Northern Soul The Film Dance Club 29/03/12

[@Babyboomer67]

Incredible dancers! I'm glad new youths have taken the torch. Keep the faith!

[@wednesfeildmodette]

been doin this since 1971 the catacombs wolverhampton my first outing not suprised that young people want to listern to this music own a scooter have nice clothes its been the best culture ever try telling the police that in the 1970 s because you liked black music you got arrested great to see young people dancing and keep ing it going

[@4RedDwarf3]

I think its great to see the younger generation carrying the Torch to keep something alive that us oldies loved, and still love, but are a bit too old to have the same enthusiasm on the dance floor we once had. Keep the faith younguns... love to see you all dancing and having a good time.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

I was wearing those wide trousers, we called them gaberdines, in the USA in 1965. We were not Beatle fan's. We were soul music lovers, RnB, Motown. We were called greasers. Wore black top Chuck Taylors, with 3/4 lenght leather jackets. I was15 years old at the time. I still only listen to soul music at age 65, makes me feel like I'm 16 years old again !!

[@engine-5419]

exactly how I feel now! Only 44 years old, but true Soul and Ska lover since a loooong time. Didn't realise how strong was Northern Soul, totally not in the french musical mood, shame!! that's crazy!! I feel like a little boy, fresh minded am I!!

[@LaurelCanyon1969]

I've always loved that soul fans in the US were called Greasers, whereas in the UK it was exact opposite, Greasers were the rockers. But absolute respect to you sir, keep the faith!

[@lynnejames2592]

Interesting cross culture. In the UK greasers were bikers, into heavy metal, leather bike jackets and the long hair.

[@CarolAnnRunham]

How fantastic to watch these young people dancing to Northern soul keep the faith

[@lynnefrance7780]

Brilliant dancing - love the energy

[@17soulable]

Great enthusiasm.. reminds me of my youth, though I was dancing away merrily aged 11-12yo, and still remember the thrill of it all. There was dozens of dance halls in Edinburgh catering for Northern in the 7ts, and I was out almost everynight.. wish I could go back in time! Nice one Charlotte.

[@Rorrytherouter]

When Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band were playing in the Sixties. We danced any way we wanted to, no set format just go for it. 70s arrived and NS was given it's name as it was popular in clubs in the north of England. Up beat fast music that had it's grounding in Motown of the mid sixties. People danced to it putting their own moves to the sounds that were played. Times move on and it's great to see a new generation taking up the banner that is Northern Soul - Keep the Faith

[@splashbunny]

We all need to say thanks to those marvellous musicians most of whom died penniless never knowing how much they meant to us. The uniform of a 60's soul boy was a mohair suit 18 inch parallel trousers high 3 button jacket with an 18inch centre vent and 3 to 4 inch pocket flaps, ben sherman and a pair of comos. Not so much acrobatics (no room) everything was done with the music during middle eights and drum breaks. Dance your hearts out it doesn't matter when you start, it's when you finish.

[@andybell9703]

Bloody brilliant to see our young people having the chance to dance to the greatest music ever made, and doing it brilliantly. Can't wait for the film. 'O' to be that fit and slim again, lol.

[@tomfisher7586]

I have loved northern soul for 30 years or more great to see its got a new generation coming through otherwise it would die,great music is great music and people with a love of music no matter what age will find what suits them great to see you all having a great time I was never a great dancer but tried all the same KTF

[@tonofdynamite]

I am still posting your dance clips to all my friends so they know why Northern Soul is so special, I still dance and at 42 I took up ballroom, and now 53, so I guess I am saying dance is forever...ENJOY EVERY MINUTE...

[@glen117club]

The best thing about this music is it evolves and believe me you do not need anyone approval either old ones form the bygone years like myself or new ones who are recent to what is an honestly phenomenal music scene which for the best part of 40+ years has kept out of sight from the mainstream.We have run rare soul popcorn rnb clb for nearly 11 years in Bishop auckland Co. Durhan every Turs night just so we could hear the music you are portarying well done keep up the good work Rgards Glen

[@celticsoulboy]

Fantastic to see so many young people into this great music and willing to show it by dancing their hearts out... It isn't too far from contemporary dance culture, just they know what they like in the way of music rather than the groove free pap which is spoon fed on the radio and in clubs these days... and where did the club culture originate anyway - yep, the Northern Soul scene. Keep the faith and keep dancing! Neil

[@brianmarshall9212]

im a soul boy from 1974 wigancaseno take me back good to see younguns still dancing the way we did keep faith it will never be over for me

[@tonofdynamite]

Loved it, I went to Doncaster Baileys, Sheffield Baileys, Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino, Derby Assembly rooms, Notts Pali and more so Cleethorpes Winter Gardens, and you have really nailed it in the video, thank you Walter circa 1976...

