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11-21-2019, 04:56 PM
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Greetings!
We’ve been in the reissue racket for many years, and fancy that we know a lot about music. But sometimes, something will come out of the blue and just blow us away…which is why we’re in the music business in the first place, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we were pitched on a Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) collection. We have to admit, our first reaction was, who? But as we dug into the story of Sondra “Blinky” Williams, and listened to the tracks, we realized that we had stumbled upon a coulda been, shoulda been Motown phenom. The soulful singer came to Motown in 1967 following stints at Vee-Jay and Atlantic, bringing her passionate and powerful deep soul sound to Hitsville, USA. Despite recording dozens of tracks between 1968 and 1973, only a small handful saw release: a mere four 45s plus an album of duets with Edwin Starr, two live cuts, and a couple of one-off recordings, including a key moment on the best-selling soundtrack of Lady Sings the Blues. Over the years, Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) tracks would emerge on compilation releases, prompting fans worldwide to clamor for more and even launch a “Free Blinky from the Vaults” campaign. Now, Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) is free at last—and her full story can be told.
Heart Full of Soul—The Motown Anthology [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) is the ultimate collection dedicated to Motown’s great lost superstar. Over two CDs and almost 50 songs, Blinky’s Motown journey is chronicled with songs written and produced for her by the label’s greatest talents including Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Clay McMurray, Frank Wilson, Hal Davis, Gil Askey, Deke Richards, Jerry Marcellino and Mel Larson, Don Hunter, and Stevie Wonder. The first disc presents her 1970 album Sunny and Warm in complete form for the very first time along with all of her released singles plus rarities and live tracks. The second disc premieres over 20 never-before-heard recordings, both in original Motown stereo mixes and brand-new mixes by Kevin Reeves, that showcase the depth and breadth of Blinky’s remarkable voice. Released with the full cooperation of the artist,Heart Full of Soul: The Motown Anthology [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==)has been produced and annotated by the team of Joe Marchese and Andrew Skurow [[Bobby Darin’s Go Ahead and Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHuiAvfGM9_JAuNjQx6_r4h_WJ 5f69GygiQTnTzUD4AcL4kBOseAp1Ibimrf3nnD0_dyHol46_-zIUPskJgQevvJnkEK_CZA6-MKR4ksNgBLRGNC6zlwUczIdrhiG5lMR2mJ8JtOl3F_gURIoBOW MksUI0IwFLBJ1_ehdZS2J-Npqy2YGSmbAX1Mw8zujck-Iabrg4vfiS6TG5eN4kt1skvgZd-6qep9DbUZyavy0bdsA=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==), The Supremes’ The Ultimate Merry Christmas [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHK1YPoZpMeaun45zKhCx1asPk zgHO5DEQzbCItPuCfKU3DsLAi2au3UOIgR3uASt-KDokYAFkJqAGYx1eaK-ZpEBRf-XAmGDd0mlFfugMmL7CZddYvv3pWVdjEfKDcZYW7Y7Snfx5Qxmx yMXCD77IQuY6iqWbPv70W_kf_zACygrCdIMTewgQuK0SgmWtJz w8lhId8URQTQpT-wId_6j-zjS0efrXa6Zp&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==)), and mastered by Kevin Reeves [[The Supremes’ Expanded Editions) from the original tapes. The deluxe, 40-plus page booklet [[housed inside a 6-panel digipak) features rare photographs and extensive liner notes drawing on a new interview with Blinky. And you know what? It turns out she’s a truly nice lady, and, as shown in the accompanying photograph, she sat down with Real Gone’s Gordon Anderson and co-producer Joe Marchese to sign 100 digipaks, which we are giving away FREE to those customers who order from us while supplies last. This might be the most beautiful package we’ve ever put out, and the music is sensational. Don’t miss this one, Real Goners!
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Above photo: Blinky signing copies with [[from left) Co-Producer Joe Marchese and Real Gone’s Gordon Anderson
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Greetings!
We’ve been in the reissue racket for many years, and fancy that we know a lot about music. But sometimes, something will come out of the blue and just blow us away…which is why we’re in the music business in the first place, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we were pitched on a Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) collection. We have to admit, our first reaction was, who? But as we dug into the story of Sondra “Blinky” Williams, and listened to the tracks, we realized that we had stumbled upon a coulda been, shoulda been Motown phenom. The soulful singer came to Motown in 1967 following stints at Vee-Jay and Atlantic, bringing her passionate and powerful deep soul sound to Hitsville, USA. Despite recording dozens of tracks between 1968 and 1973, only a small handful saw release: a mere four 45s plus an album of duets with Edwin Starr, two live cuts, and a couple of one-off recordings, including a key moment on the best-selling soundtrack of Lady Sings the Blues. Over the years, Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) tracks would emerge on compilation releases, prompting fans worldwide to clamor for more and even launch a “Free Blinky from the Vaults” campaign. Now, Blinky [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) is free at last—and her full story can be told.
