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There are 11 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Foxes; Paris Sisters; Faux Shangs
From: John Frank
2. Forthcoming Association CDs
From: Justin McDevitt
3. Re: Where The Action Is
From: Paul Richards
4. Re: Scopitone questions
From: Stephane Rebeschini
5. Re: Scopitone questions
From: Mary S.
6. Re: Scopitone questions
From: Frank Uhle
7. Re: Dance instruction question
From: T D Bell
8. Bernadette!
From: Xavier
9. Re: Scopitone questions
From: Frank
10. Re: Shangri-Las=Bon-Bons=Beatlettes
From: Jeff Lemlich
11. Re: Scopitone questions
From: Jeffery Kennedy
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:15:19 -0800
From: John Frank
Subject: Foxes; Paris Sisters; Faux Shangs
Hi Folks
I hesitate to send a message with both "Paris" and "faux" in
the subject line, given current events, but I've always lived
dangerously...
John Weathers asked about The Foxes on Titanic 101. According
to the "MegaGuide To Singles" database, Titanic 101 consisted
of "Thrilled" and "Who Loved You As Fondly As I", and was
released in 1963. The only other "Foxes" listing could well be
the same group, since it's from the same year:
ABC-Paramount 10446: "I Just Might Fall In Love" b/w "Tip Toe
Through The Tulips With Me". "Thrilled" showed up in a tape
trade awhile ago. I'll have to dig it out and listen to it again.
I've been looking for a Paris Sisters single for a long, long
time which eludes me. I've never even heard either song but their
titles are intriguing, which is why it's on my want list. Does
anyone know "Stand Naked, Clown" b/w "The Ugliest Girl In Town"?
What are the songs like? Label, release year info?
Again thanks to Mick for playing another Wild Angels demo to
musica. Despite the sound quality and the less-than-inspired
arrangements, these two songs are wonderful. I love the lead
singer's confidence and roughness, and the back-up singers could
have become heiresses to the Ganser throne, given a little
practice. Alas -- it was not to be. And that's called sad.
I did a search in the S'pop archives looking for more leads on
faux Shangs and these were mentioned in the context of being
shangesque. I've never heard of them. Are they worth my time to
track them down?
Angelettes - Don't Let Him Touch You
Betty & Karen - Stop and Listen
Boys - Splendour In The Grass (These Boys were girls... Is this
the Jackie deShannon song?)
Stockingtops - I Don't Ever Wanna Be Kicked By You
Pam Dickinson - Say Cheese
Soon I hope to return the favor of playing fun tunes to musica.
I'm actively working on getting tech-savvy enough to do it.
John Frank
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 23:47:36 -0700
From: Justin McDevitt
Subject: Forthcoming Association CDs
Hi Spectropop friends,
In a recent posting, Larry Lapka referenced a forthcoming
project to finally transfer the Association's body of work
into CD.
I have been a devoted Association fan since May of 1966 when
I first heard "Along Comes Mary". I have originals of their
first 5 LPs and recently got a hold of the "Just The Right
Sound" double CD comp.
I've read as many online biographical pieces on this wonderful
harmony group as there are available, though I am always
looking for more information.
The "Just The Right Sound" comp is well produced in terms of
the overall sound quality and has given me the chance to hear
some of their later material, featured on the second CD.
In reflecting on their relatively short-lived career, I think
the group had started to lose its way. In terms of the tastes
of the music listening/buying public, their sound was no longer
relevant, at least by the mid 70s, though their harmonies
continued to be straight-on. This perspective is a common theme
in the bio pieces that I've read.
Nonetheless, they are one of my favorite groups to listen to.
They buoy me up when I'm feeling discouraged. Their harmony
always brings me hope and comfort.
Are there any devoted Association fans amongst this august group?
Has anyone come across any Association message boards, or chat
groups? Please let me know.
Yours in peace,
Justin McDevitt
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 03:01:42 EST
From: Paul Richards
Subject: Re: Where The Action Is
I agree with you Billy, it's about time more of these
'60s music shows were available on video/DVD. I've got
an interesting Bandstand edition from '68 (with great ads
inbetween) featuring The Collage. The quality, unfortunately,
is a little poor but still highly watchable. I'd love to
see the 'Upbeat' series released on DVD. I'm sure there are
good quality copies out there in full colour. I've got some
great clips including The Lemon Pipers on a carousel attacking
a teddy bear with a guitar. I'm still looking for a clip of
The Free Design if anyone knows of its existence.
