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FReeper Canteen - Tunes for Our Troops - 3 March 2012
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Posted on 03/02/2012 5:59:10 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: All; AZamericonnie; Kathy in Alaska; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; mylife
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posted on
03/03/2012 10:37:31 AM PST
by
MEG33
(O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
03/03/2012 10:39:35 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: AZamericonnie; All
In early 1967, a struggling, young songwritter named Harry Nilsson submitted a rough 20-minute demo of a dozen songs he had written with The Monkees in mind. One of the songs he had targeted for Davy Jones, caught the producers attention and they gave him the go-ahead and financing to produce a full blown demo. Here's the origional and the "professional" Nilsson demos which eventually appeared in Novemember of 1967 on the album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd with Davy Jones on Lead vocals and Harmony vocals by Micky Dolenz. It was also one of only a handful of songs where Micky was allowed to play drums in the studio.
The charming song remains a timeless piece of rock history and established Harry Nilsson's style as an enduring music icon. In the liner notes to the CD's 1995 re-release it is stated that producer Lester Sill was angered to discover rumours that some have interpreted the lyrics to the song as being about a gang bang. Nilsson has denied such allegations.
Cuddly Toy (first demo)
~ Harry Nilsson ~
Cuddly Toy (featurning The Wrecking Crew)
~ Harry Nilsson ~
Cuddly Toy
~ The Monkees ~
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posted on
03/03/2012 12:11:57 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
To: AZamericonnie; All
This Davy Jones showcase from the Monkees' debut album was written by Brill Building regulars Gerry Goffin & Russ Titelman and is a bit of a throwback to the romantic ballads of the 50's, but it also incorporates harmonies reminiscent of the early surf sounds of the Beach Boys. Coupled with Davy's British accent, the heavy tremelo guitar and tinkling celeste the song seems to go all directions at once.
I'll Be True To You
~ The Monkees ~
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posted on
03/03/2012 2:36:08 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
To: AZamericonnie; All
"Forget That Girl" was written by Douglas Farthing-Hatlelid, better known as Chip Douglas. He formed The Modern Folk Quartet when he moved from Hawaii to L.A. in the early 60's and was hired by Phil Spector in 1966 to record a song called, "This Could Be The Night", co-written by Spector and up-and-coming singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson. The record was not released at that time, but Douglas and Nilsson became friends and Chip played a major role in introducing Nilsson to The Monkees. Before that happened, Douglas served a stint in the short-lived Gene Clark Group featuring the ex-Byrd, ex-Grass Roots' Joel Larson, and Bill Rinehart, formerly of The Leaves. By the end of 1966, that band had disolved and Chip Douglas was hired by The Turtles just in time to appear on their hit "Happy Together" ousting The Beatles' "Penny Lane" from the #1 single position on the American pop charts.
Seeing The Turtles perform at Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go in early 1967, Michael Nesmith approached Douglas and asked if he'd like to become the new producer for The Monkees, who were tired of the "manufactured" recording setup they'd used thus far. Douglas answered candidly "I've never produced a record in my life." Nesmith (who had produced album tracks for the group, but had little pull with their label Colgems Records) assured him, "Don't worry; if you're willing to quit The Turtles, I'll show you everything you need to do."
Douglas accepted Nesmith's offer, joining The Monkees in the studio. Douglas' produced the Monkee's Headquarters album. Recorded over six steady weeks of sessions at the RCA Studios in Hollywood, it was the first album to feature The Monkees playing their instruments, to refute the accusation that they couldn't. All four members considered it their 'first album'. Publishing restrictions imposed by Screen Gems (who both produced The Monkees TV series and controlled their music publishing) put up road blocks when they sensed they were loosing creative control, but the band fought hard for artistic control including veto power over songs they didn't like and the ability to record and perform their own compositions. Mike Nesmith, an accomplished musician and songwritter with a large catalog of home-grown songs spear-headed the rebellion between The Monkee's and the corporate powers who were until then calling all the shots, but feared killing the goose that laid the golden eggs and eventually caved to the band's demands. Under Douglas' production, the band actually became a band and embarked on their first live tour insisting their opening act would be the newly formed Jimi Hendrix Experience, but that's another story, comming very soon to a Canteen near you.
The Headquarters album was released in the spring of 1967, and began a steady climb up the charts, eventually reaching #1 on Billboard's album chart, but was displaced by the latest Beatles album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. No singles from Headquarters were issued in the United States, but Douglas nonetheless scored hits working with The Monkees that year, first with "Pleasant Valley Sunday" (written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King), which featured an innovative guitar intro composed by Douglas and played by Nesmith. Later, Douglas became aware of a song, "Daydream Believer", written by his friend John Stewart. He thought would be perfect for Davy Jones. That song became the band's all-time second-biggest single and was included on the next album, 1968's The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees. Douglas was pleased to have made hit records with The Monkees, but was disappointed that they weren't able to erase the common misconception that The Monkees werent actually musicians, and that the press took little notice of their accomplishments.
