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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Rock passings
From: John S. Weathers
2. AOK Records
From: Bill George
3. Re: Brian Wilson Productions
From: John S. Weathers
4. Re: Best falsetto ever?
From: Doo Wop Daddy
5. Re: Best falsetto ever? / Duos (not!) / Kenny Chandler
From: James Botticelli
6. Re: Rock passings
From: Jeff Lemlich
7. Re: Best Falsetto
From: Eric Charge
8. Re: Renaissance / Illusion
From: Eddy
9. Re: Best falsetto
From: Richard Williams
10. Re: Penny Valentine review
From: Richard Havers
11. Re: Renaissance / Illusion
From: Matthew Kaplan
12. Re: Best falsetto?
From: Mick Patrick
13. Re: Best falsetto ever?
From: James Botticelli
14. Re: Best falsetto?
From: Shawn Baldwin
15. Best falsetto songs
From: Mikey
16. Falsettos
From: Kingsley Abbott
17. Best falsetto?
From: James Botticelli
18. Re: Lounge psych? Boyle/Doyle ?
From: Stephane Rebeschini
19. Lounge psych - Boyle/Doyle ?
From: Phil Milstein
20. Continental 4's "Day By Day" on CD
From: Nick Archer
21. Kenny Chandler's "It's My Party" answer-song
From: Ian Chapman
22. Re: Best falsetto songs
From: James Botticelli
23. Re: Continental 4 on CD
From: James Botticelli
24. Re: Lenny O'Henry and Troy Keyes ?????
From: Doo Wop Daddy
25. Re: Bobby Boyle - Doyle ?
From: Jeff Lemlich
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 20:03:20 -0500
From: John S. Weathers
Subject: Re: Rock passings
Recent passings: Charlie Webber, trumpet player and singer with original
Swingin' Medallions passed away Friday morning at his home in SC. Also,
from SC local fame, Edwin Bayne of the Bojax passed away in 2002.
John S. Weathers
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 20:33:19 EST
From: Bill George
Subject: AOK Records
Does anyone know anything about the 60s label AOK out of Dallas? Particularly
a singer named Richard Lynn? A friend of mine is his son, but his dad has
passed on and never talked much about his musical career. Thanks.
Bill
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:05:59 -0500
From: John S. Weathers
Subject: Re: Brian Wilson Productions
Plenty has been documented about the Honeys, but I have never seen a photo
or read very much on Sharon Marie. She cut 2 singles on Capitol in 1963 and
1964, one of which (Thinkin' 'Bout You Baby) has the same tune as the Beach
Boys' "Darlin'". All sides were produced by Brian Wilson. Anyone have any
pictures or info on this lady?
Thanks,
John S. Weathers
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:40:34 EST
From: Doo Wop Daddy
Subject: Re: Best falsetto ever?
What singer had the best falsetto? This is my top 10:
1) frankie valli
2) donnie elbert
3) jay siegel
4) eddie holman
5) russell thompkins jr.
6) eddie kendricks
7) brian wilson
8) lou christie
9) maithe marshall williams
10 bob miranda
..bubbling under
11) angelo d'aleo
12) earl lewis
13) joe dibenedetto
14) barry gibb
15) adrian baker
Who wants to come up with the best 10 falsetto songs of all time???
So many good singers, so many good songs..........
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 21:48:38 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Best falsetto ever? / Duos (not!) / Kenny Chandler
Vincent Degiorgio wrote:
> A list without Russell Tompkins Jr of the Stylistics essentially voids
> the list...
The entire early 70's would be null and void in the Philly soul world...
Continental 4, Delfonics, Philly Devotions, Blue Magic. That's the tip of
the iceberg.
> Loved the list of duos (Jimmy Bee) took the time to put together
> ..........but.........wasn't Pacific Gas & Electric a quintet??!!
Tried to break a rule here and there. AC/DC also wasn't a duo of course.
