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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Compared To What?
From: Rik
2. Lonnie Donegan and other bits
From: Kingsley Abbott
3. Re: B's can be Groovy
From: Mike Carter
4. Re: Andrea Carroll
From: Tony Waitekus
5. Bob Crewe Generation
From: Stefan Wriedt
6. Re: Jack Scott and Carroll Baker
From: Warren Cosford
7. Re: Lonnie Donegan
From: Mick Patrick
8. Re: Lovin' Spoonful Live
From: Mark Frumento
9. Compared to What?
From: James F. Cassidy
10. Re: The Parade
From: Allen Roberds
11. Rascals
From: Mikey
12. I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
From: Mikey
13. Party Pics/Mark Wirtz
From: Martin Roberts
14. Re: Pastel Vespa
From: James Botticelli
15. Bob Crewe Generation
From: James Botticelli
16. Latest Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Fanzine
From: Ken Charmer
17. Re: Party Pics/Mark Wirtz
From: Mark Frumento
18. Re: Rascals
From: Steve Harvey
19. RE: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
From: Ken Silverwood
20. Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
From: James Botticelli
21. Re: Rascals
From: James Botticelli
22. Re: Andrea Carroll
From: Rich G
23. Missing the point.
From: Steve Harvey
24. Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
From: Billy G Spradlin
25. Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
From: Rich G.
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 11:07:06 -0000
From: Rik
Subject: Re: Compared To What?
From Bob Rashkow:
> Just an additional note - my first introduction to Northern Soul
> was through a vinyl comp that included: Queen of Fools - Marie &
> the Deccors, Sliced Tomatoes - Just Brothers & a really cool tune
> called Compared to What? can't remember artists' name.
"Compared To What" was recorded by Mr. Flood's Party, a great 100mph
Northern Soul Stomper!
Rik
Chatbusters
The only monthly Motown magazine in the world!
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 11:31:26 -0000
From: Kingsley Abbott
Subject: Lonnie Donegan and other bits
I'd like to echo Mick's, Richard's and others comments about the
wonderful Lonnie, whose infectious enthusiasm for his craft
actually seemed to increase over his life. As well as this great
musical legacy, I'd say his lasting legacy was that he made
everyone of that generation believe that they could join others
and make music. What better way to make the world that little bit
better? It's a spirit that is needed more than ever in our schools
and lives today. I'll be raising a glass to the man...
For what it's worth, my UK copy of The Vontastics on black Chess
shows L/M as writers and Northern Songs as publishers. According to
the date stamp I used in those days, I bought it on 10th Feb '66
BTW there is an interesting "R&B Christmas Jam" small scale gig my
way (in Diss, Norfolk) on Sat 14th Dec featuring Mick Taylor's band
and Zoot Money amongst others. Anyone who wants more details email
me off list.
Kingsley (decidedly not 'outdoorsy' today as its p----- down,
and you should have heard the hoot of derision around here
when that was written!!) Abbott
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 13:15:40 -0000
From: Mike Carter
Subject: Re: B's can be Groovy
Re "He's A Bad Boy":
Oh Yes! "B" sides are definitely groovy. Thank you Martin Roberts
for this groovy gem. Kind of like going down to the boondocks with
Brenda Lee and Jackie DeShannon, huh? Ray S. and M.R. definitely bad
boys! NOT!
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 08:40:56 -0500
From: Tony Waitekus
Subject: Re: Andrea Carroll
I hope Varese can locate Andrea Carroll. It seem to me there was an
interview some time ago in Goldmine with her. I'd also love to get
Doo Lang on CD by her, but that track may be too obscure for you.
Tony Waitekus
WHTS/All Hit 98-9
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 14:59:24 +0100
From: Stefan Wriedt
Subject: Bob Crewe Generation
I just bought a white label copy of a Bob Crewe Generation album.
While I tried to check for its release no., I found two entries on
http://www.bsnpubs.com without track details - can anybody help ???
Bob Crewe Generation - Dynovoice 1902 - Music To Watch BIRDS By (1967)
Bob Crewe Generation - Dynovoice 1906 - The B.C.G. In Classic Form (1968)
Best, Stefan
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 09:58:41 -0500
From: Warren Cosford
Subject: Re: Jack Scott and Carroll Baker
From: Tony Baylis:
> Subject: Warren Cosford - Question. Hi Warren, a question for the
> resident Jack Scott expert ! I have a listing of all Jack's 45rpm
> recordings on my website http://www.widomaker.com/~sabre/Scott1.htm
> A chap who viewed it suggested that Jack and Carroll Baker also
> recorded 'Burning Bridges', (I guess also on Tembo). Can you validate
> this as I haven't heard of any recordings but 'Best of Love'.
Hi Tony: Yes they did record the song and I have it on cassette. I
don't know if it was ever pressed to 45RPM. I was living in NYC at the
time The Project was taking place in Toronto and Nashville so I kind of
lost track of what was going on.
