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Wigan Casino Club
Station Road, Wigan 1973-81

"Wigan Casino bestrode the Northern Soul scene like a mighty colossus, creating a legend that is almost mystical today, drawing people to the music in numbers that still form the bedrock of countless all-nighters, weekenders and soul nights up and down the country. The Wigan Casino years are the golden ones, when everyone was young, when the numbers were unparalleled, when new styles of soul music were embraced and when the scene occasionally went 'over ground".
Tim Brown, (author The Wigan Casino Years).

While other clubs may be able to argue they were the birth place of Northern Soul in the UK, few can claim to have the same popularity or influence as the mighty Wigan Casino. The venue became a Mecca for fans of rare, imported soul records, with a passionate, dedicated fanbase. This new compilation collects some of the classic tracks that would have been played at the time. The 28 tracks include gems from Ann Sexton, Joe Tex, Gene Chandler and more. The release also includes a bonus disc featuring a live set by Tommy Hunt, recorded at the club in 1975.

CD ONE

1. Don Thomas - Come On, Train
2. The Appreciations - I Can't Hide It
3. The Furys - I'm Satisfied With You
4. Gene Chandler - Mr. Big Shot
5. Ted Ford - You're Gonna Need Me
6. Donna King - Take Me Home
7. Maurice Williams & Zodiacs - Being Without You
8. The Zodiacs - Don't Ever Leave Me s
9. Johnny Dynamite - The Night The Angels Cried
10. The Jerms - I'm A Teardrop
11. The Ringleaders - Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love
12. Little Richie - Just Another Heartache
13. The Inspiration - Your Wish Is My Command
14. Lydia Marcelle - It's Not Like You
15. Blanch Carter - Halos Are For Angels
16. Skull Snaps - I'm Your Pimp
17. Bags - It's Heavy
18. Little Johnny Blair - Momma's Gone
19. Joe Tex - Show Me
20. The Fabulettes - Screamin' And Shoutin'
21. The Combinations - What 'cha Gonna Do
22. The C.o.d.'s - She's Fire
23. Gene Latter - Sign On The Dotted Line
24. Ron Holden - I'll Forgive And Forget
25. The Ohio Players - Love Slipped Thru My Fingers
26. Ann Sexton - You Got To Use What You Got
27. Tommy Hunt - Loving On The Losing Side
28. The Gentrys - Why Should I Cry

CD TWO

1. Tommy Hunt - I Can't Turn You Loose
2. Tommy Hunt - Get Ready
3. Tommy Hunt - My Girl
4. Tommy Hunt - Knock On Wood
5. Tommy Hunt - Never Can Say Goodbye
6. Tommy Hunt - Help Me Make It Through The Night
7. Tommy Hunt - Crackin' Up
8. Tommy Hunt - Baby I Need Your Loving