From Clark Besch …
The Record Man Has Died.
I never bought anything from this man, but he has one million records for sale in his store near San Francisco and they will have a celebration of life for him late this month and a huge sale late August. They may liquidate everything eventually. Looks like a sale many would not wish to miss if capable of going.
https://www.ktvu.com/news/redwood-city-iconic-record-store-honors-founder-gary-saxon-the-record-man
Don’t miss Billboard’s “Forever Number One” tribute to Bonnie Tyler, who passed away last week …
It was sad to read that Huey Lewis disclosed in a podcast interview last week that he is now practically completely deaf.
Suffering from Menière's disease, he can no longer hear pitch, making it impossible for him to sing. This has to be especially difficult for an artist who has devoted themselves to music for all of his life ... and this has been public knowledge for several years now.
But that was NOT the main takeaway from this interview and yet it became the focal point of all the news coverage that followed.
Yes, Huey DID say that, if they removed his implant and took away his hearing aid, he would likely be completely deaf ... but the fact is that nobody is even suggesting that they do this and he DOES have these aids available to him! In actuality, this is a very upbeat, fun and informative interview ... and you will enjoy hearing the whole discussion.
Lewis, of course, was the charismatic lead singer of Huey Lewis and the News, formerly "American Express." (Seriously ... you have to listen to the whole thing!)
The band formed in San Francisco in the late '70's and by 1982, they were already racking up Top 40 Hits for Chrysalis Records, including twelve Top Tens and THREE #1s ("The Power Of Love," from the hit movie "Back To The Future," 1985, "Stuck With You," 1986, and "Jacob's Ladder," 1987).
When we first learned of Huey's hearing disability several years ago, my immediate hope was that if he could no longer sing, he might pursue his acting career instead ... he already had several film projects, a live stage show and some of the most entertaining videos of the '80's under his belt ... and, with surgical implants and a hearing aid, he might be able to focus on THESE skills instead and carry on with a burgeoning acting career. (This topic also comes up during the course of the interview.) In fact, Huey seems perfectly able to carry on a complete and very thorough conversation in the podcast video ... you'll even hear him sing a couple of lines along the way (and then explain how he's able to do so.)
This is really a MUST WATCH video in order to get the whole story rather than just the depressing headline and news articles that were circulating last week. (Don't believe the headlines ... listen for yourself!) You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_OrSi0VVVM
He's just such a likeable guy that you hate the very idea of him suffering in any way ... and I'm really hoping that continued improved technology may make day to day living more enjoyable for him. But honestly, he seems to be dealing with his situation very well! (kk)
That video you posted of Robin Clark’s recording of “DADDY DADDY (GOT TO GET A PHONE IN MY ROOM)” looked like something out of an old MGM musical, but the poster said the visual was from a 1957 Associated British release "The Good Companions."
Associated British might be better known as the parent of the ITV member and TV studio that brought us "The Avengers."
Bob Frable
A pretty obscure tune, for sure, to have someone go thru that much trouble to sync it to a dance routine … but pretty cool overall! (kk)
Beaky from one of my fave bands Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich has died. This leaves only Mick left, I think.
https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26267459.salisbury-musician-john-beaky-dymond-dies-aged-81/
While they never made much of a splash on this side of the pond, the group was quite popular in England, where they scored FIFTEEN Top 50 Hits between 1966 and 1970, eight of which made The British Top Ten.
My personal favorite has always been “Bend It,” which we have featured several times in the past. Their biggest U.S. Hit was “Zabadak” (#52, 1967) … but they topped the chart in The U.K. with their follow-up single “The Legend Of Xanadu.” (Olivia Newton-John had nothing to do with that one!)
Beaky's real name was John Dymond and he was 81 years old when he passed of undisclosed sources. You are also correct that Mick (Michael Wilson) is now the only surviving member. The quintet reportedly sold over sixteen million records during the 1960's.
See our DAVE DEE, DOZY, BEAKY MICK and TICH HIT LIST below. (kk)
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DAVE DEE, DOZY, BEAKY, MICK and TICH |
US PEAK |
UK PEAK |
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1966 |
You Make It Move |
-- |
26 |
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1966 |
Hold Tight! |
125 |
4 |
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1966 |
Hideaway |
-- |
10 |
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1966 |
Bend It |
100 |
2 |
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1967 |
Save Me |
-- |
3 |
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1967 |
Touch Me, Touch Me |
-- |
13 |
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1967 |
Okay! |
-- |
4 |
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1967 |
Zabadak |
52 |
3 |
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1968 |
The Legend Of Xanadu |
110 |
1 |
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1968 |
Last Night In Soho |
-- |
8 |
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1968 |
Break Out |
-- |
-- |
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1968 |
The Wreck of the 'Antoinette' |
-- |
14 |
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1969 |
Don Juan |
-- |
23 |
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1969 |
Snake In The Grass |
-- |
23 |
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1970 |
Mr. President (shown as D.B.M. and T.) |
-- |
33 |
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1970 |
My Woman's Man (shown as Dave Dee) |
-- |
42 |
Reminder … we’ll be giving away a few copies of the Micky Dolenz Carole King tribute CD “King For A Day” later this week.
If you’d like to be entered in our drawing, just send me an email with KING FOR A DAY in the subject line. Be sure to include your mailing address. Thanks! (And thanks again to David Salidor for donating these … the cd is now out of print … but is one of Micky’s best!) kk
