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Spectropop - Digest Number 1763
- From: Spectropop Group
- Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004
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SPECTROPOP - Spectacular! Retro! Pop!
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There are 23 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: Mick Patrick
2. Re: Massiel and Françoise
From: David L. Gordon
3. Dee Dee Warwick
From: Philip Hopson
4. Re: season's Blessing; oldies radio; Bob Stanley
From: Phil X Milstein
5. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: Robert Pingel
6. Rhino Girl Group Box & Where The Girls Are Vol. 6
From: Will Stos
7. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: Joe Nelson
8. Motown Repackage
From: Mike Rashkow
9. Re: Wilsonia - Alan Boyd
From: Susan
10. The World of Gorillas and Monkeys
From: Dave Monroe
11. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: Orion
12. President Records
From: Austin Powell
13. Re: Arthur Alexander
From: Steve Harvey
14. Re: Wilsonia - Alan Boyd, Peter Lacey et al
From: Dinsdale Hogg
15. The Rhino Girl Group Box / Christmas wish
From: Peter Andreasen
16. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: Mick Patrick
17. Re: Alvin & Olay
From: Claire Francis
18. Re: The 2 Of Clubs / Chiffons
From: John H.
19. Re: Rhino girl group box
From: Billy G. Spradlin
20. Re: Season's Greetings
From: Claire Francis
21. Re: The 2 Of Clubs
From: John Fox
22. Re: Motown Repackage
From: Frank Jastfelder
23. Re: Colpix (pre-)Monkee stuff
From: Eddy
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:45:29 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
James Moniz:
> "Walk Tall" by 2 of Clubs made #75 Cash Box and #92 Pop? Wow! It
> really didn't deserve that...and in 1967??? I'M SO AGGRIVATED! I
> could think of 1,000 girl-group songs that I would rather have
> had charted (soul girl-groups)! Heck! I'd have rather seen April
> March's "Chick Habit" make it than that! And to think that they
> had a bubbling under chart hit with "Heart" too! URGGH!
I'd love to read your list of 1,000 non-charting soul girl group
records, as I'm sure would all other girl group aficionados.
I have available the email addresses of Patti Valentine and Linda
Parrish, otherwise known as the 2 Of Clubs, should you wish to let
them know personally how unworthy you consider their two modest hit
records. Season of goodwill, and all that.
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 21:17:26 -0000
From: David L. Gordon
Subject: Re: Massiel and Françoise
Julio Niño wrote:
> I don´t know if Massiel can speak French, but she, as well as the
> composers of "La, La, La" ( Arcusa & De la Calva), were Spanish.
If you have a look at the "trade ads" album in the photos section
of my Amy-Mala-Bell group you'll see a scan of the Billboard ad for Massiels's "La La La:"
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/amymalabell/
While Lesley Gore's being discussed it's probably worth mentioning that she did a cover version of "La La La." Massiel's version was out first, according to the May 11, 1968 issue of Billboard. Lesley's was chart-tipped on May 25th but neither of them did much.
Davie
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 21:57:46 +0000 (GMT)
From: Philip Hopson
Subject: Dee Dee Warwick
Barry Margolis wrote:
> What we need is a lot less Dionne and a lot more Dee Dee!!!!!
Very much in agreement over - "more Dee Dee (Warwick)".
Dee Dee surely must be the American equivalent to our own Madeline
Bell, in that you can spot their session singer vocals a mile off -
so distinctive are their voices. I found myself listening more to
Dee Dee's alto, swirling her tonsils on Aretha's Columbia album,
especially on "Walk on by" (rather than Aretha's lead vocal), and
also her contribution to Jackie de Shannon's "What the world needs
now is love".
My favourite Dee Dee recording has to be: "Lover's chant" (a
Lorraine Ellison toon), which has the unleashed Warwick voice
gospel wailing away - vibrato just about under control - between
verses. A spine tingling performance.
