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  Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 138 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Hi guys and gals, Eli here from beautiful, sunny Detroit with the 411 on the new Flaming Ember project. First of all, just let me say that the guys are some of the nicest, and talented group of guys I have ever worked with and we are having a ball working together. We have been rehearsing at Lee Phillips studio in Franklin Village,and recording at Studio A in Dearborn. The songs already recorded will knock your socks off and Jerry Plunk's marvelous voice is better that ever! We are taking it slow picking just the right songs that will eventually make up the album which will catapult the guys right back up to the top of the charts where they rightfully belong!! Last night we went over to see Ray Monette's and Bobby Lewis' bands play and tonight we meet up with Millie, Dennis, Ron Murphy and more!! I have tons of digital pics which I will share as soon as possible. I will get the guys to come on soon. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 140 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
I forgot to mention that we went over to Hitsville yesterday and went on the tour and then we went over to United Sound but it was locked up. | ||
Vonnie (vonnie) 2-Debutant Username: vonnie Post Number: 24 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
We on SD can't wait to see all the wonderful pictures you took with your digital camera. | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 3-Pundit Username: mel Post Number: 70 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.129.171 |
Cheers bobby thanks for the up-date mate. The best in the buisness are always the coolest to work with.......andthensome...... mel | ||
RAY MONETTE (ray_monette) 1-Arriviste Username: ray_monette Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 67.72.98.56 |
HEY BOBBY, JUST WANTED TO DROP IN AND SAY WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS MEETING YOU, AFTER ALL THE HISTORY AND FRIENDS WE HAVE HAD IN COMMON OVER THE YEARS. IT'S AMAZING WE NEVER CROSSED PATHS BEFORE. IT WAS REAL TREAT SEEING ALL THE EMBERS TOO. I WISH YOU GUYS ALL THE BEST ON THIS ALBUM PROJECT.WITH ALL THE TALENT INVOLVED,IT'S GOTTA FLY HIGH!! RAY | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 5-Doyen Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 233 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
About time that Philly Soulman checked back in with us. I'm glad that things are progressing well. I look forward to hearing the music. Perhaps you can arrange a special exclusive for the SD forum! Peace Bobby E! Juice | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 1-Arriviste Username: millie Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.5.125 |
Hey Bobby! How'd you like the Hitsville tour? Kind of sad, isn't it? You'd think with all the money Berry Gordy got from the sale of Jobete that he'd put some into the museum. I was in the mood for a little nostalgia this morning, so instead of taking the freeway downtown Detroit, I took Woodward Avenue. As much as I love my city, I'm embarrassed at all the urban decay. I passed the Motown building where I used to work, the old Hughes Hatcher store, and the David Brodrick Tower building(ex-home of WJLB Radio), and the Flaming Embers restaurant (no relation to our "boys")! It got better once I reached the Fox Theatre, Comerica, Ford Field, then Jefferson Avenue. Sorry for the diatribe...just wish my city would get on track like Pittsburgh and Cleveland have. Come on, Kwame, get it together!!!! Dennis and I will see y'all in a little bit!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 141 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
First of all, let me just say that I should have mentioned that the digital camera I used to take the photographs is VONNIE'S and not mine, just a loaner. My bad. Sorry for the oversight and for not posting the appropriate credit. I had a ball last night at the Blarney meeting, Millie, Dennis, Count, Ron Murphy, Sheryl and many new and wonderful people. I must admit that the Detroit musical community share a cammeraderie unlike anywhere I have previously been. Thanks guys and gals and especially Mike S. for hooking it up, and for the wonderful time we all had, and I will be looking forward to July, God willing. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 142 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
BTW, Lee Phiiips is still unable to get onthe forum, so could Lowell or David please suss it out? Thanks much. | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 1-Arriviste Username: millie Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.5.125 |
Hey Bobby, I can't believe I finally met you! You're a warm, loving, man with a heart as big as Philadelphia and Detroit combined! Dennis and I had a great time last night, and seeing Jim and Jerry from the Flaming Ember after so many years was fantastic...for one of the first times in my life, I'm speechless..I don't know how to describe the feelings that were in that room last night. Count...did you end up taking Bobby to Jammers?? Jack and Lil, Jerry Nassar (former owner of the Last Chance Lounge), Al Gordon and Marlene, Mike, and Ron Murphy, it was a great evening and thanks to everyone who showed up to see Bobby, Jim and Jerry. Let's not wait another 40 years until we get together again! Lynn and Sandy, you two were missed, and Bobby Lewis, it was a real pleasure meeting you. Count, thanks for being you! If I've left anyone out, I'm sorry...my memory isn't what it was! Millie | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, Testikles 1,2. Just testing, i got kick off a few minutes ago. Millie, i was responding to your kool post and all got trashed or something, so i'll hold off and see if this will allow me in the house. "COUNT" | ||
