The Showmen

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Norman Johnson Milton Wells Gene Knight Dorsey Knight Leslie Felton

R&B vocal group from Norfolk, VA. Group members included General Norman Johnson, Milton Wells, brothers Gene and Dorsey Knight, and Leslie Felton.

ALBA

Our Love Will Grow / The Wrong Girl

2022, 7", RE, W/Lbl, Not On Label

Rare Classic Hits

1997, CD, Comp, Surfside Records

1994, CD, Comp, Collectables

Can I Have A Second Helpin' Please

1994, 7", Surfside Records

Shaggin The Night Away

1990, 7", Surfside Records

Ruth Brown / Sammy Turner / The Showmen / Sonny Boy Williamson

Ripete Gold Nuggets EP

1990, 7", EP, Yel, Ripete

It Will Stand (From The Palace Motion Picture "Shag")

Rock And Roll Will Stand

1987, CD, Comp, Black Tulip

Some Folks Don't Understand It

Sweet Beach Music

1985, 7", Surfside Records,

1983, 7", Surfside Records,

Valley Of Love / A Little Bit More Of Your Love

1975, 7", BMR Productions Ltd.

The Jive Five Featuring Eugene Pitt / The Showmen

I'm A Happy Man / It Will Stand

Norman Johnson & The Showmen

You're Everything

A Little Bit (Of Your Love) / Need Love

Let Her Feel Your Kiss

1965, 7", Single, Airecords

Our Love Will Grow

The Honey House

In Paradise / Take It Baby

It Will Stand / Wrong Girl

1964, 7", Imperial

Carl First* And The Showmen

Mind Your Mama / I'm Still In Love With You

1963, 7", Promo, Lawn

39 - 21 - 46 / Swish Fish

1962, Acetate, S/Sided, Advance, Metric Music Inc.

The Wrong Girl / I Love You Cant You See

Com'n Home / I Love You Can't You See

True Fine Mama / The Owl Sees You

It Will Stand / Country Fool

The Showmen / Ronnie Douglas*

Wrong Girl / Worth Waiting For

7", Stardust Records

Garnet Mimms / Shomen*

A Quiet Place / 39-21-46

7", Single, RE, Capitol Records

In Paradise / 39 - 21- 46

7", Single, 5 - High

It Will Stand / 39 - 21 - 46

Our Love Will Grow

KOMPILACE +

Various / Allen Toussaint

Finger Poppin' And Stompin' Feet-20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions For Minit Records 1960-1962

2002, CD, Comp, RM, EMI, Minit, Capitol Records

Rockin' Rollin' USA - Visit 03 - Canada - Yeah Baby

2023, CD, Comp, Pan-American Recordings,

Country/Rock & Roll/Rockabilly/Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop

Sixties Groups Classics & Rarities, Vol. 2

2023, CDr, Comp, Classics,

The Twist Hot 100

2021, 4xCD, Comp, Acrobat

Mr M's Northern Soul - The No.1 Oldies Room

2021, LP, Comp, Outta Sight,

The Best Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues

2021, 2xCD, Not Now Music

The Twist Hot 100

2021, 4xCDr, Comp, Acrobat Music

Get Hip! - 4th Anniversary

2020, CDr, Comp, Not On Label,

Soul/Latin Jazz/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic/Garage Rock/Mod

2019, LP, Comp, 180, Charly Records

Wanted And Needed

2018, LP, Outta Sight

Out On The Floor - 28 Northern Soul Floor-Fillers

2018, 2xLP, Comp, Not Now Music,

New Orleans Soul 1962-1966

2018, 4xCD, Comp, RM, History Of Soul, Rhythm & Blues Records,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Out On The Floor - 40 Northern Soul Floor-Fillers

2018, 2xCD, Comp, Not Now Music

Northern Soul Story: Start Of An Era - 50 Original Hits & Rarities That Defined The Start Of The Northern Soul Era

2018, 2xCD, Comp, Jasmine Records,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Mod (Talkin' 'Bout Our Generation - Volume One)

Mod/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Electric Blues

Northern Soul - The Early Years

2017, 3xLP, Comp, Ltd, Num, RM, Real Gone Music Company

Hard To Find Jukebox Classics, The Fifties: 31 Amazing Stereo Hits

2017, CD, Comp, Hit Parade Records (4),

Vocal/Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues

Mod - The Early Years Vol.3 (100 Classic & Rare Tracks)

2017, 4xCD, Comp, Dlx, RM, Real Gone Music Company,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Mod

Mr M's Northern Soul 1974-1981

2017, 2xCD, Comp + CD + Box, Soul Time (2),

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

100 Northern Soul Classics

2017, 4xCD, Comp, Not Now Music,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Looking Stateside: 80 US R&B, Mod, Soul & Garage Nuggets

2016, 3xCD, Comp, RPM Records (2),

Mod/Beat/Rhythm & Blues/Garage Rock

Various, The Beach Boys

Beach Music Classics

2016, 5xCD, Comp, Treasury Collection, Universal Music Special Markets, Rhino Custom Products,

Surf/Pop Rock/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Allen Toussaint

The Wild New Orleans Piano And Productions

2016, CD, Comp, Mono, Jasmine Records

New Orleans Gumbo

2016, 3xCD, Comp, Big3

2016, 3xCD, RCA Italiana, Sony Music

Northern Soul In The UK

2015, LP, Comp, Not Now Music,

Kent's Cellar Of Soul (Volume 3)

2014, CD, Comp, Kent Soul

London American 1962

2014, 4xCD, Comp, RM, Real Gone,

Doo Wop/Country/Rock & Roll/Vocal/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

American Music Library - The Hits Of 1961

2014, 3xCD, Comp, Fantastic Voyage,

The History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues 1955-1962

2014, 6xCD, Comp, Box, Rhythm & Blues Records,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Soda Shop Rock n Roll

2014, CD, Comp, One And One Records,

Rockabilly/Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

Doo Wop Revival The R&B Vocal Group Sound - 1961-1962

2014, 3xCD, Fantastic Voyage

Northern Soul All Nighter

Northern Soul: The Early Years (100 Classic And Rare Tracks)

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

2013, CD, Comp, Charly Records,

Northern Soul Floorfillers

2013, 2xCD, Comp, One Day Music,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

The London American Story 1962

2013, 2xCD, Comp, RM, One Day Music,

Vocal/Rock & Roll/Ballad/Doo Wop

Street Corner Symphonies - The Complete Story Of Doo Wop, Volume 13: 1961

2013, CD, Comp, RM, Bear Family Records,

Soul Of New Orleans

2013, 2xCD, Comp, History Of Soul

Boogie Chillen - Early Mods’ First-Choice Vinyl

Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Boogie/Blues Rock/Doo Wop/Mod

London American Doo Wop 1959-1961

2012, 2xCD, Comp, RM, One Day Music,

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop

The Cosimo Matassa Story Volume 2 - Gumbo Ya Ya

2012, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Proper Records (2),

Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues

Up All Night! 56 Northern Soul Classics

2012, 2xCD, Comp, Gat, Charly Records,

Mr Joe's Jambalaya & Loaded Down With The Blues

2012, 2xCD, Comp, Charly Records

Stompers, Floaters And Floorshakers (Northern Soul)

2011, 2xCD, Comp, Metro Select

Allen Toussaint

Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (The Hit Songs & Productions 1957-1978)

Northern Soul Collector!

2010, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Metro Tins, Union Square Music,

Carte Blanche À Iggy Pop

2009, CD, Comp, S/Edition, fnac.com

2009, 3xCD, Comp, Union Square Music,

100% Soul - 100 Essential Soul Tracks On 5CDs

2009, 5xCD, Comp, Union Square Music

What's Happening Stateside? (Volume 3)

2008, CD, Comp, Stateside

The Essential Guide To New Orleans (box Set)

2008, 3xCD, Comp, Union Square Production

101 Rock 'N' Roll Hits

2008, 4xCD, Comp, EMI TV, Virgin,

100 Hits Rhythm & Blues

2008, 6xCD, Comp, EMI,

Chasing The Sun

2007, 3xCD, Comp + DVD + Box, Rhino Records (2),

New Orleans: Home Of The Blues Volume 1 & Volume 2

2007, CD, Comp, Minit, Stateside

Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music, Vol. 15

2007, CD, Comp, Ripete,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music, Vol. 17

2007, CD, Album, Comp, Ripete

Soul Cellar (A Superior Selection Of Funky Soul Favourites)

2006, 2xCD, Comp, Metro Doubles,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk/Disco

Hood Dreams Vol. 7 What Can I Do?

