Me, my Yamaha Motif ES, Guitar and Boss DR5 Sequencer.
FL Studio and Cubase SX.
Influences
My Father David Milne who could sing as well as Mario Lanza
( no microphone needed )
Anita Baker, Phyllis Hymen, Oleta Adams, Dynasty, Gladys Knight, Ella Fitzgerald. Luther Vandross, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Smokey Robinson, Heatwave. Billy Holiday, Candi Staton. Lauren Hill, Millie Jackson.
Funkadelic, Bootsie, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne. Teena Marie, Chaka Kaan. ( could go on forever )
To the original "Flamingoes" who gave me my first break when I was only 15, you heard something in me. You made me work hard to perfect my trade.
I still love you all, we grew up together. Also the band members that followed. Much Love and respect to: Howard McLoud, Cleve Walker, Lloyd Wisdom, Jerry Bartholemew, Calvert Ward, Lemont Sylvester, Rusty Kudjoe, Mike, Sandy Robertson, Hughie, Desmond, Alan McKay, Ken Jenson, Ronnie Jack & Phil Blacklaw.
To Trevor Wisdom, thanks for my stage name "Susan Childe" you will always be my brothers....
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You tell me... I covered millions of songs but people say I put my name on them. I particularly like to cover songs by "Male" Artists.
The songs I have written are just plain old Yvonne J.
An Eternal Flame for Lee
My Son was here....... If you are a Family friend of mine who knew Lee, or a friend of Lee's....There is a page dedicated to him that I take care of. If you would like to post a story or comment about him. I have received so many, some made us laugh, all made us cry, He touched so many people in his short but full life.
~Always in our Hearts ~ "We Love you and miss you Lee".
I was born and raised in Dundee Scotland, I always wanted to be a singer and got my first break at age 16 when Scotlands Top Band a seven piece group called Ray King and the Flamingoes who were originally from the West Indies. were taking the UK by storm heard me sing and asked me to join them as one of their Lead Singers. I travelled all over the UK with these guys and love them today as my Brothers. Years later the group split and 3 of the guys formed the group "Rokotto" The remaining members evolved into Susan Childe ( AKA Yvonne J ) & the Flamingoes. I had a wonderful career and have travelled extensively all over the worlld. Numerous appearances on TV. Featured singer on the hit series "Best Disco in Town" for STV. A Pilot show that spun into a series of 7 shows, aired on STV. BBC. Ulster TV and London weekend TV. Guest appearances on the "George Duffus Show for Grampion TV. Canal Sur, Spain. Hosted a live Radio feed from Puerto Rico to New York. I have been married to my hubby Tony forever...We have 2 boys
( men ) AJ 21, and Lee 26. Sadly Lee was killed in 2003 at age 22 in an accident in San Antonio, Texas. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Lackland AFB.
I have a home recording Studio and I teach Vocal Dynamics and record anyone who has a heart for singing, my studio time is very affordable and most times free, I want singers to be able to get that demo they want or need even if they cant afford one. There is so much talent in this world and not everyone is in a position to pay. I worked for the US Military in Spain for 7 years as the Entertainment Specialist/Coordinator for the Med Region and coordinated all tours for the USO/DOD Overseas Shows. A full Bio is posted on: www.ourstage.com/yvonnej
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Check out Mike's player. He's got a couple of songs we did together on there. I wish we could re-record them. I'd like to do a better job, but they sound alright. I don't think I did the best I could on one, 'cause I didn't know it. Call me tomorrow. Luv Ya Luv Ya, Byeeeeeeeeee
girls still sorting me out on this computer, had a great birthday party on saturday. linda doing kareoke, my girls up singing and lots of family and friends. only thing i didnt have was my favourite song(so sad the song) or should i say your song? haha. hope your still coming in march, and hope you and yours are all doing well. x
YO THANX FOR THE ADD MOST APPRECIATED YO!!!IF WE ARE NOT FRIENDS THEN LETS MAKE SURE YOU HIT THE PAGE AND CHECK THE BEATS!!! YOUR ALBUM ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT ME YO!!! ALWAYS TRYING TO WORK WITH NEW PEOPLE AND BETTER MY CRAFT YO!!! SCREAM @ YA BOI
I spoke with Cleve and Bongo last week, It was great to chat with them, I'm going to try get up to Scotland sometime to see Bongo, I'll give Cleve and Lloyd a call en route!!..hope everything is good with you, lovely to hear from you, take care,
And so are your kind, encouraging words! Thank you from my heart & soul for your friendship. Means more to me than I can express. You're a gift! I appreciate you.
love.
ps- still working on the music. of course you'll get your copy from the first batch ;-)
Just to let you know there's a new Blog on the David Mensah Official My Space Page where you can find out about David's latest Newsletter and about a big competition we're organizing next month. There’ll be exciting prizes to be won so don't miss out on this occasion :) You can subscribe to the Blog on our page if you wish so you can keep up to date with David's news. Have a lovely weekend :) Much love Margaret and Juliet Team DM
