Ady Croasdell Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) View full article Edited September 27, 2012 by ady croasdell 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad news indeed - he was a lovely chap, as well of course as being a production genius. P&D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Another musical legend departs. Sad news indeed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alison H Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Oh my gosh !! What a week it's been Rest in Peace Mr Wilson Sending love & comfort to his family & friends Alison x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Agentsmith Posted September 27, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2012 truly one of the greatest songwriter/producers the world has ever known, an absolute colossus at motown with a phenomenal repetoire and the man who gave us possibly the most universally known northern soul anthem of all-time " do i love you"....for that frank, indeed we do....god rest your wonderful soul. 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Epic Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad news indeed - multi talented - thankyou for the music Sir - may you rest in peace & reflect on a job well done. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
binsy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Really sad mate, so many great memories attributed to Frank. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marc Forrest Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) RIP Frank Wilson...some hate it, some love it in public, some behind locked doors.Whatever the situation for everyone I am sure Do I Love You will forever be one of the definitions of a whole genre, scene. Edited September 27, 2012 by Marc Forrest 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 sad sad news another legend gone rip mr wilson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Goldsoul Posted September 27, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2012 A close friend who wrote the foreword to my book. He appeared for me at the Cala Gran Weekender in 2000 and performed in our Do I Love You karaoke competition at SoultripUSA 2004 in Los Angeles. A master songwriter and producer, he had a wicked sense of humour who called Berry Gordy and handed me the phone.....the one moment in my career I will never forget. God bless you Frank.... Kev 11 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Agentsmith Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 RIP Frank Wilson...some hate it, some love it in public, some behind locked doors.Whatever the situation for everyone I am sure Do I Love You will forever be one of the definitions of a whole genre, scene. in total agreement mark, a pivotal moment for the scene, a landmark discovery that has driven its own stellar value and its own feted storyline and, as is usually the case, the instigator knew not of its existance or subsequent popularity.....it could have been a film......bet frank's smiling thinking of that prospect! 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bigsoulman Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 A sad day, I too saw him at The Cala Gran in 2000 and he was the perfect gentleman A wonderful talent. RIP Frank 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad news....R.I.P Frank.. Dave f... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 rip frank imagine do i love you at stoke - what a tribute that could be!!!! someones gotta play it - chris king i bet.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony Foster Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Very sad news, R.I.P Frank, thank you for the memories. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 very sad . I'm off to listen to a certain intro , that culminates with a rim shot that would wake an army. what a record, what a producer and what a genius. RIP Frank Wilson 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
WendyTinley Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Very sad... RIP Mr Wilson and thank you so very much for the music. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joefromupnorth Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad news.........great record he will always be remembered for but for me one that does'nt wear well from being overplayed,anyone like me just want to lock some records up and make everyone wait to hear them again,this would be one. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nige Brown Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 RIP Frank Wilson. REPECT N x 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Upthejunction Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 RIP Frank Wilson. REPECT N x God Bless and R.I.P. Frank Wilson, you brought much to our scene Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Panda Pat Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Will the angels -"Love You"-"Indeed they will" R.I.P .....^0^ xxx Edited September 27, 2012 by purplepatty Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) frank wilson r. i. p. your music will live on with so many x Edited September 27, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Iancsloft Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Our thoughts & prayers are with Franks family and close friends at this sad time A true legend in every sense brought so much joy to so many people with his wonderful music and outstanding talent. Gone but forever in the hearts of so many Ian Cunliffe & Jane Hamilton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Neil Rushton Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Oh no, what terrible news. A lovely man, was a privilege to sit down and listen to him talk, he had a great perspectve on life. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
stevefrost Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 maybe overplayed but i guarantee we all slapped on a copy of Do I Love You when we saw the news.....looking forward to hearing the reception at Saturday's 100 Club anniversary. thanks for the great music Frank, RIP Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Not a nice start to the weekend. So many milestone tracks under his belt at Motown, a man who has certainly left his mark on all of us. RIP Frank. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wilxy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 R.I.P Sir.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Philly Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Really sad news .. Did we love him ... indeed we did rest in peace xxx 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 RIP Frank Wilson x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter McBride Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Frank Was An Icon, wether we/he liked it or not. You'll live in our hearts . May you Rest in Peace. Your Music made a lot of people Happy. Your music made me Happy. Your music spread around the World Frank and Landed in the North West of England into the Souls of Many. Goodnight Lad and God Bless. X X X. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
