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There are 10 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. The Foxes
From: John S. Weathers
2. Re: Ron Dante/"In the Rain"
From: Laura Pinto
3. Re: Where The Action Is
From: Billy Spradlin
4. Shangri-Las=Bon-Bons=Beatlettes
From: Andres Jurak
5. Round Robin
From: Guy Lawrence
6. Where the Action Is
From: Larry Lapka
7. "Yellow Van" on eBay
From: Laura Pinto
8. Brian Wilson , a genuine Smile
From: Stratton Bearhart
9. Re: Tony Hatch in New York
From: Mick Patrick
10. The Liquid Room 3/24/03
From: David Ponak
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:29:12 -0500
From: John S. Weathers
Subject: The Foxes
Does anyone have any information on The Foxes? They released
a girl group 45 on the Titanic label #101. I am curious as to
the date of release and group info. I would guess 1962 or 1963,
but cannot find this documented anywhere.
Thanks,
John
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 02:20:51 -0000
From: Laura Pinto
Subject: Re: Ron Dante/"In the Rain"
Mick Patrick wrote:
> Thanks for the quote from Ron about the session. Could you
> ask him if he can remember who the backing singers were please.
> I'd also like to know who sang the original demo version. And
> which came first, "Leader Of The Laundromat" or "In The Rain"?
Hi again,
Here's what Ron recalls about "In the Rain":
"The backgound singers on that song were Lesley Miller and Jean
Thomas. 'In The Rain' came out before my Detergents records as
I remember."
And there you have it, from the Prince of Bubblegum and the
Princess of Pineapple!
Laura
P.S. Thanks for the flip side.
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 05:26:58 -0000
From: Billy Spradlin
Subject: Re: Where The Action Is
About 3 years ago I visited Grapevine Mills - a huge mall in
Grapevine TX that had one of Dick Clark's American Bandstand
restaurants. On TVs around the resturaunt they showed old
clips of Bandstand from the late 50s to the late 70s. Most of
the old 50s and 60s shows weren't recorded on videotape but
were from film kinescopes.
Most of the film transfers weren't that great - muddy sound
and some had faded badly. My guess why there isn't a Bandstand/
Action DVD series is that it would take a LOT of money to
restore these kinescopes to good quality. Also the hassle -
music licensing from record companies and publishers, getting
permission to use performances, etc. I guess it's not worth
Dick's time! Still I strongly feel it's his main legacy to
American TV history (and not the $1,000,000 Pyramid and blooper
shows) and his company needs to restore this footage for
future generations.
Billy
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:08:05 -0000
From: Andres Jurak
Subject: Shangri-Las=Bon-Bons=Beatlettes
This possible/rumored Shangs involvement is an interesting
thing. As for The Bon Bons, it's pretty much clear now:
there were two different groups under the same name, one from
the 50s (with singles like "That's The Way Love Goes"/"Make My
Dreams Come True" (LONDON 45-1569); and "Precious Love" London
1643), and one from mid 60s (as mentioned, their photo is in
the Miscellaneous folder of the Photo section) with songs like
"What's Wrong With Ringo". Both of these have no relation to the
Shangri-Las, as far as I can understand. (The question still
remains though, why this strange rumor ever existed? I read about
it in different books, to say nothing of numerous websites...
Mystery...)
Now let's go to The Beatlettes. Here the things are not so clear.
I've found out that, as in the Bon Bons' case, there were (maybe!)
two groups with (almost) the same name: firstly, Les Beatlettes
from Vancouver, Canada, and secondly, The Beattle-ettes from
New York (different spelling of the name).
How did I reach this conclusion? I read somewhere on the web:
"The Beattle-ettes - Only 17 (1964 Jubilee 45 # 5472): A one-off
recording venture for this optimistically-named all girl garage
band. New York was their home and their garage response to the
Beatles invasion was produced by the legendary Shadow Morton
(aka Shadow Mann)" You can also check this link:
http://www.metsisboots.com/B_BetterThan_1b.jpg
On the right there is a pic of that single ('Only 17'), where
George Morton's name is clearly seen. I doubt that Morton would
produce somebody who was living in Canada at that time. So, if
these two Beatlettes are different groups why cannot we assume
that there WAS some possible Shangs involvement regarding the
American Beattle-ettes of course? At least `Only 17' sounds quite
Shangri-Lesque.
