Vabosity's Third Anniversary Review Of The Thread - Post #19.
I’ve been looking through the thread and I’ve noticed a number of excellent tracks by singer-songwriters, so I’ve chosen five of them for this post.
Neil Diamond - Cherry Cherry (1967) First submitted to the thread in June 2010.
Neil Diamond didn’t achieve any commercial success in the UK until the seventies, but I tend to prefer his sixties output. My all time favourite Neil Diamond track is the 1966 classic, Solitary Man, a track that Rob also likes a great deal, so much so, in fact, that it’s featured in his original post to the thread. I’ve decided, however, not to include Solitary Man in this post, and have instead chosen the almost as wonderful Cherry Cherry (also first submitted to the thread by Rob), because in a post that also features Leonard Cohen, I think we need at least one up tempo song.
Tim Hardin - How Can We Hang On to a Dream? (1966) First submitted to the thread in June 2010.
The late Tim Hardin’s most famous composition was If I Were A Carpenter, a song which reached the UK top ten twice, initially for Bobby Darin in 1966, and then for the Four Tops in 1968. Tim Hardin’s own version of the song has been submitted to the thread, but I’ve chosen another of his songs for this post, and when you listen to this utterly exquisite track you’ll know why.
Laura Nyro - Wedding Bell Blues (1966) First submitted to the thread in July 2010.
Laura Nyro is perhaps the least well known of the five singer-songwriters mentioned in this post, but she wrote some brilliant songs and I like her music immensely. Deciding which of my two favourite Laura Nyro tracks, Wedding Bell Blues (successfully covered by the Fifth Dimension in 1969) or Stoney End (successfully covered by Barbra Streisand in 1971) I should include in this post, was a difficult task, but I eventually chose the former, although I haven’t ruled out featuring the latter in a future Third Anniversary Review post.
Joni Mitchell - Chelsea Morning (1969) First submitted to the thread in August 2010.
One of her earliest songs, written when she was living in the Chelsea neighbourhood of New York City.
Leonard Cohen - You Know Who I Am (1969) First submitted to the thread in April 2012.
Let’s follow one great Canadian singer-songwriter with another. My all time favourite Leonard Cohen track is one entitled The Partisan, which was originally released on his acclaimed 1969 album, Songs From A Room, and which you’ll find in Post #540 on Page 22 of the thread. As The Partisan is not a Leonard Cohen composition I thought it would be inappropriate to include it in this post. Instead I’ve chosen another fine song from the same album, one that Leonard Cohen did actually write.
Encore! One additional track each by the five above mentioned singer-songwriters.
Neil Diamond - Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon (1967) First submitted to the thread in June 2010.
I’m not that keen on his better known seventies output, but there are certainly no shortage of sixties tracks by Neil Diamond that I like a great deal and I’m particularly fond of this one.
Tim Hardin - Reason To Believe (1965) First submitted to the thread in June 2010..
Original version of a song famously covered by Rod Stewart in the seventies.
Laura Nyro - Stoney End (1967) First submitted to the thread in July 2010.
Barbra Streisand’s excellent cover version of this song, which was a minor UK hit single in 1971, is my favourite ever track by that artist. This is the original version, which I marginally prefer.
Joni Mitchell - Woodstock (1969) First submitted to the thread in August 2010.
I love both the Matthews Southern Comfort and CSN&Y cover versions of this song, but afaic neither hold a candle to Joni’s not so well known original, which imho is exquisite. Joni Mitchell did not attend the famous 1969 Woodstock music festival, but wrote this song based on a detailed account she received from her then boyfriend, Graham Nash, who had performed there with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Joni Mitchell recorded the song in late 1969, but it was not released until 1970 (as a track on the album, Ladies Of The Canyon), which means that you’ll find this magnificent track on not only the Rare 60’s Classics thread but also on the Rare 70’s Classics thread.
Leonard Cohen - The Partisan (1969) First submitted to the thread in November 2010.
