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The Northern Soul Story Vol.1: the Twisted Wheel Various Artists What an excellent idea to create a northern soul "mecca" around the clubs which gave it birth!. All of these hallowed names now so familiar to those who loved the music and the scene and which are in no small way totally responsible for its success both then and again now. Born in 1963 I was not considered old enough to go to the all dayers and all nighters of that time. Therefore back...    Read More >>

The Northern Soul Story Vol.4: Wigan Casino Various Artists I love these northern soul compilations. Apart from the "beats per minute" reqirement then pretty much any thing can end up on them. In the seventies these records certainly widened my taste in music and made me sweat in a wild blaze of euphoria on the dance floor. Lets face it - some of the vocalists are bad. You can hear them straining to get their four minutes of fame - bless'em. But then...    Read More >>

Tamla Motown Connoisseurs Various Artists It has taken the intense rivalry between the UK's Northern soul DJ's to introduce Motown's lesser-known tracks and artists to a truly obsessive audience. Now, with Tamla Motown Connoisseurs, esteemed northern jock Richard Searling has compiled a phenomenal collection spotlighting some of these obscure and previously unreleased gems. During the 60s and early-70s, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye,...    Read More >>

The Northern Soul Story Vol.2: the Golden Torch Various Artists    Read More >>

Northern Soul Connoisseurs Various Artists Another week, another northern soul compilation. Ho hum. Thankfully, Northern Soul Connoisseurs is anything but a routine collection. Following on from the superb Motown Connoisseurs, this 18 tracker is once again compiled by eminent northern DJ Richard Searling--and what a selection. As well as a clutch of celebrated classics, including the scene's ultimate anthem, Frank Wilson's "Do...    Read More >>

The Complete Introduction To Northern Soul Various Artists Northern Soul collections are thick on the ground, so picking a good one is difficult, particularly as many are simply cash-ins, with poor sound and re-recordings dominating. This set has Russ Winstanley as compiler, and with his pedigree, you can be sure this is no dud. The set has a heavy Motown bias, but that's no bad thing in this reviewers eyes, and so all the floorfillers are here,...    Read More >>

The Northern Soul Story Vol.3: Blackpool Mecca Various Artists This is a really bad news compilation; I received it 24 hours ago and my legs haven't stopped moving yet. If this is truly what you got at Blackpool Mecca I doubt if I could have survived - even with a sackful of leapers - but I would have died a happy man. 25 fantastic tracks, unfortunately Van McCoy's stupendous 'Soul Improvisations part 2' seems to be stuck on permanent repeat (don't know...    Read More >>

The In Crowd: The Story of Northern Soul Various Artists This is one of the best out of the many Northern Soul compilations out there. Although far from comprehensive it gives a great insight to a lot of the key tunes surrounding the scene and is a great starting point for any beginner or for an established listener who just wants these golden greats at a push of a button rather than dusting down their 45's.    Read More >>

The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter ... Ever! Various Artists I bought this CD the year it came out and sill love it. I have copies in the car, on the pc's at home and at work and on my ipod! If you can, buy a copy of the original offering, its got a massive 60 tracks! Once the postman has been you'll have all you need to stage a great all nighter for all your soul mates......... so turn up the volume, get the talc on the floor and let your feet go free!    Read More >>

The Original Northern Soul Album Various Artists    Read More >>