HOWARD HEWETT & JEFFREY DANIEL - SHALAMAR GOLD - video interview
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2019
- Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic Shalamar album 'Friends', original band-members and long-time friends, Jeffrey Daniel and Howard Hewett took a break from another successful UK tour to speak to Andy Rawll, for Record Collector Magazine, about the band's career, influences and their individual achievements. In particular, the release of a new retrospective and comprehensive CD release.
Shalamar Gold is a new three-CD compilation including all 24 of their US and UK top 40 chart singles, in their full-length versions plus 12” disco mixes and other favourites from through their full career on this 42-track set. A limited edition Gold Vinyl 180g single LP (selected tracks) will also be available. These are scheduled for release on 19th July 2019 on Crimson Productions (via Demon Music Group).
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You can also check-out 'The Real Thing', the first new music from the Griffey-Hewett-Daniel line-up, produced in 2017 by the same engineer that worked on their most successful albums from the 70s and 80s: Leon Sylvers III
• SHALAMAR - NEW SINGLE ...
HISTORY
Shalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group, active since the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s. It was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius.They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Cornelius.
Their first hit was "Uptown Festival" (1977), released on Soul Train Records. Its success inspired Griffey and Don Cornelius to replace session singers with popular Soul Train dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel, to join original Shalamar lead singer Gary Mumford.
Gerald Brown took over the spot vacated by Mumford for the group's second album, Disco Gardens (1978), which featured the hit "Take That to the Bank". Howard Hewett replaced Brown in 1979 and supported by producer Leon Sylvers III and a contract with SOLAR they scored a US million seller with "The Second Time Around" (1979), featuring the classic line up of Hewett, Watley and Daniel
Hewett departed in 1985 to begin his solo career, and was replaced by Sydney Justin for the subsequent album 'Circumstantial Evidence' (1987). Following declining commercial fortunes, the band broke-up shortly after the release of the final album, 'Wake Up' in 1990.
Daniel and Watley equally pursued solo projects in the decade that followed, until the group opted to reconvene after the turn of the Millennium. However, by this time, Jody prefered to continue her solo career, so Howard and Jeffrey recruited long-time friend and SOLAR scion Carolyn Griffey in 2003. Ironically, Carolyn's mother, Carrie Lucas was also a Soul Train solo artist, on whose 1979 album 'Night Train', Wately had provided backing vocals)
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2 legends in the house. From the great soulful 70s till now I’m still listening to Shalamar!
Shalamar was huge back in the day, especially overseas and I love their music (the original three).
The best male vocalist of all time for me.. HH is so damn good
He is damn good👍
Naw , Marvin Gaye got him Beat!!
Well, I love me some Marvin and Alexander O’Neal. Howard got that voice too. 🥰
As a producer I have sold a few million records around the world and Howard "as far as I'm concerned" Hewett is one of my heros. Jody was cute though 😂
You're talking about art, subjective stuff buddy... I loved Marvin Gaye though, even if his range and power were limited.
Love these guys!
Getting married in 2021 to second time around. You guy's really rock
Congratulations!!!
SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU .
Congratulations and wishing you much happiness.
Was That's so great
I love me some Shalamar.
JD was my favorite. 🥰❤💞
Love to see men speaking without cursing. The intelligence is evident, they are still gorgeous. Love Shalamar forever. 😘❤❤👍🏾
Amen
They do look good☺
They might not be using profanity but these brothas dissing Jody Watley is equivalent sad to see black men disrespecting a black queen 👸🏽 like this ego tripping
THE THREE OF THEM HOWARD< JODIE AND JEFFERY WILL ALWAYS BE SHALAMAR........NO ONE CAN SUBSTITUTE!!!!!!
I agree..
Howard was the third lead singer, and after him was Miki. I like the Howard years the best.
What about Gary Mumford?
💯
Jeffrey doesn't look bad for a 65 yr old dude ,he definitely dances better than most 65 yr old dudes, lol
Howard Hewett was the voice of Shalamar
Awesomeness male vocalist Howard Hewett..Shalamar is legends and they are still stronger today...I'm sending my love and blessings to the Shalamar crew❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯🙌🏼🙏🏼
Love these guys. Memories of the best years of my life. Tyrone Proctor signed an autograph for me once.
Just seen you three in Edinburgh last Saturday. Your so uplifting. Ive just had my left knee replaced and still managed to dance. Great concert. Keep it up. Still got the moves. Def would do it again. Love soul, come from London originally and i lived in the States when you and others first started so remember the atmosphere at that time. So flat now in comparison.
What an awesome 3 disc collection. All of their best. Must have for any Shalamar fan.
