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There are 14 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Records for sale
From: Peter Lerner
2. Re: New Young Hearts, Music Explosion
From: Mark
3. Hermoine's Secret Service
From: Phil Milstein
4. Re: The Younghearts
From: James Botticelli
5. Re: Susanna Smith / Shadow Morton
From: Mick Patrick
6. Re: Buddah stuff/ Joey Levine /the Feathers
From: Jeff Lemlich
7. Hit Records
From: Kingsley Abbott
8. FW: Bud & Travis; Kingsmen
From: Country Paul
9. Re: Records for sale
From: Ken Bell
10. Re: Smokey and His Sister
From: Dave Heasman
11. RE: Starsailor
From: Phil Chapman
12. Re: RIP Warren Zevon
From: Mark
13. Re: Dickie Goodman
From: Andrew Jones
14. The Cardboard Zeppelin, The Regents
From: Art Longmire
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 20:50:13 +0100
From: Peter Lerner
Subject: Re: Records for sale
Jeff wrote, about a tasty sounding 45:
> Coincidentally, I happen to have a copy for sale up on my web site.
Just wondering, but would the idea of a For Sale and Wanted section
of Spectropop be a possibility. I occasionally have records for sale,
and my target market would be.... well... Spectropoppers. Just an
idea?
Peter
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 01:35:41 GMT
From: Mark
Subject: Re: New Young Hearts, Music Explosion
James--in regards to the New Young Hearts, it was mentioned in a
post in the Soulful Detroit Forum that Bobby Sanders (who
produced the Canterbury and Minit sides) got together the "New"
Young Hearts as an attempt to cash in on the Younghearts' name. I
believe the Younghearts were still together when the New Young
Hearts cut "Young Hearts Get Lonely Too" for the Zea label (also
spelled as "Zay" on some records).
Bobster--yes, I AM from Cleveland, one of two Marks on the lists
from the Hall of Fame city! Anyhow, you mentioned the Music
Explosion, which brings to mind this anecdote. My brother and I
went to the Beachland Ballroom (great concert venue about a mile
from my house) to see the great Dave Davies perform in concert.
The "house band", Satan's Satellites, featuring my good friend and
fellow record collector Tom Fallon on organ, were performing "A
Little Bit of Soul" when we arrived. I was surprised to find out
that the reason they were playing the Music Explosion classic was
that one of the members of that band was sitting in!
I wish I could've met the guy, just to thank him for such a great
record!
Best,
Mark
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 18:56:23 +0000
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Hermoine's Secret Service
Artie Wayne wrote:
> and Artie Resnick publishing company and producing a couple of
> singles on a group called Horizon and one on Hermione Gingould.
Would that have been her "Cocaine" single? Any good stories on the
"real" Hermoine G.?
--Phil M.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 17:41:32 -0400
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: The Younghearts
David Gordon wrote:
> I even have a 45 recorded in 1984 on an indie. A bit electronic
> sounding but still drivin' them harmonies home to the peeps.
> Haven't heard of that one - would you mind posting details ?
Sure...luckily I have my rare 45's soul boxes out as I'm trying to
compileSomething For Simon (hey, sounds like a Mancini tune!). The
Younghearts tune is called "Hey Love" b/w "I've Got Dancing Fever"
actually recorded in 1980. I usually label the ballad as the A side,
but that's just me. Its on Soultown Records produced by Bobby
Sanders and Larry Love, Executive procuded by a fella named God.
The tune was written by Ronald Preyer and Larry Love and its
numbered S-3000-A (the ballad side) which could mean it was
Soultown's first release I guess.
JB
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 08:42:51 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Susanna Smith / Shadow Morton
Mike Rashkow:
> I inquired of Carol Cymbal in this regard. She thinks that
> Susanna Smith aka Esta Finkelstein also sang "The Cupboard's
> Bare" which she co-wrote with Johnny. As far as I know she
> was Dick Goodman's wife.....
Great inside info, Mike, thanks. While you were working with
Johnny Cymbal did you ever come across Shadow Morton? I believe
he was involved at Bang Records assisting Ellie Greenwich and
Jeff Barry run their Tallyrand publishing company. Any stories
to tell?
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 04:07:04 -0000
From: Jeff Lemlich
Subject: Re: Buddah stuff/ Joey Levine /the Feathers
Artie Wayne wrote:
> The Feathers, by the way, was Joey and Arties Studio band who
> played on all of their Buddah hits.
Weren't they also the Fairchilds (on A&M Records)? And weren't they
also the Tradewinds' touring band... or am I thinking of somebody
else?
