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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Crewe & Spector
From: Bobster
2. Re: Bob Crewe
From: Mikey
3. U.S. Producers' Top 10s
From: Monophonius
4. Kurt Harris
From: Mike Edwards
5. Re: The two Penny Valentines
From: Lou Bova
6. 4 Seasons' Little Boy
From: Paul Urbahns
7. Re: 4 Seasons
From: Javed Jafri
8. Re: 4 Seasons
From: Billy
9. Re: Seasonal Similitude / Marcia Strassman
From: Javed Jafri
10. Re: Nick DeCaro on 45
From: Mick Patrick
11. Re: Marcia Strassman
From: Lou Bova
12. Lounge psych?
From: Phil Milstein
13. Lou Christie / Jack Nitzsche
From: Tom Taber
14. Re: Northern Soul Cover-Ups
From: Peter Richmond
15. Help with the Caravelles
From: FS
16. POWER, thinking out LOUD
From: Martin Roberts
17. Re: Cool Edit Pro Tools learning curve
From: James Botticelli
18. Re: Help with the Caravelles
From: Richard Havers
19. Disbanded but not forgotten
From: Justin McDevitt
20. Re: The 4 Seasons and The DynoVoice Story.
From: Martin Roberts
21. Re: 4 Seasons
From: Richard Havers
22. Re; Bob Crewe / Four seasons
From: Artie Wayne
23. New DVD releases
From: Mike Edwards
24. Memories of childhood
From: Martin Roberts
25. Re: Marcia Strassman
From: Mick Patrick
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 19:39:14 -0500
From: Bobster
Subject: Crewe & Spector
Imagine Ronnie Spector belting out "Let's Hang On"--imagine
Frankie Valli wailing "Be My Baby", "She's A Rebel" or "You've
Lost That Lovin' Feeling"!! (They actually may have covered
tunes on various LPs "between the studios", as it were, altho'
I have no knowledge of it) Why not? I like to think of Bob
Crewe's team and Phil Spector's team as being two examples of
the TREMENDOUS talent that gave us the 6Ts sounds (at the right
time!), that made (make) us dance and speak to our hearts and
souls. Choose between "A Lover's Concerto" (The Toys) and "Puddin
'N' Tain" (The Alley Cats)?!! Oh wow--I guess I'll just have
to compromise and play them both at the same time. On second
thought, let's not and.....
Bobster
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 19:53:45 -0500
From: Mikey
Subject: Re: Bob Crewe
On the subject of Bob Crewe, I have to agree that Frankie
and The Seasons owe their musical Life to this man.
Sure they had lots of talent. But they had that talent for
the 7 years that they played dive nightclubs in New Jersey,
before they hooked up with Bob Crewe.
What Bob brought to the Seasons was a unified, irresistible
production sound that made their records instantly recognizable,
and therefore "accepted" in the culture of radio stations and
the record buyers' minds. Bob's records always had a happening
backing track that was interesting, laden with hooks BEFORE
the vocals were ever put on. This element, combined with
Frankie "attacking" the high falsetto is what made the Seasons'
records so DIFFERENT than the competition. The same way The
Beach Boys records defined the West Coast, the Seasons defined
the East Coast.
The drums at the beginning of "Save It For Me", and the heavily
echoed organ solo are a good example of the "hooks" I mentioned
before. Those were "Vintage 4 Seasons" production touches that
nobody else could really duplicate. The sound isn't really
clean, it has a layer of "grit" on it, for lack of a better
word (because of the studio's equipment) that suggested "New
York" to record buyers.
Without Bob Crewe, it's very likely that the Seasons might
have had some minor chart action, but it was the COMBINATION
of Bob's production intuition and Frankie's voice that made
the Seasons' sound.
Bob could do it with others too. Check out "Navy Blue" by
Diane Renay.....those punchy horn figures suggest a ship's
foghorn, slowly sailing away painting a picture of a lonely
sailor leaving his babe (Diane). It's this kind of imagery,
much like Spector's records, that strike a responsive chord
with the public. That's TRUE record production, making a 2
minute soap opera. Nobody IMHO, could do that better than
Bobby Crewe.
