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Spectropop - Digest Number 2158



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There are 19 messages in this issue.


Topics in this digest:

      1. Re: Jean DuShon > Originals > "For Once In My Life"
           From: Mick Patrick 
      2. All Summer Long
           From: Brian Chidester 
      3. Re: "Renato" and "For Once In My Life"
           From: Julio Niño 
      4. Re: The Everly Brothers
           From: Gary Myers 
      5. Re: Betty McQuade
           From: Kees van der Hoeven 
      6. Re: "For Once In My Life"
           From: Mick Patrick 
      7. Songs of the Holiday
           From: Rich Grunke 
      8. Re: the Diane Ray mystery
           From: Ronnie Allen 
      9. Re: "Renato"
           From: James Botticelli 
     10. Re: The Everly Brothers / Jackie DeShannon / Joey Powers
           From: Artie Wayne 
     11. Re: Jean DuShon
           From: Ash 
     12. King Kong of a Kwestion
           From: Artie Wayne 
     13. Diane Ray CD
           From: Peter Andreasen 
     14. Boyce & Hart and Barry DeVorzon
           From: Damian 
     15. Re: Deano Wilson / "Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard"
           From: John Frederick Brown 
     16. A little more Tams
           From: Mike Edwards 
     17. "The Ballad Of Paul" by the Mystery Tour
           From: Mick Patrick 
     18. Re: Deano Wilson / "Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard"
           From: Peter Lerner 
     19. Re: King Kong of a Kwestion
           From: Charles Ulrich 


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________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:19:57 -0000 From: Mick Patrick Subject: Re: Jean DuShon > Originals > "For Once In My Life" Phil M: > Great news! Music journalist Dick Rosemont has finally carved > out a Web presence for his longstanding -- and impeccably > researched -- "Originals Project," in which he seeks to trace > the very first versions of well-known songs. The site is > terrific already and yet still growing, with record pictures, > to accompany the respective listings, being added on a daily > basis: http://www.originalsproject.com Oliver Penn: > New Yahoo Group started for soul, jazz and Broadway star, > Jean DuShon. Miss DuShon is distinguished by being the first > artist to record the legendary classic, "For Once In My > Life." She was born and raised in Detroit and started > appearing in nightclubs at the tender age of 16: > http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/jeandushon According to Dick Rosemont's list, the original version of "Just Once In My Life" was recorded on Motown by Barbara McNair. Not correct. Barbara's version was released in 1968, two years after the one by Jean DuShon, whose rendition is now playing at musica. Enjoy: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/files/musica/ Details are: Jean DuShon "For Once In My Life" (Cadet 5545, 1966) Written by Orlando Murden; arranged by Bert Keyes; produced by E. Edwards. Hmmm, I always thought Ron Miller wrote the song. Maybe Orlando Murden is his real name, or a pseudonym. Anybody know? I've uploaded a scan of the label to the S'pop Photos section too: http://tinyurl.com/8tzvn There are precious few Jean DuShon recordings available on CD. Shame. Hey la, Mick -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 2 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:19:05 -0500 From: Brian Chidester Subject: All Summer Long Domenic Priore discusses Dumb Angel 4: All Summer Long on radio station WFMU (91.1) in New York City, on Gaylord Fields' show. This can be heard outside of New York by going online at http://www.wfmu.org and kicking on the live stream. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2005. -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 3 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 21:35:55 -0000 From: Julio Niño Subject: Re: "Renato" and "For Once In My Life" Hola everybody, Me previously: >... I´ve been trying to collect songs about girls complaining about their too shy and not enough affective beloved ones... Roberto Lanterna: > "Renato" by Mina (1962) has exactly that kind of lyrics... Thank you Roberto (and also to Margaret for her suggestions). Yes, you´re right, "Renato" is perfect. A ferocious twist about sexual frustration. I love when Mina calls Renato accusatorily "a monster of ingenuity", sounding like a panther accusing her victim of provoking her for being so chubby and succulent. In Spain, apart from the version by Mina, the song was very popular in the Spanish version by Gelu (La Voz de su Amo EP, 1963). Gelu was a proto- ye yé girl who was often accused of emulating Mina. Her version is also very nice but it lacked the ferocity and punch of Mina´s. By the way, the original version of the song was recorded by his composer, the Argentinean Alberto Cortez in 1961, as "Renata". And changing the subject, many thanks also to Mick for posting the tremendous version of "For Once In My Life" by Jean DuShon. In respect to the Barbara McNair version, it was included in the LP "Here I Am", released at the end of 1966, whose songs, according always to the microscopic notes of the CD "Barbara