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That Driving Beat
Hosted by Midnight Hour Sound System · EN
That Driving Beat is a radio show from Louisville Kentucky, where two vinyl DJs spin 45rpm soul, R&B, garage rock, Mod, and more.
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Episode 399: Not One More Tear
Mar 1001:59:33Tap to summarizeHere's another hot two hours of 1960s vinyl soul shakers, relentless R&B, popcorn steppers, and more from Darrell Banks, The Isley Brothers, Bobby Bland, Tom Jones, The Miracles, Lulu, Barbara Lewis, Kentucky's own Gail Wynters, plus Johnnie Taylor and Little Johnny Taylor, who were two different guys! -Originally broadcast March 08, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJames Carr / Talk TalkThe V.I.P.'s / FlashbackDarrell Banks / I've Got That Feelin'Gail Wynters / You've Got The PowerWillie Parker / I Live the Life I LoveRoy Redmond / That Old Time FeelingAndre Odom / Turn On Your Love LightChubby Checker / (At the) DiscothequeDian James / High Blood PressureAlbert King / Oh, Pretty WomanJohnnie Taylor / Toe-HoldRufus Thomas / All Night WorkerLittle Johnny Taylor / Looking At The FutureThe Isley Brothers / You Better Come HomeBobby Bland / Yum Yum TreeBenjamin & The Dreamdancers / Not One More TearKenny Wells / Isn't It Just a ShameWind / Groovin With Mr. BloeThe Unifics / Which One Should I ChooseOtis Redding / A Lover's QuestionSammy Turner / Goodnight, IreneLeroy Jones / Another Saturday NightTom Jones / Sixteen TonsTommy Raye / You Don't Love MeBobby Brooks / Wise Like SolomanThe Miracles / If Your Mother Only KnewJimmy Robins / I Can't Please YouWilbert Harrison / The HorseJr. Walker & The All Stars / Brain WasherDionne Warwick / You Can Have HimBarbara Lewis / Fool, Fool, Fool (Look in the Mirror)Lulu / Sweep Around Your Own Back DoorGloria Lynne / I Can't Stand ItAnna King / The Big ChangeBen E. King / What Can a Man DoMarv Johnson / Come On And Stop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 398: Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
Mar 301:59:42Tap to summarizeJames has a few new soul and R&B finds to share this week from recent digging success, and has cleaned up a stack of Stax records he's neglected in the collection for years and years ready to have their moment. You'll also hear some crunchy garage and psych on this episode including some rare Louisville originals, and Gene Pitney sneaks another one onto the show! -Originally broadcast March 1, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatLeon Haywood / Mellow MoonlightLeon Haywood / It's Got to Be MellowLittle Walter / Up The LineRay Agee / Peace of MindLee Webber / Good Day SunshineMarv Johnson / You Got What it TakesEddie Floyd / Don't Tell Your Mama (Where You've Been)Dramatics / Whatcha See Is Whatcha GetRufus Thomas / (Do the) Push and Pull Part IFredrick Knight / I've Been Lonely For So LongRufus & Carla / That's Really Some GoodJohnnie Taylor / Friday NightEddie Floyd / On a Saturday NightBooker T. & The M.G.'s / Mrs. RobinsonGene Pitney / Beautiful SoundsDolly Parton / Don't Drop OutLevon & The Hawks / He Don't Love You (And He'll Break Your Heart)Wayne Cochran / Harlem ShuffleLou Courtney / I've Got Just The ThingOtis Clay / It's Easier Said, Than DoneJames Hunter Six / (Baby) Hold OnJimmy Hughes / It Was NiceDouble Feature / Baby, Get Your Head Screwed OnSoul Inc. / Love Me When I'm DownThe Waters / Mother SamwellBob Seger & The Last Heard / East Side StoryBrian Redmond and the Sound Box / I Want YouThe Girl Watchers / Got My Mojo WorkingMersey Beats U.S.A. / Stop, Look and ListenThe Strangeloves / Night TimeRuby and the Romantics / Does He Really Care for MeThe Enchanters / I Paid for the PartyChris Kenner / Packin' Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 397: Everybody Say Yea
