I'm in Scotland. This came out in the 70's. I was too poor to make it down to Wigan. Should have hitch-hiked. I had Oxford bags, Ben Sherman shirt and loved to dance.
Used to get a coach come down to the Casino regularly, not sure exactly where from in Scotland. Charlene Spiteri the lead singer in the group Texas is from Scotland and was and still is well into Northern Soul.
I live in Harlow, Essex, and was very impressed with Footsee . I was the only one who would dance to it at the local night club. (Tiffanys) I never dreamed that I would do it at my 60th birthday party.
I am sixty now, but where ever you were in this era, for me the seventies were the best time ever, if I could I would go back tomorrow !!!!! , just started to get into northern soul, fantastic, I have family in stoke on trent, I am sure they were into this type of music, just great.
Only went to Wigan a few times,best music ever and great nights ,I'm 64 now and have a jukebox full of northern soul classics and my kids and grandkids love them you just cant beat it. The blonde in the video is amazing must of missed her, KTF.
As i said below i thought the guy dancing was a dead ringer for Paddy Considine and later found out it actually was Paddy Considine dancing. Talk about the film he starred in Dead mans shoes. Well there certainly nothing wrong with Paddy's shoes as he certainly can dance to Northern soul. All credit to him and to embracing the music we all love!
Brilliant times to be a teen in the UK Different world then, when things where simple, Fek I'm old?? Lucky it's just on the OUTSIDE ay Still dancing still loving, Thanks for sharing, never STOP Loving ,x
Too many people up their own arses commenting on this. Yes it's not original Northern Soul, but it's still good. If you don't like it don't comment. There's nothing worse than people running down other people's music taste. I can't stand C & W but I don't feel the need to go and comment that it's rubbish on their posts. Go post something positive about something you like, your time would ne far better spent. Rant over but I'll leave you with this. "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."
Some people my not have seen it before and thought the moves are ridiculous or the clothes etc. Saying that, I'm only guessing as I haven't read many posts.
The video footage is from the band Moloko's "Familiar Feeling", a great song that pays tribute to Northern Soul. The blonde woman dancing is the singer Roisin Murphy and the main guy dancing is the actor Paddy Considine. Check out Familiar Feeling and you'll see it's a great song and tribute.
@@70ssoulclub81It's from a BBC Play For Today, Play called Soul Boy. You'll have to search for It though. The Actor you will know from other things. It was shot at the Original Wigan Casino. 8 weeks before It burnt down. Good Luck.
Great tune.People forget how many were introduced to northern soul after hearing this.who cares if it's not exactly sticking strictly to type. The dancers are talented and doing steps i've seen in places many a time although most of us don't or can't. Each to their own steps and styles even if it's just a shuffle on a beer sodden floor. :-)
I understand that this was not an 'original' northern soul track, and I take that point fully on board. I was introduced to this track in about 1980 as my mates older brother was forever going to 'all nighters' back then, however this was the song that got me into listening to more traditional northern soul tracks so surely that must be a good thing! I love the sound, the whole scene in fact. I will, and I do KTF
It was originally done by the Chosen Few and released on Roulette I think around 1968. Somebody in the midst if the Northern Soul boom in the mid 70's decided to remix it and release it.
Clintd, thanks for the information. Every time I hear Footsie I feel like dancing, always puts me in a good mood. Watched the video with my son, he found it hilarious. The good old eh.
Listen i did all the nighters....from the wheel onwards...up to wigan..And yes i was pissed off at the time.But at the end of the day it brought it out to the masses.....thats why its still going strong now. Let it go boys..Keep the faith.xxx
Wasn't around when the music and dance was 1st on the scene & heard about it a few years back, but I think it's great. How they get all their energy is beyond me 😂😂😂
@jibjab351 I used to do the footsee dance, and have never taken speed, or any recreational drug, including alcohol and tobbacco. One o my sisters on seeing my video of northern soul dancing, said I dance sober, the way others do when drunk. I THINK it was a compliment...
the blond is the girl from "moloko". and it is Paddy dancing (and dancing pretty well!!) don't diss this! northern soul is awesome, regardless of skill etc and the music is amazing respect!
Used to listen to this spun by Andy Ruw at the Orpington Civic on saturday nights having just got back from dancing all day at the Beat Route at Greek Street. I don't suppose anyone remembers those places do they? Yee Haa
After watching this video and the dancing is it any wonder it's an art.. its a life . it's just fking brilliant .. Footsie .. . Yeah. KTF .. thanks for the vid.
