Toni and Foxxy, cold Crystile in wine glasses.
Flashing.
We macking — Brown and Braxton.
Toni Braxton and Foxxy Brown
"You're Making Me High"
Rich people are different. So, it would be presumptuous of me to declare much commonality with Ms. Jackson. I had my wisdom teeth removed at 18. Janet Jackson had a CD, a starring role on a television series and a Rolls Royce at 18. 'Nuff said. So, it is with some amusement that I admit to sharing an experience with a Jackson family scion.
In a recent interview in Blender magazine, Jackson describes certain prurient aspects of her early adolescence. The Vancouver Sun summarizes the article.
NEW YORK — Long before her right breast was exposed to the world during the Super Bowl halftime show, Janet Jackson says she had thoughts about sex.
"As I've gotten older, I've come to realize that I had a very active sexual mind at a very young age. I hope that doesn't sound bad," Jackson tells Blender magazine for its June-July issue."My first crush was on Barry Manilow. He performed on television, and I remember taping it. When no one was around, I used to kiss the screen."
Jackson also recalls having a "major crush" on Teddy Pendergrass when she was 12.
"I thought he was singing to me," says the singer, now 38.
"When you're a kid, you have little fantasies, but I saw myself being with him as an adult, not as a kid."
Make that a double.
Wait a minute. I do not mean Barry Manilow. Scratch him and the donkey he rode in on.
But, Teddy Pendergrass? TP? Teddy Bear? For Ms. Jackson's fantasy to come true, she would have had to knock me down to get to him. The gift of a TP CD has reminded me how enthralled I was with the sensuous singer back in the day. He may be the last of the soul men and deserves more attention than he gets. The late Barry White pales in comparison, despite his reputation for being the man to get down to. For more than a decade Teddy ruled that roost. That voice — always 'reasonable,' yet sensual and commanding. From smooth baritone to gruff growl. That face — soulful eyes that seem to look right into yours, luscious lips that beg to be kissed, and possibly the only beard I've ever wanted to run my fingers through. That body — long and lean, deep chocolate, and always clothed, though somehow it seemed not to be.
Article comments
1 - RJ
Fine post, MD. But shouldn't it be in MUSIC instead of ET CETERA?
2 - Eric Olsen
yes, very good job explaining the Pendergrass appeal to the uninitiated, definitely a Music story.
3 - Mac Diva
Oh Gawd! It is not stopping. When I transferred the two new TP CDs to iTunes, I realized there are still songs I want that are not on any of the three Teddy Pendergrass albums I have. What's a girl to do? I'm getting deeper and deeper into this. Before long, I will want to interview him. That's the trouble with lust.
I may move the entry to Music. But, I think it is also a cultural critique. What made TP a sex symbol is quite subtle by today's standards.
4 - Tiffany
Once Janet, knocks you down she'll have an even bigger fight with me! I love me some Teddy!