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Soul POD Classics
by Gail Nobles
Timeless tracks and unforgettable artists that have shaped the landscape of soul music. Each episode dives deep into the rich history, cultural impact, and emotional resonance of soul classics that have inspired generations. You'll hear episodes about Motown, Philadelphia Soul, British Soul, Memphis Style, and more. By Gail Nobles © 2025
Episodes
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ISPC - John Edwards 8.24.’26-5.48 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Keyboardist Gail Nobles On Soul POD Classics, we take a closer look at “How Can I Go On Without You” and the career of John Edwards. John Edwards was the lead singer of the Spinners from 1977 to 2000. Before joining the group, he...
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The Top - A Music Look at Willie Dynamite 8.14.’26 6.00 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Podcast Cover by: Gail Nobles Music written by: Gail Nobles & played by AI assistant French Horns played by: Keyboardist Gail Nobles Voices by: Gail Nobles Willie Dynamite is a 1973 American blaxploitation film directed by Gilbert Moses and starring Roscoe Orman in the title...
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Martha & the Vanellas - Electric Stage Energy 7.27.’26 1.26 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Intro music by: Gail Nobles with AI Assistance All voices by: Gail Nobles Extra bass, tambourine, & Claps by: Keyboardist Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia When you think about the music of Martha and the Vandellas, you might picture them as a typical girl group…
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Al Jackson & His Fat Men 5.28.’26 1.20 AM.
Story by: Gail Nobles Photo cover by: Gail Nobles Background Music: AI Voice Actor: Gail Noblr Vocals by: Gail Nobles Good evening, I'm Gail Nobles, and tonight we're taking a look back at a unique musical moment in the mid-1950s. Let's talk about Al Jackson and His Fat Men, a rhythm and blues...
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Philadelphia Soul 4:14:26 1.06 PM
Music Intro made with: AI Brass sound played by: Gail Nobles Speaking voices by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Philadelphia Soul: A Musical Revolution of the Late '60s and '70s Hello, I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Soul Styles. Philadelphia soul is a vibrant music genre that emerged in...
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SS-Carl Douglass
Intro by Gail Nobles Story by Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia SOUL STYLES CARL DOUGLAS: Love, Peace & Happiness: A Classic Anthem for Unity In the world of music, few songs capture the essence of joy and unity like "Love, Peace & Happiness." This classic soul and disco track was…
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Soul Styles - The Ovations 4:9:26 7.01 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Card “Soul Styles: The Ovations – Memphis Harmony That Still Touches the Heart” Welcome back to Soul Pod Classics and our Soul Styles series. Today we’re stepping into the world of Memphis soul with a group that delivered pure heart...
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Henry Lumpkin - Don’t Leave Me 4:7:26 3.47 PM
Intro: Gail Nobles Podcast cover by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles In the world of soul music, few songs capture heartfelt emotion quite like "Don't Leave Me" by Henry Lumpkin. Originally released in 1962, this track was the B-side to Lumpkin's single "What Is A Man (Without A Woman)" on the...
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Smokey’s Soul Town 3:19:26 2.21 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Ewingmason - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0 In an exciting development for music lovers, SiriusXM has launched Smokey's Soul Town, an exclusive radio channel curated and hosted by the legendary Motown singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson. This new...
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AARP Showcases Motown’s Musical Legacy 3:16:26 10.48 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by Gail Nobles Phoro: Wikipedia Public Domain In a surprising twist for its members, AARP, the well-known non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those aged 50 and older, is shining a spotlight on Motown's rich musical history. Originally focused on...
