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2000.12.28 Due for release on 2001.01.30 by Collectors'
Choice Music is "The Definitive Honeys".
Originally scheduled for release on 10 October, 2000 (and given that about 10
songs from the original line-up have been dropped for this release, the title seems
questionable!), it has been revamped to feature three previously unreleased compositions
by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri. Although these songs were originally used as demos,
the quality of both musicianship and production are arguably far better than that
of the Honeys' released material. ("It's The Thought That Counts" is particularly
sublime...) "It's The Thought That Counts" and "I Love You Much Too
Much" have both been taken from the master tapes; "No Bobby No" has
been taken from an acetate. Liner notes are by Stephen McParland. Below is the publicity
produced by Collectors' Choice Music:
Everything this Brian Wilson-produced girl
group ever released - and more! Sisters Marilyn and Diane Rovell and Sandra Glantz
nee Ginger Blake were known as the Rovells when producer Gary Usher introduced them
to Brian Wilson; he agreed to produce them, changed their name to the Honeys and
in fact ended up marrying Marilyn Rovell! Their recordings, very highly regarded
by surf and rock 'n roll collectors, have been out of print for about five years,
but now, with the help of the Honeys themselves, we've put together by far the most
comprehensive collection ever afforded the group, featuring 26 tracks (six unreleased)
with great notes and pictures.
| ARTIST |
The Honeys |
| TITLE |
The Definitive Honeys |
| CATALOG # |
WWCCM0163x |
| LABEL |
Collectors' Choice Music |
| CONFIGURATION |
Compact disc |
| RETAIL PRICE |
$17.95 |
| TRACK LISTING |
| 01 |
Shoot The Curl |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 02 |
Surfin' Down The Swanee River |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 03 |
Raindrops |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 04 |
From Jimmy With Tears |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 05 |
Pray For Surf |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 06 |
Hide Go Seek |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 07 |
The One You Can't Have |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 08 |
Come To Me |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 09a |
Goodnight My Love |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 09b |
(Let's Take A) Holiday |
Previously unreleased. |
| 10 |
He's A Doll |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 11 |
For The Love Of A Boy And A Girl |
(From the 1993 CD issued by Capitol) |
| 12 |
Three Surfer Boys |
Gary Usher (Backing Vocals: The Honeys) |
| 13 |
Seven Days In September |
(From Ginger & The Snaps 7" single) |
| 14 |
Growing Up Is Hard To Do |
(From Ginger & The Snaps 7" single) |
| 15 |
No Bobby No |
c. 1965 Phil Sloan (Backing Vocals: The Honeys)
Composed and produced by P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri |
| 16 |
It's The Thought That Counts |
1965 Lead vocal: Ginger Blake Composed and
produced by P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri |
| 17 |
I Love You Much Too Much |
1965 Lead vocal: Ginger Blake Composed and
produced by P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri |
| 18 |
In The Still Of The Night |
Unreleased, recorded in 1964. Composed by Nik Venet |
| 19 |
Darlin', I'm Not Steppin' Out On You |
Unreleased demo, c. 1964. Composed by Diane Rovell - S. Glantz. A country-flavored
song. |
| 20 |
Running Away From Love |
(From 1983 LP issued by Rhino) |
| 21 |
Girls Are Vicious |
(From 1983 LP issued by Rhino) |
| 22 |
Love On The Run |
(Backing Vocals: The Honeys) |
| 23 |
Jerry Berryhill |
Jerry Berryhill (real name: Jerry Capehart) (Backing Vocals: The Honeys) A semi-
instrumental. |
| 24 |
Sacramento |
Gary Usher (Backing Vocals: The Honeys) |
| 25 |
Guess I'm Dumb |
Glen Campbell (Backing Vocals: The Honeys) |
| 26 |
I Want To Take A Trip To The Islands |
The Surfaris (Backing Vocals: The Honeys) |
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2000.12.17 As the year (or century and millennium, depending on how you
count...) draws to a close, it must be said that this has been a very good year,
with two excellent "analog" books, both still available from Rob Kopp and
Stephen McParland, and a "digital" one by P. F. Sloan himself, not to mention
the Baggys reissue, and the numerous live appearances. As for 2001, there is already
plenty to look forward to:
- The "Child Of Our Times - The Demo Sessions" (2000.04)
- A project with Al Jardine (ex-Beach Boys), which is currently underway, several
songs having been written for it, including "Catch A Summer's Day" (co-written
with Kalinich), and the recent "(It's All For) Family and Friends". Work
should resume on the project in mid-March. News should be appearing on Al Jardine's
new official website, at http://www.aljardine.com.
