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It was already released in the first batch of Conns. But if they can make an RVG of The All Seeing Eye (which was in the same batch of Conns) then anything is possible.

Jim, great question! At first I was going to say the Trainwreck (since I'm so curious, but Rooster Ties beat me too it). Then I was thinking some Andrew Hill sessions would be great, maybe Point of Departure. Then I was thinking about maybe a big session like Lee Morgan's Search For the New Land. Then I was thinking about the obvious sessions, such as Coltrane, Monk, Davis, Blakey. but in the end... My choice would be a Bud Powell session. It doesn't even matter which one. I would be thrilled to hear him recording those wonderful albums. I probably should go with one of his early sessions because he was in great form, though I've been having a love affair with the Scene Changes lately and could go for that. So.... Bud Powell - The Scene Changes :rsmile: Edit: I know this sounds morbid, but if I had to leave this planet during one song, it would be during the recording of Donald Byrd's Christo Redentor.

I agree. This really taints the game for me too. Heck, I'm still suspicious of Sosa's record after his cork bat incident.

That's a funny judge! Could you imagine if this plaintiff would have won. It would be open season on getting sued by bullies for beating you up as a kid. I could just see the ACLU talking about bullies rights.

Thanks for the info, Lon! Actually, I have those two sets already. I love T-Bone Walker too! I've given quite a few copies of that 2 disc set as gifts. The response has always been positive. I third the nomination of the Ike Quebec 45 sessions! He's such an important figure in Blue Note history. He deserves to be recognized.

GREAT SUGGESTIONS!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE release these, Blue Note! :rsmile:

Thanks for the information, Bruce! I have a friend with the Walker Mosaic. I guess I'll have to give him a call.

I know these are more mid-fifties, but I'd love to see some RVG's of Thad Jones or some of the early Lee Morgan dates, especially since both the Mosaic sets are out of print. I have a question. I was looking at some BN discographies online last night and there were some T-Bone Walker sessions mentioned from around '53. Were those Aladdin or Imperial Sessions? I didn't BN did any blues!?! Just curious.

Thanks Tony! I'll have to add Hejira to my (ever expanding) want list. I'll give Wild Things a few listens and get back to you.

Thanks Tony! I got all messed up on my album order. Sorry, I thought Hissing came after Hejira (which I know and love already). Don Juan's Wreckless Daughter and Mingus were the two Asylum albums I just couldn't get into. I think I'll give Wild Things Run Fast a shot. I have a Mobile Fidelity copy that I picked up years ago for $10. I had Night Ride Home, but sold it. When I was in my late teens I was a huge fan of her work from the period of her first album through Blue. I was a huge folkie back then and I especially loved her first album. My copy of Hejira is the old cd version. Is the remastered version different enough to warrant a purchase? I've also got the album on vinyl and I have always preferred the sound of the LP to the CD. I'll keep referring to your suggestions as I move on. Thanks!

I'll chime in, Tony. The truth is, I have her eighties cds, but I've never gotten into them. The Hissing of the Summer Lawns is the newest Joni Mitchell album I actually got into and that was from 1977. I think I'll give this period another shot. Any suggestions on which album to listen to?

Thanks Bertrand! I've never heard that story. I'll have to listen to the various takes. Heck, I don't need any excuse to listen to Bud Powell. :rsmile:

Here's a link to a Windows Media version of the skit. Blue Oyster Cult Behind the Music This sketch changed the song forever for me (for the better). "I had a fever and the only perscription was more cowbell."

"I gotta have more cowbell, baby!" The spoof was VH1's Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult. Here we see Jimmy Fallon (on the drums), Chris Kattan, Will Ferrell, Chris Parnell, and Horatio Sanz portraying the band in a recording studio. Walken plays record producer Bruce Dickenson. This is how it began: Announcer: After a series of staggering defeats, Blue Oyster Cult assembled in the recording studio in late 1976 for a session with famed producer Bruce Dickinson. And, luckily for us, the cameras were rolling. Bruce Dickinson: Alright, guys, I think we're ready to lay this first track down. By the way, my name is Bruce Dickinson. Yes, the Bruce Dickinson. And I gotta tell you: fellas.. you have got what appears to be a dynamite sound! Eric Bloom (Chris Parnell): Coming from you, Bruce, that means a lot. Buck Dharma (Horatio Sanz): Yeah. I mean, you're Bruce Dickinson! Alan (Chris Kattan): It's incredible! Bobby (Jimmy Fallon): I can't believe Bruce Dickinson digs our sound! Dickinson: Easy, guys.. I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make gold records. [ the group laughs ] Alright, here we go. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - take one. [ exits into the control booth ] [ the group begins the song. Bobby slaps the drums, Eric jams his guitar, and Gene bangs on a cowbell. ] Eric: [ distracted by Gene banging the cowbell ] Okay! Wait! Wait! [ the group cuts off their instruments ] Bruce, could you come in here for a minute, please? Dickinson: [ stepping out of the booth ] That was gonna be a great track. Guys, what's the deal? Eric: Are you sure that was sounding okay? Dickinson: I'll be honest.. fellas, it was sounding great. But.. I could've used a little more cowbell. So.. let's take it again.. and, Gene. Gene Frenkle (Will Ferrell): Yeah? Dickinson: Really explore the studio space this time. I mean, really.. explore the space. I like what I'm hearing. ----------------------------- Ok, to make a long story short, Gene starts banging on the cowbell and dancing wildly about, even running into another bandmate. The music is stopped again and Eric comments that he finds Gene's cowbell playing distracting. So they try to cut another track and this time Eric and Gene start arguing over the cowbell. Gene defends himself by stating that if Bruce Dickenson wants more cowbell, he should get more cowbell. The funniest part of this speech is that Will Ferrell breaks character and starts laughing, wich in turn causes everyone else to do the same. Anyway, they cut another track and this time it works out beautifully.

Call him famed Record Producer Bruce Dickenson! Mule, I'm with you, Walken imitations are always good. :rsmile:

Ah.... you're talking about The Continental. That's one of my favorite sketches too! Walken's my favorite SNL host. :rsmile:

Late, I think you'll enjoy Night of the Mark VII. I picked up my copy when it was still on Muse records. I love that period of Jordan's music.

Thanks Moose!

I know this is a really stupid question. One of my favorite Saturday Night Live sketches is the one in which Christopher Walken is a record producer. He's producing the BOC song, Don't Fear the Reaper. His main contribution to the production is the addition of cowbell to it. Well, whenever I hear that song on the radio, etc... I always hear the cowbell in my head. It just doesn't seem right without it. Has this happened to any of you, or is it just my own psychosis?

Good point, Moose! They're really missing out. That describes how my wife listens to music. It's more of a soundtrack to her life than something she wraps herself around.

Jacman, Here's a link to the Tokai guitar registry website. They have quite a following. Tokai Registry Another japanese maker that made great copies in the eighties was Fernandes. I don't think there newer stuff is of the same caliber, but the eighties Fernandes copies I have played were nice. :rsmile:

My wife also gets agitated by some jazz. I've thought about it and I think in her case, she's used to listening to simple music. I think jazz is too much for her because (in my opinion) there's so much going on and one of the most pleasurable parts of listening for me is hearing how all the different sounds mesh together. It does become multi-dimensional for me.

Paying $1 for an mp3 seems like lunacy to me. I just don't get it.

Congrats Organissimo! I wish I could have been there! :rsmile: