Sounds of the 70s - Soul

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Sounds of the 70s: Soul

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Sounds of the 70s 2: Episode 6: Soul: Keep On Keeping On

Soul: Keep On Keeping On

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Episode 6: Soul: Keep On Keeping On

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With Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, The Tams, Curtis Mayfield and Bill Withers.

Performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics and Gil Scott-Heron.

Imported American soul was big news in the UK in the 1970s. Before the Brits developed their own brand of soul, American performers were here demonstrating how it was done and being appreciated by all and sundry. The series continues with classic performances from the kings and queens of soul, including Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, The Tams, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, The Stylistics, Gil Scott-Heron and The Jacksons.

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