A friend turned me on to "Any Other Way" back in the late 1980s. Seeing the name Jackie Shane in the headline of a front-page blurb today was a real surprise — as it was to learn that Jackie Shane is still out there, still being real, and her musical legacy will be available to all! Thank you.
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Would that someone credible make a documentary of Ms. Shane's life- would be glorious. I hope someone is listening.
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When there are so many vapid, gaudy, garish people polluting the new stream these days, thank God that you are you, have been you, and are still you--The Fabulous Jackie Shane!
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I think now more than ever our society needs Ms. Shane.
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I first heard about Jackie Shane from the great Etta James. She told me that she had worked with her in some of the clubs in the Chitlin Circuit. She said that Jackie had been ahead of her time and not understood in the biz. Well it looks like Jackie is finally getting the recognition that Etta saw in her long ago.
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I remember Jackie Shane from Toronto in the 60's. She was a big part of the " Toronto sound" of that era.
I am happy to see she is getting some of the recognition that she so richly deserves!
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Ah, the great soul music of Jackie Shane in the late 1960s at the Sapphire Tavern, just off Yonge Street at the corner of Richmond and Victoria. The transgender experience was new to me, but the singing was so good that I couldn't understand why he wasn't famous.
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What a lovely, remarkable person, as well as an outstanding talent. Your Mom is so lucky to have such a devoted child. I hope you love your life; if not I hope you find the many people who would love you as you deserve...
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Would love to know who is playing that guitar and that great horn arrangement, particularly on the break.
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In Toronto his band was called "Frank Motely and the Hitchhikers."
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Ms Shane, you have a hungry audience standing by, when the time and venue are right for you. Looking forward to that opportunity to see you perform.
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A fascinating story made even more so by the fact that she was born, raised and now lives again in Nashville.
The downside learning about her in the NY TImes and not from any local Nashville media source.
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Thank you Miss Jackie for your courage, talent, and for "Walking the dog!"
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Come on back, girl, and show us how it should be done. Bless us with your interesting life in a return to the lights!!
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Just listened to her on Youtube. Gay, straight, trans, whatever...all music was better in the 60's.
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A piece of gay history that I am glad I learned of today. Thank you.
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hahaha..."set water on fire" - I'm gonna use that! What a delightful person. I seem to have a vague memory of that Walking the Dog song. So glad to be introduced to the life behind the velvety voice.
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I literally gasped when I saw this article. I discovered her music a few years ago after a video came up during a You Tube search for another artist I immediately purchased some of her releases.
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Proof positive that gender is no barrier to talent. I heard her "sound" in the early 60's,......... I was a little white kid whose aunt was but 10 years older than me in the Bronx. The music of Frankie Lymon, La La Brooks, Darlene Love, Little Anthony R&B drew me to WWRL 1600 on the dial to find more. I will find the boxed set. Thank you for this gem.
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I've been trying to find some of her music to buy four several years now--this is very good news!
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Great article! I look forward to hearing Jackie Shane's music. And please do get out more, Ms. Shane. The world needs to hear your voice!
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Extraordinary woman. So glad her talent is being recognized.
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Ms. Shane, I find your life story no less captivating than anything portrayed in the golden age of Hollywood that we both love. And, ready or not, I hope you live to see it light up the the screen. Thanks for blessing us with your art!
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Nowadays transgender and gay influences are very visible, sometimes overly so . We are flooded with electronic images and videos and sometimes it feels like we are drowning in information, and I am tired of being exposed to Caitlyn Jenner in spite of her courageous leap .
As a transgender woman who came of age before youtube and other forms of online entertainment became ubiquitous, I am especially grateful to pioneers like Ms Shane, who had none of the advantages afforded to those of us today . What she did was truly radical and obviously cloaked in self-confidence, minus the plague of overexposure . Thanks for the fascinating article . And lots of love from NYC, Ms Shane .
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“Overly so”?
“Exposed” to Caitlin Jenner?
“Overexposed”?
Why? What is your concern?
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Welcome back, Ms. Shane! It's pleasure to become acquainted with your work. Thank you for sharing it.
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It's so wonderful to hear about musicians and artists from our past, and how she had blazed a trail in her own way. This is the first time I've heard of Ms. Shane, as I was born after she had left the scene.
Ms. Shane, I wish you many years of peace, happiness, and beautiful music. Thank you!
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I remember Jackie Shane from Toronto in the 60's. Glad to see she is getting some of the recognition she so richly deserves.... A big part of the "Toronto sound" of that era.
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