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77 bc 
Radioactive Hatchling
Registration Date: 11-17-2004
Posts: 9,890
Favorite 77s album: The one's Mike plays guitar on
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I remember discovering Dad's old 45's and finding "All Shook Up". That was my discovery of EP.
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03-11-2006 10:57 |
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Doctor Love
Doctor Love
Registration Date: 08-24-2004
Posts: 1,998
Location: on the moon Alice
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| Today's session (was My First EP) |
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Get this -- the first time I ever heard "All Shook Up" was on my cousin's 78!!! Simply unbelievable that I'm old enough to have had that experience 
Today began with yet another Bill Monroe tune -- "I'm Workin' On A Building". We know it's been done to death but we needed to warm up on something. We did it rockabilly style. Nothin' fancy.
Then we tried Rev. Gary Davis' "Keep Your Lamps Trimmed & Burning" just because we had to do that one! I tried to conjure Hot Tuna's live electric version from my high school days, but it ended up sounding rockabilly again, just like the first two tunes. Must be all that slap echo I keep putting on my guitar....oh well.....
After that, Bruce suggested that I try and write an original right there on the spot. Perversely, he called for Brian Wilson as an influence -- go figger'.....
What we ended up with was a track that sounds like something off The Smiths' first album, which I adore, and it would not have been out of place on Pray Naked or Drowning, kinda like "The Jig Is Up". Not sure what we'll end up doing with this, but it sure sounds neat.
Then we went for Skip James' "Jesus Is A Mighty Good Leader", which I wanted to do all hopped up. Bruce suggested doing it in a gentle ballad style (which I bristled at) but in the end we probably got a lot more out of the song. Never realized it could come off that pretty and tender -- good idea.
For some reason, we decided to go for "I'm Gonna Run To The City Of Refuge", but instead of the 7&7iS "Zep" version, we tried it more like AC/DC meets ZZ Top at the cross . What can I say -- this one kicks ass. I used to play slide real good in the 70's, but let it go -- I'm back on with this one.
Speaking of slide, I suggested Mississippi Fred McDowell's amazing "You're Gonna Be Sorry" which is not part of the 'gospel' theme but I wanted to do it anyway because it's such a trance....such a train. It wasn't coming off at first and I felt foolish, but Bruce finally took my suggestion to keep the feel and tempo of the original, only he and Mark made it into something uniquely their own. I followed suit, although still convinced I'd pulled a turkey out of the hat. When we went into the control room to hear the playback, we were all amazed. Somehow this dark horse learned how to run, and we went from something that could have been really stale and hackneyed to a very special track with groove and vibes to spare.
All in all, a productive day. If tomorrow goes even half as well, we're in good shape!
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Originally posted by 77 bc
I remember discovering Dad's old 45's and finding "All Shook Up". That was my discovery of EP. |
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03-11-2006 23:36 |
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Alex
Mr. Magoo
Registration Date: 05-01-2005
Posts: 894
Favorite 77s album: Eighty Eight
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Thank you for all the inside information.
Alex
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03-11-2006 23:57 |
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j77
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Thanks for update Doc. two of my favorite guitar players in that list, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Rev. Gary Davis. 
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03-12-2006 05:58 |
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MefLiszto
Baby Elvis
Registration Date: 06-14-2004
Posts: 238
Location: Hamilton, OH
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03-12-2006 17:17 |
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Doctor Love
Doctor Love
Registration Date: 08-24-2004
Posts: 1,998
Location: on the moon Alice
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We took it a little slower today, starting off with a rockin' Stones-y version of Alison Krause's "I'll Remember You, Love, In My Prayers". Hard to imagine this one sounding like "Honky Tonk Women" or "Start Me Up", but it does now!
Next off was a wonderful lost song from the aborted Steve Scott album "Moving Pictures" produced by Larry Norman for Solid Rock Records in 1978 but never released. The song is called "Stranger Won't You Change Your Sinful Ways", and once again The Rolling Stones were the main inspiration for the arrangement (think "You Got The Silver" from Let It Bleed, or perhaps "Sweet Virginia" from Exile On Main Street or even "Far Away Eyes" from Some Girls....you get the idea) Ahh, the Stones had a way with old country blues-styled ballads, and since Steve and Larry went there all those years ago, we chose not to stray too far from the path after having just turned Union Station into the Glimmer Twins an hour earlier. Rising blues/pop star Jackie Greene sat in on piano and organ for this one.
We finished the day off with a Byrds meets Wilco rendition of Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs' "What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul". Fans of the Lost Dogs' "Gates Of Eden" will adore this track -- the two sound almost identical.
So there you have it. Three days. Ten songs. It could have been worse.
We're hoping to throw on a few more primitive things.....perhaps a Five Blind Boys-styled a cappella rant or a jews harp & kazoo field holler here and there. Like Chuck Berry once said, "'C'est la vie' said the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell....."
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03-13-2006 01:57 |
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Nailtatt
Rocks in your Head
Registration Date: 05-28-2004
Posts: 24,078
Favorite 77s album: Sticks and Stones
Location: The NFP
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03-13-2006 05:50 |
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Eleanor
Praying Naked
Registration Date: 05-28-2004
Posts: 634
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03-13-2006 06:06 |
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LuR KiNG
Flower in the Sand
Registration Date: 09-17-2004
Posts: 1,631
Location: thrown of course
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03-13-2006 10:03 |
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God-rules
Happy Roy
Registration Date: 06-03-2004
Posts: 6,359
Location: buffyverse
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This sounds way cool.
