philly disco. Here we have perennial dancefloor favourites from Gene Townsel, Johnny Adams, Eddie Billups and Jackey Beavers plus more recent reactivations such as Ive Just Got To Tell Somebody by Gloria Lynne thanks to DJ Richard Searling. We also feature the rarest of the rare courtesy of Point Of View, The Harmonics and Gerald Taylor. Sixteen mid and up-tempo grooves that showcase the crossover from Northern to Modern Soul.

This first edition of Shades of Soul is presented on 180g heavyweight audiophile vinyl in single sleeve packaging complete with liner notes and Club Soul insert. Shades of Soul joins a growing catalogue of premium music on the Club Soul imprint - including newly compiled LPs that celebrate the clubs of the original Northern Soul Scene - The Scene Club, The Twisted Wheel, Wigan Casino Soul Club and Catacombs.

1. Gene Townsel "I'm Walking Away" ( 03:41 )
2. The Winstons "Colour Him Father" ( 03:04 )
3. Brief Encounter "( Don't You See ) I'm Crazy About You" ( 03:09 )
4. Gloria Lynne with Stanley Turrentine "I've Just Gotta Tell Somebody" ( 03:01 )
5. Johnny Adams "You're A Bad Habit, Baby" ( 02:08 )
6. Eddie Billups "Shake Off That Dream" ( 03:34 )
7. Jackey Beavers "Lover Come Back" ( 02:45 )
8. Lee Bates "( What Am I Gonna Do ) What Am I Gonna Say ?" ( 03:44 )
9. Point Of View "I'm Superman" ( 02:26 )
10. The Harmonics "Be Your Man" ( 03:00 )
11. Touch Of Class "You Got To Know Better" ( 03:21 )
12. The Unexpected "Open Up Your Heart" ( 05:53 )
13. Bobby Foster "If You Really Need A Friend ( Call On Me )" ( 02:42 )
14. Gerald Taylor "I'm Coming Home" ( 02:41 )
15. Doris Duke "The Feeling Is Right" ( 02:44 )
16. Ella Washington "Stop Giving Your Man Away" ( 02:48 )