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Tony Blackburn celebrates the early Soul Classics that started it all, with unforgettable tracks from Ray Charles, Ben E King, Rose Royce and more.

Join Tony Blackburn for a feel-good trip back to the roots of rhythm and soul on his new Soul Show, as he celebrates the early Soul classics that started it all. Unforgettable tracks from legends like Ben E King, Sam & Dave, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Rose Royce, and Ray Charles. Pure vintage soul energy - packed with passion, groove, and golden memories.

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BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Aretha Franklin

    Respect

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.

  • Ben E. King

    Spanish Harlem

    • Very Best Of Ben E.King & The Drifters.
    • Global Television.

  • Eddie Floyd

    Knock On Wood

    • Rediscover The 60's & 70's (Various).
    • Old Gold.

  • Barbara Lewis

    Hello Stranger

    • Baby, I'm Yours.
    • Atlantic.
    • 008.

  • The Drifters

    Save The Last Dance For Me

    • Very Best Of Ben E.King & The Drifters.
    • Global Television.

  • Rufus Thomas

    Walking the Dog (Mono)

    • Walking the Dog (Mono).
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 7.

  • Doris Troy

    I'll Do Anything

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

  • Wilson Pickett

    Land Of 1000 Dances

    • Where It's At (Various Artists).
    • Kent.

  • Sam & Dave

    Hold On, I'm Comin'

    • Atlantic Soul (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • Percy Sledge

    When A Man Loves A Woman

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

  • Jackie Wilson

    Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Otis Redding

    (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

    • (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay / Sweet Lorene.
    • Rhino Atlantic.
    • 1.

  • James Brown

    I Got You (I Feel Good)

    • Hits Of ... 65 & 66 (Vol.1).
    • Polydor.

  • Edwin Starr

    Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)

    • Motown - The Hits Collection Vol.2.
    • Motown.

  • Rose Royce

    Love Don't Live Here Anymore

    • The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Clarence Carter

    Patches

    • Atlantic Soul Ballads (Various).
    • Atlantic.

  • Ray Charles

    What'd I Say

    • The Very Best Of Jazz Moods (Various).
    • Telstar.

  • The Chi‐Lites

    Have You Seen Her

    • Missing You (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Last Saturday01:00
    BBC Radio 2