McNair, The Ultimate Collection", were recorded in October- December 1965 and March- June 1966. The song was later included as a B-side of "Where Would I be Without You", in 1968. And continuing with Barbara McNair´s wonderful compilation, the notes indicate that the tracks are taken from the master tapes but in my copy, the marvelous "You´re Are Gonna Love My Baby" (I love this song) and "The Touch of Time" sound pretty awful, like if they were dubbed from a worn vinyl or a defective master tape. Maybe it´s my copy. Does anyone who has the disc noticed the same problem? Chao. Julio Niño -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 4 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:05:57 -0800 From: Gary Myers Subject: Re: The Everly Brothers Peter Lerner: > The DeShannon song which the Everlys recorded was "Baby bye > - oh", and on a bootlegged LP which came out sometime in > the 80s, I have their attempt at the song, which broke up > in fits of laughter. Does anyone know if the brothers > recorded a "proper" version of the song ... << This may have been covered a year or so ago, but the song was a single on WB by Bernie Schwartz, produced by Phil Everly, who also sang the harmony on it. Bernie has an interesting musical story, and some of it was discussed in here back then. gem -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 5 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:07:15 -0000 From: Kees van der Hoeven Subject: Re: Betty McQuade Mark M wrote: > Do you know what happened to the great Betty McQuade? She still is very alive and rather well, being special attraction on oldies shows over recent years. Kees -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 6 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:02:30 -0000 From: Mick Patrick Subject: Re: "For Once In My Life" Me: > According to http://www.originalsproject.com the original > version of "For Once In My Life" was recorded on Motown by > Barbara McNair. Not correct. Barbara's version was released > in 1968, two years after that of Jean DuShon, whose > rendition is now playing at musica. Enjoy: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spectropop/files/musica/ Julio Niño: > ... the Barbara McNair version (of "For Once In My Life") > was included in the LP "Here I Am", released at the end > of 1966, whose songs, according always to the microscopic > notes of the CD "Barbara McNair, The Ultimate Collection", > were recorded in October-December 1965 and March-June 1966. > The song was later included as a B-side of "Where Would I > Be Without You", in 1968. Good point. The Jean DuShon version of "For Once In My Life" was recorded in July 1966, and released a couple of months later. It looks like Barbara's McNair's was recorded first, but released second. Hey la, Mick Patrick -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 7 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 01:38:15 -0000 From: Rich Grunke Subject: Songs of the Holiday Several of the Yahoo groups have been posting Christmas and holday songs. Many of them are standards you have grown up listening to. However I am presenting eight songs at Tweedlee Dum's Drive-In ( http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/TweedleeDumsDrive-In ) ones you probably have not heard much before. Definitely not "Santa" by Jimmy Osmond. The posting includes songs by: Bert Kaempfert Chipmunks Bobby the Poet Judy Brown Marcels Millie Small Granny Boys Next Door sixtiesoldiesguy Rich -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 8 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:20:58 EST From: Ronnie Allen Subject: Re: the Diane Ray mystery Lyn Nutall wrote in response to my query about Diane Ray: > It might surprise you all to learn that some Australians have > long believed Diane Ray to be an Aussie. Brent James, in his > liner notes to the Australian surf collection "Surf's Up" > (Columbia/Sony Australia, 1993), characterises her this way: > "Diane Ray, who went overseas to record for Mercury Records, > ended up becoming another one hit wonder with the bright and > cheery bubblegummish 'Please Don't Talk To The Lifegauard'." This is all very interesting and, if it turns out to be credible, quite astounding! You may remember that back in the 60s there was a group known as The Strangeloves who, purportedly, were brothers from Australia! They had American hits with "I Want Candy, " "Cara-Lin," and "Night Time." (I'm not sure if they charted down under.) They were actually New York City songwriter/producer/artists Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer. Among their other credits they wrote and produced the Angels' huge hit "My Boyfriend's Back." So what we could have here is a Strangeloves story in reverse! If Brent James's claim is true, then this would be an Australian artist who purported to be an American artist! Oh, the intrigue! I just posted a message on the http://www.oldiesmusic.com message board and quoted Lyn's message (with ample attribution!). Hopefully, between this group and that message board, we may learn the REAL TRUTH! Ronnie Allen -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 9 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:54:17 -0500 From: James