Just want to say HI and that I'm glad to participate in the forum. I hope I'm in the right place. You are my home away from home and I just wanted to let you know that I miss you and appreciate you all still supporting me.

Lorraine Chandler

Edited May 17, 201114 yr by lorchand

thats ace . welcome lorraine. its brlliant and a thrill to know you log into this site .bestregards andy c

Hey Andy C,

Thanks for the welcome. Hope we meet in the future.

Lorraine

hi lorraine, huge welcome to you as you are truly one of the all time greats with huge respect on these shores, now if you could just send me all those unissued acetates and studio tapes i would be most grateful

look forward to you returning to the uk again, much respect

Now that was funny! Thanks for the welcome Vince. I hope I can perform for you all again and I look forward to meeting you and others.

Lorraine

Incredible - the one and only Lorraine Chandler here, right now! Just by being here Lorraine, you're making a whole fresh batch of memories for people. It's the stuff of legend!

Just as I finish wiping the tears, here you come with this. Jeez, I don't know how much more I can take. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Some of my greatest memories are being with you all.

Lorraine

Welcome to Soul Source Lorraine."Tell me you're mine".....heaven.!!! ....Kev.

Hey Kev,

OK, I'm yours (and a few others). Thanks for the welcome.

Lorraine

Pleased that you are enjoying Soul Source Lorraine, Many Thanks for your Incredible recordings.

Quality, either side of each record.

Roger

Roger,

I will have to buy a record from you. I don't have any of my records! Relatives and other folks 'borrowed' them back in the day. I glad you enjoyed my work.

Lorraine

HIYA LORRAINE AND A BIG WELCOME, I MET YOU AND EDDIE AT THE DARLINGTON ALLNIGHTER,AS BAZ SAYS A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE,GREAT MEMORIES. THANK YOU. WRIGHTY.

Wrighty,

Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad for the memories and I hope we have future ones!

Lorraine

HIYA LORRAINE AND A BIG WELCOME, I MET YOU AND EDDIE AT THE DARLINGTON ALLNIGHTER,AS BAZ SAYS A WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE,GREAT MEMORIES. THANK YOU. WRIGHTY.

Wrighty,

Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad for the memories and I hope we have future ones!

Lorraine

LEGENDS - DETROIT SOUL ROYALTY... Lorraine here's a snippet of a few people you know.....

Best

Dave

Remember them well. Thanks Dave.

Lorraine

Those 60s recordings epitomise the sound that turned many people of my generation onto soul music. Lorraine Chandler's records in particular just ooze a class and quality that is exceptionally rare. It's a genuine honour to have you aboard.

OK, I didn't see your name, but the word 'ooze' brought me back to reality. Kidding aside, thanks for the kind words and it's an honor for me to be here.

Lorraine

Hello Lorraine,

A big thank you for coming to Soul Source and talking to everyone. An even bigger thanks for all your Classic 45s from the 60s's !!

HI LORRAINE AND A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ONE OF OUR HEROINES.

MANY STORIES ,NOT ENOUGH TIME TO TELL,WHY NOT CONVERT THEM INTO A BOOK

KEV

I truly didn't think anyone cared. Folks pay their money to be entertained and we are suppose to do that, entertain. Not being malicious, I'm just a singer and I wear/wore many hats in the music industry. I love this business, but who cares? Thanks for the welcome Kev.

Lorraine

:hatsoff2:Welcome ! Just love your recordings Lorraine , they ooze soul , can't really add much more to what has already been put but it is an honour and a privalige to be able to chat to you on here !

Cheers

Swifty

Thanks for the welcome Swifty. It's nice that you replied.

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine, welcome, great having you on soul source. I was just going to mention the Great Yarmouth gig in 1991. I've still got a photo from then of you and I, fond memories. I also think Ray Pollard was at that weekend also. Barry, KTF. :thumbsup:

"Tell me you're mine" top tune.

Barry, I wanna see!

Put that photo here so I can back with the memory with you. Thanks for the welcome.

Lorraine

WOW , welcome Lorraine . I hope your little fingers are ok after all the replying . Don't forget , if you need to know anything about yourself (musically )or any of your friends (musically ) you can get the info on here Soul-Source is full of Soul oricles

Tony

Thanks Tony. It's all the truth, right? No made up stuff, right? Total honesty, right? I'll check it out! Yeah, while you all are sleeping, I catch up on the replies.

