T'RESE
First…
LASTING IMPRESSION!
Alluring!
Because, by the most simplistic …. limited definition of the term, “beautiful”; the on-looker whose mind is et on the very narrow concept of “pretty” would, probably, have to appraise her on a number of times to draw a rationally evaluative conclusion that would fail to meet the approval of the wide majority. So, to be cautiously precise, she is not merely attractive …. she IS charming!
T’RESE’s physique is extremely magnificent … captivating!
Cute!
She’s a lady who knows exactly what she desires
in life. And, when necessary, she resorts to her over-
whelmingly mesmerizing charm to dictate the sort of
response she expects.
In view of her positive outlook in life, and the
dynamic way she so aptly utilizes her tremendously
gratifying propensities, she’s; on her own; ever-so-
willing to make the sacrifices to attain her ultimate
goal.
Gentile and soft-spoken, T’RESE is someone who,
with an ever cheerful disposition, skillfully tackles very
objective carefully … and, quite cautiously; too!
She’s an avid listener. She weighs every word
uttered to her. And, replies calmly; with the uppermost
degree of respect: being so very humble. Yet, she’s;
by no means; the kind of individual anyone can attempt
walk over. To the contrary, it would prove to be a severe
blunder on the part of anyone who would, in-so-far, try
to persuade her against her will.
I sensed that firm, very positive --- yet, quiet and cool strength of character and conviction in T’RESE long before – and, by a streak miraculous fate – my friend, Ericson, considered it vital to initiate that introduction.
Her peering eyes unleashed a spectacular glow that seemed to linger for a spell too long to endure. It dawned on me, then, that I was about to meet a stranger who; from learning of my involvement; was determined not to walk away without some firm commitment.
The first act of formal salutation was a little uncomfortable to say the least; but, surely, there was no embarrassment.
To be honest, I have to admit that for a couple minutes, my eyes were fixed on her shapely, petite figure, as my mental faculties slowly detected the attributes desirable for success. She smiled! And, I suddenly discovered an attraction that seemed indescribably captivating.
 Her lips ….. tantalizing and inviting!
Apparently, she had been, maybe on
the previous day, well informed of my
daily working routine and where-about.
Therefore, she turned up at Darroux’s
Record Shop early enough to avoid any
disappointing consequence.
By the time she finally declared, “I am
Theresa,” she had withdrawn a copy of
her demo cassette from her hand-purse.
It amazed me to find out that, up to
that point, she had yet not afforded me
the chance to introduce myself.
“You’re Chris? Right?” T’RESE matter-of-
fact enquired.
That presumptuous attitude astounded me. She continued, “This demo recording I did in England”.
The flourish of genuine English accent was not, as in most cases demonstrated by returning nationals from the Mother Colony. And, I liked that; because I literally naturally despise those West Indian copy-cats who, with the flow of the breeze, would over-night discard their native linguistic characteristics for that of some adopted home just to impress those at home on their return.
But, fortunately, T’RESE proved not to be one of those impressionists who, innocently, were only unaware of the unflattering display of their own inferiority complexes.
 
The absence of this deplorable trait in T’RESE’s personality instantaneously impressed me … so immensely that I found myself very much flabbergasted.
THERESA THEOPHILE (her real name!) was here, at her homeland, Dominica (pronounced: DOM-in-ee-ka) for a short visit. Showing up at DARROUX’s, as she eventually told me, was no coincidence. She had previously visited several local record shops; talking to proprietors about her demo and its market potentials. She had visited the two leading radio stations, as well. But, her stop at DARROUX’s turned out of greater significance to the reception she had received elsewhere. For some measure of privacy and cordiality, I took her across the bridge – on the way to Goodwill – to the Hope Restaurant & Bar. There we sipped grapefruit juice, as we talked. By the time this preliminary meeting had come to an end, we were both convinced that some much needed basic groundwork had to be established.
An extra-ordinarily splendid piece of work by COLIN PRESTON, ALAN DARBY and MICK LISTER --- the trio that provided the music to, up to that point in time, MISS THEOPHILE’s dream-wise four-track single.
It became all too obvious to me that MICK was the remarkable driving force behind that lady. In conclusion, it was evident that the association had to be preserved.
The song that truly caught my spontaneous attention was “REACH OUT!” So, as I would usually do when I’d detect compositions that reminded me of something previously became a hit, I rushed to my record library, and picked up INGELBERT HUMPERDINCK’S compilation CD to make that comparison.
After numerous repeats, all doubts were cleared.
Same title!
But, entirely different … in lyrical content and music arrangement!
Decision made! I succeeded in having T’RESE extend her stay. Thereafter, we met on several occasions. Before heading back to Britain, we agreed, “to keep Lister”. And, “Include Mr. C. JULIEN GUISTE, SNR. … bass-guitarist of the Caribbean region’s most prolific show-band; the defunct GAYLORDS POWER UNION.
Under the tight, close and capable clutches of JULIEN GUISTE, Theresa … by then, simply T’RESE … (the result of my intuition!) … amidst the sweat, toil and “a whole lot of dedication”; attended the recording sessions: covering another major step in the quest to become a star.
Coming as an after-thought was the need to include a reggae cut on that proposed maxi single that truly unveiled a labour of love for the art by a genuinely talented songwriter-singer-entertainer.
The thrilling innovation of the title track, REACH OUT, summoned the attention of the world to the plight of children in a wretched, wicked world of unscrupulous exploitation of these tender aged innocents. Then, there was “A.B.S.U.”: an acronym I am yet to discover the meaning of. Finally, came that scintillating reggae tune, “THAT’S THE WAY MY LOVIN’ GOES”.
Finally, T’RESE’s commercial-cut, 
professional marketed single was
officially released.
Today, she has taken her career
one giant step further with the release
of her album, “A WORLD OF MY
OWN”; with compositions from the pen
and mind of Theresa “T’RESE” Theophile
and T. Scribbins and, a sliced up single
from that album; featuring album and
remix versions of “YOU ARE MY LOVER”
and a white light extended mix of “OUR
LOVE IS A FLAME”.
T’RESE’s album, “A WORLD OF MY
OWN”, was mastered by Sound Recording Technology (SRT), in London.
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