WC
Radiopro (TM)
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 16:06:21 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Lonnie Donegan
Obviously, Spectropoppers know a good thing, and Lonnie Donegan was
one. He was among the very first to successfully interpret American
roots music for the masses. Let's not forget, Elvis Presley's first
"pop" hit (previously, he'd scored "country" only), "Heartbreak Hotel",
made its initial chart showing in March 1956. Lonnie's "Rock Island
Line" was released the previous year and entered the British charts in
the first week of 1956. By May it had been a hit THREE times over. A
particular favourite in our house was "Betty, Betty, Betty", my
mother's name. Then in 1961 Lonnie released his version of "Michael Row
The Boat", it was MY turn. Although he had just three successful
records in the USA, here in Blighty he had over 30. Of course, he wrote
many of his own songs too, the best of which could well be "I'll Never
Fall In Love Again" of 1962. It's a beautiful song and performance.
MICK PATRICK
(Tom Jones? Do me a favour!)
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 16:59:32 -0000
From: Mark Frumento
Subject: Re: Lovin' Spoonful Live
Steve Harvey wrote:
> Hey Varese,
> What the hell happened with the live Spoonful LP
> that you were gonna put out a couple of years ago?
Mr Harvey - the Varese Vintage post has Cary Mansfield's email
address in it. Maybe you could write to him and ask this question.
Also, since I recommended you to the group please keep your posts
clean. :>))
By the way I liked your story about Gene Clark but it's still not
as good as your Little Richard story/confrontation.
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 12:09:11 -0500
From: James F. Cassidy
Subject: Compared to What?
Bob Rashkow mentioned:
>...& a really cool tune called Compared to What? can't
> remember artists' name.
I assume it's the song written by Gene McDaniels and recorded
by quite a few artists, most notably Les McCann/Eddie Harris
on "Swiss Movement" (Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival).
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 10:02:14 -0800 (PST)
From: Allen Roberds
Subject: Re: The Parade
Paul Richards wrote:
> I'd love to hear the album, hope it gets a UK re-issue soon,
> Welcome Allen xxxx
Thanks Paul,
Allen (Smokey Roberds)
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 13:19:01 -0500
From: Mikey
Subject: Rascals
Steve Harvey wrote:
> You're right, "Good Lovin'" was the first that Felix
> sang and the first big hit for the Rascals.
.....so then, who sang lead on "I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart
Out Anymore"? Eddie Brigati?
Your Friend,
Mikey
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 13:20:22 -0500
From: Mikey
Subject: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
Billy G Spradlin:
> I believe some USA act recorded it first - not sure.
The Wellingtons on Courtney Records 1963
Your Friend,
Mikey
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 18:34:39 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Party Pics/Mark Wirtz
Hi Mark,
Yep, for a bunch of 65 year olds, I must agree we look in
great shape! Now my memory is fading but I think the reference
to Kingsley (a nicer man you couldn't wish to meet) was not so
much to do with his Father Christmas beard - he grows this
every year for giving out presents at the local orphanage -
but something to do with his shoes. The pictures look great,
not sure if I'm keen on digital cameras though. My main concern
is the picture of me, modeling a Spectropop t-shirt with the
lovely Keiko (who kindly gave the gift). Now does that make me
look like a letch, a drunk or a drunken letch! Answers on a
postcard to Spectropop!
While talking of parties, hasn't she done well! The delightful
chanteuse Elisabeth has put up a great page on what promises to
be a fabulous night's entertainment. Sadly I won't be able to
make it but I think she's marvellous to have taken the time to
organize it. I'm sure everyone who attends will have a great time.
Martin
PS I know it's on this vast(and growing vaster by the day) site
but I still haven't got round to ordering my Mark Wirtz CDs.
It deserves another plug anyhow. Could you post the info again
please Mark?
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 15:02:57 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Pastel Vespa
Kingsley Abbott wrote:
> Mr Botticelli asked if anyone had Pastel Vespa - well I do,
> and I love it to pieces! Been playing it quite a bit -
> mainly to try and find out just how she has managed to turn
> things like "Teenage Dirtbag" and "The Boys are Back In Town"
> into Claudine Longet soundalikes!! I kid you not! But then
> that very strange Bob Downe (Aussie comedian) is involved
> so the whole thing must be a wind-up anyway... but a rather
> nice one. Viva L'Anarchie!
Are these original vocals superimposed on original originals,
or are they new versions??
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 15:11:29 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Bob Crewe Generation
Stefan Wriedt wrote:
> I just bought a white label copy of a Bob Crewe Generation
> album. While I tried to check for its release no., I found
> two entries on http://www.bsnpubs.com without track details
> - can anybody help ??? Bob Crewe Generation - Dynovoice 1902
> - Music To Watch BIRDS By (1967)
This is the one I prefer over the "Music To Watch Girls By".
Apparently written after a concert tour of England to promote
"Girls..." LP. Tracks:
Winter Warm
Melancholy Serenade
I Will Wait For You
Chelsea Girls
Brother Dan
Song From Moulin Rouge
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Birds of Britain
Streetcar
Clementine Boo-Ga-Loo
Hope this he'ps
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Message: 16
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 21:17:32 +0000
From: Ken Charmer
Subject: Latest Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Fanzine
Hi Everyone,
We've just uploaded the latest fanzine to our web-site:
http://www.btinternet.com/~seasonally/
16 pages of Seasons related newspaper clips and articles
downloadable as pdf files.
