• Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Sweet Love
    • Samuel Jonathan Johnson – Reason for the Reason
    • 1. Sweet Love
    • 2. Reason for the Reason

    A big spin for Theo Parrish! Groovy as hell soul number, taken from Samuel Jonathan Johnson killer "My Music" album! Another essential Athens of the North re-issue!

    Other Releases on Athens of the North

    CrisrailNovember 18, 1983Athens Of The North
    You can always rely on Athens of the North to sure up pure gold each and every time. This is another case in point: Chris Rael's 'November 18, 1983' is...
      Girls Of The Internet & James Alexander BrightSomeone Somewhere / Where Is Your LoveAthens Of The North
      Dynamic, multi-limbed house outfit Girls of the Internet have collaborated with Athens of the North for a special, limited edition two track tour 12”,...
        James Alexander BrightCool CoolAthens Of The North
        We have been waiting for this full length to drop ever since we were tased by the lead single a month or so ago. There was already no doubting James Alexander...
        • – Straight Line
        • – Your Love
        • – Fall For You
        • – Cool Cool
        • – Catch My Breath
        • – Aguas Blancas
        • – I Feel Alive ft Letherette
        • – YSYSYS
        • – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
        • – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
        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!
        • – Fall For You
        • – Viper Flames
        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...
        • – 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...
        • – Braidbit
        • – SoLong SoFar
        • – Ambergris
        • – Zeniba
        • – Cave Code
        • – Selkie Road
        • – Open Sea
        • – HomeWords
        • – Landmasses
        • – 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...
        • – Lonely Girl (feat. Side Show)
        • – Sexy Lady
        • – 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...
        • – 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!
        • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
        • – Nicci's Theme
        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!
        • – T-U-L-S-A Song
        • – I Want To Hold You
        LevalOur LoveAthens Of The North
        Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
        • – Our Love
        • – It's Up to You
        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...
        • – Your Mine
        • – Come with Me
        • – Mr DJ
        • – Happiness
        • – Fascinating
        • – Billy's Coming Bac
        • – More Than Words
        • – Still in Love

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        • – Awake O Zion
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        Surely one of the TUFFEST New Orleans Funk tunes ever made! The intensity of Marilyn Barbarin’s vocals are only matched by the super-tightness of Eddie...
        • – Reborn
        • – Believe Me
        Penny GoodwinToo Soon You're OldAthens of the North
        First time the full version of the Jazz-Funk classic LP track 'Too Soon You're Old' has been cut to 45. A shop favourite of ours here, get involved! 
        • – Too Soon You're Old
        • – Lady Day and John Coltrane
        • – What's Going On (Interlude)
        Jeen Bassa Time Waves EP 22a
        In his dynamic mixes, we've heard Vangelis to Shuggie, and Delia Derbyshire to Sergio Mendes. Now, we hear more of Jeen Bassa's universal and...
        • – Culture
        • – Hey You
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        • – Burdened Funk
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        Reverend Maceo Woods and the Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church ChoirHello Sunshine (1969)Volt
        Righteous Gospel Soul ! Mint unplayed USA 45
        • – Hello Sunshine
        Ivan NevilleDance Your Blues AwayCordial Recordings
        Reissue of this in-demand, modern soul dancer! Backed with a killer, new edit from The Mighty Zaf!
        • – Dance Your Blues Away
        • – Dance Your Blues Away (The Mighty Zaf 80s edit)
        Besombes / RizetPoleGonzaï Records
        Reissue of this stunning, psychedelic, synthesized masterpiece! A mid-70s gem composed by Frenchman Philippe Besombes and  Jean-Louis...
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          • – Get Ready for This
          • – Where It's Warm
          The 9th CreationLove CrimePast Due
          Past Due reissue this impossibly rare, silky smooth mid-80s soul jam from West Coast soul legends, The 9th Creation! A true 'holy grail'!
          • – Love Crime
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          No MaddzShottaTaxi
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          • No Maddz – Shotta
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          Judy MowattDidn't I Do ItAshandan
          Crossover reggae/soul single 1980 from I Three's member Judy Mowatt 
          • – Didn't i Do It
          Tarika BlueTruth is the Key / DreamflowerAthens Of The North
          Highly sought-after soul gold. Features "Dreamflower" famously samped by Erykah Badu on "Didn't Cha Know". This is a buy-on-sight number - recommended!
          • – Truth is the Key
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          Gil Scott-HeronThe Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedBMG
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          • – The revolution will not be televised
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          Motor City Drum EnsembleRaw Cuts Three & Four MCDE
          The long awaited follow up from MCDE......great disco/house music....massive record....Now a Classic!
          • – Raw Cuts 3
          • – Raw Cuts 4
          Jeanie TracyCan I Come over and Play with You TonightAthens Of The North
          Jeanie Tracy’s rarest and best 12" re-mastered and shrunk down into a perfectly formed 45. Produced by the late Harvey Fuqua with backing vocals...
          • – Can I Come over and Play with You Tonight
          • – Hot (For Your Love)
          Motor City Drum EnsembleRaw Cuts One & TwoMCDE
          Highly sought after repress of this sexy funky disco house bomb on MCDE!
          • – raw cuts 1
          • – raw cuts 2
          Sabrina RichSmooth OperatorCultures Of Soul
          Reissue of this killer tropical reggae cover of Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. Recorded at Circle Sound Studios, Miami, the backing track was recorded by members...
          • – Smooth Operator
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          • – Smooth Operator (Duckcomb Discomix)
          Grace JonesPull Up To The Bumper / Nipple To The Bottle (1985)Island Records
          Classics!
          • – Pull Up To The Bumper
          Ray BarrettoPastime ParadiseAthens Of The North
          CLASSIC NYC latin disco killer tune! A remastered version of the original 7" cut - it's a no brainer! 
          • – Pastime Paradise
          • – Mambotango
          Wardell PiperCome On Back To Mama (1983)Sam Records
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          • – Come On Back To Mama
          Dawn Penn / Jackie MittooNo No No / Ghetto OrganSoul Jazz Records
          • Dawn Penn – No No No
          • Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