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07/05/2012

In this three-hour bank holiday show, Tony Blackburn selects a wonderful collection of upbeat soul classics, from the 60s through to the Noughties.

In this three hour bank holiday show Tony selects a wonderful collection of upbeat soul classics, from the 60s through to the Noughties. The playlist includes many leading names, from Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Alexander O'Neal, George Benson, James Brown and Alicia Keys. Join Tony and take part by text or email in to tonyb@bbc.co.uk.

2 hours, 57 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 May 2012 14:00

Music Played

  • Stevie Wonder

    Uptight (Everything's Alright)

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Give It Up

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • The Imperials

    Who's Gonna Love Me

    • The Best Disco In Town (Various).
    • Disky.
  • Linda Carr & The Love Squad

    Highwire

    • The Best Disco In Town (Various).
    • Disky.
  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    After the Love Has Gone

    • Soul (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Four Tops

    I Can't Help Myself

    • The Singles Collection.
    • Polygram TV.
  • Anita Baker

    Caught Up In The Rapture

    • Anita Baker - Rapture.
    • Elektra.
  • The Whispers

    And The Beat Goes On

    • Time For Love (Various Artists).
    • Truetrax.
  • Patrice Rushen

    Forget Me Nots

    • Best Disco Album In The World...Ever!.
    • Virgin.
  • The Detroit Spinners

    Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

    • Afrodisiac (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music Tv.
    • 6.
  • Jackie Wilson

    Lonely Teardrops

    • (CD Single).
    • Pickwick.
  • Chic

    I Want Your Love

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Steve Arrington

    Feel So Real

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.
  • Alicia Keys

    Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

    • The Element Of Freedom.
    • Sony Music.
    • 14.
  • Odyssey

    Going Back To My Roots

    • Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.
    • 6.
  • Sister Sledge

    He's The Greatest Dancer

    • The Last Days Of Disco (Film Soundtra.
    • Columbia.
  • Fatback

    I Found Lovin'

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.
  • Diana Ross

    I'm Coming Out

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • The Delfonics

    Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Stephanie Mills

    Never Knew Love Like This Before

    • And They Danced The Night Away.
    • Debutante.
  • James Brown

    Living in America

    • 40th Anniversary Collection.
    • Polydor.
    • 4.
  • Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

    The Love I Lost

    • Midnight Soul (Various Artists).
    • Music Club.
  • Ray Parker Jr.

    I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone

    • Soul Brothers (Various Artists).
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.
  • Dionne Warwick

    Don't Make Me Over

    • Dionne Warwick Presenting....
    • Sequel Records.
  • Junior Walker

    Walk In The Night

    • The Best Of Jr.Walker & The All Stars.
    • Polygram.
  • Edwin Starr

    H.A.P.P.Y. Radio

    • Edwin Starr: The Essential Collection.
    • Spectrum.
  • The Marvelettes

    When You're Young And In Love

    • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.2 (Various).
    • Hitsville.
  • Michael Jackson

    Billie Jean

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.
  • Chairmen of the Board

    Give Me Just A Little More Time

    • Hits Of Hot Wax & Invictus (Various).
    • Hdh.
  • Johnnie Taylor

    Who's Making Love

    • Stax Profiles - Johnnie Taylor.
    • Stax.
    • 9.
  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp!

    • 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
    • Stardust.
    • 5.
  • The Formations

    At The Top Of The Stairs

    • The Best of Northern Soul.
    • That Philly Sound.
    • 1.
  • The Supremes

    Up The Ladder To The Roof

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Cherrelle

    Saturday Love (feat. Alexander O鈥橬eal)

    • Nite Flite 2 (Various Artists).
    • CBS.
  • Bill Withers

    Lovely Day

    • It's Cool (Various Artists).
    • Parlophone.
  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.
  • The Stylistics

    Stop Look Listen To Your Heart

    • The Greatest Hits Of The Stylistics.
    • Mercury.
  • Chuck Wood

    Seven Days Too Long

    • The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter (V.
    • Virgin.
  • Quincy Jones

    Razzamatazz

    • After Midnight (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose

    Too Late To Turn Back Now

    • Classic Masters.
    • EMI.
    • 002.
  • The Elgins

    Heaven Must Have Sent You

    • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.5 (Various).
    • Motown.
    • 6.
  • Kenny Thomas

    Best Of You

    • Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.
    • 3.
  • George Benson

    Never Give Up On A Good Thing

    • George Benson - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner E.S.P..
    • 3.
  • Janet Jackson

    Whoops Now

    • Now 30 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Luther Vandross

    Stop To Love

    • The Essential Luther Vandross.
    • Epic.
  • Shakatak

    Down On The Street

    • Shakatak - The Coolest Cuts.
    • Polydor.

Broadcast

  • Mon 7 May 2012 14:00