Andrew Jones wrote:
> The only info I've found about (Kenny) Chandler is that his single "Heart"
> stalled at #64 (I think) in 1963.
Flip that one over. "Wait For Me" is great!...I used to sign off a radio
show I did with it.
JB
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 05:16:38 -0000
From: Jeff Lemlich
Subject: Re: Rock passings
Here's one I didn't see reported anywhere: Bill Van Buskirk of the Checkmates
Ltd., of a heart attack, August 3, 2002.
Jeff Lemlich
http://www.limestonerecords.com
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 05:31:14 -0000
From: Eric Charge
Subject: Re: Best Falsetto
Other great falsettos are Mr Hart of the Delfonics, EJ of Enchantment
and Tony Washington from the Dynamic Superiors.
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 09:45:40 +0100
From: Eddy
Subject: Re: Renaissance / Illusion
I know what you're talking about, Richard. You're counting the 1970
'Illusion' album by Renaissance. Supposedly released in Germany as
Island 85589 and in the UK as Island HELP 27. Nothing wrong with that
theory, except for the fact that King Crimson's Earthbound album was
HELP 6 and released 1972, Fripp & Eno 'Evening star' (HELP 22),
Fairport Convention 'Live at the LA Troubadour' (HELP 28)...well you
get the idea. There's no way HELP 27 was their 1970 second album. But
nevertheless, this album does pop up every now and again on paper, but
does anybody actually own a copy ? As for myself, I've never even seen
one and definitely not for lack of trying.
Eddy
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 09:42:57 +0000
From: Richard Williams
Subject: Re: Best falsetto
Best falsetto? All comers award: Smokey Robinson (no contest). Non-US
division: Bunny Livingstone of the Wailers.
Richard Williams
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:01:13 +0000
From: Richard Havers
Subject: Re: Penny Valentine review
I just bought a batch of assorted British music papers on ebay. Lots of
Melody makers and NMEs and a very few Disc and Music Echos, but there
was one from May 28 1966. It includes Penny Valentine's interview with
Bruce Johnston and her review of 'River Deep Mountain High'.
"As much as I have always liked these people I never really thought I'd
be tipping one of their records for a big hit - but here it is. The
most positive raving record of the week. Phil Spector, dear man,
produced this and I suppose I can hear Ike somewhere in the distance.
But it's mainly Tina's song, belting her way in tremendous gutsy voice
on words about love and how it grows. The most strange and fascinating
sound as though they're all doing some mad opera in a deserted
monastery. A great raving hit." - OUT TOMORROW.
TWTDMF
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:37:52 EST
From: Matthew Kaplan
Subject: Re: Renaissance / Illusion
Let me see what I can offer for information, I've got the first two
Renaissance albums both of which feature the Keith & Jane Relf & Jim McCarty
line-ups. The first album was the self-titled "Renaissance" album Island
Records ILPS9114 from 1969 and it was released the same year in Germany as
Island Records 87609ET. The second album of course is the ultra rare
"Illusion" album by Renaissance which was released as Island Records HELP27
from 1970, now here is where it gets strange, the Record Collector Rare
Record Price guide states that this release was a created for "export
only" but was immediately withdrawn and the value hovers around $90.
As for John Hawken, he also played on second album by Third World War, which
of course was called "Third World War II" (Track Records 2406108, 1972) in a
line-up that also included Ray Flacke on Guitar (who went on to work with
country artist Marty Stuart); Jim Price on Horns, Terry Stamp on Guitar and
Vocals; Jim Avery on Bass; Craig Collinge on Drums; John Knightsbridge on
Lead Guitar (who also played in Illusion and Box of Frogs). "Third World War
II" includes the great track “Cutting Cane For Castro”.
Amazingly enough John Hawken also played on the 1964 classic The Nashville
Teens' version of "Tobacco Road".
That is all from me for now.
Matthew Kaplan
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 20:33:47 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Best falsetto?
