Recent Emails
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"Hi, Please note that with reference to your
discography for the Ad Libs, "Neighbour Neighbour"/"Lovely Ladies" was recorded
not by the American Ad Libs but by the British Group The Adlibs, who were the
resident group at the famous Adlib Club in Leicester Square in London.
Cheers," Steve, Bass guitarist with the Adlibs.
[Thanks Steve. The Adlibs record on Interphon is one we didn't have.
We just made the correction. - C&P]
“Dear
Charlie and Pam: I really enjoyed your show tonight [with George Frunzi on
Goldradio, Nov.9, 2008]. There were many exciting and interesting things you
played. First and foremost were the two wonderful sides by the unknown group I
have looked at so many times on your website! They were great! You should put
them out; I know I would buy a copy, and I know a number of others that would be
interested. Absolutely incredible recordings! Second was "Beautiful
Dreamer" by Joey & the Til-Darcs. I first heard both sides when Ted Artkowsky
had them up for auction, on a list sent out to his regulars. I actually bid on
it, wondering if the mostly R&B oriented collectors on his list would be
interested, but I didn't think I could pony up what it was worth. Someone
outbid me by about $100. I recorded both sides from the tape onto a CD, which I
still have and play. Amazing that Pam found it in a yardsale! Third was
the demo by the Valitors. I have the Allison record, which I bought from
Ronnie I. the same day I met Ray Block, the bass, at UGHA. You are right, the
demo is a better recording. And I never knew that Mark Stevens, aka Mark Stein
became lead singer of Vanilla Fudge! Wow! Fourth--the Holy Shepherds, aka
DuDroppers! on RCA Camden of Canada! Amazing! Also amazing that Val presented
the idea first of always playing a Gospel record. Fifth--the
Magnetics on Sound Trap--I knew this recording because Jimmy Amato recorded it
on a CD and sent it to me a couple of years ago--great! Well, those were
just the highlights for me; the whole show was enjoyable and I look forward to
hearing it again, when the CD's come along the 'Tape Chain'.”
- Elaine Wade [Thanks for a nice review, Elaine. - C&P]
"Hi
Charles and Pam, I got a chance to visit your website. It's great. I
loved seeing photos of groups that I haven't seen in years. I will be visiting
the site often. It's a great way to revisit the past and to find out what's
happening now. Will certainly let my friends know about CUH's website. Thanks
you for all that you both are doing in archiving this wonderful music and the
performers who would otherwise be forgotten." - Lois of the Chantels
"Thank
You Mr. Horner & Mrs. Horner for all you do." - Joseph, wrbg1079fm.com
"Thanks,
Please keep all those updates coming. When is the next big doopwop event
in Philly? I'm lookkiing for something that features both acappella and
musical groups." - Ed Reid of the acappella group "Days Gone By"
"Hi
Charlie and Pam, Here's a few additions to the Philly group list: Jimmy and
the Towers on Debann; Dialtones on Best. Happy belated anniversary," - Steve
Applebaum
"Great
pictures of your trip [to Europe]. Looks like you guys had a good time.
Take Care." - Charles Anderson
"Hi
folks, Okay, so I'm jealous 
The
pix [in Europe] look great and it looks like you had a great time.
Thanks for sharing them. Be Blessed." - Marc Taylor - "A Touch of Classic
Soul" [To find out how to subscribe to "A Touch of Classic Soul" see our
LINKS page.
"Dear
Charlie and Pam, Good to hear that you are back! Thanks for
sharing all the great stories. You can write very well Pam! And very
nice photos too. I just loved the part on the Gates, they're my heroes.
All the best my friends." - Dick Rietveld of the Deep River Quartet, The
Netherlands
"Hey,
Keep on doing what you are doing. I think it's so cool. As a lover of
wonderful music, thanks for you work." = Howard Kalachnikoff
"WOW.
Great pictures. Great history still being made. Thanks for
sharing!" - Dana Jones of the Fabulous Shades
"H i
Pam, Ron and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Charlie - He had some
interesting stories and I loved the one about
finding records at a tagsale in CT. – Ron & Judy, CT
"Dear Pam & Charlie, I have just finished the very
exciting story on your website about your European trip and also the meeting
with your musical friends, the DRQ in Holland and the GGQ in France.
Real great pictures of all nice people!" - Lillemore, Sweden
"Hi Charlie & Pam. Very good story, Pam!
