RE: 2 queries
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Amy Haugesag Sent: Monday, January 25, 1999 8:02 PM To: passenger side Subject: RE: 2 queries typical rock crit wouldn't necessarily know individual Mekons other than Jon Langford, Given the convulted history of the band and their propemsity for substance abuse I'd be surprised if individual Mekons know each other. Nicholas
Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
In a message dated 1/25/99 10:27:40 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but linda, "wild and blue" was a HUGE hit for john anderson, and saying so ain't snooty. and as much as i love the meke's version, it's not irk-worthy, either. rather, it's analagous to pointing out that nirvana, not tori amos, first gave us "smells like teen spirit." bill f-w I know Nirvana, and John Anderson ain't no Nirvana. Still, point taken. As is Jon's, actually, to the extent you'd think a record company would insist on always publishing writers' credits in the liner notes since they probably have to get somebody's okay to use their song in the first place. I'm not sure anyone's made it clear, though, that Hazeldine's Orphans liner notes don't credit the song to the Mekons at all. What they say is: "Wild and Blue (John Scott Shery/Sweet Baby Music, BMI) From the Mekons. Because we all love Jon Langford so much." What they don't say is that John Anderson had the hit with it, but no one ever does, and Hazeldine's and that writers' audience are more likely to be familiar with the Mekons. BTW, how many country writers even, in comparable circumstances, refer to Hecht/Block's "Walkin' After Midnight"? The relevant reference is more likely to Patsy Cline's, innit? Linda, recoiling from the thought of Tori Amos "Smells Like Teen Spirit," while reserving the right to adore Sinead O'Connor's "All Apologies"
Old 97s/Gravel Train Dee-Troyt Show
Hey P2-ers, I just got back from our warming up for the Old 97s, and what a fantastic experience. They sounded unbelieveable, so tight and on. The people went nuts, they even clapped for us. Guitarist Ken B. wore a GT T-shirt onstage, and Rhett kept praising us in between songs. It was just too sweet. East Coasters: Do yourself a favor and go see them on their last dates there, you won't be disappointed. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
The Fringe (featuring THE BYSTANDERS!)
The sirens have faded into the distance. Now, is the time to write the review of the live in-studio performance of The Bystanders on the Fringe this weekend. Thanks, Shane, for your oh-so-too-kind words. We had a blast. And I'm glad "both of your listeners" enjoyed it, too. It's good to know that something more was accomplished than just causing a crime wave in Anderson Co. and getting Brandon banned from all Dunkin' Donuts in the Knoxville metro area. A note to all musician types headed Knoxville way: while the Krispy Kreme drive thru is open 24 hours, don't think that you can just waltz into DD's with a fresh KK's glazed hanging out of your kisser and order a cup of joe -- a curse on both their houses! (Note to other future guests: I do *not* exaggerate the size of our studios. 16-foot camper with the DJ booth crammed into the closet and the DJ standing in the bathroom door to broadcast.) I want to say that anyone who gets the chance to see the Bystanders perform or have them as guests on their show, should simply do so. The band showcased some excellent songwriting, along with a bright alt.country sound heavily flavored at times by the Costello/Parker school of British pop. I've got a warm and fuzzy feeling ... who's it for? But seriously, the WDVX camper was an experience -- not just that, but a good experience. I have been in many radio stations in my day, but never have I been in a camper so full of joy as I was on Saturday night. And the tape sounds good, to hear our mando player tell it (don't worry, you'll be getting a copy Shane -- as long as I get a copy of you-know-what). I want to encourage any of y'all who are thinking about playing Knoxville to beg, borrow, or payola your way onto Shane's show. Unlike most broadcast hosts I've dealt with, he not only enjoys and is knowledgable about the music, he has the good sense to encourage musicians to have a good time rather than tense up in front of the live mic -- you don't get much looser than we were Sat. night. I *will* be counted among the audience members when the Bystanders perform at the Long Branch Saloon this Friday (with the Town Criers, whom they are very much fond of). And we're holding you to that. And so are the Town Criers, of whom we are quite fond. (and their demo tape sounds mighty doggone good, too). BTW: this is the inaugural show for my baritone gee-tar ... I'm sure folks at the LB (and up to 7 miles away ... you've only heard us acoustically -- just you wait!) will enjoy! Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: Shane S. Rhyne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Playlist: The Fringe 1/23/99 featuring THE BYSTANDERS! Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 7:43 PM
Mekon Sherry
In a message dated 1/25/99 10:59:07 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At that point of ignorance, it seems like a wiser course would have been simply to give the song's title and avoid mentioning anyone else altogether g. I Given their porous nature, I suppose someone could assume just about anybody was a Mekon at one time or another, but in that case, you wouldn't mention a songwriter anyway I don't think. I can't remember seeing an individual Mekon ever being credited with a song on a Mekons record. lr
Re: Current Freakwater Lineup
I've kind of been noodling a thought that Bob Egan might actually play with them again now that he's not playing with Wilco. Of course, he's poised to do some playing behind this new record of his which I'm digging, but hey he could open. Linda In a message dated 1/25/99 11:00:11 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 25-Jan-99 Re: Current Freakwater Lineup by Christopher M Knaus@juno As far as I know it's still... Catherine Ann Irwin Janet Beveridge Bean David Gay Max Johnston Unless Johnston's doing doubletime in Freakwater and the Gourds that lineup has changed. Carl Z.
Re: Sara Hickman
At 10:26 PM -0600 on 1/25/99, Kelly Kessler wrote: Can anyone fill me in on Ms. Hickman, and recommend a particular album that represents her well? Kelly http://www.bcity.com/texasrubies http://www.bcity.com/honkytonk I can't tell you much, Kelly, but I'd say older is better here. Liked her first two albums a lot, wasn't much enamored of anything since then. Bob
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
At 12:36 AM -0500 on 1/26/99, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know Nirvana, and John Anderson ain't no Nirvana. Apparently you *don't* know John Anderson. Geez, what a thing to say. Bob
Re: 2 queries
In a message dated 1/26/99 1:22:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sure that's all true. But I was thinking, too, that it was more than just the pickiness and accepted standards of writers and editors at play here. I was thinking it was, you know, like, the law. . . . I'm guessing there's a difference in copyright law/requirents, although I don't think that makes much sense. I think it's more likely the application of the standard or the application of the law -- because a copyright is a copyright regardless of what the format of the item copyrighted is. Remember old 45's -- I remember as a kid not knowing what the name in parentheses under the performers name meant. It was the writer of the song. So at some time in music history there may have been a standard. I know this is minutia to some but I guess I find it pretty interesting. And one would think with Nashville being a "songwriters" town, that there of all places, credit would be given. But then again, didn't this start with Hazeldine? I don't have their CD or even know what label it's on -- I still think that smaller labels might not be following proper protocol but no one's called them on it. Then again maybe they have been called and we don't know. But I agree with whoever, it annoys the hell out of me when someone covers a song on a CD and doesn't properly credit it. You know -- BMI and ASCAP might be the place to clear this up. I'm too tired to go web surfing -- Curry -- that's your assignment for tomorrow g Deb I'll probably be digging into copyright tomorrow night in my studies -- but it will deal more with electronic documents g
Re: 2 queries
Part of learning about country music is learning where songs come from, and my sense is that that's true with various kinds of roots music - blues, Cajun and so forth, but I guess it's not so big a thing across the board. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/ Exactly, except I think we can go further and say that many critics today are just plain lazy and do not research the source and/or their workload is so considerable that they do not have the time. I would rather read no songwriting credit at all than to be given an erroneous one. When I read a review or liner notes for that matter, I want to believe that the credits listed are, in fact truthful. Further, I believe that an artists success depends just as much upon the song/songwriter as it does upon the artists interpretation as well as all of those engineers, musicians and various production people lurking in the background. Why shouldn't they be given accurate mention? What frequently bothers me is when a catalog is purchased by a recording company, transferred from ep to cd and distributed without so much as a nod to the songwriter. For instance, over the past few years I have been trying to replace my worn-out but beloved albums with cd's. In some instances, replacing the original song-for-song album is impossible; however in the case of "The Greatest Hits of..." or "The Best Of..." I frequently notice a lack of songwriting credits. For the younger generation who has never heard of a particular artist before but possibly has been curious enough to explore someone they've read about who has been an influence on a current "stars" career (or whatever else may stimulate their interest), I believe negating the songwriting credits or providing "false" credit is a disservice to the heritage of any musical form. Music is more than just the artist or his/her image. I f we wish to preserve our rich musical heritage, then I say we should accurately provide credit where credit is definitely due. Tera
Re: Paul Kelly
In response to a query about Paul Kelly's latest, Christopher
Hill said
Words Music - it's superb. His best solo effort yet, imo
Punched up guitar, reggae/blues influences allowed to
shine, and the best darn Xmas song I've heard in many
years ("How to Make Gravy"). My favorite song rotates,
depending on mood: the above tune, "I'd Rather Go Blind",
"Glory Be to God" (a lustful ode to his wife), "Gutless
Wonder", "Tease Me"... Well worth the money.
I second just about all of that. It's a fine, fine album and
his best for two or three now IMHO. I'd add "Little Kings",
and "Charlie Owen's Slide Guitar" to those nominated above
- and emphatically endorse "Glory Be To God" (not what you'd
expect from the title) and "Gravy".
