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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Larry Weiss "Rhinestone Cowboy" is in musica
From: Nick Archer
2. John Sebastian rules
From: Artie Wayne
3. "Nancy Whiskey"
From: Stew Epstein
4. New Motown remixes
From: Artie Wayne
5. Re: New Motown remixes
From: Steve Harvey
6. Re: John Sebastian rules
From: Steve Harvey
7. Re: Jigsaw
From: Joop
8. Re: John Sebastian rules
From: C Ponti
9. Another Artie Wayne and Joey Paige song
From: Martin Roberts
10. The Zombies and Denny Laine
From: David Coyle
11. Re: New Motown remixes
From: Doug Carey
12. Spector-Greenwich-Barry
From: Monophonius
13. Shirelles Singles Discography
From: Ed
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:40:17 -0000
From: Nick Archer
Subject: Larry Weiss "Rhinestone Cowboy" is in musica
I've played "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Larry Weiss to musica. The label says:
Album - Black & Blue Suite
Words and Music by Larry Weiss
Produced by Larry Weiss
Executive Producer Raymond Wetzler
20th Century Records
Nick Archer
Check out Nashville's classic pop and soft rock station SM95
streaming online at http://www.live365.com/stations/nikarcher
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 06:38:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: John Sebastian rules
Has anybody noticed that were in the middle of a John Sebastian
revival? I'm not talking about his music being spotlighted on radio...
I'm refering to the four national commercials, currently running,
that are using his songs, "Do you Beleive in Magic", "Did You Ever
Have to Make Up Your Mind", "Welcome Back" and "What a Day for a
Daydream".
They are selling clothing, soft drinks, insurance, and snack food
cakes...and everytime I hear a spot I have to smile. There is such a
dearth of songs you can sing along to on radio and tv, Johns songs
are a welcome relief.
I can't help but wonder if all of this is a coincidence or a
carefully orchestrated campaign by an aggressive music publisher.
I did notice a common connection that each song has...each title is
also the first line...which makes it easily recognizable.
Regards, Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.com
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:11:33 -0000
From: Stew Epstein
Subject: "Nancy Whiskey"
I know this is asking A LOT, but I will be making a master CD of
about 4 songs, and one of them is the old drinking song called "Nancy
Whiskey" which is the song I sing the best...I need help...Would
anyone have any idea of who I should contact to get permission to
record this?... Thanks for any suggestions you can offer. Please
reply off-list.
Stew Epstein
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:00:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: New Motown remixes
My friend, Alan O'Day, sent me URL to the new remixes of Motown
classics "created" by current Hip-Hop producers
http://motownremixed.com/ Although there were a few interesting
moments...it's a futile attempt to improve upon musical history.
As long as i've been in the music industry I've admired, enjoyed and
studied the sucess of Motown records. When I brought Nick Ashford and
Valarie Simpson to Eddie Holland in 1967, I developed a strong
relationship with many of the companys writers and producers. I was
also privy to many secrets of their phenomenal sucess.
I used to sit [at different times] with Norman Whitfield, Hal Davis,
Mel Larson, Jerry Marcellino, Freddie Perren, Bob Crewe and Michael
Masser and listen to what sounded like instant smash hits, including
early mixes of " Touch me in the Morning", " Papa Was a Rolling
Stone", and "Can't Take my Eyes Off of You". All of which were
initially turned down by quality control!
The endless remixing and meticulous mastering was the most important
and the most frustrating part of the recording process. I remember
sitting with Iris Gordy, who was head of quality control and
listening to dozens of mixes of ten totally different tracks of
Stevie Wonders production of "Let's get Serious" by Jermaine Jackson.
I was intrigued by some of the "radical" mixes and amazed by the
subtlety of others.
I asked Iris if this many versions were unusual? she laughed and
said, "Sometimes there are hundreds!"
With so much care and respect Berry Gordy had for the music, it's a
shame that the new owners of the catalog let someone come in and
f**k with the music!
regards, Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.com
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:51:43 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: New Motown remixes
Artie Wayne wrote:
> With so much care and respect Berry Gordy had for the music, it's a
> shame that the new owners of the catalog let someone come in and
> f**k with the music!
I'll second that. It seems too many of today's "artists" are all too
willing to ride on the coattails of previous generations and then
take credit. Sampling is just a nicer way of saying stealing.
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 10:13:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: John Sebastian rules
Artie Wayne wrote:
> Has anybody noticed that were in the middle of a John Sebastian
> revival? I'm not talking about his music being spotlighted on
> radio...I'm refering to the four national commercials, currently
> running, that are using his songs
I suspect part of the reason might be John's health. He recently
canceled his appearances until next year. Maybe he is concerned about
his voice fading. When I saw him three years ago he was very hoarse.
I would pay just to see him play instrumentally. Let somebody else
sing (like Levon does with daughter fronting his band or Pete Best
using a lead singer).
