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Volume #0326 September 25, 1999
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For Your Further Musical Enjoyment
Subject: Paris Sisters & Nino Tempo
Received: 09/23/99 3:03 am
From: Ian Chapman, iaxxxxxalnet.co.uk
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Jamie wrote:
> [Paris Sisters]Mercury tracks came after the
> Nitzsche-produced Reprise album. Just how far after I am
> not sure, so I don't know if the Mercury sides (on
> Growin' Up Too Fast) came before or after Paris
> Sisters' association with Mike Curb.
>
> Anyone know? Better yet, can anyone point to a Paris
> Sisters discog?
Hi Jamie,
One of those Paris Sisters cuts on "Growin Up Too Fast"
was actually an MGM single ("Dream Lover", 1964). "Always
Waitin'" was Mercury, though, and was from '65.
We ran an illustrated Paris Sisters discography in issue
#6 of "Philately", back in '85 or so. It was compiled by
J.D. Doyle, whom a lot of you will know. We illustrated it
with varous pic sleeves, labels and a very early pic of the
girls, taken in the 50s. Priscilla is almost unrecognisable
!! The discog is a bit too bulky to post to the list, but
if anyone wants a copy, they can e-mail me privately and
I'll forward it.
Coincidentally, Philately #6 was the same issue in which I
wrote a review of Nino Tempo's "Boy's Town". Fourteen years
later, and I still haven't tracked down a copy for myself!!
However, I do echo everything that's been said about it in
the list. A superb record which, incidentally, features
just the backing track minus Nino's vocals on the flip....
very Stack O' Tracks!!!
Ian
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Subject: Re: Boys Town
Received: 09/23/99 3:03 am
From: Lee Dempsey, ESQExxxxxcom
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Robin Wills writes:
> A few years ago I managed to track down Nino Tempo's
> single "Boystown" (Tower 369). I don't know if it been
> discussed here already , but it's a marvellous lush Pet
> Sounds/ Spector cross-over with lyrics to match the
> campness of "I'd much rather be with the boys". Now to my
> ears, it sounds like Hal Blaine on drums, does anyone have
> any other info of who else plays on it and where it was
> recorded? Also my copy is not in great shape and I would
> like to know if it has appeared on any compilations.
I agree, Robin -- a great Wilson / Spector cop with very
obvious stolen riffs from "God Only Knows." A real late
Tower label release. I scored a mint promo copy (does a
stock even exist?) several years back.
Maybe Brad Elliott can answer this question: Was this song
the source of the rumors that Brian and Nino had worked (or
were going to work) together? Brad, I know you quote Brian
in your book as having said that he was planning to work
with Nino, but that it never happened. Did Nino go off on
his own and do "Boys Town?"
Lee
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Subject: Phil Spector
Received: 09/23/99 4:25 am
From: john rausch,xxxxx.net
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
There is a one page article with Phil Spector in the
September ish of Esquire mag. An odd collection of
"Phil-isms". Also has a b&w pic of Phil sitting at a piano
and a fake "severed" hand on the keys.
Here is a link to the truncated version of the paper edition:
http://www.esquiremag.com/secrets/whativelearned/990901_mwl_phil01.html
John Rausch
Phil Spector`s Wall Of Sound at http://members.tripod.com/~rauschj/
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Subject: Ronnie Dove and more
Received: 09/23/99 3:03 am
From: James F. Cassidy, casswxxxxxhlink.net
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Jim Fisher's post about meeting Ronnie Dove's daughters
brought back vivid memories about the Dove-Man, circa 1965.
I was living outside Worcester, Mass. at the time and
regularly tuned into Hartford (CT)'s Channel 6 for a local
Bandstand-style show, the name of which I can't remember.
For some reason, Ronnie Dove appeared several times as a
guest on the show, and my brothers, sister, and I used to
(sorry!) roll on the floor in hysterics as Ronnie
lipsynched one of his overwrought numbers with tears in
his eyes. In my pantheon of over-the-top pop/rock
performers, he and his Slim-Whitman-esque falsetto are
right up there with Narvel Felts, Wayne Cochran, and Roy
Head.