Heart Full of Soul—The Motown Anthology [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==) is the ultimate collection dedicated to Motown’s great lost superstar. Over two CDs and almost 50 songs, Blinky’s Motown journey is chronicled with songs written and produced for her by the label’s greatest talents including Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Clay McMurray, Frank Wilson, Hal Davis, Gil Askey, Deke Richards, Jerry Marcellino and Mel Larson, Don Hunter, and Stevie Wonder. The first disc presents her 1970 album Sunny and Warm in complete form for the very first time along with all of her released singles plus rarities and live tracks. The second disc premieres over 20 never-before-heard recordings, both in original Motown stereo mixes and brand-new mixes by Kevin Reeves, that showcase the depth and breadth of Blinky’s remarkable voice. Released with the full cooperation of the artist,Heart Full of Soul: The Motown Anthology [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHEJy9c89bKpPUgtu7W8C2LMRm twv_U6AAQSSFgEpyGUm8MvkgZTTZ9HA3e4NF0EbVieOIWpyPv0 rsdTUFyrT2LoKsNgBLiA4lsl_Q9IazAkz59UNgtK5dOKxhBZhK PmBKFBOokJ3eOHbdwTal6BrEoJ2hQTnkIDRi8Hk2-qusMdA_9MiWP1VUOP1Ku3KXU9q75l5MfyfhtdzQqT_mdWSCmT5 SyssxI58qVj1U6zJfHdc=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==)has been produced and annotated by the team of Joe Marchese and Andrew Skurow [[Bobby Darin’s Go Ahead and Back Up: The Lost Motown Masters [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHuiAvfGM9_JAuNjQx6_r4h_WJ 5f69GygiQTnTzUD4AcL4kBOseAp1Ibimrf3nnD0_dyHol46_-zIUPskJgQevvJnkEK_CZA6-MKR4ksNgBLRGNC6zlwUczIdrhiG5lMR2mJ8JtOl3F_gURIoBOW MksUI0IwFLBJ1_ehdZS2J-Npqy2YGSmbAX1Mw8zujck-Iabrg4vfiS6TG5eN4kt1skvgZd-6qep9DbUZyavy0bdsA=&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==), The Supremes’ The Ultimate Merry Christmas [[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001m21yJDesfK8DVhW2Oo37ITOAQ7N0E28dLBdxkg K8Iz1k3NM954CuBlGjxSLWxzsHK1YPoZpMeaun45zKhCx1asPk zgHO5DEQzbCItPuCfKU3DsLAi2au3UOIgR3uASt-KDokYAFkJqAGYx1eaK-ZpEBRf-XAmGDd0mlFfugMmL7CZddYvv3pWVdjEfKDcZYW7Y7Snfx5Qxmx yMXCD77IQuY6iqWbPv70W_kf_zACygrCdIMTewgQuK0SgmWtJz w8lhId8URQTQpT-wId_6j-zjS0efrXa6Zp&c=owot4HoHDIfpy-VmOf1tlhRZ2MG7uwFnWFTg4WnsyWA0iZdsVgWThg==&ch=_MMhg9jhps64Fl9SJWGhHCqVkHPrZG7W73MLxtI2rdQIVE1 5pzkBKQ==)), and mastered by Kevin Reeves [[The Supremes’ Expanded Editions) from the original tapes. The deluxe, 40-plus page booklet [[housed inside a 6-panel digipak) features rare photographs and extensive liner notes drawing on a new interview with Blinky. And you know what? It turns out she’s a truly nice lady, and, as shown in the accompanying photograph, she sat down with Real Gone’s Gordon Anderson and co-producer Joe Marchese to sign 100 digipaks, which we are giving away FREE to those customers who order from us while supplies last. This might be the most beautiful package we’ve ever put out, and the music is sensational. Don’t miss this one, Real Goners!
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Above photo: Blinky signing copies with [[from left) Co-Producer Joe Marchese and Real Gone’s Gordon Anderson