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Spectropop - Digest Number 1591
- From: Spectropop Group
- Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004
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SPECTROPOP - Spectacular! Retro! Pop!
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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. '70s Reissue Series / Nina Van Pallandt / Bill Cosby's Singing / Peppermint Trolley Co / The Debs / The Candymen and Northern Soul
From: Mark
2. Re: Northern Soul & Beach Music
From: Steve Harvey
3. A Big Deal over Two Deals
From: Mark
4. Petula Clark in French and German
From: Mac Joseph
5. Re: Epic Splendor
From: Joe Nelson
6. N.Y. studio musicians/ / Anne Murray/ Kerri Downs/ Shel Talmy
From: Artie Wayne
7. Re: The Who Sell Out
From: Joe Nelson
8. Re: recordin' in America ... not
From: Mike McKay
9. Re: Bert Berns' British productions
From: Mick Patrick
10. Re: two Deals
From: Steve Jarrell
11. Re: Petula Clark in French and German
From: Tom K
12. re: Beach music
From: Steve Prezak
13. Re: Petula Clark in French and German (not to mention Italian and Spanish)
From: Mick Patrick
14. Ten Years After
From: Al Kooper
15. Robert John
From: Al Kooper
16. Norther Soul (not)
From: Billy G. Spradlin
17. Re: Beach Music
From: Austin Roberts
18. Re: Beach Music
From: Steve Jarrell
19. Re: Beachin'
From: Austin Roberts
20. Re: Sonny Curtis
From: Austin Roberts
21. Re: Beatles recordings abroad
From: Eddy Smit
22. Re: D. Hess
From: Austin Roberts
23. Re: Spelling lesson
From: Austin Roberts
24. Re: grasping Northern Soul
From: David Bell
25. Epic Splendor = Beach Music?
From: Brent Cash
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 03:33:26 GMT
From: Mark
Subject: '70s Reissue Series / Nina Van Pallandt / Bill Cosby's Singing / Peppermint Trolley Co / The Debs / The Candymen and Northern Soul
Hey Guys!
Been awhile since I posted to due to my on-again, off-again health
problems and occasional stormy weather, but here goes with the
catch-up:
Phil--another two-fer in the Sire Vintage Years series was their
Impressions anthology. This one was especially interesting as it not
only touched down on the Impressions' best ABC output (no Curtom
songs), but it also covered the best of Jerry Butler from both Vee-
Jay and Mercury, and threw in "Superfly" and "Freddy's Dead" from
Curtis as well. Not many Impressions comps can boast all that!
Nina Van Pallandt--She also had a hilarious part in a Taxi episode,
the one where Reverend Jim, of all people, escorts Elaine to a high
society affair for an art gallery. She played a socialite who comes
on to the scruffy hippie.
Bill Cosby--A lot was said about the "Silver Throat" LP, but Warner
Brothers actually issued a follow-up album of his singing entitled
"Hooray for the Salvation Army Band". A friend of mine has this and
I got to hear Cosby's horrendous rendition of "I Can't Get No
Satisfaction"...how did Rhino miss out on that one for the Golden
Throats comp?
Re the Peppermint Trolley Co.: are the Faragher brothers in this group
the same guys who later recorded for ABC and Polydor? They had a hit
in 1978 with a great song called "Stay the Night".
I should also add that the Peppermint Trolley Company made a cameo
appearance on Mannix in 1968.
Mantanhatten--The Debs had at least two other singles for Mercury. I
have one ("Sloopy's Gonna Hang On" b/w "Under a Street Light") and
know of another one that the Northern soul folk like ("Goodbye Boy"...
I've seen it on one Northern want list that I've received).
Re the Candymen: Is it the same Dewey Martin that was in Buffalo
Springfield? (I know it's not the same Dewey Martin that was in bad
sci-fi movies of the '50s! ;)
Finally, with regards to Northern soul: it's already been established
that 'Northern' has nothing to do with the geographical origins of the
records in the States but rather its popularity in the North of England.
