Listening now to this stereo/mono CD.

[cbmmm3]

Saw him LIVE at a small venue in Manhattan many moons ago and was a BIG fan. Whatever happened to GINO?

Ralphie
Rickie does Wiki ---
he currently is a music teacher in Oregon

 

[4-earredwonder]

Ralphie
Rickie does Wiki ---
he currently is a music teacher in Oregon

Wonderful, Ricky! At least Vannelli didn't go wayward like Milli Vanilli!

 

[Electric Moo]

Ralphie
Rickie does Wiki ---
he currently is a music teacher in Oregon

From wiki: This is great!

" Vannelli and his brother, Joe, moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Desperate and broke, they waited for hours in the parking lot outside A&M Studios, hoping to get a record deal. When Herb Alpert, the co-owner of A&M Records, finally emerged, Vannelli ran toward him and gave him a demo tape while being chased by security guards.[6] Alpert signed Vannelli and released his debut album, Crazy Life, in the summer of 1973.[7]"

I have some of his records but have never listened to them. Will have to check them out

 

[4-earredwonder]

From wiki: This is great!

" Vannelli and his brother, Joe, moved to Los Angeles in 1972. Desperate and broke, they waited for hours in the parking lot outside A&M Studios, hoping to get a record deal. When Herb Alpert, the co-owner of A&M Records, finally emerged, Vannelli ran toward him and gave him a demo tape while being chased by security guards.[6] Alpert signed Vannelli and released his debut album, Crazy Life, in the summer of 1973.[7]"

I have some of his records but have never listened to them. Will have to check them out

I suggest you start here .....

 

[The Rang]

Chris Rea - (Blue Guitars)

Impressive and ambitious 11 disc project. Beautifully packaged with lots of his amazing artwork.
Some of the disc themes work better than others, and some are stretched a bit thin but generally most of the songs range from very good to excellent.
The occasional intentionally lo-fi sound and record noise are a bit annoying but that’s a nitpick.
Played it all together, uninterrupted by other music, over 5 or 6 nights, best way to absorb and appreciate it.
Quite an achievement.

 

[Quad Linda]

I'm a mega Gino Vannelli fan. Bought them all on LP and again on CD .

Speaking of Joe Vannelli, I just gave another spin a few days ago to 2020's Step Up. It is credited to Tower of Power, produced by Joe Vannelli and Emilio Castillo. Joe also guests on keys, percussion, vibes, marimba, and serves as recording and mixing engineer.

https://www.discogs.com/master/1698957-Tower-Of-Power-Step-Up
For you Gino fans, try the Mofi 1/2 speed of Powerful People, and the Nautilis 1/2 speed or 1/2 speed dbx LP's of Brother to Brother. (dbx requires decoder.)

I suggest a couple I was planning to spin soon, both highly recommended:

https://www.discogs.com/master/400405-Gino-Vannelli-Live-In-Montreal
Techno Gino (and a couple ballads):
https://www.discogs.com/master/149240-Gino-Vannelli-Black-Cars

 

[SyrinxTemple]

I can't think of Gino Vannelli without thinking of Eugene Levy on the SCTV episode with Lee Iacocca's Rock Concert.

 

[Blackwood]

 

[JohnN]

Jethro Tull Living In The Past MoFi

 

[Quad Linda]

IMHO, THE version of LITP you most need to own. Rather than an abbreviated single disc or 2 CD replication of 2 LP, this 2 gold CD MoFi version has the songs on EVERY version, plus a couple more. Get it!

 

[JohnN]

The Beatles Help! 2009 mono box (Japan)

 

[Quad Linda]

Beatles in Mono Japan CD box has all albums' (EXCEPT Abbey Rd & Let it Be) UK versions in mono. It also has first-time mono mixes of Bulldog, All Together, Northern Song and It's All Too Much from Yellow Submarine. Help & Rubber Soul feature orig 2ch mixes, as well as their mono mixes. Strongly recommended for any Beatle completist.

Abbey Rd. & Let It Be were only issued in mono in red UK LP box from 1981. They are not dedicated mono mixes, but foldover mixes derived from 2ch mix.

