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There are 20 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: peddles=petals?
From: Austin Roberts
2. Re: More Claire Francis @ Musica
From: Claire Francis
3. Now Playing In Musica
From: Tom Diehl
4. Katz / Kassenetz
From: Barry
5. Re: Reparata & the Delrons "Look In My Diary"
From: Austin Roberts
6. Re: "Breaking Away" or "I'm Breaking Away"
From: Mike the Bass Player
7. Ravels? Revels? other Revels?; more
From: Country Paul
8. Re: something to SMiLe about
From: Steve Harvey
9. Lewis & Clarke Expedition
From: Mike Dugo
10. Love/Zombies in Cleveland
From: Mike McKay
11. Discoveries Magazine
From: Bob Celli
12. George Gerdes
From: Stephane Rebeschini
13. Re: Katz / Kassenetz
From: MJ
14. Twang Shebang #5 - on the air!
From: Unsteady Freddie
15. Van Dyke Parks, Lewis & Clarke
From: Bob Rashkow
16. Re: French EP's, AZ
From: Stephane Rebeschini
17. Re: Baby Lemonade
From: Phil X Milstein
18. Re: Ravels? Revels? other Revels?; more
From: Gary Myers
19. Re: Chicago session musicians
From: James Holvay
20. "Fever"
From: ACJ
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 02:44:43 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: peddles=petals?
Joe Nelson:
> It is indeed about a girl pedaling a bicycle. The correct spelling
> is "pedals" ("peddles" is a reference to selling something), but
> the label actually reads "Rose Peddles Everywhere She Goes".
Little girl pedaling a bike. Obviously it was called that so
people would wonder. Hell, I still do. Take real good care.
Country Paul:
> Do you mean "Rose Petals," or is it about a girl peddling a bicycle?
> Or is that the label's version of the title? Inquiring linguists want
> to know....
Phil M:
> It's a pun ... actually, a rare and well-executed triple
> (treble?) pun: petals/peddles/pedals.
> Bravo, Austin!
I meant it about a little girl pedalling a bike but I wanted to
create a little confusion a la flowers and solicitation. It was
that time in the world of pop music and I couldn't resist.
AR
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:00:05 EDT
From: Claire Francis
Subject: Re: More Claire Francis @ Musica
Regarding "I've Got My Own Thing Going": First, I want to thank
you so much for putting it on in the Music Room. It gave my family
a great "charge" and now everyone is walking around the house saying
"this is my new motto."
I remember it was a jumpin' session. I had booked Eric Clapton
and Jimmy Page on this session. Eric was on 12 string and Jimmy
was on electric. Bill Wyman is on electric bass, Coleridge Good
is on stand-up bass. The background vocal is also me. I triple
tracked vocals. I made sure there was plenty of food and beer -
most of the musicians opted not to drink on the session, but
afterwards we enjoyed the catering. I was well known for always
doing stuff like that.
Thanks again for helping to bring my past alive again. If any one
of you wonderful people get a chance, I would appreciate it if you
could send me via email, or play to musica, any copies of The John
Bull Breed and Sonny Childe and Arthur Brown. That would probably
be most of my work during the first part of 1966. Thanks again.
Love & Light,
Claire
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:53:53 -0000
From: Tom Diehl
Subject: Now Playing In Musica
>From the "Diamond" mine, I have played to musica 3 tunes of interest
from the original 45s. First was Lots Of Luck by the Ravels, which
sounds a bit similar to Comanche by the Revels, which appeared on
the Pulp Fiction soundtrack.
Next, "I Remember Barbara" by Dickey Lee. I believe someone
on here was a Dickey Lee collector, do you have the Diamond sides
yet? I wonder if Dickey himself even has them. I preferred the B
side over the A side, his remake of "Ruby Baby" (which Ronnie Dove
recorded around the same time, in a much different arrangement,
but that didn't get released for 20 years after this one).
Last, "Good Morning Love" by the Bleus. They became the Electric
Hand Band when Diamond became Certron in 1970. They had a website
but it's gone now. They had regrouped and everything...does anyone
know what happened to them?
Well thats all for this week. Enjoy the Diamond triple play for the
week.
