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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Can't wait!
From: Bob Rashkow
2. Re: Electric bass
From: Steve Harvey
3. Re: Alternate Coasters
From: Tom Taber
4. Goffin King - how many songs have they written
From: Kurt
5. Re: more Al Casey
From: Phil Milstein
6. Tony Hatch CD in the US
From: Mike Edwards
7. Arthur Lee
From: Mark M. Smith
8. DC5's Mike Smith
From: Clark Besch
9. Re: Brian Wilson - lack of appreciation
From: Phil Reynolds
10. Re: Tony Hatch
From: Mikey
11. Re: Dave Clark Five dolls
From: Steve Harvey
12. Re: Turtles' Eve
From: Phil MiIstein
13. Re: SUgar and Spices
From: Simon White
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Bob Rashkow
Subject: Can't wait!
The party in New York is sounding more exciting and fun every
week. I'm driving in for it and looking very forward to it.
Of course Al Casey was on Chicago's STACY label which also among
others had the Torkays, who did a marvelous 1963 record called
"Karate" -- I'm 99% sure this is NOT the same record the Emperors
did 4 years later, but correct me if I'm wrong.
Bobster
(NP Creation "Painter Man"/"If I Stay Too Long" comp, Loadstone
(1969, Barnaby) & "Savage Grace" s/t (1970, Reprise -- another
incredible Detroit group. Latter 2 might be considered a little
out of our range!)
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Electric bass
Andrew Hickey:
> In fact does anyone have any idea who the first person to
> play bass guitar was? I'd be very interested to know...
The first musician to use the P-Bass (the first
successfully marketed electric bass) was either
Freddie Tavares (he did Hawaiian music, but may not
count since he was worked for Fender) or Roy Johnson
(the first bassist for Lionel Hampton). Leo gave
Lionel a freebie bass to take around the country and
gave him his phone number. Anybody who liked the bass
and let Lionel know got Leo's phone number. Not
exactly high tech marketing, but it worked back in the
day.
Tutmarc's kid is on a website talking about playing
his dad's electric bass in his high school band (in
the 30s). Must have been quite an experience being a
pioneer in those unamplified days. Too bad Tutmarc
didn't have the cash to promote his invention. In
fairness, there were a number of people working on
electric basses before Leo. Gibson had a visionary by
the name of Lloyd Loar who was also working on an
electric bass. Like many things there are various
people involved, but only one gets the credit.
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Tom Taber
Subject: Re: Alternate Coasters
David Coyle wrote:
> A year or so ago, I passed on a Coasters CD at a record fair.
> It looked at first like a regular greatest hits type package,
> but looking at the track listing, it seemed to be primarily
> alternate versions....
Somewhere around 1966, I had a dream that I had found an album
by the Coasters. (I had never seen one, and 7 years previous, at
age 9, "Charlie Brown" was the first 45 I ever purchased.) That
night, I went into Rochester (NY), and, at Shoppers' Fair, found
a budget Coasters LP, I believe on the Clarion label, for 50 cents!
I no longer have it, but as I recall, it had some real stereo cuts,
and a least a couple were alternate takes.
Tom Taber
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Kurt
Subject: Goffin King - how many songs have they written
I'm in the midst of doing research for my Master's and I'm at
a standstill. I'm in desperate need of a complete list of songs
written by Goffin and King.
I've found several online lists...but the totals vary from
list to list. One songwriting web site listed 254 songs,
another listed 300 songs. My keen instincts tell me that Goffin
and King must have written more than 300 songs. I've come to
distrust online information more and more - - and most of the
time Google just doesn't cut the proverbial mustard when it comes
to things like this.
Does anyone know of a list of Goffin/King songs in book form?
Is there a 100% reliable list online?
Thanks,
Kurt
PS - could also use the same for Leiber/Stoller
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Re: more Al Casey
Country Paul wrote:
> Anyone know if Casey is still alive, still
> playing, or what he's up to now?
I believe he is back in Phoenix. Casey has remained a strong
influence on Hazlewood's "second coming," leading the band
behind his comeback "Farmisht, Flatulence, Origami, ARF!!!
and Me" CD, a collection of standards released by Smells Like
Records a few years ago, and inspiring Lee to compile last
year's City Slang release of "For Every Solution There's A
Problem," a package of old demos (many of which, of course,
Casey played on). Neither, alas, makes for mandatory listening.