Jeffery has been in the UK so long that he developed an accent lmmfaooooo
I love these guys so talented.
You're a unique individual Howard Hewett, with a velvety voicce❤
I was on my Jody Watley binge today starting out with new uploads on her RUclips channel along with Jhene Aiko two of my favorite ladies in music. RUclips recommended this video for me and all I can say is I don't know why, not even too familiar with these men just looking at the screenshot but I watched it since I know Jody used to be in Shalamar. I came to know her as a solo artist with her first single and video "Looking for a New Love" me and my friends wanted to be like Jody, dress like her, do our hair like her, we cried when she cried when she won her Best New Artist Grammy, what a sweet soul. Over the years she's become even more of a role model of independence, letting us know it's ok to be different and to change with the times, with her positive Wattage messages and always changing mix of music, Jody is a true artist and very under rated. Listening to these two and also the interviewer made me more than annoyed, because Jody Watley is a music legend in her own right, loved by her fans,they try to make her appear not so important. Jody really set the tone for the Rihanna's, Beyonce powerhouses of today but they say she is missing out? Jody has made more of a mark than either of these guys, I Goggled them. Having seen her recently at her own sold out show, she exudes happiness, not sadness and as a constant fan she always surprises us. Her SRL band is so fine, compliment her well, not to mention they have had two bangers called "The Mood" and "The Passion". These two scream misogyny and jealousy of Jody, just my opinion.
Why you have to bring Jody Waltey in this? If she doing so well why put them down. If it wasn't for unsung I wouldn't heard anything from none of them. STOP COMPARING JUST BE HAPPY.
Introducing the name “Jody Watley” is the only thing, name and subjectbthat makes them relevant, sort of like Mary Wilson the media only wants to interview her if she has some Diana Ross negative news to bring to the media, so they’re the same. What else can they be interviewed about, record sales? Lol!
Wow..how much did Jody Watley pay you for that diatribe? Jeez
Say it louder for the people in the back row. You told the truth, Gloria!
@Paul McCarthy or Jeffrey Daniel🙄 unlike you and Howard Jody has worldwide fans that will go fornthe jugular if need be. None of us are on a payroll or paid commenters. I suppose when someone is speaking of unknowns like yourself it can be a little painful.
Damn! This is great!! Much love to shalamar! Shout out to Jeffrey daniel, That's my dude for real! Peace! 2020!
Supposed to be seeing Shalamar this year... Can't Wait!! Should of gone in 2020 but coz of Covid, it was called off... These guys are legends!!
Looking Good yall
Great Interview, many thanks!
Good to see Howard and Jeffrey doing what they love. It would be nice if things had worked out better in the past, because listening to what Jody mentions in her youtube segments (5 or more parts to it), most smart women would not have gone back to that either. The public doesn't know what goes on behind the scenes unless one of the public figures they follow speaks out. Well Jody spoke out and WOW! I don't blame her one bit. They are all 3 doing well for themselves now in this era of unoriginal music. Continued success to all 3.
I LOVE 😊❤❤❤ YOU GUYS BRING BACK JODY LIKE OLD TIMES
Jeffrey 😍
Love SHALAMAR!!!!
Howard Hewett was the person out of this group that shined. I had not heard of Shalamar until Howard came into that band. Howard's sound is unique in his sound.
The sound was really that of SOLAR Records. Furthermore, Hewett had the voice but presence is just as important. Especially when a group tours. Showmanship is everything. That's where Jody and Jeffrey came in.
Take That To The Bank was my jam! And HH wasn't even in the group yet.
Jody was basically the beyonce of this group. These men are legendary in their own right, but Jody was the true breakout star america fell in love with and created a path of her own that had nothing to do with this group. They constantly tried to underestimate her, but she proved them wrong and is continuing to be a successful solo touring act. Go jody!
Let them know👍💯👍
Exactly!
She was Diana Ross and they were the Supremes.
She was David Ruffin and they were the Temptations.
Despite the fact that she had a successful solo career I doubt if you can find anybody that would agree that any of her songs sound any better than the songs that Howard Hewett was the lead singer on for Shalamar. Listen to the song "Over and Over" and there is no way Jody is Diana Ross or David Ruffin.
@@edwardjones717
Yes,she is like Diana Ross and David Ruffin.
She can still sing.
Have you heard these two sing lately?
Yeah.........
Jody was the voice of Shalamar.
She never needed them in the first place.
@@jaysinger9941 She wasn't the voice of Shalamar when Howard Hewitt was the lead singer on some songs and she sung in background along with Jeffrey. Everybody knows Howard Hewett can blow just asked the ladies.
