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PrintableTimmy84 said: tricky2 said: Thanks, I didn't know that. I'm also pissed that they didn't acknowledge the other members of band. Why did they just focus on the four? Did they all die? They could have at least said their names. Kenji Brown was listed as a lead vocalist, he was never mentioned.  That was another problem, they didn't even mention ALL the members' names.  And to be honest the ONLY one that everyone knows is Gwen Dickey (or as she went by during her tenure with them, Rose Norwalt). Seriously it was as if Rose Royce was just a leftover biography. I didn't learn nothing really new from them. Maybe Sylvester would be different. The Bar-Kays' story and Stacy Lattisaw's may be just as boring.Well truth of the matter is it's hard to fit an entire artist story in a 60 minute documentary. I mean it was only 3 members of Shalamar at a time and their entire story wasn't told. It appeared to be about 18 members of Rose Royce though realistically 9. 
Some of the members probably couldn't be tracked down for the story or has put Rose Royce totally behind in their lives. Don't laugh at my funk
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phunkdaddy said: Timmy84 said: That was another problem, they didn't even mention ALL the members' names. And to be honest the ONLY one that everyone knows is Gwen Dickey (or as she went by during her tenure with them, Rose Norwalt). Seriously it was as if Rose Royce was just a leftover biography. I didn't learn nothing really new from them. Maybe Sylvester would be different. The Bar-Kays' story and Stacy Lattisaw's may be just as boring.Well truth of the matter is it's hard to fit an entire artist story in a 60 minute documentary. I mean it was only 3 members of Shalamar at a time and their entire story wasn't told. It appeared to be about 18 members of Rose Royce though realistically 9.
Some of the members probably couldn't be tracked down for the story or has put Rose Royce totally behind in their lives. Hmm, good point.  | |
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I knew absolutely nothing about Rose Royce so I enjoyed this episode. They are all interesting to me. In the future i'd like to see...
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five Andre Cymone Cheryl Lynn Evelyn Champagne King The Fat Boys | |
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Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneers Is cheryl lynn even interesting? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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scriptgirl said: Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneers Is cheryl lynn even interesting? The Average White Band | |
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banks said: scriptgirl said: Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneers Is cheryl lynn even interesting? The Average White Band  | |
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scriptgirl said: Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneersIs cheryl lynn even interesting? The furious Five have went through quite a bit of drama, Melle Mel was the only rapper on their biggest hit "The Message" although it's credited too the group as a whole which ultimately led to the group going their seperate ways.. Cowboy died.. etc | |
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dancerella said: I knew absolutely nothing about Rose Royce so I enjoyed this episode. They are all interesting to me. In the future i'd like to see...
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five Andre Cymone Cheryl Lynn Evelyn Champagne King The Fat Boys One that many (including myself) would like to see in future Unsung episodes are these groups: 
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Who are those people? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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scriptgirl said: Who are those people?
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okay, the sylvers i recognize on 2nd glance, but who are the other peeps? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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scriptgirl said: okay, the sylvers i recognize on 2nd glance, but who are the other peeps?
The First Family Of Soul The Stairsteps | |
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phunkdaddy said: funkpill said: Hell, I liked it
Who knew there was tension in the group before this program and such? Very interesting I liked all of em'  Yes it was a real good episode. I didn't know about tension between the band and Gwen. I also was digging through some of my vinyl and just realized i have a copy of In Full Bloom. I had a relative give me some old vinyl lp's a couple of years ago and i didn't realize Rose Royce was in there. Here's the bonus. There's another vinyl album inside the cover. It's the Temptations Sky's the Limit album produced by none other than Norman Whitfield. It appears to be in good damn condition. I can't wait to give these albums a listen later. It has Just My Imagination,Smiling Faces Sometimes,and Gonna Keep on Tryin(Til I win Your Love). I'll watch the Sylvester episode next week although not a fan. I can't wait for the two in April with Stacy Lattisaw and the BarKays. If you don't have this in your Rose Royce collection, your collection is missing a gem. As for the "Bonus" 'Sky's The Limit' I only dig 'Ungena Za Ulimengu (Unite The World)', straight psychedelic soul, and of course Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me).   National Funk League✮✮ | |
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What did they sing? "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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funkpill said: Hell, I liked it
Who knew there was tension in the group before this program and such? Very interesting I liked all of em' Right on!, me liked it too. National Funk League✮✮ | |
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scriptgirl said: What did they sing?