Jeff Lemlich
http://www.limestonerecords.com
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 10:18:58 +0100
From: Kingsley Abbott
Subject: Hit Records
Following on from the recent mentions of Hit Records of Nashville,
there is at least a brief history and partial discography in
Volume 2 of Stephen McParland's 'Sound Waves & Traction' history of
studio based surf 'n' drag recording units. One point to mention
is that, unlike the UK's Embassy label which did only covers of
hits of the day, Hit Records did issue a few original songs
alongside the covers - The Roamers 'We Built A 409' (Hit 160),
Jackie & The Giants 'Ford GT' (Hit 185), Bobby & Bergen 'I've Got A
Tiger In My Tank' & 'The Whole Summer Through' (Spar 750), Sandy &
The Beachcombers '2+2' & 'Daytona Darlin'' (Spar 760). Stephen says
that the singers were usually Buzz cason, Bobby Russell & Bergen
White - all closely linked to the Ronny & Daytonas/Buzz & Bucky
releases - so the quality was top notch.
Kingsley
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 22:07:16 -0400
From: Country Paul
Subject: FW: Bud & Travis; Kingsmen
Mike Edwards:
> Here's another entry in the "Keepin' The Summer Alive" series,
> "Cold Summer" by Bud & Travis (Liberty, 1965)....
Actually, it sounds as though it was written by any of Peter
and Gordon's most "British Invasion" writers. What a far cry
from B&T's "Alamo" days!
Guy Lawrence, thanks for the Kingsmen note. After several attempts
at "'Louie Louie' written sideways" I gave up on them - obviously
before the better records happened. I only discovered "Wolf of
Manhattan" a few years ago. Nice to know there's other interesting
stuff, too.
More soon,
Country Paul
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 18:35:25 -0400
From: Ken Bell
Subject: Re: Records for sale
I am new to the group, so probably I shouldn't say anything,
but dang my fingers are at it again. I think there are plenty
of sites at which you can buy and sell records. If you are
looking to trade records that are Out Of Print, there is a
group by that name. I don't really care one way or another
(I want all of Glen's Lost Jukebox Series :) ), just thought
I would throw a copper out there.
Ken
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:08:35 +0100
From: Dave Heasman
Subject: Re: Smokey and His Sister
Art Longmire:
> Until I read the post I never knew they [Smokey and His Sister]
> had made an album, and I too would be interested if other
> Spectropoppers have heard it.
Bob Brainen played some of their tracks on wfmu.
It's archived http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/3238
Oh hello, by the way.
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:52:35 +0100
From: Phil Chapman
Subject: RE: Starsailor
> Phil Chapman:
> This Monday sees the release of Phil Spector's first production for
> 23 years, Starsailor's own comeback single, Silence Is Easy. It's a
> lush, enormously orchestrated statement that suggests Starsailor
> have come back better than ever, and that Spector has not lost his
> touch.
Country Paul:
> My reaction when I heard the song a while ago was not as positive as
> yours or the article's. I think re-listening may be in order.
Hi Paul - I was quoting the introductory paragraph to the interview.
Like you, I was not as impressed as I hoped to be. It's a good song,
good vocal, and is all over MTV, so it should be a hit. Most of ye olde
Spector trademarks are there - big drums, layered percussion, intricate
mid-range - but all kept carefully under restraint, giving me the feeling
that it's not really *his* mix. It's well recorded and I suspect balanced
astutely for commercial purposes. Personally, I would have preferred the
full-on assault, but I wonder whether or not that would have actually
reduced its chance of success.
Phil
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 01:13:43 GMT
From: Mark
Subject: Re: RIP Warren Zevon
Hey Guys!
In addition to writing that great Turtles tune, Zevon also
recorded for White Whale as one half of the duo Lyme and Cybelle.
They had a Top 40 hit with "Follow Me", the flip of which I
believe was "Like the Seasons" (also recorded by the Turtles
and on the b-side of "Happy Together").
Best,
Mark
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 23:40:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: Andrew Jones
Subject: Re: Dickie Goodman
About Dickie Goodman: One of my collecting specialties is the
genre of record Goodman invented, called "break-ins" or "Flying
Saucers" (after the 1956 single that started it all, Buchanan &
Goodman's "The Flying Saucer, Parts 1 & 2). If any radio station
would let me, I could probably do a whole series about them.
And about Warren Zevon: I find it a little sad that, even on the
Internet, there hasn't been much discussion of "Like the Seasons",
the early WZ composition that became the B-side of both "Happy
Together" and "Can I Get to Know You Better". Howard (Eddie)
Kaylan seldom sounded better than he did on "Like the Seasons".
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 22:13:26 -0000
From: Art Longmire
Subject: The Cardboard Zeppelin, The Regents
I have a 45 on Laurie records by a group called the Cardboard
Zeppelin. I haven't had much success in researching the group,
but in the Osborne 45 guide the entry on the group suggests
that they are in fact a later lineup of the Regents of "Barbara
Ann" fame (the record came out in 1968).
The A-side of this 45 is titled "Ten Story Building" and is a
nice whimsical pop number with good falsetto harmony on the
chorus - quite an impressive tune, and a favorite of mine.
Anyone know any further details on this group? They don't have
an entry on the "Fuzz Acid and Flowers" site.
Art Longmire
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