Hey Doc, how about a limited, signed and numbered pre order?
Michaelalwayslookingfortheoneofakind
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03-13-2006 10:05 |
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LuR KiNG
Flower in the Sand
Registration Date: 09-17-2004
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Location: thrown of course
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Originally posted by Doctor Love
So there you have it. Three days. Ten songs.
It could have been worse.
We're hoping to throw on a few more primitive things.....perhaps a Five Blind Boys-styled a cappella rant or a jews harp & kazoo field holler here and there. Like Chuck Berry once said, "'C'est la vie' said the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell....." |
sounds like a FuN TiMe 
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03-13-2006 11:02 |
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Doctor Love
Doctor Love
Registration Date: 08-24-2004
Posts: 1,998
Location: on the moon Alice
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| Jesus Hits Like An Atom Bomb? |
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I love this as an album title, but it's been done at least twice before by other artists, including grunge-rock legends Tripping Daisy.
Should we go ahead and use it anyway? It's pretty cool, plus I want to record the actual song a capella black vocal quartet style if we have time.
An alternate might be something more trite like Blue Moon, or perhaps Blue Moon Turns To Gold. I like both of those as well because have double meanings. Of course, then we'd need to cut "Blue Moon" too. (Elvis' downright scary version of this song gives me goosebumps -- anyone out there familiar with it?)
I know it's probably uncool to toss around possible album titles with your fans, but only the few...the proud.....the faithful... are here in the first place. This music is for you first, as far as I'm concerned, so who better to ask? At this point, I've already spoiled the mystery by being so open about it all from the git-go, but this project is really about having fun more than anything else. If you're not having fun, what's the point? This was never meant to be 'the next biggest thing since Colossus', which we no longer have any interest in doing. Radioactive Crows was an example of that and look where it got us.
Any other coy and clever album title ideas are welcome at this point. We may not use 'em, but it's fun to think 'em up. Most album titles are so stupid anyway.
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03-13-2006 12:44 |
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Nailtatt
Rocks in your Head
Registration Date: 05-28-2004
Posts: 24,078
Favorite 77s album: Sticks and Stones
Location: The NFP
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Originally posted by Doctor Love
I love this as an album title, but it's been done at least twice before by other artists, including grunge-rock legends Tripping Daisy.
Should we go ahead and use it anyway? It's pretty cool, plus I want to record the actual song a capella black vocal quartet style if we have time.
An alternate might be something more trite like Blue Moon, or perhaps Blue Moon Turns To Gold. I like both of those as well because have double meanings. Of course, then we'd need to cut "Blue Moon" too. (Elvis' downright scary version of this song gives me goosebumps -- anyone out there familiar with it?)
I know it's probably uncool to toss around possible album titles with your fans, but only the few...the proud.....the faithful... are here in the first place. This music is for you first, as far as I'm concerned, so who better to ask? At this point, I've already spoiled the mystery by being so open about it all from the git-go, but this project is really about having fun more than anything else. If you're not having fun, what's the point? This was never meant to be 'the next biggest thing since Colossus', which we no longer have any interest in doing. Radioactive Crows was an example of that and look where it got us.
Any other coy and clever album title ideas are welcome at this point. We may not use 'em, but it's fun to think 'em up. Most album titles are so stupid anyway. |
How about "Jesus and an Atom Bomb", that way it is different but similiar!?
I know that I am grateful that you are not "above" us all and that you even join in on the stupid shit that goes on around here on occasion! Big ups to you Mike for that!
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03-13-2006 12:47 |
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LuR KiNG
Flower in the Sand
Registration Date: 09-17-2004
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Location: thrown of course
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'the next biggest thing since Colossus'
I like that 
a visual sequel to Pray Naked 
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03-13-2006 13:04 |
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LuR KiNG
Flower in the Sand
Registration Date: 09-17-2004
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Originally posted by phreaq
i like the original idea... as much as I dig collossus...
jesus hits like an atom bomb...
then again...
mike drops the f-bomb...
nah.
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whatever the title put one of these on
CD's with the RIAA logo on them seem to sell alot Better 
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03-13-2006 13:36 |
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Nailtatt
Rocks in your Head
Registration Date: 05-28-2004
Posts: 24,078
Favorite 77s album: Sticks and Stones
Location: The NFP
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| quote: |
Originally posted by LuR KiNG
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Originally posted by phreaq
i like the original idea... as much as I dig collossus...
jesus hits like an atom bomb...
then again...
mike drops the f-bomb...
nah.
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whatever the title put one of these on
CD's with the RIAA logo on them seem to sell alot Better
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Great idea!!!!
How about :
Jesus and an A-bomb, Mike and an F-bomb
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03-13-2006 13:40 |
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Cheyenne
Drowning with Land in Sight
Registration Date: 02-28-2005
Posts: 299
Favorite 77s album: Sticks & Stones
Location: United Kingdom
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Originally posted by Nailtatt
How about :
Jesus and an A-bomb, Mike and an F-bomb |
There's a good one.
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03-13-2006 13:52 |
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Pfiagra
Someone New
Registration Date: 06-01-2004
Posts: 43
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| RE: Jesus Hits Like An Atom Bomb? |
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Originally posted by Doctor Love
Any other coy and clever album title ideas are welcome at this point. We may not use 'em, but it's fun to think 'em up. Most album titles are so stupid anyway. |
My suggestion: "Nobody Leaves Without Singing the Blues"
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03-13-2006 13:54 |
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RE: Woodpecker
