Northern Soul Dancing - Do I Love You (Frank Wilson)
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- Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in Northern England and the English Midlands in the late 1960s from the British mod scene, based on a particular style of Black American soul music, especially from the mid-1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo (100 bpm and above) or American soul music from northern cities such as Detroit, Chicago and others.
The term "northern soul" emanated from the record shop Soul City in Covent Garden, London, which was run by the soul music collector Dave Godin. It was first publicly used in Godin's weekly column in Blues & Soul magazine in June 1970. In a 2002 interview with Chris Hunt of Mojo magazine, Godin said he had first come up with the term in 1968, to help employees at Soul City differentiate the more modern funkier sounds from the smoother. Godin referred to the latter's requests as "northern soul":
"They wanted the stuff that was more obscure, more underground, more northern soul."
The northern soul movement was characterized by its love of rare soul records, often released on small independent labels. These records were often difficult to find, and collectors would travel long distances to attend all-nighters at clubs where they could hear them played. The movement also had its own distinctive dance style, which involved a lot of acrobatic moves and spins.
Northern soul reached its peak of popularity in the mid-1970s, but it has continued to have a following ever since. There are still regular all-nighters held in clubs across the UK, and the music continues to be released on new compilations. Northern soul has also influenced other genres of music, such as disco and house.
Here are some of the most famous northern soul clubs:
The Twisted Wheel (Manchester)
The Golden Torch (Stoke-on-Trent)
The Wigan Casino (Wigan)
The Blackpool Mecca (Blackpool)
Some of the most famous northern soul records include:
"The Sound of Philadelphia" by The Moments
"Hold On, I'm Coming" by Sam & Dave
"Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" by The Spinners
"The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" by The Marvelettes
"Reach Out I'll Be There" by The Four Tops
Northern soul is a unique and vibrant music and dance movement that has had a lasting impact on British culture. It is a subculture that is characterized by its love of rare soul records, its distinctive dance style, and its sense of community.
(Source Bard A.I. 2023)
Back in the 1960's I was stationed in Britain. Off base there was one girl that spoke a different way from the other local girls. Somehow we got together and one week she invited me to go up to her parents with her. That weekend she took me to a northern soul venue. The music blew me away. I told her "I loved this British music". What she replied dumbfounded me! "This is your music. American black music".
She bought me 5 records and when I got back to base everybody wanted to hear them, but nobody had ever heard them before. Well we got married and came back to live in America. But she's never forgot northern soul. Whenever we have barbeques she plays and dances to the music. Our neighbours all join in and dance as well.
Our children have grown up knowing northern soul and now our grandchildren are learning about part of American history that is sadly forgot too. Its still a joy to watch (and join in with) my wife when she dances (a little slower now) to northern soul, but the smile on her face when certain records are played is wonderful to see. She's back in her 20's.
Lovely stuff.
At one time in my life I worked as a music journalist.
This is one of the finest anecdotes I have ever heard concerning music.
Respect and love to you both.
There were some romantic films about the Northern Soul movement, about 12 years ago. I wish I could remember their names. Anyway- she might like them. Also check out an artist called Duffy. She did a modern version of Northern Soul. Great dancers on that youtube video.
That’s a lovely story. ❤
That story has gladdened my ❤️
OH MY GOD.. I remember my nights dancing at Wigan Casino..they were EPIC.. my oxford bags trousers and plaid cheese cloth tie top.. Fantastic music..a fantastic era..I'm 61 with severe osteoarthritis..can just about walk now but by god I have fantastic memories and in my mind I could still do it..maybe not walk for a week afterwards but I'd enjoy it.. I'm so glad that Kelvin Fletcher danced northern soul to this very song on strictly and showed a lot of people who didn't have a clue what it was..my mom wouldn't let me go..so i used to stay at a friends and she never knew we used to go to the casino..happy days..young and with my future ahead of me..a fantastic era..
