J J Barnes RIP - King of Northern Soul

[Olivernorth]

J J Barnes has died as announced on Ian Levines Facebook account, rip a founding figure in northern soul

Edited December 10, 2022 by Source
RIP added to title

[Amsterdam Russ]

RIP to the first soul artist I ever saw, which was at the first proper niter I ever went to. 

[Woodbutcher]

Edited December 10, 2022 by Woodbutcher

[Mike]

1 hour ago, Olivernorth said:

J J Barnes has died as announced on Ian Levines Facebook account, rip a founding figure in northern soul

very sad news, thanks for informing us

RIP

https://www.metrotimes.com/music/detroit-soul-man-jj-barnes-looks-back-on-his-career-ahead-of-what-he-says-could-be-his-final-live-performance-31421347

[Soulof]

Very sad news absolute legend.  His songs never age either sounds as good now as first time we heard them.  RIP J.J. 

[Tlscapital]

J.J. Barnes... Words escape me. And then some. R.I.P. + 

[Soulandy]

Sad news indeed. R I P

[Kathryn Magson]

That's so sad to hear - he was one of the founding fathers of the soul scene - I saw him a few times at The Wheel way back in the 1960s. Lovely guy & a proper gent.

RIP Soul man

[Chas]

Let's have a 'Barnesathon' in his memory.

[The Yank]

Very sad to hear this ! R.I.P.  J.J.  !!

       Here's another one for the Barnesathon- 

 

[Shinehead]

Sad loss, saw him a couple of times thankfully. R.I.P  J.J.

My favourite of his but so many more to choose from of a very high standard.

 

Edited December 10, 2022 by Shinehead

[JOMT]

Very sad news. One of the first soul artists I listened to. RIP.

[Keamus]

So many fantastic records, but this is special 

RIP JJ

 

[Leicester Boy]

Very sad, please let me in was class.

[Happy Feet]

Another Legend lost , so so sad, RIP JJ

This one does it for me .

Edited December 11, 2022 by Happy Feet

[45cellar]

Very sad news.

So many records of his are regular plays and loved by us all.

Please Let Me In.

Real Humdinger. 

Our Love Is In The Pocket.

Sweet Sherry.

His music has always been there in my collection.

R.I.P. J.J. Barnes

[David Meikle]

A real hero of the Northern Soul scene. JJ could have bragged about becoming a Motown artist but his first love was always Mickays, Ric-Tic, Gooovesville and Revilot. Motown recorded him but that material stayed in the can for many years until it was saved by the Northern Soul scene.

This one is from Revilot 222 and was first recorded by Darrell Banks.

JJ was right up there with the best. RIP.

 

[Rick Scott]

What a legacy in great music JJ Barnes has left behind for us to remember him by, an absolute legend.

Condolences to all his Friends and Family 'Rest in Peace' JJ  And Thanks For The Memories  

[Mr Fred]

Very sad to hear the news of JJ passing. I was privileged to see him live.Not only could he sing he could do the movements too. 

R.I.P. JJ

[Wilxy]

Very Sad to hear this, R.I.P Sir..............

[Chas]

Sparse production with maximum appeal, the epitome of a club soul 45. Gritty, groovy,and definitely gettin' it!

[Douglaschip]

Sad news - one of his finest moments!

[Keamus]

Another masterpiece 

 

 

 

[Stephen Houghton]

What sad news ,and what a voice RIP soulman 

[Chas]

Surprised no one posted this, a great track any way it comes, penned by Paul Carrack and played at the Casino as a new release. Still has the killer vocals on this 45, there must have been countless times when Marvin would've been sweating as JJ was breathing down his neck! 

Nice cover of Hall and Oates Sara Smile on the flip too.

[Soul49Man]

RIP J J our thoughts go out to the friends and family of a true soul legend. 

[Greedy]

R I P.. what a voice..

we are so so lucky to have the artists and musicians etc like JJ Barnes who  managed to make some of the most amazing records that we love and treasure

[Kesalocasoul]

Sincere condolences to his family and those close to him.

Here is one of my favourites from 1975.

 

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[Soulmark]

Fantastic soul legend thanks for the great memories r i p j j barnes