Northern Soul - Floorfillers Pt. 1

Northern Soul Floorfillers
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[@CathBuswell-xx3zx]

Absolutely amazing, takes you right back to the good 😂 old days , KTF all x x

[@PeteTildesley]

He'll Cath ❤ Pete????😮

[@alexanderanderson6402]

Now i miss being young ,hitchhicking from fife to wigan ,just to dance outside ,wasnt old enough to get in ,

[@johnlynch8042]

Good effort bro

[@fantastica9186]

Wow that's dedication​@johnlynch8042 ! I'm so impressed ❤❤

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Oh my Gawd....San Remo Golden Strings...we danced our arses off to this music. Long before Barry White or EWF had instrumentals. No lyric just that driving beat..crowded dance floors...sweat..all that energy!....Wish I could muster some of that spring in my step from back in the day. At 80 the mind is willing but the body is a little frail.....bit,Oh those memories. Thanks so much for the trip back in time...

[@FranWood-g7l]

❤❤❤ yep

[@maureentait8607]

I it's funny we never drank that much we were too busy dancing.... 😁

[@michaelsanders5821]

Wigan casino what a night many great times i do miss the casino gone but never forgotten keep the faith.

[@selwynowen6213]

I wasn’t lucky enough to get to the casino 😢😢😢, but it never stopped me loving the music. I was a late starter in getting into the music scene, as I’m also a huge Motown fan 👍👍👍👍

[@susanthomas5464]

I will be 66 on January 31 st 23 and love Northen Soul xxx

[@kimgrattage6049]

@@susanthomas5464 I will be 66 on 9th Jan. Happy birthday to you for next month. Happy days. KTF!

[@selwynowen6213]

I was 68 in October. And even my kids love Northern Soul, as they heard it all the time in the house as they grew up

[@triciamorris813]

OMG I am right back in Wigan Casino and my misspent youth. I'm still dancing even though my knees are a bit creaky now. 50 years later still the best music EVER. Keep the faith everyone.😘

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Knee broken also T. Was at Blackpool tower November. Missed the music of heartbreak and the Great people that go. KTF

[@janeclarke5275]

Great days my knees are creaky to mate

[@timjones6204]

yup

[@nerisakidd296]

Another '50 years later' girl here, so fantastic to hear the music again, wonderful memories, Majestic Newcastle 1970's

[@brianhughes7339]

Creaky! Great word the brain wants to dance but Creaky bones make it so hard... KTF Brian 68

[@ianjeffery5742]

67 still toes still tapping. Love it.

[@aljo6051]

Great timeless music, casino boy myself, be getting my pension in 18 months. Knees still holding up. Wife's have come and gone, music and boyhood memories remain. KTF.

[@CathBuswell-xx3zx]

Couldn't agree more !! Daughters now 36 & long flown the nest but hers & our Vic Lounge, Wigan & Wirrina in Peterborough will last while I'm upright and breathing 😂 55 yrs now, scary lol , where DID it go ?? X x

[@Amanda-pr]

SPECIAL TIMES LONG LIVE NORTHERN SOUL 🎵🎶🎵🎶♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@abigailgodfrey4778]

Does anything beat Northern Soul.. I think not. KTF

[@brianboru636]

No, nothing does KTF x

[@Keepingthefaith72]

" Stop her on sight " always does it for me ......

[@coax8286]

Off to spain in October for a wee dance.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 FANTASTIC

[@vonlane3678]

benalmedena?

[@clairebearkirkman6216]

Wigan casino many great times gone but never forgotten

[@kevschorr6875]

7am at the Casino, knackered, then this comes on, Bobby Hebb Love Love Love. The only song that could get me back on the floor, Dean Parrish excluded, course.

[@lynettegregory8306]

I’m a southern Soul girl and just love this mix. 73 now but still a Mod at heart and always will love Soul/Motown.

[@joemaguire4754]

Candi staton was southern soul .am i right

[@rodneysadd7799]

Brilliant Lynette, I love the Elgin's, I'm 68 and want to get those feet dancing again, but the coordination has gone. Still love these tunes.

[@johnchristie8060]

Hitting 60. Still love Northern soul great memories of My. Early. Years

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Hey Lynette, age is just and attitude and your comment proves it. Music is in us all we just need to let it out and even when the joints get sore the beat will find a way. Keep your faith!

