By R&B (138.238.41.118) on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 12:26 pm:

HEY GANG,I DON'T KNOW IF THE STARS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN FOR THE NEXT SOUL SPECIAL OR NOT,BUT WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE?HERE ARE A FEW NAMES OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD..THE ARTISTICS,BARBARA AKLIN,THE UNIFICS,THE COD'S,THE JEWELS,THE 5 STAIRSTEPS,HOWARD TATE,ROSCOE ROBINSON,THE CHI-LITES[THIS TIME WITH EUGENE RECORD,I MEAN IT'S JUST ONE CONCERT}THE ETHICS,I KNOW IT DEPENDS ON WHO'S LIVING,IN GOOD HEALTH AND WANTS TO PARTICIPATE,JUST SOME NAMES,WHO'S ON YOUR LIST?

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 02:16 pm:

R&B:
Barbara Acklin died in November 1998.

Eugene Record selects his appearances with the Chi-lites because of his commitment to Gospel music.

Marvin Smith of the Artistics performs as a solo artist - he did reunite with the Artistics for a classic soul concert in 1995.

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By TonyRussi (68.18.224.201) on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 02:43 pm:

Hey Kevin, wasn't Eugene Record with the Chi-lites on the PBS special before this last one. I remember seeing them recently in red pin-stripe suits.

By motown01 (216.209.218.144) on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 03:03 pm:

Brenda Holloway
Kim Weston
Gladys Knight, maybe reunited with The Pips
Jimmy Ruffin

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 03:46 pm:

Tony:
Frank Reed is the singer the Chi-lites use for their live appearances & he does resemble Eugene Record in the looks department. He may have been with them on the next to last PBS special.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By R&B (138.238.41.118) on Friday, March 21, 2003 - 09:41 am:

HEY KEV,AS ALWAYS YOU'RE ON TOP OF THINGS,THANKS FOR THE WORD ON BARBARA AKLIN,SORRY TO HEAR OF HER PASSING,TONY, KEV IS RIGHT AGAIN,THAT WAS NOT EUGENE ON THAT SPECIAL.

By Soul Sister (65.43.165.66) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 12:17 pm:

Legendary Jimmy Scott, Timothy Wilson (Solo), Derek Martin, The Five Stairsteps, The O'Jays (Doing their 1960's stuff like "Stand.in For Love". and "Sweeter Tomorrow"!) Gerald & Blue's Manhattans doing their 1960s stuff like Ï'm The One Love Forgot". "Can I". and "When We Are Made As One", Little Anthony again but this time doing Ïf I Remember To Forget", "Reputation", "Hurt", and Ï Miss You So". maybe James Brown doing his ballads from the 1960s" Prisoner Of Love", "Lost Someone"and "Bewildered", All on the same show!

By skip (209.69.165.10) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 12:43 pm:

I was talking to Nathaniel Mayer. And he told me he was going to be on the next PBS special they will be taping on May 18 in Pittsburg.

By Common (209.2.55.171) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 12:54 pm:

Hello everyone,

Got my wish list handy. Here it goes:

George McCrae(found out he wasn't dead after all!)
The Dells
Kim Weston
Jimmy Ruffin
Sly & The Family Stone(I know this is wishful thinking but it doesn't hurt to dream!)
Etta James(I know she's blues but I would love to hear her sing "At Last" live & "All I Could Do Was Cry")
The Flirtations(I've heard one song of theirs, "Nothing But A Heartache" & I would love to hear this live as well!)

Peace!

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:14 pm:

Weren't The Dells on a couple of specials ago? Did a brilliant version of "Oh What A Night".

It appears to me that the PBS specials are advancing forward in time, from '50's do-wop to early/mid '60's soul and rock. Does this mean it's "Louie Louie Time", or are Paul Revere and the Raiders booked?

By LTLFTC (12.210.76.205) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:23 pm:

If we're talking mid 60's soul and rock wouldn't it be a trip to see the Parliaments doing just their Revilot/Golden World stuff? George and them coming out in snazzy looking suits....Also, whatever Orlons are left would be great. The Stairsteps, Evie Sands ,Jelly Beans...
What's the crieteria as far as substitutions ? It seems like, say, a five person group should have at least two original memebers or something.
It was disorienting seeing Peaches & Herb on the last special - I have housecats older than Peaches.

