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Out on the Floor
1966 single by Dobie Gray From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1][2]
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Background
The song was released in May, 1966 as a single backed by "No Room to Cry" on Charger CRG-115.[3] The track was included on his album, "Dobie Gray Sings for "In" Crowders That Go "Go-Go".[4] It was re-issued on the Black Magic label in 1975 (see record label).[5]
It charted twice in the UK. The first time was in 1975, when it reached No. 42, spending 8 weeks in the chart.[6] The second time was in 1983, when it settled in at No. 95. [7]
References in popular culture etc.
In Nick Hornby's book, Juliet, Naked, the song is referred to as the "National Anthem of Northern".[8] It is also mentioned in the book Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist by Bill McKibben,[9] Last Days of Disco by David F. Ross,[10] and more.
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