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Music from The Manchester Wheelers
THE MANCHESTER WHEELERS: The book about the original Soul-Mod scene and the music that inspired; Northern Soul. Continue reading
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Soul Reflections
Copycat Soul recordings: BRILLIANT! Continue reading
Where Northern Soul Began
THE TWISTED WHEEL The place that originated Northern Soul! The Twisted Wheel known affectionately as the ‘WHEEL’ goes down in history as the place that generated the genre known today as Northern Soul. There were in fact two Twisted Wheel … Continue reading
WHAT IS SOUL
What Is Soul? Let a real Soul master tell us: “It’s deep within us, it doesn’t show, A soul is somethin’ that comes from deep inside, But a soul is a somethin’ that you can’t hide.” Ben Live: YouTube Soul … Continue reading
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Tagged atlantic records, atlantic red label, ben e king, northern soul, soul music, what is soul
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Great Northern Soul Dances
Here are some links to very creative folks YOUTUBE edits, they have put dancing videos together with Soul Music: Two Can Have A Party: Just A Little Misunderstanding: First I Look At The Purse: Let The Good Times Roll: I … Continue reading
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Tagged fred astair, nicholas brothers, northern soul, soul, soul dancer, soul dancing, soul music
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The curious story of ‘MY GUY’
The almost unknown story behing the record ‘My Guy’ a hit record for Mary Wells in 1964. Continue reading
UK Soul appreciation and Civil Rights in the USA in the 1960’s
I was a Mod in late 63 so too were most of my pals: By 64’ ‘Mod’ was in full swing as a UK wide movement originating in London where The Who and other British groups were greatly influencing things. … Continue reading
Northern Soul GENESIS
The Genesis – the roots – of NORTHERN SOUL: why, where, and how it all began… And it all began in Manchester England, at the TWISTED WHEEL Club, with its Soul Mod ‘In’ Crowd – the suited, sleek, clique, clientele. … Continue reading
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