By Isaiah (64.12.96.238) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 07:54 pm:

Just received my copy of what promises to be a monster hot seller DVD produced, edited, directed, and everything but manufactured, by Weldon Arthur McDougal III... The DVD, wrapped in a very handsome package, with a picture that looks like Broad St in the city of Brotherly Love on the cover, features the legendary DJ's in Philly during the era when Soulful Rhythm and Blues was king... Douglas "Jocko" Henderson, Georgie "the man with the goods" Woods, Carl Helm, and fast talkin', quick thinkin' Sonny Hopson, are the featured legends, and the subject of this video, which captures them in all of their glory, for one night, in the studios of WHAT-AM...

The DVD is jam packed with memories, and includes a beautiful slide show of pictures of the DJ's, and other very famous personalities, including Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, The Jackson 5, and Weldon McDougal, himself... I found Sonny Hopson and Jocko Henderson to be particularly compelling men, with their non-stop charisma oozing through the airwaves... Jocko was at least 80 years old when this footage was taken in 1999, and he was still performing a community service for a lady who called into the show in obvious need of a sympathetic ear... A year and a half after the video, Douglas Jocko Henderson was dead, in July, 2000...

In my humble opinion, this kind of history of the music and culture needs to be transmitted to our youth, and to those adults who've forgotten those beautiful times... That's the great treasure of this video, for if it had not been done, then we're looking at a tremendous history lost... Thank you, Weldon, you're an extremely talented man, and I look forward to your future projects...

Peace!
Isaiah

By GoGoGirl (63.158.252.227) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 07:58 pm:

Hey All,

Mr. Weldon. I want one. That sounds fanfabulous, indeed. Congrats.

Thanks Isaiah.

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 08:10 pm:

Weldon - I want one!!!

(This is a good place to let Detroit area know that on PBS at 8:00 tonight "My Music Number 101: Superstars of Seventies Soul Live")

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 09:51 pm:

Weldon - We're waiting for the address or phone number.

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:26 pm:

If you would like to buy "Philadelphia Soul Legends Of The Air Waves" DVD, send $25 to
Melanin Man LLS
PO Box 0678
Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004-0678
for SD only ENJOY!!!
WELDON

By ISAIAH (64.12.96.238) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:34 pm:

What's up Ladies of SDF! I think Weldon needs to put his email address up on the board for this one... As the Great Cornelius used to say, it's gone be a stone hotseller, and you can quote me(smile!)

Listen, in addition to the luminaries and personalities previously mentioned, the DVD contains some very nice old school music played by the DJ's themselves, as well as some choice cuts provided by the producer, Weldon McDougal...

I saw where someone had asked Weldon what he was doing in the business in a recent thread, so i thought I'd take it upon myself to bear witness to that naysayer, that doubter, and first class cynic, that Weldon McDougal is doing what he's always done, and that is be a producer of creative products and materials related to the music we - and he - love so well...

Peace!
Isaiah

By NYC Diva (207.69.137.23) on Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 11:10 pm:

Hey Weldon!! I will be sending my check in the mail!!! Can't wait to see the DVD, I'm sure it will be all that I expect!

By Isaiah (205.188.209.141) on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 09:46 am:

Weldon, is Sonny Hopson still around today??? Brother cut quite a handsome and dashing figure on the video... Actually, he reminded me in his looks and mannerism of a certain muslim minister we all know and love(smile!) Very dapper cat, no doubt...

Also, Sonny was giving props to all of the folks who'd come through the radio station, folks whom hed taught the business, and some who'd taught him... He mentioned that the station was owned by Inner-City Broadcasting and Percy Sutton, and said he'd been instrumental in the creating the move to WBLS... Can you confirm that??? Wow, I had no idea that Inner City owned that station down in Philly, but I shoulda known, because a couple of Philly DJ's came here, and succeeded some of the BLS DJ's upon their departures from the station in the 70's... But seeing Jocko do his thing was priceless, man... What a sweet and engaging man he was...(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 10:37 am:

yes Isaiah Sonny Hopson is still around, in fact, he and I are going to be in the UK to do a all nighter at one of the clubs this summer,I think inner city owned radio station WHAT for 2 or 3 years,
Isaiah,when I produce a record or in this case a dvd, I don't know if it's good until people tell me it's good, because of your kind words, I fill like I did a good job,THANKS!!!
WELDON

By Isaiah (205.188.209.141) on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 11:11 am:

Yeah, well, the video is well worth the asking price, and then some... I thoroughly enjoyed seeing these masters behind the mic again...(smile!) What's interesting is that, with the re-emploment of Imhotep Gary Byrd To the airwaves here in the city, as well as, some of the younger artists like Alicia Keys using Ray Goodman & Brown in their songs, and signing them to record deals, there seems to be a resurgence of the old shchool soul in the offing... Stephanie Mills has her own label, Al Green and Antia Baker, and the OJays have new deals... The old troopers seem to be on the march again, and its beautiful(smile!)

