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Tony Blackburn, Your Soul Mate

For the next couple of hours, Tony Blackburn invites you to become his Soul Mate by sharing his favourite genre of music. Don't forget to get in touch for shoutouts on the day.

For the next couple of hours, Tony Blackburn invites you to become his Soul Mate by sharing his favourite genre of music.

With tracks from the classic labels including Atlantic, Chess, Motown, Philadelphia and Stax and stories behind the songs, personal memories and a sprinkling of rarely played and collectable gems. You'll also be singing and dancing along to Chic, Lizzo and Odyssey on this bank holiday.

Tony would love to hear from you on the day, please get in touch on the day using all the usual ways: email tonyb@bbc.co.uk, text 88291 or WhatsApp 08000 288 291 with your bank holiday shoutouts.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Fri 7 Apr 2023 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Music Played

  • Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

    Dancing In The Street

    • Dancing In The Street.
    • Universal Music TV.
    • 1.

  • Chic

    Good Times

    • The Last Days of Disco (Soundtrack).
    • Columbia.
    • 4.

  • Alicia Keys

    Empire State of Mind

    • The Element of Freedom.
    • Sony Music.
    • 14.

  • Alexander O’Neal

    What's Missing

    • Alexander O'Neal.
    • Tash Records.
    • 8.

  • Shades of Love & The Joy

    The Blessed Madonna

    • Single.
    • Warner Records.
    • 1.

  • Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald

    On My Own

    • Sweet Freedom.
    • Warner Bros Records.
    • 7.

  • Collins & Collins

    Top of the Stairs

    • Top of the Stairs.
    • RRNJ.
    • 5.

  • The O’Jays

    Love Train

    • Shades of Soul.
    • Global Television.
    • 4.

  • Odyssey

    Inside Out

    • Happy Together.
    • Big Break Records.
    • 8.

  • Diana Ross

    I'm Still Waiting

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown Greats.
    • PolyGram TV.
    • 4.

  • Johnny Bristol

    Man Up In The Sky

    • Single.
    • Motorcity Records.
    • 1.

  • Dionne Warwick

    Are You There (With Another Girl)

    • The Dionne Warwick Collection.
    • Rhino Records.
    • 10.

  • Impact

    I Thought You Would Like To Know

    • The Spirit of Philadelphia 3.
    • Expansion.
    • 11.

  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    That's the Way (I Like It)

    • Disco Fever.
    • Global Television.
    • 8.

  • Shakatak

    Livin' In The U.K.

    • Shakatak - The Coolest Cuts.
    • Polydor.
    • 3.

  • Sister Sledge

    He's The Greatest Dancer

    • The Last Days Of Disco (Soundtrack).
    • Columbia.
    • 5.

  • Tamia

    Leave It Smokin' (Dance Version)

    • Passion Like Fire.
    • eOne.
    • 2.

  • The Stylistics

    You Make Me Feel Brand New

    • Solid Soul.
    • Telstar.
    • 11.

  • The Platters

    With This Ring

    • The Platters - Greatest Hits.
    • Deluxe.
    • 12.

  • Shaila Prospere

    Faith (Rickstar Mix)

    • Single.
    • Attention Records.
    • 1.

  • The Isley Brothers

    Harvest For The World

    • The Greatest Hits of 1976.
    • Premier.
    • 9.

  • Aretha Franklin

    I Say A Little Prayer

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
    • 13.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    Ghetto Child

    • A One Of A Kind Love Affair.
    • Atlantic.
    • 9.

  • Kenny Thomas

    Got It On Time

    • Single.
    • Virtue Records.
    • 1.

  • The Ronettes

    Be My Baby

    • The Best of the Ronettes.
    • Phil Spector Int.
    • 1.

  • Lou Rawls

    Now Is the Time for Love

    • Now Is The Time For Love.
    • Epic.
    • 5.

  • Lizzo

    Special

    • Special.
    • Atlantic.
    • 6.

  • Chaka Khan

    I Feel For You

    • The Divas of Dance.
    • Telstar.
    • 10.

  • Love Unlimited

    Oh I Should Say, It's Such A Beautiful Day

    • In Heat.
    • 20th Century Records.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Fri 7 Apr 2023 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2