Despite this being my favourite ever Leonard Cohen track I did not include it in Third Anniversary Review Post #19 as it is not a Leonard Cohen composition, and instead I included a song that he did actually write. This time round I’ve decided not to be so strict with myself, so here (written by Zy Haret and Anna Marly, and not by Leonard Cohen himself) is something very special from a unique Canadian artist.
funnily enough, i prefer rod stewarts version of 'reason to believe', wilson philips also did a decent version in about 1990 (see the tenuous 60's link there lol).
i say funnily enough because i dislike most greatly rods 'handbags and gladrags' cover.
we certainly agree on neil diamond, and the beegees
sorry guys, not going to be able to do much today, things are abit hectic here..
I don't wish to criticise you, because:-
(1) I appreciate what you're doing with these posts
(2) you and I agree on much and usually get on quite well
but I think you are cramming too many tracks into your posts,and it means I tend not to listen to all the tracks all the way through, because I don't have the time
Today you got it just right! With only seven tracks in your post I could listen to all of them all the through, and very good they were too.
(1) I appreciate what you're doing with these posts
(2) you and I agree on much and usually get on quite well
but I think you are cramming too many tracks into your posts,and it means I tend not to listen to all the tracks all the way through, because I don't have the time
Today you got it just right! With only seven tracks in your post I could listen to all of them all the through, and very good they were too.
Less is more.
appreciate the feedback...:)
does it matter if you dont listen to them all the way through?.. i dont! :eek::D unless i like them.
the other thing is that i tend to get carried away, i enjoy doing it, and id like to post as many tracks as i can to increase the chances of something good for everyone. i often set myself a target of finishing at a conveiniant place too ... i rarely post at the weekends too so theres chance to catch up.
however.... ill ask others, and if your point is one thats widespread then i will post less per day... (however there is a big name comming soon with about 30 + and id be doing that in 1 post.... the great john barry!)
so guys.... am i posting too many tracks for you to enjoy per day? shall i post fewer? theres no problem if thats what you want
Issued the same week as The Mooche 'Hot Smoke and Sassafras'. I know which one I bought!!!
as to 'how many', well, I probably know around half of what's there most days, or at least other stuff by the artists, so I'll generally not listen to more than half, and not right through if I don't like it (like the Barnaby Rudge :eek:). Difficult one - I can see the point, but then there's too often going to be something good skipped if you have to slice it, and I know how much time it can take up choosing (not to mention anguish).
There's a non-answer for you!
Vabosity's Third Anniversary Review Of The Thread - Post #44.
Today’s post is a celebration of that marvellous musical instrument, the saxophone. King Curtis and Junior Walker are arguably the two greatest R’n’B saxophonists of the sixties. Tracks by both these artists have previously been submitted to the thread, and five of those tracks are repeated below.
Junior Walker and the All Stars - How Sweet It Is (1966) First submitted to the thread in November 2010.
Although Marvin Gaye recorded a fine version of this song two years earlier, which is well worth checking out, I definitely prefer the Junior Walker version.
Vabosity's Third Anniversary Review Of The Thread - Post #44.
Today’s post is a celebration of that marvellous musical instrument, the saxophone. King Curtis and Junior Walker are arguably the two greatest R’n’B saxophonists of the sixties.
I do like Junior Walker.
My favourite sixties track by him is "I'm A Road Runner", but it was quite a big hit so is not eligible for the thread.
You might have heard it before on the thread, because I was feeling lazy and didn't check if to see if any of those tracks have previously been posted.
a conveiniant place to stop... tomorrows offering will be all one group... can you guess who? (pretty obvious really its alphabetical! lol) a 60's fav to enjoy!
Oh I will, thank you very much. Anything to distract from real work :D
Spade out ...
Rikky Baron no info 60 - angry young man - no youtube vid
Grrrr ... three singles in a year and not a vague whiff of any information anywhere!!!! On Parlophone, and the stage name smells of a Larry Parnes concoction.
Baron with his Pounding Piano 65 - is a blue bird blue - no youtube vid
It's about - but I won't link to it here Blazing British raw blues on Sue like early John Mayall, that I'm amazed hasn't been heard or mentioned around!!! Raked though blues books and interweb, but no idea who Baron is. Guy Stevens production, the song was by Dan Penn who wrote 'Cry Like A Baby', 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man' and 'At The Dark End Of The Street' among shedloads of other great soul songs.
