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Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9753
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:57 pm: |    |
Many thanks to Cam Smith for the glowing review, on Amazon, of the book. Much appreciated, Cam. |
Cam (cam)
5-Doyen
Username: cam
Post Number: 298
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 5:38 pm: | |
Ralph: You beat me to the punch. Hey there could be a song in that last sentence. NAH. Probably wouldn't sell.
Anyway, the book was a great, fun read. I learn a whole lot about the inner workings of Motown and how your bro Russ worked his magic.
Great stories through-and-through.
Folks, the book is a keeper. I would read a few pages and then try to place myself in the scene and imagine how cool it must have been to be in the mixing room when both Russ and Berry Gordy were on a roll!
Highly recommended. |
Adrian (adrian)
6-Zenith
Username: adrian
Post Number: 826
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 1:16 pm: | |
Just read Detroit Building Exec's "review" and the comment he added to John Lester's. What a sad and spiteful individual - a bit of a tosser really!
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Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9755
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 1:57 pm: | |
This individual sure seems to be grinding some sort of axe. Too bad he doesn't know much about Motown. |
Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 34
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 5:51 pm: | |
Got the book on Russ last week. Easy read (great pics.) Loved the memories and the thoughts that went into it.
Ralph's first book just showed up yesterday. I'm in bed at 1AM and my wife reminds me, as I'm about 60 pages in, that I have an early morning meeting (I hate getting up at 6AM!) Nothing like great memories. I like.
BTW. One of my neighbors was a cook at Lamplighter. Some stories there, too. |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9757
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 6:28 pm: | |
Voosh,
Glad you are enjoying the books. I wonder if your neighbor was working at The Lamplighter when we were spending time there waiting for the sun to come up. |
Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 35
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 7:43 pm: | |
Ralph,
Some stories (like, Lamplighter) are our stories to savor and remember. How much truth? How much fuzzy memory? I don't know and can only remember small details.
Heck, I was just a kid when you guys were paving the way. Special times. Indeed.
George |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9759
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 7:30 pm: | |
Just because Russ has a book out, doesn't mean he is excused from studio work: Russ adding acoustic rhythm guitar on today's session.
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Pshark (pshark)
6-Zenith
Username: pshark
Post Number: 2750
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:04 pm: | |
Ralph you need to capture that on film and submit it to youtube LIFE IN A DAY. Click the link for info
http://www.youtube.com/lifeina day?feature=ticker |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9760
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:14 pm: | |
I'll look into it, Shark. Thanks. |
Pshark (pshark)
6-Zenith
Username: pshark
Post Number: 2751
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:19 pm: | |
You have the rest of the day left. This is a 24 hrs project |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9761
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:21 pm: | |
But I don't have Russ anymore to make a film......... |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9762
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 8:25 pm: | |
Abe and manager, Bill Clements were also in the house.
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Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 36
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 9:54 pm: | |
Ya just can't get that "playing virus" out of your bloodstream. Ever. Good luck on the project. |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9763
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 10:06 pm: | |
As far as viruses go, Voosh, it can't be beat. |
Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 37
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 10:30 am: | |
As Humble Pie said - "I don't need no doctor." |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 85
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 1:50 pm: | |
Look at my handsome daddy playing guitar!!! I love it! He looks so natural playing, still. And Abe...that voice is pure silk. |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9765
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 2:41 pm: | |
Hey little niece,
Your old man showed me, once again, that he is probably the best rhythm player I have ever worked with. He was awesome yesterday. |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 86
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 4:47 pm: | |
Hey Unc!
I can't wait to hear the finished product. He has always had an amazing talent on the guitar and can outplay anyone. It's so good to see him with a guitar again. He has that expression on his face where he is totally into the song and loving what he is feeling and creating.  |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9767
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 5:08 pm: | |
Christie,
He did it in one take. The song is about five minutes long. Pretty good for a geezer. |
smooth (smooth)
2-Debutant
Username: smooth
Post Number: 24
Registered: 1-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 8:17 pm: | |
Thank You MotownBaby for the kind compliment!
Being compared to Pure Silk is so Smooth.
What an awesome experience to work with Russ and Ralph on this 2 CD project.
We are Two songs from completion!
Get ready cause here we come!
Smooth |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 87
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 6:50 am: | |
Smooth,
I have heard your work and Pure Silk is one way to describe you. Your voice is so incredible and can very easily be compared to the Temptations. I think you are a hidden treasure that dad and Uncle Ralph really noticed and are bringing your pure talents to light. Two songs from completion?! I am so excited!
