________________________________________________________________________
SPECTROPOP - Spectacular! Retro! Pop!
________________________________________________________________________
There are 18 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Luther Vandross, R.I.P.
From: Stewart Epstein
2. Re: "Superstar"
From: Mark Hill
3. Re: Morning Girl (Neon Philharmonic), later
From: Frank Jastfelder
4. Re: Van McCoy's "Il Treno"
From: Roberto Lanterna
5. Re: John Kongos
From: Jack
6. Enchanted Forest
From: Gray Newell
7. Carolyn Crawford
From: Will Stos
8. Re:The British Walkers
From: Simon White
9. Re: L.A. Area Spectropoppers
From: Andrew Sandoval
10. Re: Heidi Bruehl "Berlin" recording question
From: Dave Heasman
11. Jangle Radio update
From: Billy G Spradlin
12. The Beau Brummels
From: S'pop Projects
13. Re: "Phil's Spectre II" / Reparata & the Delrons
From: Mick Patrick
14. Re: "Superstar"
From: Eddy
15. Musicians who sold their name?
From: Gary Myers
16. British Walkers photo
From: Shawnn Nagy
17. Re: Carolyn Crawford
From: Clark Besch
18. Re: Carolyn Crawford
From: Tony Leong
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Message: 1
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:30:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Stewart Epstein
Subject: Re: Luther Vandross, R.I.P.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Luther. I had been
under the obviously mistaken impression that he was doing
better and better. His efforts to 'come-back' have encouraged
many of us to do the same. Nothing can hurt you now, Luther...
You will be missed.
Stew
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 2
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 03:35:04 -0400
From: Mark Hill
Subject: Re: "Superstar"
Eddy writes:
> "Superstar" /B-side to "Comin' Home"/under its original title/
> "Groupie" (Atco, 1969). / The first 12-inch evidence I can find is
> on the "Together" compilation.
Really great info about the chronology of, "Superstar." Much of which
I didn't know. This website shows "Superstar" appearing on their 1972
LP, "Country Life", prior to the compilation, "Together":
http://www.softshoe-slim.com/lists/d/delaney_bonnie.html#7
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 3
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 10:39:27 +0200
From: Frank Jastfelder
Subject: Re: Morning Girl (Neon Philharmonic), later
Wow. Never would I have dreamt to get my mail answered so detailed
and most of all by Mr. Saussy himself. Thank you very much Skip. The
story is another fine example of the oddities within the music
business. Although I own both Warner LPs I think I should give the
Rhino set a go. As far as I know there are a few non-LP tracks on it.
Frank J. (not old enough to remember Dresden)
P.S.: are there any other musicians who willingly sold their name?
(that means not forced by management or record company)
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 4
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 01:42:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: Roberto Lanterna
Subject: Re: Van McCoy's "Il Treno"
Julio Niņo wrote:
> Changing the subject, Roberto Lanterna asks about the American
> originals of two Italian songs, "Il Treno" and " Caro Johnny". I
> canīt help him but I want to thank him for introducing me to
> Rosalbaīs "Il Treno", I love it. It has something anomalous for a
> Van McCoy song, when I close my eyes I canīt imagine Van singing
> it.
Ciao Julio, since I wrote to Spectropop somebody wrote me to say
that "Il treno" was done by the Exciters with the title "Say it with
love". I don't know if Van McCoy ever recorded it himself.
Roberto
>From which part of Spain are you?
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 5
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 10:01:02 +0100
From: Jack
Subject: Re: John Kongos
Phil X Milstein:
> Kongos's follow-up, "Tokoloshe Man," was no slouch, either. These
> two records, along with a stack of others that Hackensack, New
> Jersey's WWDJ very pointedly picked up to position themselves as a
> looser alternative to the clear-channelled and tight-listed WABC,
> thrilled the hell out of me during my junior-high years, and still
> sound great today. Wherever he is, and whatever he's doing these
> days, I hope John Kongos is enjoying his life.
John lives in Phoenix Ar. Look on www.Kongos.com for more. In a hurry
or I would give you more.
Best wishes,
Jack
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 6
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:34:54 -0000
From: Gray Newell
Subject: Enchanted Forest
Does anyone have any background information on Enchanted Forest who
recorded the 45's:
YOU'RE NEVER GONNA GET MY LOVE - STATESIDE SS 2080
I'M NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL B/W THE WORD IS LOVE - VARIATIONS 8687
WORD IS LOVE / COLD WINDS - VARIATIONS 50011
I'm particularly interested in where they originated from.
