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 Topic: Allan Clarke's album Resurgence on Vinyl |
Martin S
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 Forum: Write On Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 0:40 am Subject: Allan Clarke's album Resurgence on Vinyl |
| Its good to hear Allan again. Never expected an album and some good tracks ! |
| Topic: Songs From The Neighbourhood 2 |
Martin S
Replies: 3
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Forum: Boys In The Band Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 22:42 pm Subject: Songs From The Neighbourhood 2 |
I really recommend the album Songs From The Neighbourhood 2.
It is a great album and the two tracks with Bobby make it a must have for Hollies fans.
The songs are all top notch and the recordings / ... |
| Topic: Moon Lighting |
Martin S
Replies: 0
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Forum: Out On The Road Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:44 am Subject: Moon Lighting |
The local paper has reported that Bobby will be playing with one of the bands in this charity event for Pendleside Hospice.
In the past Bobby has played on a record for the same charity. The paper ... |
| Topic: Doesn't anyone else appreciate Rickfor's contributions? |
Martin S
Replies: 6
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Forum: Write On Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 20:18 pm Subject: Doesn't anyone else appreciate Rickfor's contributions? |
Yes I agree.
Mikael Rickfors had a very powerful and distinctive voice. The rest of the band also shone through during this period. Possibly they worked harder to make an impression.
The two Ric ... |
| Topic: Graham Nash on new Buddy Holly tribute album |
Martin S
Replies: 2
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Forum: Words and Music Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 23:03 pm Subject: Graham Nash on new Buddy Holly tribute album |
It seems Graham has recorded a track for a new Buddy Holly tribute album titled Rave On Buddy Holly.
The album is to commemorate what would have been Holly's seventy-fifth birthday.
Paul McCartney ... |
| Topic: Badfinger ! |
Martin S
Replies: 11
Views: 30163
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Forum: Elevated Observation Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 19:47 pm Subject: Badfinger ! |
I actually prefer Badfingers version of the song. It has the best feel and is not over produced. The honesty of the band shines though.
Its that the makes Badfinger very very special. |
| Topic: Badfinger ! |
Martin S
Replies: 11
Views: 30163
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Forum: Elevated Observation Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 19:51 pm Subject: Badfinger ! |
There was an interesting program on BBC Radio 2 last night. It mainly covered the song "Without You".
It had some interesting archive interveiws
Try this link if you want to listen
... |
| Topic: Need song suggestions - compiling a "haunting" CD |
Martin S
Replies: 8
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Forum: Elevated Observation Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 22:07 pm Subject: Need song suggestions - compiling a "haunting" CD |
Hi Sparty
Here are 3 more for your consideration.
1, Apple of my Eye - Badfinder or any other Badfinger track
2, Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
3, I'm Gonna Cry Myself Blind - Primal Sc ... |
| Topic: Badfinger ! |
Martin S
Replies: 11
Views: 30163
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Forum: Elevated Observation Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 19:59 pm Subject: Badfinger ! |
| I first came upon the Iveys in the early seventies when a family friend brought over a few albums from Germany. Being a young Beatle fan I picked the Ivey's album - Maybe Tomorrow, I really liked the ... |
| Topic: New Track added to Then, Now, Always Release! |
Martin S
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Views: 40403
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Forum: Words and Music Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 22:11 pm Subject: New Track added to Then, Now, Always Release! |
| I ordered the new cd from my local record shop and it arrived soon after the release date. It is an expensive way to get just 1 new track but I was so impressed with Then, Now, Always (Dolphin Days) t ... |
| Topic: New Track added to Then, Now, Always Release! |
Martin S
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Views: 40403
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Forum: Words and Music Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 22:11 pm Subject: New Track added to Then, Now, Always Release! |
| "Dolphin Days", was a superb track on the album and in my view the best track by The Hollies since the 70's. I am sure anther Bobby Elliott and Mark Nelson song will add real substance to th ... |
| Topic: BOBBY ELLIOTT'S GREATEST HITS !!! |
Martin S
Replies: 6
Views: 15541
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Forum: Boys In The Band Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 22:27 pm Subject: BOBBY ELLIOTT'S GREATEST HITS !!! |
In the early 1990's I was lucky to see Bobby playing a pub gig with a few of his musician friends. I was able to stand within 10 feet (3m) of his drum kit.
His band started by playing 3 jazz type ins ... |
| Topic: out on the road |
Martin S
Replies: 5
Views: 19039
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Forum: Searchin' Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 22:03 pm Subject: out on the road |
| Thanks for the information Sparty. I received my copy from Magic Records a few days ago. It is a great album. |
