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That Driving Beat

Midnight Hour Sound System

That Driving Beat is a radio show from Louisville Kentucky, where two vinyl DJs spin 45rpm soul, R&B, garage rock, Mod, and more.For older episodes go to https://www.mixcloud.com/MHSS/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:55:27

That Driving Beat - Episode 274

That Driving Beat ·

2023/08/08

James ran the show solo this time around, and brought some Louisville groups like the Monarchs, the Carnations, the Tren-Dells, the Mercy Men, and The Mersey Beats USA to the dance floor along with tunes by Slim Harpo, the Shells, Madeline Bell, Nolan Porter, the Crystals, Mable John, and many more. Originally broadcast August 6, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatWillie Hightower / Walk A Mile in My ShoesLou Johnson / UnsatisfiedGarnet Mimms / Prove It to MeThe Tren-Dells / Hully Gully

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1:55:07

That Driving Beat - Episode 273

That Driving Beat ·

2023/08/01

Two more hard-hitting hours of mostly 1960s soul, R&B, and mod dancers, all on original 45 rpm vinyl!We hear from Dobie Gray, Betty Lavette, Bobby Rush, Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers, Barbara Lewis, The Radiants, Trade Martin, Charlie Rich, and two sides from the most famous person to ever come out of Louisville (who wasn't even known as a musician)! Originally broadcast July 30, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatBilly Young / The SloopyBobby Rush / Much To MuchFreddy King /

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1:54:58

That Driving Beat - Episode 272

That Driving Beat ·

2023/07/25

We've been out there shaking the trees again, and come up with some new old 45 rpm Soul, R&B, Mod, and garage rock singles from the 1960s to share.The radio dance party includes Luv Bugs, Cupcakes, The Choir, The Monarchs, and even the Serenaders!Plus, you'll hear Shirley Ellis, Bo Diddley, Otis Redding, Kim Weston, Darrell Banks and more.All original vinyl singles, all for dancing, all with That Driving Beat! Originally broadcast July 23, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJames Davis /

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1:54:15

That Driving Beat - Episode 271

That Driving Beat ·

2023/07/18

We picked up a few new Rhythm & Blues recordings on Cincinnati's King Records label, and we keep the R&B theme going through the entire show, with a few diversions for some Northern Soul and Mod tunes.Two full hours of (mostly) 1960s 45 rpm dance music! Originally broadcast July 16, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatRay Charles and His Orchestra / I Don't Need No DoctorFreddy King / I'm Tore DownJohnny (Guitar) Watson / Broke and LonelyPearl Woods / Sippin SorrowThe Five Stars / Hey

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1:54:12

That Driving Beat - Episode 270

That Driving Beat ·

2023/07/11

We get back to the roots of That Driving Beat in this episode, with 2 full hours of hard-driving 1960s soul, R&B, and Mod dancers all on 45 rpm vinyl singles.Shake your tamborine! Originally broadcast July 9, 2023 Bobby Marchan / Shake Your TambourineDeon Jackson / That's What You Do To MeZ.Z. Hill / Set Your Sights HigherBunny Siegler / Will You Love Me TomorrowBobby Bland / Getting Used To The BluesMajor Lance / I Just Can't Help ItThe Fabulous Peps / So FineLittle Charles and the

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1:55:04

That Driving Beat - Episode 269

That Driving Beat ·

2023/07/04

Rhythm & Blues, Northern Soul, rare popcorn, plus Batman songs, a Camel Walk, and us losing track of what we played again.It's another all-vinyl 2 hours of rarevinyl 45s from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, all for dancing. Originally broadcast July 2, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJ. J. Barnes / Chains of LoveThree Karats / Yes I WillThe Moments / Money, MoneyDon and Dewey / Big Boy PeteWilbert Harrison / Cheating BabyThe Three Degrees / Do What You're Supposed to DoThe Dooley Sisters /

