How did I get into Northern Soul......??

More from the interview with Universal Music about my love of Northern Soul. This time they asked me how I got into Northern Soul......
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Welcome to my channel. I make lots of music based videos, mainly dancing to really nice music. My music choices are based on having a first love of Soul and Funk music, although I love a lot of different types of music and rhythms. I enjoy sharing this love and making videos to re-imagine those tunes. I try to mix up classics with tunes not so well known, and putting creative and artistic visuals to the tunes can be fun and interesting, and the process of making videos is part of my journey which has led me to do lots of different things. I have released my own CD through Universal Music, and I have worked with many different companies and style brands where Music or Dance has been part of the campaign. I have worked for the BBC on Strictly as a choreographer, and danced with Pharrell at The Brits. I have had Music Radio Shows and I DJ as part of @streetsofsoul and sometime we put on events too!!
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[@tommcfadden5232]

It's magical when someone discovers something that changes their life!

[@ronaldmulukom7477]

Love it. Also 😊

[@Swampsong117]

What about heroin?

[@davidmckenzie8372]

Thanks for all your dance videos Levanna. When I'm down, I watch them. You make the dancing look so easy, free, and you smile as you do it. You look so in "your element", it's like a zen moment and it cheers me up all the time. Thanks! Ta!

[@stephenjerome4135]

I absolutely love Northern Soul music. I got into Northern Soul about 10 years ago when I was out one evening with some people I worked with at the time celebrating a colleague's birthday, we went out for a meal and then after that we decided to go into this club sort of place and they were playing soul music, mostly Northern Soul records. I hadn't really heard anything much about it before but when the DJ played Dobie Gray's 'Out On The Floor' I really started getting into it. That song is what really started getting me into the whole northern soul thing. I can still remember that night I was just sat mesmerised watching this one guy on the dance floor dancing to this great music thinking wow, he's a really good dancer. From that moment I was hooked. I have collected quite a lot of Northern Soul albums and singles now on vinyl and CD and I'm still collecting. KTF. Northern Soul forever.

[@mawilliaha]

Northern Soul will never die.

[@gillianwildman4196]

KTF I.m 63 and still a soul girl still collecting northern soul vinyl records 🙏

[@sigitpurnama1144]

her smile and how her speak are so so so lovely

[@mcspankie2010]

her smile is pure sunshine

[@lesallison9047]

This music is all about real people. Keep the faith. 😎 from an old hard rock fan 👍❤🇬🇧

[@DMills-un1tl]

The most amazing thing about KZbin, I think, is how it exposes you to so many new and wonderful things. I just discovered shuffle and thought how much I loved the music you were dancing to but had never heard any of the songs in the US. Now, through your shuffle, you have exposed me to Northern Soul, which I think I will quite like 🙏🏻

[@josephannett3471]

Ha! That took me back to my first visit to my first NS nighter back in 2010 after living abroad for a long time ... the atmosphere was electric. i walked in and the hairs on my neck stood up, shivers up n down the spine. Awesome.

[@marcopervo]

Her smile and style bring much needed joy to the Youtubverse.

[@TheBudgie29]

Hi Lev. When I used to go as a Young Lad to The Twisted Wheel, Golden Torch and of cause Wigan. You were there In every Girl out on that floor. Keep the Faith.

[@BradBrassman]

Its so nice to know that this truly wonderful music is now being passed down to a new generation, so keep on keeping on eh?

[@fz1wheelie]

Awesome to get someone else's take on how they came to love NS. My 1st night at Wigan's Casino club around 1975, I felt the Euphoria as soon as I stepped in. the atmosphere was electric! No waiting for the dance floor to fill, it was full from the get/go. Classics were cranked out from the off and the floor filled with stompers instantly, my dancing back then was basic but nobody cared .... you just enjoyed the music. The best of times remembered forever.

[@crh7742]

Hearing her talk about Northern Soul is how I feel about my first rave.

[@alanfurlong-drummer4419]

Lovely to hear how music can transform someone’s life.

[@dange160650]

I,m a real old school Mod/Soul Boy, I was a Twisted Wheel and Golden Torch regular, and I love to see young people getting into it, it's the only way it can carry on, plus some of my contempories are plain embarrassing now,

[@peternicho]

I am and was as well but alas the left hip needs replacing just wish l could have my time over again and be at the start again as it took off.

