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Mary Love R I P

passed away Friday 21st June 2013

By Ady Croasdell in Soul News Archives
Updated on 17 Jul 2016 · Published 23 Jun 2013

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I am sorry to report that Mary Love died on Friday. She will be hugely missed by all soul fans and 6TS and Kent fans in particular will always have a special place for her in their hearts.

Ady

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Clip from Soul Source Article (see below for link)

...sterling efforts on demos were soon rewarded, as again with Marc Gordon producing a number of mainly Frank Wilson penned songs were cut with a view to landing Mary her own recording contract. Arthur Wright was the arranger on the work and although Mary was still very young and unschooled in studio techniques with the help and encouragement of the talented team around her the tracks that resulted were of a very high quality.Marc Gordon secured Mary a deal with Modem Records and her 1st single "You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet / Im In Your Hands" (Modem 1006) was released in 1965. This was an instant hit, first locally and then nationally and its success led to it being released....

 

Interview by John Smith and Paul Dunn on Soul Source

 

Wikipedia entry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Love

 

 

Soul Walking page

http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Mary%20Love%20Comer.html

 



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Mark R

Sad to read this Ady, I can see her smile now as she sat opposite me at breakfast on the Monday morning after her appearance at Prestatyn some years ago.

R.I.P. Mary Love (Comer)

Mark R

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richo991

yet another great singer gone

                                          but not forgotten

 

 

                                                           RIP Mary

 

                                                                   Richo

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Tfk

Oh Dear

Fond memory's from those early weekender days , Mary Love what a lady and singer ....

Mary Love Comer RIP

Andy and Susanne Whitmore

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Louise

Although I've always favoured male vocalists this was one lady I could listen to all day.

From "You Turned My Bitter Into Sweet" right through too "Come Out Off The Sand Box"

all great stuff.

R.I.P

Dave & Louise

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Chalky

Sad to hear this news. "Lay this burden down" one of my favourites and like others great memories of her at the early Weekenders.

R.I.P. Mary.

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Guest Paul

Sad news.

I have fond memories of Mary and Brad from the late 1980s.

The track most special for me is 'Lord Of My Life', one of my favourite gospel tracks ever.

Rest in peace.

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Makemvinyl

The star of the show at the first Cleethorpes Weekender,

and the start of a very long and warm friendship.

The Choir of Angels has a new member and lead.

R I P Sweetness and Light Forever in Your Heart.

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Hidden Gems

I had the great pleasure of interviewing her for Blues & Soul when she appeared at Fleetwood in the late 80s. She was a warm, genuine person and very honest in her account of her troubled upbringing. RIP Mary.

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Marc Forrest

Just on my way back in a train from Munich where I dejayed last night and played Mary Love's "Born to live with Heartache"....one of my favourite female Soul singers she was and will continue to be, what a sad loss! RIP.

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Gilly

When Mary was at Clethorpes week-ender myself and Dean Anderson was asked by Ady to make sure she was ok on the saturday afternoon rehersal,after a great performance we went upstairs to pay our thanks and she said something to me that ive never forgot "Gilly in life ive never met anyone who is better than me and in turn i never thought i was better than anyone else" what sweet words.Bless and thank-you Mary for your music and for being you,it has been a pleasure.

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Russ Vickers

I'm shocked & saddened to hear this terrible news, what a wonderful person & musical talent...condolences to all her family & friends, RIP Mary, we will never forget you, your musical legacy will ensure you are imortal, in our hearts & on our dance floors you will live forever xxx.... 

 

Russ

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Iancsloft

Our thoughts & prayers are with Mary,s family & close friends

Brought joy to so many people all around the world with her wonderful music

A beautiful soul always loved.

Thanks for the memories

Ian Cunliffe & Jane Hamilton

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Mal C

Really Sad news, her singing 'baby I'll come' at the Kent records anniversary will stay with my wife and I for ever, a special day in our memory.

Our thoughts go out to her family and friends...

