The essence of the Casino was exclusivity, the music, the scene, the life, if you knew, you knew if you did not you never would. From the first few seconds on the very first night, you knew how special it was, without really knowing why. The memories fade with time but the feeling will never die. One record can whisk you back in mind and soul to a night at the Casino embedded in an atmosphere that has never been equaled. There were many other places that were magical, but none could ever reach the high you got from the Casino. We were at the right place at the right time, and what a time it was.
Great video. Some old friends from Widnes and Runcorn getting interviewed about the greatest time of my life and memories of a certain young lady from Widnes ❤
This is probably the most accurate documentary made about the Casino as i remember it, from going upstairs first to look out over the floor to the 'final' 3 nights after the 'official' last night.
THE NIGHT JIMMY RUFFIN WALKED OUT SINGING ,,,FOREVER MY LOVE, I WILL NEVER FORGET,,, IN TEN SECONDS THE STAGE WAS COVERED IN RED ROSES THROWN BY THE CROWD..I WAS STAGE LEFT UP ON THE BALCONY LOOKING DOWN ON SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN
The Wigan council should not have demolished the Casino it was the biggest money magnet for the town and a reason for outsiders to come and spend money there. Then they destroyed it and lost all that income well done muppet council! Brilliant memories of the Casino, some familiar faces there! Northern Soul will live forever - take a look at todays dance 'shufflin' - look at the footwork - its based on Northern Soul dance! KEEP THE FAITH God Bless to you all and all the old mates now gone.
@@northernsoulsongs Just found this, thanks so much for posting. 👌 Hope you don't mind? I have put a link to you on one of my video comments - There was a time video.
Not a bad represenation of Wigan EXCEPT that what came to be known as Northern Soul grew out of the Mod's love for dance music and in particular soul music and the centre for this was London and the south of England NOT the north. As the Mod culture died off in the south the scene migrated north and mostly stayed there but even in the very early days of The Twisted Wheel and The Torch there were people travelling up from the south to these allnighters. We all know that the northerners love to think that it was born out of their hard way of life slogging themsleves to death in a factory nd getting a massive release at weekends and that it was exclusive to them but none of it was or is because not everyone who lives in the south is or was rich, there are plenty of poor folk south of the M4.
The Blonde girl @3.50 in the green top , she was a Geordie lass i new her in Bielefeld west Germany were she was stationed in the army , i was in a barracks down the road on Oldentrupper Strasse she and her fella a mate of mine also went to the Torch , he was from St Helens her name was Pauline Beha ,she passed away in the 80s only 30 years old, i first went to the Room at the top , then the casino , the wheel and thet orch
Great doc, but I do have an issue with a comment by 1person re clapping. ...knew this was the part where we're 'allowed' to clap twice. I certainly never thought or felt like that at all. I just fell into the rythmn and frankly, I don't believe that most of the Casino regulars either needed or would accept ANY suggestion that they were being 'allowed'!
Say what you like it was the amphetamines which killed the scenes all over the UK and most important trashed any sense of style and taste. Hence "Theme from Joe Ninety" and "Quick Joey Small" and other pure nonsense.
The essence of the Casino was exclusivity, the music, the scene, the life, if you knew, you knew if you did not you never would. From the first few seconds on the very first night, you knew how special it was, without really knowing why. The memories fade with time but the feeling will never die. One record can whisk you back in mind and soul to a night at the Casino embedded in an atmosphere that has never been equaled. There were many other places that were magical, but none could ever reach the high you got from the Casino. We were at the right place at the right time, and what a time it was.
BRINGING BACK GREAT MEMORIES!! FROM BACK IN THE DAY!!
Yes I agree this is the most accurate & informative documentary on the casino that I've watched, honest & factual & well produced jan
Great video. Some old friends from Widnes and Runcorn getting interviewed about the greatest time of my life and memories of a certain young lady from Widnes ❤
I only went from 1978 to 81 but they were the best years of my life. I'm now 64. KTF
Sounds like amazing times, Mark. ☀️🙂
Excellent Documentary Jan!
