VARIOUS ARTISTS - THE CATACOMBS (LP)

CHARLYL188 - THE CATACOMBS
Temple Street, Wolverhampton 1968-74

“Before the Catacombs there was Rhythm & Blues, after the Catacombs there was Northern Soul" CARL DENE

Side One

1. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright - P.P. Arnold
2. Suffering City - Johnny & Lilly
3. Nothing’s Worse Than Being Alone - The Ad Libs
4. Medley Of Soul - Big Al Downing
5. Suzy’s Serenade - Bob Wilson
6. If You Ask Me (Because I Love You) - Jerry Williams
7. You Got To Pay The Price - Gloria Taylor
8. I’m Not Going To Work Today - Boot Hog Pefferly & The Loafers

Side Two

1. Love Time - The Kelly Brothers
2. The Wrong Girl - The Showmen
3. Michael - The C.O.D.’s
4. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) - Benny Spellman
5. My Girl Josephine - Bill Black’s Combo
6. Fannie Mae - Buster Brown
7. Tired Of Being Lonely - The Sharpees
8. Call On Me - Bobby Bland

They called it “the greatest little Soul Club in the land” and, as history tells us, it bridged the gap between the R&B of the Twisted Wheel and the “adrenalin” soul of the Golden Torch. It was an integral part of the rare soul movement and set the template for what became known as Northern Soul!

This stunning vinyl album is compiled in association with the club’s founding DJ, Carl Dene, and celebrates its 50th Anniversary.