RYockey (ryockey) 1-Arriviste Username: ryockey Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 24.236.135.15 |
Hey Bobby Thanks for coming to Chatters on Friday to see Flash Geezer. It was good to meet you and see Jim and Jerry again. I'm glad you got to meet and hear Ray play live, It's about time. I can't wait to hear your production with F.E. Jim said it's some good funky stuff. Have fun in Detroit BOB | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 144 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Hi Everyone in D Town! I had such a great time Saturday meeting my wonderful Sd family. It was such a great, and warm and fuzzy experience. Millie, You give the best hugs. I can still fell it!! Lee and Sandy, thanks for opening up your home and for feeding us some great home cooking. To my Flaming Ember brothers, Jerry, Jim, Bill and Mark, I love you guys, and what a soulful experience this has been. Makes me wanna pack up and move there!! To Ray Monette, so nice to have finally met you after all these years. Bob Yockey, now I place the face with the name. Im sitting here with Jerry Plunk. Take over Jerry!! Hey Y'all, this is Jerry of Flaming Ember. Id like to say hello and give a million thanks to all our friends that showed up at our reunion at Blarney Bay. Millie, Dennis Coffey,Ron Murphy,Jeff Miller,Andy Alonzo, Boots,Count,Stich,Jerry Nassar of Last Chance,Sheryl Hawkins,Joan Boyer,Sharon. Jack and Lil,Ted Wheelock,Pat and Bobby,Rick Umberzack,and of course, Bobby Lewis, Willie Grimm, Robbie Stewinski,David Eversole. When I get to the end of the road, when I look back on my fondest memories,that night will be one of them. I thank God that you guys were a very big part of our lives and to Bobby Lewis and the Crackerjack Band, you cats are without a doubt some of the most talented and sweetest people in the world and I wish you guys luck in whatever you set out to achieve. Ray Monette, it was so good to se all the cats in Flash Geezer...a kick ass band guys!! And Jerry Nassar, what can you say about this guy! We worked not for him, but with him for about five years at the Last Chance Lounge. He was not just our boss, he was our brother. Jerry, all our thanks for the memories and for being vour brother and for still having faith in us. We love you with all our hearts!! And to Little(or big) Mike Schwedt,. another cat who has been out brother from the beginning up till now who lined everything up for us, who was our sound man, roadie, and who's still with us and will be there till the end. We thank you and we love you very much. Love and peace ,to a lifelong brother we have only know for two weeks,( the other white meat)and one of the most talented and soulful cats we have ever met. This cat played on/wrote/and or produced some of the greatest things in the history of music who who we feel is a backbone of the Philly sound and for who we are excited to be collaborrating with as I speak. The one and only, Bobby Eli (paulie3 $hoes) We love you brother! Joe Pullin..we cannot say enough about this brother. He was one of the best bass and guitarists . We all came up through the ranks together on the Detroit music scene and now we have come full circle and he has come up with some monster stuff for us. Working in the studio with Joe, he proved he has one of the best ears and is one of the best talents in the business. Joe, we expect not only a Grammy, but and Oscar for "Alaya" We feel that working with Bobby Eli and Joe Pullin, were gonna have one of the best Cd's ever released! Joe...we love you brother! And now we come to two people, a married couple whom deserve each other because they are two of the greatest, sweetest friends we've ever met. They opened their hearts,and literraly opened their home to all of us. Not only did they let us rehearse in their home for two weeks butg fed us(Sandy, you are one helluva cook!) Thanks is not ever enough, but until the right words come along,let us say we thank and love you with all our hearts. God Bless you ..Lee and Sandy Phillips (Lee..you are one bad ass guitar player brother!) All this comes fro our hearts, signed, Jerry Plunk, Jim Bugnel, Bill Ellis, Mark Mc Coy Flaming Ember | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 3-Pundit Username: kevgo Post Number: 67 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.115.136.66 |
Looking forward to hearing the rough mixes, guys! Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
Lynn Bruce (lynn_bruce) 2-Debutant Username: lynn_bruce Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.202.0.61 |
