Out On The Floor is a single by Dobie Gray. Since its release in 1966, it has become significant as a popular northern soul song. It has been referred to as the song that defines northern soul. Background The song was released in May, 1966 as a single backed by "No Room to Cry" on Charger CRG-115.45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, USA The track was included on his album, "Dobie Gray Sings for "In" Crowders That Go "Go-Go". It was re-issued on the Black Magic label in 1975 (see record label).45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, UK
It charted twice in the UK. The first time was in 1975, when it reached No. 42, spending 8 weeks in the chart.Official Charts - DOBIE GRAY The second time was in 1983, when it settled in at No. 95. Music VF.com - Dobie Gray Top Songs, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography References in popular culture etc. In Nick Hornby's book, Juliet, Naked, the song is referred to as the "National Anthem of Northern".Juliet, Naked, By Nick Hornby - Chapter 10 It is also mentioned in the book Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist by Bill McKibben,Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist , By Bill McKibben - ... Last Days of Disco by David F. Ross,Last Days of Disco by David F. Ross - 6 The Three Before Eight and more.
Releases + List Title Label, cat Year Country Notes "Out On The Floor" / "No Room To Cry" Charger CRG-115 1966 US OriginalMatrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): CR.2049Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): CR.2050Discogs - Dobie Gray – Out On The Floor 45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, USA "Out On The Floor" / "No Room To Cry" Reo 8943X 1966 Canada 45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, Canada "Out On The Floor" / "No Room To Cry" Soul Sounds SS 1030 1970 UK Repro45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, UK, Acetates, Bootlegs, Curios "Out On The Floor" / "No Room To Cry" Charger Records CRG-115 1973 US Unofficial Release reproMatrix / Runout: CR 2049 (Scratched)Discogs - Dobie Gray – Out On The Floor, Label: Charger Records (3) – CRG-115, Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release "Out On The Floor" / "Be A Man" Black Magic BM 107 1975 UK The Biggest Northern Sound Of All Time"(I Get My Kicks) Out On The Floor" / "Be A Man" Destiny DS 1001 1979 UK "Out On The Floor" / "Funky Funky Feelin'" Inferno Soul Club BURN 2 1982 UK "Out On The Floor" / "Out On The Floor (Neil's All Nighter Mix)" Inferno Soul Club UK BURN 2 1983 UK Special Edition 7" "Out On The Floor" / "The In Crowd" Outta Sight OSV 077 2012 UK "Out On The Floor" / "The Snake" Goldmine Soul Supply Sevens GS 007 UK B side by Al Wilson45Cat - Dobie Gray - Discography, UK
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