Listen, Weldon, I was listening to Michael Eric Dyson, Cornel West, and Tavis Smiley promoting their speakers tour on WWRL recently, and Dyson let slip that he's doing a book on the impact of one Mr. Marvin Gaye, and that you are playing a very prominent role in providing some of the information in that book... Now, He didn't say when this book would be completed, and out for the public to consume, but I can't wait to go out and get a copy... I know Dyson from his works on Tupac Shakur and Malcolm X, so that book should do Marvin a lot of justice... Hope it turns out well...

Peace!
Isaiah

By JACK (68.221.135.111) on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 07:40 pm:

Weldon,Gteat job. Jack ASHFORD fUNK bROTHERS

By Vickie (198.81.26.103) on Sunday, March 07, 2004 - 10:04 pm:

Congrats Weldon....
That is a beautiful treasure to give to the fans...

I hope it sells big, big !!!


Vickie

By Isaiah (64.12.96.238) on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 10:03 pm:

More info on Philly Soul Legends DVD, as well as, the Soul Cruise...

http://motownsoul0.tripod.com/motownsoul/id27.html

Peace!
Isaiah

By Nosey (152.163.253.70) on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 11:57 pm:

Sonny Hopkins had us all in Philly saying this phrase in the 70s, "Say it outcha mouth!" We also used to party at his club on Germantown & Washington Lane, (can't remember the name though. (Too much Cold Duck, I guess.)

By E (68.236.53.71) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 12:18 am:

Another Hopson -ism was "make-a-no-mistake-a- Jake-a!! which was his affirmation of a hit.

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 05:02 am:

I also have a copy of this DVD and can highly recommend it.

Sonny Hopson was the type of dee-jay we could only dream of in the UK!

If, like me, you love the fast talkers, you need to buy this.

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 10:27 am:

thank you David, when I was producing this DvD I was thinking of the world market, so this DvD can be played in any country,ENJOY!!!!
WELDON

By Vonnie (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 10:33 am:

Dear Weldon,

I'm definitly going to purchase this DVD, as you know, I grew up listening to these dee-jay's. I can't wait to see the personalities of my childhood that I enjoyed so much.

Vonnie

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 02:18 pm:

Weldon,

Congratulations on the DVD..it "smells like a hit" make-a-no-mistake-a-Jake-a!!!!
So "get out that bed and get that bread"!!!!

By tony marshall (82.112.130.30) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 03:19 pm:

hi all,
this DVD sounds a must for my collection, anyone know where i can pick it up in England,

thanks in advance.

tony U.K.

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 03:49 pm:

Hi Tony if you want "Philadelphia Soul Legends Of The Air Waves" DvD, send $25 dollars to
Melanin Man LLS
PO Box 0678
Bala Cynwyd,Pa, 19004-0678

and they will send it to your return address,
Bobby, they are selling it at 69th street record store,
WELDON

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 04:34 pm:

Thanks Weldon, Ill pick it up this week.
I cant wait to see it!!
Im sure it will bring back a lot of great memories.

By givethedrummersome (161.114.1.183) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 05:43 pm:

Weldon
Any chance that the DVD will be selling in retail stores in Houston?

