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  David Meikle (david_meikle) 6-Zenith Username: david_meikle Post Number: 418 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Three years ago today Lowell uploaded the site to the WorldWideWeb. Thinking about it today makes me think we have been around much longer and I don't think life would be the same without a daily trip to this music hungry spiders web. A big thank you goes out to the people who created the music and to the fans who will never forget it. Viva Detroit and the SDF! | ||
Graham Finch (acooolcat) 5-Doyen Username: acooolcat Post Number: 234 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 203.69.208.9 |
It's the greatest place and I'm hooked. | ||
Vonnie (vonnie) 5-Doyen Username: vonnie Post Number: 308 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.129.18.151 |
Ditto!  | ||
Soulman (soulman) 2-Debutant Username: soulman Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.79.147.18 |
From my point of view the best web site i have visited. | ||
oldiesmusicfan (oldiesmusicfan) 1-Arriviste Username: oldiesmusicfan Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 69.133.93.32 |
Congratulations on the 3 years! This is the only music website I have ever visited and it is great, so I sure picked the right one. Thanks for putting it together! Fan | ||
dave (dave) 1-Arriviste Username: dave Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.208.174.244 |
and thank you David and the rest of the Northern Soul folks that needed to teach us about our own heritage | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1858 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.166.140 |
Congradulations & Thanks for a great site, there's no better place to hang out on the internet or meet a great bunch of people!! Great minds think alike,LOL. I don't mind being caught in this spider's web. Always, S.S. | ||
Chi Drummer (chidrummer) 5-Doyen Username: chidrummer Post Number: 244 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 67.173.156.104 |
Thank you & Congratulations Lowell and David for providing us all with the coolest, funkyist and the most soulful board on the planet. The One is definitely with you. Carry on... | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 698 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Happy birthday David and Lowell. It was producer Mike Theodore who e-mailed me three years ago to inform me of this little web-site that had a picture tour of the recording studios of Detroit. My studio, Tera Shirma, was included. Along with this tour was a tiny forum of just a handful of people discussing classic R&B. I e-mailed David and introduced myself and was welcomed with open arms by this magnificent group. To be part of this orginization and grow with it has been not only a privelage, but an education for me. The people I have met...the things I have learned...Catching up with long lost friends...an experience like no other. Once again, congratulations to Lowell and David. | ||
Tony Russi (tony_russi) 5-Doyen Username: tony_russi Post Number: 275 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.210.49.56 |
Congratulations Lowell & David!!Thanks everyone involved for your hard work. Thanks Ralph. Its probably time to donate again. | ||
Chancellor of Soul (harlem_144) 5-Doyen Username: harlem_144 Post Number: 262 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.207.40.18 |
What a wonderful site for infomation ! Happy anniversary SD ! Peace, Mike Boone (Chancellor of Soul) chancellorofsoul.com | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 691 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Congratulations on your third anniversary. It is the best site on the web for soul music. Thanks DMeikle and Lowell. I've found quite a few buddies around the world coming to this site, who have the knowledge of the other side of music like I had never dreamed of hearing. It was three years ago on Oct 3rd, that I retired from the government. Now I can talk about them like I want to and don't have to, worry about backlash. | ||
Iris Smith (hellostranger) 2-Debutant Username: hellostranger Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 68.76.87.24 |
Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary! Iris | ||
Moe (moe) 5-Doyen Username: moe Post Number: 349 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.140.83.68 |
David and Lowell, Congratulations!! What a great site and what an opportunity to have made so many friends!! Many, many more years to come!! | ||
steve w (steve_w) 2-Debutant Username: steve_w Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 81.174.210.62 |
3 years -phew- personal highlights include the great mike terry posting, mike mclean stories of how motown studios built up, being riveted by Eli and Phil Hurtt stories of philly and people in general just raving about the latest release ie the latest ruffin you just know you have to buy it | ||
Spyder Turner (spyder_turner) 4-Laureate Username: spyder_turner Post Number: 145 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 68.42.246.252 |
I LOVE THIS SITE, HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY | ||
Dennis Coffey (dennis_coffey) 3-Pundit Username: dennis_coffey Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.134 |
Happy Birthday David and Lowell and congratulations on this great site! | ||
GEETEE(HPK) (geeteehpk) 3-Pundit Username: geeteehpk Post Number: 40 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 24.12.70.162 |
Happy 3 year celebration David and Lowell. Even though I'm new to this site,it feels like I've been here for a long time. Keep up the good work. | ||
