Staring out the window of the train on your way back from some nighter at an industrial northern town having not slept for two days... this was my soundtrack The build-up and resolution at 2:10 still makes my hair stand up as much now as it did then....
My Big brother lost his wife, he told me to listen to this track, he said that's how he felt... Breaks my heart all over again. He was an old Wigan Lad back in the 70's. He told me to keep the faith the night he passed away. I left him on his doorstep waving to me for the very last time.😥💔💔 A promise I made....KTF ✊ Miss you Bro...XxX
I remember my day playing this when my mum left, I was 5 his heart was broke, #sadmemories stay with me forever. She was but a drifter still drifting I think I'm 41 now xx
Totally! The drama and pathos Ray rips out of this lyric is elite tier. Goosebumps and a lump in my throat every time I hear it. Rest easy brother Pollard, forever loved...
GORGEOUS song. Makes me feel all Nostalgic when I think about my parents dancing to Northern Soul when I was a child. They would dance around the living room together and I would get a lovely warm uplifting feeling in my tummy as I watched them dancing with such passion and laughter. I couldn't stop smiling. My parents are still great dancers (they divorced but remain best friends). They used to go to Wigan Casino in the 70s. When they tell me stories about that time I get so emotional thinking about what they experienced. They were so lucky to be brought up during that time. It's not the same now. All this modern Northern Soul doesn't do the same for me. But the music still sounds the same, and I can go into my own little world when it comes on :)
I love this comment. I feel your nostalgia. It’s a very atmospheric song and even I can picture your parents dancing to this while you watch in amazement at their joy.
What a tune makes me have a tear in my eye every time I here it There us also an amazing version on bbc I player by Darrell Smith can't believe he has that voice on him ktf❤
Now and again, a records played, that stops everyone dead, then we all start again, singing these soulful words, much slower, appreciating every word, Bliss.
I will always be a rocker at heart, but there isn't any type of music any where to open a heart up like Northern Soul. Attended the Casino back in the day and drew some stares due to the long hair and bike jacket but never felt threatened and once out among the throng on the floor felt positively loved. This is a haunting tune like so many real classics rips your heart in two but always leaves you with hope, if ever I am down and feel the need to cry guess what gets me there and back to normal quicker than any thing, songs like this never fail. Loving the resurgence in Northern long may it continue. Thanks for the great tracks. KTF.
***** Cheers bud, had several trips to the Casino with older lads from Wrexham north Wales, memories that will never fad no matter my age. This sort of music will forever heal as well as break our hearts. if there is a style of music more moving or heart rendering I have yet to find it. KTF.
***** it sure is a cracking track along with other moving tracks like it'll never be over by timmy yuro for example.my era was later ,we went to tony's at blackburn in the late 80's into the 90's,but the same relaxed atmosphere between people was still there.the memories of it all will stay with me forever.it didn't matter what a shitty week you'd had ,you had a venue with your soulbrothers and sisters to look forward to.it made you feel on top of the world.
Thank God a new generation have found this music. Proof if it were ever needed of it's longevity. And I'm sure they are feeling the same way about it as we did. Speaking from the other side of the decks, nothing gave me more pleasure than seeing the floor fill because I chose the the right one to play.
Thankfully I think its a classic tale of quality will always last, I have lost count how many of my friends have gone away with a CD copy of Northern having heard it at parties around my place, most of them might I add bikers who had no idea what it was just that they liked what they heard. Both my daughters and a lot of their friends all love it, given the shocking state of most modern music the future of Northern soul is assured for many, many more years to come. KTF
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This song drags my heart kicking and screaming from its cavity. Those words are so, so powerful. The five-note riff is iconic, right up there with "Summer the First Time". Greetings from the only N/S fan in Ipswich. KTF!
Got to hear this on the BBC Northern Soul Documentary...now I am solely hooked to this track....has everything...mood, dynamics..and SOUL!!!! 26 sec in is my double when I was 19 back in 1975!!!
Darrell will be performing it along with some other tracks with us (The Northern SoulTrain) at Blackpool Tower Ballroom on 16th of December 2023. I'm just learning the arrangement of The Drifter, hence why I am here.
