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Comment on Emerson Lake and Palmer at the Oval – 1972 by Kevin vallance

Kevin vallance — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:46:35 +0000

Am I mistaken or was it announced that Rod Stewart had turned up and wanted to play,the stadium announcer saked the crowd and there was a resounding NO

Comment on Dennis Wilson, the definitive edition – bullshit! by Al

Al — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:44 +0000

I too am dismayed by the media and their sheep-like followers muck-raking Dennis whenever they can. Me and a buddy met Dennis at the old Peaches Records store in Dearborn Mi in 1977 or so. He was there as part of the promotional tour for Pacific Ocean Blue. He did a meet and greet with everyone who showed-up and you didn’t have to buy anything. I have a treasured photo of Dennis and myself shaking handa which I love to show-off. I hung around there for about an hour. Dennis was friendly and professional with everyone.

Comment on Dennis Wilson, the definitive edition – bullshit! by Mark

Mark — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:19:25 +0000

Thanks Terence. I think so far we’re all feeling the frustration that a true fan has when the mass media does it’s usual hack job of promoting an artist who is not widely known. In time I think we’ll see that, like Hendrix, Dennis’ talent will overshadow the hype. Even so, I’d like to see those “Wild Man of Pop” articles, since it’s not often that Dennis gets media attention, and sometimes there are some good photos that appear with these things. Can you provide a link?
I actually enjoyed Brian’s LOS album more than other recent albums like Imagination. Nothing will compare to his classic work, but he’s an old man now, so that magic will not be repeated.
Doing an album that’s been “commissioned” by someone else did seem like a sketchy way to work. Haven’t heard of that since Mozart’s day. Plus alot of the album was written by band member Scott Bennett. And with a living legend there’s even more tendency to keep a mythology alive than to build on it. But since we have the miracle of SMiLE being completed, Brian can do whatever the heck he wants.
I’ll have to get back to you on what demo inspired “Southern California.”

Comment on Emerson Lake and Palmer at the Oval – 1972 by mddillon

mddillon — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:17:54 +0000

This was my first concert – aged 15. I can only agree with other comments on the concert, bands it’s players- the one thing i am fairly sure of is that elp were the headline band and should have played last, but as the concert overran on time and the trains were stopping the order was changed. So elp went on before wishbone ash- who we missed as we had to gt a bus!

great start to a life long love of progressive/alternative music

Comment on Emerson Lake and Palmer at the Oval – 1972 by vagabond trader

vagabond trader — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:21:29 +0000

Whoa, talk about shaking out the cobwebs. My first trip abroad and we went to the Oval show. Fantastic memories, thanks!

Comment on Emerson Lake and Palmer at the Oval – 1972 by millwall paul

millwall paul — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:51:29 +0000

hi all i was there at this concert was just great and that evening i went to the brixton acadamy to see deep purple do machine head one of the best days and night of my life just blew me away

Comment on Dennis Wilson, the definitive edition – bullshit! by Terence Ruffle

Terence Ruffle — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:25:35 +0000

First up, thanks Mark, and thank you Mike, for your excellent and astute comments. It’s great that a couple of mega fans read and appreciated the article.

Gotta say Mike, tho’ perhaps it’s true for some of the more aggressive and out there music, but I think Romantic Love still comes out tops for the inspiration for music and the Arts generally. But I think you’re absolutely right, in retrospect Dennis had to have some sort of special hype to make him appeal to the casual Beach Boys fan. And again, his music wouldn’t be what it is without his life style.
I don’t know if you saw it, but unbelievably the British tabloids ran stories about Dennis and POB around the time of the re ish. And it was really dumb, “Wild man of Pop” shite, which really annoyed me because the drugs and alcohol aspect to his story was given more column space than the guy’s obviously huge natural talent.
I suppose it’s the passage of time, but Jimi Hendrix was given similar treatment by the British press for years, but now the drugs and other BS just pales into insignificance compared to his guitar playing and influence.

And I hate to say this guys, and you both know I adore Brian(heck, the amount of money I’ve spent seeing the man over the last is it 7 or 8 years should’ve been enough to put his kids through college!) but I fear “Lucky Old Sun” is dreadfully mediocre, with “Midnight” and “Southern California” being the only two tracks worthy of the man.
And “Southern California” is a rehash of an 80’s, possibly 70’s demo, who’s name currently escapes me! Bugger! Either of you guys remember?
Anyway, many thanks to you both, let’s hope 2009 brings more riches from the Beach Boys vault.
P.S. Have you chaps ever heard “Sweet Insanity”. Now what were we saying about “Lucky Old Sun”?……..

Comment on Dennis Wilson, the definitive edition – bullshit! by Mike fusco

Mike fusco — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:14:24 +0000

I agree with both of you whole-heartedly. On one hand, it’s agony to wait for Capitol to get their act together and SLOWLY release the hidden gems (4th of July being one) but I agree that it’s been a blessing to have the POB/Bambu reissue out. I’m 22 and the good vibrations boxset, occasional DVD release, and YouTube were the only way to get unreleased music. And through my whole life Dennis has been my idol and I was fortunate to have a cd copy of POB before. But now the cd set is beautiful and I love it and I received the 3 blue vinyl edition that was just… Gorgeous and out of this world in extensiveness. I recommends EVERYONE get one If u can find one

I agree the demand is certainly there so please release the “vault” and don’t wait for the original fans to die before they get to hear it. I’m fortunate to be young but I can’t believe it took all 22 years before ANY dennis stuff was reissued. But I work at best buy and I lived to see a dream- “Holy Man” was on our loop! For a good 6 months blaring in the cd department. It’s been quite amazing and satisfying to see Denny get the spotlight… And reach new people

-mike fusco
Cover-songs.com

Comment on David Bowie at the Hammersmith Odeon, 1973 – part 3 by Coffer

Coffer — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:31:19 +0000

Thanks for reminding me about the St John’s ambulance man. What he had to say about hundreds of pairs of wet knickers being thrown at their idols by teeny boppers still amuses me – if only their children knew what tbey got up to when they were teenagers. Still, I’d rather that than being gobbed at by a room of punks.

I loved that gig which, as I remember it, was Traffic’s farewell and the culmination of a wonderful weekend of rock ‘n’ Roll – we’d seen the The Who at Charlton the day before (I also recall Robin Trower, Lou Reed and Lindisfarne playing).

It showed the enormous friendliness and generosity of rock audiences, from the couple of Who fans who shared their cider and vodka with us to the other delights being shared by about three rows of seats in the Rainbow.

Comment on Emerson Lake and Palmer at the Oval – 1972 by Coffer

Coffer — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:08:13 +0000

Terry those lovehearts must have had some extra fizz – the Crystal Palace Bowl was the premier of Close to the Edge – thankfully (can you imagine sitting through the whole of Tales from Topographic Oceans).

Alan White had only recntly joined the band, after Bill Bruford’s departure to join King Crimson, and had to learn their whole set in a matter of days. Jon Anderson had to put lyric sheets down on the stage for Steve Howe and Chris Squire as they had not yet memorised all the lyrics.

Looking forward to your review of this gig – definitely one of my all time favourites.