Willow wilson 894 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 No worries, RR here's the antidote. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 How can you forget the words? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Am I missing something here? Mr Bass Man was originally a hit for Johnny Cymbal. Worth reading this comment from Youtube. Quote freeguy77 5 years ago John Hendry Blair ("Johnny Cymbal") was a Scottish-born American singer. He was 18 at this recording. He died of a heart attack in Mar. 1993, at only 48. The Bass Man's voice was Ronald Bright, then 24, the bass singer of The Valentines, The Cadillacs, and The Coasters doo-wop groups. He died on Nov. 26, 2015 at 77. Johnny Cymbal was not a stage name. He was adopted by his mom's second husband, Nick Cymbal. So there you have it. And frankly I have never rated Sha Na Na..who come slightly above Showaddywaddy in the list of poor copyists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Willow wilson 894 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 15 hours ago, DJ360 said: Am I missing something here? Yes. I had a reminder from somewhere of 'Who Put The Bomp' and was minded to share it on NS, so I youtube searched it, listened to the 1st three that came up on my list and selected one that gave the most pronounced bass/snare rhythm as i perceived it on my audio setup, and I posted it as a 'good starter'. That led to an unexpected revelation about an 'earworm'. So I searched again as before this time for the similar 'Mr Bassman' for a version which had the stronger recorded bass voice as per my audio and posted that as an earworm antidote. A bit of fun really, not meant to be an assay of provenance of any song or singer, or even a personal choice of quality or preference as a recording. That said, I'm still slowly working through your recommendations of Nanci Griffith's output and found some (imo) gems; Gulf Coast Highway, Trouble in the Field, 'This Old Town', and the serious but sweet 'From a Distance'. Loving the folkabilly style. Meanwhile, I'll leave y'all with this Eartha Kitt jewel, sleep well 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 961 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 In the early 70’s I used to go to the Albert Hall where they had bands on. I saw some great artists there, Wishbone Ash, Mott the Hoople, Groundhogs, Curved Air. Numerous others. One supporting band (I can’t recall who they were supporting) was Sha Na Na. A strange choice for a rock concert. I recall they were pretty good but entirely the wrong venue for them and they didn’t go down very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,271 Posted September 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Willow wilson said: Meanwhile, I'll leave y'all with this Eartha Kitt jewel Good one WW,who can forget her version of Santa Baby, or her portrayal as Catwoman. I'd not heard her take on Hurdy Gurdy Man before, the Donovan version was part of my youth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,458 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 12 hours ago, letsavagoo said: In the early 70’s I used to go to the Albert Hall where they had bands on. I saw some great artists there, Wishbone Ash, I saw Wishbone Ash at the Albert Hall in 71. We were probably in the same place at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 15 hours ago, letsavagoo said: One supporting band (I can’t recall who they were supporting) was Sha Na Na. A strange choice for a rock concert. I recall they were pretty good but entirely the wrong venue for them and they didn’t go down very well. That might have been the Woodstock effect, as they made their first major appearance there (They were on stage just before Hendrix.) so promoters here may have assumed they appealed to a rock audience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Off the back of the 'Zoot Money' thread.. I went seeking out stuff by Wynder K Frog, who had some success back in the 60s, mostly doing Hammond organ versions of popular tunes. Some were hoovered up by the Northern Soul crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 9:52 PM, letsavagoo said: One supporting band (I can’t recall who they were supporting) was Sha Na Na. A strange choice for a rock concert. I recall they were pretty good but entirely the wrong venue for them and they didn’t go down very well. I recall being a bit bemused by Sha Na Na when I first saw them in the 'Woodstock' film. They seemed to be doing a doo wop revival.. but in a very odd way. In the film I think they may have done version of 'Silhouettes' ..originally by. I think.. The Rays. But why the silver suits? The Rays Sha Na Na.. I still don't get quite what Sha Na Na were up to. Ironic? Genuine revival? Who knows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 4:39 PM, Willow wilson said: Meanwhile, I'll leave y'all with this Eartha Kitt jewel, sleep well I never had you down as a sadist.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,271 Posted September 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Came across this on YT Most Popular Songs Each Month of the Sixties How many memories of people, places and times does this bring back? https://youtu.be/hDWPNgRNdHI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 '77, memory of college in Staffs. Cool song. Electric piano, niiiiiice! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 894 Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Tried that link Oztalgian. It brings up some real nostalgia. And in order too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Couple of oddities which I have on a rather worn single...which I thnk I got from my cousin Pete who lived opposite the long closed Black Horse on Coventry Road Boowul. And the flip side: And also from that immediate 'pre Beatle' era: And a slightly less frenetic tune from Floyd Cramer, who featured on millions of country tunes at the time.. 1951. I was 2. Still think Bill Haley and Elvis invented Rock and Roll? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 On my way Brenda.......i'll get there...... Over hills and Mountains........ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Ben, for a minute, I thought you were singing, "Over the mountains, Over the sea, That's where my heart is, Waiting for me. Please let the light that shines on me, Shine on the one I love". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 1967 was quite a year for me......... Had a girlfriend who always wore an Orange coat and black hat...........but danced like a dream......Tiger Inn Long Eaton....upstairs........ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 I always considered Long Eaton to be the place to go for an illicit liaison. The chances of being seen there by anyone you knew was virtually zero! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 An all time favourite......what a voice...... Both knew it was wrong........but met every day at the same Cafe;;;;;;;;;;; Mrs Jones..Mrs Jones...Mrs Jones...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Where was the Tiger Inn at Long Eaton ben? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 https://georgemckay.org/festivals/stonehenge-84-diary/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 7 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Where was the Tiger Inn at Long Eaton ben? Tamworth road Ian...........on the left going towards Sawley.... Girl with black hat and orange coat lived on Petersham estate......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Used to Love Broad Marsh......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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