Out on the Floor  Out On The Floor is a single by Dobie Gray one of the most popular Northern Soul songs of all time. It has been referred to as the song that defines Northern Soul. The song was released in May, 1966 on single "Out On The Floor" bw "No Room Too Cry" on Charger CRG-115. It was originally released on the Black Magic label in 1965 (see record label). The song charted twice in the UK. The first time was in 1975 when it reached no 42, spending 8 weeks in the chart. The second time was in 1983 when it reached no 95. In Nick Hornby's book "Juliet, Naked", the song is referred to as the "National Anthem of northern". It's also mentioned in the book "Oil and Honey: The Education of an Unlikely Activist" by Bill McKibben, "Last Days of Disco" by David F. Ross, and more.