It's not all about the money. We were not around them when battles happened. They made great music years ago .People's life change and if Jody is not willing to join them try not to blame her.Jody is at a good space and place in her life just let her enjoy. These two are just about the money you can sense that .Let them continue finding out the sound will never be Amazing without Jody .Lesson for future groups learn stick together as a team and treat each other with respect and kindness.
Glad to see they've resolved their differences
WONDERFUL....
Stop calling them a band. They were a great SINGING group put together by Great Producers with great musicianship.
man i freak'n love u dudes!!! (no homo)
Mr Howard, Please send Ms Jodi flowers! When she joined the group & when left the group. you do owe her,her flowers & really apologize from your soul☑️🙏🏽💯
HH is a special singer❤
You Guys look Good and Legendary On many levels
I wish they’d Come 2 CT...I’m So wishin B4..Leavin this Land...I could Be In Concert...literally...Front Stage n Center
They'll be at the XL center February a valentine's show
I L❤VE YOU!!! THE MOST "MELLOW PURE SOULFUL" VOICE EVER!!! HOPE UR STILL PERFORMING, "SANGING"!
I SAW A RECENT SPEECH TO GRADUATING CLASS 2020 DONT KNW WHY THEY RUclips WOULDNT ALLOW ME TO SAVE IT!
SHALIMAR❤SOUL TRAIN DANCER❤
I LOVE THEM 💘...Wish Jody would've come back......
Great Recording artist& dancer Jeffrey 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏿👏🏿👏🏼👏🏼💫💫
It appears that Jody wants to do her own thing with two other younger guys under the name Jody Watley and Shalamar reloaded. With two seperate groups like this I still believe the fans would show a lot more support for them if Howard, Jody and Jeffrey were performing.
I like Jody Waltey, but she pattern her new group after Jeffrey Daniel and Howard Hewitt so she may have enjoy performing with them.
@@christinewomack8999 If you look at some of Shalamar's music videos which were real nice then I can see why she would try to copy cat the act. Tell me which one of her songs that she made as a solo artists sound better than the songs Howard Hewett sung with Shalamar.
@@christinewomack8999 did you know she in past was married to Andre Cymone...(Prince grew up with him & lived with Andre Family as a teen)
Andre had influences...and
Jody had a great friend Singer, stylist Jermaine Stewart...now passed) who was influence too.
@@edwardjones717 Everything, I love that song, it in my playlist.
Shalamar for ever
Show me is on my Playlist on rotation!
Lol All these years later and I'm still not getting Jeffrey's annoying forced British accent. Stop already! Also, I don't feel Jody is missing out on anything. She's living her best life just as much, and is still successfully touring across the globe. It's unfortunate that the group's most memorable and successful lineup could never dissolve their issues business wise, but hey, it is what it is! Life goes on. Let's move on. Some things in life aren't best to revisit. Congrats to all members of Shalamar. Through the great music that has been given unto the world, no doubt, the SHALAMAR legacy forever lives on! 👍✌
Stop using other songs lyrics to blow Jody Waltey up. All members of that group was not superstars, I understand you would want to see them together again but things happen people move on. None of them ( Shalamar new group or Jody Waltey's group) is selling out big stadium. They are just making music and taking care of business. So STOP making it sound like one making more money than the other! P.S. if it wasn't for UNSUNG we wouldn't know where they at. Peace. and JJeffrey's voice is sexy!!!
As I recall, Jeffrey lives in Britain and has for some years. But hey, to each his own.
Good for Jody... Jody came across as butthurt for several years, despite her solo successes. She had beef with Dick Griffey.. Beef with Howard... Beef with Jeffrey... And I'm willing to bet she had beef with her baby father Leon Sylvers. At some point, you're the problem.
@@wrldonwill yep yep
@@wrldonwill yes, Jeff lived in Great Britain, Japan, and I think in Lagos Nigeria. He picked up an accent.
@JaySinger
Yes! Hewett's voice is shot!!
Also it seems Griffey has a say in who joins the group and is the main protagonist here. As was her late step father Dick Griffey. He was never happy Jody left and decided to ensure she couldn't return to the group. Look at the proof Jody has provided about working with the boys. It's all there. Howard (as much as I admire him and his work) does have a penchant to demand MORE than the other two, which also causes rifts. So let's be honest here guys..... HONEST WITH INTEGRITY.Jody is not at fault here.
No Jody is not at fault because Dick Griffney did not want her performing with them. He was making money off her 1st solo album, he should be happy but he wasn't.
This fine redbone female from college took me to see Howard Hewitt back in 1989 at The Ohio State Fair!! He was on point back then!