Great times, happy days and thanks for sharing your wonderful insight
@Kinmarie Van-Ever hey there!! I'm sorry about your situation, though man, if you can sway, snap your fingers, use any part of your body because yes I hear in your heart, moving enough to refresh your mind body and soul that you will move as best as you can, you not one to sit on the sidelines. I've been in a funk over oh a year maybe, I have this rare disorder that effects my muscles, "Stiff Person Syndrome"m, it's low level and have it for 30yrs and yeah I can walk with a rollator(walker with wheels) so I can get out and yet I was down - saw my doc and he was all, "wow, look at you your moving good" and I was, for me, just standing up from the chair etc. All, I know I love this Northern Soul, I'm 73 years old, was a singer in groups, (my voice, ugh, lol though I've been singing into my phone and posting on Facebook) I don't care that it's not in the shape it used to be and I am going to work on that, like you with your dancing..and boy, this is where we are, on youtube listening to great music. Your story of your younger daring dancing days brought a smile, thank you. Whatever we can move, let's move.See ya on the dance floor ~ 👍🏾💖☮
@@marysalvi242 Hi Mary..thank you for your lovely reply..you too undeterred having the music and memories inside without being able to actually do it anymore.. but hey wasn't it good when we could.. i love music. All music..pop..r&b..Motown..Philly.. classic..jazz..ska..but to dance to you can't beat Northern Soul. . Loved skimming across the floor.. yes i know it's a good day when i can stand up without my knees clicking and giving way..I too suffer from depression..not because of my illness but just various life experiences..but my family keep me going.. I'm unable to work now so my time is used for knitting and crocheting for neo natal hats and blankets and for a yearly shoebox appeal which sends very under privileged children little games or the hats and scarves which i knit..i also foster and rehabilitate abused and neglected cats and get them to trust us again so they can get their furever home. . So I keep busy my own way..i find that keeping my hands and mind busy helps my mood.
Look after yourself..Kim 🇬🇧💞✝️🙏👍🐾🐾🐈
Mother's know .
@@johnniethepom2905 oh my mom definitely did NOT know or she would not have let me go anywhere... she was very strict.. but i miss her so very very much
I'm nearly 60 and have danced to everything, but nothing beats Northern Soul.
Totally agree love ❤ northern know all the words makes you feel good. Love Jan York
You said it i still dance each and every day makes me feel good in this crazy world
I'm 65 just love northern soul ,just makes me feel young again.
I'm nearly 60 too and nothing beats EDM. Still raving whenever I get the opportunity with no shame just pure love for where the beats take me.
Im 68 born in rugby northern soul engrained you will never beat it
As a London lad, I was introduced to Northern Soul from blokes I met when I joined the Army. The clothing we wore was more or less the same - I had a CRACKING pair of grey two tone flares with a FIVE button waistband and THREE BELTS, spade toed shoes etc..
When I first saw Northern soul dancing done by some blokes at a ‘disco’ in Andover Hampshire, I was totally blown away. The lads who did it told me I should go up north with them on leave and see whole dance halls doing it. I did and I was hooked. I spent almost all of my money on records and clobber when I was on leave. Wish I could still do it all now (65 and not as nimble!) The excitement of going out was just incredible, and if
Spot on from an x london firefighter segrigation is disintergration ha krank it up n smile
Great and just been re-released by Bruce Springstein and sounds just as good. This was when people just wanted to dance to the music shared by all, everyone enjoying themselves. No one appears to be carrying the latest fashion accessory that seems the in thing today .... A knife !!! the only reason they carry one is because they are weak, Bring back Northern soul / Motown thumbs up if you agree ... I thank you
Agree, Springsteen did the song proud.
Well i think he shud leave well alone. He,s not near as good
Wow! I would have loved this. Nice clothes, nice, shoes, no phones! Just dancing!
Spot on from billericay dicky
Awww my baby brother and his mate began travelling up to Wigan Casino when they were young teens. My brother was still going in the UK and abroad to Weekenders until recently and has just become unwell. He has a vast Northern Soul collection of vinyl and its still a massive part of his life. He's just turned 66 x 🥰
Just great to see so many young people uninhibited, expressing themselves. The music is magic, my mum was from Wigan so I’ve always felt a sort of connection. I hope the current generation can engage somehow…
Hi Andy, most of the people came from all over the Uk, I’m from the midlands, went to the Mecca ballroom Blackpool first, then on to Wigan for rest of the night. 😊
@@richardwhite5139 that’s great Richard, I was at college in Stourbridge so I know the midlands a bit, lovely people 😊
@@andyhawkins642 Hi Andy, I’m not to far away from Stourbridge, I live in Walsall.
