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Lamont Dozier R.I.P.

By Kevin Jones in Soul Music News
Published 09 Aug 2022

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So sad to hear of the passing of Lamont Dozier a real Giant in the world of Motown and Soul Music. He wrote so many wonderful songs, from the days with Eddie and Brian Holland at Motown to going solo in the 70s. His style was something special, he was a real talent with that smooth tone when he sang. R.I.P. Lamont



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Ian Parker

there are musical giants,   Curtis Mayfield,  Van McCoy, JB, Smokey,  etc etc.   among that list,  is Lamont Dozier !  a True genius ,   his arrangements in the studio,  turned songs into masterpieces.     awful news,  im saddened.  

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Keamus
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We had tickets to see him in London just before Covid came along. The gig was sadly cancelled. Remember buying the Kent LP Moving On Up in 1984 and listening to this for the first time. Work of a genius. RIP  

 

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Dukeofburgundy
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One of the greats of popular music. As a songwriter unsurpassable and let's hope that the accolades reflect his immense talent.. I actually met him in a village pub in Surrey back in the 80s. He was humble and polite. As a singer and  performer he was under rated. What a record 'Why Can't We Be Lovers' is.  Lamont Dozier R.I.P.

 

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Rip1bill

One of three men - HDH - who wrote the Soul Music songbook for our generation. A multi talented inspiration who captivated us all. The binding soul for the Holland brothers, his spirit & legacy lives on. In his immortal phrase, Going Back To My Roots...God Bless Mr Dozier. 

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Mal C

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R.I.P.Lamont Dozier at true artist, singer, arranger...

Here's an early one and a 7ts one from Lamont... love 'Fish Aint Bitin' big favorite of mine, that Kent LP 'Moving On Up' was a big influence in growing my taste in soul music...

 

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Kesalocasoul
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A sad day.  The sad loss of a musical genius who wrote, produced and sang so many great songs.

My particular favourites are "New Breed Kinda Woman" from the Invictus days and Margie Joseph's powerful interpretation of his "All Cried Out".

Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

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Soulman58
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So sad, along with the Holland Bros,  and Levi Stubbs, they were responsible for introducing me to the chapel that is soul music.  Then to branch out as a solo artist and produce the catalogue he leaves behind is something I don't think has been equalled.  So many of his greats have been mentioned, I'd just add 'Peddling Music On The Side' one of his underated tracks in my humble opinion.

I know where on the shelves I will be heading this evening.

RIP Lamont

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Coolnotes

A legend for both his contribution to the HDH Motown legacy and his own solo work . My favourite being  this sophisticated example of Lamont’s classical roots are apparent in the popular “ Why Can’t We Be Lovers ‘ from the 1974 album Love and Beauty .By the time of its release he   had already parted from the failing Invictus  label, and the Holland brothers   put the album out to capitalise on his solo success with ABC.

The track  develops a lush growing orchestral score , a haunting melodic horn solo all overlaid with Lamont’s painful reflections on love gone wrong.  it could easily have come out of the PIR stable. RIP. KTF. Cool Notes 

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The Yank
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Very sad to hear about his passing- Lamont wrote and produced some of my favorites songs of the 60's and 70's. This is one of my favorites from his solo work- 

 

 

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That moment at 2:46 in 'Can't Get Off Until The Feeling Stops' when it swells into the ending chorus. Truly moving music (just played in this selection on the train).

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Westender

Simply one of the greats. 

Difficult to pick one track from an artist who was responsible for so much high quality recordings but i think this is a neat track from an outstanding album.

 

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If anybody on here is unfamiliar with his LP on The Originals...." California Sunset", please look out for it. One of the greatest albums ever.

Here is another of his solo tracks...brilliant

 

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Soul Shrews

So many leaving us now, but losing a true genious like Lamont really bites.

Can echo all of the above postings and add one of my favourites from his solo career.

RIP Lamont

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1soulmojo

So sad to hear of the passing of Lamont Dozier. To me he was a true genius. Life will feel a little more empty without him. Lamont was not just a writer, he was such a brilliant artist in his own right. Listen to the lyrics of can't get off until the feeling stops,  it's simply beautiful poetry set to music.

I will always regret not having the opportunity to see him perform live.

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Robbk

So sad to hear this unexpected news.  Lamont's music brought a lot of joy into the lives of literally millions of people.  He'll be sorely missed.

Here's a favourite of mine:

 

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Owd Codger

Ok...admission time.

I stopped collecting Lamont's albums after " Bittersweet". Not a reflection on him, I tended to finish mid/ late 70s.. Any thoughts on his later work, any recommendations.?

 

 

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A tribute to Lamont Dozier, compiled by Eddie Hubbard, I just did the mix.  The first 15 are from Eddie's set at the V Lounge, Ease Your Mind last Sunday, the rest are the ones he didn't have time to play plus the odd suggestion from Eddie that I had.

