Blackburn Mecca 1975 Thursday nights, running for the 10:30 bus home to Accy just in time for the last bus at 11, home to Huncoat. Knowing Blackpool Mecca was just two more nights away, and if it was one of the "special" weekends an all dayer at the Ritz in Manchester. Those were the days my friend!
There was a dude from my home town, a Pretty Boy" that returned to visit (FRANKLIN TENN) around 1960-62.
He had a local "Hit Record" that we had on our Teenage Club Jukebox! His name was Robert Peoples! His recording name was "ROBERT KNIGHT" His Hit Record was "FREE ME" (a calypso) I wonder if this is the same Guy!.
Ah bliss, this is one of my all time favourite songs. I was brought up in Scunthorpe close to the northern soul mecca that is Cleethorpes, all I heard at this time was motown, tamla and northern soul. In the early 80s I moved to the gay metropolis that is London and had the great fortune of visiting Heaven, to hear the great Mr Ian Levine (should be Sir, for service to music) DJ-ing some of the best nights of my life. Keep up the good work Sir Ian, love it all, old and new. xxx
The very first northern track I ever heard... my introduction to the wonderful, intoxicating and highly addictive world of northern soul. I can never stay away too long. Thank you. I am 13 again, dancing beside the liquid wheel in the wigwam club in sheffield... good times!
Written by Bill Brewster? Used to knock around with him years ago. Amazing book - mentions Cleethorpes All Nighters, the stomp of the feet as you walk up to the pier and the smell of Brut talc as you push the doors open - how true...I used to go at the tender age of 16, happy days.
People have asked me how I come to love Soul Music well this record is the reason. When I was just 14 years old my elder brother brought home two records Archie Bell and the Drells Here I go again and this wonderful record and from that defining moment I was hooked, many thanks to Ian Levine for posting this and countless other brilliant sounds.
hi jolly i agree best version of rainbow valley i have the album still today and play it everlasting love great aswell keep it up ian best site on youtube regads julie
Great song and good to see Robert Knight but as regards your facts , in the UK this song only reached number 10 in the charts as far as I know and not number 2.
I saw him at the Top Rank in Preston with the Ormskirk Crowd and a few mates from Hutton Grammar (Andy Hanley was one of them). We were all shouting for him to sing 'Branded' and he had no idea that it had become the Northern Soul favourite that it had
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wot a song, my all time fav, brill !!!
mickybuntz 2 years ago 5
Fantastic feelgood song!
frederickyongtong 2 years ago 3
What a lovely voice this guy has
zzyzzx8 2 years ago 3
northern soul
Makkis001 2 years ago 4
Tune........... Not heard this for ages. Thanx for posting. KTF
agentrrsoul 2 years ago
Missed out age wise by about ten years but am a huge fan - thank God for the Isle of Wight Hipshaker nights!
tuftyfluffytail 2 years ago 2
Blackburn Mecca 1975 Thursday nights, running for the 10:30 bus home to Accy just in time for the last bus at 11, home to Huncoat. Knowing Blackpool Mecca was just two more nights away, and if it was one of the "special" weekends an all dayer at the Ritz in Manchester. Those were the days my friend!
Woo5ter 2 years ago 12
LoVe ThIs SoNg! xx
jessrobandmatt 2 years ago 2
LOVE LOVE LOVE this track, it's totally amazing how many other people appreciate Northern soul and motown music, I thought i was the last one!!!! x
PinkTiger62 2 years ago 9
good times
monstermob08 2 years ago 5
The lyrics are so romantic. :)
CockneyRebel1979 2 years ago
Awesome, thanks
hussar01 2 years ago
Love this x
kaftan3 2 years ago
one of the tunes i would take to a desert island reminds me of better times
sorted65 2 years ago
i love dis song
kylepetermurrie 2 years ago
thanx for this
tw28st 2 years ago
LOVE this. smooth stylings, happy Northern Soul dancing nights
IdaSputum 2 years ago
Great artist and singer "Robert Knight" what a awesome voice, classic hit! , thanks for posting it, brings back lots of memories.
DocHoliday1882 2 years ago
oh yeah!
isobella50 2 years ago
Cant beat it for being the real thing ...Marvellous
lostboysandgirls 2 years ago
wot a cool dude
sidbear2 2 years ago
Robert you have so much Plymouth Argyle,what a brilliant record.KTF
martin230255 2 years ago
Still a cool dude all these years later...fab!!!!!
jessilu 2 years ago
A fine performance, Robert!
LKayL1 2 years ago
northern soul dance rulez...
hevele 2 years ago
class rember struting my stuff to this northern soul rocks , simer youth club rocks keep the faith
haggvespaboy 2 years ago
There was a dude from my home town, a Pretty Boy" that returned to visit (FRANKLIN TENN) around 1960-62.
He had a local "Hit Record" that we had on our Teenage Club Jukebox! His name was Robert Peoples! His recording name was "ROBERT KNIGHT" His Hit Record was "FREE ME" (a calypso) I wonder if this is the same Guy!.
jor99912 2 years ago
Ah bliss, this is one of my all time favourite songs. I was brought up in Scunthorpe close to the northern soul mecca that is Cleethorpes, all I heard at this time was motown, tamla and northern soul. In the early 80s I moved to the gay metropolis that is London and had the great fortune of visiting Heaven, to hear the great Mr Ian Levine (should be Sir, for service to music) DJ-ing some of the best nights of my life. Keep up the good work Sir Ian, love it all, old and new. xxx
chasmaclad 2 years ago 3
Great stuff a special song .
