positivesoul
09-23-2010, 04:42 PM
Well I've been digesting Tammi's UnSung documentary for a minute now. I've written so often about the effects of her talent on me that I didn't feel like redundantly expressing myself just yet on my feelings. At one point I had composed a heartfelt observation on the board, then hit some wierd key on my laptop keyboard and wiped it all away. I wasn't entirely sorry.
Now I've spent time reading the reactions of so many others on many, many websites. Although slightly emotionally spent hearing details of Tammi's travails, this was not unexpected. I'm just so happy for her and her legacy that people are hearing her story in so many ways these days! AND they're being exposed to more of her hard-earned rare talent. I think this would make her VERY happy so I'm thrilled.
I posted a semi-anonymous comment on the UnSung message board. People are knocked out by the episode and by the ultimate Knockout, Tammi Terrell. I decided to include it here as well.
I am fortunate to have had brief, but meaningful interactions with Ms. Terrell. Even with all of the badness and sadness that I wish I could have shielded this true Queen from, I am still bursting with joy as I read all of the loving and respectful comments here and on other sites regarding this UnSung Episode of Episodes. It wasn't perfect, but it definitely deserves an Emmy.
There was SO much to Ms. TT -a truly deep artistic soul of the highest magnitude. She was a victim of much, but she cannot be defined as a Victim. Tammi was a Dreamer who created her own reality in many ways despite whatever else went on around her. She had determination, raw strength, courage and an energizing JOY as solid as cast iron. This despite the fact that she was only human and had her sadnesses.
I celebrate that I connected to that joyful part of her spirit! The show did too, to some degree but not quite enough. The accomplishments of this Great One should not be overshadowed, even by the horrors she endured, any more than we can forget the talent of Billie Holliday because she suffered too,
In fact, the accomplishments of this iconic Artist are her lasting conquest and represents one of the true cultural highlights of the 20th Century. PUT HER IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. What's WRONG with you people???
Now I've spent time reading the reactions of so many others on many, many websites. Although slightly emotionally spent hearing details of Tammi's travails, this was not unexpected. I'm just so happy for her and her legacy that people are hearing her story in so many ways these days! AND they're being exposed to more of her hard-earned rare talent. I think this would make her VERY happy so I'm thrilled.
I posted a semi-anonymous comment on the UnSung message board. People are knocked out by the episode and by the ultimate Knockout, Tammi Terrell. I decided to include it here as well.
I am fortunate to have had brief, but meaningful interactions with Ms. Terrell. Even with all of the badness and sadness that I wish I could have shielded this true Queen from, I am still bursting with joy as I read all of the loving and respectful comments here and on other sites regarding this UnSung Episode of Episodes. It wasn't perfect, but it definitely deserves an Emmy.
There was SO much to Ms. TT -a truly deep artistic soul of the highest magnitude. She was a victim of much, but she cannot be defined as a Victim. Tammi was a Dreamer who created her own reality in many ways despite whatever else went on around her. She had determination, raw strength, courage and an energizing JOY as solid as cast iron. This despite the fact that she was only human and had her sadnesses.
I celebrate that I connected to that joyful part of her spirit! The show did too, to some degree but not quite enough. The accomplishments of this Great One should not be overshadowed, even by the horrors she endured, any more than we can forget the talent of Billie Holliday because she suffered too,
In fact, the accomplishments of this iconic Artist are her lasting conquest and represents one of the true cultural highlights of the 20th Century. PUT HER IN THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. What's WRONG with you people???