A new video has been posted for the Dennis DeYoung track “With All Due Respect,” a track from his new “26 East (Part 1)” album. This one’s getting a lot of attention … and you’ll find Dennis rockin’ much harder than usual on this track.
And, just below, a vintage pic of Dennis' Partner In Crime for this project, Jim Peterik (taken before his hair went prematurely purple) in 2006 ... along with everybody's fave deejay, Bob Stroud, frequent FH contributor Clark Besch (who sent us this pic) and the late, great Mark Eskin ...
>>>I can't believe I forgot - two months ago I was going to write to remind you of the tenth anniversary of the passing of a great musician and a good friend, Mark Eskin ("Beatle Mark.") Hard to believe it's been ten years - it went by in a flash. Incredible talent, and the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet. Rest in peace, Mark. (Mike Wolstein)
One of my fave pics from my trip to Chicago in 2006 ... Bob Stroud and Mark Eskin and Jim Peterik and yours truly.
What great times and music.
Rest in Peace 10 years on, Mark.
Clark Besch
Rest in Peace 10 years on, Mark.
Clark Besch
More from Harvey Kubernik on the big YouTube / UME / SOFA Entertainment / Ed Sullivan Channel program … SO much good stuff here … and LOTS more coming!
Watch for new daily posts here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEdSullivanShow
And on Dion’s acclaimed new album …
Hey Kent,
It seems so crazy that it's been 50 years since Elvis had his Top 10 hit, "The Wonder of You." I like his version of it, but much prefer Ray Peterson's '59 recording.
Until a few days ago, I had no idea that Vince Edwards, star of TVs "Ben Casey," recorded it a year earlier than Peterson, but it was never released. I don't have to tell you how disappointed Edwards was. He was a good singer and I wish that part of his talents would have been gone somewhere.
I'd like to know if his recording of the song is out there in cyberland. I can't find it. I'd like to hear it.
-John LaPuzza
It seems so crazy that it's been 50 years since Elvis had his Top 10 hit, "The Wonder of You." I like his version of it, but much prefer Ray Peterson's '59 recording.
Until a few days ago, I had no idea that Vince Edwards, star of TVs "Ben Casey," recorded it a year earlier than Peterson, but it was never released. I don't have to tell you how disappointed Edwards was. He was a good singer and I wish that part of his talents would have been gone somewhere.
I'd like to know if his recording of the song is out there in cyberland. I can't find it. I'd like to hear it.
-John LaPuzza
We’ve not been able to find any record of this recording ever being released … not even through some of our most obscure sources. (Can you tell us more about what you know or what you’ve heard so we can dig a little deeper?) I even hunted around to see if perhaps Vince Everett, the guy who did the great Elvis sound-alike record “Such A Night” in 1962 might have recorded it and the name was just confused … but based on what you’re telling us, it would have had to come out in 1958, and I don’t think he was recording under that name yet at that time.
Digging a little deeper, I see that Wikipedia tells us this: "'The Wonder of You' is a song written by Baker Knight, first released by Ray Peterson in 1959. Elvis Presley had a Number 1 hit with it in the UK and a Top 10 hit in the U.S. with his 1970 live version. It was originally recorded by Vince Edwards in 1958, but this recording has never been released.” So at this stage of the game (some 62 years later) it’s doubtful that any recording might still exist.
Edwards hit The Hot 100 twice, both times in 1962 with “Why Did You Leave Me?” (#68) and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” (#72). He also “bubbled under” a few times in Music Vendor / Record World with “Say It Isn’t So” (#111, 1962), “You’ll Still Have Me” (#113, 1963) and his version of “No, Not Much” (#111, 1965). (That last one also hit #108 in Billboard.)
An incredibly good looking guy, Vince Edwards seemed to have it all going for him … but just never found the music success he was looking for, despite singing on a variety of television programs over the years. (kk)
(Some gratuitous beefcake for all the ladies on the list! lol - kk)
FH Reader Frank B sends us news about Norm N. Nite’s new book …
This is kinda cool …
Ultimate Classic Rock just ran a “Through The Years” photo album for both Mick Jagger and Keith Richards … 1962 thru the present day. (OK, I’ll admit … some of it is kinda scary … but STILL cool to see the evolution of these two guys over time.)
David Essex rocked our world with his #1 Hit “Rock On” back in 1974 … but, despite a successful singing and acting career in England, pretty much disappeared here Stateside after that.
So it was surprising to see that he has a brand new release coming out …
Music Legend David Essex Releases New CD “Unplayed Hits”
Featuring songs rarely played live or played on the radio
Featuring songs rarely played live or played on the radio
Legendary singer, songwriter, and actor David Essex is releasing a new album of songs rarely played live or played on the radio titled “Unplayed Hits.” The album is available exclusively from his web shop. There are 100 signed copies available as well.
