Whatever Happened To Vernon Burch?
In 1973 I became part owner of a small studio in Hollywood named Hollywood Central Recorders. After an immense amount of work, my partner and I opened our doors in early 1974.The first, full-up album session we did was for an astounding young man named Vernon Burch. He came in the first week and recorded basic tracks. The second week he came in with a full string section and various other players to sweeten the tracks he recorded the week before. Then, on Saturday, Vernon booked the whole day for guitar over-dubs and lead vocals. We all thought "No Way!" Fourteen songs....guitar ODs along with lead vocals....an almost impossible task. To our amazement, Vernon did it.
Vernon Burch, prior to his coming to Hollywood Central was something of a Whiz Kid, playing with the Del Fonics for a time when he was 13 years old and then the Bar Kays for several years.
Vernon also played the part of Marvin Gaye in the film Hollywood Nights.
I have often thought of this truly gifted man and wondered what happened to him?
This show is an attempt to find Vernon and let our listeners know what has occurred since that time. BluePower will keep you posted.
The tracks on this show are all off the original 7.5 master copy of Vernon's first LP release on United Artists, "I'll Be Your Sunshine". Time has taken it's toll on a couple of the tracks and we apologize for the diminished quality.
A special thanks to our friend Roy Alfred for his assistance in the assembly of these songs.
Thanks for listening....
John Rhys/BluePower.com
Here's the music:
1)...."I'll Be Your Sunshine"....Vernon Burch....I'll Be Your Sunshine....United Artists
2)...."Good Ta Me"....Vernon Burch....I'll Be Your Sunshine....United Artists 3)...."Paradise"....Vernon Burch....I'll Be Your Sunshine....United Artists 4)...."Find A Way"....Vernon Burch....I'll Be Your Sunshine....United Artists
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posted by John Rhys at 1/16/2008 04:33:00 PM
6 Comments:
Has he ever been found? I have a few of his singles on 45 and absolutely love the guy. There isn't much about him in Wikipedia...
Stay tuned to BluePower. Vernon's horrifying story is forthcoming.
what happened to him?
Actually, he has been found. He lives in the DC Metro area now and is in the church. He is an ordained minister of the gospel, but he still plays his guitar and he is still bad! He has a new gospel albulm he will be releasing soon, so stay tuned for the release party!
Vernon Burch is my father. If you would like to get in contact with him please email me at priscillaburch@gmail.com and I will be sure to pass all replies to him. He is doing great outside of that. Thanks for all of the continued love and support.
Priscilla.
I work with him (I won't say where over this board). Quite the ambitious individual. lol I sometimes enjoy joking about who he does or doesn't know (A listers). I guess it really serves no purpose to give further details as I'm pretty sure the author of this blog has likely been connected via Priscilla (I've only heard you at work-P.B.). So... take care...
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