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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Ecology songs
From: Eddy Smit
2. Re: Sound Waves And Traction - Davie Allan
From: Richard Havers
3. Re: Morton Downey Jr. and Surf Music
From: Ron
4. Downey wrote Wipeout? I don't think so!
From: Monophonius
5. Re: It's Only Love
From: Jeff Lemlich "
6. CaliSunPop
From: Phil Milstein
7. Quote the Beatles
From: Patrick Rands
8. Re: Spoonful covers
From: Kingsley Abbott
9. Re: Quote the Beatles
From: Ron
10. Re: Quote the Beatles
From: Erik R. Bluhm
11. Re: Ecology songs / Knickerbockers
From: Billy G. Spradlin
12. Christmas song.....help needed
From: Sean Anglum
13. Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop update.
From: Martin Roberts
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:33:27 +0100
From: Eddy Smit
Subject: Re: Ecology songs
> Ecology songs: Don't forget "Dirty Water". I remember hearing this song
> in the 70s in my hometown of San Jose California. I don't know who the
> artist was, but they had dubbed in "San Jose you're my home" on the track.
That's by The Standells
Eddy
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:37:28 +0000
From: Richard Havers
Subject: Re: Sound Waves And Traction - Davie Allan
The mention of Davie Allan in Martin's email reminded me that when I
was in LA recently I was at a studio belonging to a friend of mine and
I met Davie and his current band. They were mixing their new recording
of the Electric Prunes' 'I had too much to dream last night'. It was
very good indeed. Some great guitar from Davie and a great sound.
Richard
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 14:31:32 -0000
From: Ron
Subject: Re: Morton Downey Jr. and Surf Music
I checked out the web site but cound find no proof of Morton Downey
writing these songs. Here is a part of a press release by Bob
Berryhill of the Surfaris on the Surfaris website.
http://thesurfaris.com/News.html
THE SURFARIS' 60'S SURF HIT, WIPE OUT WAS NOT WRITTEN BY MORTON
DOWNEY JR.
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 2001 — Due to a false lead, last week
several broadcasts and articles nationwide mistakenly proclaimed that
the recently deceased Morton Downey Jr. was the songwriter of the 60's
surf hit, Wipe Out. Proper credit is due to the Surfaris' founding
members, Bob Berryhill, Ron Wilson, Jim Fuller and Pat Connolly.
In late 1962, Wipe Out was written and recorded at Pal Studios in
Cucamonga, California. Quoting Bob Berryhill, my family even footed
the bill for the recording session, which included Surfer Joe and
several other tunes. We also got one hundred 45 records as part of the
package deal. Though many have tried to claim writing/recording/
producing credits for Wipe Out over the past 37 years, a number of
court cases and copyright arbitrations have proven the Surfaris'
Berryhill, Wilson, Fuller and Connolly to be the authentic composers.
Ron
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 14:29:47 -0000
From: Monophonius
Subject: Downey wrote Wipeout? I don't think so!
I checked the BMI database for "Wipeout" and "Pipeline" and there is
no credit given Morton Downey Jr. as writer. He could have used a
pseudonym, but the writers listed in both cases were members of their
respective groups and are alive today and still working.
The following is from the Surfaris website:
THE SURFARIS' 60'S SURF HIT, WIPE OUT WAS NOT WRITTEN BY MORTON
DOWNEY JR.
Los Angeles, CA, March 18, 2001 — Due to a false lead, last week
several broadcasts and articles nationwide mistakenly proclaimed that
the recently deceased Morton Downey Jr. was the songwriter of the
60's surf hit, Wipe Out. Proper credit is due to the Surfaris'
founding members, Bob Berryhill, Ron Wilson, Jim Fuller and Pat
Connolly. In late 1962, Wipe Out was written and recorded at Pal
Studios in Cucamonga, California. Quoting Bob Berryhill, my family
even footed the bill for the recording session, which included Surfer
Joe and several other tunes. We also got one hundred 45 records as
part of the package deal. Though many have tried to claim writing/ recording/producing credits for Wipe Out over the past 37 years, a
number of court cases and copyright arbitrations have proven the
Surfaris' Berryhill, Wilson, Fuller and Connolly to be the authentic
composers. The songs were released on Dot Records in 1963.
The Surfaris began their music careers by writing and recording one
of the most popular songs to climb the charts during the 60's--Wipe
Out. Catapulted by the California surf culture, the band transcended
the local scene into international stardom. After touring with acts
such as Roy Orbison and the Beach Boys, in 1965 the founding members
of the Surfaris went their separate ways.
Ten years ago, Bob Berryhill, original guitarist for the Surfaris,
reformed the band to play his authentic surf rock including Wipe Out
and Surfer Joe in a variety of venues from ampitheatres and clubs to
church and fund raising events. His focus and message has been toward
strengthening the bonds of family. Bob's wife, Gene and their two
grown sons, Deven and Joel have joined him in playing the high energy
soul surf. More information can be found at http://thesurfaris.com.
Sorry, Mort Downey Jr. fans, but his forte was talkshows.
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 14:24:48 -0000
From: Jeff Lemlich "
Subject: Re: It's Only Love
Simon White wrote:
> This week I finally got a 45 I first heard in 1969 as a very young man
> and hadn't heard since - Tony Blackburn "It's Only Love" MGM 1467. Not
> a difficult record to find, however one that I never saw anywhere. The
> writers are Cordell / Trimachi/ Levy which makes me think there was a
> U.S. version although I cant find one listed. The song is registered as
> "It's Only Love Trying To Get Through". Anyone?
