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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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1:55:06

That Driving Beat - Episode 331

That Driving Beat ·

2024/10/01

Uwe has a stack of new 45 rpm finds from his recent flea market digging.James hasn't been able to get out and shake the record trees for a few weeks, but he's got some favorites and forgotten tunes from his collection to spin, including a test pressing with no information on the label!Also, Uwe helps James fill out his collection of Dolly Parton's Northern Soul tunes!It's two more hours of northern soul, R&B, popcorn, and other 1960s and 70s dance music with That Driving Beat!-Originally

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1:59:45

That Driving Beat - Episode 330

That Driving Beat ·

2024/09/10

Uwe runs the show solo on this episode while James is off doing his own thing.If you didn't already know, Uwe's got the records!Here are some favorites from Susan Barrett, Otis Clay, Bobby Bland, Mable John, Z.Z. Hill, Pearl Woods, Barbara Carr, plus a couple of monkey songs, some 1966 Louisville garage rockers, and a modern tune from Louisville's Butch Williams! -Originally broadcast September 8, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatInez & Charlie Foxx / La De Da I Love YouGladys Knight

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1:59:40

That Driving Beat - Episode 329

That Driving Beat ·

2024/09/03

We spin top 1960s and early 1970s dance tunes from Della Reese, The Fabulettes, Ben E. King, Etta James, Baby Washington, Tommy Tucker, Darrow Fletcher, plus some Kentucky tunes, British Mod numbers, and a few Northern Soul favorites. -Originally broadcast September 1, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Fabulettes / Screamin' and Shoutin'Bobby Hebb / Love Love LoveDella Reese / If It Feels Good, Do ItClyde McPhatter / Why Can't We Get TogetherBarbara & The Browns / You Don't Love

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1:59:45

That Driving Beat - Episode 328

That Driving Beat ·

2024/08/27

We've got some exciting new finds for our record collections to share on today's radio dance party.There's a version of a Tams classic northern soul song we hadn't heard before, an Ikettes record that had so far escaped us, a nice Tina Britt tune, and a rare one by Kenny Wells that made its way into James's play box.We've got Major Lance, The Sweet Inspirations, Dolly Parton, Mel Torme, Jackie Shane, The Artistics, some Hoosier garage rock, and more! -Originally broadcast August 25, 2024- Willie

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1:59:36

That Driving Beat - Episode 327

That Driving Beat ·

2024/08/20

James has captured a long-time record want, and he releases it onto the radio on this episode.We go in a few different directions putting together your radio dance party in this episode, with Northern Soul, R&B, British Mod, Funk, a mid-1950s jumper, very early Mary Wells and Wilson Pickett, two in a row from Cleveland, and a few records with typos on the labels. -Originally broadcast August 18, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Emporer's / KarateSharon Soul / You Found My Weak

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1:54:46

That Driving Beat - Episode 326

That Driving Beat ·

2024/08/13

Uwe has pulled together some of his favorite soul and R&B songs by female artists, and James has a mix of records including a tribute to a Louisville legend and a record with a label so damaged he couldn't tell what it was when he first found it.It's another 2 hour 1960s radio dance party!-Originally broadcast August 11, 2024-Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Dells / Wear It On Our FaceShirley Ellis / Soul TimeLaura Lee / To Win Your HeartPeggy March / If You Loved Me (Soul Coaxing - Ame

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1:59:45

That Driving Beat - Episode 325

That Driving Beat ·

2024/08/06

James and Uwe bring another action-packed 2 hour radio dance party!We've got a Louisville rock & soul group giving us a garage rock version of Midnight Hour (with a banjo?), a beat-up copy of a beloved tune by Pearlean Gray, a favorite R&B shaker by some guys who were about to be known as The Band, some rare Texas garage, and a whole bunch of great northern soul, R&B, popcorn, rock, and other movers and shakers with That Driving Beat! -Originally broadcast August 4, 2024- Willie

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1:53:43

That Driving Beat - Episode 324

That Driving Beat ·

2024/07/30

Here's another action-packed 2 hour 1960s mod-soul-R&B radio dance party!James has been hitting up the local estate sales to see what records he can scrounge up, and Uwe has picked up a rare original song on a notorious soundalike copy label.Tune in That Driving Beat! -Originally broadcast July 28, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJackie Wilson / Baby WorkoutPeggy Gaines / Tell HimBarbara Mason / You Got What It TakesNella Dodds / Finders Keeper's, Losers Weeper'sSammy Turner / Love

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1:55:50

That Driving Beat - Episode 323

That Driving Beat ·

2024/07/23

The guys have some newly acquired classic 1960s dance tunes to spin for you, all on 45 rpm vinyl singles!James went souvenir shopping on a trip to California, and brought back a record by an Ohio funk group before they hit it big, a NYC studio concoction, and a Chicago 1950s R&B jumper.Uwe got lucky and found a couple of big wishlist wants from one of our local record providers, plus some worthy finds in well-loved and poorly-cared-for condition from the flea market.Crank up the volume and shake

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1:55:08

That Driving Beat - Episode 322

That Driving Beat ·

2024/07/16

Northern Soul, rhythm & blues, popcorn, garage rock, pop, and more!This episode has just want you need, if what you need is upbeat 1960s dance music!All vinyl 45s, all the time! -Originally broadcast July 14, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJames Carr / That's What I Want To KnowThe Whispers / Needle In A HaystackBilly Daniels / Woe, Woe, WoeBoot Hog Pefferly And The Loafers / I'm Not Going to Work TodayJohnny Jungletree / Old New OrleansSoul Sisters / Loop De LoopEd Bruce / The