Allow me to confuse you even more--a lot of Northern soul isn't even
soul! They've spun records by the likes of Paul Anka, Joey Heatherton,
Jackie DeShannon, the Four Seasons, Charlie Gracie, and countless other
pop charters...even records by the likes of Melinda Marx (Groucho's
daughter) and disgraced football star Lance Rentzell!
As Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys once asked, "Can You Dance to
It?"...
Best,
Mark
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 19:27:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: Northern Soul & Beach Music
Andy wrote:
> Myrtle Beach, SC is still a "HUGE" beach music spot. They
> live and breathe this stuff.
That explains why it was the setting for the film "Shag".
(English readers may stop smirking now!)
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 03:41:36 GMT
From: Mark
Subject: A Big Deal over Two Deals
Hello again!
A while back on another Yahoo list, we were discussing a Northern
soul/beach music-type record entitled "I Still Love You" by Harry
Deal and the Galaxies.
I was wondering if Harry was any relation to another beach music
performer, the late, great Bill Deal. Anyone know? Austin, can you
answer this one?
Best,
Mark
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 04:55:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mac Joseph
Subject: Petula Clark in French and German
Got a question for anyone that can help. I listen to the 60's on
6 on XM satellite radio. I noticed that they play quite a bit of
Petula Cark songs in both German and French. By any chance does
anybody know if any of her compilations in French or German are
available, and if so, what label or where they can be ordered from?
Thanks much in advance!
Mac Joseph
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 12:26:47 -0400
From: Joe Nelson
Subject: Re: Epic Splendor
Martin Roberts:
> Regarding Epic Splendor, my picture sleeved promo :-) only lists the
> A-Side "It Could Be So Wonderful" as arranged Trade Martin. "She's
> High..." credits the arranger as John Boylan, who along with James
> Foley produced both sides.
Try pulling the record before you post old rips, Joe. My bad. Bad,
BAD, Joe....
Fascinating sleeve. Pictures of all the members' faces, and you can't
make out one of them. Check out the upper left hand corner for the
fifth face. Clever.
Joe Nelson
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:37:28 -0700 (PDT)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: N.Y. studio musicians/ / Anne Murray/ Kerri Downs/ Shel Talmy
How ya'll doin'? Well, I'm gonna "Country Paul" it...or play catch up
with some of the posts and inquiries.
to Niels...
Don Thomas was a friend of mine, an excellent guitar player and
songwriter ["This Door Swings both Ways" [Thomas/Levitt] by Hermans'
Hermits]. I started using him on some of my sessions when his sister
Jeannie Thomas [who sang background on some of my productions,
including "Midnight Mary"] suggested it.
Russ Savakus was one of the first bass players I used when I started
out [he played bass on "Midnight Mary"]. I knew he worked with a lot
of folk artists and could always count on him to play the right thing.
Bob Bushnell would be the guy I'd turn to for a great RnB or Rock feel.
Before I knew what the bass did, I'd come up with some lame figure
that Bob would correct and "Funkify".
to Tony...
Thanks for telling me about the Kerri Downs record of "4,003,221 tears
from now"[Raleigh/ Wayne] Could you send me an MP3 of it?
to Austin...
I couldn't agree with you more, Anne Murray is one of the nicest
people I've met in the buisness. I've known her since "Snowbird" when
I was running the professional dept. at Warner Bros. music. One of the
first songs I placed with Anne was "Walk Right Back" [Curtis] which
earned her a "Grammy".
and lastly, to everyone who contacted me about a way to get a hold of
my old friend, Shel Talmy...thanks again.
regards, Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.com
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 12:09:07 -0400
From: Joe Nelson
Subject: Re: The Who Sell Out
Al Kooper:
> I played on Rael from The Who Sell Out......
Bob Rashkow:
> Al, that is such a great tune. In fact the entire album is one of
> my favorite late 6Ts LPs ever. Does anybody EVER spin Rael anymore?
