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bee soul (bsoul) 2-Debutant Username: bsoul
Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 12:40 am: �� | ��� |
I have always wondered what exactly did the different members of the Intruders do after they broke up. Several biographies state what some did, such as becoming truck drivers, business men,politicians, and 2 becoming Jehovah Witness, but they never mention exactly who did what? And also, why did Little Sonny leave in 1970 and return in 1973? And is there a possiblity that we can get Phil Terry back on the forum again? |
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa
Post Number: 802 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.92.108
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 1:15 am: �� | ��� |
The Intruders were one of my all time favorite Groups. I remember hearing something about.... (I think it was Little Sonny) committing Suicide. I loved his lazy singing style...(swee~eeet) They had a lot of very nice songs. Back In The Day, some of my favorite Intruder songs were: Together Cowboys To Girls We've Gotta Love That's Real Love Is Just Like A Baseball Game When We Get Married Sad Girl Friends No More (Just to name a few) Now my Boyfriend and I always slow danced to their song "Slow Drag" Sorry I got carried away, but I'm sure someone here on SDF will fill you in or their present status. |
marilyn (marilyn) 3-Pundit Username: marilyn
Post Number: 70 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 209.142.136.38
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 3:03 am: �� | ��� |
Hi...Medusa, that's how I always described Little Sonny's voice as lazy, I love it |
GEETEE(HPK) (geeteehpk) 3-Pundit Username: geeteehpk
Post Number: 39 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 24.12.70.162
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 12:25 pm: �� | ��� |
I always wondered what happened to the remaining members of the Intruders. I was told that there were no surviving members of the original lineup.(Bird,Big Sonny and the other gentleman who's name I can't think of at the moment) Three of my favorites that commercial radio don't play are "Bet He Don't Love You(Like I Love You","My Baby She's a Winner",and "Who's Your Favorite Canidate") The last one is perfect,since election time is coming. :-) |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1843 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.145.122
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 12:58 pm: �� | ��� |
Hey Ya' All; I loved Little Sonny's unique voice, it has been describred by some in the industry as a nasal voice, hey, it works,lol!! Back in 1966 I was with the show at the Howard where the Intruders were performing with Percy Sledge, Howard Tate, Sad Sam, and others, this is when the Intruders had a big hit with "United". We rode in the Intruders' station wagon from the Pitt to the Howard, had some good laughs. I was very saddened to hear of the way Little Sonny's life ended, so tragic. They were an awesome group!! Loved: *United *Sad Girl *What's Your Name Friends No More *Together When We Get Married Cowboys To Girls Love Is Like A Baseball Game *=my most faves!! S.S. |
Kdubya (paladin) 5-Doyen Username: paladin
Post Number: 376 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 139.67.220.25
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 1:55 pm: �� | ��� |
Great group GeeTee & rest of SDF you got all my Favorites covered.................. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2616 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 56.0.103.24
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 2:06 pm: �� | ��� |
If memory serves me correctly, Little Sonny left to get married. Bobby Starr took his place during that time. Bobby surely can tell you more about this one! (Message edited by juicefree20 on October 02, 2004) |
Manny (manny) 6-Zenith Username: manny
Post Number: 469 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.124.51.125
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 2:13 pm: �� | ��� |
Hello Submarine to all, soulful friends! I'm glad to see how one of my all-time vocal groups favorites it's so apreciated here in SDF. I totally agree with Soul Sister, Little Sonny had a unique voice and also a unique way of singing: seems as he cry and also as he speak. I only find a little resemblance with some moments in some songs by another great little: Little Anthony. I got their "Super Hits" album with all their 60's hits ("Gonna Be Strong" is my fave) and also "Save The Children" and "Energy Of Love". After this i only find a compilation of various artists in UK Old Gold that features "Who Do You Love" by another lineup of The Intruders (only a original member). Also I knows Phil Terry keep on working as songwriter after the group disbanded. These are my Intruder's top-five: -Gonna Be Strong -Check Yourself -She's A Winner -Save The Children -Hang On In There Great Little Sonny, RIP |
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman
Post Number: 1689 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.46.134
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 5:00 pm: �� | ��� |
I posted this before, I believe, but one of my secret desires is to record a duet with Sonny and Barbara Mason, who also has that same lazy quality to her style. It would, of course have to be produced,posthumously and digitally, a'la Natalie and Nat doing Unforgettable. I would add Barbara to the Intruder's multitrack copies of Together and United. |
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa
Post Number: 812 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.113.16
| Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2004 - 8:00 pm: �� | ��� |
Does anyone remember their song: "Give Her A Transplant", (Take My Heart and Put It In Her Body)? |
dvdmike (dvdmike) 5-Doyen Username: dvdmike
Post Number: 395 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.159.246.155
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 9:38 am: �� | ��� |
I remember that song, it was one of my favorites of their "minor hits." Mikki Farrow co-wrote it with Gamble & Huff. And while we're at it, how about "Who's Your Favorite Candidate", "I'm Girl Scoutin'", "Turn The Hands Of Time" and their version of "Call Me" from the "Cowboys To Girls" LP. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2650 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 11:09 am: �� | ��� |
Bobby Starr did a great impersonation on I'm Girl Scoutin'. That was one of my favorite songs by The Intruders. It wasn't until many years later that I learned that it wasn't sung by Little Sonny. Bobby Starr is the only Intruder from that era who still sings with the group. There's not one original member left. |
mike s (mike_s) 5-Doyen Username: mike_s
Post Number: 197 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.93.33.7
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 12:50 pm: �� | ��� |
Save the Children is just about my favourite Intruders track...a fabulous "typical" Philly arrangement by Lenny Pakula...it just flows for seven minutes. |
Kev-Lo (7273747576) 5-Doyen Username: 7273747576
Post Number: 254 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.237.246.48
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 2:56 pm: �� | ��� |
Hi this is Kev-Lo yes the Intruders were one of the baddest philly acts around I like the Together LP.the whole album was awsome.I also like the song they did in 1969 called Girls,Girls,Girls |
Kevin Goins - KevGo (kevgo) 5-Doyen Username: kevgo
Post Number: 212 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.33.204.111
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 4:52 pm: �� | ��� |
"Together", "Cowboys To Girls" and "I'll Always Love My Mama" remain my faves. Kevin Goins - KevGo |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 2670 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 5:19 pm: �� | ��� |
I go with Cowboys To Girls, I Wanna Know Your Name, I'll Always Love My Mama, Love Is Like A Baseball Game, United, Together, This Is My Love Song, Friends No More, Teardrops & Save The Children. |
Manny (manny) 6-Zenith Username: manny
Post Number: 474 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.124.52.70
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 6:20 pm: �� | ��� |
Hello again, soulful brothers & sisters! One time i saw a LP (or a maxi?) in a store titled "Mother & Child Reunion" by the Intruders. I remember the PIR logo and i believe one tune was "Save The Children" and only have two songs and a long message by Kenny Gamble in the back cover. The cover art was a package as a present. I have previously the "Save The Children" LP. My doubt is if i don't well remember and really was a LP. Also I remember one of my first singles was "A Nice Girl Like You" / "To Be Happy Is A Real Thing" (this second very classically in the strings intro!). Peace & Soul Food |
marilyn (marilyn) 4-Laureate Username: marilyn
Post Number: 74 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 209.142.136.38
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 8:43 pm: �� | ��� |
My favorites are: I Wanna Know Your Name, Cowboys to Girls, Me Tarzan You Jane, A Nice Girl Like You, Rainy Days & Mondays, United, Together, What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One, Hang On In There, & Save The Children... My heart aches, that is so tragic what happened to Little Sonny...He was one of my favorite vocalists... |
mike s (mike_s) 5-Doyen Username: mike_s
Post Number: 201 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.93.33.7
| Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 5:43 am: �� | ��� |
Yes Manny it was an album but it was called Save the Children. Came out in 73. |
mike s (mike_s) 5-Doyen Username: mike_s
Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.93.33.7
| Posted on Monday, October 04, 2004 - 12:18 pm: �� | ��� |
Bobby was that you and/or Norman playing the wonderful guitar solo midway through Save the Children. Love it! especially when the guitar goes down low. |
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey
Post Number: 293 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.153.113.238
| Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:11 am: �� | ��� |
I love, "Together", "This is My Love Song", "I'm Gonna Be Stronger" and of course, "I Wanna Know Your Name" (such a sweet, sweet, song). |
Vonnie (vonnie) 5-Doyen Username: vonnie
Post Number: 324 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.134
| Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:43 am: �� | ��� |
Nosey, Do you remember when Little Sonny and the guys used to hang out at Big Jimmy's Barber Shop on Ridge Avenue? My favorite songs were, "Cowboys To Girls" and "I Wanna Know Your Name". I would also run into Little Sonny at the horse stables, we both loved to ride. I sure miss those guys. |
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey
Post Number: 294 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.153.113.238
| Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 11:08 am: �� | ��� |