Now on my weeks playlist to be flogged to death - ASTOUNDING MENTION!!!!! *bows*
Syd Barrett 69 - octopus -
A rare old single this - I sold my copy a few years ago for over £180. Always preferred the b side - a very stark rendition of the James Joyce poem 'Golden Hair'. Disturbingly like Jeremy Hardy singing in retrospect :eek::D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1SFIAsz3Go
Is it permissible to say that much as I loved Syd, I'm so glad Pink Floyd went on to be as they did?
Comments
completely agree...today its yodelling like mariah that some seem to think is emotion...
never knew that was a cover, im only familiar with glenn cambells version which i find a very sad song. cheers!
Encore! One additional track each by the five above mentioned singer-songwriters.
Neil Diamond - Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon (1967)
First submitted to the thread in June 2010.
I’m not that keen on his better known seventies output, but there are certainly no shortage of sixties tracks by Neil Diamond that I like a great deal and I’m particularly fond of this one.
Tim Hardin - Reason To Believe (1965)
First submitted to the thread in June 2010..
Original version of a song famously covered by Rod Stewart in the seventies.
Laura Nyro - Stoney End (1967)
First submitted to the thread in July 2010.
Barbra Streisand’s excellent cover version of this song, which was a minor UK hit single in 1971, is my favourite ever track by that artist. This is the original version, which I marginally prefer.
Joni Mitchell - Woodstock (1969)
First submitted to the thread in August 2010.
I love both the Matthews Southern Comfort and CSN&Y cover versions of this song, but afaic neither hold a candle to Joni’s not so well known original, which imho is exquisite. Joni Mitchell did not attend the famous 1969 Woodstock music festival, but wrote this song based on a detailed account she received from her then boyfriend, Graham Nash, who had performed there with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Joni Mitchell recorded the song in late 1969, but it was not released until 1970 (as a track on the album, Ladies Of The Canyon), which means that you’ll find this magnificent track on not only the Rare 60’s Classics thread but also on the Rare 70’s Classics thread.
Leonard Cohen - The Partisan (1969)
First submitted to the thread in November 2010.
Despite this being my favourite ever Leonard Cohen track I did not include it in Third Anniversary Review Post #19 as it is not a Leonard Cohen composition, and instead I included a song that he did actually write. This time round I’ve decided not to be so strict with myself, so here (written by Zy Haret and Anna Marly, and not by Leonard Cohen himself) is something very special from a unique Canadian artist.
i say funnily enough because i dislike most greatly rods 'handbags and gladrags' cover.
we certainly agree on neil diamond, and the beegees
http://www.last.fm/music/Barbara+&+Brenda
68 - never love a robin - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBafs8kHyF8 pretty good eh?
Barbara and Winston
no info
64 - the dream - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilyj6OWD4ow
Barbara Ann
no info
65 - youve lost that lovin feelin - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HVsyHuDWnQ
65 - black is the colour of my true loves hair - no youtube vid
Barbarians
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barbarians_%28band%29
65 - are you a boy or are you a girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDpGsFI3WNg i like!