Stev50 2 years ago 4
Another top tune from my early day's into Northern.
Tune.
K.T.F.
harryboyelvis 2 years ago 2
one word"class"
matts1874 2 years ago 2
this was the tune the rest is history
deanosoul 2 years ago 2
The very first northern track I ever heard... my introduction to the wonderful, intoxicating and highly addictive world of northern soul. I can never stay away too long. Thank you. I am 13 again, dancing beside the liquid wheel in the wigwam club in sheffield... good times!
maxinebrownsmic 2 years ago 2
Northern will never die!!!!
babydollwini92 2 years ago 2
Just makes you remember the days! Pure classic ....... Christ what memories!
GATF63 2 years ago 2
SUPERB!
tog2166 2 years ago 3
wat a fantastic song x
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago 2
great record
bradgam08 3 years ago 2
yea boiiiiiiiii
iwillneverdoubtyou 3 years ago
I really love this song...
csdragon83 3 years ago
Ahh the memories..I love this and enjoyed the story Ian, thanks for sharing.
treacle 3 years ago 2
yeah all that an "skiing in the snow" mmmm.
tonym650 3 years ago
real Northern Soul, anyone remember the torch, or the casino/, don't need to ask the front names if you do!, the cricketfox
fcricketfox 3 years ago
I listen to this song every day before going to work and it makes the morning rush a breeze!
Caleefornia 3 years ago 2
Classic stomper
Stoopare 3 years ago
You just cant beat classics like this. I just love this one.
biffmatic2002 3 years ago
ohh the oldies are best
bigbustyboop 3 years ago
this record reminds me of a girl i was crazy over thanks ian .
tonysouldays 3 years ago
Absolutely love this song.
familyhenry 3 years ago
a good classic to, guess i am gonna have a soul revival by myself tonite.
text40 3 years ago
amazing song,at the moment i'm read the book "last night a dj saved my life" !
nothern soul's part is the best..ian levin on youtube? wow! legend ;)
greetz from italy,sorry for my bad english.
R.
rosto79 3 years ago
Written by Bill Brewster? Used to knock around with him years ago. Amazing book - mentions Cleethorpes All Nighters, the stomp of the feet as you walk up to the pier and the smell of Brut talc as you push the doors open - how true...I used to go at the tender age of 16, happy days.
meggiegriff 3 years ago
Another one of my fav songs....
GeordieSmiler 3 years ago
admire and love this music..xx
steveitomki 3 years ago
OMG my very first record back in 1975 Fantastic!!!! Thank you for posting Ian your a "Star" xx
isobella50 3 years ago
I love this timeless classic:)
smilersweetness 3 years ago
I've signed up to Soren's newsletter,folks and believe me,its well worth the effort !!Well done Ian and Soren !!
blackbirdtwigg 3 years ago 2
Thankyou.
We need support.
Did you visit the new website yet ??
IanLevine 3 years ago
fantastic what more can i say!
jaynie59 3 years ago
People have asked me how I come to love Soul Music well this record is the reason. When I was just 14 years old my elder brother brought home two records Archie Bell and the Drells Here I go again and this wonderful record and from that defining moment I was hooked, many thanks to Ian Levine for posting this and countless other brilliant sounds.
drisc57 3 years ago
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IanLevine 3 years ago
For some reason Soren's newsletters have stopped being sent to my in-box?
Loved 'Yesterday and tomorrow'.
ccmajc 3 years ago 2
Please please please send him a message and tell him so.
IanLevine 3 years ago
Ian- you were the best- thanks for these memories!
cheltnumshire 3 years ago
omg memories sooooo good
shaneil70 3 years ago
love this guy.
had to buy his everlasting album on ebay as i couldn't get it in the shops.
his rainbow valley track is the best i've heard.
hope more folk see these and take the effort to buy even one cd. thanks
jollyholly74 3 years ago
hi jolly i agree best version of rainbow valley i have the album still today and play it everlasting love great aswell keep it up ian best site on youtube regads julie
pumpin58 3 years ago
Great! - This Guy's got so much Soul
johnl02 4 years ago 2
wat a fantastic song xxx
stupidcow4 4 years ago
talent man, my fav song of the 70's
laneyjune62 4 years ago
Brilliant ! this guy is so cool !!
blackbirdtwigg 4 years ago
Great song and good to see Robert Knight but as regards your facts , in the UK this song only reached number 10 in the charts as far as I know and not number 2.
45rpmsingle 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this Ian,Brings back some fantastic memories !!! Good to know Robert's still going strong.
blackbirdtwigg 4 years ago
I saw him at the Top Rank in Preston with the Ormskirk Crowd and a few mates from Hutton Grammar (Andy Hanley was one of them). We were all shouting for him to sing 'Branded' and he had no idea that it had become the Northern Soul favourite that it had
JEFFRUFFORD 4 years ago
Robert Knight is fabulous! Would love to see him perform Everlasting Love, one of my top 5favorites of all time.
A classic Tennessee vocalist.
mellowroast 4 years ago
where it all started for me,
thank you
BigGavStearn 4 years ago
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Discoboy1974 4 years ago
Reminds me of my school days, great!!!
zorg009900 4 years ago
We filmed them all ourselves, and own all the footage.
IanLevine 4 years ago
Even though he's now much older, it's still great to finally see him perform this song. Thankyou for posting it.
Soulanddisco 4 years ago 2