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1:53:42

That Driving Beat - Episode 268

That Driving Beat ·

2023/06/27

The guys almost have this radio broadcasting thing down after over five years, but that charming amateurism is still on display.Here's 2 more hours of your radio dance party.We've got Sonny Fishback under his own name and his Sonny Fisher alias on this episode, plus K.C. Douglas, Johnny Nash, The Toys, The Shirelles, James Carr, Betty Everett & Jerry Butler, Detroit soul from Al Kent, The Four Sonics, and Marvin Gaye, plus a short diversion into some English-language Montreal pop! Originally

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1:55:08

That Driving Beat - Episode 267

That Driving Beat ·

2023/06/20

We stuck to the soul and R&B on this episode, with room for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Joe Simon, The Casinos, Ronnie Milsap, Erma Franklin, Tina Turner, Chuck Jackson, and more.It's your two-hour radio dance party!Originally broadcast June 18, 2023Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatWilbert Harrison / The HorseSam Cooke / ShakeYolanda and the Charmanes / There Oughta Be A LawChuck Jackson / This Broken Heart You Gave MeMary Wells / Bye Bye BabyThe Casinos / I Still Love YouFay Simmons /

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1:55:24

That Driving Beat - Episode 266

That Driving Beat ·

2023/06/13

James did the usual thing and carried a box of 1960s 45 rpm singles down to the studio.You'll hear Barbara McNair and Barbara Acklin, Marvin Gaye, some popcorn R&B by Marie Knight, British tunes by The Pretty Things, the Honeycombs, and even Peter Cook and Dudley Moore on the right turntable.Uwe went weird, and brought ONLY LPs!We almost never play LPs!He runs the left turntable at 33 rpm and gives you The Last Shadow Puppets, Georgie Fame, Bob Kuban & The In-Men, Stone Foundation, rare

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1:55:14

That Driving Beat - Episode 265

That Driving Beat ·

2023/06/06

We say goodbye to Tina Turner in this episode with a few of her 1960s records, and Uwe found where he'd been hiding a lot of his favorite Northern Soul classics.Here's another installment of your 1960s soul, R&B, and mod vinyl dance party. Originally broadcast June 4, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Vibrations / Watusi TimeGloria Jones / Heartbeat Part 1Eddie Floyd & Mavis Staples / Ain't That GoodDarrell Banks / Somebody (Somewhere) Needs YouHarry Batchelor And The Mighty

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1:55:52

That Driving Beat - Episode 264

That Driving Beat ·

2023/05/30

We forgot how to work the studio for a bit at the beginning of this one.We've only been doing this for over 5 years, after all.In spite of all that, we've got 2 more hot hours of upbeat Soul, R&B, and Mod dancers, all from the 1960s or thereabouts, all on original vinyl 45 rpm singles!Uwe promises a mellow time, but ends up pulling a lot of pounding soul movers out of his box.James dug a few Midnight Hour Sound System oldies out of his collection, tunes that we played a lot in the early days of

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1:55:19

That Driving Beat - Episode 263

That Driving Beat ·

2023/05/23

James bought some records out of a school bus, and Uwe brings in a few non-English language things. We discuss whether these records are antiques, or just old. James breaks a loved and loathed record live on air! On purpose! (Don't worry, it was worn out and going to the trash anyway). It's another 2 hour radio dance party of 60s soul, R&B, and Mod tunes, all on 45 rpm vinyl! Originally broadcast May 21, 2023Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJohnny Thunder / Groovy Two ShoesEddie Holman / What

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1:56:32

That Driving Beat - Episode 262

That Driving Beat ·

2023/05/16

James cleaned up up a bunch of Jerry Butler records to play, and Uwe rediscovered some old favorites in his collection.It's 2 more hours of 1960s and 70s soul, R&B, and mod tunes to get your feet moving! Originally Broadcast on May 14, 2023 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJerry Butler / What's the Use of Breaking UpEtta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto / In the Basement, Pt. 1Etta James / You Got ItJimmy Holiday / You Won't GetAwayAnna King & Bobby Byrd / Baby, Baby, BabyMarlena Shaw /

