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Soul Music: Series 6: Tainted Love

Tainted Love

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The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit.

The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit in a version by Soft Cell. From 2008.

Originally a Motown song written by Ed Cobb and recorded by Gloria Jones, Tainted Love became famous on the UK's Northern Soul scene in the late 1970s. 

It was heard by Marc Almond and Dave Ball who later became Soft Cell, and recorded a classic version. 

Featuring:  

Mark Ravenhill
Peter Christopherson
Ray Harris
Russ Winstanley
Alan King
Dave Ball
Mike Thorne
Danny McNamara
Nev Fountain

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact.

Producer: Sara Conkey  

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.

Soul Music: Series 6

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