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There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Phil's Spectre II - A Wish For Vol. 3
From: Will Stos
2. Jerry Ganey
From: Gary Myers
3. Untrue, Unfaithful / We Three
From: Simon White
4. Rhino girl-group boxed set
From: Mike Edwards
5. The Roulettes
From: Michael
6. Phil Spector demo @ musica
From: Phil Hall
7. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
From: Claire Francis
8. Record Shops
From: Peter Lerner
9. Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
From: Roy Clough
10. Re: Rhino girl-group boxed set
From: Will Stos
11. Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
From: Joop
12. Re: "Phil's Spectre II" - a wish for vol.3
From: Mikael
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:49:06 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Re: Phil's Spectre II - A Wish For Vol. 3
What about Ginny Arnell's "A Little Bit of Love (Can Hurt An Awful
Lot)? Or perhaps a Royalettes' tune. Or is Randazzo too distinct or
Bacharach/Davidish?
Will : )
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 00:54:05 -0700
From: Gary Myers
Subject: Jerry Ganey
Previously:
> WHO AM I - Jerry Ganey
We alternated sets with Jerry Gee (Ganey) & the Rousers for a couple
weeks in late '65. I last saw him, still doing clubs in the South Bay
area, around the late 80's.
gem
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 09:16:14 +0100
From: Simon White
Subject: Untrue, Unfaithful / We Three
I've just opened the secret panel (or "cupboard" as we often call it
here) in my Englishman's home (or "castle" as we almost never call
it here) and found the following two things. Actually I found lots of
things, but anyway. The first I was looking for specifically because
it's relevant to recent Spectropop discussion.
Donna Gaye - Untrue, Unfaithful - Kommotion
This will mean something to Austalian members I suspect, because it's
an Austalian release. It's doesn't quite match up to Nita Rossi's
version - which is a mutally agreed favourite in this household - not
a common occurence when you live with someone who like musicals when
you hate them - but Donna still makes a nice job of it although she
clearly isn't Marvin Gaye's sister. I bought it from Mr M. Patrick's
sometime compilation and writing partner 'Marvellous' Malcom Baumgart
at the last London Spectopop party. The 'a' side is "Norman-Normie",
and I did a little reseach on 'Normie' at the time and decided not to
persue him further because even I have limits. I maybe remembering
this wrong, but wasn't he the inspiration for Aussie comedian Bob
Downe (who I found incredibly funny, whereas "Normie" appears to be
incredibly irritating).
Item two is a video of The Monkees '33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee'
which I would have bought because it contains a part performance by
Little Richard from 1968. In fact he is criminally underused which is
possibly why I have no memory of actually buying it and why it is in
the cupboard, although Richard is clearly out of the cupboard/closet/
tree in the short time he appears. The video is virtually unwatchable
(IMO) but exists as a period piece I suppose. It was produced by Jack
Good.
Anyway the point of mentioning this is that in one segment, The
Monkees are on screen with some black girls called "We Three"
singing "Shake A Tail Feather" (well, the girls sing it, the boys all
look as though don't know what they're doing there, but that could be
said for the whole thing really).
I want to know who We Three were.
Toodle pip!
Simon White
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 11:40:31 -0000
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Rhino girl-group boxed set
Thanks to Bryan for publishing the track listing of Rhino's upcoming
4CD girl-group set. It's certainly good to see Rhino getting back
into oldies.
I imagine there'll be some members who will be disappointed with the
duplication of tracks widely available on other CDs. Of the 120
tracks on the Rhino set, I would estimate that girl group collectors
will find 40-50 tracks that are not available elsewhere and that may
be enough for them to consider purchasing this set. It will certainly
be great to get a clean sounding version of Tracey Dey's "I Won't
Tell".
It's always disappointing to see the inclusion of tracks sourced
from Red Bird, Colpix/Dimension and Motown, as a number of reissue
labels (both in the UK and US) have put out much of this material
before.
I think Will Stos has called it perfectly:
> 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.
Mike Edwards
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:29:09 -0000
From: Michael
Subject: The Roulettes
I'm wondering if any of the record collectors among you can help me
with something:
Can anyone confirm any American releases of records by The Roulettes?
(as in the British group, not the American vocal group.) I know in
America, United Artists had release rights to them, and they
definitely released a pairing of "Soon You'll Be Leaving Me"/"Can You
Go" in Spring 1964 (it actually got some US airplay, even making
WABC's playlist in May 1964), and "The Long Cigarette"/"Junk,"
presumably late 1965 or early 1966.
But considering that lengthy gap, I figure there must have been
something in between. But I can't find any info on that. Anyone have
any info on the matter? Can you check your collections? (I'm just
referring to the stuff they released on their own as The Roulettes,
not the "Adam Faith and The Roulettes" stuff).
Thanks. This is all because I'm writing an article about The
Roulettes...they've long been my fave of all the 1960s British beat
groups that didn't hit big. I've been in touch with their drummer Bob
Henrit (drummer for the Kinks since the mid 1980s, though I don't
know how much time being a Kink takes up these days) and he's helping
me get in touch with at least two of the others.
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:16:29 -0000
From: Phil Hall
Subject: Phil Spector demo @ musica
The S'pop Team wrote:
> Now playing at musica are the following special tracks:
> 2) Phil Spector - Just Once In My Life ...(with demo vocal)
Thanks for playing those songs to musica. They're very interesting
listening, but the Phil Spector cut has to be one of the worst vocals
in rock history. The vocal equivalent of "Wild Weekend" by the
Rebels. Good thing it was never released. Phil probably has a
pleasant enough voice on the right material, but on this tune he's
*way* out of his range.
Phil H.
