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There are 15 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Alzo and Uddin
From: Javed Jafri
2. Re: Northern Soul
From: James Botticelli
3. Dr Goldfoot & the Supremes
From: Delia Barnard
4. Re: Winter A-Go-Go / Reflections
From: Mike Edwards
5. Re: Reality Check -- "Girl Groups" Is Not "War and Peace"
From: Tony Leong
6. Girls in German
From: Ivor Lyttle
7. Disque MÉRITE
From: Patrick Rands
8. Re: the Reflections
From: Mikey
9. Re: DOCTOR GOLDFOOT
From: Mick Patrick
10. United Records
From: JED
11. Re: Alzo and Uddin
From: Zombie
12. Reflections of...
From: Bob Rashkow
13. Little Girl Lost-and-Found
From: Zombie
14. Re: Disque MÉRITE
From: Elisabeth
15. Re: DOCTOR GOLDFOOT
From: Simon White
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 23:06:06 -0400
From: Javed Jafri
Subject: Re: Alzo and Uddin
> 1980s. "Uddin" is Ali Noor Uddi (note the spelling), according to...
The correct name is probably Uddin which is a fairly common Muslim name.
Uddi does not make sense.
Javed
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 23:37:34 -0400
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Northern Soul
Simon White wrote:
> Oh James! [and apologies to those who aren't into it] you
> NEED to find out more about the Northern Soul Scene!
I am James and although I appreciate that I should find out more about the
Northern Soul Scene, allow me to deconstruct a few portions of my life over
the past 20 years: At aged 54 (10/10/48) i'd like to look back momentarily.
I pursued the usual AM/FM bullshit until the late 7T's/early 8T's when i
realized that I had an obsession and i became an "alternate" Motown (read:
tambourine/Northern) collector during the post disco 7T's. I abandoned that
pursuit, after catching up on great disco, in 1986 in favor of group
harmony, particularly in the soul ballad realm. That allowed me to enter the
harmony realm generally and I spent mannnnny years compiling rare group
harmony 45's (which I treasure). So I know bout Northern Soul in the
abstract but I have yet to wear a soul boy T or spend the night on
retro-phetamines....shhhh-kaa-shhhhh-ka..bb-bomm do waha do waha do wayyyy
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:49:22 +0100
From: Delia Barnard
Subject: Dr Goldfoot & the Supremes
Hi Spectro-poppers,
Can anyone help with info on the Supremes track that's on one of the
Dr Goldfoot soundtracks? I know there are three (!!!) versions of the
soundtrack but I'm after info on which Supremes song is on one of the
soundtracks and which other releases it might be on or any other relevant
info...Thank you!
Delia
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 09:21:10 -0400
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Re: Winter A-Go-Go / Reflections
Bob Rashkow asked:
> Are The Reflections who perform a song in "Winter A-Go-Go" the Detroit
> group on Golden World?
From the book "It's Part Time" by Stephen J McParland:
"The other musical guest, The Reflections from Detroit, were somewhat more
fortunate with four Top 100 hits under their belt (including the 1964 Top
Ten hit, "(Just Like) Romeo And Juliet"), by the time the film (Winter
A-Go-Go) debuted."
We are in dire need of a CD covering the Reflections' career.
Mike Edwards
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:13:14 -0000
From: Tony Leong
Subject: Re: Reality Check -- "Girl Groups" Is Not "War and Peace"
The reality IS that the book is a well-researched, honest piece of
work not filled with gossip and tales ("Valley Of The Dolls"!!).
John did exhaustive work to tack down as many of the ladies as
possible to talk about their careers as singers at the time. (Best
of all, he spoke to the Andantes--if it were me, I would have had
them sing with me!!!). AND FOR ONCE, someone got the story of the
Shangri-Las straight. So what if he didnt include the Gingerbreads,
Secrets or some other groups. What he did include was informative
enough!!!!
Tony Leong
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:01:36 -0000
From: Ivor Lyttle
Subject: Girls in German
Collectors of bizarre Girl Group/Spector Sound-a-likes might be
interested in two new releases from the legendary German Bear Family
Records. The German company has enjoyed great success with a series
of CDs containing German recording of US and UK artists, mainly from
the 60s. The series is called "1000 Nadelstiche", taken from the
German title of the Jackie DeShannon song "Needles and Pins".