The same show also regularly featured the local (Rhode
Island) group, The Cowsills (the four brothers, before Mom
and Susan joined).
Has anyone ever compiled a history of local U.S.
rock'n'roll shows from the Spectropop era? I remember some
great appearances by legendary performers on shows like
Upbeat!, Lloyd Thaxton, Clay Cole, Steel Pier Show, and
that one that Sam Riddle used to host (anyone remember?).
Jim Cassidy
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Subject: Spector's Shirelles
Received: 09/23/99 3:03 am
From: Stos, William, xxxxx.tyenet.com
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Carol Kaye wrote:
>BTW, and....Gold Star had dozens of top recordings besides
all the Phil Spector (Righteous Bros., Shirelles, Crystals,
Blossoms, Ronnettes, Tina Turner)
Did I miss something? Spector recorded the Shirelles? I've
never heard of this before. Was this just a misprint?
Will
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Subject: Re: Gold Star Studios
Received: 09/23/99 3:03 am
From: Jamie LePage, le_pagxxxxxities.com
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Michael Marvin wrote:
>[Gold Star Studios] was founded in 1950 by Stan Ross and
>Dave Gold.
>
>The earliest song that I can think of is that was recorded
>there was the Teddy Bears' "To Know Him Is To Love Him", a
>number one hit around Christmas 1958.
>
>If someone else can enlighten me on the history of this
>historic place, please post.
Hi Michael,
I found this article on Gold Star among a bunch of unfiled
papers I have hanging around. It's interesting not only
because it talks about Gold Star, but also that it uses so
many terms in quotes that we take for granted today: demos,
major labels, soundtracks, etc.. It is also interesting
that not one rock writer or producer is mentioned, which
places the article in the pre-rock 50s. Disney's Robin Hood
is mentioned, and that film was issued in the 70s.
Incongruous, but I can only guess whatever this refers to
it must have been an earlier Disney incarnation of Robin
Hood. Surely by 1970 no article on Gold Star would take
this slant. The material I have does not quote the source
or the writer.
The article is preceded by a bit of Gold Star prose; again
the writer and source are not given. It was apparently
written after the demise of the studio.
Enjoy!
Gold Star Recording
By the southern end of the Street of Dreams on the
boulevard named Santa Monica, there were Three Wise Men.
Their fame had spread across the ocean and around the
world. Travelers came from afar to follow their star. The
Star of Gold - which would make them wealthy beyond their
wildest dreams.
Now it is gone, but not forgotten, for its place in
history is secure.
Stan, Dave and Larry, too.....the men who made the
songwriter's dreams come true.
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'Demos" Are Now Big Phase Of Biz
A number of years ago, a songwriter could walk into a
music publisher's office, strike a few barroom-type chords
on the piano, and blare out a new song in his own scratchy
baritone.
Nowadays, the procedure is much more formal, *and* much
more expensive. Song writers like Jimmy McHugh "cut" a
"demonstration" record to let the prospective publisher
hear how the song sounds. At his own expense, the writer
hires a vocalist and pianist, or even may blow himself to
a vocal group or instrumental combo.
He cuts the "demo" at one of Hollywood's small recording
studios, such as Gold Star Recording. Dave Gold and Stan
Ross, Gold Star's owners and recording engineers, have
helped "hatch" - not only new songs, but new artists, and
many other new ventures - via their records. For instance,
the "demo" of "Rutza Rutza" was cut at Gold Star by a
couple of unknown writers.
Then there's the music publisher. Once he accepts a new
song, he tries to sell it to "big label" recording
companies such as Capitol, Columbia, Decca or Victor. He
usually cuts another "demo" to demonstrate to the record
company how *he* thinks the song should be recorded.
Many publishers, including Jack Clark, who represents
Simon House and Burke-Van Heusen, hatch their Hit Parade
hopefuls at Gold Star.
Jeanne Stuart and other young Singers cut "demos" at Gold
Star to demonstrate their singing abilities to agents and
producers.