After all these years, I'm still not quite sure what "Rael" was about.
I always figured the word was a shortened form of Israel, but then I
read somewhere that Townshend's reference to "redchins" was short for
Red Chinese.
Great album, but quite off base for the group. Four (count 'em)
Townshend lead vocals, and out of the six tracks Daltrey DOES sing
lead on two ("Armenia, City In The Sky" and "Tattoo") are noticeably
sped up.
One common complaint about the disc that I've never objected to was
the way the Radio London parody concept breaks down halfway through
side two. Often cited as proof the group could never see anything
through, I saw it as an indication of the fact that the station just
ceased to exist in real life. Sad.
Joe Nelson
(lost interest in the Who after this album, FWIW)
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 14:11:35 EDT
From: Mike McKay
Subject: Re: recordin' in America ... not
previously:
> Lewisohn's book gives you the exact details on where The Beatles recorded.
> Off the top of my head, I'd say they never recorded outside of the UK, the
> lone exception being the German vocals of Sie Liebt Dich & Komm gibt mir
> deine Hand, which were taped in France.
I believe parts of "Can't Buy Me Love" and/or "You Can't Do That" were also
recorded in France. Then of course, there's the Tony Sheridan tracks, which
were recorded in Germany. Even if you discount them, they did yield two true
*Beatles* tracks, "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow."
Mike
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:19:04 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Bert Berns' British productions
Neils Chr Junker-Poulsen wrote:
> It really was a shame about that CD of Bert Berns' British singles.
> We could do without the Them tracks. Everybody knows them anyway,
> and I got the Lulu ones, and Moses K as well. I know about Redcaps
> and The Orchids, and I know about tracks with P J Proby, The
> Movement and Dave Berry as well ...
Dulwich calling Denmark! I was unaware Bert Berns had ever produced
P J Proby, the Movement or David Berry. You obviously know something
I don't. Enquiring minds neeeeeeeeeeeeed to know. Do tell.
Hey la,
Mick
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 12:27:53 -0500
From: Steve Jarrell
Subject: Re: two Deals
Mark wrote:
> A while back on another Yahoo list, we were discussing a Northern
> soul/beach music-type record entitled "I Still Love You" by Harry
> Deal and the Galaxies.
> I was wondering if Harry was any relation to another beach music
> performer, the late, great Bill Deal. Anyone know? Austin, can you
> answer this one?
No, Harry Deal was not related to Bill Deal. Harry, I think is from Carolina
and Bill Deal was from Portsmouth, VA but lived most of his life in Virginia
Beach. There is a guy in Philly that claims to be the Bill Deal that recorded
those great beach classics, but, of course, he is a phoney!
Thanks,
Steve Jarrell
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 18:47:15 -0000
From: Tom K
Subject: Re: Petula Clark in French and German
Mac Joseph asked:
> Got a question for anyone that can help. I listen to the 60's on
> 6 on XM satellite radio. I noticed that they play quite a bit of
> Petula Cark songs in both German and French. By any chance does
> anybody know if any of her compilations in French or German are
> available, and if so, what label or where they can be ordered from?
> Thanks much in advance!
Hi there. Well, there is plenty of French Petula out there, through
Sanctuary Europe/Vogue/BMG. The best place to start is probably
Kaleidoscope, the double CD released on Sanctuary in 2002 (I think),
which features a nice overview of her four decades of French hits.
See http://www.petulaclark.net for more info and further releases.
Sadly, the German situation is a little more bleak. Kaleidoscop - Ihre
Groessten Hits, the equivalent to the above-mentioned compilation, was
supposedly released in September 2003, but seems almost impossible
to find now, if it was released at all (can't say I ever saw a copy!)
Feel free to correct me, though.
