Ok, I've listened to all of the Best Of collection I bought recently and wanted to share two more gems (previous post *"here":http://mog.com/dermahrk/blog_post/131122*). The first is a marvelous version of the old classic "What'll I Do" which varies from the male lead & two female backup configuration they got locked into due to their hits. This sounds double-tracked and Gary, the male lead, is just one member of the ensemble.Then, in comments, another a capella version of one of their hits ??Mr. Blue??. Enjoy.And, the only video footage available on YouTube, the Fleetwoods on Ed Sullivan. Poorly synched, I’ve never seen a more uncomfortable-looking performer than Gary lip-synching his way through their biggest hit in a ridiculous cowboy getup.
emscee says
Something worth noting about The Fleetwoods: a B-side of theirs, "They Tell Me It's Summer," was the first recording of a Randy Newman song.
While I'm quite fond of their two major hits, "Mr. Blue" and "Come Softly To Me," I find two of their other singles, "The Great Imposter" and "Tragedy," almost David Lynchian in their soft-spoken, eerily calm sense of loss.
Yeah..."The Great Imposter" is a great song. That was my first exposure to The Fleetwoods. Couldn't get enough of that song as a child. Dark but extremely melodic and catchy.
Never saw that footage from Ed Sullivan before and the cowboy get-up did catch me off guard. Interesting to note that there was actually a fire on the set for the performance.
Don't know why but of the numerous versions of "What'll I Do" it's the recording done by Linda Rondstadt that I find to be a great recorded performance.
Mike the Knife says
Can't help but imagine Richie Cunningham trying to cop a feel from a cheerleader whenever I hear "Come Softly To Me." (Still, I remain crazy about the song.)
Bartleby says
I've loved vocal groups - I think it's got to do with the immediacy of the human voice which moves you right from the first note.
@Mike: You dirty cat, I like your visualisation. Thanks for the LOL.
Jonh Ingham says
Always loved 'Mr. Blue'. That album cover is bizarre - the women look twice as old as he does. Makes it look like some ad for a young guy-old girls porn site!
BrandNewFriend says
Hey derm
had to log in to make a comment
this was a real blast from the past for me
one of my childhood favourites, can remember having the single
is there any chance of letting me know when it was released?
It was GREAT to hear this again
thanks x
Ok, I've listened to all of the Best Of collection I bought recently and wanted to share two more gems (previous post *"here":http://mog.com/dermahrk/blog_post/131122*). The first is a marvelous version of the old classic "What'll I Do" which varies from the male lead & two female backup configuration they got locked into due to their hits. This sounds double-tracked and Gary, the male lead, is just one member of the ensemble.Then, in comments, another a capella version of one of their hits ??Mr. Blue??. Enjoy.And, the only video footage available on YouTube, the Fleetwoods on Ed Sullivan. Poorly synched, I’ve never seen a more uncomfortable-looking performer than Gary lip-synching his way through their biggest hit in a ridiculous cowboy getup.
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Yeah..."The Great Imposter" is a great song. That was my first exposure to The Fleetwoods. Couldn't get enough of that song as a child. Dark but extremely melodic and catchy.
Never saw that footage from Ed Sullivan before and the cowboy get-up did catch me off guard. Interesting to note that there was actually a fire on the set for the performance.
Don't know why but of the numerous versions of "What'll I Do" it's the recording done by Linda Rondstadt that I find to be a great recorded performance.