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Donald R. Julian 61, died Nov. 6, 1998 at his home in Los Angeles, CA. Born April 7, 1937, in Houston Texas. He remained an active and vital influencing force on the Southern California music scene for 47 years, appearing at major venues with many friends of his Fremont High School years such as Richard Berry, The Penguins, and variety of legendary performers such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Brenton Wood, Al Wilson or newcomers such as Silk, Jade or Big Mountain. His 1993 solid Gold Album contribution "Shorty the Pimp" with the group Too Short, was not only the intro. song of the album but, its title as well. His contribution, "I Want You Back", for the film "House in the Hills" and his contribution of "Janitizo" for Warren G's "And Ya Don't Stop" Regulate album introduced a whole new generation to his music.
With over 200 songs to his credit as a writer, performer and producer with numerous concerts, international tours and television shows, here was an artist who was keenly aware of his responsibility to audience and fans. No watered down Rhythm and Blues no razzle-dazzle, the band, The Larks was not only musically strong, but totally disciplined, with individual credits by various members - more a Who's Who for a great R & B - Soul jam session than a band. Not surprising that the Larks or individual members are often seen backing other artists.
At 14 years of age, Don may well have been one of the youngest members of the Los Angeles music scene with a hit record "Heaven & Paradise". In addition, music historians now credit his group The Meadowlarks as being the first integrated Do Wop group. Don knew at this early stage of his life that music was a mean to eliminate both the physical and emotional distances between people. Music became his narrative style and ambition, telling the story of a boy and a girl, reviewing their relationship and emotions in the lyrics of his songs, his role as storyteller, prolific writer-composer and a fabulous balladeer was established before he reached 25. One theme in his music, nature's oldest mating ritual, the dance, never seems to fail. From his earliest "Doing the Cha Cha Cha", "The Jerk"," The Duck," "The Philly Dog," "The Skate" to the "Electric Slide" he appears to have been intuitive and on the forefront of the dance rhythm of the day.
It was impossible to see Don Julian and not become an instant fan. He sang, danced and never for a moment gave you or himself a chance to catch a breath. It was nonstop high-energy excitement. The man was class with a polished show and this commitment to his audience and fans become a warranty of quality not only for his performance but for other performers appearing with his show.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica Julian of Los Angeles; children, Donald R Julian II of Los Angeles, Cherryl Julian of Vellijo: Dana Pere´ of Los Angeles, Nicole Julian of Los Angeles; sisters Evelyn R. Reece of Inglewood, Mary L. Phillips of Inglewood, Delores Small of Los Angeles, Gloria Anderson of Los Angeles, and Five Grandchildren; Rayneesha Julian, Tanique Stewart, Shanice Stewart, Taylor Gray, Julian G. Pere´ III. His music companies "Jerk Records" and Cherryl Music Publishing will continue to be operated by Joe Vincent, Exec VP of SSV Music Publishing Co per Donald's request in his will and as approved by the probate court.
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Don Julian & The Larks and Meadowlarks
Master Recordings Available for Licensing
1000 Miles Away
99 1/2
A Special Birthday To You
Ain't No Sunshine
Am I Too Young
Another Happy Weekend
Baby My Love
Beverly
Bougley Soul
Boys are Made To Love
Boys Are Too cold
Bump
Buogley Twist
Butterfly
Can We Start All Over Again
Can You Do The Duck?
Can't Help Myself
Can't We Start All Over?
Check Out Your Mind
Cherie Amore
Come Back Baby
Come See About Me
Craie
Craie Eng/Span
Daddy's Home
Dance Contest
Dancing In The Street
Do I Love You
Do the Jerk
Don't Fight It
East Coast Jerk (MICKEY'S)
Electric Slide
Everybody Let's Cruse
Facts Of Life
Felony Dumb
Forgive Me
Freek Out
Get Him Back Again
Get Myself Together
Girl You're Too Cold
Goodbye Love
Ha Baby
Happy Birthday
Happy Weekend
Heavenly Father
Hell Below
Hey Girl
Hey Love
Honest, I Do Love You
How Can You Be So Foul?
I Do Love You
I Don't Want No Baby
I Don't Want Nobody
I Love My Baby
I Love The Way You Love
I Love To Dance
I Love You
I love You (Honest I Do)
I Need A Love
I Need Love
I Need You
I Want You Back [Featured Song]
I'll Be Around
I'm Begging
I'm So Proud
I'm Sorry
If I Stole Your Love
Inner City Bules
Is There No One?
Is There No One?
It's A Sad Song
It's All Over
It's Late
It's Your Thing
Janitzio
Jerkin' USA
John King
Just Kiss Me
Just My Imagination
Just Trying To Make It
Keep On Jerkin'
Keep Your Behind At Home
La Bamba
Land Of The Soul Dances
Last Letter
Let Me Lay It On Your Head
Let Me See You In Philly
Let's Stay Together
Let's Unite
Lie
Little Girl
Lord, Remember Me
Lost My Love
Lost My Love Yesterday
Love
Love 43
Low Rider Girl
Make it With You
Me and You
Message From A Black Man
Midnight Hour
Mini Skirt Mama
Mini Skirt Minnie
My Cherie Amour
My Favorite Beer Joint
My Girl
Never Hip A Square
Night Owl
No Love Reaction
Oh Baby, I Love You
Oh, What A Night
Ooh Baby I Love You
Our Thing
Penguin
Philly Dog
Philly Jerk
Play Girl
Please Come Home
Pop Corn & Roach
Pop Lock
Popeye
Punch Got Spiked
Pure Soul 1 &2
Que Paso
Respect Yourself
Sad, Sad Boy In Love
Savage Sound Track
Savage Theme
Schoolin' & Foolin'
Shorty The Pimp
Show And Tell
Simple Song
Soul Jerk
Spanish Harlem
Street Where You Live
Super Slick
Swing Low
Tell Me So
Temptation Walk
That Ain't Right
That's Why I cry
The Answer Came to Late
The Duck
The Freek
The Jerk
The Land Of The Soul Dances
The Look Of Love
The Penguin
The Roman
The Skate
The Tip
The Twist
The U.T.
The Way You Look Tonight
The Wiggle
Those Oldies but Goodies Are Dedicated To You
To Get You Back Again
Vato Brew
Walk On By
What About Me
What Chance Has A Man?
What's Going On?
When You're Caught Cheatin'
Where I'm Coming From
Who's Making Love?
Why A Man Cheats On His Ol' Lady
Why You Put Me On?
Win Your Love
Woman Aint Nothing But A Stone Trip
Wonderful One
You
You Must Believe Me