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There are 13 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: The Association
From: Bill Reed
2. Re: Johnny Madara & Dave White
From: Phil Chapman
3. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
From: Larry Lapka
4. Re: Fake Merseybeat
From: Dan Hughes
5. Re Fake Merseybeat
From: Peter Rechter
6. Re: Fake Merseybeat
From: Andrew Jones
7. Re: Johnny Madara & Dave White
From: Mike Edwards
8. Re: Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop Update
From: Phil Milstein
9. re: Scopitione Questions
From: Tom
10. Tina Ferra
From: Andres Jurak
11. Re: Studio A "Don't Forget About Me"
From: Allan Rinde
12. File names (was: Re: Paris Sisters)
From: Paul Woods
13. The Liquid Room 3/30/03
From: David Ponak
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:37:49 -0000
From: Bill Reed
Subject: Re: The Association
Andrew Jones wrote:
> Justin: Here's another Association fan right here. "Cherish" and
> "Windy" both helped define my musical tastes when I was a kid,
> and my vinyl copies of their albums were among my most-played.
> Of course, the "Just the Right Sound" package is great, but I'll
> be looking into the reissues of the original albums, for sure.
This morning I was on the phone with Clark Burroughs, who contributed
significantly to the vocal arranging of the Association. Prior to
working with the Association, Clark was one of the founding members
of the great jazz vocal group, the Hi-Lo's. I had phoned Clark to
tell him that I had just read in Stan Cornyn's wonderful memoir,
"Exploding", that "Never My Love", which Clark contributed to, was
recently noted by BMI as one of two songs to have achieved in excess
of 5 million airplays in the 20th Century. The other was "Yesterday".
"Update your bio," I told him. Especially for when he unleashes the
new group, L'arc, he has been recording carefully and painstakingly
during the recent past. I have heard some of the tracks, and they are,
to use a Seindfeldian adjective, "breathtaking".
We then spoke a bit more about the Association. He told me: "I
remember when the all-night session that proudued "Wendy" was over,
we were all delirious. We knew we had a hit. It was maybe the most
exciting thing that ever happened to me in my career. We didn't walk
out of the studio, we all ran, jumping and shouting. . .."
Clark also told me that he could not stress too much how the
contributions of producer-engineer Bones Howe had played a major part
in the success of the group's recordings.
I get the sense from past conversations with Clark that some of his
longtime jazzbo friends are a bit taken aback that he hadn't taken
these assignments trafficking in the netherworld of rockdom just for
the money. For he really is every bit as proud of his accomplishments
with the Association as he is of his work in---what some might view
as---the somewhat loftier realm of the jazz world.
Bill Reed
http://www.pinkywinters.com
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 10:25:01 -0000
From: Phil Chapman
Subject: Re: Johnny Madara & Dave White
Lindsay Martin wrote:
> Earlier, in 1965 Ray Brown and the Whispers had a big hit here
> with another (superior) Madara-White song, "Pride", which they
> apparently found on a 1963 Billy J. Kramer album where it had
> been given its full title, "Pride (In Fact A Little Word)".
> Once again, any other known earlier version?
There's a 1963 version by Brent Edwards, which I assume must've
been some kind of hit in the U.S. as it found its way into the
UK via Pye International (7N.25197) - "Pride"/"Over The Weekend".
Both sides Madara/White songs. They had a knack of keeping up
with changing influences. During their girlgroup phase, apart
from the Pixie's Three and the Secrets, they came up with two real
S'pop gems in the form of Maureen Gray's "Goodbye Baby" and Johnny
Caswell's "My Girl".
> Johnny Farnham had his first big hit with a song by
> Madara-White-Gilmore, "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" (1968).
> ... went to #1 in Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide.
> As far as I can find out, the Aussies got this one straight
> from its American publisher, though it wouldn't surprise me
> to find that there is an earlier American version lurking
> somewhere. British band Finders Keepers from Wolverhampton
> also recorded it, also in 1968, and that's all I know.
The Finders Keepers version was produced by Martin's hero,
Irving Martin.
Phil C.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 02:18:28 -0000
From: Larry Lapka
Subject: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Stephanie:
> Remember that poor man's version of "Western Union" that
> they did called "Zip Code"...LOL
I remember the Five Americans' "Zip Code" very fondly. I also
loved "The Sound of Love" and "Evol Not Love." They had lots
of good stuff, and that's why I eagerly await the CD.
Lastly, tonight, with very little on TV, I watched a movie I
hadn't seen in years, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. I knew
Frankie Avalon was in it, but I had totally forgotten that he
sung its theme song! Honestly, it was pretty bad, but I was
wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to get this
tune. Was it ever on an album? It's so bad that it's intriguing.
Larry Lapka
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 18:47:53 -0600
From: Dan Hughes
Subject: Re: Fake Merseybeat
John Weathers:
> I doubt they pretended to be from Liverpool, but the
> Chartbusters attempted to duplicate the Mersey sound
> in the summer of 1964 with "She's the One".
