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Title: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Rocker on August 04, 2010, 04:23:35 AM I don't know if this belongs to the on topic board or to the off topic, so please move it if necessary. As you know, Myrna was Carl's partner on his two solo albums
I quote from an Elvis-message board: Elvis Unlimited is proud to announce that our Back In Memphis concert will be a benefit concert for Myrna Smith of The Sweet Inspirations. Elvis Unlimited was the first to break the news of Myrna being hospitalized in London and then again in California where she presently is recovering. We now can share some even more serious news about Myrna. She has suffered a stroke and is on dialysis. She will need long term care. Myrna has many medical bills and many more medical expenses are ahead due to severity of her condition. Therefore, Henrik & I have decided that proceeds from our show will go to Myrna to help relieve some of the stress of the medical bills. Right now, Myrna only needs to focus on getting better. The show is during Elvis Week on August 12 at 8 PM at the Michael D. Rose Theater at the University Of Memphis. Reserved seats are 45.00 US Dollars and includes admission to the mini -convention and silent auction from 6 to 8 PM with special guests Barbara Hearn,Charles Stone, Sonny West, Sandi Pichon, Roben Jones & more. We have spent the last month reorganizing this show to make this a complete success for Myrna. We have changed venues to a larger venue right in Memphis to accommodate more fans and lower ticket prices. We also will have a silent auction before the show at our mini convention from 6 to 8 PM for ticket holders only. All items will directly benefit Myrna. Come down to the University of Memphis for THE concert of Elvis Week! We promise you a great show and a chance to lend a helping hand to our Sweet Inspiration, Myrna Smith! Let's show Myrna how much we love and support her! Let's all pull together and help Myrna just as Elvis would do! Let's show the world what the Elvis Family is all about - friendship and support! Order your tickets today: http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=117072 VIP Tickets are available through us, email us at sales@elvispresley.dk for more information. Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Andrew G. Doe on August 04, 2010, 04:44:24 AM Very sorry to hear that - Carl produced an unreleased album for her, and she was married to Jerry Schilling for a period.
I see Sonny West will be there. Hope he's wearing a Kevlar vest. :) Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Rocker on August 04, 2010, 05:32:01 AM Very sorry to hear that - Carl produced an unreleased album for her, and she was married to Jerry Schilling for a period. I see Sonny West will be there. Hope he's wearing a Kevlar vest. :) Andrew, while we're at this topic, the '78 (or '79) album "Hot Butterfly" by the Sweet Inspirations had Carl thanked on the backcover. Do you know if he had anything to do with the album? Or why he was mentioned? This was before his solo carreer Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Andrew G. Doe on August 04, 2010, 05:47:36 AM Very sorry to hear that - Carl produced an unreleased album for her, and she was married to Jerry Schilling for a period. I see Sonny West will be there. Hope he's wearing a Kevlar vest. :) Andrew, while we're at this topic, the '78 (or '79) album "Hot Butterfly" by the Sweet Inspirations had Carl thanked on the backcover. Do you know if he had anything to do with the album? Or why he was mentioned? This was before his solo carreer Well, as far as I know he didn't actually contribute to it... but then, until literally 20 minutes ago I didn't know that Mike sang bvs on the B side of a 1984 UK Adrian Baker single. So... Great thing about Carl guesting is, if he's there, you'll know it. Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Ian on August 04, 2010, 06:29:10 AM well-I think Jerry was already getting friendly with the BBs in 1978 and he was married to Myrna then-so mayabe they thanked Carl as a friend-but let us know if he is on the album
Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Jon Stebbins on August 04, 2010, 10:13:41 AM well-I think Jerry was already getting friendly with the BBs in 1978 and he was married to Myrna then-so mayabe they thanked Carl as a friend-but let us know if he is on the album Jerry was working for and traveling with the Beach Boys in '77.Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Ed Roach on August 04, 2010, 11:01:18 AM Gosh, what sad news... I'd posted this picture once before, but this is Myrna with Dennis & Carl, after Carl's show at The Roxy:
(http://home.earthlink.net/~tinseltowncars/images/1__478_.JPG) Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Rocker on August 04, 2010, 11:05:29 AM well-I think Jerry was already getting friendly with the BBs in 1978 and he was married to Myrna then-so mayabe they thanked Carl as a friend-but let us know if he is on the album Well, he certainly isn't singing on the album in a noticeable way, but I thought he might've played guitar or keys. Unfortunately I don't have any credits. Thanks Ed for that picture. Dennis looks good, and I like Carl's stage outfit. I saw some pictures from this appearance on the web Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Andrew G. Doe on August 04, 2010, 11:34:52 AM Gosh, what sad news... I'd posted this picture once before, but this is Myrna with Dennis & Carl, after Carl's show at The Roxy: (http://home.earthlink.net/~tinseltowncars/images/1__478_.JPG) Dennis looks... relaxed. :beer Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: jeremylr on August 04, 2010, 07:58:49 PM Thanks for the photo of Dennis, Carl, & Myrna. What was the date of the picture? 1981? I plan on attending the benefit in Memphis, so it should be pretty good.
Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Matt H on August 04, 2010, 08:02:43 PM Very sorry to hear that - Carl produced an unreleased album for her, and she was married to Jerry Schilling for a period. Has anyone heard the unreleased album, is it any good? When did Carl produce it? Did he write any of the songs on it? Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Jay on August 04, 2010, 08:03:08 PM Myrna seems to have taken quite a liking to dennis. ;D
Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: jimmyboy on August 05, 2010, 10:17:01 PM I saw Carl with Myrnah at the Old Waldorf nightclub when he was promoting his 1st lp. She was a knockout!
Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Ed Roach on August 06, 2010, 10:24:30 AM Ironically, someone had just written to me that Carl played the Roxy on 4/23/81.
As for Myrna 'taking a liking to Dennis', anyone who knew or met him can tell you it was hard not to... Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: punkinhead on August 06, 2010, 10:33:04 AM Myrna seems to have taken quite a liking to dennis. ;D Who wouldn't? You think Dennis hit that? ;D Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Mike's Beard on August 06, 2010, 10:55:27 AM "The Wood" was undoubtedly polished that night. :hat
Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: NHC on August 10, 2010, 07:26:41 PM I saw Carl with Myrnah at the Old Waldorf nightclub when he was promoting his 1st lp. She was a knockout! In San Francisco in '81? That was one great show. Title: Re: Myrna Smith Post by: Rocker on September 28, 2010, 08:03:30 AM Quote Myrna Smiths Health Is Going Bad June Moore, Katy Westmorelands assistent published this message on her facebook: This is just in from Myrna Smith's manager. Hey all. Bad news on Myrna Smith She has a taken a turn for the worse. Does not look good. Thanks to all who have had Myrna in their thoughts and prayers. Keep it up! And special thanks to all who have donated and done fundraisers for her. Will... try to keep you informed. source: http://elvisnews.com/news.aspx/myrna-smiths-health-is-going-bad/12881 (http://elvisnews.com/news.aspx/myrna-smiths-health-is-going-bad/12881) Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE Post by: Rocker on November 03, 2010, 11:11:17 AM Well, it's looking very bad. Myrna probably won't live very long.
I took this adress form mentioned Elvis-message board. If you care to write her: Canoga Oaks 22029 Saticoy St Canoga Park, CA 91303 Myrna Smith, Room #403C Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Rocker on December 25, 2010, 06:54:05 AM Just heard the news that Myrna has passed away. Rest in peace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVlIFVJLP8I&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVlIFVJLP8I&feature=related) Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: smile-holland on December 25, 2010, 08:03:50 AM Sad news...
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on December 25, 2010, 10:15:00 AM sh*t....sorry to hear about this.
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: TdHabib on December 25, 2010, 03:44:43 PM Sad to hear this, the lyrics she wrote for "Where I Belong," are enough to cement her reputation.
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Peter Reum on December 25, 2010, 03:48:03 PM This is very sad news indeed....
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Emdeeh on December 25, 2010, 05:19:56 PM Very sorry to hear this sad news. :'(
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: CarCrazyCutie on December 25, 2010, 08:50:21 PM That's awful, especially this time of year. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.
Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Slow In Brain on January 02, 2011, 08:15:22 PM R I P Myrna
Did she have any kids ? Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: jeremylr on January 02, 2011, 08:47:01 PM Myrna has a son named Martin. Her brother, John Utley, wouldn't pay Myrna's health expenses (he was using her SS payments to pay the mortgage on her house, which he took up residence in) when she suffered the stroke & had to go to the Canyon Oaks Rehabilitation Center.
Elvis fans really came forward & donated a lot of funds for her convalescence, including her final funeral arrangements. Utley & her son didn't come forward to pay for her final funeral expenses, including cremation. A friend of Myrna's who basically led the donation efforts got enough savvy to only pay the fans' money to the mortuary, not to her son or brother. It's such a shame really, back in August a benefit concert for Myrna took place during Elvis Week in Memphis. Elvis Presley Enterprises told everyone the show was cancelled, & there were less than 75 people at the concert to see James Burton, Jack Clement, drummer W.S. Holland, session musicians Norbert Putnam (bass), drummer Jerry Carrigan, guitarist Reggie Young, and Billy Burnette, among others. I know this because EPE told me it was cancelled the day of the show, and they also told an Elvis Week guest, The Holladay Sisters (sang backup on hundreds of Nashville & Memphis sessions of the '60s & '70s) not to go to the show. They did get to the show for the final number, Suspicious Minds. They originally sang on this in '69, & it was amazing to see them 40 years later, providing those vocals once again. An enterprising fan told them the show was indeed happening that night, so their tour of Graceland got cut short. Title: Re: Myrna Smith - UPDATE - R.I.P. Post by: Slow In Brain on January 02, 2011, 09:07:49 PM Thats' shocking but at least he won't be getting her SS payments now.
Similar thing happened to my mother when my uncle was handling her finances once she was hospitalised. |