But, What in World happened to Jeffrey Daniels??!! He looks TURRIBLE!!! 👎 😫 🤮 😔
@@cpman1987 If you really are into female redbones then why comment on Jeffrey? Jody once again.
Disco Music(1970"s) later turned into House music in 1980-1990's Frankie Knuckles paved the way by sampling blends of music with sample disco with 808 beats.
Don't want to see you without Jody ok so Hell to the nooooooooooo if you had Jody then it would be a yes
...I still enjoy the classic lineup and their music but this interview was painful to watch.. as was reading the division in the comments! So much for celebrating "FRIENDS"
I watched this interview and don’t get it why they taking shots at Jody 👸🏽 Jody Watley is a great solo artist still putting out dope music and running her own thing. Who can hate on that? All her interviews are real positive while she promotes her own music projects. The Queen has hits, a proven trendsetter, hit maker, on her own. I don’t get why they think the woman is missing out, come on bruthas Jodys contributions to Shalamar are undeniable she did the best thing going solo imo. Y’all give the current chick more accolades what’s that about
Because her daddy owned the label?
What in World happened to Jeffrey Daniels??!! He looks TURRIBLE!!! 👎 😫 🤮 😔 🥶
Go watch Ms. Watley's video chronicles, you're understand why she will never reunite with these two. Betrayal is a B*@>H. She said that She has forgiveness for the both of them but that ship has sailed.
Jody..., you and your minions have got to stop stalking Howard and Jeffrey's interviews. We know that it's you.
@@weewee9279 Once again this is Jody.
@@weewee9279 A sinful fast life is what aged him.
Howard Hewett was not nice in the 80's. He was cute, young and sexy. Howard was something else. He cooled out with Age.....
To add to that it was a time when light skin men were all the ladies choices and the women got tired of chasing behind them until they finally played out.
Jeffrey's hands scream Heroine
Huh? Explain.
Puffy hands.
Shalamar 🙏
Jody ⚘
I still like to watch this group perform !:)
And funny in disco Era studio Singers and musicians were interchangeable on records
My favorite Sharlamar song is POP A LONG KID
I use to see them at the flats, Jeffery and Jodie had on and off relationship because of Stephaine Mills.
I love you guys. 🙌💛🌅
Well,let’s tell the truth here,
shall we?
They both have seen Jody since
they initially broke up in 1983.
Anyone remembers the 1996-1997
reunion along with
LL Cool J and Babyface doing
their 1980 hit song
“This Is For The Lover In You”?
Jody also said that they were going
to do a song together for her next
solo album,
but her producer didn’t like Howard’s vocals as his
vocal ability really went down over the years.
She also saw Howard in
2013,2016,and
2019.
Also,Howard & Jeffrey stupidly
signed a contract with
Dick Griffey before he died saying
that they can only perform
as Shalamar with his daughter Carolyn,
and no one else.
(The Griffeys own the
“Shalamar” name.)
So this “reaching out to Jody” crap
needs to stop.
They are still control by Dick Griffey
beyond the grave.
No Jodi currently owns the Shalamar name . Look at her web page
Ironic that Howard brought up the Eagles Reunion.
But what Howard failed to realize is that
Don Henley and Glenn Frey were getting paid
more than Don Felder and the rest of the band.
As a result,
Don Felder left the group in 2004.
He was also writing a tell-all book about his time with them
which also was apart of his firing.
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And for the Jody comment,
what is she missing out on?
She said in numerous interviews that she doesn’t have a problem with them,
it’s just that she moved on,
and doesn’t want to relived that part of her past.
Plus,she has had a great
Grammy-winning
solo career since leaving Shalamar.
She was the voice of Shalamar.
Howard lost his voice over the years,
and Jeffrey never really could sing.
She also has a lot of repertoire she can used in her shows
like the Shalamar music,
her solo music,
and the music with her group
Soul Revolution Love.
All Howard and Jeffrey got is the
Shalamar music.
I guess Howard can sing his FEW solo hits,
and Jeffrey can dance.
So,Jody’s not missing out on anything.
Plus,since they’re not being honest,
they signed a contract with Dick Griffey before
he died that says
only his daughter can perform with them,
and no one else.
These guys are full of it.
Howard has had several albums and hits dear I think you better look again and I just saw him he still sounds good and so does Jody they all have their own gifts
@@rhondariggins7630 This persona that you are responding too, is probably Jody herself. If not it's one of her minions. They are always spewing out business affairs that only an insider would know or even care about.
Howard has NOT lost his voice
@@obiephillips9174and what do you have to refute the business affairs being spewed? Enquiring minds wanna know?
What happened to JD..he looks like he's 90?