night nurse Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 sad loss did we love him indeed we did Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Douglaschip Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad day - imagine hearing do I love you again for the first time - great writer producer too - rest easy! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest allnightandy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Do we love you ? Indeed we do R I P Mr Wilson ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Northern Soul Uk Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I offer my condolences to Franks family and friends He will be missed by more people than he could have ever imagined! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest eddiep Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 R. I. P. Frank Wilson.... The man's legacy will continue to be played around the world, and like it or not, "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" is the pinacle of the Northern Soul scene musically and always will be. Why? Not because of the price tag for IT becoming the rarest soul 45 ever! But because... It was a magical moment in so many people's lives when they remember that feeling that surged through them when this was played and they heard it for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or more time. It caused adrenalin to pump round the veins of young teens up and down the country and fight for space on the dance floors. (It still does for many of today's middle aged people !) It became the reason to get involved in the rare soul scene and turn us into the soul junkies we all are some 30 or 40+ years on. It's worth noting that Frank Wilson also was more than someone who worked at Motown and in various roles in the music industry. He branched out in his life and helped other's in more than just the musical sense and contributed in numerous ways to help people (of which if you take the time to look and do some homework) you'll discover the man's belief's no doubt guided his humanitarian path. A talent many will miss. A human being the world will miss. Even though I never met you I will never forget you for how you changed my life. Thank you Frank Wilson. God bless... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Much more than his most famous record and that in no way detracts from the significance of that particular recording. The band upstairs now have a producer. RIP Frank. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Carolina Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sad news...RIP Frank and very well put Eddiep Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest giant Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 R.i.p Frank you are a legend and will be missed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hitsville Chalky Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 RIP frank wilson ....a true legend and do i love you love you indeed i do ..sir ...thank you for introducing myself to the soul which i listened to your track many many times ....all Elgins shows will be dedicated to yourself for the fantastic work and songs you gave our uk scene ...god bless frank. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Sean Hampsey Posted September 27, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2012 Sorry to hear this sad news. Frank passed away after a long battle with prostrate cancer. So many magnificent pieces of work from this fantastic producer. To hear him at his very best, take a moment to listen to the Four Tops 'Still Water' to hear a genius at work. Seminal music that will live on forever. RIP Sean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-ToR5YyBdQ 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Night Frank and a big Northern Soul thank you from all of us. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dennisoul Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 RIP FW Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 sad news RIP, will have to play some FW this weekend Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 R.I.P Sir.... Wow. In LA now and just read this. Met FW in 2004 at the Soul USA first trip and what an incredible experience to be in his company. Thanks for the memories and next time Im down at the New York Stadium and the are playing DILYIID, for sure it will bring a tear at this sad news. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Biggordy Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I met him at briefly at the Cala Gran Weekender in 2000, said hello and shook his hand. I could tell in those two minutes alone that he was a top top man. "Do I Love You" is my fiancee's favourite record of all time as well. R.I.P. Frank and thanks for one of the greatest records ever. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest nubes Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 How sad ...how very sad...Do I Love You.....i can still remember that feeling when i heard it for the first time at Wigan's 6th...and the reaction it got from the dancefloor....be nice if it gets played out this weekend as a tribute....Delxxx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wally Francis Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Sad news, another legend passes over. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
soulfulmick Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 RIP Frank A true legend who will be sorely missed. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billywhizz Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 SAD NEWS, R,I,P FRANK WILSON Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Another one of the "Old school" passes on..a fantastic songwriter and producer and leaving us with the rarest record our scene has ever known ! RIP Frank. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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