Damn,I missed a good party.I live about two miles from the club you guys were at.Right now I,m in Key west for a few weeks on a borrowed computer.Some good blues bands here.Natually Jimmy Buffet music is everywhere, it fits with the climate. Did I hear the name Cheryl Hawkins? Wow,when Babbitt and I worked in a group called the Twentieth Centuries,she was our vocalist.I haven't seen her since 1966 .Babbitt and I went and with Chuck Berry for a while and the group split up.I sure would have liked to talk about old times with her.Oh well,maybe in july. Hi Millie,it's hot down here (but I ain't one to complain so you ain't heard this from me).Not after winter in Detroit.LOL | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 145 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Last night we had the esteemed opportunity to go over to Ron Murphy's National Sound mastering studio and we were blown away by his assortment of rare Dertoit masters including Flaming Ember's Lets have a love in (cause everybody needs love) on Golden World and its amazing rhythym track played through a giant pair of vintage Altec 604 E's!!! We were also treated to some studio chatter by Mr Wingate himself as well as a lot of unreleased Wingate stuff!! Hey Ron, thanks for taking us back to some of the best times in our lives.! Tomorrow it's dinner with the beautiful Millie and then its off to the Flaming Ember's performance video shoot at an undisclosed location. | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 3-Pundit Username: soulaholic Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
Hey Bobby: Are you in Detroit now? If so come by and see us tonight at Woodward Brewery on Woodward ave ferndale as we spin some 45's Soulaholic | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 3-Pundit Username: tony_russi Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.18.59.107 |
Thanks for the update, can't wait to hear the results. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 146 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Hi Soulaholic!! Ive been here since last Tuesday but weve been quite busy with recording and rehearsing. Im not quite sure about tonight yet, but we are sure going to try to make it. If not tonight than we'll hook up in July for sure. | ||
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 4-Laureate Username: kevgo Post Number: 77 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.115.136.66 |
Bobby: Give me a call at the office when you can. I need to rap with you. Kevin Goins - KevGo | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 3-Pundit Username: soulaholic Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
Cool Bobby: I understand about schedules! If you can the invite is always open. Saw Eddie B from Boston last week. He tried to call you to ask a question about Sons Or Robin Stone Band members. All was well in Boston Eddie said to say Hi. Soulaholic | ||
Jack (jack) 1-Arriviste Username: jack Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.245.154 |
Hi , Flaming Ember, It was nice to see you guys again it was a long time about 30 years, Jim I emailed the pics of Chris and Bruna to you the other day let me know if you get them , best of luck to you guys ,,Jack & Lill | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 1-Arriviste Username: millie Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.5.125 |
I cant believe that Im sitting in my living room with Jerry Plunk, Jim Bugnel and Bobby Eli listening to the Flaming Ember's new material and I just want to tell you that Im blown away!~ The guys musicianship is second to none and Jerry has naver sounded better. I reflected back to the time I used to see them play at Jerry Nassar's Last Chance and I was masmerized then and I am mesmerized now. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 148 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.123.48 |
Hello everyone!! Im back in Philly now and I just would like to say that I had a great time in Detroit meeting so many warm and wonderful people. I really felt as though I belonged there all along. Such a sense of musical history permeated the air, unlike anywhere Ive ever been before. Lee and Sandy, thank you so much for opening your home to us, and Sandy thank you for all the great "vittles". Millie, what can I say. You are the best. It was sooo nice seeing you and being in your warm presence. Ron, you blew me away wiuth your your musical history and your rare tracks AND ..you sing your ass off my brother!! Big Mike, You deserve a medal and a commendation for hooking everything up..in more ways than one! Dennis Coffey, Count, Bobby Lewis, Ray Monette, Cheryl Hawkins, you guys are awesome. PS.Count...you ARE the genuine article! And last but certainly not least, my brothers of flaming Ember: Jerry Plunk(one singin' mofo), Jim Bugnel,Bill Ellis and Mark Mc Coy, thanks for the wonderful ride(in more ways than one) and we are only at the starting gate. The flame will continue to burn...all the way up the charts! | ||
Ron Murphy (ron_murphy) 2-Debutant Username: ron_murphy Post Number: 25 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.90.140 |
Hi Bobby E, thanks for your kind words, I love being around good music people,and you are one of the best. | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Everybody, well let me say that I have known The Embers for most of my life and I have never heard them sound better! Is absolutely amazing seeing them put the songs back together with the skill and soulful respect, it is truly a master stroke. Bobby Eli is a highly talented professional of the first order and even of more importance he is a gentleman. I and my family are honored to have them in our studio and in our family, they are always in our hearts. | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Jerry,Bill,James,Mark and Bobby, we wanted to thankyou so much for the gifts(not necessary but certainly much appreciated) It was our pleasure to host the rehersals. It was great fun but more than that it was amazing to watch the audio/video production being created by complete professionals. Oh and James..thanks so much for the great Fender Bass I have it mounted above the fireplace now with a picture of it's former owner LOL!!!! Thanks brothers let's do it again Soon!..Lee and Sandy Phillips ..near Motown | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 151 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.123.48 |