Since the second CD they have been sorted by style or theme (Teenage
prices, country, twist, etc). Now the girls get their turn with
Volume 9 ("US Girls") and Volume 10 ("UK Girls"). Some of the songs
are cover versions of English language releases, others (eg. for the
Supremes) are songs written specifically for the German market. None
of them seem to have enjoyed much success at the time, some my never
even have been released commercially. These CDs are well worth
checking out, not only for the chance of hearing some obscure
material, but for their excellent sound quality and lavish (52
pages!) booklets. They are available directly from Bear Family
at http://www.bear-family.de or possibly from other oldies outlets. The
track-listings speak for themselves:
1000 Nadelstiche Vol. 10 - UK Girls
Dusty Springfield: Auf dich nur wart' ich immerzu (I Only Want To Be
With You), Kiki Dee: Warte bis morgen (Aspetta domani), Millie: My Boy
Lollipop, Caravelles: So geht die Liebe still vorbei (So Sad), Sue &
Sunny: Shame On You, Jackie Trent: Bye Bye My Love (Auf Wiedersehn),
Julie Rogers: Glocken der Liebe (La Novia), Janie Marden: Solang man
noch nicht 17 ist (Je ne voudrais pas pleurer), Millie: I Like Mike,
Lulu: Wenn du da bist, Twinkle: Tommy, Kiki Dee: Nein, ich weiß
nicht mehr, was ich tu' (Why Don't I Run Away From You), Cherry Roland:
Was ist Gold, was ist Geld, Susan Maughan: Dream Boy, McKinlays: Große
Katastrophe, Millie: Karussell, Janie Marden: Weißt du noch, Darling
(Move Over Darling), Lulu: So fing es an, Jackie Trent: Alles okay
(Send Her Away), Sue & Sunny: Wir dummen Mädchen sind ja selber
schuld, Caravelles: In Gedanken bin ich bei dir (True Love Never Runs
Smooth), McKinlay Sisters: Bye, Bye, Bye, Kiki Dee: Johnnys Kuß (With A
Kiss), Millie: Sweet William (Sweet William)
1000 Nadelstiche Vol. 9 - US Girls
Eileen: Die Stiefel sind zum Wandern (These Boots Are Made For
Walkin'), Supremes: Moonlight And Kisses, Dionne Warwick: Geh vorbei
(Walk On By), Lesley Gore: Goodbye, Tony (You Don't Own Me), Marcie
Blane: Wer einmal 'A' gesagt (What Does A Girl Do), Katja Hollaender:
Wenn ich deinen Namen hör (Come And Stay With Me), Gale Garnett:
Schön, schön, schön ist das Leben, Connie Stevens: Man soll
sich so schnell nicht verlieben, Eileen: Nimm die Gitarre (Bring Your
Guitar), Supremes: Thank You Darling, Katja Hollaender: Weine nicht um
einen Boy, Lucy Lynn: Ist es denn Liebe, Donna Hightower: Liebe macht
blind, Connie Stevens: La-le-lu, Eileen: Teenage Summer, Donna Gaines:
Wassermann (Aquarius), Marcie Blane: So ist das Leben (How Can I Tell
Him), Dionne Warwick: Ich warte jeden Tag (You'll Never Get To Heaven),
Gale Garnett: Denk bitte heute nicht an morgen (Why Am I Standing At
The Window), Katja Hollaender: Er heißt Peter, Donna Hightower:
Casablanca, Supremes: Jonny And Joe (Come See About Me), Eileen: Das
wird mir nicht mal leid tun (How Does That Grab You Darlin'), Connie
Stevens: Du bist mein (And This Is Mine), Marie Ann: (I Know That)
Your Heart's Not Made Of Wood, Sue Thompson: Blonder Tiger (Paper
Tiger).
PS. Does anyone out there have some German or other foreign language
Spector sound-a-likes? (by any nationality of artist). I would like
to put the suggestion to Bear Family to collect them for a CD- let
me have your suggetions.
Ivor Lyttle
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:09:55 -0000
From: Patrick Rands
Subject: Disque MÉRITE
I posted a link to this site a few months ago - Disque MÉRITE
http://www.disquesmerite.com/
Has anyone ever ordered anything from them? I got a bunch of their
cds from a different source. I don't know French but I really love
this site and they now have mp3s (to purchase? I'm not sure) and they
have a series of Scopitones (to view on screen!) in their entirety
here:
http://www.disquesmerite.com/HTM/listescop.asp
:Patrick
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:36:18 -0400
From: Mikey
Subject: Re: the Reflections
Mike Edwards:
> We are in dire need of a CD covering the Reflections'
> career.
There is one!! It's available on their website as is a
great video of the band in concert.
http://www.reflections-music.com/
Your Friend,
Mikey
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:51:16 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: DOCTOR GOLDFOOT
Delia's desire:
> Can anyone help with info on the Supremes track that's on
> one of the Dr Goldfoot soundtracks?
