Jimmy Scott RIP

[moe]

We've lost a good one!! May you rest in peace!!!

[no_place_like_motown]

My heartfelt condolences to SoulSister, family members and loved ones. May God give you comfort, hope and healing during this time.

RIP Jimmy.

[westgrandboulevard]

I'm sad.....

Thank you for the music, Jimmy. A life full of achievement.

Love and thoughts for you, Jeanie. Come and share with us, whenever you can....

[splanky]

Rest In Peace, Jimmy Scott...
Jeanie, my condolences....

[motony]

Condolences to Soul Sister Jeanne.

[dinelle_watson]

I just heard about the news early this morning. As soon as I did, I had to do a long run with everyone on Fort Stewart in honor of the Army's 239th birthday. And while I was stretching, I started thinking to myself that Jimmy and Jeanie were both big supporters of my being in the military. So I thought that I would run hard and finish strong for them, and I did. I didn't fall out of the formation and I kept pushing myself even though my legs were hurting. I was doing it for them.

[marv2]

I am so sorry to hear this. My sincerest condolences to Jeanie aka Soul Sister and Jimmy's family, friends and fans all over the World. Rest in peace Jimmy and thank you.


Marv

[tjl]

RIP Jimmy - Sometimes I FeelLike A Motherless Child.

[alanh]

So sorry to hear the news, Soul Sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Jimmy has left a legacy of great music.

[destruction]

Jeanie

Hugs and Condolences from my girls and I. We always remember the love you guys gave to us.... going way back....and how we feel about you. Once again, we'll play his music at dinner....will keep you in our prayers....t

[edafan]

Rest in Peace Jimmy

Soul Sister

my prayers are for you and the great Jimmy

edafan

[nysister]

SoulSister, may the God of comfort be with you and the family at this sad time.

[robb_k]

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Sorry to hear this Jeanie [[Soul Sister). But, Jimmy had a long, and good life. My condolences to you and his family. His singing brought a lot of joy to a lot of people. I bought my first record of his way back in 1955. So, I've been a fan of his, and his music has been in my life for just about 60 years! As long as people keep listening to his music, he won't be forgotten.

[ralpht]

You kind of nailed it there, Robb. Jimmy bridged two generations of music and did it successfully. Truly one of a kind that can not be replaced. Rest well Jimmy. You did good.

[sophisticated_soul]

So I thought that I would run hard and finish strong for them, and I did. I didn't fall out of the formation and I kept pushing myself even though my legs were hurting. I was doing it for them.

What a wonderful tribute Dinelle. Rest In Peace Jimmy. My condolences to Soul Sister.

[imnokid]

Jeanie, as we said elsewhere, Bettye and I wish you the best. Hang in there.

[rod_rick]

Soulsister
You are in my thought and prayers. My condolences to you family, friends, and fans of the Great Jimmy Scott.

[Jerry Oz]

My prayers are with you SoulSister. I did not know Jimmy but your posts make me feel as though I've lost a close personal friend. When I read the title of this thread, I felt as if I had just been punched in the gut.

[Ryon6]

RIP Jimmy. Condolences to the family.

[ceasar]

Greetings Jeanie
I am so sorry to hear this news.
The times that we mailed each other,pictures, etc.
I still have,I thank you.
My prayers go out to you.
Ceasar
The
Original
Tymes

[Crystaledwards]

Dear Soul Sister,

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

CE

[gary]

Jeanie...I still have the pictures we took at Jimmy's Detroit concerts at the DIA Auditorium and the Wright Museum, those were good times. He had so much talent and he was such a classy gentleman. His music will never be forgotten.

My condolences to you and to Jimmy's family.

[StuBass1]

So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing Jeanie...Please accept my sincere condolences... Stu

[manny]

Hi to all!

So sorry to read this... Dear Soul Sister receive my true condolence. I remember that I discovered Jimmy Scott grace to you [[this was my high ignorance when I first started posting here, I only knows until now about "classic soul" and Philly & Chicago "uptown soul").