Hi Lee, Thanks for the kind words my friend. It was such a pleasure being there with you and Sandy in your LOVELY home and man, thats some gitfiddle collection that youve got! Thanks for everything and Ill see you guys in July. | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Bobby, send me a email I have a picture I want to send you follow my email link here..see ya buddy | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Bobby, I just tried to send some pics to you and it came back saying your account had too much backlog in it. It is probably loaded up from you being out of town so long.. I will try later. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 153 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.123.48 |
Lee, I just emptied it out, although it wasnt filled up at all. Please try again, my friend. Im now gonna take a MUCH deserved nap. At the count of four... a lullaby please?? (preferrably without distortion) | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Well looks like it was a problem on this end my mail server seems to have been down. I finally sent them. Ok hope you are having a great rest Bobby see you later. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 154 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.17.169 |
Hi Lee, Seeing the collection like that in all of its glory made for a wonderful morning, indeed. Thanks for the great pics. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 155 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.17.169 |
I will going to Tennessee to record five(or more) songs with the guys, and the ones which were recorded in Detroit will be mixed in 5.1 surround in L.A. The Detroit sessions were the beginning of a very special cd, with a lot of pleasant surprises. | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 1-Arriviste Username: millie Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 216.8.139.140 |
Hey Bobby! Having heard the new songs, I can't wait to hear them with the Flaming Ember...Jerry has an amazing voice, and the feel he brings to the lyrics is breathtaking. I loved having you guys over, and look forward to your return to the Motor City in July!! Millie P.S. Is it possible for me to get a CD from you with the songs you've written and recorded by the original artists?? Thanks, Paulie | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 157 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.4.182 |
No problem Millie!! E mail me at phillysoulman@msn.com with that address and Ill sent it to you. PS--Please e mail me a hug while youre at it! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 160 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.4.182 |
As previously mentioned, I got the chance to visit the Motown Museum last week. It was a thrill to actually be in the hallowed halls where some of the greatest music of all time was recorded. The studio felt very intimate and conducive to creating the hits that were created there. However, I was not impressed by the "text book by the numbers" and insincere and lacadasical tour guide. In fact, she seemed to be taken aback by the knowledge presented to her by Mig Mike and myself!! Berry Gordy's apartment seemed like a mausoleum and some of the facts were misconstrued, but hey, the Big Chill generation doesnt know any different. The gift shop was nice and I bought myself a nice basebal cap. Millie was kind enough to present me with the Motownopoly game when we visited her on Wednesday. All in all, I enjoyed being there. | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 28 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
Hey Bobbie, what a great time i had at the pub with all of the gang together again. Thanx so much for all the memories, and i'am really thrilled that your a doo-wop fan, and meeting you was the koolest thing that komes with Paulie 3hree shoes. Your so pleasent and kind, and as Millie said, A HEART AS BIG AS P.AND D. together. Seeing Jerry and Jim again (FLAMING EMBERS) was like we never lost touch, so friendly and a klass act of being together and talking of all the old times that are new again."FLAMING EMBERS", rock on man.The thing that really floored me was Jerry Nassar remembering me from almost 40 years ago from the last chance bar, with all the warm feelings from Millie, Dennis Coffey, Jerry, Jim, Al Gordon, BOBBY ELI, Paulie 3hree shoes,Ron and Mike Murphy, Cheryl Hawkins, Andy Alonzo, this was a great warm feeling i felt from Jerry Nassar, thanx Jerry, and all us being together again will not be the LAST CHANCE, so here is a big SALUTE` to all and i was honored to sit with Bobby the rest of the night and feeding him those gallon glasses of BLOODY MARYS. Remember When~~~Lets Do It Again. (now let me in the house this time here) "COUNT" | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 4-Laureate Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 169 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.35.81 |
