A GoldenTorch memory

A brief reminder of the GoldenTorch
Out of the 3 most influential venues of UK Nothern Soul music. The Torch had the briefest run lasting a mere 13 months. When it's entertainment licence was revoked local businessman owner Chris Burton didn't appeal against the decision. The reason I'm not certain of, so I won't assume it. You would have to ask mr Burton
for it. He is still active on the Northern Soul scene today. Even thou it had the shortest run. The impact The Torch had on Northern Soul history could be seen
as the most important. Paving the way for the unequalled success of Wigan Casino.
I never attended the Torch being 12 when it ran was just too young. But it must have
been a majical experience. So a tribute is rightly deserved the Tunstall club was
destroyed by fire. But it will live forever in Northern Soul history.
Tracklist
1, Watch out girl, Embers
2, Keep on talking, James Barnett
3, What has happened, The Ringleaders

[@edwinstarr5591]

R I P, KIETH,THANKS FOR 50 YEARS OF NORTHERN

[@casperjonrad]

I'm a Wolverhampton lad, and was lucky enough to travel up to Stoke for ''an all nighter' at the Torch, probably around 1972. Dancing and atmosphere was awesome!

[@davidevans4089]

Lucky you, wish I was old enough to have gone. Wigan in 1976 was when I started going to allnighters.

[@kevinjackson6387]

@@davidevans4089 hi mate it’s Kevin I remember going for the first time with you to Wigan was only 15 ,if you remember we never got to Wigan we should have changed at Crewe but we thought train went straight through 😂 spent all night just trying to get back home ,never mind many happy times at the casino after that,like you to young for the torch

[@shauns9563]

Great post, awesome tunes that I know and Love with brilliant info, like you I was to young, many thanks.

[@garrywilliam1459]

Hi Shaun, thank you for taking the time. To post a very welcome response

[@haroldaustin5278]

R i p kieth