Thanks,
Gray Newell
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 7
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:46:29 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Carolyn Crawford
Hi group,
I have a question for Motown experts. Carolyn Crawford is one of my
favourite over-looked Motown artists. I've read she released 3
singles and I've heard a couple of these sides. Does anyone know if
she has anything left unreleased in the vault? It seems most Motown
acts that released more than one single have some unreleased tracks
kicking around. I wonder if Universal has any plans to release a comp
by her now that they're mining the company's holdings. Any insight?
Will : )
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 8
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 09:35:31 +0100
From: Simon White
Subject: Re:The British Walkers
Thanks for all the info chaps, I'm following it all up as we speak.
This was of particular interest:
Jeff Lemlich wrote:
> Simon, After the British Walkers, Howard sang lead for another
> Washington-D.C. area group, The Sweet. Not the UK rockers, but a
> blue-eyed soul group that recorded the Northern soul spins "Broken
> Heart Attack" and "Got To Have More Love" for the Smash label.
I have "Broken Heart Atack" here on the shelf so a voice comparison
session is due to take place this morning at 11.30 am. The point of
this really is to establish exactly who "Mr Dynamite" on UK "Sue" and
alledegedly US "Soultime" is.
Then I can go back to worrying about who exactly Joy Lovejoy was.
Simon White
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 9
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 11:57:54 EDT
From: Andrew Sandoval
Subject: Re: L.A. Area Spectropoppers
Thanks to all the Spectropoppers who wrote me regarding my new
Monkees book. It is reviewed in the brand new issues (dated August)
of Mojo and Record Collector - so, I am very proud. If you live in
the Los Angeles area, I will be doing a free event with Peter Tork
(of the Monkees) to which I wanted to invite all local Spectropoppers.
On Saturday, July 9th from 5-7pm, I'll be signing books at Tower in
Sherman Oaks (Sherman Oaks Galleria; 15301 Ventura Blvd.; Sherman
Oaks, CA 91403; (818) 789-0500) and Peter will also treat the crowd
to an acoustic set!
Peter and I will also be on L.A.'s local oldies station KRTH 101.FM
tomorrow morning (July 6, 2005) talking with DJ Hollywood Hamilton
sometime after 8am.
Thanks for your interest,
Andrew Sandoval
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 10
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 18:18:52 +0100
From: Dave Heasman
Subject: Re: Heidi Bruehl "Berlin" recording question
Frank Jastfelder asks:
> I need your help for a current compilation I'm working on. I'm
> looking for informations about Ernest Maxim. He's the songwriter of
> the song "Berlin" which German actress Heidi Brühl recorded most
> probably in London, ca 1968. The song only came out on a 7" backed
> with a beautiful version of the Nichols/Williams song "The Drifter".
> But back to my question. Has anyone an idea of who Mr. Maxim is?
It's a misprint for "Ernest Maxin". He googles up quite nicely:
eBay - maxin, Cassettes, Music items at low prices / Maxin, Ernest:
Great Themes From Great Movies (EZ LP Vi, $6.00 / ERNEST MAXIN: F
Sharp . . Where There Is Music, $15.00 ... / search.ebay.com/maxin -
67k - Cached - Similar pages.
Dave - paying too much attention to the credits in the 50s.
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 11
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:00:24 -0000
From: Billy G Spradlin
Subject: Jangle Radio update
Live365.com had a huge server crash during the July 4th weekend,
wiping out 3 of my stations. So I took the downtime while re-uploading
songs (again) to upgrade things.
"Jangle Radio - Power Pop" (my modern Power Pop station - all new
stuff) is now streaming in Mp3pro 32K stereo, for all those 2-channel
headphone junkies. http://www.live365.com/stations/bgspradlin3
To make things more confusing, "70's/80's Jangle Radio" is now known
as "Jangle Radio - Retro Pop" playing Old School Power Pop, "New
Wave", Melodic AOR and obscure Top 40 faves from the 70's, 80's and a
little bit from the early 90's.
http://www.live365.com/stations/bgspradlin
My most popular station "60's Jangle Radio" has moved to a new server
and now is streaming 1200+ songs! Many Classics and Super-Rare Pop!
http://www.live365.com/stations/bgspradlin4
And if you love Girl groups, "Spectropop's Girlpop" radio is still
rocking with the Wallasound.