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:38:24 EDT
From: Claire Francis
Subject: YOU GUYS ROCK!!!
LONG LIVE THE SPECTROPOP NATION!!!!!
I owe so much to Jamie LePage. I am sure his Angel Wings are
fluttering with love and light and pride. He has done so much for
so many people...I am one of the lucky ones to be blessed by his
Spectropop Website. This website has changed my life and given me
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I am very grateful and want to thank the moderators who work so
hard to see that the website work is done so well.
YOU GUYS ROCK!!! HAPPY 2000th AND MANY MANY MORE.
GOD BLESS THE SPECTROPOP NATION....BE WELL...BE SAFE...AND
LOVE AND LIGHT TO YOU ALL...
Claire Francis
http://www.clairefrancis.com
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:38:35 +0100
From: Peter Lerner
Subject: Record Shops
I can't find the list that was started on great little record shops
selling old vinyl, so here's one to add if it's not already on there:
Wall of Sound, Piece Hall, Halifax, Yorkshire, UK
Peter
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:27:38 -0000
From: Roy Clough
Subject: Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
Frank:
> Wasn't it a regular theme tune for a British series in the eighties?
John:
> ... The Protectors was made in 1972-3.
Correct and Tony Christie's Avenues And Alleyways was originally
released in Feb 73 made number 37 in UK charts.
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:13:15 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Re: Rhino girl-group boxed set
Previously:
> I imagine there'll be some members who will be disappointed with
> the duplication of tracks widely available on other CDs. Of the 120
> tracks on the Rhino set, I would estimate that girl group
> collectors will find 40-50 tracks that are not available elsewhere.
These are the ones I don't have on CD personally (although maybe I do
have some of the Brit Girl tracks - I can't remember). 36 new-to-CD
(to me, anyway) is pretty good! Of these, I think I'll be hearing 23
for the first time. Well worth the money for the set (especially if
there as good as the tracks I have heard. I'm quite happy they opted
not to go with the famous artists' biggest hits. I really think
people who have only previously picked up some best-of comps or the
previous Rhino series will get a big kick out of these. I'm counting
down the days!
Disc 1:
4. I'D MUCH RATHER BE WITH THE GIRLS - Donna Lynn
6. NOTHING BUT A HEARTACHE - The Flirtations
11. IS IT TRUE - Brenda Lee
18. HE'S A BAD BOY - Carole King
19. HAPPY, THAT'S ME - Little Frankie
20. DREAM BOY - Jackie DeShannon
24. YOU'RE NO GOOD - Dee Dee Warwick
26. LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY - Mally Page
27. BREAK-A-WAY - Irma Thomas
Disc 2:
4. LET ME GET CLOSE TO YOU - Skeeter Davis
7. I'LL COME RUNNING - Lulu
14. WHAT A LONELY WAY TO START THE SUMMERTIME - The Bitter Sweets
17. I'M NOBODY'S BABY NOW - Reparata & The Delrons
26. I WON'T TELL - Tracey Dey
Disc 3:
2. LOOKIN' FOR BOYS - The Pin-Ups
5. SHOULD I CRY (Alternate Take) - Jackie DeShannon
7. I'VE BEEN WRONG BEFORE - Cilla Black
11. WILL YOU BE MY LOVE - The Four J's
13. FUNNEL OF LOVE - Wanda Jackson
14. I'M GONNA DESTROY THAT BOY - The What Four
17. SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM - The Goodies
18. SATURDAY NIGHT DIDN'T HAPPEN - Reparata & The Delrons
20. DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME - Barbara Lewis
29. WHEN I THINK OF YOU - Twiggy
Disc 4:
2. DON'T DRAG NO MORE - Susan Lynne
3. I'M AFRAID THEY'RE ALL TALKING ABOUT ME - Dawn
6. PEANUT DUCK - Marsha Gee
10. I KNOW YOU LOVE ME NOT - Julie Driscoll
12. HEART - Petula Clark
14. HE MAKES ME SO MAD - Hollywood Jills
19. HEY, TELL ME BOY - Marie Knight
22. I'M 28 - Toni Basil
23. THEY NEVER TAUGHT THAT IN SCHOOL - Gayle Harris
27. MISTER LOVEMAN - Yvonne Carroll
28. MAKE THE NIGHT A LITTLE LONGER - The Palisades
29. MIXED UP, SHOOK UP, GIRL (Live) - Patty & The Emblems
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:28:44 -0000
From: Joop
Subject: Re: Tony Christie's "Avenues & Alleyways"
Previously:
> ... Tony Christie's Avenues And Alleyways was originally released
> in Feb 73 made number 37 in UK charts.
Correct and Tony Christie's "Avenues And Alleyways" (composed by
Mitch Murray and Peter Callander) was originally released in 1973 on
the album "With loving feeling". On this album also: "Is this the way
to Amarillo" which hit big in the UK recently.
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 23:13:22 +0200
From: Mikael
Subject: Re: "Phil's Spectre II" - a wish for vol.3
Mick Patrick:
> I'm already cooking up Vol III in my mind, so the door is open for
> suggestions. Please don't recommend anything that's already on the
> first two volumes.
Got some faves here:
'You Won't Even Know Her Name' by Josephine Sunday.
'I'm Gonna Make Him My Baby' by April Young.
'A Girl In Love Forgives' by Bernadette Castro.
PS. I just bought number two; cool stuff. And I got me a new fave band
THE GOODIES! Has anyone really heard their *original* recording of
the later Shangri-Las hit, "Leader Of The Pack"?
Also, I read in the booklet that Reparata doesn't know who Jeff Berry
penned "I'm Nobody's Baby Now" (best 45 ever made in my opinion) for.
I know, he wrote it right after Ellie left him.
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