Feb 2401:59:57Tap to summarizeDJ Lee Ochoa from San Antonio, Texas (@djthegeneralsa) made a quick trip to Louisville, and he brought some of his favorite records to spin on That Driving Beat. You'll hear rare, in-demand Chicano soul from the Royal Jesters, Sunny & The Sunliners, Dimas Garza, the Commands, and more, plus some Northern Soul, funk, Latin, and R&B favorites from the likes of the Festivals, Joe Bataan, Frank Beverly, Gil Scott-Heron, Ruby Andrews, and more! -Originally broadcast February 22, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatDimas III / So FunnyRocky Gil and the Bishops / Soul PartyThe Royal Jesters / Use Your HeadThe Royal Jesters / Take Me for a Little WhileThe Intruders / (Love Is Like a) Baseball GameThe Delfonics / La La Means I Love YouThe Festivals / You've Got the Makings of a LoverThe Commands / Hey It's LoveThe Commands / Don't Be Afraid to Love MeDimas III / You’ve SucceededT.S.U. Toronadoes / The GooseWilbur Bascom and The Zodiact / Just a Groove in "G"The Topics / She's So FineCommunity Effort / "Shake" Your Funky ButtThe Ghetto Brothers / The Ghetto Brothers PowerJoe Bataan / Young Gifted and BrownThe Majestics / (I Love Her So Much) It Hurts MeThe Specials / Everybody Say YeaChoice of Colour / Your LoveLittle Carl Carlton / Competition Ain't Nothin'Gil Scott-Heron / The BottleDolly Parton / Control YourselfThe Supremes / Stoned LoveBob Kuban & The In-Men / The CheaterJay and The Techniques / Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin PieThe Epitome Of Sound / You Don't Love MeRuby Andrews / Just Loving YouCreations / A DreamFrank Beverly & The Butlers / If That's What You WantedSunny & The Sunliners / If I Could See You NowThe Constellations / I Didn't Know How ToThe Gospel Artistics / Time Shall Be No MoreHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes / Get OutThe Turnpikes / Cast A Spell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 396: Jet Set
Feb 1702:00:06Tap to summarizeThis episode has Ohio funky soul, a St. Louis sweaty gospel shaker, pounding Motown Northern Soul, a Nashville A-Team session guy getting Fidgety, some Mod R&B, some James Bond nonsense, an all-girl rock band from Nashville, West Virginia college rockers, British Beat from London, West Texas jet-setter garage rock, and more! Also, your host admits to knowing absolutely nothing about music! -Originally broadcast February 15, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatLloyd Price / Every NightJackie Verdell / HushOtis Redding / I'm Sick Y'allThe William Singers / Part Time LoveKelly Brothers / How Can True Love Be This WayThe Pat Rebillot Exchange / Oh Happy DaySoul Partners / Lose the One You LovePeggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson / Lover's HolidayThe O'Jays / Looky Looky (Look at Me Girl)Edwin Starr / TimeThe Esquires / You SayOtis Leavill / When the Music GroovesThe Intruders / A Love That's RealRonnie Milsap / Total DisasterMel "Pig" Robbins / FidgetyJust Brothers / Sliced TomatoesJimmy Smith / Got My Mojo Workin (Part 1)James Duncan / Mr. GoodtimeWade and Jamie / Don't Put Off 'Till TomorrowHarry Deal and The Galaxies / Don't You Just Know ItJimmy McCracklin / BeulahBarrett Strong / You Knows What To DoRex Garvin (and The Mighty Cravers) / Sock It To 'Em J.B. - Part IGoldie & the Gingerbreads / Song of the MoonThe Feminine Complex / Run That Thru Your MindJulie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity / This Wheel's On FireThe Spencer Davis Group / Keep On RunningThe Honeycombs / I Can't StopThe Choir / I'm Going HomeThe Collegiates / High Blood PressureThe Teddy Neely Four / Jet SetThe Laughing Wind / Don't Take Very Much to See TomorrowRonnie and the Sinsashuns / SonyaThe Moody Blues / And My Baby's GoneGentleman June Gardner / It's Gonna RainThe Pirates / Mind Over Matter (I'm Gonna Make You Mine)Bill Avery / Oe Oe Oewee BabyJerry Butler / What's the Use of Breaking Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 395: Instant Record Collection!
