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There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Keith Interview
From: Tim Tillson
2. Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
From: Paul Richards
3. Bob Soxx & the Sequins' mash-up @ musica
From: Bill Reed
4. "Let Me Go" x 2 in musica; viva Spectropop!
From: David A. Young
5. Teddy Randazzo songs!
From: Robert Indart
6. Re: Baseball songs
From: Gary Myers
7. Re: the Rhino Girl Group Box
From: Bryan
8. Re: "My Coloring Book"
From: Andrew
9. Re: the Rhino Girl Group Box
From: Will Stos
10. Paul Anka on NPR
From: Dave Monroe
11. Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
From: Frank
12. Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
From: Richard Havers
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:14:18 -0000
From: Tim Tillson
Subject: Keith Interview
This Saturday night (July 23rd) at 11PM Eastern, Keith will be
interviewed via phone by Dave the Rave, host of Relics and Rarities on
TopShelf Oldies. The "listen to" link can be found at
www.topshelfoldies.com or paste the following URL into your Winamp or
RealPlayer:
For Dial-up http://www.topshelfoldies.com:8000
For Broadband http://www.topshelfoldies.com:8005
Feel free to call Keith with any questions or comments you may have.
To hear past Dave the Rave shows done for XM, go to his archives at
http://davetherave.com/dave-audioarchive.html
Tim Tillson
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 19:27:17 -0000
From: Paul Richards
Subject: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
Here's a link to the video for this great track, which is released in
the UK next week. Starts off great with James Bond-esque graphics, but
goes a bit downhill when the chorus comes in. Great tune though;
brilliant to hear it regularly on Radio 2. Another number 1 for Tony?
http://tinyurl.com/94ko3
Paul
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:51:58 -0000
From: Bill Reed
Subject: Bob Soxx & the Sequins' mash-up @ musica
The S'pop Team on Digest #2000:
> To mark the occasion we have lined up some treats (at musica)...
Country Paul:
> Please keep them up a long time - I just tried to listen to musica,
> and it's not allowing me in, which is no surprise, considering the
> roster of anniversary music and the number of equally-eager ears
> anticipating this motherlode.
Once you do get "in," I'm sure that, after listening to "Dr. Kaplan
Can't Sit Still," you'll feel it was worth the wait. Simply one of
the most bombastic, outrageous, and flat-out wonderful tracks I've
heard in a long time. Not counting some of those on the new "Phil's
Spectre II," of course.
I would love to see the look on PS's face if and when he hears this
wonderful mash-up homage, "Kaplan." I think that this must've been
what he was reaching for all those years.
Bill Reed
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:12:17 -0000
From: David A. Young
Subject: "Let Me Go" x 2 in musica; viva Spectropop!
Country Paul was looking for background information on the unreleased
Spector production “Let Me Go” by Nilsson, currently playing in our
elite listening lounge. (And by the way, though Paul referred to the
mp3 on offer as lo-fi, it’s the cleanest-sounding copy I’ve yet
heard, so I offer my thanks to the thus far anonymous benefactor who
not only made it available to the Spectropopulation but who also made
it sound this good.)
To my amazement, no mention is made of the song at the usually
comprehensive http://www.harrynilsson.com/ , so I can only guess that
Phil Spector was helping buddy and songwriting collaborator Nilsson
by cutting a demo with him. Fueling my speculation: The only known
released version of the song sounds a hell of a lot like producer
Dick Glasser and arranger Gene Page had heard the Spector/Nilsson
version.
Judge for yourself: Boy/girl duo Pat and André’s version is now
playing alongside Nilsson’s in musica. Issued on Warner Bros. 5824,
the song’s attributed to Cole-Nilsson (that’d no doubt be his co-
writer on four other songs from the same period, Johnny Cole).
If “Paradise” taught me anything, it’s that there’d probably have
been a third composer credit had the “Philles” version come out.