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Jerry Butler..Western Union Man 3:5:26 3.34 PM
Story by Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Welcome to Soul POD Classics. I’m Gail Nobles. Today we’re going to talk about “Hey, Western Union Man": A Classic Soul Hit from 1968 In 1968, soul music took a big step forward with the release of "Hey, Western Union…
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The Ohio Players Interview 3:2:26 9.33 PM
From: Celebrity Interviews - The Unofficial Mark and Brian Archive Usage: Public Domain Downloaded From Archive.org Photo: Public Domain Mark and Brian had access to the biggest names in show business. Check out the Ohio Players interview. About Soul Classic Music
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Patty & the Emblems
Intro by Gail Nobles Story by Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Card Hello, I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for joining me on Soul POD Classics? Today. we’re going to talk about Patty and the Emblems. Patty & the Emblems, a pop group from Camden, New Jersey, made a splash in the 1960s with their catchy...
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Frankie & Lewis Lymon 1:11:26 3.22 PM
Story by Gail Nobles Music Intro by Gail Nobles Vocals by Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Photo 2: Spotify Photo Card Podcast Opening:** Goodevening, music lovers! Welcome to another exciting episode of Soul POD Classics. Today, we’re going to talk about two brothers who made waves in...
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The Four Tunes-Careless Love 1:10:26 4.47 PM
Story by Gail Nobles Intro by Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Card Hello, music lovers! Today, we're turning the spotlight onto a fantastic vocal group from the 1950s that really made waves in the black pop scene: The Four Tunes. This talented quartet, made up of Pat Best, Jimmy Gordon, Jimmie...
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ひろし 里 Hiroshi Sato - Goodbye 12:13:25 1.29 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Fair Use Hello Everyone! I’m Gail Nobles. Let’s talk about the incredible Hiroshi Sato, a true gem of Japanese music! Born on June 3, 1947, this guy was more than just a singer-songwriter—he was a key player in the jazz fusion and…
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The Originals (Motown Disco) 11:11:25 2.19 PM
Story by Gail Nobles Music Intro by Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo We're talkin' about a smooth crew called The Originals. These fellas were big shots on the Soul charts. In 1976, they decided to take a little trip. They packed their bags, dusted off their hearts, and slipped on their happy...
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The Temptations -The Way You Do…11:9:25 2.02 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Today we got a sound from the Motor City! That's right, we're talkin' about the fabulous Temptations and their smash, "The Way You Do the Things You Do"! This was the big one, the shot heard 'round the world that put the Tempts on the map! Penned by...
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The Spellbinders-Chain Reaction 11:6:25 5.30 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardest: Gail Nobles Photo: Spotify Promo Card There’s a song that’s filled with rhythm and soul! Let’s dive into the musical magic of the Spellbinders!, “Chain Reaction" may not have hit the Hot 100, but it went all the way up to the number 18 spot on the Bubbling Under...
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Bill Withers-The Same Love 10:14:25 2.20 PM
Photo: Columbia Records Usage: Wikipedia Public Domain Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Record Player effect: Pixabay.com Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Beneath the Hits on Soul POD Classics. Today’s topic: The Same Love That Made Me Laugh by Bill Withers. Alright,...
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Candi Staton-In the Ghetto 9:11:25 6.17 PM
Photo: Spotify Promo Card Keyboardist ending music: Gail Nobles Vocal: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hi, I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Soul POD classics. The timeless power of music to evoke emotion and tell a story. Candi Staton, with her soulful voice and heartfelt delivery, brought…
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Stevie Wonders-Misstra Know It All 7:18:25 7.50 PM
Story by Gail Nobles Intro Gail Nobles Photo by Raph_PH - SWonderBSTHyde060719-72 Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 In "He's Misstra Know-It-All," a highlight from Stevie Wonder’s groundbreaking 1973 album *Innervisions*, we encounter the all-too-familiar character of the “know-it-all.” The song cleverly...
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Aretha Franklin’s Transformative Journey 7:8:25 3.13 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Photo by: Wikipedia - Public Domain Voice actress: Gail Nobles Good evening, I’m Gail Nobles, and today, we embark on a soulful journey through the life of a woman whose voice not only captured hearts but also transformed the musical landscape: Aretha Franklin. .Aretha…
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Global Icon-Berry Gordy 6:12:25 11.00 AM
Photo: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Story by: Gail Nobles Well, let's step back in time for a moment to December 26th, 1962. Detroit, Michigan, a city humming with the energy of the auto industry and a burgeoning music scene. And there, on page 16 of the Detroit Free Press, we find a fascinating...