Andres
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:25:23 -0000
From: Guy Lawrence
Subject: Round Robin
I'd like to thank everyone who responded, both on and off-list,
to my appeal for information on Round Robin, especially those
kind Spectropoppers who sent me music. Seems I've got a little
bit more record hunting to do but I suppose that's all part of
the thrill! In the meantime, I'm still eager for any (off-list)
information, pictures, memories etc., of the man who played
Esquerita to Chubby Checker's Little Richard (if you know what
I mean!) and am happy to exchange CDRs with anyone who feels
they need a bit of Slauson in their life.
Thanks again,
Guy.
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:15:45 -0000
From: Larry Lapka
Subject: Where the Action Is
To Mary S.:
I think Mikey explained the reason for the lack of WTAI
releases perfectly--although I do believe that Dick Clark
is holding off on them for a variety of reasons.
I mean, there were over 400 episodes of WTAI--does Clark
have absolutely none of these in his possession? I am sure
he is holding out for the almighty dollar.
Funny, people with the last name of Clark kind of think
alike. Look at the situation with Dave Clark and his
recordings--it's 100 percent money related, with how much
he would make off the recordings versus how much he would
have to pay out to other band members, other musicians used
on the tracks, etc.
I think for now, as far as WTAI is concerned, we will have
to stick with the boots, which really aren't that horrid to
watch.
I am hoping that perhaps Mark Lindsay, who I hear will be
compiling and releasing his audio archives over the next few
years, perhaps has some pull with Clark over video material.
We'll see.
Larry Lapka
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 18:58:57 -0000
From: Laura Pinto
Subject: "Yellow Van" on eBay
Hi everyone.
A copy of "Yellow Van" b/w "Love Will Never Hurt You"
by Ronnie (Ron Dante) and the Dirtriders is up for bids
on eBay. Just wanted to let you know since this song was
discussed in previous threads.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2518833039&category=20813
Thanks,
Laura
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 19:26:30 -0000
From: Stratton Bearhart
Subject: Brian Wilson , a genuine Smile
Phil Milstein's comment about our participation being one of
"sitting back and basking in the pure loveliness of the sounds"
captures perfectly the experience of listening to Brian and his
band. But obviously not for those who prefer to stay at home
and play the originals. End of story.
Kingsley Abbott expressed an interest in seeing "what was
included in the musical fare we are served" and went on to
intimate that this was Jeff Foskett's responsibility.
I was musing on the discrepancy between the mythology of SMiLe,
i.e. that it's yet unheard over the plethora of bootleg material
that purports to be SMiLe. How much of what we hear will be a
rehash of what we already know against unknown material. And how
much of what we hear will be a faithful remake of Brian 1966-67
as the young master painter as opposed to 2003 make over by Foskett
and co, however well meant that might be? Rio Grande revisited?
Stratton Bearhart
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:08:50 -0000
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Re: Tony Hatch in New York
Artie Wayne wrote:
> Mick........I've really been enjoying your Tony Hatch
> exchanges. I've always considered him one of the ultimate
> songwriter/producers. Even though I know he's English, I
> think "Downtown" is as much of a "New York Anthem" as
> "On Broadway"!!! Would you ask Tony which of Petula's hits
> [if any] were cut in New York?
Hi Artie,
I'll forward your question to Tony. In the meantime, I can
partially answer it myself. Quite a few of Petula's hits were
cut in New York. In fact, the whole of her "My Love" LP of
1966 was a product of the Big Apple. It's probably Pet's best
album, containing brilliant tracks like "Hold On To What You've
Got", "The Life And Soul Of The Party", "Just Say Goodbye",
"Where Did We Go Wrong" and "A Sign Of The Times".
I have already exchanged a few communications with Tony on the
subject of his USA sessions. Here's some of what he told me:
> Recording sessions in the USA were also a wonderful experience
> for me and it was a thrill to work with some of the finest
> musicians in New York and Los Angeles. We even recorded a live
> album at the Copacabana although Pet never really liked the sound.
> "Colour my world" was recorded in New York with a sitar player
> who insisted on meditating before working with the orchestra.
> This he did for 3 hours which meant the session was finished
> before he agreed to overdub his part. In Los Angeles I was
> installed with a Grand Piano in a bungalow at the Beverly Hills
> Hotel and wrote the scores for "My Love" and an entire album
> which was recorded at Western Recorders. Ray Prickett came with
> me. Because of union and employment rules I wasn't officially
> allowed to conduct and Ray wasn't officially allowed to operate
> the mixing desk. I hired a conductor who quite happily let me
> rehearse each 'chart' until he took over when I disappeared into
> the control room where Ray would be doing the balance assisted
> by the studio's resident engineer.
