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04-17-2009, 04:03 AM

DONNA MCGHEE LIVE @ GARAGE PARADISE 24/04/2009
AN INTERVIEW:

*while you were recording your album ‘Make It Last Forever’ did you have the feeling it would have become such a milestone in Disco Music?

To be honest, no, While recording "Make It last forever", I felt it was another record I was recording, with more priority because it was my first LP. I did not realize how my Lp, would have inspired so many people and how it has affected their lives. To my surprise, I never thought my music would have become a Milestone in an industry especially after 35yrs. I am so thankful. I worked with several great musicians on this LP, and of course the incredible Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael. I am more than humble and happy that my LP has been and still is a deep part of our Disco Music. I can never thank my fans, my DJ's, my radio jocks, and everyone else that showed and still give respect to me and my music.

*how did you start your career?

I started my career with The Fatback Band , in 1974. My first single with them was title "Raising Hell", and the hits, Bus Stop, Groovy kind of day, Spanish Hustle, and many others, I worked with Fatback for the next 3 to 4 lps. The last LP I id with them was entitled "Night Fever" with the late great Phyllis Hyman.

*how was working with Patrick Adams? How did you get involved recording with him?

Working with the Red Greg Family was fantastic. Gregory Carmichael who was the CEO of the label, came to me as I was working with another group, and ask me if I would like to sign with his company. My response was yes, and that is how I met Patrick Adams who also was aboard the Red Greg Record label. Prior to making "Make It Last Forever", I worked on several lp's , such as, the Universal Robot band LP, recording the hit single, "Dance and Shake your tamborine", and during that period I recorded the LP, for Bumblee Unlimited, which the hit single "Love Bug" came about. After recording these hits, Patrick Adams wanted to do an LP, called the "Phreek" LP, and that is when I recorded "May my love be with you". And that began the role of great sucess with Red Greg Records. It was inspiring to work with such producers as Greg Carmichael and Patrick Adams. Without Greg Carmichael there would have not been a Patrick Adams nor Donna McGhee, and others. I am grateful and happy that we formed such a bond personally and professionally.

*is there a band or producer from the past you really wanted to work with?

I never really thought about it, considering I have worked with almost everyone in the industry, I have been blessed to have had the honor to work with the best of the best, from Fatback, Weldon Irving, Roy Aires, Chaka Khan, Teddy Pendergrass, Crown Heights Affair, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Kool and the Gang, Daddy Kane, Salt-n-Pepper, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Be Be and Ce Winans and so many others I cannot remember. ;)
I guess if there was one or two artist I would enjoy working with, that would be "The Queen, Ms. Latifiah herself and the wonderful L.L. Cool J, I admire their growth, their personality, and most of all the love for their fans, and their craft and their longevity to the industry, this is what it is all about when you are a musicians musician. This is what my life has and always will be about longevity, loving my craft and keeping it alive, and giving true love to my fans.

*do you follow modern productions in soul, hip hop, house music? Would you work with contemporary producers?

This is a very interesting question, if you are asking me do I listen to modern productions in soul, hip hop, and house, the answer would be yes, as long as the lyrics are not demining to anyone , especially women, and the youth. As far as singing some of this other genre music, no, not all. I do not do hip hop, I only did one true house song, now as far as modern productions in soul, of course. If a producer came to me with a good song and I felt their was meaning behind the lyrics and the music was kicking, I would work with them. I definetly work with contemporary producers without a doubt.

*how do you see this new revamped interest in disco, boogie and late 70s and early 80s sounds?

I feel very positive about the interest in the sounds that made an era that will never be erased. Disco, Boogie music will always be here and live on.

*is this Garage Paradise gig @ Cap Creus, Bologna [Italy] your first in Europe? What do you expect?

No it is not, I traveled worldwide and international when I was with The Fatback Band, we visited Europe on numerous occasions. I have great expectations as far as my fans being happy and waiting for me coming over and performing before them. I cannot thank my fans enough, My love will always be with them and I will give them over 200% of my talent. I just want everyone to come out and lets have a great time~~~ and we will. :) cause together we will "Make It last Forever" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*what are your next plans?

I have my new single getting ready to hit the airways, in the States and International. It will be a collectors item, and it will be a limited edition. The single I am pulling from the CD is called "I will love you past your pain" I am very excited about it, The best experience out of this is, I am producing my new CD. My manager Sadar Bahar of "Soul in the Hole Productions" has great plans for me. I am very happy and honored to have such a wonderful manager in my life. I will go on a tour to promote the single and then the CD will be released. Times have never been better for me, I am truly thankful and humble and Blessed.