Funny, how you can dance like this, and get far more out of it than alcohol or drugs. It energises you, lifts you up, and you get a great workout at the same time! Because dancing, another form of physical exercise, gets the chemicals called endorphins in the body, going, which makes you feel so good. Better than any drug - and free! 💖💖
@@susandumbill8805hi Andy
Absolutely brilliant, really makes me smile
bring these days back x
They were great times..there was never an issue with drink drugs or fighting as we just went to DANCE all night..
Magnificent memories and time still a mod at 72 keep the faith. X
Best music of my youth, my life..Had a place in Tooting (SW London we'd go to hear Northern
Ditto at 67
With You all the way at 65, Brother.✊😎
I was a 90s raver but God how I would have loved to have been around for northern soul , some magic tunes 🏴
I remember playing truant from school so I could spend the night at Wigan Casino 😁
Great place. Great atmosphere. Great people and great music! ❤️
Happy days dancing in swanssa .don't do nights like this anymore .very happy times
And not a tattoo in sight - how refreshing. I smiled all the way through this - fab footage.
What’s wrong with a tattoo?
Ignorant that like.
agree with you hate Tatts my husband has an eagle on his chest I hate it make him keep it covered
Have to disagree with you there. But definitely agree with your taste of music.
What difference does a tattoo make? Doesn't change the dancer or music
Brilliant. J xxxxx
This filled my adolescents. X
Why can't they have clubs like this to day it was brilliant it's in the blood.
Come down the memo in Wrexham , you won’t be disappointed. Ktf 🏴👍
Twisted wheel overnight and the first train home from Piccadilly to Bolton. Happy days.
Such an amazing track ❤️
Great memories!!!!
So beautiful 😍
Never liked Northern soul in my youth love love love this track always have 😍
I totally agree. Fantastic music and times.
Excellent memories, and great dancing ktf
Great memories 👌
The good old days
Wrigleys and a sore jaw in the morning, god happy days
Is there anything happening nowadays equivalent to this? Music, forgotten or undiscovered, and then found and loved by a new generation?
£2 admission fee, the days when the young and not so young could afford to express themselves, really miss those times.
Why do people always come out with this money nonsense? This looks like it's about 1970. Go to an inflation calculator. £2 in 1970 is £33 in today's money.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 bit later than that, my mate keith is dancing at the Wigan clip , wearing white shirt and a tie, he is17 or 18 .
@@asensibleyoungman2978 What do you mean? By your comment and presuming this was 1970, which it not but lets say it is, you confirmed that inflation has made things more expensive, so the original comment is correct
@@AWhileHanlin He's saying that paying 2 quid back then is the same as paying 33 today. So not actually cheap after all.
Many know faces but sadly some no longer with us., xx
choooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon
Shows up the shit that passes for music
These days
wow those bags epic
My brother used to go to all nighters at Wigan and I seem to remember that he kept going by taking speed. The scene certainly introduced him to drugs. So I gather from him there was no alcohol but there were drugs.
Wow! would have loved to have been there and been part of that scene.
I was lucky enough to go to Wigan Casino for northern soul allnighters..they were truly epic..never any problems with fights drugs or drunks because we all went to just DANCE.. bloody wonderful..
Saturday night till the early hours of sunday morning, the magic happened at a place called wigan casino
Beautiful people
A time travelers stop for sure
It's a sad day they've stopped making talc
You know..I never heard this at Wigan
Briefly at 1.06sec is Koe Donnelan who I worked with at the Navada in Bolton for about 18months from Jan 1974.
I wonder what happened to him.
