Oak Park Shopping Center 1974

An 18-second film clip of the shopping center at 10 Mile and Coolidge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7PwZDbiEB4

This center was reconfigured with the construction of I-696.

Thanks to Ken Ellegood for submitting this link.

Arizona-Detroiters Sunday Lunch

If you're planning to be in the Phoenix area

on Sunday, Nov 11th, come join us!

 

Motown’s Marvelettes Nominees for 2013 R&R Hall of Fame Induction

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced that Motown’s girl group The Marvelettes have been nominated for induction in 2013. The group scored Motown’s fist number one Pop hit with “Please Mr. Postman” in 1961.

They had a stream of other hits during the ‘60’s including “Playboy,” “Beechwood 45789,” “Too Many Fish In The Sea.” “Don’t Mess With Bill,” and “The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game.”


For the first time in its history, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will offer fans the opportunity to officially participate in the induction selection process. 

Beginning on Thursday, October 4 and continuing through December 5, the public can cast votes for who they believe to be most deserving of induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2013 inductees.

Vote For The Marvelettes To Get In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame!
http://rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/

Tribute To Tiger Stadium

 

For the lyrics to this song, go to

http://www.detroitmemories.com/tigers.html

Thanks to Mike Goff for sending this link.

NEW! Sponsor the Detroit Memories Newsletter

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JOIN US! ARIZONA-DETROITERS LUNCH

JOIN US FOR LUNCH!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012

11 am - 2 pm

Sunshine's Motor City Cafe

7425 S. Harl Ave., Suite 2, Tempe AZ

Sunshine's Motor City Cafe will be open just for us! And they'll be serving Coney dogs,
Better Made, Faygo, Vernors, Sanders and other items from their terrific menu.

I'll be there giving away Detroit Memories posters as well as other door prizes.

Drivers of restored vintage cars (1969 or older) will receive a Coney Meal
(two coney dogs, bag of Better Made and a Faygo (or other fountain drink).

RSVP HERE

so the restaurant can plan accordingly,

but you're welcome to stop by even if you don't.

Motown Legend Frank Wilson Dies

A LIFE REMEMBERED

                      December 5, 1940 – September 27, 2012

 

Motown producer and singer Frank Wilson has died at the age of 71.

Wilson passed away on Thursday, September 27th following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

Starting his career in the new Motown office in Los Angeles in 1965, Wilson moved to the label's spiritual home in Detroit, Michigan and began writing and producing tracks for artists including Brenda Holloway, Marvin Gaye, and The Supremes.

Some of the biggest songs he helped write include The Supremes' Love Child, All I Need by The Temptations and Chained by Gaye.

He also enjoyed a brief time in the spotlight as a vocalist following the release of his only single Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), which went on to become a huge hit on Britain's Northern Soul scene and is now the world's most expensive disc due to its rarity - with one copy selling in 2009 for $40,000 (£25,000).

Wilson left Motown in 1976 and was ordained as a Christian minister. 

Source: ContactMusic.com