2006, CD, Comp, F.T.R. Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music Vol 07

2006, CD, Comp, Ripete

The Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music Vol 03

2006, CD, Comp, Ripete

The Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music, Vol. 10

2006, CD, Comp, Ripete,

Sand In My Shoes; 25 More Classic Hits

Out On The Floor - Northern Soul Floorshakers!

2005, 3xCD, Album, Comp, Disky

Shake, Rattle & Roll

2005, 2xCD, Comp, Metro Doubles, Union Square Music,

Rockabilly/Rock & Roll

25 Años De Flor De Pasión

2004, CD, Comp, Dig, Subterfuge Records,

Rock & Roll/Mod

The Ultimate Northern Soul Album

2004, CD, Comp, Crimson

Ocean Boulevard Volume 4 - Sweet 60's Soul

2004, CD, Comp, Ripete

Ocean Boulevard: The Ultimate Beach Box

2004, 4xCD, Comp, Ripete,

Let The Good Times Roll Vol. 1 - Rock & Soul Classics From The Heart Of New Orleans

There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin' - The Secret History Of Carolina Beach Music

The Very Best Of Northern Soul

2003, 3xCD, Comp, Crimson

Looking For My Baby! (Soul Treasures From The Vaults of Amy-Mala-Bell)

2003, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Sundazed Music,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

The Very Best Of Northern Soul Volume 1

2003, CD, Comp, Crimson,

Various / Allen Toussaint

Finger Poppin' And Stompin' Feet - 20 Classic Allen Toussaint Productions For Minit Records 1960 - 1962

2002, CD, Comp, RM, Capitol Records, Minit, EMI

The Sound Of The City: New Orleans

2002, 2xCD, Comp, EMI,

Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll

Pawley's Pavilion: Forgotten Memories

2002, CD, Comp, Ripete,

Boogie/Doo Wop/Funk/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll/Soul

2002, CD, Comp, Digimode Entertainment Ltd.

Soul Sexual Healing

2002, CD, Comp, Digimode Entertainment Ltd.,

Charlie Gillett

The Sound Of The City (Chicago Los Angeles Memphis New York New Orleans)

2002, CDr, Promo, Smplr, EMI,

Soul-Jazz/Rock & Roll/Cool Jazz/Country Rock/Doo Wop

Beach Music Patrol

2002, CD, Comp, Surfside Records

The In Crowd (The Ultimate Mod Collection From The Original Style Movement 1958-1967)

2001, Box + 4xCD, Comp, Mono, RM, Universal,

Rhythm & Blues/Funk/Soul/Mod/Rock & Roll

Rock The Joint (The Roots & Branches Of Rock 'N' Roll)

2001, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Castle Pulse, Sanctuary

2001, CD, Comp, Blue Note

5th Lowton Civic Hall Anniversary

2001, 12", Comp, Ltd, Promo, Lowton Civic Hall

Roots Of Rhythm: Skinny Legs And All

2001, CD, Comp, EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets,

Under The Boardwalk

2001, CD, Comp, Pier 1 Imports,

This Is Northern Soul 2

2000, CD, Comp, Crimson,

2000, 3xCD, Comp, RM, Pulse (3),

The Northern Soul Years... You're Never Too Young

2000, CD, Comp, Joe Boy Records,

Glory Days Of Rock 'N' Roll: New Orleans

2000, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music, EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

Soul Of The 20th Century

2000, 2xCD, Comp, RM, 52 , Charly Records,

Soul/Funk/Rhythm & Blues/P.Funk/Gospel

You're Never Too Young

2000, CDr, Comp, Ltd, Num, Promo, TP, Lim, Joe Boy Records

Street Corner Serenade

2000, 2xCD, Comp, EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

The Beach Music Anthology Box Set

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Northern Soul Memories

1999, 2xCD, Comp, Castle Pie, Castle Music, Castle Pulse,

Soul Patrol Presents The Thrilling Psychopathic Love Maniac Doctor Dark Side

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

1998, CD, Comp, Not On Label,

Blues Rock/Rock & Roll

Shaggers Beach Music Favorites

1998, 2xCD, Comp, Surfside Records

I Love Beach Music - Volume 1 & 2

Birth Of Soul (Volume Two)