Feb 1001:59:13Tap to summarizeArt FM, the home of That Driving Beat, went from online-only to broadcasting as WXOX on the FM dial in Louisville on February 14th, 2016, so we're celebrating 10 years on the FM dial and 8 years of That Driving Beat! James put together a That Driving Beat Instant Record Collection for entry into the silent auction at WXOX's Decade On The Dial variety show extravaganza! In this episode, you'll hear a selection from this collection of some of the foundational sounds of the show.-Originally broadcast February 8, 2026-Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatThe Dells / There IsMajor Lance / RhythmThe Platters / Don’t Hear, Speak, See No EvilDetroit Emeralds / Show TimeThe 4 Seasons / Beggin'Robert Parker / Let's Go Baby (Where the Action Is)Slim Harpo / Baby Scratch My BackCharlie Rich / Mohair SamLee Dorsey / Working in the Coal MineEdwin Starr / Twenty-Five MilesFour Tops / BernadetteThe Supremes / The HappeningThe Contours / Do You Love MeZ. Z. Hill / Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep)Jackie Wilson And Count Basie / Uptight (Everything's Alright)The Ikettes / Peaches "N" CreamBilly Stewart / SummertimeTimi Yuro / What's a Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You)Madeline Bell / Picture Me GoneChristine Quaite / In The Middle of The FloorMel Tormé / Comin' Home Baby? And The Mysterians / 96 TearsMitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels / Sock It To Me - Baby!Bob Seger System / Ramblin' Gamblin' ManSir Douglas Quintet / She's About a MoverThe O'Jays / Deeper (In Love With You)The Tams / Be Young, Be Foolish, Be HappyBettye Swann / Make Me YoursJames & Bobby Purify / I'm Your PuppetJ.J. Jackson / But It's AlrightArthur Alexander / A Shot of Rhythm & BluesEtta James / Miss PitifulElvis Presley / Rubberneckin'Archie Bell & The Drells / I Can't Stop Dancing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 394: Welcome Stranger
Feb 302:00:21Tap to summarize"Invite me to DJ at your Mod or soul night, and I'll play you my favorite Neil Young record." -James, in this episode. James has a few new finds and old favorites to share, including some rare 1960s small-town Kentucky rockers, northern soul and rhythm & blues classics, garage rock and psych shakers, funky interludes, and a few oddball spins, all on original vinyl 45s. -Originally broadcast February 1, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatDian James / Welcome StrangerBilly Lee Riley / Show Me Your SoulNancy Wilson / The End of Our LoveAretha Franklin / SoulvilleThe Mighty Hannibal / Jerkin' the DogRufus Thomas / Walking the Dog"Blackie" Sorrello and J.D.B. Trio / RosalieJim Decker and the Avrons / Choice of a FoolThe Raves / Mister ManThe Lemonade Charade / The Straight LifeUncredited Artist / Devil With a Blue Dress OnThe Rave-Ons / The LineThe Surf Suns / I Can't Stop it NowThe Buffalo Springfield / Mr. SoulBill Moss / Sock It to 'Em Soul BrotherCharlie Hodges / The Day He Made You100 Proof (Aged In Soul) / Everything Good Is BadEarl Foster / Jodine's WalkJackie Lee / Your P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L-I-T-YMartha & The Vandellas / In My Lonely RoomThe 4 Seasons / I've Got You Under My SkinNancy Ryan / The TroubleRonnie and the Sinsashuns / Laugh It Up BabyStuart Paine / Have You Ever Had the BluesThe Nite Owls / Act Your AgeThe Alphabetical Order / All Over The World (La La)The Emporers / KarateEddie Floyd / Knock on WoodRay Pollard / WanderlustThe Young Rascals / I've Been Lonely Too LongArthur Alexander / Baby BabyJimmy Elledge / Your Funny Way Of Loving MeMarion Black / Who KnowsIrene and the Scotts / Why Do You Treat Me Like You DoJr. Walker & The All Stars / Ain't That The Truth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 393: Crazy Kind Of Feeling
