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Post by Blondie on Jun 24, 2003 13:18:49 GMT -5
(((Barrington "Bo" Henderson))) now joins, Dennis Edwards, Ali Woodson, Ray Davies, Glen Leonard, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick, Theo Peoples, Richard Street and God knows who else (I'm tired LOL!)..... All the best to him in all of his endeavors. I had the opportunity to meet Bo in person. In person Bo is a fine entertainer and he is definitely a gentleman. He appreciates his fans and he lets his fans know that he appreciates them. I wish him all the best. I guess the "nay sayers" can shut the hell up now! (ya'all KNOW I was gonna go there! LOL!) Anyhoo, I hope that Bo remains the gentleman that he is. A friend of mines (((Seain))) made a profound statement today and I quote: "It seems that once they have been a 'Temptation', they are destroyed as a person"... I hope that Bo does not ever become destroyed as a person because he was a Temp.... CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF - WE WISH (((BO))) ALL THE BEST!
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Post by SeainDennis on Jun 24, 2003 14:16:46 GMT -5
;D ;D AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA! I's sorry but I got to laff 'cause I said it on that other board about year ago when those posters were having a shitfit because I said I didn't care for that "Awesome" CD. Bo will be alright but again, O just keeps proving the point, time & time again. But of course, there are folks would say that it ain't O fault & that aliens got rid of Bo. Whatever!! LOL! Yeah, Jill, it seems like anyone who becomes a Tempt, comes out distraught & broken as a person. Don't know if this is the case with Bo, but he'll survive. I'm just interested to see how G.C. will be treated by the so-called "true fans" of the group.
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Post by Blondie on Jun 24, 2003 14:24:37 GMT -5
Me too. I told ya'all that GC is the shot in the arm Otis needed on this "type" of tour. The Temps got to BRANG IT! Fa real doe! lol!... GC can blow and he is definitely a Soul Singer. I mean they are coming up with the likes of Eddie Levert of the Ojays - they can't play - they got to sang.... Even tho the Whispers sing in a slightly different style, their smooth, clear, vocals with a little bit of Jazz phrasing is unmatched as far as I'm concerned. The choreographer is merciless! I ain't kiddin... So Otis knew that he needed someone like GC on this tour. So we shall see if GC can brang it! lol!....
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 12:33:46 GMT -5
I'm glad to know that Bo's a regular guy,but I don't agree with the part about the ex tempts being broken,distraught people.Maybe just a little tired of being CRAPPED on. I wish the best for Bo,also. I never liked the way he did the old stuff.He is a good singer in his own right!
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Post by SeainDennis on Jul 10, 2003 14:19:04 GMT -5
Jill, Ruffside wasn't referring to your post. It was mine post that was being referred too. Ruffside, let me just expound on my previous comments: The reason why I made the comments I made because for some of the ex-Tempts, especially, David, Paul(ESPECIALLY), Eddie, Damon(at least I think so from what I read on his site) took being put out the group HARD. Why did David try so hard to get back in the group?(well, that's another discussion) Why was Paul so unhappy? Sure, Paul, for instance, had myriad of problems with his health & financial situation but here is a comment that stuck out in mind was what Eddie was quoted as saying from Nelson George's book, Where Did Our Love Go?(again, his book is ANOTHER discussion): (I'm just paraphrasing Eddie's words since I don't have the book in front of me) "Paul would look up at all those gold records & would feel bad. It was like he sitting around corners, waiting for something to happen to his life." And I have a TV interview with Tony Turner from the early 90's, who wrote the book "Deliver Us From Temptation", said, that these men LOVED being Temptations & that it was hard for them once they were out of the group. It was hard for them to watch other people in their place & them sitting at home. So I feel, at least to me, that these men took it to heart once they were out of the group. Fortunately, though, Theo, Dennis, Ray Davies, Ali Woodson, & Bo have been able to go on to bigger & better things. David & Eddie, at one point, did pretty well, but unfortunately, Motown politics(D&E) & personal problems(David especially), dampen any further success they could've had.
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 14:51:13 GMT -5
Well,someone who reads! Just what I like. I'm up on Nelson George's book,and Tony Turner's too! There is alot of things said about Paul that were"misleading" at best. Paul was a businessman,from what I read on another board,he would give out scholarships to help kids go to college. None of these books mentions that. Paul was also trying to make a comeback,and STILL had the goods. Don't believe everything you read in Mr. Turner's book. Not saying I didn't read it (I did),but I could tell what was true and what was not,just like in the book that Otis wrote. I was reading somewhere that some people think Otis had no respect for Paul's family,or Paul for that matter,by using the pictures of him that they did in the book,with a woman(some claim is his wife) with her dress rising and a drink in his hand! I never thought about that at first. But when I looked at the book again,I agree. All of the photos taken of Paul.....why that one? Unless you had no respect for Paul. His kids might not have been old enough to know their father,you know what I'm saying?