Destruction (destruction) 6-Zenith Username: destruction Post Number: 456 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.173.224.20 |
...and many mooooooooooorrrrrrreeeeeeee!!! !! and a gentle reminder that a lot of the earlier pages can be viewed at: http://www.archive.org/ simply type in soulfuldetroit.com ....and hang on. | ||
Russ Terrana (russ_terrana) 2-Debutant Username: russ_terrana Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.178.8.81 |
Happy web day David and Lowell. This exciting site has brought alot of friends back together and let all of us make new friends. Everybody has a great story or interesting information to pass along to everyone. What a rare treat! Thank you for your efforts. | ||
Morgan (leeway) 4-Laureate Username: leeway Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 209.104.139.161 |
Happy B-day to Soulful Detroit! I must say, that I do enjoy the discussions and the vast amount of knowledge that everyone seems to have on a variety of different subjects. Especially the music threads...so much info that I didn't know!! Everyone in their own way, brings a little something to the table! Never a dull moment! Here's to another 3(0) years!!! | ||
Kev-Lo (7273747576) 5-Doyen Username: 7273747576 Post Number: 256 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.236.207.168 |
Hi this is Kev-Lo yes indeed this is a monster site.I enjoy It so much.My soul buddy Chancellor Of Soul Told me about this site and the rest is history.It is so great when you can talk about the music you love and charish.I love to talk about the knowledge of the music and the great times I remember when the music was out.I personally want to Thank all of the icons who are on this site that gave us great history of their music.Tony Drake,Bobby Eli,Spyder Turner,Russell Thompson.Thank You very much for sharing your history of soul music with us.Also chancellor Of Soul,Soul Sister,Dyva-Naye,Juicefree 20 and everybody else that is on this great site.Again thank you,We are all family so let's continue to keep this site going | ||
HARRY DHESI (harry_dhesi) 1-Arriviste Username: harry_dhesi Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 217.155.105.174 |
DAVE AND LOWELL , 3 YEARS HAVE GONE BY SO QUICKLY I'VE ENJOYED EVERY TRIP TO DETROIT, LOOKING FORWARD TO JULY 2005 HARRY | ||
Gary (gary) 5-Doyen Username: gary Post Number: 206 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.73.238.2 |
Happy anniversary David and Loewll. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication in delivering this amazing site. | ||
Kdubya (paladin) 5-Doyen Username: paladin Post Number: 381 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 152.132.8.197 |
Ditto and much belated thanks to 1Wicked for bringing this site to my attention a couple of years ago. This is a fanatstic site. I have learned a lot and look forward to learning more. | ||
Robb_K (robb_k) 6-Zenith Username: robb_k Post Number: 587 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.81.198.122 |
Congratulations! And keep up the good work! It's hard to believe a year and a half has gone by since I was sent to this site by Rod S. Having Mike McLean, Mike Terry, Jack Ashford, Clay MacMurray, Joe Hunter, Spyder Turner, Frances Nero, The Terranas, Lyn Bruce, Bobby Eli,Bob Babbitt, Weldon McDougall III, and many more from The Industry post here is a rare treat. (Don't be offended if I left people off this list (I'm almost 60, and I've got to get back to my work!). That's what this site does!!! | ||
Carl Dixon (carl_dixon) 4-Laureate Username: carl_dixon Post Number: 121 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 82.44.203.80 |
3 Years! 3 Cheers! Happy Birthday SD. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 2691 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Happy 3rd Webday indeed! David & Lowell, you must be very proud & deservedly so. In my short time here, I have been both educated & entertained constantly. I have gotten to share viewpoints with music lovers both near & far & have learned a great deal along the way. It has also been my pleasure to get to know many good people here & believe me when I tell you that SoulfulDetroit has some very nice people. It's been a pleasure to read the first hand experiences of Ralph, Dennis, Bobby, Spyder, Russ, Lynn & all of the fellas who were in the trenches, helping to create those Soul classics that we love. How many of us could have ever imagined that we'd be corresponding with so many luminaries? In my wildest dream, I never imagined that. It's been a pleasure to meet, or talk to the diverse crew that we have here. Many of us have formed bonds that may last a lifetime. We've laughed together, prayed together, shared each others pain, consoled each other & have even gotten upset with one another. In the end, we put those things behind us & have continued forward, because that's what family does. In the process, these things have made SoulfulDetroit into the most unique & informative music website that I've ever seen. I can't imagine a day without checking in here at least once, to see what everyone is doing & how they're making out. Whether it's lunchtime at work, or just before I go to bed, I have to check out what's happening with my family here at SoulfulDetroit. As I can tell from all of the passion that everyone has, SoulfulDetroit is not a mere website. It's more than that. It's family & it's become a way of life for ALL of us! I thank the Northern Soul site that had the link for SoulfulDetroit. When I think about the friendships that I've formed, I have to say that SoulfulDetroit has changed my life for the better. That's no small thing! Congratulations to you Lowell & to you David, for having the vision to conceive such a site. You've come a long way from where you started & even though at times there were hard times, it wasn't in vain. For all of the naysayers, SoulfulDetroit is still here & just as vital as ever, if not more so. I expect the upward trend to continue! My thanks to you both, for sharing your baby with us. May the baby that is SoulfulDetroit continue to grow & prosper! Happy Birthday SoulfulDetroit!! May there be 100 more! | ||
