Gloria Jones - Tainted Love / Come Go With Me

Year Released: 1965
Genre: Soul / Northern Soul

Description:
“Tainted Love / Come Go With Me” by Gloria Jones is one of the most iconic Northern Soul singles ever recorded, originally released in 1965 on Champion Records. Though it failed to chart upon release, “Tainted Love” became a cornerstone of the UK Northern Soul scene in the 1970s — its driving beat, handclaps, and Gloria’s impassioned vocal delivery making it a dancefloor essential.

Written and produced by Ed Cobb, the song’s infectious energy and emotional intensity later inspired Soft Cell’s 1981 synthpop cover, which became a global hit and reintroduced Jones’s original to a new generation. The B-side, “Come Go With Me,” delivers a smoother, romantic soul cut showcasing her powerful, gospel-infused voice.