1
record label: Decca 31827chart position: RandB #11, US #2, UK #3written by: John Madara, David White and Leonard Borisoffalbum: 1 2 3comments: [northern soul]
Len Barry
1-2-3
1965
Decca
2
record label: Philips 40365chart position: RandB #3, US #2, UK #12written by: Bobby Hebbalbum: Sunnycomments: [northern soul]
Bobby Hebb
Sunny
1966
Philips
3
record label: Atlantic 2537chart position: RandB #14, US #1written by: Eddie Brigati & Felix Cavalierealbum: Freedom Suite comments: [northern soul]
The Rascals
People Got to Be Free
1968
Atlantic
4
record label: Dyno Voice 209chart position: RandB #4, US #2, UK #5written by: Sandy Linzer and Denny Randellalbum: The Toys Sing 'A Lover's Concerto' And 'Attack'comments: [northern soul]
The Toys
A Lover's Concerto
1965
Dyno Voice
5
record label: United Artists 752chart position: RandB #46, US 2, UK #8, US AC #5written by: J. Vincent Edwards & Pierre Tubbscomments: [disco dance] [northern soul]
Maxine Nightingale
Right Back Where We Started From
1975
United Artists
6
record label: Checker 1120chart position: RandB #1, US #4, UK #11written by: Raynard Miner & Carl Smith (as Carl William Smith)album: The New Lookcomments: [northern soul]
Fontella Bass
Rescue Me
1965
Checker
7
record label: Okeh 4 7175chart position: RandB #2 (2 weeks), US #8weeksinr&bchart: 15written by: Curtis Mayfieldalbum: The Monkey Timecomments: [northern soul]
Major Lance
The Monkey Time
1963
Okeh
8
record label: United Artists 50721chart position: RandB #20, US #3written by: Eddie Corneliusalbum: Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose comments: [northern soul]
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Treat Her Like a Lady
1971
United Artists
9
record label: Double Shot 116chart position: RandB #19, US #9, UK #8written by: Alfred Smith & Joseph Hoovenalbum: Oogum Boogum comments: [northern soul]
Brenton Wood
Gimme Little Sign
1967
Double Shot
10
record label: Karen 1524chart position: RandB #2, US #7written by: Don Storball (as Donald Storball)album: Dance the Cool Jerk comments: [northern soul]
The Capitols
Cool Jerk
1966
Karen
11
record label: Stateside 294(UK)chart position: RandB #3, US #6written by: Bob Hamilton & Freddy Gormanalbum: (Just Like) Romeo and Julietcomments: [northern soul]
The Reflections (60s)
(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet
1964
Stateside
12
record label: Brunswick 55336chart position: RandB #1, US #6written by: Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner & Carl Smithalbum: Higher and Highercomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Wilson
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
1967
Brunswick
13
record label: Nola 721chart position: RandB #2, US #7, UK #24written by: Robert Parkeralbum: Barefootincomments: [northern soul]
Robert Parker
Barefootin
1966
Nola
14
record label: Ariola 7621chart position: US #22, UK #2written by: Billy Ocean and Ben Findonalbum: Billy Oceancomments: [northern soul]
Billy Ocean
Love Really Hurts Without You
1976
Ariola
15
record label: Warner 7072chart position: RandB #18, US #4written by: Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy & Henry Cosbyalbum: Bill Cosby Sings/Silver Throatcomments: [northern soul]
Bill Cosby
Little Ole' Man (Uptight Everything's Alright)
1967
Warner
16
record label: Phil L.A. Of Soul 305chart position: RandB #5, US #7written by: Jesse Jamesalbum: Boogaloo Down Broadwaycomments: [northern soul]
The Fantastic Johnny C
Boogaloo Down Broadway
1967
Phil L.A. Of Soul
17
record label: All Platinum 2330chart position: RandB #6, US #15, UK #8written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland Jr.album: Where Did Our Love Go / The Best of All Platinumcomments: [northern soul]
Donnie Elbert
Where Did Our Love Go
1971
All Platinum
18
