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There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Larry Weiss > Barbara Chandler
From: Robbie Indart
2. Re: Apache again
From: Various
3. Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop update
From: Martin Roberts
4. 60sgaragebands.com January Updates
From: Mike Dugo
5. Re: Barbara Chandler "A Lonely New Year"
From: Mick Patrick
6. Re: Karl Hammel Revisited
From: Fred Clemens
7. Barbara Chandler "I'm Going Out With The Girls"
From: Chris Rowling
8. Re: Apache
From: Frank M
9. Re: Herb Bernstein -- '60s discography
From: Gary Myers
10. Re: Herb Bernstein 60's Discogarphy
From: Davie Gordon
11. Re: Apache
From: James Botticelli
12. Re: Barbara Chandler "A Lonely New Year"
From: Robbie Indart
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 16:49:35 -0000
From: Robbie Indart
Subject: Larry Weiss > Barbara Chandler
Happy Holidays,
I just bought a holiday CD that included a song called "A Lonely
New Year" which was written by Larry Weiss and F. Anisfield.
Does anybody know anything about this record? Or, who Barbara
Chandler was?
Best regards,
Robbie
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:03:37 -0500
From: Various
Subject: Re: Apache again
James Botticelli asked:
> I hadn't heard the Shadows version which I suspect is
> fabulash, but a recent dig for "Apache" versions by yours
> truly led me to interesting interpretations by The
> Incredible Bongo Band, Hot Butter (moog stylee), and a
> surprise vocal version by Sonny James. Anyone know of
> any others?
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Peter Andreassen:
Magic Records in France: http://www.magic-records.com/ has
a CD out with 22 versions of "Apache" called "Apachemania."
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Gary Myers:
I assume you mean besides Jorgen Ingman's hit. It was also
the first chart record for Davie Allan & Arrows. A Wisconsin
artist, Jerry Miller, also did a vocal version.
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Phil Milstein:
Perhaps a bit ironically, the hit version in the U.S. was by
Swedish guitarist Jorgen Ingmann, on Atco from '61. Other
"Apache" titles (of which I can't confirm a connection to THE
"Apache") include:
The Chiefs: Apache (Greenwich 408, 1958 (and thus likely
unrelated)
Fantastic Dee-Jays: Apache (Sherry 308, 19??)
Jesse Dean: Apache (Caprice 105, 1961)
Rod Hunter (!): Apache (London 1044, 19??)
Sugar Hill Gang: Apache (Sugar Hill 774, 1981)
The Venturas: Apache ( Drum Boy 107, 19??)
Davie Allan & The Arrows: Apache '65 (Sidewalk 1 (also Tower
116), 1965)
Eyes Of Blue: Apache '69 (Mercury 72911, 1969)
Davie Allan & The Arrows: Apache '73 (MGM 14650, 1973)
Amazing Guitars: Apache 80 (Blue Sky 2777, 1979)
Roy Etzel: Apache Blues (Time 1029, 1961)
Luiz Bonfa: Apache Talk (Ranwood 958, 19??)
Earl Hooker: Apache War Dance (Age 29101, 1961)
Heinie Beau: Tango Apache (Signet 280, 1960)
I don't recall any other song that's enjoyed as many "year-
suffixed" variations as this one! (And yikes, it gives me an
idea for a new compilation theme.)
Of the ones Jimmy mentioned (plus the U.S. release of the
original):
The Shadows: Apache (ABC 10138, 1960)
Hot Butter: Apache (Musicor 1466, 1972; also Musicor 1491,
1974)
Sonny James: Apache (RCA 47-7858, 1961)
Sonny James: Apache (Columbia 10249, 1975)
The Shadows' original makes a memorable soundtrack appearance,
behind a fetching makeup montage with Bridget Fonda and Joanne
Whalley-Kilmer, in the terrific 1989 movie "Scandal."
How!
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Steve Harvey:
Roy Clough wrote:
> Joregn Ingmann's version of Apache was not in same league
> as The Shadows and I can only assume that you guys/gals
> across the pond never got to hear their version.
