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Description:: Transcribed from container: "Gladys Knight & the Pips, April 1980." On side A Gladys Knight and the Pips talks about changing representation by Casablanca. The Pips are now "Gladys Knight and the Pips" under CBS. They discuss business decisions made my lawyers to benefit the togetherness of the groups, album success and sales of the groups, On side B, Knight talks about going to The Flamingo and seeing groups, such as Glen Smith and the Fables (a Canadian group); producing a project with Colombia Records; producing Glen; and what she thinks of Sundre Sing. Regina, Gladys, and The pips discuss Hero expectations of artists and the assumptions of fans, maintaining one's integrity, Gladys's album Imagination, Glady's idea to gather staple artists to put on a gospel program, because "that't where we came from", the conclude discuss where they are living and the base they were able to produce in Vegas.
Date:: circa 1980 April
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Diana Ross Show, Vegas 1970." On side A, the recording begins with a KGMJ Soulradio announcement about the Jackson 5. The recording then moves to Diana Ross, who sings and talks about how the production has been her dream since she was young. On side B, different audience members give their take of the show and how they feel about Diana Ross's first solo performance since leaving the Supremes. Diana Ross also speaks on her performance and booking gigs for the Jackson 5.
Date:: circa 1970
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Natalie Cole and D.J. Rogers, ca. 1978." D.J. Rogers is likely DeWayne Julius Rogers, keyboardist. On side A, Natalie Cole talks about a recent vacation to France; whether people have an issue with her not performing the "role of a minister's wife"; whether people take her seriously when she speaks about religion; if she feels like men in the industry feel intimidated by her; the "infamous" Rolling Stones piece on her; her relationship with Aretha Franklin and her feelings about newer artists getting "Natalie Cole" and "Aretha Franklin" comparisons; her background "growing up white"; growing out of her father Nat King Cole's shadow and maintaining his legacy; her next album; relationships with the press; and a fond memory of Christmas for SOUL Magazine's Christmas issue. On side B, DJ Rogers talks about Natalie Cole's performance in Long Beach; "message music"; how long he's been singing; the gospel that inspires his music; how he reaches people off stage; his challenges in life while pursuing music; his childhood musical favorites; his wishes to collaborate with artists, such as the Isley Brothers, the Commodores, and Maurice White; and his response to a Christmas issue survey.
Date:: [1978]
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Patrice Rushen by Mike Terry, October 23, 1978". Patrice Rushen discusses new music, concepts, and direction in her music; whether she wants to keep her jazz audience; how she learns about herself through her music; her album Patrice; recording companies, like CBS, Warner, and Elektra; how she handles herself in the music business; whether she still wants to be called a "serious artist" as she merges into pop; and the functionalities of artists, producers, and bands working together in the studio.
Date:: October 23, 1978
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

Description:: Transcribed from container: "Rose Royce, December 6, 1978." On this tape the group, Rose Royce, joins in an interview with SOUL Magazine. They discuss their impact in the pop industry; discuss their biggest hits, Carwash and Heatwave, as well as plans for future albums; dynamics of the group; and what it's like being limited to "Black" artistry within the greater pop industry.
Date:: December 6, 1978
Resource Type:: sound recording
Collection:: SOUL Publications, Inc. records, 1955-2002

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