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  GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 1-Arriviste Username: gogogirl Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 63.159.64.215 |
A'noon All, "What's Going On", "up in here - up in here"? I found this article interesting on what BG has in store. Gone BG! Good luck to them. http://www.eurweb.com/articles /headlines/05042004/headlines1 436805042004.cfm Thanks An-drew! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 4-Laureate Username: sis Post Number: 112 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Thanks for the article. Now I guess everyone sees what Berry does with his money. He invest it, elsewhere. | ||
Stonewall (stonewall) 4-Laureate Username: stonewall Post Number: 117 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.237.43.92 |
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Play" will be just like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough: The Song" -- #1 with a red bullet. Can't U picture opening night "On Broadway" with the "sky lights" (those big revolving searchlights) and ALL the classic Motown singing stars there and all the other stars? I can! "Yes, I can can". It will be great for Motown -- the Dee-troit Sound; great for the artists and great for US! U can bet it will win many Tony Awards -- including best musical play and best actress for whoever plays DIANA ROSS. Oh, Sis, watch U mean, BERRY investing elsewhere? He lives in Cally; Motown Records and Broadway musicals are in New York!! Just like they don't build cars in New York City, they don't open Broadway plays in Detroit. Wait a minute, U know dat. Meanwhile, only 8 days 'til "M-45"! We'll even see Berry, Mr. Motown. (Message edited by STONEWALL on May 09, 2004) | ||
tsaneladi (tsaneladi) 3-Pundit Username: tsaneladi Post Number: 62 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.32.91.222 |
When you consider how many lame pop music musicals have done well on Broadway, its seems a sure bet that this one will do well | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 4-Laureate Username: sis Post Number: 118 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
Stonewall - You're right. That's what I'm talkin about. (LOL) | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 626 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
I think that what Sis meant is that he blew up in Detroit, played the "Rats, Roaches & Grits" image for all that it was worth, then, deserted Detroit. I can understand that there could be lingering bitterness. Motown was definitely something worthy to be proud of. To see it stripped from one's grasp due to the pursuit of Hollywood dreams, could create some hard feelings for some Detroit denizens. It's kinda like the old guy at the club who spends all of his money getting a filly all liquored up, only to turn & see her leaving with someone else. It kinda stings, know what I mean? (Message edited by Juicefree20 on May 09, 2004) | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 4-Laureate Username: sis Post Number: 120 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.211.240 |
JuiceFree - Actually, I admire Gordy. He is a brilliant man. I am not bitter towards him. I stood in line an hour to get his autograph because I admire him. I don't think anyone is bitter because he left Detroit, other than the artist who were deserted. I just don't want people to think Detroit is responsible for the buildings (not money) he left behind. We should not be looked down upon just because we do not spend our 9-5 chump change to maintain his property. That's all I'm saying. The music is his legacy. Because it was recorded in Detroit, is a legacy for Detroit. If the historical society thought the building should stand, they would designate it as a historical site. | ||
Stonewall (stonewall) 4-Laureate Username: stonewall Post Number: 125 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.237.43.92 |
Actually, Mr. Juice Man, I never had to do dat "filly" ting. I was more at the receiving end of the support, if U dig where I'm coming from. So, what U are saying is that BABS STREISAND should still be in Flatbush, maybe running a little tailor's shop where "Sam, U Made The Pants Too Long". Hello, that's what U are implying. Obviously, U don't have a softball game today. Oh, bi the way, speaking of fillies, Spookie e-mailed that s/he had a softball last nite. Sister Detroit explains it very well. Of course, the J-Man sensed that I took U literally when U wrote, "You're right. That's what I'm talkin' about". JF's radar was on-target. He knows his Stonewall. I did! Go, Sis, Go. I agree with U! And, yes, the mega-millionaire BERRY should have and still should pay for and maintain those buildings. He can more than afford it and besides they could have been tax write-offs. Those buildings =really= are historic. For example, they could have actually been rented out to other businesses all these years. He could have even made more $$$ just from the rentals and simultaneously preserve Detroit and universal history. That's what they did here in Manhattan with The Stonewall Club building. In fact, during the 1980s at different points it was a bagelry, a clothing store and a Chinese food take-out!!! It's been back as The Stonewall since 1989. New York City, unlike Detroit, is heavy into landmarking. The people demand it! And when they don't do it, we protest with write-ins, call-ins, fax-ins, e-mail-ins, be-ins, street demonstrations with signs, etc. N.Y.C. had the collective brains to declare The Stonewall a city landmark many years ago. Now, it is also a New York State landmark and... (drumroll)... a federal landmark, registered in the "National Registry of Historic Sites". Both Detroit and Berry should learn from Stonewall -- the place (and the person)!  (Message edited by STONEWALL on May 09, 2004) | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 5-Doyen Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 294 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.50.81 |