Tom Diehl
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 09:18:02 -0500
From: Barry
Subject: Katz / Kassenetz
Nostalgia aside, one thing that Katz and Kassenetz did of some
historical significance was that when they were once in need of
some songs they contacted Graham Gouldman. He, in turn, suggested
a friend of his who had a small studio in Stockport, England and
that instead of Gouldman staying in New York to write songs for
them, he and his friends could write and record demos at this new
and small studio. The studio? Strawberry, owned by Eric Stewart
(late of The Mindbenders) and Peter Tattersall. When Katz/Kassenetz
hired the studio for 6 months(!), Stewart and Gouldman invited
former Mockingbirds drummer and friend, Kevin Godley, and his mate,
Lol Crème, to get involved also. This group of 4 first became
Hotlegs, was instrumental in Neil Sedaka's comeback, and finally
became 10cc. Do you know that a handful of tracks issued under
various Katz/Kassenetz names were actually the guys who became 10cc?
Barry in Minneapolis
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:56:21 EDT
From: Austin Roberts
Subject: Re: Reparata & the Delrons "Look In My Diary"
Previously:
> It's really interesting how memory works, Tony. I was at the session
> when "Look In My Diary" was recorded. I had not heard the song in
> over 35 years yet when I heard it on CD last year it was as if I had
> just heard it recorded the day before. The melody and lyrics were
> just imbedded in my brain. Perhaps it was the multiple takes. I have
> to admit, though, that I hadn't thought of the song in over 35 years.
You're right about memory. In 1968, Mary (Reperata) sang bgds. with
me on about three sides being produced by Bill and Steve Jerome,who
had produced Repeata and the Delrons as well. Great Girl.
Austin Roberts
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:24:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mike the Bass Player
Subject: Re: "Breaking Away" or "I'm Breaking Away"
Jeff M:
> I think the song (Breaking Away) you're looking for is by the
> group, Balance. Peppy Castro, formerly of the Blues Magoos,
> was in this group. It hit the charts in July of 1981.
Jeff, Yes, that's it! Thank you!
Next....to find the record (or mp3).
Mike
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:39:09 -0400
From: Country Paul
Subject: Ravels? Revels? other Revels?; more
Re: "Lots of Luck" by the Ravels, now at musica - sounds like
the background to a cheesy old "adult" movie - or a stripper!
I got excited when you suggested it could be the Revels - but
I guess you mean the "Church Key" group, not the "Midnight Stroll"
vocal group, which had all kinds of incarnations themselves.
The Bleus' "Good Morning Love" is fun - thanks for this one.
Eddy:
> Mary Anne was on the charts for 10 weeks, reaching #17 in the
> UK in early 1965 (Columbia DB7476)
What a beautiful song - glad to hear it had a well-deserved chart run.
Thank you!
I keep being impressed with the "Smile" CD - hung up on the second
movement for a while now. Can't wait for the Carnegie Hall concert
tomorrow night. (Only in New York, talk about an embarrassment of
riches: Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne and many more are playing
in the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey just across the river from
Manhattan on the same night!)
Country Paul
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:33:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: something to SMiLe about
Personally I'm waiting for Van Dyke Parks to take
"Discover America" on tour at all the IHOPs throughout
the land. See one show then send in your ticket stub
and a penny to catch the next date.
Steve Harvey
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:06:01 -0000
From: Mike Dugo
Subject: Lewis & Clarke Expedition
What is the general consensus on The Lewis & Clarke Expedition?
Considering their pedigree (Michael Martin Murphy and Boomer
Castleman were members, and Mike Nesmith was involved) they have
been almost completely forgotten. They appeared in the movie For
Singles Only and on I Dream Of Jeannie, and were featured in many
of the teen mags of the day - so they reached some type of notoriety ...
at least in the late '60s.
This is a band that Sundazed or Rev-Ola should definitely consider
reissuing. I'm only familiar with a few of their songs; can anybody
assist with a CD-R of their singles and '67 LP to assist with some
research for www.60sgaragebands.com? If so, please contact me
offlist.
Thanks in advance.
Mike Dugo
60sgaragebands.com
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:12:17 EDT
From: Mike McKay
Subject: Love/Zombies in Cleveland
OK, I promised a review. I'll try to keep it brief (and try to keep from
gushing too much!).
Love were incredibly good and powerful. I just was in awe through the
whole set, because I never imagined I'd hear all these songs I've loved
for so many years performed live. (I nearly got tears in my eyes toward
the end of "You Set The Scene.") Baby Lemonade, who have served as
Love since 1992 (with a, er, six-year gap) have now been supplemented
by original Love guitarist Johnny Echol. It was so cool seeing him up there
having a good time, and he made some fine contributions. The result was
that, when Arthur Lee played guitar, there were FOUR guitars plus bass.
