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Colin Skehan
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The Northern Soul Podcast
A Northern Soul Journey :
A Journey back to Manchester in the late 1960s and into the heart of The Northern Soul Scene .from a teenager buying his first 45rpm by Edwin Starr ,to discovering the power of soul music in a packed church hall basement ,this episode tells the story of how it all began .Through early influences ,lifelong friendships and legendary venues like THE TWISTED WHEEL ,we follow the path from wide-eyed music fan yo a working DJ-playing records at the Bower Club and Hiccups ,and even stepping into the studios of Piccadilly Radio .1974 becomes the...
2026-04-09
40 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Northern Blend
Everyone's got their own idea of what soul is ....some say its the voice ,some say its the groove ...but tonight its a blend .and like a good cup of tea ...it needs time to brew
2026-03-17
42 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Soul Cities : Philadelphia, Chicago & Detroit
Tonight, we dive deep into authentic Northern Soul from Chicago Detroit and Memphis - the grooves ,the harmonies ,and the heart of 1960s and 70s soul scene .from rare Philly harmonies to Chicago gospel -infused tracks .discover the stories behind the artists ,the labels and the music that crossed the Atlantic to become Northern soul classics
2026-03-12
37 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s Northern Stompers
Step back to 1967 ,when the sound of American soul was travelling across the the Atlantic and finding a new home in the basements and backstreet clubs of Britain In this episode we dive into a world of raw ,rare ,and underplayed Northern soul records -the kind of 45s that once spun on turntables in the ledgendary Twisted Wheel .Fast records ,Ferocious records ,that sounds as powerful today as it did nearly sixty years ago
2026-03-09
33 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Detroit to the Northern Quarter
Tonight episode is a journey into the Detroit Soul of Manchester .Were heading to the streets of the NORTHERN QUARTER ,a part of the city that today is full of record shops,bars and restaurants-but in the 1970s was a gritty warehouse district at the heart of a growing music culture .From there we step into the legendary clubs that defined the era where rare American records from places like Detroit found a new life on British dance floors .1974 Manchester had its own New commercial radio station piccadilly 261and there's a...
2026-03-05
38 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Soul City
Tonights episode is from the Soul City ,not Chicago not Detroit -but Manchester UK A City with its own rhythm, its own heartbeat ,and its own deep connection to soul music .
2026-02-22
37 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Soul Deep Cuts
Tonights episode is dedicated to the Deep cuts-rare soul and obscure soul , buried gems ,dusty 45s where the rare becomes essential .
2026-02-21
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
From Moon Dust To Vinyl Grooves
This episode is a journey through memory, history and sound From the moon landing of 1969 seen on black and white tv ,to adult reflection this is how moments shape us- and how music connects them .
2026-02-20
22 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
10 for this week 16/2/26
Over the next 10 weeks I will be presenting 100 Northern tracks from the Scene .Expect a journey that blends classics with the unusual ,the overlooked and truly rare gems that make soul music so addictive .
2026-02-15
33 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s British Northern Soul
The influence of British Northern Soul extends far beyondits birthplace .From the clubs of London,Manchester ,and Wigan,to festivals ,vinyl fairs ,and DJ sets around the globe the spirit of the scene continues to inspire new generations .Its a culture built on passion ,perseverance ,and the power of music to move the body and soul and the music ?............... Timeless
2026-02-13
41 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The 60s British Soul Underground
Before Northern Soul had a name...it already had a heartbeat .This episode is a journey back to the British underground of the 1960s-when soul wasn't a scene ,it was an identity .A time of Stateside imports ,basement clubs ,pirate radio and backroom record culture .when fashion was uniform not a trend when music was carried ,hunted ,and protected -not streamed or shared .From Blue note ,Flamingo,and the ambassadors to Dave Godin ,Soul City and the rise of the keep the faith movement ,this is the story of how...