Further early evidence of Dee Dee's early potential can be gleaned
from gospel song performances by the Drinkard singers (that
included Dionne, Cissy Houston and Judy Guions (Clay) on a Newport
Jazz date in the very early sixties, I believe (GB: Columbia).
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 16:01:48 -0800
From: Phil X Milstein
Subject: Re: season's Blessing; oldies radio; Bob Stanley
Frank Uhle wrote:
> I have the Michael Blessing 45 on Colpix, "Until It's Time For You To Go"
> and "What Seems to Be the Trouble, Officer." The A-side is a respectable,
> produced, pop version of the Buffy St.-Marie number. It could have fit on
> an early Monkees album, though perhaps as a Davy song. The flip is an
> acoustic Bob Dylan parody, which is not bad, and definitely unlike anything
> I've heard from Nesmith either as a Monkee or solo.
I think we need to hear these on musica, Frank. No -- I nay it! I mean:
nay -- I know it!
John Fox wrote:
> ... Unfortunately, it was just announced that as of January 1 WSAI will
> become a liberal talk-radio station. And while that in and of itself, is a
> major feat in conservative Cincinnati, it is a shame to lose real oldies WSAI.
THAT's what they picked to improve their ratings?! I'll bet the station
will be back playing oldies by mid-June, if not sooner. Not a political
observation on my part, just a business one.
Ken Silverwood wrote:
> Bob Stanley does a quite lengthy and glowing review of Bear Family's
> Del Shannon box set in this month's Mojo magazine. Bob also is the
> reason I connected to Spectropop. Many years ago I read a review of one
> of the earlier "Here Come The Girls" CDs, released then by Sequel. At
> the end of his review he recommended Spectropop for people with a
> craving for more.
Was he ever a Spectropop member himself? Seems he'd have a lot to offer
the group, and perhaps even vice versa. Any relation to Steve Stanley?
--Phil M.
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:16:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Robert Pingel
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
James Moniz wrote:
> "Walk Tall" by 2 of Clubs made #75 Cash Box and #92 Pop? Wow! It
> really didn't deserve that...and in 1967??? I'M SO AGGRIVATED! I
> could think of 1,000 girl-group songs that I would rather have
> had charted (soul girl-groups)! Heck! I'd have rather seen April
> March's "Chick Habit" make it than that! And to think that they
> had a bubbling under chart hit with "Heart" too! URGGH!
Have always considered "Walk Tall" by the 2 of Clubs a little gem;
nicely produced with wonderful harmonies. What's not to like? It
was a top 10 record in St. Louis, Mo. in 1967. Thought for sure it
would have done better nationally.
Other than "Walk Tall", I would agree that this duo's other releases
are rather disappointing.
The original version by Verdelle Smith, a truly terrific singer,
somehow didn't nail it. Also remember seeing some awful movie (I
think starring Connie Stevens) which featured a dreadful rendition
of this song. The only other cover that I am aware of is by Christy
Allen who does an okay job.
Rob Pingel
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 23:53:11 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Rhino Girl Group Box & Where The Girls Are Vol. 6
I'm salivating at the thought of this box set. I agree that for it
to be profitable, it'll need some big hits in addition to the rarer
stuff.
Collectors get the really good stuff from labels like Ace and RPM,
etc, but hopefully casual lisetners will be turned on to some new
sounds. As for my hopes, I'm still waiting for "What Am I gonna Do
With You (Hey baby)" by the Chiffons on CD. I'd also love to hear
the Bonnets' "You Gotta Take A Chance," the groovy tune posted a
while ago "Just Keep On Loving Me," by the Halos and maybe "Sealed
With A Kiss," by the Toys. But gee, there are just so many. Let's
hope there are more box sets to come, or at least more "Where The
Girls Are" comps.