I think I read somewhere that the Beau Brummels did not go out
of their way to correct fans who thought they were British....
---Dan
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:28:30 +0000
From: Peter Rechter
Subject: Re Fake Merseybeat
John Weathers
>I doubt they pretended to be from Liverpool, but the
>Chartbusters attempted to duplicate the Mersey sound
>in the summer of 1964 with "She's the One".
Hi John,
I think we all thought that The Knickbockers' "Lies" was
The Beatles on first hearing. I know I did !! I still love
that song, not only did it sound like it came out of Liverpool,
but it was fresh & exciting, When we all found out it came out
of America, we didn't care !!!! I think I wore my copy out. lol
Stephen Braitman:
>One of my favorites is B. Brock & The Sultans, with an album
>on Crown in 1964 called, what else, "Do The Beetle." Incredibly
>cheesy cover of a pimple-faced "high school" group.
Hello Stephen!
Have you heard "The Rutles"/"All You Need Is Cash" album?
This is truly a great parody on the Fabs. I'd also love
for you to check out my group, "The Secrets":
60s Melodic Pop/Rock/Garage/Psych
The Secrets MP3s:
http://www.secretdeals.com.au/MP3s.html
http://www.cdbaby.com/secrets
And hear The Secrets latest, "Psych-Out USA" on Robby Russell's
site: http://www.robbyrussellshow.com/FRMain.html
All the best from Oz.
Peter.
http://www.secretdeals.com.au
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:21:10 -0500 (EST)
From: Andrew Jones
Subject: Re: Fake Merseybeat
Fake Beatles: In the mid-Sixties, the budget label Design
Records (a Pickwick label) released at least two LPs by The
Fabulous Beats, who were evidently intended to be Design's
Beatles (though, to my memory, they sounded more like the
Monkees).
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 18:10:50 -0500
From: Mike Edwards
Subject: Re: Johnny Madara & Dave White
Lindsay writes:
>Johnny Farnham had his first big hit with a song by
>Madara-White-Gilmore, "Sadie The Cleaning Lady" (1968).
>As far as I can find out, the Aussies got this one straight
>from its American publisher, though it wouldn't surprise me
>to find that there is an earlier American version lurking
>somewhere
That is a surprise. M-W wrote that? Johnny Farnham is listed in
recordmaster.com as having a US release on Capitol. I do not see
another version. Wasn't there a follow up along the lines of
"Hector, The Trash Collector"?
>Earlier, in 1965 Ray Brown and the Whispers had a big hit here
>with another (superior) Madara-White song, "Pride", which they
>apparently found on a 1963 Billy J. Kramer album where it had
>been given its full title, "Pride (In Fact A Little Word)".
>Once again, any other known earlier versions?
Another surprise, because I have got the US original of "Pride"
by Brent Edwards (Karen, 1963) as a demo on the UK Pye International
label with no credits. So M-W wrote that too? You're right, Lindsay,
it is definitely the superior song.
Mike Edwards
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 20:29:34 -0500
From: Phil Milstein
Subject: Re: Jack Nitzsche at Spectropop Update
> (The side WITH Lee Hazlewood's intro pleased for Phil M's sake
> and myself!) I would be interested to hear if any S'poppers have
> the LP or more details about the group.
Thanks man, I shall call off the law-dogs! Seriously though, you
rock for providing that one, and as well for providing the links
to that great Monkees parties page.
Best on y'all,
--Phil
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 06:34:15 -0000
From: Tom
Subject: re: Scopitione Questions
I have a colour short film of the Bachelors singing "The Stars
Will Remember". It's a Cinebox or Colorama film or something,
similiar to a Scopitone but I think it was made earlier than
the Scopitones started. In the film, they are seated at a table
during part and they walk around at the start, if I remember
correctly. The quality isn't good though and you can hardly see
them. The song is great though.
Tom
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 06:06:34 -0000
From: Andres Jurak
Subject: Tina Ferra
Hi,
I've just bought a single by this girl - "R (Is For Ringo)"/
"Modern Youth" (Limelight 1964). I like the A-Side song very much.
Who else could a little girl sing about? Of course, Ringo.
Any info about Tina?
Thanks,
Andres
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:43:09 -0000
From: Allan Rinde
Subject: Re: Studio A "Don't Forget About Me"
Ran into Brooks Arthur. He did indeed produce "Don't Forget About Me"
by Studio A. The singer was a cousin of a friend (or a friend of a
cousin) named Johnny Freno. This was the only record they did together
(that Brooks can remember) and he doesn't know what, if anything, else
Johnny Freno may have done. Hope this helps satisfy enquiring minds.
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:23:03 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time)
From: Paul Woods
Subject: File names (was: Re: Paris Sisters)
Patrick wrote:
> http://prands.kity.nu/pramarama/sounds/ParisSisUgliestGirlInTown.mp3
> http://prands.kity.nu/pramarama/sounds/tvTheUgliestGirlInTown.mp3
> Sorry about the shortened file names, that's just so the email
> enables the link so you can click it. I don't have the other
> Paris Sisters song handy at the moment.