Botticelli Subject: Re: "Renato" Julio Niño wrote: > I love when Mina calls Renato accusatorily "a monster of > ingenuity", sounding like a panther accusing her victim of > provoking her for being so chubby and succulent. Now THAT'S a wordpatch! Julio, you got the gift. Keep the prose coming. I'm thoroughtly entertained in Boston. JB -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 10 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:33:58 -0800 (PST) From: Artie Wayne Subject: Re: The Everly Brothers / Jackie DeShannon / Joey Powers Peter...Gary...How ya' doin'? In winter of 1963, I recorded Jackie De Shannon's "Baby-Bye O", with Joey Powers as a possible follow up to "Midnight Mary', but it didn't turn out how I wanted, so I canned it. Her publisher at Metric Music in New York, Ed Silvers, knowing how much I liked Jackie and her music, surprised me and had her call me at home. Although we had never met, or spoken, she introduced herself by saying, "Hi, this is Jackie", and as soon as I heard that husky, soulful voice, I knew exactly who it was! We have one chance to make a first impression. That night I had to tell one of my favorite singer/songwriters of all-time, on Christmas eve, that her song which I'd held onto exclusively for months was being canned! We talked for about 20 minutes, and just before I was about to break the bad news Jackie said, "By the way, Ed told me you're not putting out "Baby- Bye-O". My heart sank, until she added, "That's cool -- we'll connect on something else"! She was right, and when I met her for the first time, on tour with the Beatles, I began an adventure of a lifetime! Regards, Artie Wayne P.S. For more stories check out my website, while you're there take a minute to sign my new guest book. http://artiewayne.com -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 11 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:31:32 +1100 From: Ash Subject: Re: Jean DuShon One of my favourite female records is by Jean DuShon, a real double A-sider for sure: "It Won't Stop Hurtin' Me" backed with "Look The Other Way," on the Lenox label from around 1963. Both are fantastic tunes in the Northern/ Belgium Popcorn style. Another Bernstein/Wecht effort. I'd like to know more of their work. I have at least 4 or 5 records written and/or produced by Berstein and Co, and I think all are great! Does anyone know of more hidden gems by them? They popped up on Lenox a lot, but I'm sure there are others floating around. >From all reports Jean was very attractive, but I have yet to see a picture of her. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all fellow members/ family and friends of Spectropop and associates. Kind regards, Ash from Sydney, Australia -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 12 Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:51:42 -0800 (PST) From: Artie Wayne Subject: King Kong of a Kwestion How ya' doin'? I've been a fan of great ape movies since my aunt took me to see the original "King Kong", on it's rerelease back in the '50s. Since then I've gone to every great ape movie on its opening day, which includes the "King Kong" remake with Jessica Lange in 1976, the remake of "Mighty Joe Young" five years ago with Charlize Theron, and the remake of "Planet of the Apes" three years ago with Mark Wahlberg. This afternoon, on opening day, I saw the greatest ape movie of them all, the new "King Kong"! It's directed by Peter Jackson, starring Emily Watson and Jack Black. I give it two opposable thumbs up, and I wouldn't be surprised if it sweeps the Academy Awards! Why do I bring this up on Spectropop? I've had a simean obsession for a long time. I wrote "Monkey Got His Eye On You", with Neil Goldberg, for the infamous "Shadow Mann" album in 1968. In 1979 I co-wrote "Mabu", with Joe Klein, who co- produced my Casablanca album, "Another Island". In each song King Kong is mentioned by name. I wonder if anyone out there knows of any other songs where they give the King a shout-out? Regards, Artie Wayne http://artiewayne.com -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 13 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:01:04 -0000 From: Peter Andreasen Subject: Diane Ray CD With all the talk about Diane Ray I wanted to you know that there is a new CD out by her just now (a split w/ Janie Grant). I don´t know if it's legit or not, anyway: http://www.discol.com/sizzlers.htm -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 14 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:33:53 -0000 From: Damian Subject: Boyce & Hart and Barry DeVorzon I just heard Boyce & Hart's "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight", and it reminded me that Barry & The Tamerlanes had a song with an identical title about five years earlier. Both songs are upbeat "pop" (I hate the term "bubblegum"). I know there are a lot of different songs that share the same title as each other. "Cherish" comes to mind immediately. But how many songs share the same six-word title? Damian -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 15 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:45:01 -0000 From: John Frederick Brown Subject: Re: Deano Wilson / "Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard" Recently