[@mushroom4051]

Im a punk mod skin,i dance on heals and make lot s of noise and stuff

[@beagle7622]

What is a Mod. I remember Cilla Black being called a Mod , there were Rockers too?

[@alessandromcgowan6855]

I'm Italian,but i love Nortehrn Soul!way of life!!

[@iangoldstraw6002]

Northern Soul has to be the most infectious of all the music genres i've known. your dancing is brilliant yet so smooth. Im 58 and i have what seems like two left feet, but even i can make a few moves to this music... With the CD purchased too, I'm now hooked on this !! Thanks.x

[@markwhite1955]

Remember when Lev was a toddler. Used to pick her Mum up heading up to the Dome, 100 Club, Stoke or wherever. Her Mum was a Stafford regular in the 80s so Lev grew up with all this around her.

[@macs7641]

Great to hear how the younger folks find classic tracks and genres. Great post! I spun the discs at a youth club in ‘82 when I was 15. One of the Mods handed me a single one evening and asked me to play it. R.Dean Taylor ‘Ghost In My House’. Those guys and girls dancing to that amazing track is an image burned in my memory - makes me smile every time I think of it, or hear the track - 37 years ago now😃 It was bloody brilliant!

[@rockabilly2912]

Love that track so much.... My dad was a soulie n he had it on a tape compliation in the car. After he passed I found the empty case. So I bought a copy on vinyl. Loads of other great tracks on it too

[@davidharrison6615]

you make me smile and remind me of happier times . thank you . If you cheer people up that has to be a good athing .

[@doowopsidoo1]

This girl is a great dancer and if she like nothern soul good for her, I love the northern soul music .feel good factor music .The Internet for me a great way to explore music that you would have never heard of like youtube. I like the obscure sounds of motown ,doowop girl groups soul harmony music .what I'm trying to say is ,it was original in the day but we need girls like this to keep the sound of yesterday alive ,people who love the our music

[@A-Tango]

Truly heartwarming. Dancing with your friends is so good for the SOUL!

[@jameslindley924]

Its fantastic when you find people that you have loads in common with !!!!!!!!!

[@eileenlewis303]

Levanna, you are a brilliant dancer and it's heart warming to hear you exude passion for this great music and dance, well done! Keep up the good work! 👌😊

[@patrickgleason2066]

Southern girl, finds “spiritual home.” Brilliant dancer!

[@tessaburkhamer3856]

You go girl! Amy Weinhouse was a beautiful talented individual ✌

[@edgeGabe]

I've been watching your video's and thinking Northern Soul was a dance. I like seeing the way you flow into your steps so natural and beautiful to watch.

[@Rosco0754]

I traveled to Glasgow alone to see Sharon Jones and the dap kings at the rundown o2. She smashed it and filled my soul. She will live on through our memories.

[@JamesMadelin]

Awesome story of an inspiring mum in there too, wonderful!

[@Bartontopside]

a bit of a similar story! I was 18 and also in Spain. I sat down with my dad for a farther son drink and he got up KZbin and started playing R.dean Taylor there's a ghost in my house and I absolutely loved it then came the history lesson of Wigan and northern soul. then I came back to stoke a week or two later attended my first all nighter at the kings hall and I was hooked !!! that was 7 years ago and im still hooked now ! KTF AND KEEP SPREADING THE SOUL

[@SM-pk7pg]

Oh! It's the lady from the cover of my CD🙌

[@scopex2749]

SO PLEASED and proud that a young person is KEEPING THE FAITH keeping NS going for new generations. Sadly the Casino and the Twisted Wheel are long gone so perhaps its time they built a NEW ONE for the new generation of dancers! SUPERB. Put Dobie Gray on - 'Out on The Floor' and try NOT to dance!!

[@adipsous]

I'd never heard the term Northern Soul. But, yeah, now that I know. Joyful, bright, good feelings, and those danceable rhythms. I bet that some of the music transcends to higher, more spiritual levels. And in dance, to this music, you can express spiritual, universal love and joy. I would look to Stevie Wonder to find this experience, as possibly the best example. Some songs from 'Songs In The Key Of Life': 'As', or 'Another Star', or 'Ngiculela - Es Una Historia - I Am Singing', to name some. If you want to tap into a spiritual dance high, check those out.