You're very talented. Top art work from Charlie too! Thanks for
telling these stories. It's important that the world knows that good
music still exists! - Sy Finck of the Deep River Quartet, The Netherlands
"Hi Charlie & Pam. Very glad you guys had a
safe trip back and had an enjoyable time here in Europe. All the best
and until soon!" - Paul Brembly of the Golden Gate Quartet, Paris, France
"Great photos and story line of your European tour,
Charlie... looks like you and Pam had a blast. Thanks for sharing!!!!"
- Frankie Lafaro of Frankie & the Fashions
"Keep up the good work. Glad to see more n
more of these sites. Best wishes." - Frank Iovino, Previously of the
Bob Knight Four; presently of the Five Discs, Just Friends and the Five
Boroughs
"Charlie & Pam, I want to thank you for all the
wonderful photos from the Philly Festival and the Burlington 2008 Concert.
They are just great. I promise to stay in touch with you and I am
going to send your site to every one on my mailing list. I hope to see
you soon. Best always." - Danny Hicks of the Continentals
"Hi Charlie & Pam, Thanks for keeping us up to
date. Glad you had a good European trip!" - Karen Efron
"It's beautiful, congrats, and see you, hopefully
soon." - J. P. "Gus" Godsey, "The J.P. Godsey Show," WPMH 670
"Dear Charlie & Pam, Very informative piece!
Stay well." - Jimmy Castor
"Charlie
& Pam - It was a real treat to be with you all at the [Black Swan] show.
Let's do get together soon in the NY area and see what we can figure out.
Your assistance in this conserving and archiving of material for this genre
is so important and I need all the help I can get." - Terry Stewart,
President, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, OH
"Dear
Charlie & Pam. It was such a pleasure to meet both of you [at the
Black swan Concert] and we know
you had as much fun as we did. Thank you so much for the beautiful
write up. We really appreciate the compliments. I hope we can
see you again soon at another concert. Take care and all the best to
you both. With warm regards." - Terry Johnson & Theresa Trigg, Terry
Johnson's Flamingos
"100 Stars... That's what I give your site... No one
can match it... but you know that already." - Paul & Linda
"Charlie & Pam, What a fabulous site. I just
discovered it tonight. Keep up the great work!" - Joe W.
"Pam & Charlie, Although I was unable to attend the
[Black Swan] Concert, I felt like I was right there after seeing the photos
and reading the commentary on your site. Thanks for all your hard work
and your passion for the music." - Helene
"That's exactly as I saw it [the Black Swan
Concert]. Thanks Todd [Baptista] for writing it as you do.
Charlie & Pam for the great pics on their website. All my collector
friends who shared the day and night. And of course Mark for the heart
to do it all again for us." - Ken Thompson
"Charlie & Pam, I take my hat off to you for showing
confidence in Mark and his project. You have a heart of gold and I
thank you for what you did for the music (and me) last weekend.
Hurrah!" - Bob Bosco
"Charlie & Pam, Thanks for the update with concert
photos. Steve Applebaum told me how great the concert was and it sure
looked impressive!!!!!" - Ron
"What incredible coverage on your site of the [Black
Swan] show.... Thanks." - Paul From Mayfair
"Thanks Charlie. Back when I collected
45's, spending a small fortune at Val Shively's, I loved the songs you
played on your Saturday show. I'm happy to see that you are keeping
the music alive." - Dennis from the acappella group Mid Life Crisis.
"Charlie
& Pam - It's fabulous!!! Thanks so much. Have a great trip. Talk
to you when you return." - Mark del Costello.
"Dear
Charlie & Pam. Thank you for the posting. It brought back great
memories and some of the thrills I experienced that weekend. Thanks
also for you dedication to the music." - Hal Keshner [Hal's band backed
the artists at the Black Swan concert - Ed.]
"Thank
you. You captured and documented many historic moments by photograph
and words." - Christine Vitale, The Group Harmony Alley, WFDU-FM Radio
"Dear
Pam & Charlie, You have made an amazing site! It has everything
and I love it! I just saw all the nice pictures and read Pam's story
from that Burlington event last weekend. It must have been a great
musical experience to remember for all who were there! For people like
me, who live on the other side from where all interesting things happen,
it's so good to have your website to go to. There I can get lots of
information about what happens over there. Among all the nice
pictures, I saw Tim Hauser. He'll come to Gothenburg, Sweden, next
month with the excellent group, Manhattan Transfer. All the best." -
Lillemor, Sweden
"Charlie
& Pam, Great review and photos. I'm still high from this show
and can't wait for the DVD's." - Steve Applebaum
"Charlie
& Pam, I love your website. You're so lucky to be combining your
passion and your vocation. Take care." - John Glassburner
"Hi
Pam & Charlie... I really enjoyed the review and pics. It's about as
close as I get these days to an RnB concert. Florida has it's
wonderful attributes - but RnB concerts can't be found." - Charlie Callahan
[Letter to the Editor of "Echoes of the Past"
magazine regarding George Frunzi's article about us] ...."I very much
appreciated the profile of the pride of Philly, Mr. Charlie Horner. I had
the privilege of seeing, first hand, the 'Philly Chronicles' on stage at U.G.H.A.,
in tandem with Ronnie I. Charlie brought the Cherokees, Keystoners, Re-Vels,
Silhouettes and others to the R&B harmony faithful. Yet, perhaps Charlie's
greatest legacy remains his efforts on behalf of pioneer harmonizers, the Deep
River Boys, Delta Rhythm Boys and Golden Gate Quartet. Meeting these
seminal songsters, thanks to Charlie and Ronnie I., was one of the highlights of
my life!" - K. J. O'Doherty of Ridgewood, NJ.