 

[JohnN]

From vinyl to CD
Jethro Tull Crest of a Knave - 2005 remaster - another thanks to Tim Chacksfield

 

[JohnN]

Ian Anderson Walk Into Light 1997 remaster

 

[marpow]

Finished listening to all 11 of my new MQA Stereo Rare Earth discs.
Sonic quality throughout absolutely stellar, great stereo nice and wide right and left sides, great phantom center. Bass, drums, organ, percussion and vocals, can't beat it.
The early years remind me of Steppenwolf and Iron Butterfly. They are associated with Motown so a lot of Motown covers as they develop. Great extended jam band with lots of solos, the later discs they found there calling and where a very strong funk band.
I don't think I have ever had a problem with any Japanese releases, maybe 1 or 2 for the sake of argument, but they really now how to put out a good product.
It took a couple weeks, but I enjoyed the musical history lesson of Rare Earth.
This picture last I listened to.

 

[Quad Linda]

Haven't posted my own spins in weeks. Here's a few (and a few more):

Blues People - Eric Bibb Taj Mahal, Blind Boys of Alabama & Linda Tillery guest
I Got a Name - Jim Croce UK 2 CD Disc 2 - Final Tour Live in Natchitoches, LA
Legendary Live Tapes '79 - '81 - Weather Report 4 CD
For Crying Out Loud - Kasabian
Unjugged - Jim Kweskin Bonnie Dobson guests UK CD
Twice Upon a Time - Siouxie & Banshees
Latin Village & Theme from Mondo Cane - Martin Denny UK CD
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory - Dropkick Murphys
Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles - Muddy Waters UK 4 CD
Rachmaninoff: Sym 3, Vocalise & Isle of Dead - Rachmaninoff/Philadelphia Orch
18 - Jeff Beck (RIP) & Johnny Depp
Ties That Bind (River Super Deluxe) 4 CD/2 BD Springsteen
Lightning Strikes - Lightning Hopkins
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Herb Alpert
Two Sides of a Rainbow - Spirit UK 2 CD
Asylum Albums 4 CD - Joni Mitchell
Headquarters super deluxe - Monkees 4 CD
Greatest Hits & Colorado/Simple (single) - Florida Georgia Line
Voyage - Abba
Symphonic Project - Doldinger/Passport German CD/DVD
Unapologetically - Kelsea Ballerini
5 CD (ETC, Soothsayer, Adam's Apple, Night Dreamer, & Schizo) - Wayne Shorter
Unchained, America IV & V - Johnny Cash
Pyromania - Def Leppard
Springtime in New York 5 CD - Dylan
Country Fuzz- Cadillac Three
Ramsey Lewis Trio in Chicago
Live at Folklore Center 1967 - Tim Buckley
From the Fires - Greta Van Fleet
In Moscow - Benny Goodman UK 2 CD
Get Rollin' Deluxe - Nickelback
Bird (Complete Verve) 10 CD - Charlie Parker
Take Me For a Walk in the Morning Dew - Bonnie Dobson UK CD
Before the Flood - Dylan/The Band 2 CD
Feel Flows (Sunflower & Surf's Up sessions) 5 CD - Beach Boys
Big Boat - Phish
Live in NYC '97 - Johnny Winter
Fresh Air - Faust
Evolve - Imagine Dragons

Have met Herb Alpert, Eric Bibb, Kelsea Ballerini and Randy & Ed of Spirit.

Caught live: Alpert, Bibb, Ballerini, Spirit, Weather Report w/Jaco, Taj Mahal, Jeff Beck, Kasbian, Imagine Dragons, Dylan, Greta van Fleet, Monkees, Florida Georgia Line, Springsteen, Brian Wilson, and Wayne Shorter. No, not all in the last few weeks.