Such a "Classic' tune..&.The casino..Memories..Of 'The Way We Were'.& friends who are no longer with us, Flickin thru the tune's in the record bar..& Your Mate..pulls out The Silhouettes-NOT ME BABY...Good Way..Its 3yrs this week..RIP..(soft lad)..Miss yer Bro!!!
great reasons to be a northern soul fan ? any venue you go to anywhere ?? wether your black,white, yellow ,big, small, young, middle aged ,or a bit more maturer then others you can talk to any ones partner (s) all involves one thing thats togertherness ?? just how the world should be x hence i will allways have and keep the faith x as timi yuro sings i,tll never be over for me lol
Ian Galvin Boom... ain't that the truth. Other than Little Anthony no one has ever nailed heartbreak quite like Ray Pollard. The build up to that peak. Jesus H Christ... spine tingling every time!
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After my wife died I felt I was like this song, still gets to me when I hear it out now.
I know so, same😢 I met my husband at Wigan Casino when we were 14 ,I don't know what to say except this tune reminds me of when we first met ❤
This song touches my heart.I in met my husband when I was 14 .He passed in 2006 when we I heard this it brought me back to that time.
Yea same😢
@@lauraalessandrini16❤
Totally understandable 😢
I. Only. Heard. This. Song. 3.weeks ago. From. The. Bbc proms. Northern soul. Nite. Thing. And. Even. Now. The. Northern soul. Pulls. You. Back. In. I am. Keeping. My. Faith
Absolutely beautifully sung..with great meaning
Staring out the window of the train on your way back from some nighter at an industrial northern town having not slept for two days... this was my soundtrack
The build-up and resolution at 2:10 still makes my hair stand up as much now as it did then....
Dear Sean yes I know that feeling so well!! Takes and sends you to a magical beautiful place!!
I know exactly what you mean. It happens every time I hear it as well.
Been there, done it mate, we were so very lucky to have been part of that magic, wish I could go back and do it all over again. KTF
Living your comment 1 year after posting... this music brings emotions that we as humans cannot express normally. KTF
A masterpiece. I will recommend this song until the day I die.
My Big brother lost his wife, he told me to listen to this track, he said that's how he felt... Breaks my heart all over again. He was an old Wigan Lad back in the 70's. He told me to keep the faith the night he passed away. I left him on his doorstep waving to me for the very last time.😥💔💔 A promise I made....KTF ✊ Miss you Bro...XxX
Ktf
Oh what a fab end of northern soul night such memories oh to go back to those twisted wheel casino nights xxx keep the faith
What a great northern soul tune. ❤️
This is one of the greatest songs i have ever heard
Gut wrenching emotion at its finest. Brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it and 40 years later it still has the same effect
Winsford Soul Loves to dance s
In Oz went Wigan the Ritz Carlton club with lads from middlewich winsford in the 70s still KTF over here in my 60s good memories
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I remember my day playing this when my mum left, I was 5 his heart was broke, #sadmemories stay with me forever. She was but a drifter still drifting I think I'm 41 now xx
Totally! The drama and pathos Ray rips out of this lyric is elite tier. Goosebumps and a lump in my throat every time I hear it. Rest easy brother Pollard, forever loved...
GORGEOUS song. Makes me feel all Nostalgic when I think about my parents dancing to Northern Soul when I was a child. They would dance around the living room together and I would get a lovely warm uplifting feeling in my tummy as I watched them dancing with such passion and laughter. I couldn't stop smiling. My parents are still great dancers (they divorced but remain best friends). They used to go to Wigan Casino in the 70s. When they tell me stories about that time I get so emotional thinking about what they experienced. They were so lucky to be brought up during that time. It's not the same now. All this modern Northern Soul doesn't do the same for me. But the music still sounds the same, and I can go into my own little world when it comes on :)
I love this comment. I feel your nostalgia. It’s a very atmospheric song and even I can picture your parents dancing to this while you watch in amazement at their joy.
@@andrewgroome4431 😀🩷
What a tune makes me have a tear in my eye every time I here it
There us also an amazing version on bbc I player by Darrell Smith can't believe he has that voice on him
ktf❤
I’ve seen it. He was amazing x
This is my life now after 40 years
Love the sound
Trevor Morley same as me and my missus.
Now and again, a records played, that stops everyone dead, then we all start again, singing these soulful words, much slower, appreciating every word, Bliss.
The ultimate torch soul ballad, it absolutely floors me every time... that build up to the vocal climax? Goosebumps doesn't begin to cover it!
