What Keeps Your Interest In Northern Soul?

[steve z]

IN "NORTHERN SOUL"answers from south of Birmingham DO count ATB Stevie Z

Edited December 12, 2005 by ShaneH

[steve z]

IN "NORTHERN SOUL"answers from south of Birmingham DO count ATB Stevie Z

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[Simon T]

apathy

[Lindsay]

err love of the music

[steve z]

apathy

A PATH why.Fab reply IMHO

[steve z]

err love of the music

Hi Lindsay,please be specific ATB Stevie

[Lindsay]

Feckin 'ell I did try

[Mandy]

Although I obviously love the music, it's the people and friendship that keeps me going

[steve z]

Although I obviously love the music, it's the people and friendship that keeps me going

Hi Mandy ,a truly emotional,from the heart response ATB Stevie Z

[Guest Brian J]

Just a FEW of the facets about the Northern Soul scene that I adore:

The music

Dancing to the music

Watching fellow Soulies enjoying themselves.

The camaraderie, dedication, sincerity and attitude between fellow Soulies.

That 'safe' feeling at venues.

The heritage.

Being a part of one of the longest, unique scenes ever known to man.

The pride I get when I speak about Northern Soul to those not on the scene.

The faith in my fellow man it always restores in me.

Just a few of the facets about the Northern Soul scene that I detest:

I was going to name quite a few,

but quite honestly they really seem so insignificant when I read my top list.

Northern Soul.....It's far beyond a passion, it's a way of life.

[Guest 50box]

Insomnia, crap telly & mild autism

[Guest Matt Male]

Music obviously, but It's also dancing that keeps me interested. I'm not sure how long i'd last if i couldn't dance to soul, for whatever reason. It's the best music in the world to dance to.

[Reg]

Have you seen Saturday night telly recently???

[Guest]

err love of the music

That's good enough for me girl..... what else would there be?

[Simsy]

I think the girl that was interviewed for the Whistle Test programme (after a Blackburn all nighter) summed it up when she was asked about the scene.

She said; "It's a feeling you can't really put it in to words, it is, it's a feeling and nothing else grips your heart like soul music does".

[Lindsay]

think the girl that was interviewed for the Whistle Test programme (after a Blackburn all nighter) summed it up when she was asked about the scene.

She said; "It's a feeling you can't really put it in to words, it is, it's a feeling and nothing else grips your heart like soul music does".

Oooh I like that

And I love to dance but lately haven't been able so I have to settle for listening

[Mark Bicknell]

I think the girl that was interviewed for the Whistle Test programme (after a Blackburn all nighter) summed it up when she was asked about the scene.

She said; "It's a feeling you can't really put it in to words, it is, it's a feeling and nothing else grips your heart like soul music does".

That girl was then Jacqui Green now Mrs Bicknell, that's my girl, never truer words spoken.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

[Guest]

Having been raised on chicago soul (thanks Dad, an original London Mod) music has always been my backbone. I dabbled in a few different cults/underground music scenes, where I met Sam Messer, and together we found all-nighters. I had found my home!

I haven't been able to get out and play much over the past few years, and didn't think I missed it... the travelling, the overplayed oldies, feeling crap on Monday (and Tuesday too)...Until I get out that is, and then I want to go out every weekend. Its true what they say, Northern Soul is a feeling. If you don't "get it", you never will.

[Paulb]

firstly its got to be the dancing.

Secondly, that feeling when you hear a new tune and think "dear god whats that....."

Thirdly, the thought of going into a town centre at the weekend into a normal club fills me with dread. Piss heads, birds falling all over the show, fighting and music that can only be described as dog shit. No thank you very much, ill keep to the soul.

[Sanquine]

To me it is a way of life, a part of me that can not be taken away. The people ( for a lot of us it's like a second family), expressing your feeling's for the music through dancing.

The enthusiam of Dj's and collector's alike, who continue to search out and bring forward new and forgotten sound's, even after all these year's.

In the early hour's of the morning, your favorite record fill's the hall, on the dance floor you lose yourself, unaware of anyone around you, lost in your own world.

