By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 02:44 am:

She's back......Need to know something about Detroit area musicians....radio people...etc. Millie is a real historian and stays in touch with countless people.
John Lester...give it your best shot!

By acooolcat (61.222.95.58 - 61.222.95.58) on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 03:31 am:

Is this the same "Millie" who worked at the Chit Chat on 12th?
Graham

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 12:44 pm:

No Graham,
It's Millie Bostick. She was aways active in the Detroit music scene and dealt with a lot of musicians and radio personalities.

By John Lester (213.122.204.247 - 213.122.204.247) on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 11:35 pm:

Ok Millie...any info on all these people who recorded at Hitsville USA?

Rev Chas Glover
Norman Dillard
Billy Merritt
Levi Mann
Anita Knorl
Groove Makers
Vivian Foster
Willie Farmer
James Reddick
Merv Shiner
Travelling Notes
Lori Young
Charles Harris Trio
Roy Brooks
Herbie Williams
Earl King
Versatones
Reggie Hill
Joe Jones
Little Miss Soul (Patrice Jefferson)

By John Lester (213.1.135.249 - 213.1.135.249) on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 07:52 am:

No body got any idea about those people?

Want some more....

Embracers
Morocco Music Makers
Vines
Klondikes
Sons of Zion
Dualtones
Eddie Blue
Algiers
Crescendos
Vandors
Diamonds......surely not THE DIAMONDS!!


Ralph...I have tried..do you think Millie might be about to tell me anything.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 02:08 pm:

You're asking some tough ones John, even for Millie. Millie...where are you? You disappeared again. Did big bad John Lester scare you? Milllie...What's Armon Boladian up to these days? Bobby Eli and I were talking about him on the phone the other day and Bobby asked me this question. I said I would ASK MILLIE.

By john lester (213.1.133.78 - 213.1.133.78) on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 10:48 pm:

Awwww..Ralph....

BUT, like you say Ralph..us guys scare you!!

HAHAHA

Seriously, I have no way of finding this information except by asking you guys here..

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 11:09 pm:

Yes, John - we're seriously into great unknowns there...

I only know three of the names, and not in any Motor City context (OK, five if you count the Crescendos and the Diamonds.) I wonder if it WAS the 1950s Diamonds - the kings of the cover version. They were from Canada, if memory serves correctly - maybe they slipped over the border..?

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 08:22 pm:

Millie called me this morning. She apparently has been messing up trying to post things. I hope I got her on track.
Tsk.....Chicks.....

By Marilyn (65.148.86.170 - 65.148.86.170) on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 08:40 pm:

Ralph-
Well,I'm not Millie,but I talked to Armen the other day. He's comung out to see me in a few days when he gets back in town. Also,I told him about the site and I think he's going to get on it. He looks just the same as he always did,and is busy as usual.
Marilyn

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 10:55 pm:

That's good to know Marilyn

By Dennis Coffey (206.47.172.178 - 206.47.172.178) on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 - 11:05 pm:

Hi folks. I believe Herbie Williams is a session trumpet player. I used to see him on early sessions when they did the horns and rhythm at the same time.

Dennis Coffey

By Millie (65.59.33.60 - 65.59.33.60) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 12:53 am:

Ralph...I spoke with Steve Fischer today...I told him about the site and he assured me that's he'd visit it tonight! He's coming to town (he lives in Miami) mid-May so maybe I'll take him to the Clawson Inn!!! It would be cool if all the horn players were there! I'm not just ANY chick Ralphie, I'm THE chick! Sorry I got you out of the shower. Have you found the picture of Armin, Rosalie and me yet? It's a good one! Gotta get Joe Peraino to visit the site more...he's got a lot of great stories!

By Millie (65.59.33.60 - 65.59.33.60) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 12:58 am:

Ralph can you please give me the address of the Sunliners website? Steve Fischer wants it...he met a guy in Miami who knows Pete! Small world, isn't it?? Hey, I also have pictures of the Flaming Ember,Jamie & The Gigalos, and who knows what else! Also have great pictures of Frankie Gaye, Bettye Levette, Sherrie Payne,etc.!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 01:34 am:

Millie,
Do you mean the Rare Earth web-site? it's Rare Earth.com. Glad to see you finally made it baby.

By Millie (64.152.153.142 - 64.152.153.142) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 02:46 am:

Ralph you are such a smart person...yes, I meant Rare Earth! Have you heard anything lately about Michael Campbell...oops...I mean Michael Champion? I spoke to him a few years ago, and he was living in San Diego, newly married with a very young baby! He sounded at peace.