Actually I bet alot of people in this group heard the Shads'
version of "Apache" thanks to Sire Records. In the 70s they
released a series of double British Invasion albums. My
favorite was of Brit Hits that came out before that Liverpool
Foursome arrived. The Shads were on that one. Jorgen's is a
copy, but it's not that bad. I mainly got into the Shadows
because I wanted to copy instrumentals on the guitar. Got
bored with alot of the Ventures stuff and found Jerry Lordan
was really handy with a tune.
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'Apache' by The Indians-bee ghorra!
Mark Maldwyn
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:30:05 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop update
The second 45 in the Ron Barrett season, Johnny Gamboa's "Why
Lover" (Star Revue 1003), is playing on the Home page as the
ROTW. It's an obscure goodie - I don't have a copy myself and
still need to hear the flip. Check it out at:
http://www.spectropop.com/JackNitzsche/index.htm
The Past ROTW entry for Orphelia McFall has been updated with
info from Hasse Huss:
http://www.spectropop.com/JackNitzsche/pastrotw5.htm
Martin
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:49:53 -0800 (PST)
From: Mike Dugo
Subject: 60sgaragebands.com January Updates
60sgaragebands.com ushers in the new year with one of
our biggest updates to date featuring interviews with
five members of '60s garage bands: Jerry Matheson of
The City Zu (WA), Jack Chisholm of The Chevelle Five
(TX), Michael Gleicher of The Cellar Dwellers (NM),
Glen Duncan of The Misfits (CA) and a bonus interview
with Larry Tamblyn of The Standells by contributor and
noted '60's researcher Will Shade. Check it out at
www.60sgaragebands.com.
Mike Dugo
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 21:55:33 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Barbara Chandler "A Lonely New Year"
Robbie Indart:
> I just bought a holiday CD that included a song called "A
> Lonely New Year" which was written by Larry Weiss and F.
> Anisfield. Does anybody know anything about this record?
> Or, who Barbara Chandler was?
Lovely record, that. The other side, "I'm Going Out With
The Girls", is even better.
Barbara Chandler was married to Vince Marc, manager of the
Toys. In fact, the Toys sing back-ups on some of Barbara's
records. Find out more about her in the S'pop Archives, or
simply click here: http://tinyurl.com/8zqjs
While girly Christmas platters practically grow on trees,
New Year records do not. I can only think of a handful. So
I've posted Barbara's offering to musica:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/files/musica
Details are: Barbara Chandler "A Lonely New Year" (Kapp 575,
1964); written by Fred Anisfield and Larry Weiss; arranged
and conducted by Alan Lorber; produced by Allen Stanton.
Tell us more about the CD please.
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 23:31:20 -0000
From: Fred Clemens
Subject: Re: Karl Hammel Revisited
I just got word back from Paul Evans this morning. He assures
me that Jimmy Krondes and Karl Hammel were two different
people. As to Hammel's whereabouts, it's still a mystery,
though it had been rumored that Hammel has since passed. Still,
there's no evidence one way or the other.
And so the search goes on. I'd still like to know if any
Spectropoppers have ever seen him perform or anything. After
all, his "Summer Souveniers", written by Paul Evans and Jimmy
Krondes, was somewhat successful, so I'd think he'd have to
have made an appearance somewhere. Even a publicity photo??
Fred Clemens
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:10:04 -0000
From: Chris Rowling
Subject: Barbara Chandler "I'm Going Out With The Girls"
Robbie Indart:
> I just bought a holiday CD that included a song called "A
> Lonely New Year" which was written by Larry Weiss and F.
> Anisfield. Does anybody know anything about this record?
> Or, who Barbara Chandler was?
Mick Patrick:
> Lovely record, that. The other side, "I'm Going Out With
> The Girls", is even better.
This came out in the UK on London HLR 9861 in March 1964
licensed from Kapp Records. As an 18 year old schoolboy I
bought it with the wages from my paper round having heard
it on Radio Luxembourg. It's been one of my all time
favourite 45s ever since, although I am sorry to say I
don't think I have ever played the B side. Must give it a
spin with New Year coming up!
Chris Rowling
Tatsfield
UK
ps it didn't make the charts here so it's quite rare in
the UK now.