[In reference to Pam's review of the Charleston
Beach Music and Shag Festival] ...."Hi Pam. That was a great write
up. I loved it. Thank you so much. Tell Charlie hello from
the Tams. We're leaving town tomorrow for two more days. We just
got home today from Tennessee. Was a great place we played in
Dandridge, TN, outside of Knoxville. Hope to see you again sometimes.
THANK YOU. We love you and your husband." - Dianne Pope & the Tams
"Charlie & Pam, your website is great! The
only thing I can say is 'Your website is the Heavy Box of Classic Urban
Harmony information!' Keep up the good work." - Charles Anderson,
Philadelphia
[In reference to Pam's review of the Charleston
Beach Music and Shag Festival] ...."WOW! What a great website and thank
you for the great write up on the Festival. Looks like you really have
preserved the music. ... And thank you again for all your support and
encouragement. It's people like you that make me want to keep going!!!
Blessings." - Harriett, Founder & President of the Beach Music and Shag
Preservation Society of SC.
[In reference to Pam's review of the Charleston
Beach Music and Shag Festival]....."Dear, Dear Charlie & Pam.
THANK YOU! WOW! This is so cool! Not only for the trip you
made to come down to the show but, ESPECIALLY for your very kind words about
Harriett and all the groups that performed on Saturday. We cannot
thank you both enough for the attention to detail that you put forth and
your understanding of our music. So many times the reporters that are
in our area might miss a small detail or two. You guys did your
homework. Your website is awesome. I'm a huge fan of the Oldies
and Doo Wop stuff and have had a ball looking through the photos and
articles on your site. I'll be visiting regularly. With your
permission, we would love to return the favor and post your link on our site
under our FRIENDS page. Again, Thank you!" - Dana Jones, The Fabulous
Shades [Visit the Fabulous Shades' site through our
LINKS page.]
"Hi Guys... Y'all have a wonderful site. Could
talk to you for hours. We'll surely be in touch." - Odell Mickens,
Wallstreet [Reach Wallstreet's site through our
Links page.]
"I just visited your website. Awesome! and
more. You both look great and have a wonderful wealth of information.
Thanks for making this so interesting. I look forward to future
visits." - Gene P. of Philadelphia
"Holy Moly!
At long last - a compendious history of the music of my people! Once you
do Classic Urban Harmony, you'll never go back. Thanks and
congratulations to Charlie and Pam. This is another prime example of '4
REAL ROCK N ROLL 4 REAL ROCK N ROLLERS.' I'll be back often - kinda like
voting in Philly. Little Isidore loves you so!" - Little Isidore of
Little Isidore & the Inquisitors. [Reach Little Isidore's Myspace
Page from our Links Page]
"Hi Charlie &
Pam. Checked out the new website - impressive!" - Mr. Lee, President of
the Philadelphia Group Harmony Association. [Reach Mr. Lee and PGHA through
our Links Page]
"Hi Charlie and Pam. Thanks for the
kind words about Cornerstone in the Philly Doo Wop writeup on your site.
It's great that you have a site that's dedicated to our music." - Pat Yocolano,
Cornerstone [Reach Golden Voice Harry Schmitt & Cornerstone's website
through our Links Page]
"Hi Charlie & Pam. The new website
looks compelling and who more qualified than you both! Mozel tof on your
new venture. Regards." - Bob Bosco. [Read Bob's latest
article about the Ly-dels in Echoes of the Past magazine, just out. To subscribe see our Links Page.]
"I really like your website. It's
fantastic!" - Smitty of Quiet Storm. [Quiet Storm's new CD is
due out in September on the Collectables label. Visit us again soon for
details.]
