Man, we LOVE The Turtles …
And Best Classic Bands just put out an excellent piece where lead singer Howard Kaylan shares his favorite memory from each of The Turtles’ albums. (Yeah, they were always more of a singles band … but a lot of thought and effort went into each of their LP’s, too.)
You can check it out here … GREAT to hear from Howard again after a long while! (kk)
https://bestclassicbands.com/turtles-band-interview-howard-kaylan-10-4-16/
And, speaking of The Turtles, Frank B sent us this classic clip of Flo and Eddie, Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, talking about their experiences with rock and roll managers over the years …
Yes, we’ve run it a few times before …
But it’s just SO good, we’re running it again. (kk)
And, speaking of Frank B, he also shares this bit of news with us …
kk …
Don't Know If You Know About It --- Little Anthony Has A Show On Sirius X M.
"LITTLE ANTHONY & THE MUSIC" / On 50's Gold.
You Can Find Taped Shows On You Tube.
Try Show # 1 …
Right At The Start, Little Anthony Tells A "TEARS ON MY PILLOW" Story. Interesting.
FB
I did NOT know … I like Little Anthony … will have to check this out! Thanks, Frank! (kk)
Something else I did not know …
Serial killer John Wayne Gacy once promoted a Kinks concert here in The States … and even invited the boys to spend the night at his house?!?!?! (What a tragic story THAT could have been!!!)
Although various stories seem to be circulating regarding the circumstances, the bottom line facts appear to be true.
Check this out …
https://bestclassicbands.com/kinks-john-wayne-gacy-6-23-15/
We no sooner told you on Sunday that our FH Buddy LJ Coon’s screenplay for “The Winter Dance Party Tour – 1959” was being considered in The Nashville Screenplay Competition, 2024, only to be notified that LJ’s screenplay has advanced to the quarter finals! Congratulations, LJ … I know this is something you’ve been working toward for a long, long time. (kk)
Just saw the sad news that songwriter Buzz Cason has passed away …
Buzz has made our pages numerous times over the years. His most notable composition has got to be “Everlasting Love,” a hit multiple times over the years for Robert Knight, Carl Carlton and Gloria Estefan, all of whom reached Billboard’s Top 40 Pop Singles Chart. (It was Carl Carlton’s 1974 remake that charted highest, reaching #6, besting Robert Knight’s original version, a #13 pop hit in 1967. Gloria Estefan’s 1990’s remake went to #27 in 1995.)
Cason also wrote the song “Soldier of Love,” recorded by Arthur Alexander and covered by The Beatles and, early in his career, sang background vocals for both Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison. (kk)
I attended Buzz Cason’s memorial service yesterday. Buzz’s hits as an artist include “Look For A Star” (as Garry Miles) “Blue Velvet” and “White Christmas” with the Statues. His Casuals were Brenda Lee’s back up band and he toured and recorded with The Crickets after Buddy Holly’s death. The Beatles recorded “Soldier of Love,” which he co-wrote. So much more, including how he gave Jimmy Buffet his start, is in his book “Living The Rock ‘n Roll Dream,” which I recommend.
Buzz’s grandchildren read the Bible verse Jeremiah 31:3, which inspired the hit he is probably best known for co-writing “Everlasting Love” (Robert Knight, Carl Carlton, U2, etc.).
Buzz’s good friend Bucky Wilkin (Ronny of the Daytonas) recently passed away and I like to think of them reuniting in heaven to sing “Tiger-A-Go-Go” by Buzz and Bucky, which was a big hit at WQAM Miami.
Ed Salamon
>>>Now it finally all makes sense! Also, the fact that Roman Numerals came so easily to me. Does this also mean they may have "fiddled while Rome burned"? (Shelley)
Yes, and several songs played back then by that historic trio have since been covered centuries later in modern times to great success.
Perhaps the most well-known Forgotten Hits of theirs that have since been reintroduced in “recent” years include “Great Balls of Fire” in 1957 by Jerry Lee Lewis, “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash in 1963, and “Disco Inferno” by The Tramps In 1975.
And, yes, there were other great covers, like “Light My Fire” from the Doors, “Fire” by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and most notably, as re-worked by Billy Joel, “We . Didn’t . Start . The Fire!”
They were True Early Hitmakers, for sure, with songs that have stood the Test of Time!
- CB
