I've deferred on my response to this as I've been trying to find an old
article clipping in which Berry talks about his beginnings and how he
credits Chess, Stax (and others) as the impetous for his success.
I think you'll find that the label Gordy Berry would credit most for
inspiring him was
At 10:36 AM 2/2/99 -0600, good ol' Stormin' Soron wrote:
I'm not disagreeing, David, and I'm not putting words in your mouth, but
this seems to me to be a heartbeat away from the commercial assumption
that, if it sells well, it must be good.
I guess I'm saying it doesn't work EITHER
On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, David Cantwell wrote:
PS: I don't know about Jerry Curry's record collection, but MINE sure is
good! g
Huh.just waking up after being prodded here. My record collection?
Well, my record collection is quite um, eclectic. it's also in pretty
poor shape since a large
On Tue, 2 Feb 1999, Scary Jerry wrote:
Come on over folks for a great dose of Bad Company, Foghat, Rainbow,
Deep Purple, UFO, Yes, Asis, Al Stewart, Blancmange, Ultravox,
Communards.
You just *had* to name names, didn't ya? Don't you realize that it's
almost lunchtime on the West Coast?
Speaking of which, has P2 ever talked about the whole California country
rock style of harmony where it's always in unrelentingly sweet thirds-no
tension, no dissonance, no variation? Obviously, the Bakersfield thang was
another kettle of fish, but I find this particular style I'm talking about
Speaking of which, has P2 ever talked about the whole California country
rock style of harmony where it's always in unrelentingly sweet thirds-no
tension, no dissonance, no variation? Obviously, the Bakersfield thang was
another kettle of fish, but I find this particular style I'm talking
um, it also has the advantage that everyone can sing it.
Linda, still sodden with with populism in the wake of Friday night's concert
for the People's Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle featuring
Pete Seeger
In a message dated 1/31/99 7:28:23 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL
"Walker, Jason" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
All this re:soul business has jogged my memory about something - postcarders
who own a copy of "On Golden Smog" may care to look at the hand-drawn cover,
theres a sign above a barroom door that reads "Tonight: Resoul Hawkrun".
As you can see, I have too
On Sun, 31 Jan 1999 15:17:09 +1300 James Matthews said:
"Walker, Jason" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
All this re:soul business has jogged my memory about something - postcarders
who own a copy of "On Golden Smog" may care to look at the hand-drawn cover,
theres a sign above a barroom door that
Walker, Jason wrote:
Muscle Shoals studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where artists such as
Dan Penn, Eddie Hinton and Arthur Alexander to name just a few
Or one of my personal favourites by Boz Scaggs after his Steve
Miller Blues Band stint, but before silk suited aliens inhabited
t...except it
gets constant play in my house.
Tera
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From: William W Western [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, January 28, 1999 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: soul
Waiting For A Train.
I could use a copy of this one if it is available on CD. Course,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah yes, another fine example. Although one I'll suggest doesn't quite work as
well as I'd hope is what I've heard of Jim Lauderdale's work. A wonderful
voice and the boy's got plenty of twang 'n soul in him. So how come I find it
all mostly dull?
I've tried hard
At 03:13 AM 1/29/99 -0500, Tera wrote:
You guys are all the samesheesh! gActually, there probably wouldn't
have been a Motown without Stax or Chess.
I can see, I guess, how we might argue that Chess paved the way for Motown
in that it proved there was a crossover market for black artists
You guys are all the samesheesh! gActually, there probably wouldn't
have been a Motown without Stax or Chess. But, Ms. Nixon wants to know if
any of us like Motown. Heck yes! From The Temptations to The
Supremes...very likeable music which got many of the record-buying public
to
delve
Carl:
On the fabulous Hi label where Willie Mitchell produced so much fine
music. Does anyone here own the Hi box set? Is it a representative
collection of that label's finest releases?
Oh yeah. WIllie Mitchell was a recording genius Besides Ann
Peebles, what else *is* in that box
Joe Gracey writes:
There is no substitute for a 60s-era soul review. Take my word for it.
Okay, as sad as it is, I'll provide a bookend to Joe's James Brown
story. The year was 1988. I had graduated from college about a year
earlier and was working and teaching bass at a local musical
I 'll jump in to say Sr. Silvers nails this situation--Lauderdale's records
have somewhat varying sounds, but they're more miss than hit than picking
up his strengths as a performer--and he's definitely got those. His live
solos veer towards the dramatically soulful (in a Memphis sense!)--which
Why does GE Smith get so slagged?
I think it's the hair and the grimaces he makes. g
Jim, still smilin'
You're walking on thin territory Jim.
