Goldsoul Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 Not sure if anyone knows yet, but Viola Wills passed away yesterday. Recording for Bronco, Supreme and various UK labels, Vi had been living in Brighton for a few years until a recent move back to LA. She was a good friend of mine. Kev
Guest Dave Turner Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 Sad news indeed. Have fond memories of being invited into the "dressing room" to meet her at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens back in the late 70's. Very nice lady and very easy to chat to.
Wiganer1 Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 Sad news indeed. Have fond memories of being invited into the "dressing room" to meet her at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens back in the late 70's. Very nice lady and very easy to chat to. === very SAD news,,,,run to the nearest exit a top ten oldie for me and should have been huge!! RIP Viola ...
Guest Rhonda Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 At Bamberg last weekend someone played "The First Time" and we were saying what a great and underplayed record it is. She made so many great records. RIP
Denbo Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 Not sure if anyone knows yet, but Viola Wills passed away yesterday. Recording for Bronco, Supreme and various UK labels, Vi had been living in Brighton for a few years until a recent move back to LA. She was a good friend of mine. Kev Saddened to hear that. I have fond memories of hearing her records down at the Wheel and the excitement of adding them to my growing collection. I shall dig them out and play them now, in respect. RIP Viola Wills.
Soul Shrews Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 "Day In The Life Of A Woman" was my favourite of her many great recordings RIP Viola Cheers Paul
Keithw Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 very sad could sing 60s 70s and up to date really nice person,met her many years ago mid 70s---
Sean Hampsey Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 "Day In The Life Of A Woman" was my favourite of her many great recordings RIP Viola Cheers Paul Have two different recordings of this. Both on seperate GoodEar rnumbers. "Lost Without The Love Of My Guy" was perhaps my favourite track by Viola.... along with "I Got Love" and the storming "You're Out Of My Mind" RIP Viola Wills. Sean Hampsey
Soul Shrews Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) Have two different recordings of this. Both on seperate GoodEar rnumbers. Yep I've heard em both Sean, mines got "Run To The .............." on the flip, cant remember the number, is the other version with a different flip? Cheers Paul Edited May 8, 2009 by soul shrews
Guest Nik Mak Posted May 8, 2009 Posted May 8, 2009 Yep I've heard em both Sean, mines got "Run To The .............." on the flip, cant remember the number, is the other version with a different flip? Cheers Paul Playing at the weekend so I'm gonna drop 'I got Love' as a tribute. Sad news. RIP.
Guest SoulRenaissance Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Playing at the weekend so I'm gonna drop 'I got Love' as a tribute. Sad news. RIP. Was playing "I've got news for you" only yesterday. Ironic really. RIP.
Guest thenogger Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 What very sad news. VIOLA, R.I.P. you will be sadly missed. REGARDS thenogger
Ritchieandrew Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 A very sad loss indeed, Viola made some fantastic records, she will be missed by us all. Viola Wills R.I.P. regards Ritchie.
Soulcarp Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 Not sure if anyone knows yet, but Viola Wills passed away yesterday. Recording for Bronco, Supreme and various UK labels, Vi had been living in Brighton for a few years until a recent move back to LA. She was a good friend of mine. Kev very sad news R.I.P regards john
Guest Scarborosoul Posted May 9, 2009 Posted May 9, 2009 So So sad she will be missed RIP Viola. Rick
Sean Hampsey Posted May 10, 2009 Posted May 10, 2009 Yep I've heard em both Sean, mines got "Run To The .............." on the flip, cant remember the number, is the other version with a different flip? Cheers Paul Yes Paul, also on the other mix its the A side, with the flip being "Some Other Day". Catalogue number is 609 whereas the other is 103. 609 is the better version IMO. Sean
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