Ah, Patrick, what you need is to use http://www.tinyurl.com or
http://www.tinyurl.co.uk to shorten your links for you!
Best,
Paul
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:07:16 -0800
From: David Ponak
Subject: The Liquid Room 3/30/03
The Liquid Room, (usually) hosted by David Ponak (me), airs
every Saturday night from Midnight to 3AM (PDT) on 90.7FM KPFK
Los Angeles, as well as streaming at http://kpfk.org
The Liquid Room 3/30/03
1.The Association/Come On In
Birthday (WB)
2.Seksu Roba/L.A. Freeway
Pleasure Vibrations (Eenie Meenie)
3.Telex/Rock Around The Clock
I Don't Like Remixes (SSR-Germany)
4.Black Box Recorder/These Are The Things
Passionoia (One Little Indian-UK)
5.Erland Oye/Ghost Trains
Unrest (Astralwerks)
6.J. Girls/The World Of Yellow
Good Night Tokyo (Readymade-Japan)
7.Super Casanova/Sunshine Underground
Eternity Now!
8.Mose Allison/Everybody Cryin' Mercy
The Mose Allison Anthology (Rhino)
9.The Coral/Don't Think That You're The First
single (Sony-UK)
10.Jumping Jacques/Avalon
Avalon (Petra SRL-UK)
11.Hazel Nuts Chocolate/Mahou Tsukai
Pop Comes Up! (Bluebadge-Japan)
12.David Alexandre Winter/Qu'est-ce Que J'ai Danse!
Spinout 6T's (Universal-Japan)
13.Kim Fox/Baby I Want You Back
Return To Planet Earth (Franklin Castle)
14.Heaven Bound with Tony Scotti/I Kept On Loving You
Roger Nichols & Paul Williams Songbook
(Universal-Japan)
15.Mike Flowers Pops/Debase (Soft Palate)
Aphex Twin: 26 Mixes For Cash (Warp)
16.John Barry/Mountains And Sunsets
You Only Live Twice (soundtrack) (Capitol)
17.Elvis Costello/Brilliant Mistake
Kind Of America (Rykodisc)
18.The 88/I'm A Man
Kind Of Light (EMK)
19.Gabor Szabo/Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Spellbinder (Impulse)
20.Pet Shop Boys/Try It (I'm In Love With A Married Man)
Disco 3 (Sanctuary)
21.Ralph Carney/Get Your Bargain
This Is! Ralph Carney (Black Beauty)
22.Polysics/Black Ball Fall Out
Japan For Sale Volume 3 (Sony Music Imports)
23.Nino Tempo & April Stevens/You'll Be Needing Me Baby
All Strung Out (Varese Sarabande)
24.Monsieur Blumenburg/Ouverture
The Swingers Unlimited (Musica-Japan)
25.Ennio Morricone/Inventions For John
Duck, You Sucker (soundtrack) (United Artists)
26.Kahimi Karie/Tornado (outside)
Trapeziste (Victor-Japan)
27.Akira Terao/Kaze Mo Nai Gogo No Samba
Tokyo Bossa Nova Lounge Chronicle (Teichiku-Japan)
28.Lemon Jelly/Nice Weather For Ducks!
(single) (XL)
29.Sketch Show/Ekot (Cornelius Remix)
Tronika (Daisyworld-Japan)
31.Daniele Luppi/Fetish Quartet
An Italian Story (Belmondo)
32.Bobbi Blake/I Like Yellow Things
The American Song-Poem Anthology (Bar None)
33.Buffalo Daughter/Autobaun
Musique Non Stop: A Tribute To Kraftwerk (EMI-Japan)
34.Pizzicato Five/Contact
Romantique '96 (Nippon Columbia-Japan)
35.Cody ChesnuTT/Look Good In Leather
The Headphone Masterpiece (Ready Set Go)
36.Thornshield/Brave New World
Soft Sounds For Gentle People (Pet)
37.Redagain P & Smash J/Propella Man
Miss Kitten: Radio Caroline Volume 1 (Emperor Norton)
38,The Alan Copeland Conspiracy/A Bubble Called You
A Bubble Called You (ABC)
39.Tom Jones/Tom Jones International (Readymade 524 Mix)
Mr. Jones (V2-Japan)
40.Francis Lai/Elephant Shake
Supreme Lounge 3 (Play-Time-France)
41.The Secrets/Catch Me
Time Will Come (SD-Australia)
42.Lou Christie/Beyond The Blue Horizon
Lou Christie (Varese Sarabande)
43.The Love Generation/Montage
Let The Good Times In: The Best Of The Love Generaton (Rev-ola-UK)
44.Katerine/8eme Ciel
8eme Ciel (Universal-France)
45.Paul Williams/Mornin' I'll Be Movin' On
Someday Man (Reprise)
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