This one was certainly one of the best ones, but how could it not be, when the subject was Millie Jackson. And was right about hers having alot of bleeps, even before they showed the clip of her performing the Phuck U Symphony. LOL. One big thing they left out was that she had a comeback in the mid 80's off the Imitation of Love album with two of the singles, Hot! Wild! Unrestricted! Crazy Love and Love Is A Dangerous Game doing well for her on the charts. For me, she never came across as being raunchy for the sake of being raunchy or having a chip on her shoulder (here's looking at you Lil Kim), but was making a point and being entertaining at the same time.
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
I've clocked most of those Unsung Episodes as actually being between 32 and 35 minutes after the commercials. A lot of pertinent information is going to be left out. It probably won't happen, but I think think they should maybe consider extending the Unsung episodes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. That way, we can get an additional 10 or 12 minutes worth of information. Her 80's career should not have been ignored.
"It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing." - Socrates
This one was certainly one of the best ones, but how could it not be, when the subject was Millie Jackson. And was right about hers having alot of bleeps, even before they showed the clip of her performing the Phuck U Symphony. LOL. One big thing they left out was that she had a comeback in the mid 80's off the Imitation of Love album with two of the singles, Hot! Wild! Unrestricted! Crazy Love and Love Is A Dangerous Game doing well for her on the charts. For me, she never came across as being raunchy for the sake of being raunchy or having a chip on her shoulder (here's looking at you Lil Kim), but was making a point and being entertaining at the same time.
Yeah. It's also great to note that Millie was and has NEVER been pretentious, she just tells you like it T-A IS! I'm glad she never saw herself as some "revolutionary" even if she was. She was just having fun.
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
I've clocked most of those Unsung Episodes as actually being between 32 and 35 minutes after the commercials. A lot of pertinent information is going to be left out. It probably won't happen, but I think think they should maybe consider extending the Unsung episodes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. That way, we can get an additional 10 or 12 minutes worth of information. Her 80's career should not have been ignored.
I agree. They really should do 2 hour episodes for each of them. Aren't most VH1 Behind The Music shows 2 hours?
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
With the rich stories of a lot of artists, Unsung definitely glossed over parts.
One big thing they left out was that she had a comeback in the mid 80's off the Imitation of Love album with two of the singles, Hot! Wild! Unrestricted! Crazy Love and Love Is A Dangerous Game doing well for her on the charts.
Yeah,I'm surprised that they didn't mention that.I remember that album was the first time that I heard her singles on the radio R&B radio gave it alot of airplay.
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
Did she really stop doing her radio show? I bet it was hilarious
there are alot of things they didn't mention.They could have discussed her 1987 collaboration with Whodini,"Be Yourself,or her 1985 pop single with Elton John "Act Of War",which was the only time she appeared on MTV:
I Hate how they glossed over the Jesse Jackson feud.
Thats really what started the radio stations to turn their backs on her. He publicly boycotted her music and I think Betty Davis' as well, and he argued other radio stations to stop playing her records.
I think there're more details on that in David Nathan's "Soulful Divas". Anyway, sloppy job as usual from TVOne, but hearing her speaking is always a delight.
I Hate how they glossed over the Jesse Jackson feud.
Thats really what started the radio stations to turn their backs on her. He publicly boycotted her music and I think Betty Davis' as well, and he argued other radio stations to stop playing her records.
Jesse Jackson makes me sick.He also led a boycott against Donna Summer in the mid-70s.He was "offended" by the song "Love To Love You Baby" Fortunately for Donna,radio stations played her records anyway.
I Hate how they glossed over the Jesse Jackson feud.
Thats really what started the radio stations to turn their backs on her. He publicly boycotted her music and I think Betty Davis' as well, and he argued other radio stations to stop playing her records.
Jesse Jackson makes me sick.He also led a boycott against Donna Summer in the mid-70s.He was "offended" by the song "Love To Love You Baby" Fortunately for Donna,radio stations played her records anyway.
He was on a roll in the late 70s, wasn't he? I'm interested to read more on this campaign of his, my knowledge of it is very limited. Who else was boycotted? And did any of those artists retaliate?
If Millie wasn't so business concious, I don't think she would've survived it, given that he was a big ace back then, esp in the black community.
I Hate how they glossed over the Jesse Jackson feud.
Thats really what started the radio stations to turn their backs on her. He publicly boycotted her music and I think Betty Davis' as well, and he argued other radio stations to stop playing her records.
I think there're more details on that in David Nathan's "Soulful Divas". Anyway, sloppy job as usual from TVOne, but hearing her speaking is always a delight.
That's why Jesse Jackson can suck BOTH OF MY NUTS.
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
I've clocked most of those Unsung Episodes as actually being between 32 and 35 minutes after the commercials. A lot of pertinent information is going to be left out. It probably won't happen, but I think think they should maybe consider extending the Unsung episodes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. That way, we can get an additional 10 or 12 minutes worth of information. Her 80's career should not have been ignored.
I agree. They really should do 2 hour episodes for each of them. Aren't most VH1 Behind The Music shows 2 hours?
Jesse Jackson makes me sick.He also led a boycott against Donna Summer in the mid-70s.He was "offended" by the song "Love To Love You Baby" Fortunately for Donna,radio stations played her records anyway.
