Did anyone catch Deniece Williams' Unsung episode on Monday night? If you didn't, don't worry. TV-One has it posted on their site.

http://player.theplatform...6ElFlwaTI_

I liked the episode and I did learn a few things about her that I never knew.

For instance, I never knew that she and Johnny Mathis were really friends. I thought it may have been just a record company thing. Also didn't know that she married her producer, Brad (I don't know his last name. It started with a W).

A few things I didn't like (which is usual for an Unsung episode) was that a lot of facts were twisted. Saying that "Silly" was followed by the next single "It's Gonna Take A Miracle" made is sound like they were from the same album. They didn't bother to mention her "When Love Comes Calling" album at all.

It's just sad to me that TV-One has a good show and tells wrong info. So sad. What do you all think?

Deniece Williams - unsung? I don't get it.

Yes, Deniece's Unsung special was great. I didn't know that she had a relationship with Johnny Mathis and so many other men. It's remarkable that she and record executives didn't always see eye-to-eye when it came to certain things, as it showed that Williams was a definite risk taker.

I agree that Unsung does get some facts twisted on many of the artists they focus on. Certain album covers didn't even go with the album titles either, which was a big disappointment. But overall, it was great.

"Black Butterfly" was credited as being on the "I'm So Proud" album rather than "Let's Hear It For The Boy".

Timmy84 said:

"Black Butterfly" was credited as being on the "I'm So Proud" album rather than "Let's Hear It For The Boy".

Right. I was shaking my head when I saw and heard that. Not a good look. Now we know TV One is gonna definitely drop the ball when they do the other specials.

silverchild said:

Timmy84 said:

"Black Butterfly" was credited as being on the "I'm So Proud" album rather than "Let's Hear It For The Boy".

Right. I was shaking my head when I saw and heard that. Not a good look. Now we know TV One is gonna definitely drop the ball when they do the other specials.

TVOne has not been exactly keen on details or stranger to cringe worthy moments(Like the infamous "Sarah Vaughan is just a singer" comment from the Minnie Riperton, mentioning her in the same breath as Whitney fuckin' Houston) and not to mention the George Clinton fiasco, etc...

BUT.....

From a bigger picture perspective, they def serve the purpose of shedding lights of those artists who don't get much love from the media or the so-called music historians, so I'm willing to shrug off that error and the many ones to come.

Harlepolis said:

silverchild said:

Right. I was shaking my head when I saw and heard that. Not a good look. Now we know TV One is gonna definitely drop the ball when they do the other specials.

TVOne has not been exactly keen on details or stranger to cringe worthy moments(Like the infamous "Sarah Vaughan is just a singer" comment from the Minnie Riperton, mentioning her in the same breath as Whitney fuckin' Houston) and not to mention the George Clinton fiasco, etc...

BUT.....

From a bigger picture perspective, they def serve the purpose of shedding lights of those artists who don't get much love from the media or the so-called music historians, so I'm willing to shrug off that error and the many ones to come.

True, but I'm still perplexed as to why artists and groups like George Clinton, The O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass got episodes, while there are other artists and groups that deserve them way, way, way more. I'm still awaiting episodes on The Sylvers and The Five Stairsteps!

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Deniece's ep was boring as hell

silverchild said:

Harlepolis said:

TVOne has not been exactly keen on details or stranger to cringe worthy moments(Like the infamous "Sarah Vaughan is just a singer" comment from the Minnie Riperton, mentioning her in the same breath as Whitney fuckin' Houston) and not to mention the George Clinton fiasco, etc...

BUT.....

From a bigger picture perspective, they def serve the purpose of shedding lights of those artists who don't get much love from the media or the so-called music historians, so I'm willing to shrug off that error and the many ones to come.

True, but I'm still perplexed as to why artists and groups like George Clinton, The O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass got episodes, while there are other artists and groups that deserve them way, way, way more. I'm still awaiting episodes on The Sylvers and The Five Stairsteps!

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I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Harlepolis said:

silverchild said:

True, but I'm still perplexed as to why artists and groups like George Clinton, The O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass got episodes, while there are other artists and groups that deserve them way, way, way more. I'm still awaiting episodes on The Sylvers and The Five Stairsteps!

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I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Two words: Hell naw

Timmy84 said:

Harlepolis said:

I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Two words: Hell naw

Hell naw what exactly? That she didn't get a special or shouldn't get a special?

Harlepolis said:

silverchild said:

True, but I'm still perplexed as to why artists and groups like George Clinton, The O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass got episodes, while there are other artists and groups that deserve them way, way, way more. I'm still awaiting episodes on The Sylvers and The Five Stairsteps!

[Edited 6/8/11 11:45am]

I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Yep that was one of the most important factors for alot of artists. And no Millie hasn't gotten one yet! Tevin Campbell would be another great person as well, but they constantly overlook him.

Harlepolis said:

Timmy84 said:

Two words: Hell naw

Hell naw what exactly? That she didn't get a special or shouldn't get a special?

She DIDN'T get one.

