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Northern Soul with Ian Gray

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Ian Gray

Get the hottest sounds around from Motown, the 60s and the 70s with Ian Gray.

Northern Soul with Ian Gray: Solomon Burke: A celebration of his career 

Solomon Burke: A celebration of his career 

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - Northern Soul with Ian Gray, Solomon Burke: A celebration of his career

Ian Gray celebrates the music and career of Solomon Burke who sadly passed away recently.

A real fan of all kinds of music, Ian presents the weekly trip down memory lane with those classic sounds of 60s and 70s Motown and Northern Soul, that so many of us danced to then... And still do now!

To get in touch e-mail soulman@bbc.co.uk.

Motown Sandwich: A chance to hear three great "connected" tracks back-to-back from the world famous Detroit label, be they those renowned chart hits or undiscovered gems. Or you can suggest your own triple combination. E-mail Ian now.

Soul Sequence: Each week, three tracks played with a common theme or link word. Does your mind work like Ian's? Why not concoct your own tenuous connection? Last week's show saw a "royal" sequence that may earn Ian a knighthood!

Ben E King's 'I can't break the news to myself' was followed by Barbara Mills and 'Queen of Fools', with 'I'm so happy' by Prince Philip Mitchell completing a regal link. Go on, have a go for next week's show. E-mail suggestions welcome for your choice of three great soul songs with a single connection.

Soul Spotlight: Ian digs deep into the archives to shine the spotlight on one of the soul scene's big names. The biography, the history, the life and the songs combine to make a feature no soul fan will want to miss. After Motown songstress Brenda Holloway last week, next week we celebrate the career of Solomon Burke, who sadly passed away recently. 

Diaries and Dance Floors: If you can't wait to dance to the style of music featured on Ian's show, then you must not miss Ian's comprehensive guide to the best soul nights around. From massive weekenders to cosy pub gigs, Ian has all the details.

Or if you organise or perform at soul events, let Ian know by e-mail and he'll give your gig a shout. Attending a recent soul night? - a quick e-mail review is always welcome.

Bedtime Soul: At 10.45pm each week, Ian takes his foot off the accelerator to pick three down-tempo smooth grooves. Last week, you heard The Dramatics (In the Rain), Isaac Hayes (Walk On By) and Undisputed Truth (Smiling Faces Sometime).

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