I am reposting my tribute to the Dave Simmons Soul Radio Show broadcast by BBC Radio 1 between 1972 and 1974.

This was where I discovered not only Soul, Blues and R&B, but also how musical genres and styles are interconnected. In the article, you’ll find links to a playlist of numerous recordings of the show online from the YouTube channel Getting Mighty Crowded for the immersive experience of a great radio show from the 1970s.

Why am I reposting this article? This week I had a message from Chris W in New Zealand who runs the Getting Mighty Crowded channel and we were able to share our enthusiasm for this great radio show. And then, this morning, I discovered he had created the video below giving a special mention to the original article and to this blog!

Thanks Chris! It seems we have been working for the same cause from different directions. Long live Soul Radio!

The Dave Simmons Soul Show BBC Radio One 1972-74

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