~AARON NEVILLE~The Making of 'MY TRUE STORY'~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Everyone,

I introduced myself in the New Members thread in the Clubhouse, but will do so again. I am Eugene Pitt's [[Jive Five) PR Rep. I am a returning member to SDF, and am happy to be here again at the best soul music site on the net. It's good to be here with Ralph, old friends and music lovers.

I am working with Aaron Neville's PR team on the January release of the first of four "doo wop"/vocal group harmony albums he will do on Blue Note Records, Aaron's new label.

Aaron's debut album on Blue Note is "My True Story" titled in honor of Eugene Pitt's signature song. The album was co-produced by Don Was and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. Don & Keith are huge "doo wop" fans themselves, and this album is something Aaron has wanted to do throughout his career. As he says, this is his favorite music and he has always put a little doo wop in every song he's done, beginning with his 1966 hit "Tell It Like It Is".

When they decided to do the album, they wanted it to be as authentic as possible. They wanted original singers of the songs to do background vocals. Keith Richards suggested Eugene Pitt and I received the call from Blue Note asking for Eugene's collaboration on the album. Eugene brought in Bobby Jay [[The Teenagers) and Dickie Harmon [[The Del-Vikings) to sing background with him. They used a live band for the recordings. Some of the best musicians available today were in the studio, and Keith Richards played guitar on the album.

"My True Story" is Number 1 on the Amazon Best Sellers List already, proving there is a new market for these classic songs. I will post several threads on this~~beginning with the making of "My True Story". I hope you all enjoy.


http://youtu.be/fpyUQ6iDcbA

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

In this thread I want to include some photos from the recording sessions held last March. Everyone involved said they were the smoothest sessions they had ever worked in. They recorded 23 songs in 5 days. Almost unheard of.

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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

The final track list~~

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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Photos from the recording sessions at Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan~

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Eugene Pitt & Aaron Neville

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

The whole gang.

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Dickie Harmon, Eugene Pitt, Don Was, Aaron Neville, Bobby Jay

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Happy faces.

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Eugene Pitt & Keith Richards - mutual admiration society.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Great group photo.

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Don Was, Eugene Pitt, Bobby Jay, Keith Richards, Dickie Harmon, Aaron Neville

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

The Producers

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Aaron Neville, Don Was, Keith Richards

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Huuuuuuuuuuummmmm - don't know what happened to the photos??? They were there a minute ago.

[Soul Sister]

Hey Hey Hey Mary,
You know Jimmy Scott [[one of Aaron's major influences) and I are rooting for his success with this album and looking foward to hearing the whole CD soon!! :rolleyes:

BFF Soul Sis & Jimmy
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

And you know you'll be getting an autographed copy, thanks to J.R. Rich. He said Aaron was thrilled to hear Jimmy wanted an autographed copy.:cool:

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

O.K., I just re-posted the missing photos. Let's see if they stay up this time.

[misty]

They're there and they look beautiful. I downloaded this album and it's fantastic! Great concept, great execution, just stellar.

[Jerry Oz]

This looks really good. I see a lot of Clyde McPhatter/Drifters in that track listing and I'm looking forward to hearing these renditions. Great post!

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Misty,

I guess the photos decided to stick around this time. I'm glad you like the album. I do as well, and it's getting great reviews everywhere. Aaron has been doing a lot of print, TV and radio media, and it's paying off.:cool:

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Jerry and thank you for the compliment.:o

Yes, Aaron loves the Drifters, especially Clyde McPhatter. He calls Clyde "The Man". You can hear the tracks at Amazon.com and purchase the album there as well. As I mentioned above, it's already Number 1 on the Amazon Best Sellers List.

