Soulfreak Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Just saw on the web that O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert's son Gerald died yesterday aged just 40. Really nice singer in his own right. I was listening to a favourite steppers song of mine by Gerald called 'Dream With No Love' when I decided to look for any recent info on Gerald on the web and came across the link below.... https://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061110/NEWS99/61110018/1009/NEWS07 I'd be interested to hear does anybody else's favourite tracks by Gerald? Anybody ever catch him in concert?? Edited November 13, 2006 by mike- Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 truly sad he was younger than me...and my fave chilling out crooner.....best track from him IMO is from his album " i speak for the world "......the track being " crucify me ".... R.I.P cookie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Neece Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) DO I SPEAK FOR THE WORLD - gerald levert - 11347 refosoul A great talent and a great loss at such an early age Trev Edited November 11, 2006 by Neece Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 (edited) Just saw on the web that O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert's son Gerald died yesterday aged just 40. Really nice singer in his own right. I was listening to a favourite steppers song of mine by Gerald called 'Dream With No Love' when I decided to look for any recent info on Gerald on the web and came across the link below.... https://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061110/NEWS99/61110018/1009/NEWS07 I'd be interested to hear does anybody else's favourite tracks by Gerald? Anybody ever catch him in concert?? Hi Very sad, to hear this, at such a young age too. He was in "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown" "Reach Out I'll Be There", "Shotgun" Someone has already made a tribute video on youtube (Mr A.J.Smith) Edited November 11, 2006 by 45cellar Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I've said previously on here that I think Gerald Levert is (and now, sadly, was) the best soul singer of the past couple of decades. What a terrible loss, and so young, too. I consider myself lucky enough to have seen Levert supporting the O'Jays at Hammersmith Odeon, in the mid 80s. From where I was sitting I could see Eddie standing side stage, obviously proud of his boy and really digging the great music he, his brother and cousin were making. He had every right to be proud, too The album that Eddie and Gerald made together is about as good as modern soul music got in the late 90s... I'm just going to pop upstairs and thrill to "I'm Still" and "(Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind" - a couple of amazing 45s - in tribute. Suggest others do likewise, if they have 'em... God speed... TONY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bazm Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Just saw on the web that O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert's son Gerald died yesterday aged just 40. Really nice singer in his own right. I was listening to a favourite steppers song of mine by Gerald called 'Dream With No Love' when I decided to look for any recent info on Gerald on the web and came across the link below.... https://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061110/NEWS99/61110018/1009/NEWS07 I'd be interested to hear does anybody else's favourite tracks by Gerald? Anybody ever catch him in concert?? This is such bad news..........R.I.P. Gerald Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sean Hampsey Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of one of the greatest Soul voices in recent years. I was only playing his "I'm Still" last night. One of my favourite 80's Soul tracks. Hadn't played it for over a year. Unbelievable. His "Need Of Love Street" is also a truly awesome ballad. Condolences to his family, four children and friends. R.I.P. Sean Hampsey Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Catriona Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I consider myself lucky enough to have seen Levert supporting the O'Jays at Hammersmith Odeon, in the mid 80s. From where I was sitting I could see Eddie standing side stage, obviously proud of his boy and really digging the great music he, his brother and cousin were making. He had every right to be proud, too The album that Eddie and Gerald made together is about as good as modern soul music got in the late 90s... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jaco Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 So sad and so young. I have an LP somewhere of Levert with "Pop, pop, pop etc" on it and if I remember rightly a few other ballads. Favourite track is "I'm still" which when originally played by Richard Searling possibly from a tape, was referred to as being by the O'Jays presumably as Richard believed the lead vocal was that of Eddie Levert. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Sad loss. Respects can be paid here on the Gerald Lavert website. https://www.geraldlevert.com/ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
s7oul Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 As echoed above, a truely sad loss - For those that have it in their collections checkout a couple of tracks from the Just Coolin' LP from 1988 - Feel Real & Smilin' - Quality Soul and easily overlooked amongst the mounds of vinyl. These tracks stand up well against other Soul from this era. God Bless You Gerald Pat Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulfreak Posted November 11, 2006 Author Share Posted November 11, 2006 Thanks for sharing your favourite songs, glad to see Gerald was so respected. Really envy Tony, Catriona and those who saw him in concert. It depresses me when every year we lose more soul talent, but Gerald's death really knocked the wind out of me, poor ol' Eddie.......... Martin. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) Desperately sad news. Can only echo the comments above regarding Gerald's quality as a singer. Rest in peace. Edited November 13, 2006 by garethx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Dodger Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Click A Glass - gerald levert - do i speak to the world cd 2005 11423 refosoul One of my favourites of his from 2004, very poignant lyrics for this sad time for his family. As Tony said, one of the greats of recent years. Rest in peace fella. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 His was the best vocal permormance in the 'Standing In The Shadows' film, thats for sure. A proper Soul voice. Cherish them while you can. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jordirip Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 "Baby I'm Ready" lp track just sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. Proper grown up singing. Jordi Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Lady Maverick Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 So What If You Got a Baby - gerald levert - from my mp3 collection 11428 refosoul From DO I SPEAK FOR THE WORLD...gone too young... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Lady Maverick Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Lay You Down - gerald levert - from my mp3 collection 11429 refosoul Another one... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 via "contact us" Your name Consquella Bush Email Website https:// Location Augusta Georgia Comments sorry for your loss gerald was such a wonderful singer i love all of his music. He made men that listen to him real men that have respect for good women. Submitted by: Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulfreak Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 There's a link on the Soul-Patrol website www.soul-patrol.com to an hour long tribute to Gerald by Chicago DJ King George. Just scroll down the page a little bit. Some nice tracks on there, a lot mentioned here, plus another favourite of mine by Gerald, 'Baby You Are' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Lady Maverick Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 There's a link on the Soul-Patrol website www.soul-patrol.com to an hour long tribute to Gerald by Chicago DJ King George. Just scroll down the page a little bit. Some nice tracks on there, a lot mentioned here, plus another favourite of mine by Gerald, 'Baby You Are' I have that track on a CD single...it's one of my favorites too! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Lady Maverick Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Just received this.gerald_memorial_prog.pdf Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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