By David from Detroit (165.121.215.117 - 165.121.215.117) on Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 10:11 pm:

Hi to everyone at Soulful Detroit.

I�m here with my friend Harry Dhesi for eight days.

We flew in from London Heathrow yesterday and arrived at 5 pm local time.

Our motel is based in Farmington Hills which is just outside Detroit, on the north west side.

Within 5 minutes of arrival at the motel the telephone rang and guess who was on the other end�.our very own Millie Felch!

Millie then floored me by saying we could go and meet Armen Boladian in Southfield at a gospel recording session. I don�t have to tell you what my reply was!

Within half an hour we were shaking hands with the great man himself. I was lucky enough to have in my possession the westbound cd booklet which Armen graciously autographed. After about 20 minutes we went into the recording session which was in the Christian Tabernacle church.

The choir was fronted by Bill Moss and the Celestials which were basically 5 singers with their own band. The Christian Tabernacle choir was 50 strong.

I don�t have to tell you that we had the most amazing evening and all from the front row!

I would like to personally thank Millie for getting our holiday off to a sensational start.

Bet you wish you were here.

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 10:19 pm:

Green with envy, David!

Hey - just have a great time. :o)

By Millie (64.152.154.188 - 64.152.154.188) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 02:11 am:

Hi David!
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself last night! It was a great pleasure for me just to watch the look on your face during the recording session/video shoot! The singing was amazing, the ambiance in the church was warm and loving, and it was just an awesome evening...even though we got soaked to the gills from the rain! I hope you and Harry found your way back to the motel alright! Next on the agenda will be a tour of Masterpiece Sound (Sylvia Moy's studio)and lunch with the lady herself!!

By john lester (213.1.135.121 - 213.1.135.121) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 07:46 am:

Its not fair, it just ain't fair.....

David..only kidding..have a great time and say hi to Sylvia from me - not that she knows me!! Try and get her to come on board here please.

By Carl Dixon London (62.31.32.130 - 62.31.32.130) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 08:01 am:

David - have a great great time and keep us up to date with whatever you do. Don't forget to keep your camera 'armed'!

By Carl Dixon London (62.31.32.130 - 62.31.32.130) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 08:37 am:

David - when you go to the Motown Museum, would you say Hi to everybody there for me, especially Derrick, and get an email address if they have one. Derrick organised flowers and a great day for my wife and I when we visited in 1999.That is where I proposed to her. I would like them to see some wedding pictures if possible. (If they cannot remember me - just mention kissing the floor -then they will!!)

By acooolcat (211.78.28.79 - 211.78.28.79) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 02:24 pm:

David & Millie, if you happen to see Armen again please ask him if he can rememeber The Sonnettes who recorded on the Knock Out label.
Thanks, Graham

By Ian W (213.122.56.13 - 213.122.56.13) on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 09:17 pm:

Jealous heart, A Thing Called Jealousy, Jealous Kind Of Fella... You see where I'm leading here! I concur with Ritchie (and also with William).

By David from Detroit (165.121.215.117 - 165.121.215.117) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 02:54 am:

Day 2

Starts with a visit to mission control at Lowell's house in Farmington...


Harry, David and Lowell @ mission control.

By 11.30 we find ourselves in the company of George Katzakis of the Royaltones.

We go to a nearby Coney Island where George begins to unravel some of the mysteries of The Royaltones.

He tells us about Special on Duffield and Twirl on Alexandrine. Heady days, Fred Flowerday and Harry Balk.

The crucial role which Babbitt and Coffey played in the development of the Detroit Sound is clearly obvious.

Later that evening we met Frances Nero at Fishbones In Southfield. Frances recalls her days at Motown and her recording at Shrine.

She sends her greetings to Ian W and everyone at SoulfulDetroit.

Tomorrow we have lined up a visit to one of the most important people in Detroit music history.

We will keep you posted.

