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Volume #0231 February 25, 1999
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Unbreakable 45 RPM Record
Subject: 'The Big Hurt' with Toni Fisher
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: Doc Rock, docroXXXXXXXXcom
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
A list member asked me to post this for everyone. Stan Ross in
"Liberty Records:"
"We did 'The Big Hurt' with Toni Fisher. In those days, the
pressing plants had their own labels. Allied Records, a big
pressing plant in Hollywood in the '50s and '60s, had Signet
Records. They put out 'The Big Hurt.' I was the engineer on that,
the first record to use phasing. It was an accident. It was a
binaural recording, and Bill Shankle, the producer who also
wrote the song, didn't believe in two-track. He wanted mono and
that was it. If he heard the voice, it was good. If he did not
hear the voice, it wasn't good. It was all live at one time,
orchestra, singing, everything. I gave him a take that I liked
but I thought the voice was too shallow on. He liked it and took
it home, then decided I was right. I offered another take, but he
liked that one, said it was exciting. I said, 'It's only exciting
because the voice is low.' He said, 'No.'
"So we put two version of the same take together, synced them,
and played them together. The speeds didn't match exactly, and
as they passed, they phased. We learned to control the beast and
used it. It often happened by accident before that, and everyone
always canned it and started over. But we used it this time. We
talked him in to using it, he was reluctant but said 'Yep, use
it.' He's dead now, but I give him a lot of credit for being
brave enough to use it."
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Subject: Velvelettes
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: Ian Chapman, iandXXXXXXXXlnet.co.uk
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
Brilliant news that a Velvelettes album is about to be issued
after all these years, if long overdue. And good to see some
recognition for the ladies themselves, who are one of the few
groups that still perform with all original members. Great that
some unreleased items have been included too, especially the
beautiful slowie "I'm So Glad It's Twilight Time". It would also
have been nice to see other unissued gems included, such as "Love
Is Good", "Stop Beating Around The Bush", and "(We've Got) Honey
Love" - all of which have been unofficially circulating on tapes
for years. And the alternate version of "These Things Will Keep
Me Loving You" with different lyrics would have rounded off the
set nicely. Even so, this is a strong collection containing more
than a fair sprinkling of real classics, and the addition of the
Christmas Greeting is a cute touch. Although it never actually
charted, "Needle In A Haystack" has always been a perennial club
favourite in the UK, and I recall reading somewhere in the early
80s that if the ongoing reissue sales of that record were ever
totalled up, it would easily have gone gold.
Ian Chapman
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Subject: autographed photo of Phil Spector
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: Jeremy Povenmire, jpovenmXXXXXXXXcom
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
My father has an autographed photo of Phil Spector. Since he
won't sell it to me, I would like to write to Phil and request
one myself. Does anyone have an address for Phil?
Jeremy Povenmire
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Subject: Real Singers
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: Jimmy Cresitelli, JimmyXXXXXXXXom
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
Will Stos, you're right about the fabulous Velvelettes and the
Marvelettes. And let me add-- Florence Ballard!! They were
singers! Hmmm... to me, music has always been about voices, ya
know? It's a shame that, after a while, Motown became all about
Diana Ross. I mean, for example, Berry Gordy had a GOLD NUGGET
in his ranks-- the big-voiced belter, Florence Ballard-- but,
commercially, he promoted wispy little Miss Ross and her
kittenish singing voice. It was his entry into the moneyed ranks
of the Copacabana. Can you imagine Flo Ballard doing show tunes,
wearing a top hat, and dancing with a cane?? Neither could she...
no wonder she was resentful. I never blamed her one bit.
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Subject: Shall I Go?
Received: 02/25/99 1:12 am
From: Keiko Kondo, keiko_koXXXXXXXXil.com
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
Hi all,
Now Ronnie Spector is having live show at Sweet Basil Tokyo,
Japan. I haven't got ticket yet, because it is pretty expensive.
So today I checked VANDA web page:
http://www.jah.ne.jp/~vanda/80/rumours_quicknews/
Mr. Sano reported about Ronnie's live show. Here is her song list
from the opening night:
Why Don't They Let Us Fall In Love
Don't Worry Baby ("Brian Wilson wrote for me" she said)
Is This What I Get For Loving You
Do I Love You
Chapel Of Love
Walking In The Rain
Baby I Love You
So Young
I Wish I Never Saw The Sunshine
(The Best Part Of) Breaking Up
Be My Baby
I Can Hear Music
Wow! I should go!!
...and here is 1999 Sweet Basil schedule:
3/16 - 21 Gary Lewis & The Playboys
3/30 - 04 /4 Jefferson Starship
4/06 - 11 Belmonts
4/20 - 25 Spencer Davis Group
6/08 - 13 Donovan
6/15 - 20 Kingston Trio
6/22 - 27 Van Dyke Parks
7/20 - 25 Lettermen
8/24 - 29 Rascals
http://www.sweetbasil.co.jp/
KK
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Subject: The Neon Philharmonic
Received: 02/25/99 7:32 am
From: Louis de Funes, MUV96XXXXXXXXnt2.lu.se
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
I've been enjoying The Neon Philharmonic's "The Moth Confesses"
for a couple of weeks now. The album sounds a bit like, uh..what
is the band called that wrote Walk Away Renee? Anyway, both bands
are in the same style basically. Soft pop mixed with almost
classical arrangements. All the songs are written by a guy
called Tupper Sausy. Who is he? What else has he done? Has he
released anything during the '80s and '90s?
Tobias
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Subject: BOUNCE spectroXXXXXXXXties.com: Non-member submi
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
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What Burt's Up To: Burt Bacharach follows his collaboration with
Elvis Costello with an appearance in the Austin Powers sequel and
his first film score in eight years. Bacharach, who was also in
the first Austin Powers, will sing "I'll Never Fall In Love
Again" with Dionne Warwick in the sequel. Bacharach teamed with
longtime partner Hal David on songs for the score of the new
Bette Midler film, Isn't She Great, based on the life of Valley
Of The Dolls author Jacqueline Suzanne.
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Subject: Timi Yuro
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: WILLIAM STOS, wsXXXXXXXXt.com
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
I feel very bad for Shelby.
Some people on this list have made some very mean comments
directed towrds his misinformation. I'm glad that Timi is still
alive and well, but it was obviously an honest mistake for which
he apologized. Other people on this list have been misinformed
before too, let's not get too angry.
I plan to do a mini-special on Timi for my show this week. A
sort of welcome back thing. I actually announced her death, so
I've got to make sure I correct that before she starts getting
funeral flowers : )
Will
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Subject: recent reports of the death of Timi Yuro
Received: 02/24/99 7:32 am
From: Tom Simon, tsiXXXXXXXXom
To: Spectropop List, spectroXXXXXXXXties.com
The recent reports of the death of Timi Yuro, which proved to be
false, were unfortunate. The news had been broadcast by more than
one mainstream news source over legitimate radio stations, and
began to spread. It is a shame that it was not checked more
carefully at its source, but I think it is also understandable
that in the tide of information that flows so steadily these
days, an occasional error will be made.
I think Timi Yuro is a treasure, and am very glad that she is
still with us. I hope she stays with us for many years to come.
Here's to you, Timi.
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