Keeping The Faith: A History of Northern Soul

Northern Soul is a subgenre of soul music that emerged in the UK in the mid-1960s. It is characterized by its fast tempo, driving beat, and obscure B-sides from American soul records. Northern Soul developed out of the UK's mod scene, and its fans were typically working-class teenagers from the north of England. Northern Soul quickly spread to other parts of the UK and Europe, and it remains popular today.

Keeping the faith: A history of northern soul

by Jarrod Tanner

4.6 out of 5

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Northern Soul is often seen as a reaction to the commercialization of soul music in the late 1960s. As Motown and other major labels began to dominate the charts, Northern Soul DJs sought out more obscure and harder-edged soul records. These records were often from small independent labels, and they often featured unknown or one-hit wonder artists.

Northern Soul DJs played a key role in the development of the genre. They were the ones who discovered and championed obscure soul records, and they were the ones who created the distinctive Northern Soul sound. Many Northern Soul DJs were also involved in the production of soul records, and they often worked with American artists to create new music that fit the Northern Soul sound.

The Northern Soul scene was centered around dance clubs in the north of England. These clubs were often small and dingy, but they were packed with enthusiastic dancers who loved the music. The Northern Soul scene was also known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and it was a place where people from all walks of life could come together to enjoy the music.

Northern Soul reached its peak in the early 1970s, but it declined in popularity in the mid-1970s as disco and other genres became more popular. However, Northern Soul never completely disappeared, and it remains popular today. There are still many Northern Soul clubs in operation, and there are still many fans who collect Northern Soul records and attend Northern Soul events.

Keeping The Faith is the definitive history of Northern Soul. This book tells the story of the music, the DJs, and the fans who kept the flame alive for over 50 years. Keeping The Faith is a must-read for Northern Soul enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of popular music.

Here is a list of some of the key features of Northern Soul:

• Fast tempo (typically between 120 and 135 beats per minute)
• Driving beat
• Obscure B-sides from American soul records
• Working-class fans from the north of England
• Friendly and welcoming atmosphere

If you are interested in learning more about Northern Soul, I encourage you to read Keeping The Faith. This book is a comprehensive and engaging history of the genre, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in Northern Soul.

Northern Soul is a unique and vibrant genre of music that has stood the test of time. It is a music that is loved by people from all walks of life, and it is a music that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Keeping the faith: A history of northern soul

by Jarrod Tanner

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	757 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	362 pages
Paperback	:	30 pages
Item Weight	:	3.36 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.07 x 11 inches

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