I have my doubts about "She Answers The Sun" and "Melting" -
and do I miss the PK of old whose songs were more often than not
wonderful stories. I have a nagging worry that the title is
a little too literal - that too often these pieces are words
and music (and I miss the story telling). But hell a boy's
got to move on - and on its own merits this is still well
worth anyone's money.
I wouldn't mind another cricket song some time soon though...
MICHAEL (in NZ)
np: Aimee Mann - "I'm With Stupid" (and wondering why it doesn't
grab me as much as her first).
(and now reading - and loving, for whatever it's worth - "Blue
Highways" by William Least Heat Moon)
Dixie Chicks and other voices
I would be interested in knowing how much a voice, quality, tone and so forth influences you in your likeability quotient of any cd. For example - Although I acknowledge the musicianship on the Dixie Chicks debut cd, I totally dislike Natalie Maines' voice. For me, her voice is grating; similar to a mid-pitched meat grinder. Sara Evans - Absolutely piercing alto quality. Never modulates and sings from the back of her throat. I get a total kick out of any reviewer who has labeled her the next coming of Patsy Cline. Not a bad voice, but I wish she'd tone it down considerably. Trisha Yearwood - a dramatic soprano who shoves the Wagnerian principle down our throats. A wonderful voice hampered by an inability to sing from her head. Influence? Linda Ronstadt - another great voice, full of quivering vibratto, but devoid of sincerity and emotion. A voice means a lot to me in liking/disliking a recording. I would be interested in any of your thoughts regarding vocal performance. Who do you like or dislike and why? Tera
Re: DOTF
Title: Re: DOTF Does anyone know who I should contact about Down On The Farm, and/or might have an email address or number or something? I guess Tom Skjeklesaether is your man. His mailaddress: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TWN -- np: Eric Anderesen - Memories of the Future Tommy W. Nordeng Oslo, Norway URL: http://biomol19.uio.no/www_docs/music/music.html
Re: DOTF
Budrocket writes: Does anyone know who I should contact about Down On The Farm, and/or might have an email address or number or something? I would contact Old McDonald g and if that doesn't get you anywhere, I believe Tom Skjeklesaether has something to do with it. Hs e mail is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking forward to seeing you guys at the Barn Dance next month. NOW ONLINE, www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry netcast 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.netFor the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net
Re: DOTF
Looking forward to seeing The Mighty Ghost Rockets at The farm this summer! Jerker Sound Asleep
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
In a message dated 1/25/99 11:58:38 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know Nirvana, and John Anderson ain't no Nirvana. You got that right, sister g. Thanks for taking this in the spirit in which it was intended! (I forgot my g thingie). (decaf, soron honey). As for this, though. . . Well, sure; the analogy here, though, would be to John Anderson, not the Mekons. After all, you'd correct someone who called it a Garth Brooks song, wouldn't you? I mean, he *did* record it and all (it's on The Chase, immediately preceding, speaking of synchronicity, "Dixie Chicken"), but it's still a Patsy Cline song - and "Wild And Blue" is a John Anderson song...g For Hazeldine's audience I still contend the Mekons is the proper reference, since it's the Mekons cover that inspired their own, and to which they refer their listeners, for recollection or future exploration. In fact, its possible (ya never know) that the Hazeldines felt the Anderson connection was so obvious it hardly needed mentioning, but that the Mekons cover was undeservedly underappreciated. g Orphans took a fair stab at identifying the writer, which is where this dispute started out here on ole P2 as I recall. Under the circumstances, I'm inclined to forgive the music reviewer for not taking five of the 75 words or whatever alotted to her to elaborate irrelevantly on the provenance of "Wild and Blue;" the thing her subject, the Hazeldines, say matters most to THEM about it is that the Mekons recorded it. Much love to all, Linda Linda
RE: 2 queries/OKRA all stars
What are you talking about? My cd has *all* the songwriters credited. Course, mine is the original OKRA release, so what, do you have the re-release? Well, at any rate Jon, rest assured, the band and original label had all the songwriters by name listed.. -Original Message- From: Jon Weisberger [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 25, 1999 9:33 PM To: passenger side Subject: RE: 2 queries y'all are gettin' pretty het up, here. SOME of us are forgetting that one of the things this whole "whatever it is" does is introduce people to music and artists they wouldn't be familiar with otherwise by mix n matching people and songs. Heh, as it happens, that's one of my complaints about the Okra All-Stars CD, which has 9 covers out of 15 cuts, and not a single songwriter ID, never mind original artist names. Assuming that some of the purchasers are likely aware that Prince wrote "Purple Rain," that leaves 8 songs - some of them very good ones (including, BTW, "Wild And Blue") whose origins are completely hidden from view. There's no way of even telling which ones are the covers. Now, expecting an urban rock critic to dig deep enough to find out that liner notes might ton provide the comprehensiveness and accuracy of a country music encyclopedia, which, by the way, would have to be organized by song title, is, imho, asking an unreasonable amount. Maybe, but it would be nice to have songwriting credits, and it's a good reason to have liner notes that go beyond listing the musicians, the song titles, and a little list of thankyews. In my opinion, if they aren't there, it weakens the "introduction" aspect. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Blue Chip Radio Report, 01/25/99
Looks like Wall isn't around, so I'll do the honors this week. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts THE BLUE CHIP RADIO REPORT News, Charts, Show Prep, Sales Info January 25, 1999 Bill Miller Editor Publisher The Blue Chip Radio Report is a free weekly newsletter for people in the radio and music industries. To add your name to our e-mailing list, or to remove your name, send your request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! The Blue Chip Song of the Week: "Don't Come Crying To Me" by Vince Gill. Writers: Vince Gill Reed Nielsen. Producer: Tony Brown. Label: MCA Nashville. Fiddles to the left, fiddles to the right. For some reason, fiddles are everywhere this week. It's a nice change. If you love country music, you'll love this song. Heads are rolling as cuts are being made at Polygram's subsidiary labels. Affected country labels include Universal, MCA, Decca and Mercury. Several other non-country labels were involved. Non-country labels apparently suffered the most in sheer numbers, but the country cuts rocked Nashville last week. Many talented Nashville artists and front office people are, or will soon be, without a label. Decca Records has been closed. Lead Decca AR man Mark Wright, one of Nashville's finest producers, is apparently headed for MCA. For now, Decca artists Gary Allan, Mark Chesnutt and Lee Ann Womack are moving to the MCA label. Decca artists left without a label include Dolly Parton, Danni Leigh, Rhett Akins, Chris Knight, Rebecca Lynn Howard and Shane Stockton. Parton's highly-acclaimed album and Leigh's hot new single, "29 Nights", are effectively left out in the cold with no support. Parton reportedly learned the news from reporters. At Mercury, John Anderson, comedian Rodney Carrington and new artist Jenny Simpson have been dropped. MCA Nashville cut several staffers but hasn't made roster cuts. About 500 people were cut at the various Polygram labels. About 700 more are expected to be cut in coming months. Seagram's paid $ 10.4 billion for the Polygram labels in deal that was finalized about 6 weeks ago. The company wants to find a way to save $ 300 million by consolidating the various Polygram operations. Legendary steel guitarist Jimmy Day passed away Friday (1/22) after a long battle with various pancreatic and gastrointestinal diseases. While some might argue that the most influential steel guitarist in history was Buddy Emmons or Pete Drake or Shot Jackson or Paul Franklin or someone else, an equal number will argue that Jimmy Day holds that honor. Jimmy Day's list of credits is long and impressive. When Webb Pierce's day job was selling shoes and shirts at Sears, he had a weekend job performing on The Louisiana Hayride at KWKH in Shreveport. Webb hired Jimmy Day to play steel guitar on the Hayride (1951). Jimmy Day would later have stints in Ray Price's Cherokee Cowboys, Jim Reeves' Blue Boys, and Willie Nelson's band (The Record Men). He also played in the backup bands for Lefty Frizzell, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Commander Cody, Tracy Nelson and others. His many honors include election to the International Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, the Texas Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, and the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame. James Clayton "Jimmy" Day was 65 years old. If you ever wrote to Elvis Presley, be patient. Karen Goltz, now 50 years old, wrote the king a fan letter in 1960 