[@RudieRickenbacker]

What'cha Gonna Do by The Combinations is the name of the tune.

[@dickyyrrep1383]

Oh god I wish I felt that energy. Enjoy it kids it only lasts for a while.

[@Gabo230267]

Wow! Saludos desde Ciudad de México.

[@edge78a]

Nice to see the young'Uns getting it on to some real soul and actually enjoying it, surely much more enjoyable than the drunken nights they have now when they can't remember owt. We might av bin wizzin but we sure as hell remembered the nite and the great soul tunes KTF

[@tonofdynamite]

1976 in Cleethorpes, Blackpool Mecca, Notts Pali, and Sheffield and Doncaster Bailey's etc....that how I remember it, you have really captured my youth, I thank you, am now 52, thank you Soul Kids and from Scunthorpe "Kid" isn't a bad word, we were Soul Kids, Scooter Kids and the rest was bikers and Status Quo types...

[@Sheehan3b48]

That looks a lot of fun. I've started to spread the word. Keep the Faith.

[@easystarallstar89]

I found this vid because my mum just told me they used to put talc down on the floors to dance to Northern Soul. And there it is!

[@57dogsbody]

Then I'm afraid she was lying to you.I went to the allnighters nearly every week during the "golden" era of '73 through '74 and never once saw any talc on the dancefloor. The chicks didn't wear those soppy old lady's flared skirts either. I can only surmise from this clip that the film is gonna be a complete crock of shit.

[@adrianvarty2422]

The lad at the very beginning in the Fred Perry polo shirt is brilliant! Looks like he genuinly loves the music as well. KTF

[@jeankavanagh1485]

oh i LOVE these young people! xxxxx look like me and my pals 20 years ago

[@wglovett]

Being a soul fan from the early 60's the term ''northern soul'' never existed during the helicon days of theGolden Torch(Tunstall),Twisted Wheel(Manchester),Iron door(Liverpool) .However its great to see that its still being played and danced to in the 21st century.When we frequented the Torch in 1968, Wigan casino was the Empress ballroom and was 5 or 6 yrs away from opening.The Torch all nighters of the late 60's were superb.RIP all closed soul venues .Keep on Keeping on.

[@Lionboy2930]

Nice one Charlotte.. i'm old school, but it's great to see you all enjoying yourselves... KTF. Rudi from Doncaster

[@JapanJohnny2012]

I especially enjoy reading comments from Wigan Casino veterans - all sixty eight million of them, greater than the population of Britain, in fact, many of who went there before they were actually born. That place must have been massive! :) I bet one percent of them could actually find Wigan on a map.

[@soulstep967]

The sound is by The combinations "What cha gonna do" stormer love it

[@Joey69G]

Great too see these kids really going for it. Really heartwarming! :)

[@yogihaughton7646]

Fuckin' love this video, so authentic, right on the head this!

[@milliemongo]

WOW!!! Might take me awhile to be able to dance well but you guys amazing!! KTF!

[@17soulable]

Me and Kenny love this, drunk 'n talkin' shit just how us drunks in Scotland like it...

[@LunaticReason]

OK I gotta find myself a Northern Soul class or learn here on YT. Its funny I kinda already dance like this a bit not so much the flashier moves but definitely some of the footwork, the getting into the groove. I live in Canada and don't think its caught on here but it definitely should.

[@liamwhitcombe1237]

take it from me, a British Northern Soul lover & dancer for the last 35+ years, my Canadian friend. you don't 'learn' the moves per se', You have to watch & practice, practice, practice. non-stop. Believe me it WILL come

[@annmitchell4663]

LunaticReason Hi, I am getting on a bit now but still love it, I can still do the footwork but not spins anymore due to a medical problem...loss of balance.lol but best way to learn is just put the music on and go with it...😆

[@margaretpicton343]

Yip er its in Saskatchewan , been keeping the faith from Wales in 83 to Norfolk England till 2004 then in Saskatoon sk . The Capitol music club down town saskatoon has soul Motown nights every now an then but not all nighters .KTF

[@CarlyWaarly]

Fab to watch brings back memories! : )

[@tonydam]

I remember you Sandy winning the wigan Casino dance comp several times ,you did a Thai Demo at the Batley frontier fight night i fought and won in a match that night ,seen you at Grand arcade etc, Tony KTF

[@trophy1999]

Saw you guys a few weeks back at Stoke allnighter. Spot on, I felt as though I had been transported back in time to Wigan Casino.... without the smoke filled hall and sweat dripping from the cealing Thank God...LOL. Stole a few of your moves, i had to....not danced NS in 30 odd years, i needed a refersher course.. Really warms my heart to see a younger following of NS. Make it your own and enjoy the journey.. KTF

[@ColumRogers]

Wish I could dance like them!