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

Enjoying the photos, Mary. Don't know why this batch decided to stick, but grateful they are working.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you, Ralph. I'm glad they are sticking for now, too.:) I have lots more photos and videos to post in various threads, so I hope I learn to do it correctly.

~~~Mary~~~

[smooth]

Jive Five Mary G...

WOW... I can't believe those photos!

I would sing standing on my head to work with that team of PROFESSIONALS.[[SMILE)!!!!!!
Congratulations on your #1 status on Amazon Best Seller List.
Please keep us posted on the project.

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Smooth,

Thank you for the kind words. The congratulations goes to Aaron Neville and his team. The album was a labor of love for all involved. They bought together singers and musicians who know and love the music. That's why they were able to record 23 songs in 5 days.

It's been fun and an honor for me to be a small part of this. The producers wanted the best of the vocal group harmony lead singers, and they got him - my boss Eugene Pitt. He brought his pals Bobby Jay and Dickie Harmon in to sing background vocals with him. Bobby and Dickie also sang background vocals on Eugene's solo album. Eugene loved working on this because he never set out to be a lead singer. He told Aaron he was grateful Aaron made his dream come true to sing background on all the songs, including his own.

As a PR person, it's been a blast for me to work with the head PR person for EMI. Blue Note Records is under their umbrella. They have all the right connections and the $$$ to make this the success it is.

I will keep you posted. There's a PBS Special coming up in March they taped at the Brooklyn Bowl. I'll be putting up a thread about that soon.

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

Looking forward to the special, Mary.

[Soul Sister]

Mary,
Glad to see your photo's held up, they look great!!!

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

The special is something else, Ralph. Gene called me throughout the taping. I'll be putting up a thread with the trailer from it and a few photos. There were lots of young people in attendance, which is a good thing.:cool:

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you BFF S.S. I hope we're getting the hang of the new format.:)

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

Looking forward to the thread, Mary.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

O. K., I might as well put it up now, Ralph. Since I'm just back on the forum, I didn't want to throw too many threads up all at once. The PBS Special goes along with this one.:o

~~Mary~~

[nosey]

Mary, Mary! Great to see you and Jeanie back! I'm in Georgia now.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Nosey!!!!! I'm so glad to see you here again. I heard you had moved to Georgia and I hope you love it there. So good to be back in the fold and reunite with good friends like you.:o BIG HUGZ and lots of love always.

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

Go for it, Mary.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I posted the thread, Ralph. :cool:

~~Mary~~

[Vonnie Eli]

Wow these pictures are great Mary! I am so happy to see that all is well with the Jive Five. I'm elated that Eugene has added his great vocals to Aaron Nevlle's new CD project.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Vonnie.

I am so thrilled for Gene. He's getting some long overdue recognition for his work on the project. He's always been well known among his peers and I get so excited about the fact Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is the one who brought him in. Keith said in an interview he was playing "My True Story" on a 24 hour loop while he and The Stones were recording "Voodo Lounge". I had known prior to this Mick Jagger & Keith are big fans of The Jive Five. This is cool beans in my book.

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

I think this is fantastic news. Keep us tuned in, Mary.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

It will be my pleasure, Ralph.

~~Mary~~

[heikki]

Congratulations, Mary!

Heikki

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you, Heikki!!

Good to see you here. Gene and I really enjoyed working with you on the wonderful profile you did on him & The Jive Five for 'Soulful Express.'. Your article is one of the most accurate and complete pieces ever done on the group. I've heard many positive remarks about it.

~~Mary~~

[heikki]

Dear Mary!

Thank you for your kind words. Your help was an essential part in compiling that article, which, by the way, still is available at
http://www.soulexpress.net/jivefive.htm

Best regards
Heikki

[motony]

Wow, cool pix. I will be getting this CD & looking forward to the PBS special.Thanks for posting.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Heikki,

It was my pleasure to work with you. There are so many inaccurate things written on the net. Your work is always comprehensive and truthful. I've posted the link to the article many times. It's well worth reading and it captures Eugene's personality and gives a good history of the group. I keep it in my favorites.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello motony,

That's good to hear!! I know you won't be disappointed and the PBS Special is excellent from all reports.

~~Mary~~

[heikki]

Dear Mary!

Thank you very much. I hope to be able to meet you and Eugene next year. We're planning a soulful trip to the U.S. with a couple of my music friends, but that's all in the idea stages so far.
Best regards
Heikki

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Heikki,

That would be wonderful. You never know where Eugene will be, but keep me informed. It would be a pleasure to meet you.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

The pics look great, Mary!
Anyone who loves old school music should love Aaron's CD & PBS Special. I am looking foward to it!!!

S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you, S.S..

I couldn't agree with you more. I'm so happy the album is selling well. The PBS Special will be well worth watching. I just hope my local affiliate shows it here.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I've decided to include the trailer for the March PBS Special in this thread since it's getting the most response. It was taped at the Brooklyn Bowl, very appropriate since so many great vocal group harmony groups came from there. Gene Pitt called me throughout the rehearsals and taping. From his account, it is excellent and everyone had a blast. I was mpressed to see all the young people in the audience. You can see a tidbit here:


http://youtu.be/PvHBdBv4t0Y

Enjoy!

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

CONGRATULATIONS AARON NEVILLE, EUGENE PITT & all who recorded "MY TRUE STORY". Just got the news this is the HIGHEST CHARTING ALBUM of Aaron's 5 decade career!!!!


http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/video-gaga/exclusive-aaron-neville-debuts-romantic-video-pledging-love-200701493.html

So proud of all of you.