when she was just a bopper. No reply, no return to sender. The young lady was disappointed. But a few days ago, someone found a reply that Elvis had written. It was in the attic of a woman who had rented Elvis an apartment during his military service days in Germany. The happy fan now has her reply from Elvis. Karen, who lived in Oberhausen, West Germany, at the time, had written: "It's my birthday soon and if you send me your autograph I promise I will marry you when I grow up." Elvis' personal note ended with "May you have a happy 11th birthday - and a lot of "Teddy Bears" (referring to his 50's hit) - your friend Elvis". By the way, a collector in the U.K. has estimated the value of Elvis' letter to be about 3,600 pounds. Which almost makes it big enough to play in the Denver Broncos offensive line. Jerry Buckner at Fox97 in Atlanta has a "Dirty Bird" song getting big response in several markets. For the uninitiated, the "Dirty Bird" is the Atlanta Falcons' high-profile celebration dance. Jerry says the song will be featured on Roseanne's Superbowl Show later this week. You can check it out at www.RadioMusicNetwork.com . Jerry will graciously furnish a free copy for your station if you call him at (770) 736-1792. The lovely and talented Sara Evans and hubby Craig Schelske are expecting their first child later this year. The Amy Grant/Gary Chapman split may involve more money than you expect. If you choose to believe The National Enquirer, about $ 75 million
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
In a message dated 1/25/99 11:39:08 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know Nirvana, and John Anderson ain't no Nirvana. how true. John Anderson is much more important. Slim
Re: Dixie Chicks (long)
I think Jon's made a good point about the bio on their official web site doing an actually pretty good job of discussing the band's past, but having seen the Chicks myself a number of times from '90 on, a couple of these passges just about made me blanch; . All the act needed was a charismatic lead singer"I loved watching them play," Natalie recalls. "Martie and Emily had always been the best part of Dixie Chicks. Uhhno. I realize this is their record company's doing, but both Robin Macy and Laura Lynch were not only better singers IMO, but *far* more charismatic, as it were. And I know Bob already said that but dammit I had to chip that in g. Dan Bentele, dedicated to reducing the fiber content of P2
Re: 2 queries
re Tera; For the younger generation who has never heard of a particular artist before but possibly has been curious enough to explore someone they've read about who has been an influence on a current "stars" career (or whatever else may stimulate their interest), I believe negating the songwriting credits or providing "false" credit is a disservice to the heritage of any musical form. Music is more than just the artist or his/her image. I f we wish to preserve our rich musical heritage, then I say we should accurately provide credit where credit is definitely due. This is like my second "me too" post in a week but...I don't care g. Very well put, and I feel even *more* strongly about this, when the credits aren't on a record I just about blow my top. That, and when I'm at a live show where some band plays a number of lesser known songs and doesn't give cred to either the song origin or writer. Dan
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
[EMAIL PROTECTED] quoted : Influence? Linda Ronstadt - another great voice, full of quivering vibratto, but devoid of sincerity and emotion. and wrote: Devoid of sincerity or emotion??? Hmm...I wouldn't say that as much as guilty of overcooking it, but I haven't heard as much of her stuff as I probably should. I'm fairly ambivalent about Linda Ronstadt. I think when I discovered her, I was going through that little thing called adolescence, and she was going thru her girl guide outfit / skateboarder pads and shorts look, and I think my judgement was clouded somewhat g there are some great performances scattered across albums like Heart Like a Wheel, hasten down the wind and prisoner in disguise. Simple Dreams is pretty much a stone classic altogether. I am even perverse enough to enjoy Mad Love - her generally adjudged as misguided new wave phase. These days, though, I find the bits I like are her duets. Specifically, things like "Star of Bethlehem" with Neil Young and quite a lot of the Trio album. But the over-emoting / overcooking criticism seems to me to be a valid one a lot of the time. She sometimes seems to foghorn it when something more subtle is what the song is gently pleading for. Stevie
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
a few more great performances off the top of my head with the foghorn turned down - maybe I'm right my blue tears I never will marry belting it out and it actually works - think it's gonna work out fine willin how do I make you I'm hoping that Trio II delivers the goods. And is there talk of an emmylou/linda duets album too?
LPs, copyright
One of the nice things about LPs -- aside from how they sound better and have much better artwork on the jackets -- is how, without fail, the songwriters were almost always included after the title of the song and the length. Good thing you had that "almost" in there, Bob, as I've got several LPs that have zip in the way of info other than song titles - and on some of those, they aren't in the same order as what's on the record g. Wrt Dallas' point, I'm a tad shaky on the details, but the essence of the matter is that music is treated differently under the law according to the medium being used. Once a song's been recorded, you don't need permission to record it yourself; you just have to pay the statutory royalty. When you use a song in some other manner - as, for instance, quoting a portion of it in a book, or using it in a movie or a commercial, etc. - then permission must be obtained; hence the notices you find in books when song lyrics are quoted. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Steve Earle/Del McCoury Band
Steve Earle The Del McCoury Band will be playing March 3-6, 1999 at The World Famous Station Inn in Nashville. Special guests are expected throughout the week. Tickets go on sale February 1, 1999, tickets will be available through Ticketmaster for $17.00 + service charge (615-255-9600). Tickets can also be purchased at The Station Inn during normal business hours (Tues-Sun after 7:00 pm cst) $17.00 advance/$20 at the door, however we don't recommend waiting until the night of the show. ** grassroots media 1815 Division St. Ste. 202 Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 340-9596 **
RE: 2 queries/OKRA all stars
Leaping to defend the honor of his hometown musical community, Matt says: What are you talking about? My cd has *all* the songwriters credited. Course, mine is the original OKRA release, so what, do you have the re-release? and goes on, in another post: [Matt Benz] And if you ever find a copy of Hank McCoy's second album, not only does he provide notes about all the songs, usually listing original singers as well as writers, but for the album cover, he "copies" what I assume is a classic country album cover (he provides a Capitol (I think) catalog reference # ), and urges folks to visit the COuntry Music Hall O Fame. Now, the actual material might be hit or miss, but ya gotta like his spirit, Jon. Sure, absolutely - and yes, it's the re-release. Evidently something got lost in the translation, eh? Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Paul Kelly
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Re: Paul Kelly by michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] - and emphatically endorse "Glory Be To God" (not what you'd expect from the title) Well, it is about devotion.g Carl Z. enjoying seeing a Paul Kelly thread that I didn't start
Re: 2 queries
Dallas Clemmons wrote: I often wondered about this as a DJ, when frustrated by the lack of songwriting credits, and so I'll ask now: Why isn't this required? And does it have any bearing on royalties for airplay? I thought it did, assuming a record got enough spins for BMI or ASCAP to (literally) pay attention. TS
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
Jon Weisberger wrote: Stevie confessed: I am even perverse enough to enjoy Mad Love - her generally adjudged as misguided new wave phase. Isn't that the album that has her version of "Poor Pitiful Me?" Love that cut... It's a good one, a great arrangement that improves on Zevon's original (which is darn good itself). But I believe it crops up on the Simple Dreams album, the one with Linda sitting in a flimsy nightgown in front of the mirror... Ooops. Just reverting to adolescence again for a moment there... Stevie Should Terri Clark be introducing this as a Linda Ronstadt song or as a Warren Zevon one? g Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
It's on Ronstadt's Sweet Dreams album. I'm not sure which one of Warren's its on but it really is a ZEVON cut. Give him what credit he is due is my motto. I've played the Ronstadt Version a couple of time with an intro something to the likes of and here Linda Ronstadt coverin Warren Zevon's Poor Pitiful Me. Iceman Jon Weisberger wrote: Stevie confessed: I am even perverse enough to enjoy Mad Love - her generally adjudged as misguided new wave phase. Isn't that the album that has her version of "Poor Pitiful Me?" Love that cut... Should Terri Clark be introducing this as a Linda Ronstadt song or as a Warren Zevon one? g Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