Lorraine

A massive welcome to you Lorraine

Thank you for all the magical music you gave us over the years, its truly a pleasure to have you on board soul source

regards

Paul

Thank you and you are welcome Paul.

Lorraine

Wow..........I think I'm in love ..........so many happy memories of danciing to your records, you are a true soul LEGEND Lorraine, words arnt enough to reflect the way you have enhanced all of our soulful lives......the night I heard the previously unissued 'You Only Live Twice', the first night it was ever played out on the scene is indelibly etched in my mind........it blew the entire club away & the roof nearly went off the 100 Club.....that is one killa tune..........do you remember the session ???.

Welcome aboard & enjoy the ride......

Love, Peace n Soulfulness

Russ x

Russ,

The work and the hopes that were put into that song to be submitted for a James Bond movie, OMG! It was like a fantasy to me. I was very sad when we were not chosen, but hey, look at us now!

Lorraine

Welcome aboard to soul source Lorraine. Seen you many a time live, always sends a tingle down my spine. A big thank you for your magical records over the years. As many times in the early hours of the morning my heart was pounding and many others were dancing to your records. What a lovely lady and a voice to die for.

Cheers Billy.

Ps.''You only live twice'. I like that quote Lorraine.

What kind words. Thank you Billy, and thank you for the welcome.

Lorraine

a big welcome to the world of soul source lorraine...and a happy birthday to your old partner at pied piper ..black jack ashford.

Thank you for the welcome. Did you e-mail him birthday wishes?

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine,

Welcome aboard and many thanks for engaging with the most committed fans in the world. Obviously we love you!

I wish I'd had a video camera when I closed a particularly packed all-nighter at Cleethorpes Pier @ 8.00am in the morning with "I Can't Change" when the record was at it's zenith sometime around 1975/76.

If you can imagine 2,000 people dancing their hearts out to your record and the sound of the pier shaking to the reverberation of 4,000 stomping feet, so much so, that the sound could be heard for a 5 mile radius all around Cleethorpes, then you'll get some idea of how much your recordings are held in esteem over here! I still get a shiver down my spine and a beautiful memory every time I hear the record some 35 years later! A memory to cherish forever.

Now that you're here don't be a stranger!

Ian D X

I won't be Ian. Thanks for the welcome and the memories. I kinda knew something was going on at the last gig at Pontin's. I was going to give the background singers and musicians a little break and come in eight bars later, let them coast a little bit on "I Can't Change" but the audience knew exactly when to come in and was on their way to singing the second verse --- without me! We started the song again (I came in) and it was wonderful.

Lorraine

Much Love and Respect Lorraine....A true Legend and very much revered....Love ya, wilxy

Back at ya Wilxy!

Thank you for the support.

Lorraine

ive got u and eddy live on cd at stafford ill try and upload onto here for u!!!!!

Wow, I'm sure others would love to hear it. Thanks.

Lorraine

this is what it is all about - Welcome Lorraine - I can't find any more words than that; cos it is a privilege

Thanks Dave,

I've visited and I kick myself for not joining earlier.

Lorraine

Hello Lorraine,

A big thank you for coming to Soul Source and talking to everyone. An even bigger thanks for all your Classic 45s from the 60s's !!

Didn't see your name, but thank you 'Yank' for the welcome. And you're welcome for all the classics I made as a child in the 60's!

Lorraine

hello lorraine,what a privelige to have you here,a 100,000 welcomes as they say in scotland

I won't be Ian. Thanks for the welcome and the memories. I kinda knew something was going on at the last gig at Pontin's. I was going to give the background singers and musicians a little break and come in eight bars later, let them coast a little bit on "I Can't Change" but the audience knew exactly when to come in and was on their way to singing the second verse --- without me! We started the song again (I came in) and it was wonderful.

Lorraine

Haha LOL. That kinda reminds me of when J.J. Barnes came over in the mid 70's and did "Please Let Me In" at Keighley Variety Club as his first song and before he could even start singing the audience were way ahead of him and he was just blown away that they knew the tune better than him. He was actually in tears.......it must have been hard for him to comprehend.......