Happy 2000th, Spectropop; here’s to many more. My first thought on
hearing of the milestone was the same as Country Paul’s: how happy
and proud founder Jamie LePage would be to see the way his creation
has grown, both in numbers (six times as many members now than at the
time of his death) and in depth. Whether you were here then or not,
you owe Jamie a great debt if you find Spectropop and the
relationships it fosters meaningful in your life. If you’re new since
April 2002, please take a moment to learn more about this great man
here: http://spectropop.com/Jamie.htm
And finally, my very special thanks to all - administrators,
moderators, and members - who carry on the tradition and take it to
ever-greater levels. Your contributions are much appreciated.
Spectropop rules!
Love,
David A. Young
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:30:41 -0000
From: Robert Indart
Subject: Teddy Randazzo songs!
I was wondering if Ritchie Adams's version of "Better Off
Without You" and Timi Yuro's version of "Big Mistake" have
ever been posted on musica. I just feel that Teddy Randazzo
is probably one of the great songwriters and arrangers in pop
and soul music.
Robert
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:15:19 -0700
From: Gary Myers
Subject: Re: Baseball songs
Some Wisconsin-based ones:
Star 1007 Rainbow Sweethearts with Chico Verlin
"Braveland Boogie"
Wau-Kee 1016 Steve Swedish
"Song Of The Milwaukee Braves"
Dot 15672 Lew Burdette
"Three Strikes And You're Out"
And I'm sure someone must have mentioned The Treniers' "Say Hey,
Say Willie" by now.
gem
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:15:24 -0700
From: Bryan
Subject: Re: the Rhino Girl Group Box
Here's the final track listing from Rhino's forthcoming box set
(I asked the Reissue Producer if it would be okay to post this
final sequenced track list and she gave her permission).
Bryan
Disc 1
1. NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK - The Velvelettes
2. HE'S GOT THE POWER - The Exciters
3. NOBODY KNOWS WHAT'S GOIN' ON (IN MY MIND BUT ME) - The Chiffons
4. I'D MUCH RATHER BE WITH THE GIRLS - Donna Lynn
5. KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY BABY - Little Eva
6. NOTHING BUT A HEARTACHE - The Flirtations
7. YOU DON'T KNOW - Ellie Greenwich
8. BOYS - The Shirelles
9. BIG BAD WORLD - Cathy Saint
10. OUT IN THE STREETS - The Shangri-Las
11. IS IT TRUE - Brenda Lee
12. PLEASE DON'T WAKE ME - The Cinderellas
13. I'LL KEEP HOLDING ON - The Marvelettes
14. OH NO NOT MY BABY - Maxine Brown
15. MAY MY HEART BE CAST INTO STONE - The Toys
16. MAGIC GARDEN - Dusty Springfield
17. I NEVER DREAMED - The Cookies
18. HE'S A BAD BOY - Carole King
19. HAPPY, THAT'S ME - Little Frankie
20. DREAM BOY - Jackie DeShannon
21. TRY THE WORRYIN' WAY - The Fabulettes
22. I CAN'T LET GO - Evie Sands
23. GO NOW - Bessie Banks
24. YOU'RE NO GOOD - Dee Dee Warwick
25. OPPORTUNITY - The Jewels
26. LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY - Mally Page
27. BREAK-A-WAY - Irma Thomas
28. WHAT AM I GONNA DO WITH YOU - Lesley Gore
29. HE DID IT - The Ronettes
30. BABY THAT'S ME - The Cake
Disc 2
1. I ADORE HIM - The Angels
2. THE TRAIN FROM KANSAS CITY - The Shangri-Las
3. PLEASE GO AWAY - The Shirelles
4. LET ME GET CLOSE TO YOU - Skeeter Davis
5. I HAVE A BOYFRIEND - The Chiffons
6. I'M INTO SOMETHIN' GOOD - Earl-Jean
7. I'LL COME RUNNING - Lulu
8. IF THERE'S ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT (LET ME KNOW) - Roddie Joy
9. WHEN THE LOVELIGHT STARTS SHINING THROUGH HIS EYES - The Supremes
