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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. S'pop Recommends: Jimmy Jones
From: S'pop Team
2. Re: Tom Courtenay
From: Steve Harvey
3. Re: Organs R Us
From: Phil Chapman
4. The Actionettes - London party on Saturday!
From: Elisabeth Kurtis
5. Re: Organs R Us
From: Philip Pelgrom
6. Re: R. Dean Taylor 's "Lady Bug......"
From: Andres Jurak
7. Re: Organs R Us
From: Mike Rashkow
8. Re: Mary's Place
From: Stewart Mason
9. Re: Nino Tempo and April Stevens web site
From: Mary S.
10. Re: Cuff Links LPs
From: Guille Milkyway
11. Re: The Actionettes - London party on Saturday!
From: Amber
12. Re: Downtown
From: Steve Harvey
13. Re: Mann-Weil at the R&RHOF
From: Stuffed Animal
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:53:39 -0000
From: S'pop Team
Subject: S'pop Recommends: Jimmy Jones
New at S'pop Recommends: Jimmy Jones
Famed for his smash hits "Handy Man" and "Good Timin'",
Jimmy Jones possessed one of the great falsetto voices
of the early 60s. But he recorded in many other styles
throughout his long career. The good folk at Sanctuary
have collected a whopping 48 of his recordings onto one
great 2CD set. Read Mike Edwards' review right here:
http://www.spectropop.com/recommends/
Enjoy!
The S'pop Team
Spectropop - Spectacular! Retro! Pop!
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 04:06:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: Tom Courtenay
Loved Billy Liar, but don't remember Mrs. Brown
putting in an appearance in it.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:33:47 -0000
From: Phil Chapman
Subject: Re: Organs R Us
Artie:
> ..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.
Hi Artie, & Philip P - My feeling is that the Ondioline
page is inaccurate in listing "Runaway". It can easily
happen, espcially when a hit sound becomes folklore.
Max Crook is the BMI accredited co-writer of the
song, and he has a Citation of Achievement for it.
His website is really very comprehensive, including
an entire page devoted to how "Runaway" was originally
written and rewritten, and eventually recorded on
January 21st 1961 at Bell Sound Studios, 237 W54th,
with engineer Bill MacMeekin.
It makes for fascintating reading:
http://go.zibycom.com/members/002222119/Site4/maxrunaway.html
I've no doubt the studio had an Ondioline, and may have
even claimed it to be the one used on "Runaway", but I'd
run with Max's account of the recording session.
Best regards
Phil
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:47:11 -0000
From: Elisabeth Kurtis
Subject: The Actionettes - London party on Saturday!
Just enough time for one last reminder that the next Sophisticated
Boom Boom is this Saturday at the Water Rats in Kings Cross. The
original details are below, and you can view the flyer at
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/lst
I'm thrilled to say that the Actionettes have asked me back, and I'll
be singing a few songs with their snappy dancing routines to
accompany me. There are also some other guests, but as I'm not sure
if I'm meant to let the cat out of the bag I'm going to keep schtum!
But it promises to be packed with even more 60s pop goodies than the
last one, so do check it out if you're in town!
Oh yes - if you've seen the 'Nettes at the S'pop parties, let's just
say it's just a taster of how girl-tastic they are at their own
clubs, especially as they will have the full troupe on the night.
Here's hoping some of the sparkle rubs off on me!
Right, where are my go go boots...
elisabeth xx
> The Actionettes present…
>
> SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM!
> a club night for people who love to dance
>
> Join The Actionettes for a dressed up, glitzy, glam evening. Be
> entertained with go-go action from The Actionettes dance troupe,
> plus guest singers. Then dance all night to floor-stomping tunes
> from the Actionette DJs playing girl groups, northern soul, punk,
> 60s garage, rock and roll... in fact anything with a groovy beat…
>
> The Details
> Where: The Water Rats, 328 Grays Inn Rd, King's Cross, WC1
> (note: new venue)
> When: Saturday 15th March 2003. From 9pm till late
> Cost: £4
>
> The Actionettes
> The fabulous Actionettes are an all-girl 60s dance troupe. They
> choreograph their own synchronised routines to songs by 60s girl
> groups, such as the Shangri-Las, the Ronettes, the Marvelettes,
> and other 60s icons such as Nancy Sinatra and Dusty Springfield.
> They're London-based and dance at clubs, events, with bands and
> at their own club – Sophisticated Boom Boom!
>
> http://www.actionettes.com
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:47:11 +0100
From: Philip Pelgrom
Subject: Re: Organs R Us
Phil C:
> I've no doubt the studio had an Ondioline, and may have
> even claimed it to be used on "Runaway", but I'd run with
> Max's account of the recording session.
let's say Max rules....
Philip
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:11:53 -0000
From: Andres Jurak
Subject: Re: R. Dean Taylor 's "Lady Bug......"
John Lester wrote (Fri Jan 11, 2002):
> ...last two tracks on that R Dean Taylor compilation.
> I really liked Lady Bug.......and I tried to get it on
> cos it was scheduled as a 45 release on VIP with Don't
> Fool Around....I was really pleased to get it.
Could anybody tell me the year of release for
MY LADY BUG STAY AWAY FROM THAT BEATLE?
Thanks,
Andres
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:55:41 EST
From: Mike Rashkow
Subject: Re: Organs R Us
Artie:
> ..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.