Lonnie

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 06:51 pm:

CORRECTION, mailing CORRECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!
for "Philadelphia Soul Legends Of The Airwaves"
send $25 dollars to,

Melanin Man LLC
PO Box 0678
Bala Cynwyd, Pa.19004-0678

Hi Lonnie, it is not in retail stores in Houston yet, it's only on sell here in Philly, or you can send for it, this is for you guys on Soulful Detroit,
WELDON

By stephanie (69.138.239.31) on Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 02:09 pm:

Weldon Im glad this DVD finally came out and I KNOW its going to do well
Stephanie

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 10:07 am:

A lot of people ask me is Carl Helm, the DJ on "Philadelphia Soul Legends Of The Air Waves" the same guy that did background singing on a lot of Philly records,yes he is the same person,
he worked a lot with Norman Harries and Thom Bell,
WELDON

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 12:58 pm:

Carl helm sang on al of my sessions as well, along with Phil Hurtt, Ron Tyson and/or Bunny Sigler and the Sweeties.
We usually doubled the three guys and then doubled the three girls giving a total of twelve voices.
Because of this technique, our backing vocals always sounded silky smooth because of the subtle chorusing effect caused by the singers' vibratos coupled with the relatively soft volume which were mike close with the mike, either a Neumann 87 or an AKG 414 set on the omni pattern.

By givethedrummersome (161.114.1.183) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 03:45 pm:

Bobby/Weldon
Glad to see you guys showing acknowlegement of Carl's achievements' back in the era. I have been trying to get him recognition as a radio legend as some of the other Philly DJ's. As a young head at the time, I was in the studio when he was sitting in one night for Georgie W. or Bishop, and witnessed his break-out on the air and becomming a radio personality that I think lastest over 30 years. I do believe he should be given more credit for his contribution to Philadelphia radio than he has received up to this point.

Lonnie

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 05:17 pm:

Lonnie, I mos def second THAT emotion!!

BTW: Do you remember his ultra rare single on Canadian American called Ring around my Rosie???

By givethedrummersome (161.114.1.183) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 05:49 pm:

Bobby
Yes I remember, I remember Al Alberts coming to our house to take him to New York to record it. I think he did three singles, the other one was "Tenderly" can't remember the third. I think they were trying to get him up against Johnny Mathis and Adam Wade. This was like 1961-62. Let's see, I'll trade you a Gold "Sideshow" Plaque for "Ring Around the Rosie". The record is kind of warped though.

Lonnie

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 05:52 pm:

LololololLonnie!!!!!!

By steveat21 (20.137.30.50) on Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 11:28 am:

Can I make the check out to Weldon A. Mc Dougal III? Thanks!

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 02:41 pm:

Hi Steve, if you are from the USA yes you can send me a check, you would have to email me at
wmcdougal3@comcast.net and I will give you the mailing address, you better hurry they are going
fast, (smile)
WELDON

By david meikle (62.252.128.10) on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 05:03 pm:

Weldon sent me this ad awhile back.

If you can, please support this serious piece of history.

By Soul Historian (205.147.242.4) on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 09:13 pm:

Radio station W-H-A-T in Philadelphia was and still is at 1340 kc. Their original studios were located at 3940 Conshohocken Ave., and I believe the broadcast tower is still there. They were owned by Wm. and Dolly Banks from approx.1948 until the mid-1980's. W-H-A-T FM (96.5) changed call letters to WWDB cir.1969. The AM format was simulcast on FM until 1958, when separate studios were built to host the jazz format. This is were Sinatra host Sid Mark (*alias Sid Feigelman) began his career. The only time I can recall the FM ever simulcasting with the AM after 1958 was on the morning after Martin Luther King's death. The broadcast was handled by Mary Mason , and it was the beginning of her career as talk host, rather than just a 'gospel queen". Sadly, no known tapes of this historic broadcast exist.

W-H-A-T was famous as a rhythm & blues station since the early 1950's, when DJ Raymon Bruce popularized the format. The early gospel queen preceeding the arrival of Mary Mason (*alias Bea Turner) in 1958 was Porsha Perry. Jocko was also featured for a short time. Other jocks such as Sir Lancelot, Hot Rod, and Kae Williams handled various slots.

The golden age of W-H-A-T as Soul Radio began with the arrival of program director George Wilson in 1/1965. The lineup consisted of:
Ernie Fields (6-10a)
Billy Foxx (10a-2p)
Sonny Hopson (2-6p)
Georgie Woods (6-9p)
Jerry Blavat (9-11p)
Louis Heywood (11p-6a)

During this era, W-H-A-T was known for the rocket ship blastoff at the top of every hour, and the words "AND NOW ANOTHER POWER HOUR ON PHILADELPHIA'S POWERHOUSE, W-H-A-T!".

Fields departed in late 1967 for WOOK in D.C., replaced by Scott Taylor. Blavat left prior to March 1966 to concentrate on television. Heywood departed around 1967, and was never heard from again.

