Just a comment on Lauderdale and most probably an unpopular one -
I really do like him but I have to complain about the vocal mix on his last
cd.
Way too out front, pretty grating on the ears. He has a nice voice, but
most of the cd sounds as though he had his lips stapled to the microphone so
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Does anybody know all the words to Jimmy Lloyd's "I Got A Rocket In My
Pocket"? I can't figure them all out and Louann Barton's version has so many
cool growls and snarls it is hard to decipher.
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In a message dated 4/29/99 7:43:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I guess Eddie has a tendency to overplay at times
Hey, this happened as he was going on stage, never even got to play. Had some
kind of attack and was rushed to emergency. I know that part is true, as far
as heart attack, or
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In a message dated 4/29/1999 11:16:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Does anybody know all the words to Jimmy Lloyd's "I Got A Rocket In My
Pocket"? I can't figure them all out and Louann Barton's version has so
many
cool growls and snarls it is hard to decipher.
I
Bill, just to refresh my memory, you were recommending Planet of
Love as the best Lauderdale album, right?
--jr.
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Ph. Barnard wrote:
Bill, just to refresh my memory, you were recommending Planet of
Love as the best Lauderdale album, right?
Dear lord, no...it's Pretty Close to the Truth by two furlongs (getting
ready for the Derby). One of my fave alt.country records ever.
Dave
np: Tom Petty box set,
Good Lord, post a mention of the Duke centennial and suddenly
everybody's a program director! There will be Ellington content next
week, but I also have to give props to plenty of fine new p2-related
releases, including Red Star Belgrade and Alejandro Escovedo. Escovdeo,
BTW, put on yet another
Lou Ann's and NRBQ's are both covers of the Jimmy Logsdon
tune. Having a hell of a time finding either record at the
moment, but the fellas I play with did figure it out. Off the
top of my head, I think one of the tougher couplets is -
"Well Two In One's polish and 3 in 1's oil/A lotta lip
...who the heck is Heather Mills?
Sings with Dee Waylors, yes?
Jon Weisberger, Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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It may be a different song, but didn't J. Geils Band have song by
that name.
Just heard they're going to be touring. They were the second
concert I ever saw back in '82. Anyway, I'm psyched to see them,
they put on an excellent live show.
Oh yes, for twang content, Gram Parsons used to
Carl Z wrote:
but I also have to give props to plenty of fine new p2-related
releases, including Red Star Belgrade and Alejandro Escovedo. Escovdeo,
BTW, put on yet another phenominal show last night at Rosebud. If he's
coming anywhere near you, go. Bring friends, even if it's against
In a message dated 4/29/99 8:39:17 AM Central Daylight Time,
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On top of it being AOR themed, I'd venture to say it skews towards
women as well. Some song about rainy days and staying under the
covers. Don't get me wrong, it sounds like a good plan, I just
don't
...who the heck is Heather Mills?
Sings with Dee Waylors, yes?
Jon Weisberger,
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Junior asked, Dave replied:
Bill, just to refresh my memory, you were recommending Planet of
Love as the best Lauderdale album, right?
Dear lord, no...it's Pretty Close to the Truth by two furlongs (getting
ready for the Derby). One of my fave alt.country records ever.
Well I turned
Here's the individual songs and artists on the tapes that Jerald Corder
made up, in case you're interested.
Bill,
Here is the song information for all three tapes in case anyone wants to
know what is on them beforehand.
Jerald
What Am I Waiting For (Town South of Bakersfield)
Stay Out of My
Slim:
"Raining On Sunday" is my personal favorite song on the album, and I am way
out of your demographic.
It ain't country, but who says it has to be?
can't argue with you there. as far as craftsmanship, vocals,
lyric content...radney's stuff was good. don't know, just kinda
felt like i
I'm currently reading the book, following the recent P2 raves, but it's
sold without the CD round here. Anyone know where I can get it without
the book? Tim O'Brien has been a favourite for a while and Dirk Powell
is fast becoming one as a result of his work in Balfa Toujours and his
If I Go
Tom
I'm at the office right now, without access to the album, but will get
back to you. It's mainly English folkies, though, and includes Richard
Linda doing the previously unreleased title track (circa "Bright
Lights" if memory serves).
And, on the subject of Thompson tributes, there's also
In a message dated 4/29/99 12:37:58 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
clearly, he's at a different place than i am right now - that's
all.
I think he is also in a different place than he has ever been before. It is
an unusual album, and the story behind it is pretty
Brad,
Nothing for May 14 and 15th? I'll be in the area on business the 14th
through the 21st. Wonder if I can talk my business colleague into Buck
Owens? Mid-week, hmm.
Deb
I know I was going on the other day about how dated the Clash sound
nowadays, but jeez, they certainly didn't deserve this abominable
"tribute" album. It kicks off with a cheesy rendition of "Hateful" from
No Doubt and then gets worse. The Urge's version of "This Is Radio Clash"
is laughable,
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Bill:
Here's the individual songs and artists
on the tapes that Jerald Cordermade up,
in case you're interested.
