... The US chart versions were by Kitty Kallen and Sandy Stewart, both in 1963. ... I don't think I know the "bom-bom" version, but the US chart versions were...
Austin, Very interesting, and you brought back some memories with mention of Gary Stevens, too. He replaced B Mitchell Reed, a very fast-talking, popluar DJ on...
The Globetrotters' song, "Rainy Day Bells" is actually a "beach music classic" (for those of you who know what Carolina beach music is). It is a great record...
... Hi Dan! I grew up south of Indlps in Greenwood. I don't remember when it was WISH radio but I certainly remember WIFE. I loved that station - of course,...
... Are these the same Globetrotters that later recorded the floaty Van McCoy/Joe Cobb tune "Don't Rock The Boat" on Buddah? I have a rather worn copy. Sounds...
... FWIW, Charles, here's my very small Zappa story: I think this was early '66. To my recollection, I had heard Zappa's name around town (L.A.) a bit, but...
... I worked extensively with Tommy for ten years from 1976. He was a generous guy, and remained a good friend. One of his many gifts to me was a copy of his...
Clark sez, ... That's one thing about sixties radio that I loved--the top forty contained about 30 rock and roll songs, with the rest of the list a mixture of...
... Hi Patrick and S'poppers, Here's the track listing from the Globetrotter's eponymous LP, which I hope will be issued on CD one day in the not-too-distant...
... Hi Martin, Charles arranged & produced two songs on Columbia with me, "Through the Eye of a Needle" (B.Bacharach & H. David) and "The Whole Wide World is...
... "My Coloring Book" was written by John Kander and Fred Ebb who went on to write "Cabaret" for Broadway. I'm not sure of the original recording. Kitty...
... You'll be glad to hear that Faltskog's voice is in fantastic shape on her new album, really hasn't changed much at all over the years. Her cover of "Past,...
... Only to the extent that they were extensions of Liza Minnelli amd Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. They were John Kander and Fred Ebb, who later went on to...
... On that subject, does any one of our illustrious have a full Lost-Nite 45s dicography? And whilst not wanting to appear greedy a "Trip" label discography ...
One of the best 60's resource for US groups website has been offline for the last week. Fuzz, Acid, & Flowers. It was part of Borderline books. I for one...
... No...the band was in fact originally known as Bloos Magoos. I clearly recall them being talked about under that name in the pages of "Hit Parader" for some...
... Christian, great to hear from you! Your dad has been a great friend to we S'Poppers. Hope you fill us in on pop's antics in the future too! Now, are you...
... Gary, yes, several of the Chi DJs came from Milwaukee at some time or another. Ron Riley came down and did fill ins at WLS before he went full time at LS....
Rimshot Takes Aim At Funk Brothers - April 30, 2004: The L.A. firm Rimshot Management has filed suit against former Motown Records sidemen the Funk Brothers,...
... When I was programming Country radio in NY, I found that "the further north you go, the further south you get". Boston always seemed a better Country...
... Funnily enough it was never a hit in the UK at all. Sandy Stewart's probably was the best seller. I am surprised the composers were male, but after "You...
... Dave, I think there are a lot of times when we hear exact things in songs like Nelson's "Summertime" and the Blues Magoos song where they turn out to have...
Hola Everybody: ... "What Now My Love" was an English version of a classic of the Chanson Française, "Et Maintenant", composed and recorded by Gilbert Becaud,...
Dear Members, As reported previously, S'pop heroine Priscilla Paris passed away in March. An obituary, written by Bill Reed, has been installed in the ...
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Few British female singer-songwriters made a mark on the mid- '60s. Piccadilly/Parlophone/President recording artist Barbara Ruskin was one. One of her...
... Nope. But I got the Bloos single: The People Had No Faces. Maybe they spelled THAT wrong and it was The People Had No Feces. Al Krapper ... New @ S'pop:...
As a student of recording techniques, i hate mono. Not much info for these thirsty ears here. I have learned important information from stereo versions of "I...
Anybody have a clue where a guy can purchase that double Kit Kats anthology on Jamie? Is it still in print? Is clandestine sex involved? Al Kooper ... New @...
... As I understood it, the Gilbert Becaud version wasn't released until 1964(?). I came across an early version during my Lion safari by French Artist, Gloria...
... I only have a few Lost Nite records, including a couple of early 1960's issues, and some later reissues. I seem to recall hearing that Lost Nite became the...
