Soul Connection
An exciting soul show on Smooth Radio 70s, presented by Richard Searling and Kev Roberts
Did you listen to Richard Searling's special Northern Soul All Nighter show?
The programme featured over 120 classic dancefloor favourites from the various clubs that have been influential between 1972-2012.
Included in the programme was favourites from venues including The Catacombs, The Torch, The Pendulum, Va-Va’s, The Casino, and 100 Club, Stafford , Leeds Central and Blackpool Mecca.
You can see the full playlist below.
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Artist |
Song |
Venue |
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JOHNNY SAYLES |
I can’t get enough |
Catacombs |
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RICHARD TEMPLE |
That beatin' rhythm |
Catacombs |
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MAMIE GALORE |
It ain't necessary |
Catacombs |
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RUFUS LUMLEY |
I'm standing |
Catacombs |
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THE INVITATIONS |
Ski-ing in the snow |
Catacombs |
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THE VIBRATIONS |
Cause you're mine |
Catacombs |
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THE GLORIES |
I worship you baby |
Catacombs |
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P P ARNOLD |
Everything's gonna be alright |
Catacombs |
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JIMMY THOMAS |
The beautiful night |
Catacombs |
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FATHERS ANGELS |
Bok to bach |
Catacombs |
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EDWIN STARR |
Backstreet |
Catacombs |
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BARBARA MILLS |
Queen of fools |
Catacombs |
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LITTLE RICHARD |
I don't wanna discuss it |
Catacombs |
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JERRY COOK |
I hurt on the other side |
Catacombs |
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JAMES BARNETT |
Keep on talking |
Catacombs |
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GLORIA JONES |
Come go with me |
Catacombs |
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THE DELLS |
Run for cover |
Catacombs |
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MAJORIE BLACK |
One more hurt |
Pendulum |
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JACKIE LEE |
Darkest days |
Pendulum |
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DENISE LA SALLE |
A love reputation |
Pendulum |
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JOHNNY MOORE |
Walk like a man |
Pendulum |
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DARRELL BANKS |
Somebody somewhere needs you |
Pendulum |
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THE PROPHETS |
I got the fever |
Pendulum |
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THE TOMANGOES |
I really love you |
Pendulum |
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EARL JACKSON |
Soul self-satisfaction |
Pendulum |
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CHUBBY CHECKER |
You just don't know |
Pendulum |
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DUKE BROWNER |
Crying over you |
Pendulum |
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THE TYMES |
What would I do |
Pendulum |
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JOY LOVEJOY |
In orbit |
Pendulum |
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J J BARNES |
Please let me in |
Pendulum |
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THE TEMPOS |
Countdown (here I come) |
Pendulum |
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THE SAPPHIRES |
The slow fizz |
Pendulum |
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OTIS SMITH |
Let her go |
Pendulum |
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NOLAN CHANCE |
Just like the weather |
Pendulum |
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LINDA JONES |
My heart needs a break |
Pendulum |
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SAM AND KITTY |
I ve got something good |
Pendulum |
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THE COOPERETTES |
Shing a ling |
Pendulum |
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ROSE BATISTE |
Hit and run |
Blackpool Mecca |
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HOAGY LANDS |
The next in line |
Blackpool Mecca |
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DON THOMAS |
Come on train |
Blackpool Mecca |
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JOE HICKS |
Don t it make you feel funky |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE NATURAL FOUR |
I thought you were mine |
Blackpool Mecca |
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JAMES FOUNTAIN |
Seven day lover |
Blackpool Mecca |
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VOICES OF EAST HARLEM |
Cashing in |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE CARSTAIRS |
It really hurts me |
Blackpool Mecca |
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BOBBY HUTTON |
Lend a hand |
Blackpool Mecca |
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ANN SEXTON |
You ve been gone too long |
Blackpool Mecca |
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FRANK BEVERLEY |
If that's what you wanted |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE ANDERSON BROTHERS |
I can see him loving you |
Blackpool Mecca |
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LYNN VARNADO |
Wash and wear love |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE MONTCLAIRS |
Hung up on your love |
Blackpool Mecca |
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LADA EDMUND JNR |
The Larue |
Blackpool Mecca |
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RONNIE McNEIR |
Sitting in my class |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE VEL-VETS |
I got to find me somebody |
Blackpool Mecca |
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THE WORLD COLUMN |
So is the sun |
Blackpool Mecca |
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GENE CHANDLER |
Mr Big Shot |
Blackpool Mecca |
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MAJOR LANCE |
You don t want me no more |
The Torch |
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WILLIAMS and WATSON |
Too late |
The Torch |
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SANDI SHELDON |
You're gonna make me love you |
The Torch |
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THE FULLER BROTHERS |
Time's a wastin' |
The Torch |
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PATTI + THE EMBLEMS |
I m gonna love you a long long time |
The Torch |
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JAMES BOUNTY |
Prove yourself a lady |
The Torch |
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BOBBY HEBB |
Love love love |
The Torch |
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DOBIE GRAY |
Out on the Floor |
The Torch |
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ROY HAMILTON |
Crackin' up over you |
The Torch |
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APRIL STEVENS |
Wanting you |
The Torch |
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THE YOUNGHEARTS |
A little togetherness |
The Torch |
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N F PORTER |
Keep on keepin' on |
The Torch |
