Northern Soul: An Illustrated History

The story of Northern Soul is one of practically total immersion, dedication and devotion, where the plain concept of the 'night out' was elevated to sacramental dimensions. Where devotees pushed their bodies, their finances and sometimes their minds to brutal and unforgiving extremes. For those who went through that involvement every test of faith or endurance was worth bearing.

- From Northern Soul: An Illustrated History.

'It was a drugs scene, it was a clothes scene. It was about dancing....