Hi Count, I am looking forward to July. Youre the genuine article, and I love the PROPS!!(smile) and you have the koolest D.A. on earth!! This time, I'll buy!!! All the best to Stitch. Your friend, Bobby Eli | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 1-Arriviste Username: millie Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 216.8.139.140 |
Hi Bobby! Are you going to post any of the pictures you took while in Detroit?? There have to be some great ones...you certainly took enough!! Sorry I missed your call this weekend...I'll try and get back to you tonight! Are you back in the "Philly Groove?" Glad you had such a good time in Detroit..we certainly enjoyed having you here. Have you talked to the boys (Flaming Ember)? | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 190 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.24.64 |
Hi Milie, Im just catching up so Ill post tomorrow, I hope. I sure do miss everyone! | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
HEY BOBBY, here is the guitar i was telling you about that i painted for VAN HALEN. Got payed for it, but never seen him play it. "COUNT"  | ||
count (the_count) 2-Debutant Username: the_count Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
This is a flame job guitar i did for a rockabilly band THE RAZORBACKS, and i did the stand up bass the same . Maybe i kan do a "FLAMING EMBERS" series flamed signature guitars. What do ya think JIM? "COUNT"  | ||
count (the_count) 3-Pundit Username: the_count Post Number: 31 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
Just finished this one which is going to a friend of mine stationed in GERMANY who is being sent to the dreaded desert land. "COUNT"  | ||
sideburnslim (sideburnslim) 3-Pundit Username: sideburnslim Post Number: 44 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.175.175 |
If you had installed a Floyd Ed might have played it! | ||
count (the_count) 3-Pundit Username: the_count Post Number: 32 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
This is a kiddy piano i did for the son of my friend stationed in GERMANY. He's only 9ine, but loves kool flames and kustom paint.Wait till he gets his baby grand. "COUNT"  | ||
count (the_count) 3-Pundit Username: the_count Post Number: 33 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
HEY SIDEBURN, i just paint them as they're sent to me. I dont build them. "COUNT" | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 194 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Count Steve-- Your work is AWESOME my friend . I have a guitar that I am thinking about having you do for me. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 195 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Im gonna try and post this pic.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 196 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
back row left to right: Big Mike, Mark mc Coy,Flaming Ember,Jim Bugnel,Flaming Ember, Jerry Plunk Flaming Ember front row: a not so flaming ember, and Bill Ellis, Flaming Ember  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 197 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Bill Ellis, Eli, Jery Plunk and Jim Bugnel running down backing vocals at Lee Phillips studio | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 198 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Bill Ellis, Eli, Jerry Plunk and Jim Bugnel running down backing vocals at Lee Phillips studio  | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 3-Pundit Username: tony_russi Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.18.35.54 |
Great pix Eli, thanks for posting...can't wait to hear the results. Count, your work is awesome man! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 199 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Left to right: Eli,Big Mike, Joe Pullin,Jim, jerry and Bill of F.E. at Studio A in Dearborn.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 200 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
The very soulful Jerry Plunk of F.E. hard at work on the song "Alaya" at Studio A in Dearborn  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 201 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Millie and the Count at get together at the Blarney.  | ||
Carl Dixon (carl_dixon) 2-Debutant Username: carl_dixon Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 82.44.203.80 |
Bobby - great pictures - how I wish.... Millie, your smile is a picture and a breath of fresh air. Count, I like the art work - very complimentary. | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 5-Doyen Username: soul_sister Post Number: 388 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.147.99 |
Hey Bobby; Thanks for posting your pix! Count; Your a fab artist! S.S. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
more pix shortly | ||
ralph (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 141 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.61 |
Great pics Bobby. And Count..Wat can I say? Your work is AWESOME!! | ||
count (the_count) 3-Pundit Username: the_count Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
Thanx for all the nice komplements everybody, maybe i'll go kut off my ear. Hey Bobby, i'd be glad to trick paint a guitar for you, send it or we'll hook up on it in JULY. What about PAULIE, does he want his 3rd. shoe kustom painted? "COUNT" | ||
paulie3$hoes (paulie3hoes) 1-Arriviste Username: paulie3hoes Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