Beg Scream & Shout! The Big Ol' Box Of '60s Soul

1997, 6xCD + Box, Comp, Ltd, Num, Rhino Records (2),

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Cooler Shakers! 30 Northern Soul Floorstompers

1997, CD, Comp, Music Club,

Come Go With Us

1997, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply

Fabulous Flips Vol. 3

1997, CD, Comp, Ace,

Soul/Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll

Northern Soul (A Selection Of Tracks From The UK's Most Popular 60's Soul Label)

1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Goldmine Soul Supply

In The City - 20 Soul Classics

1997, CD, Comp, Camden,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Beach Classics III & IV

1997, CD, Comp, Surfside Records, Surfside Records,

Best Of Doo-Wop

1997, CD, Comp, CNR Music

1996, CD, Comp, Kent Dance,

Swan’s Soul Sides - Dance The Philly

1996, CD, Comp, Kent Dance

Highlights From Crescent City Soul

Doo Wop/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Crescent City Soul - The Sound Of New Orleans 1947-1974

The Instant And Minit Story

The Sweetest Feeling - The Golden Age Of Soul

1995, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Charly Records,

The Northern Soul Of Swan

1995, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply

The Hit Sound Of New Orleans Vol. 1

1995, CD, Comp, RM, Charly Records

Walk That Walk!

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll Volume 5

Rock & Roll/Doo Wop/Rockabilly

Out On The Floor

The Minit Records Story

1994, 2xCD, Comp, Ltd, RM, EMI Records USA,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Willie Mitchell Combo* And The Four Kings

Walkin' With Willie

1994, CD, Comp, Rollercoaster Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Memphis Blues/Soul

Roots Of Philly Groove Vol. 2

1994, CD, Comp, P-Vine Records

Fraternity Row Juke Box Classics: Rhythm 'N' Beach & Soul

1993, CD, Comp, Forevermore,

The New Orleans Hit Story - 20 Years Of Big Easy Hits 1950-1970

Walkin' To New Orleans

Up All Night, Vol. 2: 30 Underground Soul Hits

Mardi 'Til You Drop '92

1992, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Rhino Records (2)

Rockstar Music 16 - The Soul Of New Orleans

1992, CD, Comp, Green Line Records, Charly R&B,

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Le Doo-Wop C'est Plus Fort Que Toi

1992, CD, Comp, Quality Records (2)

Better Late Than Never

1991, LP, Album, Surfside Records

Better Late Than Never...

1991, CD, Comp, Surfside Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

Bourbon Street Beat

1990, 2xLP, Comp, Malaco Records, Malaco Records,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The '60s: Last Dance

Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues/Pop Rock/Soul

All These Things - The Sound Of New Orleans

Bell's Cellar Of Soul '89

1989, LP, Comp, Charly R&B

The Northern Soul Story 15

1989, 2xLP, Comp, Soul Supply (3)

Rhythm' N' Blues Gems Vol. 2

1989, CD, Comp, Green Line Records

Rhythm N' Blues Gems 5 CD Set

1989, 5xCD, Comp, Green Line Records,

Beach Classics I & II

1989, CD, Comp, Surfside Records,

Under The Boardwalk

The Northern Soul Story 9 (A Collection Of Rare Soul)

1988, 2xLP, Comp, Soul Supply (3)

The Greatest Real Music CD Catalogue In The World

1988, CD, Comp, Charly Records

Gumbo Ya-Ya: New Orleans 28 All-Time Hits

1988, CD, Comp, RE, P-Vine Records,

Louisiana Blues/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Funk

It's called BEACH MUSIC!

