A book that a lot of Motown fans, and that includes me, have been looking forward to for a long time now is Curtis Woodson's "Memories of the 1962 Motown...
Greetings, All Addrisi Brothers Spectropoppers: If you have any knowledge of their song, "Somebody Found Her (Before I Lost Her), please give me the info---I...
I just got an e-mail from Gary Troxel of the Fleetwoods, one of my absolute all-time top 10 favorite groups. They are still together, although I don't know if...
... That's interesting, I thought "Friday Kind Of Monday" was a Finders original. I'd like to hear the original of that. Is it available on CD? I know of...
I have posted an unknown Mark Barkan acetate to musica. Can one our US friends here identify the female singer on it? It sounds familiar to me, but my ears are...
... Interesting interview. Last year I discovered that Riopelle was on a local Tampa, FL record, circa 1959. It was one of the few local hits during the time I...
Great news: Abkco is finally releasing seven CDs with Cameo-Parkway artists, such as Dee Dee Sharp, The Orlons and Bobby Rydell. Try http://www.oldies.com....
I have posted three pages of pictures from the recent Mike Smith benefit held at B.B. King's in New York City. They include shots of: Billy J. Kramer Peter &...
... I believe it was the original 3 who performed for the PBS show several months ago. Austin R...
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... Tracy, The Addrisi Brothers version of "Somebody Found Her" is from 1974 on the Bell-label: http://www.singlesdb.com/a/addrisibrothers-the.php And Dennis...
... When Ms Malmkvist charted here in Sweden with the Swedish version in 1968, it was advertised as being an original song written especially for her. It was...
Has anyone here ever heard some of the one-off solo-singles that Gary Troxel is said to have cut during the late 60s after the Fleetwoods had disbanded? with...
They don't call him Spectorcollector for nothing, ya know . . . "Phil's Spectre II: Another Wall Of Soundalikes" falls under the scrutiny of David A. Young at...
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... Mmmm, three of my faves! Give us more details please, Jim. What exactly are we missing out on? Hey la, Mick Patrick...
Before NBC, MTV or anyone else puts on a telethon to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, they might want to explore some ancillary issues. To wit: New Orleans...
Al Kooper
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Sep 1, 2005 7:06 pm
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Most of you who know me, are aware of the fact that I grew up in Louisiana. By now, I am sure that each of you has seen the devastation and catastrophic...
... All three titles recommended on Spectropop and girl group discussion groups: Bettye Wann, Southern fried country-pop-soul with a little sugar sprinkled on...
... This certainly is good news. A visit to the oldies.com site reveals that these titles will be available on October 11, 2005, priced at $9.95 for around 24...
I've just read online from the Associated Press that "Fats" Domino, his wife, and daughter are missing and presumed dead, due to the flooding from Hurricane...
Yes, The Fleetwoods. My favorite song of theirs is "Mr.Blue". What's criminal in my eyes is they aren't in the Rock Hall of Fame. I think it's because of an...
Dennis...How ya'doin'? Perhaps you can tell me if the Fleetwoods have a complete CD set in release ? They recorded "Sad Little Girl" which I wrote with Paul...
Fats Domino update - good news; Aaron Neville update - not so good. According to an announcement I heard on WFMU about an hour ago (8:30 Eastern Time), Fats...
... I know of a version by Tommy Dawn & The Sunsets, on White Cliffs 246, co-produced by Morton Downey Jr. Jeff Lemlich http://www.limestonerecords.com...
... Mine too, but I also love "The Great Imposter." They also did a good version of "Dear Hearts and Gentle People." They somehow made it more interesting by...
Siw Malmqvist's version of Sadie was issued in the UK on Atlantic in '68 c/w the Man Who Took The Valise Off The Floor (Atlantic 584 229). Austin P....
The latest update from the Associated Press..... Country Paul ... 09/02/2005 06:26:33 Eastern Time Fats Domino Apparently Rescued by Boat By JAKE COYLE AP...
