Hit And Run Records #2 - Quality Crossover, Modern & Northern Soul Dancers

Back in mid Feb I posted a link to Steve Pumb's Hit & Run podcast. He's just posted the second installment.

This is his introduction:

"Welcome to the second of a series of mixes combining the best of the 'Hit & Run' Record Label's 45 releases. The second mix contains the killer Crossover Soul, Modern Soul & Northern Soul dancers from the last 14 x 45 releases (2020 up to March 2021). The third mix will contain the quality Deep Soul, Sweet Soul, Group Soul & Southern Soul sides from ALL 26 releases (up to March 2021) For more info, including buying any of these 45's, please search 'Hit & Run' on facebook. Enjoy"

Tracklist:

1/ HR 1516 - The Delreys Incorporated ‎- Destination Unknown

Released in 192 on Tampete

2/ HR 1513 - Richard Caiton - I'm Gonna Love You More

Previously unreleased from 1973

3/ HR 1526 - Brenda Varner - Don't Give Up On Me

Previously unreleased until it appeared on 1989 Charly compilation Tear Stained Soul

4/ HR 1522 - Coco & Ben - See The World (As It Is)

1979 45 on Earth World

5/ HR 1515 - George Jackson - I Want That Love Back

Previously on 1993 Mardi Gras compilation Mississippi Burnin’ Blues

6/ HR 1525 - Otis Clay - Nothing To Look Forward To

1979 P-Vine compilation The Beginning Got To Find A Way

7/ HR 1518 - Bernard Drake - I've Been Untrue

Ultra rare on 1960s' La Louisianne big sound for Butch and Arthur Fenn

8/ HR 1524 - Johnnie Mae Matthews - My Destination (It True Love)

1963 45 Northern Records

9/ HR 1517 - Jo Jo Benson - You're Losing Me

Previously unreleased until it appeared on CD in 2015 South Texas Rhythm ’n' Soul Revue 2 

10/ HR 1520 - Bill Brandon - All I Need Is You

Unreleased until the 1989 Charly compilation Rare Soul From Alabama. The South Camp/Quinvy CD

11/ HR 1519 - Syl Johnson - Starting Tomorrow

Unreleased Twinight recording which was to be included on an unreleased 1981 Shama LP, cut in Hollywood with Darryl Carter.

12/ HR 1518 - Bernard Drake - The Natural Thing

Ultra rare on 1960s' La Louisianne

13/ HR 1524 - Johnnie Mae Matthews - I Have No Choice

1967 45 on Big Hit

14/ HR 1514 - Don Varner - When It's Over

Unreleased Muscle Shoals recording released on 1989 Charly compilation Tear Stained Soul

15/ - Syl Johnson - Try My Love Again

Previously unreleased until released by Numero in 2011 as part of the Syl 45s box-set.

16/ HR 1521 - Marvin Smith - Heartache Comin' On

Previously unreleased from mid 70s.

17 HR 1513 - Richard Caiton - Got To Get Across To You

Previously unreleased from 1972

18/ HR 1525 - Otis Clay - I Lost Someone (Alternate Unreleased Take)

Unreleased One-Derful masters from 1966 eventually released on a 1990 P-Vine compilation Got To Find A Way. An alternate take which was previoulsy unissued appeard on the master tape.

19/ HR1522 - Coco & Ben - Good Feelin'

1979 45 on Earth World