Comments on: Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold 9 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/ The Music That Taste Forgot Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:36:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: larry http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-47609 larry Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:06:22 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-47609 Has anyone ever heard Al Jarraeu sing the song New York State of mind ??? I think it was him ??? Someone else made this song a hit other then Billy Joel...I think it was Al..??? Please Help,,,it's driving me crazy..lol Has anyone ever heard Al Jarraeu sing the song New York State of mind ??? I think it was him ??? Someone else made this song a hit other then Billy Joel…I think it was Al..??? Please Help,,,it’s driving me crazy..lol

]]> By: Ray http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24600 Ray Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:07:25 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24600 I also remember seeing a few music videos before the days of MTV, and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert aired quite a few that I clearly remember, including "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by the Alan Parsons Project. One of my favorite old videos (although it is a bit on the cheesy side) is "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan. I remember seeing this on Soul Train and Dance Fever (among other places) and the video was pretty much a montage with five Chakas singing and sporting some very funky and somewhat revealing outfits. I also remember seeing a few music videos before the days of MTV, and Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert aired quite a few that I clearly remember, including “I Wouldn’t Want To Be Like You” by the Alan Parsons Project. One of my favorite old videos (although it is a bit on the cheesy side) is “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan. I remember seeing this on Soul Train and Dance Fever (among other places) and the video was pretty much a montage with five Chakas singing and sporting some very funky and somewhat revealing outfits.

]]> By: Ray http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24599 Ray Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:01:00 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24599 Hey Scraps Good call on the Velvelettes! Unfortunately because of the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and The Marvelettes they were a relatively low priority at Motown, but these girls could really sing and they finally received a full-length Motown CD with their "Very Best of the Velvelettes" in 1999. This has all of their singles along with b-sides, as well as a few unreleased tracks. About a year later a British version was issued with four more unreleased tracks included. If that wasn't enough, about 3 or 4 years ago a British 2-cd Anthology was issued, featuring lots of alternate takes, even MORE unreleased material, a few songs sung in French and (best yet) five live tracks from late February, 1964 taken from a "battle of the groups" show where the Velvelettes emerged victorious over THE SUPREMES!!!!! The live tracks have surprisingly good sound quality as well, considering how long ago they were recorded (not to mention the technology available for live recordings at that time). Top that off with these ladies are still performing today and still sounding good! Hey Scraps

Good call on the Velvelettes! Unfortunately because of the Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas and The Marvelettes they were a relatively low priority at Motown, but these girls could really sing and they finally received a full-length Motown CD with their “Very Best of the Velvelettes” in 1999. This has all of their singles along with b-sides, as well as a few unreleased tracks. About a year later a British version was issued with four more unreleased tracks included. If that wasn’t enough, about 3 or 4 years ago a British 2-cd Anthology was issued, featuring lots of alternate takes, even MORE unreleased material, a few songs sung in French and (best yet) five live tracks from late February, 1964 taken from a “battle of the groups” show where the Velvelettes emerged victorious over THE SUPREMES!!!!! The live tracks have surprisingly good sound quality as well, considering how long ago they were recorded (not to mention the technology available for live recordings at that time). Top that off with these ladies are still performing today and still sounding good!

]]> By: MongrelPiano http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24552 MongrelPiano Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:37:12 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-24552 Hey Jason, I'm loving everything about this blog o' yours. While it's true that John Lennon is on record as being a fan of "Reminiscing," it couldn't have been the soundtrack to the Lost Weekend because it was released four years after the extended vacay. Anyhoo, keep up the good work! Hey Jason, I’m loving everything about this blog o’ yours. While it’s true that John Lennon is on record as being a fan of “Reminiscing,” it couldn’t have been the soundtrack to the Lost Weekend because it was released four years after the extended vacay. Anyhoo, keep up the good work!

]]> By: Jason http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-17126 Jason Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:18:30 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-17126 Thanks, Tami.  Although I'm surprised you didn't call me out on misspelling his first name (I have since corrected it), I appreciate your diligence.  Please extend my apologies to Mr. Goble for shirking him two points on the charts. Thanks, Tami.  Although I’m surprised you didn’t call me out on misspelling his first name (I have since corrected it), I appreciate your diligence.  Please extend my apologies to Mr. Goble for shirking him two points on the charts.

