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This is Northern Soul Podcast

Col Ske
Northern Soul
Motown
The Twisted Wheel
British Northern Soul
Stevie Wonder
Soul Music
Funk
Dusty Springfield
Otis Redding
British Motown Chartbusters
Mod Music
Record Shop
Edwin Starr
The Temptations
Manchester
Smokey Robinson
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Motown Records
Stax Records
Birdcage

Secret Soul comes from the City of Manchester, UK — widely regarded as the birthplace of Northern Soul. Presented by Colin Skehan, a lifelong music enthusiast who worked as a Manchester club DJ throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Colin was a resident DJ at the Soul Cellar Bar at the Birch Hotel in Ashton-under-Lyne, spinning records during the formative years of the Northern Soul movement. Betwe... more

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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 ever... more

These were songs pressed in hope,forgotton in time, and rediscovered decades later on Northern dance floors far from where they were made .

Secret Soul, the records they never meant you to hear.....

We'll explore the crossover tracks that lit up the dance floor

enchanted listeners, each record tells a story ,music featured is mid 70s

Before Wigan Casino took its legendary place at the heart of northern soul ,there was a little club hidden down the cellar stairs of Elizabeth house on Great moor street bolton known simply as Va Va' it opened April 1973 and quickly became the Friday... more

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Edwin Starr
Soul legend known for the anthem 'War'
Motown Records
Episode: This is Northern Soul ! EP 10

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Colin
Host with a rich background in Northern Soul music, having worked as a DJ and owned an independent record shop. He shares insights on places and cultural connections associated with soul music, offering a unique narrative style that blends personal history with educational content.

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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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Focusing on the rich history and culture of Northern Soul music, significant discussions cover influential American artists who contributed to the genre, the evolution of the Northern Soul scene, and a strong emphasis on community and nostalgia. Episodes delve into rare tracks, lesser-known artists, and the vibrant dance culture surrounding Northern Soul in the UK. The unique storytelling and personal anecdotes provided by the host, who has decades of experience as a DJ and record shop owner, highlight both historical context and contemporary developments in the Northern Soul movement. Coupled with insights into vinyl culture and the emotional connection to the genre, this podcast appeals to enthusiasts and newcomers alike who seek to under... more

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