• 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!

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          • – Fuzzy Yellow Magic
          • – Hear ft Daudi Matsiko
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          • – Viper Flames
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          • – Ambergris
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          • – Landmasses
          • – Circles
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          • – You Talk Too Much
          • – It's You Girl
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          • – Leather Pants (feat. TAJI)
          • – Nicci's Theme
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          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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          Reissue of this wicked, oddball, mid 80s Brit funk jam via Athens Of The North!
          • – Our Love
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