SteveK

By Sly fan (67.115.74.237) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:42 pm:

Common:Its ok to wish (you and a million others,plus myself)!! I truly wish Sly would make an appearance..a lot of prodution concepts were revolutionized once Mr. Stewart (and Mr. Brown of course) hit the scene..He raised the stakes. I still love him and "The Family"..I am sure it will happen "In Time"...The only thing I have is the Sinbad special with "The Family" but no Sly...Larry had to do all of Sly's parts and then there's the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame but they didnt perform!! That woudlve been a treat. I understand that Mr. Stewart is very shy; even in the early days (you can kinda tell in the old interviews w/ Dick Cavett). Keep your fingers crossed Common..

I am totally loving everyone's choices..really good picks..I am going to add on with:

The Impressions (with Ralph Johnson)
Joe Bataan
Charles Wright (and any remaining members from Watts 105st Band, calling on you Mr. James Gadson)
The Meters
Brenton Wood
Al Wilson
Gladys Knight AND The Pips
James Brown and Bobby Byrd with the Original members of The JB's (calling on you Bootsy,Maceo,Jabbo and Fred!!)
Jean Carne
Teddy Pendergrass w/ the remaining Blue Notes
Blue Magic (w/Ted Mills)

By Sly fan (67.115.74.237) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:44 pm:

one more...
Billy Preston (The 5th Beatle)

By Sly fan (67.115.74.237) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:44 pm:

damn..how could I forget Bobby Womack...

By Michael/Cleoharvey (160.79.83.208) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:49 pm:

The Honeycone reunited and singing Want Ads etc.
Maxine Brown (she was recently in the audience at Mary Wilson's show at BB King's and the crowd gave her a warm round of applause).
Fontella Bass
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Jr. Walker and the All Stars
Brenda Holloway
Glass House (with Scherrie Payne included)
Lenny Welch
Johnny Mathis
Len Barry
Jean Terrell, Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson (doing 70's Supremes hits)
Rare Earth
Ashford & Simpson (doing their own hits)
Jones Girls
Betty Wright

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:51 pm:

Jr. Walker died in 1998, as did one of the members of the Jones Girls.
If they can get the Honey Cone for the next show, I'll go to Pittsburgh and crash the joint!
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 01:52 pm:

Fontella Bass was on one already..did "Rescue Me".
Who would you nominate to do Jr. Walker's parts?
How bout Bob Seger...if you could talk him into doing "East Side Story".

By Common (209.2.55.171) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:02 pm:

Michael:

Maxine Brown was on last year's special. I, too, would like to see a 70's Supremes reunion.

douglasm: How about Sam Moore doing Jr. Walker's parts?

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:04 pm:

Works for me vocally. Tom Scott on sax?

By Sly fan (67.115.74.237) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:06 pm:

Johnnie Otis w/son Shuggie
Peaches and Herb (minus the Disco but I know they are gonna get requests to do it, w/ the original Peaches)
Syl Johnsnon
Luther Ingram
Ernie Hines
The Emotions
Leroy Hutson

Douglasm: Maceo Parker or Clarence Clemmons would be perfect to do Jr. Walker's songs..

By Michael/cleoharvey (160.79.83.208) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:13 pm:

I apologize for my ignorance I did not know that Jr. Walker had died and now my day is much sadder. I did know that one of the Jones Girls had died but thought that would be easier to replace if they made an appearance. On this year's special there seemed to be only One Degree of the original Three Degrees.

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:44 pm:

I believe Dennis Coffey said the qualification for a group is to have one original member left. Name ownership becomes a problem here, because The Three Degrees (?) were billed as "The Girls". I think I have the right group here.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.80) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 02:56 pm:

Hey Kev,
Do you know the current situation regards any of these former/still Recording artists from the Brunswick Labels.Regards Live appearances etc.
The Adams Apples/Dont take it out on this world/Dont you want me home/You are the one I Love/Stop along the Way.

Herb Johnson&The Impacts/I'm so glad(I Found you)/Where are you.

Admirations/Lonely Street/Hey Mamma.