This was really a fun interview. Listening I realized why I wasn’t that into Shalamar, Disco Music 🎼 It just wasn’t my thing. Too funny 😄 You listen - You learn...”
They had some nice love ballad type songs where Howard Hewitt was lead singer and Jody and Jeffrey sung backgrounds. Checkout "Somewhere There's a Love."
The non disco stuff is cool
IMO, Maxwell has ALWAYS been in his own lane. I've NEVER heard him sound similar to another artist.
(Starting @ 16:26)
These two mentioned that Dick Griffey's step daughter has been the longest standing female member in SHALAMAR as if her presence in the group is like a Mc Donald's franchise but if that's true to life form for these two why until Carolyn' Trademark challenge and lost was she describe by the two in many interviews " we take girl on the road with us when we perform as SHALAMAR" and never mentioned in present term "we've reformed the group with newest member Carolyn Griffey"
@Ryan Ralley
, We know the reason she was never introduced and mentioned by name is because they were trying to pass her off as Jody Watley.
Ryan Ralley wait Carolyn sued them? And isn’t she Dick’s bio daughter?
Carolyn Baldwin...Williams whoever her daddy is is Dick Griffet’s Stepdaughter . Griffey only has one daughter, Regina and one son, Lucas his feeling for her were purely sentimental and who was Carolyn to sue? Herself for perjury? She lost her challenge....without prejudice I must add!
They wanted Jody in it b/c they need money. They suck as a group together. And mentioning the Eagles solidifies my stance. They want a prosperous tour and only Jody can give them that. They treated her like crap. Thank God she left them behind
Howard said: Jeffrey could you stop ..wit the British accent..already..lol!
Love it!!!
😍I WANNA "RE-CONNECT"!!😍💝
I've been to a few Jody Watley concerts, in fact just seen her earlier this year performing at the Micrsoft theater and she did revisted her legacy (past) singing a Shalamar song but her Musicbook of 'Jody Watley' far surpasses that of Shalamar and she does include a few songs into her show, but unlike these two they only have the past hits to base their show on. I find it a little pathetic they've allowed themselves to become a revival act over these years like such groups as the Platters.
We love Howard and Jeffrey 😂
Cofy Brown far surpasses? I disagree. I love Jody but her solo career doesn’t far exceed Shalamar’s imo. Now I don’t know which entity sold more records ...but still ...
Shalamar only had and have one top five hit “second time around” Jody Watley has seven number ones. I’d say that a win. Shalamar was never popular world wide just in England. The group never had a tour of their own in America. Now you do the math!
Definetly jody’s
Shalamar has only one top five single “second time around”
Jody Watley? 16 pop hits, multiply dance remix that went number one and now Billboards magazine have inducted her as one of 60 most successful female recording acts of all time so there nothing to count, dug a suggestion, return back and domtoyr recount on Jody Watley and Shalamar hits!
Wondering had Jeffrey's accent been this way before he started living away from the U.S.
When you live in another country your voice change, look at Tina Turner. He live in Japan.
Jeffrey hasn't lived in America for over 30 yrs, when you live in other countries you adapt to your environment and the language
@Perla Lopez Gomez Statistics state that 20% of all marriages and relationships in the USA people are abusive towards each other. Women and men who choose to relate with each other on that level find out that it's not easy and it's all part of the game.
He had an American accent before he moved to the other countries. If you live in other countries , you will pick up their accents... naturally. Remember Tina Turner accent changed after she moved to Paris France and Switzerland.
The 2 of them together don’t equal the girl who sang with them in Shalamar. Howard with all his undercover side deals with that pimp record owner he still came out under her in net worth.
Hey how are y'all♥️♥️🎤🎤🎵🎵
Jefferey did not look well in this video!!!
Appearance wise? I mean, dude is in his 60s. Looks good for 60-something.
William William agreed. He looks good
@@wrldonwill
He’ll be 66 in August.
JD just looks like he needs a good nap. 😴
We all hope for our favorite groups to have that DREAMGIRLS ending, with all the members meeting each other for the first time in years and getting back together like everything is all good. But the majority of the time, things never end that way. Some people just don't speak to each other no more, and sometimes it'll take an act from Congress just get them in the same room.
As much as I wish for a happy ending for them, this is just one of those unfortunate things I've grown to accept. The entertainment business is scummy to the point where it'll make longtime friends and even family into bitter enemies. I don't wish it on anyone.
Who said this isn’t a happy ending? Maybe this was the ending to be for all three, at least for Jody Watley though it’s not the end but it’s all been successful, Grammy win, crossover pop and R&B success, respect from the industry being Jody Watley, and Shalamar?
I’ll wait!