By john lester (213.1.132.147 - 213.1.132.147) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 06:20 am:

Millie

Ralph has built you up on this site....we are all very honoured to have you here......

I posted a few names of people that figure in my notes about Detroit (most of it is to do with Motown but not all)....have you heard of any of those names? Its a few posts back

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - 01:11 pm:

Mike Campbell,AKA Michael Champion AKA Crazy Mike.Last I heard Milie, the boy got religion and quit show biz altogether.

When you talk to Steve give him my regards. Definitely another of Detroit's bad ass horn players.

Yes sweetheart...you are THE chick

By George Katsakis (205.188.195.147 - 205.188.195.147) on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 04:51 am:

Millie,

When Steve comes to town please bring him to the Clawson and make sure he brings his horn, we haven't heard him in years. If we have enough notice we might be able to have Dave Kovarik and Nick Palise and have a good time. I will look forward to a longer conversation the next time I see you too.

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.96.205.134 - 213.96.205.134) on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 09:32 am:

hi millie

i hope you can get some of those pics uploaded.

if not please send them by e-mail.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 01:07 pm:

George,
Now there's a horn section I would love to see and hear. I remember one night at the Cliche we had Fred Saxon, Gil Bridges, Nick Palise, Steve Fisher and Buddy Wilde together on stage.It was something. All that was missing that night was you and Dave Kovarik and we would have blown ourselves into heavenly oblivion.

By Millie (63.212.149.2 - 63.212.149.2) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 04:29 am:

Hi David!
As soon as I get a hold of all the pics I'll certainly get them to you! They really are incredible. Unfortunately, a lot of the people in these pictures are no longer with us.
Someone asked about Liz Land...about 10 years ago when Ian Levine was working on a project in Detroit, I was at Masterpiece Sound (Sylvia Moy's recording studio), and had the privilege of watching/listening to Johnny Bristol and Liz record "Hang On In There Baby"...he is absolutely amazing..not only as a singer, but, obviously, as a songwriter too! I promise I'll get those photos!

By john lester (213.122.196.218 - 213.122.196.218) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 06:19 am:

Millie

Can you get Sylvia Moy to come onto this forum.....????

Johnny Bristol has a recording history that goes much deeper than the Supremes Someday We'll Be Together"...when he came to perform in London (also with him was Lenny Williams), he was talking about his post Tri Phi, solo Hitsville USA recordings.

Sylvia is a mean singer too.....her demo of What Have I Done To Myself (complete with coughing at the end!!) stands on it's own as one of the most poignant recordings I have ever heard.

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 09:24 am:

Mmmm - meeting Johnny Bristol was one of the highlights of my TV career. Nice guy, and very happy to talk about his musical past - which we did for almost two hours!

By john lester (213.1.131.142 - 213.1.131.142) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 10:15 am:

Ritchie -

So you've made a career out of being a TV!! Hmm, interesting!!

LOL!!

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 11:45 am:

John

How I prefer to dress is my own business, thank you ;o)

By Millie (166.90.228.115 - 166.90.228.115) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 01:40 pm:

John
I'm leaving for Florida in a couple of hours, but when I get back, I promise to call Sylvia to tell her about the site...hopefully we can get her to spread the word...imagine all the artists we could eventually have here...!!!! I'm on a mission now! I will also look for Johnny Bristol's number and will do my best to find him too! Thank God I'm a saver...however, because of my advancing age, I can't remember where anything is!!! lol

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 01:57 pm:

I told you Millie was AWESOME!!!

By John Lester (213.122.198.228 - 213.122.198.228) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 03:30 pm:

Millie....forgetful....hmm.....join the club!!!

HAHAHAHA

Millie..you can only try....and there is a 50% chance you will get a yes!!

Ralph..Ok so you were right about Millie...I guess I have to buy the beer then!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 03:51 pm:

Just as long as my beer is COLD John. I understand you Brits like it a little on the warm side.

By Marilyn (67.217.199.29 - 67.217.199.29) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 05:33 pm:

I know how to get hold of Johnny Bristol. I'll see what I can do.
Marilyn

By john lester (213.1.133.3 - 213.1.133.3) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 - 08:49 pm:

Marilyn..........go for it girl

Ralph.....I dont drink these days...but from my younger days, that is probably true!

