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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

If you're talking about the same 'Niecy' who recorded with Johnny Mathis. We are two different people and I don't think she would record under my name. To sing with Johnny Mathis, I would pretend to be her though! Lorraine

Hey Peter, For those still around like Sandra Feva (Richardson) and Eddie Parker. I have seen some re-surface, like the Hesitations, the Metros. Most have moved to warmer climates, while others are in heaven. Lorraine

Wish I had your name Rhino, but thanks for the kind words. Lorraine

Hi Paul, It's great to be here and yes, I'm truly enjoying this. Lorraine

Hi Ricardo, No other names. Never on the Lock label. However, I have heard other people singing my songs and using my name and it made me very unhappy. But Lorraine Chandler is the only name I have ever recorded under. Lorraine

Julie and Dave, Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Hey Ms. Nancy, The honor is all mine. Thanks for the welcome. Lorraine

Thanks, Simsy. Who's the picture of? He looks like Roy Hamilton. Lorraine

I feel the love and trying to give some back. Thanks Alison for the welcome. Lorraine

Mac, I'll take that hug from Spain. Glad Eddie and I was in the 'hood' with you! Thank you. Eddie was so hard to record, but once you got it, you had it. He jumped all over the studio, didn't stay in the mike and trying to get him to sit still now is the same. I'll try. Lorraine