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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Thanks to all
From: Max Weiner
2. Re: Jim Webb (another) question
From: Brent Cash
3. Al Kooper Live Date Near Philadelphia
From: John Fox
4. Re: Early Girls 4
From: Mick Patrick
5. Invitation to Spectropoppers
From: Richard Hattersley
6. Nashville Cats
From: Mikey
7. Re: Early Girls 4 / Annie Laurie
From: Jim Allio
8. Re: Jim Webb (another) question
From: James Botticelli
9. Re: Bobby Vee's "Here Today"
From: Jim Allio
10. Nashville Cats
From: Davie Gordon
11. Re: Jack Nitzsche question
From: Martin Roberts
12. Re: Jack Nitzsche question
From: Phil X Milstein
13. Nashville Cats
From: Phil X Milstein
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 06:52:02 -0800 (PST)
From: Max Weiner
Subject: Thanks to all
Hello everyone;
I would just like to thank all of you for all of your input regarding
my inquiry of the Vogues. I never expected such a hefty response!
While I don't want to start another thread, I would like to ask just
one more question. Nashville always had mostly conservative country
session musicians, as the boys from Bakersfield would probably tell
you. It surprises me that Rock n' Roll would be produced out there.
As far as the 60's are concerned, was there a lot of Rock produced in
Nashville? Who were some of the name Rock bands and singers that
recorded in Nashville?
Thanks much in advance,
max
P.S. that's what's so great about Spectropop, you learn something
new every day!
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 15:46:51 -0000
From: Brent Cash
Subject: Re: Jim Webb (another) question
Lyn Nuttall wrote:
> I have a 1968 release date (from The Originals book & website) for
> a Jim Webb version of his own 'Wichita Lineman'. Would that have
> been on the album Epic put out called 'Jim Webb Sings Jim Webb'? I
> can't find a track listing for the album.
Hi Lyn,
Well, it looks like "Wichita Lineman" isn't on the "Jim Webb sings
Jim Webb" album. The tracklist is:
Side 1
I Keep It Hid
You're So Young
I'll Be Back
Life is Hard
I Need You
Side 2
Our Time Is Running Out
I Can Do It On My Own
Then
I'm In Need
Run, Run, Run
All selections are copyrighted 1966 Hanbo Music. I hope this helps.
While we're on the subject of early Webbsongs, does anyone know if
"Please Don't Turn Out The Lights/This Time Last Summer" by Danny
Day on V.I.P. are among Jimmy's first songs? They are copyrighted
1965 Jobete publishing.
Best wishes,
Brent Cash
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 11:04:45 EST
From: John Fox
Subject: Al Kooper Live Date Near Philadelphia
Our own Al will be playing in a small theater about 35 miles from
downtown Philadelphia this coming Saturday night, Feb. 12. Details
on either Al's website: http://www.alkooper.com/live.html or the
theater's: http://www.st94.com .
My son (age 19 and an Al Kooper nut) will be there, and three of his
friends are flying in from Cincinnati and Colorado just to see Al.
John Fox
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 10:30:50 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Early Girls 4
Julio Niño:
> I read yesterday in Ace Records webpage the announcement of the
> next publication of the CD "Early Girls" Volume Four. I don't
> know if some member of Spectropop has been involved in the
> selection of the tracks and/or the writing of the notes, but in
> that hypothetical case I will be grateful if he/she could give
> us an advance of the track list.
The tracks on EARLY GIRLS 4 CD were selected by Rob Finnis, John
Broven and Trevor Churchill, the same guys who compiled Ace's
"Golden Age Of American Rock'n'Roll" series. The booklet was
written by Malcolm Baumgart and myself. I proof read the artwork
just the other day. The cover photo of Mary Ann Fisher is to die
for. Here's the tracklist:
EARLY GIRLS 4
Selected by the Golden Age team especially for those spellbound
by the female voice, 28 distaff hits from the Hot 100 spanning
the years 1954 to 1964 . . .
1. BRENDA LEE "Dum Dum"
2. NANCY WILSON "(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am"
3. LaVERN BAKER "I Cried A Tear"
4. ANNETTE "Tall Paul"
5. THE McGUIRE SISTERS "Sincerely"
6. DORIS DAY "Secret Love"
7. SUE THOMPSON "Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)"
8. THE TEDDY BEARS "Oh Why"
9. DEBBIE REYNOLDS "Tammy"
10. GEORGIA GIBBS "Tweedlee Dee"
11. ANNIE LAURIE "It Hurts To Be In Love"
12. THEOLA KILGORE "The Love Of My Man"
13. THE COOKIES "Don't Say Nothin' (Bad About My Baby)"
14. PRISCILLA WRIGHT "The Man In The Raincoat"
15. BETTY JOHNSON "Little White Lies"
16. BONNIE LOU "Daddy-O"
17. THE ESSEX "A Walkin' Miracle"
18. JAMIE HORTON "My Little Marine"
19. JEANNE BLACK "He'll Have To Stay"
20. MARCY JOE "Ronnie"
21. PATIENCE & PRUDENCE "Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now"
22. ANITA BRYANT "Paper Roses"
23. THE TASSELS "To A Soldier Boy"
24. TRACEY DEY "Teenage Cleopatra"
25. THE TOY DOLLS "Little Tin Soldier"
26. ROSEMARY CLOONEY "This Ole House"
27. LITTLE EVA "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby"
28. MARY ANN FISHER "I Can't Take It"
The CD will be out at the end of February. You'll be able to read
more about it on the Ace website around that time. In the meantime,
any questions?
