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There are 24 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: unanswered question
From: Dan Hughes
2. Re: Author! Author!
From: James Botticelli
3. Re: The Cuff Links - Tracy album confusion
From: Dan Hughes
4. Organized
From: Charles G. Hill
5. Re: Wayne Newton
From: Phil Milstein
6. Re: unanswered question.
From: hawkeyes95
7. Mann-Weil
From: Mike Edwards
8. Nino Tempo and April Stevens web site
From: Bill Reed
9. Re: Organs R Us
From: Artie Wayne
10. Non musical... but important request
From: Sylvain
11. Re: unanswered question.
From: Doug
12. Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
From: Michael Gessner
13. Re: Tom Courtenay
From: Ian Chapman
14. Monkey Time at Mary's Place
From: Tom Taber
15. Re: unanswered question
From: Paul Richards
16. Re: Metropolitan Soul on Soul 24-7 playlist 9th March 2003
From: Ken Silverwood
17. Re: unanswered question
From: Phil Chapman
18. Mary Don't Monkey
From: Steve Harvey
19. Re: The Cuff Links - Tracy album confusion
From: Scott Blackerby
20. Popcorn
From: Mike Edwards
21. Re: Monkey Time at Mary's Place
From: Ken Silverwood
22. Re:unanswered question
From: Guy Lawrence
23. Re: Tom Courtenay
From: Ken Silverwood
24. Re: Popcorn
From: Peter Rechter
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:07:02 -0600
From: Dan Hughes
Subject: Re: unanswered question
Mike Rashkow:
> I'm going to take a guess - Jon Voight's brother who wrote
> "Angel Of The Morning" and "Wild Thing".....Chip Taylor.
Really bizarre--as I am reading the new posts, I'm listening
to...Chip Taylor. And here his name pops up as I'm playing
The Real Thing. This must mean something.....
---Dan
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 21:47:49 -0500
From: James Botticelli
Subject: Re: Author! Author!
Stuffed Animal wrote:
> The Righteous Brothers in the Rock and Roll Hall of
> Fame....great! Fantastic! A well-deserved honor for
> Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. I don't know anybody
> who thinks they shouldn't be inducted.
Unless you take the aforementioned ex-thread "What Is Rock & Roll"
and apply it to the Righteous Bros. I doubt they'd meet the
strict criterion I saw as answers to the query. The Hall of Fame
is kind of a media-created institution even though it has walls
(in Cleveland!). As the Clash said, it was loaded with industry
insiders, not a truly public event. So they wouldn't perform live.
To their credit. F___ the industry. Viva Clash Esprit de Corps.
I lost my ability to care about industry awards long ago. R&R Hall
of Fame is Jive to the Bone on that level IMHO. Thanks for the space.
JB/the dinner party was good!
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:12:02 -0600
From: Dan Hughes
Subject: Re: The Cuff Links - Tracy album confusion
Paul Urbahns:
> Now I am confused. My record album is DECCA DL75160, a US
> release and it is the same as he describes. I think the Cuff
> Links had a second album which may have had the group picture.
> But my TRACY album has the lovely girl on front and back.
Paul, I'll bet you are right--the group photo must have been
on the second album, When Julie Comes Around.
---Dan
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 21:03:38 -0600
From: Charles G. Hill
Subject: Organized
Mike Edwards hath said:
> Since we are talking organs, let's not forget that great tune
> by Dave Baby Cortez, Rinky Dink. From 1962, it has benn covered
> often but never bettered. Question - does anyone think that
> Bobby Rydell's The Cha Cha Cha borrowed the riff from Rinky Dink?
Maybe so, but Cortez probably lifted as much from "Shop Around".
Similarly, Les Cooper's "Wiggle Wobble" has a subliminal reference
to "Mountain of Love", or so it's always seemed to me.
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 22:16:14 -0500
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Re: Wayne Newton
Michael Edwards wrote:
> Not the most flattering of write-ups on Wayne, but he did make
> records as equally well crafted as the Gary Usher penned, Comin'
> On Too Strong.
Didn't he also do some kind of song about a peeping Tom?
--Phil M.
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 07:18:30 -0000
From: hawkeyes95
Subject: Re: unanswered question.
Rich wrote:
> Have a song in my music files I found a while ago and I sent
> to a friend, and he swears the lead vocal is by someone he
> has heard before. He wanted me to send more info on the group
> and I have not been able to find much.......
> Studio A - Don't Forget About Me.
Are you sure it isn't on Acta records. It could be the
American Breed's "Don't Forget about Me" released in 1967.
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 09:58:08 -0500
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Mann-Weil
Stuffed Animal writes:
>....until I remember that Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who
>wrote the songs that put the Righteous Brothers on the map
>(not to mention the fact that "Lovin' Feelin'" is the most
>played rock 'n' roll record of all-time) are still not in
>the Hall. That's when I get P****D! Grrrrrowf! Snarl!