66 - moulty - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25x3aIWs76E
Chris Barbers Jazz Band (had more hits in the 50's)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Barber
60 - bill baily wont you please come home - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9hR6Z-1yso
60 - bohemia rag - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b22VQpZ-De4
60 - the mountains of mourne - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzf-Y-0qalY
Chris Barbers Band
see above
67 - catcall - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyJ3_PiOWG0
69 - battersea rain dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyVlkMG0A4
Chris Barbers Soul Band
see above
65 - finishing straight - no youtube vid
Frank Barber Orchestra
no info
62 - ember - no youtube vid
Barclay James Harvest
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barclay_James_Harvest
68 - early morning - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRvyypDt2zY
69 - brother thrush - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upXBiPmT5Og
Brigitte Bardot
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Bardot
66 - mister sun - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_VN4v4-paQ i like
68 - harley davidson - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai2As4XFZDY
Bobby Bare
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Bare
60 - im hanging up my rifle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgglcTyA20Q
63 - detroit city - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amqIDBs4tQg
63 - 500 miles away from home - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgnaavPxSmk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/500_Miles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_City_%28song%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ve_Lost_That_Lovin%27_Feelin%27
Minouche Barelli
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minouche_Barelli
67 - boum badaboum - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK_5xhJ91IA
Mark Barkan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Barkan
67 - a great day for the clown - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iduejrma4P0
Bar Keys
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bar-Kays
67 - soul finger - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfK1IPLpcqs love this track
68 - a hard days night - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtgYGvLi2A0
69 - midnight cowboy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LL4fzWbpQ
Barnaby Rudge
no info
68 - joe organ and co - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LL4fzWbpQ sounds like bowie
Barney J Barnes and Intro
http://thestrangebrew.co.uk/articles/barney-j-barnes-and-the-intro
67 - it must be love - no youtube vid
I don't wish to criticise you, because:-
(1) I appreciate what you're doing with these posts
(2) you and I agree on much and usually get on quite well
but I think you are cramming too many tracks into your posts,and it means I tend not to listen to all the tracks all the way through, because I don't have the time
Today you got it just right! With only seven tracks in your post I could listen to all of them all the through, and very good they were too.
Less is more.
appreciate the feedback...:)
does it matter if you dont listen to them all the way through?.. i dont! :eek::D unless i like them.
the other thing is that i tend to get carried away, i enjoy doing it, and id like to post as many tracks as i can to increase the chances of something good for everyone. i often set myself a target of finishing at a conveiniant place too ... i rarely post at the weekends too so theres chance to catch up.
however.... ill ask others, and if your point is one thats widespread then i will post less per day... (however there is a big name comming soon with about 30 + and id be doing that in 1 post.... the great john barry!)
so guys.... am i posting too many tracks for you to enjoy per day? shall i post fewer? theres no problem if thats what you want
as to 'how many', well, I probably know around half of what's there most days, or at least other stuff by the artists, so I'll generally not listen to more than half, and not right through if I don't like it (like the Barnaby Rudge :eek:). Difficult one - I can see the point, but then there's too often going to be something good skipped if you have to slice it, and I know how much time it can take up choosing (not to mention anguish).
There's a non-answer for you!
That way there's always a good choice in the post without it becoming overwhelming. Enjoying the posts regardless as most are new to me.
all comments taken on board, looking like johnnyforgets comment has support , fair play
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Benny+Barnes
60 - token of love - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-eQLjC386c
J J Barnes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Barnes
67 - day tripper - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9txhTA-izI
69 - baby please come back home - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DudDOuYaVo
Lloyd Barnes
no info
64 - time is hard - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31COIKg2Ytg
Richard Barnes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Barnes_%28musician%29
68 - woman woman - no youtube vid
68 - look away - no youtube vid
Eric Barnett
no info
68 - the horse - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhLGp5sbtJY
69 - te ta toe - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfdJH10ii6o
69 - quaker city - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAVIPemOlJk
H B Barnum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._B._Barnum
61 - lost love - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0qsax0foKM
65 - the record (baby i love you) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Iq4BaNktys
Doesn't really say much though.
oops, missed that, thanks.
Today’s post is a celebration of that marvellous musical instrument, the saxophone. King Curtis and Junior Walker are arguably the two greatest R’n’B saxophonists of the sixties. Tracks by both these artists have previously been submitted to the thread, and five of those tracks are repeated below.
King Curtis - Soul Serenade (1964)
First submitted to the thread in September 2010.
A superb instrumental.
Junior Walker and the All Stars - How Sweet It Is (1966)
First submitted to the thread in November 2010.
Although Marvin Gaye recorded a fine version of this song two years earlier, which is well worth checking out, I definitely prefer the Junior Walker version.
King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (1967)
First submitted to the thread in November 2010.
I just love this one!
Junior Walker and the All Stars - Shotgun (1965)
First submitted to the thread in April 2011.
This track is proof (for me anyway) that the best dance music was recorded in the sixties!
Junior Walker and the All Stars - Shake and Fingerpop (1965)
First submitted to the thread in October 2012.
Further proof that the best dance music was recorded in the sixties!