]]> By: Tami http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-17123 Tami Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:19:38 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-17123 Jason: Just leaving a correction on the chart information of Graeham Goble's song, "Reminiscing".  It actually peaked at #3 on the US charts, not #5.  Please see Graeham's bio on his Myspace page, which I manage, as well as Graeham's website (<a href="http://www.graehamgoble.com" rel="nofollow">www.graehamgoble.com</a>) should you need further documentation. Thanks, Tami - Myspace Manager for GRAEHAM GOBLE     Jason:
Just leaving a correction on the chart information of Graeham Goble’s song, "Reminiscing".  It actually peaked at #3 on the US charts, not #5.  Please see Graeham’s bio on his Myspace page, which I manage, as well as Graeham’s website (www.graehamgoble.com) should you need further documentation.
Thanks,
Tami - Myspace Manager for GRAEHAM GOBLE
 
 

]]> By: JasonHare.com » Blog Archive » Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold 34 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-10285 JasonHare.com » Blog Archive » Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold 34 Wed, 30 May 2007 10:31:16 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-10285 [...] We last talked about Little River Band back in Mellow Gold #9.  I’m sure you all go back and review those entries on a daily basis, but in case you’ve forgotten: [...] […] We last talked about Little River Band back in Mellow Gold #9.  I’m sure you all go back and review those entries on a daily basis, but in case you’ve forgotten: […]

]]> By: JasonHare.com » Blog Archive » CHART ATTACK! #20: 2/25/78 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-3986 JasonHare.com » Blog Archive » CHART ATTACK! #20: 2/25/78 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:02:45 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-3986 [...] 4.  Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill  See Mellow Gold #9.  Sadly, the video is no longer available, but read it anyway if you haven’t already.3.  Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel  Many stories have been told about "Just The Way You Are."  Without looking it up, let me see if I can piece together all the tidbits I’ve heard over the years: so Joel wrote this song as a gift to his first wife, Elizabeth (who was originally married to Joel’s Atilla cohort Jon Small).  He brought it into the studio during the recording sessions for The Stranger, whereupon drummer Liberty DeVitto threw a drumstick at Joel and refused to play it. [...] […] 4.  Sometimes When We Touch - Dan Hill  See Mellow Gold #9.  Sadly, the video is no longer available, but read it anyway if you haven’t already.3.  Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel  Many stories have been told about "Just The Way You Are."  Without looking it up, let me see if I can piece together all the tidbits I’ve heard over the years: so Joel wrote this song as a gift to his first wife, Elizabeth (who was originally married to Joel’s Atilla cohort Jon Small).  He brought it into the studio during the recording sessions for The Stranger, whereupon drummer Liberty DeVitto threw a drumstick at Joel and refused to play it. […]

]]> By: Superarmstrong.info — Daily News Feed » Extra Easymoney Bulletin http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-2665 Superarmstrong.info — Daily News Feed » Extra Easymoney Bulletin Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:33:26 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-2665 [...] Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold 9Happy early Thanksgiving, mellow miners!  It’s time for another edition of Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold , and today I’ve got two smooth songs for you - the perfect thing to listen to as you lie on the couch after a full turkey……………….Read more louie armstrong related news here……. [...] […] Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold 9Happy early Thanksgiving, mellow miners!  It’s time for another edition of Adventures Through The Mines Of Mellow Gold , and today I’ve got two smooth songs for you - the perfect thing to listen to as you lie on the couch after a full turkey……………….Read more louie armstrong related news here……. […]

]]> By: Mike http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-621 Mike Fri, 24 Nov 2006 13:32:17 +0000 http://jasonhare.com/2006/11/22/adventures-through-the-mines-of-mellow-gold-9/#comment-621 I just wanted you to know that I watched/listened to the Dan Hill video on Wednesday and here it is Friday and I'm still not right.  With each Mellow Gold posting, I have found myself enduring the inevitable battle between the ANGEL on my left shoulder encouraging me to download and reminding me of happpier, simpler times VS. the DEVIL on my right side calling me a wussy and questining my manhood.  Up until now, good has mostly prevailed over evil. But after the Dan Hill thing... I'm not so sure.  I can't get the visual of him and his band of dorks out of my head. I just wanted you to know that I watched/listened to the Dan Hill video on Wednesday and here it is Friday and I’m still not right. 
With each Mellow Gold posting, I have found myself enduring the inevitable battle between the ANGEL on my left shoulder encouraging me to download and reminding me of happpier, simpler times VS. the DEVIL on my right side calling me a wussy and questining my manhood.  Up until now, good has mostly prevailed over evil.
But after the Dan Hill thing… I’m not so sure.  I can’t get the visual of him and his band of dorks out of my head.

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