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Hi Lorna, The 'specialness' goes both ways. Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

lol, look at Eddie Parker! Thanks for the welcome and the love Ali. My suggestion is to stay in the downtown area for your needs. The casinos have buffets/restaurants to die for. I'm sure if you check with the hotels, they could recommend spas, (try the Omni hotel). There's shopping everywhere (the RenCen has five floors of shops). The casinos have shows also. Not like Vegas, but shows. Check out the Fisher Theatre, Fox and see who's in town. I think you'll be pleased. Let me know. Have fun and welcome to Detroit! Lorraine

I saw the name Russell at the bottom, if that's you. Hi. You basically have it right. Once the record was on the airways you do promote it. It could also work vice versa. You hit the clubs promoting the new record no one ever heard to get air play. Jack and Mike sometimes would come out (they were busy meeting, writing, playing on gigs, etc). I always had someone with me, but I did my share of hitting all of Detroit's nite clubs. I usually lip sinc my record(s) and sung someone else's (a hit, any Motown tune would do) if a band was there. You had to show the crowd you could carry a tune. Maybe that's why I started to write and produced. That stage was no joke! Lorraine

Not really. Eddie actually moved next door to us. I grew up in that neighborhood. Eddie was one of the funniest men I know. Actually, when I met the rest of the Funk Brothers, they should have been on TV! Those men were too funny. Motown was just getting off the ground. Supreme's hadn't hit yet. Mary Wilson was selling records part-time at the local record shop around the corner. When the record hit, I recognized her and told everybody in the 'hood'! What excitement. Eddie moved, starting gigging with the acts and stayed on the road. Singing was the furthest thing on my mind. Lorraine

Hi Byrney, Thanks for the welcome. It's great to be here. Lorraine

Wow, thanks for sharing Kev. How much does is cost for an all nighter now? I see it was five then. Lorraine

Get me there Peggy b. Lorraine

Hi Mal, I was surrounded by singers (Motown) and musicians. Detroit was a musical place! Everybody sanged and played. Not that I wanted to. I was going to get my college degree, did an interview on Otis Williams of the Temptations and that was it. I could always rhyme and that turned into adding the melody and boom, bam, boom! I was hooked. Lorraine

Hey to you all there. Thanks for welcome Kev. Lorraine

Thank you Phil. Love the infusion of the turntable. Lorraine

Thank goodness for the internet Alan, it's right at my fingertips when I want to hear it! Thank you, I'm enjoying this too. Lorraine

My wonderful family name. It was before I became your Lorraine Chandler. 'Nuff said? Lorraine

Kevin, Mike was actually a quiet man until it was time to blow that sax. His alto sax was the alter ego. Again, and I can't say it enough, when I play She Don't Want You, I go straight to Mike's solo and scream, yeah, mikey! While I have a ton of good things to say, some things will remain with me. I would love to tell them to Mike now. This is one reason I joined the site, to say "thank you" and how much I appreciate you all. You don't need to hear it from someone else looking down at me! Just ask me every so often to remind me and I'll share tidbits of things he said in the studio. Let's make this honeymoon last! Lorraine

Ms. Nancy, if you could see me in my worn torn and most comfortable pajamas, I would quickly lose that 'superstar' status! Again, without you all, where would I be. If more artist who had the time, would take the time, this would blow their minds. Who knows when I'll have this kind of time again? Take care. Lorraine

Hi Macca, When I first heard Sharon Scott, I said, "I have so much to learn." What a wonderful voice. Smooth, knowledgeable and what a range. She would be a superstar now with that voice. Had a conversation with Jack (Ashford) and asked if he knew where she was. Jack brought her to the company. She could sing anything and made the most ridiculous song sound good. I was in awe when I first heard her. I hope she's well and will surface so we all can interact. Lorraine

It's wonderful to be here Reg. Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Hi Al H, Angie Kou, French Fred, Gedd, and Stompin Rob, I accept that love and back at y'all. Thanks for the reply and I hope you all have a wonderful day! Lorraine

I am Spike 1, but "What Can I Do?" but enjoy you all too? Thank you. Lorraine

Adam, Because of the time difference, I'm getting a kick out of this too! Thank you for the kind words. It took me a while to get here, but I'm surprised no other artist did this (or have they?). You all are fantastic! Lorraine

Hey Yank, I was a little, little girl singing and RCA was looking for talent to embellish their 'soul' sound. "What Can I Do" made a little noise around Chicago and Detroit area and the A/R people of RCA went to Jack Ashford, Mike Terry and Shelley Haimes to make the deal. Because I was a little, little girl, Jack would have to tell you the story. I wasn't part of the deal making then. I was only the little, little artist! Lorraine

Hey Mark, Ugh, my youth too! Thanks for the welcome and it's not over yet! Lorraine

Hi Ang b, Thank you for the welcome. It has truly been my pleasure to do so. Lorraine

Oh, OK. I was getting a llittle nervous. Not that I know who Tottenham Hotspur is. Lorraine

Hi Garv, I told Jack (Ashford) how I love singing the songs now. I hear them differently, maybe because I'm use to them, but I truly like them much better now! I love the changes, slightly jazzy, and of course the music. Back then, we were kicking them out, like production. I was lucky to have Mike Terry and Jack to launch me. Lorraine

Yeah, me singing flat, then sharp trying to get the melody. Hearing someone scream at me and me talking when I should be singing. I don't think so! Learning new material isn't at all flattering! Lorraine