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  Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 1-Arriviste Username: weldon Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Hi SD the book about the Philly sound is done it should be out in Oct 2004, | ||
mel(andthensome) (mel) 1-Arriviste Username: mel Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.43.74.71 |
Great stuff Weldon mel | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 1-Arriviste Username: weldon Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Here is the house of PIR, the house of hits, the book will tell the story,"HOUSE ON FIRE THE RISE AND FULL OF PHILLY SOUL"  | ||
Rich (richk) 1-Arriviste Username: richk Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.72.3.225 |
is this 309 S Broad, the one-time home of Cameo-Parkway? I thought PIR was on 12th. Sounds like I need a book to get all my facts straight. Weldon MacDougal is easily the most qualified, maybe he'll write one. | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 1-Arriviste Username: weldon Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Hey Rich, yes this is were Cameo-Parkway was, and now the home PIR, and 212 north 12th street was the home of Sigma sound recording studios, thanks for the nice words,but the book is already written, by John Jackson, and he did a very good job,I know you guys are going to like this book, from time to time I well keep you updated | ||
Phil (phil) 1-Arriviste Username: phil Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 212.129.41.126 |
There is a great book about Philly, "The Sound Of Philadelphia", written in 1975 by Tony Cummings.It's full of informations and rare pictures, one showing a young Weldon McDougal III with a cap, sitting on a stool. Weldon, do you remember that one ? | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 1-Arriviste Username: weldon Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
yes Phil, I remember it, in fact most of the photos in that book were mine,I was working at PIR at the time,this new book "House On Fire The Rise And Full Of Philly Soul" took 4 years to write, when Tony did The "Sound Of Philadelphia" it took about ten weeks. if any body in the UK knows what is Tony Cummings doing these days? | ||
Davie Gordon (davie_gordon) 1-Arriviste Username: davie_gordon Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 213.18.222.34 |
Hi Weldon, The last I heard of Tony Cummings was a rumour that he'd become a born-again Christian and was involved in religious broadcasting on some local UK radio station. Davie | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 1-Arriviste Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.62.71 |
The writer of this book, John Jackson has written two more excellent boks, one on American Bandstand and one on Allan Freed. Recommended reading, for sure. | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 2-Debutant Username: weldon Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
here's John Jackson and Roland Chambers,this photo was taken about a month befor Roland passed a way, WELDON  | ||
roger (roger) 1-Arriviste Username: roger Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.35.87.17 |
Hello Everyone. I've been rather busy for the last few days, so I've only just noticed this thread. Weldon. It seems that TONY CUMMINGS is now editing a Christian Music magazine called "Cross Rhythms" Heres a link to their website. If the link works there is a picture there of the man himself. http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/ magazine/credits.php As an aside, my brother in law had some dealings with Tony a few years back as he had recorded some "inspirational" music which Tony showed an interest in, and as a result managed to sell a fair few copies of his cassettes. Seems like he is quite a nice guy!! Roger | ||
dvdmike (dvdmike) 2-Debutant Username: dvdmike Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.208.234.61 |
I have that book. Alfie Pollitt gave me a copy about 22 or 23 years ago. I hadn't read it for a while and I was doing some cleaning last weekend and found it in a box. | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 2-Debutant Username: weldon Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Thanks Roger, I have not seen Tony Cummings since 1975, thanks again WELDON | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 5-Doyen Username: ladymystique Post Number: 174 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.224.119.131 |
Just saw this thread...will be looking out for this book! I have visited Philly and have grown to love it and am very interested in the history of the Philly Sound! I was by the PIR offices, but didn't go in...I had a party pooper with me complaining about his feet  . One day...one day... | ||
Randy Russi (randy_russi) 1-Arriviste Username: randy_russi Post Number: 9 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 169.139.180.100 |
I certainly hope this book includes references and information on Dee Dee Sharp and her contributions. | ||
t_co (tco) 1-Arriviste Username: tco Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.167.254.80 |
I am very excited to get this book too, please keep us posted on the details. I have Tony Cumming's book, but I'd say we're more than ripe for an update. Actually, I just recently picked up the author's Allan Freed book and am looking forward to reading it. Now we just need to get the ultimate reference book- a complete, annotated discography of all the MFSB musicians.  (Message edited by t-co on April 20, 2004) | ||
Treble Clef (treble_clef) 2-Debutant Username: treble_clef Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
Eli...showed us this good article on the Philly Sound..Check it out http://www.maximumwatts.com/fe atures_phillysound.htm I like it.. | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 2-Debutant Username: weldon Post Number: 27 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
Hi SD, the new title of the book is "House On Fire The Rise And Full Of Philadelphia Soul" here's the author John Jackson, with Thom Bell at his 60th birthday,  (Message edited by weldon on April 22, 2004) | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 5-Doyen Username: ladymystique Post Number: 202 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.33.227.122 |
Great pic Weldon! |
