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Lovingly compiled/written by Neil Rushton, this collection of breathless "I was there" quotes tells the story of the Northern Soul scene. It goes on a journey from the early roots of the 60's before the name "Northern Soul" had even been coined (and comes up with new insight on who came up with the phrase), takes in the 70's high octane golden era dominated by key clubs like Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca, The Torch and The Catacombs, and finishes with the post Casino renaissance. The story is told via quotes from and interviews with key players from the mostly black Americans who created the music and the mostly white and working class British kids who discovered joyous but forgotten adrenalin rammed Soul gems from another continent, adopted it, cherished it and created a unique "this thing of ours" sub-culture. The book is 256 pages long and is full-colour with every story illustrated with vivid eye-catching graphics from Glenn Gunton of Joe Boy Records. The result is a fitting tribute to the Northern Soul phenomenon.

Product details Board book: 256 pages Publisher: Soulvation; 1st edition (2009) ISBN-10: 0956456901 ISBN-13: 978-0956456908 ASIN: 095645691X