ONE 45: NORTHERN SOUL: Sarah Raine: Dancer, researcher and editor.

“So, I chose this record as my One 45 for both the song and for the artist. Martha Reeves is an amazing singer and produced some really great records which became popular on the northern scene. I heard ‘Heartless’ first at an event and then bought it for my own small collection. It’s not an expensive or rare record, but it sums up for me the feeling of a packed dance floor at the peak of an allnighter. As soon as the needle drops, this record takes over the room. Having seen her live, she holds a place in my heart and is actually the name sake of my dog, Martha Reeves the Second.”Sarah Raine: The Custard Factory, Birmingham, 4th February 2019Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: 'Heartless'One 45 interviews - audio
Sarah Raine: Dancer, researcher and editor., Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Heartless

 

“So, I chose this record as my One 45 for both the song and for the artist. Martha Reeves is an amazing singer and produced some really great records which became popular on the northern scene. I heard ‘Heartless’ first at an event and then bought it for my own small collection. It’s not an expensive or rare record, but it sums up for me the feeling of a packed dance floor at the peak of an allnighter. As soon as the needle drops, this record takes over the room. Having seen her live, she holds a place in my heart and is actually the name sake of my dog, Martha Reeves the Second.” 

Sarah Raine: The Custard Factory, Birmingham, 4th February 2019 

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: 'Heartless' 

One 45 interviews - audio