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The Northern Soul Podcast

Colin Skehan
Northern Soul
Motown
Soul Music
Wigan Casino
Manchester
Detroit
Twisted Wheel
Chicago
Blackpool Mecca
Disco
R&B
Philadelphia
Edwin Starr
The Twisted Wheel
Blackpool
Funk
Mirwood Records
Ready Steady Go
Mod Culture
Modern Soul

This Is the Northern Soul Podcast, its a journey back to the golden years of Northern Soul, featuring the rare, obscure and unforgettable sounds that filled dancefloors throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This isn't a history lesson from someone looking in from the outside—it's told by someone who lived it. I was there during the boom years of soul and dance music, working as a DJ in Manchester's club... more

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London’s 100 Club has been part of British music history for generations — but its place in the Northern Soul story is particularly fascinating.Hidden away on Oxford Street, the club became an important meeting point for the capital’s soul scene duri... more

This time, we go behind the music and into the world of the American record labels that helped create the sound we know as Northern Soul.

From Detroit to Memphis, Washington D.C. to Los Angeles, we explore the small independent labels whose records ... more

Tonight, we're heading west — all the way to California — to discover a different side of the American soul story.Because Los Angeles wasn't just Hollywood, sunshine and movie stars.It had a serious soul scene of its own. Los Angeles became an import... more

December 1981. Wigan Casino is preparing for its final all-nighter.

For eight years, this legendary venue had stood at the heart of the Northern Soul scene. Thousands of dancers had passed through its doors, chasing rare records, unforgettable sound... more

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Ian Levine
DJ, producer, and label founder central to Northern Soul history
Independent producer/record label founder known for Motor City Records
Episode: The Rare Record That Never Was
Alan Byron
Director of Northern Soul Still Burning
Film
Episode: Still Burning Northern Soul
Edwin Starr
Soul legend known for the anthem 'War'
Motown Records
Episode: This is Northern Soul ! EP 10

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This is Northern Soul ! EP 10
Q: Why do you think the Motown thing was so big in the 1960s?
It was the generation of love, where people created lasting relationships, which reflects in the music from that era.
This is Northern Soul ! EP 10
Q: Did you ever meet Marvin Gaye?
Yes, he was a supporting act every time Marvin performed in England or Europe.
UK Northern Soul Legends ... Major Lance (Updated includes Extra Tracks)
Q: What was the first soul record that you ever listened to?
The host recalls discovering soul music in 1966 through a friend's older brother, who played various soulful tracks, particularly highlighting gladys Knight and the Pips' Just Walking My Shoes.

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A deep, listener-focused look at Northern Soul from the era's enthusiasts who lived the scene. Episodes repeatedly center around key clubs, DJs, and venues—Wigan Casino, the Twisted Wheel, the 100 Club, Blackpool Mecca, and Manchester's dancefloors—paired with first-hand anecdotes about record sourcing, bootlegs, and the evolving culture on and off the dance floor. The host(s) share vivid memories of late-1960s to 1970s nightlife, the quest for obscure soul tracks, and the social fabric around collecting, trading, and discovering records that defined a generation. Expect intimate storytelling, historical context, and a strong emphasis on rare tracks, live DJ moments, and the DIY ethos of a scene that thrived on discovery and community. Nota... more

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