Douglas next produced their album Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd., on which he also played bass. Unlike Headquarters, it was done in several different studios around the U.S. between Monkees tour dates, and was played by the band and augmented by session musicians. He also introduced the Monkees to Harry Nilsson, who played them a selection of his original songs, and became friends with the band. One of the songs, "Cuddly Toy", was covered by The Monkees, and featured on both the Pisces album and an episode of their TV series. Douglas has been quoted as saying, I like to think I gave Harry his big break, which resulted in a record deal with RCA.
Douglas contributed the dreamy "Forget That Girl", to the Headquarters album and joined the band on bass guitar in the studio, freeing Peter Tork to play keyboards. Davy sings the lead and Micky handles the harmonies.
Forget That Girl
~ The Monkees ~
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posted on
03/03/2012 6:31:41 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
To: Drumbo
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:36:17 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
Hey My - you need to post that Youtube clip of Zappa and Nesmith changing roles for Zircon!
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:38:20 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
To: AZamericonnie; All
Not one to let a tease dangle (see previous post), here's a promo of the Monkees '67 tour featuring Jimi Hendrix as their opening act, aired on Detroit's WKNR by legendary DJ Scott Regan. Peter Tork was the first Monkee to meet Jimi and turn the others onto his music. Jimi thought the Monkees were "groovy in a poppish kind'a way" and gratefully took the opening spot on the bill when they offered it. The Monkees' management were apoplectic and eventually had the last laugh when Hendrix was pulled from the tour after less than a dozen dates because of a flood of complaints from mothers who took teen-aged daughters to a "wholesome" concert and were confronted by a towering, afroed negro in tight pants doing things to a guitar they considered obscene.
I was lucky enough to attend one of those shows and it was truly the most surreal experience of my young life. I was only twelve, but I'd guess that was the average age of a typical Monkee fan in 1967. We went as a group with someone's father as chaparone and while I entered the Alan B. Sheppard Convention Center a devoted Monkee fan, I emerged something else that night. It was my right of passage ... So much so, that when I was shipped off by my parents to Hargrave Military Academy the next month, I joined the "Hargrave Combo" on drums and we promptly changed the hallowed name of the band to "The Third Stone From The Sun" to honor Jimi. In the blink of an eye I had gone from covering "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" to "Fire".
The smallish venue (aka The Virginia Beach Dome) of less than 3,000 capicity ran two shows that night, and at the conclusion of the early show we promptly filed outside and got in line for the late show. The Monkee's 2 sets were identical right down to sight gags and jokes, but Jimi's shows were entirely different with the exceptions of "Hey Joe", "Foxey Lady" and "Purple Haze" and even they were pure inspired improvission by the celestrial trio of hippies. At the conclusion, Jimi smashed a watermelon onstage, much to our dismay and delight. We later felt cheated when we read in Rolling Stone that he usually concluded shows by smashing or burning his stratocaster. I actually felt sorry for The Monkees that night because no one could follow an act like Jimi's and I had decided to "never hear surf music again".
Jimi Hendrix & The Monkees Concert Promo 1967
~ Scott Reagan ~
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:41:42 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:43:31 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:47:09 PM PST
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
One ton of mayo?....
What??
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:48:10 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: All
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posted on
03/03/2012 7:59:45 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:07:16 PM PST
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: mylife
Super Secret All Purpose Sauce.
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:08:30 PM PST
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Cindy
6 inches by this morning....snowing lightly now.
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:19:23 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
MY ARTIST OF THE WEEK....
DOWN TO THE BONE~17 Mile Drive
Use the links at the top of the thread
to purchase music of the artists.
FReepmail or ping any DJ with your requests.
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:20:52 PM PST
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
To: MEG33
Thanks, Meg, for the video tunes for our troops to enjoy. ((HUGS))
You had talent, Whitney...beautiful job. *sniff*
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:24:32 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
MY ARTIST OF THE WEEK....
DOWN TO THE BONE~Brooklyn Heights
Use the links at the top of the thread
to purchase music of the artists.
FReepmail or ping any DJ with your requests.
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:26:13 PM PST
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luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
MY ARTIST OF THE WEEK....
DOWN TO THE BONE~Electra Glide
Use the links at the top of the thread
to purchase music of the artists.
FReepmail or ping any DJ with your requests.
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:32:50 PM PST
by
luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
To: LUV W
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posted on
03/03/2012 8:33:30 PM PST
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luvie
(This space reserved for heroes............my AF son....our troops....the vets from all wars...)
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