I alway's feel if I never do anything else in this life, I'm grateful I found N.S.

Ok a bit heavy and deep for first thing the morning, but hey you did ask!

Karen.

[billysbag]

sometimes,when things aint going as right as they should,i think about packing it in.... .Thats when it hits home how involved in northern soul ive become.it would affect every aspect of life.nearly all of my close friends are from the scene.My social life still revolves around the scene.the music i listen to at work,at home,in the car is from the scene.Its a long term habit and i dont think i could break it even if i wanted to.Getting a bit deep now so ill get back to me dayjob.

bill

[Mark Bicknell]

sometimes,when things aint going as right as they should,i think about packing it in.... .Thats when it hits home how involved in northern soul ive become.it would affect every aspect of life.nearly all of my close friends are from the scene.My social life still revolves around the scene.the music i listen to at work,at home,in the car is from the scene.Its a long term habit and i dont think i could break it even if i wanted to.Getting a bit deep now so ill get back to me dayjob.

bill

Spot on.

Mark Bicknell.

[Simon M]

IN "NORTHERN SOUL"answers from south of Birmingham DO count ATB Stevie Z

The fact that a few of its deejays/importers will unearth unbelievable music (new to my ears) from almost any period will always keep me interested. Lou Pride 2005 CD is now in the post !!

[Guest]

Just a FEW of the facets about the Northern Soul scene that I adore:

The music

Dancing to the music

Watching fellow Soulies enjoying themselves.

The camaraderie, dedication, sincerity and attitude between fellow Soulies.

That 'safe' feeling at venues.

The heritage.

Being a part of one of the longest, unique scenes ever known to man.

The pride I get when I speak about Northern Soul to those not on the scene.

The faith in my fellow man it always restores in me.

Just a few of the facets about the Northern Soul scene that I detest:

I was going to name quite a few,

but quite honestly they really seem so insignificant when I read my top list.

Northern Soul.....It's far beyond a passion, it's a way of life.

[Little-stevie]

firstly its got to be the dancing.

Secondly, that feeling when you hear a new tune and think "dear god whats that....."

Thirdly, the thought of going into a town centre at the weekend into a normal club fills me with dread. Piss heads, birds falling all over the show, fighting and music that can only be described as dog shit. No thank you very much, ill keep to the soul.

The music in most nights is dog shit,thats made my day..Good to see you have really caught the bug mate,many more tunes to make you think dear god..You are so lucky to have this music,some people live in a world of fly by night tunes,here today and gone tomorrow...Its been such a big part of my life from 16 years old and it will be to the end.."

My first group was the Four Tops and i still love them...

As long as you need me,i'll be by your side"..

Love and peace x

[Guest vinylvixen]

apart from Christian Barnard's hand.....

I think the girl that was interviewed for the Whistle Test programme (after a Blackburn all nighter) summed it up when she was asked about the scene.

She said;

"It's a feeling you can't really put it in to words, it is, it's a feeling and nothing else grips your heart like soul music does".

[Guest vinylvixen]

Mark, you know how to pick a winner on and off the decks.....Jacqui will always be 'your beauty queen'.....

That girl was then Jacqui Green now Mrs Bicknell, that's my girl, never truer words spoken.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

[Guest]

The music in most nights is dog shit,thats made my day..Good to see you have really caught the bug mate,many more tunes to make you think dear god..You are so lucky to have this music,some people live in a world of fly by night tunes,here today and gone tomorrow...Its been such a big part of my life from 16 years old and it will be to the end.."

Got to agree with pretty much all the comments that have been on this link. I felt exactly the same with the rockin' scene - about the people, the music, the dancing, the lifestyle, the clothes / style, the cars etc. - (Still do as it happens, but don't go to the clubs much anymore.) - Because of family, I haven't let the soul scene take over my whole life in quite the same way - so it's the music and the dancing for me.

I've never been into 'todays' music, and even as a little boy in junior school was considered a bit of an outsider for not liking the pop track, that would be tommorows dog toy / frisbee!