Hope you enjoy them.
Chameleon
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 23:13:06 -0000
From: Mark Frumento
Subject: Re: Party Pics/Mark Wirtz
Martin Roberts wrote:
> PS I know it's on this vast (and growing vaster by the day) site
> but I still haven't got round to ordering my Mark Wirtz CDs.
> It deserves another plug anyhow. Could you post the info again
> please Mark?
Martin - any chance for a plug... I'll take it. All the info
needed is at the web site below. If you can't get to the web
let me know and I'll email details directly. Still plenty of
sets available.
Here is a direct link to the CDRs:
http://markwirtz0.tripod.com/mw/id2.html
I received interesting news that this little CDR effort may
have prompted an official reissue of Philwit & Pegasus (and
possibly more Mark Wirtz!). It will be interesting to see if
the master tapes of Philwit outdo Phil Chapman's excellent
remastering of the vinyl LP on the CDR? It will be tough.
About the web site: Mark W. has become a regular web master
and in my view has really warmed the site up... I'm sure he'd
like everyone to visit and post a comment in the guest book.
PS No need to brag about being in shape (or at least the
ability to hide the lack of it) ;>)
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 15:36:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: Rascals
Eddie sang "I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore",
but I'd hardly call it a hit, at least by "good
Lovin'" proportions. "Good Lovin'" put them on the map
and Felix took over, for the most part, after that.
Nothing on Eddie, I've always liked his singing.
Your buddy,
Stevie
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Message: 19
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 00:46:03 -0000
From: Ken Silverwood
Subject: RE: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
Billy G Spradlin:
> I believe some USA act recorded it first - not sure.
Mikey:
> The Wellingtons on Courtney Records 1963
Well it just goes to show, I always presumed that Goffin/Titelman
gave the song straight to The Hollies. Also there seem to be many
titles to this song; as above plus "Yes I Will" & "(Yes) I Will",
it appears differently in many publications. Does anyone have this
original version ? it would be interesting to compare.
Regards
Ken On The West Coast
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Message: 20
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 19:33:23 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
Billy:
> I believe some USA act recorded it first - not sure.
Mikey:
> The Wellingtons on Courtney Records 1963
How I'd love to get my hands on that in CD or 45 form...anyone???????
(privately of course!)
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Message: 21
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 19:47:16 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Rascals
Steve Harvey:
> Eddie sang "I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore",
> but I'd hardly call it a hit, at least by "good
> Lovin'" proportions. "Good Lovin'" put them on the map
> and Felix took over, for the most part, after that.
> Nothing on Eddie, I've always liked his singing.
Good Lovin' falls into the 'overplayed' category at this
address. Felix sings like a southern soul man with a few
extra slabs of pasta thrown in, but Eddie was the softy,
the sweet-soul influenced "how can i be sure", "aint gonna
eat out my heart anymore" "baby let's wait" guy who REALLY
defines Spectropoppy Rascapalia around here.
Jimmy Botticelli/"Carry Me Back" to Rascapalia, I've been
away too long
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Message: 22
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 01:42:55 -0000
From: Rich G
Subject: Re: Andrea Carroll
Tony Waitekus:
> I hope Varese can locate Andrea Carroll. It seem to me
> there was an interview some time ago in Goldmine with her.
> I'd also love to get Doo Lang on CD by her, but that track
> may be too obscure for you.
Not too obscure for me. Have that song in my mp3 60s
collection. In fact have 8 of her songs. All 8 appeared on
45s.. By the way where is WHTS?
If you a wanting some of her songs give me note back
Rich G
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Message: 23
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 18:01:00 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Missing the point.
James Botticelli:
> Good Lovin' falls into the 'overplayed' category at
> this address.
Yes, it's overplayed, but what does that have to do
with my point about the leads going to Felix due to
the "Lovin's" success? To each his own. For rhythm
guitarists Good Lovin' and I Fought the Law are two
shining moments in a lead-obsessed world.
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Message: 24
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 02:30:38 -0000
From: Billy G Spradlin
Subject: Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
> I believe some USA act recorded it first - not sure.
Mikey:
> The Wellingtons on Courtney Records 1963
Never heard of The Wellingtons! Were they a girl group
and if someone has an mp3 please play it.
Billy
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Message: 25
Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 03:13:11 -0000
From: Rich G.
Subject: Re: I'll Be True To You (Yes I Will)
Billy G Spradlin wrote:
> I believe some USA act recorded it first - not sure.
Mikey:
> The Wellingtons on Courtney Records 1963
Another:
> Never heard of The Wellingtons! Were they a girl group?
Billy, Show that the Wellingtons released this song in 1965 on Ascot
2217. Possible re-release? The 1965 single was produced by Bill
Medley (Righteous Brothers). Go to:
http://freespace.virgin.net/p.richmond/medleyprods.htm
for some more info and picture of the Wellingtons. Definately not
female.
Rich G
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