Reply emailed but for those that are interested the song is:
Nina Simone - Sinnerman (Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Remix)
Video 1 (doesn't like my browser but I think this will be at a higher quality)
Video 2 (plays in my browser but usual sort of quality)
Top Gear US special opening bacground music - sample posted
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