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| MILLIE JACKSON: SAYIN' WHAT COMES NATURALLY October 1973, In person interview conducted by David Nathan in Brooklyn at Millie's apartment Millie Jackson, as funny as ever, was the subject of one of David's first U.S. in person interviews. She made sure it was memorable, sharing about about a new album ("Caught Up") that would in fact provide her with a breakthrough into widespread recognition (c) 2007, David Nathan/SCI Enterprises, All rights reserved |
If there is truly any justice, 1974 wilt see the final emergence of the magnificent Mille Jackson right at the top of her field, where she so
rightfully belongs. Certainly one of the most underrated soul sisters around today. Millie began to make some real strides, career-wise,
during 1973, scoring with the soulful “It Hurts So Good”, which took the lovely lady to the top reaches of the soul charts, as well as
hitting home on the pop charts. The song, penned by Philip Mitchell was featured in the movie, “Cleopatra Jones”, a factor which
undoubtedly contributed to the success of the record.
Then, at the end of ’73, Millie was honoured in the musical trade papers and indeed, was featured fourth in the “Blues & Soul” Poll for
that year. Speaking from her office in New York, Millie confirmed that 1973 had been her best year so far but she too hoped that 1974
would be even better.
“Yeah, last year was great! So far, things have been going really well this year, too. The record company is really going all out behind my
new album, “Millie” and it’s doing very well, sales-wise. But we have a few more things planned for later this year, so we’ll wait and see
what happens. But I do think I’m gonna make it through this year – I sure hope so!”
Perhaps the single most striking aspect of Ms. Jackson’s work that certainly distinguishes her totally from her female counterparts is
her total commitment to truth – truth in the lyrical content of her music. Millie touches upon subject which most ladies – and gentlemen
for that matter - are loath to broach; racial prejudice (“A Child of God”), corruption (“Hypocrisy”), and sex (“In The Wash” and “One
Night Stand” – both on the lady’s new Spring album).
‘I guess the reason I sing about certain thing is because I’m outspoken. There are some things that have to be said and it seems like I’m
the only woman saying them right now. In fact, a lot of times people don’t compare me with other female singers but with my male
counterparts! I guess I ought to regard that as a compliment!” she laughed...
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| MILLIE JACKSON 1974 Interview (MJ-74-2007) Conducted by David Nathan, (c) 2007, David Nathan/SCI Enterprises |
