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There are 15 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Ooh Baby Baby Washington
From: Mick Patrick
2. Another reason why Long John Baldry was cool
From: Jens Koch
3. Eugene Record, R.I.P.
From: Unsteady Freddie
4. Reasons Why Long John Baldry Was Cool
From: Jack R
5. Mike Smith Benefit
From: Steve Jarrell
6. Al Kooper (+ others) in New York
From: Phil Hall
7. Re: "My Coloring Book"
From: Mark Maldwyn
8. Re: "Phil's Spectre II" - a wish for vol.3
From: Ray
9. Lesley Gore: TV and radio updates
From: Baba Bling
10. Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington
From: Ash Wells
11. Re: The Roulettes / Unit 4+2
From: John Stewart
12. Re: Al Kooper (+ others) in New York
From: Florence Gray
13. Dusty's "My Coloring Book"
From: Mary
14. Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington / Pretty Ketty Lester
From: Will Stos
15. Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington
From: James Botticelli
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:26:51 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Ooh Baby Baby Washington
I've had Baby Washington's version of "You And The Night And The
Music" on rotation all day. As a connoisseur of big city soul *and*
vintage Hollywood movie songs, I regard this record as one of the
best of its type. Fred Astaire would agree with me, I'm sure.
Are there any Baby Washington fans/collectors out there? Must be! If
so, maybe you can assist me with a rather brain-taxing project. In a
nutshell, they're as rare as hens' teeth, but I'm hoping someone on
planet S'pop owns copies of the following 45s:
Baby Washington:
"Ah-Ha" (J&S 1607/1608, 1958)
"Hard Way To Go" (J&S 1619/1620, 1958)
"(Love Me) Or Leave Me Alone"/"Been A Long Time Baby" (J&S 1001, 1963)
Ideally, I'd like to buy copies of the records, and would be willing
to pay the going price. Failing that, it would be great to hear the
tracks, see label scans and discover who wrote the songs, etc. By any
chance, are any of them available on CD somewhere. Thanks in advance.
Anyway, back to that gorgeous Sue label 45 - fantastic drums!
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 08:01:48 +0200
From: Jens Koch
Subject: Another reason why Long John Baldry was cool
Yet another reason Long John was cool:
Long John was a celebrated guest at folksinger Ewan MacColl's
Singer's House sessions. Among the many rules MacColl dished out was
his insistence that singers only perform their own material (i.e.
traditional songs from their own local area). But this rule was
waived for one singer only: Long John was allowed to perform blues
stuff.
Jens
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:05:57 -0000
From: Unsteady Freddie
Subject: Eugene Record, R.I.P.
Eugene Record, R I P:
http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/25/obit.record.ap/index.html
Unsteady Freddie
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:17:14 +0100
From: Jack R
Subject: Reasons Why Long John Baldry Was Cool
I saw Long John Baldry in 1964 in the Marquee (London) with Sonny Boy
Williamson and a kid who was then known as Rod "The Mod" Stewart.
Baldry was in a time warp then and never escaped. He was too bluesy
for his era as was Alexis Korner and people like Zoot Money, all of
whom had massive talent but whose choice of music was simply out of
fashion. Rod Stewart was utterly hopeless but hugely enthusiastic. He
knew how to follow a trend and made the most of a small amount of
talent.
JR
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:38:10 -0000
From: Steve Jarrell
Subject: Mike Smith Benefit
Hi friends, I was wondering if any S'Poppers plan to attend the Mike
Smith Benefit at B.B.Kings in NYC on August 2. I plan to attend from
Nashville and I was hoping to say "hello" to those that are members
of our great group. Also, are there any clubs with bands that play
50's & 60's in NYC? I'd like to go hear one.
Thanks,
Steve Jarrell
"Sons Of The Beach"
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:38:13 -0000
From: Phil Hall
Subject: Al Kooper (+ others) in New York
One of the guys I work with is a big Al Kooper fan. He was talking
about going down to New York to see Al at BB King's, and since I'll go
to New York at the drop of a hat, I asked him when it was. He said
"September". Well, when I went to Al's site, I discovered it was July
12th. I did check out the BB King site, and at the risk of sounding
like a commercial, they have some great upcoming acts, including The
Zombies, Jefferson Starship, Rick Derringer and Ronnie Spector (not
the same night). Plus many others, and a lot of tribute bands. The
Zombies tickets were more than I'll spend to see anyone, but the
Ronnie Spector tickets weren't too bad. I'd rather see Al than any of
the others, but if any Spectropoppers are interested in seeing any of
the shows, especially the Ronnie Spector one, let me know. I'm always
game for an excuse to go to New York.
