Unsung Shalamar Part 8 "That Phone Call/Gerald Brown" Conclusion - Jody Watley Unfiltered

http://www.jodywatley.net Featuring former Shalamar lead singer Gerald Brown. Jody Watley concludes her Unfiltered Series. Brown talks Dick Griffey and replies to Jeffrey Daniels' Unsung comment about 'waiting on a phone call'. Watley also talks Don Cornelius and former Shalamar backing vocalist and R&B/Pop star Jermaine Stewart.

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• Jody Watley
• Unsung Shalamar
• Jeffrey Daniel
• Howard Hewett
• Shalamar
• Take That To The Bank

[AvariciousMnF]

@jwatley1 I understand you said you weren't paid a red cent as far as royalties are concerned. Why would you continue recording with Solar for so many albums if this was correct? How come or did any other groups get treated like Shalamar such as The Whispers or Lakeside when it came to receiving royalties? And did Leon Sylvers receive his correct issue?

[jwatley1]

@AvariciousMnF I was young, keep in mind I was 17 at the start and 23 when i quit with zero knowledge about the 'business' of music as I mentioned. My time in the group was short, 6 years. As I stated wanting to buy a house and being mocked was a turning point. I wasn't the first nor last as I said in Part Two and in my Unsung interview. It's what one 'does' with the knowledge once learned. I can't speak for the other groups. To this day, I've never received a penny for any Shalamar record sold

[jwatley1]

@AvariciousMnF Additionally, when touring (which we did all the time) I was paid a salary each week. As a teen/young adult, a few hundred dollars seemed like a lot especially back then - until you find out that you should be receiving thousands of dollars per week, per show, etc. When I speak to aspiring artists or when asked in interviews, I've always encouraged people to learn the 'business', get educated and credible advisors, etc. If you watch Unsung you will see how common it is

[J77147]

I just saw the video for " Disappearing Act "  HH you look so Angry

Do you think i care, NO

[glasscitadel12]

so, in other words; Gerald was about business!

[diodoro73]

@stanleyballard another missing piece from the puzzle is that the "moonwalk" was a tap dance move that was used as far back as the fifties, w/ dancers like Bill Bailey. A good part of his moves have tap dance prototypes.

[SANDRA719305]

@jwatley1 I was a huge Jermaine Stewart fan and I feel he should have his own UNSUNG segment. You mentioned he was one of your best friends. Do you know when he found out he was sick? Did Jermaine intentionally not disclose his illness to the public? 

[eternalthruchrist1]

Thanks so much again Jody for sharing your experiences, and expanding on the Unsung feature. There is apparently so much more that your fans didn't know. We appreciate you uploading these videos to fill in the gaps/inaccurate accounts of the past. So nice to see the tribute photos of Jermaine also. Your a beautiful lady, blessings to you!

[cokokris]

Hi Jodi, girl you have a very beautiful body, If I was those guys, I would be making love to you instead of all that hating and backbiting. I remember watching Don Kirshner interviewing Dickey G. on his show and he was complaining about how white people treated blacks in the music business. Damn, Dickie G. was treating Black music acts even worst. Well I am glad you survived Jodi W. and you are not just beautiful on the inside but have a delicious beautiful body on the outside.

[Derfunkmeister]

@jwatley1

SAY WHAT!!! That's an outrage, U was in my book Shalamar Ms. Watley and I remember being so young and in love with U, Yes I know but U just looked so adorable and U still do. All the best to U in the future.

[trickywillet]

It's so sad that so many groups were cheated out of their money. I don't know how people who did that to them could even sleep at night, and wonder if they are really resting in peace....

[qgarrett82]

@jwatley1 You have the most beautiful almond shape eyes. I wondered too why Babyface was not interviewed considering he did "For The Lover In You" remake and he was interviewed for the Debarge Unsung.

I'll admit I was mad at you at first :-) because Unsung did make it appear like you were the one holding out from a possible reunion. But after watching these videos I have a better understanding of your decisions and this is one fan that support you whole heartedly.

[TheFIRSTFatJohn]

First of all, may I say that you have never looked more beautiful than you do right now. And, I'm so sorry that those early years brought so much drama to you and Gerald and Howard and Jeffery for that matter. I'm just wondering (and hoping that you haven't) if you 've decided to leave the music business completely and no longer record music? I think the world would be a very sad place if Jody Watley no longer recorded. I love you and I always will. (O:

[Tritano]

That was really good Jody. Thanks for the clarity. Now with your "unfiltered perspective, I see what they perhaps were trying to achieve with the documentary. I also appreciate your inspiration and sharing your beliefs about everyone possessing personal power and value. Thank you. Also, thank you for mentioning Jermaine. I wasn't close to him but we said hello in passing a few times back in the day. He was always sweet :-) And finally thank you for keeping it classy. More music please <3