By the count (209.244.89.6 - 209.244.89.6) on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 07:32 pm:

hi millie THIS IS A TEST. I am'having problems with posting being delivered. Steve The Count Gronas.--313-BR.8-3031

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.96.205.134 - 213.96.205.134) on Monday, April 22, 2002 - 08:41 am:

thanks millie.

does anyone have the address of sylvia moy´s studio? i believe she´s still there.

By john lester (213.122.197.43 - 213.122.197.43) on Monday, April 22, 2002 - 10:05 am:

Does Krom Avenue mean anything to anyone!

I actually think that Sylvia is one of the sexiest women I have ever seen in my life.

By Marilyn (67.217.183.30 - 67.217.183.30) on Monday, April 22, 2002 - 03:55 pm:

Well,I called Robin Seymour & Art Cervi & told them about this site. Now the ball is in their court. They sounded interested,so here's hoping they'll join us. I also dropped a line to Clark Reid & Dave Shaffer.
Marilyn

By Millie (63.212.145.203 - 63.212.145.203) on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 08:55 pm:

Hi David:

Here's Sylvia Moy's address:
Masterpiece Sound/Sylvia Moy Productions
1611 Webb Street
Detroit, Michigan 48206

I left a message for her today so when she calls back, I'll direct her to the site!!

Millie

By Millie (63.212.145.203 - 63.212.145.203) on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 09:02 pm:

Hey George!

I just saw Steve Fischer in Florida...he'll be here for a "shoot" from May 17-19...I told him to come to the Clawson on the 18th (Saturday night). Can you get a hold of everyone and have them come up there? Steve would love to see everybody and I'm sure they'd like to see him. Does any remember Sam Spano?? He's a friend of Steve's from way back and I think he's a musician too!

Millie

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 09:09 pm:

millie

i can't thank you enough.

david

By George Katsakis (64.12.105.158 - 64.12.105.158) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 05:38 am:

Millie,

I will do my best to alert everybody to Steve's arrival and I'm looking forward to seeing him. It's funny you should mention Sam Spano becaue Nick Palise and Dave Kovarik ran into him last Friday. I will see if they know how to get a hold of him. Sam is a drummer and at one time we worked together at Bobby's on Telegraph with the Zoom Band. I hope we see you soon.

By Rich (162.33.234.160 - 162.33.234.160) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 01:07 pm:

Hey Millie, I'm hoping that you might be able to ask Armen about the delay of the Funkadelic "Toys" project and also to encourage you to ask about Funkadelics playing on various Westbound sessions done on other recordings groups. Another name I wanted to throw into the mix was King Errisson's Westbound LP. A lot of folks were hoping that with the lawsuits settled with GC, that Armen would be willing and able to have the Funkadelic catalog remastered and re-released possibly with demos, alternate takes and the like. Also, we've been fortunate to hear about Motown review at the 20 Grand or the Fox, any recollections of Funkadelic playing locally with other Detroit "rock" bands like MC5, Seger, Amboy Dukes, The Stooges, etc.

By Millie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 09:15 pm:

David:
I spoke with Sylvia this afternoon, and she promised to visit the site! I'll be getting together with her sometime within the next couple of weeks and will report on what she thinks of our little site!!!! Glad I could help. Since Marilyn is looking for Johnny Bristol's number, I won't, unless she can't find it!
Millie

By Millie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 09:21 pm:

George:
Steve already spoke with Sam Spano, and he will be joining us on the 18th! Thanks.
Millie

By david, glasgow, scotland (62.252.128.5 - 62.252.128.5) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 09:31 pm:

millie

i have been trying to e-mail you but it was rejected.

could you e-mail me please at david@soulfuldetroit.com

it's regarding my impending visit.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:18 pm:

Millie,
I tried to help David but apparently you have a new e-maill address. Didn't we go through something like this a while back??

By Millie (63.212.149.201 - 63.212.149.201) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 02:45 am:

Ralph:
No, I don't have a new e-mail address...I've had this one for 18 months. It's millivanilli@earthlink.net - Thanks for David's address...I'll e-mail him tonight! How's everything going? Don't you just love this site?? I spoke With Sylvia Moy today and told her she has to visit the site...she promised she would! Someone was asking about Tommy Frontera...I just listened to "Leading Lady" this afternoon..can't seem to find "Shy Boy" anywhere.
Millie

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 04:43 am:

Oh I thought that was an old e-mail address and discarded it. Seems like you and Marge were making me crazy a while back with changing e-mail addresses. Maybe it's just me poor addled brain Millie.

