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.
Track List
- 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