Best,
Mikey
East Coast, USA
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:54:39 -0000
From: Monophonius
Subject: U.S. Producers' Top 10s
Readers of my Bob Crewe post may wonder just how many Top 10s
he produced. The following includes some of our most-discussed
producers in this group. I chose the time period 1957-1969 as
a basis of comparison because these producers all were active
then.
U.S. Top 10 Records:
Holland & Dozier, 27;
Bob Crewe, 24;
Leiber & Stoller, 17;
Snuff Garrett, 16;
Phil Spector, 13;
Smokey Robinson, 13;
Shadow Morton, 04 .
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 00:59:21 -0000
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Kurt Harris
Ken Silverwood writes:
> My own current favourites?....KURT HARRIS "EMPEROR OF MY
> BABY'S HEART".....
Absolutely great title, Ken. Released in 1964 on New York's
very collectible Diamond label and written by two of our heroes,
Mark Barkan and Ben Raleigh. Anyone know anything about Kurt?
Mike Edwards
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:26:19 -0500
From: Lou Bova
Subject: Re: The two Penny Valentines
Lou Bova wrote:
> As for Miss Valentine, she later went on to become student
> teacher Alice Johnson on the hit comedy socially relevant
> drama series "Room 222" which ran from 1969 - 1974.
Phil M:
> That was Karen Valentine. Perhaps she recorded under the
> name Penny Valentine, or else you're confusing two different
> people.
Phil, you are so right!!! In the words of Sylvester the Cat's
son...."oh father, I'm so ashamed!" I'm wiping the egg off as
I write. Sorry everyone!
Lou Bova
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:59:22 EST
From: Paul Urbahns
Subject: 4 Seasons' Little Boy
Mike Edwards wrote:
> "Little Boy" is an interesting title. A great tune from
> their Vee Jay days, it did not show up on their early albums
> but appeared in 1965 on "Recorded Live On Stage" (VJ 1154),
> a fake live album. The version from this album (with the
> fake applause) was included on Rhino's 25th Anniversary
> triple CD.
Yes, but the original black label Vee Jay single (which I may
still own, but haven't heard in ages) does not have the fake
crowd noise. I wish Rhino had used the original single.
Paul Urbahns
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:08:10 -0500
From: Javed Jafri
Subject: Re: 4 Seasons
If I'm not mistaken the 4 Seasons are the only group to
chart on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 50s, 60s, 70s,
80s and 90s. They first charted in 1956 as the Four Lovers
and their last chart entry was a re-release of "Oh What A Night"
in the mid 90s.
Javed
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 05:37:49 -0000
From: Billy
Subject: Re: 4 Seasons
JB:
> Mine is a U.S. Philips stereo copy and sounds fine. The
> record is quite good in fact.
I have two American copies of the Seasons' "Dawn" LP in stereo
- one that was pressed in the early 60s with a nice looking
glossy label, and another copy that was pressed on a flat
non-glossy label that I believe was made in the mid-to-late 60s.
(I'm not sure when these albums went out of print.)
The glossy label LP is mastered much louder and sounds better
than the newer version, which leads me to believe that
Philips/Mercury switched to cheaper vinyl for re-issued albums
in the mid-late 60s. Their cheap shellac (hard plastic) 45s are
very easy to scratch up with a heavy tonearm too!
Record collector Billy.
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:44:15 -0500
From: Javed Jafri
Subject: Re: Seasonal Similitude / Marcia Strassman
Guy Lawrence wrote:
> I've been wondering about the Marcia Strassman single
> since I saw it on an old KFRC radio survey a few months
> ago. These surveys are a excellent way of finding great
> regional hits for those of us who weren't there or weren't
> born. The same survey (May '67) led me to discover the Sons
> Of Champlin's sunshine pop extravaganza "Sing Me A Rainbow".
> Can anybody tell me anything about "Flower People"? Has it
> been reissued anywhere? I've got a soft spot for this kind
> of "weekend hippie" record.
I have "The Flower Children" by Marcia Strassman on Rhino's
"Summer Of Love" Vol. 1.
Also I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned Billy Joel's "Uptown
Girl" as a great 4 Seasons homage, but I think that it most
certainly is.