A great embrace to you and all the family and friends of Jimmy. Rest in peace.

[crossa119]

He was our Cleveland legend. We were so proud of him.
Jeanie, your care and devotion allowed us to have him all these years.
His body changed over the years, but his voice and soul never did.
A heartfelt thank you and may God Bless you.
RIP Great One

[marv2]

From the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/14/arts/music/jimmy-scott-singer-whose-star-rose-late-dies-at-88.html?_r=0

[MIKEW-UK]

and from the United Kingdom.....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/worldfolkandjazz/10899818/Jimmy-Scott-jazz-great-dies-aged-88.html

[arr&bee]

Very sorry to hear of his passing,a great,great artist who will be missed,my deepest condolences to you sis...your friend and a jimmy scott fan...r&b.

[ray_monette]

A great talent for all time. His music will live forever.
My deepest condolences jeanie.
Rip jimmy

[stalebagel]

My sincerest condolences to Soul Sister and Jimmy's family on the loss of a truly great talent.

[cdave2]

Dear Soul Sister,

I've had the honor of meeting you and Mr. Scott only once, in 2003 after a performance in St. Louis, but I will never forget how welcoming and gracious both of you were, and that you are not only his Lady but a lady in every sense. May that warmth be returned to you at this difficult time.

With sincere condolences,
Cathy D.

[dave_clegg]

Jeanie, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
THANK YOU for the music Jimmy R.I.P

[Soul Sister]

Thank you everyone for the thoughtful messages.
I am dealing with a lot right now and will post information about services towards end of week once the funeral home and the church where we got married can coordinate on the date.

Jeanie
******

[tallone]

Dear Sis,
Words can't describe the heartbreak we all feel. Sir Jimmy was a shining example of how to succeed against all odds. And he did so with love, even to those who did him the greatest injustice. Know that he will live on in our hearts forever.
Love you much,
TallOne

[smooth]

********************************SEE YOU IN HEAVEN*******************************

Life is a beautiful sunrise
A day or a hundred years
But why is there a sunset
For those we hold dear

I call and you always answer
Love last to the final chapter
Now you're gone

I can't imagine
Life without your laughter
Please one more dawn

I hear eleven angels singing
Rejoice it's a new beginning
Dry your tears

My life is shattered
I've lost all that matters
Please heart be still

I'd die to save you
Trade the breath GOD gave me
But thats impossible

So I'll see you in Heaven
Yes, I know the directions to your arms

When I get there I will find you
Shine your light and guide me through
Through the storms of life I'll come
Back to the only one
I have always loved

Millions will be there but I'll find you
Shine your light and guide me through
From darkness to light
No more earthly strife
Heaven and eternal life

So I'll see you In Heaven
Yes,I know the directions to your arms

So I'll see you in Heaven
Yes, I know the directions to your arms.

THANK YOU MR JIMMY SCOTT.
I pray that GOD will welcome you with open arms

Jeanie... May GOD continue to bless and keep you in his loving care!

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[Soul Sister]

That is so beautiful, Smooth. It covers my feelings so well.
I just finished speaking to him when I read this as tears flowed down my cheeks. How I miss my sweet angel, he is free now, free of all life's pain and reunited with the mother he lost at age 13.
Thank you for that lovely sentiment, Smooth. I will save it.

Jeanie
******

[Doug-Morgan]

I am [[as usual) late to the party, but please add my condolences.

[stephanie]

Im so sorry to hear this. Please believe you have my sympathies.

[Soul Sister]

Thank you Doug and Stephanie.
Everyone's messages mean a lot to me.

S.S.
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[satipe]

Sorry Jeanie for being so late in responding but I just read the news about Jimmy's passing. One of my students and I met with you and Jimmy in your hotel room in Toronto and it was a wonderful long chat - I still have the picture of Soniel and Jimmy on my office wall. It is sad that he is gone but he will never be forgotten and just imagine all the people he made smile and happy...what a BLESSING!

I wish you all the best Jeanie.