record label: Chess 1903chart position: RandB #4, US #11written by: Wilford McKinley & Carl Smith (as Carl William Smith)album: Full Bloomcomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Ross
Selfish One
1964
Chess
19
record label: Smash 2086chart position: RandB #8, US #6 written by: Maurice Irby (as Maurice Irby Jr.)album: Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie comments: [northern soul]
Jay & the Techniques
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
1967
Smash
20
record label: Charger 105chart position: RandB #11, US #13, UK #25written by: Billy Pagealbum: Sings For 'In' Crowders That Go 'Go Go'comments: [northern soul]
Dobie Gray
The In Crowd
1965
Charger
21
record label: Brunswick 55300chart position: RandB #5, US #11written by: Barbara Acklin & David Scottalbum: Whisperscomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Wilson
Whispers (Gettin' Louder)
1966
Brunswick
22
record label: Mirwood 5502chart position: RandB #4, US #14written by: Fred Smith & Earl Nelsonalbum: The Duckcomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Lee
The Duck
1965
Mirwood
23
record label: Hickory 45 1332chart position: UK #10, US #12written by: Don Gant and Joe Melsonalbum: Run Baby Runcomments: [northern soul]
The Newbeats
Run Baby Run (Back Into My Arms)
1965
Hickory
24
record label: Avco 4587chart position: RandB #14, US #22, UK #11written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland Jr.comments: [northern soul]
Donnie Elbert
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
1972
Avco
25
record label: Bunky 7750chart position: RandB #3, US #11written by: Gilbert Moorer & Bill Sheppardalbum: Get On Up and Get Away comments: [northern soul]
The Esquires
Get on Up
1967
Bunky
26
record label: Impact 1007chart position: RandB #16, US #12written by: Edwin Starralbum: Happiness Is The Shades Of Blue comments: [northern soul]
The Shades of Blue
Oh How Happy
1966
Impact
27
record label: Philips 320226(UK)chart position: UK #11written by: Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudiocomments: [northern soul]
Frankie Valli
You're Ready Now
1970
Philips
28
record label: Rising Sons 705chart position: RandB #14, US #13, UK #40written by: Buzz Cason & Mac Gaydenalbum: Everlasting Lovecomments: [northern soul]
Robert Knight
Everlasting Love
1967
Rising Sons
29
record label: Cotillion 44123chart position: UK #4written by: Bert Russell (as Bert Berns)comments: [northern soul]
Tami Lynn
I'm Gonna Run Away from You
1971
Cotillion
30
record label: Money 126chart position: RandB #1, US #21written by: Bettye Swannalbum: Make Me Yourscomments: [northern soul]
Bettye Swann
Make Me Yours
1967
Money
31
record label: Vee Jay 684chart position: RandB #3, US #23written by: Richard Parkeralbum: Baby Boycomments: [northern soul]
Fred Hughes
Oo Wee Baby, I Love You
1965
Vee Jay
32
record label: Okeh 7191chart position: RandB #4, US #20written by: Carl Davis, Billy Butler & Major Lancealbum: Major's Greatest Hitscomments: [northern soul]
Major Lance
The Matador
1964
Okeh
33
record label: Tamla Motown 896chart position: UK #3written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland Jr. and R. Dean Tayloralbum: Motown Chartbusters Vol. 9comments: [northern soul]
R. Dean Taylor
There's a Ghost in My House
1974
Tamla Motown
34
record label: Atlantic 2504chart position: RandB #7, US #15written by: Roger Collinsalbum: I'm In Lovecomments: [northern soul]
Wilson Pickett
She's Lookin' Good
1968
Atlantic
35
record label: Spring 133chart position: RandB #6, US #37, UK #14written by: Raeford Geraldalbum: The Power of Joe Simoncomments: [northern soul]
Joe Simon
Step by Step
1973
Spring
36
record label: Volt 132chart position: RandB #4, US #31, UK #33written by: Mick Jagger & Keith Richardsalbum: Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soulcomments: [northern soul]
Otis Redding
Satisfaction
1966
Volt
37