To the lad in 1977_78 who came to Cannington college in somerset from up north, think who's name was either MARK OR COLIN sorry I forgot. You introduced me to.n.s it's been with me ever since. Please get back in contact.. p.s you were there for a two week DAIRY hygiene course... K.T.F.
remember the dancers going on totp in 74 dancing to this,one of the girls was from wigan,cant quite remember her name though,good dancer she was though.
A guy who ended up being my boss was one of those dancers(From Wigan also),I have a photo of him from the Radio Times,dancing on TOTP.Good piss taking material.The first time I heard this (Heavy Steam Machine, Hanley).I wondered what the hell it was... but it grew on me.
This was a rare Top 20 hit which I suppose tarnished it in purist eyes. I first heard it in 1975 on TOTP and the record was attributed to "Wigans Chosen Few" or just "The Chosen Few".
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I'm in Scotland. This came out in the 70's. I was too poor to make it down to Wigan. Should have hitch-hiked. I had Oxford bags, Ben Sherman shirt and loved to dance.
I remember the days 👍
You'll never get them back 😥
Good man remember the good times.
Used to get a coach come down to the Casino regularly, not sure exactly where from in Scotland.
Charlene Spiteri the lead singer in the group Texas is from Scotland and was and still is well into Northern Soul.
I had all the gear but just couldn’t dance. 🙈😎
I live in Harlow, Essex, and was very impressed with Footsee . I was the only one who would dance to it at the local night club. (Tiffanys) I never dreamed that I would do it at my 60th birthday party.
Absolutely brilliant... Love Northern soul and the dancing.. U can't beat it.
I am sixty now, but where ever you were in this era, for me the seventies were the best time ever, if I could I would go back tomorrow !!!!! , just started to get into northern soul, fantastic, I have family in stoke on trent, I am sure they were into this type of music, just great.
Remember buying the single on vinyl which I still have & still luv listening 2 & I'm a 60 year old 'southern softie' keep the faith 😊
Me too buddy Bristol boy here N.S we kinda missed it... but loved this... AND Goodbye nothing to say. Nosmo king....
Paddy Considine laying it down like a champ, great vid great memories, cheers.
Some people have lost the ability to be nice on face book, a smile and thank you goes a long way. Keep the faith !
Tommy Lynch Agree. Keep the faith!!
It’s still a top choon and the beat is fine perfect for doilies dancing
Up yours
Always show respect and KTF loving is so easy xx
Always show respect and KTF loving is so easy l
This is one of those songs you wish you could like 1,000 times ... such a great dance number
Great song, great dancing.....fabulous 70's! 👍🏻
Only went to Wigan a few times,best music ever and great nights ,I'm 64 now and have a jukebox full of northern soul classics and my kids and grandkids love them you just cant beat it. The blonde in the video is amazing must of missed her, KTF.
As i said below i thought the guy dancing was a dead ringer for Paddy Considine and later found out it actually was Paddy Considine dancing. Talk about the film he starred in Dead mans shoes. Well there certainly nothing wrong with Paddy's shoes as he certainly can dance to Northern soul. All credit to him and to embracing the music we all love!
Brilliant times to be a teen in the UK
Different world then, when things where simple, Fek I'm old??
Lucky it's just on the OUTSIDE ay
Still dancing still loving,
Thanks for sharing, never STOP Loving ,x
Too many people up their own arses commenting on this. Yes it's not original Northern Soul, but it's still good. If you don't like it don't comment. There's nothing worse than people running down other people's music taste. I can't stand C & W but I don't feel the need to go and comment that it's rubbish on their posts. Go post something positive about something you like, your time would ne far better spent.
Rant over but I'll leave you with this. "Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."
Well Said
Well said my friend...
Some people my not have seen it before and thought the moves are ridiculous or the clothes etc. Saying that, I'm only guessing as I haven't read many posts.
What’s it got to do with you what people have to say
Why? Why do we need shit videos of people that don't get it? If people make rubbish posts then rubbish their posts. Give it up you fop
Go On Blondee 🌹What A Dancer🌹✨🇮🇪🏴🇮🇪✨🙏Long Live Thee Faithful👌
That's Roisin Murphy from the band Moloko. This is their video from the song Familiar Feeling.
Another track we don't really talk about but in its day wow it would be requested three or four times a night
Absolutely class❤❤
all of them are brilliant so much energy
The video footage is from the band Moloko's "Familiar Feeling", a great song that pays tribute to Northern Soul. The blonde woman dancing is the singer Roisin Murphy and the main guy dancing is the actor Paddy Considine. Check out Familiar Feeling and you'll see it's a great song and tribute.