>Stuffed Animal is no longer happy! Is the nominating board
>holding some kind of grudge against Brill Building songwriters?
Please be patient and be prepared to count a few more teardrops
because you're gonna have to be strong. It is going to take
"those people" a long time to figure out exactly who put the bomp
in the bomp-a-bomp-bomp. I only found out myself a couple of years
ago..but then I don't know much.
Mike Edwards
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:30:23 -0800 (PST)
From: Bill Reed
Subject: Nino Tempo and April Stevens web site
Happy to discover (belatedly?) that the Nino Tempo and
April Stevens web site is back. If I am not mistaken,
it disappeared about six months ago almost as suddenly
as it made its debut. Something to do with the "host"
going out of business, I think. At the time, I spoke to
Nino---whom I know very slightly--- about it and from his
response I wasn't so sanguine on the prospects for its
reappearaance, i.e. he is a very "today" kind of guy, but
if I am not mistaken, he might not even own one of those
goldarned computer contraptions.
But the site is back WITH---I am fairly certain this is a
new addition---what appears to be a pretty exhaustive
discography.
Also a brand new item in the news section to the effect
that "2003--A rare 4 song EP on King Records called
"Intimate Songs By April Stevens recently sold on E-Bay
for close to $170.00 Wow!"
Also lots of new graphics, photos, etc.
Then again. . .I might be the last one on the block to
be aware of The Return of Cyber Nino at
http://www.ninoandapril.com
Bill Reed
http://www.pinkywinters.com
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 06:20:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Artie Wayne
Subject: Re: Organs R Us
Philip.......Thank you for providing the proof that the
Ondioline was used on "Runaway". I thought I was going crazy
.......I knew I had played the same instrument which was
owned by Allegro studios in NY.
regards,
Artie Wayne
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:58:03 -0000
From: Sylvain
Subject: Non musical... but important request
Hello,
I'd like to ask a favour to all of you here - hope you'll be
able to help! I need to collect the maximum of documents for
a research I'm currently heading; these documents are the
weekly free cultural programs that are usually available in
bars/clubs/malls/etc in every town worldwide, announcing
what's on in theaters, cinemas, clubs, fairs, etc… Hope you see
what I mean. For every document of that kind you'll be OK send
to me (one of a kind, 'tho!), I'll send in return 1 or 2 CDRs
of your choice. Drop me an email if you're OK to help, and I'll
give you my address where to ship the stuff.
That's all! Thanx in advance for your kind help & cooperation.
Cheers
Sylvain/Switzerland
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:38:02 -0000
From: Doug
Subject: Re: unanswered question.
> Have a song in my music files I found a while ago and I
> sent to a friend, and he swears the lead vocal is by someone
> he has heard before. He wanted me to send more info on the
> group and I have not been able to find much.......
> Studio "A" - Don't Forget About Me.
It's a great record, I think. It's a very "produced" sounding
record: to me it kind of sounds like Tommy James singing, backed
by the Millennium.
Doug
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:50:41 -0500
From: Michael Gessner
Subject: Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter
I read that actor Tom Courtenay (Dr. Zhivago, Loneliness of
the Long Distance Runner, etc) first recorded "Mrs. Brown,
You've Got A Lovely Daughter". Does anyone know if this
version is available? Has anyone ever heard it?
Thanks,
Michael Gessner
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:57:20 -0000
From: Ian Chapman
Subject: Re: Tom Courtenay
Michael Gessner wrote:
> I read that actor Tom Courtenay (Dr. Zhivago, Loneliness
> of the Long Distance Runner, etc) first recorded "Mrs.
> Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter". Does anyone know if
> this version is available? Has anyone ever heard it?
Hi Michael,
Yes, the original version was Tom’s and according to the
label, the song was featured in a TV production called “The
Lads”. I’ve played it to musica. I like it. He sings it
in character, as did Peter Noone, and you might notice the
difference in regional accent – from Manchester to London.
Ian
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:06:23 -0800 (PST)
From: Tom Taber
Subject: Monkey Time at Mary's Place
Saw Bruce Springsteen last night - I should stay in my
wife's good graces now for quite some time. My question is,
isn't his song "Meet Me at Mary's Place" very similiar to
"Monkey Time" by Major Lance?
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:14:05 EST
From: Paul Richards
Subject: Re: unanswered question
> Studio A - Don't Forget About Me
Sounds like a great track, any chance of playing it
back to musica Phil?
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Message: 16
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 00:04:04 -0000
From: Ken Silverwood
Subject: Re: Metropolitan Soul on Soul 24-7 playlist 9th March 2003
Many thanks for the wonderful tracks played on your show Simon
especially the High Keyes, have you heard any of the lead singer
Troy Keyes other work? "Que Sera Sera", "Green Onions" (a big
non-hit in the UK) and Bobby Comstock's "Let's Stomp" were
always my first three requests on walking through the door of
my school youth club as a spotty 14 year old.
