21st of February 2004 saw the first night of the Lifeline Rare Soul All-nighters. Promoters Andy Dyson and Mick H tired of hearing the same old same every week decided to do something to promote the many upfront, rare, forgotten and thinking man’s (and woman’s) oldies and the 100’s of quality records, both cheap and expensive that dancers rarely get the chance to hear.

Having decided on the venue, Sheridans @ Dewsbury and having decided what they wanted the dancers to hear the next task was to assemble the finest crop of upfront dj’s the scene has to offer, so joining Andy and Mick were Butch, for many the finest exponent of the “newies” scene with a collection of unknowns and exclusives unrivalled, Tim Brown and Nick Stevenson. Guest for the first night was London’s Marco.

Any worries about selling the format to the punters were soon dispelled, as the first night was a sell out with the doors soon locked.

Here’s a selection of records played by each DJ on the first night… Chalky

 

01 - Jean Carter - I Wanna Know - Butch.
02 - Betty Lou & Bobby Adams - Dr Truelove - Andy D.
03 - C.O.D.'s - She's Fine - Tim Brown.
04 - O C Tolbert - I'm Shooting High - Kitch.
05 - Jackie Beavers - Come Back My Love - Cliff.
06 - Joe Valentine - I Lost The Only Love I Had - Nick.
07 - Rufus Wood - Before 2001 - Marco.
08 - Louise Whitney - Gotta Keep On - Tim Brown.
09 - Joseph Webster - My Love Is So Strong - Butch.
10 - Hamilton Movement - She's Gone - Cliff.
11 - Larry Reynolds - Sweet Tooth - Andy D.
12 - Kell Osbourne - Law Against A Heartbreaker - Tim Brown.
13 - Anthony & The Delsonics - Everytime - Mick H.
14 - King Moses - I've Got This Feeling - Sam.
15 - Sensations - Demanding Man - Andy D.
16 - The Contours - Jealousy - Tim Brown.
17 - Lee Harvey & The La Untouchables - My Assurance - Nick.
18 - Locations - Mr Diamond Man - Kitch.
19 - William Cummings - Make My Love A Hurting Thing - Mick H.
20 - Appointments - I Saw You There - Mick H.
21 - King George And The Fabulous Souls - I Need You - Cliff.
22 - Regina Sherard - Helpless Baby - Marco.
23 - Margaret Little - Love Will Find A Way - Sam.
24 - Mello Souls - We Can Make It - Butch.
25 - Keni Lewis - What's Her Name - Mick H.
26 - Linda Jones - You Can't Take It - Tim Brown.
27 - Homer Banks - Sweetie Pie - Andy D.
28 - Mac Staton & Nomads - There She Goes - Butch.
29 - Contemplations - Alone With No Love - Marco.
30 - Young Brothers - Baby - Mick H.
31 - Vee Gees - Talkin - Cliff.
32 - Honey & The Bees - Dynamite Exploded - Andy D.
33 - Reggie LaMont - Can't Get Along Without You - Kitch.
34 - Charles Mintz - Running Back - Tim Brown.
34 - Fabulous Impacts - My Baby - Kitch.
35 - Fred & The Turbins - Bernadine - Tim Brown.
36 - New Sounds - Don't Take Your Love - Andy D.
37 - Johnny McCall - I Need You Baby - Marco.
38 - Tiny Tim Harris - Don't Say - Mick H.
39 - Martha Jean Love  - Old Time Lover - Butch.
40 - Precisions - I Wanna Tell My Baby - Cliff.
41 - Cashmeres - Don't Let The Door Hit Your Back - Sam.
42 - Mixed Emotions - Gold of My Life - Andy D.
43 - Hank Hodge - Eye For An Eye - Butch.
44 - Chico Lamarr - What Do You Think - Mick H.
45 - Sandy Golden - Here's Where It Ends - Nick.

 

 

 

Edited February 19, 20223 yr by Andyg

Thanks for posting had some cracking nights here. Probably and sadly, the last of  it's kind, excepting the 100 club. 

Had great nites at lifeline but this was the dogs testis did some 3/4 tapes 

But unfortunately the quality was not very good

Still talk about 

Would love to be able to download to listen in the van 

Great post

 

 

anyone out there got the dates for when Lifeline was actually running at Sheridans ?

think managed to get to every one there

top days!

14 minutes ago, Mike said:

anyone out there got the dates for when Lifeline was actually running at Sheridans ?

think managed to get to every one there

top days!

I have the flyers somewhere, will have to dig them out.

The first weekender was 2006, we did one at the Fox at Colsterworth prior to the move to Barmby Moor, so two years or so tops

Edited February 22, 20223 yr by Chalky

I was lucky enough to DJ at the Old Bell at Barmby Moor Weekender in one of the saturday afternoon sessions 2006 I think? Great times. We went to all the venues that Lifeline ran at The Fox was a hell of a drive from the North West, enjoyed The Stables but I think Sheridans was my favourite of the all the venues they ran from !! 

December 10th 2005 was the night at the Fox, sure we only did one there.  So not even two years at the Stables, felt like longer!

First weekender was Feb 3rd to 5th 2006 and Barmby Moor was the home for Lifeline from then for a couple of years.

Never went to Sheridans but had some great nights at Barmby Moor & the Stables, seems like a lifetime ago now...

went to Stables a few times, cant remember when, stayed at a b&b that was about 1 mile walk away off that dual carriageway. didn't know anybody and didn't know hardly any of the records, just listened & danced in my own world - Totally brilliant !!

Enjoyed the Stables immensely, particularly the well lit record bar upstairs.

Jim

Loved Sheridans and the weekenders etc . These dos were the last stand imho apart from the 100 club which also has a hardcore of nighter people .  Lifeline and the Wilton got me off my arse to sample the essence of the underground scene , I doubt we’ll get better days apart from the late seventies / eighties for musical excellence and genuine friendship !!