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 12:14:35 +0000
From: Frank M
Subject: Re: Apache
JB:
> I hadn't heard the Shadows version which I suspect is
> fabulash, but a recent dig for "Apache" versions by yours
> truly led me to interesting interpretations by The
> Incredible Bongo Band, Hot Butter (moog stylee), and a
> surprise vocal version by Sonny James.
The Bongo Band verion has been used by Breaks, Hip Hop DJ's
for years. I think have something called Apache 65 by Davie
Allan and the Arrows but my son has borrowed the album to
cut between that and the Bongo Band.
FrankM
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 12:09:29 -0800
From: Gary Myers
Subject: Re: Herb Bernstein -- '60s discography
I show the following as co-written and/or produced by Herb
Bernstein:
Ran-Dee 106 I Don't Mind / It's Alight (The Adventurers)
gem
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:29:02 -0000
From: Davie Gordon
Subject: Re: Herb Bernstein 60's Discogarphy
Brent Cash wrote:
> Hi all, Some additions for Davie L. Gordon's massive list:
Thanks Brent - I actually had the details for the San Francisco
Earthquake records on my database but managed to overlook them.
I'll have to think about the way the data's organised and try
to restructure.
> OK, hope this helps and for Christmas next year, how about
> discographies for Artie Butler and Jimmy Wisner as well?
Christmas next year ? - OK you're on ! :)
> Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays all of you,
And from me,
Davie
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 09:27:42 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Apache
Frank M wrote:
> The Bongo Band verion has been used by Breaks, Hip Hop DJ's
> for years. I think have something called Apache 65 by Davie
> Allan and the Arrows but my son has borrowed the album to
> cut between that and the Bongo Band.
In fact that Incredible Bongo Band has been re-issued on vinyl.
Sounds mighty good too.
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 09:19:56 -0500
From: Robbie Indart
Subject: Re: Barbara Chandler "A Lonely New Year"
Me:
> I just bought a holiday CD that included a song called "A
> Lonely New Year" which was written by Larry Weiss and F.
> Anisfield. Does anybody know anything about this record?
> Or, who Barbara Chandler was?
Mick Patrick:
> Lovely record, that. The other side, "I'm Going Out With
> The Girls", is even better> Tell us more about the CD please.
The CD I have is called "Naughty and Nice" I guess it's bootleg
because the label reads simply as Santa. most of the artist I
never heard of before with few exceptions (Jimmy Charles,
Brenda Lee, Jack Scott & Barbara Chandler). The Barbara
Chandler is the track that stands out; maybe because it's Fred
Anisfield and Larry Weiss composition. Theres no liner notes;
the only reason I knew the Barbara Chandler track was a Larry
Weiss composition was only because it's listed on Larry Weiss
website. below I copied the tracklist to the cd.
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Shantons
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy Charles
It's Christmas Once Again - Newports
The Wildest Christmas - Rumbles
Elvis Won't Be Here For Xmas - Linda Hughes
I Told Santa Claus I Want You - Surf Boys
Christmas Bomp - Radio Mann
My Christmas Star - Ronnie Suazo and Bell-Clairs
Jingle Bell Slide - Jack Scott
Christmas Kisses - Bookends
Deck the Halls - Regals
Nuttin for Christmas - Kenny & Corky
Merry Twistmas - Jay Matty
I Farted on Santa's Lap - Lynda W
Limbo Under the Christmas Tree - Classic Four
Bring Me A Beatle For Christmas - Cindy Rella
They Shined Up Rudolph's Nose - Johnny Horton
Christy Christmas - Little Brenda Lee
Rock'n'Rudolph - Uniques
I Want To Spend Christmas With Elvis - Marlene Paula
A Lonely New Year - Barbara Chandler
Winter Wonderland - Ronnie Suazo and Bell-CLairs
Santa Isn't Here - Crystalairs
My Christmas Star - Nocturns
Christmas Is Here - Regals
Stuck In the Chimney - Surf Boys
Wish You A Merry Christmas - Kim Weston
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Rumbles
Best Regards and Happy Holidays,
Robbie
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