Can someone explain to me the music category "popcorn" which
keeps cropping up more frequently nowadays? Is it a Belgian
thing?
Ken On The West Coast
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 01:27:09 -0000
From: Phil Chapman
Subject: Re: unanswered question
>Studio "A" - Don't Forget About Me
Doug:
> It's a great record, I think. It's a very "produced"
> sounding record: to me it kind of sounds like Tommy
> James singing, backed by the Millennium.
Paul:
> any chance of playing it back to musica...
For those of you who missed out the first time around,
musica is mighty crowded at the moment so I've played
it, along with its equally good instrumental flip, to
http://www.amajor.com/musica
I've always assumed this to be a bunch of session guys...
possibly Jeff Barry's team, which included Al Gorgoni
on guitar and engineer Brooks Arthur at Mirasound.
I just think the lead vocalist (and the backgrounds
to an extent) too good to be anonymous.
Phil
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:43:28 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Mary Don't Monkey
Tom Taber:
> isn't his song "Meet Me at Mary's Place" very
> similiar to "Monkey Time" by Major Lance?
Nah, "Monkey Time" had a great melody and rhythm while
"Mary's Place" sounds like Cousin Brucie is trying too
hard to convince us he's having a good time. It's not
like I don't like Bruce. I use to see Bruce at the
Main Point in an audience of 250, but have lost
interest in his stuff nowadays. Too formula. I think
the Emperor's New Clothes syndrome has taken effect on
his career.
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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 21:32:26 -0500
From: Scott Blackerby
Subject: Re: The Cuff Links - Tracy album confusion
There is in fact a second LP that has a group black and white
photo on the cover. As I recall it also has Rupert Holmes
handling some of the lead vocals ...
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Message: 20
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 22:15:34 -0500
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Popcorn
Ken Silverwood writes:
>Can someone explain to me the music category "popcorn" which
>keeps cropping up more frequently nowadays? Is it a Belgian
>thing?
Yes it is and you can find out more from a Belgian website at:
http://users.pandora.be/popcornoldies/html/home.htm
A Popcorn Oldies Show is broadcast over the internet by Radio 192 from
Hilversum, Holland each Saturday from 8-10 pm, Dutch time, which is 1 hour
different from UK time. It comes on in New York at 2pm. You can see the
playlists at:
http://www.radio192.nl/popcorn
If you have real player on your PC, you can play the show live by going to:
http://www.radio192.nl/mainframe.html
and clicking on "live radio" at the top right hand corner.
I will be in Amsterdam this weekend for the Ajax-Excelsior game and have
been invited over to the studio for the Saturday March 15th show. Needless
to say, I am looking forward to it.
Contact me online or offline if you need more info about the songs, artists
etc. Past shows are available for streaming on the first of the above
websites.
Mike Edwards
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Message: 21
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:18:25 -0000
From: Ken Silverwood
Subject: Re: Monkey Time at Mary's Place
Tom Taber
> Saw Bruce Springsteen last night......my question is
> isn't his song "Meet Me at Mary's Place" very similiar
> to "Monkey Time" by Major Lance?
You lucky, lucky man. I've got to wait until May 29th @
Old Trafford, Manchester, to get healed & have my sins
washed away etc, etc, etc.
The answer to your question is no I don't think so, but
I can always hear snippets of "Then He Kissed Me" in
"Racing In The Streets", bet you there are more.
Ken On The West Coast
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Message: 22
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:45:32 -0000
From: Guy Lawrence
Subject: Re:unanswered question
Well, it is the same song as that recorded by the American Breed
but taken at a slower pace. That makes it a (Goffin/King) number.
The Breed's version was a single, appears on their first album and
is readily available on Varese Sarabande's "Bend Me, Shape Me
- The Best Of" CD at http://www.varesesarabande.com
Guy.
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Message: 23
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:27:48 -0000
From: Ken Silverwood
Subject: Re: Tom Courtenay
Ian:
> Yes, the original version was Tom's and according to the
> label, the song was featured in a TV production called
> "The Lads".
Ian, You beat me to the punch on the Tom Courtenay song, the
man has always been one of my favourite actors especially in
the two films you quote, but, correct me I'm wrong but wasn't
"Mrs. Brown..." featured in the film Billy Liar starring Tom
as well as the play you mentioned. It could result in a trip
to HMV for a copy of the film to get the evidence unless anyone
else has proof.
Ken On The West Coast
(Walkin' abaht)
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Message: 24
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:26:48 +0000
From: Peter Rechter
Subject: Re: Popcorn
Mike,
"Popcorn" was a Pop/Rock movie that came out in 1969 and
featured The Rolling Stones singing "Jumpin' Jack Flash" &
I think, "2000 Light Years from Home".
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The Secrets MP3s:
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I hope you can take a visit & drop me a line sometime.
All the best from Oz.
Peter.
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