Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
I've just been reading Sid Griffin's Gram bio (which is really more of a collection of interviews, etc.) and I've really enjoyed it. It's raw (and a little hard to get into, I'd imagine, if you didn't already have some background on GP ... but who'd buy it if they didn't?), but I particularly like the numerous voices in it: Hillman, Emmylou, Gram's bandmates from the early days, and, of course, the two great interviews with GP himself at different stages of his (all too brief) career. Obviously, he did a lot of livin' in those short years. Anyway, the copy I'm reading is a loner ... I was wondering if anybody knew where it might still be available to buy (it's got to be long out of print, ain't it?)? BTW I've got the Fong-Torres (sp?) bio, too, so I'm not just looking for a GP bio -- I'm looking for another copy of Griffin's book. Thanks. P.S. When Gillian Welch and David Rawlings came to ETSU to do a songwriting workshop my center co-sponsored with the Bluegrass-Country Music program, they apologized for being a little late -- they'd been up half the night recording Hickory Wind for the GP tribute (with Emmylou producing -- that slave-driver ;- ___ Rob Russell Johnson City, TN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://listen.to/thebystanders -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Return of the Grevious Angel Date: Tuesday, February 23, 1999 8:31 PM In a message dated 2/23/99 4:56:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Conmemorativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons" (Rhino R2 71269) It sucked. Different strokes, I guess...I loved it, particularly Pet Clarke's Crazy Horse-ish take on one of the Hot Burritos (I forget which one)... Different strokes indeed. I thought it was great. John Keane, Peter Buck, Kevn Kinney, and Michelle Malone doing "Cody, Cody" really grabs me and Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill with the Walkin' Tacos doing "A Song for You" and Joey Burns and Vic Williams "Return of the Grievous Angel" -- this CD rarely gets far from my player. Deb
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
In a message dated 2/24/99 7:52:00 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyway, the copy I'm reading is a loner ... I was wondering if anybody knew where it might still be available to buy (it's got to be long out of print, ain't it?)? There is a small bookstore in Atlanta called Acapella Books that carries it. They are located on Euclid Avenue in the Little Five Points area. Not sure if they have a website, but you could call information and get the # . The owner's name is Frank, and he is a great guy. Slim
Return of the Grevious Angel
I haven't played this in a long time, but I remember that the Mekons cut was outstanding. Well son, that's a matter of opinion...g Buddy Bleeech! Rockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buddy Woodward - [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE GHOST ROCKETS - "Maximum Rhythm Bluegrass" http://www.hudsonet.com/~undertow/ghostrockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Return of the Grevious Angel
It sucked. Different strokes, I guess...I loved it, particularly Pet Clarke's Crazy Horse-ish take on one of the Hot Burritos (I forget which one)... Steve Kirsch Of course, Steve, opinions are totally subjective. On the whole I found the compilation illustrated just how little most of the bands included really understand traditional country music, which where Gram took his inspiration where most of his recorded output was based from. Buddy Opinions Are Like Assholes Rockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buddy Woodward - [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE GHOST ROCKETS - "Maximum Rhythm Bluegrass" http://www.hudsonet.com/~undertow/ghostrockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
RE: Return of the Grevious Angel
Amen to that - I hated their "contribution" nearlyas much as the Bob Mould one - and I love Bob and The Mekons - go figure. I guess they were just steppin' on my toes. Junior Walker -- From: Budrocket[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 25 February 1999 8:54 To: passenger side Subject: Return of the Grevious Angel I haven't played this in a long time, but I remember that the Mekons cut was outstanding. Well son, that's a matter of opinion...g Buddy Bleeech! Rockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buddy Woodward - [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE GHOST ROCKETS - "Maximum Rhythm Bluegrass" http://www.hudsonet.com/~undertow/ghostrockets * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
Of course, Steve, opinions are totally subjective. On the whole I found the compilation illustrated just how little most of the bands included really understand traditional country music, which where Gram took his inspiration where most of his recorded output was based from. Yeah, I think I liked it for the same reason you didn't...'cause it kinda rawked. :) Steve Kirsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I've been thinking with my guts since I was 14 years old, and, frankly speaking, between you and me, I have come to the conclusion that my guts have shit for brains." -- Nick Hornby, "High Fidelity" np: Hadacol (ooh, I like this a **lot**:)) ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
There is a small bookstore in Atlanta called Acapella Books that carries it. They are located on Euclid Avenue in the Little Five Points area. Not sure if they have a website, but you could call information and get the # . The owner's name is Frank, and he is a great guy. My sister just called and there aren't any there, only books. I guess you can special order it, but can't you do that from anywhere?
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 23-Feb-99 Return of the Grevious Angel by [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Conmemorativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons" (Rhino R2 71269) It sucked. I liked Bob Mould Vic Chesnutt's take on Hickory Wind. Jeff (Lescher, of Green) Janet's (B. Bean, of 11th Dream Day/Freakwater) tribute to GP is a lot better, though. It's called Jesus Built a Ship to Sing a Song To, and Kramer put it out on his Kokopop imprint about five years ago. Carl Z.
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
In a message dated 2/23/99 4:56:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Conmemorativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons" (Rhino R2 71269) It sucked. Different strokes, I guess...I loved it, particularly Pet Clarke's Crazy Horse-ish take on one of the Hot Burritos (I forget which one)... Different strokes indeed. I thought it was great. John Keane, Peter Buck, Kevn Kinney, and Michelle Malone doing "Cody, Cody" really grabs me and Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill with the Walkin' Tacos doing "A Song for You" and Joey Burns and Vic Williams "Return of the Grievous Angel" -- this CD rarely gets far from my player. Deb
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
Is Son Volt conspicuously absent OR is this only a partial listing? This does look like a partial listing, but I'm sure someone out there knows.. A listing of tracks from the GP tribute album, "Return of the Grevious Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons", from a blurb in today's Tennessean "She" -The Pretenders with Emmylou Harris, "Ooh Las Vegas"-Cowboy Junkies, "Sin City"- Beck and Emmylou Harris, "$1000 Wedding" Evan Dando and Juliana Hatfield, "High Fashion Queen"- Chris Hillman and Steve Earle, "Juanita"-Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris, "Sleepless Nights"-Elvis Costello, "Return of the Grevious Angel"- Lucinda Williams and David Crosby, "100 Years"- Wilco, "Hickory Wind"-Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, "In my Hour of Darkness"-The Rollng Creekdippers, "Hot Burrito #1"-The Mavericks "Proceeds from the album, tentatively scheduled for mid-May of Almo Sounds, will benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation's Campaign for a Land Mine Free World."
Re: Return of the Grevious Angel
In a message dated 2/22/99 3:59:57 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is Son Volt conspicuously absent OR is this only a partial listing? This does look like a partial listing, but I'm sure someone out there knows.. SV may have bowed out, considering that UT was already on the previous GP tribute. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
