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Re: [ARSCLIST] Motown LP by Stepin Fetchit
Brenda, I asked a friend who was a Motown engineer, and he only had
this:
From Motown Album Discography, Part 1 (1961-1981)
by David Edwards and Mike Callahan
Last update: April 14, 1999
http://www.bsnpubs.com/motown/motown.html
"MT-619 - My Son the Sit-In - Stepin Fetchit [Unissued] Stepin
Fetchit was a
very successful black comedian and actor in the movies in the 30's
and 40's,
but by the 1960's his portrayal of a lazy, slow talking black man was an
embarrassment to the black community. It's really surprising that a
progressive black run company like Motown would have even considered
releasing an album by Stepin Fetchit. The album is probably unissued
although album covers were apparently printed. The album cover can be
seen
on early Motown album inner sleeves."
He added:
I never heard any of it but the Gordys were extremely interested in
black
history so it's not very surprising to me.
which probably doesn't help much…
Lou
Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio
415-883-2689
On Jun 2, 2009, at 5:13 PM, Nelson-Strauss, Brenda wrote:
We have a patron seeking information on an LP by Stepin Fetchit
that was scheduled for release by Motown in 1966 as MT-619 under
the title A Day Out With The Family, produced by Robert Gordy.
I've checked with various Motown experts, and no one is sure if the
LP was actually released, the only evidence being advertisements
that show a photo of the album. Has anyone ever seen a copy? Or
better yet, does anyone have a copy?
According to Bill Dahl, the following titles are in the Motown tape
vaults, apparently constituting the tracks on the album:
Little Freedom Riders Are Short On Bread
A Day Out With The Family
Home Out Of Range
Free Advice
Gonna Miss Mississippi
Pretty Soon Your Valet Will Be Leaving
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
The Go Keep A Going Song (The Joy Song)
Thank The Noodle
Thanks,
Brenda Nelson-Strauss
bnelsons@xxxxxxxxxxx