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There are 14 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: "Whiter Shade Of Pale"
From: Ed
2. Re: Les Surfs
From: Frank
3. Re: Jackie & Gayle and Sean
From: Karl Ikola
4. Al Kooper and "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"
From: Karen Andrew
5. Does anyone know Retro Rock Records of Canada?
From: Rex Strother
6. Re: Samantha Jones
From: Bill George
7. Clair, "My Orange Room"
From: Dave Monroe
8. Re: Alan Tew
From: Frank Murphy
9. Re: ALP
From: Frank Murphy
10. Re: Johnny Maestro
From: Howard Earnshaw
11. Re: What's New Pussycat
From: Alan Warner
12. Re: answering the answers
From: Pres
13. Re: Razor's Edge
From: Robert Pingel
14. Harry Pitch and The Beatles
From: Michael Edwards
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 03:04:39 -0000
From: Ed
Subject: Re: "Whiter Shade Of Pale"
Dave Monroe wrote:
> Procol Harum's renowned 1967 hit A Whiter Shade of Pale
> is widely known for its baroque-styled organ solo, composed
> by the group's organist, Matthew Fisher
Given the interest in this song, folks may enjoy a peek at the fan (or
fanatic) site http://awsop.com/ , which features MP3 clips of over 200
covers of AWSOP.
Ed
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 04:38:03 +0100
From: Frank
Subject: Re: Les Surfs
Dave Monroe wrote:
> Lots of talk about French artistes leads me to ask about one of
> my favourite French acts of the 60s. Les Surfs! Why haven't they
> been brought up lately? I ask how many 6 piece brother sister
> acts of Madagascar origins, producing French R&R were there?
> Were they really popular in their time? Great stuff though. Any
> recommended compilations? I understand the two sisters have
> died, but 3 of the brothers now live in Montreal.
Again, they were huge in France at the time. The novelty aspect of the
group plus their great repertoire choice made them an immediate hit.
Frank
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:14:38 -0800
From: Karl Ikola
Subject: Re: Jackie & Gayle and Sean
Phil Milstein wrote:
> The reason I was looking up Bonniwell info on the Web, by
> the way, was to try to find out which Wayfarers albums he
> played on.
He's definitely on (and pictured clearly) on the Wayfarers' "Live At The
Hungry I" LP on RCA ('63). Though his voice stands out infrequently.
KI
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 18:09:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Karen Andrew
Subject: Al Kooper and "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"
Al, I was listening to my BS&T's greatest hits album today, paying special
attention to your songs. I just love "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know".
It just sounds so heartfelt! Do you have any stories about this song? Did
you write it? Whomever wrote it, you sang it beautifully!
Thanks,
Karen
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:43:48 -0700
From: Rex Strother
Subject: Does anyone know Retro Rock Records of Canada?
Off list, I'd appreciate it if anyone knows anything about this reissue
label. A quick Web search came up with little to nothing.
Rex
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:12:50 EST
From: Bill George
Subject: Re: Samantha Jones
For Mark Wirtz:
Did you produce the Samantha Jones versions of "Just For Him" or "Put
A Little Love In Your Heart?"
Bill
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 18:28:36 -0800 (PST)
From: Dave Monroe
Subject: Clair, "My Orange Room"
I've asked this recently in passing here, but I've simply not been able to find
out anything on my own and it's driving me nuts, so here goes again: Does
anyone here know anything about "My Orange Room" by Clair? A 45 on
Marlo Records, ca. 1972? Please let me know. Help! Thanks.
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:27:02 +0000
From: Frank Murphy
Subject: Re: Alan Tew
Claire Francis wrote:
> That is the image I got the moment I saw/read the name
> Alan Tew. Now I could be totally wrong! The other thing
> that comes to my mind is that he was a very, professional,
> quick, and "cheery" man and a very accommodating arranger
> and conductor - kind is a better word.
I was looking at a CD of John Schroeder's work last night, as I need some
sixties instrumentals for the Vegas radio show (www.vegasscotland.com)
and they had reproduced the back cover of one of his albums which had
a photograph of Schroeder and a certain Alan Tew. And your description
seems fair to me. Unfortunately it's a scanned album cover and the quality
is not so good. I'll scan it tonight and check if it's wortwhile posting.