~~~Mary~~~

[ralpht]

This is the kind of news I like on SD. Congratulations to all involved.

[nosey]

Hi Dream, oops Mary [[that's going to be hard getting used to) but any who, you know I'm a huge Jive 5 fan and I'm happy for Aaron's success.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Thank you, Ralph.

I am so pleased and proud of all of them. As I mentioned above, they recorded 23 songs in 5 days. Aaron has stated he will make 3 more "doo wop" albums after this one. They talked about hundreds of songs they all loved before they narrowed it down to 23. They're 1 song short of the second album already.

To me, it's proving there's a market out there for this music, and it doesn't hurt they have spent oodles on promotion, and have done it right. As we all know, you can have the best album out there, but if no one hears it, you can kiss it goodbye.

I'm most pleased that it is bringing attention to the original songs and the artists who sang them. Aaron Neville has done a wonderful service by bringing these songs back to the forefront of popular music. These early r&b/ vocal group harmony artists provided the basis for rock and roll and soul music. They deserve all the accolades they can get IMHO.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hey Nosey,

You can call me anything you want. lol I really appreciate your comments, and I know you're a huge Jive Five fan. We've always had that in common. I'm happy for all involved. It's very exciting for me to watch all this unfold.

Hope you're loving your new home in Georgia and it's great being back at SDF where I can communicate with you again.:)

~~Mary/aka/dream~~

[ralpht]

Mary,.
Definitely a major milestone for the resurgence of good music. I'll be watching this closely. Keep me up to speed.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

You know I will, Ralph. I'm in the PR loop on this, so I get all the info first hand from EMI's Director of Public Relations. He's a good learning source to have, and they appreciate all the promotion Gene and I have done for the album. Gene promotes it in every radio & TV interview he's doing.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Here is a great interview with Aaron where he talks about the making of the album, his "doo wop" roots and the great singers like Eugene Pitt [[Jive Five), Bobby Jay [[Teenagers) & Dickie Harmon [[Del-Vikings).

He also sings several songs, including the title song "My True Story" live from Philadelphia's World Cafe.

ENJOY!!:)

~~~Mary~~~

http://www.npr.org/2013/02/14/171997360/aaron-neville-on-world-cafe

[smooth]

Hi Mary...

Please check your Soulful Detroit Mailbox.

Smooth

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Smooth,

I responded to your PM and clicked on "submit message". I'm not sure it went through.

~~Mary~~

[smooth]

Hi Mary...

Thank You for your response... Much appreciated.

Smooth

[mark speck]

As both a doo-wop and Aaron Neville fan, I'm looking forward to hearing this album! Great to hear from you, Mary!! :)

Best,

Mark

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Smooth,

I'm glad it went through. I'm not use to the PM system here yet. :)

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Mark,

So good to hear from you! I have no doubt you'll like the album. You can listen to the songs at Amazon.com. Aaron stays true to the original songs, but puts his unique spin on them with his wonderful falsetto voice.

Maybe we could get some of the old trivia games going again in the Clubhouse?? I'm "game" if you are. :)

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

~~~MEDIA ALERT****

Aaron Neville will be on The Late Show with David Letterman TOMORROW NIGHT February 18. Aaron will be singing "Gypsy Woman" from his hit album "MY TRUE STORY".

~~Mary~~

[milven]

Thanks for the heads up. Just set my DVR to record it.

All this talk about Jive Five made me do a search on YouTube and found a live version of Eugene from twenty years ago, that I have never seen. They sound great

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQXMCq5Du8

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello milven,

You're most welcome.

Yes, Eugene & The Jive Five still sound great. Many fans say Eugene sounds the same as he did back in the '60's. He hasn't lost a thing. If anything, his voice is richer now. Currently, Gene is working on a gospel album with his two brothers from the Jive Five - Frank & Herbert - and two other singers.

They're still performing to sold out crowds today and their next gig is April 6th.

Keith Richards knew Gene still had his voice because he had seen them recently on TV, and that's one of the reasons he suggested him for the Aaron Neville project.

There are lots of Jive Five videos on youtube, some from relatively recent performances. We have a couple of very recent performance videos available for show promoters, but they're not posted on youtube.

~~Mary~~

[mickeymac]

I have heard nothing but good things about this. Havent had a chance to check it out, but I will real soon.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi MM,

You're right. This album has received excellent reviews everywhere. I know you will enjoy it. You can see Aaron sing "Gypsy Woman" on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight.:o

~~Mary~~

[smooth]

Hi Mary...

