Make This A Birthday To Remember.......

[westgrandboulevard]

September 6th:

Happy Birthday to Roger Waters [George Roger Waters]; progressive rock songwriter, singer, bassist and composer; co-founder of Pink Floyd....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 6th:

Happy Birthday to Scott Travis [Mark Scott Travis]; rock drummer with Racer X; Judas Priest; Thin Lizzy....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 6th:

On his Birthday, remembering Banner Thomas [1956-2017]; southern rock bass guitarist with Molly Hatchet....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 7th:

Quote for the Day:

"Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you."

Happy Birthday to Gloria Gaynor [Gloria Fowles]; disco and rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 7th:

Happy Birthday to Latimore [Benjamin William Lattimore]; blues and rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist.....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 7th:

On his Birthday, remembering Joe Simon [1936-2021]; soul and rhythm and blues singer, record producer, songwriter and pastor.....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 7th:

On his Birthday, remembering Little Milton [James Milton Campbell, Jr; 1934-2005]; blues singer and guitarist.....

[westgrandboulevard]

September 7th:

Happy Birthday to Aurea [Aurea Isabel Ramos de Sousa]; soul, blues, pop and reggae singer....

[9A]

Many thanks to Westgrandboulevard for eight years of researching and posting significant birthdays -- more than 2 million views. I looked forward to the quotes of the day.
Here is just one example of his many contributions:

September 16th:

Quote for the Day:

"I haven't had the chance to see it, but the fact that they saw fit to put up that statue is beyond my wildest dreams.

Any time that people think enough of you to put up something that is everlasting is only going to make you feel good.

I think that other than Elvis, I am Memphis's favourite son - I'm pretty close to number two.

The thing about Elvis is that he is a lot more popular now in death than he was when he was alive - but I would rather that they come while I'm here."

- interview with The Guardian, 2001 -

On his Birthday, remembering B. B. King [Riley B. King; 1925-2015]; blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter and record producer....

[ralpht]

Roger, Nina tells me that you are ending the birthday thread. Please accept my most heartfelt thanks for this major contribution to Soulful Detroit. Threads like this have contributed to the success and diversity of the website and will be missed by many, I'm sure. Looking forward to any future postings with your name on it. Once again, Thank you, Roger. Well done.

[westgrandboulevard]

September 18th:

Quote for the Day:

[But this time, from me.........! ]


Hi 9A & Ralph,

Very many thanks to you both, for your kind words!

Thanks also to Lowell, for his message of congratulations when I recently eased past the 100,000 post mark.

I actually 'lurked' here for several years, before finally registering as a member when the website was updated in August 2010.

I couldn't believe I was able to use the name 'westgrandboulevard'.

Lowell said "I can shorten it for you"; I couldn't resist responding "No thank you Lowell, I would like it kept in full, please!"

Coming from the UK, I then felt I would really have to go some, to warrant using that name - but admit that I have felt 'imposter syndrome' to this very day.....and Adam White, with his West Grand Blog, is the real deal.

In the days ahead, I may not be posting on every single one of them as before, but all is well with me here. Just that there are a number of other activities which seem to need my attention, and also some others to which I now would simply like to give my attention.

Time has started to seem short, when viewed in clear focus.

My aunt [last surviving elder relative] recently died, one day short of her 101st Birthday - on no medication except for painkillers, as and when required. Same with me to date, so I am very fortunate - and which I, at 73, was reminded recently by a lady doctor young enough to be any grand-daughter I might have had in another life!

'At your age' are words which I seem to hear more frequently, but I guess they do help me keep it real.

So, I intend to keep active for as long as ever possible, to earn my good luck.

Here, on Soulful Detroit, I will be largely reverting to the status of 'lurker', so life would seem to have now come full circle.

But I will continue to post, any time the mood strikes me....

It has all been such a ball. I have to think that moving at my own speed here, in being a part of the Soulful Detroit community, has in many ways been the most significant part of my entire life...and for more reasons than I care to say right here.

Be it reading all the informative posts from extremely knowledgeable members on the Motown and Diana Ross/Supremes forum - for example, Robb_k, theboyfromxtown, juicefree20 and many more [why would real Motown fans need to go anywhere else?], as well as the Soulful Detroit forum for discussion of soul music and history.

Or in concentrating my own efforts on the Clubhouse forum, where the threads and daily posts clearly attract millions of views.

And by doing so, finding myself in the company of certain esteemed members who made me feel welcome to the party. And including some who have since passed....remembering Marv2, Midnight Johnny....

So I am still very eager to read the contributions from my fellow members with whom I have, over the years, worked closest on the 'social' side of Soulful Detroit.....

Including Sophisticated_Soul, Sansradio, Moe [a legendary leading lady of Soulful Detroit...smile], Jerry Oz, Gary_James, Jobeterob, 144man, Arr&bee, TomatoTom123, together with many more well recognised names....

And, of course, both of you, Ralph and Nina [9A].

A combined total of over 270,000 posts between all of you named above, earning many millions of views for Soulful Detroit, let alone all the other members. I may have done reasonably well in support, but very far from doing it alone.

May each one of you good people continue with Soulful Detroit for just as long as you have the time to do so.

Make this day, and every other day, a day to remember. And sometimes, a Birthday......smile...

Happy Days to you all!

[sansradio]

I'll be missing your regular, always-fascinating presence on these boards, wgb. Thank you so much for the kind words.

