GET SMARTER - VARIOUS ARTISTS

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Track 1 - Isbergues 2AM / Tony & The Mulestation

Track 2 - Freakout! / Les Merseys

Track 3 - Le Winston / The Nilsmen

Track 4 - Baseline / The Beatstalkers

Track 5 - I Was A Persian Fly / Jerry Allen

Track 6 - Slightly / Slamcreepers

Track 7 - Sleppin' / David

Track 8 - What'd I Say / The V-Rangers

Track 9 - Here Comes The Boot / The Johnny Harris Orchestra

Track 10 - Underworld / The Reg Guest Syndicate 

Track 11 - Black Olives / The Bad Boys

Track 12 - Night Rider / The John Schroeder Orchestra

Track 13 - Arcipelago / The Underground Set

Track 14 - Come On Back / The Wild Ones

Track 15 - Sweet Bacon / Julian Covey & The Machine

Track 16 - Pepsi / The Mohawks

Track 17 - Watermelon Man / Artie Scott Orchestra

Track 18 - Pinball / The Van Doren Hawksworth Collection

Here is a collection of funky 1960's grooves that fits somewhere inbetween "Blow Up: Exclusive Blend Vol.2" and the rambunctious sounds which have emanated from various Northern Soul compilations over the years. There's a healthy amount of go-go grooviness but many of the tracks feature a rock and roll snarl which gives the music a welcome oomph. Unsurprisingly two of my favourite pieces have a library music connection - "Pepsi" by Alan Hawkshaw and his Mohawks along with "Pinball" which was co-compsed by Johnny Hawksworth are both loads of fun.

This compilation is not for the pipe smoking, beard strokers out there. Rather it is a joyous and infectious celebration of sound that wills you towards the dancefloor. Many thanks to the original uploader.