Javed
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 09:01:38 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Nick DeCaro on 45
Bill Reed wrote:
> While at the site I took the time to count the exact number
> of entries I have for the arranger-conductor-singer-session
> player-songwriter Nick DeCaro. Right now it tallies at 236,
> mostly albums ... with only a handful of uncollected-on-album
> singles thus far uncovered by me. I am sure that there must
> be dozens that have eluded my discographical radar. If anyone
> knows of any that I have overlooked I would appreciate their
> contacting me with that info. I feel there must be a number
> of Liberty and A&M 45s I still have not managed to track down.
Hello Bill,
I'll start the "Nick DeCaro on 45" ball rolling, if I may. I have
at my side a rather delicious CD, "Time Is On My Side - The Best
Of Irma Thomas", issued on EMI CDP-97988 in 1992. Producers are
listed for each track. Huzzah! According to the CD booklet, the
following three singles tracks were all produced by Nick:
(I Want A) True, True Love - Imperial 66080, recorded Aug 5 '64.
Times Have Changed - Imperial 66069, recorded Aug 12 '64.
He's My Guy - Imperial 66080, recorded Aug 12 '64.
This great set also contains the following three DeCaro-produced
tracks which were all unissued prior to this CD:
Think Again - recorded Aug 6 '64.
Long After Tonight Is All Over - recorded Aug 6 '64.
Maybe - recorded Aug 12 '64.
All six of the above tracks were recorded at United/Western
Studios in Hollywood.
I'm sure Nick produced other tracks on Irma too. I shall pull
out my 45s and check. But another time, eh? I'm rather engrossed
trying to learn Cool Edit Pro at the moment. Old dog, new tricks,
get the picture?
I've not played this CD in ages. Perhaps it's time I did. I recall
that another of the treasures it contains is the sensational
previously unissued Bacharach & David number "Live Again". It's
quite a finger-snapper.
MICK PATRICK
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 07:06:13 -0500
From: Lou Bova
Subject: Re: Marcia Strassman
Guy:
> Can anybody tell me anything about "Flower People"? Has
> it been reissued anywhere? I've got a soft spot for this
> kind of "weekend hippie" record.
The song "The Flower People" is currently available on Rhino's
"Summer Of Love, Vol 1, Tune In - Good Times & Love Vibrations".
(R2 71065):
http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=71065
If you've got a heart...the summer of love is still here!
Lou Bova
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 10:52:22 +0000
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Lounge psych?
Collectors of unusual Beatle covers may enjoy a new track
played to musica, The Bobbi Boyle Trio's "lounge psych"
version of "A Day In The Life". My little descriptor is
somewhat misleading actually, as there's not much psych in
this version, but it's meant to hint at what a strange song
this is to take on in a straight lounge-trio setting. Whatever
you wish to call it, I think it makes for a great listen. I
don't have release info handy, but I believe it is from a
self-released album from Los Angeles, c.1969.
Enjoy,
--Phil M.
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:49:05 -0800 (PST)
From: Tom Taber
Subject: Lou Christie / Jack Nitzsche
Spent the evening of Dec. 28th at the beautiful Shea's
Buffalo (NY) theatre, and there saw, among others, Lou
Christie. He mentioned his website, and that he often
read the emails late at night. I decided, what the
heck, I'll ask him a question or two.
I asked if he knew why a great song like "Outside the
Gates of Heaven" didn't get released on Roulette; and,
while I consider Jack Nitzsche to have been an
arranging genius, did Lou agree with me that his
arrangement of "If My Car Could Only Talk" was all
wrong for it, in that being able to understand the
lyrics was so important.
Today I received a response - "We have some answers
for your questions from Lou... He doesn't know why it
wasn't released on Roulette...it's one of his
favorites too... "If My Car Could Only Talk"... he
agrees with you that the lyrics are important; as for
the production, as always, it's a matter of opinion."
Hmm - I wonder - could Mr. Christie be getting ready
for a career in politics?
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:14:45 -0000
From: Peter Richmond
Subject: Re: Northern Soul Cover-Ups
My understanding of the Northern Soul cover-ups is that in
some cases, after dealers had been to the States on record
buying trips, buying up old stocks of records by unknown
artists on unknown labels, any deemed to be potentially big
on the Northern Soul circuit, had the labels covered, removed
or defaced and were played by disc jockeys at various venues.