record label: Musicor 1229chart position: RandB #12, US #14written by: Luther Dixon, Anthony Hester & Popcorn Wylie (as Richard Wylie)album: Going Back To Detroitcomments: [northern soul]
The Platters
With This Ring
1967
Musicor
38
record label: Revilot 201chart position: RandB #2, US #27written by: Darrell Banks (as Darrell Eubanks) & Donnie Elbertalbum: Darrell Banks Is Here! comments: [northern soul]
Darrell Banks
Open the Door to Your Heart
1966
Revilot
39
record label: Ric Tic 103chart position: RandB #8, US #21written by: Bill Sharpley & Edwin Starrcomments: [northern soul]
Edwin Starr
Agent Double-O Soul
1965
Ric Tic
40
record label: Revilot 207chart position: RandB #3, US #20written by: George Clinton & Deron Taylorcomments: [northern soul]
The Parliaments
(I Wanna) Testify
1967
Revilot
41
record label: Date 1574chart position: RandB #16, US #13written by: Mickey Baker, Sylvia Robinson (as Sylvia Vanderpool) & Bo Diddleyalbum: Golden Duetscomments: [northern soul]
Peaches & Herb
Love Is Strange
1967
Date
42
record label: Atlantic 2377chart position: RandB #33, US #16written by: Felix Cavalierealbum: Collectionscomments: [northern soul]
The Young Rascals
I've Been Lonely Too Long
1967
Atlantic
43
record label: Amy 927chart position: RandB #7, US #28written by: Allen Toussaint (as Naomi Neville)album: The New Lee Dorseycomments: [northern soul]
Lee Dorsey
Ride Your Pony
1965
Amy
44
record label: Stax 45228chart position: RandB #8, US #30, UK #35written by: Steve Cropper & Eddie Floydalbum: King & Queen comments: [northern soul]
Otis Redding & Carla Thomas
Knock on Wood
1967
Stax
45
record label: Checker 1131chart position: RandB #13, US #37, UK #32written by: Billy Davis [Roquel Davis], Carl Smith & Raynard Minercomments: [northern soul]
Fontella Bass
Recovery
1965
Checker
46
record label: Epic 510352chart position: UK #4, US #115written by: Denny Randell and Sandy Linzeralbum: Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagoncomments: [northern soul]
Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon
Breakin' Down the Walls of Heartache
1968
Epic
47
record label: Bell 1128 (UK)chart position: UK #7written by: Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulayalbum: Soul Survivor comments: [northern soul]
Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon
(Blame It) On the Pony Express
1970
Bell
48
record label: Bell 685chart position: RandB #18, US #23, UK #51written by: Jo Sobotka & Johnny Wykeralbum: The Pure Sound Of The Purifyscomments: [northern soul]
James & Bobby Purify
Let Love Come Between Us
1967
Bell
49
record label: Cadet 5578chart position: RandB #10, US #23written by: Clarence Carter, Wilbur Terrell & Marcus Danielsalbum: Tell Mamacomments: [northern soul]
Etta James
Tell Mama
1967
Cadet
50
record label: Symbol 214chart position: RandB #2, US #45written by: Ronnie Lewiscomments: [northern soul]
The Poets
She Blew a Good Thing
1966
Symbol
51
record label: Cadet 5590chart position: RandB #11, US #20written by: Raynard Miner & Bobby Milleralbum: There Is... / The Best of The Dellscomments: [northern soul]
The Dells
There Is
1968
Cadet
52
record label: Parkway 153chart position: RandB #20, US #22written by: Leonard Leealbum: Let The Good Times Roll & (Feel So Good)comments: [northern soul]
Bunny Sigler
Let the Good Times Roll -- Feel So Good
1967
Parkway
53
record label: Bunky 7752chart position: RandB #9, US #22written by: Gilbert Moorer & Bill Sheppardalbum: Get On Up and Get Awaycomments: [northern soul]
The Esquires
And Get Away
1967
Bunky
54
record label: Tamla 54116chart position: RandB #11, US #34written by: Stevenson, Hunteralbum: The Marvelettes Anthology comments: [Motown Sound] [northern soul]
The Marvelettes
I'll Keep Holding On
1965
Tamla
55
record label: RCA Victor 47 8631chart position: RandB #18, US #32written by: Sam Cookealbum: Twistin' The Night Awaycomments: [northern soul]
Sam Cooke
Sugar Dumpling
1965
RCA Victor
56
