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  Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 4-Laureate Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 140 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
JIM CHEERS AND I WENT TO THE STATE THEATER LAST NIGHT TO SEE OLLIE WOODSON, WHAT A SHOW, I MEAN IT WAS GREAT. THE OPENING ACT WAS A REAL FUNNY COMEDIAN, WE GOT THERE TO LATE TO HEAR WHO HE WAS BUT HE WAS FUNNY AS HELL. LITTLE JIMMY SCOTT AND HARLEY BROWN CAME ON NEXT, THEY WERE SLAMMING AND THEN THEY BROUGHT ON THE GREAT EDDIE LAVERT TO SING WITH THEM, WOW, HE HAD ALL THE WOMEN SCREAMING, THE THREE OF THEM TORE IT UP ON AN OJAY SONG, "FOREVER MINE" OLLIE CLOSED THE SHOW, HE WAS AWSOME. HE WAS JOINED ON STAGE BY ACTORS, LEON (FIVE HEARTBEATS AND HE ALSO PLAYED DAVID RUFFIN IN THE TEMTATIONS STORY) AND MIGUEL NUNEZ ( JUWANNA MAN AND MANY OTHER ROLES) IT WAS GREAT. OLLIE ALSO SANG ONE OF MY FAVORITES FROM HIS CD, HIS VERSION OF THE SHIRRELLS SONG, "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMMORROW" AND BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN. THAT'S MY BOY, AND A DEAR FRIEND. GO HEAD OLLIE, WORK YOUR SHOW, YOU KNOW HOW. ALSO THE FANTASTIC, THE BEAUTIFUL, THE WONDERFUL SIS DETROIT WAS IN THE HOUSE, WE HAD A GREAT TIME | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 404 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 62.252.128.19 |
Spyder Remember this great evening at Greektown Casino? Harley and Jimmy are in white suits. Mr Wendell is on bass in striped shirt. And Mr Ali Ollie Woodson is on vocals  | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 649 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
DMeikle - Wow, that is a great photo. It certainly brings back exciting memories. You should have been there last night. I was all over the place. My legs ache right now because of all the walking back and forth I did. People were dancing on the dance floor which was in front of the stage. I put aside my age-stiffness-and pride, and got up to the very front of the stage, and screamed just like the rest of them. Ali took my hand and sang to me. (Reminds me of the Temptations fans.  ) It was fun. Brought back the 20Grand days. Spyder - Big Fun! I almost didn't go. But, then again, how many times does Ali Woodson give a party in Detroit. I'm on my way to pick up the photos, and I will post a couple of them here. Be back in a few. | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 650 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
(I wrote a long review and lost it.) Spyder - You were correct about that camera. The pictures did not come out. First the bad news. Shots that did not come out: Ali and Leon singing Leon and I Ali, Mr. W, and I Ali, Spyder, Jim Spyder, Jim, Eddie Lavert Ali, Tonya Spyder, Jim, I The good news is: The State theater has been transformed into a theater with a club setting with a small dance floor. Eddie Lavert tore up the song, as Spyder has already mentioned. Everyone knows Eddie is a soul man and the ladies were screaming, ran out up against the rail, and reached for him. He was great, and so was Harley, and Detroit Jimmy Scott. As usual, I'm not going to tell you how great the bass player is. Ali sang "Walk Away From Love;" His singing of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" sounds much better live than it does on the CD. He loves to sing, putting his whole self into those songs, and every song he sang was superb. He sang a couple songs from the cd: he sang "Stay" but his rendition didn't not remind me of the Temptations. It took me awhile to realize that it was that much talked about song "Stay." He made it his own. Of course he sang "Treat Her Like A Lady." For those who were stiff and do not usually dance, they moved with soul as Ali poured out all of his soul and grit. When Ali came back the second time, we just couldn't hold back, and fans went directly up to the stage, including myself. I cannot remember the song he was singing as he held my hand. I was in heaven. After he finished singing, he through his towel out to me, and I kept it around my neck the rest of the night. As a matter of fact, I had it around my neck when the photo was taken of us that didn't come out. So, do I save it like Monica Lewisky saved her dress? I guess I should. Leon was standing down with the fans as Ali was singing. Leon looks much younger in person. I commended him on his acting ability in the role of Druffin, and let him know that Druffin was one of my favorite soloist. He shook his head in the affirmative, and pointing to Ali he said "And now he is the baddist soul singer out there." I agreed, and went on to watch and listen to that fine sexy Mr. Ali-Ollie Woodson. After the show, we had a great time, greeting, chatting, hugs, pictures (that didn't come out), and meeting new and old aquaintences. This photo of a young man, you probably know his name. I don't know his name, I just know his face. The ladies were screaming for him as he entered the auditorium. I didn't know who he was until he put his hat on:     ALI'S BACKGROUND VOCALS      (Message edited by sis on September 25, 2004) | ||
Karyl (karyl) 2-Debutant Username: karyl Post Number: 19 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.170.180.149 |
