A personal journey through the early Northern Soul Scene -long before Wigan Casino ,The Torch ,or the Blackpool Mecca became part of the story .

This episode traces the real beginnings of a passion for soul music in Manchester ,from first hearing those powerful American voices in 1960s to basement clubs church halls, and early dance nights where the sound truly took hold .

its a story of discovery -record shops ,DJs ,imported vinyl and growing underground culture that would later be called Northern Soul .

From the first 45rpm to DJ sets ,radio appearances, and running a family record shop in 1974,this is a lived in experience of a scene built on records ,movement ,and feeling -not headlines .

Raw personal and rooted in music that defined a generation

no myths ,no shortcuts

Just Soul .

A Journey back to Manchester in the late 1960s and into the heart of The Northern Soul Scene .

from a teenager buying his first 45rpm by Edwin Starr ,to discovering the power of soul music in a packed church hall basement ,this episode tells the story of how it all began .

Through early influences ,lifelong friendships and legendary venues like THE TWISTED WHEEL ,we follow the path from wide-eyed music fan yo a working DJ-playing records at the Bower Club and Hiccups ,and even stepping into the studios of Piccadilly Radio .

1974 becomes the turning point a year when passion became profession ,and the opening of our family record shop played him right at the centre of the scene -buying selling, and

spinning the very records that defined a movement

Tonight we travel to Detroit ,Michigan -the birthplace of 1960s soul.

while the city is best known for the global success of Motown and the vision of Berry Gordy ,this episode focuses on the deeper ,lesser -known side of the story

Detroit beyond the spotlight -the underground sound that built the Northern culture .

This weeks episode takes you deep into the heart of Northern Soul

away from the anthems and into the rare, the raw,and the beautifully understated-

every track in this collection is a 45rpm ...original vinyl full of warmth,character and that unmistakable analogue soul .

these are the records passed hand to hand ,discovered and brought to life on late night dance floors

Tonights episode takes you back to a time before the internet ,before playlists ,before instant access

when music travelled by word of mouth and every record tells a story .

This isn't about big hits or the obvious choices .

its about the records that were passed hand to hand ....

featuring underplayed tracks and the overlooked side of soul.

From hard- to- find gems to timeless underground classics ,tonights episode is packed with with the records collectors chase and DJs treasure .

we explore the films that captured the spirit of the scene ,including Northern soul and Soulboy -stories that bringing to life the all-nighters ,the friendships and music.

so whether you're a lifelong soulie or discovering the scene, this one is packed ,powerful and authentic

From the raw emotion of southern soul to the polished grooves of Chicago and Philadelphia ,from gospel roots to northern soul dance floor favourites ......every track in this episode carries a story .

This episode we revisit the spirit of the scene itself -its unique atmosphere and the theme is love..........

its personal, and tonight we journey from the raw underground energy of Northern Soul to the rise in the 1970s Britain -told through the eyes of a working DJ

From Local venues like The Birdcage ,to the unforgettable atmosphere of the Soul Cellar ,this is about music ,movement and a moment that defined a generation .

Discover how rare 60s soul records sat alongside chart hits due to the influence of the soul train tv programme

and the personal story of one special place where music meant everything .

Everyone's got their own idea of what soul is ....

some say its the voice ,some say its the groove ...

but tonight its a blend .

and like a good cup of tea ...it needs time to brew

Tonight, we dive deep into authentic Northern Soul from Chicago Detroit and Memphis - the grooves ,the harmonies ,and the heart of 1960s and 70s soul scene .from rare Philly harmonies to Chicago gospel -infused tracks .

discover the stories behind the artists ,the labels and the music that crossed the Atlantic to become Northern soul classics