record label: ABC Paramount 10750chart position: RandB #12, US #33written by: Curtis Mayfieldcomments: [northern soul]
The Impressions
You've Been Cheatin
1965
ABC Paramount
57
record label: Okeh 7181chart position: RandB #10, US #13weeksinr&bchart: 8written by: Curtis Mayfieldalbum: Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um / The Best of Major Lancecomments: [northern soul]
Major Lance
Hey Little Girl
1963
Okeh
58
record label: Philips 40347chart position: RandB #22, US #93, UK #26written by: Doug McClure, Willie Clark & Zeke Careyalbum: Their Hits Then and Nowcomments: [northern soul]
The Flamingos
The Boogaloo Party
1966
Philips
59
record label: Bell 669chart position: RandB #15, US #25written by: Otha Hayes, Verlie Rice & Andre Williamsalbum: The Pure Sound Of The Purifyscomments: [northern soul]
James & Bobby Purify
Shake a Tail Feather
1967
Bell
60
record label: Hot Wax 7204chart position: RandB #3, US #68written by: William Weatherspoon & Angelo Bondalbum: Two Sides of Laura Lee / The Best of Laura Leecomments: [northern soul]
Laura Lee
Rip Off
1972
Hot Wax
61
record label: ABC 10840chart position: RandB #22, US #32written by: Jimmy Holiday & Ray Charlesalbum: A Man And His Soulcomments: [northern soul]
Ray Charles
I Chose To Sing The Blues
1966
ABC
62
record label: Stateside 91734chart position: UK #10written by: John Cameronalbum: Soul Survivorcomments: [northern soul]
Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon
Sweet Inspiration
1970
Stateside
63
record label: Atlantic 2301chart position: RandB #5, US #44written by: Don Covay & Steve Cropperalbum: See Sawcomments: [northern soul]
Don Covay & the GoodTimers
See-Saw
1965
Atlantic
64
record label: Marc 104chart position: RandB #3, UK #7, US #44written by: Bob Relf (as Bobby Relf) & Earl Nelsonalbum: Harlem Shufflecomments: [northern soul]
Bob & Earl
Harlem Shuffle
1963
Marc
65
record label: Soul City 767chart position: RandB #32, US #27, UK #41written by: Oscar Brown Jr.album: Searching for the Dolphinscomments: [northern soul]
Al Wilson
The Snake
1968
Soul City
66
record label: Spring 127chart position: RandB #7, US #42written by: Raeford Geraldalbum: Millie Jacksoncomments: [northern soul]
Millie Jackson
My Man Is a Sweet Man
1972
Spring
67
record label: 20th Century 555chart position: RandB #13, US #34written by: Barrett Strong, Wade Flemons & Charles Barksdalealbum: Mary Wellscomments: [northern soul]
Mary Wells
Use Your Head
1965
20th Century
68
record label: MCA 1160 (UK)chart position: UK #9written by: Van McCoy & Alicia Evelynalbum: I Get the Sweetest Feelingcomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Wilson
I Get the Sweetest Feeling
1972
MCA
69
record label: SSS Int. 748chart position: RandB #8, US #27written by: Cliff Thomas, Ed Thomas Jr. and Bob McReealbum: Soulshakecomments: [northern soul]
Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries
1968
SSS Int.
70
record label: Vee Jay 628chart position: RandB #28, US #65, UK #29written by: Van McCoycomments: [northern soul]
Betty Everett
Getting Mighty Crowded
1964
Vee Jay
71
record label: Gordy 7052chart position: RandB #18, US #85, UK #31written by: Clarence Paul, Luvel Broadnax & Stevie Wondercomments: [Motown Sound] [northern soul]
The Contours
Just a Little Misunderstanding
1966
Gordy
72
record label: Modern 1005chart position: RandB #28, US #36written by: Steve Venet & Tommy Boycealbum: Soul The Hitscomments: [northern soul]
The Ikettes
Peaches 'N' Cream
1965
Modern
73
record label: Herald 590chart position: RandB #13, US #37written by: Ralston McGriffcomments: [northern soul]
Patty & The Emblems
Mixed-Up, Shook-Up Girl
1964
Herald
74
record label: SSS Int. 761chart position: RandB #13, US #37written by: Margaret Lewis & Myrna Smithalbum: Soulshake comments: [northern soul]
Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
Soulshake
1969
SSS Int.