[moe]

I'll miss the daily quotes on the Birthday Thread, Westgrand. You put a LOT of time & effort into those, as well as everything else. Thank You!
XO Moe

[144man]

I look forward to you continuing to post when the mood strikes you.
Thank you, wgb.

Martin

[westgrandboulevard]

October 1st:

Happy Birthday, Soulful Detroit!

22nd Anniversary, and still going strong.

[westgrandboulevard]

October 4th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, 144man.

Hope you are having a great day, 144man!

[moe]

Happy Birthday 144man!!!!!!

Enjoy your day!!

[144man]

Thank you, wgb and thank you, moe.

[sophisticated_soul]

Including Sophisticated_Soul, Sansradio, Moe [a legendary leading lady of Soulful Detroit...smile], Jerry Oz, Gary_James, Jobeterob, 144man, Arr&bee, TomatoTom123,[/COLOR]

I enjoyed your post of 9/18, Roger. Thank you for including me with such esteemed members of SD, I appreciate that. I've become semi-retired myself, outside of Word Association I seldom post anymore. Looks like we've both come full circle as former lurkers.

For the foreseeable future I will of course continue to enjoy dropping in to post with my fellow Word Associates. When you and I were both very active we had a great run. Thank you for that, Roger.

Best Wishes Always, JsEph

[arr&bee]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??? West my good fellow...please say it ain't so, without your allowing me to post my polariod classics here i'm a dead duck[hehe]but in all seriousness my friend, i will miss your attention to detail and professionalism in presenting these birthdays..i hope that you will still post...da hood misses you already...much continued success my friend....your fan- arr&bee!

[westgrandboulevard]

October 20th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, theboyfromxtown.

Hope you are having a great day, theboyfromxtown!

[moe]

Happy Birthday & enjoy your day!!

[ralpht]

John Lester, A longtime member of SD who was on hand to greet and welcome me when I first arrived on this scene. A very happy birthday my old friend. May you have one hundred more.

[westgrandboulevard]

October 24th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, Moe [Ms. Moe, Superstar ].

Hope you are having a great day, Moe!

[sansradio]

Happy birthday, moe!!!!!

[144man]

Happy birthday, moe

Have a great day.

[9A]

Have a happy and healthy year, Moe. Nina

[sophisticated_soul]

Happy Birthday Moe! Have the best day ever. Thanks for being a pal. JsEph

[ralpht]

Moe, all the best to one of the best. Happy birthday.

[moe]

Thank you to all: Westgrand, Sans, 144man, Nina, Ralph & JsEph.

It was a great day & your posts helped make it great!! XOMoe

[arr&bee]

Hey moe, happy birthday[my favorite superstar] see ya in the movies,hehehe!!!

[westgrandboulevard]

October 28th:

On his Birthday, remembering John Perrone [1949-2020], our fellow Soulful Detroit member, midnight johnny....

For the enduring legacy of John's excellent shows...and, of course, for his beautifully crafted 'extended versions' of wonderful music, especially Motown.....to inspire and entertain future generations.

[moe]

R&B, I'm sorry I missed you. Thank you very much!!

Time passes quickly, Westgrand. Can't believe it's been over 3 years for Midnight Jonny:[[

[westgrandboulevard]

November 24th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, Robb_k.

Hope it is a great Birthday, Robb!

[robb_k]

November 24th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, Robb_k.

Hope it is a great Birthday, Robb!

Yes, I'm having a great birthday with a family get together. Thanks for the good wishes. I'm thankful to be alive at 77, let alone seemingly one of the very healthiest of my peers [[several of whom are already gone).

Sorry I missed Moe's birthday.

[moe]

And I missed yours, Robb, so we're even......haha.

I hope you had a good one!!

[9A]

Happiest of birthdays and a healthy and peaceful year, Robb. Nina

[ralpht]

Robb, all the best for your birthday.

[robb_k]

Thanks everyone! And Happy New Year to you all, too!

[ralpht]

Happy 94th Berry Gordy. The guy that pretty much started all of this.

[westgrandboulevard]

December 9th:

Happy Birthday to our fellow Soulful Detroit member, Sansradio.

Hope it will be a great Birthday for you, Sansradio!

[moe]

Happy Birthday Sansradio!!

Enjoy your day!!!!

[9A]

Happiest of birthdays, Sansradio, and a healthy and peaceful year.

[ralpht]

All the best on your birthday, Sans.

[sansradio]

Thanks for the thoughtful birthday wishes! It was one for the books!

[sophisticated_soul]

Belated Happy Birthday Sans!

[sansradio]

Thanks, soph!!!

[westgrandboulevard]

January 1st:

"Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering "it will be happier." [Alfred, Lord Tennyson].

A new year is now born...

Happy New Year!, to everyone of us here who oversees and/or contributes to Soulful Detroit, and to every one of you out there who reads our work.

Wishing you very many Happy Days in 2024, and let's hope it will be a special year, for all of us!

[9A]

January 1st:

"Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering "it will be happier." [Alfred, Lord Tennyson].

A new year is now born...

Happy New Year!, to everyone of us here who oversees and/or contributes to Soulful Detroit, and to every one of you out there who reads our work.

Wishing you very many Happy Days in 2024, and let's hope it will be a special year, for all of us!

Beautiful sentiment, West. The best to you, too, and everyone else.

[westgrandboulevard]

March 22nd:

Happy Birthday to two of our fellow Soulful Detroit members:

Sophisticated_Soul, and Ms_M.....

Hope each of you is enjoying your special day!