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WIGAN CASINO 1973-1981 The Heart Of Northern Soul
OSVLP006
A uniquely themed set featuring legendary Northern Soul tracks from the playlist of founding Northern Soul jocks Russ Winstanley, Richard Searling and crew at the legendary Wigan Casino An importnat collection from the club at the heart of Northern Soul No one could have predicted the enormity of Wigan Casino and the impact that it would have on Northern Soul during its eight year reign.
Timing is everything, the Golden Torch (OSVLP004) 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 (OSVLP002) 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!

OUTTA SIGHT
ORIGINAL

SIDE 1

The M.V.P.’s - Turnin’ My Heartbeat Up

Dana Valery - You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies

The World Column - So Is The Sun

Frankie (Love Man) Crocker - Ton Of Dynamite

Lou Pride - I’m Com’un Home In The Morn’un

Yvonne Baker - You Didn’t Say A Word

Bunny Sigler - Girl Don’t Make Me Wait

Dean Courtney - I’ll Always Need You

SIDE 2

Bobby Paris - Night Owl

Paul Anka - I Can’t Help Loving You

The Majestics - I Love Her So Much (It Hurts Me)

Judy Street - What

Al Wilson - The Snake

Mel Britt - She’ll Come Running Back

Tobi Legend - Time Will Pass You By

Jimmy Radcliffe - Long After Tonight Is All Over

CONDITION MINT-
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