IT is not only the signature tune of a legendary Motown girl band but it is one of the world’s most iconic pop songs.

Dancing In The Street was first recorded by Martha and The Vandellas in 1964 and 20 years later David Bowie and Mick Jagger joined forces to make it another big hit for Live Aid.

Now Eastleigh’s Concorde Club will be one of the stops on a worldwide tour as the first lady of Motown Martha Reeves celebrates the 50th anniversary of the famous single.

In a coup for the Stoneham Lane club, the group will, on September 25, re-create those Motor City chart toppers including Nowhere To Run and Jimmy Mack.

The show is part of a star studded season including giants from the world of entertainment and sport, including a cricketing icon.

Superstar songstresses include Elkie Brooks (September 19) Kiki Dee (October 10) Clare Teal (October 22) and Joan Armatrading (October 31).

C o r n i s h stand-up comedia n Jethro, one of the UK’s most crowdpulling entertainers, appears on June 29.

Former chat show host and national treasure Des O’Connor brings back his brand of quickfire humour on September 12.

One of cricket’s greatest all rounders – Sir Garfield Sobers – will on August 1 talk about his distinguished career, including how he made cricket history by becoming the first to hit six sixes in an over.

Golfing superstar Tony Jacklin, along with snooker ace Willie Thorne, will be teeing up some sporting tales on September 5.

Jazz stars taking centre stage will include Kyle Eastwood, the son of Hollywood legend C l i n t , w h o will be bringing his smooth jazz to town on April 29.

Making another transatlantic return visit on May 7 will be Texan tenor saxophonist and record producer Houston Person.

The mouthwatering jazz menu includes, on April 16, the Godfather of Swing Ray Gelato, who played at Paul McCartney’s wedding, and the legendary Temperance Seven on July 2.

On May 2, The Concorde will be the launch pad for a nationwide blockbusting soul superstars’ tour starring Geno Wasington, The Foundations and Jaki Graham.

Former Supreme Kaaren Ragland and Motown recording artist Johnny Britt get together for Motor City Memories on May 9.

From London’s West End the cast of Carnaby Street The Concert will hit the stage on May 17.

Phoneyfest, the south’s biggest and only three-day tribute festival, which re-creates the sounds of the world’s most famous musical acts, runs from May 23 to May 25.

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