I agree! Let' get behind this and buy up this release quickly!
Already did, Kenny! I had already pre-ordered my copy from Amazon from day 1, but then canceled it and ordered it directly from Real Gone to be sure that Blinky's CD gets credit for the sale. The more credits earned, the higher the chance of Real Gone releasing other Motown CDs like the remaining titles by The Originals.
Not the best quality , but we'll take what we get. Starts at 3:46 and ends at 7:02
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q24fXEmbBXU
Those who subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited can hear a few [[3) of the unreleased songs via:
allmusic.com/album/heart-full-of-soul-the-8230--mw0003319414?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=emai l&utm_campaign=2019-11-01
[[Still) can't wait! :)
Just had notification from amazon that it has gone to December 6th.
Real Gone is an amazing label, run by Gordon Anderson who was the founder of Collectors Choice music, another great mail order label which back in the 90s was, after Rhino and Bear Family, practically the only really worthy reissue label, and about the only one which focused on Pop, Vocals and R&B which had been neglected by other reissue labels. Rhino tended to focus on Rock and Bear Family on Country.
Real Gone just released its Christmas 2019 titles and they're great, including a double CD of Chet Atkins from various labels, Jim Reeves [[the country artist who died young in a plane crash, I believe), and Leroy Anderson [[who wrote "Sleigh Ride" and lots of novelty instrumental numbers like "Syncopated Clock").
They've also released so much other great stuff. I have quite a few CDs from their catalog.
I pre-ordered this set from importcds.com and for some reason, my order ended up being cancelled and I was sent an email stating that the item has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Very odd. Perhaps it has to do with the change in the release date. I suppose I will try pre-ordering from the label's website itself.
Just Blinky.
https://youtu.be/cDnGmBZMwP4
Thanks for this copley. Would you by any chance know the dates for this show?
If anyone is in the Los Angeles, California area you might be interested in this. Also, I understand there will be signed copies of the new set available at this event.
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The Catalina Bar & Grill is such a great place. Every seat is great, the atmosphere is fun and reminds me of an old style jazz club from back in the 40s or 50s. Their food is good too and very reasonably priced. A really fun place to see and hear lots of different artists.
I don't know if I can make it on a Wednesday night but it's a great venue and I'm sure Blinky will be great. She looks fabulous in the photo!
Thanks for posting @thonmg!
Is there somebody who heard her version of "How long has that evening train been gone" I hope it is near the DRATS version. Someboday wrote in the past Blinky don´t use the DRATS band track. I am very curious about it but on the other hand, I was disapointed above her version of "The hunter", because the atmosphare of the track is gone on Blinky´s version. Thanks for any reply.
Judt ordered my copy tonight. Can't wait to receive it.
Hello friends,
Just a heads-up that, for those interested, autographed copies of Blinky's HEART FULL OF SOUL: THE MOTOWN ANTHOLOGY are available *now* exclusively through Real Gone Music's website:
https://shop.realgonemusic.com/products/blinky-heart-full-of-soul-the-motown-anthology-2-cd-set?_pos=1&_sid=fdfb8e86d&_ss=r
This offer is limited to the first 100 orders. One per customer. Here's a photo of Blinky signing the CDs with Real Gone's Gordon Anderson and yours truly [[the set's co-producer, Joe Marchese).
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I can't wait to hear this collection!
Dusty Groove now shows a Dec. 6 release date. Has it been pushed back again?
I just got an email from Real Gone Music that my Blinky CD copy has shipped. When I tracked the shipping, it said that a mailing label has been created. I'm thinking probably Tuesday it should be here.
I also got the shipping confirmation. How many blinks of the eye until Blinky arrives? It will be well worth it.
Lucky, I forget what we paid for shipping. Was it First Class Mail or was it Expedited? Do you remember?
Shipping is First Class. If you click on the View Your Order icon, it is listed in the bottom left corner.
It's listed as SOLD OUT on the Real Gone Music website or am I missing something?
I feel a little strange because I had never really heard any of Blinky's music before. I have to look her up.
Marv, check out Blinky's duet album tracks with Edwin Starr on YouTube. It's a great album! Also check out Blinky's first solo single on Motown proper, "I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is". Produced by Ashford & Simpson, it's a blues scorcher sounding exactly as you would expect from Nick & Val -- HOT!
Wow, go Blinky! It seems that the initial, autographed stock has sold out within one day. Don't worry - while the autographs are gone, more stock will certainly be available via RGM [[as well as traditional channels) very shortly. I'll post here when more copies become available.
Here ya go, Marv. For your musical pleasure:
BLINKY - "I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is"
https://youtu.be/SDL3U6kZVHI
EDWIN STARR & BLINKY - "Just We Two" - 1969 LP/CD [[Gordy):
1) "You've Made Me So Very Happy"
https://youtu.be/MSZy16oT4jU
2) "I'm So Thankful"
https://youtu.be/O4eHX9zyG8U
3) "Oh How Happy"
https://youtu.be/1OtYTrMKOyM
4) "Let It Be Me"
https://youtu.be/idTNuUWnOmk
5) "I'm Glad You Belong To Me"
https://youtu.be/LJv26Ow3l1M
6) "I'll Understand"
https://youtu.be/Xw3ovFkRlrQ
7) "We'll Find A Way"
https://youtu.be/10Y6NI4sjnc
8) "Sweet Joy Of Life"
https://youtu.be/usFkPP5sHJE
9) "Can't We Be Strangers Again"
https://youtu.be/PVNzG46Y9HM
10) "I See A Rainbow"
https://youtu.be/I9LeJu86k7s
11) "Ooh Baby Baby"
https://youtu.be/1-oR_Fx82rw
Good news regarding the new Blinky CD! Once the mailing labels were created, it finally arrived at a USPS station in Anaheim, CA. Expected delivery is Monday, November 25, by 8:00 p.m. Thom, we're gonna get our wish of having it in our grubby little hands by Thanksgiving [[and then some)! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
I was surprised to receive the same e-mail about Monday delivery as well. As Blinky sings, Thank You God!
I've had my copy for a few days. All I will say is that you will love it. The music is out of this world and booklet is beautiful and packed full of information. Blinky - free at last.
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