Sorry when I started this post I should have said mid 60s
The building was the same in the 70s but branding was different. I would presume there was a smattering of Motown together with chart music of the day during that period.
To be fair Mecca on a Saturday night in the 60s would be the same. Sunday night was the Soul Night, playing fantastic tunes from the Stax, Atlantic, Direction and Bell labels to name a few.
Pete Roberts at 'today's ' Wheel in Manchester still creates a fantastic atmosphere playing this sort of music.
I love Northern. However, if anyone knows of any venues still playing this wonderful 60s Soul, I would love to hear from you.