@@cleopatrajones1079 There was once a time when the three of them respected each other, if not as friends then as associates. A happy ending would be for that bond they once had to be repaired. They don't have to make another album together, but they no longer see each other as enemies. Industry accolades are worthless, even more so today. That same industry will turn its back on you in a heartbeat and pretend you never existed.
Howard didn't lose his voice..That is Jeffrey on make that move.singing that high part..You thought that was Howard..Howard has a falsetto it sound different..Those harmonies with Jody and Jeffrey..OMG..That Jeffrey's British accent after he moved to Japan..That is phony..Jody spoke about that..Jeffrey and Howard are hood boys..
Where's Jody Watley ?
so where is jeffrey daniel at now
Is it me or does Jeffery still have a black eye. 🤣
It's you.
Hahahaha!
Yeah.
Jeffrey always look dirty.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣
Jody who??? Howard and Jeffrey are the group
Shalamar isn't a great group
without jody watley she sounds
so much like the great late Tammi
Terrell!
I hope that most people already knew that Jeffrey Daniel created the back slide. Back in the day we referred to it as the “Shalamar”. I thought that was common knowledge!
Jeffrey never created the dance movement. The Backslide has been around since the late 20s or early 1930s and Jeffrey was taught by two of his friend s (Casper and Cooly) that later taught Michael Jackson the move.
It was out on the street before Jeffrey daniels.
What is it exactly is Jody Watley missing out from not performing with these two?
She won a Grammy, this two didnt!
She was the first recording star and woman of color to ever have a million dollar sales fitness video, this two didnt
Massive records and albums platinum sales, these two hadn't
Worldwide concerts in many countries in the US, Uk, Europe and Asia market, these two haven't
The first woman of color to grace the cover of a major Japanese fashion magazine cover, these two haven't
Starred on Broadway, these two haven't
Invited to sing at the United States by two presidents and a Senator who was once our country's first lady and these two haven't.
Have a NEW group with two top Uk hits under their belts, and Jeffrey and Howard's last release with Carolyn Griffey whet where on the charts????
These are just a few of Jody's accolades I've mentioned since Jeff said "Jody's missing out" because her resume reads long and these men accomplishments are like a short and very brief like a TV ad. There's nothing Jody is missing out on especially when it comes to playing second fiddle to a lead singer that no longer can sing. With all their success, Jody Watley has attained there's nothing she's missed out on when she seemed to have accomplished all her goals while these two men are attempting to recapture time in a bottle, a moment of the 80s failing to realize that time span for that moment lasted as long as the lifespan of a firefly. As long as these guys continue to disrespect Jody with their shady comments there will never be a snowball chance in hell for a reunion. I think it's time for Howard and Jeffrey to end their jealousy and difference they have with Jody and apologize to her for their misbehaving, and maybe we can see them three for one last time!
Still, it is the three of them that made the sound of "Shalamar"
tony howard who cares???
Tony Howard shame on you. Howard Hewitt went Platinum after leaving Shalamar and that album spawned four hit singles "I'm for Real", "Stay", "I Commit to Love" and "Say Amen".
Wow, there must be zero soul and RnB people in the comment section. Jody sounds very accomplished, no doubt. I recall she was heavy into image and fashion. Her dance style was unique. Howard Hewitt's voice accounts for three Grammy nominations and one Grammy. He has been hired by numerous Jazz greats to sing on tracks. The brother does his thing on the "Secret Garden" remake. No all-star line up like the original. Just Howard doin his thing. That is Howard's genre R&B, a Soul Singer. Look for that format and there he is. Howard has multiple platinum and gold records. This man has a lot of hits and he still performs. He has done Gospel too. Let's be honest, Jody watley was the female Bobby Brown. That one album that is blockbuster with five hits and the follow up is received by the public as Just okay. Janet had about 3 or four killer albums in a row. Howard Hewitt is not some washed up old dude trying to recapture Shalamar. It's clearly something the fans would love to see and hear. Shalamar had an RnB dance radio sound from "something" like 1979-1985 they had a catchy feel good sound. Howard made public remarks about Jody's singing ability many many years ago. I think that is the real issue all these years later. Was Howard wrong? I assure you Howard has a gazillion recording credits. Why because his voice is respected and he gets the call. Jody does not have a catalog like Howard. To her credit she has one killer album. He isn't broke or begging he stays busy in music. Those who love soul music know Howard's contribution to the game. Keep in mind females keep the music industry afloat. The ladies buy the majority in music and females buy majority tickets, and as far as female fans go, he got plenty of 'em. Doesn't mean I agree with his remarks but let's give credit were credit is due. Great RnB Soul