By detroit gal (152.163.205.71 - 152.163.205.71) on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 05:00 am:

Hi Millie ...It's Sue W!!! aka detroit gal. I had no idea you were on this forum. Are you going up to Toronto to be in the Jackie movie?

By Millie (65.56.190.129 - 65.56.190.129) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 04:20 pm:

Hi Sue...No one went to Toronto...Jackie's been having health problems and the trip was cancelled...I'm sure the shoot still took place, but none of us wanted to go without Jackie being there...so all of us "extras" won't be in the movie afterall! How'd you find the site?? Isn't it great! How have you been? Give me a call and we'll "do lunch"! I'm still at CHUM Radio!

By Millie (65.56.190.129 - 65.56.190.129) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 04:26 pm:

Ralph:
I emailed David, so hopefully he'll get it this morning...I had no idea he was coming to town so soon; he's here now. If Marge and I can get together with him while he's here, you know we will! Should I drive down Davison and show him where "Studio B" is? It's still there you know. Anyway, I'm going to a gospel recording session tonight with Armen Boladian! How exciting is that? He's just brilliant...maybe George Clinton will stop by...oops, did I say that??? lol

By Millie (65.56.190.129 - 65.56.190.129) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 04:29 pm:

Hi Rich!
I'll be seeing Armen tonight so I promise I'll ask him all those questions that you posted! I printed it so I wouldn't forget anything! I'll get back to you with answers as soon as I can! I'm hoping that George C. will stop by the recording session...omg did I really say that? lol

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 05:54 pm:

Millie,
If you and Marge can get together with David that would be wonderful. I just talked to Marge this morning. David already knows where Studio B is. He photographed it.

By Millie (64.152.154.188 - 64.152.154.188) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 02:31 am:

Hi Rich:
I spoke with Armen regarding the Funkadelic "Toy" project and he predicts a Fall release...it was supposed to be released this Spring but while they were compiling everything, they decided to add a few "tidbits" to make it more interesting which resulted in a later release date. Also, Armen also said there's a possibility of re-mastering the Funkadelic catalog which is out on CD now. Lastly, regarding the Funkadelic playing with other Detroit groups, he really doesn't remember, however, he thought they might have sat in at a live gig. I hope all the questions you asked in a previous posting have been answered!

By Rich (162.33.234.231 - 162.33.234.231) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 12:18 pm:

Yes that answers it, Thanks so very much Millie. I appreciate your taking the time to ask Armen. In general, the Westbound Funkadelic CDs that are out sound thin or tinny (especially free your mind) and could stand to be remastered and reissued with all the original artwork. Their Warner Brothers releases were remastered and released in Japan, I believe with a bonus track about a year ago.

By Marilyn (67.217.183.111 - 67.217.183.111) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 04:08 pm:

If Johnny Bristol would quit moving,maybe we could keep up with his phone number! His e-mail is:bushka3@aol.com Best I can do for now.
Marilyn

By Millie (65.59.40.102 - 65.59.40.102) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 06:20 pm:

thanks Marilyn.

By Millie (65.59.40.102 - 65.59.40.102) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 06:33 pm:

Hi George:
Any luck finding Nick and Dave? Sure would like to see them at the Clawson on May 18th when Steve Fischer's in town. All those sax players in one place makes me crazy...! I wrote George Young to invite him on the 18th also!
Thanks.
Millie

By john lester (213.122.203.171 - 213.122.203.171) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 10:05 pm:

Ralph...

In the absence of David...you have been elected to do the hard work.....LOL

...so can you ask Johnny Bristol to come on board here.....just use your powers of persuasion!!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 10:24 pm:

How can I refuse you John? You asked so NICELY! Are you feeling alright old friend?
I'll send him an e-mail.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 10:34 pm:

John...e-mail has been sent. I'll keep you posted.
Ralph

By Dennnis Coffey (206.47.172.178 - 206.47.172.178) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 10:56 pm:

Hi Rich. Mike Theodore and I produced King Errisson in LA. King was the main percussionist with Neal Diamond for many years. He may still be with him. King was also a LA session percussionist when he was in town. He was very good!

Dennis Coffey

By George Katsakis (152.163.194.188 - 152.163.194.188) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 02:08 am:

Millie,

Dave will be in Florida this week. I spoke with Nick and he is going to try and be at the Clawson with Gill Bridges this Saturday to meet Dave and Harry who are also going to be there this Saturday and I hope you are there as well. I would suggest that anybody who reads this post and would like to meet Dave and Harry should just show up at the Clawson Steak House on !4 Mile and Rochester Road. A map is also available at clawsonsteakhouse.com.

