Love the new AI images and concept …
And I for one am looking forward to
tonight's Premier!
Can't Wait!!
Buell!
It has been suggested that I might be the perfect
candidate to feature in a recurring role on the brand new “Suits” reboot
launching in January. (Now if I only
REALLY looked like that!!!) kk
Hi Kent,
Another "wiper" song is
"Drivin' My Life Away" by Eddie Rabbitt, which contains the line
"Those windshield wipers slappin' out a tempo..."
Paul Haney
Oh man, I LOVE that song!!!
Great suggestion Paul! (kk)
(I actually used to sing that one back in the day!)
(Yep ... just like that!!!) lol (kk) I know of two other songs with
windshield wipers in the lyrics.
The well-known song is Me And
Bobby McGee ("windshield wipers slappin' time, I was holdin' Bobby's hand
in mine.") The more obscure song is
one of R. Dean Taylor's unsuccessful follow-ups to Indiana Wants Me, a song
called Gotta See Jane ("windshield wipers splishing splashing, calling out
her name, just gotta see Jane.")
Doug
Damn! “Me And Bobby
McGee” is a GREAT idea! (kk)
And somebody else remembered R. Dean Taylor’s 1971 hit, too
…
Following up on Friday's post, "Gotta See Jane"
by R. Dean Taylor has a line about windshield wipers "splishin' and a
splashin’."
David Cousins
It’s not an AWFUL song … it just never really made it. (Again, a rather wide discrepancy as to just
how popular it really was … Cash Box pegged it at #48 while Record World showed
it ten points lower at #58 … and then Billboard dropped it nearly another ten
spots down to #67. (kk)
Hi Kent,
Just thought of another one this
morning ...
"Getting Closer" by Wings
has the line "Watching my wind screen wipers..."
Paul
Haney
Kent,
Glad
you posted I WANNA MEET YOU by the Cryan’ Shames. One of my all time favorites
by them. For the week of November 24, 1966, it made its initial appearance on
our weekly top 40 radio survey at position #49. Two weeks later it peaked at
#27 before it fell off the survey. Should have been a bigger hit than what it
was.
Larry
kk …
Remember the old Leave It To
Beaver TV Show?
Wild Wayne Just Played Two Songs
By The Beaver.
1962 = "DON'T YOU CRY"
/ Jerry Mathers
1966 = "HAPPYNESS IS
HAVIN'" / Beaver & The Trappers
I Didn't Know That He Did Any
Recordings!
FB
MANY years ago we did a piece on Jerry Mathers’ brief
recording career and featured a couple of tunes from him …
I scoured the archives trying to find them but had no
success …
It would have been cool to see if they were the same two
tunes!!!
(By the way, I LOVED the old “Leave It To Beaver” series …
but can easily live without the dozens of reboots they’ve done since!) kk
Sad to learn of Colin Petersen's
passing. Amazingly, Colin drummed for
the Bee Gees until mid-1969, thus playing on many hits. He passed away
today.
Hard to believe but true, Bee Gees
drummer Dennis Bryon died just four days ago! He was the band's drummer, 1974-80,
during the disco years. He and Ringo are the only two drummers to play on all five Top Five Hot 100
hits in one week. He had been in Amen Corner in the 60s.
Geoff Bridgford might be
worried? He was the last non-Gibb OFFICIAL member of the Bee Gees for one
year after replacing Colin. However,
Geoff's group Tin Tin had a hit and he was off. Stigwood wanted him to
stay on with Bee Gees, but he didn't want to work with the brothers anymore due
to their drinking. Geoff still is alive!
Sad to learn of Shel Talmy
passing, too. Shel, of course, produced
all those amazing British 1964/65/66 hits and misses from the Kinks to the Who
to the Easybeats and many, many more.
And now we’ve lost Vic, too, after
Shel Talmy? Is this another of THOSE weeks? ABC news actually on the ball and had nice
tribute on evening news!
Clark Besch
Oh no - I hadn’t heard about Vic …
He was a good friend to Forgotten Hits, even tho we haven’t
spoken for several years.
A couple of times we were going to meet up in Las Vegas – once
with Billy Hinsche - but that never happened either … and now they’re both
gone.
Looks like he passed away on the 14th.
This is very sad news.
(kk)
I just did a quick search on the Forgotten Hits site to see what might pop up for Vic Flick ...
Looks like this was a conversation we shared (WAY back in 2009!) after the passing of Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon ...
Along with a few other fun and insightful comments ...
More on Vic ...
And more on The Bee Gees’ drummers …
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/two-bee-gees-members-dead/
From Jim Roup ...
Happy 86th birthday 🎂 to Dick Smothers who is seen here with Donna
Rice, who caused a scandal ending Gary Hart's run for president in '87 .
Also, Joe Walsh just had a birthday 🎂 ... here he is hanging at The Roxy in Hollywood.
And wishing a happy 62nd birthday 🎂 to Kirk Hammett of Metallica! The band
was having a private party at The Viper Room on Sunset Blvd. I recall
Courtney Love and her band Hole were guests among others.
Badfinger’s Long-Lost Album “Head First” Set For Release in
2024, Fully Mixed and Mastered and On Vinyl For the First Time
HEAD FIRST: 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION
In an exhilarating announcement for music aficionados and
rock historians, the iconic British band Badfinger is proud to unveil the
forthcoming release of their long-lost album “Head First” scheduled for 2024 -
exactly 50 years after its original recording. This historic release features
Peter Ham’s final studio recordings and marks a significant milestone in the
band’s legacy, bringing forth an album that has been shrouded in mystery for
decades.
“Head First” will be released on vinyl on December 13, 2024
on Y&T Music (CD TBA).
With hits such as “Come and Get It,” “No Matter What,” “Day
After Day,” and “Baby Blue,” Badfinger has long been recognized as a formidable
force in the power pop and classic rock genres of the 1970s
A Historic Recording…
Originally laid down in 1974 at The Beatles’ renowned Apple
Recording Studio on Savile Row, London, “Head First” encapsulates a
transformative era in Badfinger’s storied career. The sessions for “Head First”
took place during a tumultuous period for the band, marked by personal
struggles and external challenges, which ultimately led to the album being
shelved. For years, only a rough mix survived, with the master tapes thought to
be lost. However, the recent rediscovery of the original multi-tracks has allowed
for a meticulous mixing and mastering process, breathing new life into this
long-hidden masterpiece. The release promises to provide fans with an authentic
glimpse into the creative spirit of Badfinger during one of their most
artistically rich periods.
A Landmark Release for Fans and Collectors…
The official release of “Head First” is not just an
addition to Badfinger’s discography; it represents a rediscovery of a pivotal
moment in rock history. The album features tracks that showcase the band’s raw
energy and emotive songwriting, resonating with both long-time fans and a new
generation of listeners. The newly mastered sound highlights the band’s
musicianship in an unprecedented way, revitalizing their enduring legacy.
Bob Jackson, the sole surviving member of the lineup,
expressed his excitement: “On behalf of my bandmates - Pete, Tommy, and Mike -
I am thrilled to say, ‘We did it, guys!’ This marks the culmination of a
50-year journey and it’s an honor to complete the vision we had all those years
ago. The last piece of the puzzle is finally in place.”
The Songs:
Lay Me Down
Hey Mr Manager
Turn Around
Back Again
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Keep Believing
Moonshine
Rockin' Machine
Passed Fast
Saville Row (2024)
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