- A 2-hour show at a 100-200 seat theater in the L.A. area.
- A tour of the Netherlands, currently in the planning stage.
- Some recent material, which may be made available via this site.
- The second volume of stories by P. F. Sloan about his experiences in the 1960s.
- And hopefully, a new CD, featuring some of the new material that has been worked
on recently, such as "My Beethoven".
2000.12.15 The Varese CD,"Child Of Our Times - The Demo Sessions"
is now scheduled for release in April, 2001. This time it seems quite likely to happen.
Furthermore, Varese is in possession of numerous demos, which are being considered
for release on 2 or 3 CDs.
Another performance at the El Rey Theatre took place over the past month.
2000.10.10 Stephen McParland's biography of P. F. Sloan has been printed,
and is ready to ship. Here is the ordering information:
P.F. SLOAN - TRAVELLING BAREFOOT ON A ROCKY ROAD
NOW EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE MAIL-ORDER FROM CMUSIC BOOKS .....
"P.F. - TRAVELLING BAREFOOT ON A ROCKY ROAD" THE MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY OF P.F.
SLOAN
Who is P.F. Sloan you may ask?
He is perhaps one of the most controversial, misunderstood and creative American
tunesmith of the '60s! His "Eve Of Destruction" (for Barry McGuire), "Let
Me Be" (for The Turtles), "Take Me For What I'm Worth" (for The Searchers),
"Where Were You When I Needed You" (for The Grass Roots), "The Sins
Of A Family" (solo hit as P.F. Sloan) were pop music masterpieces, as well as
inditements on society, couched in the protest/folk-rock idiom of the day. Likewise,
"You Baby" and "Can I Get To Know You Better" (for The Turtles),
"Hold On" and "A Must To Avoid" (for Herman's Hermits), "Secret
Agent Man" (for Johnny Rivers), "I Found A Girl" and "From All
Over The World" (for Jan & Dean), "One-Piece Topless Bathing Suit"
(for The Rip Chords", "Summer Means Fun" (for Bruce & Terry) and
numerous Canadian hits for Terry Black, were equally well-received "pop"
tunes of the day, culled from a musical portfolio too numerous to reveal here.
The purpose of this book is to once and for all document the contributions made by
Phil Sloan to American Popular Music. Up until
this tome, there has not been a definitive work on Sloan or his musical output, only
a paragraph or two, or a modest entry, in various musical encyclopedias. But there
is more, as "P.F. - TRAVELLING BAREFOOT ON A ROCKY ROAD" will attest.
Here was a SINGER, SONGWRITER, ARRANGER, MUSICIAN and PRODUCER whose material provided
a successful vehicle for numerous other groups and individuals, something many other
more "famous" '60s individuals who are still regarded as musical heavyweights,
or as creative genii, can not lay claim to. Sloan never professed to be a musical
genius or a spokesman of the times. He was simply someone so in love with his craft
that it was, and still is, his life. Now after over 40 years of giving,
here is his story, told not second-hand, but with the help of Sloan himself and numerous
associates.
The major focus of this work is on Sloan's musical product, intertwined as it is
with the psyche of Sloan the person. Hopefully,
some light has been shed on the person, while his musical legacy is presented here
in the most definitive form yet attempted.
This 300 pages plus book (with glossy coloured cover) features not only Sloan's story
(told in 18 chapters), but a full discography and songography, 12 pages of photos,
one colour plate and a thorough index.
