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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Mike Smith tribute
From: Bill Mulvy
2. Bubblegum Awards -- your chance to win a free ticket
From: Kim Cooper
3. Re: The Raspberries / The Choir
From: Javed Jafri
4. Re: Defining oldies
From: James Botticelli
5. Re: US covers of UK songs
From: Dave Monroe
6. Bob & Earl @ musica
From: Denis Gagnon
7. The Zombies and Denny Laine -- who will mind?
From: David Coyle
8. The Californians
From: Gray
9. "Motown Remixed"
From: James Cassidy
10. Playboy Club Bunnies; Gary Lewis
From: Mike Edwards
11. Jigsaw
From: John Berg
12. Re: Bob & Earl @ musica
From: Dave Monroe
13. Jigsaw
From: Howard Earnshaw
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 23:25:57 -0500
From: Bill Mulvy
Subject: Re: Mike Smith tribute
The concert started off with a Beatles cover band called the Fab Faux.
They were very good. Billy J Kramer's set included Little Children
and Bad To Me. He also did a DC 5 song. Peter and Gordon were
reunited for the first time in 37 years. They did True Love Ways,
World Without Love, Lady Godiva, Woman and Because (DC5 song). Denny
Laine peformed Go Now and Anyway You Want It (DC5 song). The Zombies
set was short due to problem getting there, due to the crash in
Toronto. The set was: Time of the Season, Hold Your Head Up, Tell
Her No, Can't You See That's She's Mine (DC5 song) and She's Not
There. There will be a second set later tonight, so the Zombies will
play longer then, so hopefully more songs will be on the DVD. The
performance was very intense and sounded like they did live forty
years ago. I was very impressed. You will be too. Concert ended with
all star tribute DC 5 song "Bits and Pieces". Donald Fagen on organ,
Max Weinberg on drums. DVD to be released by Clear Channel with all
proceeds to Mike Smith lead singer of Dave Clark Five who is
paralyzed due to a fall from a ladder. You can donate to help pay for
his hospital bills and ongoing care and therapy at:
www.tciartists.com/mikesmithbenefit/
Bill Mulvy
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:43:51 -0700
From: Kim Cooper
Subject: Bubblegum Awards -- your chance to win a free ticket
Tickets to the 2005 Bubblegum Achievement Awards are now available at
the link below. They are $52 each. You can pay online with paypal by
clicking "Buy Now."
http://www.scrammagazine.com/october2005.html#tix
Rather pay by mail? Send a check /MO, payable to "Scram," to PO Box
31227, Los Angeles, CA 90031. Note your seating preference (chair or
floor) and include your name, address, phone and email. Please email
amscray@gmail.com to reserve your seats when sending payment.
For more about the Bubblegum Awards, honoring Steve Barri, Ron Dante,
Joey Levine and Dr. Demento and starring Canned Hamm, the Bubblegum
Queen and the puppet wizardry of Bob Baker, visit
http://www.bubblegum-music.com
We're having a Contest! Buy your tickets before September 7, and for
each ticket you buy, your name will be put into a raffle bowl. We'll
draw from the bowl on September 8, and one lucky winner will receive a
free ticket to the Bubblegum Awards, so you can bring a date, your
mom, or that lucky someone special.
legal stuff: the appearance of entertainers and honorees at the
Bubblegum Awards is subject to vagaries of fate, but all of them
intend to be present and any changes will be announced as soon as they
are known. Tickets are refundable via check if cancelled by phone or
email by October 2nd. By attending the Bubblegum Awards, you
acknowledge that you may be filmed. Ticket holders will find their
names on a list at the door. And while Bubblegum Music is assuredly
the Naked Truth, this is NOT a clothing-optional event.
Questions? Email editrix Kim at amscray@gmail.com or call her at (323)
223-2767. Stay informed by joining our announcement list at
http://scram.notifylist.com/scram_events.html
We hope to see you in Los Angeles October 7 for the 2005 Bubblegum
Achievement Awards!
