The Twisted Wheel in Manchester is one of the legendary names in British clubbing history. Originally launched in a coffee bar in 1963 it quickly developed a reputation as one of the country's finest venues for hearing obscure, imported soul, R&B and ska records. Music fans would flock from all around the country to the weekly all-nighters to hear these records along with live sets from some of the finest soul artists of the time.
The term 'Northern Soul' was in fact first coined by the journalist Dave Godin following a visit to the Twisted Wheel to describe the distinctive brand of music played there. This new compilation collects some of the classic tracks that would have been played at the time. The 28 tracks include gems from Little Richard, Bo Didley, Benny Spellman, Ernie K Doe, Solomon Burke, Gene Chandler, Betty Everett, The Dells, Fats Domino and more. Catapult yourself back to the mid-60's!
The Twisted Wheel the legendary Manchester All Nite Club that laid the foundation for today's worldwide Northern Soul scene.
Club Soul - The Twisted Wheel
A1. Bobby "Blue" Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
A2. Joe Haywood - Talk To Me Baby (Put Some Sugar In My Ear)
A3. The Sharpees - Do The 45
A4. Big Sambo And The House Wreckers - At The Party
A5. Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller
A6. Alvin Robinson - Searchin'
A7. Solomon Burke - Cry To MeB1. Ernie K-Doe - A Certain Girl
B2. The Rubaiyats - Omar Khayyam
B3. Ronnie And The Manhattans - Long Time No See
B4. The Ad Libs - The Boy From New York City
B5. Alvin Cash & The Registers - Twine Time
B6. Bo Diddley - Road Runner
B7. Fats Domino - It Keeps Rainin'