75
record label: Monument 1875chart position: UK #10written by: Buzz Cason and Mac Gaydenalbum: Love on a Mountain Topcomments: [northern soul]
Robert Knight
Love on a Mountain Top
1973
Monument
76
record label: Capitol 5990chart position: US #8written by: R. Isleyalbum: Nobody But Mecomments: [northern soul]
The Human Beinz
Nobody But Me
1967
Capitol
77
record label: Philips 40439chart position: UK #13, US #40written by: Mark Barkan and Victor Milrosealbum: Where Am I Going?/The Look of Lovecomments: [northern soul]
Dusty Springfield
I'll Try Anything
1967
Philips
78
record label: Decca 31889chart position: UK #10, US #27written by: David White, John Medora (as John Madara) and Len Barry (as Leonard Borisoff) album: 1 2 3 comments: [northern soul]
Len Barry
Like a Baby
1966
Decca
79
record label: Smash 2124chart position: US #14written by: Sandy Linzer and Denny Randellcomments: [northern soul]
Jay & the Techniques
Keep the Ball Rollin'
1967
Smash
80
record label: Santa Ponsa 4 (UK)chart position: UK #12written by: R. Whitleyalbum: I've Been Hurtcomments: [northern soul]
Guy Darrell
I've Been Hurt
1973
Santa Ponsa
81
record label: Cadet 5663chart position: RandB #10, US #43written by: Mitchell McGillalbum: Like It Is, Like It Was / The Best of The Dellscomments: [northern soul]
The Dells
Oh What a Day
1970
Cadet
82
record label: Musicland USA 20001chart position: US #12written by: John Krenskialbum: Look Out For The Cheatercomments: [northern soul]
Bob Kuban & the In-Men
The Cheater
1966
Musicland USA
83
record label: Pye 2001(UK)chart position: UK #17written by: Mick Jagger and Keith Richardscomments: [northern soul]
Wayne Gibson
Under My Thumb
1974
Pye
84
record label: Fantasy 132 (UK)chart position: UK #22written by: collinscomments: [northern soul]
Rodger Collins
You Sexy Sugar Plum (But I Like It)
1976
Fantasy
85
record label: Gordy 7050chart position: RandB #13, US #56written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland Jr.comments: [Motown Sound] [northern soul]
Kim Weston
Helpless
1966
Gordy
86
record label: Stiff 221 (UK)chart position: UK #26written by: Clyde Grimescomments: [northern soul]
The Untouchables
Free Yourself
1985
Stiff
87
record label: All Platinum 2337chart position: UK #27written by: Donnie Elbert and James Dallasalbum: Where Did Our Love Gocomments: [northern soul]
Donnie Elbert
Little Piece of Leather
1972
All Platinum
88
record label: Philips 6051023chart position: UK #32written by: Ross, Renzetticomments: [re release] [northern soul]
Bobby Hebb
Love Love Love
1972
Philips
89
record label: Dot 16144chart position: RandB #15, US #72weeksinr&bchart: 3written by: Bobby Rackep and Bill Nesscomments: [northern soul]
Ronnie Love & His Orchestra
Chills and Fever
1961
Dot
90
record label: President 155(UK)chart position: UK #11written by: Barry White & Paul Politi (as Paul Leo Politi)comments: [northern soul]
Felice Taylor
I Feel Love Comin' On
1967
President
91
record label: Brunswick 55381chart position: RandB #12, US #34written by: Van McCoy and Alicia Evelynalbum: I Get the Sweetest Feelingcomments: [northern soul]
Jackie Wilson
I Get the Sweetest Feeling
1968
Brunswick
92
record label: Wand 169chart position: RandB #13, US #92written by: Robert Mosleycomments: [northern soul]
Chuck Jackson
Hand It Over
1964
Wand
93
record label: MoWest 5009 (UK)chart position: UK #44written by: Gloria Jones and Pam Sawyeralbum: Machine Guncomments: [northern soul]
The Commodores
The Zoo (The Human Zoo)
1974
MoWest
94
record label: United Artists 36141 (UK)chart position: UK #42written by: T. Randazzo, V. Pikecomments: [northern soul] (re release)
Little Anthony & The Imperials
Better Use Your Head -- Gonna Fix You Good
1976
United Artists
95
record label: Mirwood 5523chart position: RandB #20, US #63written by: Sherlie Matthews, Fred Smith, Walter Ward and George Browncomments: [northern soul]
The Olympics
Baby, Do the Philly Dog
1966
Mirwood
96
record label: Mojo 2092040(UK)chart position: UK #52written by: Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland Jr. and Sylvia Moycomments: [northern soul]
Donnie Elbert
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)
1972
Mojo
97
record label: Black Magic 101 (UK)chart position: UK #51written by: Lou Barrettocomments: [northern soul]
Bob Relf
Blowing My Mind to Pieces
1975
Black Magic
98
record label: Epic 10473chart position: UK #36written by: Bob Crewe, Denny Randell and Sandy Linzercomments: [northern soul]
Johnny Johnson & the Bandwagon
Let's Hang On
1969
Epic
99
record label: Pye International 102 chart position: UK #53written by: Jerry Williams and Spaincomments: [northern soul]
Jerry Williams
If You Ask Me (Because I Love You)
1974
Pye International
100
record label: Black Magic 105chart position: UK #54written by: Ermastine Lewis, Jimmy Coleman and Jack Ashfordcomments: [northern soul]
Lorraine Chandler
Love You Baby
1975
Black Magic
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