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 23:27:33 -0700
From: Javed Jafri
Subject: Re: The Raspberries / The Choir
JB:
> Wait a minute. You mean a guy from The Raspberries was in The Choir?
Bill Mulvy:
> Two guys.
Joe Belock:
> Actually, three. All but Carmen.
and Eric was in Cyrus Erie at about the same time.
Javed
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 20:45:10 -0400
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Defining oldies
Larry Bromley wrote:
> Now, the 30s and 40s music has faded away, and now the 70s and 80s
> are slipping in, as the WJNA slogan goes from "Unforgettable" to
> "All Adult Hits."
Time won't let you wait that long....That notwithstanding quote,
you've got to face the fact that over 50 is not so nifty when it
comes to programming....If its due to past wisdom, which I think it
is, then it needs to be combatted. Me? I don't have the time or the
endurance. And the corporate weenies governing what we hear passes
for wisdom as the songs researched are 'tested' in short snippets on
generically picked audiences. At least last I herd. As Joe Quarterman
sang so succintly back in '74, "Got to get your own or they sure
won't give you none.".....Sorry.
JB
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 18:25:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dave Monroe
Subject: Re: US covers of UK songs
Mike Edwards wrote:
> "Who Do You Think You Are" bounced back to the UK when revived by
> St Etienne in 1993. It was described by group member, Bob Stanley
> as "a genius song" and written by Des Dyer and Clive Scott, who
> formed a band named Jigsaw in Australia in 1966. Nine years later
> they peaked at #3 with "Sky High.". Another great one.
I'm a fan of both, but Jigsaw's "One Way Street," now THAT'S genius.
Thanks, I didn't know of the connection.
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 15:04:39 -0400
From: Denis Gagnon
Subject: Bob & Earl @ musica
A few months ago, I requested some assistance from Spectropop members
about an early 1960's by Bob and Earl. I could not remember the title
of the song and apparently no member was aware of it. I was lucky
enough to find that song, recently and I thought I would share it
with Spectropop members. It's called "Don't ever leave me" by Bob and
Earl, I'm not certain if it was recorded before or after their
biggest (only) hit, "Harlem shuffle". Enjoy it on Musica.
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Coyle
Subject: The Zombies and Denny Laine -- who will mind?
Just found out what to me was some exciting news. I have been
planning on the upcoming Zombies appearance at the Ohio State Fair.
They were originally supposed to do the show with Ian Hunter, who has
since cancelled. I'm very excited about his replacement Denny Laine.
I wasn't that familiar with Mott The Hoople, so it will be great to
have a founding member of the Moody Blues and Wings on the same stage
as the fabulous Zombies!
My question is, who is more likely to perform "Say You Don't Mind"?
It was originally Denny's song, but Colin Blunstone made it his own
in the '70s. Will they join forces for a group effort, or leave it
out of the set altogether to settle things?
Question number two: Who are the Zombies besides Colin and Rod? In my
mind, it could be anybody and I wouldn't care, but it'd be nice to
see another familiar face from British pop history.
David
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:11:37 -0000
From: Gray
Subject: The Californians
OK I am out to pick your musical brains again. Does anyone have any
information on the Californians who issued the 45 Glass Disguise/
Nausea Beast Crazy Horse 1318 196?. Anyone know if this bunch are
connected to any of the other Californians that did the rounds back
then?
Thanks,
Gray
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:03:23 -0400
From: James Cassidy
Subject: "Motown Remixed"
Purists will no doubt blanch, but there's a great deal to enjoy about
the new "Motown Remixed" CD. Following the model of the remix of
Elvis' "A Little Less Conversation," the collection turns the mixing
board over to a variety of DJ/producers who present new perspectives
on classic tracks by Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, the Supremes,
Tempts, and more. I, for one, was thrilled to hear the beautiful
guitar part on "I Want You Back" isolated and given a well-deserved
turn in the spotlight, to cite just one example. They will never
replace the originals, of course, but by revealing hidden gems and
highlighting favorite licks, these remixes offer new ways to
appreciate some old favorites. You can hear the results at:
http://www.motownremixed.com
Jim Cassidy
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 11:46:21 -0000
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Playboy Club Bunnies; Gary Lewis
Mick Patrick wrote:
> I find the LP (The Playboy Club Bunnies - "Caught Live At The
> Playboy Club") simultaneously gloriously kitsch and musically very
> valid - a really joyful listening experience. Although recorded
> "live", the singing and playing is excellent, and the production
> slick...
