http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zZe9OtFNt_8 Here's a guy who had a great soul voice singing a great soul song in his own inimitable way just to prove you don't have to black and probably fat to sing soul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nMQNbdxJKyw A reminder of happy nights out in Norwich in the 60's