I will always be a rocker at heart, but there isn't any type of music any where to open a heart up like Northern Soul. Attended the Casino back in the day and drew some stares due to the long hair and bike jacket but never felt threatened and once out among the throng on the floor felt positively loved. This is a haunting tune like so many real classics rips your heart in two but always leaves you with hope, if ever I am down and feel the need to cry guess what gets me there and back to normal quicker than any thing, songs like this never fail. Loving the resurgence in Northern long may it continue. Thanks for the great tracks. KTF.
Nick Williams I think all the aggro died out with mods & Rockers Nick , glad you enjoyed yourself at the Casino ... Music is a great healer ....
***** Cheers bud, had several trips to the Casino with older lads from Wrexham north Wales, memories that will never fad no matter my age. This sort of music will forever heal as well as break our hearts. if there is a style of music more moving or heart rendering I have yet to find it. KTF.
***** it sure is a cracking track along with other moving tracks like it'll never be over by timmy yuro for example.my era was later ,we went to tony's at blackburn in the late 80's into the 90's,but the same relaxed atmosphere between people was still there.the memories of it all will stay with me forever.it didn't matter what a shitty week you'd had ,you had a venue with your soulbrothers and sisters to look forward to.it made you feel on top of the world.
Thank God a new generation have found this music. Proof if it were ever needed of it's longevity. And I'm sure they are feeling the same way about it as we did. Speaking from the other side of the decks, nothing gave me more pleasure than seeing the floor fill because I chose the the right one to play.
Thankfully I think its a classic tale of quality will always last, I have lost count how many of my friends have gone away with a CD copy of Northern having heard it at parties around my place, most of them might I add bikers who had no idea what it was just that they liked what they heard. Both my daughters and a lot of their friends all love it, given the shocking state of most modern music the future of Northern soul is assured for many, many more years to come. KTF
Great to hear this track again , ...its been years ✊🎶
Just heard this on BBC Proms (Northern Soul Live), it's amazing!
The most hauntingly beautiful song, EVER, gives me goose bumps every time I hear it
Didn’t know this until I heard it on the northern soul prom. Brilliant song.
If this track don't give you goose bumps...Then your dead..!!
nearly
Im alive,..
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Everytime!
one of my all time fav ballads spine tingling excellence
This song drags my heart kicking and screaming from its cavity. Those words are so, so powerful. The five-note riff is iconic, right up there with "Summer the First Time". Greetings from the only N/S fan in Ipswich. KTF!
Could not have put it better myself!!!!👍👍
I absolutely love this tune the lyrics are so sad xx
Always takes me back to the Casino around six in the morning. You know the feeling.
This song makes me shiver! It's just awesome!
Just an amazing Tune. Pulls you in and takes you to another planet !!
Love this song.So beautiful.❤
I love this beautiful song ❤️
😁🎶❤🎶✊...Thank you 👍...Thank You Lord ✝️ for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️
Agree a timeless classic.amongst other gems on this scene..
This one gets me everytime. Heartfelt emotion in this guys voice. Perfect delivery. KTF
As soon as it comes on your lost in the emotion of the words x
Absolutely magnificent. What a voice.
Oh this makes me cry every time ..just love it,
And me,but didn't want to say in a comment. Makes you feel happy too.
Make me cry too
Reggae at its best ,been playing this since 1982 and still love this song
still brings tears to my eyes everytime i hear this incredible track and acc with the casino footage .....mindblowing
Got to hear this on the BBC Northern Soul Documentary...now I am solely hooked to this track....has everything...mood, dynamics..and SOUL!!!! 26 sec in is my double when I was 19 back in 1975!!!
Heard this on bbc2 last might. Northern soul prom. This track stood out
blinding! love it,makes me tingle.had it for 30 years & will never get sick of it
Full blast in the soul do's this blows your wig clean off!!! Pure emotion!
Absolutely fantastic
Such a beautiful song
Love this song it makes you think and the words are so true
Just look at us soulful lovers of the universe still reeling forever ♥️♥️
Lovin this tune...casino days... miss them💓
Never heard this Before..Thank you!
Music like this just ain't written anymore... KTF soul brothers and sisters
❤ ❤ Just beautiful.
This song always pull at my heart strings! Beautiful delivery but gets me everytime😢😢
Such a fantastic tune and another Northern Soul belter.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! God don't you wish you were back to the best days ever! Along with the greatest vinyls. Love love love it
Miss those days so terribly!
@@andrewgroome4431me too..especially when I hear this fantastic tune.
The video is awesome too. Watching those dancers mesmerized with not a care in the world. Miss this in my life.