Since the 1970s, David Essex has attained 19 Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and 16 Top 40 albums. Internationally, Essex had the most success with his 1973 single “Rock On.” It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in March 1974. It was nominated for a Grammy and reached No. 1 in Cashbox and No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He has also had an extensive career as an actor.
Essex's pop idol looks gave him a strong female fan base and his British tours created scenes of hysteria reminiscent of Beatlemania. According to The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, he was voted the number one British male vocalist in 1974, and was a teen idol for more than a decade.
“As the 2020 tour had to be postponed till September 2021, I have put together a new CD in the meantime, 'Unplayed Hits' featuring songs rarely played live or played on the radio. Also, there is a brand new web shop that I hope you like, where you can download or buy the CD plus many other things.” - David Essex
“Unplayed Hits” - Tracklist:
Let It Flow
Time Is Catching Up
Walk Of Life
Carrying The Water Home
Cool Out Tonight
Alice Stay Young & Free
You Crazy Fool
Coming Home
Heart Turns To Stone
What Did I Do
Forever And A Day
Oh Suburbia
Africa You Shine
Fallen Angels Riding
Never Meant To Hurt You
She's Emotional
A Shoulder To Cry On
Stage Struck
To purchase: https://www.musicglue.com/david-essex/shop/categories/all/page/1
For more information: www.davidessex.com
And, speaking of new releases, I thought THIS was a rather interesting concept …
10cc / Godley & Creme Legend Kevin Godley To Release
Very First Solo Album MUSCLE MEMORY December 17, 2020
LEGENDARY SONGWRITER / SINGER / DRUMMER AND MUSIC VIDEO PIONEER RELEASES CROWDSOURCED ALBUM.
ALBUM RELEASED - 17.12.2020 SINGLES RELEASED - 16.07.2020 - 03.12.2020
LEGENDARY SONGWRITER / SINGER / DRUMMER AND MUSIC VIDEO PIONEER RELEASES CROWDSOURCED ALBUM.
ALBUM RELEASED - 17.12.2020 SINGLES RELEASED - 16.07.2020 - 03.12.2020
In July, 2017, Kevin Godley - formerly of 10cc and Godley & Creme - posted an invitation on the site PledgeMusic: “Write and record with me.”
PledgeMusic was a platform for musicians to connect directly with fans who could pay for music in advance to support the creation of albums. Kevin's project took the potential of this remote, socially distanced collaboration further.
He explained: “Recently something happened that eclipsed any songwriting techniques I'd learned in 10cc or Godley & Creme. Out of the blue, I was sent 2 recorded instrumental tracks with requests to write melodies and lyrics and turn them into songs. Both tracks came from people I'd never met and still haven't. Experiencing this kind of remote collaboration and its results has been transformative for me, as I believe I've recorded 2 of my best ever songs and MUSCLE MEMORY, as I'm calling the album, will be about opening this collaborative door a lot wider.”
Kevin received 286 instrumentals, choosing to conceal the names of submitters so as not to focus on high profile artists. Of these 11 were chosen for the final tracklisting. The instrumentals vary wildly, from jarring electronic beats to Gotye's dreamlike balladic contribution, “Song of Hate.”
In May, 2019, before any money pledged had arrived to support the album, PledgeMusic declared bankruptcy. With the lists of pledgers gone and the project stalled, The state51 Conspiracy contacted Kevin and funded the project so that those who had paid would still be able to listen to the record they were helping to make.
The album marks Kevin's first time fronting a project. His lyricism is cutting, political and provides a mood similar to film dialogue over classic pop lyricism. Gun control, societal unrest, racism and questions regarding political correctness make for some of the most striking lyrical content likely heard on an alternative pop record. This is a dark record from someone not known for dark themes.
Kevin's career features numerous exceptional albums and sees him as one of the most important pioneers of the pop music video. MUSCLE MEMORY is a fitting addition to this body of work, offering a provoking, daring new insight into Godley's creative practice. Tracks from the album will be released in order every two weeks until the album's release on the 17th of December 2020.
Album tracklisting / release timeline:
1) Expecting a Message: 16/07/2020
2) The Ghosts of the Living: 30/07/2020
3) Hit the Street: 13/08/2020
4) The Bang Bang Theory: 27/08/2020
5) 5 Minutes Alone: 10/09/2020
6) Cut to the Cat: 24/09/2020
7) One Day: 08/10/2020
8) All Bones are White: 22/10/2020
9) Periscope: 5/11/2020
10) Song of Hate: 19/11/2020
11) Bulletholes in the Sky: 03/12/2020
12) Muscle Memory - CD, Vinyl and Digital: 17/12/2020
Listening link: https://soundcloud.com/state51/sets/kevin-godley-muscle-memory/s-A3ZMG64gPyX
Kevin Godley social media:
Official website: http://www.kevin-godley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcGX_ZgN22/
Twitter: @kevingodley9
Subscribe to Kevin Godley's mailing list:
https://kevingodley.greedbag.com/subscribe/
PledgeMusic was a platform for musicians to connect directly with fans who could pay for music in advance to support the creation of albums. Kevin's project took the potential of this remote, socially distanced collaboration further.