voices. Howard Hewitt, Ron Isley, Freddie Jackson, Charlie Wilson, Luther, Johnny Gill. I sincerely believe that Howard's recording resume is far superior to Ms. Watley's. And yes he can tour outside the U.S. too. Let's be honest, in the group Shalamar Jody is a second fiddle and history tells us that. like it or not, in the group that's her role. Jody is not this international phenom, Sade is. Sade could sell out any stadium or arena around the globe, then and now. You describe Jody but your blending her with Beyonce. Wich is a whole different level. If you laid out all of Jody's income options her biggest payday is a Shalamar reunion. That applies to all three members. You can't take a song of Howard's that you don't like and broad stroke his career as crap. Jody on the charts in the U K, that's just so funny. Latoya Jackson was a huge star in Europe in the 1980s. Smh. Did you know that Cher has had a hit in every decade since the 1960's. Do not deceive people making them think Jody has just been cranking out hits all these years. Let's give her credit though. Jody and Howard are both worth about 5 million give or take. (I'm just guessing about that 5 mill. but Im good at calling those type things). I say everybody get together and get the bag. At best, at this stage, Howard and Jody could tour separately and neither would fill a 5,000 seat venue. But Shalamar people want to see and would pay to see. My 2¢ comment. Do I get back any change. Lol
@@KingsdaleNorth His album did go platinum but he never crossed over i.e. I'm for Real stalled at 90 on the Hot 100 whereas with Jody first album she went 4x platinum and spawned 4 top 10 hits on the top 100. So in retrospect, the soul train dancer basically was the GEM of the group but Dick Griffey was too controlling to realize it. As far as Grammy there's a big difference between Best New Artist and Best Score Soundtrack for VIsual Media. My point here is Jody was the Michael Jackson of the group but production put all there eggs with Howard so I mean look how well that turned out... Ironically his only real showing on the Hot 100 was This is for the Lover In You (LL, Babyface, Jody watley, Jeffrey Daniels) #6.
@@KingsdaleNorth I just went to the RIAA certification site and he is not listed as having either a gold or platinum album. Looks like Howard lied again. Hope you didn't get that from Wikipedia. If I'm wrong, I will surely apologize. He has gold albums with Shalamar, 4 I beleive, one of which he buried with his dad. Also, Howard has to tour because he isn't making money like he used to. No one is buying his stuff. He isn't worth 4 million, thats another falsehood. His recording resume? He always followed behind his much more successful childhood friend James Ingram. How else was he gonna be able to sing background on Quincy Jones, Barbara Streisand or Michael Jackson's albums? Alll on the strength of James. Without him it never would've happened.
Jody is still doing solo tours and she's been on tours with other 80's artists. She's had UK chart hits recently by herself and with the reconfigured Shalamar band. These are facts! She's not hurting for money like Howard is. She wrote extensively on all her albums and gets good residuals to this day. Constantly played on radio too. Worth way more than 5 million Howard is really worth about 1.5 mil if that. And I hate to break it to you, his voice is shot...not as good as it used to be. Thats why he did his last single completely in autotune.
Howard sucks and you now owe me a dollar
From my understanding, Howard was really mean to her because he thought he was the lead and they were just dancers. Jody and Jeffrey were partners in Soul train. Not sure if they actually dated or not
They did date. Jody has an unfiltered about the discrepancies present in the Unsung: Shalamar episode here on RUclips. She said that Jeffrey was physically and verbally abusive to her. When he married Stephanie Mills, he threw the marriage all up in her face to make her feel bad. She also said when Howard joined, he hit on her and that made her dislike him immensely. They didn't mesh because he was extremely arrogant and always downplayed her worth. In the years as member of the group, he took side money deals, called her a bitch repeatedly and threatened to kick her ass. They are both a real piece of work
@@tara3870 I rembered when Jeffrey married Stephanie Mills. They said he was abusive to her as well. Allegedly, he treat her really bad
@@peggy1244 Both Jeffrey and Howard have handsy pasts. Jeffrey was indeed abusive toward Stephanie
I am so shocked to hear that JD was physically abusive to Jody and Stephanie such a disappointment 🤨. Like they say, you "never" can judge a book by its cover. 🤔
@@peggy1244 repressed gay men treating women badly was a thing.
Jeffrey trying to mimmick the British accent, it's is not working.
It’s natural. He has a British accent.
What kind of hat is the brother wearing on the left ?
Looks like a trilby to me
@@susankeating8678 thanks susan
@@jahkmusic5729 You’re very welcome 😃
Jody avoids them for a reason especially hewitt
How is she avoids them? She hasn't worked with Shalamar since the 80's, watching the video was cringey how they both seemed to not so subtly put her down. As a long time Jody Watley fan who has seen her in concert recently in a sold out show, her fans love her and she has her own hits we love. She is a music Queen and inspiration.
