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Wigan Casino

Various Artists

SKU: OSVLP006

Barcode: 5013993983057

16.00 £16.00

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Timing is everything, the Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent had been forced to close prematurely and the burgeoning underground scene that had been slowly molding since the heady days of the Twisted Wheel was set to explode.

Wigan Casino, known locally as the Empress Ballroom, proved to be the ultimate venue. It featured a cavernous main hall with a wooden sprung dance floor and a first floor balcony on three sides. It also had an adjoining cabaret club, The Palais (aka “Mr M’s”), extending the already enormous capacity to over 1,500. It was an awesome prospect for an All-Nighter and a gamble for its then owner Gerry Marshall.

On the first night, September 23rd, 1973, club manager Mike Walker opened the doors to an unexpected but eager crowd of 652 and DJ Russ Winstanley played the first disc that heralded a new era of Northern Soul. 40+ years on and we’re still living the nightlife!

A uniquely themed set featuring classic oldies from the playlists of founding Northern Soul jocks Russ Winstanley, Richard Searling, and crew at the legendary Wigan Casino

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Track Listings

1: Turnin' My Heartbeat Up - The M.V.P's
2: You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies - Dana Valery
3: So It The Sun - The World Column
4: Ton Of Dynamite - Frankie (Love Man)
5: I'm Com'un Home In The Morn'un - Lou Pride
6: You Didn't Say A Word - Yvonne Baker
7: Girl Don't Make Me Wait - Bunny Sigler
8: I'll Always Need You - Dean Courtney
9: Night Owl - Bobby Paris
10: I Can't Help Loving You - Paul Anka
11: I Love Her So Much (It Hurts Me) - The Majestics
12: What - Judy Street
13: The Snake - Al Wilson
14: She'll Come Running Back - Mel Britt
15: Time Will Pass You By - Tobi Legend
16: Long After Tonight Is All Over - Jimmy Radcliffe

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