The Northern Soul Podcast

Colin Skehan
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60s Soul ,Discover Rare, obscure soul with The Northern Soul Podcast ,hosted by Colin Skehan,a devoted music enthusuiast and former Manchester club DJ,From the iconic Birch Hotel "Soul cellar " to underground soul scenes ,this podcast offers music enthusiasts an immersive journey into Northern Souls golden era through captivating stories and rare tracks .

  1. The Last tram To Blackpool Mecca

    6d ago

    The Last tram To Blackpool Mecca

    In this special episode , we journey back to the golden age of the British seaside and the unforgettable world of Northern Soul. From steam trains and deckchairs to trams, illuminations and ballroom dancefloors, this is a deeply personal trip through the sights, sounds and strange magic of Blackpool in the 1960s and 70s. Through childhood memories of family holidays beside the sea, we explore how places like Blackpool became far more than holiday resorts for working-class Britain — they became places of escape, excitement and musical discovery. At the centre of the story stands the legendary Blackpool Mecca. Part nightclub, part ballroom and part dreamscape, the Mecca became one of the most important and controversial venues in Northern Soul history, helping reshape the sound of the scene throughout the 1970s and beyond. This episode blends nostalgia, humour, forgotten memories and iconic soul music, featuring sounds inspired by the Blackpool Mecca alongside classic early 60s soul favourites. this is the story of how the British seaside and Northern Soul unexpectedly collided. So step aboard the steam train, grab a stick of Blackpool rock, and join us beneath the illuminations for a journey into one of the most magical chapters of British music culture. Please follow on Spotify

    41 min

  2. May 26

    Northern Baby Boomer

    In this episode ,we take a wry and honest look at the Northern Baby Boomer -often blamed for everything from housing crisis to modern living costs -but whose reality was far removed from today assumptions Growing up in post -war Northern England meant ration books ,outside toilets ,coal fires and hard graft in factories ,mills and steelworks .Yet from these tough beginnings emerged a generation that helped shape one of Britains most distinctive underground music cultures :Northern Soul . Blending Humour ,social reflection ,and music history ,this episode challenges stereotypes about the Boomers while celebrating the grit ,creativity and cultural legacy they left behind on the dance floor Please follow this show on Spotify it really helps .....

    29 min
  3. The Sixties Rare Soul Session

    May 24

    The Sixties Rare Soul Session

    Tonight it's back to the source - No polish No Compromise . Just rare soul-the records that never made the charts ,but made the dance floor move .This is the sound of forgotten America ,pressed in small runs buried on obscure labels ignored at the time ......then rediscovered by DJs who knew exactly what they were looking for . Fast beats ,raw vocals Pure emotion .built for dark rooms wooden floors ,and all night sessions where the music did all the talking . From the sixties vocal groups to the deep driving dancers -every track tonight is here for one reason : it still works so turn it up. we're in the heart of Rare soul

    57 min
  4. Northern Soul Still Burning

    May 21

    Northern Soul Still Burning

    This special feature episode of The Northern Soul Years ,We travel back to 1974 - a time when Britain stood on the edge of political uncertainty ,industrial decline and cultural change . Against the backdrop of strikes ,power cuts and economic unrest ,a generation of young working -class soul fans discovered escape on all-night dance floors of Northern England . This episode explores the rise of the legendary Wigan Casino ,along the iconic clubs like Blackpool Mecca ,twisted wheel and golden torch We also review the powerful new Film Northern Soul Still Burning and examine how the film captures the passion and obsession of the scene.

    44 min
  5. Underground Soul 1960s

    May 12

    Underground Soul 1960s

    This was the beginnings of Britains underground soul movement .In the basement clubs and hidden dance halls like the Twisted Wheel,King Mojo,and the Blue Orchard , Young music fans discovered rare soul from Shrine Record label and many more Tracks that became legends from records pressed in tiny numbers and forgotten in America -but here in the North and the Midlands they became something special . Please follow as this really helps ....

    30 min
  6. Northern Soul 1973-Secret Soul (Revised Music)

    May 7

    Northern Soul 1973-Secret Soul (Revised Music)

    1973 -This episode dives deep into the raw energy and elegance of Northern Soul at its peak -a time when dance floors were rules by rare 45s relentless rhythms ,and a devotion to discovering the unknown . We explore this year everything seemed to come together in 1973. And perhaps that's why the music from that era still feels so powerful today . It was discovered ,protected ,and loved by people who lived for the music itself . Please follow this show on Spotify it really helps ....

    33 min
  7. Keep the Faith ...

    May 4

    Keep the Faith ...

    Tonights episode dives deep into the world of Northern Soul Collecting -where rare records ,hidden gems and timeless dance floor anthems define the culture . From its underground roots in the 60s and early 70s ,built in legendary clubs like wigan casino ,the twisted wheel ,the torch and Blackpool Mecca ,Northern soul has grown into a global movement -yet it still holds its core : discovery ,passion and authenticity whether you are a lifelong collector or just discovering the scene this is a journey through the music

    31 min
  8. What Makes 60s Soul Northern?

    Apr 28

    What Makes 60s Soul Northern?

    In this episode ,We go beyond the labels to uncover the roots of one of Britains most enduring underground movements .From Dave Godin at Soul City to all-Night danceflooors of Wigan Casino ,this is the story of how rare American soul records found a second life in the north of England We explore the working class culture that shaped the scene ,the obsession with obscure vinyl and the connection between industrial Britain and the sounds of Detroit ,Chicago,and Philadelphia This isn't just about music .its about identity ,escape and forgotten records turned into dance floor anthems

    32 min
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60s Soul ,Discover Rare, obscure soul with The Northern Soul Podcast ,hosted by Colin Skehan,a devoted music enthusuiast and former Manchester club DJ,From the iconic Birch Hotel "Soul cellar " to underground soul scenes ,this podcast offers music enthusiasts an immersive journey into Northern Souls golden era through captivating stories and rare tracks .

Information

  • Creator
    Colin Skehan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Colin Skehan
  • Show Website
    The Northern Soul Podcast

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