[@teresawatkins6619]

Me too, absolutely love Soul and Motown and I am 72!

[@skygazer6898]

Frank Wilson " do I love you" this song still gets me up throwing shapes with my ancient body.. It is great music like this that keeps us young at heart, folks

[@kitspackman3994]

You and me both! They played 'Do I love you' when I was on a short break recently, and I couldn't keep off the floor! I amazed my friends with my 80 yr moves! 🙂

[@drwhatson]

It gets me throwing up too.

[@robertwalker4549]

66 now, from staffs, living in Indonesia, looking at the beach, missing the Top Rank, and later the Queens...

[@kimgrattage6049]

I remember Queens. Golden Torch, Tunstall, Twisted Wheel, Manchester, Wigan Casino. Happy days. Still living in Soul City. The bones may be creaking but music still in my heart and soul. soul KTF ✊

[@trevorrobinson8577]

Only the 60s. ......the 70s were never the same...

[@susannekeohane6059]

Brilliant absolutely love this music. Makes you want to get up and dance. Those were the days.

[@cheekyblindersnorthernsoul9746]

They still are the days some great clubs out there now, well from July. Onwards

[@cheekyblindersnorthernsoul9746]

@Isobel Stepney just found out how to post so not yet

[@missliverpoolcatlady]

Still go now! Liverpool has a great scene xx

[@markreardon6290]

Deffo best times ever 😉

[@Myrddin1955]

@@missliverpoolcatlady Do tell us where please!

[@deniseleicester6213]

I'm 65yr women. Play these tunes reminds me of Wigan & twisted wheel.fantastic keep te faith.❤

[@FrancesDonnelly-vs8gl]

Love this music it takes me away to a different place when I feel sad x

[@julieatkin3188]

I hit the dance floor souling at a wedding, my son said my god mum I didn't know you could dance like that , I said I wasn't born 57 son ❤

[@jamescarr1467]

You were 11 or 12 when the Wheel closed

[@חנהכהן-ד9ר]

My years at the wheel 1966 - 1968 Lorraine Graham all the way from Israel but they were best days ever no wars only great music and friends❤​@@jamescarr1467

[@fantastica9186]

Was feeling do yuck today but this has made me feel so much better. The healing power of Northern Soul❤❤❤

[@neiljohnson4763]

Nice to hear the San remo strings. I was at school disco when l first heard this 1970ish! Still fresh!

[@graemetaylor1765]

Bobby Hebb my favourite on this compilation 😎💯🎶old wheeler

[@chrisdavies9969]

I remember 1971 and Heaven must have sent you and Festival Time both high up in the UK charts.

[@petescrase2116]

Bobby Hebb memories of Nags Head Wollaston Free For All Phillip Mitchell and of course Out On The Floor me Bertie Mick &Malky filling the floor those were the days still play and dance to this music 60 years later KTF

[@davidanderson650]

My mother brought me up on this type of music and i became a mod im 55 now and been hooked since I was 14 4in the 80s i have played several tunes to people who have never heard it and converted them into rude boys ✊🇬🇧💯

[@clivegreen5411]

The Governor....Jackie Wilson who who who....JJ Barnes Sweet Honey baby so many unbelievably fabulous Tuuunes it would take me a month to mention them all ..if you a'nt dancing you must have died ❤❤ love love northern 😘😘😘

[@ruebenrojers5778]

i'm 70 later this year.... playing this was busting moves on 6the kitchen floor, but wearing socks instead of talc and leather soles.... my knees hurt a bit, but..absolutally awesome then, and just as awesome now...PLEASE Keep the Faith...😛

[@gordonking2859]

Nearly 60 still moving brilliant

[@joemaguire4754]

Whoever put 7 dislikes .get your head tested

[@scotfoxx]

They do it to get a reaction.;)

[@brianboru636]

@@scotfoxx Or metal heads.

[@tinpanally51_36]

They weren't for the music they were for The Wigans casino...

[@neilellison5800]

It's the Snake there's a vendetta against that tune

[@robertingham6123]

@@brianboru636 I'm a metal head and love NS KTF 👍

[@brainstew15walton84]

My sister was the only person in our house with a record player i was weened on this stuff CLASS

[@johannae1180]

This body is 56, right now my brain and heart are 15! Happy days whilst I slide around the kitchen floor! Much love and huge thanks for a great mix and memories x 😉💚👍🏼💃🏼

[@nerisakidd296]

🙂🙂 65 but still a 17 year old bopping away majestic Newcastle- must go to a reunion one day!! Fantastic music.