As I said, very powerful!
There were many songs from "Forever Changes," but also "7 And 7 Is" and
"Orange Skies" from "Da Capo" (flute parts on the latter ably duplicated by
guitarist Mike Randle, who did the same for the horn parts on FC). And all
the way back to "My Flash On You" and forward to "Singing Cowboy." The
band was loose and Arthur seemed to be having a great time. The other
thing that must be said is that he is truly an outstanding vocalist, whether
belting it out or singing with great sensitivity on Bryan MacLean's "Old Man."
All in all, a superb performance. The Zombies were great of course, perhaps
not quite as much as when I saw them two years ago, but it was all new then.
My disappointment that "Say You Don't Mind" and "I Don't Believe In
Miracles" weren't done this time 'round was mitigated by hearing "Brief
Candles" and "I Want Her She Wants Me" for the first time. Colin and Rod
were both superb, as always.
Bottom line: for God's sake, do whatever you must to see this show if it's
anywhere near to you!
Mike
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:04:17 -0000
From: Bob Celli
Subject: Discoveries Magazine
I just got the word from Bobby Vee that Discoveries is doing an extensive
article on him in an upcoming issue, probably for the beginning of next
year. His picture will also be featured on the cover. I'm hoping this marks
a change in direction for the magazine, with artists from the fifties and
sixties getting more spots on the front page, and also inside.
Bob Celli
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:38:10 +0200
From: Stephane Rebeschini
Subject: George Gerdes
Bonjour de France
For all interested, George Gerdes has his own web site
with lots of info: http://www.georgegerdes.com/
He seems to spend more time working as an actor (movies, TV,
Broadway...) than as a singer, but the website announces a
new live album.
Regards
Stephane Rebeschini
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 08:42:07 -0400
From: MJ
Subject: Re: Katz / Kassenetz
Barry in Minneapolis:
> Do you know that a handful of tracks issued under various
> Katz/Kassenetz names were actually the guys who became 10cc?
er..mm.......yes........ the CD, 'Strawberry Bubblegum', is here:
http://tinyurl.com/4s37o
MJ
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:18:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Unsteady Freddie
Subject: Twang Shebang #5 - on the air!
My 5th edition of Twang Shebang is available
for your listening pleasure
http://www.myrealbroadcast.com is the site
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Scott Muni
Rodney Dangerfield
Cuban Cowboys
Red Elvises
Satan's Pilgrims
Jethro Tull
Les Fradkin
Los Straitjackets
The Ventures
Pat Benatar
Monotones
Brian Wilson
Wipe Out Festival
Bitch Boys
Davie Allan
Drifting Sand
...and others. Your comments are encouraged:
hit the YOUR COMMENTS button on the site
thanks for hangin' - keep on twangin'
Unsteady Freddie
Twang Shebang Radio Host - http://www.myrealbroadcast.com
http://www.unsteadyfreddie.com
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:52:03 EDT
From: Bob Rashkow
Subject: Van Dyke Parks, Lewis & Clarke
I have "Song Cycle", first checked out in 1982. I shall lay all
of my pennies at VDP's feet. What a genius, what an LP. Absolutely
wild, to be spun back to back with United States of America or
American Metaphysical Circus. Where HAVE all the hippies gone?
Screen Gems-Columbia must have been trying to make Travis Lewis
and Boomer Clarke stars a la The Monkees, but it didn't work.
If they recorded at least 15-20 tunes a CD is definitely in order.
"I Feel Good (I Feel Bad)" is a great tune that could have been a
hit for The Monkees, actually. It got lots of airplay in some areas,
climbing up to the lower half of the Hot 100. "Destination Unknown"
which IIRC they perform in "For Singles Only" is another example of
their talent.
I may have a chance to get Vernon Joynson's "Fuzz, Acid and Flowers"
in print - my local vinyl shop informed me he has a copy. "Shakin'
all ov-VUH!"
Bobster
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:26:54 +0200
From: Stephane Rebeschini
Subject: Re: French EP's, AZ
Dave Monroe a écrit:
> I'm under the impression that perhaps the two-track 45
> was more the province of certain labels as well. I've
> no end of, say, picture-sleeved Disques Vogue 4-track
> EPs, but my AZ stuff, on the other hand, consists, off
> the top of my head, largely of two-track 45s.
Bonjour,
After 1967, as Frank explained, the french record companies started
releasing EPs and singles. The EPs vanished after 1969 (with some
exceptions, CBS stopped releasing them sooner).