Well, Sis! It sounds like you had a fantastic time. Sorry that the other pictures didn't come out, but the ones you posted are SUPER! It looks like you had a ball, girl! LOL @ the Monica Lewinsky comment! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 651 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Karyl - Thanks for your post. I'm beginning to feel like the lone ranger over here. The name of the guy in the first photo is Miguel Nunez. He is here, along with Leon and others in a play at the Fox Theater. http://www.ericjeromedickey.co m/ | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1788 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122 |
Hey SisD & Spyder; You two look great together!! And you got a photo of my Favorite soul man Eddie Levert, Sr. Now I'm really jealous. Glad you guys had so much fun, sounded like a great show, wish I was there!! S.S. | ||
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey Post Number: 280 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
SisDetroit! I'm hatin! I looooooovvvvvvveeeeeee my foine black men! Gurl, Ali-Ollie was wearin those pants! Let me know of the next great show cause my daughter just got hired by USAir and her mama can fly for free now! | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 405 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 62.252.128.19 |
Sis Great pics. Love the marquee one too. Say HI to Ms Tonya. I miss her dancing! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 654 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Soul Sister - I gave Eddie a hug just for you. Eddie comes to Detroit often, as he is a friend of Harley Brown. Nosey - I'm wondering if Ali knows how sexy he looks. I think he probably does. One thing, he knows he can jam. DMeikle - Before Ali's performance, I was talking with him. We discussed you and Harry. He remembers meeting you two. He was telling me how fantastic Mr. W is on the bass. I let him know that Mr. W was happy to have been playing for him doing the songs he chose to sing that night, and that you and Harry had a grand time. ((((HARRY)))) | ||
zebop (zebop) 4-Laureate Username: zebop Post Number: 138 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Ali Woodson, one of my favorite Temptations. He knew everything he needed to from jump, that Blue Notes song, "Disco Explosion" certainly proves that. As a Temptations fan, I must admit I do feel remiss. I miss Ali. I like the other guys there but yet and still... | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 5-Doyen Username: paladin Post Number: 354 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 152.132.8.197 |
Dam I would have hurt someone to be at this show. Ali Woodson is da man. Zebop I hear you loud and clear. Funny thing about the Tempts...just when you thought they got it right.........bam....theres goes another one....and the band played on.....Great photos...and nice review...Sis Detroit..thanks from the bottom of my Temptin heart...... Kdubya | ||
Iris Smith (hellostranger) 1-Arriviste Username: hellostranger Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 68.76.87.24 |
I can't believe you kept the towel, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME!!!! LOL! Iris | ||
Morgan (leeway) 4-Laureate Username: leeway Post Number: 72 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.104.139.161 |
Those photos of Ollie are fantastic!! (As are the rest!) I agree with the ladies, he sure looks fine in those pants!!! I love that man's voice!! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 657 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
HelloStranger - LOL. If you keep shaming me, I will scan the towel and post it. LOL | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 658 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
BTW - Iris Smith aka HelloStranger - WELCOME TO SOULFUL DETROIT! Please come back often and share your thoughts on soul music. | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 5-Doyen Username: paladin Post Number: 363 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 152.132.8.197 |
Sister Girl "Iris' is in da house. Welcome here my dear and remember I still owe you a dance.....Will Marvins' "After the Dance" suffice ? Looking forward to your contributions......;-) Kdub | ||
Iris Smith (hellostranger) 1-Arriviste Username: hellostranger Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 68.76.87.24 |
I've been waiting on that dance, guess I'm gonna have to get on my horse and ride into Chi-Town!!! thanks for the welcome, I've been around for a while, just been lurking! I see quite a few familar 'soulsters here. peace, Iris | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 5-Doyen Username: paladin Post Number: 371 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 152.132.8.197 |
As The Don would say Peace, Love and Soul, but you didn't answer my question ? Will After the dance suffice ? :-) Iris quit Tempting me ? Kdubya | ||
Iris Smith (hellostranger) 1-Arriviste Username: hellostranger Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 68.76.87.24 |
Yes, after the dance is "JUST FINE" wink, wink Iris | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 729 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Steve Holsey of the Michigan Chronicle has an article with a photo of Ali and Leon singing together. (Mine didn't come out.) |