 

Lamont Dozier - Something To Fall Back On - Expansion CD (previously unissued)

Dionne Warwick - ( I’m ) Just Being Myself - UK Warner Bros (Part penned/produced by Lamont Dozier)

Zingara - Loves Calling - Wheel (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Popcorn Wylie - How Did I Lose You - ABC LP (Part penned by Lamont Dozier)

Margie Joseph - Don’t Turn The Lights Off - Atlantic LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier on the Hear The Words, Feel The Feeling LP)

The Originals - Why’d You Lie - Motown LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Aretha Franklin - No One Could Ever Love You More - Atlantic LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier )

Holland / Dozier - New Breed Kinda Woman - Invictus LP (Vocals, part Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier )

Freda Payne - I Shall Not Be Moved - Invictus LP Contact (Part Penned / Produced by Lamont Dozier )

ZZ Hill - Two Sides To Every Story - Stateside LP (Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Lamont Dozier - All Cried Out - ABC LP (Black Bach)

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain’t Bitin ‘ - ABC LP (Out Here On My Own)

Lamont Dozier - Can’t Get Off Until The Feeling Stops - Warner Bros.

Lamont Dozier - Going Back To My Roots - Warner Bros LP ( Long Version)

Holland / Dozier - Why Can’t We Be Lovers - Invictus LP (Lamont Dozier lead vocals)

Lamont Dozier - Take Off Your male Up - ABC (Out Here On My Own “ LP)

Lawrence Hilton Jacobs - Time Machine - ABC (Lawrence Hilton Jacobs LP)

Ben E. King - Fly Away To My Wonderland - Atlantic (Let Me Live In Your Life LP)

Lamont Dozier - You Ought To Be In Pictures - M&M Records (Lamont Lp)

Lamont Dozier - What Am I Gonna Do About You Girl - ABC (Peddlin’ Music LP)

Lamont Dozier - Cool Me Out ( Working On You LP )

Lamont Dozier - It’s The Same Old Song (Right There LP)

Lamont Dozier - You Made Me A Believer (Working On You LP)

Zingara - Haunted House - Wheel Records (Self Titled LP)

Lamont Dozier - Breaking Out All Over - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Ben E. King - Wonder Woman - Atlantic (Let Me Live In Your Life LP)

Lamont Dozier - Don’t Want Nobody To Come Between Us - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Lamont Dozier - Trying To Hold On To My Woman - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Lamont Dozier - Break The Ice - ABC (Peddlin’ Music LP)

Margie Joseph - All Cried Out - Atlantic (Hear The Words, Feel The Feeling LP)

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On 17/08/2022 at 09:39, Chalky said:

A tribute to Lamont Dozier, compiled by Eddie Hubbard, I just did the mix.  The first 15 are from Eddie's set at the V Lounge, Ease Your Mind last Sunday, the rest are the ones he didn't have time to play plus the odd suggestion from Eddie that I had.

 

Lamont Dozier - Something To Fall Back On - Expansion CD (previously unissued)

Dionne Warwick - ( I’m ) Just Being Myself - UK Warner Bros (Part penned/produced by Lamont Dozier)

Zingara - Loves Calling - Wheel (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Popcorn Wylie - How Did I Lose You - ABC LP (Part penned by Lamont Dozier)

Margie Joseph - Don’t Turn The Lights Off - Atlantic LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier on the Hear The Words, Feel The Feeling LP)

The Originals - Why’d You Lie - Motown LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Aretha Franklin - No One Could Ever Love You More - Atlantic LP (Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier )

Holland / Dozier - New Breed Kinda Woman - Invictus LP (Vocals, part Penned and Produced by Lamont Dozier )

Freda Payne - I Shall Not Be Moved - Invictus LP Contact (Part Penned / Produced by Lamont Dozier )

ZZ Hill - Two Sides To Every Story - Stateside LP (Produced by Lamont Dozier)

Lamont Dozier - All Cried Out - ABC LP (Black Bach)

Lamont Dozier - Fish Ain’t Bitin ‘ - ABC LP (Out Here On My Own)

Lamont Dozier - Can’t Get Off Until The Feeling Stops - Warner Bros.

Lamont Dozier - Going Back To My Roots - Warner Bros LP ( Long Version)

Holland / Dozier - Why Can’t We Be Lovers - Invictus LP (Lamont Dozier lead vocals)

Lamont Dozier - Take Off Your male Up - ABC (Out Here On My Own “ LP)

Lawrence Hilton Jacobs - Time Machine - ABC (Lawrence Hilton Jacobs LP)

Ben E. King - Fly Away To My Wonderland - Atlantic (Let Me Live In Your Life LP)

Lamont Dozier - You Ought To Be In Pictures - M&M Records (Lamont Lp)

Lamont Dozier - What Am I Gonna Do About You Girl - ABC (Peddlin’ Music LP)

Lamont Dozier - Cool Me Out ( Working On You LP )

Lamont Dozier - It’s The Same Old Song (Right There LP)

Lamont Dozier - You Made Me A Believer (Working On You LP)

Zingara - Haunted House - Wheel Records (Self Titled LP)

Lamont Dozier - Breaking Out All Over - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Ben E. King - Wonder Woman - Atlantic (Let Me Live In Your Life LP)

Lamont Dozier - Don’t Want Nobody To Come Between Us - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Lamont Dozier - Trying To Hold On To My Woman - ABC (Out Here On My Own LP)

Lamont Dozier - Break The Ice - ABC (Peddlin’ Music LP)

Margie Joseph - All Cried Out - Atlantic (Hear The Words, Feel The Feeling LP)

Great idea Chalky - I haven't been able to go in a long time but knew Eddie would have picked out some great choices. Shall listen to this right now!

Thanks fellas 👏

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Soulong

Hi,I've  only  recently joined soulsource, just to add my condolences to a giant of our music, he's with many others in that soul heaven. I've tried to Google  to find out how many songs Lamont had credited to him. Any ideas ?

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