He explained: “Recently something happened that eclipsed any songwriting techniques I'd learned in 10cc or Godley & Creme. Out of the blue, I was sent 2 recorded instrumental tracks with requests to write melodies and lyrics and turn them into songs. Both tracks came from people I'd never met and still haven't. Experiencing this kind of remote collaboration and its results has been transformative for me, as I believe I've recorded 2 of my best ever songs and MUSCLE MEMORY, as I'm calling the album, will be about opening this collaborative door a lot wider.”
Kevin received 286 instrumentals, choosing to conceal the names of submitters so as not to focus on high profile artists. Of these 11 were chosen for the final tracklisting. The instrumentals vary wildly, from jarring electronic beats to Gotye's dreamlike balladic contribution, “Song of Hate.”
In May, 2019, before any money pledged had arrived to support the album, PledgeMusic declared bankruptcy. With the lists of pledgers gone and the project stalled, The state51 Conspiracy contacted Kevin and funded the project so that those who had paid would still be able to listen to the record they were helping to make.
The album marks Kevin's first time fronting a project. His lyricism is cutting, political and provides a mood similar to film dialogue over classic pop lyricism. Gun control, societal unrest, racism and questions regarding political correctness make for some of the most striking lyrical content likely heard on an alternative pop record. This is a dark record from someone not known for dark themes.
Kevin's career features numerous exceptional albums and sees him as one of the most important pioneers of the pop music video. MUSCLE MEMORY is a fitting addition to this body of work, offering a provoking, daring new insight into Godley's creative practice. Tracks from the album will be released in order every two weeks until the album's release on the 17th of December 2020.
Album tracklisting / release timeline:
1) Expecting a Message: 16/07/2020
2) The Ghosts of the Living: 30/07/2020
3) Hit the Street: 13/08/2020
4) The Bang Bang Theory: 27/08/2020
5) 5 Minutes Alone: 10/09/2020
6) Cut to the Cat: 24/09/2020
7) One Day: 08/10/2020
8) All Bones are White: 22/10/2020
9) Periscope: 5/11/2020
10) Song of Hate: 19/11/2020
11) Bulletholes in the Sky: 03/12/2020
12) Muscle Memory - CD, Vinyl and Digital: 17/12/2020
Listening link: https://soundcloud.com/state51/sets/kevin-godley-muscle-memory/s-A3ZMG64gPyX
Kevin Godley social media:
Official website: http://www.kevin-godley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcGX_ZgN22/
Twitter: @kevingodley9
Subscribe to Kevin Godley's mailing list:
https://kevingodley.greedbag.com/subscribe/
In 1970, I can recall Eamonn Andrews' weekday news programme in London was always filled with images of the carnage taking place in Vietnam and in Northern Ireland. The Troubles started the year before as the long political conflict between Irish republicans and Ulster unionists escalated into violence after protests in Londonderry. The military response from Whitehall exacerbated guerilla warfare from nationalist paramilitary groups like the IRA against Northern Ireland and British security forces. It was becoming a bloodbath that would last until 1998. Against this backdrop, in April, 1970, Roger Whittaker released "I Don't Believe In If Anymore", which peaked at UK#8 in June and charted until August. It was my impression at the time that the disenchantment expressed in the lyrics was in reference to the Troubles. It's worth mentioning that his wife is from Ireland. Whittaker's well-crafted message condemning civil warfare was subtle when compared to fellow Englishmen Messrs. Lennon and McCartney. Both ex-Beatles have Irish roots. In 1972, after a massacre of unarmed civilians, Wings' very first single, "Give Ireland Back To The Irish", was released and promptly banned by the BBC. John reiterated Paul's plea for an end to the centuries’ long subjugation with "Luck Of The Irish" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday" on his SOMETIME IN NEW YORK CITY album. As for Whittaker, he had seven chart hits in the UK but only one in America. In 1975, a four year old album track, "The Last Farewell," topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart and reached #2 in the UK.
Mike Gentry
>>>Here’s a possible new topic for Forgotten Hits … "What is the most CLEVER song in (your known) history of music?" (Frank Merrill)
OK, I'll start the ball rolling, with what I think is the record with the best 90-degree turn you could make in a song.
"I Want My Baby Back", by Jimmy Cross, on Tollie, 1965. I still have the copy I bought 50 years ago, and it's not an easy one to find.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo8DhbQw_O4
Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo8DhbQw_O4
Mike
By the way, this might be the worst band ever …
Never heard of them, but they sound like crap.
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