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The Big Four go head-to-head: Twisted Wheel - Blackpool Mecca - Golden Torch - Wigan Casino

Richard Searling presents musical memories from the four biggest Northern Soul clubs ever

Richard starts off the New Year with a Soul on Trent Special as Northern Soul's BIG 4 go head to head!
Over forty great floorshaking memories from the most famous Northern Soul clubs ever: The Twisted Wheel in Manchester, Blackpool Mecca, Tunstall's Golden Torch and Wigan Casino!
Two hours of memories from the venues that built a scene that still thrives to this day...

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Sat 2 Jan 201618:00
BBC Radio Stoke

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Music Played

  • TWISTED WHEEL

    • Earl Van Dyke

      6 x 6

      • Soul.

    • Alexander Patton

      A Lil Lovin Sometimes

      • Capitol.

    • Darrell Banks

      Open The Door To Your Heart

      • Revilot.

    • Billy Butler

      The Right Track

      • Okeh.

    • Tami Lynn

      Run Away From You

      • Atco.

    • The Detroit Spinners

      I'll Always Love You

      • Motown.

    • The Incredibles

      There's Nothing Else To Say

      • Stateside.

    • Willie Tee

      Walking Up A One Way Street

      • Atlantic.

    • Bobby “Blue” Bland

      Call On Me

      • Duke.

    • The Impressions

      You've Been Cheatin'

      • ABC.

    • The Invitations

      What's Wrong With Me Baby

      • Stateside.

    • The Tams

      Hey Girl, Don't Bother Me

      • ABC.

  • BLACKPOOL MECCA

    • Ann Sexton

      You've Been Gone Too Long

      • Impel.

    • The Anderson Bros.

      I Can See Him Loving You

      • GSF.

    • Lorraine Chandler

      I Can't Change

      • RCA.

    • James Fountain

      Seven Day Lover

      • Peachtree.

    • Eloise Laws

      Love Factory

      • Music Merchant.

    • Jodi Mathis

      Don't You Care Anymore

      • Capitol.

    • The Coasters

      Crazy Baby

      • Atco.

    • Bernie Williams

      Ever Again

      • Bell.

    • David & The Giants

      Ten Miles High

      • Crazy Horse.

    • Linda Jones

      Just Can't Live My Life

      • Warner Bros.

    • The Moments

      I've Got The Need

      • Stang.

    • Don Thomas

      Come On Train

      • Nu VJ.

  • GOLDEN TORCH

    • Dee Dee Sharp

      What Kind Of Lady

      • Action.

    • Lou Johnson

      Unsatisfied

      • Big Top.

    • Eddie Parker

      Love You Baby

      • Ashford.

    • Larry Williams & Johnny "Guitar" Watson

      Too Late

      • Okeh.

    • Sam & Kitty

      I've Got Something Good

      • Okeh.

    • Major Lance

      You Don't Want Me No More

      • Okeh.

    • Moses Smith

      Girl Across The Street

      • Dionn.

    • Jerry Williams

      If You Ask Me

      • Calla.

    • Patty & the Emblems

      I'm Gonna Love You A Long Long Time

      • Kapp.

    • Roy Hamilton

      Crackin' Up Over You

      • RCA.

    • Rufus Lumley

      I'm Standing

      • Holton.

    • Duke Browner

      Crying Over You (Instr.)

      • Impact.

  • WIGAN CASINO

    • Jimmy Mack

      My World Is On Fire

      • Palmer.

    • Yvonne Baker

      You Didn't Say A Word

      • Parkway.

    • Eddie Foster

      I Never Knew

      • In.

    • Paul Anka

      I Can't Help Loving You

      • RCA.

    • Bobby Paris

      Night Owl

      • Cameo.

    • Rubin Parker

      You've Been Away

      • Kapp.

    • Connie Clark

      My Sugar Baby

      • Joker.

    • The Tomangoes

      I Really Love You

      • Washpan.

    • Dena Barnes

      If You Ever Walked Out Of My Life

      • Inferno.

    • Willie Hutch

      The Duck

      • Dunhill.

    • Judy Street

      What

      • Strider.

    • Cecil Washington

      I Don't Like To Lose

      • Profonix.

Broadcast

  • Sat 2 Jan 201618:00
    BBC Radio Stoke