By Millie (63.212.146.221 - 63.212.146.221) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 03:17 am:

George,

Thanks for all your help! I'll try to be there this Saturday night...

Millie

By Millie (63.212.146.221 - 63.212.146.221) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 03:20 am:

Hi Dennis,

Don't know if you remember me or not, but we met when I worked at Motown in the early 70's. We went out once...you took me to a recording session for Telma Hopkins and Joyce Wilson. Something having to do with "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Do you remember any of this?

Millie

By Rich (162.33.234.225 - 162.33.234.225) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 12:15 pm:

I forgot to ask Millie, did GC show up at the sessions with Armen - LOL? If you have the chance to speak to Armen again (and you don't mind) I do have another question. Does Armen think that there are any other Funkadelic concerts on tape that will ever see the light of day. I know they did a TV show outta Cleveland once a year called That's Alright (or something like that) from around '69 - '72. The Live at the Meadowboook Pavillion (Rochester, MI) that came out on Westbound was a stunning surprise a few years back but, not their best in anyone's opinion including Armen's. Peace

By Millie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 08:57 pm:

Hey Rich!

No, GC didn't show up at the church!!! Can you imagine what would have happened if he had? Brrrr..I can't bear to think about that. Armen's in Los Angeles this week, and I won't be hearing from him until next week, so, I promise I'll ask him about the other Funkadelic CD's.

Millie

By Dennis Coffey (206.47.172.178 - 206.47.172.178) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 01:26 am:

Hi Millie. Where did you live back then? Did we meet at Hitsville?

Dennis Coffey

By Steve Fischer (209.86.171.214 - 209.86.171.214) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 01:56 am:

To Millie, George, Dave, Nick, and all my old friends in good old Detroit. I am excited and looking forward to seeing you all next month. My sax has seen better days, but I will bring my mouthpiece and am looking forward to a little jam-a-rama with my old Bud's on the horns. I just wish I had more time to practice, and something to practice on!!! :0) See you all soon, Steve Fischer

By George Katsakis (205.188.200.201 - 205.188.200.201) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:16 am:

Steve,

We are also looking forward to you arrival. Don't worry, I'm sure everything will come back as soon as you get a horn in your hand. Make sure you bring a reed with that mouthpiece.

By Millie (65.59.45.148 - 65.59.45.148) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:51 am:

Hi Dennis!

We met at Motown on Woodward Avenue...it would have been either '71 or '72. I lived in Palmer Park at the time. I either worked on the 4th floor in sales/promotion, or later for Ralph Terrana on the 9th floor...don't feel too bad if you don't remember me, afterall, it's been a long time!

Millie

By Millie (65.59.45.148 - 65.59.45.148) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:55 am:

Hey Steve!

Looking forward to seeing you on the 18th! Will you half-time with me???????? lol!

Millie

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:59 am:

Millie,
We were on the 5th floor.

By Millie (65.59.45.148 - 65.59.45.148) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 03:07 am:

Ralph:

Didn't you move from the 5th floor to the 9th floor? Then again, maybe I was on the 9th floor when you were on the 3rd floor...that was just before I moved to the 7th floor! WHO CARES!

Millie

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 02:04 pm:

Steve,
It's Ralph. Where in the hell did all the years go pal. Good to see you here and glad to know you are well.

By john lester (213.122.200.77 - 213.122.200.77) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 09:44 pm:

Millie

So you worked with OUR Ralph, eh

....more drooling I bet..

LOL

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 11:28 pm:

That's the only reason I hired her John, because she was a major babe. JUST KIDDING MILLIE JUST KIDDING!!! Well you were, but you were also smart, and as Harry Balk always told me...." Surround yourself with strong people ".

By Millie (166.90.239.144 - 166.90.239.144) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 12:10 am:

Dear Ralph:

We had fun working together...except when you kicked the furniture! Scared the hell out of me...! I can't believe you remember taking Marge and I to see our first "porno" flick...and what a flick it was!!!! How'd she do that??? lol Anyway, I love you and I am happy we've stayed friends all these years!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 01:24 am:

Millie,
Wait a minute! You're telling me I kicked furniture? Old even tempered Ralph??
This is really hard to believe!