[@delt6858]

@johanna E That's exactly me right now 😊 💃

[@Soulgirl59]

64 here. My heart and soul are as good as when I was 16 years old. Good job my feet are still fit to dance 💃. 😂😂

[@yvonneread433]

Haha I used to still dance on my kitchen floor too , till I broke my ankle ,! You can't not when you hear Northern soul we were Wigan all nighters , my husband & me with 2 young kids at home 4 grandmother to look after, didn't stop us , everyone came together through music it was a great time , my eldest son love s it too he was brought up on it , KTF ✊

[@gilahart]

OH YESSSS! Great playlist. San Remo Strings-- CLASSIC! Frank Wilson--- All time favorite.....oh heck! The whole lot!! Bounce! Bounce! Spin! Spin! Kick! Drop! Spin again!LOL xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink

[@TheAnthonyKing]

Thank you for your comments, loving them keep them coming. KTF

[@gilahart]

@@TheAnthonyKing Bless your heart, darlin! Thank you. xxxxxx MWAH!

[@seanas80]

Love you mom, Never forget you. She loved this kind of music! playing this mix made me feel her presence again.

[@indy5624]

Probably the most danceable motown record ever made, (Heaven Must Have Sent You) it certainly was when i was a teen many many moons ago,

[@jamesbarclay8805]

Thats old school man 80s mods back in the day wow man

[@kathleenhill5538]

76 and still tapping ❤️

[@keithmitchinson8098]

Out on the floor bring's it all back

[@drwhatson]

Even after 50+ years, I'm still quietly seeking out original copies of some of these dancefloor classics, enjoying them and and filing them away, hopefully for future generations to appreciate. These exciting records are timeless - once they touch your heart and soul, the joy will never fade.

[@thesoultwins72]

@drwhatson........Mmm, I don't want to sound like a 'party-pooper' and I agree, there are some truly great sounds here - but I thought the set was a complete mishmash. He started off with some classic 'youth club sounds' [mostly Motown with the odd rarity thrown in] but then it went completely batshit crazy! Frank Wilson followed by 'Festival Time'?!? C'mon. And what happened to the 'Uptempo soul' items that segue-wayed from the Youth club era to the pioneering Soul clubs? Iain and I were regulars at Colley Gate Labour club after we had 'graduated' from Halesowen Youth Club - and I can't begin to emphasise just how important CGLC was in our 'progression' onto 'proper' Northern Soul venues like the Catacombs and Torch. By that time we had acquired tracks like Johnny Sayles, Mamie Galore, Chris Jackson, Right Track, Travis Wammack etc and would get the DJ's at CGLC to play them for us. Then one night this new DJ showed up and in response to us constantly badgering him to play our records - he played a 'set' that absolutely blew our minds! We didn't know any of the sounds he played, but they were all brilliant. I can remember us rushing over to him to ask what they were ....he reeled off a succession of titles as we busily noted them down - Sam & Kitty, Bok to Bach, Shakers, Jimmy Thomas, Rose Batiste Whispers et al. I asked where he had heard these amazing records and he smugly replied, 'Tunstall Sounds'. We hadn't got a clue what he meant, but after further probing we managed to get him to reveal that he was talking about the Torch in Stoke and we made plans there and then to visit that iconic venue as soon as possible. That was the beginning of our 'journey' to experience the most influential NS clubs and [IMHO] the best times ever on the scene.

[@drwhatson]

@@thesoultwins72 Yep, you're absolutely right about the mix - I think I probably got carried away with Johnnie Taylor "Friday Night"(!) One of my faves of which I can't eulogise enough. :-) I can't stand "The Snake" and Frank Wilson is, you know... yawn city. I always preferred Laura Lee to the San Remo Strings, although both blew my mind on first hearing. Earl Jackson still sounds awesome though. I was very surprised to learn (from Carl Dene no less), that it had been played as early as 1970(!) Some of the rest are mostly reminiscent of a Tesco's CD compilation of "Wigan's Greatest Hits" - or worse 'Mr. Fuckin' M's'. :-(

[@glynnevans8284]

Great mix Chris my walking stick is in overdrive in lockdown in Victoria Australia the music is keeping me sane KTF 😷👌

[@sheila1013]

KTF indeed!!.. Greetings from Wigan.. also in lockdown!.. 🙌❤️💐🎶🕺

[@andrewmorley9540]

What a Disc.