Best falsetto? For consideration:
Ted Taylor (MY favourite)
Carl Hall (very close second)
Aaron Neville
Rondalis Tandy (of the Van Dykes)
Little Anthony
Clyde McPhatter
Bobby Sheen
Not to mention a myriad gospel screamers.
MICK PATRICK
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:25:04 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Best falsetto ever?
Doo Wop Daddy wrote:
> Who wants to come up with the best 10 falsetto songs of all time???
1. La La Means I Love You Delfonics
2. Day By Day Continental 4
3. You Make Me Feel Brand New Stylistics
4. Sideshow Blue Magic
5. Wherever You Go Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals
6. You're The Reason Why The Ebonys
7. Hey There Lonely Girl Eddie Holman
8. Love Maze Temprees
9. Million Dollars Soul Generation
10. Fork In The Road Miracles
Just for starters.......
JB
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:58:17 -0600
From: Shawn Baldwin
Subject: Re: Best falsetto?
Re Jimmy B's Top 10 falsetto songs:
I love your list. Is the Continental 4's "Day By Day" on CD,
do you know?
Shawn
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:39:57 -0500
From: Mikey
Subject: Best falsetto songs
Re. Jimmy B's list: What? You didnt list THESE:
"Little Darlin'" (the one that started it all)
"Rag Doll"
"The Gypsy Cried"
"Lightning Strikes"
Mikey
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:17:22 -0000
From: Kingsley Abbott
Subject: Falsettos
Best or fave voice?? Depends on the song and production,
I'd reckon.... My fave falsetto is usually Jay Seigal,
but Brian Wilson's backgrounds on some songs and Valli's
abilities to soar above everything else come pretty close.
On the soul side, I'd have to throw Eddie Holman into the
list as well.
Kingsley
PS - To be perverse, I'd like to put it on record that I
was part of Illusion Theatre Group in the early seventies!!
Neither Blue Weaver nor John Hawken ever figured in our ranks.
We never had a renaissance either...:-)
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Message: 17
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:26:53 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Best falsetto?
Mick Patrick wrote:
> Ted Taylor (MY favourite)
I'm Just A Crumb In His Breadbox of Love
> Rondalis Tandy (of the Van Dykes)
Winner of the Curtis Mayfield soundalike, so we have to
mention CM as well
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:37:52 +0100
From: Stephane Rebeschini
Subject: Re: Lounge psych? Boyle/Doyle ?
Phil Milstein a écrit :
> 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.
Is that Boyle or Doyle ?? I have a rather interesting LP by
Bobby Doyle, but can't check right now if "A Day In The Life"
is on it. Here's what I can say about it:
"The Bobby Doyle Introductory Offer" Warner WS 1744 '68 USA LP
From Houston, Texas - white, blind soul/rock/pop singer. Songs
by Mac Rebennack ("Poor Boy"), Goffin & King ("So Much Love").
Produced in LA by Mike Post, arranged by Harold Battiste, Mike
Post, Al Capps.
That's the kind of obscure records Warner produced in the late
60s and which are often quite good, with great musicianship.
I know Doyle released another LP circa 1972 for Bell.
Cordialement
Stephane
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Message: 19
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:18:18 +0000
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Lounge psych - Boyle/Doyle ?
Stephane Rebeschini wrote:
> Is that Boyle or Doyle ?? I have a rather interesting LP
> by Bobby Doyle, but can't check right now if "A Day In The
> Life" is on it.
Definitely "Boyle."
--Phil M.
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Message: 20
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:23:36 -0600
From: Nick Archer
Subject: Continental 4's "Day By Day" on CD
Shawn Baldwin asked:
> Is the Continental 4's "Day By Day" on CD
I just got this song on "Stone Soul Classics Vol. 1" from
Nina's Discount Oldies in Pennsylvania. Also, the Continental
Four's "Greatest Hits" CD can be had for $5.98 right now at
http://www.oldies.com/product/view.cfm/id/51532.html
Nick Archer
Check out Nashville's classic SM95 on the web at
http://www.live365.com/stations/nikarcher
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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:53:50 -0000
From: Ian Chapman
Subject: Kenny Chandler's "It's My Party" answer-song
Andrew Jones wrote:
> The only info I've found about Chandler is that his single
> "Heart" stalled at #64 (I think) in 1963. Does anyone out
> there have more info about the "Drums" single - who produced
> and arranged it, whether it did well in certain areas, etc.?
