Johnny Bristol

 

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Johnny Bristol

February 3, 1939 - March 21, 2004

Johnny Bristol A former Motown record producer died at age 65. Songs included "Someday We'll Be Together" with partner Jackie Beavers in 1961, later singing background vocals on the Supremes' 1969 hit version. His big Disco hit was, "Hang On In There Baby."

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Hey Bernie,

Johnny was great! I love "Hang On In There Baby". There is a version in the 54 DVD, that is not on the soundtrack, but it is a duet with Alton, McClain & Destiny. Do you know if they ever released it? As I understand the AM&D's producer mixed the 2 as a duet, but I have never seen it. I would love to get a copy.

Thanks,

Blaine
 
Posted by: blaine | Apr 16, 04 | 9:38 am

I just LOVED that song but can't remember what year it came out. Help !!!
 
Posted by: steve | Apr 17, 04 | 7:54 pm

Steve,

It is a great song! It is one of my favorites from the disco era. I have the 45 and LP with the song.

It came out in 1974 although I believe the duet with Alton, McClain & Destiny came out a little later. The duet is the one I am searching for now. It is in movie 54, but not on the soundtrack of the movie. I wish I had not sold my record collection, because now I am trying to find the old great ones and it is hard..

Blaine
 
Posted by: blaine | Apr 18, 04 | 10:11 am

The duet you speak of is on "Rebound Records" Disco Nights - can't remember which volume
 
Posted by: anthonya1981 | May 18, 04 | 12:39 pm

Anthony,

Thanks.

Blaine
 
Posted by: blaine | May 18, 04 | 12:50 pm

Oh, and Blaine. The cd doesn't mention that it is the duet version. I will check out my cd and let you know which volume.
 
Posted by: anthonya1981 | May 19, 04 | 11:02 am

Anthony,

That would be great! I just check Rebound Records, but I did not see any version of the song.

Thanks,

Blaine
 
Posted by: blaine | May 19, 04 | 11:09 am

Blaine,

This song is on Rebound Records - "Disco Nights - Volum #2. The Best of Disco Funk." It is the last song on the CD.
 
Posted by: anthonya1981 | Sep 22, 04 | 8:08 am

HANG ON IN THERE BABY...SIMPLY A CLASSIC RECORD OF THE 70S AND NO ONE ELSE COULD EVER SING THIS SONG...WHAT A LOSS.
 
Posted by: rpavl | Dec 21, 04 | 9:53 am

I did not know that Johnny Bristol died. He was just on a oldies show a couple of years ago and he looked really good.

I just go into my little world when I hear "Do it to your mind". Thank God I still have his album

The name of the album is Bristol Creame. He is pouring cream on a woman who is sitting in a bath tub.
 
Posted by: babygirl53 | Jun 19, 05 | 3:26 pm

Besides Being An Acomplished R&B Singer Johnny Was An Integral Part Of The Motown Hit Making Machine.
 
Posted by: DeeJayDoc | Nov 09, 05 | 11:29 am

HANG ON IN THERE BABY was a staple nightly in my early years. The 45 single had two versions on it. It always packed the floor. A classic, thanks.
 
Posted by: vyniljunkie | Feb 16, 08 | 9:33 am

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