Speaking of which, I just got mine in the mail (along with the new
Velvelttes Anthology, and the Joe Meek Girls set). I love it!!! They
just keep getting better. A favourite of mine, being such a big time
Chiffons fan, is that great cut by the Cinnamons called "I'm Not
Gonna Worry (Cause I Know He's Mine)". What a killer song. Any chance
the Chiffons cut a version of this? For that matter, when are we
going to see BT Puppy label collection? It's too bad some of the
tapes are missing. Does anyone know what the B-side to this single
was? Did this group record anything else?
As for the Velvelettes, the more I hear of this group, the more I
believe they got an even bigger raw deal than the Marvelettes at
Motown. Cal Gill has an outstanding voice, and some of the previously
unreleased tracks are gems! It was also great to hear the group live.
Unlike a lot of other performers (Ashlee Simpson, anyone?) they sound
superb on stage. I'm looking forward to the Brenda Holloway and Chris
Clark comps.
I thank all the compliers on this list (especially the girl group
gang) for coming up with such great releases. Keep them coming!
Will : )
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:30:51 -0500
From: Joe Nelson
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
James Moniz:
> "Walk Tall" by 2 of Clubs made #75 Cash Box and #92 Pop? Wow! It
> really didn't deserve that...and in 1967??? I'M SO AGGRIVATED! I
> could think of 1,000 girl-group songs that I would rather have
> had charted (soul girl-groups)! Heck! I'd have rather seen April
> March's "Chick Habit" make it than that! And to think that they
> had a bubbling under chart hit with "Heart" too! URGGH!
Mick Patrick:
> I have available the email addresses of Patti Valentine and Linda
> Parrish, otherwise known as the 2 Of Clubs, should you wish to let
> them know personally how unworthy you consider their two modest hit
> records. Season of goodwill, and all that.
I'd like to think of the problem as being that there was such a wealth
of great singles out in 1967 and only so much chart space. I
considered the failure of the Forum's "The River Is Wide" to make the
Top 40 in the same category. Clearly "Walk Tall" should be one of
those tracks that clogs up our oldies playlists and that makes us turn
off the radio instead of being the hidden diamond it has become, but
those are the breaks. Yeah, I'd love to tell them personally how
frustrating it is to have nothing to go on but my hard-sought
Fraternity 45's. And while I'm at it, is Linda still writing?
Joe Nelson
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:13:58 EST
From: Mike Rashkow
Subject: Motown Repackage
USA TODAY reported today that Universal has announced a planned project
to restore and repackage ALL the motown singles. The first box set with
6 CD's will encompass the years 1959-1961. I think they intend to
release futures w/5 CD's covering 1 year each--so save your pennies.
Di la,
Rashkovksy
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:53:46 EST
From: Susan
Subject: Re: Wilsonia - Alan Boyd
Stratton B wrote, regarding Peter Lacey:
> In my opinion far and away Lacey's finest to date, and essential
> listening for subjects of Wilsonia.
I would add that Alan Boyd has thrown his hat into the ring as well.
The Beach Boys' archivist and documentary maker has finally put
together a collection of his own songs - convention songs,
instrumentals used to score silent films, and stand-alone pieces -
and the CD is worth far more than the $10 price. There is much that
harkens to the sound of the Beach Boys and Brian, but there is also
an individuality that commands attention unto itself.
See http://www.boydproductiongroup.com for more information - don't
miss this one!
Susan
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 14:34:15 -0800 (PST)
From: Dave Monroe
Subject: The World of Gorillas and Monkeys
Davie Gordon wrote:
> If you have a look at the "trade ads" album in the photos section
> of my Amy-Mala-Bell group ...
I just joined your group, thanks, will ask there as well, but I'm
going to pose a qusetion here first as what little I know about it
goes beyond those three labels. Anyone here familiar with Brian
Ingland's "The World of Gorillas and Monkeys"? On Mala. I can
find only a handful of mentions of it online, and most of those get
the name wrong. Soundfile at http://tinyurl.com/5mha8
It's been pointed out to me that a slower version of the backing
track serves as the backdrop for "Journey to the Moon" by The Sounds
of Genesis or somesuch on Buddah, but that's all I know. Help! Thanks.