Thanks for posting "Keep The Ball Rollin'" to musica, Mick. It's a
great alternative to the original (and slightly longer) version by
Jay & The Techniques. You've gotta love the "Stars And Garters"
conviviality of the girls' performance. Written by Sandy Linzer and
Denny Randell, huh? One for the 4 Seasons' club then.
Mick again:
> I don't remember the Bunnies on Dee Time
They were there, which is how I remember their song. "Dee Time",
hosted by Simon Dee on the BBC in the late 60s, was a fun show and
much beloved by American visitors who guested such as Jerry Lewis
and Vincent Price. I finally "got" Jerry Lewis after I saw him on
the show, the guy was so funny. The show transferred to ITV and all
involved started to think very highly of themselves. Result – a bore.
Yes, there is a thread. Gary Lewis & The Playboys' "Malibu Run"
(from the 1966 film, "Out Of Sight") is in my summer rotation and
I'd like to thank the S'pop member who made this available to me.
"Out Of Sight" featured Derek Quinn, the writer of Maxine Darren's
"Don't You Know", one of the best tracks on a double UK 60s girls' CD
currently recommended by S'pop, "It's So Fine".
Mike Edwards
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:44:02 -0700
From: John Berg
Subject: Jigsaw
Dave Monroe:
> ... Jigsaw's "One Way Street," now THAT'S genius.
Prior to their chart success via "Sky High", Jigsaw had released a
couple of late '60s LPs that are in demand among collectors of "pop-
psike" and even "progressive" rock from that era. None have been
reissued on vinyl or CD to my knowledge, but I would welcome a
correction if any of you know of a reissue!
John Berg, Seattle
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:58:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dave Monroe
Subject: Re: Bob & Earl @ musica
Denis Gagnon wrote:
> A few months ago, I requested some assistance from Spectropop
> members about an early 1960's by Bob and Earl. I could not remember
> the title of the song and apparently no member was aware of it. I
> was lucky enough to find that song, recently and I thought I would
> share it with Spectropop members. It's called "Don't ever leave me"
> by Bob and Earl, I'm not certain if it was recorded before or after
> their biggest (only) hit, "Harlem shuffle". Enjoy it on Musica.
Thanks! Sorry that I missed that question, I'm always up for a bit
of Bob and/or Earl research. Viz. ...
Tempe 101 Bob & Earl - Don't Ever Leave Me / Fancy & Free '62.
Marc 104 Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle / I'll Keep Running Back '63.
http://capitolsoulclub.homestead.com/Chenefamilylisting.html
That site didn't have a release year for "HS," but I found it
charting as early as late 1963 here:
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/randypny/cashbox/19631228.html
It was released rather later in the UK:
http://www.boo-ga-loo.demon.co.uk/boogoo58.htm
And here's the appropriate period of The Bob & Earl Story:
http://ritchie-hardin.com/soul/bobearl4.html
I didn't know of that track, so thanks again. For the record, amonmg
the many who've covered "Harlem Shuffle" (including UK mod favorites
The Action, who also recorded B&E's "The Cissy"), Vigon, who I've
described as the Tom Jones of Morocco, recorded an decent version of
the track, and and even better one of B&E's "Baby, Your Time is My
Time." You can view the Scopitone film shot for the former at:
http://bedazzled.blogs.com/bedazzled/2005/04/harlem_shuffle_.html
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 17:16:51 EDT
From: Howard Earnshaw
Subject: Jigsaw
Mike Edwards Wrote:
> who formed a band named Jigsaw in Australia in 1966. Nine years
> later they peaked at #3 with "Sky High.". Another great one.
Mike, was this the same Jigsaw who had a 'club' hit in the UK with
'One Way Street'?
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