It's kind of unbelievable really isn't it? I often wonder what goes through the artists minds when they come here and suddenly realise that a U.S. flop is actually a massively loved anthem on the Northern Soul scene. I mean, that must be some kind of trip mustn't it......?

Ridiculous really. You've had 4 anthems which is really exceptional. You're in Goddess league baby........

Ian D

Haha LOL. That kinda reminds me of when J.J. Barnes came over in the mid 70's and did "Please Let Me In" at Keighley Variety Club as his first song and before he could even start singing the audience were way ahead of him and he was just blown away that they knew the tune better than him. He was actually in tears.......it must have been hard for him to comprehend.......

It's kind of unbelievable really isn't it? I often wonder what goes through the artists minds when they come here and suddenly realise that a U.S. flop is actually a massively loved anthem on the Northern Soul scene. I mean, that must be some kind of trip mustn't it......?

Ridiculous really. You've had 4 anthems which is really exceptional. You're in Goddess league baby........

Ian D

Hi Ian

I see you can't sleep either..

That reminds me of the first time i ever heard a soul singer sing live. It was mid 70's at the Casino, again JJ Barnes. If I had n't realised I'd become a devoted soul fan before that night I certainly did after his concert. The experience totally changed me. The artists I find and in a lot of cases Detroiters, (if I can use that expression)..certainly fit the Soul tag with excellence and gusto!

Great to have Lorraine on here isn't it.

Best

Kev

Hi Lorraine and welcome to Soul Source thanks for being part of and creating the music we all love and adore still and always will

Do you still remember recording, I cant change, What can i do & I cant hold on ?? any stories you can share about any of them we would all love to know

Bearsy

hi lorraine

welcome to soul source ' my user name is Giant after your record label.

soul fans around the world would never able to repay you for the great music you gave us.

I reckon we should as a matter of duty see that Lorraine get's a copy of each of her wonderful records, does not seem right to me that she does not own her own records, remember a similar situation when Gil Blanding came on here a few years ago and we sourced him a copy of 'Rules', so what do you reckon gang? I'll get onto JM and see what he has in stock.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

hello lorraine,what a privelige to have you here,a 100,000 welcomes as they say in scotland

Thanks Souljack,

I appreciate the kind welcome.

Lorraine

Haha LOL. That kinda reminds me of when J.J. Barnes came over in the mid 70's and did "Please Let Me In" at Keighley Variety Club as his first song and before he could even start singing the audience were way ahead of him and he was just blown away that they knew the tune better than him. He was actually in tears.......it must have been hard for him to comprehend.......

It's kind of unbelievable really isn't it? I often wonder what goes through the artists minds when they come here and suddenly realise that a U.S. flop is actually a massively loved anthem on the Northern Soul scene. I mean, that must be some kind of trip mustn't it......?

Ridiculous really. You've had 4 anthems which is really exceptional. You're in Goddess league baby........

Ian D

Yeah! I'm a Goddess!

It is mind blowing. I doubt that ten people know my songs here at home (it might be ten, counting my immediate family). But yes, it is a trip. A wonderful trip. What are my four anthems?

Lorraine

Hey Bearsly,

Actually, after "What Can I Do," I started writing for the stable of artist we had in Pied Piper. There was so much that had to be done. Voice arrangements (background), new songs for the new groups. People could sing, but getting them prepared for the stage was another issue. I was only two steps in front of them but I wanted them to succeed also. When one got hot, I knew it was best for all. Taking the time for me to learn my material wasn't easy. My voice (alto) was recorded in the second soprano range. Some days were better at recording, most days were not. We got through it and now it's history.

Lorraine

hi lorraine

welcome to soul source ' my user name is Giant after your record label.

soul fans around the world would never able to repay you for the great music you gave us.

Hi Giant,

Your welcome is payment enough. Thank you.

Lorraine

I reckon we should as a matter of duty see that Lorraine get's a copy of each of her wonderful records, does not seem right to me that she does not own her own records, remember a similar situation when Gil Blanding came on here a few years ago and we sourced him a copy of 'Rules', so what do you reckon gang? I'll get onto JM and see what he has in stock.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mark, that's sweet of you. I have tapes with the original piano composition and me singing them for the first time that blows me away. I cherish these. The finish product is wonderful but the beginning is untouchable. You all hold on to them and keep it going.