1988, LP, Comp, Transcription, United Stations Radio Networks,

The Best Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues, Volume One

Rare Soul On C.D. - The Vocals Groups Volume 1

Soul Shots Vol 10: More Sweet Soul

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Mr Joes Jambalaya

The Northern Soul Story 5

1987, 2xLP, Comp, Soul Supply (3)

Gumbo Ya-Ya - New Orleans R&B Hit Parade

1987, 2xLP, Comp, Gat, P-Vine Records, P-Vine Special

Beachbeat Shaggin'

1987, CD, Album, Comp, DCC Compact Classics

It Will Stand (the Soul Of New Orleans Vol. 2)

1987, CD, Comp, Charly R&B

A History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Volume 2 (1959-1962)

Midnight Movers

1986, LP, Comp, Mono, Kent Records,

Beach Classics II

1986, Cass, Comp, Surfside Records,

1984, Cass, Comp, New Musical Express, EMI,

Jump Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Piano Blues

Grand Strand Gold (Fourteen Beach Music Classics)

On The Soul Side

Rhythm & Blues/Soul

The Beat Of The Beach

1982, 2xLP, Comp, Arista,

1982, 12", Surfside Records

1982, Cass, Album, Surfside Records

Ocean Drive Volume II

1981, 2xLP, Comp, Beach Beat Records,

The Preppy Album: Greatest Hits

1981, LP, Comp, CSP, Havana Tunes

New Orleans Gold

Beach Beat Classics

1980, Cass, Comp, Ripete,

Surf/Garage Rock/Psychedelic Rock/Pop Rock/Soul

Beach Beat Classics

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Minit '60~'63 Singles Collection Vol. 2 - It's Rainin'

New Orleans Bounce Vol. 4 - New Orleans Soul of Ages

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

The Golden Years Of Rock' N Roll

The Very Best Of The Oldies Vol. 2

Sound Of The City - New Orleans, Where Rock' N Roll Began

Rock & Roll/Piano Blues/Louisiana Blues/Rhythm & Blues

Deeper Into The Vaults.

Bell's Cellar Of Soul Vol.3

1969, LP, Comp, Mono, Bell Records,

Successi All'Aria Aperta

1969, 8-Trk, Comp, RCA,

Rhythm & Blues Classics Volume One

1968, LP, Comp, Minit

Rhythm & Blues Classics Volume One

1968, LP, Comp, Mono, Minit, Minit

Rhythm & Blues Classics Volume Two

New Orleans Home Of The Blues Vol. 2

We Sing The Blues

Best On The Beach

Cass, Comp, Surfside Records

Ghost Dance Part Two

Cass, Comp, Mississippi Records,

Nite-Life - 16 Northern Soul Greats

LP, Comp, Slow Fizz (2)

The Northern Soul Years 2... Heartbroken Memories

CD, Comp, Joe Boy Records

Mardi 'Til You Drop

CD, Promo, Smplr, Rhino Records (2),

Louisiana Blues/Bayou Funk

Plenty More, Keep Score

LP, Bandy Records,

I Love Beach Music (18 Beach Music Classics By The Original Artists)

LP, Comp, Ripete Records, Inc., Capitol Special Markets,

Carolina Classics Vol. 1

CD, Comp, Ripete

It's A Deep Soul Thing Vol. 9

CD, Album, Comp, Black Cats

Sound 'E Napoli

2xCD, Comp, Suonidelsud, Blu & Blu,

Fraternity Row - Jukebox Classics - Rock, Doo Wop & Soul - Volume 2

CD, Comp, Forevermore,

The Very Best Of The Oldies Vol. 2

LP, Comp, United Artists Records

20 Unforgetable Oldies Vol.24

LP, Comp, Not On Label

The Ultimate Torch

CD, Comp, Soul World (2),

Singing The Blues

7", EP, London American Recordings, London Records,

Black Collection Volume 23

8-Trk, Comp, Sunshine Sales

Gangster Soul Harmony Vol. 2

CD, Comp, Sons Of Soul Records

Cass, Comp, M.E.I. Meeting Etichette Indipendenti

Billy Smith's Beach Party

10 Great Beach Classics

LP, Comp, Not On Label

On A Sunday Afternoon Vol.3 (24 Rare Soul Gems)

CD, Comp, South Side Kingdom

Stereo Doo Wop Vol. 1

2013, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label

The Intro Collection: Rock 'n' Roll

2008, 3xCD, Comp, P/Unofficial, Union Square Music Ltd.

The Showmen, The Orlons, Moses Smith, Julian Covey*

7", EP, Comp, Unofficial, Joker !