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

Hi David,

It was good talking with you this evening, and I'm so glad you had a good day hanging out with George Katsakis and Frances Nero. You and Harry should come up to the Clawson Inn on Saturday night...I'll probably come up there with a friend of mine, and it seems to me that you and Harry need an evening of nothing but relaxation, conversation, good music, and great food! I'll give Sylvia a call tomorrow so hopefully we'll get together with her Thursday or Friday!

Have another great day tomorrow!

Millie

By Millie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 08:53 pm:

David:

I spoke with Sylvia Moy today and she received a phone call from Frances Nero yesterday regarding your visit here. She had a death in the family, but promised that she'd give me a call to let me know when we might get together with her...I suggested we just come to Masterpiece Sound if that's easier for her and she said that might be alright. Anyway, I hope you're having a wonderful time and I'll call you as soon as I hear from Sylvia.

Millie

By Vicki Alexander (165.121.208.231 - 165.121.208.231) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 09:20 pm:

Hi Dave and Harry
I am looking forwqrd to meeting you and going to Bomac's.
See you thursday at 7:30

By harryweinger (12.110.192.128 - 12.110.192.128) on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 - 09:38 pm:

Dave & Harry - please call PAUL BARKER @ The Roostertail so he can show you around there (any day but this Thursday).

From the other Harry

By David from Detroit (165.121.215.117 - 165.121.215.117) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 04:15 am:

Day 3

We started the day by photographing many sites which we have still to feature in SoulfulDetroit.

100 miles later [yes!] I had photographs of 36 buildings and 5 vacant lots.

At 12 PM we arrived at the house of the legendary Mike Terry. Mike made us so welcome and proceeded to recall his days with Popcorn, Hoe Hunter, Jack Ashford and Ralph Terrana.

All the work of putting SoulfulDetroit together was vindicated. We were on Cloud 9 as we left Mike�s home 75 minutes later.

Next we drove down to the Lower Eastside to meet another legend, Lottie the Body. Lottie recalled her nights at the 20 Grand with all the legends of our music scene. I took a number of snaps which I am looking forward to seeing and posting here. Another great character from the halcyon days of 60�s Detroit.

A couple of miles away is Honest? John�s which claims to have the best jukebox in the United States. When we find Edwin�s �Back Street� we agree that this claim is not so far fetched.

Only in Detroit!

Day 4

We headed for one of the few studios to survive from the sixties era. GM Bumpshops now operates as the Recording Institute of Detroit owned by Greg Reilly and Bob Dennis. Greg very kindly allowed us to photograph the interior of their three studios.

From there we headed to Woodlawn Cemetery to pay respects to Johnnie Mae Matthews who, sadly, passed away in January.

At 1 PM we had an appointment with another Northern Soul hero, Clay McMurray.

Five and a half hours later we emerged elated from Clay�s studio on Livernois. We had listened to Thelma and Golden World recordings all afternoon. Clay also talked of his days at Motown and current projects including his wife Pree who sat right through our reminiscences.

Ed Wolfrum, engineer at Golden World, United Sound and Motown topped off the afternoon by joining us half way though our discussions.

Ed engineered Edwin�s �Back Street�. We were on Cloud 9 again!

By acoolcat (61.222.95.58 - 61.222.95.58) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 04:38 am:

David and Harry - what a day!
Have you managed to have a few beers yet? Have one for me when you do.
BTW - I hope you're recording these interviews!!!
Best wishes, Graham

By Juliankent1 (205.188.200.38 - 205.188.200.38) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 05:05 am:

Hey, you guys didn't call ME to hang out with you all!

By Carl Dixon London (62.31.32.130 - 62.31.32.130) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 07:35 am:

What a great, great day! Another 10 rolls of film please! And such a thrill to meet everyone. The jigsaw is turning into a wonderful picture.

By M.McLeanTech (63.210.121.125 - 63.210.121.125) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 07:14 pm:

David,

You should call Dave Clark at DLC Design in Wixom, Michigan. He was was the technical chief under mixing chief Lawrence T. Horn at Holland Dosier Holland studios in the Tower theatre. When they started out at the Tower, Bob Dennis worked there with him as the disc cutting chief.

