STAIRSTEPS Stories! VOL. 1 (Part C): The Untold Story of the Five Stairsteps
Series: The Funk Show
From: Howard Burchette
Length: 00:56:13
The Five Stairsteps is a R&B family group which was founded by husband and wife, Clarence Burke, Sr. and Betty Burke, Their six children Alohe (Rami), Clarence Jr., James III, Dennis, Kenny and Cubie made up the group. A total of six albums were recorded as Stairsteps, two albums as The Invisible Mans Band and four solo albums for Keni Burke.
They are know as The First Family of Soul!.
SEGMENT ONE: Clarence Burke, Jr. speaks about learning stage presence from his father, discussion of the 1970 song "Because I Love You", Clarence Burke, Sr. talks about promoting the family image of the Five Stairsteps, he also mentions President Barack Obama and his family.
SEGMENT TWO: Mrs. Betty Burke speaks about the song "Time", in the discussion mentions are made of Keni Burke, Larry Graham, Walter Jackson, Gene Chandler, and Otis Redding. We talked about the Smokey Robinson song Ooh Baby Baby, the story behind the hit "Ooh Child" was discussed, and talked about the accomplishments of Rami (Aloha Burke).
SEGMENT THREE: Clarence Burke, Sr. mentions son Cubie Burke is a song writer, good-byes from Clarence Burke, Sr., Betty Burke and Clarence Burke Jr., they address their fans and some final words from Joe Marno.
Click on this link for Clarence Burke Jr.'s official WEB page:
www.clarenceburkejr.com
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The Five Stairsteps is a R&B family group which was founded by husband and wife, Clarence Burke, Sr. and Betty Burke, Their six children Alohe (Rami), Clarence Jr., James III, Dennis, Kenny and Cubie made up the group. A total of six albums were recorded as Stairsteps, two albums as The Invisible Mans Band and four solo albums for Keni Burke.
They are know as The First Family of Soul!.
SEGMENT ONE: Clarence Burke, Jr. speaks about learning stage presence from his father, discussion of the 1970 song "Because I Love You", Clarence Burke, Sr. talks about promoting the family image of the Five Stairsteps, he also mentions President Barack Obama and his family.
SEGMENT TWO: Mrs. Betty Burke speaks about the song "Time", in the discussion mentions are made of Keni Burke, Larry Graham, Walter Jackson, Gene Chandler, and Otis Redding. We talked about the Smokey Robinson song Ooh Baby Baby, the story behind the hit "Ooh Child" was discussed, and talked about the accomplishments of Rami (Aloha Burke).
SEGMENT THREE: Clarence Burke, Sr. mentions son Cubie Burke is a song writer, good-byes from Clarence Burke, Sr., Betty Burke and Clarence Burke Jr., they address their fans and some final words from Joe Marno.
Click on this link for Clarence Burke Jr.'s official WEB page:
www.clarenceburkejr.com
2 Comments
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Stairstep interviewThis was a really great interview and I hope that the stairsteps will get together and perform once again. They are and always will be my favorite singing group of all time. Thanks again. |
Broadcast History
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Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didn't It Look So Easy | The Stairsteps | Buddah. | Stairsteps | 1971 | 02:47 |
| Because I Love You | The Five Stairsteps | Stairsteps. | Buddah | 1970 | 04:00 |
| Ain't Gonna Rest (Till I Get You | The Five Stairsteps | 45 RPM Side A. | Windy C | 1967 | 02:34 |
| Risin To The Top | Keni Burke | Changes . | RCA | 1982 | 03:00 |
| Time | Stairsteps | Second Resurrection . | Dark Horse | 1976 | 03:00 |
| Ooh Baby Baby | The Five Stairsteps | The Five Stairsteps. | Windy C | 1967 | 02:30 |
| Baby Makes Me Feel So Good | The Five Stairsteps & Cubie | The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps. | Buddha | 2001 | 03:00 |
| We Must Be In Love | The Five Stairsteps & Cubie | The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps. | Buddah | 2001 | 03:00 |
| Madam Mary | The Five Stairsteps & Cubie | 45 RPM Side A 1944. | Curtom | 1969 | 03:00 |
| Ooh Child | The Five Stairsteps | The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps. | Buddah | 2001 | 03:00 |
| Pasado | Stairsteps | Second Resurrection. | Dark Horse | 1976 | 03:00 |
| Little Young Lover | The Five Stairsteps & Cubie | Loves Happening. | Collectors Choice | 2010 | 03:00 |
| Indigenous Love | Keni Burke | Nothing But Love . | Expan | 1999 | 05:33 |
| You Don't Love Me | The Five Stairsteps | The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps. | Buddah | 2001 | 02:32 |
| Sunday Afternoon | The Invisible Mans Band | 12", 33 ? RPM Side A MG 004. | Move'n Groove Records | 1983 | 05:41 |
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James Shryock
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 04:46 PM | Permalink
Wow - Great Interview!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm lucky enough to have gotten to know Clarence Sr., and honestly, I'm not sure I've met a happier, more genuine, or a nicer gentleman. It was so great to hear him on these interviews. What great music!