The Michael Jackson Reel
Sherlie Matthews
Christina Chaffin
Nov. 26, 2016
Nov. 26, 2016
Sherlie Matthews
Singer / Songwriter / Producer
("Corner of the Sky" - Produced by Sherlie Matthews and Deke Richards, released by the Jackson 5)
Singer / Songwriter / Producer
("Corner of the Sky" - Produced by Sherlie Matthews and Deke Richards, released by the Jackson 5)
Sherlie Matthews shares words on working with Michael Jackson in the studio and a memory of him outside of music.
Working in the studio
'My partner at the time, Deke Richards and I co-produced the song, 'Corner of the Sky' for the Jackson 5 back in [the early 1970's]. We also encountered the group often during our many studio recordings. Michael was very easy to work with. He was a quick learner and his vocal interpretations were phenomenal, even at a young age.' Outside of music I'm an avid roller skater and one night, Michael came to the rink I was at and skated around for several hours. There was a modest crowd there watching, who was very considerate of his privacy. After he acknowledged a few of his fans and spoke to me briefly about music and Deke, he enjoyed his recreation without interference. |