Why Don’t I Run Away From You

Originally recorded by Tami Lynn Kiki Dee elevated this song to something sublime. In true Northern Soul style there is a driving beat and a decent amount of brass.

But it’s Kiki’s sharp, soulful vocals, crisply delivered and with a sense of rhythm that would have pleased James Brown that makes this version my favourite.

Kiki Dee is best known for her duet with Elton John, but she seems to have missed out on wider recognition in her own right.