Rhodes, Chalmers and Rhodes

[Boogiedown]

Almost forgot, John. You mentioned that, at the time of release, you weren't aware that the J5's "Forever Came Today" was originally released by DR&The Supremes, and that Barbara Streisand's "Shake Me, Wake Me" was originally a Four Tops' hit. That means you must have been a late bloomer with 1960's Motown, which comes as a surprise to me. What year did you start getting into Motown?

Until about 3 years ago, I wasn't aware that Barbara Streisand had recorded a version of "Shake Me, Wake Me" -- and a very good one, I might add. As soon as I heard it, I had to have it!

ha ha! I guess "late bloomer" applies to me in a lot of ways.
Music was always in my life, but I think it became more personal around 1970.
So, as far as Motown, I was with it all the way radio-wise, but my first Motown purchase was the 45 for BALL OF CONFUSION . My first LP was either the J5s GREATEST HITS or Marvin's WHAT'S GOING ON , whichever was released first. Temptations SOLID ROCK LP is in there somewhere also .

I still try to love it , but the problem with Streisand's SHAKE ME is that it was pressed way too hot, making it very hard to listen to , and it was suicide for a record intended for being played even louder in clubs. Where's Tom Moulton and Jose Rodriguez when you need them!!!

Do you recall your first Motown purchase Gary?