Tim the Teacher from Toronto

[Soul Sister]

Thank you, Satipe. I 'll never forget your visit to our hotel with your student. You are doing a wonderful job educating young people to the history of music and the artists.

Yes, Jimmy has touched a lot of people's hearts and souls, that will stay with them forever because that's who he was. He was born with a gift and a talent but he was blessed to be able to bring joy to everyone he's met.

S.S.
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[Soul Sister]

~*~*~ "HOME GOING SERVICE FOR JIMMY SCOTT" ~*~*~

JULY 10 ~ 10:00 am Viewing ~ 10:30 am Service ~
Covenant Community Church of Cleveland
3342 East 119th Street [[Kinsman Avenue)
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
8264

Jeanie
******

[Methuselah2]

There are many, many photos online of Jimmy Scott's remarkable smile.

I especially like this photo because Jimmy looks so serene.

And I would venture to say it also shows why.

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Photo from robertaonthearts.com

[blue]

I still remember the first time I heard his record, actually it was CD.
I was at Tower Records in NY, then I heard some female jazz vocal.
At that time I thought I had heard most of well-known female Jazz vocalists, but I could not recognize that voice, so I asked their employee, and it was Jimmy.
I actually had heard his name before, I read somewhere that Nancy Wilson got lots of influence from him. So I purchased that CD called "All the Way", and it was in 1992.
Wow, 22 years ago already!
Since then I have listened so many his recordings and attended some of his shows. He was special.
Despite of the fact that he had to struggle so much in his mid career, it seems that his last 22 years was nothing but blessing. He was adored by his fans from all over the world.
So even this is a sad goodbye, but I am happy to know he had a long life and enjoyed the last 22 years unlike so many other black musicians ended their lives so tragically.

Goodbye Jimmy, and thanks for so many beautiful music!

[Soul Sister]

Thanks for sharing that, Blue.

Yesterday was particularly a hard day as it was Jimmy's 89th Birthday.

The service was lovely, I was lucky not only to have the family taking good care of me but I also had Minister Farrakhan's two sons watching closely over me all the days I was there. Louis, Jr. and Joshua were my rocks the whole week in Cleveland, they and their Dad have been angels on my shoulder.

While I was their the Mayor's office and Council woman read the proclamation at Jimmy's funeral for the street naming and the ceremonies took place the next morning. Jimmy's favorite street he lived on growing up where he was the happiest before him Mom was killed after being hit by a car, East 101st Street [[between Cedar & Quebec) was named after him "JIMMY SCOTT WAY", it too was a lovely ceremony.

Friday I had a V.I.P. Tour scheduled for me at the Rock Hall [[they will be doing some sort of exhibit on Jimmy in the future), I took with me one of my best girlfriends Tiny and my good friend from the T.V. Show "GLEE" singer Storm Gardner, Jimmy's sister and niece.
Cleveland was beautiful, we did more joyful things while there and felt Jimmy's presence with us.

There will be more wonderful things in store for Jimmy, it won't be over for my husband now that he's gone to glory.
* I am proud to announce Jimmy will be getting a"Lifetime Achievement Award" from the 2015 Grammy's.
Perhaps an exhibit in the Grammy Museum and a "Celebration of Life" Memorial in L.A. as well.

* We are working on a "STAR" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
* In the future a major motion picture about Jimmy's incredible life.

* There will be a "Tribute to Jimmy Scott" at the world famous Apollo Theater on October 24th with Quincy Jones and Jazz Greats.
* The next day on October 25th there will be a "Celebration of Life" Memorial with Jimmy's peers and all the greatest singers taking place in New York City at Harlem's famous Abyssinian Church.

Thank you for all the kind messages everyone.

Jeanie
******

[ralpht]

Soul Sister,
Thank you for the updates. You are in my thoughts.

[Soul Sister]

Thank you, Ralph.

S.S.
***

[Methuselah2]

"THE TRIUMPH OF JIMMY SCOTT"
-- David Ritz/Rolling Stone Magazine

http://m.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-triumph-of-jimmy-scott-1925-2014-20140616

[Soul Sister]

Thanks Methuselah,
David did a great job on that piece.