Everyone, check this CD out when it's ready because you will be blown away! |
Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 12:24 pm: | |
It's as simple as "1,2,3" : Y'all just let us know when it's done and available and where to order. My credit card and computer are always close by. Looking forward to it. |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9768
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 1:23 pm: | |
Hopefully, by fall we will be done, Voosh. |
Russ T. (russ_t)
1-Arriviste
Username: russ_t
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 3:14 pm: | |
I had a great time overdubbing that guitar. It's been a long time since I picked one up. I'm also having a great time working with my brother and Abe Wilson in the studio. Making music is loads of fun. |
Juicefree20 (juicefree20)
6-Zenith
Username: juicefree20
Post Number: 14517
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 4:03 pm: | |
Thanks for these shots.
You guys are really enjoying yourself & it comes through in these pictures.
Actually, you guys look as though you're having TOO much fun.
The next time you decide to throw a studio party, at least send an invitation. We're on the outside looking in & that's just not cricket! |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9772
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 4:41 pm: | |
juice,
You, or anyone, is more than welcome to join us in the studio. Yes, it seems we do have too much fun recording. This entire Abe Wilson "Smooth" project has been , without a doubt, the most fun I have ever had on a recording project. When you are blessed to work with extremely talented people, it just goes that way. |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 88
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 7:29 am: | |
I received my copy yesterday...Thank you, daddy! And it was an excellent read! Dad told me a lot of those stories, well, not all of them! ;) This brought back a lot of great memories of being with dad in the studio and around so many amazing people and the things dad taught me. Thanks for the laughs and the memories!
Unc, you mentioned something about the Motown 25. It really was the best music shows ever produced for TV. I found it on DVD and watch it from time to time and still dance and sing to it. Many of the legends that performed have left us but their gifts are shining bright in what they left us. I can't say which part if my favorite. The Temptations/Four Tops rivalry (Love it!) with Levi and his facial expressions and vocals..WOW! The Jackson's and Michael blowing the world away with the Moonwalk. Marvin Gaye...WOW!!! Smooooth, as always. Stevie Wonder, Smokey, Mary Wells, Diana! And dad was a huge part in that show to make it what it was...perfect.
I really do love the book and recommend it to everyone! I'm going to take it to work and proudly show it off and market it Ok yea, I am a very proud daughter and niece. Love ya! |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9773
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 11:14 am: | |
Christie,
Glad you enjoyed the book. Yes, I do feel that Motown 25 stands as the best musical program produced for television, and your old man gets a huge heap of the credit for making that happen. |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 89
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:11 pm: | |
Hey Unc,
I took the book to work and showed it off to everyone and bragged about you and dad all day. How can I not?! I love Motown 25. It truly is the best music show ever and maybe I am biased but everything about it was perfection.
I stumbled across an old Jackson 5 song off their 'Get It Together' album...'Hum along and dance' and I have forgotten how incredible this song is! Rare Earth did the song and then the Jackson 5 did it, it has the same funky beat and almost an Iron Butterfly feel to it, as well. Here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =BKhCfnqqBbU&feature=related
By the way, everyone at work went crazy over the book! Co-workers and patients!! |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9775
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:45 pm: | |
You're my best promoter, little niece. |
MotownBaby (motownbaby)
4-Laureate
Username: motownbaby
Post Number: 90
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 1:22 pm: | |
You know it, Unc!!
I am very proud of all you and dad have accomplished and will gladly promote everything you do. Like with the CD you and dad are working on with Abe...ya'll, when it hits the stores, seriously, get this CD. It will blow you away! I've said it before that Abe's voice is so smooth and magical and the way dad and my Unc have mastered these songs...well, WOW! I've had the privilege of hearing the songs and I just can't hear them enough. There are so many little things to hear in each song that bring it to life and it has your special touch.
But seriously, the book is amazing. It brought back a lot of great memories for me, as well, and spending time at Motown and everything I learned there. |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9778
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 2:26 pm: | |
Like I said, little niece, you're the best. |
Voosh (voosh)
1-Arriviste
Username: voosh
Post Number: 39
Registered: 6-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 8:55 pm: | |
Just finished the first book (week up north got whacked and I had to read it as time permitted down here.) As I said about the book on Russ - honest (saying I don't quite remember is no sin,) detailed AND inspiring. Different opinions and views? Probably. We all remember as we remember. Write your own book or post honest thoughts here about your memories. I've done a few things in my life. I could never match what Ralph and Russ have done, the folks they worked with and the fire that's still in their bellies.
I do miss that Babbit backslap. I was wrong in an earlier post. We recorded at the "original" Tera Shirma. Aahhhh, yes! |
Ralph Terrana (ralpht)
Moderator
Username: ralpht
Post Number: 9779
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 9:32 pm: | |
Thanks, Voosh. So you recorded at Studio A. |
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