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Found this quote The group took their name from the Stemmons Freeway (Interstate 35E) which in turn was named after Dallas businessman Leslie Stemmons.

You mentioned Discogs and they have John (Johnny) as being co-writer on "Put Yourself In My Place" (Motown) Joe Terry ? Is that "She's Cheating On Me", I had completely forgot about that tune 😀

I am sorry if this has been covered before and have only found out recently about Eddie's passing in 2019 https://tacomaweekly.com/news/edward-alabama-armstead-jr-november-20-1942-october-3-2019/ He only outed a few singles in Detroit but I never knew about him until now and thought we ought to know I have danced lots to his tunes.....RIP SIR

Thanks Robb, do we think that Rose St. John AKA Rose Johnson-Thornton was most likely Johnny Thornton's wife and do we know more about him as he appears on so many releases I think maybe The Wonderettes first release may have been this one anyway in 1964, but you will know better than me 😀

It's also here https://rateyourmusic.com/list/nosialmenara/classic-and-rare-soul-sisters/21/

I agree Phyllis was his first wife, which may explain his lack of wanting to discuss stuff ex relationships, I just thought his son might.....help

It might be worth trying to contact their son https://ourstage.com/JonDoe700/epk I believe this is Nate's wife https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwan_Smith

I am new to this site and found this info, sorry If I am late to the party, but thought would share (assuming it is correct) Rose St. John and the Wonderettes was a girl group consisting of Rose Johnson-Thornton, Lavernah Williams, and Joan Rutledge founded in 1963 by song-writer Johnny Robert Thornton, and Jack Thomas, and managed by Bob Schwartz. The group was from Detroit, Michigan and first recorded under the United Artists label. Originally, the group was named “The Wonderettes” by manager Bob Schwhartz. After their first hit “I Feel Strange” made it to the Billboard charts the name was changed to “Rose St. John and The Wonderettes”. The group dis-banded following the passing of Johnny Thornton in 1974.

Jacques Pépino French pop singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

If this album is anything to go by assuming it is the same place, there were some "mad/brilliant" performances going on in his club (which apparently was later owned by Erykah Badu !!!)

That's a disgrace, we are soaking in 24 degrees, as we speak here in Lancashire......whoops time to wake up🥵 You can get line dancing lessons here in Blackpool (don't tell me off Mike) 😀

Sam originated from Michigan before moving to Dallas so he may have had contacts and of course in the article it mention that Black Acts performed at "Central Forest" so he must have had the opportunity to discuss "thing" with people in the "right" places

I hope this is not finished as I have sent a message to Stevie Nicks to see if she had more info (she was in this duo with Lindsey Buckingham), way way before Fleetwood Mac, if it's true

Very shortly after as the Caiptol release is 11th December 1967

Seems odd but maybe, about Sam and Gerald being same person

Hopefully we can get some more info about Vessie (seems strange there is little out there)

Thanks Karl I have found this (a little difficult to read) since posting thread

I know I am very late to this thread, but now know that there is a Texas connection and some wondered how a Detroit record could be connected, I have found another connection Barbara Mercer Also an Article on SamSam Coplin - Google Books.pdf

I apologise again if this has been covered before and please direct me to any thread, if it has Does anyone know more about Vessie, please other than this article which I found on the net after trying to research the lady https://sdcradionet.blogspot.com/2015/01/vessie-simmons-journey-is-never-over.html https://www.blogtalkradio.com/kdtnradioone/2015/01/10/vessie-simmons--the-journey-is-not-over

I know Joss Stone did a version I know Joss Stone did a version.

I had always read that Aretha RIP had been self taught on the piano, from what I had read, however, I came across this article that states that her father actually hired Johnny Allen to teach her......thoughts please as I thought it was interesting https://www.semja.org/mar2014/allen.html

Article here with a picture and write up on 4th page down next to Dave Evison https://www.independentmovement.co.uk/articles/Wigan Casino 5th Anniversary.pdf

The Sex Pistols God Save The Queen they did sold for megabucks

https://www.modculture.co.uk/cleethorpes-liv/ https://doo-wop.blogg.org/the-charmaines-a116516360

https://www.rootsvinylguide.com/ebay_items/rare-northern-soul-and-motown-youngblood-smith-you-can-split-verve-original