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There are 12 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Metropolitan Soul Playlist 23 Febuary
From: Simon White
2. Re: CD Baby & The Secrets (Tol-Puddle Martyrs)
From: Norman
3. Re: Tony Romeo
From: Artie Wayne
4. "Garage Rock USA"
From: Andrew Jones
5. Re: Bettye LaVette / Westside / Carol Fran
From: Mick Patrick
6. Re: The Lovelites Story
From: David Bell
7. Re: Tony Romeo
From: Martin Roberts
8. Girls Will Be Girls CDs
From: Ken Silverwood
9. Re: Ginny Arnell
From: Ian Jones
10. Phil Spector Masterpiece series from Japan
From: Marc Christian
11. Re: Metropolitan Soul Show
From: Mike Edwards
12. Re: Breakaways "Someone To Talk To Baby"
From: Andrea Ogarrio
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:10:52 +0000
From: Simon White
Subject: Metropolitan Soul Playlist 23 Febuary
bobby hill - to the bitter end
mary love - got to get you back
olympics - same old thing
drifters - beautiful music
the assasins - nicer girl
sweethearts - no more tears
jeanie thomas - say something sweet
jimmy ruffin - beauty's only skin deep
smokey robinson -you must be love
the artistics - girl I need you
daisies - cold wave
tammi terrell - lone lonely town
jackie trent - love can give
val mckenna - all in my imagination
marvelettes - barefootin'
ikettes - been so long
poppies - pain in my heart
clydie king - my love grows deeper
the ronettes - is this what i get
brenda holloway - hey fool
garnett mimms - little bit of soap
the whatnauts - dig your act
johnny wyatt - hang up the phone
bobby freeman - cross my heart
freddie scott - spanish harlem
tony bruno - small town bring down
knight bros - temptaion bout to get me
timi yuro - hey boy
freddie scott - mr heartache
the dells - your song
silent majority - something new about you
kim tolliver - I don't know what foot to dance on
cookie woodson - I'll be true
maryann farrar - stoned out of my mind
marlena shaw - suite seventeen
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:11:53 +1030
From: Norman
Subject: Re: CD Baby & The Secrets (Tol-Puddle Martyrs)
Re; Lindsay Martin
> "Love Your Life" pops up on Glenn A. Baker's "So You Want To Be A Rock
> 'n' Roll Star" 3-CD anthology.
I visited and read some of the Secrets terrific website. But, I think it
is fantastic that the only way that I discover I have a particular track
in my collection is by reading Spectropop! Now I shall go and find my CD
set and play it. Thanks Lindsay.
Norman
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:50:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: Re: Tony Romeo
Emily and Mick......Back in 1965, my then partner...former head of A+R for
Columbia records....Dave Kapralik and I signed Tony Romeo to an exclusive
songwriting contract...his first release was the b-side to Peaches and
Herbs' "Close your eyes"...." I Will watch over you". Tony and I had one
release as the group Tomorrows' People on Columbia records.I wish I had
copies of them.
Regards, Artie Wayne
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:50:58 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Jones
Subject: "Garage Rock USA"
US members: If you have a PBS station in your area, watch for a special
called "Garage Rock USA." It was made in Milwaukee, and is a marvelous
(though brief) history of the most notable Sixties garage-band scenes in
the US. It also features interviews with, and live performances from,
Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos, the Shadows of Knight, and even Seeds
leader Sky Saxon. Watch for it!
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:47:14 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Bettye LaVette / Westside / Carol Fran
Kingsley wrote:
> ...was too modest to mention his involvement in the Westside
> CD of about 3 years ago - 'Betty Lavette & Carol Fran -
> Bluesoul Belles' WESM 549. This CD features Betty's complete
> Calla recordings, (eight on the CD) which are indeed wonderful.
> I'd also have to say just how much I loved Carol Fran's 16
> tracks of her Port and Roulette material. I don't know whether
> or not this release is still available, but if it is, I'd
> recommend it to any lovers of mid sixties femme soul. I've dug
> it out to play again this week...
Guy Laurence:
> Didn't I hear that Westside have gone bust? If not, have they
> sorted out a website yet? They had some great releases - Little
> Eva, Tommy James...
Who on earth told you Westside had gone belly up? I'm sure that
is not true. Admittedly, they have not released much very
recently. I know of no website, but they do have a great colour
catalogue. You know, actually printed on nice shiny paper. Dear
sweet old-fashioned things. To obtain a copy of said publication,
send six first class stamps (UK) or three International Reply
Coupons (overseas) to Demon Music Group, (Demon/Westside
Catalogue), 4th Floor, Holden House, 57 Rathbone place, London
W1T 1JU. End of public service announcement.
