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Eccentric Soul The Shiptown Label (2xLP)

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From a humble storefront studio located in a shoeshine parlor on Norfolk, Virginia’s Church Street, Noah Biggs built a world. Hustler by day, gambler by night, the always-in-a-suit Biggs took a gaggle of off-brand singers and combined his connections and charisma to forge timeless soul music during a period of deep upheaval. Compiled here are 25 of Shiptown’s most compelling sides recorded between 1965-1977, spread across 2 LPs, from the likes of Ida Sands, The Soul Duo, The Anglos, Dream Team, The Grooms, Positive Sounds, Barbara Stant, Wilson Williams, Art Ensley, and yes, Flip Flop Stevens.

TRACKLIST
  • Dream Team There He Is
  • The Soul Duo Can’t Nobody Love Me (Like My Baby Do)
  • The Idets Doggie In The Window

  • The Anglos Since You’ve Been Gone

  • Ida Sands Prophesize
  • Barbara Stant Shadow In Your Footsteps

  • Wilson Williams I Can’t Get Used To Losing You
  • Flip Flop Stevens Let’s Do That Thing (Part 1)
  • Barbara Stant Baby I Love You
  • Nat Fross Too Many Skeletons In The Closet
  • The Grooms Slow Down
  • Barbara Stant My Mind Holds Onto Yesterday
  • Ida Sands Start All Over Again
  • Wilson Williams I Got A Whole Lot To Be Thankful For
  • The Positive Sounds I Almost Blew My Mind
  • The Grooms I Deserve A Little Bit More
  • Barbara Stant Unsatisfied Woman
  • The Positive Sounds You’re The One I Need
  • Dream Team I’m Not Satisfied
  • Ida Sands Rescue Me
  • Barbara Stant I’m Going To Outfit You
  • The Soul Duo Are You Lonely For Me Baby
  • Wilson Williams Ain’t That Loving You
  • The Soul Duo This Is Your Day
  • Art Ensley and The Fabulous Echoes Band Open The Door To Your Heart
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