1999 Edges from the Postcard2: Call For Submissions!
We're officially extending the deadline for this so if you're new to P2 or you figured this deal was past due, well...send us something! Last year's "EDGES FROM THE POSTCARD 2" featured unreleased tracks by Robbie Fulks, Kimmie Rhodes, Mike Ireland Holler, Wooden Leg, Five Chinese Brothers, The Meat Purveyors, One Riot One Ranger, Bill Lloyd and Elena Skye among many others, and we're looking for this volume of EDGES to be just as unique. So regardless of whether you're a seasoned pro or a ready-to-go newer act, get us your stuff!--Your Twang Gang -- Forwarded message -- Even while the wildly-acclaimed "Edges From the Postcard2" still continues to grace the CD changers of the urban hip intelligentsia and sexy librarian types, it's time to issue the call to you music makers out there to send us your nocturnal (and diurnal, for that matter) emissions for consideration for the 1999 version of Edges. In other words, send us your songs! Of course, we've got some ground rules here, mainly to help the selection committee maintain the shred of sanity they have left. So here they are: (1) We're asking for original, previously unreleased material. If you submit a cover tune, it will probably be passed over unless its sheer genius causes the selection committee to have simultaneous orgasms. The tunes submitted may be demo versions, but realize that you will need to have a well-recorded version in our hands if we chose your song for the compilation. (2) Since the Edges CD is first and foremost a reflection of the Postcard2 community, we ask that all submitting bands have at least *some* tenuous connection to the list--in other words, either a band member or someone connected with the band (manager, booking agent, bail bondsman) should subscribe to P2. (3) No more than four songs will be considered, so don't bother sending more--they won't get listened to. (4) We will need THREE (3) identical copies of the submitted tunes, in cassette format only. (5) Send these submissions, along with generous bribes, to: Dave Purcell 720 Overton St. Newport, KY 41071 Be sure to email Dave at [EMAIL PROTECTED] after you send the material so that Mr. P can confirm that he got everything he was supposed to. (6) If one of your songs is chosen for the CD, we'll eventually need a professionally recorded DAT copy of it, so keep this in mind. (7) All proceeds from the project will go toward the staging of Twangfest3 and future Postcard2 projects. Honest. If you saw what kind of cars we drive, you wouldn't even *ask* if we were skimming. That's it! Last year's Postcard2 CD has done quite well, and we think that this year's will do even better. To paraphrase what Tom Cruise said to Cuba Gooding, Jr. in "Jerry McGuire": help us help *you*. Send us the results of your talent, determination, and substance abuse today. Love, Your Twang Gang
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
"Doug Young aka \"The Iceman\"" wrote: It's on Ronstadt's Sweet Dreams album. I'm not sure which one of Warren's its on but it really is a ZEVON cut. Give him what credit he is due is my motto. Pretty sure it's simple dreams but wouldnt swear to it. And I agree Zevon needs every due he's due. I understand he's without a label right now - that right? Crying shame. Stevie
Doyle Lawson reissues
I mentioned in my bluegrass upcoming releases that Sugar Hill is reissuing Doyle's first 4 secular albums on 2 CDs, and having now weaseled a couple of copies, I can safely pronounce that the job they've done is outstanding, and that if you have any interest at all in post-1960 bluegrass, you must own at least one. I'll be reviewing them for a familiar publication, so I'll save the detailed comments for there, but I don't see any reason that P2ers shouldn't be made aware of this requirement right now g. Titles are The Original Band and Once And For Always/The News Is Out; the first features the original band (duh): Terry Baucom, Lou Reid and Jimmy Haley, the second has two different bands: first, Baucom, Haley and the great Randy Graham, and second, Russell Moore, Ray Deaton and Scott Vestal (whose subsequent albums with Doyle are already available on CD). Jerry Douglas, Mike Auldridge, Sam Bush, Bobby Hicks and Glen Duncan contribute dobro and fiddle. Yummy. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
I know Nirvana, and John Anderson ain't no Nirvana. how true. John Anderson is much more important. Pshaw... a truly pointless comparison. Besides, Nirvana rawked. And except for, say, "Roundabout," John Anderson really annoys me. But that Wakeman can tickle the ivories something fierce. NW
Question about TV bands
Junior here, with a query for all of you: I got a call this morning from someone who's looking to do some short interviews with people who know (or think they know, or are just interested in, fascinated by, etc.) "TV rock bands." That is, bands like the Monkees, Partridge Family, Josie and the Pussycats (or whatever their name was) or whoever, whose base was essentially television (as opposed to a "real" band whose base would be in the music industry in one way or another). So, if you'd like a little air time g and have knowledge of this subject, write me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm just guessing, but: Neal? Bill Silvers? Cheryl? Come out of the closet, all you TV hounds!! g Thanks, --junior
Re: Question about TV bands
Junior wrote: I'm just guessing, but: Neal? Bill Silvers? Cheryl? Come out of the closet, all you TV hounds!! g my guesses on expertise: Neal - "California Dreams" (a show most likely to be *just* like the Weiss childhood...but I think Neal calls them just "The Dreams" like most of their fans) Bill - "The Heights" (how *do* you talk to an angel?) (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) Cheryl - "Catwalk" (wasn't there a band in that series?) Paul
RE: Question about TV bands
Didn't the Flintstones have a Pebbles Bamm-Bamm offshoot where the kids sang in a band? Scooby-Doo - classic era - had the song breaks during chase scenes, but Fred and Daphne never sang, so never mind. The Bugaloos! How could I forget? There have to be other Sid Marty Krofft shows with "bands". The Muppet Show - "A - ni - MAL! A - ni - MAL!" "My name is Chris, I'm a tv addict." Chris Neal - "California Dreams" (a show most likely to be *just* like the Weiss childhood...but I think Neal calls them just "The Dreams" like most of their fans) Bill - "The Heights" (how *do* you talk to an angel?) (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) Cheryl - "Catwalk" (wasn't there a band in that series?) Paul
Graham Parker (was Re: Question about TV bands)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Re: Question about "TV bands" by [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) I think his name is Jamie Walters. All I know about his solo career is that he covered Graham Parker's "Release Me". I can't think of any other covers of one of Parker's recent songs; Marty Jones's "You Can't Take Love for Granted" is the only one that comes to mind, and Parker's version was released over fifteen years ago. Carl Z.
tv bands
Damn, thought that last one was off to the fluff channel -- sorry to broadcast the Saturday morning kids'-tv lyrics on the grown-up list Todd (who also remembers a cast band or two on "Saved By the Bell")
Re: Question about TV bands
Junior here, with a query for all of you: I got a call this morning from someone who's looking to do some short interviews with people who know (or think they know, or are just interested in, fascinated by, etc.) "TV rock bands." That is, bands like the Monkees, Partridge Family, Josie and the Pussycats (or whatever their name was) I knew a lot about the Partridge Family in the day. I had all their lps. "I think I Love You" was my first 45. I actually wore it out. And David Cassiday was my first concert. I can still see that white, fringe jumpsuit. I think I was about 8. Hey, I noticed that they put the Partridge Family Christmas album on cd. I should buy it. marie (fluffing on the *big* list)
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
Oh, good, a Linda Ronstadt thread. Go back and check out her first Capital record (I believe) with "Birds," "I Fall to Pieces," "I Still Miss Someone," and a bunch of other good songs. That's the record when I first discovered her, around the fall of 73, and it's still a minor classic in my book. Also, the record that came immediatly after that, and the one or two preceding it (one titled "Silk Purse," I believe) were very good. She did the Loudermilk tune Break My Mind on one of them, if I remember correctly. -- terry smith ps Cisco's great. A cross between Steve and Dwight. Cool tattoos, too.
Re: Question about TV bands
C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: Charlie Chan and the Chan Clan - cartoon in which the detective's children had a rock band. Played an Archies-styled song at the end of every show. Banana Splits - The Sovines, Jamie Swedberg and I had a big conversation on this one Sat. morning after our show. Groovie Ghoulies - CBS cartoon with the hippie wolfman, a pinoff from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Hey, what about Happy Days? Richie, Potsy and Ralph had a combo with varying drummers (pudgy gang member, high school majorette, hip black guy among others). Speaking of which, probably my favorite TV band of them all (many of you know this about me), Lenny and the Squigtones from Laverne Shirley. (BTW, they put out an album, and I would kill to get a copy of it). The Brady Bunch had that album, remember when Peter's voice changed and creative Greg re-wrote a song around it? Odd Couple? Felix wants to get in good with Jaye P. Morgan (who happens to be dating Oscar), so he forms a band around his song. I Dream of Jeannie - Wanting Major Nelson to be rich and successful, Jeannie makes him a manager of a rock band that she creates. F Troop - A Beatles ripp-off in the 1870s (is that possible?) comes to Fort Courage, and Corporal Agarn (Larry Storch) chooses to manage them. Gilligan's Island - Who could forget The Mosquitos (Bingo, Bongo, Bungo, and Irving) arriving on the island, only to leave because of the competition from the new girl group with Ginger, Maryanne, and Mrs. Howell. Oh God, see what you made me do? I am awash in TV Hell. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
RE: Question about TV bands
C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy... Banana Splits - The Sovines, Jamie Swedberg and I had a big conversation on this one Sat. morning after our show. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road I offer - Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more. Over hill and highway the banana buggies go, Coming up to bring you the Banana Splits show Tra la la, la la la la Four bananas, three bananas, two bananas, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun, Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork, Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper and Snork. Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la Now, at least, I don't feel like such an addict in the shadow of Mitch. Woohoo! Lot of good memories in this thread. Chris
RE: 2 queries/OKRA all stars
I started to think maybe they didn't have the songwriters on the All Stars disc, but I realize that I wouldn't have known who wrote "14 Karat Mine" (Or is that Mind? Whatever) any other way cos I've never heard it elsewhere. Run, don't walk, to find a copy of the Gene Watson's Greatest Hits - the MCA one, not the Curb one; incredibly, "Fourteen Carat Mind" was Watson's only #1. Actually, now that I think about it, you oughta find a copy of the Curb one, too, which collects most of his Capitol hits that preceded his MCA signing - but "Fourteen Carat Mind" is on the MCA one. More synchronicity, BTW; the cut following that on the MCA album is "Speak Softly (You're Talking To My Heart)," written by bluegrasser Steve Spurgin, and one of the outstanding Randy Graham vocals on the second of the Doyle Lawson reissues I mentioned earlier. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
RE: Question about TV bands
How about HR Puffin Stuff. Didn't they have a little band going? I also believe that Sigmund and Seamonsters rocked it out a few times. Derek
Re: Question about TV bands
The Jetson's featured the family in a band, right? I think they were called the "Way Outs". Andeven though I don't remember the name of the cartoon band in the Flintstones, I do remember part of the song. "In Bedrock, twitch, twitch.." Thanks for dragging me into TV Hell. Now, I'm recalling Lenny's cool greaser jacket.it read One Wolf, instead of Lone Wolf. Why does that shit stick in one's head and yet I can't grasp C++ programming? g NP: Sloan - Navy Blues JC
RE: Question about TV bands
The Jetson's featured the family in a band, right? I think they were called the "Way Outs". The Jetsons did have the "Way Outs," as well as "Jet Screamer." Andeven though I don't remember the name of the cartoon band in the Flintstones, I do remember part of the song. "In Bedrock, twitch, twitch.." Fred Flinstone was also doing a little solo act as "Hi Fi" Can you hear em Grab'em, nab'em Listen to them Rock, Listen to them sing Oh the Humming Bird is singing somethin somethin psst Wilma did ya hear? I heard Hi Fi is a square (made with hand gesture) Derek
RE: Question about TV bands
Why does that shit stick in one's head and yet I can't grasp C++ programming? g TV memory cells have been proven scientifically to be superior in a Darwinian sense to anything related to career growth. Also, beer has formed a non- aggression pact with the tv cells, and they gang up on the career cells. Chris NP: Pinetop Seven - No Breath in the Bellows
RE: Question about TV bands
Later on, didn't The Dickies cover this one too? and the theme from "Gigantor?" My punk rock memory is failing me in my old age (to make room for all this twang stuff no doubt) . . . Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more. Over hill and highway the banana buggies go, Coming up to bring you the Banana Splits show Tra la la, la la la la Four bananas, three bananas, two bananas, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun, Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork, Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper and Snork. Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la
Kentucky Wildcats... and then some
Just wanted to use my allotment of fluff for the week to express a few opinions: University of Kentucky basketball sucks, Jason the Scorchers have been so over for a decade, Whiskeytown sounds like the Waterboys and Michael Jordan is an American hero. That is all. Neal Weiss
Re: Question about TV bands
Lancelot Link and the Evolution Revolution. Long before Prince stole the name, these primates rocked. Slim
Re: Question about TV bands
Fred Flinstone was also doing a little solo act as "Hi Fi" Can you hear em Grab'em, nab'em Listen to them Rock, Listen to them sing Oh the Humming Bird is singing somethin somethin psst Wilma did ya hear? I heard Hi Fi is a square (made with hand Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". (This would be in the Flintstones...not that lame spinoff when they were teenagers) Also, Fat Albert and the Cosby kids always had some song at the end of their show, and live-action Bill used to dance around and make goofy faces. I think it was a rule in the 70's that you had to have a song near the end of almost every Saturday mornin' cartoon. Mike
RE: Question about TV bands
Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Sorry for the twang content. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
RE: Question about TV bands
Have we mentioned The Chipmunks yet? (Every album becomes a Chipmunks album with the proper rpm increase). Chris
RE: Question about TV bands
I know that The Brady Bunch was already mentioned, but in addition to the Peter voice changing episode (song: "When it's time to change you've got to rearrange"), I remember the episode where the kids go on a TV talent show as "The Silver Platters" to win the cash for an anniversary gift for their parents (song: "I think I'll go for a walk outside/the summer sun's coming my way/I just can't stay inside all day/I've got to get up . . . it's a sunshine day") and the Marsha-inviting-Davy-Jones-to-her-junior-high-dance episode (I think he sings some song like, "Girl, look what you've done to me"). How about the Johnny Bravo episode where Gregg gets a recording contract because he "fits the suit?"