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:58:10 -0600
From: Orion
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
James Moniz wrote:
> "Walk Tall" by 2 of Clubs made #75 Cash Box and #92 Pop? Wow! It
> really didn't deserve that...and in 1967??? I'M SO AGGRIVATED! I
> could think of 1,000 girl-group songs that I would rather have
> had charted (soul girl-groups)! Heck! I'd have rather seen April
> March's "Chick Habit" make it than that! And to think that they
> had a bubbling under chart hit with "Heart" too! URGGH!
The "Walk Tall" single by the 2 of clubs made the top 20 I am sure
at WHB land in Kansas City, MO. It was a very much requested song
in that day. It was one I sure enjoyed spinning, sorry you didn't
enjoy it much.
Orion
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 08:42:20 -0000
From: Austin Powell
Subject: President Records
Howard:
> Methinks "Walk Tall Like A Man" found a UK outlet on the
> President label. Can anyone confirm?
It did. President held the Fraternity Records license for the
UK for a while. A much underrated label at one time or another
President also handled Vee-Jay, Bang/Shout, the TK group of labels,
Sims, Mustang/Bronco, One-der-ful/Mar-v-Lus, Mira/Mirwood and more.
It also had a good number of UK artists, most notably The Equals
and pop-harmony group The Symbols
S'pop's Mick Patrick has recently done the "Femme Pop" and Marcie
Blaine packages from the label's archive and there's more re-issues
to come from President utilising the U.S. catalogues it owns.
Most of the Fraternity masters are now owned by the wonderful Ace
Records here in the UK.
Austin P
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:11:40 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: Arthur Alexander
I got that Arthur Alexander bio about a year ago, but
haven't gotten time to read it. I think you can still
get it through Amazon. Read about it on Dawn Eden's
site. The author's wife was a former friend of hers
and she was giving the book some publicity (which it
needed since even I hadn't heard of it up until that
time).
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 08:28:06 -0000
From: Dinsdale Hogg
Subject: Re: Wilsonia - Alan Boyd, Peter Lacey et al
First,thanks to Country Paul and Stratton B for the heads up on the
Lacey disk.
Stratton B wrote, regarding Peter Lacey:
> In my opinion far and away Lacey's finest to date, and essential
> listening for subjects of Wilsonia.
Susan:
> I would add that Alan Boyd has thrown his hat into the ring as
> well. The Beach Boys' archivist and documentary maker has finally
> put together a collection of his own songs - convention songs,
> instrumentals used to score silent films, and stand-alone pieces
As something of a Beach Boys completist I have the Alan Boyd Channel
Surfing cd and its most enjoyable as a slice of Wilson inspired
realism and manages to avoid in my opinion the pitfalls of many
artistes who seem determined to sound more like Brian than Brian and
achieve no more than pastiche. What makes the album interesting is
the diversity of styles Boyd provides especially in the shades of
Gershwin/Van Dyke Parks in the instrumentals such as Miss America
1926 and Hollywood The Unusual. Nice one.
Having Peter Lacey's 3 albums and now anticipating the next it's
apparent that his take on the Wilson legacy is all together
different, drawing more on church motet than Mr Wilson's own mix of
do-wop and barbershop. In fact, without overblowing the point,
Lacey's very English slant stands akin to the way in which The
Beatles transformed and anglicised American R&B pushing the envelop
into the bargain. Look forward to 4.
Dinsdale Hogg :-D
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 10:00:10 -0000
From: Peter Andreasen
Subject: The Rhino Girl Group Box / Christmas wish
I would love to see these tracks on the box:
The Popsicles: I don´t want to be your baby/Baby I miss you
The Chiffons: Love me like your gonna lose me
The fantastic Vanastics: Gee what a boy
Alder Ray: Cause I love him
Christine Quaite: Tell me mama
And since it´s Christmas: I wish for some rumors about "A Wall
Of Soundalikes Vol.2".