Paul R
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:05:42 +0100
From: Stephane Rebeschini
Subject: Re: Scopitone questions
Brian Ferrari a écrit :
> I need help in identifying the artists in two Scopitones that
> I have on videotape. There are no names accompanying them. One
> is a man singing "Da Do Ron Ron" in french. (yes, it's pretty
> funny).
That's very probably Frank Alamo, a french yeye singer who
specialized in french covers of US hits. Very prolific, with at
least 22 EPs (88 songs) released in the early/mid 60s.
"Da Doo Ron Ron" was his second hit.
He wasn't very tall, short dark hair & white teeth, very clean look.
Stephane
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 14:21:56 -0000
From: Mary S.
Subject: Re: Scopitone questions
Brian Ferrari wrote:
> The other is the song "Wheel of Fortune" - the vocal sounds
> like it's actually the LaVern Baker version, but the woman
> in the Scopitone is quite white.
Hi, Brian!
Could it be that the singer in question is Kay Starr?
I'm pretty sure that she had a hit with the song.
She had a big voice, and a great vocal delivery.
Mary S.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:48:30 -0500 (EST)
From: Frank Uhle
Subject: Re: Scopitone questions
I have the "Wheel of Fortune" Scopitone clip on tape - which
is almost obscene, featuring Vegas showgirls in very tight
costumes sprawling across gambling tables and roulette wheels.
The vocalist is Kay Starr, who had a hit with the song in the
early '50s. I haven't seen the French one mentioned, though.
Frank Uhle
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:50:25 -0500
From: T D Bell
Subject: Re: Dance instruction question
Stewart Mason:
> q: Okay, I've been hearing this my entire life, and it's
> still puzzling me: How DO you "let your backbone slip,"
> exactly?
a: When dancing "The Popeye", Huey Smith and the Clowns tell
you to let your backbone slip, you are supposed to have your
hand on your hip when you do it. Letting your backbone slip
is the natural result of dancing to "The Hokey-Pokey"--that's
what it's all about.
- TD
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 17:26:43 -0000
From: Xavier
Subject: Bernadette!
Hey all,
Thanks for the heads-up on the newest "Where The Girls Are".
I must admit my curiosity was piqued by the mention of
Bernadette Peters. I'm not a Broadway fan by any stretch
of the imagination and really haven't kept track of her at
all, but I think my interest in her stems from a childhood
crush on Ms. Peters from seeing her in "Annie" coupled with
her great performance in "The Jerk".
In any case, her song is amazing! I knew she was a very
capable singer, but her voice is very sassy on this. It
almost reminded me of "My Boy Lollipop" for some reason.
Anyway, I'd love to hear more of her material if it's this
good. Other current faves on this (just got it yesterday)
so far are the first track by the Pussycats ("Dressed In Black"),
the April Young song, the Nancy Ames (Troggsy McCoysesque
three-chord bliss!), the Sweet Things' "You're My Lovin' Baby,"
Marlina Mars' "It's Love...", the Little Foxes' "Love Made To
Order"...but I'm sure new ones will crop up over time.
In any case, another satisfied customer here...
Xavier
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:57:41 +0100
From: Frank
Subject: Re: Scopitone questions
Brian Ferrari wrote:
> I need help in identifying the artists in two Scopitones that
> I have on videotape. There are no names accompanying them. One
> is a man singing "Da Do Ron Ron" in french....
Several French male singers sang "DA DOU RON RON" in French. The
most popular ones were Richard Anthony and Frank Alamo. If you
tell me what he looks like I may be able to tell you who it is...
Frank
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:07:26 -0000
From: Jeff Lemlich
Subject: Re: Shangri-Las=Bon-Bons=Beatlettes
Andres Jurak :
> 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)"
Shadow Morton aka Shadow Mann? Don't let Artie Wayne see that!
Jeff Lemlich
http://www.limestonerecords.com
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 23:29:14 -0000
From: Jeffery Kennedy
Subject: Re: Scopitone questions
Brian Ferrari:
> I need help in identifying the artists in two Scopitones that
> I have on videotape...
The French guy is Frank Alamo. That's Kay Starr doing "Wheel of
Fortune." You can access a Scopitone catalog here:
http://scopitone.tripod.com/
Jeffery Kennedy
San Francisco
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