[Modernsoulsucks]

.........to spread the Good News about our Saviour,the Lord Jesus Christ.

You know Jesus was the first rare soul man. He left Nazareth and despite Peter,Paul and Mary, he ended his career with the Thieves. So why not stop to talk next time you bump into me at wherever.....

"What pofiteth a man if he gaineth a Joey Delorenzo and loses his soul"

[Guest]

Got to agree with pretty much all the comments that have been on this link. I felt exactly the same with the rockin' scene - about the people, the music, the dancing, the lifestyle, the clothes / style, the cars etc. - (Still do as it happens, but don't go to the clubs much anymore.) - Because of family, I haven't let the soul scene take over my whole life in quite the same way - so it's the music and the dancing for me.

I've never been into 'todays' music, and even as a little boy in junior school was considered a bit of an outsider for not liking the pop track, that would be tommorows dog toy / frisbee!

I was like that with the rockin' scene too Did you frequent the Pheonix club just off Oxford Circus during the 80's?

[Mark Bicknell]

.........to spread the Good News about our Saviour,the Lord Jesus Christ.

You know Jesus was the first rare soul man. He left Nazareth and despite Peter,Paul and Mary, he ended his career with the Thieves. So why not stop to talk next time you bump into me at wherever.....

"What pofiteth a man if he gaineth a Joey Delorenzo and loses his soul"

I know who you are....lol praise the Lord my son......lol

Mark Bicknell.

[Guest]

your favorite record fill's the hall, on the dance floor you lose yourself, unaware of anyone around you, lost in your own world.

That sum's it up nicely for me... a lot of my friends don't understand, the non-soul fan ones that is

[Guest]

I was like that with the rockin' scene too Did you frequent the Pheonix club just off Oxford Circus during the 80's?

Oh yes indeed! - Happy memories there....

I even have happy memories of our first trip down only to have the whole club turn against us - (There was a crowd of 5 of us, and we were in drapes, rather than American style clothes - long story!) we got escorted out by security, who even walked with us all the way to the tube station, for our own safety. We then had to decide to either A - not go back ever again or B - go back armed and ready to fight if we needed to. - Atmosphere on that second visit was frosty, but nothing came of it, so we left, but waited outside for the main ringleaders - they came out, but instead of a fight, they came up and asked if we would be back next week, we parted on good terms, and were accepted from that day on.

Also regular at Silks - Downham Tavern -Boston Arms etc.

Glad I'm not the only one!

[Johnny T]

I was like that with the rockin' scene too Did you frequent the Pheonix club just off Oxford Circus during the 80's?

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Wotcha Karen.....

I did!! Was a cracking little do. Tom Ingram ran it if my memory serves me right (he was the rocker in the police van in Quadrophenia who Sting took a bit of a dislike to).......aaaaahhhh them's was the days

[Johnny T]

Oh yes indeed! - Happy memories there....

I even have happy memories of our first trip down only to have the whole club turn against us - (There was a crowd of 5 of us, and we were in drapes, rather than American style clothes - long story!) we got escorted out by security, who even walked with us all the way to the tube station, for our own safety. We then had to decide to either A - not go back ever again or B - go back armed and ready to fight if we needed to. - Atmosphere on that second visit was frosty, but nothing came of it, so we left, but waited outside for the main ringleaders - they came out, but instead of a fight, they came up and asked if we would be back next week, we parted on good terms, and were accepted from that day on.

Also regular at Silks - Downham Tavern -Boston Arms etc.

Glad I'm not the only one!

I used to go to Silks too (Sheperds Bush wern't it?) That was the place I decided to knock the Rockin scene on the head..... Someone had written TEDS RULE on the bathroom mirror in poo..... I decided it wasn't the scene for me anymore (still love the music)

[Guest]

I used to go to Silks too (Sheperds Bush wern't it?) That was the place I decided to knock the Rockin scene on the head..... Someone had written TEDS RULE on the bathroom mirror in poo..... I decided it wasn't the scene for me anymore (still love the music)

That wasn't me - I'd have remembered doing that. I could fathom a guess at some of the possible culprits!

