Bassline feat. Lorraine Chambers : You’ve Gone

In the late ’80s, a wave of British musicians raised on ’70s UK pop, Caribbean sound system culture, reggae, lovers rock and Motown / Philly soul music fell in love with synthesisers, drum machines and 8-track recorders. The street soul generation had arrived.

Originally released as a white label 12“ in 1989, You’ve Gone is the sole release from Bassline, the studio project of Southeast London-raised musician Tony Henry. Featuring singer Lorraine Chambers, it’s one of the true jewels of the UK Street Soul scene. As Lorraine’s heartsick soul vocal glides over sunrise synths, dusty drums, elegant electric piano figures and a reggae indebted bassline, You’ve Gone captures the optimism and strength of the era.