2026-02-07
41 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Detroit & New York: Cities of Soul
Tonights episode is a tale of two cities connected by music we begin in Detroit in the 1960sfrom the legendary clubs to rare artists whose records would later ignite the northern soul scene .Then we fast forward to New York the start of the new millennium ,its a place I thought I new but this was my first visit experiencing Harlem ,The Apollo, radio City theatre and thanks to bobby Womack a trip to 110th street
2026-02-04
39 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
From Beat To Soul: My Sounds Of The 60s
Personal journey through the sound of the sixties -from Beat to Soul .Vinyl ,Pirate Radio ,British soul ,mods record shops, and obscure gems that shaped the dance floor long before Northern Soul had a name
2026-01-29
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Future Of Northern Soul
Streaming may have changed the rules,is this the future of Northern Soul ? The heartbeat of the scene still lives in the clubs ,in the people, and on the dance floors across the UK and beyond
2026-01-28
23 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The British Underground Of Northern Soul
Tonight I'm Travelling deep into the underground of British Soul - Voices that never chased the charts ,but found their place in the clubs the basements and on the dance floors These records were overlooked ,forgotten sometimes ignored -but they had soul if this episode is popular I have in the vaults much more
2026-01-27
30 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Legacy of Northern Soul :
Northern Soul was never just about records ,It was about Places Three Venues Stand Above all Others The Golden Torch -The Spark that burned BrightestWigan Casino :The Spiritual Home Blackpool Mecca : Where Northern Soul Grew Up, and Split The SceneThis is That Story ......
2026-01-24
50 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Manchesters Twisted Wheel Story 1960s
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 every beat before it hit the floor .This wasn't entertainment -it was survival .Music was how Manchester breathed
2026-01-15
38 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Detroit Northern Soul
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.....
2026-01-14
35 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Tonight We're Going Back to The 70s
We'll explore the crossover tracks that lit up the dance floorenchanted listeners, each record tells a story ,music featured is mid 70s
2026-01-10
39 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Secret Soul
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 night Destination for rare soul lovers The DJ there was Richard Searling
2026-01-04
34 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
2026 This is Northern Soul
A story of passion obsession and music that refuses to die . it's 2026and the beat goes on ,From the Mod clubs of the 1960s to the legendary clubs and the all-nighters we celebrate the music the world had forgotten .
2026-01-02
42 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
When the Secret Got Out:
Northern Soul didn't end in 1975 ...but it stopped being innocent from that point the scene would split, argue ,evolve and survive - so when I look back now fifty years on, 1975 stands out not because the music failed -but because it succeeded .
2025-12-29
37 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1975
Well you're probably wondering why I started this episode back in 1975. One thing ran through my life - Soul music and the lyrics of the first soul song I ever heard the one that started me on this journey ,still resonate today."Just walk in my shoes ,this hurt inside us too much for me ,just walk in my shoes and you'll see the love they used to be "
2025-12-26
26 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Northern Soul Scene
Tonight its back to basics ,no frills, no distractions -just the heartbeat of the Northern Soul Scene .These are Records that built the floors ,the sounds that kept dancers moving through the coldest months ,and the energy that defined Northern Clubs when the nights were long and the music mattered most.
2025-12-22
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
A Night at The Twisted Wheel
Picture the Twisted Wheel in the mid-60s:packed ,smoky ,sweat on the walls ,kids in sharp suits and loafers dancing through the night on coffee and adrenalineNo ego ,no posing -just people chasing that moment when the music took over.
2025-12-16
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Beatin' Rhythm
Welcome to our festive Secret Soul episode -a little Christmas gift for those who like their soul raw, rare and straight from the heart .Tonight were stepping back into the 1960s and heading north -where the dance floors were packed ,the records were obscure and the music meant everything . Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!"
2025-12-15
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Stompers &Floor Fillers
Welcome back to Secret Soul ,the show where we dig out the rare, the overlooked and the electrifying tracks that made Northern Soul floors legendaryTonight We're exploring the 60s stompers and rare soul treasures ,these are the tracks of the underground .
2025-12-11
41 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is Northern Soul 365
Celebrating a Year of "This is Northern Soul Podcast "Over the past year ,this podcast has taken me-and hopefully you too-on a journey through forgotton records ,rare finds, dance floor memories and the stories behind the music .I loved every minute of it -the research ,the storytelling and the chance to re live the rush, the passion ,and the community that Northern Soul creates Thanks for listening
2025-12-09
19 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Secret Sounds of the 100 Club
Secret Soul revisits The famous 100 Club Oxford Street London .All these Deep Soul tracks were played at this Iconic Venue The Sound of the 100 Club is special because it isn't about volume or acoustics -its about pressure ,proximity and purpose .Few rooms in the world have all three in the way the 100 Club does spend a little time there tonight ...but keep it to yourself
2025-12-07
42 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Do I Love Northern Soul
Welcome to another episode of Secret Soul ,the show where deep cuts finally get their moment in the light .Tonight were taking you on a journey through two cities that shaped the very heartbeat of American soul ...Detroit and Chicago ...records so rare they became Northern Soul Gold .