Roughly:
50s to 1967: only EPs (always with PS) plus jukebox/promo singles
(some with PS, but generally not)
1967/69 : EPs and singles (always with PS), plus some promo/jukebox
singles of the commercial EPs (without PS)
1969 to 198x: singles (always with PS), plus some promo/jukebox
singles without PS (or occasional special promo PS). Some EPs were
still released, generally by small labels. In the 70's, the 'big
labels' released very few EPs, mostly as 'special products' associated
with promo campaigns for cars, clothes, banks...
The AZ (or DiscAZ) company released many EPs until 1968 : Michel
Polnareff, Christophe, Romuald, Pierre Barouh, Danyel Gerard...
were all on AZ. Then, after 1968, AZ released only singles, always
with sleeves, of French acts, of some European labels, but also of
rather obscure US labels. For instance, several Map City productions
(Anders & Poncia label) were released in France, including at least
4 Mardi Gras singles and several Double Shot (Brenton Wood, Count
Five...). Their 1966/73 period was extremely prolific, with hundreds
of singles, many EPs and some LPs.
The 60s/early 70s French releases of US/UK acts are often marred by
bad English spelling and 'strange' sleeves (the ones mentioned by Frank,
but also a BB King single with a picture of... Ben E King, and similar
mistakes). At least we were lucky to have the songs released in France!
Regards
Stephane Rebeschini
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 12:02:18 +0000
From: Phil X Milstein
Subject: Re: Baby Lemonade
Mike McKay wrote:
> Love were incredibly good and powerful. I just was in awe through the
> whole set, because I never imagined I'd hear all these songs I've loved
> for so many years performed live. (I nearly got tears in my eyes toward
> the end of "You Set The Scene.") Baby Lemonade, who have served as
> Love since 1992 (with a, er, six-year gap) have now been supplemented
> by original Love guitarist Johnny Echol. It was so cool seeing him up there
> having a good time, and he made some fine contributions. The result was
> that, when Arthur Lee played guitar, there were FOUR guitars plus bass.
> As I said, very powerful!
I agree 100% with Mike's assessment of the current incarnation of Love.
Well, at least last year's incarnation, which was the last time they
came through Boston, prior to restoring Mr. Echols to the band. In
fact, I've been fortunate to catch Arthur backed by Baby Lemonade
several times over the years, and the act, somehow, just keeps getting
better and better, highlighted by Arthur's now-awesome singing and Mike
Randle's brilliant lead guitar.
What I'd like to know is whether any of y'all have ever heard Baby
Lemonade's own records, and if so which might make the best starting
point. If they are even half as good on their own as they are as Love,
it is high time I finally got on board.
Yeah,
--Phil M.
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:13:55 -0700
From: Gary Myers
Subject: Re: Ravels? Revels? other Revels?; more
Country Paul:
> Re: "Lots of Luck" by the Ravels ... I got excited when you
> suggested it could be the Revels - but I guess you mean the
> "Church Key" group, not the "Midnight Stroll" vocal group,
> which had all kinds of incarnations themselves.
FWIW, there was also a Ravelles, who recorded on Chicago's Mobie
label and had a Wisconsin connection.
gem
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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:13:15 -0700
From: James Holvay
Subject: Re: Chicago session musicians
Me:
> "I played guitar on a few sessions with Billy (Davis)as the
> producer. He was a perfect gentleman and a "master" in the
> studio. We were young musicians in Chicago, trying to make
> soul music and he was God to us."
Richard Williams:
> James, did you ever play a session with the drummer Al Duncan? If
> so, do you have any memories you might share? I loved his very
> distinctive playing on the early Impressions/Major Lance sessions.
Richard, I was too young and not good enough to be playing with
Al Duncan and the Chess musicians. The two sessions I did at Chess
was with a self-contained band that later became The MOB. Louis
Satterfield (later trombone player wth EW&F) played Fender P.Bass
on the Major Lance stuff. Still checking on who played upright on
the early Impressions/ABC Paramount sessions. I'm trying to get a
hold of J.Pate.
James
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Message: 20
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 01:34:08 -0400
From: ACJ
Subject: "Fever"
Here's something I've always wondered about concerning the song
"Fever". Peggy Lee's remake has become the "standard" version,
even though its lyrics are mostly diferent from Little Willie
John's original (Willie's version didn't have the "history lesson").
Did Peggy Lee write those 'new' lyrics herself? Or were they in the
original song and Willie just didn't use them? Thanks.
ACJ
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