Artistics/Hope we have,I'm gonna miss you,just another heartache,aint it strange,yesterdays girl,price of love,you left me,lonely old world,glad I met you,girl I need you,I'll always love you,Love Song,nothing but heartaches,you make me happy,what happened to the Love,walking Tall.

Billy Butler.(I saw him in 1974)
Careless Heart,I'll bet you,come on over to my side,Love grows bitter,Help yourself,Sweet Darling.

Lee Charles/I'll never ever love again/wrong number.

The Cooperettes/Shing a Ling(superb)/(life has)no meaning now/Everythings wrong/dont trust him/goodbye school.

Johnny Jones&The King Casuals/Its gonna be good,chip of the old block,Purple Haze,horsing around.

Johnny Moore/Just be for real/(Iwanna)spend the rest of my.

Symphonics/No more/shes just a sad girl/Silent kind of guy/(Feet)Dont fail me now.

Alvin Valentine/Sweet sweet revenge/There oughta be a law.

Young Holt Trio(unlimited)/Aint there something that money/Mellow yellow,Wack Wack,this little light of mine/straight ahead/California Montage/Aint enough Love.

Apologies Kev if I have jumped the gun here,I know your involved with Brunswick Records.
So any info will do if you can help.
Are you involved with any other Chicago Labels?
Many Thanks Kev,
mel.

By Common (209.2.55.172) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 03:15 pm:

Slyfan,

Forgive me! I missed your post! I would love to see Sly & the Family at least one show together. I've never had an opportunity to see the band live but reading about their performances back when makes me wonder if this will ever happen "In Time" again. "Que sera, que sera". :o)

douglasm: Is Tom Scott a member of Jr Walker's All Stars? Pardon my ignorance on this. Yikes!

Peace!

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 03:26 pm:

Mel:
Here's what I know about the following:

The Adams Apples were a studio creation of producer/songwriter Paul Leka. Not too long after this release he produced the Peppermint Rainbow's "Will You Be Staying After Sunday"

Admirations were discovered & produced by Morty Craft - I'll have to ask him what happened to them.

Artistics - Marvin Smith has been touring here and overseas. He did reunite with some of the Artistics back in 1995 for a Chicago Soul gig. He would love to visit England.

Billy Butler - saw him in 1995 when he came to NYC on business; friendly man, tours on occasion with Jerry as his guitarist

The Cooperettes came out of Washington, DC. Whereabouts unknown

Young Holt Trio(unlimited) - Still tour here and abroad.

Hope this helps!
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 03:30 pm:

Common...
...no problem. I lead the forum in ignorance.
I believe it was he who played sax on SISTOM. He was Pat Sajak's band leader on his late show, and is a noted jazz player.

By fayette (205.188.209.38) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 03:38 pm:

cleo michael i was always been told if you got
to dream then dream big! why not include
diana ross with mary wilson snd cindy birdsong lol
my personal favorites would be the stylistics
with russell thompson,main ingredience with
cuba goodin,odyssey, carla thomas,sister sledge,
earth wind and fire,chaka khan with rufus,
natalie cole with her 70's hits,new birth,
doobie brothers and margie joseph. then when
i'm finished they will run out of time lol

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.66) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 04:49 pm:

Cheers Kev.
mel.

By Sly fan (67.119.52.31) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 05:41 pm:

Common: I do believe in my heart it will happen "In Time"...The world is waiting for this show to happen... I would love for Sly, Carlos Santana,Prince and Stevie Wonder to do an album together..that would be crazy huh??..

KevGo: Thats great that Young Holt still play and they travel!! Do they occassionaly play with Ramsey Lewis?? I love those guys!! I am happy to hear they are doing well..."Soulful Strut" inspired me to take piano lessons,LOL..

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 07:27 pm:

Sly:
Eldee Young (bass) & Isaac "Red" Holt (drums) do tour on occasion but most of their gigs are overseas (UK, Japan). They rarely play with Ramsey.