2025-12-05
41 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
UK Northern Soul Legends
Tonight ,we celebrate six Northern Soul Legends who didn't just perform in the UK-they lived here ,they belonged here ,and helped shape the very Soul of our Scene :Edwin Starr, PP Arnold, Geno Washington,Jimmy James, Major Lance and Tommy Hunt .
2025-11-28
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Weekend Secret Soul
Tonight our journey takes us across the heart of AmericaPhiladelphia, New Orleans ,Memphis, Chicagoall from the golden era of 60s and 70s .These tracks are rare and all tell a story .
2025-11-28
40 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s Northern Soul
Records that warm those cold winter nights , and a selection of 60s stomping soul ,and is the Northern scene going in the right direction .Has The Bristol Soul Club got the answer ?
2025-11-26
25 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s Detroit Fire &Chicago Soul
Tonight were going deep .were talking hidden Chicago Harmonies ,Detroit fire ,Philadelphia charm and West Coast Elegance
2025-11-24
53 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Secret Soul Special : Little Ann
Its a Secret Soul Special Tonight :and this time were diving into one of the most mysterious ,magical and emotional stories in all of soul music .This is the story of a woman the world missed.... a woman who recorded masterpieces that were never released... whose voice filled northern soul dance floors for decades ...Tonight we celebrate Little Ann
2025-11-20
20 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Out on the Floor
Northern Soul has never been so popular ,people love the connection ...the uplift and that special sound of pure stomping soul.Tonight were back with a fresh selection of secret soul and a few surprises
2025-11-19
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Secret Soul
Tonights episode is about Secret Soul-the rare grooves, the hidden voices ,and the stories that never fade .from basement labels to ballroom floors,these tracks still carry the heartbeat of real soul .
2025-11-13
55 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Soul Club
Tonights journey is through some of the finest ,rare soul gems from Chicago ,Philly,New York and New Orleans and not forgetting Miami
2025-11-11
27 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s Northern Soul Classics
In Tonights episode were going rare, we'regoing exclusive-we're on a mission a mission to bring these long lost soul tracks back into the light some of these tunes shook the dance floors some slipped through the cracks......but all of them deserve to be heard again.
2025-11-08
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Soul
We starting with those Rare soul sides -the ones you had to hunt for ,save for and sometimes travel half a day just to hear once .Then we shift into something that only the scene truly understands .....The Northern Soul Instrumentals .Music built for the floor .music that speaks without ever saying a word
2025-11-05
45 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1981 The end of Northern Soul ?
1981 Although the Wigan casino had closed ,and it felt like the lights went out on the scene ,in truth it was the beginning of something new.A time of rediscovery -of rare records,forgotton singers ,and a sound that refused to die .The casino might be gone ,but the faith never left us .because Northern Soul isn't just about a club ,or a record ,or even a dance floor -its about a feeling that lives deep inside .
2025-11-01
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
How It All Began
Its Funny how things turn out- what started as a bit of practice for a Community Radio Show has turned into something I genuinely enjoy love doing every week I want to thank everyone who listens ,shares ,and supports the show
2025-10-29
16 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Soul club
Tonights Journey is through rare groves and Northern Soul Gems from The Tan Geers to Otis Clay ,Peggy woods ,The Vontastics ,The Heartbreakers ,Alder Ray and Jimmy Soul Clark ....and much more
2025-10-27
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Saturday Northern Soul Club
From the Streets of Detriot to the backrooms of Chicago, from the lost labels to the ones that shaped a generationTonight we have the Gene tones, the Bel aires ,Tina Roberts ,The four Pros ........ and includes my find of the month the Soulettes .
2025-10-26
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Soul Club
These are the tunes that didn't chart, the B Sides that almost dissapeared and the 45s that only true collectors and DJs knew - until now.That'the magic of northern soul, passion ,discovery ,and the joy of finding a record that speaks directly to your heart .