I remained behind at Motown as the chief cook and bottle washer.

I have known Dave since we were 15 years old. He worked for Motown for several years, and used to take care of the studio that we built at Golden World on Davison Avenue (The DAF, or Davison Avenue Facility).

He built the binaural headphone system for the multi room studio at Hitsville (now the museum.) His electronics package is still there, behind the wall acoustic treatment.

Dave Clark
DLC Design
(248) 305-5534

Good luck,

Mike McLean

By Eli (170.115.179.118 - 170.115.179.118) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 07:48 pm:

Hi Dave and Harry!!

I would have loved to have been there but scheduling did not permit. Hopefully, next time.
Say hello to everyone for me.

By harryweinger (12.110.192.128 - 12.110.192.128) on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 08:01 pm:

David - are you coming through NY on your way back?

Harry Weinger

By david, in detroit (65.56.190.119 - 65.56.190.119) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 12:08 am:

thanks to everyone, especially in detroit.

harry roostertail trip went so well!!

thanks for setting it up. thanks to paul especially.

wish i could be in nyc.

would love to meet you harry.

By BOB BABBITT (205.188.192.23 - 205.188.192.23) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 12:30 am:

HEY GUYS......THE BABBITT HERE...........
"BACK STREET".EDWIN STAR............
ONE OF THE FIRST RECORDS I PLAYED ON AT GOLDEN WORLD..BEEN LOOKING FOR A COPY OF THAT RECORD FOR A LONG, LONG TIME........IF THERE IS A VERSION SOMEWHERE I CAN GET P..L..E..A..S..E LET ME KNOW

By Joe Moorehouse (64.12.107.164 - 64.12.107.164) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 01:21 pm:

Easily done--I'm sure I've got an extra mint one I can give you. E-mail me offlist with your address. jmoorehous@aol.com

By Ian W (213.122.107.26 - 213.122.107.26) on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 09:33 pm:

And a fine record it is too! Richard Searling once played an unissued instrumental version of 'Back Street' which belonged to one of the 'Rarest Of The Rare' guys, Andy Rix I think! It wasn't the B-side of the single with horns but a straight lift off the A-side. What a wonderful single!

By harryweinger (68.37.255.124 - 68.37.255.124) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 12:37 am:

Hey Babbit - Edwin's BACK STREET has been reissued on his various 'Best Of' CDs. I can surely send you one. Or do you want the original vinyl?

By BOBBABBITT (152.163.204.206 - 152.163.204.206) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 04:18 am:

HARRY...EDWIN STARR "BACK STREET" THE BEST OF CDs WOULD BE FANTASTIC..IN CASE YOU NEED MY ADDRESS LET ME KNOW........THANK YOU, BOB BABBITT

By harryweinger (68.37.255.124 - 68.37.255.124) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 12:04 pm:

Babbit - I'll take care of it, no problem. I'll email you privately to make sure I have the right info.

DAVID - wish you could come to NYC on your way back to GB. Next time, please. Glad it worked out at the Roostertail.

HW

By acoolcat (61.222.95.58 - 61.222.95.58) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 02:03 pm:

David and Harry - Betty Lavette is back in Detroit.
Graham

By David in Detroit (165.121.215.117 - 165.121.215.117) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 05:19 pm:

day 5

Began with more site photography.

At 12 noon we met Bill McGraw of the detroit free press which is Detroit's largest newspaper.

Bill is interested in our fascination with the city and asked for a mini tour. we decide to visit United Sound, Golden World, Tera Shirma and 20 Grand.

As we toured the sites, Bill was given a running commentary of these locations and a brief history of the northern soul scene. Together with photographer Mandy, they became entranced with the scene and genuinely declared it to be one of their most interesting stories. will the editor think likewise? have to wait and see.

Next we take Harry W's offer of a trip to the Roostertial in the company of Paul Barker. Paul showed us some rare photographs from Roostertail's heyday and took us on a tour of the entire building.

Mandy the photographer is so intrigues she tags along and takes hundreds of pics.