From two life long fans of her music.

Malcolm & Liza Collins

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Premium Stuff

A sad day indeed and a truly great artist.

 

Sincere condolences.

 

This is a great example of Mary's beautiful music

 

R.I.P.

 

Richard

 

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Fuzzj

Sad news.

I have fond memories of Mary and Brad from the late 1980s.

The track most special for me is 'Lord Of My Life', one of my favourite gospel tracks ever.

Rest in peace.

you got a clip of it paul wud love to hear it ....

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Guest Brian Fradgley

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So sad, our icons are not immortal in earthy terms but will always remain in our hearts.

This lady certainly turned my bitter into sweet

Brian Fradgley

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been out of the loop for a few days just catching up will have to dig a few out of the box for her and bobby rip

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Alison H

Mary Love Comer was the first live artist to make me cry during a performance and that was when she performed "Come out of the Sandbox" at the first Cleethorpes Weekender.

 

I went backstage to meet the fine lady, she was so humbling, and I was taken aback when she admitted that she was extremely nervous before her performance, I had to pinch myself, how could this songstress be nervous about performing in front of us, but she was, & it proved what a lovely genuine lady she was.  She kindly gave me her autograph, with a few simple words, that seem fitting to reciprocate now ................................. God Bless You Mary Love 

 

Rest in Peace Mary

 

Alison x

 

 

Here's a lovely photo of Mary the night we met  

 

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Mary Love i remember searching through records in hanway street london and finding Mary,s records lay this burden down one of the first soul records i bought.....Mary Love  thank you. 

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Roburt

Ady got me to interview Mary (with much help & assistance given by Paul Dunn on the day) at that early Cleggy weekender.

The interview took place in a Cleggy fish & chip shop.

'Normal folks' were coming in to eat their dinner as we occupied a booth and questions & answers were exchanged as the video cameras rolled.

I asked her how a lady so diminutive in stature came to possess such a BIG voice, she thought for a few seconds & then just burst straight into a gospel song.

At the end of her rendition, everyone in the restaurant just burst into applause. Mary truly was a special person. 

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Thank you to everyone here that spoke such kind words about my Mom! You have touched my heart so deeply, and my Mom would be smiling knowing so many people around the world loved her and her music. She was and is the love of my life and I miss her terribly, but God is taking care of her now, and he's taking care of me & my family too. God bless you all!

Robbie Love

robbielovemusic@gmail.com

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Sad to read this Ady, I can see her smile now as she sat opposite me at breakfast on the Monday morning after her appearance at Prestatyn some years ago.

R.I.P. Mary Love (Comer)

Mark R

Hi Mark! 

 I just unpacked by luggage from my unfortunate trip to California to take care of my Mom, and I just put the tee-shirt from that event in my drawer!!! I saved it to keep forever! Yes, she has a big. beautiful, delightful smile! Thank you for your kind words!

Robbie Love

"Mary's daughter"

robbielovemusic@gmail.com

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Alison H

Thank you to everyone here that spoke such kind words about my Mom! You have touched my heart so deeply, and my Mom would be smiling knowing so many people around the world loved her and her music. She was and is the love of my life and I miss her terribly, but God is taking care of her now, and he's taking care of me & my family too. God bless you all!

Robbie Love

robbielovemusic@gmail.com

Robbie you are beautiful just like your mom, & she will live on in you, & in our hearts.

I lost my mum 14 years ago & it's the worst thing I've ever had to endure, (& am still overcome with grief at times) but time is a great healer, & you have god on your side who will carry you through.

Stay strong & cherish the memories of your irreplaceable mom. She really was a special lady.

Sending love & special thoughts to you & your family

Alison x

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pinthetail

 (& am still overcome with grief at times)

 

dear Robbie & Allison

 

i´m feelin you . i was 13 when my old man went

 

my mom is still with us and my supersoulsister eva amina has become 40 yrs old t.o.d.a.y.

 

love & life

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