By Ralph (209.240.198.62 - 209.240.198.62) on Sunday, October 06, 2002 - 03:42 pm:

David and Lowell,
It appears to me that the Golden World Webisode is going to be a WINNER. Looking forward to episode 2. You guys did it again. My sincerest congratulations.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Sunday, October 06, 2002 - 06:49 pm:

Ralph

It's a pleasure to receive such a compliment from one who was there.

BTW I'm wondering if anyone else was surprised at JoAnne's revelation that Berry asked Ed for a partnership?

David

By Ritchie (62.254.0.7 - 62.254.0.7) on Sunday, October 06, 2002 - 06:54 pm:

I think "gobsmacked" is the popular expression... I sure was! A brilliant piece of work so for (love the graphics), and can't wait to read the next instalment. Of course, this is a story that people have been waiting at least three decades to read! How does it feel to have the scoop?

By KevGo (205.188.208.135 - 205.188.208.135) on Sunday, October 06, 2002 - 07:20 pm:

David:
Oh my God...brilliant job...and this is webisode #1.
Am I surprised that Berry asked Wingate to partner up with him? No. If I may refer to Raynoma Singleton's "Berry, Me & Motown," Gordy worried night & day as to how he was going to keep the company rolling financially.
Enter Barney Ales, among others....
The Golden World story is also a testimony to Joanne Bratton, who was able to help run an empire that rivalled Gordy's in the face of such a terrible loss.
Kudos to all involved with this story and if you speak to Joanne Bratton, please send my regards.
Peace,
KevGo

By David Meikle (213.122.155.96 - 213.122.155.96) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 03:52 am:

Thanks Ritchie and Kev.

It was a pleasure to be able to talk to JoAnne, with Ed sitting in the background and it was clear from our discussion that JoAnne was a powerful personality; who was probably well to the front in the operation and development of Golden World.

The lady was also sooooo helpful and very easy to talk to.

50 plus pages on this story and I still want more!!

The beauty of the web however is that we can build on this as we go along.

I welcome, as usual, any additional detail and corrections.

Some really interesting pics to come too.

By Carl Dixon London (195.153.219.170 - 195.153.219.170) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 04:15 am:

Well done David. Nice intro and excellent detail. Never thought I would have been reading anything about this on the 'Internet' when I bought my first Golden World record in 1974. There is enough material for a movie AND enough history/biography/music TV channels to buy it, around the world. It certainly is a golden world!

By KevGo (64.115.26.80 - 64.115.26.80) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 11:17 am:

David:
Do you have any pix of Joanne or Wingate?
KevGo

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 01:10 pm:

Kev

I don't have pics of either person.

I've seen one of Ed Wingate but I think he was averse to having his photo taken.

Ralph says that Joanne was beautiful therefore you would like to think there would be some of her.

It's amazing how many entrepreneurs/music people from sixties Detroit have yet to be identified with a photograph.

By MEL&THENSOME (195.219.7.113 - 195.219.7.113) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 02:09 pm:

Hey David,What a truly amazing Label Golden World was.One of my earliest recollections was of Little Carl Carlton on a white demo of Nothing No Sweeter and apart from the obvious stuff,One of the earliest obscure instrumentals that was a Wheel spin,the superb Making up Time by as you know,The Holidays.And to this day still,has always eluded me on the english Polydor Label.(one of these days,may-be-ba-bee).Must also add about your sterling work on the label David,nice one.MEL.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 02:13 pm:

Thanks Mel

Yes,it is astonishing what came out on the various labels.

I would also like to applaud those in England who had the foresight to issue some of these 45's around the time of their stateside release.

Does anyone know who was responsible for Polydor R&B for example?

By Flynny (213.122.202.120 - 213.122.202.120) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 06:27 pm:

There's a scan of a very early Golden World advert from Joanne Bratton in search of talent at:
http://www.capitolsoulclub.homestead.com/DetroitAdverts.html


...and a scan of the Canadian copy of the Holidays, just for you Mel, at:
http://www.capitolsoulclub.homestead.com/LabelsGallery8.html

By Bob Olhsson (68.32.101.228 - 68.32.101.228) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 07:37 pm:

What an AMAZING treat!!!!

By Ed Wolfrum (165.121.214.56 - 165.121.214.56) on Monday, October 07, 2002 - 09:37 pm:

Hello Dave,

I am learning things about GW that I was never aware of, and I worked there for 2 years! What a rich pre-studio history.

Congradulations on another winner. I am looking for more.

Ed

By David Meikle (62.6.87.58 - 62.6.87.58) on Tuesday, October 08, 2002 - 03:40 am:

Ed and Bob and everyone else

Thanks for taking time to show appreciation.

More within 3 weeks.

David

By acooolcat (211.72.121.66 - 211.72.121.66) on Wednesday, October 09, 2002 - 12:27 am:

Nice job David ad Lowell.... I'm really looking forward to the next installment.
Graham

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.54 - 195.219.7.54) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 06:38 am:

Hey David,a nice Golden World White Demo I forgot to mention in my piece.Ooh Boy by the Adorables.MEL.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.115 - 195.219.7.115) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 10:14 am:

Flynny,Ive been trying to get onto the capitol Forum , but with no luck.Any info.Hope its okeh to ask through the forum David,as my E.Mail is up the wall,cheers.MEL.

By David Meikle (62.252.128.6 - 62.252.128.6) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 12:14 pm:

This is ok Mel.

Thanks for the e-mail at the radio station BTW.

Yyour surname rings a bell!

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.116 - 195.219.7.116) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 12:20 pm:

No probs David,Go for it tomorrow mate,rooting for you all the way.MEL.

By MEL&THEN SOME (195.219.7.116 - 195.219.7.116) on Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 12:26 pm:

WHOOOOPS,David,Have I got my Days completly mixed up or what?I thought you were on tomorrow(sunday). David if I Have I am a total ass.I apologise,and am now about to put my head in a oven.What a wally.Anyway mate, Im sure it all went well.MEL.

By John Rhys (63.198.70.120 - 63.198.70.120) on Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 07:38 pm:

Hi David,
I certainly would be interested in reading The Golden World Story. Where do I find it?
Regards,
John Rhys/BluePower.com