Next we stop by honest?john's and hook up with smitty who worked at Magic City on Grand River. he gives me some old 45's!

Finally at 9pm we take up Ed Wolfrum's offer to visit his studio in Royal Oak. Ed immediately blows us away when he produces lacquers and photos from Golden World. Also photos from Tera Shirma and United Sound.

Music from the era follows and at 1 am we stagger into the cold night air completely overwhelmed. Ed thanks a million.

By David in Detroit (166.90.239.247 - 166.90.239.247) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 10:17 pm:

Day 6

WE met up with Marilyn Bond at Jamie Coe's place at Plymouth and Farmington Road. Marilyn very kindly directed us to Gino Washington's place on Grand River where we were shown a recent video of
Gino performing live....Gino can still crack it and it was a pleasure to hear 'Puppet on a string".

WE then returned to Jamie Coe's for a long disussion about the old days. Marilyn's history is quite astonishing...and we were priveleged to see photo albums.

Next we went up to visit Popcorn. I showed him the Tera Shirma Story and gave him a number of e-mails which he received from all over the world. Popcorn was visibly moved when he saw the detail. He sends his regards to everyone.

Willie Kendricks was next on the visiting
list. Willie is a really nice guy. He recalled his days in Detroit and Chicago. Fascinating!

In the evening we went to Bomac's with Vickie Alexander who recently joined the forum. Vickie is an extremely interesting lady who has a vast collection of albums, musical instruments and audio technology old and new.

Vickie has been on tour with a number of groups and is a regular musician at thee club. She mesmerises us with her bari sax.

A surprise visitor to Bomac's was Brian Wilson who is U.K.'s Energy Minister. He was also surprised when I shouted his name across the room. In Detroit for the G8 meeting, we had a right old fashioned Glasgow discussion with him. A really down to earth guy.


Home at 1am and 650 miles on the clock to date.

By harryweinger (68.37.255.124 - 68.37.255.124) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 11:24 pm:

Have you spoken with/reached out to Dayna Hartwick? The young lady who played flute & piccolo on everything from Reach Out to Right On... email me privately. Maybe we can hook you guys up.

By Joe Moorehouse (152.163.207.181 - 152.163.207.181) on Friday, May 03, 2002 - 11:28 pm:

Hi David.

Talk about your whirlwind tours! Be aware that, for a while, the Free Press has Bill McGraw working on the Red Wings and Pistons (Detroit's professional hockey and basketball teams, both of whom are presently in the playoffs), since these are huge local stories right now. But I talked to him today, and he sounds extremely interested in doing a story, but it may be a week or two. The paper's website is at freep.com, so you'll presumably be able to see the article there when it appears.

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Monday, May 06, 2002 - 09:07 pm:

Day 7

Began with another visit to Lowell's. This time to educate me further on the use of Adobe Photoshop.

It is my objective to speed up the uploading of webisodes to the site.

At 3 pm I bump into Willie Kendricks again. This time outside the Fisher Building on West Grand Blvd...only in Detroit!

After getting lost in the evening (!), we meet up with Loveuali, James 'Pete' Crawford of the Magnetics, Arthur Walton of the Distants and Cyril Clarke of the Majestics. Cyril has a basement studio and we hang out there to hear about the old days. Cyril also has a jukebox which contains the Younghearts, Jimmy Soul Clark and the Fantastic 4. What a great evening!

Thanks go to sis (aka loveuali).

By acoolcat (61.222.95.58 - 61.222.95.58) on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 03:21 am:

Cyril Clark wrote a couple of songs with Jimmy Ruffin that were recorded by The Holidays (on Markie c. 1962). I didn't know he was in The Majestics - I love their Chex 45 "Give Me A Ciarette."
Nice going David!
Graham

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 07:56 pm:

Day 8

At 10am we arrived at the home of Detroit legend, Dennis Coffey.

We instantly notice the myriad of awards on display throughout his house.

Dennis then showed us the template for his new book which will be issued by Bee Cool next month. It looks a great read contains many unique photographs.

