Soul & Motown Tribute Act - Soul Kinda Wonderful

Approx price. £1900 - £3500

Three times National Music award winning singer/songwriter, Richie Sampson, presents the incredible Soul & Motown tribute show, Soul Kinda Wonderful!

Booking Options

Soul Kinda Wonderful can perform a 1 x 75 mins set or 2 x 45 mins sets.

Available as a 3 or 4 piece playback show with pro backing tracks or a full live band show including bass guitar, drums, keyboards & guitar.

Extra four piece brass section also available.

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About Soul & Motown Tribute Act - Soul Kinda Wonderful

Soul Kinda Wonderful celebrates the music and songs of the legendary Drifters and many more soul and Motown classics.

Richie Sampson has toured with legendary artist such as The Three Degrees, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Heatwave, The Real Thing, Heather Small and many more!

Richie and his group ‘Soul Kinda Wonderful’ regularly perform as guest entertainers on luxury cruises such as P&O, Saga and Fred Olsen. They are well received by their clients and score top marks for their performance and professionalism.

He has performed alongside former members of the legendary group The Drifters and was also lead vocalist for the British R&B group The Foundations with founder member Alan Warner.

Richie is an excellent singer/songwriter and performer with a strong but smooth soulful voice. He relights the magic of The Drifters and Soul & Motown, breathing new life into those great songs we all know and adore.

Song List / Repertoire

Hello Happiness - The Drifters
Get Ready - The Temptations
Down At The Club - The Drifters
Come On Over To My Place - The Drifters
Up On The Roof - The Drifters
Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters
There Goes My First Love - The Drifters
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
You’re More Than A Number In My Little Red Book - The Drifters
Kissing In The Back Row Of The Movies - The Drifters
Stand By Me - Ben E King
My Girl - The Temptations
I Can’t Help Myself - The Four Tops Medley
Loco In Acapulco - The Four Tops
So You Win Again - Errol Brown Hot Chocolate
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
It Stated With A Kiss - Hot Chocolate
Touch Me - Richie Sampson
What Did I Do - Richie Sampson
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
Celebration - Kool And The Gang
Disco Inferno - Detroit Spinners
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden And Whitehead
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This Old Heart Of Mine - The OJays
Love Train - The OJays
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - UB40’s Version
Red Red Wine - UB40
Help Me Make It Through The Night - John Holt
My First My Last My Everything - Barry White
You Raise Me Up - West Life
Want You Back - West Life
End Of The Road - Boyz To Men
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Penny Lover - Lionel Richie
The Snake - Al Wilson
Do I Love You - Frank Wilson
Out On The Floor Tonight - Dobie Grey

What people say about Soul & Motown Tribute Act - Soul Kinda Wonderful

"Three times National Music award winning artist, Richie Sampson, is a singer/songwriter and a great all-round performer. He has performed worldwide with his incredible show, Soul Kinda Wonderful, as well as other established Soul & Motown artists." - Rio Ferdinand

"Richie is a real star, he had the audience spellbound with his great soul voice and gorgeous renditions of the songs of the classic Soul and Motown era." – Steve J Johnson -Cruise Director at Thomson Cruise Line


"I had a wonderful time dancing and singing to the songs of the fabulous Drifters performed by Richie Sampson and his group Soul Kinda Wonderful. A great birthday, thank you boys" - Sir Alex Ferguson (Former manager of Manchester United)


"Richie has a strong soulful voice and lots of charisma on stage. He is effortlessly supported by his fabulous group Soul Kinda Wonderful. A real pleasure to have them perform at our staff event" – David Jones (former Chairman of Next Corporation)


"Richie Sampson & Soul Kinda Wonderful pay an outstanding tribute to the music and songs of the legendary Drifters. They deserve to be voted the Official No.1. Show of its kind by the Agency’s Association of Great Britain" – Alan Warner -Chairman of the Agent’s Association GB

About Soul & Motown Tribute Act - Soul Kinda Wonderful

Soul Kinda Wonderful celebrates the music and songs of the legendary Drifters and many more soul and Motown classics.

Richie Sampson has toured with legendary artist such as The Three Degrees, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Heatwave, The Real Thing, Heather Small and many more!

Richie and his group ‘Soul Kinda Wonderful’ regularly perform as guest entertainers on luxury cruises such as P&O, Saga and Fred Olsen. They are well received by their clients and score top marks for their performance and professionalism.

He has performed alongside former members of the legendary group The Drifters and was also lead vocalist for the British R&B group The Foundations with founder member Alan Warner.

Richie is an excellent singer/songwriter and performer with a strong but smooth soulful voice. He relights the magic of The Drifters and Soul & Motown, breathing new life into those great songs we all know and adore.

Booking Options

Soul Kinda Wonderful can perform a 1 x 75 mins set or 2 x 45 mins sets.

Available as a 3 or 4 piece playback show with pro backing tracks or a full live band show including bass guitar, drums, keyboards & guitar.

Extra four piece brass section also available.

Song List / Repertoire

Hello Happiness - The Drifters
Get Ready - The Temptations
Down At The Club - The Drifters
Come On Over To My Place - The Drifters
Up On The Roof - The Drifters
Saturday Night At The Movies - The Drifters
There Goes My First Love - The Drifters
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
You’re More Than A Number In My Little Red Book - The Drifters
Kissing In The Back Row Of The Movies - The Drifters
Stand By Me - Ben E King
My Girl - The Temptations
I Can’t Help Myself - The Four Tops Medley
Loco In Acapulco - The Four Tops
So You Win Again - Errol Brown Hot Chocolate
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
It Stated With A Kiss - Hot Chocolate
Touch Me - Richie Sampson
What Did I Do - Richie Sampson
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Higher And Higher - Jackie Wilson
Celebration - Kool And The Gang
Disco Inferno - Detroit Spinners
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now - McFadden And Whitehead
You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
This Old Heart Of Mine - The OJays
Love Train - The OJays
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You - UB40’s Version
Red Red Wine - UB40
Help Me Make It Through The Night - John Holt
My First My Last My Everything - Barry White
You Raise Me Up - West Life
Want You Back - West Life
End Of The Road - Boyz To Men
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Penny Lover - Lionel Richie
The Snake - Al Wilson
Do I Love You - Frank Wilson
Out On The Floor Tonight - Dobie Grey

What people say about Soul & Motown Tribute Act - Soul Kinda Wonderful

"Three times National Music award winning artist, Richie Sampson, is a singer/songwriter and a great all-round performer. He has performed worldwide with his incredible show, Soul Kinda Wonderful, as well as other established Soul & Motown artists." - Rio Ferdinand

"Richie is a real star, he had the audience spellbound with his great soul voice and gorgeous renditions of the songs of the classic Soul and Motown era." – Steve J Johnson -Cruise Director at Thomson Cruise Line


"I had a wonderful time dancing and singing to the songs of the fabulous Drifters performed by Richie Sampson and his group Soul Kinda Wonderful. A great birthday, thank you boys" - Sir Alex Ferguson (Former manager of Manchester United)


"Richie has a strong soulful voice and lots of charisma on stage. He is effortlessly supported by his fabulous group Soul Kinda Wonderful. A real pleasure to have them perform at our staff event" – David Jones (former Chairman of Next Corporation)


"Richie Sampson & Soul Kinda Wonderful pay an outstanding tribute to the music and songs of the legendary Drifters. They deserve to be voted the Official No.1. Show of its kind by the Agency’s Association of Great Britain" – Alan Warner -Chairman of the Agent’s Association GB


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