Jan 2701:59:59Tap to summarizeIt's an episode heavy on Louisville & Lexington, Kentucky records today, because James just found the box he keeps a lot of that stuff in. We've got soul, R&B, and rockers from the likes of The Berkshire Seven, Mary Ann Fisher, Boot Hog Pefferly and the Loafers, The Mercy Men, Cosmo and the Counts, The Magnificent 7, and The Oxfords, plus tunes from farther afield by Carl Carlton, Richard Berry & The Pharaohs, Little Milton, and more! -Originally broadcast January 25, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatPaul Smith / Ain't That SomethingDeanna Brewer and The Titans / I've Gotta KnowThe Berkshire Seven / Crazy Kind Of FeelingThe Sultans / I Feel Your Love Growing ColdMary Ann Fisher / Forever MoreBoot Hog Pefferly and the Loafers / I'm Not Going to Work TodayThe Rhythmatics / DragJimmy Coe / Cold Jam for BreakfastCharlie Ross and The Crossfires / Lord Have MercyThe Henry Watterson Expressway / You Better Take Me HomeCarl Carlton / Hold On a Little LongerSalt and Pepper / Rock Me In The CradleWilson Pickett / Toe HoldJamie Lyons / Soul Struttin'Al "TNT" Braggs / You're Something ElseAl Henderson and Orchestra / All Star BoyRichard Berry and The Pharaohs / Louie LouieJames Davis / I'm Gonna Tell It On YouMercy Men / You Made It ThunderCosmo and the Counts / You Gotta DanceKelli & The Kittens / What Mama Don't KnowThe Magnificent 7 / Never Will I (Make My Baby Cry)The Sultans / I Know It's TrueThe Oxfords / Time And PlaceThe Rugbys / You, IDaniel / Exit Door 1Bobby Harris / Ain't That LoveAnd The Echoes / Million Dollar BillEddie & Ernie / That's The Way It IsVernis Pratt / Good Good ManFreddie Scott / Run JoeThe Right Kind / I've Been ChangedLittle Milton / Just A Little Bit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 392: I Got Loaded
Jan 2001:59:29Tap to summarizeJames has another action-packed radio dance party full of 1960s tunes by Ray Charles, Bob and Earl, Johnny Guitar Watson, Bobby Byrd, Alvin Cash, The Steinways, Maxine Brown, Betty Everett, and more! We'll get Loaded, Broke and Lonely, Work Together, Donkey Walk, and Do the Ali Shuffle. Today's unexpected artist with That Driving Beat: The Osmonds?! -Originally broadcast January 18, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatRuby Johnson / Keep on Keeping OnFour Pennies / Shake A HandThe Knight Bros. / Love (Can't You Hear Me)Ray Charles & The Ray Charles Orchestra / Something Inside MeBob and Earl / The SissyThe Drifters / We Gotta SingJohnny Flamingo and the Cleartones / I Got LoadedJohnny (Guitar) Watson / Broke and LonelyTrade Martin / Sixteen TonsBobby Byrd / I'm LonelyLeRoy Horne / Don't Come Back (Take Me Through the Changes)Sugar Pie DeSanto / Soulful DressBig Dee Irwin / Donkey WalkTony Borders / What Kind Of SpellAlvin Cash / Doin' the Ali ShuffleRoscoe Robinson / What You're Doin' to MeJoe Simon / I Got A Whole Lot Of Lovin'The Box Tops / Fields Of CloverThee Midnighters / I've Come AliveWilbert Harrison One Man Band / Let's Work Together (Pt. 1)Lena Horne / Love BugLucy Campo / Evil EyeThe Rays / Mediterranean MoonPaul Anka / My Baby's Comin' HomeThe Steinways / You've Been Leadin' Me OnElmore Morris / It Seemed Like Heaven to MeThe Osmonds / Yo-YoJay & The Techniques / Help Yourself To All My Lovin'James Duncan & the Duncan Trio / I'll Be GoneGeorge Jackson / So Good To MeBobby James & Vicki Adams / Love is Such a Sweet ThingJohnny Adams / Life Is Just a StruggleMaxine Brown / One in a MillionBetty Everett / Getting Mighty CrowdedTammy Montgomery / If I Would Marry YouBrooks & Jerry / I Got What It Takes Part 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 391: All Of A Sudden
