Gilly
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Willie Kendrick's and a lot taken from that LP that Richard Searling did the sleeve notes to if i remember correctly. Blowing up my mind was another one
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I think a lot of these guys would write songs then push them around the city to generate any interest in the hope that someone might do a deal in someway
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I remember there was a lot of Pied Piper RCA stuff used a lot, too much in fact
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Written by George McGregor, who freelanced as well as a session drummer, ive always thought it was for Dave Hamilton. I did get a backing track to this song on a acetate from Dave's on one of my visits.
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'I Searched for Soul, and Found the Stars' OK, just an update to let everyone know things are running nicely, and still on for November delivery. For those who are unsure what this book is all about, here is a brief rundown. It tells of the 5 trips I made to Detroit 1985/8/90/92/94 with various people from the UK and what we got up to. Its not about the facts of the musical world of Detroit, a lot of that information can be read on the internet. Rest assured though it does contain facts that most wont know, and told to me 'from the horses mouth' as they say. I and my traveling companions were for the most part the very first to meet these Stars outside of the States, but not only that we spent quality time also, and it has always been my ambition to credit, put into words in the form of a book, something that the history of Detroit music has omitted to date. Their story needs to be told, they and their children need to read just what an impact they had on our lives. For more details go to page 1 of this thread. Thank you Richard 'Gilly' Gilbert
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Wonderful memories of a good lads night out, oh and the records too. We have all had wonderful experiences in our lives, just knowing each other for decades having met at the allnighters, and sharing the digging trips, not just finding records but the great things alongside of it all. And still we are all good friends, don't see one another like we used to, but no less the friendship. catch up soon i hope Jordie boys x
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A few quotes from story one; "We followed "Popcorn" into his home, he called out Gloria's name for her to come and say hello, she was this most beautiful lady, stunning, I think the word is." "On entering the house on the far side of the family room were some French windows through which I could see a small garden that surrounded the swimming pool. Gloria made a point of saying that anytime we wished to take a dip then it was all ours. The temperature was well up that day and I must admit it was very tempting but by the poolside stood the family pet Alsatian, showing a full set of sharp white teeth and growling like he wanted to be included in "Popcorn's" latest composition as a backing vocalist. Maybe we would give the pool a miss today but thanks all the same."
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My forthcoming book. I Searched For Soul and Found The Stars. Well at last I can announce that this much anticipated book will be available for your pleasure in November 2020. It tells of the 5 trips I made to the States (85-94) and along with others, what we got up to, record finds, and more importantly who we met and the quality time with those people 'The Stars' that we met along the way. In most cases a first for anyone outside the USA. From day one it has always been my intention to put into words these talented peoples legacy, and for their families going forward to know just what an impact they had on peoples lives here in the UK. Their musical creations, from singer, backing bands, label owners, and studio engineers, not only formed our lives but some could claim, gave us our lives. This music that was sadly ignored on the day of it's creation in the States has stood the test of time, interest has grown world wide, and in part has found it's way back to the States. Here are a few prominent features from each trip that I made Trip 1 in this myself, Guy Hennigan, and Chris King, spent time with "Popcorn" Wylie and his wife Gloria. Pat Lewis held a party for us three, and in attendance were George Clinton, George McGregor, Don Davis, Belita Woods, Sandra Richardson. (Dance Fever) In this trip we spent time with Lorraine Chandler, Gino Washington, Casablanca,(James Stanford) Edward Wolfrum, Artie Fields, Barbara Acklin. 2nd trip, on my own. I stopped with "Popcorn" Wylie and his wife for a week. He took me over to meet Dave Hamilton, which eventually led through ACE/KENT a massive amount of unreleased stuff. Spent a few hours with Barney "Duke" Browner. Met "Popcorn's" mother his brother, and his cousin who was in the Superlatives. Trip 3 myself and everyone' s favourite Andy Tats Taylor, on this trip we spent a week with Melvin Davis, found at the time the biggest mystery of Richard Searling's c/up the Rose Valentine and the Sisters Three song 'When He's Not Around' the now familiar name of Little Ann Bridgeforth 'What should I Do' spent quality time with Bettye Lavette, and meeting Tony Johnson of Tony and Tyrone. Trip 4 myself, Tats, and Rob Wigley, spending a day with Johnnie Mae Mathews, her daughter Audrey (Kaiya) and Chuck, Johnnies son, of the ADC Band and drummer on the Black Nasty 45s. (you must have seen the video footage of 'I Have No Choice' taken that day) Trip 5 myself and John Kingan, spending time with the owner of the SVR, Ranger, and FGS label, provisionally arranging the deal on Dave Hamilton's master tapes that eventually yielded up names such as James Lately, OC Tolbert, and so many more that got released through Ace. There are a few UK stories involving the stars, I tell. OK that's the run down on what to expect, it's an easy book to read (I know, I wrote it) Hoping to retail this at around £25-27 and from that I want to donate a modest amount to the Kettering General Hospital (stroke unit) something close to my heart, and something that might be a million years away from anyone's thoughts, right up until it happens. For now I have set up a dedicated email address; gillybook@btinternet.com I'm not looking for deposits, just a number indication for the final product which will be a hard back edition only. Containing about 60k + words and photos of which most won't have seen before. -
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SOUL SOURCE