[@johnbarrett7777]

There was a factory in Hebden Bridge in W. Yorks called Spencer's that made Soul bags ( the extra wide trousers ) and you could get them mail order from Blues and Soul magazine. Electron records in Burnley Lancashire where the record shop scenes are shot for the film is still a record shop and the listening booths are still there.

[@caroltowers7143]

+John Barrett Spencers is still in Hebden Bridge and you can still buy a whole variety of soul trousers from their factory shop.

[@splashbunny]

Qualifications to comment. Twisted Wheel, 66-71 Torch,71 Mecca,71 Metro Bistro for the bust, Wigan75, but was put off there my people in vests carrying beer towels and dancing out of time with the music. Came back in 2009 fantastic to see all the young people getting into it some real good dancing. Sound systems still crap i wish they would upgrade.

[@edge78a]

I've been all the venues matey,started in '74,not done much the last couple of years due to serious ilness but i'll be back soon and i look forward to the influx of young blood,just what is needed to up the pace and tempo again.

[@mjrwhite]

Nice ...Greetz from Munich :Oktoberfest dancing xxx

[@L11_EFC]

Well said kidder, Northern Soul is not exclusive to any age group, just enjoy yourself la, dont let anyone tell you what your allowed to listen/dance to. I am mid 40's too young to be a part of the Wheel/Wigan clique, but have had some boss nights at Blackpool(mid/late 80's) and at Soul clubs up in Yorkshire, i was pretty much one of the younger soulies, but have never encounted the bollocks some people have spouted on here...KTF la

[@MrWhitt1234]

BERT RHODES in Huddersfield , bespoke tailor made fantastic trousers from gaberdine cloth .

[@jonlacey316]

The lad in the all green is in loads of NS videos from events all over the UK

[@55Motown]

Good stuff, love it.

[@CobraSloth]

So many haters :( It's not about the dress or the year, it's about the music, pure and simple. KTF!

[@CHALKY832]

go for it i think your all brill Keep the Faith!

[@folderman71]

Thought id heard this track before...already in my playlists lol

[@xraysoulstar]

Kerry, Keep an eye out for X Ray Soul Club/Don't Drop Out. It's a regular London night . unfortunately, you've missed this month, it was last night but it's generally the first Saturday of every month.

[@tonydam]

Its absolutely great to see the new modern soulies and i hope the have the bug for life like lots of us have , put please dont over cook the passion just tone it down for the odd records that realy do get to you , otherwise its like crying wolf constantly if you get what i mean STF Spread the Faith dont keep it.

[@michaelobrien9848]

Speed was the drug of choice hours of dancing ha ha

[@geordieceltic2]

Pure magic

[@indy5624]

It was a mixture of fashions when Northern Soul hit the scene, think i was still coming out of the Skinhead stage. lol

[@soulmike1]

I see here the people who are carrying the torch for the next generation nice one KTF

[@fatboyo1174]

Keep the faith young Soul dancers.

[@ClandestineEmpire]

Not everyone does acrobatics when they dance. I've been going since 1977 and never have, although i love to see those who can. It's how you feel the music that counts. Good to see youngsters on board.

[@shytalker]

This Vid is the Best """"""!!!!!!

[@richardbowen8059]

Excellent

[@janiceward8254]

love it...!!!

[@kingmarting]

Thank you :-)

[@splashbunny]

Before we beat Frank to death let's not forget he's right. Northern Soul was a term coined by Dave Godin to describe the kind of music visting northern football fans visting his London record shop wanted. Mid tempo heavy bass bass line melodic and soulful not the stuff the shandy drinking southern jessies wanted, cause they couldn't dance. Before Dave called it Northern soul we called it Uptown Soul but that never really caught on. So what you have is a genre of music that doesn't actually exist

[@clanmclaren1244]

You know they put the dust down to stop the floor catching fire

[@Umskiddy]

I wasn't talking about being 'against' parents as such.It's about being different from your parents' generation. Teenagers traditionally create new scenes, ideas and apply their creativity without their parents in tow.Like I say...the thought of myself wearing top mod clobber,chatting up and dancing with the opposite sex and digging cool underground soul tunes with my mum and dad dancing nearby is sick.Sadly, it appears that a form of Butlinisation of the northern soul scene is looming...

[@soulpagan]

Keep on keeping on.....Paul

[@CaptnEuropa]

I mostly agree and I find it strange that no-likes-comments are faded out. (??? my english...) I find it strange and rather non-creative, if youngsters copy any 60s style as a mean of "finding something new". It was a underrated scene far away for their times that 50 years later appeared and being lived. There were developments during the decades! Look at Prince, Q-Tip, ... But anyway, the dancers here are really great

[@skazimir64]

Yes !!!! Great song ... Some information ?