Harlepolis said:

silverchild said:

Right. I was shaking my head when I saw and heard that. Not a good look. Now we know TV One is gonna definitely drop the ball when they do the other specials.

TVOne has not been exactly keen on details or stranger to cringe worthy moments(Like the infamous "Sarah Vaughan is just a singer" comment from the Minnie Riperton, mentioning her in the same breath as Whitney fuckin' Houston) and not to mention the George Clinton fiasco, etc...

BUT.....

From a bigger picture perspective, they def serve the purpose of shedding lights of those artists who don't get much love from the media or the so-called music historians, so I'm willing to shrug off that error and the many ones to come.

sosgemini said:

Harlepolis said:

TVOne has not been exactly keen on details or stranger to cringe worthy moments(Like the infamous "Sarah Vaughan is just a singer" comment from the Minnie Riperton, mentioning her in the same breath as Whitney fuckin' Houston) and not to mention the George Clinton fiasco, etc...

BUT.....

From a bigger picture perspective, they def serve the purpose of shedding lights of those artists who don't get much love from the media or the so-called music historians, so I'm willing to shrug off that error and the many ones to come.

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scriptgirl said:

Deniece's ep was boring as hell

It wasn't boring to me, but they did not dig deep enough into her dark side at all to me.

daPrettyman said:

Also didn't know that she married her producer, Brad (I don't know his last name. It started with a W).

Yeah, she let him produce her 1986 disc "Hot On the Trail". BIG MISTAKE!!!

Harlepolis said:

silverchild said:

True, but I'm still perplexed as to why artists and groups like George Clinton, The O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass got episodes, while there are other artists and groups that deserve them way, way, way more. I'm still awaiting episodes on The Sylvers and The Five Stairsteps!

[Edited 6/8/11 11:45am]

I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Millie was asked about that on her radio show and she said she wouldn't do it.

kitbradley said:

daPrettyman said:

Also didn't know that she married her producer, Brad (I don't know his last name. It started with a W).

Yeah, she let him produce her 1986 disc "Hot On the Trail". BIG MISTAKE!!!

He did ok on her "So Glad I know" album (which was about the same time).

I do agree that "Hot On The Trail" was horrible, though.

Speaking of Unsung, I am over here dying laughing at these series of vids!

Harlepolis said:

sosgemini said:

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@ the both of y'all...

silverchild said:

Speaking of Unsung, I am over here dying laughing at these series of vids!

I prefer Jody's story over the Shalamar Unsung episode!

Timmy84 said:

silverchild said:

Speaking of Unsung, I am over here dying laughing at these series of vids!

I prefer Jody's story over the Shalamar Unsung episode!

OK! She really must've hated that Unsung episode.

I know she hated Howard, but DAMN...i didn't know it was like that. I'm enjoying every minute of this stuff.

silverchild said:

Timmy84 said:

I prefer Jody's story over the Shalamar Unsung episode!

OK! She really must've hated that Unsung episode.

I know she hated Howard, but DAMN...i didn't know it was like that. I'm enjoying every minute of this stuff.

Jody really opened my eyes to how those fools were. I'm glad she ain't reuniting with those bozos.

YES I SAID IT!

daPrettyman said:

Did anyone catch Deniece Williams' Unsung episode on Monday night? If you didn't, don't worry. TV-One has it posted on their site.

http://player.theplatform...6ElFlwaTI_

Thanks for posting!

HohnerCatcher said:

daPrettyman said:

Did anyone catch Deniece Williams' Unsung episode on Monday night? If you didn't, don't worry. TV-One has it posted on their site.

http://player.theplatform...6ElFlwaTI_

Thanks for posting!

U're welcome.

daPrettyman said:

Harlepolis said:

I don't know. Maybe due to lack of enough footages/infos? You have to understand that back then, radio was where most of them threw most of their weight, and a couple of Soul Train/Midnight Special footage on a good day.

But I def feel you, did Millie Jackson get a special btw? This should be the no brainer IMO.

Millie was asked about that on her radio show and she said she wouldn't do it.

Did she explain why? Thats kinda strange.

I love this best of collection:

Gonna Take a Miracle: The Best of Deniece Williams

http://www.amazon.com/Gonna-Take-Miracle-Deniece-Williams/dp/B000002ACJ

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-best-deniece-williams/id170528113

Free
I Found Love
Cause You Love Me, Baby
That's What Friends Are For
God Is Amazing
Baby, Baby, My Love's All for You
When Love Comes Calling
If You Don't Believe
Silly
It's Gonna Take a Miracle
Waiting
Do What You Feel
I'm So Proud
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
Black Butterfly
Let's Hear It for the Boy

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daPrettyman said:

scriptgirl said:

Deniece's ep was boring as hell

It wasn't boring to me, but they did not dig deep enough into her dark side at all to me.

yeah, the sex & drugs stuff

funkpill said:

daPrettyman said:

It wasn't boring to me, but they did not dig deep enough into her dark side at all to me.

yeah, the sex & drugs stuff

Yeah only mention of it was during "college time".