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Absolutely Outstanding Magnificent Footage, Thankfully It's Been Saved And Shared

Absolutely Outstanding Magnificent Footage, Thankfully This Footage As Been Saved And Now Been Shared

I only wish that we could turn back the clock

Absolutely Magnificent Footage, Thank You For Sharing This Footage

0:00 - 0:03 The transition to the song, and the excitement of the crowd on hearing the initial beats. Simply cannot be beaten. Love it!

this isnt 1974

I was at Wigan in 1974 it was the best time of my life and it was all high vibe just like this video shows, in fact I am sure I can see my ex husband Gary "Skin" as he was know from North Wales and yes everyone knew each other and we danced everywhere in many different clubs. It was the music

@ToneDeFF34........Totally agree with you - 73-74 and most of 74-75 WERE the best years for Wigan before it got utterly silly. [my brother and I first went in September 1973 - didn't go to the opening night as we were warned it was going to be raided]. But went every Saturday night from the second week onwards - and I have to admit it was pretty good, although the atmosphere was nothing compared to the Torch! Things continued like this until that fateful night in 1977 when the Casino's management completed its total 'sell-out' by allowing Granada TV to film inside Wigan for its documentary series 'This England'. It was an absolutely horrible night - made worse by the fact that my brother and all our mates decided to go to the Mecca as usual! [no idea why I decided to go to Wigan that night, but I have regretted it ever since!] I spent the entire night huddled in a corner, cracking up whilst trying to shield my eyes from the incredibly powerful arc lights. I never ever went back again! Anyway - this brings me to my question. Is this film really from 1974? To the best of my knowledge [and to repeat, we went to every single Wigan all-nighter from 73 until mid/late 75] and I don't ever remember filming taking place until the dreaded Granada TV documentary in 1977.

I agree totally I put it up and the video is from years later, put it up instead of a looking at a blank wall ha or wish I had video of the bogs and I agree entirely the Beachcomber was very foreboding but for a 15 year old in 74 it was all amazing but a shame for me as things started to go downhill after a few years and only went back for the Friday night oldies all-nighters which were awesome.

Have to say I was there in 74 yes it is shite and I knew it was shite but the atmosphere it created with Gloria Jones etc etc was awesome for a 15 year old kid. I stayed for couple of years then moved on to The Mecca, never seen anything like that atmosphere since and I’ve been on the Northern, Modern, Crossover, Jazz Funk scene for 50 years.

That clapping absolutely amazing best times 74 and 75 and glad I was there

The clapping takes you right back to the atmosphere. Ktf

Just ordered your book on Amazon, Gethro - looking forward to reading it! Great memories from way back then that I'm looking forward to re-visiting.

74 first time ever went there every week after that lived and breaved it keep the faith my salvation the devil made me do it thumb a ride down there or come on train last one from manc v Wigan anyhow time as passed us by but in my heart i no I'll always love northern soul wcsc CP Sams All nighter s Koko Frankie skc

Quite a few me included dangled our microphones over the balcony to record live audio tapes. Did anyone do videos I wonder ? Not the documentary, us lot

Can't wait for 3rd soul Lincoln Lincolnshire navel club X hope too see Jamie X miller x

It must have taken a lot of stamina and great 👍 rhythm to even prepare in the week in order to shift like they did! We @ the pier were great 👍 but you didn’t have lasers,strobes, and blasting bass to assist you!!! Good on you all admirable great dancing 🕺

Wasn’t there we were more Wigan pier! Although the amount of time and practice these guys and gals put in through the week is unprecedented awesome 😎 moves and what a shame they both gone now! But a little birdie 🐥 told me otherwise I’m up for that “alive feeling whenever wherever 🎼🤼‍♀️

This really was the `Golden Time` of the Casino and happy to say i was there at that time!

R wow i bet they were brill used to stomp like mad to that tune. To young to go to the Casino1974 but got there 1978 and there after. Brilliant nothing like it at the time. Northern Soul Music and dance will always be in my blood. Thank-you God for African/American people with their Soul Music.❤

Wish I had the chance to do it all again.

Pretty good quality too!

Amazing Happy times

cant remember this at the casino in 74.? unless it was after Aug 74 ,got to say the best years at the casino were from opening night 73 to 74.never any lights on to.

i was there and if i am not mistaken the exciters were on the same bill

I remember being off my tots dancing to this and wondering why everyone was clapping at the wrong parts... but then again maybe it was me that was out......🤔

Nice!

great to see

Love it xx

Went with Diane Hughes, what a night, would do it again, would not forget Wigan's casino and Diane

That atmosphere!

108 Gethro right hand side messing around 125 brilliant tune brilliant times you had to be there x

sorry it's not gloria jones footage matey.

The handclap still sends a shiver

I wasn't a good dancer but the atmosphere was the thing that kept me going time and time again. Great tunes as well.

I was there that night and if anyone else reading this was, they will know who was accompanying Gloria on an electric piano on the left of the stage, almost behind the curtain.

love the instrumental version KTF

Nothing can ever come close to wigan casino, i wish i could go back for one night.

It wasn't really like that. and in it's hey day there were LOADS more people.A tangible atmosphere. This clip is brave attempt to show how it was. but it just wasnt.

I wish I could have experienced this .

Memories ! think I was there in the middle somewhere ....... memory a bit buggered of some of the nighters & dayers !!!! speeeeeeeed !

wish I stil had the legs,but dance in the kitchen with my grandauter

I started going in 1974. Why does no one clap anymore! (Filming wasn't 74 - but it was a horrible 2 weeks - too bright and weird atmosphere)

Well worth the 400 mile round trip. Best times of my life and really glad I did it

I was 16 then now Im 60 omg wheres it gone???

The dreaded cameras we refused to dance in front of them they they got us with an aerial shot in the end 109 white top right hand side the unmistakable footwork just messing around Gethro respect xTrue best years 73 74 75 for me

d watson Gethro here no comment your not worth it. I was there as were 2000 others the tape has been found '' they can dance yes we could stay in the record bar mate leave the floor to the soul boys '' x

Still have this, also aired at The Ritz and Cleethorpes.

Best tune from the best Dj at the Temple! Scuze the sarcasm! Shame theres not a real vid to go with it. The best thing about it is the claps! Begining of the end for many soulful peeps going through those hallowed doors. Breadheads Russ and Walker just wanted to grab every penny they could from the place. Letting in a bunch of divvy kids looking for the all night bar, watching the floorshow and kipping around the dancefloor. Leaving regular peeps outside that travelled far and wide each week. Yet we still soddin went every week. Alot of bad times along with the good. Just many with selective memories. Can't get over them! Geddit - geddit?? ;D Rant over.

remember this well i took my little tape recorder to wigan and had it on my 4 tack then it went missing glad somebody save it its always be a mega tune