The Soul Children

[PeaceNHarmony]

I just love the lp's by this dynamic, multi-lead-vocal group. Great, consistent albums and performances. Does anyone have any first-hand memories of The Soul Children, meaning attendance at live performances or real-time viewing of tv appearances? I recall "Heresay" as a big AM soul-station hit here in the NYC metro area, but not much more -

[motony]

Soul Children were great. I saw them LIVE on a big show that starred Tyrone Davis at the Orlando Sports Stadium. "I'll Be The Other Woman" was their big hit at the time, I know they did "Hearsay" & "The Sweeter He Is" & "I'll Understand".I don't ever remember them being on TV. I loved their record "Finders Keepers" but SHelbra Bennett was gone from the group by then.

[heikki]

Hi!

One of the best - if not the best! - soul music concerts I've attended was at the Pori Jazz festival in 2008 with William Bell and the Soul Children.
All the artists kindly granted me interviews:

The Soul Children - https://www.soulexpress.net/soulchildren.htm
and
William Bell - https://www.soulexpress.net/williambell.htm

Best regards
Heikki

[Spreadinglove21]

They performed at Wattstax but didn't make the final cut of the film. A shame as their performance of Hearsay is a hoot.

[Jai Nance]

I remember seeing them at the howard back in the day, and they were always good.

[PeaceNHarmony]

Thanks to all for your comments. The Soul Children are still wonderful & uplifting albums to listen to and I encourage those unfamiliar to give them a spin. Sure wish I had attended that show, Heikki!

[PeaceNHarmony]

Thanks, Heikki, for the wonderful interview! I encourage all members hear to click the link and read your interview with the glorious Soul Children as well as your interview with Mr. William Bell. Great work, Heikki, and great information from wonderful artists.

[heikki]

Thank you for your kind words, PeaceNHarmony!

With William Bell I had the pleasure of meeting also later, but - in terms of the Soul Children - the passing of J. Blackfoot only three years later, in 2011, was a big shock for me.

Best regards
Heikki

[jsmith]

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