eh, dis is ol paulie(over here) da ol schvazool kood use a new paint job, capice??#$%^& maybe sumtin like wit a candy appel red an sum kinda fire t'ing goin on an maybe my name too cause i got plenny of rom fer dat kinda t'ing, capice?CAPICE???$%^&*) an maybe a shoe at da ...eh....at da....eh....youse know wut i mean doncha??? sos wen da dames look at it dey kan say 'oh paulie, nows i know why dey kall youse paulie3$shoes, catch my drift??#$%^& | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 205 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
With the Count at Blarneys  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 206 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
With Millie and Dennis  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 207 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
"flaming" Bill Ellis  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 208 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Flaming Ember at Lee Phillips house  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 209 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Sandy and Lee Phillips, our more than gracious hosts.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 210 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Ron Murphy in al his glory at his wonderful mastering studio.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 211 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Ron, Mike, Jim and jerry at Rons joint!  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 212 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
The fellas at Hitsville  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 213 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Hitsville in all her glory!  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 214 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Some interior shots ot Motown Studio A--the Snakepit  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 215 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
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Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 216 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
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Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 218 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
United Sound. We tried to get in but it was shuttered at the time.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 219 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
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Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 220 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
More to come......... | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 227 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
The Fox Theater today  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 228 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Soulful Detroit!!  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 229 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Comerica Stadium, new home of the Detroit Tigers  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 230 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Ray Monette and I  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 231 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Ray on Stage with Flash Geezer  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 232 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Jerry Plunk deep into the groove with "Alaya"  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 233 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
Jim Bugnel in the studio gettin down.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 234 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.124 |
self explanatory  | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 532 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Good show Bobby E! Peace! Juice | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Hay great pics Bobby! hay where you get that sweet Les Paul! | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 541 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hey Count Great painting, absolutely great work! Juice | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Hay Count, we are going to have to talk about one of my Telecasters! Great work man! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 237 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.162.120.129 |
Jim Bugnel of Flaming Ember with Pricilla Presley,this past Saturday night at rancho Mirage where ms presley was being hored as woman of the year for the Dream Foundation. By the looks of things,that ember was definitely smoldering that night (lol)  | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 4-Laureate Username: mel Post Number: 102 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.240.113 |
Some great pics Bobby nice to see all the guys and everything else man. glad you had a great time mate. regards detroit-mel-o-delphia | ||
count (the_count) 3-Pundit Username: the_count Post Number: 37 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.14.221.162 |
Hey Guitarslim,you kan e-mail me with what you've got and will do something kool for you. Just recieved this 1962 Strat yesterday from YUCCA VALLEY CAL.Pretty beat up but will refinish and fix all chips. Base kolor will be in mother of pearl white hues with a new process of glow paint flames and flaming notes. This new glow paint only needs one hour of light exposure and will glow up to 8ight hours in total darkness very bright and has a kool glow to the effects in a dim lited room or stage. Will post when kompleted. ss62409@wideopenwest.com "COUNT"  | ||