[@crazyduck1254]

it's hard to find somewhere to feel like you belong these days, everyone seems to be on some kind save this or that mission, but just look at Ms McClean, she is happy and calm and it makes me feel that way just listening to her. xx

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Such a beautiful, talented girl.

[@ClarrieBlue]

Such a pure soul.Love you Lev💜💜💜💜✊✊

[@robrichards3528]

Outstanding a moment in time you never forget ✊

[@IfThisIsLev]

stays with ya

[@deanbembridge8640]

I was there in the seventies, Wigan, Cleethorpes,st Ives ect great times if everyone in the world had the attitude of people who went to the all nighters there would be know trouble in the world never did see any trouble made so many friends from all over the country

[@lesallison9047]

Cleethorpes not the same anymore, Winter Gardens is now a car park, its just so dead, not like the old days. 👍🍻🇬🇧

[@rockabilly2912]

Same could be said of the 90sclub n rave scene...... Music& , dancing, bring folk together........ Also less beer helps

[@johnnyboy63100]

This girl is only young, but she soooooo get's it. She really understands what Northern means. Nice one, keep posting the videos, I love 'em.......

[@jaynecole2119]

Always loved this music but never have I before in to it so so much now after watching yr vids this music just lose myself in2 and lifts me and makes me so happy xx

[@danjones3176]

Stoked that I saw one of your videos in my feed the other day! I learned about Northern Soul from reading a book called last Night a DJ Saved My Life which is a pretty amazing account of the history of the disc jockey. It goes in to so many scenes, reggae, hip hop, disco, house and it really gets in to the Northern Soul all nighters. Read this book long ago, before there was much info on Northern Soul on the internet. Now I can't stop watching these videos. I also got to see Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings here in Humboldt CA shortly before Sharon passed. We are SO lucky to have gotten to see them!

[@stevenmilne4543]

Totally brilliant. I understand

[@free-energy-systems]

It is interesting how some people can relate to something so well and share it with others. :)

[@haroldsmith1213]

great story its the way i felt hearing nothern soul,yet living in so. cal by the beach nothern soul feels like music played on mars,nobody knows about it , but love your videos as well as passion and the veins,so thanks for sharing your story, stay safe.

[@IfThisIsLev]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davegambill824]

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings are amazing. RIP Sharon. Such energy!

[@user-tc8oo8ik3q]

The music is fantastic

[@tomjasper3763]

Lev I LOVE this. I'm 31 and been into the scene now for a few years but never plucked up the courage to go by myself to a soul night. Now of course we're in a pandemic and I'm ITCHING to go! I'm from Kent so hoping to find one near me soon. Love your videos!

[@hugo2216]

SHE IS PERFECT, from Scotland

[@Kwirky-pe1qj]

you have a very open mind, KTF and well done you for keeping the newer greats in mind, great energy, luv ya wee one :)

[@jameslindley924]

Music Just Talks to us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Music is a Blessing !!!!!!!!

[@louisb5563]

Man, she heard about this at 16 whereas I only heard about this in my late 30's early 40's...?! I DEFINITELY feel I was deprived!

[@marksamways5129]

Love the videos , been watching quite a few this morning. Love your comments on ' Our Northern Soul ' -, because it is the music that transcends the generations . I'm probably old enough to be your Dad , but I feel you are my soul brother/sister.If you are ever in Bournemouth I'd love to make a dance video with you.. Keep on Keeping the Faith...

[@johnwebstet8132]

So glad you did your the ideal candidate in keeping it alive people hear the music and see the beauty of you it's enough said!?

[@Purewalite]

I was big in to northern soul in my 20s and still enjoy it. 80s soul and funk got my attention in my 30s. I would recommend it all.

[@skareggae301]

Keep The Faith, Love all your videos.

[@wild14me]

Love Northern Soul Girl Dancing #3. Love the Bristol City Station location.

[@tracybeckett4107]

I’m sure glad you did though! I love to see you dance, it’s obvious you belong there with the music that will never die.

