The essay that was reproduced in one of the early Goldmine cds, written by Dave Evison , I think ,  that covered a lot of examples of mod/northern soul life . It contained lines like 'It was Cadburys Aztec bars , penny chew s' mention of the Twisted Bicycle wheel and bowling shoes.

Yes I remember it well. If my recall is right, it was from this very early one:

https://www.discogs.com/release/892917-Various-The-Essential-Northern-Soul-Story

if you go to 45 worlds.com they have the inner sleeve notes by mr iv'e wrote a book Evison 

29 minutes ago, Steviehay said:

if you go to 45 worlds.com they have the inner sleeve notes by mr iv'e wrote a book Evison 

That's it many thanks

58 minutes ago, Ian Parker said:

 

It's like an all night version of "whiskers on kittens" from a previous era ... 

Originally on the Northern Soul story LP from 1986, Soul Supply gatefold .