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Adam, Because of the time difference, I'm getting a kick out of this too! Thank you for the kind words. It took me a while to get here, but I'm surprised no other artist did this (or have they?). You all are fantastic! Lorraine

Hey Yank, I was a little, little girl singing and RCA was looking for talent to embellish their 'soul' sound. "What Can I Do" made a little noise around Chicago and Detroit area and the A/R people of RCA went to Jack Ashford, Mike Terry and Shelley Haimes to make the deal. Because I was a little, little girl, Jack would have to tell you the story. I wasn't part of the deal making then. I was only the little, little artist! Lorraine

Hey Mark, Ugh, my youth too! Thanks for the welcome and it's not over yet! Lorraine

Hi Ang b, Thank you for the welcome. It has truly been my pleasure to do so. Lorraine

Oh, OK. I was getting a llittle nervous. Not that I know who Tottenham Hotspur is. Lorraine

Hi Garv, I told Jack (Ashford) how I love singing the songs now. I hear them differently, maybe because I'm use to them, but I truly like them much better now! I love the changes, slightly jazzy, and of course the music. Back then, we were kicking them out, like production. I was lucky to have Mike Terry and Jack to launch me. Lorraine

Yeah, me singing flat, then sharp trying to get the melody. Hearing someone scream at me and me talking when I should be singing. I don't think so! Learning new material isn't at all flattering! Lorraine

If you're talking about the same 'Niecy' who recorded with Johnny Mathis. We are two different people and I don't think she would record under my name. To sing with Johnny Mathis, I would pretend to be her though! Lorraine

Hey Peter, For those still around like Sandra Feva (Richardson) and Eddie Parker. I have seen some re-surface, like the Hesitations, the Metros. Most have moved to warmer climates, while others are in heaven. Lorraine

Wish I had your name Rhino, but thanks for the kind words. Lorraine

Hi Paul, It's great to be here and yes, I'm truly enjoying this. Lorraine

Hi Ricardo, No other names. Never on the Lock label. However, I have heard other people singing my songs and using my name and it made me very unhappy. But Lorraine Chandler is the only name I have ever recorded under. Lorraine

Julie and Dave, Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Hey Ms. Nancy, The honor is all mine. Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Thanks, Simsy. Who's the picture of? He looks like Roy Hamilton. Lorraine

I feel the love and trying to give some back. Thanks Alison for the welcome. Lorraine

Mac, I'll take that hug from Spain. Glad Eddie and I was in the 'hood' with you! Thank you. Eddie was so hard to record, but once you got it, you had it. He jumped all over the studio, didn't stay in the mike and trying to get him to sit still now is the same. I'll try. Lorraine

Steve, Don't know about a book, but song by song I could conjure up some memories. We have time though. I think I'm in trouble by taking up too much time and space on this site. I think I broke a rule. Don't want to get kicked off before I get started. Lorraine

Mx Oh, oh. What rule have I broken now? Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Ady, Willie was before Nancy. Each artist has their own 'thang' and you try and bring it out of them. Therefore, the same song done different ways. I didn't hear Yvonne Baker's "I Can't Change" until after I recorded it. It's the same, but different. Lorraine

Hi Winnie, You know I'm loving it! Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Looking at your logo. I truly miss Levi. "Baby I Need Your Loving" is one of my all time favorites. I went through two 45's (my father went through one because it reminded him of my mother!). Anyhow, thanks for the compliments. Lorraine

Hey Steve, Yep, I'm still cooking (can't you tell?). It's good hearing from you. Are you behaving yourself? I'm having a ball on this site! Lorraine

Dave, What can I say? A young Mark and a young Lorraine. Aren't we cute? I have the lovely oily skin with pimples (I want the oily skin back!) and the smile that you all put on my face. Thanks for the photo. Lorraine

Mark, that's sweet of you. I have tapes with the original piano composition and me singing them for the first time that blows me away. I cherish these. The finish product is wonderful but the beginning is untouchable. You all hold on to them and keep it going. Lorraine