If the track proved to be really popular, no-one would be
aware of the identity of the artist or the record label by
looking at the disc jockey's record deck. This would then
enable the dealers to bootleg the record and satisfy in some
cases, a massive demand, selling in bulk at the venues them-
selves or through various networks.
Selectadisc of Nottingham blatantly sold Northern Soul
bootlegs in the music press in the 70s and 80s. Amazingly
no-one appeared to ever question it - this included the
Righteous Brothers Band's "Rat Race" on the Out Of The Past
label, which was a well-known Northern Soul bootleg label.
"Rat Race" had also been bootlegged using the original Verve
regular and DJ copy labels but it was interesting that in
1977, the Phil Spector International 2010 022 release of
"You've Lost That Lovin Feelin" by the Righteous Brothers,
should have "Rat Race" by the Righteous Brothers Band as
the B side in stereo format, as all of the bootlegs were in
mono.
This could have been a total coincidence of course. Polydor
may have been totally unaware of what was going on with a
track from their vast catalogue.
Peter
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 20:22:49 -0000
From: FS
Subject: Help with the Caravelles
Hi all,
I've heard (and picked up) a few tracks by The Caravelles
and after fruitless searching, I'm wondering if anyone on
the list can help me track down the CD reissue of their 1963
album "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry"? Or even tell me
a little more about them that doesn't appear on AMG or UBL.
Thanks
FS
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:08:15 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: POWER, thinking out LOUD
Phil M's posting re the vocal similarities between the
'soundalike' Song Spinners on Power and the Belmonts original
recording of "Diddle De Dum" set me thinking.
Nashville's Hit Records use of the services of respected
musicians and vocalists such as Bergen White, Bobby Russell
& Buzz Cason has been very neatly documented by Stephen
McParland in "Sound Waves And Traction Vol. 2". But which
musicians and vocalists were used in New Jersey on Power and
its companion labels? The results of these recordings are
not as polished as Hit - this adds to the fun! Do we know who
owned and ran the label? Your guess is properly better than
mine, but looking at the song titles covered, most of the
releases are from '62. The Rome Label (most famous for the
Earls) and its subsidiary, Power-Martin, had just closed its
doors and Trade Martin moved to fame - but I doubt fortune -
at Co-Ed.
What about Johnny Power? If this was his group of labels,
wouldn't it be perfectly natural to use guys like the Belmonts
that he might have known? Or is it the case - as hinted in a
previous post - of one Italian American vocal group being
able to sound much the same as another? :) Phil M could very
well be correct in his assumption but if not, who? And who are
the female leads on "Sherry", "He's A Rebel" and "Stop The Music"?
Questions, questions and more questions! Ain't life grand!
Martin
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 16:34:06 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Cool Edit Pro Tools learning curve
Mick Patrick wrote:
> I'm rather engrossed trying to learn Cool Edit Pro at the
> moment. Old dog, new tricks, get the picture?
Yes, we see.... Having just completed a remix for Hawaii-based
exotica standard-bearers Don Tiki on their track "The Natives
Are Restless Tonight", using Pro-Tools, I can appreciate what
you're going through. But our results are funky to say the
least.... And if you can trace the samples, Mr. you're a better
man than I!
JB
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:47:32 +0000
From: Richard Havers
Subject: Re: Help with the Caravelles
> I've heard (and picked up) a few tracks by The Caravelles
> and after fruitless searching, I'm wondering if anyone on
> the list can help me track down the CD reissue of their 1963
> album "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry"? Or even tell me
> a little more about them that doesn't appear on AMG or UBL.
FS
This may have holes, but it's a start. Whenever I post one of
these I usually get some 'input'.
The Caravelles.
Lois Ann Wilkinson (b.3.4.44 Sleaford, Lincolnshire) and Andrea
Simpson (b.9.9.45 Finchley, London) both came from musical
families and met while working together. Lois had guitar lessons
from both her father and the legendary Ike Isaacs, which enabled
her to tour the folk clubs, when she was still only sixteen;
Andrea was already proficient at the clarinet. They decided to
team up as a singing duo and soon agent Chris Peers heard their
demo tapes. He signed the duo, suggested the name Caravelles
(after the first French jet airliner) and secured them a
recording contract with Decca.