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 15:48:08 +0000
From: Richard Hattersley
Subject: Invitation to Spectropoppers
Hi,
I'd like to invite Spectropoppers to take a listen to some of my
new music. "Silent Girlfriend" in particular has a huge 60's vibe.
Go to http://www.wiz.to/richardsnow click on "Listen" and then
"Tuesday Music".
Cheers,
Richard
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 11:52:34 -0500
From: Mikey
Subject: Nashville Cats
Max Wiener:
> Nashville always had mostly conservative country session musicians,
> as the boys from Bakersfield would probably tell you. It surprises
> me that Rock n' Roll would be produced out there. As far as the 60's
> are concerned, was there a lot of Rock produced in Nashville? Who
> were some of the name Rock bands and singers that recorded in
> Nashville?
Maxie,
The Nashvile Studio guys could play ANY kind of music. They were
seasoned session guys and rock and roll was just another kind art
form to them.
I collect the HIT Records "knockoffs', all recorded in Nashville by
session guys. The rock stuff is as good as the originals. When you
hear "Wipe out", you would swear it was done in LA by a guy with
long hair. Those Nashville guys could rock!!
Mikey
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 09:43:59 -0800 (PST)
From: Jim Allio
Subject: Re: Early Girls 4 / Annie Laurie
"Early Girls 4" sounds fabulous and I know if you're involved, the
project will be stellar. Wondering if the Annie Laurie track is
the same song Gene Pitney did and whether it predates his hit.
Jim Allio
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 12:17:04 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Jim Webb (another) question
Another Jim Webb question. He's coming to Boston here in about a month.
Has anyone seen him perform? Is he another Burt Bacharach (carving his
own material to ribbons)? Is he worth seeing? Help me. Please!
JB
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:26:00 -0000
From: Jim Allio
Subject: Re: Bobby Vee's "Here Today"
I'm intrigued by Bobby Vee's "Here Today." I've never heard it.
When was it released? Did it never make it to CD yet? How about
his great "In and Out of Love?"
Jim Allio
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:21:22 -0000
From: Davie Gordon
Subject: Nashville Cats
Max Weiner wrote:
> As far as the 60's are concerned, was there a lot of Rock produced
> in Nashville? Who were some of the name Rock bands and singers that
> recorded in Nashville?
Max, have a look at this website - the best online source for info.
on Nashville bands that I've come across:
http://nashlinks.com/shadows.htm
Davie
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 18:48:22 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Re: Jack Nitzsche question
Mick asked,
> I am aware of a 45 by the Viceroys entitled "I'm So Sorry",
> released on Little Star 107 and Smash 1716, both in 1961.
> Jack (Nitzsche) did other work for this label, and for its
> owner H B Barnum.
I do have the Viceroys release, the full title is "I'm So Sorry
(It's Ending With You)" with the writer listed as Frank Robinson.
It may be of interest to note that many of the Jimmy Norman
releases on Little Star have a "and The Viceroys" credit. But as
was common at the time, none carry an arranger credit.
I think I've asked before, anyone pally with H. B.?!
The Viceroys release I'm desperately seeking is, "Don't Let Go"
/ "Down Beat Blues" (Eden 9001, '61). A different numbering
system to the other Eden 45s but despite this I suspect Jack also
arranged it.
I never mentioned on my "Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop" update
message that news of Ace Records' Nitzsche compilation CD,
compiled by Mick with Tony Rounce, is being 'leaked' on the home
page: http://www.spectropop.com/JackNitzsche/index.htm
Exciting stuff!
Martin
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 14:39:18 -0500
From: Phil X Milstein
Subject: Re: Jack Nitzsche question
Mick Patrick wrote:
> Read the interview here:
> http://www.spectropop.com/JackNitzsche/magazines.htm
That's some pretty wild quotes there -- the first I've heard, f'r
instance, that rocknroll is based on, among other styles he cites,
flamenco and Moorish music. Hellfire, I didn't know any Moorish music
even survived to modern times, and now ol' Jack's got me curious to
go hear me some.
Dig,
--Phil M.
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 14:46:08 -0500
From: Phil X Milstein
Subject: Nashville Cats
Max Weiner wrote:
> As far as the 60's are concerned, was there a lot of Rock produced in
> Nashville? Who were some of the name Rock bands and singers that
> recorded in Nashville?
The name of "Brenda Lee" pops into my mind pretty quickly. Her
autobiography, among a number of other sources, attests to the hepness
of the "A Team" studio cats that worked the Nashville studio circuit.
The whole Ronnie & The Daytonas clique -- which, if I correctly recall
what Miss Lee wrote, first came to prominence as her backing group --
was another set of great N'ville rockers.
Come to think of it I saw a wonderful Web page not long ago consisting
of mini-bios and photos of the Nashville rocknroll scene, although I
can't now recall its name or address. The point is, though, that few
cities in America were immune to the 1960s rocknroll bug, and Nashville,
despite its alter ego as the nation's C&W capital, was just as infected
as anywhere else.
--Phil M.
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