Wilson departed in early 1968, and became the national P.D. for the Heftel Radio Group. Then, in July 1968, Rocky G. (*alias Rocky Groce) was hired as program director from WWRL NYC. It's not widely known, but Frankie Crocker turned down the offer! Taylor and Woods departed. Woods became the wake-up jock at crosstown W-D-A-S.

W-H-A-T station billed itself as the Soul-Psychedelic station beginning July 29, 1968, and actually sprinkled in several pop hits, such as "Revolution" by the Beatles, "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf, and "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo!. The art work on the weekly record surveys of this period bear witness to this unusual but highly innovative period.

The lineup became:
Gary Edwards (6-10a)
Billy Foxx (10a-1p)
Rocky G (1-4p)
Buster Jones (4-7p)
Sonny Hopson (7-10p)
Champ Haggins (10p-1a)
Bogary Robinson (1-6a)

Robinson was drafted into the armed forces in September 1968, replaced by ex-W-D-A-S FM personality Lloyd Fatman. Edwards and Jones departed 2/69. Jones ended up in L.A., and is the voice on the radio spot for the motion picture
"Shaft" that says "If You Wanna See Shaft, Ask Your Mama!". Edwards, a fabulous talent who was under-rated, returned to Cleveland. Hopson went
back to afternoons, and Steve Byrd was brought in for 6-10p from Katz St.Louis.

In July 1969, Les Anderson was hired as program director, and took up middays. Mornings were covered by Phil Moore. Byrd got into some trouble in 10/69, and departed (see Phila. Bulletin microfilm, front page article, 10/69, for details, or email me at address below to purchase a photstat of the page. Soon afterward, Byrd was hired for weekends at market giant W-I-B-G, but left in early 1970 without much fanfare. He was replaced by W-M-I-D Atlantic City's Gary Lane.

In April 1970, Gus (The Groove) Lewis was hired as program dirctor. The station was billed as "The Bad Black Lion", with an earth-shattering lion's roar at the top of every hour. The lineup became:
Tony Quinn (6-9a)
Mel Butler (10a-1p)
GG Lewis (1-3p)
Sonny Hopson (3-6p)
Mark Anthony (6-10p)
Champ Haggins (10-1p)
Llloyd Fatman overnights.

For a continuation of this timeline, recordings, photos, songs and memorabilia pertaining to the Golden Age of W-H-A-T radio, please email me at the address posted at the website zatmandu.com

(also, some very special airchecks of Jocko at
Philly's W-D-A-S radio are available for purchase; again, email me at the address posted at zatmandu.com for inquiries)

Thank you for your interest: THE SOUL HISTORIAN

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Monday, March 15, 2004 - 09:54 pm:

don't forget Lee Gerrit the rocking Mr G,
I'm sorry I don't know the year, but George Wilson was there, he hired Lee,good job
Soul Historian.
WELDON

By Juicefree20 (68.161.24.249) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 01:25 pm:

I appreciate the info shared by all of you. As a New Yorker who grew up to the strains of The Philly Sound, it's good to have still more insight into its background. I look forward to getting this DVD, I remember Rocky G from WWRL, I didn't know that he had been a DJ in Philly. Great stuff guys. Isaiah, it figures that you'd find this. Remember the cartoon Underdog, like Savior Faire, you're everywherrrre . It's hard to keep up with you dude. Weldon, I look forward to the DVD.

By zaya (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 09:06 pm:

Juice, thanks for the props - and a guy like you, who is deep into the history of the music, will not be disappointed with this DVD...(smile!) You got me chuckling with that description, yo..(LOL!) I'm thinking of silkscreening some tee-shirts as a result of your imaginative conception.... Thanks again!(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 11:56 pm:

Juice,
Heres a funny but true Rocky G story.

back in '79 at the pinacle of our existance, there was a big'Disco- Biz party' at Philly's big club, Second Story with many luminaries of the day in attendance.
I was sitting at the bar aand Rocky G was nearby, so I introduced myself and he then said:
"Isnt there a young BROTHER here in Philly named Bobby Eli"? so I told him that he was looking at him!
I supposed that because of the association with the music that we made, he assumed that I was not a white guy(whatever thatis)

By Juicefree20 (68.161.24.249) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 12:36 am:

What's up Isaiah, Bobby E? Isaiah, you keep coming up with these sites & stuff, all you're leaving for me is toaster leavings. But, it's all good, my bro .

