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Thread started 10/01/03 11:57am

Harlepolis

I Just Picked Chaka! Through The Fire From The Mail 2day

That is one crazy ass book(as crazy as this ol' cow wink) lol seriously tho, very honest and funny as hell. I haven't read such raw honesty in an autographical since Etta James' book.

I haven't finished it yet(and I don't want to lol) but the half that I just read 2day makes me mo' excited about the 2nd half. I once said that I'm obsessed with the woman and goddammit I ain't taking that back, no sir!


Anybody else got it?
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Reply #1 posted 10/01/03 12:04pm

youngca

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Harlepolis said:

That is one crazy ass book(as crazy as this ol' cow wink) lol seriously tho, very honest and funny as hell. I haven't read such raw honesty in an autographical since Etta James' book.

I haven't finished it yet(and I don't want to lol) but the half that I just read 2day makes me mo' excited about the 2nd half. I once said that I'm obsessed with the woman and goddammit I ain't taking that back, no sir!


Anybody else got it?


not yet harley. what's the cover like?
more on ms, kahn in a sec...
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Reply #2 posted 10/01/03 12:15pm

Harlepolis

youngca said:

Harlepolis said:

That is one crazy ass book(as crazy as this ol' cow wink) lol seriously tho, very honest and funny as hell. I haven't read such raw honesty in an autographical since Etta James' book.

I haven't finished it yet(and I don't want to lol) but the half that I just read 2day makes me mo' excited about the 2nd half. I once said that I'm obsessed with the woman and goddammit I ain't taking that back, no sir!


Anybody else got it?


not yet harley. what's the cover like?
more on ms, kahn in a sec...


Check the page im Amazon out:

http://www.amazon.com/exe...PDKIKX0DER
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Reply #3 posted 10/01/03 2:26pm

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i just read that book for about an hour 2day! Its cool and funny like u said! I like her growth upon speaking of "Come 2 My House" as her favorite LP. And bein honest about drankin n druggin. U SAW THE INSIDE OF MASTERJAM? Jeezus.
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Reply #4 posted 10/01/03 2:26pm

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I so much wanna read this!!!
I love reading biographys,especially Miles Davis,
Billie Holiday & the Marvin Gaye book "Divided soul".
/peace Manki
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Reply #5 posted 10/01/03 5:44pm

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I want it too. biggrin
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Reply #6 posted 10/02/03 12:14pm

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I gotta buy the Donna Summer book first.
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Reply #7 posted 10/02/03 2:11pm

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any mention as to why she left NPG so suddenly and doesn't really mention that period???


What REALLY happened between the Queen of Funk/Jazz and The Prince of Funk?
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Reply #8 posted 10/02/03 4:19pm

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NPD313 said:

any mention as to why she left NPG so suddenly and doesn't really mention that period???


What REALLY happened between the Queen of Funk/Jazz and The Prince of Funk?



I think she was mad that it did not get the promotion it deserved, but she only spoke kind of Prince in that whole book. She said she did a binge of drugging and drinkin again at that time..i guess P didnt want 2 c her like that...
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Reply #9 posted 10/03/03 12:54am

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VinnyM27 said:

I gotta buy the Donna Summer book first.



Me too.The Donna book comes out on Tuesday (Oct.7) and I can't wait.I'll pick up the Chaka book too.
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Reply #10 posted 10/03/03 1:11am

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DavidEye said:

VinnyM27 said:

I gotta buy the Donna Summer book first.



Me too.The Donna book comes out on Tuesday (Oct.7) and I can't wait.I'll pick up the Chaka book too.
Explain to me the attraction. I do not get Donna at all.

I just know her disco songs. What was interesting about her life that warrants an autobiography?
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Reply #11 posted 10/03/03 1:49am

DavidEye

gooeythehamster said:

DavidEye said:

VinnyM27 said:

I gotta buy the Donna Summer book first.



Me too.The Donna book comes out on Tuesday (Oct.7) and I can't wait.I'll pick up the Chaka book too.
Explain to me the attraction. I do not get Donna at all.

I just know her disco songs. What was interesting about her life that warrants an autobiography?



Donna was the undisputed "Queen of Disco",and arguably the most successful female artist of the late 70s.She was the only artist in history to have *THREE* 2-record sets reach Number One on the charts,back to back.Her life and career is filled with all types of dramas and excitement...


***After leaving high-school,Donna joined the cast of "Hair" and moved to Germany,against her father's wishes.It was there that she married,had a daughter and met the two producers that she would soon collaborate with: Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.The three of them went on to create some of the most unique,groundbreaking Disco hits of all-time.


***In 1975,she recorded one of the steamiest songs ever,the raunchy "Love To Love You Baby",which took many people by surprise.Her sexy 70s image paved the way for Madonna,Prince and others.

***In 1977,Donna recorded "I Feel Love",one of the first real techno songs! It was ahead of it's time.

***In 1978,her song "Last Dance" became one of the defining hits of the Disco era,even winning an Oscar for best song from a movie ("Thank God It's Friday",in which she appeared)


***In late 1978,Donna released a 2-LP Live album that featured a stunning version of "MacArthur Park" that left listeners breathless.It was another defining moment in Disco history.


***In 1979,Donna added a little rock to the mix on her 2-LP 'Bad Girls' album.That album took Disco music in a bold,new direction,featuring a guitar-heavy first single "Hot Stuff" that made critics take note.

***In 1980,at the height of her popularity,she became a born-again Christian.This came after years of drug use,personal turmoil and non-stop success,which almost led her to the brink of suicide.

***Also,in 1980,she sued her record label (Casablanca) and became the first artist signed to David Geffen's new label.

***In 1982,she released an album produced by Quincy Jones.This was actually a "replacement" album for a 1981 2-record set (titled 'I'm A Rainbow') that Geffen rejected.

