UNOwenNYC [2015-04-05 04:54:07 +0000 UTC]
P.S.. Thanks for mentioning The Wrecking Crew (or as the truly amazing) Ms. Carole Kaye calls them, 'The Clique.'
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UNOwenNYC [2015-04-05 04:52:12 +0000 UTC]
Not only do I know Mr. Blaine, I'm a good acquaintance of Mr. Spector.
I am always pleased as punch to see when someone - such as you - knows (and I believe appreciates) the people who - through their hard work - have made some of the most import music of the past half century.
It scares me, because I see more and more people - 20-something, and down - who are literally 'dumb.'
They really are clueless about ANYTHING that isn't 'now,' din't happen 'now,' etc.
Only by learning from what HAS gone does society move ahead.Β
"Knowledge IS power,' such a simple - yet true dictum, yet, it seems more people than ever are messed with ephemeral bullshit.
As I said, it scares me.
But, seeing this, and reading gives me hope that there ARE some sparks (me, I'm late 30's, but, my music collection is vast - over 20k records, and about 10k CDs,and loads of reel-to-reels - most from the late 50's, early 60's through to the mid 90's, when I think music really did 'die.'
I collect because I love it Β - music does calm the savage beast I collect to share, not to lock away. I'm always thrilled when someone I know shows an interest, and asks me if I'd 'mind' putting together stuff for them.Β
YES, there always are a few nuggets, here and there, but, it seems society in general is Γ¦nesthetised to attuned, soulless crap.
Thanks,for making me happy, and, perhaps for educating - even just one person.
'Back To Mono'
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smjblessing In reply to UNOwenNYC [2015-05-28 21:44:20 +0000 UTC]
I'm just seeing this comment. Thank you so much ! I'm always glad when I "run into" someone who knows about the 'real' musicians who made most of popular music.Β
The people who don't know about Blaine are LITERALLY dumb, since they've heard his playing numerous times over and over again. I don't care how old you are or even if you like the music he contributed to -you've heard him !Β
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CommuMist [2013-01-22 17:52:34 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for that write up. Quite interesting. I like how you imply the movement with blurring and such! The Byrds only had the best session folk!
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