Re: Kentucky Wildcats... and then some
As a native of Lexington, KY, I must defend the honor of my beloved Wildcats. I watched them demolish Mississippi State the other day. And they've gotten up for big wins against Maryland and Auburn this year. If things go well, they could go far again this year. So there. As to your other comments... the Scorchers are still scorching. Ryan Adams does bear a physical resemblance to "This Is the Sea"-era Mike Scott (but Whiskeytown doesn't really sound like the Waterboys). And Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time. --Slonedog
A feature on Boston Country
Good news about The Darlings. Stacey, you need to have a little "chat" with Steve about Hell Country --- Country music is singing the blues Once thriving, the local sene falls victim to changing tastes and talent drain By Steve Morse, Globe Staff, 01/24/99 Nashville stars are hitting it big in Boston. Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire have played the FleetCenter. Shania Twain and Travis Tritt have headlined Great Woods. Clint Black and Trisha Yearwood have stopped at the South Shore Music Circus. And George Strait is expected to headline Foxboro Stadium this summer, sharing a bill with the suddenly hot Dixie Chicks. Yet, while major tours are drawing large numbers in the Boston market, these successes have not translated to the local club scene, which has dried up dramatically in recent years. Indeed, the honky-tonks are fading fast from the city and its surrounding environs. Where there were once 20-plus clubs in the region offering four to seven nights of country music per week, there are now just a handful - and none in Boston proper. The scene has been decimated by changing tastes, by the line-dancing phenomenon (which in turn burned itself out), by a talent drain to Nashville, by dwindling radio support, and by an aging country audience that seems to only go out for special shows by the Garths and Rebas of the world. Nor is Nashville - apart from its top stars - immune from this identity crisis. Major tours are still doing well, but country record sales have slipped from a high of 18.7 percent of the overall market in 1993, to 14 percent last year, according to published trade reports. Country's roots are being eaten away, as more entertainers sound like glossy, adult-pop acts rather than twangy country singers. And more are trying to follow the path of Shania Twain and Faith Hill, who had puffy Top 40 pop hits last year, as the line blurred between the genres. In Boston, there are still some enduring artists keeping the flame alive - John Lincoln Wright, John Penny, Robin Right, Johnny White, and Allen Estes, to name a few. Plus, there are fresh faces in Dave Foley, Terri Bright, Paved Country, Mary Gauthier, and the Darlings - a new country-rock band that just won a national battle-of-the-bands contest in Nashville. But overall, the scene is singing the blues - the ''long gone lonesome blues,'' as Hank Williams once whined. ''It's really not a bad scene as long as you're willing to make no money,'' says a rather sarcastic Brian Sinclair, who has been a disc jockey at Saturday morning's ''Hillbilly at Harvard'' show on WHRB-FM (95.3) for 33 years. He's seen the comings and goings - mostly goings - of a Boston scene that is becoming more fragmented by the day. How fragmented? Try this: There is little overlap between old and new acts, and between acts that perform contemporary versus traditional country - shades of the same battle that exists between alternative and classic rock. Consumers are being left with a depleted sense of history (also a problem nationally when you realize that pioneer George Jones has no recording contract these days) and with a cynicism that suggests that someone has a better chance of winning the lottery than making it from Boston in the country field. Success in Nashville The only export to find significant success in recent years is Jo Dee Messina, a Holliston native who used to play the now-vanished jamborees around town. She moved to Nashville right after high school in 1991, then starved a few years before the fates smiled on her. ''It was a crazy dream to go to Nashville, but I'm living it. And God, it's great. I'm so lucky,'' Messina says. She's lucky to have escaped a club scene that is a shell of its former self. Just look at all the local clubs that have gone to hillbilly heaven: the Blue Star in Saugus, the Hillbilly Ranch in Park Square, Nashville North in the Theater District, the Adelphia in Dorchester, Kevin's Country Corner in Somerville, Sacco's in Watertown, Cowboys in Saugus, J.R.'s in Beverly, and the Wagon Wheel in Ayer. ''I can't supply a living to my musicians anymore,'' says John Lincoln Wright, a local legend whose group the Sour Mash Boys scrambles to find work where it can. Wright used to be a mainstay in the city, but his most regular gig now is playing Sunday nights at the tiny Middle East bakery room in Cambridge. Wright is one of a diehard group of country performers who blames the line-dancing trend for shredding the scene. Line-dancing - a kind of ''Urban Cowboy, Part II'' movement with dance steps done in line formations to DJ -spun records - rendered live bands superfluous. Line-dancers required bigger dance floors (hence they weren't interested in the smaller honky-tonks) and when they did show up for live bands, they often complained that those bands didn't play the exact rhythms of the songs that they had learned in their line-dancing lessons. ''We even use a metronome now to try to get the beats
RE: Question about TV bands
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote: Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Much as I hate to contribute to this dubious thread (Jerry Curry's probably jumping with joy over all this questionable music content), those are two different songs. Don't ask me how I know that.--don
RE: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
Pretty sure it's simple dreams but wouldnt swear to it. And I agree Zevon needs every due he's due. I understand he's without a label right now - that right? Crying shame. [Matt Benz] No, it is Simple Dreams, now that I think of it; with Tumblin Dice, Blue Bayou, etc on there. Zevon's the whip. Or one of em, anyway. That whole EL LAY sound of the 70's, early 80's needed a good shot of cynical (before it was used for Miller Beer commercials) morbid humor to give a bitter taste to the sweet n lite, and WZ was just the man to deliver. The fact that he got so many of his songs covered by Rondstadt is interesting, considering his left of center viewpoint and edgy songs.
Re: Question about TV bands
Speaking of TV bands, just the other day I lunched with my wife at her new job at Warner Brothers for the first time. No more than 200 yards from her office is the house where the Partridge Family lived. And yep, there was the garage where the kids made such beatiful music. Thought it was kinda cool, even if I more a Brady Bunch fan myself. NW
RE: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
Pshaw... a truly pointless comparison. Besides, Nirvana rawked. And except for, say, "Roundabout," John Anderson really annoys me. But that Wakeman can tickle the ivories something fierce. [Matt Benz] Pssst, hey Neil: it's *JON* Anderson. An important distinction, as all Jon's and John's will note. No long distance runaround from this cat.