Lorraine

Hi Lorraine,

Welcome to Soul Source. Here's a photo of you that I took at Great Yarmouth, with a very young Mark Bicknell in the back ground

Edited May 19, 201114 yr by Dave Rimmer

Welcome Lorraine.

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say you've brought so much joy to all of us over the years and that it's an honour for us to know that you're sat back and soaking up the adoration because it is truly heartfelt and soooo deserved.

My favourite tracks of yours? I can't hold on, She don't want you and You only live twice.

Enjoy the site. It's truly wonderful to know you're with us all on here.

Steve C

Hi Lorraine and welcome to Soul source, I think you'll love it.

Winnie x

Hi Lorraine,

How come this one was recorded by Nancy and Willie at very different tempos? Which came first? There must be a story there.

Welcome to Soul Source, it's a wonderful meeting place.

Ady

Hi Lorraine,

Welcome to Soul Source. Here's a photo of you that I took at Great Yarmouth, with a very young Mark Bicknell in the back ground

Dave, wonderful mate, I did have a beautiful photograph at Stafford with Lorraine but it got lost over time....that's me Lorraine in the background now I know why my wife Jacqui married me lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hey Lorraine, the pleasure is all ours here trust me

Someone mentioned you should write a book, maybe thats too much to ask but when you've got time, any stories about the 60s music scene in Detroit would be most welcome on here

Anything you can remember we'd be interested in reading, the people, the music- anything really.

All the best

Good Lord, awoken to blue skies (it is late Spring) and found Lorraine Chandler aboard Soul Source. All is well with the world!

Lorraine, when I feel like blowing the cobwebs and 'educating' my neighbours, I open the living room windows and blast 'em with 'I Can't Hold On', a record I fell in love with, like most of us on here, many, many moons ago. These records are as much a part of our lives as riding a bike for the first time, that first date, walking out of the school gates for the last time etc etc. I'm rambling. A big kiss and hug from Spain, enjoy this fiesta of love! :-)

Mac

p.s. Give Eddie P his orders too! He's another one that educates the neighbours from time to time...

Lorraine, I've let go many records over the years but never the real special ones like these three RCA Victor Demos which you signed at Stafford all those years ago, also loved what you wrote on the Johnny Dixon record which you supervised on, you may remember the Triple 'B' Four Sonics version of 'Were Are You' which you produced and Co wrote with Jack Ashford and their version of 'Tell Me You're Mine' which you were executive producer on and the beautiful 'Crying Clown' by Eddie Parker which you Co wrote and produced, you must have been a very busy lady which we thank you for.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Edited May 19, 201114 yr by Mark Bicknell

Ms Chandler, how genuinely wonderful to have you on here An iconic voice (and personality) for all of us. Can you feel the love ?

All respect to you for joining the forum.

Alison

Welcome to Soul Source Lorraine!

Fantastic to have you on board! xx

Yeah! I'm a Goddess!

It is mind blowing. I doubt that ten people know my songs here at home (it might be ten, counting my immediate family). But yes, it is a trip. A wonderful trip. What are my four anthems?

Lorraine

yeh you are a Goddess ..... but hell . you would be well surprised that many in the USA ... now realise what they missed

Rob

Wow, what an honour, welcome xxxx

Welcome Lorraine, what a great privilege to have you on Soul Source.

Much Respect

Julie and Dave Molloy xxx

Hello Lorraine,

May I say a heartfelt welcome to Soulsource, from your Legions of fans, both in the U.K. & Abroad. Your recordings to me, like many others have been an inspiration, however did you record under any other names. I was told that Deniece Chandler on the Lock label was you. ??

Best Regards, Ricardo.

I just wanted to add, how amazing it is that Lorraine is taking the time to reply to everybody. It just shows what a special person you are, and our love and respect over the years has not been misplaced.

Well hello my dear and welcome to Soul Source. Long time no speak. Hope you are well and still "cooking". I'm sure you'll have fun on here

Steve Handbury (Manifesto)