I'm glad that "Soulful Strut" inspired you to play piano but the real person who deserves credit is the late Johnny Griffith, legendary Funk Brother pianist/organist who played on many Brunswick sessions in Chicago "on the down low." Also, Young/Holt never played on "Soulful Strut" - that was originally an instrumental track for Barbara Acklin's "Am I The Same Girl" recorded by Johnny with Chicago session musicians. The reason why Young/Holt Unlimited's name went on the record was because it was easier to market the disc under an already-established name.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Fury13 (209.69.165.10) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 07:29 pm:

Right, Skip, Nathaniel Mayer WILL sing "Village Of Love" on the next T.J. Lubinsky PBS special... taping is May 13 in Pittsburgh.

By Scratcher (65.132.76.69) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 08:10 pm:

Floyd Morris played the lead keyboard on "Soulful Strut." Bernard Reed, the Artistics' guitarist, played bass.

By janebse (68.63.4.162) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 08:58 pm:

Woo esleis scheduled to be on the May 13th taping? And what is the show called?

By janebse (68.63.4.162) on Tuesday, April 08, 2003 - 09:21 pm:

I like the suggestion of Jimmy Ruffin. From his website I get the impression that he still tours. Does anyone know whether that is just in England, or whether he tours in the U.S. too?

By breathtakingguy (67.24.156.220) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 09:17 am:

The Honeycone (re-united)
Jean, Mary and Cindy (70's Supremes)
First Choice
I'd say The Jones Girls (only one died recently)
The Crystals (La La, Barbara, Dee Dee)
The Cookies
The Jewels
The Clickettes (with Barbara Jean English)

By STUBASS (64.12.97.7) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 09:46 am:

HOW ABOUT SOME OF THE LOS ANGELES GROUPS OF THE 70'S..."THE WHISPERS"..."SHALIMAR"..."ROSE ROYCE"...AND A "RUFUS" REUNION...ALONG WITH "DEBARGE" AND THE "COMMODORES"!!!...DON'T FORGET RAYDIO"!!!...STU

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 11:03 am:

Scratcher:
Thanks for the provided info. Although Johnny Griffith did say he was on the session, he was referring to the original "Am I The Same Girl" taping.

Brunswick tried offering Floyd Morris a record deal after Soulful Strut but for some reason he passed.

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Fury13 (12.2.196.17) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 02:59 pm:

The May 13 PBS special in Pittsburgh that includes Nathaniel Mayer is called Rock and Roll 50. Detroit's own Jack Scott will also appear (this national visibility is long overdue), as well as Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brian Hyland, Lesley Gore, and others.

By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 03:22 pm:

Just so long as Lesley doesn't sing "You Don't Own Me".

By Sly fan (67.115.74.6) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:27 pm:

KevGo: I am in awe right now because I was aware of the Barbara Acklin song "I Am The Same Girl" (which I still love) but wow I didnt know that they werent playing on that song. Its even more insteresting that The Late Great Johnny Griffith was on that song, I never would've put it together..

The "FUNKS" were REALLY on the down low..It wasnt just Ric Tic they were moonlighting with..

I love the song more than ever now...

Thanx for info Kev!!

By Sly fan (67.115.74.6) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:31 pm:

STUBASS: GOOD CALLS gotta represent California!! How about Willie and The Midniters, WAR (with original living memebers, calling on you Mr. Lee Oskar). I mentioned Charles Wright..I didnt know Raydio were from LA.

By Lynn Bruce (65.60.202.214) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:45 pm:

Lets add Watts 103d st. rhythm Band to that Calif. mix.

By Sly fan (67.115.74.6) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:50 pm:

I did Lynn, look up at my first post on this subject!! That group still gives me chills, funk for days...

By STUBASS (152.163.188.68) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:57 pm:

SLY: RAYDIO WASN'T "FROM" L.A....BUT THEY WERE MOSTLY LA STUDIO MUSICIANS LIKE R.P. WHO RECORDED IN L.A....DEFINITELY A MOTOWN INFLUENCE THERE THROUGH!!!...STU

By Sly fan (67.115.74.6) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:59 pm:

yes, I agree..

By STUBASS (152.163.188.68) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 05:59 pm:

SLY: CHARLES WRIGHT AND THE 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND...CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM...REMIND ME A LITTLE BIT OF "TOWER OF POWER"...NICE TRACKS WITH GOOD HORN ARRANGEMENTS AND SOMEWHAT OF A JAZZ FEEL ON SOME OF THEIR CHANGES!!!...STU

By Lynn Bruce (65.60.202.214) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 06:02 pm:

Sly fan,my admiration for your taste in music rises by leaps and bounds as we speak.

