Jackie Shane - Raindrops (Live at the Sapphire)

[wundernutbar]

Elaine's documentary blew me away. I'm a young 'un just starting to learn about Canada's soul and R&B scenes of the 50's and 60's. To think that such talent could be forgotten or consigned to the archives...! And to realize that in such an unenlightened time a Queer artist could be taken on his merits: anyone thinking him a novelty would be corrected at once by all that power and raw authenticity! Kudos, Gerry, for putting these up! 

[IrishEy1]

Still love him

[TheTundyattundra]

listened to you rather than watch the grammys and am i ever glad i did. kudos.

[GerryLincoln]

FINALLY! The Jackie Shane radio Special is set to air.

Heres the heads up I received from Elaine Banks who produced this special feature.

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that my Jackie Shane documentary has finally been scheduled to air! Here are the details (feel free to spread the word!):

I Got Mine: The Story of Jackie Shane

CBC Radio Inside the Music

Sunday, Feb 28th: 3:00 pm EST on Radio 2; and 9:00 pm EST on Radio 1 and on Sirius Satellite 137

Produced by Elaine Banks

[awoosoul]

For all those who never caught Jackie Shane live, just calm the lights, lock the door, shut off the phone and tell everyone to please be quiet and learn a "soul lesson" from one of the masters at communicating. When Jackie sang he didn't have to be overbearing, not at all. He just poured out his heart and we were all transfixed to the magic that was Jackie Shane.