Sitarists? Who'd have 'em?!
MICK PATRICK
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:11:36 -0500
From: David Ponak
Subject: The Liquid Room 3/24/03
The Liquid Room, (usually) hosted by David Ponak (me), airs
every Saturday night from Midnight to 3AM (PDT) on 90.7FM KPFK
Los Angeles, as well as streaming at http://kpfk.org.
The Liquid Room 03/24/2003
1.The Assocation/Requiem For The Masses
Insight Out (WB)
2.The Wondermints/On The Run
Mind If We Make Love To You (Smile)
3.T Rex/Cosmic Dancer
Electric Warrior (Reprise/Rhino)
4.Sketch Show/Chronograph (Cornelius Remix)
Tronika (Daisy World-Japan)
5.Seksu Roba/The Night Is Mine
Pleasure Vibrations (Eenie Meenie)
6. The 88/How Good It Can Be
Kind Of Light (EMK)
7. James Brown/Get Up, Get Into It And Get Involved
Star Time (Polydor)
8.Kim Fox/Something Just As Good
Return To Planet Earth (Franklin Castle)
9.Erlend Oye/Sudden Rush
Unrest (Astralwerks)
10.John Sebastion/I Had A Dream
John Sebastion (Reprise)
11.John Barry/The Ipcress File
Lounge Legends (Universal-Japan)
12.The Isley Brothers/Ohio/Machine Gun
Givin' It Back (Sony)
13.Alpinestars/NuSEX City
White Noise (Astralwerks)
14.DJ Shadow/Mashin' On The Motorway
The Private Press (MCA)
15.Maya Angelou/Stone Cold Dead In The Market
Miss Calypso (Rev-Ola-UK)
16.Robert Mitchum/From A Logical Point Of View
Calypso-Is Like So (Rev-Ola-UK)
17.Kahimi Karie/About The Girls
Trapeziste (Victor-Japan)
18. The Beatniks/Une Femme N'est Pas Un Homme (Aphex Twin Mix)
Aphex Twin: 26 Mixes For Cash (Warp)
19. Donna Summers/Down, Deep Inside
John Barry: Lounge Legends (Universal-Germany)
20.Elvis Costello And The Attractions/Oliver's Army
Armed Forces (Rhino)
21.The Love Generation/Magic Land
Let The Good Times In: The Best Of The Love Generation (Rev-ola-UK)
22.A Band Of Bees/Zia
Sunshine Hit Me (Astralwerks)
23.Martin Denny/Simba
The Exotic Sounds Of Martin Denny (Rev-ola-UK)
24.Pet Shop Boys/London (Genuine Piano Mix)
Disco 3 (Santuary)
25.Jacques Dutronc/L'Amour Est Le Moteur Du Monde
Jacques Dutronc (Vogue-France)
26.Conrad Black/Greyscale For Slow Building
Miss Kitten: Radio Caroline Volume 1 (Emperor Norton)
27.Daniele Luppi/Fashion Party
An Italian Story
28.Blur/Sweet Song
Think Tank (Virgin)
29.Andrew/Till I Met You
Happily Ever After (Vibro-phonic)
30.Puffy/Tokyo Nights
Nice (Sony Music-Japan)
31.The Aluminum Group/Be Killed
Happyness (Wishing Tree)
32.The Coral/Goodbye
The Coral (Epic)
33.Elektel/Better Sound For Better Kindness
Space Travel With Teddy Bear (Sucre-Japan)
34.The Karminsky Experience/The Wayward Camel
The Power Of Suggestion (POB-UK)
35.The 5th Dimension/The Magic Garden
The Magic Garden (Buddha)
36.Phaser/Sweet Marie
Sway (Emperor Norton)
37.Mouse On Mars/Bib
Rost Pocks: The EP Collection (Too Pure)
38.Fela Kuti/Sorrow Tears & Blood
The Best Best Of (MCA)
39.Lovage/Anger Management
Music To Make Love To Your Old Lady By-Instrumental Version (75 Ark)
40.DJ Me DJ You/Understanding Music
Can You See The Music (Eenie Meenie)
41.Paul Williams/Mornin' I'll Be Movin On
Someday Man
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