 

[JohnN]

dire straits Calling Elvis CD EP playing Millionnaire Blues

https://www.discogs.com/release/13457970-Dire-Straits-Calling-Elvis

 

[cbmmm3]

Haven't posted my own spins in weeks. Here's a few (and a few more):

Blues People - Eric Bibb Taj Mahal, Blind Boys of Alabama & Linda Tillery guest
I Got a Name - Jim Croce UK 2 CD Disc 2 - Final Tour Live in Natchitoches, LA
Legendary Live Tapes '79 - '81 - Weather Report 4 CD
For Crying Out Loud - Kasabian
Unjugged - Jim Kweskin Bonnie Dobson guests UK CD
Twice Upon a Time - Siouxie & Banshees
Latin Village & Theme from Mondo Cane - Martin Denny UK CD
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory - Dropkick Murphys
Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles - Muddy Waters UK 4 CD
Rachmaninoff: Sym 3, Vocalise & Isle of Dead - Rachmaninoff/Philadelphia Orch
18 - Jeff Beck (RIP) & Johnny Depp
Ties That Bind (River Super Deluxe) 4 CD/2 BD Springsteen
Lightning Strikes - Lightning Hopkins
On the Sunny Side of the Street - Herb Alpert
Two Sides of a Rainbow - Spirit UK 2 CD
Asylum Albums 4 CD - Joni Mitchell
Headquarters super deluxe - Monkees 4 CD
Greatest Hits & Colorado/Simple (single) - Florida Georgia Line
Voyage - Abba
Symphonic Project - Doldinger/Passport German CD/DVD
Unapologetically - Kelsea Ballerini
5 CD (ETC, Soothsayer, Adam's Apple, Night Dreamer, & Schizo) - Wayne Shorter
Unchained, America IV & V - Johnny Cash
Pyromania - Def Leppard
Springtime in New York 5 CD - Dylan
Country Fuzz- Cadillac Three
Ramsey Lewis Trio in Chicago
Live at Folklore Center 1967 - Tim Buckley
From the Fires - Greta Van Fleet
In Moscow - Benny Goodman UK 2 CD
Get Rollin' Deluxe - Nickelback
Bird (Complete Verve) 10 CD - Charlie Parker
Take Me For a Walk in the Morning Dew - Bonnie Dobson UK CD
Before the Flood - Dylan/The Band 2 CD
Feel Flows (Sunflower & Surf's Up sessions) 5 CD - Beach Boys
Big Boat - Phish
Live in NYC '97 - Johnny Winter
Fresh Air - Faust
Evolve - Imagine Dragons

Have met Herb Alpert, Eric Bibb, Kelsea Ballerini and Randy & Ed of Spirit.

Caught live: Alpert, Bibb, Ballerini, Spirit, Weather Report w/Jaco, Taj Mahal, Jeff Beck, Kasbian, Imagine Dragons, Dylan, Greta van Fleet, Monkees, Florida Georgia Line, Springsteen, Brian Wilson, and Wayne Shorter. No, not all in the last few weeks.

Great spins Qlinda !

Oh to have seen Weather Report w/Jaco live. WOW !!!!!!!

 

[Quad Linda]

Zawinul says "now we're going to let Jaco do his thing." Jaco proceeded to climb on amp, sat atop it, jammed a bit and then broke into Purple Haze. All solo on bass!

I also got some percussion tutelage from WR's original percussionist, Airto Moriera. It was in early 80's, courtesy of Slingerland Drums, later acquired by Gibson. A memorable experience of a lifetime. Listen to Toque de Cuica on Airto's Touching Me album, and you'll hear him playing most every instrument with sticks, even conga, etc. Received some great tips, a shirt, got LP's autographed, and more than a few anecdotes about other "moosicians," as he referred to them. I'll never tell! LOL

 

[cbmmm3]

Zawinul says "now we're going to let Jaco do his thing." Jaco proceeded to climb on amp, sat atop it, jammed a bit and then broke into Purple Haze. All solo on bass!

I also got some percussion tutelage from WR's original percussionist, Airto Moriera. It was in early 80's, courtesy of Slingerland Drums, later acquired by Gibson. A memorable experience of a lifetime. Listen to Toque de Cuica on Airto's Touching Me album, and you'll hear him playing most every instrument with sticks, even conga, etc. Received some great tips, a shirt, got LP's autographed, and more than a few anecdotes about other "moosicians," as he referred to them. I'll never tell! LOL

did you see WP in Chicago ? At Chicago Theatre ? ( Pure Bliss !!! )