The Flirtations show their soul

Northern Soul legends The Flirtations, who shot to fame in the 1960s, met fans and signed autographs at a music shop in Wolverhampton.

The three-piece band from South Carolina, made up of Viola Billups, and sisters Shirley Pearce and Earnestine Pearce, were at Oldies Unlimited in Darlington Street on Saturday afternoon.

The band, best known on the soul scene for their hit Nothing But A Heartache in 1969, signed photographs, CDs and posters.

Gary Tombs, aged 45, travelled from Telford to meet the band with his two-year-old daughter Magenta. "I'm a fan of the Northern Soul scene and when I heard The Flirtations were coming to Wolverhampton, I didn't want to miss out," he said.

Tony Pratt, aged 55, of Langmead Close, Walsall, said it was a dream to meet the soul singers. "I've seen the band a few times in concert but to actually meet them has been a dream come true."

The band is touring the UK and performed at Bilston's Spring Vale Club last Thursday in aid of Children in Need.