Phil H.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:34:13 -0000
From: Mark Maldwyn
Subject: Re: "My Coloring Book"
There are good Brit versions too by Dusty and Maureen Evans.
Mark M
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:02:39 -0000
From: Ray
Subject: Re: "Phil's Spectre II" - a wish for vol.3
One more suggestion also from the Eighties: "Tonight you're mine
baby" by Ronnie Spector, a rare cut from the Just One of the Guys
movie soundtrack. Not available anymore. A great Spector sounding
track.
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:53:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Baba Bling
Subject: Lesley Gore: TV and radio updates
On behalf of Lesley Gore and the band, thank you all for your warm
embrace of Ever Since at press, radio, and live music venues. This
record represents another major step in a Hall of Fame caliber
career, and you are among the first on board.
Below is a list of events that are in the works for Lesley. In
addition to the many appearances she’s already had, we are excited to
announce that she will be on WNBC's Live At Five with Sue Simmons
tonight between 5 and 6pm. Also, in the next two weeks, she will be
taping World Café with David Dye, Chuck D.’s On The Real for Air
America, and The Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC. Among press successes,
a Jim Farber profile in the Sunday Daily News hit newsstands
yesterday, and a Ms. magazine four-page Q&A with Kathleen Hanna from
Le Tigre will land in September. Many more irons are in the fire, and
we will keep you up to date as they confirm.
On the live front, despite not having played New York City since
1992, three shows at Joe’s Pub sold out immediately, and two encore
performances have been added, August 1st and August 15th. The national
touring itinerary continues to expand, and is filling in well beyond
the end of the year.
Lesley's bio, high-resolution photos, press material, and touring
updates are downloadable at: www.enginecompanyrecords.com/LesleyGore.
Lesley Gore
Recent and Upcoming Confirmed LIVE, PRESS, and
RADIO/TV Events for Ever Since Campaign:
LIVE
06.28.05 - EVER SINCE RECORD RELEASE, JOE'S PUB, NYC (SOLD OUT)
07.19.05 - JOE'S PUB, NYC (SOLD OUT)
07.26.05 - JOE'S PUB, NYC (SOLD OUT)
07.28.05 - PARSIPPANY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - PARSIPPANY, NJ
08.01.05 - JOE'S PUB, NYC (Special Show Added)
08.05.05 - MUSIC UNDER THE STARS SUMMER CONCERT - HICKSVILLE, NY
08.15.05 - JOE'S PUB, NYC (Special Show Added)
09.07.05 - PNC BANK ARTS CENTER - HOLMDEL, NJ
09.13.05 - TIN ANGEL - PHILADELPHIA, PA
09.16.05 - IRON HORSE MUSIC HALL - NORTHAMPTON, MA
09.24.05 - BODLES OPERA HOUSE - CHESTER, NY
10.07.05 - MOHEGAN SUN CASINO - UNCASVILLE, CT
10.08.05 - EMELIN THEATER (Fall Season Gala) - MAMARONECK, NY
10.15.05 - CASABLANCA RESORT AND CASINO - MESQUITE, NV
10.29.05 - HALF HALLOW HILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - DIX HILLS, NY
12.03.05 - COLDEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - FLUSHING, NY
PRESS
06.14.05 - VILLAGE VOICE, Michael Musto Column Feature
Writer: Michael Musto
06.16.05 - DAN'S PAPERS Profile
Writer: Staff
06.22.05 - VILLAGE VOICE’s “Voice’s Choices” (recurring)
Writer: Staff
06.22.05 - TIME OUT NEW YORK “Hot Seat” Profile
Writer: Beth Greenfield
06.24.05 - AFTERELLEN.COM Extensive Interview and Career Profile
(http://www.afterellen.com)
Writer: Shauna Swartz
07.05.05 - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE, Feature Profile
Writer: Jim Bessman
07.19.05 - NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Profile
Writer: Harriet Lyons
07.21.05 - ALLMUSIC.COM Feature Review (http://www.allmusic.com)
Writer: Joe Viglione
07.24.05 - SUNDAY NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, Feature Music Profile
Writer: Jim Farber
08.15.05 - USA TODAY, Interview for Feature Article on “American
Idols”
Writer: Elysa Gardner
09.01.05 - MS. MAGAZINE Feature Q&A with Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna
Editor: Robin Morgan
09.07.05 - BERKSHIRE EAGLE Review, Pre-press for Radio Show/
Performance
Writer: Dave Madeloni
10.15.05 - PLAYBACK MAGAZINE Feature Q&A
Writer: Brendan Okrent
11.01.05 - ROCKRGRL MAGAZINE, Feature Profile
Writer: Audrey Bilger
MORE TO COME
RADIO/TV
06.14.05 - JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW (WOR, Syndicated)
Host: Joey Reynolds
06.20.05 - IN THE LIFE (PBS) Recurring Appearance
Host: varied
06.22.05 - MORNING SEDITION (AIR AMERICA RADIO, XM)
Feature Interview and Live Performance
Host: Marc Maron
06.24.05 - THE MICKEY BURNS SHOW (Quest Media) Feature Interview
Host: Mickey Burns
06.30.05 - BORDER CROSSINGS (VOICE OF AMERICA, International)
Interview and Live Performance with Full Band
Host: Larry London
06.30.05 - PHLASH PHELPS SHOW, (XM Radio) Feature Interview
Host: Phlash Phelps
07.07.05 - GAY TV USA (MCN) Feature Interview.