S.S.
***

[smooth]

Hi Soul Sister

Great article and I love that photo!
Keep strong and know that the Soulful Detroit Family continues to pray for You.

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[Soul Sister]

Thank you, Smooth.
Yesterday and today was particularly hard.
Jimmy is here with me, this I know for sure.

BTW, Jimmy was 25 years old when that photo was taken in 1950 while recording and touring with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra.

S.S.
***

[Mary G Jive Five]

I haven't been able to post on SDF for a while, but I've been following this thread about Jimmy's passing.

Jeanie and I met here on SDF and formed a friendship that is stronger than biological sisters. I won't expound on Jimmy here. We all know he was The Master of Song and influenced more artists through the decades from various genres than any other single artist. I miss hearing his voice on the phone.

I would like to talk a little about Jeanie. The last 15 years of Jimmy's life were his happiest. Jeanie is responsible for that happiness and contentment. While his family or others might have tossed him in a nursing home years ago, Jeanie insisted on taking care of him at home. I talked with her every day and I know all she went through, and the loving tender care she gave him. Theirs is a TRUE love story. Jimmy knew Jeanie saved his life several times. He told me over and over how much he loved and appreciated his wife. He said she understood his life, his music, his mind and heart.

His life at home was wonderful. Jeanie also protected Jimmy from the brutality of the music industry during the years they spent together. She dealt with all the sharks and protected Jimmy from any further hurt and being taken advantage of by less than scrupulous people in the business.

I've mourned Jimmy's passing with her. It has not been an easy time, but I know Jimmy is looking down with love and pride. I'm grateful for the industry insiders and close friends who have come to Jeanie's aid during this transition. She deserves the best. Few people would do what Jeanie has done. Witnessing her love, devotion and strength has made me love and admire my best friend even more.

Jimmy will Rest In Peace when he knows Jeanie is being cared for as she should be.

All my love to Jeanie,

~~Mary~~

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Jeanie, Mary & Jimmy

[Soul Sister]

Now you gonna make me cry, Mary. Thank you for the kind words. Jimmy was an angel and he loved you as well as my other close girlfriends. I miss his gentle love, there was never anyone like him and never will be. What an incredible man Jimmy Scott was on so many levels. He's with me, I see him everyday and talk to him, my guardian angel now.

S.S.
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[ralpht]

Jeanie,
It was always my wish to have a private one on one with Jimmy. My respect for what he accomplished in his career holds no boundaries. Unfortunately, this never worked out and I deeply regret any missed opportunity.

[Mary G Jive Five]

Now you gonna make me cry, Mary. Thank you for the kind words. Jimmy was an angel and he loved you as well as my other close girlfriends. I miss his gentle love, there was never anyone like him and never will be. What an incredible man Jimmy Scott was on so many levels. He's with me, I see him everyday and talk to him, my guardian angel now.



S.S.
***
Yes, he is Jeanie. He's looking down at you with great love and pride. I spoke from the heart about you because people should know what a blessing you were/are in Jimmy's life. He is a national treasure and you gave him what no one else could - true love, happiness, contentment, and an excellent quality of life. You deserve peace, love and happiness for the rest of your life. Jimmy and others who love you would want nothing less.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

Bless you my friend.


S.S.
*** xxo

[Roberta75]

My dear Soul Sister Ive been out of the country for the past couple of months and have limited acsess to the internet but now Im back in the states and reading about your beloved Jimmy. Please know that you are in prayers and thoughts and know that your beloved jimmy is in heaven with his Lord and saviour and looking over you.


We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Jimmy is with Jesus and and when God calls you home Jimmy will be waiting for you with open arms. May the good Lord watch over you Soul Sister and wipe your tears and may God flood your heart and your mind and your soul with happy memories of your Jimmy.

Yours, with every good wish.

Roberta

[Soul Sister]

Thank you so much, Roberta.

Means a lot to me.

S.S.
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