RE: Question about TV bands
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote: Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Much as I hate to contribute to this dubious thread (Jerry Curry's probably jumping with joy over all this questionable music content), those are two different songs. Don't ask me how I know that. All right, I won't, but here's something interesting: the not-always-reliable All-Music Guide shows the writer of the Pebbles/Bam-Bam "hit" (geez, was it really like an actual, charting hit?) as Hamblen, no first name, and sure enough, the great Stuart Hamblen has a song registered with ASCAP by that title. Is this for real, or did the AMG get it wrong, and yet another writer is responsible for the cartoon song? If it's really Stuart Hamblen, I might like to hear that. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
Pshaw... a truly pointless comparison. Besides, Nirvana rawked. And except for, say, "Roundabout," John Anderson really annoys me. But that Wakeman can tickle the ivories something fierce. [Matt Benz] Pssst, hey Neil: it's *JON* Anderson. An important distinction, as all Jon's and John's will note. Oh, I'm very away that it's *JON* and not *JOHN.* But who said Yes fans had the skills to differentiate so thoroughly? No on Yes. *Neal* not *Neil* Weiss g
Re: Graham Parker (was Re: Question about TV bands)
Just got this press release. thought some of you might be interested. For Immediate Release January 26, 1999 GRAHAM PARKER TO RELEASE INTERNET ONLY ALBUM. LOOSE MONKEYS, SPARE TRACKS AND LOST DEMOS TO BE RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH RAZOR TIE WEBSITE. On March 15, Graham Parker will make history. Parker's own Up Yours label will unleash his new collection of rare and unreleased material, Loose Monkeys, Spare Tracks and Lost Demos. Here's the catch: The CD will be released exclusively through Razor Tie's website (www.razorandtie.com). The songs included are from the years 1983-1996 and they have been chosen by GP himself. The tracks on the album range from bare bones, just Graham and a guitar to the lushly orchestrated "Wherever You Are," culled from the sessions for his 1983 album The Real Macaw. Of the 20 tracks on Loose Monkeys...19 are GP originals. The track listing is as follows: 1. There's A Ghost In My House (R. Dean Taylor/Holland/Dozier/Holland) 2. Burnin' On A Higher Plane 3. Durban Poison These tracks are demos from 1986 and feature Brinsley Schwartz and Andrew Bodnar, formerguitarist and bassist for Graham's classic band, The Rumour. "There's A Ghost In My House" is a cover of R.Dean Taylor's Motown hit. 4. Tortured Soul (demo--1993) 5. Wherever You Are (1983--From The Real McCaw sessions) 6. Dead To The World 7. Hormone Of Love 8. Everything Goes (version 1) 9. I'm In Love With You 10. Natalie 11. I Just Can't Capture Her Imagination (version 1) 12. Corporate Rock 13. Love In The Air --Demos from December, 1985. 14. Waiting For The Next World 15. I Just Can't Capture Her Imagination 16. She's Been Working --Demos from September, 1986. 17. Still Got My Face (1993) 18. Don't Kid Yourself (1992) 19. The Invisible Woman (1991) 20. Guillotine Of Guadeloupe (1996--From Acid Bubblegum sessions)
Re: A feature on Boston Country
Interesting article. I missed this when I was looking through the Globe on Sunday. Yup, it can sure be grim here if you're in a local country band and aren't playing at rock clubs (as several do). Morse didn't mention the Fritters, who I think highly of (particularly the Rose Maddox-ish vocals of their singer, Betsy Nichols), though they rarely play live - maybe once every couple of months - so the omission is understandable. Nor did he mention the Stumbleweeds, who *do* play live around here at least two or three times a month, so there's less of an excuse there. Nor did he mention the Bag Boys, who hold court every Saturday afternoon at the Plough and Stars in the heart of Cambridge (Paul Burch fans--word is that he's coming up to Beantown in the next couple of months to do some recording and playing with them). Since when has Loosigian been in the Darlings? What happened to that guy Rik (the one who looked like a leftover member of Slade) who used to play guitar for them? Y'know, I'm happy that a local band won that contest and everything, but I've seen those guys five or six times and I've just never been able to warm up to 'em. Loved this part: WKLB, which sponsors a country festival at Great Woods each summer (with Nashville headliners) and cosponsors summer events at Indian Ranch in Webster, has no time slot devoted to local music, but ''that's not to say there won't be one in the future,'' says music director Ginny Rogers. Well, I'll say it: No, there won't be one in the future. --Jon Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wollaston, Massachusetts
RE: Question about TV bands
The Happy Days band never decided on a name; at one point, they were just known as "The Band." you know, when they backed Leather at a Ski Lodge, and Richie-mulit instrumentalist- went out the door while playing his guitar solo. Came back in all covered with that fake tv snow. Oh, how we laughed. -Original Message- From: Michele Flannery [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 2:40 PM To: passenger side Subject: RE: Question about "TV bands" Yep, she definitely had a band on that show - Pinky and the Leatherettes? I know she also played with Richie and Potsie's cool rock n' roll bandand I'm now I'm recalling Laverne Shirley singing back up so I think I've gone crazy. - michele -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 11:33 AM To: passenger side Subject: RE: Question about "TV bands" I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? Well the rest of the day is lost now. It'll be hard to concentrate with both the picture of Suzi in head to toe leather and Marie in a white fringed jumpsuit, running around my brain all day. g Jim, smilin'
Outlaw Blues
The movie "Outlaw Blues" has been on cable this month, and I've got a question about the theme song that maybe someone here can answer. Who wrote it? I'm wondering because the music credits at the end of the film list John Oates. Is this the John Oates of Hall and Oates fame? (For those who haven't seen this 1977 film, it stars Peter Fonda and Susan Saint James. Fonda is an ex-con attempting to get payback from a big country star named Garland Dupree who stole his song "Outlaw Blues" while he was locked up at Huntsville. Pretty entertaining stuff, and much of it was filmed in Austin.)
Re: A feature on Boston Country
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Morse didn't mention the Fritters Who've broken up Jon...sorry to be the one to break the news. Rumor has it that Betsey will be trying to advance herself as a guitarist and strike out on her own at some point. The other band that Fritters members are in - The Pineapple Ranch Hands - a hawaiian country swing band - are doing quite well though...coming to a Hellcountry show near you. This article was mentioned to me about thirty times in the last few days, and I'm wondering how he could overlook Hellcountry if he's on my mailing, and email lists. Maybe being ignored is better than being lumped into something though, and he was pretty far off target about the scene. Enough, my blood pressure is rising and I'll be damned if I'm going to let itg. Nice to have Country Standard Time do a feature on the Hellcountry series this month though, and issues are all over (insert your) town with the Steve Earle / Del McCoury cover. Stacey Hellcountry "supporting the Boston area twang scene" http://www.hellcountry.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Zevon (was Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 RE: other voices -
Linda Ro.. by Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Zevon's the whip. Or one of em, anyway. That whole EL LAY sound
of the 70's, early 80's needed a good shot of cynical (before it was
used for Miller Beer commercials) morbid humor to give a bitter taste to
the sweet n lite, and WZ was just the man to deliver. The fact that he
got so many of his songs covered by Rondstadt is interesting,
considering his left of center viewpoint and edgy songs.
That viewpoint might be considered right-of-center, if gun ownership and
military content are relevant variables to you. I think Zevon's written
more gun songs than Ted Nugent has, and some of the percussion on
"Jungle Work" consists of him shooting a pistol into a garbage can full
of gravel.
Zevon just celebrated a birthday, is perhaps the only songwriter to have
ever namechecked the SEC ("Seminole Bingo", cowritten by Carl Hiaasen),
sang "Lawyers, Guns, and Money" at Jesse "The Governor" Ventura's
inauguration, and is on tour as we speak. I'm going to try to catch him
Saturday in Pittsburgh (Amy Rigby opens).
don't the sun look angry at me,
Carl Z.
Re: Question about TV bands
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 RE: Question about "TV bands" by Michele Flannery@spinner I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? I can't recall the band name, but they did perform "Down at Devilgate Drive" on the show. Carl Z.
RE: A feature on Boston Country
WKLB, which sponsors a country festival at Great Woods each summer (with Nashville headliners) and cosponsors summer events at Indian Ranch in Webster, has no time slot devoted to local music, but ''that's not to say there won't be one in the future,'' says music director Ginny Rogers. Well, I'll say it: No, there won't be one in the future. Now, now, you can never be too sure. Our biggest local mainstream country station - CMA Large Market Station Of The Year WUBE-FM - recently allocated a hefty 2-hour time slot each week to classic country. Of course, it's 6-8a Sunday morning, and "classic" means from the 1980s... Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
Re: Question about TV bands
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, marie arsenault wrote: I was only nine. I'm sure I was wearing a highly flammable polyester ensemble with a crocheted vest. Hmmwill this outfit be making an appearance at NEA? Would look quite delightful with those boots you wore to the Lucinda Williams show. g VISA - The "freedom" fabric! JC
Re: Question about TV bands
Mitch wrote: C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: F Troop - A Beatles ripp-off in the 1870s (is that possible?) comes to Fort Courage, and Corporal Agarn (Larry Storch) chooses to manage them. Mitch, I thought I'd be the only person to remember this, much less to admit so in public. gDude, you'd better write Junior off-list. I bow to your acumen. They did a cover of "Green Tambourine", the Lemon Pipers smash hit, fronted by the cowgirl who had a crush on Captain Parmenter. (Ken Berry, and sorry can't remember the gal's name or her character's.) "And so we resume with a bang and a boomF-Troop!" strengthening P2 with every non-twang music post, g b.s.
Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Stevie Simkin wrote: I'm hoping that Trio II delivers the goods. And is there talk of an emmylou/linda duets album too? I can confirm that this is in the can, so to speak. My inside source was telling me over New Year's, that it is one fine piece of work. She thought it was even better than the new Trios CD. Her enthusiasm was most certainly infectious. So, I'm looking quite forward to it. However, I'm a bit biased in that I've always loved Linda Ronstadt's output top to bottom. Ok, count me out on that recent lullabies fiasco. Her 70's lite country-rock stuff fit me to a T. However, you all know about my affection for lite country-rock and how that adds to my *questionable* tastes g. Regarding Zevon. I used to work with a woman that dated a fishing guide from South Florida. This guide fellow is great friends with Carl Hiassin, who just so happens to be great friends with Zevon. The long short, is that she's been on fishing expeditions with this guide, Carl, and Warren. Se definitely has some stories to tell and is quite fond of Zevon. Very very dry biting wit supposedly. This woman I used to work with by the way was supposedly the inspiration for the main protaganist character in _Striptease_. Yeah, the character played so clumsily by Demi Moore. This was never confirmed though. JC Jerry Curry - Spectre Booking Independence, Oregon [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the Top 40, half the songs are secret messages to the teen world to drop out, turn on, and groove with the chemicals and light shows at discotheques. -- Art Linkletter
Re: Letter to the Editor
I've been following this "thread" about new country versus old country that spawned from WKKG's PD Scott Micheals' comments. While in many ways I do tend to agree with Scott, BEFORE you all start flaming me just hear me out. You never hear about Motown artists complaining about today's pop radio not playing their music, even though their music, just like country music from the same time period is nothing short of legendary. Alabama has been on country radio for YEARS. On the pop-rock stations the same can be said for The Rolling Stones. These artists have kept up with the times and "rolled with the changes" Age has nothing to do with good or bad music. A radio station is a business, and a business has to make money to STAY in business. How long would a retail store keep their employees and remain open if they sold "great" items that only a few people purchased? -Greg Breeden WKHK No flames here but I happen to know Greg and I also happen to know that Greg, one of the better air talents in Virginia, was a part of the only station to take WKHK down a notch or two in the last ten years, a station called "The Bear" which was, according to Arbitron, slowly but steadily eroding KHK's market share, enough so that it was bought by and shut down by KHK. The Bear was closer to Real Country music with a mix of currents thrown in than anything around and it had a 50 or 100K signal on a big (make that giant) stick. It was best said by the line "Listeners' memories go much farther back than most station research." And it takes people who know and understand country music and the country audience (and every market is a bit different) to program stations that can be successful, not Hot A/C or Rock programmers lured by big $. The HNC stations are dropping like flies off a meat wagon that was the ride to the top and is now the ride to mediocrity. Only when country stations get local and back in touch with their audience, put radio people in charge of radio stations and start demanding from Nashville music the listeners really want to hear, will country radio have a chance to make another return to the top. I seriously doubt this will happen as too much consolidation has left the companies with debt loads that are forcing generic programming into hundreds of stations in a misguided attempt to save a buck. I'll never believe that a consultant in New York or LA can tell me what my audience wants to hear, the only thing a consultant can tell me is what the labels are paying him to tell me. Bring any consultant to my market and walk down main street with me, leave your ears open and learn something. Mike Hays P.S. As for the Motown artists, I can hear them in damn near any market I go to, it's called the oldies format, no wonder they aren't complaining NOW ONLINE, www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry netcast 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net For the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net
trios and things
Just found a fascinating interview with Linda Ronstadt about working with Emmylou and Dolly. Here's the link. Well worth a read. Stevie http://www.ais-gwd.com/~tpartridge/intgm.htm
Re: Outlaw Blues
Todd Larson wrote: The movie "Outlaw Blues" has been on cable this month, and I've got a question about the theme song ...Pretty entertaining stuff, and much of it was filmed in Austin.) Yeah boy, when they came here to film that thing we all said "things are happening to us now!". We all thought it was but the beginning of a massive inflow of industry weasels and labels and publishers and record deals for everybody and probably the Apocalypse, too. After all, we had just won the Billboard Trendsetter of the Year Award at KOKE-FM for having the idea to play country-rock music! And Willie lived here and was starting his own label! And Texas Chainsaw had just been done here! etc etc. some of them things happened but most didn't, and it took another twenty years for any of it to happen in a meaningful way, and there still ain't no labels or publishers here bigger than a thimblefull of horseshit. However, the live scene is still cool. And with Seagrams (!) owning half of the world now, I don't think banking on major labels will get any of us very far... -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Question about TV bands
In a message dated 1/26/99 7:41:06 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? No, the Richie/Potsy/Ralph Experience usually backed her up. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John upstairs again, talking to Rosie O'Donnell
Re: Letter to the Editor
Damn, sent to the wrong place! NOW ONLINE, www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry netcast 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net For the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net
Old 97's
A friend of mine who knows the boys quite well (he remembers them when they were clean cut local boys up this way) said they are booked for three movie tracks in the next couple of months and are doing quite well by thathmmm, maybe we all need to think - write for the movies! NOW ONLINE, www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry netcast 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.netFor the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net
Re: Question about TV bands
Of course - everyone knows why the Beau Brummels called themselves, that, right? Probably an "easy" level trivia question for you folks on P2. By the way, I saw somewhere that John Easdale, formerly of the fabulous Dramarama, has a solo record out? Can anyone tell me about it? I remember discovering Dramarama at the college radio station at Kent State and flipping out when "Vinyl" came out. Anyone know how I can get my grubby little hands on a copy of this solo album? Thanks. jc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 4:28 PM Subject: Re: Question about "TV bands" In a message dated 1/26/99 7:32:35 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, the Beau Brummels on the Flintstones. Absolutely one of the best Flintstone episodes ever! Ask Matt Benz or Jamie Sovine my Shakespearian interpretation of the famous scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." BTW, they were the Beau Brummelstones, and the show was Shinrock. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
RE: Question about TV bands
scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." Which was soon followed by the "Flinstone Flop" later in the episode. D
Re: Movie Music (was Re: Old 97's)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Movie Music (was Re: Old 97's) by Carl Abraham Zimring@and P.P.S. Anyone have data on how many records he sold before and after David Lynch used "Wicked Game"? I'd bet he'd no longer be on a major label if not for that choice soundtrack placement. He=Chris Isaak.
Re: A feature on Boston Country
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dang it, but how ironic that Country Standard Time gives Hellcountry it's due, while the Globe misses the point altogether. Yah, but the Herald just emailed that they're putting something in this week and want an interview so f*** 'em I sayg. Some folks out there *do* actually know something about the scene they write about. Stacey (who's very excited to have Elena playing Hellcountry Friday) Hellcountry "supporting the Boston area twang scene" http://www.hellcountry.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Movie Music (was Re: Old 97's)
Carl Z. writes: P.S. How many soundtrack albums are in the Billboard Top 200 chart? More to the point, how many soundtrack albums have TOPPED that chart in the past two years? I bet Mr. Weisberger can address that but I know the "Hope Floats" soundtrack has done well sales wise. As for any other country related I don't recall any but the Pure Country" ST as doing well and that was really a Strait project more or less. NOW ONLINE, www.TwangCast.com TM RealCountry netcast 24 X 7 Please Visit Then let us know what you think! Mike Hays www.MikeHays.RealCountry.net For the best country artist web hosting, www.RealCountry.net
Re: Field Report:The Hogwaller Ramblers
CDs will be going out this week to various DJs and writer types that I've been culling from this list for the past couple of months. I hope ( you know who you are) like it. Make sure you slip a $5 into that Neal Weiss package; gua-ran-td positive ree-vyew. Guaranteed. Greil Bentele
speaking of Shatner......
Did anyone happen to catch his.performance (?) on Conan a few nights ago with some band called "Fear Of Pop"? Shatner did a kind of spoken word piece over some sort of avant-pop music, Ben Folds was on keys, and...man it was weird. Is this an ongoing act? Is there a record as well? I like really bad stuff like that, and I might even buy it. Hell, I still want to buy that Pat Boone metal record. I mean it was *wd*. uhh, insert some geeky Star Trek sign-off here, I never watched it, Dan
Re: Question about TV bands
In a message dated 1/26/99 9:20:20 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They did a cover of "Green Tambourine", the Lemon Pipers smash hit, fronted by the cowgirl who had a crush on Captain Parmenter. (Ken Berry, and sorry can't remember the gal's name or her character's.) The gal character's name was Wrangler Jane (Don't know her real name, and I have some episodes on video, but the VCR is on the fritz). Sorry B.S., but it wasn't "Green Tamborine." They did "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Lemon Tree." Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John (renter) mumbling (can't decipher)
Re: Question about TV bands
In a message dated 1/26/99 9:41:19 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." Which was soon followed by the "Flinstone Flop" later in the episode. And then ended with Barney running from Fred, Fred hitting his head, and Barney joking to Wilma that the new dance of Fred holding his head and jumping around was "The Flintstone Frenzy." Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John (renter) just yelled at the TV again.