And also Jeffrey..... Both of them ill- treated her
I like Shalamar with the new singer but I really like them with Jody Watley because it was like perfect chemistry...But when you get involved with people you work with it usually doesn't end well...And people stay bitter for years...And the fans who like to see or who made them who they are miss out on a good show...Many artists are gone and cant be together again...But I think if the fans are paying to see you, then you perform for the fans...And leave your worries behind..We all make mistakes when we're young, now it's time to forgive and move on..You should never be to be too big for entertain the fans, who respect you in the group and as a solo artist...
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@@bettylockett4359 Seems like to me it's always the women who wants to hold the grudge for years and refuse to let it go and get back together. I heard Jody had beef with the people that was producing their music.
il manque quelque chose ??????????????????????????
Is he related to singer lonnie hewitt
Jodie need to stop acting a fool and make that money with these guys! Forget all the BS and take care of business girl!!!
Jody Watley is a GRAMMY winning Solo artist / Business Woman / Entrepreneur. She has been handling her business for decades. Jody does NOT need those two lame, pathological liars. Instead of coming at Jody based on Howard and Jeffrey's lies, you NEED to tell Howard and Jeffrey to tell the truth. FACT is, Howard and Jeffrey are under CONTRACT and the only woman they can work with if they are to perform as Shalamar is the mediocre woman they tour with. If anyone is "acting a fool" it's Howard and Jeffrey, two cowards
who refuse to admit the truth!
😄 for sho u right.
I totally agree with you. The difference between Jody and Howard is she plays arenas, Howard is working Bowling alleys. That’s the work having the name of Hewett work brings!
And be disrespected by both of them again??? Sure..........
Unfortunately, Jodie hasn't aged well...
Both abused Jody Watley. #GetThemOutOfHere
Jodey Watley is jealous of Howard Hewett that's why she hated him. Guy is talented!
You must be crazy she went on to win several awards and had an amazing career in the late 80s. She is beautiful had a model body and swag. No reason for her to be jealous of a man that was sexually inappropriate around her. Howard was a ragging coke head who was creepy and did not like to be told no.
How is she jealous?
Her solo career is way better than his.
So what are you talking about?
She was the voice of Shalamar.
Howard’s voice is dead now.
Actually it’s a strong rumour that he (Howard) was sexually harassing Jody... hence the bitterness...get your facts straight
@@jaysinger9941 Her solo music don't sound any better than the Shalamar music that Howard Hewett was lead singer on. Check out their music video "I can make you feel good" and tell me which one of Jody's song sound better than that one.
@@cricketroberson8715 And despite all that not one of her songs sound any better then the songs Howard was lead singer on.
These two are fools!😂😂😂😂😂
They are very stupid fools.
Jody made both of them.
She was the voice of Shalamar.
She definitely wasn't the only voice of Shalamar and to prove my point go and check out Shalamar song "Over and Over and get back to me with your opinion about her being the voice of Shalamar.
@Edward Jones Jody Watley was thenpure sound of Shalamar and solar records and her exit was the demise of Shalamar even after choosing De’Lisa Davis that vocal style of Watley’s could never be duplicated since her exit, nor with the current female singer who struggles vocally along with Howard Hewett poorly recasting the past Shalamar hit. A few people insinuated Jody’s passed side project group ‘Jody Watley featuring SRL’ never copied Shalamar. Their performance far surpassed Shalamar then and now. It was no comparison. In fact, there’s a UK performance of the current Shalamar copying Jody watley & SRL dresssing like SRL, revamping one of their songs performance with the fellows opening the song and the current female singer enters stage afterwards. Everything about SRL was original paying homage to the past but not becoming the past when they released their own singles thatbwere hits in the UK. You may say “hits in the UK, not USA” well, Shalamar was always bigger in the UK and never taken seriously here in the states.
Wow… Jody was the voice of shalamar? Howard can’t sing anymore? Lies on both accounts!! Jody has a couple of solo hits but her voice don’t hit the soul like HH
Jody should have rejoined them.
For what reason?
Slavery ended for her in 1983
@@ryanralley7128 Totally agree!
Why? Made more money and clout solo. She doesnt need them
For what?
She don’t need them.
She is still having a successful Grammy winning solo career.
These two fools never did anything great in their “solo careers”.
Jody is just fine by herself since 1983.
@@ertfgghhhh It's not about her needing them. It's about the fan base that they made over the years who would love to see them perform together one more time.
Jeffrey can dance not sing
Creepy jeffree