Double Take

» Profile

Double Take was set up to provide something they felt was largely missing among function bands genuine soul! Countless auditions were held to find passionate talented & versatile singers & players, able not only to accurately reproduce the dynamics & feel of peoples favourite old Motown & soul records, but also sound every bit as at home playing modern chart classics from some of the worlds leading artists.

100% live (no backing tracks or sequencers), this accomplished band plays an awesome & unique set of classic funk, soul, motown, disco and rock n roll tracks performed seamlessly alongside soulful modern chart classics, that never fails to wow audiences. Performances are energetic & enthusiastic, and with years of experience packing dance floors, guests are guaranteed to be dancing & singing along from the first song to the last!

What really makes the band stand out so much from others though is their attention to detail they know guests at a function want to hear their favourite songs performed as they know and love them and no other band sounds as close to the original songs leading to comments from guests such as I had to do a double take to check it wasnt really Stevie Wonder!

As well as having hundreds of appearances under their belts at private parties, weddings & corporate functions (including numerous household name companies) at some of the nations premiere venues, members of Double Take have toured extensively and recorded with Alvin Stardust, performed with King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys; played at the world renowned Reading Festival; appeared on live BBC radio sessions and lead singer Clarke Bailey even appeared on ITVs X-Factor in 2006, making it all the way to Simon Cowells infamous boot camp!

» Song List

• Ben E King - Stand By Me
• Chuck Berry Johnny Be Good
• Elvis Presley A Little Less Conversation
• Elvis Presley Suspicious Minds
• James Brown - I Feel Good
• James Brown Papas Got A Brand New Bag
• Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire
• Little Richard Tutti Frutti
• Marvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine
• Otis Redding - Hard To Handle
• Otis Redding - The Dock Of The Bay
• Sam & Dave - Soul Man
• Spencer Davis Group - Keep On Running
• The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love
• The Beatles Come Together
• The Beatles Daytripper
• The Beatles - Lady Madonna
• The Beatles - Twist N Shout
• The Contours Do You Love Me
• The Doobie Brothers Long Train Runnin
• The Monkees Im A Believer
• The Temptations - My Girl
• The Temptations Get Ready
• Wilson Pickett Land Of 1000 Dances
• Wilson Pickett - Midnight Hour
• Wilson Pickett - Sweet Soul Music
• Al Green Lets Stay Together
• Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces
• Bill Withers - Lovely Day
• Charles Wright Band Express Yourself
• Jimi Hendrix Crosstown Traffic
• Kc & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight (do A Little Dance)
• Kool & The Gang Celebration
• Kool & The Gang Get Down On It
• Lynnrd Skynnrd - Sweet Home Alabama
• Rick James Super Freak
• Steelers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
• Stevie Wonder - I Wish
• Stevie Wonder - Signed Sealed Delivered
• Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
• Stevie Wonder Superstition
• Stevie Wonder Uptight
• The Lovin Spoonful Summer In The City
• The O'jays - Love Train
• The Trammps Disco Inferno
• Thin Lizzy The Boys Are Back In Town
• Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
• Amy Winehouse Rehab
• Duffy Mercy
• Gnarles Barkley Crazy
• Jamiroquai - Canned Heat
• Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl
• Jamiroquai Space Cowboy
• Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity
• Madcon Beggin
• Mark Ronson / Amy Winehouse Valerie
• Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
• Modjo Lady (hear Me Tonight)
• Paolo Nutini New Shoes
• Stardust Music Sounds Better With You
• The Strokes Last Nite
• Tom Jones & Stereophonics Mama Told Me Not To Come
• Aloe Blacc I Need A Dollar
• Bruno Mars Just The Way You Are
• Cee Lo Green Bright Lights Bigger City
• Cee Lo Green Forget You
• Maroon 5 Moves Like Jagger
• Olly Murs Dance With Me Tonight
• Olly Murs Thinking Of Me
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

you made the evening of my daughters wedding one to remember, the song choice was exactly what she wanted which assisted in making her day magical
- Lynne June 12

a big thankyou to you and the rest of the band for your amazing performance at our Faculty Summer Ballexactly what we wantedthe songs you played were all excellent and had the dancefloor full the whole time! great value for money
- Mernoush, University Of Nottingham
June 12

what a great performance you put in at our weddinglots of our guests commented on how good the band wasyou had everyone up and dancing! I will never forget doing the Love Train in & out of the hall!
- Terry & Jo May 12

just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the rest of the band for your terrific performanceyou made Johns 50th a night to remembera great time was had by all
- Christine Feb 12

we had a shortlist of 10 bands and were so pleased to have picked you!had no idea a function band could sound so much like the original artists! We would definitely recommend you
- Graham & Sarah Dec 11

just awesomeincredibly high standard of musicianship! Your song choice was brilliant and appealed to all ages so was perfect for our works Christmas do Every song seemed to build on the last & the finale was just superbwhat an accomplished bunch you are!
- Christian, SGB Dec 11

Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to the band for making Chris 21st so memorableyour performance was superb! we have hired local pub cover bands for functions before but the difference hiring professionals was huge!
- Roger & Claudia Oct 11

» Set Formats

Double Take Offers:

2 x 60 Minute Sets
Or
3 x 40 Minute Sets

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