Another of the greats has gone. Thank you for your music. Rest in peace Lorraine Chandler
Chalky 15,472 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Not a great start to the 20s with news on social media about the passing of Lorraine Chandler. Lorraine having toured here was very approachable and engaging with her fans. Was for a time a very active member of Soul Source. R.I.P. Lorraine and thank you for the music. 9 Link to comment Social source share
Eddie Hubbard 678 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Very sad news , an unbelievable catalogue of recordings and productions ,Many with Jack Ashford and Mike Terry of course .Rest in peace Lorraine 1 Link to comment Social source share
Blackpoolsoul 1,094 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Sad news indeed All theses memories of dancing to great records by truly magnificent artists and they are slowly passing with time. R.I.P Lorraine 1 Link to comment Social source share
Winsford Soul 15,025 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment How sad. Rest in peace and thank you for your contribution to the sound track of my life. 2 Link to comment Social source share
Daved 879 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment RIP Lorraine. Such a great artist and revered member of Soul Source. At least she knew how much she was loved in the UK and beyond. 4 Link to comment Social source share
Ian Parker 796 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment VERY sad news, damn 2 Link to comment Social source share
Mark Bicknell 871 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment So sad, beautiful lady, beautiful singer, Lorraine and Eddie at Stafford has to go down as one of the greatest allnighters in history, you just had to be there, I still have my three treasured signed RCA Demos, sad loss, a true 'Giant' of our mucical history 8 Link to comment Social source share
The Yank 2,062 Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Share this comment Very sad to hear this- enjoyed her music and her posts on Soul Source. R.I.P. Lorraine ! Edited January 2, 2020 by The Yank 1 Link to comment Social source share
Shinehead 1,860 Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Share this comment Tragic news for the New Year , Had a couple of conversations with Lorraine by pm, a lovely lady and a talented singer, songwriter , producer. R.I..P Lorraine . Edited January 4, 2020 by Shinehead 1 Link to comment Social source share
Wayoutgirl 566 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Sad news about another great soul artist. Lucky enough to say I saw her a few years ago at Prestatyn. R.I.P Lorriane x 1 Link to comment Social source share
Linda4me 205 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment What a sad loss R.I.P. Lorraine xx Link to comment Social source share
Mike 5,617 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment very sad news as @Chalkysays Lorraine was a very active member on here a few years ago profile can be read here@lorchand RIP Lorraine 1 Link to comment Social source share
Gold Band 348 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment RIP Lorraine Link to comment Social source share
45cellar 997 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Very sad news. Thank you for the music. R.I.P. Lorraine Link to comment Social source share
Gilly 1,267 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Indeed, so sad. Thanks for the music my curry eating friend 1 Link to comment Social source share
Michael V 103 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Such sad news-Lorraine was involved in so many great records we've all listened to,danced to and loved for so many years Link to comment Social source share
Wilxy 631 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment R.I.P Lorraine X Link to comment Social source share
Tomangoes 2,991 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Lost for words. Loved her insights on here about her career and her soul connections. The missing angel is going back to heaven. Ed 2 Link to comment Social source share
rotherham soul 44 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Thank you for the beautiful contribution to the northern Soul scene R.I.P Link to comment Social source share
Stevegods 1,457 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment Echo all of the above - such sad news and just shows how fragile life is . RIP Link to comment Social source share
Kenb 718 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment I’m out of the UK and just logged on to SS and saw this. Feel physically sick (really). god bless. 1 Link to comment Social source share
Andyf 43 Posted January 2, 2020 Share this comment No No No. So so sorry. The number of records that I will never tire of that Lorraine was involved with in what ever capacity. Truly a total legend. RIP Link to comment Social source share
Gibby Gibby 139 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Crying so sad Link to comment Social source share
Mick Boyle 356 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Genuine lovely lady and singer, always had time for a chat. Will be greatly missed. RIP Lorraine. Link to comment Social source share
givemesoul 112 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Oh my so sad what a loss great lady r.i.p Link to comment Social source share
Zoomsoulblue 776 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment I can’t change - Just about sums up the terminology Northern Soul - you were recognised for you’re music, loved and more importantly respected in the UK - RIP Link to comment Social source share
