Funky, Jazzy, Groovy

Nicola says there needs to be some soul in there. She's right. And some funk. And probably a little bit of jazz. Some ska, and calypso, too.

I've always liked a bit of Northern Soul, so maybeI should start with some of that. Seven Days Too Long by Chuck Wood (which brings us back to Dexys again)? The Snake by Al Wilson (or Dodgy's Britpop-era version)? Backfield in Motion by Mel & Tim? Hold On I'm Coming by Erma Franklin (or maybe the obscure Bette Bright version, if I can find it)?

And some Motown. I'm thinking probably Uptight by Stevie Wonder.

Uptown Top Ranking has got to go on. The Beat Goes On by Buddy Rich, too. And Be Young, be Foolish, Be Happy by the Tams. And Don't Forget About Me from Dusty in Memphis.

This needs more thought. What's missing?