...well at least they came in for a few drinks.
And only two of them were there.
Anyway, I did "The Way You Do The Things You Do" for them, and they were very complimentary.
They wanted to know where I got the arrangement. I had to explain how Arrangers work, and that the keyboard was triggering the background AND the harmonies. They had no idea technology like this existed.
I had a nice visit, and should have some decent photos. Heck, THEY were taking photos of me too!
They are in town to do the National Anthem at the Independence Bowl Thursday and also appearing at the Horseshoe Casino.
DonM

WOW!!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DonM:
[B

Ain't that something!! Way to go!! Who knows you may get a call from Motown Records!!

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I heard about this through the grapevine. We don't yet have phones where I live.

That's pretty cool, wish I had been there!

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Bill
SmallGig.com

Bil, you should come every night, that way you won't miss out!
Seriously, it was 9:30 before they came in. You were probably asleep already!
BTW, you should see my Johnny Cash collection I got for Christmas!
DonM

Don M for MOTOWN !!! ... yeah ... way to go, Don ...
t.
PS How did you know they were the Temptations? ... Did they introduce themselves as such? ...
t.

Don very kool......
cant wait to see the pictures!!!

They were with an agent/promoter and as I was taking a break they were getting out of a limo.
I asked them where they were from and they introduced themselves. The "Temptation" I talked to was Larry Johnson. I just searched for him, and found this site: http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/ONEN9818/mycustompage0002.htm
I know they are being billed at the Independence Bowl as "The Temptations" and I know that a couple of these guys are or have been in the group, but according to his webpage, Larry also tours with some other groups, including Junior Walker and The All-Stars, and even some of the past Supremes. He has had some success on his own as well. Seems like a really nice guy.
I'm not certain what the entire story is!!
DonM

Don, very cool! How 'bout posting a few of your Motown mp3s...

Glenn

Thnx, Don ... interesting site ...
I think the story is that obviously few of the original groups are still able to get together for various reasons, and some of these guys perform with several different groups when on tour ...

t.

WOW! Does this mean I'll be seeing you on tour soon? Yep, I can just picture that big ole' bus flyin' down the highways and byways with a picture of Don on the side.

Lookin' good mon',

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

Don...
I would LOVE to hear the way you do the Way You Do The Things You Do.
Eddie

Trust me, it's nothing like the Temptations do it!
DonM

Don and Larry Johnson. http://207.150.221.97/donmason/temp%20photos/

DonM

right on Don, nice picture, best regards, best to you in 2007, BENNO

Don... great photo ... thnx, ...

I'm sure LJ felt that getting out of a limo wearing that scarf was not going to arouse any attention to him !!! ...

Would STILL like to hear your version of "The Way You Do... etc." ...

t.

Thanks to Graham C., you now have a choice of a smaller jpg size to see the famous entertainers!
DonM

I did record it, but the level was too hot and it is somewhat distorted. Maybe I'll post it anyway when I get time.
DonM

Great Pics Don.......cant wait to hear some Mowtown on your new PA800 too

Which one is you???

Jerry

O.K.
I'm posting some random songs from the G70, including the one I call "The Way You Do The Things You Don't Remember How To Do".
Remember, they are recorded live, have lots of mistakes and are not e.q.d other that what comes out of the keyboard. You may hear some distortion, but that's not intentional .
The Christmas Medley is full of mistakes, as I was just fooling around playing whatever popped into my head.
I have not explored the sounds on the G70 that deeply, so I sorta found a lead guitar sound I liked and overused it.
Be careful, some levels are hotter than others. May not be suitable for small children and pets. That's enough disclaimers.
The files are pretty large as they were encoded at 320.
At least I'm pretty sure you can hear the live sound of the drums and bass.
Feel free to criticise your *sses off.
It ain't my keyboard anyway, it's Hanks!
Here's the link: http://www.donmasonmusic.com/temp%20songs/
DonM

I listened to The Way You Do The Things You Do and I enjoyed it. Good job! Guitar sounded pretty cool, too. Minor distortion. Wondering why that happened... I've never heard your rig with distortion.

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Bill
SmallGig.com

Oh Yeah!!!!!

Don likes to Rock It Like A Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Train!!!

Great Stuff as usual!!!

Bill, I was recording from the headphone out directly into the Jukebox, and the level was just too hot. It didn't sound that way live, believe me.
DonM

Don:

Nice work, no matter what you say about mistakes.... If some your ablility rubbed off on me by listening to you, I'm sure I'd be a busier performer.

Just put a number of those selections on my iPod too. I'll listen on the drive into work tomorrow.



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Don...
Nice job on The Way You Do The Things You Do.
Geez...You did it again...now I have learn it.
Great dance tune.

BTW, if you need a scarf like Larry's, I got one.
Eddie

A little bit country, a little bit Motown... that's my kinda combo. Sounds great, Don.

Glenn

........ don't we ALL ????? ...
t.

... and now I've got to learn it too !!!!!
Real nice job, Don ...
t.

Larry came back by to see me again tonight. He wanted to be sure I had his email address. Looks as if I've made another friend!
I didn't get to go to the Independence Bowl, but I Tivo'd it. I hope I got the National Anthem, which was sung by the Temptations.
Other than that, we had 12,000 Okla. State fans and about as many Alabama fans in town. The past two nights were fantastic, packed with all these tourists. Some were waiting 2 hours for a table.
I had a ball alternating Oklahoma songs and Alabama songs. I must have played Sweet Home Alabama five times. Also did My Home's In Alabama, Okie From Muskogee, Tulsa Time, Oklahoma Hills, Take Me Back To Tulsa, Never Been To Spain (But I've Been to Oklahoma);, etc.
I also downloaded the fight songs from both schools off the internet and played them a few times. Unprecedented tips!!
I need a night off, which I'm getting tomorrow.
DonM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DonM:
[B]...well at least they came in for a few drinks.
And only two of them were there.
Anyway, I did "The Way You Do The Things You Do" for them, and they were very complimentary.

Don,
Rats! Wish I could have been there then.
Enjoyed hearing you again on the 21st. I'm glad I get to hear you live!
Happy New Year to All.

Jay R

Don very cool!!

Don ... It is great that you know all those songs ...
This is a PRIME example of what makes a great PROFESSIONAL entertainer - know what's happening in the area you are performing; know who your audience is or will be; and CATER TO THEM !!!!!

t.

LADIES and GENTLEMEN - NOW OPENING FOR "THE TEMPTATIONS" .... DON 'M for MOTOWN' MASON !!!!!

t.