He was on a roll in the late 70s, wasn't he? I'm interested to read more on this campaign of his, my knowledge of it is very limited. Who else was boycotted? And did any of those artists retaliate?
If Millie wasn't so business concious, I don't think she would've survived it, given that he was a big ace back then, esp in the black community.
You know what's funny though? I remember in the 80s,I saw a picture in JET magazine of Millie and Jesse together! They were at some awards event and took a photo together.They both had smiles on their faces.I think Millie may have won him over,lol.
I Hate how they glossed over the Jesse Jackson feud.
Thats really what started the radio stations to turn their backs on her. He publicly boycotted her music and I think Betty Davis' as well, and he argued other radio stations to stop playing her records.
Jesse Jackson makes me sick.He also led a boycott against Donna Summer in the mid-70s.He was "offended" by the song "Love To Love You Baby" Fortunately for Donna,radio stations played her records anyway.
Wow! I didn't know that! Has he boycotted all of the smutty songs the kids are listening to today that makes Millie's stuff sound G-rated???
"It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing." - Socrates
This was such a great episode. I believe they showed the true essence of Millie's career. Even though they left off her late 80s hits and independent period in the 90s and 00s.
I don't recall them mentioning that she still doesn't have a manager to this day. If you call to book Millie, you actually CALL HER! She manages her own affairs and pays her own band.
They also didn't mention that she hates horn parts played on keyboards. She had me in tears at the beginning of the year before she stopped doing her radio show. She mentioned on the air that she hates "doo-pee-doos" on her records. Everyone was like "What is a doo-pee-doo?" She said that's those plastic sounding songs.
I also wish they had covered the rappers that have sampled her music or the fact that she is a real songwriter. They mentioned she had written lots of her hits, but it just seemed like they glossed over that fact.
Did she really stop doing her radio show? I bet it was hilarious
there are alot of things they didn't mention.They could have discussed her 1987 collaboration with Whodini,"Be Yourself,or her 1985 pop single with Elton John "Act Of War",which was the only time she appeared on MTV:
Yes, she really stopped doing her radio show. I don't know why, but she stated that she was going to do more touring and didn't want to be tied down to the radio show. For some reason, I don't buy all of that. The only reason I say that is because she has continued to tour even during her tenure on radio. She would leave out on a Wednesday or Thursday, do the show, then return to work the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
Her show was really funny. She didn't try to be "outrageous" or wild, but she would tell stories of being on the road, traveling and meeting different celebrities. She met everyone from Sam Cooke and Johnnie Taylor to Michael Jackson and Samuel Jackson. She also would mention her celebrity friends from time-to-time (like Eddie Levert).
In fact, she named her son Jerril after Gerald Levert (just with a differnt spelling). I really think she had a thing for Eddie. She used to always say how sexy he was to her. She also had a thing for Prince. She used to always say that there was only one man that wore high heels that turned her on and that was Prince.
I remember one day, she played "I Would Die 4 U/Baby I'm A Star" and she started saying how "worked up" she was and went off into a discussion of how sexy she thought he was.
On her radio show, she always used to say she never smoked or did drugs. She said she didn't understand the premise of getting high and smoking up your money. She said she drinks occasionally and her favorite beer is a Heiniken.
Did she really stop doing her radio show? I bet it was hilarious
there are alot of things they didn't mention.They could have discussed her 1987 collaboration with Whodini,"Be Yourself,or her 1985 pop single with Elton John "Act Of War",which was the only time she appeared on MTV:
Yes, she really stopped doing her radio show. I don't know why, but she stated that she was going to do more touring and didn't want to be tied down to the radio show. For some reason, I don't buy all of that. The only reason I say that is because she has continued to tour even during her tenure on radio. She would leave out on a Wednesday or Thursday, do the show, then return to work the following Tuesday or Wednesday.
Her show was really funny. She didn't try to be "outrageous" or wild, but she would tell stories of being on the road, traveling and meeting different celebrities. She met everyone from Sam Cooke and Johnnie Taylor to Michael Jackson and Samuel Jackson. She also would mention her celebrity friends from time-to-time (like Eddie Levert).
In fact, she named her son Jerril after Gerald Levert (just with a differnt spelling). I really think she had a thing for Eddie. She used to always say how sexy he was to her. She also had a thing for Prince. She used to always say that there was only one man that wore high heels that turned her on and that was Prince.
I remember one day, she played "I Would Die 4 U/Baby I'm A Star" and she started saying how "worked up" she was and went off into a discussion of how sexy she thought he was.
lol...I remember Prince said something nice about Millie in a 1980 interview.This was during the Dirty Mind era.He said that she's "bold,takes risks and doesn't care what people think".It would have been cool to see the two of them collaborate on something.
btw,that "Act Of War" song (with Elton) is pretty terrible,isn't it? It was interesting to hear Millie in a pop setting,but the song is pure garbage.Elton was putting out alot of crap during that period.
btw,that "Act Of War" song (with Elton) is pretty terrible,isn't it? It was interesting to hear Millie in a pop setting,but the song is pure garbage.Elton was putting out alot of crap during that period.
Yeah, that song was horrible. Didn't that song chart?
Millie used to mention that she considered Elton a friend on the air.
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Millie has such a crazy laugh! LOL
that part is hilarious!! You gotta love Millie.
I'm glad she never saw herself as some "revolutionary" even if she was. She was just having fun. 
Fortunately for Donna,radio stations played her records anyway.