By Sly fan (67.115.74.6) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 07:31 pm:

StuBass: Charles Wright just did a show last year with The Emotions out here in LA..I heard it was great!! As far as the 105th st. Band...James Gadson (Drummer) is the only cat who really blew up and Bernorce Blackman went on to record for EVERYBODY...the rest kinda fell into the pitfalls of success..

Lynn: Thank you, likewise..

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Wednesday, April 09, 2003 - 07:44 pm:

What a remarkable come-back for Nathaniel Mayer.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 11:21 am:

Sly Fan:
Guitarist Al McKay left Charles Wright's 103rd St. Rhythm Band to join Earth Wind & Fire in 1973 (he & Johnny Graham replaced Roland Bautista). He co-wrote songs such as "Saturday Nite" & "Happy Feelin'" while being a member of EW&F.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Randy Russi (169.139.180.100) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 12:03 pm:

Five Stairsteps would be GREAT!!!
Howard Tate
Carla Thomas
Wilson Pickett
Delfonics
Dee Dee Sharp (I know, she did do one)
Betty Wright
Gwen McCrae

By Sly fan (64.169.106.188) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 01:58 pm:

KevGo: Wow!! I totally forgot that AL was with them!! Thanx for the reminder..just as I would also forget that Ronnie Laws was EWF's original sax player too. Thanx a mil.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 03:11 pm:

Randy:
Wouldn't a Five Stairsteps reunion be cool! Last time I saw them was on American Bandstand lip-syching "Ooh Child" (1970).

Sly Fan:
Ronnie Laws did some tasty sax work of EW&F's "Last Days In Time" album. Also during EW&F's hiatus in the mid 1980s Al McKay & Ralph Johnson produced the Temptations' "Treat Her Like A Lady" (1985).

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Sly fan (67.119.52.20) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 03:28 pm:

LOL!! Ooh Child!! AB!! I gotta look for that episode!!

WOW!! I didnt know they produced that song?? It doesnt surprise me at all...

FYI: The 5 Stairsteps came back in 1979 in the form of "The Invisible Man's Band.

By Randy Russi (169.139.180.100) on Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 03:37 pm:

KevGo: Yes, that would definetly be cool! I saw
them twice in the late '60s.

By Tyrone (209.219.209.72) on Friday, April 11, 2003 - 09:44 pm:

My suggestion would be a Motortown Revue 40 Anniversary show with the Temptations,Marvelettes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, the Supremes (any combo as long as Mary and Cindy are performing with either Diana(?),Jean or Scherrie), the Miracles (with Smokey), the Velvelettes, Kim Weston, Stevie Wonder, the Contours, Originals, Jimmy Ruffin, the Spinners, the Andantes, the Jackson 5, Brenda Holloway, Johnny Bristol, Ashford and Simpson (singing Marvin and Tammi's songs), Chris Clark, the Funk Brothers,the Commodores, Syreeta Wright and oh my I forgot to add the Four Tops. Mable John and some other 60's signees would be great. Acts signed after the Commodores ----naw!

As Cal and the gals sing, "Ain't no place like Motown......" (Finish it off Xtown, please).

By Beebopman (67.38.71.23) on Saturday, April 12, 2003 - 12:05 am:

How bout we include "New Birth" and soul crooner Rocky Robbins (singing his signature song,,,"you and Me")

Beebopman

By P.J. (209.166.149.65) on Saturday, April 12, 2003 - 08:37 am:

Also scheduled to appear on 'Rock And Roll 50' are The Avalons and Gerry and The Pacemakers. WQED Pittsburgh has also announced production and taping of 'Timeless Music Of Your Life' (1960's & 70's) on May 14, 2003. I have not yet heard any mention of featured artists for this event.

By Randy Russi (169.139.180.100) on Monday, April 14, 2003 - 02:03 pm:

Bobby Byrd
Vicki Anderson
Marva Whitney
Mable John
the Orlons
Ella Washington
Betty Wright
Bettye Swann