Parlet- In Their Own Words

[ecd205]

mallia sang on many p funk jams she first sang on chocolate city even after she left parlet she was loyal to george she sang on his 80's stuff. can't blame george for everything the man had lots of groups and personalioties to deal with you try holding a group together this long as long as george did. people had drug issues, lawsuits, families, I'd a went crazy trying to juggle a 100 people in a group george was clearly in over his head.

[wastoois]

is this a clip from a longer piece or something?

[Mellowman53]

you all should have had an RV, thats your backup mobile, all the comforts of home, never leave home with out it

ha ha!

[erickliddell]

The Devil runs the industry....we're actually lucky to get whatever golden gems shine through all the eveil. Shout out to Satan for destroying familys dependant on the industry and killing off all the great entertainers and stiflieng all of the talent that god manifests on this plane of existence.

[BigBlackRod]

@erickliddell Folks give the devil too much credit for things; if the industry is crooked, it's because the folks who run it are crooked. In fact, there is NO industry that isn't touched by corruption, because all you need to start corruption is a lot of money...PEACE.

[DanteXLz]

@BigBlackRod Ur' close minded...real talk i hated wen ppl say thng. lik' dat. ppl don't have to give satan too much credit. && how wud u kno' anythng. about satan if the Lord & his son didn't tell us first. He tells us ALL Gen. to-Rev. duh!! he comes for no other reason but to well.....you kno' da' rest. that saying is enough! many is call but a few is choosen. read between da' lines 75% of us is not gon to the pie in the sky Ps. start reading the Bible

[LaDiaFerguson]

RIP

[wowzeetv]

Mallia, thanks you for making me a better guitarist and producer. Rest in Peace Your boy, Kevan form Xavion

[Blaquemajeek]

What?! When did she die?

[ThaGrooveallegiance]

February 5, 2010

[LaDiaFerguson]

she died of a stroke about 5 days after george jr, died of liver disease.

[ThaGrooveallegiance]

Rest In Peace 'Queen'

@-`-,--- You will be missed

[kpitt1204]

Did any of the members of Parlet or the Brides live in Philly? I taught a student who told me that her mother was a part of one of the groups, but I could never confirm it. Just curious to know if one member was living that close to me back in the day. After reading the comments, I am inclined to go back and really listen to Parlet's muisc. I only knew "Don't Ever Stop."

[Robtha3rd]

I love u Mallia! Thanks 4 believing in me!

[asistaatpeace]

Today Malia Franklin passed away. I just wanted to say out loud.....Auntie Malia I love you....Always

[1319second3771]

jeanette will release a video in February she lives well in 313. Jeanette is the second interviewee.

[AkuaRising]

I wish the beginning of the interview was available.

[catrusa]

does anywhere know where I can get a copy of don't ever stop ?? i have the album but they only ever printed the cd overseas, that was my favorite song

[mogulmg]

Debbie Wright is alive and well.

[UnpredictableSC]

@mogulmg

LONG LIVE DEBBIE & PARLET

[Kamaria7]

My favorite Parlet songs are Cookie Jar and Don't Ever Stop.

[Invisoclam]

Excellent choice

[TennesseeOwnsMyBones]

Man, don't nobody beat Debbie Wright... she was beau-ti-ful and funky to boot... Wish I knew where's she's at now... she deserves much love and mucho respect.

[tnj2323]

I hear she's deceased.

[tnj2323]

but it could be just a rumour....

[TennesseeOwnsMyBones]

Gasp... no way?? You serious??

[tnj2323]

Don't quote me, I heard that a couple of years ago.

[pinkyhanks24]

debbie is not dead yes she had to lerave the group because she had a bad drug reaction.

[bigjamin99]

debbie is not dead but mallia just recently had a stroke.

[roivasemitremmus]

@TennesseeOwnsMyBones

Good sir, I agree entirely :)

[kingboogalootut1]

mad love 4 all yall

keep tutin on em

[michelle2837]

parlet made some good music anti disco at itys best.

[parlet]

It's a shame that Parlet didn't get to record more music. I think they would have been a smash with better promotion. Great interviews!

[funkfan45]

Who is speaking first?

Who are the rest of the women being interviewed?

[michelle2837]

debbie was strung out on drugs and they could'nt handle her anymore plus more drama in the p funk camp .

[navadahead]

Wrong M2837!if you or any one want the real story call me Jim Wright Debbie's brother 4048490091 I was there every one in Parlet & band had no previuos history with p funk other than Debbie,myself we brought them in the family other than the Queen & she brought DS.

[funkfan45]

Thanks Jim!

Here's my number: 5703964030. It's my cell!

Please let me know how I can get Parlet and Brides Of Funkenstein cd's!

[Underdog263]

I'm ready and want to post "Never Buy Texas From a Cowboy" by Brides of Funkenstein - The problem is that the song is to long in minutes. Youtube does not allow enough time to post the "Never Buy Texas From a Cowboy". The song is approximately 15 minutes and 15 seconds long.

[tislamic7]

post up what u can,

[zumbaladin]

can't find pleasure principle's lyrics someone knows them or where to find them??

[Trybrow]

Ay, the Parlet & Brides stuff is amazing. Its all stuff that is going to continue to grow in popularity as people discover for themselves and its all the more personal for that reason. 'You're Leaving' one of the greatest songs & recordings performed ever imo.

[RomeoFlux]

Can someone post the Brides of Funkenstein song: " Never Buy Texas From a Cowboy " ?

[Mabus69]

George produced the best spinoff lp from any act outside of Parliament/Funkadelic and Bootsy in 1980. That lp was Play Me or Trade Me. For whatever reason I don't think Casablanca had any real interest in pushing them like they did Parliament. Tax rightoff? It was more or less GC's project. It happens with a lot of female spinoffs from James Brown to Prince.

[lflanery]

A lot of things remain and will remain unanswered and not real clear as to why they happened and why young adult women would allow what happened to go on. I know what happened because Candy, Jackie, Rose, Gloria, Susan were my friends and don't forget about LB. I love Debbie. No disrespect intended and I do mean to call you and speak with you. You all participated in willingly or unwillingly for whatever reasons.

[SoulTooSoul]

The Parlet & The Brides were truly two phenomenal groups. It is unfortunate that they did not receive the support and attention, groups of their calibre deserve. This may be due to George's well documented substance abuse. Also George had become overwhelmed in production deals. Recently, a series of cds called Funk Soul Sisters have been released. I hope that some of their music is included in a new release. How can you omit The Parlet or Brides, when you are show casing Funk Soul Sisters?

[onelovedc]

Super interesting...I never knew there was that much drama going on...

[loneman247]

Damn shame to hear what singer's & musicians go through in the music industry. Then again, "when you dance with the devil, be ready to pay the piper". It was good to see this minor interview with Parlet.

[ncshorty82]

I have all of Parlet and The Brides. I think "Invasion of the Booty Snatchers" had the most soul out of all three albums. They could've been big. "Don't Ever Stop Loving Me" and "You're Leaving" are really rich and funky ballads. It's a shame they got lost in all the George Clinton craziness.

[cjjaxxon]

Yeah I heard that Debbie (you know I thought she was pretty) had a bad drug reaction. I don't know if that meant for an illness or a habit.

[funkpill]

interesting...