Bobby E, that's a funny story, it's very consistent with realiry. I know that when I was growing up, I never dreamed that all of those funky sounds from Stax, or Atlantic was being played by Blue Eyed Soul Brothers. I really appreciate how much love they showed the music. When you consider how places like Memphis was back in those days & the things that were going down back then, their comraderie was most heartwarming. I would go out on a limb & say that this just goes to show you how powerful music is.

The ability of these men to swing together, definitely helped break down some funky racial barriers. My Blue-eyed Soul brothers deserve much respect, as they have shown true love for our musical heritage. Where others were knocking it & trying to relegate it as second rate, they embraced it. They proved that any person, with the ability to feel, is capable of having Soul. Our musical heritage is richer because of that. In the event that it hasn't been said, I extend a debt of thanks to all of my blue-eyed brothers. Not to the fakers, but to the ones who were there before it was popular to do so!

Peace Zeke, Peace Bobby E!!

By Nosey (66.153.113.238) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 04:42 pm:

I just heard on talk radio here that Sonny Hopson recently had a stroke but is doing better. He used to call himself the "Mighty Burner".

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 07:42 pm:

Yes Nosey, Sonny did have a mild stroke, but he is doing OK, he left the hospital yesterday, I talked to him a long time, and he still looking forward to his trip to the UK this summer,
WELDON

By steveat21 (20.137.30.50) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:10 pm:

Does anyone know what Steve Byrd is doing now?

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:13 pm:

I sopke to my old colleague, Philly Soul radio Legend Carl Helm yesterday.( Hi Lonnie)
Loking forward to getting with him very son.

By E (68.236.53.71) on Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 04:14 pm:

Dang this$#%^&*keyboard!

By Stephanie (152.163.253.70) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 04:08 am:

Eli,
Please tell Carl Helm his cousin, Stephanie Andrews, is trying to get in touch w/him.
Thanks,

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 11:47 am:

Oh wow Steph, I had no Idea that you are his cuz!

I'll relay the info to him, for sure.

By Stephanie (64.12.96.102) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:17 am:

Eli,
Do you remember me from Philly? I used to babysit for Jimmy Bishop and Louise Williams' kids, so I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time at the Uptown Theatre and also at WDAS. I used to wish I could write like Linda Creed, who I did meet. Gamble and Huff released my first song. Anyway, thanks for relaying the info to Carl.

By E (68.236.53.71) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:33 am:

Steph,

What was the name of the song that you mentioned and where in P-town did you live?

We HAD to cross paths somewhere, as much as I got around!

By Stephanie (64.12.96.102) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:59 am:

Eli,
I lived in Overbrook/West Philly. First song was by the Three Degrees (I think their first album). In Philly, I also did a song w/Ron Kersey on Eddie Holman album A Night To Remember. I left Philly but did some more songs after that. I must say I've always heard your name but not sure if we met or not. Obviously, we know a lot of the same people.

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 09:58 pm:

Steph,

I live in Havertown, not far from Overbrook.

Id like to hear some of your songs/lyrics.
maybe we can colab!!

By Stephanie (205.188.209.9) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:11 am:

Eli,
I don't live in Philly anymore. Its amazing the history you carry within. I truly appreciate you as well as the others who share their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Don't forget to tell Carl...have him write me on this thread.
Thanks again
Stephanie

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 02:23 pm:

Steph,

Please e-mail me at phillysoulman@msn.com and I'll give you some inf as I just spoke to Carl.

By CARL HELM (63.123.29.65) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 08:37 pm:

Hi Steph,good to know you are okay Bobby has
my number look forward to have a chat.Tell
everyone thayt I said hell-o...also adding to the
forum..It is indeed a pleasure to be a part of
so many dj's who are well thought of in our
local communities and many cities around this
nation..During the sixties being on the radio
at Wdas the third largest market at the time it
was exciting,thrilling,painful and very loving.
My friends E>Rodney Jones,The Magnificent
Montague,Jocko,John Bandy Lord Fauntleroy
Kae Williams so many Men and Women that were
a part of NATRA I will never forget all of them
they were indeed a great influence on my radio
life...My life truly changed in the sixties
and then I started recording and arranging
background vocals..what a thrill...let me stop
now I promise that I shall return to the SDF
very shortly....My love to my brother and all
of my true friends....God Bless..CARL HELM

By Isaiah (152.163.253.70) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 09:13 pm:

No, Carl, don't stop the music, brother!!! I saw you in the video rapping with Jocko, and I said, "damn, now that's royalty!" Whew, you don't know that that picture hit me so hard, particularly in light of Jocko's passing a little over a year later... I was moved - really moved to see the "old Man" in his chair, doing what he did so well for so long..