Brian H
That should be Joe Donnelan of course. He was from Atherton or Leigh
We had loads of laughs and a few close shaves
Once hitch hiked to Wigan Casino as a wee lass 😅
Holy shit the6 move
Later here, what began in 60's. Looking like break dancing and MJ moonwalk. What I started friquing with was 6th 7th grade dance parties improvising sekous afrique from Chubby Checker and hula hoop. Toots Maytals performed Louie Louie, crossing to crying white boy side of imperial wiz curtain, smoke and mirrors, Scota and Glas, through a glass darkly. Earlier, jig buck flatfoot clog tap overlap. Eddy Grant played Wigans. Black Beatle, George Phillips. American Black Folk Festival in europe, Winwood and Williams.
In US, we did not have British, Scottish, Irish dancing skills. Scot hillbillies had jig buck flatfoot, oldtime fiddle, but suburban and urban children were not taught anything but squaredance and ballroom, if anything. Currently, most US persons have watched Irish clogging, heard of Riverdance. At 12, in 1963, I pulled something from Scottish dna, danced to soul, rnb, early rock. At 16, white girls laughed at my sekous frique. At 25, western swing dancer gf said,"thats not dancing". There may be breakdancing in NS. NS dancers had a jump on me, by folk dance culture.
Does anyone know the guy in the dark green shirt in Wigan casino shot he looks so familiar
Vernon price 1:22 ??
Those trousers!!🤣
Is it still going
hi there I'm a visual researcher for stock footage and would like to know parts of this video can potentially be licensed or if you can provide me with sources? in case it can be licensed through you with a fee would you please leave your contact in the about section so I can reach you, thank you, katarina
Thank you for the comment. I do not own any of the media in the clip. It was just mashed together for some friends. The full original documentary I ripped the main clips from is available on TH-cam.
Jaws swinging like a garden gate
Great times then the rave come
Good grief. Is this what they mean by Pier pressure?
Hey thanks for this video ! Do you think that I would have the right to use an excerpt in one of my video clips ?
Hello and thanks for the comment. The whole video is ripped off other TH-cam clips. I do not own any of the content so pleawe go for it! The historic clips came from a BBC documentary available at th-cam.com/video/13RhUqFxGWM/w-d-xo.html
Morris dancers on a night out
A lotta tube steak on the dance floor. That's ok, there are more chicks on that floor than there were at an 80s mod party in the states.
Pretty sure they hit a few chemists on the way
60’s and 70’s, The best days, no other decade comes closer.
Agree ❤
the 70s was the best time in my life i have spina bifida but i would love to dance northern soul again i never knew i had this condition till i was 45 im now 61 but i have my memories and thats epic keep the faith it will be back
Bless you, Nina .Keep the faith
You simply can’t beat this music. Tempo, happiness, people dancing 😄 I’m only 33 but I’ve been listening to this music all my life, glad my parents did though 😁
When people all came together for the love of the same music , wonderful ❤️
Don't forget the gear
Just pure joy - wish it was like that nowadays - we had the best time in the seventies .
Well said 👏 👌
I was born too late remember my big brother going from Llandudno with his mates I missed out there
this nostalgia is not good. please find some way to move whatever your disability.there are people out there older than you and dancing. and fit.of course the body gets issues but I also feel that people collude in their own ageing too and it starts with the media and other people telling them what they can and cant do.find new ways to move
What about Rave/Baggy 88-92.... Now that changed the world...second summer of love
Frank Wilson also co-wrote Stoned Love and Up the Ladder to the roof for the Supremes. I challenge anyone to keep their bodies still to this beat. Mr Wilson was a very talented man, indeed. Thanks for sharing Roy, you are a star.
Excellent comment. I didn’t know all that. Thanks
Simply the greatest northern soul song ever
Im a young 68 and i still dance around my kitchen
Remember Dancing to all of these twisted wheel
I can't believe it's back again 😂 but I never knew this dance had a name. I guess it's called "northern soul"? From Britain. Hell, I've been dancing like that since 1970. ❤️
Big big culture here in Britain. Lots of great stuff on the tube showing this. Keep the faith✊🏼❤️
Never been gone. J xxxxx
And???