Wow, that's an amazing fact for a 'who wants to be a millionaire' question. Roisin is still moving & grooving today as well.
Is the clip a music vid or from a movie?
This track is the footsie
@@70ssoulclub81It's from a BBC Play For Today, Play called Soul Boy. You'll have to search for It though. The Actor you will know from other things. It was shot at the Original Wigan Casino. 8 weeks before It burnt down. Good Luck.
This was my favourite in the mid 70s, Wigans Chosen Few. X
Great tune.People forget how many were introduced to northern soul after hearing this.who cares if it's not exactly sticking strictly to type. The dancers are talented and doing steps i've seen in places many a time although most of us don't or can't. Each to their own steps and styles even if it's just a shuffle on a beer sodden floor. :-)
loving the footwork, so smooth. good to watch.
I understand that this was not an 'original' northern soul track, and I take that point fully on board. I was introduced to this track in about 1980 as my mates older brother was forever going to 'all nighters' back then, however this was the song that got me into listening to more traditional northern soul tracks so surely that must be a good thing! I love the sound, the whole scene in fact. I will, and I do KTF
Justin Gower good points your making andvit did lead you into the music that’s what it’s about spread the word bbro
It was originally done by the Chosen Few and released on Roulette I think around 1968.
Somebody in the midst if the Northern Soul boom in the mid 70's decided to remix it and release it.
Pure joy watching these people dancing
Havn't heard this one for awhile, forgot how good it was. Ktf 🤩😊😎🤗
Fantastic Nothern Soul at its best 👌 👍 great dancing l❤️
30 inch spencers brogues wigan rugby top soul stoke on trent badge on my heart..Great tune happy days sadly missed.Many thanks for posting this.
I can watch this over and over again ! fantastic
If you think this is good then watch the original Wigans chosen few-Footsee 1975 rare clip
Ohhj such happy days. Used to be such a great atmosphere
Haven't heard this song for years god really bringing back memories thank you
Love the time of Northern Soul. And it's still here . FAITH is all you need.
susan lawson Keep the faith, soul sister!
I love this music. And I like the way they're dancing.
Quality, quality , quality , top sound and great dancers .
the girl in the white Top is the singer of the band moloko ! This is taken from one of their videos, but anyway it fits here perfect !
My, my, the musical snobs are out in full force. If you don't like the song then don't listen to it!
Come on feet move it n do the footsie! Havig a hard time Colum - join the club!
Umm! Do you ever receive notifications of posts from my site just out of interest?
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Colum Rogers fuck them they weren't there i was
Keep the Faith
memories galore! such a fab dance tune, if only this beat of a tune could be rereleased?
Clintd, thanks for the information. Every time I hear Footsie I feel like dancing, always puts me in a good mood. Watched the video with my son, he found it hilarious. The good old eh.
I Remember this so much,,,great to find it,,,,
A trip down memory lane! Thank you>
Great song, this is the tune I use to boil my eggs 3 mins long perfect. Really great tune classic
just found this love this brings back the times class tune
Perfect film to go with this brilliant song!👍🏻
That's one of the best tunes I've ever heard!!!
Brilliant song, brilliant video.
ahhhh the wigan version of the river dance.
great memories, my older sisters boyfriend used to be fab at this - wonder if he can still manage it??? Love this!
Never knew Paddy Considine could dance so well 😎
Was just guna say, that's Paddy Considine there.
@@sarahbutterworth9603 👍🏼😊
Me too thought that was him wtf👊
@@JWD77 Lol......🤣🤣🤣👍🏼
He's certainly aged well... 😂
Listen i did all the nighters....from the wheel onwards...up to wigan..And yes i was pissed off at the time.But at the end of the day it brought it out to the masses.....thats why its still going strong now. Let it go boys..Keep the faith.xxx
1st tune i ever heard top of the pops, in hospital appendix out fasinated loved it ,rest history
Happy memories , keep the faith !
To right Hun
KTF x
Great song you've just got to dance to it brings back memories when I was smashing the floor
shit....just coming up for my 60th. Now i know why i've got knee problems and who cares....the best days ever hey and i still got the brogues!!
I loved your dancing, brilliant..
Rose your dancing just great girl xx
Just turned 60 and I still wear brogues and loafers.with a nice pair of 501s KTF
Yeah kieron, same as me.
Solatios, not brogues...
Still A Classic Masterpiece
WIGANS CHOSEN FEW…had this 45….
