Tag Archives: Motown

Something to Hold On to – out on the floor with The Sha La La’s

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

Anyone who truly loves ‘60s Soul understands the thrill of flipping over a single and finding a lesser-known gem on the B-side. Whether it was Atlantic, Stax, Tamla Motown, or a Northern Soul rarity, there was something special about making … Continue reading →

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Lead us unto The Temptations – the Otis Williams interview

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

At the end of a month in which the world mourned for Muhammad Ali, it seems apt that I’m conducting an interview with the sole surviving original member of a band the revered US boxing legend and civil rights activist … Continue reading →

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Reaching out for the Four Tops – the Duke Fakir interview

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

I’ve enthused here many times before now about my love of classic soul, from the ’60s sounds of Atlantic and Stax to the best of the ‘70s scene on Hi and Philadelphia, fuelling explorations into the Northern Soul scene and … Continue reading →

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Calling out around the world – the Martha Reeves interview

Posted on July 13, 2015 by

It was 10.30am local time in Detroit, Michigan, when I got through to soul legend Martha Reeves, and she still had a little packing to organise before heading to the UK. Within a couple of days she’d be thrilling crowds … Continue reading →

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