I can't think of any other CD releases of her German material, although
the odd track is included on the excellent 1000 Nadelstice series of Brits
and Americans singing in German on Bear Family records. Italian stuff
seems even harder to come by. There was meant to be a similar 2-disc
compilation released of Italian material late last year or early this, but it
seems to have disappeared from the radar. Anyone know anything
about these releases?
Hope that helps a little ...
Tom K
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 15:05:24 -0400
From: Steve Prezak
Subject: re: Beach music
Beach music continues to thrive in both Carolinas. And not necessarily
along the coast. Its main purpose is to spur couples on to do a fairly
straightforward dance called the "shag" -- a term having nothing to do
with its British meaning, I should point out.
Two old SC friends of mine started a label (Ripete Records) back in the
'80s just to license and compile popular Beach tunes. It's still going great
guns, apparently.
A fair amount of '50s and '60s bands whose music has been appropriated
as "beach" have even gone the length of totally setting up shop in the
Carolinas to ride the wave, so to speak.
To give you an idea of the style and "vibe" of Beach music, these tunes
seem to be its standards:
Chairmen Of The Board: Give Me Just A Little More Time
The Tams: Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
Brenton Wood: Gimme Little Sign
Billy Ward & The Dominose: Sixty Minute Man
Temptations: My Girl
Lamont Dozier: Cool Me Out
O'Kaysions: I'm A Girl Watcher
The Drifters: Under The Boardwalk
... you get the idea.
Steven Prazak
Atlanta, GA
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 21:40:20 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Petula Clark in French and German (not to mention Italian and Spanish)
Mac Joseph:
> Got a question for anyone that can help. I listen to the 60's
> on 6 on XM satellite radio. I noticed that they play quite a
> bit of Petula Cark songs in both German and French. By any
> chance does anybody know if any of her compilations in French
> or German are available, and if so, what label or where they
> can be ordered from? Thanks much in advance!
A couple of years ago I collaborated with renowned Pet Clark
expert Richard Harries on a great double CD of French language
recordings, "En Vogue: Beat En Francais", released on UK Sequel/
Castle CMDDD 214. For French Pet, I'd say it was hard to beat.
Well, I would, wouldn't I? To view the complete tracklist, visit:
http://www.footlight.com/product.cfm?product_id=4416 And a
review by Bill Reed can be found at the S'pop Recommends section:
http://www.spectropop.com/recommends/index2002.htm#petula
For the more adventurous, over in France the Anthology label have
available the fantastic "Anthologie" CD series, encompassing
(almost) every French language track recorded by Petula between
1958 and 1976. Find more details on all NINE volumes by visiting
http://tinyurl.com/5tkag and searching for "Petula Clark
Anthologie".
ALL of Pet's German language recordings, along with ALL of those
she recorded in Italian and Spanish, can be found on "The
International Collection", a 4 CD box set on Bear Family. Find
track details here: http://tinyurl.com/4hlgm Mind you, as a
whole, Pet's German waxings are less appealing than her French.
(Many of them are German originals - I think I need say no more!)
I dare say a good single disc is available.
Oh dear, now I have Nadelstiche!
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 16:08:44 EDT
From: Al Kooper
Subject: Ten Years After
Previously:
> I just bought a copy of Ten Years After's 1967 debut and
> the album includes a track credited to "Kooper": "I Can't
> Keep From Crying, Sometimes." Just curious if our Al Kooper
> wrote it and if he's ever heard it.
Having not climbed into a tunnel and shut both doors until 1990
I would have to say that I am well aware of that. On the Blues
Project's Live At Central Park (1973) album as I am introducing
the song ( by the BP) I talk about the fact that TYA covered it.
"Paid for my car last year" I snapped. Instantly, a rejoinder
from late bassist Andy Kulberg - "Al drives a Volkswagen!" -
left that on the album!
Al Kooper
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 15:55:14 EDT
From: Al Kooper
Subject: Robert John
Previously:
> ... It is Robert John's song, "Children". It was the "B" side of
> his Nilsson cover, "Don't Leave Me" which reached #108 in October,
> 1968. ... "Children" ... the "B" side ... was a John/Gately-written
> tune ... Al produced this side only and it would have come while he
> was with BS&T ...
