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C4 Chasing Rainbows Stafford 1986 FIRST BROADCAST: 26 October 1986 C4 DURATION: 50:45 The last programme in the series of music documentaries by Jeremy Marre, it examines the music of ceremony and ritual - from marching bands to folk fairs and circuses, carol singing, Northern Soul, gospel, the Salvation Army, the Royal Tournament and the football terraces' own version of We'll Meet Again. SERIES SYNOPSIS This series of seven one-hour music documentaries by the distinguished film-maker Jeremy Marre - which was three years in the making - takes its limits from the geographical boundaries of England and approaches music through contemporary eyes. The series asks the question - what is the role of music in the British way of life? Note: Thevideo is via C4 On demand - meaning you need to hit the link and then sign in ( or join) to watch https://www.channel4.com/programmes/chasing-rainbows/on-demand/2642-007 CHASING RAINBOWS - A NATION AND ITS MUSIC Documentary series which looks at the expression of British society through its music and entertainment. C4 14/9-26/10/86 clip from this episode CHASING RAINBOWS - A NATION AND ITS MUSIC: POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: MUSIC AND RITUAL broadcast 26/10/1986 Documentary which looks at the role of music in English ritual and bands; with marching bands in West Bromwich, the Brass Bands of Lancashire, carol singers, festival singers, Northern Soul, fairground organs, gospel choirs, circus bands, drum corps, the Salvation Army and chants from the football terraces. Note recently broadcast via btvision

Soul Nation Episode 1 of 3 2003/06/17 Trevor explores how Britain first fell in love with R&B - much to the dismay of the authorities - and how white kids fought to keep it alive through the 70s Northern Soul scene. But it was in London that British soul was truly born. Trevor meets many of the stars from this unique and exciting time - Hi-Tension, India Irie, Norman Jay and Imagination's Lee John, the people who helped create a new era in British music. more info via news item here http://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/news-soul/soul-nation-c4-tue-17-june-r1092/ updated jul 2015

Old Grey Whistle Test takes a look at northern soul This was part of a regular feature in 1987 where they went around the uk looking at various Scenes

Guest starring Eric Burdon (The Animals) and Chris Farlowe. first broadcast on September 16, 1966 Track list: 1. Satisfaction 2. My Girl 3. Respect 4. Hold On I'm Coming - Performed by Eric Burdon 5. This Is A Man's World - Performed by Chris Farlowe 6. Pain In My Heart 7. I Can't Turn You Loose 8. Shake - Performed by Otis, Eric & Chris 9. Land Of 1000 Dances - Performed by Otis, Eric & Chris

This is rare footage of a northern soul all nighter, including dance competition, inside cleethorpes pier in 1975. The footage contrasts with a the modern day soul event in Jan 2011

Had the below request for help passed on via email from Paul S, regarding Dance Offensive which has been featured here on Soul Source in the past... We, as a company, have just set up Local Giving to allow individuals to support us to continue the work we have been developing in communities for the past seven years. This is multi-faceted work and engages young people through many diverse strands, from local communities and youth mentorship schemes to working with children in the Nairobi slums. As you are all probably aware (in the UK anyway) government and local authority funding has all but disappeared since the financial collapse enveloped the country. Now, companies such as ours have been put into a situation that requires a 'by any means possible' approach. So, I am asking if you can please take a moment to visit the page: http://localgiving.com/charity/danceoffensive If you yourself are not in a position to donate, you can support us by passing this email on to friends or colleagues who you think may want to. You could also help by posting it on your Twitter account, Facebook or other social media sites. If you would like to see more of what we do just follow the link on the page to take you to our website. Any help on this is much appreciated. Best, Paul Paul SadotArtistic Director,Dance Offensive,Cambridge,United Kingdom. Tel: 07802440557 http://vimeo.com/63259494

Just a reminder that the BBC2 programme The Culture show has lined up tonight a episode titled Northern Soul - Keeping the Faith Brief details follow below Northern Soul marked the birth of late-night dance culture in Britain. Paul Mason, economics journalist and once a regular at the famous 'all-nighters' at Wigan Casino, discovers the origin of this underground music scene and why it continues to inspire such devotion. Tonight Wed 25 Sep 2013 22:00 BBC Two The Culture Show Northern Soul - Keep the Faith The Culture Show 2013/2014 Northern Soul marked the birth of late-night dance culture in Britain. Paul Mason, economics journalist and once a regular at the famous 'all-nighters' at Wigan Casino, discovers the origin of this underground music scene and why it continues to inspire such devotion. Many of the songs that eventually became Northern Soul classics were once rejected or unreleased. Recorded in the 1960s by African-American artists attempting to replicate the successful Motown sound, these discarded tracks would later be rediscovered and revered by white working-class dancers and music fans in the north of England. Paul Mason tells the extraordinary story of Northern Soul and the dance culture that sprang up around it, influencing musicians, choreographers and filmmakers and growing into a global phenomenon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03bs488 Wonder how this will turn out...... Updated - can now view the complete BBC show via our Soul Source Video feature