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Irvine Welsh Trunk of Funk

We’re handing over the trunk to Irvine Welsh. Irvine has turned his attention to the sound of soul, groove and dance-floor stories.

We’re handing over the trunk to Irvine Welsh. Known for his razor-sharp novels and gritty cultural insight, Irvine has turned his attention to the sound of soul, groove and dance-floor stories. In collaboration with The Sci Fi Soul Orchestra he’s recently released ‘Men in Love’, a soundtrack to his new book of the same name, blending Motown soul, disco swagger and modern electronics to reflect the messy search for connection, redemption and love.
For this thirty-minute Trunk of Funk, Irvine digs into the sounds that shaped his world, music that’s raw, soulful, and full of life.

Produced by Audio Always in Salford for Â鶹Éç Radio 6 Music

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Sat 22 Nov 2025 18:00
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Music Played

  • Scott Addison

    When I Think Of You

    • Suit Yourself Music.

  • The Olympians

    California

    • Daptone Records.

  • Nina Simone

    I Ain't Got No, I Got Life (US single version)

    • Ace.

  • Maceo Parker

    Homeboy (Skeewiff Remix)

    • Dial MacEo.
    • Esc Records.
    • 1.

  • Ludovine Issambourg

    Angel Dust (Bluey of Incognito Remix) (feat. Wolfgang Valbrun & Brian Jackson)

    • Heavenly Sweetness.

  • Bobby Womack

    Lillie Mae

    • Minit.

  • Manu Dibango

    The Panther

    • Soul Jazz Records.

  • Tiwayo

    I've Got To Travel Alone

    • Record Kicks.

  • Dr. John

    (Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away

    • ATCO Records.

  • The Beat Cracker

    Learned To Dance Longer

    • Echo Edits.

  • Norah Jane & MOR.LOV

    Is It

    • Tru Thoughts.

  • Lance Ferguson

    Could Heaven Ever Be Like This

    • Tru Thoughts.

  • The Modulations

    I Can't Fight Your Love

    • Buddah Records.

  • Souldynamic

    M.I.L.

    • Samosa Records.

  • Madeline Bell

    Ain't Gonna Cry Any More

    • Phillips.

  • Mary Jane Girls

    All Night Long

    • Gordy.

  • Brother Wallace

    Who's That?

    • ATO / PIAS.

  • Barry White

    I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby

    • 20th Century Records.

  • Southside Movement

    Just Moving

    • 20th Century Records.

  • Love Unlimited

    Move Me No Moutain

    • 20th Century Records.

  • The Younghearts

    Wake Up And Start Standing

    • 20th Century Records.

  • Leon Haywood

    Don't Push It Don't Force It

    • 20th Century Records.

  • Erma Franklin

    Baby I Love You

    • Brunswick Records.

  • Angels of Libra

    I Fell In Love (feat. Nathan Johnston)

    • Waterfall Records.

  • Manny Corchado and His Orchestra

    Chicken and Booze

    • Vampi Soul.

  • Héctor Rivera

    I Want A Chance For Romance

    • Barry.

  • Bobby Valentín

    Good Lovin'

    • Fania Records.

  • Dames Brown

    You're The One For Me

    • Defected.

  • The Modulations

    I'm Hopelessly In Love

    • Buddah Records.

  • The Library Archive

    The Galata Extraction

    • ATA Records.

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Geno

    • Mercury.

  • Al Green

    Tired of Being Alone

    • Hi Records.

  • Irvine Welsh & The Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra

    Damn Straight

    • Port Sunshine Recordings.

  • Parliament

    Flash Light

    • Casablanca.

  • Peter Brown

    Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me

    • Get Funky With Me - The Best Of The TK Years.
    • Parlophone UK.

  • Irvine Welsh & The Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra

    You Gotta Be Strong

    • Port Sunshine Recordings.

  • Funkadelic

    Can You Get To That

    • Westbound Records ‎.

  • Teddy Pendergrass

    The More I Get, The More I Want

    • Philadelphia International.

  • Konkolo Orchestra

    Grass Ain't Greener

    • Rocafort Records.

  • Bridge

    Love's In Your Corner

    • Izipho Soul.

  • The Modulations

    Rough Out Here

    • Buddah Records.

  • The Sound Stylistics

    Crisis Generator

    • Freestyle Recordings.

Broadcast

  • Sat 22 Nov 2025 18:00
    Â鶹Éç Radio 6 Music