10. IT COMES AND GOES - Sadina
11. BABY, BABY (I STILL LOVE YOU) - The Cinderellas
12. GIRL DON'T COME - Sandie Shaw
13. THAT'S WHEN THE TEARS START - The Blossoms
14. WHAT A LONELY WAY TO START THE SUMMERTIME - The Bitter Sweets
15. DON'T DROP OUT - Dolly Parton
16. THE ONE YOU CAN'T HAVE - The Honeys
17. I'M NOBODY'S BABY NOW - Reparata & The Delrons
With Hash Brown & His Orchestra
18. YOU'RE SO FINE - Dorothy Berry
19. WHEN YOU'RE YOUNG AND IN LOVE - Ruby & The Romantics
20. MY ONE AND ONLY, JIMMY BOY - The Girlfriends
21. A FRIEND OF MINE - The Geminis
22. CHICO'S GIRL - The Girls
23. CAUSE I LOVE HIM - Alder Ray
24. BYE BYE BABY - Mary Wells
25. THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST - P.P. Arnold
26. I WON'T TELL - Tracey Dey
27. EGYPTIAN SHUMBA - The Tammys
28. I SOLD MY HEART TO THE JUNKMAN - The Starlets
29. WALKING IN DIFFERENT CIRCLES - Goldie & The Gingerbreads
30. THE HIDEAWAY - The Young Generation
Disc 3
1. THE TROUBLE WITH BOYS - Little Eva
2. LOOKIN' FOR BOYS - The Pin-Ups
3. DREAM BABY - Cher
4. CONDITION RED - The Goodees
5. SHOULD I CRY (Alternate Take) - Jackie DeShannon
6. I'M BLUE (THE GONG-GONG SONG) - The Ikettes
7. I'VE BEEN WRONG BEFORE - Cilla Black
With George Martin's Orchestra
8. LOVE'S GONE BAD - Chris Clark
9. NIGHTMARE - The Whyte Boots
10. SHE DON'T DESERVE YOU - The Honey Bees
11. WILL YOU BE MY LOVE - The Four J's
12. TAKE ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE - Evie Sands
13. FUNNEL OF LOVE - Wanda Jackson
14. I'M GONNA DESTROY THAT BOY - The What Four
15. TERRY - Twinkle
16. UNTRUE UNFAITHFUL (THAT WAS YOU) - Nita Rossi
17. SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM - The Goodies
18. SATURDAY NIGHT DIDN'T HAPPEN - Reparata & The Delrons
19. DON'T EVER LEAVE ME - Connie Francis
20. DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME - Barbara Lewis
21. WANNA MAKE HIM MINE - The Emeralds
22. ONLY TO OTHER PEOPLE - The Cookies
23. BIG-TOWN BOY - Shirley Matthews
And The Big Town Girls
24. DADDY YOU GOTTA LET HIM IN - The Satisfactions
25. AFTER LAST NIGHT - The Rev-Lons
26. HOW CAN I TELL MY MOM & DAD - The Lovelites
27. TOO HURT TO CRY, TOO MUCH IN LOVE TO SAY GOODBYE - The Darnells
28. UP DOWN SUE - Luv'd Ones
29. WHEN I THINK OF YOU - Twiggy
30. GOOD, GOOD LOVIN' - The Blossoms
Disc 4
1. WHEN THE BOY'S HAPPY (THE GIRL'S HAPPY TOO) - The Four Pennies
2. DON'T DRAG NO MORE - Susan Lynne
3. I'M AFRAID THEY'RE ALL TALKING ABOUT ME - Dawn
4. THAT'S HOW IT GOES - The Breakaways
5. SOME OF YOUR LOVIN' - The Honey Bees
6. PEANUT DUCK - Marsha Gee
7. THANK GOODNESS FOR THE RAIN - Peanut
8. STEADY BOYFRIEND - April Young
9. HE WAS REALLY SAYIN' SOMETHIN' - The Velvelettes
10. I KNOW YOU LOVE ME NOT - Julie Driscoll
11. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO OUR LOVE - Maxine Brown
12. HEART - Petula Clark
13. I CAN'T GIVE BACK THE LOVE I FEEL FOR YOU - Syreeta Wright
14. HE MAKES ME SO MAD - Hollywood Jills
15. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I SEE BY BABY'S FACE - Dusty Springfield
16. CRYING IN THE RAIN - Carole King
17. WE DON'T BELONG - Sylvan
18. YOU DON'T LOVE ME NO MORE - Madeline Bell
19. HEY, TELL ME BOY - Marie Knight
20. BRINK OF DISASTER - Lesley Gore
21. WHO DO YOU LOVE - The Sapphires
22. I'M 28 - Toni Basil
23. THEY NEVER TAUGHT THAT IN SCHOOL - Gayle Harris
24. DRESSED IN BLACK - The Pussycats
25. AIN'T GONNA KISS YA - The Ribbons
26. EVERY LITTLE BIT HURTS (Del-Fi Version) - Brenda Holloway
27. MISTER LOVEMAN - Yvonne Carroll
