OKeh: A Northern Soul Obsession, Vol. 1

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All Music Guide - Andrew Hamilton
A great R&B/Soul label, Okeh Records didn't get the recognition it deserved in the 60's. Under the guidance of production kings like Carl Davis, Okeh released some excellent records, many of which made the charts. 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 ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Andrew Hamilton
A great R&B/Soul label, Okeh Records didn't get the recognition it deserved in the 60's. Under the guidance of production kings like Carl Davis, Okeh released some excellent records, many of which made the charts. 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.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/26/1996
  • Label: Kent Records Uk
  • UPC: 029667213226
  • Catalog Number: 132
  • Sales rank: 75,662

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Van McCoy Conductor
Charles Calello Conductor
Riley Hampton Conductor
Sonny Sanders Conductor
Teacho Wiltshire Conductor
Technical Credits
Van McCoy Arranger, Producer
Manny Kellem Composer, Producer
Charles Calello Arranger
Ted Cooper Producer
Riley Hampton Arranger
Bob Johnston Arranger, Producer
Sonny Sanders Arranger
Billy Sherrill Producer
Gerald Sims Producer
Mike Terry Producer
Teacho Wiltshire Arranger
Arthur Wright Arranger
Jackie Mills Producer
Johnny Pate Arranger
Steve Mancha Composer
George Winfrey Producer
Nick Barker Arranger
Fangette Enzel Composer
Andrew Crawford Producer
Ken Williams Producer
Freddie Gorman Composer
Larry Andrew Williams Producer
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