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Volume #0016 11/18/97
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Subject: by the way where'ja meet him?
Sent: 11/16/97 8:56 PM
Received: 11/17/97 7:58 AM
From: Jack Madani, Jack_MadXXX@XXXXXX2.nj.us
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXX@XXXXXXies.com
>Slightly different subject, but I have always been
>particularly fond of lyrics which portray "rich girl-poor
>boy" (or rich boy-poor girl) scenarios.
>
>Dawn (Go Away)
>Rag Doll
>Patches
>Poor Side Of Town
>Down In The Boondocks
I believe the Standells would have a couple tunes in this
vein, yes?
>Never mentioned in such songs is how the unlikely couple
>first became involved with each other, nor the passion of
>early clandestine meetings which led to "I love her, she
>loves me, but I don't fit in her society." I find that
>fascinating.
Perhaps one exception to this would be the titanic hit
"Leader of the Pack." As for the "passion of early
clandestine meetings," how about "I Think We're Alone Now"
by Tommy James and the Shondells?
jack
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Jack Madani - Princeton Day School, The Great Road,
Princeton, NJ 08540 Jack_MadXXX@XXXXXX2.nj.us
"It is when the gods hate a man with uncommon abhorrence that they
drive him into the profession of a schoolmaster." --Seneca, 64 A.D.
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Subject: Spector Sound-Alikes
Sent: 11/17/97 8:00 AM
Received: 11/18/97 12:09 AM
From: Billy G. Spradlin, bilXXX@XXXXXXe.net
Hello, Im new to this group! I have enjoyed what I have
read so far!
One of my all-time favorites Spector Sound-Alikes is
from a British group. Its the McKinley's "Someone Waits
for Me" written by Carter-Lewis on Swan, no producer
listed. I found this record about 10 years ago at a used
record store for 10 cents! And I heard it might have
been released PYE in the UK. If anyone knows anything
else about it please let me know!
Thanks
Billy
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Subject: Re: Honeys / The Great Spector Imitators
Sent: 11/18/97 1:06 AM
Received: 11/18/97 1:09 AM
From: Jamie LePage, le_page_XXX@XXXXXXies.com
Marc Wielage wrote:
>
>(The Honeys') dynamite 1964 track "The One You Can't Have
>(Is the One That You Want the Most)" is definitely in the
>"shoulda been a hit" category.
>
>Very Spectorish, lots of great sax and bell arrangements
>(particularly in the fade) -- further evidence of Brian's
>progress in coming up with his own Wall of Sound effects.
>If you'd heard this one, I bet you'd like it.
Well, I did say the vocal blend they got on The One You
Can't Have was impressive. :-) And you're right, It's
Spectorian, no doubt, yet Brian's unmistakable
fingerprints are all over the production. The name
checking at the end; "Brian and Larry" etc. - charming.
> One of my favorite non-hit Brian Wilson productions...is
>Glen Campbell's "Guess I'm Dumb," which is yet another
>"shoulda been a hit" from a year later. Terrific song.
This is without a doubt my favorite non-BB Brian Wilson
production (unless you count Caroline, No). Has anyone
noticed (how could you NOT notice) during the tag where
the BGs are repeating "Guess I'm dumb" there is a lot of
talking leaking onto the mix a la "Here Today" from Pet
Sounds? More camera talk or what?
>Subject: The Great Spector Imitators
>Some of these songs recreate the Wall of Sound so
>faithfully, I suspect many casual fans are convinced
>Spector *did* actually produce them. (In fact, there's
>some vague evidence that Phil might have had a hand in
>"Home of the Brave," among others.)
Yes, and much of the vague evidence has to do with the
actual sound of the records. Take the Rolling Stones' Out
Of Our Heads album for instance.
I have often speculated as to why Spector didn't take
credit for Home Of The Brave or Close Your Eyes. Anyone
else have a theory?
>"Soul and Inspiration" (produced by Bill Medley
shortly >after he and singer Bobby Hatfield split
from Spector's >Philles label for Verve in early 1966).
What a settlement agreement THAT was! I always thought
Soul and Inspiration was such an ironic title for their
single attempt to cash in on the Spector sound.
"You're my soul and my highest inspiration
You're all I've got to get me by
You're my soul and my highest inspiration
Without you (Phillip) what good am I?"
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>Anybody have any other suggestions?
>
I sure hope so!
LePageWeb
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Subject: Re: The Great Spector Imitators
Sent: 11/17/97 2:54 AM
Received: 11/17/97 7:58 AM
From: dave prokopy, prokXXX@XXXXXX.net
>Anybody have any other suggestions?
try "the card cheat" by the clash, from their 1979
_london calling_ album. apparently, to re-create the
"wall of sound," they double-tracked the ENTIRE
instrumental track. it works really well, too. (and
it's a great album, to boot.)
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Subject: Zombies Box
Sent: 11/17/97 1:00 AM
Received: 11/17/97 7:58 AM
From: John Barone, beachbXXX@XXXXXXmail.com
I have been hearing that there was going to be a
Zombies boxed set for awhile now, being a huge Colin
Blunstone fan I have a great interest in it. I was
wondering if this is an all inclusive set? The
Complete Works? Are there stereo album versions of
the singles in addition to the mono 45 versions? Any
and all info on the set will be appreciated.
JohnBarone
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