Northern Soul

[Stateside]

Being relatively new to this forum I may be going over old ground, but I just wondered whether other people feel the same way that I do over the term northern soul. Within "northern soul" circles it is an accepted term that perhaps isn't given a second thought and is common place. However, talk to people outside of the scene and it becomes the subject of ridicule for whatever reason, more so from people of our generation, because the younger generation seem more open minded about music. I really find it hard to say to people when asked, what kind of music I'm into, to ever say "Northern Soul" - I much prefer to say 60's or 70's soul or just rare soul. Is it the press that have given the term "Northern soul" its current meaning or have Dave Godin's words been turned into something else. Have I got a problem that no one else has!!! Do I need help!!

In any event, the phrase has a whole new meaning on e-bay and perhaps we should compile a list of the most unlikely records described as "Northern Soul" on e-bay. How about these for starters

Drifters - Under the boardwalk

George McRae - Rock your baby

[pikeys dog]

Roxette - You Got The Look

I kid you not.