Jan 1301:54:34Tap to summarizeUwe is in the studio for one last show before leaving town again, and he's got one more show worth of classic and rare soul and R&B records new to his collection to share with us on today's radio dance party. We analyze the ownership history left behind on a record, look at a group called the Supremes that wasn't THAT Supremes but used the name first, and listen to a song that really wants you to FEEL IT! -Originally broadcast January 11, 2026- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatGarnett Mimms / Prove It To MeThe Impalas / Whip It On MeLittle Jerry Williams / I'm the Lover ManBilly Preston / The NightMaurice & The Radiants / Baby You've Got ItJean Wells / Can't You Feel ItThe Intruders / I'm Girl Scoutin'Clarence Murray / The Book Of LoveThe Masqueraders / I Got ItThe Supremes / You And MeB.B. King / I'm Gonna Sit in Till You Give InSugar Pie DeSanto / Can't Let You GoThe Falcons / SwimFontella Bass / My Good LovingKim Tolliver / I Gotta Find A WayJimmy Robins / I Can't Please YouTommy Wills / Night TrainThe Brothers Cain / Anyway You Like ItCarl Henderson / Please Stop Laughing At MeThe Rising Sun / Feel ItFelix Lark and the Jack Hart Trio / Little Tender LoveLittle Bob / Nobody But YouDamita Jo / I'll Save The Last Dance For YouThe Valentines / Baby, Lots Of LuckJeanette Williams / All Of A SuddenThe Parliaments / Don't Be Sore At MeJohnny Nash / (What A) Groovy FeelingChubby Checker / Karate MonkeyWilson Pickett / Night OwlAnn King / Ooba Dooba DooLittle Anthony and The Imperials / Better Use Your HeadDee Irwin / The Wrong DirectionThe Marvelettes / PlayboyClarence Carter / Tell Daddy"Little Esther" Phillips & "Big Al" Downing / You Never Miss Your Water (Till The Well Runs Dry)Guys & Dolls / Looking For A LoverLittle Carl Carlton / Why Don't They Leave Us AloneThe Jets / Every Thing I Do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 390: A Little Togetherness
Jan 601:59:46Tap to summarizeDJ Uwe is back in the studio again for another episode sharing his recent record digging finds. We talk about Texas place name pronunciations, lucky breaks and regrettable decisions in collecting, and potential trades. We take a request from a toddler! Mostly we just play 1960s Northern Soul, R&B, and Mod dancers, on their optimal format - the 45 rpm vinyl single! -Originally broadcast January 4, 2026-Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatJackie Shane / Comin' DownCurtis Lee & The K C P's / Everybody Is Going WildThe Raelettes / All I Need Is His LoveThe Volcanos / Help WantedJr. Walker & The All Stars / Do the BoomerangThe Dolls / The Reason WhyThe Younghearts / A Little TogethernessAnthony Raye / On The Edge Of SomethingThe Chiffons / Nobody Knows What's Goin' On (In My Mind but Me)Melvin Davis / Playboy (Don't You Play In School)Mel Tormé / Comin' Home BabyThe Soul Stirrers / Don't You WorryNancy Wilson / Uptight (Everything's Alright)Magnificent 7 / She's Called A WomanLarry Williams / Boss Lovin'Joe Moore / Hang Right In ThereJimmy Hughes / Neighbor, NeighborThe Eddy Jacobs Exchange / Black Is BlackStacy Lane / No Brags Just FactsThe Jets / I Was Born With ItRichard Berry & The Pharaohs / Have Love Will TravelDee Irwin / I Only Get This FeelingBenny Latimore / Girl I Got News for YouBilly Preston / The Girl's Got "It"Ed Bruce / Don't Let It HappenMary Love / Let Me KnowIrene Reid / One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)Veniece Stalks / What More Do You Want From MePeggy Gaines / Tell HimPearl Edwards / I'll Never ForgetDean Parrish / Tell HerBill Horton / I Wanna KnowEd Bruce / The Greatest ManCarroll Lloyd / I Can't Fight It No LongerPercy Mayfield / Walking On a TightropeBillie Warfield / That's What They Said Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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