28. MAKE THE NIGHT A LITTLE LONGER - The Palisades
29. MIXED UP, SHOOK UP, GIRL (Live) - Patty & The Emblems
30. GOOD NIGHT BABY - The Butterflys
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:04:34 -0400
From: Andrew
Subject: Re: "My Coloring Book"
The song's co-writer, John Kander, performed the song during an episode
of the TV series "They Wrote the Songs" (I think), which featured Kander
and partner Fred Ebb performing some of their songs. I don't know if
that performance was ever released on record.
Andrew
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:53:51 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Re: the Rhino Girl Group Box
Bryan:
> Here's the final track listing from Rhino's forthcoming box set
> (I asked the Reissue Producer if it would be okay to post this
> final sequenced track list and she gave her permission).
I love the songs and I'm pleasantly surprised to see a couple that
are new to me (and to CD). Casual fans and first-time listeners
will undoubtedly love it - and that's important. Hopefully they'll
become interested in the genre and boost sales of the collector label
series. Was Sheila Burgel the producer as well as liner note writer?
Will : )
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 08:54:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dave Monroe
Subject: Paul Anka on NPR
Paul Anka Spins Pop His Way with 'Rock Swings'
by Renée Montagne
Morning Edition, July 20, 2005 · One of the surprise
critical hits of the summer is a new Paul Anka album
called Rock Swings.
The teen-idol turned Vegas lounge singer puts a
crooner's spin on some latter-day rock classics,
including Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit and Van
Halen's Jump.
This from a man who became famous in the late 1950s
for writing and singing the pop tune Diana. That song
was the first of a string of hits that put a very
young Paul Anka on the road, singing to screaming fans
on tours that included musical contemporaries like
Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin.
Then the adulation ended abruptly in the 1960s and he
reinvented himself as an adult, in the mold of Rat
Pack members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy
Davis Jr.
Anka, who turns 64 at the end of July, survived the
transition and has remained in the public eye, more or
less, ever since. When he wasn't making hit records,
Anka found some success acting in movies.
But it is music where he made his mark. Anka's Diana,
Lonely Boy and You're Having My Baby were all
number-one songs on U.S. charts. He hit the top 20
with 22 songs, and the top 40 saw him 33 times.
In total, Paul Anka has over 900 songs to his credit.
Performers from Elvis Presley to the Gypsy Kings have
covered his material.
Although he is now an American citizen, Anka's
successful career earned him a place in the Canadian
Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4755657
There be sound files ...
Dave
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 07:50:28 +0200
From: Frank
Subject: Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
Wasn't it a regular theme tune for a British series in the eighties?
Frank
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 19:06:31 +0100
From: Richard Havers
Subject: Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
Frank:
> Wasn't it a regular theme tune for a British series in the eighties?
Frank, it was The Protectors starring Robert Vaughn and Nyree Dawn
Porter. It ran for a couple of years I recall.
Richard
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