Yeah, I remember Big Jimmy's "barber shop". Heard you could play your number's and other things there. LOL! I pass it everyday going and leaving work but alas it is no longer there but a facility called Calcutta House. I remember when scenes from the movie the "Lost Man" was filmed in and around Big Jimmy's. btw, they are filming a movie at my job called "Annapolis" starring Tyrese and they are supposed to let us know who else is in it today. It's a Disney movie. Your old neighborhood was quite the place to be. |
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa
Post Number: 853 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.97.207
| Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 8:08 pm: �� | ��� |
Is that the same Barber Shop that's on the cover of their Album? It shows them at this Barber Shop, I have it on the cover of their Greatest Hits. |
mike s (mike_s) 5-Doyen Username: mike_s
Post Number: 215 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.93.33.7
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 6:38 am: �� | ��� |
It certainly is... |
Vonnie (vonnie) 5-Doyen Username: vonnie
Post Number: 327 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 8:58 am: �� | ��� |
Wow, that's interesting news. I never knew that their was a picture of Big Jimmys Barber shop on the cover of their album. Did it have a picture of Big Jimmy or just the shop? |
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa
Post Number: 855 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.89.140
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 9:26 am: �� | ��� |
Well Vonnie, on the Album I have, it shows the Intruders. One of them sitting in the Barber chair, and the rest of the Group surrounding...there are folks in the background, and a guy that appears to be a Barber It's a bit tiny, but this may give you an idea: Can't see the Guys in the background, pic is too small, and too dark.but I tried. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1879 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.166.140
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 10:00 am: �� | ��� |
Hey Medusa & Vonnie; I have that CD too but unfortuneately is packed away with the rest,sigh! As you know Vonnie, all my 1000 CD's are in huge storage boxes in our basement recording studio. That's where they will stay until we move someday! S.S. |
Manny (manny) 6-Zenith Username: manny
Post Number: 478 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.124.51.31
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 10:36 am: �� | ��� |
Hello Submarine again, soulful family! Hey, dear soulful ladys Vonnie, Medusa, Nosey and Soul Sister, In my spanish CBS-PIR "Super Hits" album appears this pick and also, in the back cover, the same pick in biggest size. The people in the background it's hard to recognize. Also there are some sympathic details as some portrait of childrens in the barber's table (his sons?). I don't got the vynils here (only the CD's) but I believe the linner notes in the back-cover was write by Georgie Woods who says "Little Sonny, Eugene Daughtry, Big Sonny and Sam (?), these are my favorite intruders (...)". And the text about the photo: "The Intruders at they favorite barber's shop". I have had previously in cassette and give it as a present to a girlfriend called Eva, adding the text "featuring Little Eva" bellow the name of The Intruders. One of my indispensable albums! Hey, Mike S, pardon-me for not response you before (I can't connect so frequently as usually the last days). Thanks for your info about the "Save The Children" album. Yes, i got this album but I referred to another with a pick of a package in the cover entitled "Mother & Child Reunion" wich I don't knows if were a maxi or a LP. This was in the same store where I buy "Save The Children" and "Energy Of Love", both pressed in Holland (perhaps the album I refered was only issue in Holland, ?). Peace & Soul Food |
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa
Post Number: 856 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.89.140
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 10:44 am: �� | ��� |
Maybe Weldon or Juice or someone else can show a much larger better pic. Soul Sista, I would love to go through your music file. I bet it's awesome. |
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister
Post Number: 1880 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.166.140
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 10:57 am: �� | ��� |
Hi Manny; Glad all is well in Spain mi amigo! Hi Medusa; Yea, there are some pretty cool stuff in there esp. the lost soul stuff. You'd probly be more fasinated with some of my memorbilia & photos. S.S. |
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey
Post Number: 300 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.153.113.238
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:31 am: �� | ��� |
Manny, my hat's off to you. You are truly a PIR music lover! |
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 5-Doyen Username: weldon
Post Number: 325 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:36 am: �� | ��� |
I saw Phill Terry about 6 months ago, he is doing well, Weldon |
Manny (manny) 6-Zenith Username: manny
Post Number: 482 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.124.51.31
| Posted on Friday, October 08, 2004 - 12:25 pm: �� | ��� |
Hello, Nosey, I'm feel flattered by a comment like that by a philadelphian true soulful woman. Thanks. Thanks also to Soul Sister for your sympathy (as allways). Hey, dear Mr. Weldon, Phil Terry co-write two of my all-time PIR favorites: "No Staying Kind" (Lou Rawls) and "How Good Is Your Game" (Billy Paul). Long live to this survivor of the great Intruders! Peace & Soul Food |