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    With regard to the Miss Motown 45, would there be a minimum "print" of discs...presumably just cutting a handful would be expensive. Was there an industry standard that deemed a minimum run essential so as to be cost effective? If so how many Miss Motown 45s would you expect Motown to sanction.
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    Raynoma was moved out of Detroit in 1963 I believe. Raynoma forced Gordy into a marriage he clrearly didn't want. Berry Gordy was involved in an affair with Margaret Norton. Raynoma tracked the couple to a bowling alley and produced a pistol ....and apparently Smokey intervened to prevent a very dangerous situation. Raynoma was quickly moved out, to New York.
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    Interesting. Perhaps Berry, in older age, became more sentimental about his legacy... Motown the Musical etc. I recall receiving some corrrspondence from Reg, I believe it was news if an International Motown Collectors Club. Ii wrote to Richard Searling on CFOS with details and supplied my number for anybody who fancied joining. Richard read out the details, and told me to stand by for lots of calls. I didn't receive one
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    Hello Graham Thanks for your update. As I say, it warms my heart to know that Berry has a collection of Motown ( is there a cut off period I wonder?). It amused me to think he occasionally plays 45s from Ivy Jo, Stylists, Headliners, Naturals etc. On a serious note, it would be fascinating to find out his in depth knowledge, interest, recollection of the 60s, 70s releases. There is an perception that after 1967, his grasp on the day to day operation waned to a large degree. To what extent did he know of the releases by then?
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    Thanks Graham I didn't know that Berry has such a collection. I am surprised but heartened to learn that. That fact makes it easy to believe that the above suggestion is more likely. Thanks again for the article.
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    Great article Graham. However, I'd need some convincing that Berry Gordy acquired a copy via ebay . Whilst it may be a personal move, he is not particularly known for his sentimental approach to the legacy of Motown Memorabilia.
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    Nice piece in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/17/ivy-jo-hunter-obituary
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    Yes..thanks On youtube he states that he wrote these tunes
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    The guy is called Flery Robertson and he states he was asked to play piano for the S-W team. He says Staunton went to LA...and he worked with Walker. So the RCA Walker does indeed appear to be Motown's S-W.
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    I read a post on youtube linked to a Robert Walker track...The Blizzard I think. The poster claimed to be the composer on the track, and talks of travelling from Detroit to New York, recording the track with musicians "live"....and not done the Motown way .....ie multi tracked . So the Detroit connection may refer to the same Robert Walker. I'll try to find it again.
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    Thanks Andy. The Staunton - Walker team ( with Jones and Dobyne) seem to disappear after Motown (65 ish)....unless somebody knows anything of their career after Motown. I know Robert Dobyne had later 45s
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    Apologies if this has been raised before, but does anybody know if Robert Walker (The Blizzard/ Stick to me) RCA was the Motown Robert Walker ( Staunton & Walker) ? thanks
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    Found the name of I G Hunter in the Detroit Phone Directory. Rang it on the off chance, and was delighted to find it was the great man. Had a nice chat with him ...I think mainly about unreleased product. Mentioned " I remember when ( Dedicated to Beverly)....think he appreciated it.
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    That is sad...one of my favourite Motown Writers/Producers. RIP
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    There are repirts on another web site, reporting the death of Ivy Hunter. Sad if it is true.
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    Mal C Hope you enjoy the album, it's excellent IMO, great group and Lamont Dozier at his best.
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    Detroit...the Movie relating the 1967 riots is shown on Saturday 8 October BBC 1, 11.35. Quite a few Detroit Soul references if you look out for them.
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    Top tune Written & Produced by the legend Lamont Dozier, taken from the great "California Sunset" album
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    A classic...
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    Not too clear...but the intended Jimmy Ruffin befire it was edited
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    Did Feldman play on Mirwood records too...lots of vibes
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    Not sure it's Funk Bros...ian't it more like Wrecking Crew?
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    So do I


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