I met a young lady, Gemma, in my hometown who says her mom was "Deano" Wilson, a British teen singer of the 1960s who charted a couple of Columbia UK 45s. In Britain she was known as "The With-It Girl", and she did some modelling and TV appearances alongside Tom Jones, Englebert, the Stones, etc. Gemma could not identify the titles of her mom's 45, and I thought "wouldn't it be interesting if I get her some copies of her mom's material". My research shows that Deano recorded 5 Columbia UK 45s: "Baby, Let Me Be Your Baby" "Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard" "The With-It Song" "Just I Child In This World" "Starlight" along with whatever was on their B-sides. I found an mp3 of "Baby, Let Me Be Your Baby" and gave Gemma a copy. She gave a copy to her mom, and her mom, Deano, called me. (She now has her own theatre company in Ontario, Canada.) So now, lots of Deano Wilson's grandchildren have copies of a lost track of their grandmother's foray into '60s pop. In regards to Deano's recording of "Please, Don't Talk To The Lifeguard", the story gets even more interesting. I told her that I knew of the early 1960s recording of the song by Diane Ray. I told her that I had used "Lifeguard" in the pre-show music to my original musical ("My Town, My Guy And Me") based on the Lesley Gore material, and that when Lesley came to Nova Scotia to see my show last year, it was one of the songs we discussed. I also told Deano that I thought that "Lifeguard" was as reflective of the early '60s girl group sound as "Johnny Angel", "Bobby's Girl", "Johnny Get Angry" and even "It's My Party". Then I made my faux pas. I asked Deano in what year she recorded the "British" cover of this "American" hit. There was silence for a moment ... and then she said that as far as she knew the song had been written especially for her. In the most polite way possible I asked if she was sure. She said, "Yes, it was written by the same team of composers who had written some of my other hits". She had never heard the Diane Ray version and as a matter of fact never knew it existed until I mentioned it. This I want to check out. I know Diane's was 1963 and I know Andrea Carroll's was in 1961. I do not know the release date for Deano's. I would love to confirm that the "Deano" original was covered in the States but at this point I believe the opposite is true. I believe Deano's version to be a British cover of an American hit. Also I would love to have mp3 copies of any other Deano material out there, so I can pass them on to the lady who made them. So if you know .. Thanks, jfb -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 16 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:41:26 -0000 From: Mike Edwards Subject: A little more Tams Me previously: > We need a decent CD from the Tams. The one on the UK BGO label > has only 14 tracks - miserly in this day and age. Roger Kaye replied: > Mike, there are a couple of decent ones out there. I picked > up a 1998 one on the Half Moon / Universal (UK) label called > "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - The Best of the Tams" with 22 > tracks. Most of the hits, a few interesting covers like "The > Letter" and "Anna (Go To Him)", and 6 Joe South writing > credits. Another one of more questionable origin is a 30 > tracker called "Dancing Mood" on the Ring of Stars label, > allegedly out of Italy, that contains material from their > Arlen, ABC, 1-2-3 and Compleat recordings. Thanks for the information, Roger. Is the quality any good on the "Dancing Mood" CD? I'd really like some more of the Tams' Arlen output. I see it's available from the Wax Museum in Charlotte. Mike -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 17 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:39:04 -0000 From: Mick Patrick Subject: "The Ballad Of Paul" by the Mystery Tour I have a special favour to ask on behalf of my pal Rob Finnis, who's working on a CD project entitled "Beatlemaniacs". For mastering purposes, he needs a nice clean copy of "The Ballad Of Paul" by the Mystery Tour, released on MGM 14097 in 1969. Can anyone help? If so, just reply to this message and he or I will get back to you. You'd be making a "Beatlemaniac" very happy. Hey la, Mick Patrick -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 18 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:42:01 -0000 From: Peter Lerner Subject: Re: Deano Wilson / "Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard" John Frederick Brown asks about the year Deano's "Lifeguard" was released. It came out on UK Columbia in 1966. Presumably recorded before it was released, but probably not five years before...... Peter -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
Message: 19 Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:41:47 -0800 From: Charles Ulrich Subject: Re: King Kong of a Kwestion Artie Wayne: > In each song King Kong is mentioned by name. I wonder if anyone > out there knows of any other songs where they give the King a > shout-out? Not really Spectropop territory, but: King Kong by the Kinks King Kong by the Mothers Of Invention --Charles -------------------[ archived by Spectropop ]-------------------
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