Product Description

The Northern Soul scene was exciting, amphetamine-fast and resolutely underground. Spread almost exclusively by word-of-mouth, it managed to avoid the attention of a national press, preoccupied as ever, with events in the capital. "The In Crowds" charts and celebrates the extraordinary story of, what was once, one of the best kept secrets of the early '70s. The first volume begins with the hip R&B collectors, mods and Motown fans who took the Golden Era of 60s Soul as a blueprint for this astonishing culture. The foreword is written by soul journalist Dave Godin, credited with first penning the term Northern Soul, and compiler of the critically acclaimed Deep Soul Treasures CDs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #350199 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Neil Rushton, Echoes, 9th October 1999
'Good things come to those who wait, it is said. Well, the Northern Soul scene has certainly been waiting a scandalously long time for a book to do it justice. that oversight has now been corrected. This book is not good, it's awesome.'

Mark Sargeant, Scootering, November 1999
'For anyone with a leaning towards anything to do with Northern Soul, or for that matter the '60s Mod scene, The In Crowd is an essential - no make that invaluable - purchase.'

Lois Wilson, Mojo,January 2000
'The In Crowd is perfection. Can't wait for Volume 2.'

Customer Reviews

Excellent for those wanting to be educated, or to re-educate
As someone who is far too young to have experienced Northern Soul's hayday the first time round, this book gave me a doorway into the scene, and blasted me with facts, images and useful insights. Although a little bit confusing on the first read, due to my complete lack of knowledge on anything within the scene, by the time a picked up the book for a second time i felt i understood what was going on a little bit more and thoroughly enjoyed every page! This is a must for anyone who wants to take their first steps into the Northern Soul scene, and also for anybody wanting to re-educate themselves on a scene that is filled with music lovers and great music.

Where the academics have got it consistently wrong...
The first volume in what will be THE definitive guide to the history of Northern Soul. Anyone interested in the history of popular music cultures should have a copy.

The definitive book on the UK's love affair with soul music
A big chunky wad of paper awaits the reader of this monumental ode to the British soul scene. Written from the heart as only a soul fan can this books tells the story of soul music at the clubs of Britain from the early sixties right up to the halcyon days of Wigans world famous Casino all nighter club. The writing is crisp, clean but above all enthralling taking the reader to these legendary clubs making you believe you are actually there. Crammed with facts and figures, the staple diet of a true soul fan, great period photos and those ever so necessary record label scans. This is the definitive book about soul music in the UK something to treasure for the rest of your life, that's for sure.