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 23:13:25 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
Simon White on the 2 Of Clubs:
> "Walk Tall (Like A Man)" is one of my favourite songs. Christy
> Allen's version on Diamond edges it for me because of its
> Northern Soul beat but I'm rather keen on Verdelle Smith's
> version too.
Bob Rashkow:
> "Walk Tall" was way ahead of its time. What a powerful, dynamite
> record, with nearly perfect voices and arrangement. Brilliance!
Yes, an excellent song, courtesy of Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss.
Might I also recommend a British version by the New Faces,
issued on UK Pye in 1966. It's available on one of the "Here
Come The Girls" CDs.
Tom Diehl:
> Yes! I love the 2 Of Clubs! ... I read on S'pop, I believe it
> was, that "Heart" was also included on an Ace CD for the first
> time in stereo. Is that true? If so, what CD was it?
"Heart" is contained on "Girls With Guitars". Find more info here
http://tinyurl.com/3n73q , here http://tinyurl.com/4qmnj , here
http://tinyurl.com/6arlu , and here http://tinyurl.com/4v85e .
Yes, it's in stereo. The track, not the whole CD. Perish the
thought. "Walk Tall (Like A Man)" is available on "Where The Girls
Are, Vol 6", but you knew that.
The 2 Of Clubs' records have grown on me a lot in recent years.
Each has an intriguing, atmospheric, live sound. Visit musica for
a taster: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/files/musica/
Details are: The 2 Of Clubs "Look Away" (Fraternity 999, 1967);
written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns; produced by Carl
Edmondson. No prizes for knowing the original version is by
Garnet Mimms, one of the greatest singers who ever lived.
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 17
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 23:15:09 EST
From: Claire Francis
Subject: Re: Alvin & Olay
Phil X Milstein wrote:
> Holiday time, as we all know, is mall time. While doing my annual
> duty there the other day I was taken aback by one of those
> newfangled, pedestrian-impeding billboard monoliths, which featured
> a dual ad promoting both Oil of Olay and, of all things, Alvin & The
> Chipmunks. Now, you might wonder, what in the name of all that is
> holy might a greasy skin care product have to do with our favorite
> sped-up rocknroll cartoon band? Fortunately I happened to have my
> camera handy, and thus, if you drop by the Photos section, you can
> find out for yourself. Me, I want a hula-hoop.
Hi Phil,
I think you should show the S'pop gang the photo! And please let us
know what color hoola hoop you want for Christmas. Be careful what
you wish for - you might get ten in the mail!
Happy Holiday - Long live Spectropop!!
Love & Light,
Claire Francis
http://www.clairefrancis.com
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 01:39:33 -0000
From: John H.
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs / Chiffons
I'm really digging what little I've heard of 2 of Clubs. Great
harmonies and very groovy arrangements. Is their version of "Heart"
on any cd? It's one of my favorite Petula numbers.
I'd also like to add, the Chiffons "Nobody Knows What's Going On in
My Mind But Me" needs to be on a compilation one of these days!
-John H.
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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:41:04 -0000
From: Billy G. Spradlin
Subject: Re: Rhino girl group box
Heres some of my favorites I would love to see on the Rhino box. This
box is gonna get a lot of attention from non-girl group fans so Im
hoping its it will be around 70% rarities and 30% (or less) big hits.
Bonnets - "Ya Gotta Take A Chance" I know its already been mentioned
but has this great track been CD anthologised before?
Reperata and The Delrons - "I'm Nobodys Baby Now" or "Mama's Little
Girl" (still sadly under-represented on CD)
Honeys - "He's A Doll" (original mono mix, gotta get B.W. in)
Francettes - "Young Daddy" (Challenge, 1964 - great record and still
NOT on CD!)
Angels - "Why Wont The Boy Leave Me Alone", "Wow Wow Wee"
Robin Ward - "In His Car" or "Today I Fell In Love"
Crystals - "In The Morning" (if Rhino cant licence anything from
Spector, how about this non-Phillies gem?)