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Post by SeainDennis on Jul 10, 2003 15:23:03 GMT -5
Ruffside, let me just say one thing before we go any further: let's try to keep it cordial, shall we? I'm picking up a little sarcasm here & there, especially with the "Well, someone who reads!" comment. Jill jumped the gun & I told her it wasn't her comment that you were referring to. It really isn't necessary & I'm not looking for any static or drama, contray to what people want to believe. I'm really enjoying this conversation & don't want to it go off the deep end. If I'm wrong, I'm sure you'll let me know. With that said, onto the conversation! Yes, I know Nelson's book is filled with inaccuracies but that quote(though not exact) did come from a news article that was done during the time of Paul's funeral. It's online as a matter of fact but forgot where I saw it from. Anyway, yes, it is stated in a Motown book about Paul giving scholarships to kids. As for Tony's book, it was mainly focused on David & Eddie, since he spent the most time with them during the last several years of their lives. If Tony was/is lying, that's on him. But I found his book made D & E more human instead of this image that has been out there for years. He may not have been on point on some things, but most of it, I believe him. As for O, I can't comment too much because I never read his book in its entirety & still looking for it. But I did see the pic in question, & at first, I thought maybe it was Paul's wife & the pic was mislabeled. But apparently not! I guess Otis was trying to make a point but what, I do not know.
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 15:34:43 GMT -5
I'm sorry you took it the wrong way. I'm use to people saying things that they know nothing about.I was impressed that you mentioned those two books because it is rare that anyone mentions one or the other ,and you mentioned BOTH ! I was NOT trying to downgrade you or anything like that. Just like you are trying to see where I'm coming fron,I am trying to see where you are coming from too so I can understand better and NOT take things the wrong way. If you get a chance to read Martha Reeves book,she has something to say about David's departure from the group. There is quite a few places to get information on the Tempts,and not just one place. I'm just glad that you are open to different points of view.
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Post by SeainDennis on Jul 10, 2003 15:44:53 GMT -5
Hey Ruffside, I'm really hoping that we can understand each other. I've been through enough drama on these boards to last a lifetime & I feel misunderstood enough. But I feel ya though! I took your comment the wrong way, so that's my bad! Yes, I have Martha's book, Ray Gordy's book(did you read that one too?), both of Tony's books, Mary's book, & BG's father's book(this is hard one to find! I barely got it off of ebay for $15!). I also read Elaine Jesmer's book "Number One With A Bullet" but that was loaned to me. I've been looking for the book for a while. And speaking of books, there is one in the works on Tammi Terrell. I've had an opportunity to speak with the author, who is writing the book with Tammi's sister. She is working very hard to make the book as balanced as possible, so hopefully there will be some BALANCE as it pertains to David & Tammi's relationship. Also, I have a several of Motown books. There is one that has a great section on Motown. It's called "Nowhere To Run" by Gerri Hirshey. It's long been out of print but I think there a couple of copies floating around.
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 15:49:36 GMT -5
There is only ONE !
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 16:00:43 GMT -5
Nobody attacked you! I already said this and tried to tell you so! We both misunderstood each other,I'm adult enough to say that,but I just made a comment,and you BLEW UP ! That's on you . I don't even know you,how can I attack you? How can I let you attack me? I don't even think that way! I'll ask GOD to bless & forgive you!
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Post by SeainDennis on Jul 10, 2003 16:09:33 GMT -5
Okay, yall, are you gonna make start singin "Kumbaya" up in here?!?! ;D C'mon, now, Jill, calm down! Nobody is after you! From where I sit, if that comment you made to Ruffside was directed at me, I would've taken it the wrong way myself. Ruffside was only responding the way you came at them. C'mon, take it easy! Take a breather, get up & walk away from the computer then once you are composed, then re-read your original comment & come back & post. Ruffside is new & is not used to your posting style. Okay? Ruffside, Jill is a sweetie & she means no harm. She, like me, have had some very unfriendly board experiences & she tends to be a little defensive at times(hell, I ain't no different!). Trust me, she is very friendly, warm &a funny person to font to!
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Post by FastNFancy on Jul 10, 2003 16:24:58 GMT -5
Welcome to the board Ruffside! Hope you plan to stay awhile. I agree with Seain...Jill is one of the nicest persons one could meet. She may seem defesive because she has been given a hard time on these boards. Trust me, she has had her share of unwarranted attacks...but she really is kewl! I created this board to get away from drama on other boards and have somewhere peaceful to communicate. Please, can we all just get along? Ruffside, I was reading your comments and they are very interesting. You appear to be very knowledeable and not basing your opinions on worthless gossip and wrong information. I agree...RIF.
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Post by Ruffside on Jul 10, 2003 21:25:07 GMT -5
Thank You,I don't take anything personal,you don't have to worry about that. I just like talking about the Temptations with people who have a real intrest in them. I do. I'm not about I just try to get people to understand the group from ALL sides,not just one. That's ALL I'm here for! I don't take Jill 's comments personal. In time she will see we have a couple of things in common! ( I'm gonna make you LOVE me,yes I will!)
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Post by Blondie on Jul 11, 2003 8:37:29 GMT -5
(((Ruffside)))) I apologize for snappin like I did yesterday, but, when I see someone I'm not familiar with, because of past events (one even very recently -- not here -- but at another spot or board), I become a tad bit defensive because of unwarranted attacks (one of a very serious nature) on me and I had not done anything. However, I can see that you are sincere and not about the "hidden agenda", b.s. I am trying to continue to be the nice lady that I really am. I'm glad you did not take this personal. God Bless You (((Ruffside).... Jill.
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