About this episode
This programme was first broadcast in 2008. Soft Cell hitmaker Dave Ball has died aged 66. Originally a Motown song written by Ed Cobb and recorded by Gloria Jones, Tainted Love became famous on the UK's Northern Soul scene in the late 1970s. It was heard by Marc Almond and Dave Ball who later became Soft Cell, and recorded a classic version. Featuring: Mark Ravenhill Peter Christopherson Ray Harris Russ Winstanley Alan King Dave Ball Mike Thorne Danny McNamara Nev Fountain Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact. Producer: Sara Conkey First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2008.