Working at the Carwash, Yeah! 70s Nights at London Nightclub, a Prep Guide

Who doesn’t love a bit of 70s cheese? Only the people that were around in the decade and have the embarrassing photos to prove it. Whether you go a little red in the cheeks thinking about the decade or not, there's no more wholesome fun than a Carwash night at London nightclubs. These are more common than you might think -- we have a look at hair, makeup and fashion tips for that authentic post-hippy look.

What to wear

Bellbottoms and lime green are part of the memory of any 70s kid. However, there was a lot more to 70s fashion than just these base iconic looks. The caftan was big in the 70s, and while it certainly isn’t seen as sexy, it is authentic! Ethnic fashions were big in the decade as well, so look for pieces like kimonos, djellaba and jalabiyas (loose Eastern robes) for your London nightclub jaunt. Cheesecloth, trouser suits, and platform soles are some of the well-known 70s looks that you can copy.

Putting your face on

Go for glam when you’re doing your 70s night makeup for London nightclubs. Think silver eyeshadow, bright red lipstick, smoky colors and blood-red nail polish. Pencil-thin eyebrows were the order of the day, if you’re dedicated enough to the cause! Another phenomenon of the decade was blush -- much more often used than it is now.

Get ready to dance to…

You'll be grooving along to artists like the Carpenters, Jimi Hendrix, John Denver, the Eagles, Wings, Steely Dan, the Beegees, Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd … the list goes on! Practice your air guitar for when the DJ starts playing Zep or Black Sabbath, and your shuffle bop for when the Jackson 5 comes on the speakers.

You can get into the spirit of the 70s nights at your fave London nightclub by hiring DVDs of the Brady Bunch or Doctor Who, and checking out old episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Be ready to talk about Frank Lloyd Wright and cognitive psychology … and you’re set for one heck of a party!

London Nightclub Soul Fridays and Saturdays -- What You'll Be Hearing

Not every nightclub is into playing hardcore electronica or the Billboard Top 40. You'll find that as more nightclubs spring up around London, there is also a lot more specialization in the sound and personality of the clubs. There are also a lot more clubs doing specialty nights for different audiences, and a popular theme at the moment is Soul Nights. We're looking at some of the classic artists that you can expect to hear, as well as some new stuff in soul that nightclubs in London are playing. Grab a glass of wine and put on your best crooning face!

The Blackbyrds

They were hot in the late 70s and early 80s, and The Blackbyrds will be flying high at Soul Fridays and Saturdays again in London! They are still getting heaps of listens and reviews on the top Soul sites -- you can expect to hear classic singles like Walking in Rhythm, Don't Know What to Say, Happy Music and Rock Creek Park.

Rodney Franklin

He's had a huge career, spanning nearly 30 years from 1970 to 1999. The Groove and Stay on in The Groove are some of his all time favorites.

Ozone

The Strut My Thang single by Ozone used to be hot back when your hair was permed, and you'll probably hear it dragged out to a few hoots at your London nightclub on Soul Fridays.

All4One

These guys were popular back in the 90s but are still releasing some heart-stirring soul tunes. You might have heard the new single My Child on the radio, from their recent album release "No Regrets". You'll definitely remember I Swear, which was certified by ASCAP as one of the greatest love songs of the century for the 1900s.

Independent Soul Divas 2: Tokyo Rush

This album pulls together a heap of hot female vocal soul, and you'll hear plenty at London nightclubs on Soul Saturdays! Lenora Jaye's songTimes are Hard, as well as You're All I Need by Lenore Jaye and Kelli Sae will be hot; soul's rhyming divas have gotten quite a bit of airplay on soul programs on the radio. You Keep Trippin' by Rena Scott and Can't Call by Razzberry are more contemporary style soul tunes.