***In 1982,Neil Bogart (the head of Casablanca Records) died of cancer.Even though Donna had sued him,his death left her devastated.

***In the mid-80s,there were vicious rumors that she made anti-gay remarks during a 1983 concert.She denied this,but the controversy dogged her throughout most of the 80s.

***In 1996,the rejected 'I'm A Rainbow' album was finally released as a single CD.
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Reply #12 posted 10/03/03 9:12am

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DavidEye said:


Donna was the undisputed "Queen of Disco",and arguably the most successful female artist of the late 70s.She was the only artist in history to have *THREE* 2-record sets reach Number One on the charts,back to back.Her life and career is filled with all types of dramas and excitement...


***After leaving high-school,Donna joined the cast of "Hair" and moved to Germany,against her father's wishes.It was there that she married,had a daughter and met the two producers that she would soon collaborate with: Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.The three of them went on to create some of the most unique,groundbreaking Disco hits of all-time.


***In 1975,she recorded one of the steamiest songs ever,the raunchy "Love To Love You Baby",which took many people by surprise.Her sexy 70s image paved the way for Madonna,Prince and others.

***In 1977,Donna recorded "I Feel Love",one of the first real techno songs! It was ahead of it's time.

***In 1978,her song "Last Dance" became one of the defining hits of the Disco era,even winning an Oscar for best song from a movie ("Thank God It's Friday",in which she appeared)


***In late 1978,Donna released a 2-LP Live album that featured a stunning version of "MacArthur Park" that left listeners breathless.It was another defining moment in Disco history.


***In 1979,Donna added a little rock to the mix on her 2-LP 'Bad Girls' album.That album took Disco music in a bold,new direction,featuring a guitar-heavy first single "Hot Stuff" that made critics take note.

***In 1980,at the height of her popularity,she became a born-again Christian.This came after years of drug use,personal turmoil and non-stop success,which almost led her to the brink of suicide.

***Also,in 1980,she sued her record label (Casablanca) and became the first artist signed to David Geffen's new label.

***In 1982,she released an album produced by Quincy Jones.This was actually a "replacement" album for a 1981 2-record set (titled 'I'm A Rainbow') that Geffen rejected.

***In 1982,Neil Bogart (the head of Casablanca Records) died of cancer.Even though Donna had sued him,his death left her devastated.

***In the mid-80s,there were vicious rumors that she made anti-gay remarks during a 1983 concert.She denied this,but the controversy dogged her throughout most of the 80s.

***In 1996,the rejected 'I'm A Rainbow' album was finally released as a single CD.



see goeey..now you dont need to buy the album...

unless you want to hear how she handled the whole sex change operation and how she is a better woman for it..

other then that, as much as I love Donna I'd say the book must be as exciting as reading a Maria Osmond or Olivia Newton John bio...
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Reply #13 posted 10/03/03 2:51pm

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h8 when Chaka truns in2 Donna all of a sudden... evil
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Reply #14 posted 10/03/03 2:54pm

Harlepolis

DavidEye said:

gooeythehamster said:

DavidEye said:

VinnyM27 said:

I gotta buy the Donna Summer book first.



Me too.The Donna book comes out on Tuesday (Oct.7) and I can't wait.I'll pick up the Chaka book too.
Explain to me the attraction. I do not get Donna at all.

I just know her disco songs. What was interesting about her life that warrants an autobiography?



Donna was the undisputed "Queen of Disco",and arguably the most successful female artist of the late 70s.She was the only artist in history to have *THREE* 2-record sets reach Number One on the charts,back to back.Her life and career is filled with all types of dramas and excitement...


***After leaving high-school,Donna joined the cast of "Hair" and moved to Germany,against her father's wishes.It was there that she married,had a daughter and met the two producers that she would soon collaborate with: Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.The three of them went on to create some of the most unique,groundbreaking Disco hits of all-time.


***In 1975,she recorded one of the steamiest songs ever,the raunchy "Love To Love You Baby",which took many people by surprise.Her sexy 70s image paved the way for Madonna,Prince and others.

***In 1977,Donna recorded "I Feel Love",one of the first real techno songs! It was ahead of it's time.

***In 1978,her song "Last Dance" became one of the defining hits of the Disco era,even winning an Oscar for best song from a movie ("Thank God It's Friday",in which she appeared)


***In late 1978,Donna released a 2-LP Live album that featured a stunning version of "MacArthur Park" that left listeners breathless.It was another defining moment in Disco history.


***In 1979,Donna added a little rock to the mix on her 2-LP 'Bad Girls' album.That album took Disco music in a bold,new direction,featuring a guitar-heavy first single "Hot Stuff" that made critics take note.

***In 1980,at the height of her popularity,she became a born-again Christian.This came after years of drug use,personal turmoil and non-stop success,which almost led her to the brink of suicide.

***Also,in 1980,she sued her record label (Casablanca) and became the first artist signed to David Geffen's new label.

***In 1982,she released an album produced by Quincy Jones.This was actually a "replacement" album for a 1981 2-record set (titled 'I'm A Rainbow') that Geffen rejected.

***In 1982,Neil Bogart (the head of Casablanca Records) died of cancer.Even though Donna had sued him,his death left her devastated.

***In the mid-80s,there were vicious rumors that she made anti-gay remarks during a 1983 concert.She denied this,but the controversy dogged her throughout most of the 80s.

***In 1996,the rejected 'I'm A Rainbow' album was finally released as a single CD.


I'm not really that admirable of Donna, but I kinda respect the struggle she went through since she recieved alot of backlash back in the 70's frequently.

I love her back-up vocalist, Loleeta Holloway or something, I 4get her name.
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