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JB-His Record Label Empire 6:2:25 2.58 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikimedia Public Domain JAMES BROWN! The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, the Godfather of Soul, Soul Brother Number One! He was a singer, he was a *force* of nature, a *movement*! He started out at King Records back in '56. King gave him…
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Afia Mala 5:11:25 8.30 PM
Photo: Spotify Promo Intro: Gail Nobles Tonight, we're takin' a trip across the big pond, all the way to the vibrant heart of Togo, because I've got a story that'll have you boppin' in your seats! This is the story of the *one and only* – AFIA MALA! Now, back in '74, this young lady, she was...
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Sir Mack Rice-Muhammad Ali 5:6:25 7.23 PM
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Today, we’re talking about a real soulful brother who had a pen and a voice that could move mountains: Sir Mack Rice! Yeah, that's right, the man behind "Mustang Sally," that scorchin' slab of soul that gets everyone...
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Rick James 5:6:25 4.18 PM
Music Intro by: Gail Nobles Beat and bass: Remix live Horns and Strings by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Voices by: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Today I'm talkin' 'bout the super-freaky, stone-cold groover, the one and only... RICK JAMES! Hi! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re…
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New York City 4:5:25 3.16 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles We’re taking a trip back to the vibrant disco-infused soul of the early '70s, all wrapped around a song that’s got a groove that'll make you move! I'm talking about "I'm Doin' Fine Now" from the sensational American R&B group…
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Chaka Khan - Papillon 4:1:25 6.05 PM
Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles We’re about to take a shimmering trip through the vibrant world of music! Get ready for a little discussion on a groove that flew into our hearts and minds like a hot butterfly—yes, I’m talking about "Papillon," also known...
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Archie Bell & the Drells 3:17:25 2.13 PM
Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Let’s get into a classic treasure from the heart of the funky universe! Yes, indeed, I'm talking about the sensational Archie Bell and the Drells and their infectious groove from 1976—"Don’t Let Love Get You Down!" Now, if you’ve ever found yourself on...
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The Jackson Sisters 2:14:25 9.14 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles Hello everyone. Turn up the volume high, 'cause we’re groovin’ to the sound of the sensational Jackson Sisters! That’s right, we’re talkin’ about the fantastic five from Compton who blew up the soul and disco scenes in the 70s, not to be confused with any ol' Jackson...
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Gwen McCrae-Please Don’t Go 2:6:25 5.08 PM
Story by: Gail Nobles It’s time to take a little trip down the soulful lane, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this ride! Let’s talk about Gwen McCrae, the queen of the groove, who took K.C. and the Sunshine Band’s classic “Please Don’t Go” and turned it into an absolute masterpiece! When Gwen...
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Wilson Pickett-Engine No.9 2:3:25 2.34 PM
Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Lend me your ears, because we're about to dive into a soul sensation that’ll get your feet tapping! I'm talking about none other than Wilson Pickett's powerhouse track, "Engine No. 9." This song rides the rails of rhythm and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Timeless tracks and unforgettable artists that have shaped the landscape of soul music. Each episode dives deep into the rich history, cultural impact, and emotional resonance of soul classics that have inspired generations. You'll hear episodes about Motown, Philadelphia Soul, British Soul, Memphis Style, and more.
By Gail Nobles © 2025
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Gail Nobles
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How many episodes does Soul POD Classics have?
Soul POD Classics currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Timeless tracks and unforgettable artists that have shaped the landscape of soul music. Each episode dives deep into the rich history, cultural impact, and emotional resonance of soul classics that have inspired generations. You'll hear episodes about Motown, Philadelphia Soul, British Soul,...
How often does Soul POD Classics release new episodes?
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Soul POD Classics is created and hosted by Gail Nobles.
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