Barry
Shag-challenged and grimmacing. In a nice way.
(Maybe he could change his name to RCA Smith. More retro.)
Jerald Corder wrote:
So what's my point? He has written alot of great songs scattered on his cds
and covered on others. I smell a compilation tape that might open some
eyes. But then it might not.
I did one for an unnamed P2er. Fell into the "might not" category, but it was fun
to do.
Why does GE Smith get so slagged? While I may not be a huge Hall Oates
fan and band leading SNL might not be the most cred producing gig, I've
always thought the guy can play.
I'm sure he can, but as someone else said just watching the guy was
painful. I use to watch a good deal of
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Meanwhile, outside of town, James' estranged wife had come up to New
Hampshire and tried to burn down the motel where James and his band were
staying, not knowing that he was at the fairgrounds at the time.
this is cool.
--
Joe Gracey
President-For-Life,
Sez Carl Z:
Speaking of which, the local PBS station aired a tribute to Muddy Waters
this week which featured a number of luminaries guesting with a house
band featuring G. E. Smith (ugh), Johnnie Johnson Charlie Musselwhite.
The highlight was a very long appareance by Buddy Guy...
I saw some
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Kelly Kessler wrote:
Who can tell me more about Johnnie Johnson?
I can't tell you a damn thing. Listen to some Chuck Berry records,
Johnnie's all over them. Also, rent that Keith Richards flick about
celebrating Chuck's birthday. Johnnie's in that, with some good
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999, Kelly K. wrote:
Who can
tell me more about Johnnie Johnson?
Barry replied:
Already am experienced Midwest keyboard man (St. Louis or Kansas City
originally, I think) when he met Chuck Berry--this was the guy who
Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
I'm not real fond of the records, but I love the bass player...
--
Joe Gracey
President-For-Life, Jackalope Records
http://www.kimmierhodes.com
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 28-Jan-99 Re: soul by Joe
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Does anyone here like motown?
I'm not real fond of the records, but I love the bass player...
James Jamerson, for those of you scoring at home.
Carl Z.
fond of Jamerson, many Motown records, and Joe's
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
When it comes to Soul music I prefer Stax stuff, but...yeah!
Motown Records put out some very heavy sides, especially in the '60's.
Twang content: Records that
Some but prefer Stax/Volt Memphis stuff
Iceman
Claire Nixon wrote:
Does anyone here like motown?
O, yeahh. A day without some soul music is like a day without
sunshine.
Favourites: Arthur Alexander - Back Roads, In The Middle Of It All
Aretha Franklin, James Carr, Percy Sledge, Otis, Booker T The MGs - I know
they're not strictly Motown but, what the hell.
Junior Walker
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Joe Gracey wrote:
Jeff Sohn wrote:
Don't forget Carol Kaye who also played on many Motown sessions including those of
Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Supremes, and Marvin Gaye.
I may be completely wrong, but wouldn't that be later on after Motown
moved out to LA? She
Kip:
Twang content: Records that *successfully* combine country and
soul elements are as wonderful as they are rare.
Neal:
totally, because the down side means twangless groove rock with an acoustic
guitar.
Can you
totally, because the down side means twangless groove rock with an
acoustic
guitar.
Can you say "Dave Matthews Band"?
Exactly. In fact, the more I thought about it, the more it seems like the
country-soul equation gone awry equals AAA in general.
Anyhoo, the Band is a marvelous
Thanks to Joe for that great Jimmy Day piece. This is what music is all
about, isnt it?
Joe also wrote about Muscle Shoals:
Yeah, I produce an artist from France who recorded there and told me
stories.
Another great source for good stories is Peter Guralnick's "Sweet Soul
Music," which
Boy, when I hear the words "country" and "soul" in the same sentence,
the first person that comes to mind is Buddy Miller. I guess over the last
couple
years his albums have stayed in my favorites as long as anyones. Tasty!
Ah yes, another fine example. Although one I'll suggest doesn't
hands.
Junior Walker
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From: Ph. Barnard [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, 29 January 1999 5:25
To: passenger side
Subject: Re: soul
Although Stax-Volt and Al Green ultimately rule the roost, as far as
I'm concerned, that early Muscle Shoa
On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the down side of (fusing country and soul) means twangless groove rock
with an acoustic guitar. In fact, the more I thought about it, the more
it seems like the
country-soul equation gone
If you ever want to hear some good Muscle Shoals gossip, drop by Fame
the next time you're driving through northern Alabama (assuming you
have occasion to drive through northern Alabama...). Rick Hall's
wife still works the front desk at the studio, and she can dish
dirt with the best of them!!!
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