Paul_C Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've got a fairly varied taste in music, I always felt that, playing in bands, it was the best thing to do. Listen to lots of different "genres" of music and learn more. I enjoy a bit of Motown, 60's stuff, and was always called a "closet Mod" by a few of the guys in my old local. I've always fancied listening to a bit of Northern Soul but don't really know where to begin. Anyone into this type of music able to give me some pointers or recommendations as to where to start?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie fenwick Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I've got a fairly varied taste in music, I always felt that, playing in bands, it was the best thing to do. Listen to lots of different "genres" of music and learn more. I enjoy a bit of Motown, 60's stuff, and was always called a "closet Mod" by a few of the guys in my old local. I've always fancied listening to a bit of Northern Soul but don't really know where to begin. Anyone into this type of music able to give me some pointers or recommendations as to where to start?? go onto the scottish mod scene website theres records for sale (if you still have a record player)or believe it or not asda usually have a good selection of northern stuff on cd cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Northern Soul is pesh. The concept is as ridiculous as the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Search for Northern Soul on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Northern Soul is pesh. The concept is as ridiculous as the music. What about the "northern soul true defenders flute band"..I suppose thats the real deal...KEEP THE FAITH:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Northern Soul is pesh. The concept is as ridiculous as the music. I'm afraid that you are completely wrong on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 This CD is a good place to start. It also ends with the '3 before 8', 3 tracks which are legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Dean Parrish - I'm On My Way All tracks from the excellent "Casino Classics - Chapter One" album. KTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Northern Soul is pesh. Ok, music is a subjective matter so you don't like it. Fair enough. The concept is as ridiculous as the music. Care to explain that? Or at least expand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsupsideyerheed Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Dean Parrish - I'm On My Way All tracks from the excellent "Casino Classics - Chapter One" album. KTF Yup...........last 2 are the final tracks they used to play at the Casino.................in my younger days........lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yup...........last 2 are the final tracks they used to play at the Casino.................in my younger days........lol Ach, I'm just a (relatively) young person then! Very jealous of your experience. Respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie fenwick Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 is it just me or does the mod thing seem to making a bit of a comeback,there seems to be a lot of young lads taking an interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 is it just me or does the mod thing seem to making a bit of a comeback,there seems to be a lot of young lads taking an interest Never went away as far as I'm concerned... Was over in Munich last March and found a top Mod club. Fantastiche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie fenwick Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Never went away as far as I'm concerned... Was over in Munich last March and found a top Mod club. Fantastiche! am thinking of a wee night through at the melting pot quite soon,mid-life crisis:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie wallace Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Movie coming out soon[soled Out i think its called]with Martin Compston based on the seventies northern soul scene although its set in Stoke rather than Wigan. I was at an a soul night at the corn exchange last year and got an invite to the Hibs All Day Soul Club[or some similar type name].Its supposed to be quite good but couldn't bring myself to go there. If you want to hear some good stuff on the radio try Solar Radio on Sky channel 0129. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Movie coming out soon[soled Out i think its called]with Martin Compston based on the seventies northern soul scene although its set in Stoke rather than Wigan. I was at an a soul night at the corn exchange last year and got an invite to the Hibs All Day Soul Club[or some similar type name].Its supposed to be quite good but couldn't bring myself to go there. If you want to hear some good stuff on the radio try Solar Radio on Sky channel 0129. The Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent was a famous all-nighter venue even before the Wigan Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yup...........last 2 are the final tracks they used to play at the Casino.................in my younger days........lol Don't forget "Long After Tonight Is Over" by Jimmy Radcliffe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsupsideyerheed Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Don't forget "Long After Tonight Is Over" by Jimmy Radcliffe. Yes.the "Grand Finale".............then leave Casino for an all dayer in Blackpool on the way home.......sigh, memories.............my fav track: Too Late.....Johnny Guitar Watson......a real stomper !! Used to be a couple of djs in Edinburgh, Clouds top floor I think, cant remember the names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red21 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Do I love you (Indeed I do) - Frank Wilson...nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba's Broon Shoes Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AX8h9fp54go http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=U8-GC_vkAKw http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-0-IIU9LeRE&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XbGzvahOnWs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csaba's Broon Shoes Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XbGzvahOnWs classic cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Still go to soul nites .Oldies nite at the Grosvener in November is set to be a 500 ticket sell out.There are loads of good nites in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.Check out the Soul Scotland website for regular updates of venues etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Northern Soul is pesh. The concept is as ridiculous as the music. Take your red nose off, clown.Sorry I forgot that you know everything about everything and must bow to your superior musical knowledge. Incidentally ,Gerri Grainger was always the fourth last record played before eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I know absolutely nothing about Northern Soul but used to work with a guy in the early 80s who went down to Wigan Casino every second weekend. He was a hobo it has to be said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 If your interested theres a Northern soul night held in Bathgate golf club every three months, think the next ones november. Think the same guys run them in town too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cXnecE5837A always remember this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I've bought loads of compilation CDs and to be honest the majority of the stuff on them is gash. For every great tune there are half a dozen poor/mince ones. But they have been worth buying because there is always one or two crackers on them. Most of the songs already mentioned I know and like, my faves are Turning My Heartbeat Up by The MVPs, The Magic Touch by a girl who's name I've forgotten, and Picture Me Gone (forget who as well). Trevor Nelson did a bit on Northern Soul for a Channel 4 programme, yet again I can't remember it's name, but it had some good footage of the Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Magic Touch...Melba Moore Picture Me Gone... Madeline Bell Check out some of the compilations on the Kent or Goldmine/Goldsoul labels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Magic Touch...Melba MoorePicture Me Gone... Madeline Bell Check out some of the compilations on the Kent or Goldmine/Goldsoul labels. That's them, thanks, that would have been bugging me until I got home. I've heard two versions of Picture Me Gone but Maddies is the biz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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