Secrets - "Hey Big Boy"
Little Peggy March - "Watch What You Do With My Baby" and the super
"He Couldnt Care Less" just to show people she made better records
than "I Love Him"
Sapphires - "Who Do You Love"
Dolly Parton - "Don't Drop Out" (great example to show that other
non-pop artists tried out the style)
Rag Dolls - "Dusty" or "Society Girl"
Sweet Three - "That's the Way it Is"
Doris Troy - "I'll Do Anything"
Gloria Jones - "Tainted Love"
Tracey Dey - "I Wont Tell"
Luvs - "We Kiss In The Shadows" (this was posted on Harmony High
earlier this year, great mix of doo-wop and Spector production)
Three Degrees - "Driving Me Mad" (thier best-ever record)
Tammys - "Egyptain Shumba" (for shock value)
Billy
http://listen.to/jangleradio
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Message: 20
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 22:58:12 EST
From: Claire Francis
Subject: Re: Season's Greetings
Hi Stew,
Thank you for your e-mail. It's nice to know that you understand the
"seer" energy. I take it **very** seriously (even though I joke about
it sometimes). I can see that sister is also a healer!
I have been a "seer" since age 16. I love it when people smile and
shyly say to me "tell me something". I tell them "Sometimes I can see
how far a song can travel"! A few years ago Bob Dylan asked me to
"tell him something" while we were hanging out back stage at Endicott
College in Massachussettes.
It was quite cold and we were waiting for the heat to be repaired. Bob
and I talked about the music. Shortly thereafter I received a beautiful
signed photo from him because what I said made an impact on him, and
his career. There is a picture of me at Endicott College on my web.
Sometime after that Bob played the Fleet Center in Boston (with Van
Morrison) and I was in the first row. I was so thrilled when he bowed
to me and threw me a kiss...something he rarely does from the stage.
I think he liked my reading!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL THE GROOVY S'POP PEOPLE OUT THERE!
LOVE and LIGHT.
Claire Francis
http://www.clairefrancis.com
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Message: 21
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 22:37:47 EST
From: John Fox
Subject: Re: The 2 Of Clubs
James Moniz writes:
> "Walk Tall" by 2 of Clubs made #75 Cash Box and #92 Pop? Wow! It
> really didn't deserve that ... URGGH!
You're right. It deserved MUCH higher charting than that. I'm sure
I won't be the only one to have this response to such a negative post.
Wow is right!
John Fox
(who grew up watching the 2 of Clubs on that great weekday afternoon
TV show, "5-A-Go-Go")
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Message: 22
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 10:37:08 +0100
From: Frank Jastfelder
Subject: Re: Motown Repackage
Mike Rashkow:
> USA TODAY reported today that Universal has announced a planned
> project to restore and repackage ALL the motown singles. The first
> box set with 6 CD's will encompass the years 1959-1961. I think
> they intend to release futures w/5 CD's covering 1 year each--so
> save your pennies.
That sounds great. I hope they will be as good as the Stax Single
Boxsets.
BTW has anyone ordered the Bacharach Boxset from Hip-O? I'd like
to know if I can expect a full fledged booklet packed with stories
from his A&M years and of course an awul lot of pictures of Burt
and Angie.
Frank J.
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Message: 23
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:49:38 +0100
From: Eddy
Subject: Re: Colpix (pre-)Monkee stuff
Nesmith only had two 45's on Colpix, but they were preceeded by a few
(rare) 45's on various labels:
http://members.aol.com/JoeAlterio/nesmith.html
For those interested, there's a Colgems discography on the same site:
http://members.aol.com/joealterio/colgems.html
And here's the complete track listing for that pre-Monkees-material
CD Mikey mentions:
http://www2.gol.com/users/davidr/aside/asidemonkee.html
Season's Greetings to one and all !
Eddy
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