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!)
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(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)