[@sandraholvey3069]

One of my all time favourite tunes Heaven must of sent you .

[@deniseswanick8632]

Proper music

[@johnboddice6808]

loving it rocking my computer chair ,

[@billjones2101]

No matter age, or northen venue, was glad st 17 be part of wotld awarded " best disco" lol wigan discom lmfao but glad to have been part of such long lasting youth culture. 66yo still dance/wobble Just, KTF BROTHERS N SISTERS N NEWBIES KEEP ON KEEPIN FAITH ITS A LIFE FACTOR

[@KelvinWeller-cn2lh]

Sittig in garden listenin to tunes..wella walsall

[@stevenb2366]

Classic mix 🎵 🎶 Still waiting for a new music era, 30 year's almost since anything to sing and dance about

[@paulselkirk2345]

Northern soul for ever ktf🤩😊😎🤗

[@philandmargaretfisher8597]

I discovered NS late in life! Hooked on it now. Trying to get to gigs while the body holds up!

[@ianhodson2205]

Great mix. When I think about the entertainment that the kids have today compared to simple music, soul and dance that we grew up with.....i feel so sad for them. My 3 daughters loved my music collection.

[@michaelmclarencrawford6563]

EVERY TRACK MAKES YOUR ADRENALINE FLOW AND DRIVES YOUR FEET TO DANCE WHEREVER YOU ARE EVEN IF YOU WERE IN A DESERT. TOTALLY BRILLIANT.

[@nerisakidd296]

Haha Michael, youre so right...im just catching up 50 years later. Just had my headphones on walking up the road, had to stop and dance in the street!! Just couldn't help myself! Used to dance every Saturday night Majestic Ballroom Newcastle- happy days!

[@janetdarge359]

Love this brings back memories out there dancing 🎶 the night away

[@carolenewbery5311]

Love love Reminds me of a pool dance when friends arrived for holiday....they danced down the side of the pool to this " wonderful world" will always stay with me ....

[@melsmall6200]

BRILLIANT JUST BRILLIANT, just a few of the GREAT tunes around then an still now, whatever decade we're in they would suit perfectly, unlike the crap what's about today. 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👍KTF.

[@Myrddin1955]

Crap is definitely the right adjective!

[@adonisbazemore3261]

What great music much better than this what is out now so many changes, driving bass lines horn section and the vocals are top notch.

[@swinloz1968]

Fucking brilliant 🙊😎

[@Chris-vg2vs]

As an old punk at heart:u really don't get much better than this!

[@keithgolightly9770]

I love the the music I love northern soul and tamla Motown you can't beat the music 🎶

[@joannelockwood9716]

The Frigate pub just off the Foreshore in Scarborough play Northern Soul all the time. Always sing my head off in there and it takes me back to the wonderful 70s when life was so much fun. Thanks for the tunes x

[@kathrynbodimeade3366]

This music takes me back to my teenage years I was never off the dance floor, my boyfriend used to stand and watch smiling at me xx

[@robcapps2547]

Love it mate!!

[@janeclarke5275]

Same her x

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Tonight in bradford United Kingdom 2024 is northern soul night happy new year 2025 to all you northerners in the world keeping the faith 🌎

[@haroldaustin7781]

Right back to the golden torch

[@mary49ist]

Better days...twistedwhee Manchester ❤❤❤

[@JohnPrior-l7f]

fantastic music

[@pthompson1956]

So glad i got my wigan casino membership from blues and soul way back in 1973, 17 then, 68 now!...🥶🥶

[@neilosborne7637]

Great timeless music when life was enjoyable in your youth and money in your pocket . Dancing the nights away. Never forget so much fun and friendship where ever we all went in the country. Best times thinking back now. Music is a great healer and brings people together whatever your circumstances. Dance On xx

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Spot on Neil! Never a moody scene. Just the music and the hope that there were some singles in the crowd😂

[@patriciagardener5344]

Immortal music So sad I was too young to travel to the Casino ...