Gene working on a Gospel Project sounds Interesting!

Please check your Soulful Detroit Private Message Mailbox.

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Smooth,

I responded to your PM.

Yes, Gene and his brothers are going back to their roots with the gospel album. Their father was a member of the Golden Gate Quartet when he was in high school in Virginia. Gene and his siblings made up two gospel groups when they were youngsters and sang in churches all over NYC.

Gene has written all the songs for the album and they're in the rehearsal stage now. I've heard several of the songs and they sound great to me.

~~Mary~~

[smooth]

Hi Mary...

Thank you for the PM...I will follow through.

Your Response and Professionalism are sincerely appreciated.

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi Smooth,

You're most welcome. I just talked with Gene again a little bit ago and told him about your PM. He's looking forward to your package.

~~Mary~~

[smooth]

Hi Mary

It is on it's way Today.
Thank you!

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Cool Beans, Smooth.:cool:

I know he's looking forward to it.

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

For those of you who missed Aaron singing "Gypsy Woman" on Letterman last night. It's the best of his TV performances so far IMHO. The PBS Special to air March 2nd will be the best of them all. Eugene Pitt is featured in the PBS Special.


http://youtu.be/GCVdVoNVWKU

~~Mary~~

[milven]

There's a PBS Special coming up in March they taped at the Brooklyn Bowl. I'll be putting up a thread about that soon.

~~Mary~~

In NYC area, it will be on PBS Channel 13 at 9 p.m. this Saturday

[Jerry Oz]

CBS Sunday News previewed a profile of him for next Sunday.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi milven & Jerry,

Both of you are correct.

The PBS Special is scheduled to air beginning this Saturday March 2nd, and people should check their local PBS listings.

The CBS Sunday Morning feature on Aaron has been in the works since the taping of the PBS Special in November at the Brooklyn Bowl. Word from J.R.Rich, PR Director for EMI is CBS will confirm on Friday of this week it will be aired this Sunday March 3rd. He asked nothing be posted until CBS confirms, however, it looks like a sure thing. CBS taped part of the feature at The Brooklyn Bowl. [[That's why you haven't seen me post the news yet about CBS Sunday Morning.)

I can tell you, both shows will be well worth viewing and should bring good attention to Aaron and the album "My True Story". The album is already a hit and proving there's a market out there for some great classic songs and artists.

~~Mary~~

[Soul Sister]

Remind me to watch it, Mary!

:cool:,
S.S.
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[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

I'd be happy to, S.S.. I'll post confirmation of the feature for CBS Sunday Morning on Friday and people can check their local PBS listings for the PBS Special now, which begins airing this Saturday March 2nd. :o

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Here's the info on two TV shows ...




AARON NEVILLE FEATURED ON CBS SUNDAY MORNING MARCH 3RD

PBS CONCERT SPECIAL PREMIERES BEGINNING MARCH 2ND

http://us.f1609.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f5003500%5fACXci2IAAPu WUS%2bMWwIBtw83p9s&pid=3&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=YahooMailNeoCL http://us.f1609.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?mid=2%5f0%5f0%5f1%5f5003500%5fACXci2IAAPu WUS%2bMWwIBtw83p9s&pid=4&fid=Inbox&inline=1&appid=YahooMailNeoCL
*Aaron Neville & Anthony Mason in New Orleans * PBS concert taping / Photo by C. Taylor Crothers
[[February 28, 2013) – Multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Aaron Neville will be featured on CBS Sunday Morning on March 3rd. Journalist Anthony Mason visited Neville at the famous Electric Lady Studios in New York City for an in-depth interview in the same room that the soul/R&B legend recorded his first Top 10 album and highest charting set ever with his recent release, My True Story. The doo-wop inspired album was released on Blue Note Records and was co-produced by label President Don Was along with Keith Richards. Mason also tagged along with Neville in his hometown of New Orleans for an intimate and unique conversation about the singer’s career in music spanning over 50 years. Starting on March 2nd, PBS will air the special Aaron Neville: Doo Wop: My True Story — a concert filmed in November at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl — throughout their March pledge campaign [[check your local listings [[http://www.pbs.org/tv_schedules/)). The program features Aaron Neville performing songs from his album My True Story. An incredible array of musicians and guests will join Neville, including: Greg Leisz on guitar [[Beck, Sheryl Crow, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams), George G. Receli on drums [[Bob Dylan, James Brown), Tony Scherr on bass [[Bill Frisell, Norah Jones, Rufus Wainwright), Charles Neville on saxophone [[Neville Brothers); Michael Goods on piano, Don Was on organ, Joel Katz, David Johnson and Earl Smith, Jr. on background vocals and, finally, special guests Paul Simon and Joan Osbourne. Captured at the Brooklyn Bowl in November 2012, the concert featured special guests including Eugene Pitt of the Jive Five [[who co-wrote the album's title song), and Dickie Harmon from the Del-Vikings. All of the songs on My True Story were hand-picked by Neville himself. They are songs that have remained close to his heart since he was a child. The selections include classics by vocal group giants such as Little Anthony and the Imperials [["Tears on My Pillow"), Hank Ballard and the Midnighters [["Work with Me Annie"), and the Drifters [["Money Honey," "Under the Boardwalk," "This Magic Moment"). To Neville though, these songs weren't just the soundtrack to his youth; they became the underpinning for all of the remarkable music he has created across five decades. ***DVD SCREENER OF PBS SPECIAL FOR REVIEW AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST



Critical acclaim for My True Story

“Neville revisits the music that influenced him as a youth, and his sweet tenor fits these doo-wop-era standards like a glove.” – USA Today

“A true soul master at work.” – Rolling Stone

“If ever there was an album that Aaron Neville was born to make, it’s this collection of doo-wop classics.” – People

“Neville, with his divinely high flutter, was born to croon these romantic ‘50s and ’60s doo-wop and pop-soul standards” – New York Daily News

[ceasar]

HELLO MARY G
As I posted furtherdown on this thread,
I really like what Aaron has put together.
It is good that the youth of today hear where it all began.
We have shared the stage with both, THE JIVE FIVE, BOBBY J.
Give them my best. good luck with the new CD.
Our site is under construction,here is a preview of it.
www.theoriginaltymes.com
Ceasar
The
Original
Tymes

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Ceasar,

I just responded to you in the other thread.

Everything that is happening with "My True Story" is exciting. EMI's PR team headed by J.R. Rich has done a bang up job getting the work out and Aaron has done many TV, radio and print promotions for the album. Eugene Pitt has done a slew of radio and print interviews promoting the album as well.

It can't miss and it's a big hit. So much talent on that album, beginning with Aaron, Don Was, Keith Richards, the band, and of course the background singers Eugene Pitt, Bobby Jay and Dickie Harmon. It doesn't get any better.

A REMINDER for everyone~~ The PBS Special "Aaron Neville: Doo Wop: My True Story" begins airing tonight on PBS stations. The NY/NJ area can see it tonight at 9:00 p.m. on Channel 13. It was taped at the Brooklyn Bowl in front of a live audience, and it should please people to see many younger people there. Paul Simon & Joan Osborne guest with Aaron on two songs. Eugene Pitt & Dickie Harmon were two of the background singers for the special.

Tomorrow, everyone can see a feature on Aaron on CBS Sunday Morning. He'll talk about his roots, his career and "My True Story". I know it usually airs from 9- 10:30 a.m. on the East Coast.

Thank you for the kind comments, Ceasar, and I look forward to posting with you again here at SDF. I will check out your website. I'm a fan of the Tymes, too. :)

~~Mary~~

[mickeymac]

Finally heard this, its great.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hi MM,

I'm so glad you got to hear the album. That seems to be the concensus. People are loving it and buying the album. It's a good thing for all concerned.

Thanks for posting.:)

~~Mary~~

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Everyone,

The DVD of the PBS Special "My True Story" is now available for purchase from Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C7O8HLQ/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

~~Mary~~

[ralpht]

Thanks for the heads-up, Mary.

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

You're most welcome, Ralph.

~~Mary~~

[ceasar]

Greetings Mary,
Hope all is well.
How are things going with the cd on Aaron.
Give my regards to Eugene, Bobby.
You take care.
Ceasar

[JIVE FIVE Mary G.]

Hello Ceasar,

So nice to hear from you. Things are going very well with the album. It's the biggest selling one of Aaron's career, and based on its success, my guess is he will do 3 more like it. I hope so. The songs have been well received during his tour. It's not surprising to me, since it is some of the best music ever made. I'm pleased new audiences and demographics are getting exposed to it.

I know Aaron is touring and Don Was, who co-produced the album with Keith Richards, has just been signed to produce Aretha's new album with Babyface. Keith and The Stones are still touring, so it may be a while before they all get back in the studio. However, they originally recorded 23 songs in 5 days, so Aaron has the makings of a second album minus one song.

I gave your regards to Gene Pitt the other day and he says Hello and best wishes to you. I gave your regards to Bobby Jay yesterday and he sends his regards, too.

I see you and the Tymes have a show coming up and I wish you all the best.:)

~~Mary~~