Alex Welsh's guitarist Tony Pitt introduced them to what was
to become their only hit single in Britain, a ’50 hit for
Tennessee Ernie Ford, "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry".
It climbed to No. 6 in the late summer of ‘63, but the follow-up
"I Really Don't Want To Know" made little impression on the
record-buying public, although it received extensive radio play.
On its release in America "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry"
swept up to No. 3, which resulted in Lois and Andrea achieving
a top ten album, as well as touring America with the Beatles,
Bobby Rydell and the Coasters in ‘64. The US follow-up, a remake
of a US hit for Ted Lewis in ’33, "Have You Ever Been Lonely
(Have You Ever Been Blue)" just scraped into the top hundred
at No.94 yet failed completely in the UK despite excellent
radio support.
Andrea Simpson continued with another singer, Lynne Hamilton,
when Lois Lane (as she became)left at the end of '65. Lane
appeared in the '69 film ‘Crossplot’ starring Roger Moore,
singing her own composition "Westminster Bridge". During the
mid 70s Lane appeared on Esther Rantzen's UK TV show ‘That's
Life’ singing a different song each week over the 13 week series.
She married former BBC Radio One producer Roger Pusey, and in
the 80s and 90s sang on occasional jazz programmes as well as
providing the voiceovers for many TV and radio commercials.
You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry/The Last One To Know
Decca F 11697 1963 No.6
I Really Don't Want To Know/I Was Wrong
Decca F 11758 1963
Have You Ever Been Lonely?/Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now
Decca F 11816 1964
You Are Here/How Can I Be Sure?
Fontana TF 466 1964
I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine/I Like A Man
Fontana TF 509 1964
True Love Never Runs Smooth/Georgia Boy
Polydor NH 59034 1964
Hey Mama You've Been On My Mind/New York
Polydor 56137 1966
I Want To Love You Again/I Had To Walk Home Myself
Polydor 56156 1967
The Other Side Of Love/I Hear A New Kind Of Music
Pye 7N 17654 1968
It's a start
Richard
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Message: 19
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:42:03 -0700
From: Justin McDevitt
Subject: Disbanded but not forgotten
Hello Spectropoppers,
It's a chilly two deg above zero(F) here in Minneapolis and
a good night for being indoors, sharing some reminiscences
about a couple of early 70s groups/artists, whose LPs I came
across earlier this evening while rooting around in the vinyl
vault, aka, my basement record room/lair.
The 1st LP that I happened upon was Seatrain's self-titled LP
from 1970, (favorite track, "Waiting for Elijah"). I've always
liked the personnel ofthis group, some of whom, (as many of you
know) were members of the Blues Project. Peter Rowan is a
favorite of mine from this band and has played here in the Twin
Cities in conjuction with invitations to share his music on the
Prairie Home Companion American Public Radio program.
The second LP that I dug out was "Later That Same Year", by
Matthew's Southern Comfort. I recall being surprised in early
1971 when I was first introduced to this group, that they were
English lads. Wonderful harmonies. Allmusicguide has a great bio
of the group, and also covers Ian Matthew's extensive recording
career. His 1988 LP is a favorite of mine as well.
I also came upon a well-worn copy of the 1st or 2nd LP by Grin,
one of Washington DC's local favorites in the late 60s--early
70s; (played often at the Emergency in Georgetown), or was it
Mr Henry's, The Cellar Door, (A ,B and not C, all of the above).
"White Lies" is a great track and also included on one of the
Rock Artifacts comps. I am of the opinion that Nils Lofgren's
work has been undervalued.
I'd forgotten that I also own two Brian Auger and the Oblivion
Express LPs, both of which are still in fairly good shape. Love
the strong jazz overtones in this early music. As I remember,
his collaborations with Julie Driscoll were more folk oriented.
Last but not least, I found what I believe is their 1st LP, by
none other than Batdorf and Rodney, a folk-rock band, (heavier
on the folk. Not a great LP, but it brings back a lot of good
memories.)
One more (and I mean it), much to my surprise and pleasure, I
stumbled upon the 2nd Lp by Lori Lieberman, (who wrote "Killing
Me Softly"). Favorite Track on this LP, "House Full Of Women."
I look forward to reading any comments/insights and factoids
that any of you care to share.
Justin McDevitt
P.S. Anybody remember McGuinness Flint?