PRICE PER BOOK IS $37
AIRMAIL POSTAGE (IN PADDED BAG) IS $15
ECONOMY AIR POSTAGE (IN PADDED BAG) IS $10 (CAN TAKE UP TO ONE MONTH)
FOR ALL PAYMENTS BY CHECK (CHEQUE), ADD $6 TO COVER BANK CHARGES
SORRY, NO MONEY ORDERS. CASH IN A REGISTERED LETTER PREFERRED
PAYMENT MUST BE IN AMERICAN ($US) DOLLARS ONLY
CALIFORNIA MUSIC
P.O. BOX 106
NORTH STRATHFIELD, 2137
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2000.10.09 There is a possibility of another show happening at El Rey in
December, possibly organised by MCA-Varese. More details as they become available.
2000.10.04 There is a live appearance tonight by P. F. Sloan at the El
Rey Theatre, Los Angeles. This is a benefit concert to aid breast cancer research
and pediatric AIDS. Other performers include Badfinger, Micky Dolenz (The Monkees),
Billy Preston and Bernard Fowler. Songs intended to be performed are "Secret
Agent Man", "Live For Today" and "Ginger Street".
2000.09.01 Stephen McParland has just published a new book, "Jan &
Dean "In Perspective" 1958-1968 Volume 1". This contains plenty of
information concerning P.F. Sloan's contributions to their work, and is well worth
obtaining. Further details are available in the bibliography.
Sundazed's Fantastic Baggys CD should be out very soon. Here is a promotional
flyer for it:
And the long-awaited "Child Of Our Times - The Demo Sessions" CD has
once again been postponed.
2000.08.11 Here is the information sent out by Sundazed to promote the
forthcoming issue of The Fantastic Baggys' CD "Anywhere The Girls Are! The Best
Of The Fantastic Baggys":
Phil "P.F." Sloan and Steve Barri
cut only one album as the Fantastic Baggys, but what a pop-surf gem of a 30-footer
it turned out to be! Hot on the heels of writing "Summer Means Fun" for
Bruce & Terry in the summer of '64 - and recently hired as background vocalists
for Jan & Dean - the Baggys cranked out beach-bound classics like "Tell
'Em I'm Surfin'," "Surfin' Craze," and "Let's Make The Most Of
Summer." Anywhere The Girls Are! spotlights the entire Tell 'Em I'm Surfin'
album along with 17 additional helpings of rare singles, unreleased material and
alternate versions, as well as new liner notes based on extensive interviews with
Phil Sloan and Steve Barri - not to mention a peek at the Baggys' private photo stash.
Sloan & Barri would go on to pen worldwide chart smashes for the Turtles, Johnny
Rivers, Herman's Hermits, the Grass Roots and Barry McGuire, but nothing would ever
sound so ocean-drenched and innocent as the material they cut as the Fantastic Baggys.
| ARTIST |
The Fantastic Baggys |
| TITLE |
Anywhere The Girls Are! The Best of The Fantastic Baggys |
| CATALOG # |
SC 11084 |
| LABEL |
Sundazed |
| CONFIGURATION |
Compact disc |
| RETAIL PRICE |
$15.98 |
| TRACK LISTING |
| 01 |
Surfin' Craze |
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| 02 |
Save Your Sundays For Surfin' |
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| 03 |
Debbie Be True |
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| 04 |
Anywhere The Girls Are |
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| 05 |
Tell 'Em I'm Surfin' |
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| 06 |
This Little Woody |
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| 07 |
Wax Up Your Board |
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| 08 |
Surfer Boy's Dream Come True |
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| 09 |
Big Gun Board |
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| 10 |
Let's Make The Most Of Summer |
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| 11 |
Summer Means Fun |
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| 12 |
Hot Rod U.S.A. |
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| 13 |
Alone On The Beach |
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| 14 |
It Was I |
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| 15 |
When Surfers Rule |
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| 16 |
Surfin's Back Again (and Surf Impersonations) |
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| 17 |
Move Out, Little Mustang |
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| 18 |
My Heart Is An Open Book |
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| 19 |
(Goes To Show) Just How Wrong You Can Be |
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| 20 |
Horace, The Swingin' School-Bus Driver (instrumental) |
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| 21 |
This Little Woody (alternate version) |
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| 22 |
Save Your Sundays For Surfin' (instrumental) |
Previously unissued |
| 23 |
Alone On The Beach (instrumental) |
Previously unissued |
| 24 |
Big Gun Board (vocal track) |
Previously unissued |
| 25 |
It Was I (vocal overdub 1) |
Previously unissued |
| 26 |
When Surfers Rule (instrumental) |
Previously unissued |
| 27 |
Surfer Boy's Dream Come True (background vocal
overdub 1) |
Previously unissued |
| 28 |
Let's Make The Most Of Summer (instrumental) |
Previously unissued |
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2000.07.15 Scheduled (once again!) for release on 22 August, 2000, is P.F.