[@Quietriot1970]

Going to your first Underground Dance Party is the same feeling ! 🤩 You walk into a different world and the Dance floor is kicking everyone together into the same groove ❤ Everyone Happy and there for the Music. No time for fussing and fighting. 🙏🙂 💫🎄Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All x Stand Up for your Rights People while you still can and Save the Planet !❤

[@frankieroberts3444]

There's nothing like northern the passion xx

[@robertcrotone2430]

rob croten i remember at your age it was so exciting listenin g to northern hearing stuff i never heard before it was so exciting now after 35 years im still hearing rare 60s soul ive never heard youve got the whole northern soul exsperience ahead of you keep on souling rob

[@rhodiusscrolls3080]

Another soulful stunner and at close quarters..

[@clarkewi]

I was just graduating middle school in LA in the mid 60's when "Soul" ruled. I have always loved it and continue to love it. And I love all the people that love it. You all have SOUL!!! I love the British "Northern Soul" scene. God Bless you all. Love from New Zealand.

[@Longshanks1956]

Please thank your Mum for giving you to all of us.

[@adriansymcox1641]

great upload i brought the cd move on up yesterday its awesome

[@till7280]

Great dancing! I’ve got to look out for my old 45s and LP‘s. I‘m in the mood for some old Northern Soul Songs! Thanks!

[@sonnyskustoms]

Cheer from California!!! I was listening to some soul and ran across your video, I had no idea the UK was into soul until I saw northen soul the movie i was amazed ❤ keep it real you got soul power

[@LizzieMc]

Love you Mrs xxx Midlands 🇬🇧

[@YG-lq3fc]

Thank you for sharing JOY!

[@lennyvee5735]

I believe that NS is the only music you can truly dance to. 💃

[@davepiper7823]

NS and Bad Manners..😜

[@Kuntyful]

she is a great dancer....

[@kimberleypex]

Great ! 🌸💖💥❤️🌸💖💥

[@briancox1124]

Gorgeous talented fun :perfect.

[@IfThisIsLev]

Wow, thank you!

[@davidramsay1966]

lev i love the music and the dancing

[@nigelparker5886]

You said all that can or needed to be said here! Brill attitude to music(soul) and life itself I believe! Xxxx

[@rodneycooperLMSCoach]

What a lovely girl Levanna is.

[@andydavies1810]

Love you girl, found you 1st lock down, the senior guy in the Happy was fantastic

[@petersimcox4745]

Great Video Levanna !!!.

[@ptrrshtn9932]

Stunningly beautiful

[@jbookvoxx]

One of the best looking face, soothing videos I get to see whenever I switch on to your creative videos. Wishing you best of luck in your endeavors. I am subscribing and giving you a thumbs up.

[@wild14me]

I love this Girl

[@TheContacts]

Its more that just music and dancing alone. It's a part of your life! #keepthefaith

[@lettingyouknow1]

Incredible vibes - you are definitely soul !

[@carolyncrider8217]

Love watching you dance 💃 ❤

[@fnk101]

Yes Respect

[@shaungalloway5035]

Levannas dancing is wonderful, she is the young face of Northern soul, well done! Best Regards Shaun x

[@amonshumate4957]

I really wish you could have seen and heard the live music of the 60s. It will live in fame forever.

[@JasonDunlop247]

Why haven't I seen this before 🥰

[@johnbateson9193]

Keep the faith,and spread it gently.

[@juneking4793]

Wow I am a southern from London we had soul music back in the day but very different from yours I think your dancing Is GREAT 💕

[@jameslindley924]

Youre a Brahma Lev !!! Stay on the Straight and Narrow !!!!!!!!!!! God Bless!!

[@petegroover]

the scene must get more younger followers,we must pass it on,and considering other "dance halls"-jungle etc,northern is a safe scene by and large

[@IfThisIsLev]

Yes, agreed x

[@rhodiusscrolls3080]

Shes the greatest dancer...

[@Davey-Boyd]

My first Northern Soul Allnighter was in Stoke also! Must of been in the mid 80's I think. They did them at Stafford around this time also which became a regular thing for us.

[@josephannett3471]

What kind of lady blew me away too.

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

Sweet heavenly jesus she's gorgeous.

[@soulvaccination8679]

Check out Archie Bell and the Drells..We danced to it back in 67

[@stephengyte8937]

Dee Dee Sharp "What Kind Of Lady". If that doesn't get you addicted nowt will 👍

[@steveellis9167]

A great insight to how you began your northern soul career. Love the music and you are beautiful to watch. You look so happy x

[@keithwhittygmail]

Love the story 😜👌