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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:01:15 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Re: The 4 Seasons and The DynoVoice Story.
Mention of The DynoVoice Story reminds me of a rather good
spoof email and scan that Jamie once sent me. Unfortunately
lost when my PC crashed, the subject heading stated that the
CD's cover HAD been changed for legal reasons. Clicking on the
scan revealed a facsimile of the original cover bearing a
certain Spectropopper's face - which does bear a frightening
similarity to a young Bob Crewe - and name, where Crewe's had
once been. I think the re-release could still work!
Playing it again has reminded me how great a compilation it
is. Some of the 45s featured I rarely play, but in the context
of the CD they just fit so well. Bob Crewe's name might not
be on every release but his presence is felt throughout the
double CD, the glue that bonds the variety of styles together.
Delighted to read about the work being made on cataloguing
the recordings of Bob Crewe, but disappointed to hear it would
take two years. I do hope the reason for the length of time
expected to compile it is not in the vain hope that it will
be complete! Similarly, the CD from Ken looks most appetizing,
although I must confess surprise at them all being labeled
"Season's" rather than "Crewe's".
Two records which have absolutely no actual Four Seasons
connection (bar the inspiration, song titles and tunes),
are now playing on musica. I know we can't have the 4 Seasons'
"No Surfin Today" on musica so how about the Haciendas' "Sherry
Stole My XKE". It is as much fun as the title suggests.
And from the Power group of labels, the Glitters' "Sherry".
Promise these will be my last Seasons-related tracks, at
least for a while!
Martin
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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:23:18 +0000
From: Richard Havers
Subject: Re: 4 Seasons
Have I somehow been redirected to the Valli of the Crewepoppers?
Worried of Scotland......
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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:14:46 -0800 (PST)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: Re; Bob Crewe / Four seasons
After singing on a couple of demos for Bob Crewe, one of the
most exciting producers I've ever watched, I was asked if I'd
like to be in the "New 4 Seasons"...I passed ....but I was
flattered [I wanted to be a solo artist].
As far as the reason for the "Dawn" LP sounding "different"
......I remember walking into Mercury studios in NY......Doug
Hawkins, head of engineering, was quietly "remastering" the
album because Crewe's version was "too hot"!!!!
I never said anything until now.....regretfully,
Artie Wayne
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Message: 23
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:15:15 -0000
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: New DVD releases
MGM Announces April Batch of "Midnite Movies" says the latest news
section of: http://www.dvddrive-in.com/index.htm
They will be released on April 15 and retail for only $14.95 each.
Two double bills will be of great interest to Spectropop fans:
1) MUSCLE BEACH PARTY/SKI PARTY and
2) PSYCH-OUT/THE TRIP
PSYCH-OUT includes a new featurette with director Richard Rush,
producer Dick Clark, cinematographer Lazlo Kovacs and actor Bruce
Dern.
THE TRIP has three new featurettes with Director Roger Corman, actor
Bruce Dern and Allen Daviau; commentary track with director Roger
Corman; "Psychedelic Light Box" Featurette; excerpts from American
Cinematographer article. This is the theatrical cut; unfortunately,
MGM was unable to locate director Roger Corman's original ending for
the film
Mike Edwards
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Message: 24
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:07:51 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Memories of childhood
Justin asked:
> Anybody remember McGuinness Flint?
My first (and only) band, "When I'm Dead And Gone", Frigid Pink
"House Of The Rising Son" and Dave Edmunds "I Hear You Knocking",
I sang and played on my organ.
Martin
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Message: 25
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:15:57 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Marcia Strassman
Marcia Strassman's "The Flower Children" was almost a national
hit, bubbling under the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks in
May-July of (natch) 1967. I recall seeing her perform the song on
TV quite recently in a nightclub scene on a re-run of (I think)
an old Perry Mason.
This may have been said before, but the b-side, "Out Of The
Picture", is a rather fine throw-back girl group-style number,
complete with snotty vocals and Crystals riffs. I love it to bits.
Producer Jerry Goldstein (of the Strangeloves) had not yet shaken
off his "Angelic" past, obviously. Unfortunately, I seem to have
temporarily misplaced my copy of this 45. That's what tidying up
does for you. I shoulda known better.
MICK PATRICK
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