http://www.live365.com/stations/bgspradlin2
Billy G.
http://listen.to/jangleradio
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 12
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 01:26:38 +0100
From: S'pop Projects
Subject: The Beau Brummels
New at S'pop
Three Hours At Gold Star
Recording The Beau Brummels
by Al Hazan
The liner notes accompanying "Magic Hollow", the 2005 CD box set by
the Beau Brummels, refer to their recordings produced at Gold Star
Studios in 1964 as "the band's holy grail". Until then those tracks
had only ever been rumoured to exist. Now's your chance to read a
first hand account of the session by the actual producer, Al Hazan:
http://www.spectropop.com/BeauBrummels/index.htm
Enjoy,
The S'pop Team
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 13
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 01:32:21 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: "Phil's Spectre II" / Reparata & the Delrons
Julio Niņo wrote:
> I've just seen in Ace's brand new webpage that the second part
> of "Phil's Spectre: A Wall Of Soundalikes" is scheduled to be
> released next month...
Ray:
> I can hardly wait for this compilation to be released!!!! Volume
> I is still on heavy rotation on my CD player. Any word on a
> release date????
It's now out. The Ace Records website has just had its monthly
update. Included is a nice article by Kingsley Abbott about the CD,
complete with sound. Here's the URL, just click on the cover image:
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/
> The Reparata track will be the highlight for me...
Oh yes, "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" is one of the best records of its
type. This will be the first time the track has been out on a legit
CD. RCA supplied a mastertape, which sounds fantastic! I guess you'll
be interested in one of Ace's pending releases, then - a 30-tracker
entitled "The Best Of Reparata & The Delrons". It'll be out at the
end of August. Is anyone interested in seeing an advance copy of the
track list?
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
PS: Btw, Kingsley's new book "Wall Of Sound: The Phil Spector
Reader", featuring many articles old and new about Spector's musical
career, will be out soon. It's published by Helter Skelter.
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 14
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 06:37:49 +0200
From: Eddy
Subject: Re: "Superstar"
Mark Hill:
> Really great info about the chronology of, "Superstar." Much of
> which I didn't know. This website shows "Superstar" appearing on
> their 1972 LP, "Country Life", prior to the compilation, "Together":
> http://www.softshoe-slim.com/lists/d/delaney_bonnie.html#7
That was indeed the plan, but the album never got released!
Eddy
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 15
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:11:13 -0700
From: Gary Myers
Subject: Musicians who sold their name?
Frank Jastfelder:
> ... are there any other musicians who willingly sold their name?
Phil Humphrey of the Fendermen supposedly sold the name for $20 when
he got out of the business long ago, but I don't know if that's true.
A few months ago Humprhey reunited with Jim Sundquist, his original
partner, for the first time since 1961.
gem
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 16
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 06:05:57 -0000
From: Shawnn Nagy
Subject: British Walkers photo
I always liked "I Found You" and had previously traced the group's
origins to an Edmonton, Alberta group of the same name. Wasn't them
of course on the recordings, but I did see a photo on ebay years ago
& saved it for my own curiousity. I've uploaded it to the PHOTOS
section.
Shawn
http://www.superoldies.com
(where you can hear The British Walkers!)
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 17
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 05:01:35 -0000
From: Clark Besch
Subject: Re: Carolyn Crawford
Will Stos wrote:
> I have a question for Motown experts. Carolyn Crawford is one of my
> favourite over-looked Motown artists. I've read she released 3
> singles and I've heard a couple of these sides. Does anyone know if
> she has anything left unreleased in the vault? It seems most Motown
> acts that released more than one single have some unreleased tracks
> kicking around. I wonder if Universal has any plans to release a
> comp by her now that they're mining the company's holdings. Any
> insight?