"It's Only Love" was a U.S. hit for Tommy James & The Shondells. Richie
Cordell and Sal Trimachi were also behind a few Northern spins, most
notably "Heartaches Away My Boy" by Christine Cooper and "Love, It's
Getting Better" by the Groove.
Jeff Lemlich
http://www.limestonerecords.com
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:51:01 +0000
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: CaliSunPop
I'm not 100% sure what is meant by the phrase "California Sunshine Pop",
but if my understanding of it is even close then I am confident that
"How Sweet It Is", a 1968 soundtrack title theme now playing at musica,
will be a very welcome example of the form.
--Phil M.
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:46:44 -0000
From: Patrick Rands
Subject: Quote the Beatles
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting a list
together of songs that quote a part of a Beatles song.
We've talked in the past about Beatle tribute tunes, about litigation
upon the part of Beatle George and his quoting from He's So Fine,
about some parties even going into court for sampling or quoting
Rolling Stones songs. Now I wonder - I have heard many songs, (*not*
Beatle tribute tunes) quoting from a Beatle lyric or even using a
riff.
The Grooviest Girl in the World - the Fun and Games/Elephant Candy
(Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds)
Groovy Summertime - The Love Generation (I Wanna Be your Man)
Start! - The Jam (Taxman)
Psalm 150 - Don Sebesky with Jackie and Roy (She Loves You)
I think this could make for a very interesting list. Anyone want to
help me out?
:Patrick
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:03:00 -0000
From: Kingsley Abbott
Subject: Re: Spoonful covers
Having always loved the early Spoonful material ('Magic' has to be in
my all time Top ten), I took opportunities to get some decent UK covers
onto the first of the Ripples comps:
Younger Girl - the Knack (Vol 1)
You Didn't Have To Be So Nice - Strangers (Vol 1)
There was also another version of 'You Didn't Have To Be So Nice' by the
Glass Managerie that we considered for Vol 8, but I didn't feel that had
the lightness of touch, and was a bit too plodding for my liking.
Kingsley
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:16:03 -0000
From: Ron
Subject: Re: Quote the Beatles
Patrick Rands:
> I was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting a list
> together of songs that quote a part of a Beatles song.
Two off the top of my head:
Johnny Rivers - Summer Rain (Sgt Pepper)
Beatles - All You Need is Love (She Loves You)
Also Harry Nillson's (sp) "You Can't Do That" mentions about a
bizillon Beatle songs.
Ron
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:32:55 -0800
From: Erik R. Bluhm
Subject: Re: Quote the Beatles
Patrick Rands wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting a list
> together of songs that quote a part of a Beatles song.
Shaun Harris (WCPAEB)-Underacheiver from his 73 solo album (I am
the walrus?)
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 17:44:10 -0000
From: Billy G. Spradlin
Subject: Re: Ecology songs / Knickerbockers
Ecology songs: My (off the top of my head) pick would be the Brady
Bunch's "We Can Make the World A Whole Lot Brighter".
Neil Hever:
> Does anybody know if the Knickerbockers Challenge records material
> is in print?
The Sundazed gang has done a great job on re-releasing thier catalog -
I suggest getting the 2 CD set "Knickerbockerizm" which has all the
best material they recorded for Challenge records in nicely remixed
stereo: http://www.sundazed.com/artists/index.html
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 10:58:55 -0700
From: Sean Anglum
Subject: Christmas song.....help needed
Greetings,
As always, this group never ceases to amaze me with its knowledge and
understanding of the music that we all love. Now I need to ask the help
of you all in identifying a song that was recently sent to me on a
homemade Christmas compilation CD. There wasn't a credit listed for
this tune, and it's haunting me (you all understand, I'm sure!). A few
clues....female singer, sounds British, double tracked lines or maybe
two girls at times, bass register piano intro, brass and flute highlight
sections of song, great "ABBA-ish" arrangement, great overall production.
I will quote some lyrics....put on your thinking caps and give me the
answer. In advance, thank you all for considering this....and have a
wonderful Holiday season. Happy Crimble!
Mystery lyrics:
See the snowflakes falling around me
I watch them fall to the ground
Christmas cards completely surround me
Hung on the walls all around
I see the candle burn
and snow fogs my windowpane...
all over the world it's the same,
Christmastime is here again.
Sleighbells ringing
carols singing
seem to say
It's Christmas Day.
Have a go, thanks!
Sean
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 19:21:03 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop update.
New at Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop:
http://www.spectropop.com/JackNitzsche/index.php3
Sorry, but bit of a mix-up means you've only a few days to hear Terry
Day, the "Tijuana" jingle and vote for the next Record Of The Week.
"Fighting" Mike Edwards has inspired a new feature on the Home page,
Battle Of The Nitzsches. Cast your vote for the next Record Of The Week,
the choice is between Don Randi and Jack Nitzsche.
This week the track playing is one of my favourites, Terry Day/Melcher's
"I Waited Too Long". I'm afraid not a pristine vinyl source but hopefully
good enough.
Phil Chapman is continuing to work his engineering magic on the jingles;
the latest, "Tijuana", is playing on the Nitzsche Radio page.
Martin
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