My memory is that the "Rube Goldberg device" at Allegro
was a Mellotron, not an Ondioline. Of course the most
interesting instrument at Allegro was the subway noise
passing through the floor into the studio.
Rashkovsky
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:37:03 -0500
From: Stewart Mason
Subject: Re: Mary's Place
Tom Taber:
> isn't (Springsteen's) song "Meet Me at Mary's Place" very
> similiar to "Monkey Time" by Major Lance?
Steve Harvey:
> 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.
To be fair to Bruce, the few times I've heard this song
on the radio, I've assumed that "he's trying too hard to
convince us he's having a good time" is the whole *point*
of the song! You know, how like "Downtown" is actually
a fairly depressing song because it sounds like Petula's
trying to convince herself that going downtown will solve
all her problems.
S
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 19:51:41 -0000
From: Mary S.
Subject: Re: Nino Tempo and April Stevens web site
Bill Reed wrote:
> Happy to discover http://www.ninoandapril.com/ (belatedly?) ....
I believe that the Nino and April website reappeared about 2 1/2 to 3
months ago. The discography section is indeed impressive, and is
pretty new. I do wish someone would do something about the photo
section which has mostly old, grainy photos on it. There is nothing
to really explain the photos. Some of them speak for themselves.
A number of them are of N&A with various celebrities such as Cary
Grant and Dick Clark. There is a photo of April with Lucille Ball
and Desi Arnaz, among other people, and it would certainly be nice to
know what the occasion was for that photo, which apparently was taken
at a radio station.
The most interesting thing on the discography, in my opinion, is the
listing of a K-Tel album, released only in Europe in the 1970's
(Probably because "Love Story" became a rather big hit in some
European countries then). According to the listing, Nino and April
recorded songs made famous by other duos ("I Got You,
Babe", "Jackson", "You Don't Have To Be A Star", Don't Go Breakin' My
Heart", etc.). I was astonished that such an album had been made and
would love to have such a treasure.
Who was it on this board who said he would put the interview he did
with Nino Tempo (for a Japanese magazine) somewhere on the web, and
would inform us when he had done so so we could read it? I'd enjoy
being able to read it.
Mary S.
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 21:27:22 +0100
From: Guille Milkyway
Subject: Re: Cuff Links LPs
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.
Dan:
> Paul, I'll bet you are right--the group photo must have been
> on the second album, When Julie Comes Around.
not exactly. it was the second album which had the photo (DECCA
DL75235), but was not called "when julie comes around". it was
called simply "the cuff links" and had this fantastic photograph
of the group in circle, which reminds me a lot to the one on the
happenings' "psycle".
guille
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 21:19:07 -0000
From: Amber
Subject: Re: The Actionettes - London party on Saturday!
Elisabeth Kurtis:
> Just enough time for one last reminder that the next Sophisticated
> Boom Boom is this Saturday at the Water Rats in Kings Cross. The
> original details are below, and you can view the flyer at
> http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/lst
Yeah, yeah, yeah......cool pink flyer but, Dumpling, do you seriously
think it's possible to arrange parole at such short notice?! Sometimes
life is such a bitch. Oh well, next time. My vanity case is always
packed and waiting.
> Right, where are my go-go boots?
Honey, I am the QUEEN of go-go boots! Did I tell you I share a room
with Joey Heatherton? She and I take the same teensy weensy size. Of
course, she does NOT deserve to be here. Yeah, right.
Before I return to my nails, can one of my S'pop buddies tell me who
did the original version of "Call Me"? Aah, I remember it well,
February 1966. Chris Montez was such a dreamboat, don'cha think? Joey
tells me it was a British song. Surely not?!
Break a leg!
Ciao,
AvT
XXX
PS: Hank Ballard R.I.P. (Sigh)
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 14:42:41 -0800 (PST)
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re: Downtown
Previously:
> To be fair to Bruce, the few times I've heard this
> song on the radio, I've assumed that "he's trying too
> hard to convince us he's having a good time" is the
> whole *point* of the song! You know, how "Downtown"
> is actually a fairly depressing song because it sounds
> like Petula's trying to convince herself that going
> downtown will solve all her problems.
"Downtown" never came off depressing to me. It always
seemed full of life and hope. I always assumed that
Petula was singing to someone else who was depressed
and trying to get them up on their feet again. "Maybe
you know some little places to go. . . ." I'll listen
to "Mary's Place" again to catch the thread, but the
tune is rather mudane. Bruce can do better and has
done so in the past (i.e. "The Heist").
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 23:43:51 +0000
From: Stuffed Animal
Subject: Re: Mann-Weil at the R&RHOF
Previously:
> 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.
Shouldn't the nominating body of the RRHF already know who put the
bomp? I mean, that's the whole point of the thing. It really seems
to me that some shameful historical revisionism is going on here...
what a shame it would be if future generations arrived at their
definition of rock 'n' roll based on the names of those who have been
inducted thus far. Something is missing from this picture! Where are
the professional songwriters? Where's Don Kirshner? George Goldner?
Why aren't there more women performers among the inductees? Why
aren't there more '60s pop rockers? As Stuffed Animal sniffs the air,
he thinks he detects the foul stink of sexism, prejudice and snobbery
coming from the direction of Cleveland!
Stuff
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