Boston country radio (was about Morse article)
On Tuesday, January 26, 1999 3:01 PM, Jon Weisberger [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: WKLB, which sponsors a country festival at Great Woods each summer (with Nashville headliners) and cosponsors summer events at Indian Ranch in Webster, has no time slot devoted to local music, but ''that's not to say there won't be one in the future,'' says music director Ginny Rogers. Well, I'll say it: No, there won't be one in the future. Now, now, you can never be too sure. Our biggest local mainstream country station - CMA Large Market Station Of The Year WUBE-FM - recently allocated a hefty 2-hour time slot each week to classic country. Of course, it's 6-8a Sunday morning, and "classic" means from the 1980s... There is another commercial country station in the Boston market - WCAV in Brockton. They have a great Sunday night show, hosted by Ed the Detective. Lots of old stuff, and good new stuff, though I don't think he's so much into the alt.country/rock. Lately the rest of the week they've mainly been using syndicated programs, I hae heard (from John Lincoln Wright) that they're coming off the satellite soon. That could be good. PLUS, listing to WCAV, one gets to hear the Brockton Enterprise jingle, which is truly the worst jingle ever. Though Steve Morse's article had some inaccuracies, it's really nice to see those Harvard Hillbillies get some attention. I think people forget about them because they've been around for so damn long. I love a show that will play Alan Jackson into Dale Watson into Patty Loveless in Danni Leigh. It's worth getting up on Saturday mornings to listen to. Plus, they're the nicest guys in the world. WKLB sponsored a show this summer that Mike Ireland played at. It was very funny having to explain who Mike was so the lady from the station could introduce him. She was very impressed when I told her they had an album out on Sire. I think she thought they were from North Quincy or something.
Re: Question about TV bands
Mitch wrote: The gal character's name was Wrangler Jane (Don't know her real name, and I have some episodes on video, but the VCR is on the fritz). Sorry B.S., but it wasn't "Green Tamborine." They did "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Lemon Tree." Wow. OK, Mitch, like I said, I bow to your knowledge. I just remembered the song as hopelessly lame, but in defense of my CRS here, I haven't seen it since it was first aired. You've got tapes of F-Troop? Whoa. g b.s.
Re: Hazeldine/Mekons/Wild and Blue et al
MC 900 Ft. Ndubb writes: But who said Yes fans had the skills to differentiate so thoroughly? You'll never understand, Neal, you'll never understand. Dan n.p. a bootleg, actually: "Siberian Fugues; Tales From Topographic Oceans-The Unreleased Wakeman Jams"g
Re: Outlaw Blues
Joe, I was an extra on that movie set! "Outlaw Blues" was the film that DID get things happening in Austin. RW ShamyWDVR-FM -Original Message- From: Joe Gracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 4:26 PM Subject: Re: Outlaw Blues Todd Larson wrote: The movie "Outlaw Blues" has been on cable this month, and I've got a question about the theme song ...Pretty entertaining stuff, and much of it was filmed in Austin.) Yeah boy, when they came here to film that thing we all said "things are happening to us now!". We all thought it was but the beginning of a massive inflow of industry weasels and labels and publishers and record deals for everybody and probably the Apocalypse, too. After all, we had just won the Billboard Trendsetter of the Year Award at KOKE-FM for having the idea to play country-rock music! And Willie lived here and was starting his own label! And Texas Chainsaw had just been done here! etc etc. some of them things happened but most didn't, and it took another twenty years for any of it to happen in a meaningful way, and there still ain't no labels or publishers here bigger than a thimblefull of horseshit. However, the live scene is still cool. And with Seagrams (!) owning half of the world now, I don't think banking on major labels will get any of us very far... -- Joe Gracey President-For-Life, Jackalope Records http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Re: Bloodshot party
On Mon, 25 Jan 1999, the subject of many a Meat Purveyor song wrote Just to let y'all know, our little love letter to my former future ex-husband is coming along nicely and will be good and ready by the P2 SXSW BBQ. Which brings me to the party okay, I'm finally sending out the invite info to the mailing list from last year (let me know if you don't get one and you want one). It's gonna be Thursday the 18th so's not to conflict with the ND party. That means everyone must get to Austin by Wednesday night. OK? OK! Anyway, details are in the email going out right about now. Luv, cherilyn, meat purveyor. p.s. thanks a bazillion to everyone who thought of us for the 1998 P2 poll. It felt real nice to be in such good company. p.p.s. recording I'm espcially excited about right now: Daniel Johnston's new one. Good god almighty.
Re: Field Report:The Hogwaller Ramblers
In a message dated 1/26/99 2:29:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: CDs will be going out this week to various DJs and writer types that I've been culling from this list for the past couple of months. I hope ( you know who you are) like it. Make sure you slip a $5 into that Neal Weiss package; gua-ran-td positive ree-vyew. Guaranteed. I've jacked it up to $10, for inflation and all. But if you give me one of them crisp new funny looking twenties I be sure to include a line like: "hands down the best album since Sgt. Pepper's." Just earning a living, Neal Weiss
Daniel Johnston (was Re: Bloodshot party)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Re: Bloodshot party by Cherilyn diMond@earthlin p.p.s. recording I'm espcially excited about right now: Daniel Johnston's new one. Good god almighty. This flew underneath my radar until now. Is Johnston still on Atlantic? Is he working with Paul Leary? How is he doing?
I can't help it...McHale's Navy TV-Rock Fluff
I just remembered one of the weirdest TV-rock moments I ever experienced -- even weirder than ANY Shatner spoken-word thang (which, though I missed his latest, are guaranteed to be pretty darn weird). Anyway. There used to be this late-night TV show called "Night Flight", which started out by running old movies and music videos, and ended up, last I saw of it, by running cut-up pieces of old movies and videos together -- weird TV in and of itself. Well, one night, probably about 2 or 3 a.m., I was watching "Night Flight" while simultaneously reading a novel, listening to music on the stereo, and drinking coffee laced with bourbon. I'd do this on Friday nights sometimes. Lynn My Spouse was out with his buddies playing cutthroat double-rapid transit chess, you see, and I'd wait up for him, mostly as an excuse to vege out in the above manner. So, as I said, 'long about the early a.m., I look up from my book and see the cast of McHale's Navy lined up on the ship's, er, front end the way they'd do for the opening credits of the TV show. Wow, I think nostalgically, I haven't seen that show in long time. So, I turn up the sound. And what I hear, instead of the show's theme song, is... "mm poppa oom mow mow, poppa oom mow mow" *Cuh-lunk* went my jaw on the floor. It was like American Bandstand got mixed up with the Twilight Zone and produced this a capella band called McHale the Navies. And boy, they went at it! They started out kind sedate then got more and more animated, Borgnine slapping his hand on the, er, prow? and all of them starting to *get down* -- BUT -- all the while keeping the most serious deadpan expressions you ever saw. It was hilarious! It was sublime! Obviously it was an outtake they did in an odd (very odd!) moment... And if ANYONE here knows where I can get my hands on a copy of this, please share this information. --Cheryl Cline
Re: A feature on Boston Country
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want my advice, based on my experience as having had the Bourbonaires called a psychobilly band in the Globe a couple of months back, is that this kind of crap simply happens. I don't know if it's symptomatic of the Globe's widely-perceived decline, but, yeah, it could have been better. I'm surprised that Morse missed it, though, particularly since he made such a point about local country acts having such a hard time playing out. He also neglected to mention "C.S.T." at all, in spite of the mag's regular championing of local country acts, so don't feel too put out. Jeff's probably peeved at the guy, too. Stuart Munro and I have long had a running debate (which he's kept me up-to-date on, sending me this article a day before it was posted here) on which Boston Globe critic is doofier, Morse or Sullivan. A couple of Sullivan's recent malpropisms have been pretty entertaining, I have to admit. But ever since Morse wrote for Pop Top, a local monthly rag in the mid-'70s (where he reviewed country almost exclusively), my attitude toward him has been "If he can get it wrong, he will." At best, his blinders can be pretty huge. Bob Oh yeah: However much the Globe has declined, it's still far, far better than any media outlet in Chicago.
Re: Bloodshot party
On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, P2's hostess with the mostest wrote: Just to let y'all know, our little love letter to my former future ex-husband is coming along nicely and will be good and ready by the P2 SXSW BBQ. Oh boy I can't wait. Last year all I got was the amplified derogatory question about my sexuality at the Bloodshot party. This year its a whole song. I will be drinking heavily that morning. -- Chad Hamilton University of Texas Graduate School of Business [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: I can't help it...McHale's Navy TV-Rock Fluff
Obviously it was an outtake they did in an odd (very odd!) moment... And if ANYONE here knows where I can get my hands on a copy of this, please share this information. http://www.moviesunlimited.com/blooper.htm claims to have a whole bunch of such stuff, including: Boob Tube Blunders A delirious double feature of uncensored bloopers from days gone by. First, see flubs and goofs from "McHale's Navy," "Ben Casey," "Ozzie and Harriet" and more '60s faves, followed by Ruth Warrick, Susan Lucci and other daytime stars in the wildest miscues and practical jokes from the world of soap operas. 90 min. 62-1356 Only $19.99 I have seen this McHale outtake, and it is a classic. A friend of mine used to have a tape of outtakes from "Mork and Mindy" that were some of the funniest TV I've ever seen.