There's a tiny pic here: http://www.scorebaby.com/archive_h.html
Frank
reflections on northern soul Saturday's two thirty pm www.radiomagnetic.com
or listen to an archive show
http://www.radiomagnetic.com/archive/index.php?genre=&show=65
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:07:28 +0000
From: Frank Murphy
Subject: Re: ALP
Phil Chapman asked:
> What do you recall about the label 'Alp', a Polydor subsidiary? ...
> The mysterious Claire Francis, indeed :-)
I associate ALP with Scottish records and maybe a connection with
promoter and band manager Andy Lothian. Which reminds me, I found
a reference to a recording session with a Scots band and a lady from
Brooklyn in Brian Hogg's "History Af Scottish Rock And Pop." I'll dig it
out later.
FrankM
reflections on northern soul Saturday's two thirty pm
http://www.radiomagnetic.com
or listen to an archive show
http://www.radiomagnetic.com/archive/index.php?genre=&show=65
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 04:32:36 -0500
From: Howard Earnshaw
Subject: Re: Johnny Maestro
Fred Clemens wrote:
> Johnny was indeed a member of the Del-Satins (along with
> Fred Ferarra and Les Cauchi), but only towards the end of their
> existence, just before they merged with the Rhythm Method to
> become the Brooklyn
Johnny's single release ' Stepping Out Of The Picture' is/was a northern
soul classic.
Howard
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 05:03:12 -0800
From: Alan Warner
Subject: Re: What's New Pussycat
Phil Milstein wrote:
> I don't recall too many other movie title songs that included ANY
> pieces of the extramusical soundtrack. ... Does anyone else know
> of any?
Check out various versions of "Mule Train", the song which Vaughn Monroe
sang in "Singing Guns" (1950) and Gene Autry sang in that same year's
"Mule Train". For instance, the Bing Crosby and Frankie Laine hit records
both used sound effects of cracking whips, and Laine's version also added
the simulated sound of horse's hooves!
Rock on!
Alan Warner
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 08:19:04 -0500
From: Pres
Subject: Re: answering the answers
Phil Milstein wrote:
> Furthermore, although they are meant (I assume) to be funny, most
> of them are devoid of much in the way of wit.
I usually find myself rolling my eyes and wondering why anyone bothered.
The ones that I'm aware of seemed to have little -- if any -- on the charts
except the Shep & The Limelites/The Heartbeats singles mentioned by Gary
Myers earlier. But I never think of those as answer records -- I see them as
more of a serialized novel.
Did any of these answer records ever make it to the Top 10? They always
seemed to stall in the twenties, if they even made it that far.
I also agree with the point that they don't seem to be humorous at all, with
one exception of which I'm aware: "Jerry (I'm Your Sherry)." I was listening
to this the other day and, as usual, I found myself chuckling over the reasons
she couldn't come out. Maybe it's just me but I wouldn't want my daughter
going out with him. On the other hand, I would love to hang out with him,
although not on a work night.
pres
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:22:36 -0800 (PST)
From: Robert Pingel
Subject: Re: Razor's Edge
James Botticelli wrote:
> Guess what I got as a late holiday gift? The Razor's Edge - "Let's
> Call It A Day Girl". The original 45 on Pow! Records.
And check out the flip side, "Avril".
RP
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 15:57:19 -0000
From: Michael Edwards
Subject: Harry Pitch and The Beatles
Lyn Nuttall wrote:
> Apparently it was Harry's harmonica on Frank Ifield's 1962 hit
> "I Remember You".
I wonder if it was Harry's playing on this 45 (a huge hit in the UK that year)
that encouraged the Beatles to include the harmonica intro on "Love Me
Do". It is often cited that Delbert McClinton, the harmonica player on Bruce
Channel's 1962 hit, "Hey Baby," was the influence. Certainly the Beatles
went on to issue an LP with Frank Ifield in 1964.
Mike Edwards
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