Various Artists - The Twisted Wheel: Land of a Thousand Dances (60th Anniversary)

Step back into the sweaty, soul-drenched basement of Manchester’s legendary Twisted Wheel with The Twisted Wheel: Land of a Thousand Dances (60th Anniversary). This explosive compilation marks six decades since the club that launched a movement first opened its doors—and it's pure Northern Soul dynamite, packed with floor-fillers that defined a generation.

From September 1965 to February 1971, the Twisted Wheel wasn’t just a nightclub—it was the underground temple of soul, rhythm, and raw energy. This collection captures the spirit of those years, curating a playlist of high-octane R&B, rare soul stompers, and infectious grooves that had dancers spinning until sunrise. Expect classics like Land of a Thousand Dances, Harlem Shuffle, and You Can’t Sit Down—the kind of records that turned all-nighters into rituals.

What makes this release more than just a retrospective is its celebration of community. As soul tastemaker Dave Godin famously said, the dancing at the Wheel rivaled anything he’d seen in the States. This wasn't just about music—it was about unity, defiance, and joy on a dancefloor.

Pressed with love for vinyl heads and soul aficionados alike, this 60th anniversary edition is both a tribute and a time machine. If your heart beats at 100 BPM and your feet know the groove, this one belongs in your collection—no excuses.

Tracklist

1. The Duck - Jackie Lee
2. Baby, Do the Philly Dog - The Olympics
3. Let's Go Baby (Where the Action Is) - Robert Parker
4. And Get Away - The Esquires
5. Tired of Being Lonely - The Sharpees
6. Girl Watcher - The O'Kaysions
7. Nothing Can Stop Me - Gene Chandler
8. A Touch of Velvet, a Sting of Brass - The Mood-Mosaic
9. Let's Copp a Groove - Bobby Wells
10. Love Time - Kelly Brothers
11. Looking for You - Chris Farlowe
12. Every Beat of My Heart - The Du-Ettes
13. I Can't Please You - Jimmy Robins
14. Land of 1,000 Dances - Chris Kenner
15. Mister Bang Bang Man - Little Hank
16. Spreadin' Honey - The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band