[@andrewparkin3321]

Yeehaa let start sliding. KTF ✊

[@suebradford5758]

❤️💃❤️🎶❤️✊❤️...Thank you 👍...Thank You Lord ✝️ for The Tingles 🙏✝️💖

[@elliesambrook5929]

My Steve and Kevin burden. Gold

[@richardbickle4098]

too young to have gone to wigan but me big brother was a DJ and loves it. so do i .

[@rosischmid7144]

Love this mix remind me of how much fun we had dancing to those songs greetings from germany and my son anthony

[@orazioraffermati5303]

KTF 👊👊👊 absolute cracking sounds 👊👊👊

[@peterbarratt7717]

Absolute favourite choon makes u wanna dance

[@alanshotter2471]

So fabulous, this music...takes me right back...

[@selwynowen6213]

I just love All soul music. Especially with the beat it has

[@brianboru636]

Brilliant compilation thanx, While I'm here can i recommend the book 'Nightshift' by my mate pete McKenna. Its all about the scene back in the day, fiction based on fact, a good read.

[@williammowe3307]

Some great sounds mate takes me back to the wigan days

[@JohnSAitken]

I love Motown sound. I wonder why the British took to this sound in such a big way. I picked up a person outside Edinburgh thumbing it to Wigan, it was raining hard so I took the person right to the door on the Casino. What an opportunity I missed by not going in ☹️

[@alexandercassidy1698]

U can't beat the northern soul nighters then all dayers keep the faith wish could still do it Bedford St Ives notts Wigan an many more fleet pet Borough skeg keep dancing

[@nicolasmith8923]

I was born too late in 83, gosh I'm so jealous, wish I was there!

[@brianboru636]

Your're never too young or too old, if this music makes your heart skip that little bit faster, you're in.

[@beverlybelvin9782]

I'm spending lots of time sitting in my room and listening to sweet music like this...except for when I jump up and start doing "my dance" as my kids and grandkids say. Even though I have an illness that is lurking in the back, I'm still enjoying life. This music helps. Thank you.

[@paulmckenzie4291]

Hey Beverly, the music is in all of us. How cool that the grandkids get to see 'your dance'. Proof of life Ma'am! Keep the faith

[@adelesenyszyn7183]

My kids call it a 2 step dance 😅 northern soul is awesome 🎉

[@paulleech488]

Great memories. Beautiful wife. 👍⚽️ And Friends for life Penny Farthing. Ulverston.

[@peteryates1948]

Anthony, thanks for putting these great sets together mate.Appreciated.Almost 60 years of listening and dancing to soul and still loving it.

[@TheAnthonyKing]

Thank you for your comment Peter, good to hear you're still dancing to the music you love. KTF

[@PeteTildesley]

Welcome tu Friday 😮😅 Pete eye 👀 watching you all 😅😅

[@davidfellows7573]

Do I love you followed by the snake. Love it 😊

[@sandraholvey3069]

This music takes me back to my youth !!! goosebump moments.

[@janetboyer5788]

I love ,love love this,xx

[@alanrichardson1672]

Right back in the Torch, teriffic stuff! 👍😁

[@djangiebaby]

love this tune that goes way back but a classic 💗

[@amandawallace721]

Two of my ultimate faves here. Yayyyy

[@markfox2043]

First track, setting tone perfectly ❤️🎶 thank you

[@garethjones2664]

54 so just missed out the casino and pier but remember the boys older than us practicing for the weekend Bangor soulcrewbwd

[@yvonneread433]

Hi , im a a northern soul fan lived in Bangor ,my then husband organised a few day dance s there ,

[@garethjones2664]

Oh aye ?​@@yvonneread433

[@PeteTildesley]

Morning tigers EYE 😮pete❤❤

[@PeteTildesley]

❤😢😊❤ Pete eye 👀

[@manzizh8438]

Forever northern soul ❤️

[@soulman4692]

All thumbs up...!!!

[@stellamorris6367]

OMG I forgot how much I love this the Elgin's. Thanks for posting this.made my night.😄

[@paulpotter7312]

great music to dance too

[@madmax-tg3vo]

1964 new years eve birthday very last of the boomers so to speak. So my music memories began around 1969 I was drunk on youth in the 70's .Wish I could go back to these times but most of all the music magic times .

[@cheryl5994]

GREAT PLAYLIST ANTHONY. ✌🏼😊 NOTTM. UK 🇬🇧