What began as an underground 60s Mod scene in unlicensed, no-frills clubs in the North West of England became a youth craze that has long surpassed all others. The Northern Soul scene has confounded its critics by surviving and growing into an adult dance phenomenon whose followers share a passion for the music of Black America unrivalled anywhere else in the world. The Story of Northern Soul takes the first ever in-depth look at the culture, the music, the artists and the people frequenting the all-night venues which are synonymous with the British Soul Scene. Packed with memorabilia and anecdotes from the Twisted Wheel in Manchester to the mighty Wigan Casino, The Story of Northern Soul is the definitive history of a dance scene that refuses to die.
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"David Nowell's "The Story of Northern Soul" reports the scene's twists and turns with the exhaustive detail of an insider who knows everyone in the scene worth knowing . . . He communicates what made the scene so special to its participants, and how those good times still ring in their ears." --PopMatters.com
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David Nowell has been a journalist since 1974. He was a regular at Wigan Casino and other major clubs from 1975 to 1983 and is now enjoying the most recent Northern Soul revival.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Stanhope
Format:Paperback
I started reading this book and after a few pages it seemed familiar. After looking through my Nothern Soul book collection I realised it's the same book as 'Too Darn Soulful' which is very difficult to source and expensive if you can find a copy. I'm not saying this is a bad book in fact it's very good and I enjoyed it but if you are looking for a copy of Too Darn Soulful then buy this one and save yourself a fortune.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A great read for soul fans, lots of comments from the people involved in the 70's. Good memories from those who lived through the scene's heyday. The songs, Dj's, clubs, conflicts and drugs are all covered at great lengths. The foreign scene and up to date events are all covered. I could't put it down.
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Brings back happy memories of music scene generally and fills in a lot of missing gaps in my knowledge of Northern Soul. Any music lover can enjoy this book!
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KTF
I bought this for a present, but have been informed that is a good read for any soul fan that visited the scene in the 70's, it does mention Wigan and I will be borrowing it after... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. L. M. Asbery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Memories
5 star book. great read coulden't put it down, this book brought back many memories for me, fanstastic imformation on music clubs Dj's also some really good interviews with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by zeldazoom
5.0 out of 5 stars
bought as a present.
The recipient is a northern soul fan, having danced at Wigan Casino and it bought back many happy memories for her.
Published 4 months ago by vikingliner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Northern Soul
I love this Northern Soul story on the kindle fire. It really goes into depths of the fabulous American music.
5 out of 5
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Published 5 months ago by ROBERT
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listen to those memories
proberbly the best written book on this wonderful and quirky genre called northern soul both for the novice and those in the know. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. C. Lee-peace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational
New to the world of Northern Soul and this book has everything, it just makes me want to find out more and more.
Published 10 months ago by Mr. R. Nason
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pages falling out.
Bought this book for a birthday gift. Was disappointed with the quality. Seems to be a good read,but all the photograph pages in the centre of the book have fallen out. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2011 by V. M. Baxter
1.0 out of 5 stars
Still Waiting
Ordered and paid for these books on 4th feb and still avnt received them how long do i ave to wait arghhhhhhhh
Published on 26 Feb 2011 by mozzie
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