Launching the Northern Soul World Cup

DJ and one-time Wigan Casino stalwart Richard Searling joins Steve to discuss the wealth of history and styles in Northern Soul, music he says that “loves us back and is built to last”.

There are some tough ties in the first round, not least two titans of the nominations: Frankie Valli vs The Snake.

The full shortlist is below:

1. AL WILSON - The Snake
2. BILLY BUTLER – The Right Track
3. CHUCK WOOD - Seven Days Too Long
4. DOBIE GRAY - Out On The Floor
5. EDWIN STARR - Time
6. FRANK WILSON - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
7. FRANKIE VALLI - The Night
8. GLORIA JONES - Tainted Love
9. JIMMY RADCLIFFE - Long After Tonight Is All Over
10. JUDY STREET - What
11.LUTHER INGRAM - Exus Trek
12.MARVIN GAYE - This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It’s Killing Me)
13.R DEAN TAYLOR - There’s A Ghost In My House
14.RITA & THE TIARAS - Gone With The Wind Is My Love
15.TOBI LEGEND - Time Will Pass You By
16.TONY CLARKE - Landslide