Yes please brilliant
Just a beautiful song period
Darrell Smith's version on the proms was unbelievable I think just as good.
That's northern soul once it gets hold of you it never let's you go .
Bang on, watched it too, really impressed. Loved Temptation too
I wouldn't say as good,but must admit he did a good cover
Darrell will be performing it along with some other tracks with us (The Northern SoulTrain) at Blackpool Tower Ballroom on 16th of December 2023. I'm just learning the arrangement of The Drifter, hence why I am here.
I was so happy to see it on the Proms, and NS as a whole.
Absolutely spot on..65yrs old soon..nothing else for me
Vvery. Haunted sound takes takes back. . Thank you. 😊
Haven't heard this for years and still my eyes filled with tears x what a beautiful voice
MY PAPA'S FAVOURITE SONG TOO MY MAMA
I PLAY IT ALL THE TIME
YOUR'S DEAN KLOUS
Been a soulless all my life and the friendship is great
Simply beautiful KTF ❤❤❤xxxx
When his voice cracks at the end... Immediate misty eyes and a lump in my throat! Especially on the dancefloor
my funeral song great voice
Tells a very sad story but what a hell of a song
Lyrical genius and performed brilliantly. Emotional rollercoaster. Heard this played towards the end of a few Soul nights... Immense...
Immense is right....
Amazing tune, like so many northern soul tunes you can close your eyes and be that person in the song, it's a sad song too.
Hair tingling track....love it and can relate to lyrics x
Lynda Mennell I'm just a drifter ..I am as well Lynda lol...what a voice
spine chillingly tune unreal sound
If this doesn’t move you, you have no soul! Awesome track. Ktf. Gaz.
This as got to be one of the best , went to Jersey weekender they played it fantastic.
First time of hearing.Undoubtedly an outstanding track,the next level up.
beautiful song. Love it.
One of my favs ....Brilliant song x
Just stunning. First heard this in the mid 70s and taped it on a C90. Still got it somewhere. Top drawer soul. Class post. KTF
Such a "Classic' tune..&.The casino..Memories..Of 'The Way We Were'.& friends who are no longer with us, Flickin thru the tune's in the record bar..& Your Mate..pulls out The Silhouettes-NOT ME BABY...Good Way..Its 3yrs this week..RIP..(soft lad)..Miss yer Bro!!!
amazing song
One of those tracks ? You danced you sang and then the night had gone ??? Love N/S fore ever . Thanks for the Memory
KTF Paul H
Anybody who used to attend Scooter rallies regularly should really get this 🤔👍✊️
Immense tune.
great track
I'm speechless.
Brilliant track ktf thanks for posting.
Loveee this song, not heard it in may years, so going to play, thank you ! :-)
1st time hearing this..love it..excellent
Nice tune luv it
Remember pestering Brian Rae every oldies night to play this top top tune ,ps just spotted my self and mates in the video,
Une des plus belles interpretations !
Love love love it ktf
How Wonderful. Big Carp Fishing & Northern Soul. Keep the Faith Baby ! TT.
Truly beautiful song
Absolutely fabulous CHOON
great reasons to be a northern soul fan ? any venue you go to anywhere ?? wether your black,white, yellow ,big, small, young, middle aged ,or a bit more maturer then others you can talk to any ones partner (s) all involves one thing thats togertherness ?? just how the world should be x hence i will allways have and keep the faith x as timi yuro sings i,tll never be over for me lol
A little togetherness baby 🙂👍👍👍
best song ever, la mejor canción de todos los tiempos.
Great song and really good video. I hadn't heard this song until 2 weeks ago. Stunning !!!
Only ever went the casino this was one of the first songs i heard there; still qaulity to this day
Fantastico!
never heard of it.....it says a lot .. a good old tune.................he is there but no one seems to see him....................
Awsome track most powerful lyrics i have ever heard makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up every time i hear it ....ktf
A morning after the night before tune. It rings in your ears throughout the following day.
Awesome video
What a tune so soulful keep the faith guys✊
A long forgotten favourite. Might just double the viewing numbers by the end of the year!!!!
heard this when i was 15 i'm 45 now and still love it
If you like Northern Soul. Then you like The Drifter.
Ian Galvin Boom... ain't that the truth. Other than Little Anthony no one has ever nailed heartbreak quite like Ray Pollard. The build up to that peak. Jesus H Christ... spine tingling every time!