2025-10-22
50 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Friday Northern Soul Club
Classic Friday night at the Northern soul clubtonight we spin the tracks from Chicago vocal groups to hidden gems ,and these tracks may have been forgotten in America but in the uk they became immortal
2025-10-20
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Twisted Wheel V 100 Club
It's the early 60s and there are two Soul Clubs which are the places to be ,.....in Manchester The Twisted Wheel ....in London The 100 Club .Which one was the Best?
2025-10-17
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Sunday Northern Soul Club
Welcome to another episode of The Northern Soul Club .its Sunday night -the weekend might be winding down but in here ,the energy never fades ,tonight were back in the groove with a set that takes us from Detroit to Philly ....and unusually were starting with a instrumental.....
2025-10-16
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Ritz Manchester (Updated )
In the mid 70s Northern Soul was at a Crossroads, Manchesters Twisted Wheel and Stoke's The Golden Torch had closed ,a new divide was opening in the Northern Scene ..... Out of the tension a new chapter began ..............."The All -Dayer "
2025-10-16
33 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Soul Weekender
What all these songs have in common is their rarity ,their collectability, and their power These weren't chart hits -they were Lost Treasure....Rediscovered by DJs and kept alive by dancers , some of these 45s are worth hundreds ,even thousands of pounds today .
2025-09-20
35 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Radio Caroline & Northern Soul
Radio Caroline wasn't just a pirate station .It was freedom ,It was rebellion, It was the sound of new Britain All played from the deck of a rusting ship in the North Sea It was where I first heard Motown ,Stax ,and the Soul records that soundtrack my life today .
2025-09-15
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1960s Rare British Soul
A Journey through the Underground Soul clubs of 1960s Britain,where talent grit ,and passion created a sound that still resonates today .These records may have been overlooked at the time but in the hands of the right DJ They became treasures ,floor-fillers and the heartbeat of British Soul
2025-09-13
37 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1960s Northern Soul
From the Memphis horns to Chicago drama ,from Detroit urgency to South Carolina harmonies and Philly fire thrown in for good measure ,these records remind us why Northern Soul became more than just a scene .
2025-09-11
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Ultimate Northern Dance
Tonights Episode is something really special.Every single track you'll hear is straight out of the ledgendary Northern Soul Top 500 .These are the sounds that shaped a movement - rare elusive ,and guaranteed to fill a dancefloor .
2025-09-06
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare & Exclusive Northern Soul Vol 2
Rare and Exclusive Northern Soul episodes are a bit like waiting for a bus ....sometimes there's none for ages . and then suddenly they all turn up at once !Tonight we've got another deep dive into the hidden corners of the scene......
2025-09-05
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare & Exclusive Northern Soul
The 1960s were a perfect storm for Soul music and especially for rare ,upbeat records that became........ Northern Soul Anthems
2025-09-02
27 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Birdcage 1969-73
Tonight its all about mis -spent youth ,my first meeting at a coffee bar that led to me being introduced to Northern Soul The year was 1969 and this is the story of my first night at The Birdcage ,which I later discovered has an important family connection
2025-08-31
34 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Story of Northern Soul
So Where does Northern Soul go from here ? The Future looks brighter than ever ....Northern soul began as the sound of working class kids escaping grind of factory life .Fifty years later its a Global community united by Rhythm ,sweat and the thrill of discovery ....
2025-08-29
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is British Modern Soul
For me Modern Soul isn't just a label...its proof that the scene has never stood still .It evolves it re invents and it keeps surprising us This is the first episode of "This is Modern Soul "
2025-08-26
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Cleethorpes Pier & Winter Gardens
Final episode in the series........ What really set Cleethorpes apart was the music ,unlike Wigan which focused on stomping mid-60s floor fillers Cleethorpes embraced a more diverse blend of of sounds
2025-08-22
40 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The King Mojo Club Sheffield 1964-67
From 1964-1967 The Mojo Club wasn't just a nightclub it was a cultural Volcano erupting every weekend with American artists ,Imports and 60s authentic British Soul
2025-08-19
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Catacombs Soul Club Wolverhampton
The Catacombs may have been small in size it was known as "The greatest little soul club in Britain" opened in 1968 and closed in 1974
2025-08-13
33 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The 100 Club London
The 100 Club in London first opened its doors in 1942 ...but by the late 1970s as the golden age of of wigan casino was coming to a close they started all nighters and to this day they still play the Northern Soul .
