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Jody Watley repsonds to my question regarding inspiration of "Friends"

Scriptgirl said that she read somewhere that the song Friend was about Jermaine Stewart and i wasn't convinced... I became Jody's friend on Facebook following her performance at BB Kings last year... So figured if you wanna know the truth just ask and i did..


Kevin January 8 at 12:45pm

Greetings JW,
I was wondering if you could clear up a discussion that i'm having with someone on Prince.org.. we are discussing the video posted about your feelings about the Unsung episode and in it you refer to Jermaine Stewart as a good friend who passed away many years ago and another member seem to think that 'Friends" was wriiten about him after a falling out...I disagree and wanted to know if you can clear this up if it's not too personal..

God Bless

Kev




Jody Watley February 15 at 9:29pm Report

Hi,
I'm trying to catch up on my FB email, my apologies for the delay in reply.
In regard to Jermaine Stewart and "Unsung" they didn't ask me about Jermaine - and with "Unfiltered" I'm trying to keep my comments related to what was cut from my interview.

I did totally discuss the incident with the secret shows that were done in my 'Unsung' interview which made Jermaine's inclusion relevant for Part 2 - because as I mentioned it was the type of thing Shalamar fans who still care - would find somewhat compelling.

At one time, Jermaine was indeed my best friend and confidante ...and in the context of that particular conversation, he was still my good friend, which is why I still referred to him as such.

I wrote 'Friends' with many inspirations.

Time & place for everything!

Kind Regards,
JW

[Edited 2/19/10 11:05am]
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Reply #1 posted 02/19/10 11:01am

banks

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So Scriptgirl.... I think you were right about Friends being about Jermaine

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Reply #2 posted 02/19/10 11:13am

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Thanks!
"Lack of home training crosses all boundaries."
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Reply #3 posted 02/19/10 12:37pm

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Thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering about that too.
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Reply #4 posted 02/19/10 1:16pm

Musicslave

banks said:

Scriptgirl said that she read somewhere that the song Friend was about Jermaine Stewart and i wasn't convinced... I became Jody's friend on Facebook following her performance at BB Kings last year... So figured if you wanna know the truth just ask and i did..


Kevin January 8 at 12:45pm

Greetings JW,
I was wondering if you could clear up a discussion that i'm having with someone on Prince.org.. we are discussing the video posted about your feelings about the Unsung episode and in it you refer to Jermaine Stewart as a good friend who passed away many years ago and another member seem to think that 'Friends" was wriiten about him after a falling out...I disagree and wanted to know if you can clear this up if it's not too personal..

God Bless

Kev




Jody Watley February 15 at 9:29pm Report

Hi,
I'm trying to catch up on my FB email, my apologies for the delay in reply.
In regard to Jermaine Stewart and "Unsung" they didn't ask me about Jermaine - and with "Unfiltered" I'm trying to keep my comments related to what was cut from my interview.

I did totally discuss the incident with the secret shows that were done in my 'Unsung' interview which made Jermaine's inclusion relevant for Part 2 - because as I mentioned it was the type of thing Shalamar fans who still care - would find somewhat compelling.

At one time, Jermaine was indeed my best friend and confidante ...and in the context of that particular conversation, he was still my good friend, which is why I still referred to him as such.

I wrote 'Friends' with many inspirations.

Time & place for everything!

Kind Regards,
JW

[Edited 2/19/10 11:05am]



Dude you talked to Jody Watley. That's cool!
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Reply #5 posted 02/19/10 1:40pm

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Musicslave said:

banks said:

Scriptgirl said that she read somewhere that the song Friend was about Jermaine Stewart and i wasn't convinced... I became Jody's friend on Facebook following her performance at BB Kings last year... So figured if you wanna know the truth just ask and i did..


Kevin January 8 at 12:45pm

Greetings JW,
I was wondering if you could clear up a discussion that i'm having with someone on Prince.org.. we are discussing the video posted about your feelings about the Unsung episode and in it you refer to Jermaine Stewart as a good friend who passed away many years ago and another member seem to think that 'Friends" was wriiten about him after a falling out...I disagree and wanted to know if you can clear this up if it's not too personal..

God Bless

Kev




Jody Watley February 15 at 9:29pm Report

Hi,
I'm trying to catch up on my FB email, my apologies for the delay in reply.
In regard to Jermaine Stewart and "Unsung" they didn't ask me about Jermaine - and with "Unfiltered" I'm trying to keep my comments related to what was cut from my interview.

I did totally discuss the incident with the secret shows that were done in my 'Unsung' interview which made Jermaine's inclusion relevant for Part 2 - because as I mentioned it was the type of thing Shalamar fans who still care - would find somewhat compelling.

At one time, Jermaine was indeed my best friend and confidante ...and in the context of that particular conversation, he was still my good friend, which is why I still referred to him as such.

I wrote 'Friends' with many inspirations.

Time & place for everything!

Kind Regards,
JW

[Edited 2/19/10 11:05am]



Dude you talked to Jody Watley. That's cool!


She's really nice.. she has responded both times I've reached out to her
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Reply #6 posted 02/19/10 2:01pm

Musicslave

banks said:

Musicslave said:




Dude you talked to Jody Watley. That's cool!


She's really nice.. she has responded both times I've reached out to her


It's funny how technology has made everyone so tangible now (that is for those who make themselves available). Back in the day we wouldn't have dreamt of having direct contact like that to an artist. She's always came off cool like that though. Very down to earth type of woman.
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Reply #7 posted 02/19/10 2:07pm

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banks said:

Musicslave said:




Dude you talked to Jody Watley. That's cool!


She's really nice.. she has responded both times I've reached out to her

Cool. I just added her page on Facebook, too. She's great!
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Reply #8 posted 02/19/10 2:30pm

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VinnyM27 said:

banks said:



She's really nice.. she has responded both times I've reached out to her

Cool. I just added her page on Facebook, too. She's great!


Cool... She shares a lot of wonderful stories with her friends on Facebook. When Michael died she shared some nice stories and pics of her inter-action with him
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Reply #9 posted 02/19/10 3:43pm

Dred

Jody's fine self is always a Twitter as well. Super lady.
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