[@shytalker]

im age 70 and just love to see them/ wish i was on the Floor with em

[@theonlysbf]

Charlotte you look great KTF

[@chrisedwards3883]

Blimey it's like an Olympic event. :)

[@V8Deuce]

I've never used drugs my entire life, Have been an avid record collector and music historian for decades. Back in the 50's or 60's no one in America were able to walk in to a record store and ask where the Titty Shaker, Boogaloo, or Northern Soul section was. Do you know why? Because it simply didn't exist. I challenge you or anyone else out there to show me an original 1950's/60's era sign that shows those genre's mentioned. Go ahead, i'm waiting

[@Umskiddy]

I agree with you concerning tracksuits and shopping precincts.What I find strange is the growing trend of teenagers, particularly up north, who are attending soul clubs with their parents.This to me is very odd and disturbing.All youth cultures, punk, mod, teds, skinheads stemmed from a source of rebellion against the system and parental control.An embryonic development from sectors of youth all of whom had one thing in common,away from parents, detached from the system and against the grain.

[@TARGETZEROO]

well done kids

[@theriddlers4630]

Were is this Club at please 🙏 there are some good dancers ktf Burnley lancs here

[@robertmichailovs1461]

ITS GETTING BETTER THE REHEARSALS HAVE OBVIOUSLY HELPED AND THEY LOOKING GOOD, TOO MUCH TALC CAN A MAKE A DANCE FLOOR MORE SLIPPY THAN THE EIGER

[@Umskiddy]

Fair enough.I stand corrected.

[@stevegregory2867]

Keep the faith

[@zoepatco]

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[@ldman100]

Great video , best of luck with the flum :]

[@Genghis-Khan121]

actually some of the passion and facial expressions were taught by paul fact!!!

[@littleunfromwigansoulbroth8878]

just 2 clarify a myth-non of these kids are actors,all are soulies before the film,most are sons and daughters of active soulies,how do i know?-i know all the northern kids personally and they will still be around after the hype has died off

[@soulgirlcharl]

HELLOO! I can understand that you think some of the dancers ae staged and just doing it because of the film, but trust me the majority on this video are ture solies, honestly maybe a handful on this video are none soulies, but me im the dancer with the togtooth circle skirt, white top and im the thumbnail for the clib. And every weekend thursday - sunday I will go to at least 2 soul do's along with my best friends, and have been for over a year, i collect records and dress as if i was in the 70s

[@PETEQATAR]

whats the track ? its fantsastic

[@djquirke1]

keep tha faith x

[@toots54663]

I know 2 of the dancers, they are regulars on the NS scene.

[@isobellaisobella6171]

Keep on keeping on KTF x

[@kerriebotley1196]

is there a northern soul scene in London?? Where would i go to decent Northern Soul club nights

[@jonkino]

Great - but far too much talc on parts of that floor.

[@Lionboy2930]

Get a life pal.... and wise up, totally agree with little un fromWigan Soul brother, it's great to see kids enjoying themselves!!

[@Umskiddy]

You have clearly misunderstood me.I too want to see kids enjoy themselves.My point is that there are a disturbing number of kids up north who are 'enjoying' northern soul nights due to pressure from their parents when they'd rather be doing something new, cutting edge or creative.I repeat, in my teenage mod, soul days, the thought of dancing alongside my mum and dad would have made me physically sick.

[@Steviej148]

Lighten up pal. It`s all about the music and you`d know that if you were into the scene. Kids having a great time. Who cares what they wear. And we dressed cool man.Get The Faith.

[@skythebike5860]

fucking brilliant

[@kingmarting]

Song title please? Many thanks, M.

[@edge78a]

I think you will find the scene has developed a long way from Youth culture. Its totally about the music these unsung artists producing wonderful music.

[@Modwyman]

Whats the name of this tune?

[@SandyHoltTV]

BRILLIANT DANCING AND I CAN SAY THAT AS IVE DONE A BIT MYSELF AND MAYBE IF ANYONE KNOWS ME? CAN VERIFY AND BRENT PLEASE GET IT TOUCH SIR PLEASE IF YOU CAN USE ME IN ANY WAY RE: YOUR FILM CHEERS SANDY HOLT

[@V8Deuce]

Its pretty simple as I wrote it in plain English.

[@Qam61]

have you never heard of the one hundred club oxford st 6t,s it,s only been doing reg soul nights for nearly 30 years look it up on the net ktf,,,,,

[@alanbratt3022]

Used to go there in the early '80s, after the Casino closed down - great club.

[@akadjfresh]

top stuff

[@drwhatson]

"Let's do the 'Wigan Timewarp' yet again..." (yawn!)

[@Lionboy2930]

Love your comments drwhatson, over the years...