Sloan: "Child Of Our Times - The Demo Sessions" (Varese Vintage).
2000.06.20 Stephen McParland's biography has been retitled "P.F. -
Travelling Barefoot on a Rocky Road". It contains over 280 pages. The covers
are currently being printed, and the book itself should be out by mid-July 2000.
2000.06.18 Terry Black's albums "The Black Plague" (AGEK-2313)
and "Only 16" (AGEK 2314) have been released on CD recently by Unidisc
Records of Canada.
2000.06.13 Sundazed Records have
licensed the rights to the Fantastic Baggys material from EMI, and are planning to
release a CD towards the end of this year. No track listing has been decided yet.
2000.06.08 The song "Secret Agent Man" is going to be used in
the Universal comedy film "The
Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle", featuring Robert De Niro. It is due
to be released on 30 June, 2000 in the U.S.A., and on 20 October, 2000 in the U.K.
In case you were unaware (as I was!), "Rocky & Bullwinkle were lovable hip
cartoon characters on TV in the U.S.A. during the mid-1960s... and were the pre-cursor
to the all the hip child cartoons to follow (i.e. they gave the viewer the idea they
were smart to begin with and never talked down to them.)" Incidentally, Rocky
is a flying squirrel, and Bullwinkle is a moose.
2000.05.23 The Fifth Dimension's album, "Up, Up And Away" featuring
"Another Day, Another Heartache" (Track 2) has been issued for the first
time on CD (Buddha Records 74465 99665 2). It has been digitally remastered, and
contains the credit "P.F. Sloan - Guitar" on "Another Day, Another
Heartache".
2000.05.17 P. F. Sloan has completed a 13-chapter book entitled "True
Stories Of India (Search for the Purpose of Life)". This is now available for
download from a new section called "True Stories Of India".
Feel free to send any comments you have regarding these stories.
In addition, work is about to begin on some detailed stories relating to his experiences
in the 1960s - people, places, songs... These will also be available from this website
in due course.With Rob Kopp's booklet now available, focusing on his recorded output,
and Stephen McParland's comprehensive biography almost ready for publication, the
appearance of an autobiographical account is more than welcome. Having waited years
for some substantial reading material, the almost simultaneous appearance of these
three works is better than anyone may have dared hope for!
2000.05.16 Rob Kopp's booklet, titled "Take Him For What He's Worth"
has been finished, and is ready for distribution. It contains a lengthy discography,
with numerous illustrations of rare sleeves from around the world, partly in color.
It comes with a 27-track CD of solo rarities, spanning the years from 1959 to 1997!
It covers different ground from Stephen McParland's book, so it is well worth obtaining.
To order a copy, please write directly to Rob
Kopp.
2000.04.16 It seems that the very long-awaited "Child Of Our Times"
compilation CD may finally get a release this summer, possibly by Rhino Records...
legal negotiations are still underway, but the situation looks promising.
2000.04.12 Live performance at the 201-seat Morgan-Wixson
Theatre in Santa Monica. P. F. Sloan performed one song, "Maybe I'm Amazed",
to a highly favorable reception.
Tribute Concert to Paul McCartney
| Date, Time |
Venue |
Address |
Support |
Fee |
| 2000.04.12 |
Morgan-Wixson Theatre |
2627 West Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405. Telephone: (310) 828-7519. |
Various |
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2000.02.07 A DVD was released in the U.S.A. in 1999
called "The Golden Age Of Rock 'n' Roll" (Image Entertainment ID6391LBDVD),
the first half of which contains a program called "Folk Rock". One track
is The Mamas And The Papas "California Dreamin'", which is not the version
featuring P. F. Sloan, but a live performance from the Monterey Festival (there is
no information given on the sleeve).
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