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Freddie Perren
(19?? - December 16, 2004)
Freddie Perren, who was best known for producing Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" and countless other songs for Tavares, Jackson 5... passed away from complications from a stroke that he had been battling for years. He died at the age of 61
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COMMENTS ON Freddie Perren
Well Freddie has transcend to the next
relm. Freddie shall always remember for
provide the "Disco Soul" of the 70's.
Especially, Peaches and Herb, Yvonne
Elman, Slyers, Jacksons, Rita Colliage
and Minnie Riperton. Freddie I can
remember made an artist sound distinct
and great. So sorry that your no longer
with us in this life. Apparent life is
always short but the musci shall endure
for every
Sincerely: Helmet
Freddie made a deal that he would produce Gloria Gaynor Substitiute if he was able to produce and write the B side a song titled I Will Survive smart guy
I was so sorry to hear that Freddie was gone. I don't remember him from the music business but from a very special event on October 22, 1985. He and Chris will always have a very special place in my heart.
From: A mother remembering
Freddie Perren has contributed so many great songs, from the days of the Jackson 5, to the Tavares, Gloria Gaynor, Peaches and Herb. His place in history is secure.
I knew of Freddie Perren way before I met him. I was aware of his work with the JACKSON FIVE among others. There was a group of brothers out of New York, they were called TAVARES, and Freddie went to work with them. Soon it was hit after hit, DISCO CLASSIC after DISCO CLASSIC. Was Freddie the reason? Maybe, more than likely it was his influence and guidance that brought the best out of the brothers, and not one or the other. Freddie KNEW what it took to get the best from whoever he was working with. MINNIE RPIPPPERTON had been around a while with only moderate success, then hooked up with Freddie and she gives us her best performance on record, LOVING YOU, a record SO BIG, that BLACKS,LATINOS and ANGLOS loved it to point that all their radio stations played it, but to the point that at every house party or dance, it was played. Freddie, I saw you in action, it was a treat, GOD BLESS!
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