various artists - Wigan Casino: 50 Golden Years

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the world’s No.1 disco – the high temple of Northern Soul – the legendary WIGAN CASINO, Lancashire. Set against a backdrop of rampant inflation, the 3-day working week and national power cuts, Northern Soul emerged as an escape, a secret society, a haven for like-minded teenagers. Every Saturday night, for eight years, the faithful made the pilgrimage to the desolate mill town of Wigan to a broken down, pre-war dancehall on Station Road. It was a sanctuary, a special place of togetherness, elitism, and the catalyst for the music scenes longest enduring sub-culture… Northern Soul.

tracklist -

    Don Thomas - Come On Train
    Mr Floods Party - Compared To What
    Carole Waller - This Love Of Mine
    Jerry Fuller - Double Life
    Ron Holden - I’ll Forgive And Forget
    Blanch Carter - Halos Are For Angels
    The Inspirations - Your Wish Is My Command
    Lydia Marcelle - It’s Not Like You
    Jerry Williams - If You Ask Me (Because I Love You)
    Billy Hambric - She Said Goodbye
    Brice Coefield - Ain’t That Right
    The Chandlers - Your Love Makes Me Lonely
    Sons Of Moses - Soul Symphony
    Maurice Williams - Being Without You
    Gene Chandler - I Can Take Care Of Myself
    Paula Parfitt - Love Is Wonderful
    Creation - I Got The Fever
    The Fi-Dels - Try A Little Harder
    Little Richie - Just Another Heartache
    Donna King - Take Me Home