I do NOT recall "producing" this at all. It sounds like me on keyboards.
I was out of BS&T by the summer of'68 BTW. Robert John & I did not get
close until late 1968. We were both managed by the same guy at the time.
The co-writer Mike Gately became my best friend until his untimely death
in 1982. I would not have sanctioned this as a "finished" product, even
in 1968 so I doubt I actually produced it no matter WHAT the label says.
Al Kooper
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 23:27:48 -0000
From: Billy G. Spradlin
Subject: Norther Soul (not)
I guess Northern Soul DJ's in the 70's never did the proper
"research" and discovered what race or any other information
about the performer - if they and thier club liked the 45 they
played it, which is a good thing, but confusing to people
outside of the UK who are trying to nail down a proper
decription of the sound.
I have looked at all-nighter playlists and directories of songs
and have seen white Pop/MOR performers like Bobby Goldsboro and
Gary Lewis on the playlists. Joanie Sommers's great "Dont Pity
Me" is more adult pop than true soul - the only thing "Soulful"
about it is the backing vocals.
Billy
http://listen.to/jangleradio
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 00:10:38 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: Beach Music
Previously:
> Beach music continues to thrive in both Carolinas. And not necessarily
> along the coast. Its main purpose is to spur couples on to do a fairly
> straightforward dance called the "shag" --
I grew up in Newport News ,Va. where I played `Beach Music' while in
High School and College; I was fortunate to play in Bill Deal and the
Rhondells off and on during that time. Va. Beach was and still is
(though not as much as in the 60's), a Beach Music town. We lost Bill
Deal recently to a heart attack. Bill was one of the most popular beach
music of all time.
For the first time in my life I have songs (2) that I wrote, on the
Beach Charts and it makes me proud. I'm in a vocal group with Clifford
Curry, Steve Jarrell and Johnny Cobb and it's a lot of fun. One of the
two songs I talked about is our first Beach release. To folks,
especially in the Carolinas, Beach Music is a way of life. They are the
kind of fans that country music artists used to have; LOYAL!
It's a terrific kind of music that still has it's niche in several
areas of the country, and I'm glad I grew up with it as well as country,
blues, rock and pop (I consider Beach Music as pop as far as most of
it's hits go.
Sorry to go on about it, but it's part of my musical roots and I can't
help but still love it.
Thanks for bearing with me, Austin Roberts
PS. Incidently, many of the same musicians that played and sang this
music in the 60's, are still playing it as well as making a living
doing so, which brings me back to Loyalty; loyal fans.
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 17:46:24 -0500
From: Steve Jarrell
Subject: Re: Beach Music
I would like to add to what you wrote Steve. You mentioned Ripete
Records, which is a great label by the way, lots of beach music
here. Also, Surfside Records has some great compilations out.
There are several other beach music labels. New and old "beach"
bands are constantly putting out product. There are beach music
shows on the radio and on the internet, try Willie C's Beach Music
Cafe. Also, an annual beach music awards ceremony in North Myrtle
Beach in November. Believe it or not, if you go to Myrtle Beach
proper, I doubt that you will hear beach music. However, go about
10 miles up the coast to Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach and
you'll find all that you desire. Beach clubs, such as Fat Harolds,
Ducks,"H's" and the Spanish Galleon will be waiting for ya!
Shag on,
Steve Jarrell
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Message: 19
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 00:16:23 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: Beachin'
Steve Jarrell wrote:
> No, Harry Deal was not related to Bill Deal. Harry, I think is from
> Carolina and Bill Deal was from Portsmouth, VA but lived most
> of his life in Virginia Beach. There is a guy in Philly that claims to
> be the Bill Deal that recorded those great beach classics, but, of
> course, he is a phoney!