Did Berry still own the Davison bldg at the time of its demise? | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 3-Pundit Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 49 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 66.157.68.248 |
I can tell already that this is gonna be one great must-see play. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 637 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
STONEWALL: I agree with you 100%. There are some things that are more important that money. I would consider history & culture to be just two of them. When one considers the scope & breadth of Motown, the world-wide phenomenom that is Motown, I would consider anything associated with them as "Landmark". We're talking about something totally unprecedented in the annals of America. A small, Black owned record label, produces records so defining & of such quality, that it became as American as Mom & Apple Pie. When people speak the word "Motown", immediately quality comes to mind. That is a hell of an accomplishment for anyone to achieve, much less a Black indy record company. For these reasons, it is not just a tragedy for these buildings to be demolished, it's a national disgrace. | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 2-Debutant Username: gogogirl Post Number: 24 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 63.159.0.215 |
A'noon All, A few months ago - I wondered if Ms. Diana Ross would ever have a film made about her life in her lifetime, and I wondered how the story of "Motown", could/would be written/told/recorded and by whom. In retrospect - I must have felt that there was definitely an audience out there for more Motown released material - so needless to say - I am happy and thrilled to see a play coming out about Motown - and that the Master himself - was up to the task of telling it in his way. ? = Was the above title the song they played at the end of the "Motown 25" celebration when Diana called Berry down to the stage? Out of all the wonderful titles that are in the Motown catalog - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" works as well as any of the other brilliant ones that could have been chosen. I suppose Mr. Gordy picked that one out. Bless his heart. "Reach Out And Touch", would have been a wonderful title also - and again - along w/so many others. Ashford & Simpson wrote a beaut when they penned "ANMHE." It is an "Outstanding" tune, indeed. Bravo to them for all of the wonderful songs/material they have shared with and given to the masses. This duo belongs in the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, IMO. http://www.bingsoldskool.com/a shsimp.html We can only imagine and envision what this play will be about. What will the writer's - producer's main angle and focus be? I have been wondering about this thing since I was pleasently surprised to find out about it. Will Smokey be involved, for instance. Will the play concentrate on the beginning of the Motown ERA/ICON, the middle, the end, or all of it and all of the "Puzzle People?" Will it pay tribute to the Tempts and Supremes more than any other artists? Will it concentrate on the Motortown Revues? And what about Marvin Gaye's wonderous contribution to Motown's & Berry's success, and to all of us that just love great music the whole world over? http://www.detnews.com/2004/me tro/0405/10/a02-148117.htm I am just beside myself w/curiousity. LOL! I wonder how long this play will be? Will BG have any problems getting it done, as it pertains to characterzations? Will there be some suits before or to follow? LOL! Talk about "Anticipation." I find it all fascinating, indeed. http://www.nypost.com/business /23460.htm http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/04 0426/nym057_1.html http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsP ackageArticle.jhtml?type=enter tainmentNews&storyID=500958&se ction=news http://www.cleveland.com/enter tainment/plaindealer/index.ssf ?/base/entertainment/108314614 1173970.xml By the way - I read where the Tempts latest CD = "Legacy" will be out on 6-8-04. Gone Otis and all. And I see where Warner has slashed the prices on hundreds of their CDs. Any old way - I might have to fly to New York in the future to see this play. I've never had the pleasure of seeing a play on Broadway - but may haps this will give me a great excuse to visit NY one more time before I leave this earth. Berry, Motown, the artists and the Music have sincerely had that kind of affect on my life, so I'd consider a trip. Yet - they could record the play on DVD and sell it. LOL! Ahhhhhhhhh - "YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY" | ||
LoveChild (lovechild) 3-Pundit Username: lovechild Post Number: 32 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.42.40.145 |
I'm betting this show isn't going to be a literal musical play on "The Motown Story" but more of a musical revue utilizing the Motown/Jobete Catalog much like "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Moving Out". Either way I hope it's a hit. | ||
whatchulookinat (tommysupreme) 1-Arriviste Username: tommysupreme Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.53.185.14 |
I guess it's kind of similar to the musical "Mamma Mia!" based on the ABBA songs. I know "Mamma Mia" has been really successful, I guess Berry is hoping for something similar.. Maybe this concept will take off.. Good Luck to Berry on this one! |