"Your website is great! I loved the
pictures; I wanted them to go on and on and never stop! I saw the one
with Sonny Til. Was that the day his car was stolen? Imagine
having your picture taken with Solly McElroy!!!! And Yvonne Baker, wow!
Oh, and Herb Johnson! I'm just speechless. Pam is very beautiful,
and you look very debonair, Charlie. Now in case I haven't said it a
thousand times, thank you for my husband and my daughter!" - Elaine Lewis.
[Elaine's husband Rick Lewis was a founding member of the Silhouettes ("Get
A Job"). Charlie's radio show played a role in their meeting.
Reach the Silhouettes' website from our Link Page]
"Great website and I know it will be the
best at giving us the news we can use. Lots of luck but I know you will
not need it. Fantastic!" - Paul from Mayfair
"Hi Pam and Charlie. I went to your website and boy was I impressed.
It was a short visit as a lot is going on... but I'll be back!!!" - Iris
"Hi, from your
good friend Trudy. I like the web site. It is very, very nice. (GREAT JOB).
Good Luck and I really hope to see you soon. I miss you both. Pure love,"
Trudy McCartney Cunningham, the Clickettes
"Dear Pam & Charlie. I enjoyed seeing
your new web site. I think the information is comprehensive, concise, and yet
personal, as the pictures are a great touch. I found it very interesting, and
I’m sure it will stimulate others to share your enthusiasm for, and your
dedication to, this music." – Pauline K., Seneca, SC
“Hi Charlie and Pam.
Great website. I could spend hours there. I have told a few people about it
and they loved it.” – Steve
Applebaum, Philadelphia, PA
“Hi. I looked at your site and commend you for your work on chronicling the
music of the Angelic Gospel Singers....although you had me at
"temperature-controlled vault." - Bob Marovich – The Gospel Memories Radio
Show and The Black Gospel Blog
“Best of luck on this great site!!!!” – Cool Bobby B, XM Radio’s The Doo Wop
Stop
“Hi Charlie and Pam. I was surfing the web and saw your site! It’s very
nice!!!” - Steve Dunham, the Emerald Dreams and the Good Fellas.
“Charlie and Pam....... Your new website is fantastic......It looks extremely
professional, it's unbelievably informative...and it captures exactly what you
want it to capture. Well done......The picture of Charlie even looks
good----Pam---you look great! Best of luck with your endeavor......” - George
Frunzi, Gold Radio’s “Down On The Streetcorner”
“I like what I see. Great website. Looks like a wealth of history archive.
Keep up the great work.” – Elmer Hopper, The Mills Brothers [Visit the
Mills Brothers website through our Links Page]
“Charlie & Pam. GREAT site, very interesting and informative.” - Jack & Sally
O'
“Hi Charlie
and Pam. I just want to salute you both for your contributions & efforts in
the music business. I looked at your site and it is excellent. – Frank Lewis,
the Mintones (Philadelphia Acappella Group)
“Awesome
website! I love the music detail and history.” – Bill, SC
“The
website and your presentations are such excellent and innovative ways to keep
our music alive. It's great that you're doing it!” – Karen Efron
“Hi Charlie &
Pam, Great website !! Good
information !!” – Carla, NJ
“Wow! This
is really great!! I love your site. I'm very happy that you're doing this.
You both have so much knowledge and interesting material (images, records,
etc.), this will be a boon for all us r&b vocal group lovers.” – Tony
Fournier, The Vocal Group Harmony Website [Visit Tony's outstanding site
through our Links Page]
“Charlie & Pam, You should be proud. What a nice site! Very professional
looking...and informative. Great job! Good luck with Classic Urban Harmony.” –
Bob Belniak, Editor Echoes of the Past Magazine. [To subscribe to
this outstanding magazine, visit our Links Page]
“WOW Just
got off the site. GREAT That site is going to be THEE site. Good Luck to you
and Pam, with everything.” – Joe Grimaldi, The Ecstasies
“Beautiful
site; you two must be very proud. Best of luck in this venture.” –
Bob C., NJ
“Hi C & P. Just toured the site- a true labor of love for you guys and the
rest of us. Everything first class as you always do. – Sandy & Bill Proctor,
NH
“Your site is great Pam;
very very interesting and quite impressive. - Betty of StreetHeart
“The website looks great!” – Holly & Jenn, RI
“Pam and
Charlie, I have begun to view the website. I am impressed with the amount of
time and energy you two must have put into it. There is an incredible amount
of history and information to be read, and it's nicely organized and
formatted. Good luck to you both.” – Lisa, NJ
“Hi Pam and Charlie. Many thanks for the fantastic web site! You have made a
wonderful job and I’m so happy to being botanizing there!” – Lillemor, Sweden
