from the 7” single, Motown Records, 1965There is something about soul music… particularly the northern-American breed, ala Detroit, Philly and all points in between; the near-manic pace, the blockbuster strings, the brass, and singers retelling the kind of archetypal love tales any socially active individual can relate to. I like my soul music at breakneck speed, so this little ditty never fails to get me flailing around the bedroom or bouncing along in the seat of my car! Interestingly, although this track has since become one of the most lauded and loved of the northern soul classics, it was shelved upon it’s creation with only 3 original copies ever known to have been pressed; although Frank Wilson went on to co-write more than a few hits for Berry Gordy & Motown, this was the only single he ever sang on himself.
