Roni Griffith's "Desire" was *huge* in Montréal, like "Funkytown"/"I Love Rock and Roll" huge. I was paying zero attention to music at the time, but I was still aware of it, though I wouldn't know the title or the artist's name until a few years later. It was the kind of thing that boomed out of people's cars. I don't think I've ever heard anything else by Griffith, or even *read* about her until now. So thank you!
Are You from Dixie“ dates from 1915. Originally recorded by Billy Murray, the best selling ‘pop’ artist before 1930 or so. Quite a few of his recordings became standards for early country artists. An excellent comp of his work on Archeophone. Also worthy of note, “Are You from Dixie“ was an exceptional comp on RCA in the late 80s of country brothers’ recordings. Nice to hear and contrast with the Everly Brothers.
Barrett Whitener
Clifford, that’s a superb comp, and I may have learned about it from you.
Clifford Ocheltree
“Gangster Of Love” is, of course, a cover of Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson’s far greasier version.
Chuck Eddy
:: “One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer”: Amos Milburn
Edd Hurt
Nazareth definitely copied part of the Jeff Beck Group’s version of Morning Dew.
Jesse Ciucco Velo
That, was the most unbelievable opening! Beyond definition. My coffee came up through my nose with surprise and laughter. Thank you for reminding us to keep educating ourselves and to keep reading, and to keep sarcasm in our hearts and minds. Gracias Amigo💥
David Williams
Guess which two I saw while on acid (and I’ve never seen the Dead)
Chuck Eddy
Silver Convention and Grandpa Jones! Though I’d be very impressed if it was Hampton Grease Band. (Actually, I’m confident one was Meat Puppets.)
David Williams
Absolutely one was Meat Puppets and it was fantastic. The other was Grandpa Jones, if watching TV counts. Oddly enough, I was college friends with Col. Hampton’s younger brother!
Scott Bloomfield
Two of my favourite one-(album)-and-done acts there in Hampton Grease Band and Simply Saucer (whose inspirations included Hawkwind, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd and Sun Ra; and yeah I can hear Pink Fairies too.)
Scott Pellegrino
Finally an “8!” Chuck, regarding Jay and the Americans are you familiar with the fascinating “Only in America” history? I have the mentioned Drifters box set.
Roni Griffith's "Desire" was *huge* in Montréal, like "Funkytown"/"I Love Rock and Roll" huge. I was paying zero attention to music at the time, but I was still aware of it, though I wouldn't know the title or the artist's name until a few years later. It was the kind of thing that boomed out of people's cars. I don't think I've ever heard anything else by Griffith, or even *read* about her until now. So thank you!
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Clifford Ocheltree
Are You from Dixie“ dates from 1915. Originally recorded by Billy Murray, the best selling ‘pop’ artist before 1930 or so. Quite a few of his recordings became standards for early country artists. An excellent comp of his work on Archeophone. Also worthy of note, “Are You from Dixie“ was an exceptional comp on RCA in the late 80s of country brothers’ recordings. Nice to hear and contrast with the Everly Brothers.
Barrett Whitener
Clifford, that’s a superb comp, and I may have learned about it from you.
Clifford Ocheltree
“Gangster Of Love” is, of course, a cover of Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson’s far greasier version.
Chuck Eddy
:: “One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer”: Amos Milburn
Edd Hurt
Nazareth definitely copied part of the Jeff Beck Group’s version of Morning Dew.
Jesse Ciucco Velo
That, was the most unbelievable opening! Beyond definition. My coffee came up through my nose with surprise and laughter. Thank you for reminding us to keep educating ourselves and to keep reading, and to keep sarcasm in our hearts and minds. Gracias Amigo💥
David Williams
Guess which two I saw while on acid (and I’ve never seen the Dead)
Chuck Eddy
Silver Convention and Grandpa Jones! Though I’d be very impressed if it was Hampton Grease Band. (Actually, I’m confident one was Meat Puppets.)
David Williams
Absolutely one was Meat Puppets and it was fantastic. The other was Grandpa Jones, if watching TV counts. Oddly enough, I was college friends with Col. Hampton’s younger brother!
Scott Bloomfield
Two of my favourite one-(album)-and-done acts there in Hampton Grease Band and Simply Saucer (whose inspirations included Hawkwind, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd and Sun Ra; and yeah I can hear Pink Fairies too.)
Scott Pellegrino
Finally an “8!” Chuck, regarding Jay and the Americans are you familiar with the fascinating “Only in America” history? I have the mentioned Drifters box set.