What memories, I remember these days well, can still dance especially to footsie. Who is the blonde girl,does anyone know if she still dances.
i think she's Roisin Murphy from Moloko .
The music is original. The footage is a loop from the film "A room with Romeo Brass". A great movie and a great track.
Oh yes i thought that was Paddy constidine or whatever his name is ,or is it?
I bow to your greater knowledge but that sounds like Wigan's Chosen Few to me not the original. As I remember they start differently.
@@soulbrother08 yes, paddy
@@kevanwillis4571 ill check thT track out. Is that its name ? Wigans chosen few ?
The video is from the 2003 song by Moloko - Familiar feeling.
The B side made it Seven Days To long Chuck Wood Great tune
This is the music video from the song Familiar Feeling by MOLOKO!
you are your past, great song thank you
miss all this so much
Fantastic record
Can't get enough of this video
One of the best to dance too, cant keep up as well these days though, still an amazing track :)
Yahoo. Wish I could dance like this. It's in my heart but sadly not my feet!!.
Wasn't around when the music and dance was 1st on the scene & heard about it a few years back, but I think it's great. How they get all their energy is beyond me 😂😂😂
Dexies
Like ravers from.the 90s they're slim and athletic but not in a healthy way!
I can remember listening to this at School Youth club then Wigan ktf
class tune KTF
I can remember this from Youth club, then Wigan ktf
Always reminds me of Ian Rogers & Pontesbury dances ❤
Love it!! Takes me back.
brilliant video.great moves.
I remember when I could move to this, wish i could now
Brilliant song, as fresh as ever! 😁
love it! reminds me of being 16 again
Some awesome dancing KTF x love it
She won the the footsie competition her in black trousers blonde hair n white shirt❤
one from your youth days. Tremendous fun so I believe
@jibjab351 I used to do the footsee dance, and have never taken speed, or any recreational drug, including alcohol and tobbacco. One o my sisters on seeing my video of northern soul dancing, said I dance sober, the way others do when drunk. I THINK it was a compliment...
great thanks! great memories
Reminds me of the school disco great tunes
the blond is the girl from "moloko". and it is Paddy dancing (and dancing pretty well!!) don't diss this! northern soul is awesome, regardless of skill etc and the music is amazing respect!
Simply excellent
Remember this like it was yesterday.
Truly the pinnacle of Northern Soul.
Keep the faith.
I live in Ireland now god how I miss northern soul x
Used to listen to this spun by Andy Ruw at the Orpington Civic on saturday nights having just got back from dancing all day at the Beat Route at Greek Street. I don't suppose anyone remembers those places do they? Yee Haa
Northern Soul.....simply the best!
awesome tune and great footage
It's footage from Moloko's video Familiar Feeling. The blonde is the singer Roisin Murphy. And her "boyfriend" is the actor Paddy Considine.
How much fet hit that dance floor. I provided 90% of it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome record, beautiful girl !!! KTF !!
Roisin Murphy from the band Moloko. This is her video footage from her song Familiar Feeling.
Use to go to Wigan Casino, in the good old days. Memories.
Oh happy days(actually late nights and early morning but what the hell) in the casino come flooding back .Thank you
Blonde Girl is Roisin Murphy the singer in Maloko.
Immense one of the best
some amazing footwork here, make even Michael Flatley sweat to copy it..
nice one!
Paddy Considine busting some moves awesome 👊
After watching this video and the dancing is it any wonder it's an art.. its a life . it's just fking brilliant .. Footsie .. . Yeah. KTF .. thanks for the vid.
To the lad in 1977_78 who came to Cannington college in somerset from up north, think who's name was either MARK OR COLIN sorry I forgot. You introduced me to.n.s it's been with me ever since. Please get back in contact.. p.s you were there for a two week DAIRY hygiene course... K.T.F.
Keep the faith, for our many departed friends
I love this.
Hi,Thanks for that reply,her name is Roisin Gibbons from southern Ireland
remember the dancers going on totp in 74 dancing to this,one of the girls was from wigan,cant quite remember her name though,good dancer she was though.
A guy who ended up being my boss was one of those dancers(From Wigan also),I have a photo of him from the Radio Times,dancing on TOTP.Good piss taking material.The first time I heard this (Heavy Steam Machine, Hanley).I wondered what the hell it was... but it grew on me.
This was a rare Top 20 hit which I suppose tarnished it in purist eyes. I first heard it in 1975 on TOTP and the record was attributed to "Wigans Chosen Few" or just "The Chosen Few".