Britmusicsoulfan Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 View full article Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chris L Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Another sad loss to the soul world. https://stlouis.cbslo...ella-bass-dies/ Thanks for all of the great music, Fontella! Oh!, that's really sad, who didn't grow up listening to "Rescue me" ? 1st record I ever played as a DJ. RIP and God bless Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sad news. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tezza Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 So sad. Be glad when 2012 is over !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dave Turner Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sad news indeed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mickjay33 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 RIP FONTELLA BASS THANKS FOR THE MUSIC Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulman Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm lonely, I'm blue...without you: RIP Fontella. The Soul world mourns another great loss. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Extremely Sad News, her records have always been a treasured part of my collection. RIP Fontella Bass. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Britmusicsoulfan Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Rescue Me and I Can't Rest are absolutely outstanding tracks. I remember getting the chills hearing both of these 45s! By the way, does anyone need a new old stock copy of Home Wrecker/Now That I've Found A Good Thing? I've got (no kidding) a BOX full of them with the Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kris Holmes Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 terrible news, RIP Fontella Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Cane Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sad news indeed Thats the one for me aswell Dave, her finest hour Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulcarp Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 sad news indeed R.I.P Fontella my thoughts too family and friends Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) it was rescue me that started me on this long love affair with soul music rip Edited December 27, 2012 by Ted Massey 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Arabica Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Likewise Ted a first tune for me and it is just as good today, thought's are with the family, Mal Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Theothertosspot Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Very sad news indeed about such a loss, RIP and commiserations. Brilliant and very atmospheric record was Rescue Me (as too were her others). Lady reaffirmed Chicago meant business with Detroit, from which (IMO) the northern scene has benefited from greatly. Regards Bob Edited December 27, 2012 by theothertosspot Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrtag Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Rescue Me!! Always a winner R.I.P Fontella Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A truly wonderful singer. Apart from the classic 'Rescue Me' which means so much to so many of us, "I'm Leaving The Choice Up To You" is one of the greatest Soulful ballads of all time. Rest In Peace. Sean 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Memories of being in the lobby, late sixties, with me records (ar' kids hand me downs) spinning six on The Dansette spindle (seven would skid)....Fontella was always there....she has been a part of my life longer than many of my real friends. RIP love x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rob Wigley Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 A truly bad week for artists passing, Rescue Me is woven into the soul fabric of the North, a record I danced to at school discos before I even knew what Northern Soul was or why I liked the record so much. A great voice, very bad news RIP Rob x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
richo991 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 O.M.G. r.i.p. such sad news,my thoughts take me back to my youth, buying the record and going home to play it wow! what a track sad sad news Richo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
alivus Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Oh no RIP Fontella. Her song "Lucky in love" is one of my favourites. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
tosspot Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Indeed, sad news, for me as a boy i loved recovery, RIP Fontella Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 RIP Fontella. I always loved Recovery and even Travellin' from her CD 11 years ago. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Harker Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 One more from Fontella, along with I cant rest,always in the box. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Detroit Graham Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Rescue Me and I Can't Rest are absolutely outstanding tracks. I remember getting the chills hearing both of these 45s! By the way, does anyone need a new old stock copy of Home Wrecker/Now That I've Found A Good Thing? I've got (no kidding) a BOX full of them with the Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve. Hi i wouldn't mind a copy send me details etc. Cheers Graham Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest giant Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 sad loss RIP FONTELLA. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mr Fred Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) Me and my late mate Phil Hague (god Bless him) were on holiday it must be over 30 yrs ago in Benidorm, one afternoon we were walking on this street and could hear a record being played, what would seem to come from nowhere.The record was Rescue Me, this immediately brought a smile to our faces.We located the music which was in a basement bar ,to which we decended and had a great afternoon. RIP Fontella Fred Ward Edited December 29, 2012 by Mr Fred Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) RIP Fontella...very sad...she lost her brother David Peaston to diabetes ealier this year, weirdly was playing his LP "Introducing" which I bought back in 88 only 2 months ago! My fav of yours.... and as an addage in dedication and her sibling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGVfLqr1Uds Edited December 29, 2012 by soulechoes Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 The sad news has made it onto the BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20855193 RIP Fontella. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 RIP Fontella Bass. A great singer. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Torch55 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Saw her live at the Catacombs in the autumn of 1972. RIP. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul49Man Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So sad to hear this news. RIP Fontella and our thoughts go out to her family. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Alberto Valle Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 RIP :-( Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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