Steve Jarrell knows more about Beach Music than anyone I know. He's
absolutely right in his answers to your questions. Steve still plays in a great
Beach band here in Nashville, known as the Sons Of The Beach -- great
group!
Austin R.
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Message: 20
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 00:44:23 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: Sonny Curtis
Artie Wayne wrote:
> I couldn't agree with you more, Anne Murray is one of the nicest
> people I've met in the buisness. I've known her since "Snowbird" when
> I was running the professional dept. at Warner Bros. music. One of the
> first songs I placed with Anne was "Walk Right Back" [Curtis] which
> earned her a "Grammy"
Hi Artie,
It's great that you pitched Walk Right Back to Anne. Sonny Curtis is not
only a great friend and co-writer (and, of course, a member of the Crickets),
but also the writer of many great songs (I Fought The Law, Mary Tyler Moore
theme, and countless other familiar songs). Artie, ain't it a small world,
especially for those of us still alive and still in this business since the '60s.
What's great about Spectropop is the vast amout of knowledge that its
members possess. They know more, in some ways, than those of us that
made and still try to make music that people will like and feel close too.
Ain't it cool,
Austin Roberts
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Message: 21
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 07:45:22 +0200
From: Eddy Smit
Subject: Re: Beatles recordings abroad
Mike McKay wrote:
> I believe parts of "Can't Buy Me Love" and/or "You Can't Do That" were
> also recorded in France.
I pulled out my Lewisohn to make sure this time. The session took place on
January 29, 1964 at the EMI Studios in Paris, where the following was recorded:
* Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand -- 11 takes, German vocals only
* Sie Liebt Dich -- 14 takes, German vocals + new rhythm track
* Can't Buy Me Love -- 4 takes and the song was actually finished right there
and then! A second session booked for January 31 was cancelled.
Eddy
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Message: 22
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 01:44:16 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: D. Hess
Tony Baylis wrote:
> I have a US red vinyl promo of "4,003,221" by Kerri Downs (Epic
> JZSP 76387), arranged by Ray Stevens. The flip, "Don't Cross
> Over (To My Side Of The Street)," is by another artist, Linda
> Brannon, and was written by D. Hess and C. Monte. Both sides
> shoulda been hits!
Is D. Hess the same guy that wrote one of Elvis' hits? If so, I met him
in NYC in the late '60s. He was a real different kind of guy.
Austin R.
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Message: 23
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 01:48:22 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: Spelling lesson
Al Kooper wrote:
> When one works with Bill Szymczyk (somebody buy this guy a vowel!),
> as I have in the past, one is taught by the master himself that it's S, zy,
> mc, zy, k. The memory trick is the mc surrounded by zy(s).
Al, you're so strict. Let's all call him Bill.
Austin "Scottish Spelling Champ" Roberts
P.S. Sweet Home Alabama is one of my favorite records. Thanks for
making it.
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Message: 24
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 04:10:09 EDT
From: David Bell
Subject: Re: grasping Northern Soul
I've never properly understood the Northern Soul scene, except that it
seems to be a 100mph dance scene. The first time I saw anyone dancing
in the Northern way I thought immediately of whirling dervishes.
The record that's getting many plays up North, I've been told, is Connie
Francis' "It's Gonna Take Me Some Time," the B-side to Vacation. As much
as I love Connie, I never thought she'd be considered Northern Soul.
I remain confused ... which pretty much describes my mind 100% of the
time these days.
David
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Message: 25
Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 11:06:26 -0000
From: Brent Cash
Subject: Epic Splendor = Beach Music?
Two current threads makes me think that the Epic Splendor's "A Little
Rain Must Fall" would totally work as Beach Music. Try playing it next to
"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy", "With This Ring" (Platters), or "Give
Me Just A Little More Time" -- it fits like a glove.
However, the B-side "Cowboys And Indians" might not "cut the mustard"
in South Carolina ...
Best to all,
Brent Cash
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