2025-08-08
27 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Golden Torch
The Golden Torch didn't burn for long -just 18 months of all - nighters soul stompers, and unforgettable energy where strangers became soul brothers and sisters .... and where a rare 45 could change your whole weekend .
2025-08-07
37 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Soul Sisters
This is Northern Soul,and this time we're shining a well deserved spotlight on the soulful sisters who brought power passion, and pure fire to the dance floor....Turn it up its Girl Power :Northern Soul Sisters " please note that due to copyright issues this episode has been edited ....
2025-08-06
23 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Twisted Wheel Revival
The Twisted Wheel was one of the first UK clubs to run Official All Nighters thanks to a special licence dancers would head straight there afters the pubs shut often staying until 7am fuelled by Coke {the drink} ,and Soul all music in this episode would have been included at "The Wheel "
2025-08-03
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Gems
Welcome back to another episode of This is Northern Soul ....The podcast where we spin the records that kept the dance floors alive and the memories Bright...Its Rare Northern gems and Deep Cuts
2025-07-31
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
More Rare Northern Soul
Another Deep Dig into the hidden treasures of the Northern Soul Scene This Volume features ,Willie Kendrick ,Otis Leavil and many more
2025-07-30
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Rare Northern Soul Vol 1
It's a Northern Drama and packed with Rare Northern 45rpm singles, in this latest episode where every track tells a story
2025-07-26
36 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Teaser.......... Heartbreak and Rare Northern Soul Vol 2
Teaser due to be released 9pm 25/7/25
2025-07-25
01 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Heartbreak & Rare Northern Soul ( Updated)
Overlooked Gems ,Heartbreak ," This is Northern Soul at its most Vunerable and Beautiful "
2025-07-21
34 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
A Night at the Wigan Casino ...............
Did you ever go to Wigan Casino , Its all about this Iconic Soulful Place in this episode
2025-07-17
23 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
It Takes Three ...Kim Weston Tammi Terrell ,and Diana Ross
Cover Story Three Motown Stars with Kim Weston ,Tammi Terrell and Diana Ross
2025-07-16
11 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Forgotten Girls of Motown
Two Forgotten Motown Girl Groups Which one was Best ?
2025-07-15
09 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Forgotten Girls of Motown !
We Shine the spotlight on two Motown Girl Groups,The Marvelettes and Velvelettes Sisters in Sound "The forgotten Girls of Motown"
2025-07-13
20 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Soul Legends. Mary Wells & Barbara Acklin Special
Cover story SpecialTwo women ,Two very different journeys, but both left us music soaked in soul ,struggle and sweetness .This is their story
2025-07-12
18 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Cover Story Betty Everett
Betty Everett famous for "Its in his Kiss" but for Northern Soul Fans it's Getting mighty crowded most loved ,But this cover of a Beach Boys classic is one of my favourites and I find it emotional every time I play it ..... I'm expecting this to be removed due to copyright so it may be wise to download it
2025-07-11
10 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Cover Story Bettye Swan
Cover Story featuring Soul Legend Bettye Swan each artists sings there best known and maybe a Cover you have never heard before
2025-07-07
12 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Soul Top 500 list ,why is it so important?
Colin pulls out the stops and delivers a Episode about the most talked about list of the best Of Northern Soul Why is it so important ,how was it compiled ,how reliable is it ?You will find out who compiled the list ,how it came about and all tracks featured are from the Northern Soul Top 500
2025-07-03
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is Rare Northern Soul !
Its Rare British Northern Soul Colin Digs deep to find Gold ,and also Streaming verse owning Music, and finally the Rebirth of the scene thanks to Generation ZAll served with Rare collectors Northern Soul
2025-07-02
27 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
La La Northern Soul !
Colin tells the story of the greatest Northern Soul Label ever, it was called Mirwood Records LA it only lasted 3 years but Wow it created some of the best Dancing music ever .and the UK based Jay Boy records Also included Southern Soul star Betty Wright.all wrapped in that Northern Soul from Manchester if you enjoy the episode I would download as soon as possible before it disappears ...
2025-06-29
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is the Northern Soul Podcast.
In this episode its packed with features for all the Dancers and DreamersIt also features Wigan casino ,Torch and Catacombs clubs He takes you back to the 60s and 70s , and it's a fully loaded episode all wrapped up in Northern Soul .
2025-06-23
47 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is The Northern Soul Podcast!