And you, brother, you appeared so emotional about things that night, the adrenaline had you so charged up, so pumped... I could see it, and I could empathize with it! You and Sonny and Jocko and Georgie Woods made me long for the days of the old jocks in my city... Fortunately, one of your friends, I'm sure, Imhotep Gary Byrd is back on the air on two stations in the city, and that bodes well for cats like you and Sonny - providing you're still interested... Sonny is in a recuperative mode right now, but, wow, wouldn't it warm his heart, and heal his body to know that someone out there wanted him to do a few hours a week on the air... I'm sure that would be loved by a lot of Philadelphians... Thank you much for posting, Carl... I appreciate your warmth and soul...

Peace!
Isaiah

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 10:05 pm:

Hi Carl, what to you think of the dvd,every one loves it, it's like a hit record,
WELDON

By Isaiah (205.188.209.9) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 07:50 am:

Weldon, I hope that one day, Sonny Hopson will be able to come on, and share some of his stories with us... That man is straight up lyrical(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

By Nosey (66.153.113.238) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 09:50 am:

Oh wow! Carl Helm! That takes me back to when I was in a full body cast listening to him and Georgie Woods trying to dance in bed! Carl thanks for getting me through the hottest summer of my life 1964!

Carl, I had no idea when you would sometimes sing along with the records on air that you actually sung on some of those records!

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 03:17 pm:

Nosey,

Carl sang on MOST of the Phiily hits and also had some singles under his own name back in the day, but I wont get into that right now cause I dont want him to get mad at me!(smile)

By Stephanie A (205.188.209.13) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 04:16 am:

Weldon,
I would like to get the DVD. Is this available for everyone?
Stephanie A

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:14 am:

Hi Stephanie A,
if you email me I will give you information on how to order the DvD,wmcdougal3@comcast.net

Stephanie, are you from Philly?
WELDON

By Isaiah (64.12.117.16) on Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 07:49 pm:

Weldon, read on www.mauricewatts.com that you'd be making an appearance on his radio show... Can you confirm for me and others the date on that???
Is that April 9th or the 19th???

Peace!
Isaiah

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Monday, March 29, 2004 - 09:38 am:

Hi Isaiah,yes I will be in New York to do Maurice "The Voice" Watts radio show on friday April 9th at 8:00PM, http://www.mauricewatts.com/cdstore.html

Isaiah, I don't know what time I will be in the city, I hope I will have time to meet you and we can go to lunch,
WELDON

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 08:49 pm:

for the people who have not seen this review, and would like to send for the DvD,
the DvD "Philadelphia Soul Legends Of The Airwaves" is doing well here in Philly,
WELDON

By LadyMystique (216.37.228.72) on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 08:59 pm:

Dag, some of y'all never came to my thread...

By Isaiah (152.163.253.70) on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 09:12 pm:

Lady M, its all good, ma - we still love ya(smile!) This thread was began in early March... Thought you might've seen it...

Weldon, that'll be my honor, man(smile!)

Peace!
Zeke

By LadyMystique (216.37.228.72) on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 09:19 pm:

I guess I did miss it...oh, well better late than never!

Weldon, my check's in the mail!

By zeke (64.12.117.14) on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 07:57 pm:

Good interview on the Maurice Watts Show, Weldon! Keep up the good works, man...

Peace!
Isaiah

By Juicefree20 (151.205.165.186) on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 09:14 pm:

ZEKE!!!!!!
Hey, it's good to see you here. Glad to see you man!

Peace
Juice

By Isaiah (152.163.253.70) on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 07:59 am:

Thanks HomeGrown!(smile!) You aint seen the last of this young soldier either... Just had to shout out to a fine young man who's "making a name" for himself - at long last...(smile!) Like you, he's got some "Juice" left in him...

PEACE!~
Isaiah

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 09:40 am:

hi Isaiah, I will be in New York soon,this
time we will get together, the interview on Maurice Watts show was real nice,
your main man,
WELDON