Will, altho I don't see any Carolyn Crawford records in this box,
there is new Motown to celebrate! "The Stereo Motown Box" which is
being released in conjunction with the upcoming Motown special on PBS
which will air on August 6th. EVERY song on this box set is mixed in
TRUE STEREO! A stereo fan's dream. Here's the track list:
DISC 1: BABY I NEED YOUR LOVING:
1. Shop Around - The Miracles (hit version stereo mix)
2. Please Mr. Postman - The Marvelettes (extended stereo mix)
3. Do You Love Me - The Contours (hit version stereo mix)
4. Two Lovers - Mary Wells
5. You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
6. Hitch Hike - Marvin Gaye
7. Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder
8. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
(extended stereo mix, single version)
9. Quicksand - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas (extended stereo mix)
10. Mickey's Monkey - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
11. Can I Get A Witness - Marvin Gaye
12. Too Many Fish In The Sea - The Marvelettes
13. Baby I Need Your Loving - The Four Tops (extended stereo mix)
14. Way You Do The Things You Do, The - The Temptations
15. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes - The Supremes
16. Where Did Our Love Go - The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
17. Don't Look Back - The Temptations
18. Heaven Must Have Sent You - The Elgins
19. You're A Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye
20. Come See About Me - The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
DISC 2: DANCING IN THE STREETS:
1. Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
2. Get Ready - The Temptations
3. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) - Kim Weston
4. Back In My Arms Again - The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
5. Going To A Go-Go - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
6. Tracks Of My Tears, The - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
7. Shotgun - Jr. Walker & The All Stars (extended stereo mix)
8. It's The Same Old Song - Four Tops (alternate stereo mix)
9. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You) - The Isley Brothers
(alternate stereo mix)
10. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted - Jimmy Ruffin
(extended stereo mix, alternate spoken word beginning)
11. I'll Always Love You - The Spinners
12. I'll Be Doggone - Marvin Gaye
13. Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
14. Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
(extended stereo strings mix)
15. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops
(extended alternate background vocals
16. Something About You - The Four Tops
17. Stop! In The Name Of Love - The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
18. My Guy - Mary Wells
19. My Girl - The Temptations (extended stereo mix)
20. My Girl Has Gone - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
DISC 3: REFLECTIONS:
1. Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
2. Since I Lost My Baby - The Temptations (first-time stereo mix)
3. You're My Everything - The Temptations
4. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need - The Miracles
5. My World Is Empty Without You - The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
6. I Hear A Symphony - The Supremes (alternate stereo mix)
7. Reach Out, I'll Be There - The Four Tops (extended stereo mix)
8. Standing In The Shadows Of Love - The Four Tops
9. Place In The Sun, A - Stevie Wonder
10. Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over) - The Four Tops
11. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - The Supremes
(extended stereo mix)
12. If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - Marvin Gaye/Tammi
Terrell
13. Jimmy Mack - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
(extended stereo mix, single version)
14. Bernadette - The Four Tops
15. I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
16. Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
17. Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell
(extended stereo mix)
18. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & The Pips
19. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
(extended soundtrack version)
20. Reflections - Diana Ross & The Supremes (extended stereo mix)
DISC 4: B-SIDES AND RARE STUFF:
1. I've Been Good To You - The Miracles (extended stereo mix)
2. Purple Raindrops - Stevie Wonder (first-time stereo mix)
3. Pretty Little Baby - Marvin Gaye (first-time stereo mix)
4. Let Me Go The Right Way - The Supremes
5. You'll Lose A Precious Love - The Temptations (extended stereo mix)
6. Love's Gone Bad Love - Chris Clark (extended stereo mix)
7. Third Finger, Left Hand - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
(first-time stereo mix)
8. Steppin' Closer To Your Heart - Gladys Knight & The Pips
(first-time stereo mix)
9. Since You've Been Gone - Four Tops
10. (Like A) Nightmare - The Andantes (first-time stereo mix)
11. Just Look What You've Done - Brenda Holloway (extended stereo mix)
12. Forever - The Marvelettes (first-time stereo mix)
Clark
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 18
Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 02:57:20 -0000
From: Tony Leong
Subject: Re: Carolyn Crawford
Will Stos wrote:
> I have a question for Motown experts. Carolyn Crawford is one of my
> favourite over-looked Motown artists. I've read she released 3
> singles and I've heard a couple of these sides. Does anyone know if
> she has anything left unreleased in the vault? It seems most Motown
> acts that released more than one single have some unreleased tracks
> kicking around. I wonder if Universal has any plans to release a
> comp by her now that they're mining the company's holdings. Any
> insight?
Will: I met Carolyn Crawford a few years ago when she was performing
-- get this -- as a Vandella behind Miss Reeves!!! She did tell me
that she recorded so much at Motown that WAS NOT released, so there
are tapes floating around somewhere. Interestingly, she also told me
that the background on "My Smile Is Just A Frown...." included
Martha, Smokey, and a host of other singers--NOT the Andantes (SHOCK
SHOCK!!!)
Tony Leong
-------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
SPECTROPOP - Spectacular! Retro! Pop!
End