Hand picked Northern Soul in this new episode .....
2025-06-21
30 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Positive Passion Northern Soul !!
In this episode ,life's ups and downs ,we've all had them ,but when you loose everything, including your home how do you cope ? its 2010 and in This short story with all music being Uplifting Northern Soul, can music help you get through it all?
2025-06-20
20 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
50 Years of Northern Soul
Colin returns to the same place that he had a holiday 50 years ago (1975) when he was young ,single when the bars and discos played Van McCoy ,Tavares and lots of Northern Soul 50 years later this June he returns to the same resort, this time on holiday with his wife .... does he still feel the Soul?All Music played is Rare Northern Soul
2025-06-19
20 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1977 The Northern Soul Soundtrack
Its 1977 and Colin is having a well deserved summer break from work ,and with his two best friends go on a Surfing Road trip to Cornwall ....but it didn't all go to plan All music played is Northern Soul
2025-06-07
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1976 The Northern Soul Soundtrack
1976 the Groove of Northern Soul ,Colin is working 7 nights a week Its a tale of Glitter balls ,Go Go dancers Soul,and a chance meeting with Tony Wilson (Mr Manchester .)All music is Northern Soul
2025-06-05
21 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1975 Northern Soul Soundtrack
1975 had everything, A Heatwave ,Our Family Independent Record Shop A job offer in Spain ,and a DJ Completion at the Cavern .Northern Soul was booming .
2025-06-04
26 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1974 The Northern Soul Soundtrack
Colin recalls the year of 1974 ,The nightclub in a football ground ,the invite to a new radio station and Northern soul music
2025-06-02
20 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1973 The Northern Soul Soundtrack
Colin Takes you back to 1973 ,a very Special time ,Year , and life changing ,he discovered Soul ,started DJ ing all at the same time .......and also there is the music all rare Northern Soul .
2025-05-31
21 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is Northern Soul
When Vinyl is getting so expensive can you afford to still Keep the Faith ?Colin talks about Rare Northern Soul and the cost of keeping up with this expensive lifestyle
2025-05-30
21 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is British Northern soul !
Part 1 of a 3 part series ,Its Mods ,and British Northern Soul ,including Rare tracks all from the 1960s, and Colin sets the scene of Britain in the 1960s when "You never had it so Good"Download and save it before it disappears ...
2025-05-27
28 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Tribute to Ron & The Del Cellar Bar
Tribute to Ron Stubley who passed a few weeks ago,and the magical place he created , it still has a special place in my Heart"The Del Cellar Bar "
2025-05-25
14 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
60s Mod &Northern Soul
Colin takes you back to the 60s ,the TV programmes ,The Style, The Mods , And all the music is Northern Soul Music enjoy!
2025-05-24
29 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Sounds of soul from Miami
Welcome to the Northern Soul Takeaway ,this episode is served with a groove, Story,and a touch of Hot sauce In this Episode were heading South ,Not London or even south of Detroit its Miami in the 70sand it features a lost classic song "I love the way that you love" from Betty Wrights first album
2025-05-21
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Soul Train Story
The Story of the legendary TVProgramme Soul TrainColin was always a big fan of This ground breaking tv Series he concentrates on the decade of the 70s and the Icon artists
2025-05-20
31 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
The Northern Soul Takeaway (Teaser)
New series starting soon...Starters main course Deserts all made with soul
2025-05-18
05 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
This is Sue ,This is Northern Soul !
Colin Recollects buying his first Lp "This is Sue" he still plays this Vinyl LPHe lovingly recreates The Music and plays many of the featured tracks on this compilation Lp ,It was recorded in Mono !It was released in 1969 (56 years ago) , It still has and always will be his favourite and most treasured Vinyl music as it started him on his love affair with R&B , and Soul Music * note some tracks have had to be replaced due to copyright issues *
2025-05-18
33 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
1970s Story of our Record Shop
This is the story with music of our Family Independent Record Shop which opened in the early 70s It was called "The Disc "I worked in our shop 6 days a week , at night I was a DJ at the Clubs, Disco Bars. of Manchester.
2025-05-13
32 min
The Northern Soul Podcast
Northern Soul Rare Records (Teaser full Episode to Follow )
Colin goes Crate digging in Sheffield in search of of hidden Gems , and finds some very Rare Northern Soul records
2025-05-08
19 min