We were also priveleged to a hear live recording of Dennis, Melvin Davis and Lyman Woodard playing the Frolic Show Bar in 1967. Track one was a jazz funk number which sounded absolutely sensational.

Next we called in at Bettye Lavette who had just returned from her tour in Europe. She told us that it was a great success and that France in particular had been very rewarding.

It was now Saturday evening and George Katzakis had invited us to the Clawson Inn. There we had a great evening in the company of Dennis Coffey; Gil Bridges of Rare Earth and The Sunliners; Guy Gillis of The Sunlines; Nick Palise who worked with many including Mickey Denton and Tommy Good; Ed Gandolfo of the Paragons; Millie of radio and forum fame; and Millie's friend Marge.

Gil made a rare appearance on stage without Rare Earth; and was joined by Nick, George and Dennis. What a great evening, thanks to everyone for making us so welcome.

Ralph Terrana is mentioned on more than one occasion and is praised for an accurate portrayal of the Tera Shirma Story. The ladies recall him too....but I won't go into that :-))

By john lester (213.122.204.189 - 213.122.204.189) on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 09:07 pm:

Ralph seems to have acquired a reputation for himself over the years and it looks like he's not gonna be able to shake it loose!

LOLOL

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 09:18 pm:

John..it's all talk and nothing more.....

By john lester (213.122.204.189 - 213.122.204.189) on Tuesday, May 07, 2002 - 09:24 pm:

Ralph...it's not me that needs convincing!!!

Hee hee.......

By Millie (65.56.184.236 - 65.56.184.236) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 12:27 am:

Well Ralph, considering that Marge and I were the only women present, I guess it's us that David is referring to! We really had a wonderful time with David and Harry, and hope that when David returns in April, 2003, that he brings Harry again. We missed you Ralphie Boy...you coulda sat in on piano, Marge and I coulda played the tambourines, and we would have had a regular Lawrence Welk sort of evening!!

By Millie (65.56.184.236 - 65.56.184.236) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 12:32 am:

Hello David! Glad to see you made it back to Scotland in one piece! Just wanted to let you know that Armin called me today and said that he looked for us that Saturday night because he wanted to take us all out for something to eat! I told him that you and Harry were exhausted but were also thrilled at meeting him and sitting in on an awesome gospel recording session. Next time you guys come to Detroit he'll have a few surprises for you. I doubt that George Clinton will be one of them though!! It was terrific meeting you and Harry and I can't wait for a repeat performance! Say hello to Harry!

By Lowell (165.121.215.182 - 165.121.215.182) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 03:32 am:

I was just watching the 11:00pm news and they just announced the Free Press headlines for tomorrow [Wed]. "Find out why fans in the UK love Detroit Music" I had already been tipped off by Bill McGraw of the Free Press that the David and Harry story of "Detroit diary" fame is going to make front page. If you are not in town there will certainly be a web version at http://freep.com

By john lester (213.122.196.95 - 213.122.196.95) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 07:50 am:

Lowell ....keep us informed

By Liza (212.229.219.191 - 212.229.219.191) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 03:00 pm:

Hello Everyone on the Soulful Detriot Forum.
David's trip makes for fascinating reading and the free press article is really interesting too. I had no idea how little Detroiters knew about their fantastic musical heritage, compare it to Memphis where evryone is proud to know a soul singer or writer and youve got a very differnt story. Memphis has turned its musical heritage into a focus for economic regeneration - I'm currently looking at their Film and TV Commission Production Guide - and music is the anchor for all that goes on there.

I am visiting US with my writer/director later in May to do some background research for a film script we are working on - about 2 English Soul fans in the 70's who go insearch of their hero - an elusive and mostly forgotten Soul singer. The story will begin UK and go to Detriot and Memphis. Any help with the research would be greatfully recieved - it is a very exciting project and many "Northern Soul" fans and DJs have been fabulous - telling us their stories, now we want to meet some of the guys who created the music. I would love to meet with Popcorn and Dennis Coffey, Betteye et al! We've got some of your Southern counterparts set up - but we dont want them to hog the limelight do we!!!