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1:56:23

That Driving Beat - Episode 261

That Driving Beat ·

2023/05/09

Originally Broadcast on May 7, 2023 Uwe is back in the studio, we've both got some new dusty vinyl finds to share.There are some great tunes we didn't know were hiding on flip sides of hits, a few European releases, some late 70s soul sounds we rarely play on That Driving Beat, plus the kind of Northern Soul, 60s R&B, Popcorn, and other Mod-friendly tunes we love to spin. Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatErnie Tucker / Can She Give You FeverChris Kenner / Land of 1000 DancesTammi Terrell /

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1:55:52

That Driving Beat - Episode 260

That Driving Beat ·

2023/05/02

Originally Broadcast on April 30, 2023 James runs the show solo again, and gets into some crossover soul sounds, garage rock, and funky things, plus the usual That Driving Beat northern soul and R&B tunes.You'll hear Solomon Burke, Betty Everett, The Dynamic Tints, Nolan Porter, Tina Britt, Clarence Reid, The Metros, The Leaves, The Gentrys, Travis Wammack, and so much more. Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatRobert Parker / Everybody's Hip HugginThe O'Jays / Looky Looky (Look At Me

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1:55:04

That Driving Beat - Episode 259

That Driving Beat ·

2023/04/25

Originally Broadcast on April 23, 2023 James did a little record shopping on Record Store Day, but only for dusty old 45s.Uwe is off attending Northern Soul nights and riding a Vespa around Vienna, so James gets all 2 hours to spin new finds and old favorites, including Northern Soul, Mod R&B, garage rock, and a few songs that would be too funky for Uwe. Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatOtis Redding / Hey Hey BabyBobby Bland / These Hands (Small But Mighty)Pat Lewis / WarningThe Velvelettes

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1:56:13

That Driving Beat - Episode 258

That Driving Beat ·

2023/04/18

Originally Broadcast on April 16, 2023 We veered a little outside of our usual lane of Northern Soul and R&B in this episode to include some ska, pop, rock, funk, crossover, psych, jazz, and a weird Kentucky psych/funk/country rarity by "Daniel".Listen to us struggle to not giggle like teenagers playing a song called "Ain't No Big Thing (But It's Growing)" right out there on the FCC-regulated airwaves!Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatRay Charles & The Raelets / I Chose to Sing the

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1:55:55

That Driving Beat - Episode 257

That Driving Beat ·

2023/04/11

Originally Broadcast April 9, 2023 James has been checking out the flip sides of a few of his records, and finding great stuff he didn't know was back there!Uwe brings a few great Louisville and Kentucky records.You'll hear tunes from the Flirtations, Freddie Scott, Christine Cooper, The Miracles, Lou Johnson, Billy Stewart, James Carr, Don Bryant, and the Osmonds?! Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatEdwin Starr / Agent Double-O-SoulJimmy Norman / I Don't Love You No More (I Don't Care About

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1:55:34

That Driving Beat - Episode 256

That Driving Beat ·

2023/04/04

Originally Broadcast April 2, 2023 Uwe brought a big box of Motown singles down to the studio today, and James has some recent finds and old favorites.It's two more hours of fantastic soul, R&B, northern soul, popcorn, and other mod vinyl sounds to get your heart pumping and your feet jumping. Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatBunny & Cindy / Sure Didn't Take LongThe Monitors / Don't Put Off 'Til Tomorrow What You Can Do TodayOscar Weathers / The SpoilerKim Weston / Take Me In Your Arms

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1:56:07

That Driving Beat - Episode 255

That Driving Beat ·

2023/03/28

Originally Broadcast March 26, 2023Another two-hour radio (or podcast) vinyl dance party, with The Younghearts, Bobby McClure, Irma Thomas, Ted Taylor, Steve Mancha, Nella Dodds, The Jagged Edge, The Razor's Edge, a snake song, a gorilla song, and more!Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Younghearts / A Little TogethernessThe Yellow Payges / Finger Poppin' PartyThe Creations / Plenty Of LoveThelma Jones / StrongerBobby McClure / I'll Be True to YouThe Jagged Edge / Deep InsideThe Razor's Edge /

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