Tee Fletcher - "Down In The Country" (2:13)
Bill Wright - "You Got A Spell On Me" (2:11)
Eula Cooper - "Shake Daddy Shake" (1:51)
The Knights - "Tipping Strings" (2:04)
L Daniels - "Nitecap" (2:18)
Frankie & Robert - "Sweet Thing" (1:46)
Franciene Thomas - "I'll Be There" (2:00)
Richard Cook - "Somebody Got'a Help Me" (2:08)
Frankie & Robert - "Love (It's Been So Long)" (1:59)
The Knights - "The Hump" (2:08)
Chuck Wilder - "The Clown" (2:37)
Tokay Lewis - "Who Wants Me Now" (2:10)
Nathan Wilkes - "Now That I'm Wise" (3:25)
Langston & French - "Tumbling Down" (2:12)
Eula Cooper - "Heavenly Father" (2:15)
Tokay Lewis - "What Can The Matter Be" (2:23)
Richard Cook - "Love Is So Mean" (2:40)
Bill Wright - "You're The Only Thing I've Got Going For Me" (2:58)
Sonia Ross - "Every Now & Then" (2:39)
Sandy Gaye - "Watch The Dog That Bring The Bone" (2:16)
Bobby Owens & The Diplomats - "Messing Around" (3:43)
Bill Wright - "How Can I Hit The Ball" (3:09)
Tee Fletcher - "All Because Of You" (2:16)
Eula Cooper - "Standing By Love" (2:24)
Four Tracks - "Charade" (3:03)
The Young Divines - "Deep In Your Heart" (2:50)
Eula Cooper - "I Need You More" (3:02)
Chuck Wilder - "Why" (1:54)
Sonia Ross - "Let Me Be Free" (1:50)
Eula Cooper - "Try" (2:13)
Young Divines - "Ain't That Sharp" (3:44)
Franciene Thomas - "Too Beautiful To Be Good" (2:36)
Sonia Ross - "Breaking My Heart" (2:31)
Four Tracks - "You Mean Everything To Me" (4:15)
Review: Eccentric Soul: The Tragar & Note Labels is yet another superb journey into the lesser-known realms of soul music curated by one of our faves, the Numero Group. This particular compilation unearths rare gems from the Tragar and Note labels and offers a glimpse into the vibrant soul scenes of the 1960s and 1970s. From raw and gritty performances to polished and sophisticated arrangements, each track tells a unique story of love, loss, and perseverance. With soulful vocals, infectious grooves, and lush instrumentation, the album captures the essence of a bygone era while remaining relevant and compelling to contemporary listeners. Essentially, it's a treasure trove of forgotten classics waiting to be rediscovered.
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