Do I sense a new dance routine in the making? Isn't it a bit
late in the year for shimmying about in a bikini? Anyway, to the
matter in hand. I'm aware of two Doctor Goldfoot movies:
1) Dr. Goldfoot & the Bikini Machine (1965) - the theme song was
performed off screen over the end credits by the Supremes. No
soundtrack LP was ever issued. However, a version of the song by
a white girl group, the Beas, was released as a single on the Dee
Gee label - excellent record, very similar to the Supremes'
version. But fear not, after a mere 35 year wait, Motown released
Diana, Mary & Flo's rendition of "Dr. Goldfoot & The Bikini Machine"
on the Supremes' 4CD set, the one in the long pink velvet box.
2) Dr. Goldfoot & the Girlbombs (1966) - the theme song to this
one was performed off screen over the end credits by another all-
gal threesome, the Sloopys. Girl group completists please note:
this was issued on the soundtrack LP (Tower 5053).
Does that help? Wanna borrow my box-set, Dee?
MICK PATRICK
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 22:56:23 +0200
From: JED
Subject: United Records
Dear Spectro-friend,
Do you know who owns the United Records back catalog now?
I would love to know.
Cheers,
JED
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:54:44 -0000
From: Zombie
Subject: Re: Alzo and Uddin
> The reason that the CDs spell it "Udine" is because they are
> reissues of Alzo & Udine's LP on Mercury called "C'mon and
> Join Us", which I believe was released before the Steed single.
> I have the Alzo & Uddin 45 on Steed. I believe it was the only
> time his name was spelled that way. I'll record it and post it
> to Musica next week.
Luis -- thank you! That pretty much explains everything. My mind
is at ease.
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 18:49:15 -0400
From: Bob Rashkow
Subject: Reflections of...
Mike Edwards previously:
> We are in dire need of a CD covering the Reflections' career.
Amen and glad to hear from Mikey A that there actually is one. They did many
other grand records besides the oh-so-catchy (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet! Well,
Barry & Greenwich, forgive me! I always thought the Jelly Beans were
singing "Dom, dom be-dooby-doo Dom, dom etc." (That's "Dom" as in nickname
for "Dominic"!) Is it, officially, "Down, down etc."??!! I'll lose sleep over
it--just kidding, but I'm not kiddin' when I cast my vote for all-
time "exclamations a la bop-sh-boom-down-nah-nah-la-la" record for the super
novelty "Martian Hop" by The Ran-Dells. Turned my then 9-year-old nephew on to
my copy of this wild and wonderful tune, here goes: Pepeoomeh-meh-pepeoomeh-
meh, pepeoom-meh-peh-oom-a-meh-peh-oomeh-meh! (Whew.) Why do I get the funny
feeling I'm opening up 10 cans of worms??!! But isn't that what this is all
about!! Let the discussion continue!!
Bobster
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 04:16:14 -0000
From: Zombie
Subject: Little Girl Lost-and-Found
Does anybody know the EXACT recording date of Garden Club's
"Little Girl Lost-and-Found" (A&M 848) ? I know it was released
"in 1967," but I was hoping to find out the exact MONTH and DAY
it was recorded, and the exact day of its release as well. If you're
curious I can tell you why, but otherwise I wouldn't want to bore
everyone. Any leads would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:04:48 -0000
From: Elisabeth
Subject: Re: Disque MÉRITE
Re Disque MÉRITE:
http://www.disquesmerite.com/
http://www.disquesmerite.com/HTM/listescop.asp
I must have missed the link to this site when you first sent it out,
because it's great - all my favourite Quebec girls in one place.
I haven't ordered anything from them direct, but I bought the Jenny
Rock cd through another dealer and the quality is fine. Through trips
to Montreal and gemm.com, I've amassed a small collection of the
original vinyl too.
My favourite, hands-down, has to be Renee Martel. She did a beautiful
cover of "The Sha la la song" in French, changing the title to "A
demain my darling". The Disque Merite cd "Liverpool", now that I've
looked at the track listing, has combined most of the tracks from her
first two LPs and I would say it's definitely the best bet.
Unfortunately it doesn't have "Je vais a Londres" (cover of "Next
plane to London") which is fab! Maybe I could put an MP3 on the
shared drive?
The scopitones are cute - Jenny Rock's dancing is on par with German
girl Manuela (only those who have seen her in action will know what I
mean!)
It looks like the mp3s are $1.95 each - kind of weird! I guess I'm
not used to paying for them. ;-)
Elisabeth x
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 10:34:28 +0100
From: Simon White
Subject: Re: DOCTOR GOLDFOOT
Mick Patrick wrote:
> Dr. Goldfoot & the Bikini Machine (1965) - the theme song was performed off
> screen over the end credits by the Supremes. No soundtrack LP was ever
> issued. However, a version of the song by a white girl group, the Beas, was
> released as a single on the Dee Gee label - excellent record, very similar to
> the Supremes' version.
Controversial I know, but i. m. h. o. The Beas' version is better. Sorry but
there it is. I've said it now.
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