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Out on the Floor
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Wikipedia article
'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 on single "Out On The Floor" bw "No Room to Cry" on Charger CRG-115.45Cat - [http://www.45cat.com/artist/dobie-gray Dobie Gray - Discography, USA] It was re-issued on the Black Magic label in 1975 (see record label).45Cat - [http://www.45cat.com/artist/dobie-gray/uk Dobie Gray - Discography, UK]
The song charted twice in the UK. The first time was in 1975, when it reached No. 42, spending 8 weeks in the chart.Official Charts - [http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/11655/dobie-gray/ DOBIE GRAY] The second time was in 1983, when it reached No. 95. 'Music VF'.com - [http://www.musicvf.com/Dobie+Gray.art 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 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=YF0lZJCLioMC&pg=PT124&dq=Dobie+Gray+Out+On+The+Floor&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjos4Gz7a7XAhUIx7wKHfK2D2EQ6AEILzAB#v=onepage&q=Dobie%20Gray%20Out%20On%20The%20Floor&f=false Chapter 10] It's 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 - [https://books.google.com/books?id=BTRPBwAAQBAJ&pg=PT166&dq=Dobie+Gray+Out+On+The+Floor&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjKyKrN8K7XAhWJxbwKHbXuDaMQ6AEINTAC#v=onepage&q=Dobie%20Gray%20Out%20On%20The%20Floor&f=false ... ] 'Last Days of Disco' by David F. Ross,'Last Days of Disco' by David F. Ross - [https://books.google.com/books?id=L5EtDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT69&dq=Dobie+Gray+Out+On+The+Floor&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjKyKrN8K7XAhWJxbwKHbXuDaMQ6AEIOzAD#v=onepage&q=Dobie%20Gray%20Out%20On%20The%20Floor&f=false 6 The Three Before Eight] and more.Releases
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Category:1966 songs
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