Tainted Love
This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66. The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit.
This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66.
Originally a Motown song written by Ed Cobb and recorded by Gloria Jones, Tainted Love became famous on the UK's Northern Soul scene in the late 1970s.
It was heard by Marc Almond and Dave Ball who later became Soft Cell, and recorded a classic version.
Featuring:
Mark Ravenhill
Peter Christopherson
Ray Harris
Russ Winstanley
Alan King
Dave Ball
Mike Thorne
Danny McNamara
Nev Fountain
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact.
Producer: Sara Conkey
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.
Last on
Broadcasts
Tue 22 Jan 200813:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 26 Jan 200815:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 Apr 201618:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 2 Apr 201600:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Nov 202018:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 18 Nov 202000:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 May 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 17 May 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 18 May 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
