Manchester in the 60s was a very different place.

Basement clubs like the Twisted Wheel came alive, you walked down the steps into sweat, smoke and sound .no neon signs ,no sponsorship ,just a DJ and a pile of American 45s and a crowd that knew every beat before it hit the floor .

This wasn't entertainment -it was survival .Music was how Manchester breathed

Part 1 of a 3 part series ,Its Mods ,and British Northern Soul ,including Rare tracks all from the 1960s, and Colin sets the scene of Britain in the 1960s when "You never had it so Good"

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Tribute to Ron Stubley who passed a few weeks ago,

and the magical place he created , it still has a special place in my Heart

"The Del Cellar Bar "

This is the story with music of our Family Independent Record Shop which opened in the early 70s It was called "The Disc "

I worked in our shop 6 days a week , at night I was a DJ at the Clubs, Disco Bars. of Manchester.

Tonight I'm Travelling deep into the underground of British Soul - Voices that never chased the charts ,but found their place in the clubs the basements and on the dance floors

These records were overlooked ,forgotten sometimes ignored -but they had soul

if this episode is popular I have in the vaults much more

Colin goes Crate digging in Sheffield in search of of hidden Gems , and finds some very Rare Northern Soul records

When Vinyl is getting so expensive can you afford to still Keep the Faith ?

Colin talks about Rare Northern Soul and the cost of keeping up with this expensive lifestyle

Colin Takes you back to 1973 ,a very Special time ,Year , and life changing ,he discovered Soul ,started DJ ing all at the same time .......and also there is the music all rare Northern Soul .

Its 1977 and Colin is having a well deserved summer break from work ,and with his two best friends go on a Surfing Road trip to Cornwall ....but it didn't all go to plan

All music played is Northern Soul

1976 the Groove of Northern Soul ,Colin is working 7 nights a week Its a tale of Glitter balls ,Go Go dancers Soul,

and a chance meeting with Tony Wilson (Mr Manchester .)

All music is Northern Soul

Colin tells the story of the greatest Northern Soul Label ever, it was called Mirwood Records LA

it only lasted 3 years but Wow it created some of the best Dancing music ever .

and the UK based Jay Boy records

Also included Southern Soul star Betty Wright.

all wrapped in that Northern Soul from Manchester

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In this episode its packed with features for all the Dancers and Dreamers

It also features Wigan casino ,Torch and Catacombs clubs

He takes you back to the 60s and 70s , and it's a fully loaded episode all wrapped up in Northern Soul .

Colin pulls out the stops and delivers a Episode about the most talked about list of the best Of Northern Soul

Why is it so important ,how was it compiled ,how reliable is it ?

You will find out who compiled the list ,how it came about and all tracks featured are from the Northern Soul Top 500

It's a Northern Drama and packed with Rare Northern 45rpm singles, in this latest episode where every track tells a story

Overlooked Gems ,Heartbreak ," This is Northern Soul at its most Vunerable and Beautiful "

Did you ever go to Wigan Casino , Its all about this Iconic Soulful Place in this episode

Another Deep Dig into the hidden treasures of the Northern Soul Scene

This Volume features ,Willie Kendrick ,Otis Leavil and many more

The Twisted Wheel was one of the first UK clubs to run Official All Nighters thanks to a special licence dancers would head straight there afters the pubs shut often staying until 7am fuelled by Coke {the drink} ,and Soul

all music in this episode would have been included at "The Wheel "

Welcome back to another episode of This is Northern Soul ....The podcast where we spin the records that kept the dance floors alive and the memories Bright...

Its Rare Northern gems and Deep Cuts

Northern Soul was never just about records ,It was about Places

Three Venues Stand Above all Others

The Golden Torch -The Spark that burned Brightest

Wigan Casino :The Spiritual Home

Blackpool Mecca : Where Northern Soul Grew Up, and Split The Scene

This is That Story ......

The 100 Club in London first opened its doors in 1942 ...but by the late 1970s as the golden age of of wigan casino was coming to a close they started all nighters and to this day they still play the Northern Soul .

The Golden Torch didn't burn for long -just 18 months of all - nighters soul stompers, and unforgettable energy

where strangers became soul brothers and sisters .... and where a rare 45 could change your whole weekend .

This is Northern Soul,

and this time we're shining a well deserved spotlight on the soulful sisters who brought power passion, and pure fire to the dance floor

....Turn it up its Girl Power :Northern Soul Sisters "

please note that due to copyright issues this episode has been edited ....

The Catacombs may have been small in size it was known as "The greatest little soul club in Britain"

opened in 1968 and closed in 1974

In the mid 70s Northern Soul was at a Crossroads, Manchesters Twisted Wheel and Stoke's The Golden Torch had closed ,a new divide was opening in the Northern Scene ..... Out of the tension a new chapter began ..............."The All -Dayer "

From 1964-1967 The Mojo Club wasn't just a nightclub it was a cultural Volcano erupting every weekend with American artists ,Imports and 60s authentic British Soul

Final episode in the series........ What really set Cleethorpes apart was the music ,unlike Wigan which focused on stomping mid-60s floor fillers

Cleethorpes embraced a more diverse blend of of sounds

So Where does Northern Soul go from here ?

