I love prog rock, indie, lovers rock, Iron Maiden, The Beatles, The Who, The Stone Roses, The Floyd etc. etc. , .... BUT.... nothing compares to Northern Soul. It moves me so much . It is God given. To all those guys who searched out this music back in the day, know this, you were called by the Creator to help bring love into the world.
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.
I followed a dj in the late 60's who played all the local clubs in my area Vic Sutton he played this long before !973 and everlasting love too all the stuff you call northern soul today was played by vic long before wigan came on the scene we called it tamla or soul
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
+James Cavender This was a big hit in the UK where it is his best known song. The Love Affair version of 'Everlasting Love' rather stole his thunder here.
First heard this at Blackburn Mecca/The Golden Palms 1972! Then I found The British Legion in Accrington, and then Blackpool Mecca, Wigan and of course the all dayers at The Ritz in Manchester. Great times, great memories, thanks Ian!
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
Wow thanks Ian for that info & the great song. I couldn't find it for years because I didn't know the artist or the correct title (lost too many brain cells over the years). This is a special song to me because it reminds me of my first "real love" (if you get my meaning) Thanks again :- )))
My teenage years were just fantastic, living in Wigan I was always at the Casino, and on quite a number of occasions we used to take the free coach to Blackpool Mecca. Those really were the days
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!.
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!
i lent this record to a girl i fancied as an excuse to talk to her its still "our song" 45 married years later
You just cant beat classics like this. I just love this one.
When the 70s ended so did music.
I love prog rock, indie, lovers rock, Iron Maiden, The Beatles, The Who, The Stone Roses, The Floyd etc. etc. , .... BUT.... nothing compares to Northern Soul. It moves me so much . It is God given. To all those guys who searched out this music back in the day, know this, you were called by the Creator to help bring love into the world.
halcyon289 soul train
was he related to Glady's Knight ?
R.I.P. Robert
Just one of them tunes that you never get tired of listening to
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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.
RIP Robert Knight, watching down from your own mountain top now...
Great music and always will be. Here for ever. Keep the faith.
This is one of my favourite songs of all time. Robert looks great!!
+LKayL1 mine too, it's gives me such a great feeling.
Sip Sir ! Just went home to be with the Lord....
Robert's the coolest guy on the planet !!!!
Imagine if this was your dad and he did this song when he was young, and could still pull it off at his age...you'd think you dad was one cool mother
Indeed...
Roy Cross Well I’d be shot down for sure. I’m the ultimate poor dad dancer. But life’s for enjoyment.
MIME ? ?...... I doubt he could still pull his wire off !
What a tune - Blackpool Mecca, went there many times, in fact celebrated my 21st there in 1973.
How time has passed us by !
RIP Robert, another piece of my youth gone xxx
RIP Mr Knight and thank you for the great music
Thank you for great music Robert, RIP
used to boogie round the floor to this, stopped a disco in Margate in 74 doing a bit of northern soul dancing,,,,
RIP Sir ! Yes yu were indeed an icon....
Brilliant, Music from my youth
I remember this at school. memories... memories.... 💚💚
I followed a dj in the late 60's who played all the local clubs in my area Vic Sutton he played this long before !973 and everlasting love too all the stuff you call northern soul today was played by vic long before wigan came on the scene we called it tamla or soul
Thank you Mr. Knight for being a part of the soundtrack of my life. God Rest You.
RIP Robert. God bless you.
One of the greatest songs of all time.
Brilliant sound. Takes me back to better times.
Still have my Robert Knight records.Everlasting Love.
Brings back memories ❤️❤️❤️
I listen to this song every day before going to work and it makes the morning rush a breeze!
Timeless song, can't help myself from dancing every time I hear it!
Timeless classic
Great! - This Guy's got so much Soul
Never get tired of this, so many happy memories, thanks for putting it on :) X
Absolutely fantastic Better than some of the rubbish you hear nowadays .
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
luv this, great voice!
Nice, never knew he did anything else but Everlasting Love that is a classic!
+James Cavender This was a big hit in the UK where it is his best known song. The Love Affair version of 'Everlasting Love' rather stole his thunder here.
I love that song
love soul this is my number 1 most loved northern song im 24 following in my old mans footsteps
Brilliant ! this guy is so cool !!
70's classic
Real music timeless ....
Thanks for posting this Ian,Brings back some fantastic memories !!! Good to know Robert's still going strong.
Fantastic feelgood song!
LOVE this. smooth stylings, happy Northern Soul dancing nights
First heard this at Blackburn Mecca/The Golden Palms 1972! Then I found The British Legion in Accrington, and then Blackpool Mecca, Wigan and of course the all dayers at The Ritz in Manchester. Great times, great memories, thanks Ian!
Beautiful Song.
hi all this so great sounds blast frm the passed love it
A fine performance, Robert!
Stood the test of time brilliant track.
This is a new song to me, but oh so nice. Love Motown so much and his voice.
Love this song.
Underrated singer hes amazing
What a lovely voice this guy has
Reminds me of the good times I had at the top rank in Doncaster, Thanks for the memory's
one of my favs when i was growing up,
Ahh the memories..I love this and enjoyed the story Ian, thanks for sharing.
Wow, thanks for the info. Surely a Northern Soul classic as well!!
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
where it all started for me,
thank you
Rip Robert Knight
My now fiancé proposed to me 2 days ago on the summit of Scarfell Pike. What better song to remember that day by.....incredible music!!
great song great singer
wot a song, my all time fav, brill !!!
met my late husband to this song, on the juke box, many yrs ago, he had a lambretta with all the trimmings,
its gr8 love it
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Real music👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍸🍸🍸🍸
R . I . P Robert
Tune........... Not heard this for ages. Thanx for posting. KTF
Some nice Biography their Ian, a great eye on the window of time, I really love reading people's history like that.
I've signed up to Soren's newsletter,folks and believe me,its well worth the effort !!Well done Ian and Soren !!
the first i ever bought ! BRILLIANT !
One of my top 3 soul sounds classic
Beautiful
It's a couple of years since I last saw that video!
fantastic
superb tune:)
Wow thanks Ian for that info & the great song. I couldn't find it for years because I didn't know the artist or the correct title (lost too many brain cells over the years). This is a special song to me because it reminds me of my first "real love" (if you get my meaning) Thanks again :- )))
+mickeydiver17 i used to go the mecca.. he was a brill dj
robert owen play
Love this x
Loved it and Robert still looked sharpe..
Ian- you were the best- thanks for these memories!
My teenage years were just fantastic, living in Wigan I was always at the Casino, and on quite a number of occasions we used to take the free coach to Blackpool Mecca. Those really were the days
Magnificent
Arrr one of the first records I bought,,, Love it such memories,
I really love this song...
great song and singer
I have loved this song for ever 💕💕💕😃
Still sounds good after all this time
OK. Who would of put that voice with that man. Seriously. That's so cool.
Yes man Robert, thanks big time Ian ☺
Magic!!!!
takes me back to 1982 morecambe scooter rally all nighter...
I WISH I WAS SIXTEEN AGAIN
steven miller
Same here.
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!.
RIP Robert
reminds me off my miss spent youth never got any change, missing wigan
Legend.
My thoughts!! Watching KEVIN BAILEY, dancing to this at THE Center!! 1977! Still see it know!!!
Speechless,,, awesome
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!
Great singer great song
wat a fantastic song x
great song and times
Cool guy great song