--Phil M.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Tony Hatch CD in the US
Mikey asks:
> Guys, where can I get the Tony Hatch CD in the US?
Mikey, try amazon.com and use their dealer feeds to get a price
break. I hope you enjoy the CD as much as I do.
You can also find "Dream Babes 4 - Go Girl" (the latest in the
60s UK girls' series from RPM/Cherry Red) at one of amazon.com's
dealer associates for $12.49.
Likewise, there's "Lost 60s Recordings" featuring Rick Nelson and
Glen Campbell for $13.43
Mike Edwards
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Mark M. Smith
Subject: Arthur Lee
Phil Reynolds wrote:
> Last night I saw Arthur Lee and Love perform "Forever Changes"
> at Chicago's Park West. In a word: superb. In short: He started
> with "Little Red Book" and two others with the basic band; then
> added the "orchestra" (3 violins, 01 viola, 01 cello, 02 trumpets
> & trombone) and proceeded to do a masterful performance of the
> entire album. The "orchestra" and band obviously and visibly
> enjoyed the performance; Arthur was in fairly good voice, but
> adequate health. (walking with a cane).
I saw Arthur Lee last year and he was indeed fantastic and in
great voice. Wonderful band (Baby Lemonade) and mini orchestra
too. A very different experience than the Brian Wilson shows I
saw.
With regards to his health and the cane. I heard that he had an
accident in his bath that injured his leg. So, no major health
concerns, just a simple accident.
Mark
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Clark Besch
Subject: DC5's Mike Smith
Hi all,
Just as the DC5's Mike Smith has begun to get his rockin'
career off to renewed heights, his son Jamie Smith has died
in a diving accident in Egypt. Mike's group was scheduled to
appear in Denver the 21 7 22 of this month. Hard to say if he
will want to make it now. If you would like to send condolences,
visit http://www.voy.com/14321/
Take care, Clark
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Phil Reynolds
Subject: Re: Brian Wilson - lack of appreciation
For what it worth: Last night I saw Arthur Lee and Love perform
"Forever Changes" at Chicago's Park West. In a word: superb.
In short: He started with "Little Red Book" and two others with
the basic band; then added the "orchestra" (3 violins, 01 viola, 01 cello, 02 trumpets & trombone) and proceeded to do a masterful
performance of the entire album. The "orchestra" and band obviously
and visibly enjoyed the performance; Arthur was is fairly good voice,
but adequate health. (walking with a cane). Encores were 7&&,
Singing Cowboy and others.
Wonderful....truly wonderful.
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Mikey
Subject: Re: Tony Hatch
Guys, where can I get the Tony Hatch CD in the US?
Thanks!
Mikey
Note: This CD should be played at the NYC party
in a couple of weeks!!
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Steve Harvey
Subject: Re Dave Clark Five dolls
Each of the Beatles had complete sets of the DC5 dolls which
they used as voodoo dolls.
I won't go into what they did with their Gerry & the Pacemakers
dolls.
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Phil MiIstein
Subject: Re: Turtles' Eve
Now playing at musica The Turtles' poppy version of "Eve Of
Destruction." If I remember correctly (which I should, as I
just finished reading it last week), Richie Unterberger wrote
in his excellent folk-rock history "Turn Turn Turn" that the
song was originally offered to The Turtles, but they turned
it down. The book does not mention that they went on to do it
after all. Now, anybody wanna hear Jan & Dean's version?
--Phil M.
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003
From: Simon White
Subject: Sugar and Spices
Wendy Flynn wrote:
> And does anyone know anything about Sugar & The Spices?
> They have a supersweet song called Faith In Me but I can't
> remember the label as I cant afford a copy
Me:
> This has definitely been out on CD - and I know I have it - but
> I can't lay my hand on it at the moment. But as soon as I do...
After an extensive search....it's on the Kent CD "Swan's Soul Sides"
CD kend 120 and orginally Swan 4208. And very nice it is too.
Hope this helps Wendy!
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