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That was wonderful Marv.
Many years ago, my phone rang in my school office and I couldn't believe my ears when I heard, "Hello Tim, this is Freddie Gorman speaking." I asked him if I could call him back later that evening but he called me at home and I remember that being one of the greatest phone calls. Freddie was so nice and talked to me as though we had known each other for years. Later, he did a telephone interview with "my kids" and he sang a bit of "Baby I'm for Real" which was hot again because of After 7 and the kids went nuts. He sent us some autographed pictures of himself as well as The Originals and they are still up on our Walls of Fame.
Thanks Satipe what an amazing story! Freddie was truly one of Motown's unsung heroes.Quote:
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Thank you, Marv, for this.
I remember Dillon talking about this many years ago, and I'm glad he's finally made it.
Best regards
Heikki
Surely time for all the Originals albums to be reissued by Motown via the various labels with access to the back catalogue.
You are most welcome Heikki!Quote:
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Take a look at Freddie's amazing credits.....316 credits..so very gifted
https://www.discogs.com/artist/61174...0&type=Credits
Throw a Farewell Kiss..the version........1962
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyS5DnZY48M
Don't pass this by...it's a fabulous version even if it was passed by......like so many great tracks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtjiBU9nUE
Oh Mike! This was the last time I saw Freddie and the Originals. Who knew? Thanks for this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by MIKEW-UK
They were great! Here's one of my favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO44LCKJieg
We're definitely on the same page Marv!!!!
Hey Marv,
Try this....... Robb K. weren't you Airwave?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx9XTJVLRUo
I can't get over how clear and strong his voice sounds on this one. Do you know what year this was?Quote:
Originally Posted by MIKEW-UK
It was 1980 Marv....
Here's something rare and much earlier...13 minutes and 40 seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0VO7C3DooE
That was when the Cha Cha sound was popular. I sometimes wonder if some of the Motown stars that he helped early on ever thought of reaching back and returning the favor.