Tag Archives: Stevie Wonder

All fired up and still seeking the love remedy – back in touch with Andrew Roachford

Posted on February 2, 2023 by writewyattuk

Andrew Roachford was suffering from the dreaded ‘man flu’ when I called, but insisted, tongue firmly in cheek, ‘I’ll live’, this veteran singer-songwriter looking to steadily build up his energy reserves for impending rehearsals ahead of a 21-date UK tour, … Continue reading →

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Calling out around the world – the Martha Reeves interview

Posted on July 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

It was 10.30am local time in Detroit, Michigan, when I got through to soul legend Martha Reeves, and she still had a little packing to organise before heading to the UK. Within a couple of days she’d be thrilling crowds … Continue reading →

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Martha inspires 53 Degrees in a December Heat Wave

Posted on December 16, 2013 by writewyattuk

I’ve just re-read the chapter dedicated to Martha Reeves in Gerri Hirschey’s excellent 1984 biography Nowhere to Run – The Story of Soul Music. It includes a description of the Alabama-born, Detroit-raised chanteuse warming up for a post-Vandellas era show … Continue reading →

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