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BOB RELF |
Blowing my mind to pieces |
The Torch |
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JEAN CARTER |
Like one |
The Torch |
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THE SHAKERS |
One wonderful moment |
The Torch |
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MOSES SMITH |
The girl across the street |
The Torch |
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ROSCOE SHELTON |
Running for my life |
The Torch |
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SOUL TWINS |
Quick change artist |
The Torch |
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GLORIA JONES |
Tainted Love |
Va Va's |
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THE SALVADORS |
Stick by me baby |
Va Va's |
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FRANKIE + THE CLASSICALS |
What shall I do? |
Va Va's |
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LYNN RANDELL |
Stranger in my arms |
Va Va's |
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SHAUN ROBINSON |
My dear heart |
Va Va's |
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ALICE CLARK |
You hit me |
Va Va's |
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DOTTIE CAMBRIDGE |
Cry your eyes out |
Va Va's |
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THE SHIRELLES |
Last minute miracle |
Va Va's |
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MAXINE BROWN |
One in a million |
Va Va's |
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JACK MONTGOMERY |
My dear beloved |
Va Va's |
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CHAPTER 5 |
You can't mean it |
Va Va's |
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JOHNNY HOWARD |
The chase is on |
Va Va's |
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TONY CLARK |
Landslide |
Va Va's |
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JOHNNY CASWELL |
You don't love me anymore |
Va Va's |
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THE JADES |
I'm where it's at |
Va Va's |
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LOU JOHNSON |
Unsatisfied |
Va Va's |
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DANA VALERY |
You don t know where your interest lies |
Wigan Casino |
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BOBBY PARIS |
Night Owl |
Wigan Casino |
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YVONNE BAKER |
You didn't say a word |
Wigan Casino |
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FRANK WILSON |
Do I love you ? |
Wigan Casino |
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WILLIE HUTCH |
The Duck |
Wigan Casino |
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THE SHERRYS |
Put your arms around me |
Wigan Casino |
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JUDY STREET |
What |
Wigan Casino |
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THE CASUALEERS |
Dance, dance, dance |
Wigan Casino |
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THE POPPIES |
There's a pain in my heart |
Wigan Casino |
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STEVE KARMEN |
Breakaway (part one) |
Wigan Casino |
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DENA BARNES |
If you ever walked out of my life |
Wigan Casino |
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THE EPITOME OF SOUND |
You don't love me |
Wigan Casino |
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PAUL ANKA |
I can't help loving you |
Wigan Casino |
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CONNIE CLARK |
My sugar baby |
Wigan Casino |
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LOU PRIDE |
I'm com'un home in the morning |
Wigan Casino |
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CHECKERBOARD SQUARES |
Double cookin' |
Wigan Casino |
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SHANE MARTIN |
I need you |
Wigan Casino |
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MIKE POST CO-ALITION |
Afternoon of the rhino |
Wigan Casino |
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POINTER SISTERS |
Send him back |
Wigan Casino |
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MARIE KNIGHT |
That's no way to treat a girl |
Wigan Casino |
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TOBI LEGEND |
Time will pass you by |
Wigan Casino |
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DEAN PARRISH |
I m on my way |
Wigan Casino |
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GERRI GRAINGER |
I go to pieces.. |
Wigan Casino |
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BILLY PROPHET |
What can I do |
Wigan Casino |
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HOLLY ST JAMES |
That’s not love |
Wigan Casino |
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ADAMS APPLES |
Don't take it out on this world |
Wigan Casino |
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DON VARNER |
Tear stained face |
Wigan Casino |
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6th AVE AVIATORS |
You should 'o held on |
Wigan Casino |
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EDDIE PARKER |
I m gone |
Wigan Casino |
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CANDI STATON |
Now you ve got the upper hand |
Wigan Casino |
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THE M V P's |
Turnin' my heartbeat up |
Wigan Casino |
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EDDIE FOSTER |
I never knew |
Wigan Casino |
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FOUR PERFECTIONS |
I m not strong enough |
Wigan Casino |
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MEL BRITT |
She'll come running back |
Wigan Casino |
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BILLY WOODS |
Let me make you happy |
Wigan Casino |
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WILLIE MITCHELL |
The champion |
Wigan Casino |
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RUBIN |
You've been away |
Wigan Casino |
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LITTLE RICHIE |
Just another hearbreak |
Wigan Casino |
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JIMMY RADCLIFFE |
Long after tonight is all over |
Wigan Casino |
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TIMI YURO |
It'll never be over for me |
Closing song |
An exciting soul show on Smooth Radio 70s, presented by Richard Searling and Kev Roberts
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Latest Comments
JAMES BALDWIN
46 years on and still going to events smooth radio a godsend for me the wife singing along to dont forget to mention yate and st ives alnighters many thanks jamo keep up the good work
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Report This Commentnottm mick
why cant we listen again to shows like on the bbc iplayer. i had work sunday so missed the show O:(
8 months ago Link to this comment
Report This CommentAngela Jewkes
brilliant show fantastic tracks bringing back happy memories they dont make music like that anymore
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Report This CommentRobert Cumberbirch
great show i used to by records from the shop in wigan
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Report This Commentjoe and deb of wednesbury
thank for a fantastic show,it brougt back a lot of happy memories of our time at wigan casion.p.s. still keeping the faith.keep on keeping on.thank you
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