Nosey (nosey) 5-Doyen Username: nosey Post Number: 287 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.153.113.238 |
What a nice play to hang out when I'm pretending I'm doing work at work! Thank God for the "shrink" icon. Hee, hee. Great site, I must say! Love the education I'm receiving about music and the industry in general. | ||
fonic_zone (fonic_zone) 3-Pundit Username: fonic_zone Post Number: 43 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
Happy Birthday Soulful Detroit I am new to the thread and have brought some interesting photos and history along the way to show to all your fans...I really appreciate being a part of this wonderful site and I plan on contributing a lot more..anything that we can do to help let us know...I have met some many people on your site that loved my dad's group and the leagacy of the Original Delfonics..They have a lot of fans and musicians that come to this site and we are happy to be a new member of this historic site...Wilbert Hart and the New Delfonics with the new cd album coming soon called Fonic_zone...excerts from my mom's book will come soon...and pictures, that bring back memories..to share with soulfuldetroit.com | ||
1wicked (1wicked) 5-Doyen Username: 1wicked Post Number: 315 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.126.64.72 |
There is no finer site...no matter what the subject matter...anywhere on the web. My thanks to David, Lowell, and Ralph for their massive efforts. I know it hasn't been easy...but this baby you've nurtured for the last three years is truly something to be proud of. My thanks to the many contributors as well. There are just too many folks to name...but the knowledge you've dropped totally kicks the crap out of my (Bach, Beethoven, and Beatles) college Music Appreciation class...and shows how lame THAT instructor was. (LOL) On a more personal note, I have actually shaken the hands of some absolutely great people through SDF...and had a blast hanging out with them. (Ralph, Russ, Stu, Bruce, the divine Ms. "V" (with her sexy, beautiful self !), Teddie...ya'll made the Funk Brothers (L.A.) #1 a night to remember !!) Everyday here feels like a holiday dinner with family....and I'm just happy to be sitting at the "big" table. | ||
Helene (helene) 3-Pundit Username: helene Post Number: 69 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.32.166.37 |
This is the greatest place to be. Happy Birthday. | ||
johneflat (johneflat) 4-Laureate Username: johneflat Post Number: 154 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
David and Lowell, thanx for all your hard work, there's nowhere else to meet the people and discuss the topics we do here, I was hooked from the 1st day I found you guys.......... | ||
fonic_zone (fonic_zone) 3-Pundit Username: fonic_zone Post Number: 53 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.138 |
Dear David and Lowell Happy Birthday from Wilbert Hart and the New Delfonics | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 6-Zenith Username: soulaholic Post Number: 463 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.176.246.238 |
Lowell, David, Ralph: Thanks for the good times, good music and good friends I have found here! | ||
Robb_K (robb_k) 6-Zenith Username: robb_k Post Number: 590 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.81.24.31 |
Oops! I forgot to mention Dennis Coffey, Ray Monette and Ron Murphy in the group of music industry posters who've posted on SD. (Message edited by Robb_K on October 06, 2004) | ||
RAY MONETTE (ray_monette) 3-Pundit Username: ray_monette Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 12.145.226.28 |
WELL,SPEAK OF THE DEVIL. CONGRATS DAVID , LOWELL,AND RALPH!! THIS SITE IS OUTSTANDING,AND A CUT ABOVE ANYTHING ELSE ON THE WEB. MANY HAPPY RETURNS!! RAY | ||
solar_clive (solar_clive) 1-Arriviste Username: solar_clive Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 81.153.176.123 |
Contributing as a newbie, congratulations on three splendid years. Your reputation for quality of members and information is second to none. Would that I'd joined you so much earlier.. Clive R | ||
C Bell/Eric (c_belleric) 3-Pundit Username: c_belleric Post Number: 44 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.165.0.234 |
Great Job to all! I look forward to more webisodes. Detroit, Michigan!!!!!!!! | ||
mike s (mike_s) 5-Doyen Username: mike_s Post Number: 213 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.93.33.7 |
and getting better all the time. | ||
Gee (gausden) 3-Pundit Username: gausden Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.231.183.151 |
Great Job Guys | ||
Milli Vanilli (millie) 3-Pundit Username: millie Post Number: 65 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.62.7.219 |
David, Lowell and Ralph, Congratulations on your third birthday, and here's to another wonderful year on Soulful Detroit! Ralph, I'll never forget the day you called me and told me to "check out" the SD website. You were so excited and although at that time I was extremely computer challenged (and still am), I found the site and the rest is history...three years and counting! It's been fun spending time with David and Harry on their annual trips to Detroit, but more than that, reconnecting with people I haven't seen or talked to in years and making new friends has been just wonderful. Ralph, maybe next year you'll be able to join David and Harry in Detroit and then we'll "LET THE PARTY BEGIN!" | ||