Advertising agencies cut "demos" of singing commercials to
sell interested sponsors. often returning triumphantly to
Gold Star to cut the actual "spot" to be heard on the air.
"The Lancers" are among the vocal groups hired to sing the
epic jingles.
Still another type of 'demo" is used by musical comedy
writers. Johnny Mercer cut "demos" of all his "Top Banana"
songs at Gold Star, then played them for the cast in New
York to demonstrate how he wanted the songs sung and
played.
Gold Star also cuts greetings and "open end" interviews by
artists such as song writers Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
records are sent to disc jockeys who play them to give the
illusion that the artist is appearing on the program - "in
person."
Walt Disney Productions recorded actors auditioning for
parts in "Sleeping Beauty," "Peter Pan." and "Robin Hood"
at Gold Star. They also cut "sound tracks" for Disney
animators to use in blocking out their drawings.
Often, a nervous artist, used to working in a casual
atmosphere, "freezes up" in the large, formal studios of a
"Major Label" recording company. To get a relaxed, top
quality performance from the artist, major companies have
recorded in smaller, more informal studios like Gold Star.
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Subject: BOUNCE spectxxxxxities.com: Non-member submi
Received: 09/25/99 12:37 am
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11:08 AM ET 09/22/99
Diana "call me Ms." Ross Arrested at Heathrow
LONDON (AP) _ Singer Diana Ross was arrested
today at Heathrow Airport after allegedly assaulting a
security officer. She was released in the afternoon,
walking out of the Heathrow police station through a
scrum of reporters. She was given a warning but not
charged with an offense, Scotland Yard said. "Police
here are wonderful," she said in response to one of a
flurry of questions. She made no statement about the
incident. Ms. Ross, 55, was detained after a female
security officer, who had attempted to search the singer,
complained of being assaulted. Ms. Ross was at Heathrow
to board a flight to the United States, according to
Press Association, the British news agency, and Air News,
a news agency based at Heathrow. British Airways
confirmed that Ms. Ross had been due to travel on the
10:50 a.m. Concorde flight to New York. Police arrested
her aboard the aircraft, the British Broadcasting Corp.
reported. Scotland Yard said she was arrested "in
connection with an alleged assault on a female security
officer." "Police were called by security staff ...
after a woman security officer complained of the alleged
assault," Scotland Yard said, responding to inquiries
about Ms. Ross' arrest.
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Subject: ronnie spector
Received: 09/25/99 12:37 am
From: john rausch,xxxxx.net
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Ronnie`s new american release She talks To Rainbows is now
out with a bonus live track of I Wish I Never Saw The
Sunshine. Here`s another pic of Ronnie
http://members.tripod.com/rauschj/ronnierainbow.jpg
John Rausch
Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes featuring Ronnie Spector at
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Studio/2469/
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Subject: Music Experience Museum
Received: 09/25/99 12:37 am
From: Carol Kaye, caroxxxxxhlink.net
To: Spectropop List, spectxxxxxities.com
Just to remind you that there's a lot of history already
archived on many many musicians, including many studio
musicians (different styles of music too) that will start
to be installed this coming January for the final opening
of the Experience Music Museum (Paul Allen is the
financier/builder) in Seattle this next June of 2000. It's
pretty exciting.
Our Jazz Trio, Ray Pizzi sax, Mitch Holder guitar and
yours truly on elec. bass played a VIP wedding reception
recently up in Seattle, and the crew involved with the new
museum were all just the best of people....very creative,
interesting, and gracious people. They loved the band, we
all had a great time together, was a beautiful affair.
I am invited to the opening of the Museum in June. They
have my film archive online (and changing segments of my
video-streaming each week too), at their website:
http://www.experience.org
They kicked off the online series with 10 segments of my
video-streamings and will have others on there later on
too. This Museum is a biggie, costing 100-million dollars,
and designed by one of the world's leading designers who
did the Guggenheim Museum. My video changes every week.
Carol Kaye
http://www.carolkaye.com/
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