05/07/2009

Synopsis

He's on the wireless with music you've probably forgotten, and a competition with a prize like no other...Paul O'Grady's programme is bursting with character, just like its host! Take part: email paulogrady@bbc.co.uk and tell him about the people who have made a real difference to your life. If you have a suggestion for three great Motown tracks, then let Paul know. And if you're a fan of Northern Soul music, then send us your favourites for the weekly triple. Paul O'Grady on Radio 2, he's what the wireless was made for.

Tracklist

1. Alesha Dixon — The Boy Does Nothing

   The Boy Does Nothing, ASYLUM

2. George Michael — My Baby Just Cares For Me

   Songs From The Last Century, VIRGIN

3. Kay Starr — The Rock and Roll Waltz

   Capitol Collectors Series, Capitol Records

4. k.d. lang — Summerfling

   (Cd Single), WARNER BROS.

5. Billy Butler — Right Track

   The Best Northern Soul All-Nighter, Virgin

6. Ramsey Lewis — Wade In The Water

   60's Soul Classics, PICKWICK

7. Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon — Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache

   Soultime Vol. 3, EPIC

8. Daniel Boys — Always There

   So Close, DBAM

9. Dean Martin — Cha Cha Cha D'Amour

   The Best Of The Capitol Years, CAPITOL

10. Annie Lennox — A Whiter Shade of Pale

    The Annie Lennox Collection, Sony

11. Lou Christie — I'm Gonna Make You Mine

12. The Nolans — I'm In The Mood

    I'm In The Mood For Dancing, HALLMARK

13. Eartha Kitt — This Is My Life

    Single, Epic

14. Perry Como — Papa Loves Mambo

    Mambo Jambo, LIVING ERA

15. Carpenters — Hurting Each Other

    Only Yesterday, A&M

16. Jimmy Ruffin — What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

    The No.1 Love Album Part 2, POLYGRAM TV

17. Four Tops — Still Water

    The Four Tops - The Singles Collect, Polygram Tv

18. Diana Ross — I'm Coming Out

    N/A, EMI

19. Christopher Cross — Never Be The Same

    Christopher Cross, Warner Bros

20. Te Kanawa, Kiri — World In Union

    Cd Single, COLUMBIA

21. Des O'Connor — Dick A Dum Dum

    The Best Of The Emi Years, EMI

22. LaVern Baker — Tweedle Dee

    Soul on Fire, Rhino

Broadcast

1. Sun 5 Jul 2009
   17:00
   BBC Radio 2