Some of those tunes are on their second go round as commercials. A
tribute to the solid melodies of Mr. John B. Interesting to note that
Kohl's originally used the Spoon's Magic then went to an updated,
inferior, version for their commercials.
As my childhood idol Mr. Sebastian certainly rules. Father Sebastian
does too if your name is Lenny Welch.
Steve Harvey
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 16:25:50 -0000
From: Joop
Subject: Re: Jigsaw
I own the Jigsaw album "I've seen the film, I've read the book"
(BASF label) from 1974, which contains the original version of "Who
do you think you are" (composers Des Dyer/ Clive Scott). It's already
been said that there were covers in the same year by Candlewick Green
in the UK and by Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods in the US.
And I own the 1975 album "Jigsaw" on US label Chelsea (CHL 509),
which is a sort of best of from two UK albums from 1974 and 1975:
"I've seen the film, I've read the book" and "Sky high".
Here's a good link with a story told by Des:
http://www.broadgategnome.co.uk/bands-j.htm
And here's another link:
http://www.rexbrough.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/jigsaw.html
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 16:37:01 -0000
From: C Ponti
Subject: Re: John Sebastian rules
Artie Wayne wrote:
> Has anybody noticed that were in the middle of a John Sebastian
> revival? I'm not talking about his music being spotlighted on
> radio...I'm refering to the four national commercials, currently
> running, that are using his songs
Artie, As a bit of an insider on this, I know it is not the work of
an "aggressive" publisher. As you may know, as much as publishers may
sometimes push,it's the ad guys and sponsors who need to feel they
were the geniuses who came up with an idea or campaign. Publishers,
for the most part, lie there like a lox and service whatever comes
along and this was never truer than with the Spoonful catalogue. It
is a just a moment when this music seems universal for commercial
use. The Rascals had a similar moment a few years back. Some music
dates better than other music.
C Ponti
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 19:10:06 +0100
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Another Artie Wayne and Joey Paige song
I've just spotted another Artie Wayne composition. "The Merry Go-
Round Is Slowing You Down" written with Ed Silvers, arranged by Gene
Page and sung by Joey Paige on Philips 40386. My 45 is not in the
best of condition but if Artie has a story for us (!) and there's
room I'll play it to musica.
Martin
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:01:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Coyle
Subject: The Zombies and Denny Laine
Well, I saw the Zombies yesterday. Denny Laine had larygnitis, but
made a surpreme effort during his set. He played a set mostly
comprised of hits and album tracks from his Wings days, plus "Say You
Don't Mind" and the Moody Blues "Go Now," on which you could almost
forget he was having throat problems.
The Zombies were phenomenal! They opened with "I Love You" and
"Sticks And Stones" from the first album, one song from their "Out Of
The Shadows" album, and a mini-Argent set of "Keep On Rolling" and
"Hold Your Head Up." Other songs included breathtaking renditions of
"A Rose For Emily" and "Misty Roses," a pounding version of
"Indication" (my favorite), "Time Of The Season," "Tell Her No,"
"She's Not There," and encores of "God Gave Rock And Roll To You"
and "Summertime."
Colin's voice is nearly unchanged from the Zombies days and Rod can
play keyboards like nobody's business. They stayed an hour and a half
for autographs and I got my photo taken with the guys.
Just thought you'd all like to know. By the way, Colin didn't perform
"Say You Don't Mind," and I doubt Denny Laine (who didn't stay for
meet and greets) would have had the voice for a duet!
David
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:47:18 -0700
From: Doug Carey
Subject: Re: New Motown remixes
Sorry guys, but I have to completely disagree with you regarding the
Motown Remixes. I found the remixes to be artfully done and they are
refreshing reinterpretations of the original works, particularly
"Let's Get It On."
I definitely have a hard time when new artists basically cop the
entire harmonic and melodic structure of a tune, change lyrics and
come off as if they've created something new (Lopez, P. Diddy), but I
feel the Motown remixes are a different animal altogether.
We have the original works. These remixes are not desecrating
hallowed ground. I feel they pay homage to the originals while moving
forward.
I guess the musical affect is the bottom line. How one is affected by
the music is always going to be subjective. Take a breath, go back
and listen again with open ears.
Doug
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 21:49:21 -0000
From: Monophonius
Subject: Spector-Greenwich-Barry
Does anyone have demos/acetates/info on any of the following that are
listed in the BMI catalog as published Spector/Greenwich/Barry
songs. I bet they are all doozeys!
"Don't Take Your Love From Me"
"Gonna Have A Party Tonight"
"He Loves Me I Can Tell"
"I Want You To Be My Boyfriend"
"Rugby Scrum Song"
Thanks
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 22:01:02 -0000
From: Ed
Subject: Shirelles Singles Discography
I came across this link when searching for Shirelles info on Google.
I don't know how complete the discography is, but it seems pretty
comprehensive, especially since it includes non-Scepter releases and
Shirley Alston solo sides:
http://www9.ocn.ne.jp/~pelican/groups/data/shirells.html
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