While browsing IMDB, I stumbled across an upcoming movie version of the musical Mama, I Want to Sing!
This, for those who don't know, is the autobiographical musical of the late, great soul singer Doris Troy, who played her own mother in the original stage version of the musical. In London, that part was played by both Chaka Khan and Micah Paris.
The movie has an interesting cast, including musicians Ciara, Ne-Yo, Bobby Valentino, Ralph Tresvant and the one and only Patti Labelle! Also starring is CSI: NY hottie, Hill Harper.
Doris Troy grew up in the Bronx as the daughter of a pentecostal preacher from Barbados. She may not have been the best versed singer technically, but few reached the sheer amount of emotions she could pack into a song. Just listen to her desperate sobbing on "How my Heart Breaks" - a record that, rumor has it, may have featured a young Dwight Reginald a.k.a. Elton John on Piano!
Doris was a talented song writer, and her big hit "Just One Look" was used in so many movies and commercials, as well as getting covered by acts like the Hollies, that it allowed her not to have to starve like so many of her peers.
Doris Troy died of emphysema on February 16, 2004. I hope this movie will be a worthy monument to her and her achievements.
4 comments:
you should be a music reviewer!!! you're not only knowledgeable, but you put it in a way that even those of us who aren't as into it can get the passion!!!
loved your post! start reviewing music!! you're knowledge is awesome!! it should shared with everyone!!
Cool blog Pip. I've always been amazed at your knowledge of things.
Take Care.
Sarah.
insightful. i am still waiting for a full blown radio stream show.
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