Andrew,
Can't help with the "Drums" 45 (which sounds great), but
between '61 and '67, Kenny cut around 12 singles for UA,
Coral, Laurie, Epic and Tower, in that order. There was a
Laurie 45 in '71 too, probably a reissue.
"Heart" seems to be his most well-known song. It's a
Mann/Weil number, recorded by others including Wayne Newton
& the Newton Bros (also in '63), and everybody's favourite
Italian foghorn Rita Pavone, who had a #27 UK hit with it
later in 1966. It's not to be confused with the equally fab,
yet entirely different Petula Clark tune.
But back to Kenny.... I agree with Jimmy B about the b-side
of "Heart" - "Wait For Me" is the side I always tend to play,
too. But even that's eclipsed by his terrific '63 Laurie
outing, "I Can't Stand Tears At A Party", an overlooked
Brill-Building gem and the answer-song to Lesley Gore's
"It's My Party". Produced by Herb Wiener, it's full of
all the same hooks and really goes for that Claus Ogerman
sound, even though he's not involved. There's a terrific
girl back-up chorus too, with some very familiar-sounding
voices (Toni? Bernadette Carroll?)
Herb Wiener was one of the co-writers of "It's My Party",
as was John Gluck. Both are also co-writers of the flip
of Kenny's record, another goodie entitled "I Tell Myself".
Kenny seems to be somewhat under-rated - anybody know if
he ever made an album?
Ian
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Message: 22
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:23:11 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Best falsetto songs
Mikey on Best falsetto songs:
> "The Gypsy Cried"
> "Lightning Strikes"
The thing about those is that they sound gimmicky. Don't get me wrong. I
love gimmicky. Pop is really about gimmicks. But you really can't hold up
"The Gypsy Cried" against "Betcha By Golly Wow" and say the falsettos are
equally as good. And I LIKE Lou Christie. A lot!
JB
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Message: 23
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:31:19 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Continental 4 on CD
Shawn Baldwin wrote:
> Is the Continental 4's "Day By Day" on CD, do you know?
Oh no mah brutha...YOU gots to buy your own!
(It is on one of those TV Red Light collections (Hey Love, Dream Merchant,
Always & Forever, Body & Soul) punned on by John Cusack in "Say Anything")
It's also on Collectables (COL-5153) The Continental IV "Dream World"
In typical Collectables fashion nary a note of liner can be read and its got
only 10 tracks. That MAY been the extent of their output however. And I did
see an LP of theirs at dustygroove.com the other day for $39.99.
JB
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Message: 24
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:07:07 EST
From: Doo Wop Daddy
Subject: Re: Lenny O'Henry and Troy Keyes ?????
I am wondering if anyone knows if lenny o'henry also recorded under the
name of troy keyes (both as a single artist or one of the voices on the
high keyes records)?? i have just about all recordings by both artists
and it seems that they are one and the same. i do know that the real name
of lenny o'henry is daniel cannon, a founding member of the doo wop group,
the vibraharps. but this is all the information that i have been able to
find out. Can anyone provide any help on this one ???????
doowopdaddy
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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 02:30:29 -0000
From: Jeff Lemlich
Subject: Re: Bobby Boyle - Doyle ?
Stephane Rebeschini wrote:
> Is that Boyle or Doyle??
Phil Milstein wrote:
> Definitely "Boyle"
The same Bobbi Boyle who did popped the "N" bomb in her single "Tampa
Bay"?
Jeff Lemlich
http://www.limestonerecords.com
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