Kingsley - Agreed, the Carol Fran tracks on "Bluesoul Belles"
were a pleasant surprise to many listeners. I think she's great.
You should hear some of her earlier, more "Louisianian" sides,
some of which can be found on Ace CDs. Swampalicious!!
MICK PATRICK
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 14:19:30 EST
From: David Bell
Subject: Re: The Lovelites Story
Re The Lovelites Story: http://www.spectropop.com/lovelites/index.htm
It never ceases to amaze me that such obscure artistes are contacted by
Spectropop and then give such a brilliant insight into their careers. The
Lovelites' story is no exception. I was left wanting more but then I am
greedy for such facts.
Many thanks too for the photos that were used to illustrate this article.
Just goes to show that almost anyone could walk into the studios in NYC
in those heady days in the 60s and record. It's an added bonus that the
Lovelites could actually sing and look so delicious.
Now, Spectropop team...who's gonna find the (Nashville) Avons, Mary
Thomas of the Crystals or even some of the obscure British girls that a
lot of us love so much? Their stories need to be told. Need to mention
Julie Grant and Susan Singer as two Brit girls I would love to read about.
David.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:35:57 -0000
From: Martin Roberts
Subject: Re: Tony Romeo
Emily:
> I have been trying to research the late Tony Romeo, with only a
> little success. If anyone can help me, I'm trying to compile a
> discography, and I'm certainly trying to find anyone who knew him.
Mick:
> Emily, You're aware of Tony Romeo's work with Lou Christie, yes?
> If not, might I recommend an immediate visitation to this webpage:
> http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Palladium/9229/3bros.htm This
> site is the creation of Harry Young. What he doesn't know about Lou
> just ain't worth knowing. "I'm Gonna Make You Mine" - great record!
> I believe I know someone who knew Tony Romeo, in the biblical sense.
> I'll get back to you on that .............................. perhaps.
Artie Wayne:
> Emily and Mick......Back in 1965, my then partner...former head of A+R
> for Columbia records....Dave Kapralik and I signed Tony Romeo to an
> exclusive songwriting contract...his first release was the b-side to
> Peaches and Herbs' "Close your eyes"...." I Will watch over you". Tony
> and I had one release as the group Tomorrow's People on Columbia Records.
> I wish I had copies of them.
Up to my neck in stuff at present but couldn't let Artie Wayne's mention
of Tomorrow's People go unmentioned. "Sting Ray's Back..." is one of my
favourite Hot Rod 45s, an absolute blinding harmony drenched, driving
beated belter.
The label credits are pretty groovy also;
Sting Ray's Back In Town (arranged & co-produced Van McCoy with Kapralik)
Californie (A Daedalus Production, pr by Wayne/Kapralik)
Columbia 43629. Both sides written T Romeo.
Sting Ray's the obvious A Side but Californie is a hell of a lot of fun
also. Come on Artie lets have some comments on the recording!
Martin
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:17:55 -0800
From: Ken Silverwood
Subject: Girls Will Be Girls CDs
Can anyone tell me if there will be another in the series "Girls Will
Be Girls" on Westside?
Ken On The West Coast
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:37:47 +0000
From: Ian Jones
Subject: Re: Ginny Arnell
Hi, I'm new. I saw on an old post that the Japanese version of 'Dumb Head'
used to available in the files section here. I'd love to hear this. If
anyone can help me gain a copy please email me. Also, what are Ginny
Arnell's other songs like? What level of success did she reach?
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:28:16 -0000
From: Marc Christian
Subject: Phil Spector Masterpiece series from Japan
Does anyboy have copies they could sell of the phil spector masterpiece
series from japan? vols 1, 02 and 3? I am located in hollywood ca. Oh to
have a copy of ringo i love you by bonnie jo mason?
Thanks, Marc Christian
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:38:27 -0500
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Re: Metropolitan Soul Show
Re Simon White's Metropolitan Soul Playlist 23 Febuary
Very nice, Simon. Is there any chance you could play one or two to musica
for those of us who missed the show? As I'm sure you realize we have simply
no chance of hearing these great looking titles.
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Admin Note - The Metropolitan Soul Show is available on the internet at:
http://www.soul24-7.com/index.htm Those with the facility to play mp3s
should have no problem tuning in.
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:54:21 -0000
From: Andrea Ogarrio
Subject: Re: Breakaways "Someone To Talk To Baby"
Hi all - I am delurking to ask another question about that wonderful
unreleased Breakaways song in the film Darling (and yes, we'd love to
see a collection of unreleased Breakaways tracks!)
Earlier in the film (don't remember exactly where) the same song is
sung in french by a solo male voice - anyone know about this version?
Regards,
Andrea Ogarrio
http://www.rapiers.net
"Champions of utterly cool, early '60s UK rock 'n' roll"
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