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.122.186.152 - 213.122.186.152) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 03:12 pm:

Hi Lisa, welcome to the forum.

Pity we couldn't have met in Detroit. Our mission was much the same as your storyline.

I'll tell you one thing, however, you've got the makings of a great film!

By HARRY DHESI (194.202.65.164 - 194.202.65.164) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 03:44 pm:

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE THAT I MET IN DETROIT FOR MAKING OUR TRIP SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME.SO TO MILLIE,MARILYN,GEORGE KATZAKIS,FRANCES NERO,MIKE TERRY,CLAY McMURRAY,ED WOLFRUM,VICKIE ALEXANDER,LOVEUALI,DENNIS COFFEY,BILL McGRAW, MANDI AND EVERYONE ELSE THAT I MET I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS AND I HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR.
HARRY DHESI
PS ED COULD YOU POST THE PHOTO OF BABBIT AND PAUL?

By liza (212.229.219.191 - 212.229.219.191) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 03:46 pm:

We know!! WE have been working on the idea for a year now, talking to northern DJs and Fans here in UK.

I am a little bit young to have been on the original Northern Soul scene, but only just - more mature friends of mine, whose parents allowed them would go the cleethorpes and wigan etc from my home-town Market Harbrough which is just on the southern edge of the "Northern Soul" map -- still popular hits like Band of Gold, Needle in A Haystack and all the Mowtown were floorfillers at the local disco "Soul Survivors".

I've been going to some Northern and cross-over nights in London though. I like a bit of Southern Soul too and I'm a bit of a funkateer when it comes down to it. Its all such great music.

I've just put a new subject on the forum -"Soul Screenplay" so anyone who wants to contribute some anecdotes then please post them on that!

I'm new to forum - chatting!! - used to the old methods like the phone!

By Lowell (165.121.215.182 - 165.121.215.182) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 04:02 pm:

Liza, you should use David and Harry for your main characters. They have star quality because they are the *genuine* item and as you can see from this site, they know the subject cold. [Do I get to be the agent, do I, do I? ]

I mean, can you imagine some motown era legend answering his or her door in Detroit and encountering this Laurel and Hardy-esque pair standing there, coming at you in thick Scottish accent? What a hoot they are. No wonder they all end up lovin' them.

For the rest of you, here is the direct link to the article

And David is that really orange juice you are drinking?? Or is it a giant screwdriver?

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 06:03 pm:

Day 9

Today is our final day and it's always nice to finish off with someone special. That someone special is George McGregor, drummer at Golden World, Sidra and Tera Shirma.

George wrote and produced two of Northern Soul's greatest epics...'Hit and Run' and 'Mr Soul Satisfaction'.

During our two hour discussion George recalls the making of these wonderful records. He also looks back at the sixties with pleasure and pain. Like so many of his contemporaries he wishes he had been a bit more worldly wise. They all learned the hard way.

Finally, on our way back to the airport we meet up with fellow forumer, Joe Moorehouse. I had been impressed with Joe's input to the forum and wes are not disappointed when he pulls out some great memorabilia.

The clock is ticking away however and we have to zoom along the highway to the Metropolitan Airport.

The CD player beats out 'You only live twice' by Lorraine Chandler...a fitting end to another great trip to the magic city...DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

By Milie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 08:59 pm:

Hi Harry!

You are sooo special...what a great sense of humor you have, and I certainly hope accompany David when he comes back here next year! Stay in touch!!

Millie

By john lester (213.122.201.46 - 213.122.201.46) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 09:05 pm:

David

I am so glad you had a good time......lucky you.....and it's heartening to see the warm welcome that was extended to you.

By Dennis Coffey (64.12.102.52 - 64.12.102.52) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 09:30 pm:

Hey David and Harry. I enjoyed meeting both of you! Hope to see you again next time.

Dennis Coffey

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 10:00 pm:

Thanks Dennis...yes and i'd like to hear that Frolic tape again!

Hope you get it released.

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 10:05 pm:

John Lester, hope you can come with us next year.