Host: Andy Humm
07.06.05 - BREEZE RADIO NETWORK (Syndicated)
Host: Lauren Pressley
07.10.05 - THE SONG IS YOU (WLIU) Feature Interview
Host: Bonnie Grice
07.12.05 - HOT WAX DAILY (Syndicated)
Host: Mike McCann
07.15.05 - THE MORNING SHOW WITH ASHLEY (WRMX, WTXM) Feature Interview
Host: Ashley Adams
07.25.05 - LIVE AT FIVE (WNBC-TV) Feature Interview
Host: Sue Simmons
07.27.05 - OUT Q (SIRIUS) Interview and Live Call In
Host: Larry Flick
07.27.05 - LITTLE STEVEN'S UNDERGROUND GARAGE (SIRIUS, Syndicated)
Feature Interview
Host: Steven Van Zant
07.27.05 - THE DAVID JOHANSEN SHOW (SIRIUS, Syndicated) Feature
Interview
Host: David Johansen
07.27.05 - THE WISEGUY SHOW (SIRIUS, Syndicated) Feature Interview
Host: Vincent "Big Pussy" Pastore
07.27.05 - COUSIN BRUCIE SHOW (SIRIUS, Syndicated) Feature Interview
Host: Cousin Brucie
07.31.05 - ON THE REAL (AIR AMERICA RADIO, XM) Feature Interview
Host: Chuck D.
08.02.05 - MARK SNYDER SHOW (WROR, WMJX, WBOS) Feature Interview
Host: Mark Snyder
08.03.05 - THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW (WNYC) Feature Interview
Host: Leonard Lopate
08.08.05 - JONESVILLE (WFMU) Interview and Live Performance with Full
Band
Host: Glen Jones
08.09.05 - WORLD CAFE WITH DAVID DYE (September Airing) (WXPN,
syndicated) Interview and Live Performance with Full Band
Host: David Dye
09.15.05 - MIXED BAG RADIO (WFUV/XM/ Syndicated) Interview and Live
Performance with Full Band
Host: Pete Fornatale
MORE TO COME
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:29:51 +1000
From: Ash Wells
Subject: Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington
Mick Patrick wrote:
> I've had Baby Washington's version of "You And The Night And The
> Music" on rotation all day. As a connoisseur of big city soul *and*
> vintage Hollywood movie songs, I regard this record as one of the
> best of its type. Fred Astaire would agree with me, I'm sure.
>
> Are there any Baby Washington fans/collectors out there? Must be!
> If so, maybe you can assist me with a rather brain-taxing project.
> In a nutshell, they're as rare as hens' teeth, but I'm hoping
> someone on planet S'pop owns copies of the following 45s:
>
> Baby Washington:
> "Ah-Ha" (J&S 1607/1608, 1958)
> "Hard Way To Go" (J&S 1619/1620, 1958)
> "(Love Me) Or Leave Me Alone"/"Been A Long Time Baby" (J&S 1001)
>
> Ideally, I'd like to buy copies of the records, and would be
> willing to pay the going price. Failing that, it would be great to
> hear the tracks, see label scans and discover who wrote the songs,
> etc. By any chance, are any of them available on CD somewhere.
> Thanks in advance.
Hi Mick, Great One.. Baby Washington Is one of my favourite artists
(I have many of course). Her SUE Material is fantastic. I'm a Big fan
of BIG CITY SOUL also, I Love Powerful voices and a Great melody!!
"LEAVE ME ALONE" and "THERE HE IS" are 2 of her greatest and
fantastic Backings.
The Great LARRY WEISS (Laurence Weiss) wrote There He is with the
fantastic LOCKIE EDWARDS Jr. Larry and Lockie are 2 of my favourite
writers and wrote fantastic Pop/ r & B songs for R & B Styled artists
in the early 60's.