Some superb dance moves
Happy days, great music great dancing...there will never be the likes again KTF
Hey! Im creating a documentary which references Northern Soul and would love to use some of this footage! HOw could i obtain permission to use? Thanks
Hey! Thanks for comment. This is a total fan video lifted from TH-cam, no ownership of any of the content so go for it. (ps the speed of these clips are modified)
Happy, happy days................where have the years gone .
@Frank Robinson have fun. that's what this 60 year old Scot did every Fortnight at The Casino! still can't dance, but it's the Casino, who cares?!
They are in our memories..I'm 61 and travelled up by coach with a friend from Worcester.. fantastic nights..
What a fantastic cultural artform, the North's own, I hope it will be sustained by the next generation!
So Northern Soul is a 'Brit" term and the music mimics mostly the Motown sound regardless those artists were very much in Demand in this country but US Television and Hollywood didn't fancy them. Also, it mentioned Chicago and LA but Philly should be included. Nice to know that Northern Soul wasn't an American term but a term Britts used back in the day for real, good ole fashion American soul music.
B sides my American cousin night clubs playing your beautiful music
Those were the days ...none has ever come close since! 1969...through 70s...
Started going to casino when I was 15 only because my older brothers Kevin and Raymond was working there as Door men,brilliant place
I love this song so much I wrote a novel about it - Palace Records. No sales links - but if you read it I hope you enjoy it. Keep the Faith.
From the publisher:
In the heart of the city, Izzy Cranshaw faces a crossroads. As the owner of Palace Records in Manchester, she's struggling to keep her beloved vinyl haven alive after the tumultuous past few years. With her team by her side and personal challenges weighing on her, Izzy's life takes an unexpected turn.
Amidst family drama and financial worries, a proposal to buy Palace Records emerges, forcing Izzy to make a life-altering choice. In a desperate bid to save her shop, Izzy delves into the world of house clearances and car boot sales. There, she discovers the remarkable legacy of Alan Hunt, a music enthusiast whose story mirrors her own. She embarks on a search for a rare Northern Soul record but will she find the soundtrack to her life?
As Izzy and her friends unravel Alan's mysterious past, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, love, and the enduring magic of music. Secrets are unveiled, truths confronted, and unexpected love blooms.
Just when it seems all is lost, a hidden treasure offers hope. But Izzy's personal battles are far from over. She must mend her fractured relationships, facing revelations that could reshape her family dynamics forever.
"Palace Records" is an uplifting story of resilience, music's transformative power, and the importance of embracing the truth. Discover a story of love, truth, Northern Soul and the enduring magic of vinyl records in this heart-warming novel.
I met my husband at Wigan Casino what an amazing place it was the music was epic and what an atmosphere. This music took me back. Personally I prefer Tamla Motown but each to their own. They used to have live artist on also. We saw Jimmy Ruffin, Edwin Starr, The Elgins The Fantasics to name just a few. Great times no drugs very few drunks no knives very little swearing. 70s era and music brilliant, some of the rock was pretty good.
I used to be one of the in crowd at the all nighters back in the 70s take benzadrex inhaler a chew as fast as you could and spin around on the dance floor felt great. everyone in awe of us 😅
Those were the days - when people could freely enjoy themselves 👍🏻❤️
Ppl still can if they remove the box created in their own mind
@@benice3268 and the box in the corner of the room
Never thought I'd be saying "Ah, the good old days."😀
And without getting totally pissed.
They can now you miserable sod
I grew up and thought illegal racvs were the pioneers… how wrong was I … love seeing this and what dancers x indeed I do boom
Great comment Joe.
Your correct we did this all night long in the 70's
Love sees no colour just poetry🖤🖤🖤🤍🤍🤍KTF
I was up at Whitby dancing on the weekend and someone said how my dancing looked a lot like Northern Soul dancing - so here I am checking out the style. Some really ace moves going on here :)
That's it, you've found your calling! lol
I envy these guys dancing my feet and brain never seemed to get it together 🤣🤣😎
I hear you brother. Two left feet I have myself.
