FIRST STEPS

Before I decided to write my story I mailed Mick. The reason I did this is because I know very little about Northern Soul and I was a bit concerned that it would have little impact compared to some of the tales in The Bar. I could not believe his response. To quote him "JJ if you like this music then join the club. If you listen to a record and it feels good you are as much part of the scene as the originals. Put your story together mate and Keep the Faith". So here goes:
I bought an old Jam CD at a sale. I am too young to remember the Jam, but have I liked a few Paul Weller records and decided to listen to a couple of his older tracks. One of the tracks was 'Solid bond in your heart'. There was something about it that made me play it again and again. I was playing it one day when one of my Dad's friends said it sounded like Northern Soul. He told me that Northern Soul is a type of music with a beat/rhythm that is a similar to Tamla Motown. I was even more confused as I did not Know what Tamla Motown was either!.
I was curious, so I decided to look further. After a good search round the record shops I now own 3 CD's dedicated to Northern soul. Most of the tracks on the CD make me feel good. My best find is the Home Pages on the Internet dedicated to Northern Soul. I have found out it is called Northern Soul because it was played in the North of England, that I can still buy 45rpm records, clubs are still dedicated to playing it and I am not alone with my love for it.
My ambition is to go to an Allnighter and maybe learn to dance. Well that's my brief Northern Soul story. I hope I can give you a better one in 20 years time. My favourite record at the moment is 'What shall I do' by Frankie and the Classicals. I hope you can add it to this.
Keep the Faith...JJ

You can find your record in the Audio bit mate