I do like Junior Walker.
My favourite sixties track by him is "I'm A Road Runner", but it was quite a big hit so is not eligible for the thread.
Never mind.
Ron Goodwin - Girl From Corsica (1960)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiRQlh2QwZc
Hank Levine - Image (1961)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H16g8i5GoOY
Johnny Harris - Footprints On The Moon (1969)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sehXutM623A
i liked the first two...ive heard 'image' before
You might have heard it before on the thread, because I was feeling lazy and didn't check if to see if any of those tracks have previously been posted.
Carl Baron and the Cheetahs
http://birminghammusicarchive.com/carl-barron-and-the-cheetahs/
63 - this is only the begining - no youtube vid
Rikky Baron
no info
60 - angry young man - no youtube vid
Baron with his Pounding Piano
no info
65 - is a blue bird blue - no youtube vid
Barons
no info
60 - cossack - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYJANE7Dv3k
60 - samurai - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzdFJIe_hys
Richie Barrett
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Barrett_%28musician%29
62 - some other guy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuszDqPhEL0 well i never!
Syd Barrett
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syd_Barrett
69 - octopus - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQiNWIibEIc
Ray Barretto
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Barretto
63 - el watusi - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Sp3wgpqP0
69 - acid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmxXw2aFbo
Barrier
http://britishmusicarchive.com/B/183-the-barrier
68 - georgie brown - no youtube vid
68 - the tide is turning - no youtube vid
68 - spot the lights - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHhF61vZNu8
a conveiniant place to stop... tomorrows offering will be all one group... can you guess who? (pretty obvious really its alphabetical! lol) a 60's fav to enjoy!
Spade out ...
Grrrr ... three singles in a year and not a vague whiff of any information anywhere!!!! On Parlophone, and the stage name smells of a Larry Parnes concoction.
It's about - but I won't link to it here
Now on my weeks playlist to be flogged to death - ASTOUNDING MENTION!!!!! *bows* A rare old single this - I sold my copy a few years ago for over £180. Always preferred the b side - a very stark rendition of the James Joyce poem 'Golden Hair'. Disturbingly like Jeremy Hardy singing in retrospect :eek::D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1SFIAsz3Go
Is it permissible to say that much as I loved Syd, I'm so glad Pink Floyd went on to be as they did?
erm,,, yes why not?
the Barron Knights
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barron_Knights
62 - lets face it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W71g2_oHXCk
63 - jo-anne - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqX9v1lyztI
64 - comin' home baby - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1qPkr8Qjl8
64 - come to the dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDwv7FlWHN8
64 - the house of johann strauss - no youtube vid
65 - it was a good year - no youtube vid
66 - round the world rhythm and blues - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PqUy8XW3Yw
66 - doing what shes not supposed to - no youtube vid
66 - under new management - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vwNeOMzxTk (#15 but still rare enough)
67 - lazy fat people - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSdIf7aHRyI
67 - here come the bees - no youtube vid
68 - i will never marry - no youtube vid
68 - an olympic record - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDJ6MnKsYk4 #35
69 - love and the world loves with you - no youtube vid
68 - traces - no youtube vid
a bonus track, a crimbo medley, and not merry gentle pops. this appears to be from 64
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD-LAX0DxL4
nothing good ever came from quoting the Barren Knights.
Can we assume this aberration will simply move on tomorrow ?;)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Parker_%28composer%29
68 - letter in a bottle - no youtube vid
Joe Barry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Barry_%28singer%29
61 - im a fool to care - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcriNmPyY-Q
68 - i started loving you - no youtube vid
John Barry (orchestra) (seven)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barry_%28composer%29
60 - hit and miss - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_8DA8qYqnM (juke box jury theme)
60 - beat for beatniks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnnoc5wDwTQ
60 - blueberry hill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjUDZp--6bs
60 - walk dont run - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn1GArGX8PY
60 - black stockings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoAcLVxtIYI
61 - the magnificent 7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb3FtDzex_w
61 - the menace - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZzjaMUS2kQ
61 - starfire - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6pTfdktPSs
61 - watch your step - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfHBgSqDXA0
will complete john barry tomorrow