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Vonnie (vonnie)
2-Debutant
Username: vonnie
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2004
Posted From: 205.188.116.138
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 9:04 am: �� |     ���  |
Smokey was on the Today Show talking about his new album which is called "Food For The Spirit".
Smokey said,"the album was 40 years in the making, and he considers it to be inspirational or spiritual". He said, "it is about his spiritual walk through life". I heard one of the clips, a song called "Mighty Mighty", it sounded wonderful.
Smokey spoke candidly about his past addiction to cocaine and how he kicked the habit. In the 80's he was so addicted until all he thought about was getting high, but his life changed for the better. He happened to go to a little church and the pastor laid hands on him and it changed his life, that was in 1986.
He also talked about his divorce and his marriage to his present wife, he had known her for 22 years as a friend. He had no plans for marriage after his divorce but she changed his mind.
Smokey looked great with his dreadlocks and he seems to be very happy with his present life. The album should be a great listen, and I will definitly purchase a copy.
(Message edited by Vonnie on April 22, 2004) |
Tony Russi (tony_russi)
2-Debutant
Username: tony_russi
Post Number: 20
Registered: 4-2004
Posted From: 68.18.56.160
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 9:22 am: �� | ��� |
Thank you Vonnie.I will also purchase this LP as Smokey has always been my favorite writer & producer and one of my favorite male singers.He has been a positive influence on my life. |
mike s (mike_s)
2-Debutant
Username: mike_s
Post Number: 16
Registered: 4-2004
Posted From: 195.93.33.10
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 1:21 pm: �� | ��� |
Is the album on Motown??
Thanks |
Randy Russi (randy_russi)
2-Debutant
Username: randy_russi
Post Number: 26
Registered: 4-2004
Posted From: 169.139.180.100
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 1:23 pm: �� | ��� |
mike s,
According to an article on Smokey about two weeks
ago in JET, the CD is on his own label, Robso.
I have heard it can be ordered from his website,
but I haven't been able to get to it. Anyone? |
DyvaNaye (westside314)
4-Laureate
Username: westside314
Post Number: 116
Registered: 4-2004
Posted From: 209.212.74.212
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 5:53 pm: �� | ��� |
Smokey will be here in NY tomorrow at FYE music store on 51st street and 6th ave, NYC. Just guess who will be there tomorrow...yeah, you got it. |
lenny (lennytone)
2-Debutant
Username: lennytone
Post Number: 17
Registered: 4-2004
Posted From: 66.241.87.19
| | Posted on Thursday, April 22, 2004 - 8:08 pm: �� | ��� |
I'm listening to the new Smokey CD right now!!! If anyone's having trouble finding it, you can always order it from my website, cdornotcd.com
It's 12.99. Darn, I just noticed it's back-ordered. Sorry for the commercial.
Anyway, Smokey sounds great! |