You're mos.def. the "Queen of the Scene!"💃🏽🕺🏼
This is probably the most accurate documentary made about the Casino as i remember it, from going upstairs first to look out over the floor to the 'final' 3 nights after the 'official' last night.
Soul "SOUNDS OF UNIVERSAL LOVE" it'll never be over for me
THE NIGHT JIMMY RUFFIN WALKED OUT SINGING ,,,FOREVER MY LOVE, I WILL NEVER FORGET,,, IN TEN SECONDS THE STAGE WAS COVERED IN RED ROSES THROWN BY THE CROWD..I WAS STAGE LEFT UP ON THE BALCONY LOOKING DOWN ON SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN
Biggest and best underground scene this country has ever had
Absolutely agree with you, Tim! 🙌🔥
every time i see the casino reminds me of the oxford in newcastle
The Wigan council should not have demolished the Casino it was the biggest money magnet for the town and a reason for outsiders to come and spend money there. Then they destroyed it and lost all that income well done muppet council! Brilliant memories of the Casino, some familiar faces there! Northern Soul will live forever - take a look at todays dance 'shufflin' - look at the footwork - its based on Northern Soul dance! KEEP THE FAITH God Bless to you all and all the old mates now gone.
I remember it well. I only went once They wouldn't let us in. "Are you members lads? Well, your not coming in"!!!!!!!!
Maggie! Schau dir das mal an! Damit müsstest du jetzt mal aufräumen. Hast du gehört? Aufräumen sollst du! ^^
You could play a wham song, or theme from crossroads at 3am and the dancefloor would fill.
Shut up you muppet
Love it ❤️! ✊
Thanks Jim! 😊🙏
@@northernsoulsongs Just found this, thanks so much for posting. 👌 Hope you don't mind? I have put a link to you on one of my video comments - There was a time video.
I have subscribed 😉
Not a bad represenation of Wigan EXCEPT that what came to be known as Northern Soul grew out of the Mod's love for dance music and in particular soul music and the centre for this was London and the south of England NOT the north. As the Mod culture died off in the south the scene migrated north and mostly stayed there but even in the very early days of The Twisted Wheel and The Torch there were people travelling up from the south to these allnighters. We all know that the northerners love to think that it was born out of their hard way of life slogging themsleves to death in a factory nd getting a massive release at weekends and that it was exclusive to them but none of it was or is because not everyone who lives in the south is or was rich, there are plenty of poor folk south of the M4.
Great doc😂
The Blonde girl @3.50 in the green top , she was a Geordie lass i new her in Bielefeld west Germany were she was stationed in the army , i was in a barracks down the road on Oldentrupper Strasse she and her fella a mate of mine also went to the Torch , he was from St Helens her name was Pauline Beha ,she passed away in the 80s only 30 years old, i first went to the Room at the top , then the casino , the wheel and thet orch
Sad to hear about Pauline 🙏🕊️
Can someone tell me who sang the song Speed up a little bit in the film please.
Betty moorer
What was the tune at 7-30 thanks
The Fury's - I'm Satidfied With You
Great doc, but I do have an issue with a comment by 1person re clapping. ...knew this was the part where we're 'allowed' to clap twice. I certainly never thought or felt like that at all. I just fell into the rythmn and frankly, I don't believe that most of the Casino regulars either needed or would accept ANY suggestion that they were being 'allowed'!
agreed, typical TV journo's - make it up as they go along.
2.50 Kev Kellett with no shirt and cap on.
Sure thing, Tony! Kev's rocking that look!😎👍
Say what you like it was the amphetamines which killed the scenes all over the UK and most important trashed any sense of style and taste. Hence "Theme from Joe Ninety" and "Quick Joey Small" and other pure nonsense.
Gerry, Ah, a different perspective on UK scenes! 👍🎶