Car Wash Wishing On A Star I Wanna Get Next To You Ooh Boy I'm Going Down Love Don't Live Here Anymore Lonely Road Do Your Dance Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Zig Zag Funkin' Around Funk Factory It Makes You Feel Like Dancin' Get Up Off Your Fat Dance With Me National Funk League✮✮ | |
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StarMon said: scriptgirl said: What did they sing?
Car Wash Wishing On A Star I Wanna Get Next To You Ooh Boy I'm Going Down Love Don't Live Here Anymore Lonely Road Do Your Dance Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Zig Zag Funkin' Around Funk Factory It Makes You Feel Like Dancin' Get Up Off Your Fat Dance With Me She was asking about the 5 Stairsteps | |
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Yeah, I know about Rose Royce. I sat through that boring ass ep last night. "Lack of home training crosses all boundaries." | |
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scriptgirl said: What did they sing?
Well this is their biggest hit | |
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banks said: StarMon said: Car Wash Wishing On A Star I Wanna Get Next To You Ooh Boy I'm Going Down Love Don't Live Here Anymore Lonely Road Do Your Dance Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Zig Zag Funkin' Around Funk Factory It Makes You Feel Like Dancin' Get Up Off Your Fat Dance With Me She was asking about the 5 Stairsteps My bad National Funk League✮✮ | |
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And then Keni Burke from the group went on to record this
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StarMon said: phunkdaddy said: Yes it was a real good episode. I didn't know about tension between the band and Gwen. I also was digging through some of my vinyl and just realized i have a copy of In Full Bloom. I had a relative give me some old vinyl lp's a couple of years ago and i didn't realize Rose Royce was in there. Here's the bonus. There's another vinyl album inside the cover. It's the Temptations Sky's the Limit album produced by none other than Norman Whitfield. It appears to be in good damn condition. I can't wait to give these albums a listen later. It has Just My Imagination,Smiling Faces Sometimes,and Gonna Keep on Tryin(Til I win Your Love). I'll watch the Sylvester episode next week although not a fan. I can't wait for the two in April with Stacy Lattisaw and the BarKays. If you don't have this in your Rose Royce collection, your collection is missing a gem. As for the "Bonus" 'Sky's The Limit' I only dig 'Ungena Za Ulimengu (Unite The World)', straight psychedelic soul, and of course Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me). What year was Sky's The Limit released? It doesn't say so on the album and i don't have the album cover to it. Don't laugh at my funk
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phunkdaddy said: StarMon said: If you don't have this in your Rose Royce collection, your collection is missing a gem. As for the "Bonus" 'Sky's The Limit' I only dig 'Ungena Za Ulimengu (Unite The World)', straight psychedelic soul, and of course Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me). What year was Sky's The Limit released? It doesn't say so on the album and i don't have the album cover to it. 1971 | |
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Thanks banks Don't laugh at my funk
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scriptgirl said: Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneers Is cheryl lynn even interesting? Grandmaster Flash are rap pioneers but I know there was some drama in the group. Would be interested in hearing the scoop. I don't know how interesting Cheryl Lynn is as a person but her career definitely had some ups & downs. I think she should have had much more success than she had. | |
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banks said: And then Keni Burke from the group went on to record this
Which was sampled by many | |
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tricky2 said: banks said: But that accent sounds somewhat West Indian... yea, by way of Biloxi Mississippi.... | |
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funkpill said: banks said: And then Keni Burke from the group went on to record this
Which was sampled by many 'Rising To The Top', was a half of a million seller in Chi-Town. It's THE MOTHER OF all stepping songs.  | |
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sure is 
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scriptgirl said: Andre Cymone, really? Nah.
Who is AWB? what tragic thing happened to grandmaster flash? they are lauded as rap pioneers Is cheryl lynn even interesting? ---- Who is AWB? Lord please Goggle them. I am amazed that people can be fans of Prince and not know anything about other RnB/Funk groups. | |
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