50 Key Landmark Moments In Northern Soul History

[Chalky]

3 minutes ago, Baz Atkinson said:

Read this thread with interest the new millennium will be landmarked hopefully by the vast amount of brilliant unissued 45s hitting the scene . 

Also perhaps the first £100k soul record and maybe the rise of the slower soul /Sweet movement ie Sunday Soul etc .  

Agree with Karl re Lifeline the rare scene would of disappeared up its own arse if it wasn’t for that brilliant nighter leading the way . It also influenced so many smaller soul venues who were willing to keep them principles going in one form or the other ? 
Shame the Wilton Ballroom does not get a mention it certainly had it moments but will probably be only remembered by the hardcore that visited monthly . It certainly broke a lot of sounds for us collectors .

The biggest landmark for me is how northern soul has become almost a cultural phenomenon with films podcasts world recognition , not necessarily a good thing but certainly may of benefited some of the artistes that got some dues second or third times round with their music been licensed again etc .  
One thing is certain is it’s still finding a way to recreate its self and as us old knackers pass I hope the goodness of friendship is renewed , it should never be a cock waving scene with silly prices dominating conversation it should always be a going out scene where you get a real buzz discovering fresh black music with mates you have known most of your life .  

Have to agree about Wilton, quietly did its thing and unearthed many records that would have stayed hidden away

[Martin L]

"Very few if any since have left an indelible mark on the scene. They have by and large been a continuation of what went before, popular yes/maybe but hardly ground breaking.  "

agree karl    Wilton and Lifeline were Outstanding at that time  as tastes changed/evolved  so the scene did too in my experience   Expectations from the younger all nighter attendees were  for  Funkier Gritty Soul in some cases  cos they wanted to dance like we did  when we had some knees !!!  lol  

 Burnley Rugby Bury 100 club Bolton played  sounds that didnt  always cost big money   on the contrary the cheaper the better,  overlooked  missed    and were new to  the dancer /listener  broadly speaking   it was that element that created the Landmark Moments   magical  memories  packed dance floor 

M