I know that feeling all to well 😂 doesn't stop me giving it a go after a couple of shandys, as long as I'm having fun lol
Great tune! This was escapism for those teenagers in the 70’s. I was one them, get on the dance floor and let the music take you to another place! Do I love you, Yes I do.
i totally agree i was one of those teenagers every Saturday Nite midnight
awaiting for the doors to open
I'm in this vid, at 51 seconds, red waistcoat, behind the front dancers
@@anotherblonde 😊 halve way through the night a change of clothes, I didn’t have to worry about weight in those days! My knees aren’t so good after all the 😅😅gymnastics! Lol
@@richardwhite5139 I changed clothes in the morning to get rid of the acrid tabacco smell, the sweat and the dripping condensation from the ceiling. I dance to 3 Northern tracks every day from my YT playlist. Todays are Gone with the Wind by Rita and the Tiaras, The Hesitations I'm not built that way and this gem. th-cam.com/video/NEhnqTLRdjA/w-d-xo.html
Great music in the 70's
Rubbish hair styles.
Couldn't get a good style for love nor money.
We wore all those fashions in Coventry in the 70's and I don't think a single one of us had the faintest idea what Northern Soul was . We got badly made Oxford Bags , Spoon shoes and jumpers with three stars on them from the first Sunday Markets . I was more interested in Mike Oldfield than Soul music .
This invigorating, wonderful music, along with the fantastic Tamra Motown sound, makes mosh, rap and other current trends totally insignificant. 70’s music will never die out.
Old person yells at cloud. What the hell is mosh, and did you just call rap music a modern trend but then say 70’s music will never die out? It literally started in the 70’s.
@Nathan Wilson this was a mere.comment and I make no apologies for it.
I was stationed in German in the 70s in the Brit army , odd weekends i travelled back to the UK via Calais and Dover then up the m1 and m6 north to wigan, in the 60s it was room at the top later the Casino , as i watched this vid the girl at the start , the blonde at 015 i recognise her she was also stationed in Bielefeld a Geordie lass who worked in the commcen Signal Centre
This kind of thing get talked about as if it disappeared and left us standing, but really I think it is 'we' that moved on and away, as is the norm; the music still exists.
My knees no longer allow to me to kitchen dance to this🤔😊
My knees no longer work at all..maybe its all that northern soul dancing i did knackered them..but they were fantastic times
Brings back memories of northern soul night at the Palais Nottingham
Yes i love it too but sadly was too young to go to the casino. I thought the baggy trousers were called Spencer bags. Praps im wrong.
Probably a fair bit of amphetamines to be fair…
Jeeez, i love this music, & the dancing. The memories get me all choked up, dont know why, just do. ❤💃🕺
Back when people actually danced and not just grinded on each other...
The Brits could really dance back then. Brilliant foot work and those 360's bloody great !!
A lot of people think it's easy but it is quite difficult..there are so many different moves my personal favourite was twisting the feet back and forth whilst moving in a line then doing 360 turn... everyone was different and that was good..you used to see a move then go home and practice it for the following week..my mom used to shout upstairs what are you bloody doing 🤣🇬🇧💞 great times..
Brit dance culture was a given for beginning Northern Soul. Only US Appalachian, Ozark, Scottish hillbilly culture and black Gullah Geechee had the jig buck(heavy step) flatfoot(pre-tap softshoe) variants from earlier British Invasions and African.
Some bring a jar of talc to sprinkle on the floor. 🕺
No overweight no beer guts no junkies no phones a lot of healthy looking young people …… dancing
Pretty sure they where taking copious amounts of speed.
😂😂😂
@@1pablo2008 just what I was about to say. They weren't even hiding the fact.
What has overweight, beer guts, junkies and phones got to do with young people enjoying themselves. Absolutely nothing! Discrimination is a line you shouldn’t cross.🖐🏿🙅🏽♂️
Did this comment come from your mobile device by any chance 😂
Taking pills to dance for 24hrs
I was working on a surgical ward in Billinge Hospital and remember a great lad called Alan (B) who was admitted after a dance move at the all nighter wrecked his knee cartilage. Hope you’re still dancing Alan 👍🏻
Brill love it xxx
Love this 💞
Great. But why the change to the wrong picture aspect ratio for the last minute? Sure people were slimmer back then, but not that much!
Still dancing like no one is watching in July 2024.
KTF