I'm getting a notion to travel via New York City and Philadelphia.

Hope you are up for it too Mr Phillysoulman!

BTW how is Weldon?

By john lester (213.122.196.81 - 213.122.196.81) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 11:18 pm:

Sounds good to me!!

By Wendy in tucson~born in Detroit (206.207.42.46 - 206.207.42.46) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 11:46 pm:

Just had to say- this site is an amazing treasure!
I always say I am from Detroit with utmost pride. We have a very special musical history, but I feel like I just uncovered the Motherlode...
I just wish I could listin to some of the music mentioned here!!!
thank you!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Wednesday, May 08, 2002 - 11:59 pm:

Hi Wendy,
welcome and stick around. The mine has just recently begun to operate. Who knows what treasures lie ahead.

By Eli (170.115.179.117 - 170.115.179.117) on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 06:48 pm:

David,

Looking forward to your proposed visit to Philly.
I will be the tour guide and show you all of the landmarks of the Philly experience both past and present. Like Detroit, Philly has a wealth of recording history with a plethora of small labels
and some great people to meet.( Hurry while they are still with us!!)
Weldon is still dealing with the passing of his mum, and he will be back on shortly, and he says hi.

By David Flynn (195.92.194.11 - 195.92.194.11) on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 07:00 pm:

In reply to IanW - the "Backstreets" inst was found on an acetate by I believe Guy Hennigan and Gilly on one of their mid-80's record hunting trips - I think it came from Popcorn Wylie. You're right that it is near enough the inst take of the released vocal cut with possibly beefed up brass, and it used to sound AWESOME echoing around the hall at the Stafford all-nighters many moons ago!!!
Wonder if it's nestling in the Motown vaults anywhere as it's long overdue a release IMO.

Flynny!

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 07:14 pm:

Bobby

That's a date.

I also have a deep interest in Philadelphia as you already know.

I'll keep in touch. but it should be end of April 2003. Hope that will be ok.

Maybe you can come with us to Detroit thereafter where I plan to meet the former owner of the famous Tera Shirma Recording Studios!

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 07:19 pm:

David,
What a great picture. You, Bobby and me in front of Tera Shirma.

By Millie (207.148.197.36 - 207.148.197.36) on Thursday, May 09, 2002 - 09:09 pm:

Hey Ralph!

David e-mailed me the picture of us hugging at Golden World/Studio B! Were we really that young? I can't believe it! Oh well, only ten more years until social security!!

Millie

By music_loveing_matt (213.105.242.198 - 213.105.242.198) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 05:35 pm:

Hi im matt brooks and im 14 years old and am doing a project on behind the music about backing artists who didnt get recognised for my music project.please can some one give me help orif you are someone like that please send me info . thanks

By Ritchie (62.254.0.6 - 62.254.0.6) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 05:43 pm:

Hi Matt

If you go to "Search Forum" on the left, and search for:

Funk Brothers
James Jamerson
Bob Babbit
Dennis Coffey
Jack Ashford
Bobby Eli
MFSB

- you'll find a lot of info has already been posted here that you should find useful. That should get you started!

By Eli (170.115.179.117 - 170.115.179.117) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 05:53 pm:

Hi David,

IT'S A DATE!!!! PUT IT IN YOUR LEDGER NOW!!!

By Dennis Coffey (64.12.105.153 - 64.12.105.153) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 09:34 pm:

Hi David. Mike Theodore and I are shopping the Frolic CD. As soon as we find a home for it, I'll let you know.

Dennis Coffey

By Ian W (62.6.65.48 - 62.6.65.48) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 10:14 pm:

Hi Matt, keep up the good work! We need more young 'uns like you to keep the music alive!

Ian

By Ian W (62.6.65.48 - 62.6.65.48) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 10:17 pm:

Dave, re. Backstreet. You're right, it was Guy featured on Mr. Searling's show. I think he said they acquired it from a Motown engineer - I wonder if he has featured on this forum? And, if so, has he any more instrumental tracks like that one?

Ian