Guitarslim (lee_phillips) 1-Arriviste Username: lee_phillips Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.40.25.170 |
Count, can hardly wait to see the magic you do on that tired Strat! but what a great year Strat to own! ok I will be in contact and we will talk about the Tele I have some ideas but I bet you have better ones! and Thanks for the email address.......Lee | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 4-Laureate Username: mel Post Number: 116 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.154.242.51 |
Hey Kount-a-rembrandt my gaff(house) could do with a lick of paint man.Will pay for the paint etc. seriously man your the real deal bro' regards to Mr Bassman and all. mel-a-monet | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 632 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
So, when will we get to hear the finished product? Is there any release date scheduled as of yet? | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 292 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.50.81 |
HI Juice, We only just started. We still have a lot ot songs to sort out. I more than likely go down to Tennessee to put Jerry's vocals on the next batch of songs. He and Bill live there, so it will be a lot easier to do it there. Joe Pullin is gonna mix the Detroit stuff in 5.0 surround out in L.A. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 640 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
What's up Bobby E??? I hope that you & the fair Vonnie are enjoying this Mother's Day evening. By the way, you have some Royalties coming. Today, we took my Mom out to Outback Steakhouse for Mother's Day. They were playing stuff like T.S.O.P., I Wanna Know Your Name & I Just Don't Want To Lonely. I just sat & smiled! I look forward to hearing the end result! Enjoy the rest of the evening!! Juice | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 323 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
here are several more pix from my trip to Detroit. Millie at the computer with SD on the screen.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 324 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
Jim, Jerry and I with the Motownopoly game that Millie presented to me!! Thanx Millie, something told me not to buy it at the Museum.  | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 325 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
Millie and I with some of her momentos and near her stereo which we blew out whilst playing her the new F.E. songs! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 327 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
Here it is now.  | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 2-Debutant Username: millie Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 216.8.139.140 |
Hey Bobby! Does that shirt make my butt look too big?? Wow...we really had a great time that day, and it was sad to see you Jim and Jerry leave...I think you should record in Detroit, not Nashville/Jackson! Don't forget my CD!!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 328 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
Hey Millie, Da Butt looks just fine!! | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) Moderator Username: david_meikle Post Number: 117 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 82.1.161.44 |
Hi Bobby Looks like you had a great time in Detroit. I wonder if you can make it back there in July? David | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 329 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.163.57.135 |
Ill be there David and more than likely, Vonnie as well. Dont want to miss it twice in a row. Just post the dates for us please. | ||
Cheryl (cheryl_hawkins) 1-Arriviste Username: cheryl_hawkins Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Hey Everyone: Just wanted to say that I had a great time at the pub. Mike did a great job setting it up. Eli- Mike told me that you talked to Lynn Barry and he remembered the old car. That was alot of fun back then. Lenny was always a very humble guy. It was really nice meeting you Eli, hope to see you again soon. Jerry I swear it was great seeing and talking to you, you haven't changed a bit. If I get down to Tennessee this year I am going to look you up for sure. When you asked Bobby to play Poppa was a Rollin Stone I am telling you he really kicked it that night. I really wish you guys could have set in, it would have been great. Oh my gosh Lynn Bruce it was great seeing your name and hearing that you are still around, hope to see you soon , it would be so much fun to reminence. I saw all of the work the count did & it was excellent. I want to see the finished product when that guitar is done. It really was wonderful seeing everyone. Hope it will happen again soon. Love you all, Cheryl | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 4-Laureate Username: sis Post Number: 146 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Bobby Eli - You did great with your photos of my City. Thanks for those great shots. Pricilla really looks good. Count - You are a genius. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 344 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 70.16.139.47 |
Thanks Sis, I hope to meet you in July, Lord willing! |
