THE SIGNATURES featuring STEFAN TAYLOR
THE SIGNATURES are the UK’s premier Northern Soul live act playing Northern Soul’s greatest hits in an exciting and authentic style .They put their own expression to many classic Northern Soul numbers creating a true balance between authentic and modern in sound. Step back to the sounds of the Twisted Wheel, Blackpool Mecca, Golden Torch and Wigan Casino. The Signatures give a full set of passion and energy guaranteeing to get the audience “Out on the floor” Their single ‘I SURRENDER’ made the Top 10 in I Tunes Chart May 2020. They also have an amazing album out with their versions of Northern Soul Anthems ‘RUN FOR COVER’ which is also the title of their first single from the album.
Stefan Taylor sings with passion, direct from the soul with an amazing vocal range. Performing classic Northern Soul tracks such as Do I Love You, Higher & Higher, Time, The Night & Time Will Pass You By and a lot of other firm favourites.
The Signatures have backed American artists such as Tommy Hunt, Dean Parrish, Brenda Holloway, Nolan Porter, Eddie Holman, Tobi Legend, Sidney Barnes, Pat Lewis, Ruby Andrews, The Flirtations & Bobby Brooks Wilson – the son of Jackie Wilson. Since 2020 they have been touring with UK original Northern Soul artist Lorraine Silver.
LORRAINE SILVER
Thanks to legendary Northern Soul DJ RUSS WINSTANLEY the single Lorraine recorded for PYE RECORDS in 1965 ‘LOST SUMMER LOVE’ became an iconic track at the legendary WIGAN CASINO in the 70’s without her knowledge. Due to high public demand the single was re-released on Casino Classics label in 1978 and sold in excess of 30,000 copies.
In 2004 she recorded a brand new album of Northern Soul anthems ‘The Northern Soul Sessions’ which still sells well on download today under the new title ‘Northern Soul Diva’. This includes the Burt Bacharach/Hal David penned ‘LONG AFTER TONIGHT IS ALL OVER ‘ which was always one of the last three records played at Wigan.
’LOST SUMMER LOVE’ is still a much loved record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene today and is featured on numerous download & CD compilations. Original copies are extremely rare and are sought after by record collectors
She is now recording new Northern Soul tracks under the wing of one of the original pioneers of Northern Soul Ian Levine
In 2018 she released on the Rochester Hills label her first single STANDING AT THE INTERSECTION /THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE this was followed up in 2021 with FEVER RAGING OUT OF CONTROL /THE LAST TO KNOW and her latest single in 2022 SUNNY DAY /TWO WAY STREET which has received extensive airplay.
Find out more of her fantastic story at www.lorrainesilver.com