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1:55:03

That Driving Beat - Episode 321

That Driving Beat ·

2024/07/09

It's another 2 hour 1960s dance music party!Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Boogaloo, rock & roll, and more!Uwe digs into his collection of 45 rpm singles on a mission to find "Mod Top 100" tunes, and James brings an assortment of favorites and near-forgotten records from deep in his collection. -Originally broadcast July 7, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatAnna King / If You Don't ThinkThe Astors / I Found OutThe Brothers Two / Boogaloo (Soul) PartyDobie Gray / The "In" CrowdBunny &

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1:55:55

That Driving Beat - Episode 320

That Driving Beat ·

2024/07/02

It's time for another action-packed 1960s radio dance party.We've got stacks of rare soul, R&B, and garage rock records to set the dance floor on fire!James has picked up a few longtime wants from a Canadian record dealer, including a Jackie Shane record, and one by a Montreal garage rock band.Uwe spins a favorite Brazilian-French Mod orchestral shaker, plus a rare cover of an Otis Redding tune, and a not so rare cover of a song first done by Little Stevie Wonder. -Originally broadcast June

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1:53:39

That Driving Beat - Episode 319

That Driving Beat ·

2024/06/25

Uwe's got some hot new records, including knocking at least one long-time want off his list.James has been too busy to get his new finds lately cleaned up and ready to play, so he's dug through some old favorites from his collection.You'll hear upbeat 1960s soul and R&B dance tunes from Jimmy Cliff, Nina Simone, The Exciters, Jackie Wilson & Count Basie, Ruth Brown, Clyde McPhatter, Little Milton, Jimmy Radcliff, Charlie Rich, Etta James, and more! -Originally broadcast June 23, 2024-

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1:51:44

That Driving Beat - Episode 318

That Driving Beat ·

2024/06/18

We feature tunes by Ray Pollard, JJ Barnes, Mary Wells, Charlie Rich, Dean Parrish, Mitty Collier, a B-side by Little Milton, a garage and mod rock set with the Seeds, The Hollies, The Easybeats, and a studio group on the Bang label called Bazooka! We also threw a few more artists from our home base city of Louisville than usual in the mix in this episode.Get on your feet and move to That Driving Beat! Originally broadcast June 16, 2024 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Emperors /

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1:52:51

That Driving Beat - Episode 317

That Driving Beat ·

2024/06/11

Here's two more packed hours of 1960s dance music from Slim Harpo, Chris Clark, Martha & The Vandellas, Barbara Lewis, Big Maybelle, The Dells, Bobby Bland, Timi Yuro and many more! Originally broadcast June 9, 2024 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatSlim Harpo / Shake Your HipsBilly Watkins / Go Billy GoChris Clark / Love's Gone BadThe Fantastic Four / Ain't Love WonderfulThe Capitols / Zig - ZaggingMartha & The Vandellas / I’m Ready for LoveOtis Brown & Band / Will You WaitThe

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1:54:03

That Driving Beat - Episode 316

That Driving Beat ·

2024/06/04

It's time for your weekly vintage soul dance party, with hits and forgotten gems from Willie Hightower, the Platters, Jackie Wilson, Edwin Starr, Gloria Taylor, Ruby & The Romantics, a Four Tops flipside, a Québécois girl group covering a Motown smash hit, two backing groups stepping to the front with the Raeletts and Brownettes, and so much more!All original vinyl 45 rpm singles, all with That Driving Beat! Originally broadcast June 2, 2024Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatWillie Hightower /

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1:55:56

That Driving Beat - Episode 315

That Driving Beat ·

2024/05/28

We've got vintage movers, shakers, and dance floor destroyers from Benny Latimore, Junior Parker, The Untamed, Jimmy Hughes, the Detroit Wheels with and without Mitch Ryder, a great cover of a Roy Orbison hit, and tunes from two different Tom Jones! Originally broadcast May 26, 2024 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Wheels / Dancing In The StreetThe Olympics / Bounce AgainLaddins / Dream BabyPeggy March / This Heart Wasn't Made To Kick AroundTimothy Carr / A Stop Along The WayMitch Ryder

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1:54:51

That Driving Beat - Episode 314

That Driving Beat ·

2024/05/21

The guys got lucky at an estate sale loaded with vintage physical media, where they dug through thousands of old records to find some gems!We've got Northern Soul, rare garage, doo wop, girl groups, a Kentucky oddity, a slightly disappointingly mellow Florida garage rocker, and an R&B food nonsense song, all to get you out on the dance floor! Originally broadcast May 19, 2024 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatCandy and the Kisses / Shakin' TimeShirley Ellis / Birds, Bees, Cupids and

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1:52:04

That Driving Beat - Episode 313

That Driving Beat ·

2024/05/14

It's your weekly 1960s soul dance party!You'll hear obscure tracks and big hits from Memphis, Detroit, Chicago, Shreveport, and more, all on original vinyl 45s!Originally broadcast May 12, 2024Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatCarla Thomas / Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You)Chubby Checker / The Weekend's HereMable John / If You Give Up What You Got (You'll See What You Lost)Idalia Boyd / Some Kind Of WonderfulJan Bradley / The Brush OffThe Fasinations / Mama Didn't LieMarve and the Tinnon

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1:51:59

That Driving Beat - Episode 312

That Driving Beat ·

2024/05/07

James has a bunch of new 1960s 45 rpm vinyl dance tunes to share with you, and Uwe has pulled some favorite Motown and other tunes.We've got rollicking Rhythm & Blues shakers, Northern soul pounders, a couple of jazzy numbers, a boxing heavyweight champion, Willie Nelson's ex-wife, and at least one record we wish we knew more about. Originally broadcast May 5, 2024 Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatPic & Bill / It's Not YouThe Freeman Brothers / My BabyFreddy King / Takin' Care Of

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