The Future looks brighter than ever ....

Northern soul began as the sound of working class kids escaping grind of factory life .Fifty years later its a Global community united by Rhythm ,sweat and the thrill of discovery ....

For me Modern Soul isn't just a label...its proof that the scene has never stood still .It evolves it re invents and it keeps surprising us

This is the first episode of "This is Modern Soul "

A Journey through the Underground Soul clubs of 1960s Britain,where talent grit ,and passion created a sound that still resonates today .

These records may have been overlooked at the time but in the hands of the right DJ They became treasures ,floor-fillers and the heartbeat of British Soul

From the Memphis horns to Chicago drama ,from Detroit urgency to South Carolina harmonies and Philly fire thrown in for good measure ,these records remind us why Northern Soul became more than just a scene .

Rare and Exclusive Northern Soul episodes are a bit like waiting for a bus ....sometimes there's none for ages . and then suddenly they all turn up at once !

Tonight we've got another deep dive into the hidden corners of the scene......

The 1960s were a perfect storm for Soul music and especially for rare ,upbeat records that became........ Northern Soul Anthems

Tonight its all about mis -spent youth ,my first meeting at a coffee bar that led to me being introduced to Northern Soul

The year was 1969 and this is the story of my first night at The Birdcage ,which I later discovered has an important family connection

Radio Caroline wasn't just a pirate station .It was freedom ,It was rebellion, It was the sound of new Britain

All played from the deck of a rusting ship in the North Sea

It was where I first heard Motown ,Stax ,and the Soul records that soundtrack my life today .

What all these songs have in common is their rarity ,their collectability, and their power

These weren't chart hits -they were Lost Treasure....

Rediscovered by DJs and kept alive by dancers , some of these 45s are worth hundreds ,even thousands of pounds today .

Welcome to another episode of The Northern Soul Club .

its Sunday night -the weekend might be winding down but in here ,the energy never fades ,tonight were back in the groove with a set that takes us from Detroit to Philly ....and unusually were starting with a instrumental.....

It's the early 60s and there are two Soul Clubs which are the places to be ,.....in Manchester The Twisted Wheel ....in London The 100 Club .

Which one was the Best?

From the Streets of Detriot to the backrooms of Chicago,

from the lost labels to the ones that shaped a generation

Tonight we have the Gene tones, the Bel aires ,Tina Roberts ,The four Pros ........ and includes my find of the month the Soulettes .

These are the tunes that didn't chart, the B Sides that almost dissapeared and the 45s that only true collectors and DJs knew - until now.

That'the magic of northern soul, passion ,discovery ,and the joy of finding a record that speaks directly to your heart .

Classic Friday night at the Northern soul club

tonight we spin the tracks from Chicago vocal groups to hidden gems ,and these tracks may have been forgotten in America but in the uk they became immortal

Its Funny how things turn out- what started as a bit of practice for a Community Radio Show has turned into something I genuinely enjoy love doing every week

I want to thank everyone who listens ,shares ,and supports the show

Tonights Journey is through rare groves and Northern Soul Gems from The Tan Geers to Otis Clay ,Peggy woods ,The Vontastics ,The Heartbreakers ,Alder Ray and Jimmy Soul Clark ....and much more

1981 Although the Wigan casino had closed ,and it felt like the lights went out on the scene ,in truth it was the beginning of something new.

A time of rediscovery -of rare records,forgotton singers ,and a sound that refused to die .

The casino might be gone ,but the faith never left us .

because Northern Soul isn't just about a club ,or a record ,or even a dance floor -its about a feeling that lives deep inside .

We starting with those Rare soul sides -the ones you had to hunt for ,save for and sometimes travel half a day just to hear once .

Then we shift into something that only the scene truly understands .....The Northern Soul Instrumentals .

Music built for the floor .music that speaks without ever saying a word

Tonights journey is through some of the finest ,rare soul gems from Chicago ,Philly,

New York and New Orleans and not forgetting Miami

In Tonights episode were going rare, we're

going exclusive-we're on a mission

a mission to bring these long lost soul tracks back into the light

some of these tunes shook the dance floors some slipped through the cracks......

but all of them deserve to be heard again.

Tonights episode is about Secret Soul-the rare grooves, the hidden voices ,and the stories that never fade .from basement labels to ballroom floors,these tracks still carry the heartbeat of real soul .

Northern Soul has never been so popular ,people love the connection ...the uplift and that special sound of pure stomping soul.

Tonight were back with a fresh selection of secret soul and a few surprises

Its a Secret Soul Special Tonight :

and this time were diving into one of the most mysterious ,magical and emotional stories in all of soul music .

This is the story of a woman the world missed.... a woman who recorded masterpieces that were never released... whose voice filled northern soul dance floors for decades ...Tonight we celebrate Little Ann