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Post by sukkafu on Apr 22, 2002 18:25:11 GMT -5
damon is a good example of how tough it is to replace a classic 5 member. i believe damon got the once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase his talent on the world's best r and b group and did a marvelous job on papa and superstar and masterpiece. he's got a tough deal with the BIG C but c also stands for courage... 8) i am impressed with damon's down to earth manner-he's reachable and friendly and sincerely grateful when a fan contacts him. although damon is not a classic five, he's in the phase 2 category in that he did sing on original classic hits and did appear with otis,melvin,dennis,and richard street,who's really a distant.... i also was impressed with david ruffin jr. and how nice he was . he's got a nice voice and has contacted otis but says so far no dice with otis...  when damon or david jr. ever get to your town you best believe the voices will be there too!!!  |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Apr 22, 2002 18:49:53 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I've always loved Damon's voice. I don't think anyone, Eddie included, could have done as good a job on "Papa" as he did because his voice had that innocent quality that the song needed.
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Post by sukkafu on Apr 22, 2002 19:38:14 GMT -5
have you heard eddie's voice on standing on the top? it sounds like he's weak and straining to hit the notes. it's also too 'sweet ' when he says "all we're saying is we want the funk."-- that's a funky dance song with 2 powerful leads-david and dennis with rick james'strong voice. i love eddie but it seems like the cigarettes are doing the vocals on this one.  |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Apr 22, 2002 22:05:01 GMT -5
Yeah, unfortunately Eddie's voice had faultered ever-so-slightly by the time of the Reunion tour. But he was debonaire even until the end.
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Post by sukkafu on Apr 22, 2002 22:26:41 GMT -5
hey ive- remember when hall and oates did a concert tour or shows at the apollo with eddie and david? did they cut an album and is is still available for sale somewhere? i am a temps junkie!!!!  ;D 8) |
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Post by Ivory Fair on Apr 23, 2002 9:11:54 GMT -5
Ooh, I hate that Hall and Oates thing! (Not because of David and Eddie, but because of Hall and Oates, they just look so goofy up there!)
I've never seen an album from that, but I have seen the video several times on eBay.
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Post by edafan on Apr 23, 2002 18:38:35 GMT -5
yes
ebay you can get the cd, the album, or the video
edafan
and I love Damon
he sent me an email
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Post by ken-du on Apr 25, 2002 23:33:11 GMT -5
Sukkafu- have you ever heard Damons solo albulm ? or his two albums with his group Impact ?
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Post by sukkafu on Apr 26, 2002 1:00:26 GMT -5
no sirree fondue oops i mean ken-du but i bet they are not too available in print. i would love to see a compilation of all the solo acts in one big boxed set- the complete best of every temptation that went soo and rare stuff like otis on lead and some outtakes of the funk brothers, or like gladys knight and the pips do a song with the tempts. they would be collectors items.  |
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Post by ken-du on Apr 26, 2002 5:12:39 GMT -5
SUKKAUF- I have a double cd set "Temptations One on One" witch is a collection of singles by David, Eddie, Paul and Dennis.
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Post by sukkafu on Apr 26, 2002 14:07:23 GMT -5
hey ken-du you expert cd burner you!
as paul says in the movie, how y'all be?
;D
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Post by sukkafu on May 6, 2002 23:05:22 GMT -5
well sukkafus, i clicked on the link that ivory fair set up to watch the montreaux jazz festival and to see damon harris and his tempt clones' concert. i was very very impressed. it was terrific, and a couple of times one guy sounded like dennis edwards! they speeded up the songs a bit but damon sounded very good and strong on cloud 9 and ball of confusion and can't get next to you. 8) all i can say is that i owe my gratitude to the very fair and gifted lady soul herself -MS. IVORY!!!! ;D  8) |
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Post by Ivory Fair on May 7, 2002 9:04:55 GMT -5
Don't you just love the part about Eddie!
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Post by sukkafu on May 7, 2002 13:09:53 GMT -5
yes!!!! damon's got an almost worshipful attitude about preserving the memory and importance of eddie kendricks' contributions to the group. ;D
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Post by AKA THE FUF on May 30, 2002 17:31:37 GMT -5
Damon has and always will be one of my favorite Tempts, I saw him with the group in the 70's at the Apollo. He has a powerful voice, I was sad to see him go because I really did not like Glen Leonard. I am very happy that Ron came in when he did.
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