Popular Post Goldsoul Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 FREDDIE CHAVEZ. RIP https://youtu.be/ah1-N22b3Yw Freddie appeared at Soultripusa Las Vegas 2018 The New Mexico Music Awards 3d · Marco Nunez tells us that a New Mexico legend passed last evening. Freddie Chavez has died at the age of 76. Freddie was the little engine that could. He began his career in 1959 at the age 11 and never looked back. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Freddie loved his town and the Duke City loved him back. He played in a band all through high school, performing at high school sock hops and weddings on the weekends. His bands, The Freddie Chavez Foundation and Spinning Wheel were the most popular bands in the state for many years, so in demand that they would often be booked for two or more events on the same day. In the 60s, Freddie was best known for the Northern Soul anthem, 'They'll Never Know Why'. Freddie was not afraid to change with the times. While he loved playing Spanish music and corridos, he would also adapt to the newer funk, psychedelic rock and soul of the late 60s and early 70s. When everyone else was showing up with a 4 piece rock ensemble, Freddie was touring with a full horn and rhythm section, dressed in a tux and making sure his band was also appropriately dressed. If you weren't, you got fined a dollar. The Foundation always had the best gigs at hotels and opening for giants in the music industry. As the years rolled by, Freddie wanted to spend more time with his family. He married his high school sweetheart and raised three girls. He downsized his band, but the demand for his music always kept him on stage. Eventually, it was just Freddie and Sal Garcia (on saxophone) playing small lounges and finally just Freddie as a solo act, his audience following him wherever he went. He played every weekend until his health prevented him from doing so. Freddie was a human jukebox. You could ask for anything, from country to blues to rock to your favorite polka and he could play it. His voice was incredible and he could bring you to tears or make you stand up and cheer. Freddie was inducted into the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2005, well before other New Mexico legends like Al Hurricane or Glen Campbell were so honored. The music of New Mexico and the industry we know today was built on a solid foundation of people like Freddie Chavez. He will truly be missed. Freddie(Left) (John Wagner owner of Look right) 3 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 You've blessed us with a sublime strings of Look 45's loaded with SOUL Mister Chavez. Just flipped them through over earlier on... Without knowing of your passing then. RIP + 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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Scooterboy Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 16 minutes ago, Goldsoul said: Thank you for posting. I'd never seen that clip before; he still sounded great. RIP Mr Chavez. 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulmark Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 RIP Freddie Chavez thanks for the memories 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Constellation161 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 So sorry to be reading of the passing of Freddie Chavez, it was a real thrill to see him perform They’ll Never Know Why at Soultrip Las Vegas 2018. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
David Meikle Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 A simple song with a brilliant punch line. That’s the power of a great Northern Soul song. Another treasure gone but his memory will live forever in the eternal Northern Soul Scene. RIP Freddie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kptownie Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Freddie Chavez Thank you for such a great song.RIP. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Smartzie Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Thanks. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Julianb Posted March 4 Popular Post Share Posted March 4 (edited) RIP Freddie. I'm going to play TWNKW in your honour at Clitheroe on Sunday Edited March 4 by Julianb Photo added 3 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 When people ask “What is Northern Soul” Freddie nails it in one song Thanks for raising my heart beat in the sweat at the Casino, while dancing and grasping for air - Never to be forgotten - RIP 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 14 hours ago, Julianb said: RIP Freddie. I'm going to play TWNKW in your honour at Clitheroe on Sunday You could flip it over and play Baby I’m Sorry...this is a superb sound, a great dancer and overlooked by most. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Sad news. R.I.P Freddie. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 9 hours ago, Frankie Crocker said: You could flip it over and play Baby I’m Sorry...this is a superb sound, a great dancer and overlooked by most. Or his other Look releases AKA Dave Newman 'can't take a no for an answer' (instead of the 'make up your mind' side that for some reason doesn't attract less adventurous dee-jays) or the Chekkers 'please don't go' on the down tempo soul moaner side of things that is also brilliant IMO. Especially for a farewell testimony + 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 3 hours ago, Tlscapital said: Or his other Look releases AKA Dave Newman 'can't take a no for an answer' (instead of the 'make up your mind' side that for some reason doesn't attract less adventurous dee-jays) or the Chekkers 'please don't go' on the down tempo soul moaner side of things that is also brilliant IMO. Especially for a farewell testimony + Make Up Your Mind is a brilliant track. Very catchy, classic beat, great dancer and overlooked by many. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Who did the lookalike bootlegs of this and Freddie? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 57 minutes ago, Julianb said: Who did the lookalike bootlegs of this and Freddie? Which ones ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
David Meikle Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I had no idea that he had songs under other names esp “make up your mind”. thanks Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Tlscapital said: Which ones ? The Dave Newman and Freddie on Look Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tlscapital Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 14 minutes ago, Julianb said: The Dave Newman and Freddie on Look That I got but which 'look-alikes' ? The white promos ? But aren't these styrene ? So unmistaken for what I thought to be confusing lookalikes... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Tlscapital said: That I got but which 'look-alikes' ? The white promos ? But aren't these styrene ? So unmistaken for what I thought to be confusing lookalikes... Yes, the white promos. Not sure about styrene or vinyl but they do look very convincing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrmick Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Very sad news. Another great artist gone. Love and prayers to his family and friends.. I have always loved baby I'm sorry possibly more than I'll never know why. But 2 great songs of which I am thankful for. I have often wondered if he sang on thee checkers lack of love as it is a similar voice?? Rip Freddie, and show those angels how a soul record should be sang... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Goldsoul Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 14 minutes ago, Greedy Mick said: Very sad news. Another great artist gone. Love and prayers to his family and friends.. I have always loved baby I'm sorry possibly more than I'll never know why. But 2 great songs of which I am thankful for. I have often wondered if he sang on thee checkers lack of love as it is a similar voice?? Rip Freddie, and show those angels how a soul record should be sang... He didn’t but Dave Newman, born David Nunez did. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wayoutgirl Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 One of my favourite tunes from my early years with Northern Soul and still get up to it. Another soul artist gone too soon. R.I.P and thank you for the memories Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mrmick Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 22 hours ago, Goldsoul said: He didn’t but Dave Newman, born David Nunez did. Many thanks for the information. Much appreciated Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
David Meikle Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 “They’ll Never Know Why” just sold on Manship for £1700+ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 03/03/2024 at 21:10, Goldsoul said: brilliant week in vegas that was - pleasure to meet the guy - rip freddie 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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