Jim does a song live that has a woman's name in
the chorus.
He's done this song every time I've seen him
live. It's always the
last song of his set. It's very emotional and
On Thu, 29 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I hope he does well with it, even if the list Dad disses it.
Well, I also hope he does well with it, even if I don't care for it.
Radney's a swell person, as is his awesome wife Cyndi Hoezle. Back when
she was the Gavin mainstream country
I read the list of artists to appear on this a lil' while back and was
pretty horrified...you've now confirmed my suspicions...
morgan
At 10:55 AM 4/29/99 -0700, you wrote:
I know I was going on the other day about how dated the Clash sound
nowadays, but jeez, they certainly didn't deserve
I'm pretty sure that the J.Geils song is a different one from the Jimmy
Lloyd song.
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Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 11:57 AM
To: passenger side
Subject: J. Geils (was rocket in my pocket)
It may be a different song, but
And.I say breathlessly, they may be hiring
librarians and archivists in their future.
Damn, I'm keeping my eye on them.
I can see it now"Jerry, why are you heading to
your car with those Ernest Tubb masters?" g
JC
Thanks for the info. That particular line was one that was giving me
trouble.
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From: Tom Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 7:46 AM
To: passenger side
Subject: rocket in my pocket
Lou Ann's and NRBQ's are both covers of the Jimmy Logsdon
In a message dated 4/29/1999 1:59:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Jim does a song live that has a woman's name in the chorus.
He's done this song every time I've seen him live. It's always the
last song of his set. It's very emotional and he just belts it out.
It's
This is pretty long, but what I've read of it sounds pretty interesting.
I believe that Steve Albini is a record producer. At least I know of
a Steve Albini that does this. He is known for making pretty
raw sounding stuff. He was the producer on Nirvana's "In Utero"
disc. Perhaps what he says
OOPS!!! That was supposed to go to a friend b/c.
Tom Baker
In a message dated 4/29/99 12:59:31 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I know I was going on the other day about how dated the Clash sound
nowadays, but jeez, they certainly didn't deserve this abominable
"tribute" album.
this piece of crap was guaranteed the above by the getting the
OK- I wasn't gonna do this, I swore to myself that I wouldn't, but what
the hell, it's only one more promise broken:
The Sovines first cd awkwardly titled "truckers welcome" is now
available on Kingpin Records. You can get a copy from me by sending a
$10.00 check to Matt Benz, 305 West 6th Ave
Don:
Radney's a swell person, as is his awesome wife Cyndi Hoezle. ]
i thought i saw a ring on his finger. i know he went through an ugly
divorce...did their divorce not work out, or is she a fresh one?
while the topic seems to be open, alot of the songs seemed to be "guy
f*cked up,
Anyone have any strong opinions about James McMurty live?
Jennifer H has seen him a number of times, but says he was such
a jerk the past couple shows that she'll never see him again.
Another pal tells me he's a don't-miss. Tough decision for Saturday
-- McMurtry and Los Straitjackets (who
Duh, Matt...you missed the chance to distance yourself from the alt.country
purist fanatic freaks
Dave
Matt Benz wrote:
The Sovines first cd awkwardly titled "truckers welcome" is now
available on Kingpin Records. You can get a copy from me by sending a
$10.00 check to Matt Benz, 305
The book is sold many places without the CD; the deal specified that you
couldn't sell the CD without the book, not (alas) vice versa. Still, I
believe I saw something slide by on bgrass-l a couple of days ago that
indicated that the CD can now be sold on its own, so I'd say it's time for
Anyone have any strong opinions about James McMurty live?
Jennifer H has seen him a number of times, but says he was such
a jerk the past couple shows that she'll never see him again.
I saw McMurty once. Eaglesmith opened for him
(which is why I went).
I thought McMurty was boring,
Fighting chance
Is the new, radio-friendly album by Old
97's a lightweight or a heavy hitter?
04/29/99
By Thor Christensen / The Dallas Morning
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Here's the review that ran with the article from the Dallas Morning News
Fight Songs' takes a different
track
04/29/99
Fight Songs is the sound of the Old 97's
learning
Now here's a Rhett quote tailor-made for Mr. Purcell:
"The world always has more room for three-chord songs where the chorus
gets repeated a lot,"
*grin* Summing up the style perfectly, I'd say. Me, I dig it, but I
recall a conversation with Dave where he went off on exactly this tendency
Speaking of great rants, has anyone got a copy of that "How to make a major
label album" rant that Ken Irwin from Rounder wrote and Jeff Wall posted to
the list a few months back?
Allen Baekeland
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I forwarded this to the list:
``Young Guns was a name we came up with meaning the 'new kids in town'
Or "New kids on the block," as the case may be.
with a country twist. I am sure there is another name that could convey
the same
message,
"The Rentboys?"
McMurtry has sounded great live the three times I've seen him. Don't go
expecting to hear stories about the songs or anything like that. McMurtry
lets the character and personality of his songs speak for themselves for the
most part. Occasionally he'll show a bit of his sardonic sense of humor
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