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    The Leaders (It's A) Rat Race

    Athens Of The North
    Funk/Soul
    • The Leaders – (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
    • The Leaders – (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)
    • 1. (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
    • 2. (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)

    Athens Of The North reissue this absolute KILLER, anthemic, deep-funk single from 1971! Both sides absolutely essential!

    Other Releases on Athens Of The North

    James Alexander BrightFall for YouAthens Of The North
    Deep, breezy soul movements from from multi-talented vocalist, James Alexander Bright. Top, contemporary vibes from Athens Of The North!
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    • – Viper Flames
    The Funnybone ExpressAll The Way DownAthens Of The North
    Rough, ready and raw deepfunk rarity reissued via Athens Of The North!
    Funk/Soul
    • – All the Way Down
    • – Tonight's the Night
    Just A Touch: Underground UK Soul Compiled by Sam DonAthens Of The North
    Sam Don focuses on the sound of underground UK street soul music from the early 90s. Mega-rare tunes and quality throughout — don’t miss this essential...
    Funk/Soul Compilations
    • – Bô'vel - Coming Back
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    • – Marcelle Moncrieffe - Take Me There
    • – Kofi - Step by Step
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    • – Jenny B - Sexy Eyes
    • – Sonja Ryshard - Step Back
    • – Cavalier - Don’t Touch
    • – Purely Fizzycal - Straight to the Top
    • – Dennis Planter - I Still Dream of You
    • – Taffy - Passion
    • – Weekend In Paris - Hold Your Head Up
    Leonard GrandsonThe Sands of ZanzibarAthens Of The North
    Leonard Grandsons'The Sands of Zanziibar' is a classy, extremely rare soulful floater from ’77which has remained extremely elusive despite having a sound...
    Funk/Soul
    • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part I
    • – The Sands of Zanzibar Part II
    Other LandsArchipelagosAthens Of The North
    AOTN proudly present a new solo outing from long time friend & contributor to Athens of the North, Other Lands aka Gavin L.Sutherland. Channelling his...
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    • – Circles
    Arthur PonderThe Prince of Georgia SoulAthens Of The North
    Arthur Ponder, a life long Macon, Georgia resident, started his singing career in the 60s replacing Otis Redding in Johnny Jenkins & The Pinetoppersafter...
    Funk/Soul Compilations
    • – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
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    • – If You Want My Love
    • – My Love
    • – Let's Get Together for the Wrong We Have Done
    • – Whatcha Gonna Do About It
    • – You Are the One for Me (feat. Side Show)
    • – Oh Baby Why You Want to Make Me Cry
    • – You Talk Too Much
    • – It's You Girl
    William StuckeyEverything That's Good in LifeAthens Of The North
    Unreleased soul music from William Stuckey - pure class - backed with an alternate 7" mix of 'Hold Me Close' from his mega-rare 1979 album of the same...
    Funk/Soul
    • – Everything That's Good in Life
    • – Hold Me Close (7" Mix)
    Brotherhood BandLeather PantsAthens Of The North
    Monster modern soul from 1985 by Memphis band Brotherhood Band reissued via Athens Of The North!
    Funk/Soul
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    Billy BrunerTulsa SongAthens Of The North
    AWESOME 80s soul gem from Tulsa's Billy Bruner - monster, monster record reissued via Athens Of The North! Don't miss!
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    LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
    Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
    Funk/Soul
    • – Our Love
    • – It's Up to You
    Akira FreezeTell Me BabyAthens Of The North
    Mid-80s boogie/soul 45 from obscure Daytona act, Akira Freeze - big vibes on both sides!
    Funk/Soul
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    Linkwood & Greg FoatLinkwood & Greg FoatAthens Of The North
    Wicked new collaboration between two heavy hitters from the jazz and house music world. Edinburgh based electronic producer Linkwood joins forces with...
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    Disco with a FeelingAthens Of The North
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    Disco Compilations
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    • Split Decision Band – Watchin Out
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    • Strivers Show Band – Love Episode
    • Love Company – Love Tempo
    • Gratitude – We Are Here to Party
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    James McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersJames McKenzie & The Mckenzie BrothersAthens Of The North
    Lush, breezy AOR / soft rock business from James McKenzie & The Mckenzie Brothers - a compilation of two of their privately pressed albums from the 70s,...
    Adult Oriented Rock/FM/Yacht Rock Rock
    • – Lady Is Love
    • – Live Again
    • – Two Ladies
    • – I Hope She Don't Hurt You
    • – Wonderful to Be in Love
    • – Felt Her Fire
    • – I've Got to Go
    • – Birth Is Love
    • – Joni's Little Song
    • – Lonley Girl
    • – Tomorrow Is Your Own
    Judy PollakIn TogethernessAthens Of The North
    Athens Of The North reissue Judy Pollak's extremely rare, soul / funk / folk masterpiece 'In Togetherness'. Originals of this beauty exchange for big sums...
    Funk/Soul
    • – Your Mine
    • – Come with Me
    • – Mr DJ
    • – Happiness
    • – Fascinating
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    • – More Than Words
    • – Still in Love
    BABParty & Get on DownAthens Of The North
    One of the best mid-tempo disco rarities to come out the 'deep funk' scene. Reissued nice n loud on a 12" on Athens of the North! 
    Funk/Soul Disco
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    • – Party & Get on Down
    Renee GeyerBe There in the MorningAthens Of The North
    Absolutely gorgeous modern soul rarity re-issued by the newly formed Athens Of The North imprint. Recorded in the states in 1977 but only released in Australia...
    Funk/Soul
    • – Be There in the Morning (1977 Version)
    • – Be There in the Morning (1976 Version)

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