douglasm (douglasm) 5-Doyen Username: douglasm Post Number: 199 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.118.222.193 |
The amount of knoledge on this site is amazing, and it all has to do with the people who post here. And my condinuing education wouldn't be possible without the work of Lowell and David. THANK YOU. Doug Shirk Rock Island, WA (subtle hint....wouldn't a nice birthday present be a check to support the site? Mine's going off next week.) | ||
Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (weldon) 5-Doyen Username: weldon Post Number: 324 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.80.162.3 |
congratulation,Lowell,David, and Ralph,I did not realize when I posted 2 1\2 years ago, that I would meet so many nice people, by the way the first time I posted, I was talking about my book, "Motown The Golden Years" the book is still selling, thanks to you guys, Weldon A Mc Dougal III | ||
Manny (manny) 6-Zenith Username: manny Post Number: 479 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 217.124.51.31 |
Congratulations and long live to this great site, Lowell, David & Ralph. As sing Sister Sledge, "We're A Family"! I find this site a year ago and my life is more soulful than before grace to you all. Thanks to all soulful mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers! Peace & Soul Food | ||
Tenyu (tenyu) 1-Arriviste Username: tenyu Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 69.201.129.151 |
This place is pure class: the people, the music, the history. It's a little overwhelming for a young newbie who's new to soul. But what a school to learn from! | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 5-Doyen Username: gogogirl Post Number: 334 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 69.1.9.65 |
All, Big ups to "The Soulful Detroit" website. Congrats to David and Lowell and to all of those they give tribute to under "Credits." | ||
FRANCIS T (francis_t) 2-Debutant Username: francis_t Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 195.92.168.178 |
ONE WORD ---ESSENTIAL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FRANCIS T | ||
Dinelle (dinelle_watson) 5-Doyen Username: dinelle_watson Post Number: 356 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.157.25.120 |
Whoa! I can't believe that it's been three years since the forum started. 3 years and getting better. | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 5-Doyen Username: gogogirl Post Number: 340 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 69.1.9.65 |
All, Another way to check the archives is to go to "Search Forum." Click on "Recent Posts." I put in 365 days. Type in Username & Password. Then go down and click on "Search Options" (Search Topic?. I clicked on "Archives - Apr or July 2004 and wallllaaaa. Then when it came up - click on the first folder = Archives - Apr or July 2004. I recently read up on some old topics on yesterday - and that is when I got the "Itching In My Heart" to post again. LOL! I hope David doesn't mind me mentioning this. Hey David. Out the door. I'll holler. Take it easy. | ||
cudaus1 (cudaus1) 2-Debutant Username: cudaus1 Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.51.243.6 |
Thanks David and Lowell for this amazing site.Their was a time that I felt that I was something of an expert on Soul Music. My first visit showed me that I wasn't even close. I'm not a big poster because, most of the time I have little to contribute. However, I find myself visiting many times a day and learning from the real pros on this site. May this site go on for many years to come! | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 717 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Cudaus, You're new here. Welcome to Soulful Detroit. everyone that comes here has a similar situation. Can't seem to stay away from the place. Enjoy yourself. There are many talented people here. | ||
Karyl (karyl) 2-Debutant Username: karyl Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.170.180.185 |
Happy 3rd Anniversary, David, Lowell and Ralph! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Soul Music and Much More! | ||
MoMotown (momotown) 3-Pundit Username: momotown Post Number: 60 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 216.249.96.120 |
All I can say is L-O-V-E it! Thanks guys for providng this great forum and happy anniversary. aka MusicLoverinLA | ||
cudaus1 (cudaus1) 2-Debutant Username: cudaus1 Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.51.243.6 |
Ralph, Thanks for your welcome. I may not post a lot but, I always visit to learn. By the way, I read the story on your recording company. I was delightfully surprised to see a picture of Rusty Day and The Midnighters recording at your studio. They were one of my favorite 60's groups. I still have a copy of I Gotta Move backed with the instrumental version. Sadly,Rusty and Bass player Larry Walton are no longer with us. | ||
Ralph Terrana (ralph) Moderator Username: ralph Post Number: 720 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 209.240.205.63 |
Cudaus, Thanks for the update on Rusty. Sorry to hear that. I stay in touch with Fred Saxon, Rusty's former producer and producer of I Gotta Move. I'll pass the news along to him. | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 1708 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
SDF had been from day one a soul addiction. It has opened up an international avenue which has connected me to so many wonderful and knowledgable people , all of whom have made my life so much brighter. |