I honestly don't remember the three of us at the porno flick. I remember you and I one time, and how when we emerged from the theatre we were al little fired up and even though our relationshiop has ALWAYS been platonic....That's right, John Lester....PLATONIC....I used to refer to Millie as the sister I never had....but we almost crossed THE line that night and then decided against it because it wasn't worth risking the close friendship we enjoyed.Personally, I think we blew it that night...LOL

By M.McLeanTech (64.236.243.243 - 64.236.243.243) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 01:41 am:

Ralph,

There is no question that you blew it that night!

There is always time for friendship, but one should always take the bull by the horns, put their shoulder to the wheel, and put their best foot forward!

And don't forget to send the child support! Ask Robert Blake.

Mike McLean

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 01:48 am:

Well, I never claimed to be perfect Mike.So much for my suave James Bond technique. ...Oh I can tell you about child support.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 03:27 pm:

test

By john lester (213.1.137.146 - 213.1.137.146) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 08:20 pm:

Ralph.

PLATONIC and WOMEN are two words that I would NOT consider appropriate to put in the same sentence where YOU are concerned.

Millie - you can tell the truth about Ralph now...you're among friends here, we won't tell anyone, go on tell us !!!


HA HA HA HA HA HA !!!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 08:55 pm:

I'm feeling so misunderstood.

By john lester (213.1.136.159 - 213.1.136.159) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 07:17 am:

Ha Ha Ha Ha........Ralph - why is it you make me laugh!!!

Ralph, you actually remind me of my dear younger brother who has only been married a "mere" twice with a possible third on the way! He reckons it's not HIS fault that he has been led astray a few times!

He can tell you about child support too - although I dare say he could probably still learn from you!!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 01:54 pm:

John,
I don't think it would be the best idea in the world for your brother to try and learn anything from me. Hell, I don't think it's a very good idea for ANYONE to try and learn anything from me.

By Marilyn (65.148.86.36 - 65.148.86.36) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 04:14 pm:

Ralph-
I took David & Harry to lunch at Jamie's yesterday. He almost choked when I told him you & I had been talking about how he should go back in the studio. I have to talk to him this Monday. He's getting me some songs for a new artist. I told him about this site. We may be able to get him on it also. AND to the reunion in Sept.
Marilyn

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 04:31 pm:

Marilyn,
Good work girl. I would love to see him on here almost as much as I would like to hear he is back in the studio.

By Millie (65.59.43.15 - 65.59.43.15) on Saturday, May 04, 2002 - 04:29 am:

Just wondering...anyone remember "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" by Patti LaBell and the Bluebells? Heard it today and it sounded just as good as it did in 1962! More trivia...Eddie Holland recorded "Jamie" in 1961 and I was told it was written for "Frantic" Ernie Durham's daughter Jamie. When I finally met Ernie, I found out he didn't have a daughter named Jamie! Oh well...sounded good at the time! Really miss him...what a gentle man he was. Sorry, just babbling..it's late. Oh, spoke with Art Cervi and finally got him to visit the site. He's probably still trying to figure out how to navigate his way around the site! Also listened to both "The Fool" and "How How is High..." and can't believe the changes in Jamie's voice...how far apart were they recorded? Any one know?

By the count (166.90.226.171 - 166.90.226.171) on Saturday, May 04, 2002 - 05:17 pm:

MILLIE,the FOOL--jamie COE 1963,How Low Is Low--Jamie Coe1961,,,Close Your Eyes--Jamie Coe & The Gigolos1964,Green Back Dollar--Jamie Coe & The Gigolos,1965.Big changes in Jamies voice,after his throat surgery in,i think it was about 1990 or 91, he can still belt IT OUT.The Fool was first recorded by Sanford Clark in 1956, Jamie covered it in 1963.Frantic Ernies children were the most well manered kids i've ever met back then,and we were only kids ourselves(The 5ive Invictas)and these children were calling us sir when we met them at ERNIE D's in 1962. Steve The Count.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, May 04, 2002 - 06:32 pm:

TIME TO CLOSE THIS THREAD AND CONTINUE WITH 'ASK MILLIE 2.

By detroit gal (64.244.93.44 - 64.244.93.44) on Monday, May 20, 2002 - 07:19 pm:

Hi Millie -- oops I haven't been over here on the B side of the Forum for a while.

Too bad about Jackie K's health. I found out about this site because I met David when he was getting it together -- in fact I knew his story before Bill McGraw did but for a variety of reasons not relating to me, Bill beat me to print! He's a good pal and that's OK.

I will call you at CHUM, or call me and we'll dine.