I've had a chance to listen to Cover's # 17 a few times this morning, and
besides thanking Bob and the Contributors (great band name :~) ), I'd like to
put my 2 cents worth on some of the songs from yet another great covers CD.
I like Peggy Chew's voice okay, but the jazz instrumentals is what I found to
be most outstanding on "Chelsea Morning" and "The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines"
I think Nat Raider is really Herb Alpert playing at a retirement home on this
"BSN" arrangement. Wear some sensible shoes and everyone pick a partner :~)
Jack Donahue singing "Little Green" - major orgasm!!!! This guy must be
related to Kenny Rankin. What a beautiful, clean, and dreamy voice.
This rendition brought tears to my eyes. I'd love to hear more from this
great find!
Del Beazley's "BYT" is very Jimmy Buffet-like, and The Care Package's
"Woodstock" made me want to put on a head band, get out my black light, and
say "groovie man" :~)
As for Phyllis Newman "BSN", I think she should go back to being a panelist
on "To Tell The Truth" (sorry Jerry, maybe I shouldn't judge her from this
one song)
Steve Goldberger & the Fringe Locals "YTMOIA radio" : at first I thought it
was it was the intro to Mellancamp's "Jack and Diane", then the first line of
the song he sounds like Dylan. As I listened to the rest of the song, Steve
comes into his own, and does a great job of singing a difficult song.
Orlando "BSN" : This is one of the more unusual versions of BSN. He has a
good voice and plays a mean harp. He did scare me when I thought the song
was over, and comes back with a loud "TEARS and FEARS". I tell ya, I've
never heard BSN belted out this way. There would not be anyone sleeping at a
wedding ceremony when he finishes up this song. He *really* doesn't know
{{{{{ CLOUDS, LIFE, LOVE AAATTTTTTTTT AAAAAAALLLLLLL }}}}}} I really did
like it though. :~)
Steve Polifka, the JMDL's beautiful voice from Milwaukee does a fantastic job
on "Man From Mars". I was privileged enough for my buddy Steve to send me
this single a few months back. He puts his heart and soul into everything he
plays and sings. MFM is no exception, and Steve shows his great talents once
again. Now if we can get his "Two Grey Rooms" on one of the covers, I'll be
a happy camper.
Okay, I've given my 22 cents worth and I only meant to comment on a few of
the covers.........I got carried away :~)
Seriously, thanks again to Bob for his ongoing efforts to a very time
consuming project. Thanks to the all the people who find and send these
goodies to Bob.
Jimmy