Yes, it was Shepards Bush -We turned up on the wrong night once, Bouncer told us that we probably wouldn't be interested -"Oh it's OK, we've come a long way, if it's crap music we'll put up with it!".....Then we noticed the people going in - think Matt Lucas - Only Gay in the village!!!! - We opted for a kebab and a drive back home!

[Guest]

Wotcha Karen.....

I did!! Was a cracking little do. Tom Ingram ran it if my memory serves me right (he was the rocker in the police van in Quadrophenia who Sting took a bit of a dislike to).......aaaaahhhh them's was the days

I used to frequent the place with a bunch of lads.. several of them formed the band Red Hot and Blue - Mouse was one of them God we used to have a great laugh, really we did I spent a good 2 years hitching up to London for the rockin' nights

[Citizen P]

IN "NORTHERN SOUL"answers from south of Birmingham DO count ATB Stevie Z

Hiya Steve,

Knowing me as you do, you'll understand when I say that it's knowing that I can still hear the same tunes that I first heard 30some years ago over and over again

Timewarp Tony

[pikeys dog]

I was like that with the rockin' scene too Did you frequent the Pheonix club just off Oxford Circus during the 80's?

I used to go to 2is and the Saturday afternoon sessions at Dingwalls.

Remember hunting round Camden market for WWII pilots jackets, Big E Levis and Hawaiian shirts.

Also used to go to a club in Camden at the Irish centre...

[Guest]

I got my old 501's from the Kings Road at American Classics, together with my prized Baseball jacket Had some beautiful 50's ballgowns and basques etc

This was me back then! If only I could turn back time LOL

[Simsy]

I got my old 501's from the Kings Road at American Classics, together with my prized Baseball jacket Had some beautiful 50's ballgowns and basques etc

This was me back then! If only I could turn back time LOL

Wow! In that pic you remind me of Nicola Birch, a local lass who was big into the fifties scene. She wasn't known as Nicola by us, she was known simply as 'fifties'. Then I recall some year's later in the early ninetees she'd changed her look and had the up to the minute short skirt and the lace up knee length boots look. She was immediately re-branded as 'ninetees'!

[steve z]

I got my old 501's from the Kings Road at American Classics, together with my prized Baseball jacket Had some beautiful 50's ballgowns and basques etc

This was me back then! If only I could turn back time LOL

BRILL can you post any with a basque on ATB Stevie

[Guest]

LOL - no, but I have one with no basque on hahaha

[steve z]

To me it is a way of life, a part of me that can not be taken away. The people ( for a lot of us it's like a second family), expressing your feeling's for the music through dancing.

The enthusiam of Dj's and collector's alike, who continue to search out and bring forward new and forgotten sound's, even after all these year's.

In the early hour's of the morning, your favorite record fill's the hall, on the dance floor you lose yourself, unaware of anyone around you, lost in your own world.

I alway's feel if I never do anything else in this life, I'm grateful I found N.S.

Ok a bit heavy and deep for first thing the morning, but hey you did ask!

Karen.

Hi Karen ""New and Forgotten sounds"" My thing. N.S. Forever

[Soulsmith]

"What Keeps Your Interest In Northern Soul?"

Just me turning up at a do is enough to annoy some people.

Sometimes thats just enough to keep me interested

Col.

[Guest]

LOL Colin I'm sure I'm also favoured in your 1st reason

[steve z]

"What Keeps Your Interest In Northern Soul?"

Just me turning up at a do is enough to annoy some people.

Sometimes thats just enough to keep me interested

Col.

WHY and What annoys to keep your interest?

[Soulsmith]

WHY and What annoys to keep your interest?

Hi Steve,

It wasn't supposed to be a sensible post. My quirky sense of humour often gets mis-represented & gets me in all sorts of trouble. But, I think Karen gets where I'm coming from........

Col.

[Guest]

Colin... I know EXACTLY where you're at and where you're going

[Soulsmith]

Colin... I know EXACTLY where you're at and where you're going

Thats even more worrying.............

Have adopted this as my current signature tune.

Col