This Is Goldwax 1964-1968 – Various Artists CD (Kent)

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1. The Dark End Of The Street – James Carr
2. Uptight Good Woman – Spencer Wiggins
3. To Me It’s Storming – George & Greer
4. Call On Me – Percy Milem
5. I’m Living Good – The Ovations Featuring Louis Williams
6. I Don’t Want To Take A Chance – ‘Wee’ Willie Walker
7. Toddlin’ – Gene ‘Bowlegs’ Miller
8. Freedom Train – James Carr
9. I’m A Poor Man’s Son – Spencer Wiggins
10. Ticket To Ride – ‘Wee’ Willie Walker
11. What’cha Gonna Do – Phillip & The Faithfuls
12. Say You Need It – Barbara Perry
13. When You Look In The Mirror – Eddie Jefferson
14. That’s How Strong My Love Is – O.V. Wright
15. Love Attack – George & Greer
16. Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) – Spencer Wiggins
17. A Man Needs A Woman – James Carr
18. They Say – The Ovations
19. A Lucky Loser – ‘Wee’ Willie Walker
20. Arabian Jerk – The Merits
21. Have Some Boogaloo – Timmy Thomas
22. The Well’s Gone Dry – Dorothy Williams
23. Spoonful – Playboy Five
24. I Don’t Know What You’ve Got (But It’s Got Me) – Percy Milem
25. A Man Is A Mean Thing – Barbara Perry
26. Will I Ever Be Free – Jeb Stewart
27. She’s Better Than You – Oboe With The Keys
28. He Called Me Baby – Jeanne Newman

Weight	120 g
Title	This Is Goldwax 1964-1968
Artist	Various Artists
Label	Kent
Format	CD
Genre	Southern Soul & Deep Soul, 60s Soul
Release Year	2024
Condition	New & Sealed

Some years have passed since “The Sweetest Feeling”, Kent’s first dip into the catalogue of the late Van McCoy, was issued to acclaim from soul fans all over the world. Back then we made a promise that, should sales warrant a second volume, we would release one. Well, it’s taken a while for it to come together – nine years, in fact – but we are delighted to finally bring you that long-promised follow-up, “This Is It!”

As we promised in the notes to the previous set, the accent this time is predominantly on the upbeat. “This Is It!” collects a significant number of Van’s biggest and rarest 60s/Northern Soul favourites, multiple modern-crossover treats from the 70s and, for balance, a few slower opportunities to get their breath back for those who mostly like to dance but occasionally like to listen. Although the inevitable licensing issues prevented us from securing a couple of tracks we would like to have included, we feel certain that everyone who loves the work of Van McCoy will be more than happy with the contents.

As well as Northern and modern rarities by the likes of Sandi Sheldon, Kenny Carlton, the Vonettes and Bill Harris, among others, “This Is It!” also contains several of Van’s most commercially successful songs and productions, including Melba Moore’s title track and Gladys Knight and the Pips’ UK chart monster ‘Baby Don’t Change Your Mind’. Several artists featured here, including the Spellbinders, Chris Bartley, the Ad Libs and Brenda and the Tabulations, are indelibly associated with Van, having spent most of their careers working with him.

It’s been 40 years this summer since Van succumbed to a fatal heart attack, at the age of just 39. Van may have left us a long time ago but his timeless music never will, and here are 24 more of the very best examples of “Van McCoy Magic”.