This is a special mix I've been saving for a while, recorded at a Northern Soul reunion gig early 2022 celebrating the sound of Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca and the Twisted Wheel in Manchester through the 60’s & 70’s. Northern Soul revellers are notoriously very picky with their music and putting a set together that the original crowd loved was magic and much fun was had by all.

I grew up on Northern Soul, Motown, Funk and Disco with the legendary Colin Curtis of Blackpool Mecca fame being an idol of mine as a youngster. It's fair to say the modernised sound I come out with today is laden with the vibe of these early clubs that are the blueprint to the night club scene today.

This is an ode to some of the greats including Marvin Gaye, Frank Wilson, Dean Parris, Jimmy Radcliffe plus many more with the amazing Otis Redding ending the mix with 'Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay'.

This is a mix recorded with much Love & Soul, turn it on, turn it up and do a back drop!

All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin with Love.

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