Top 10 Soulclub Picks: Feel-Good Soul, Funk and Late-Night Groove

Welcome to Oldies Online Radio, where the Soulclub countdown brings together shimmering disco energy, smooth pop-soul, and deep funk with real staying power. This week’s selection has plenty of movement, melody and mood, so whether you’re building a Saturday-night party mix or easing into an easy afternoon listening session, there’s something here to suit the moment.

The spotlight track has to be “Dazz” by Brick, a bright, rhythm-driven cut that captures everything great about classic funk: tight musicianship, crisp bass, and a bounce that makes you want to turn the volume up. It’s the kind of song that works brilliantly in a feel-good playlist, especially if you like your grooves polished but still packed with energy. For listeners who enjoy that clean, brass-kissed funk sound, this one sits neatly alongside tracks from the wider late-70s soul and disco universe.

There’s a lovely contrast in the set too. Shanice brings a silky, uplifting touch with “I Love Your Smile”, a song that feels instantly sunny and easy to sing along to. On the more powerful side, Diana Ross appears twice, and both cuts offer a different mood: “Take Me Higher” leans into sleek uplift, while “Love Hangover” brings a more sultry, late-night disco feel. That contrast makes them ideal for a playlist that moves from daytime sparkle to after-dark sophistication.

For pure party momentum, you can’t ignore Rick James with “Super Freak” and Lionel Richie with “All Night Long (All Night)”. Those are the sort of tracks that instantly light up a room and work well in any retro mix aimed at keeping bodies moving and spirits high. If your taste leans towards crowd-pleasing favourites, pair them with The Commodores on “Too Hot Ta Trot”, a track that adds extra funk and personality without losing that polished Motown feel.

The deeper soul and funk fans will also appreciate Stevie Wonder with “Higher Ground” and The Temptations on “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”. Both are excellent reminders of how inventive classic soul could be: one propulsive and urgent, the other spacious and atmospheric. They work beautifully in a listening set where you want variety without losing the thread.

And then there’s El DeBarge with “Who’s Johnny”, which adds a lighter, more playful pop-soul flavour to the collection. It gives the playlist a bit of shine and keeps the sequence from staying in one lane for too long.

If you’re building the perfect Soulclub listen, try grouping these tracks into mini-moods: upbeat funk for the start of the hour, smooth romance for the middle, and classic dance-floor anthems to finish strong. It’s a collection that celebrates the breadth of soul music without ever losing its warmth.

That’s this week’s Soulclub Top 10 on Oldies Online Radio: a confident blend of groove, melody and timeless feel-good energy. Stay tuned, keep it locked, and let the classics do the rest.

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