Douglaschip 237 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Legend used too often - but not in this case! - RIP Lorraine. Link to comment Social source share
Amsterdam Russ 4,117 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment A very sad start to the New Year. RIP Lorraine. You live on in our hearts. Link to comment Social source share
soulcarp 98 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Very sad news r.i.p Lorraine your music goes on Link to comment Social source share
Martyn Pitt 2,447 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Sad to hear of her passing, enjoyed her music and her contributions to Soul Source, but most of all I really enjoyed dancing to her music these past forty odd years R.I.P Lorraine Link to comment Social source share
Steve Foran 569 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Sad news . Great lady. Link to comment Social source share
Mike 5,617 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment if not aware, there's been some great photos posted by members over the years of Lorraine on here below link should lead you to them https://www.soul-source.co.uk/search/?&q=lorraine chandler&type=gallery_image Link to comment Social source share
Mickjay33 864 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment very sad news RIP Lorraine Chandler Link to comment Social source share
Seano 505 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment You know she's one of the greats from your immediate reaction to seeing the title of this thread. Sad news indeed. Link to comment Social source share
Tlscapital 752 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Share this comment Your Highness Miss Chandler I bow to your genuine Majesty. As a late teen the 45 'what can I do' was my first ever 45 I had to 'sought after'. To hear it all over again just reminds me how good that tune is. Singer, producer... What can I do when you're gone ? R-I-P Edited January 4, 2020 by Tlscapital 1 Link to comment Social source share
Mr Fred 193 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Just read the news.One of my all time fav artists.Her music will always be with us. R.I.P. Lorraine. Fred Ward. 1 Link to comment Social source share
Greety 266 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Lorraine, you were a real heroine of the Northern scene. Your records were perfection and you were so easy to talk to. May God watch over you. Link to comment Social source share
Roger Clark 0 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment How Old ????? Link to comment Social source share
Scooterboy 210 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment 20 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: How sad. Rest in peace and thank you for your contribution to the sound track of my life. I couldn't think of anything more appropriate than Steve's words. Chris 3 Link to comment Social source share
Steviehay 194 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Brilliant music from an underappreciated star of our scene a very very sad loss I cant change is the only one I dont own anymore after some pilfering git knicked it from PRESTATYN after she sat talked and signed talented lady she was and is now gone x Link to comment Social source share
Tattoodave 4,178 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Completely lost for words, RIP Lorraine Link to comment Social source share
Soulandy 1,801 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Share this comment Sad news at the start of the year. RIP Edited January 3, 2020 by Soulandy Link to comment Social source share
Mssoulie 415 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment I can't change. I can't hold on. Thank you Lorraine these tunes are like bread and water to so many of us. You will be remembered forever. So sad. Hugh X Yvonne Link to comment Social source share
elvingtonred 8 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Another very sad day, R.I.P Lorraine you will be sadly missed but thanks for the fantastic quality soul records. 1 Link to comment Social source share
Mal C 2,838 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment A sad loss to all who love ‘Soul’ always hard hearing these artists have passed, but my golly did she leave a legacy !! thoughts to her family, and RESPECT to her musical legacy! mal Link to comment Social source share
Sammy Seaman 311 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Share this comment I have the original acetate for love you baby for the black magic issue bought of mr manship a few years ago ! ps I know she denies ever being the singer on this ! Edited January 4, 2020 by Sammy Seaman Link to comment Social source share
davemac3 20 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Share this comment 39secs in gets me every time, RIP to a real giant on the Northern Scene Edited January 3, 2020 by davemac3 Link to comment Social source share
Tony Foster 177 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment Thank you for the music and the memories, RIP Lorraine Link to comment Social source share
Benji 981 Posted January 3, 2020 Share this comment 4 hours ago, elvingtonred said: Another very sad day, R.I.P Lorraine you will be sadly missed but thanks for the fantastic quality soul records. Lorraine never recorded that! Link to comment Social source share
45cellar 997 Posted January 4, 2020 Share this comment Lorraine was one of first Artists featured. 1 Link to comment Social source share
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