I'm sure many would know Larry also Wrote INSULT TO INJURY by Timi
Yuro, BROKEN HEARTED STRANGER by Adam Wade, YOU'RE NOT THE GUY FOR ME
by Ernestine Anderson on SUE Label (One of My Favourites of all time)
and many many more great songs...
He was later best known for the Smash Hit RHINESTONE COWBOY by Glen
Campbell. I had the privellege of corresponding with Larry a few
months Back. He's about to do a Musical Based on RHINESTONE COWBOY.
There is a lot more info about larry's Great songs...
Maybe someone could help me find Lockie Edwards Jr... I'm also trying
to locate him.
Back To Baby Washington....
I have both of these 45's, although Not great copies. I can post a
copy or send to anyone offline.
Any other fans of Big production teen/ pop, northern soul drop me a
line!! I'm always looking to trade and exchange music with.
Regards,
Ash
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 01:27:32 +0100
From: John Stewart
Subject: Re: The Roulettes / Unit 4+2
Apparently Unit 4+2, The Roulettes and The Zombies, were among a
number of Hertfordshire groups who were friends and sometimes cross-
pollinated. (Hertfordshire is a semi-rural area just North of London
and far from trendy then or now.). Notably, Ballard and Henrit of The
Roulettes worked with Unit 4 +2 on "Concrete and Clay" (the acoustic
guitar was played by Ballard) and several of their subsequent
sessions as well as having a couple of their songs recorded by the
group.
The Roulettes "I Can't Stop" for some reason is credited to "Lambert"
on the CD of Stakes and Chips but is the same song as the Unit 4+2
track credited to Moeller/Parker.
John
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:11:08 -0400
From: Florence Gray
Subject: Re: Al Kooper (+ others) in New York
Phil Hall:
> One of the guys I work with is a big Al Kooper fan. He was talking
> about going down to New York to see Al at BB King's, and since I'll
> go to New York at the drop of a hat, I asked him when it was. He
> said "September". Well, when I went to Al's site, I discovered it
> was July 12th. I did check out the BB King site, and at the risk
> of sounding like a commercial, they have some great upcoming acts,
> including The Zombies, Jefferson Starship, Rick Derringer and
> Ronnie Spector (not the same night). Plus many others, and a lot
> of tribute bands. The Zombies tickets were more than I'll spend to
> see anyone, but the Ronnie Spector tickets weren't too bad. I'd
> rather see Al than any of the others, but if any Spectropoppers are
> interested in seeing any of the shows, especially the Ronnie
> Spector one, let me know. I'm always game for an excuse to go to
> New York.
Arthur Lee and LOVE are scheduled to perform there in October. We've
already ordered our tix (which, I think, are incredibly reasonable to
see ARTHUR FREAKIN' LEE!!!).
Sorry you missed Al. He was sparklin'.
BBs is a wonderful venue--not a bad seat in the house. It's become
our regular hangout, as a matter of fact we're going there tomorrow
night to see Leon Russell.
Maybe see you there for Arthur Lee? You set the scene.
Florie
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
--Samuel Langhorne Clemens
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:23:01 -0000
From: Mary
Subject: Dusty's "My Coloring Book"
Oh yes Dusty Springfield's "My Coloring Book" - where can I find it?
Mary
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 02:08:08 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington / Pretty Ketty Lester
Mick Patrick wrote:
> Are there any Baby Washington fans/collectors out there? Must be!
I love the Sue Singles Collection CD. I really love the orchestral
sound of "That's How Heartaches Are Made" and love "Doodlin'" - Dusty
Springfield really had such good taste in the artists she chose to
cover!
Another smooth singer in her vein is a new fav of mine - Ketty
Lester. I love "Love Letters" and "Some Things Are Better Left
Unsaid" and just recently found "Please Don't Cry Anymore" and "Once
Upon A Time." What a voice! I've only seen two albums of hers
advertised on Amazon. Does anyone know if there is a good collection
of her work on CD?
Will : )
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:39:46 -0400
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Ooh Baby Baby Washington
Ash Wells wrote:
> Baby Washington Is one of my favourite artists (I have many of
> course). Her SUE Material is fantastic. I'm a Big fan of BIG CITY
> SOUL
Baby is thee Big City Soul Singer of the early 6T's. While I quite
naturally don't have the ones Mick is looking for on 45, I do have
"Handful of Memories" and "The Clock" on 45 as well as "That's How
Heartaches Are Made", later to be covered competently plus by
Loleatta Holloway on her 1976 Salsoul LP.
JB
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