"ROMANTIC TEEN SINGING - ACTING SENSATION"
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
PHIL SPECTOR QUOTE ON ELVIS
"You have no idea how great he is, really you don't. You have no comprehension - it's absolutely impossible. I can't tell you why he's so great, but he is. He's sensational." - Phil Spector
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
(449) SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP - LAKE SHRINE
ELVIS PRESLEY 2013 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP : LAKE SHRINE TEMPLE Link here!
Jesus Christ was the most important guru Elvis ever had and though Elvis became a spiritual explorer through reading when he moved back to Graceland TM from Los Angeles, my memories of Elvis reading the Bible to me just the two of us hanging out - and even at parties - and taking on his preacher aspect, will always be with me. Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible were the basis for his life.
During his years living in Los Angeles, which were his movie making years, the Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine became an important oasis of peace, a place to get away from movie and music stardom for Elvis.
SELF REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP : LAKE SHRINE TEMPLE Link here!
Jesus Christ was the most important guru Elvis ever had and though Elvis became a spiritual explorer through reading when he moved back to Graceland TM from Los Angeles, my memories of Elvis reading the Bible to me just the two of us hanging out - and even at parties - and taking on his preacher aspect, will always be with me. Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible were the basis for his life.
During his years living in Los Angeles, which were his movie making years, the Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine became an important oasis of peace, a place to get away from movie and music stardom for Elvis.
(448) COMMANDO : THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHNNY RAMONE (A MAJOR ELVIS PRESLEY FAN!) BOOK REVIEW and EXCERPTS!
COMMANDO : THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHNNY RAMONE
C 2012 Johnny Ramone LLC
Edited by John Cafiero with Steve Miller and Henry Rollins
Abrams is the publisher
What makes an autobiography rather than a memoir?
I think this book is more a music memoir because it focuses on the development of The Ramones, a punk band that performed some original material and some cover tunes. As a matter of fact they covered some of the tunes that Johnny Rivers also covered, so I would've loved to ask Johnny Ramone about that!
As it goes with the Ramones, not one member was ever born with the surname Ramone and not one member was an actual brother or relative. The Ramones are therefore a construct, but when it comes to the music business there were a number of "brother" duos and groups, such as the Righteous Brothers before them who were also not really brothers. - Christine
When I was on tour with Buddy Knox people used to ask us if we were brothers! - Wes
CHAPTER ONE, pages 15 and 16
"It was the nameless guy who changed the jukebox records at my parent's bar who really turned me on to rock and roll when I was seven years old. Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Fats Domino. He gave me the singles he was talking out as he put in the newest hits. I loved it; I had a great collection of 45's. I still love that era of music. The songs sound so clear and exciting, like Little Richard's "Keep a Knocking."
page 17
"Soon after the jukebox guy started giving me those singles, I saw Elvis Presley on the black and-white television in our Westbury living room, on The Ed Sullivan Show. The first time was September 9, 1956, in a broadcast from Hollywood, then seven weeks later from thirty miles away in New York City, at the CBS studio at Broadway and Fifty-third street. Today that's the Ed Sullivan Theater where David Letterman does his show.
I just knew I would be a big Elvis fan from that moment on. It was the wildness, and it really upset my parents, who thought he was a dope fiend. I didn't know what that was, but I figured it must be a good thing, because if it upset the grownups, it had to be good. I just followed him from them on and became a rock and roll fan forever, and by the next year I was listening to Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, and it was a big Jerry Lee lewis fan. And Little Richard, I mean, he was gay and black, and that made everybody crazy."
- Johnny Ramone
In the back of the book Johnny Ramone lists Elvis Presley as his favorite singer, followed by Bing Crosby, Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Frankie Laine, Dion, and Jim Morrison. Johnny would have loved this blog! - Christine
C 2012 Johnny Ramone LLC
Edited by John Cafiero with Steve Miller and Henry Rollins
Abrams is the publisher
What makes an autobiography rather than a memoir?
I think this book is more a music memoir because it focuses on the development of The Ramones, a punk band that performed some original material and some cover tunes. As a matter of fact they covered some of the tunes that Johnny Rivers also covered, so I would've loved to ask Johnny Ramone about that!
As it goes with the Ramones, not one member was ever born with the surname Ramone and not one member was an actual brother or relative. The Ramones are therefore a construct, but when it comes to the music business there were a number of "brother" duos and groups, such as the Righteous Brothers before them who were also not really brothers. - Christine
When I was on tour with Buddy Knox people used to ask us if we were brothers! - Wes
CHAPTER ONE, pages 15 and 16
"It was the nameless guy who changed the jukebox records at my parent's bar who really turned me on to rock and roll when I was seven years old. Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Fats Domino. He gave me the singles he was talking out as he put in the newest hits. I loved it; I had a great collection of 45's. I still love that era of music. The songs sound so clear and exciting, like Little Richard's "Keep a Knocking."
page 17
"Soon after the jukebox guy started giving me those singles, I saw Elvis Presley on the black and-white television in our Westbury living room, on The Ed Sullivan Show. The first time was September 9, 1956, in a broadcast from Hollywood, then seven weeks later from thirty miles away in New York City, at the CBS studio at Broadway and Fifty-third street. Today that's the Ed Sullivan Theater where David Letterman does his show.
I just knew I would be a big Elvis fan from that moment on. It was the wildness, and it really upset my parents, who thought he was a dope fiend. I didn't know what that was, but I figured it must be a good thing, because if it upset the grownups, it had to be good. I just followed him from them on and became a rock and roll fan forever, and by the next year I was listening to Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, and it was a big Jerry Lee lewis fan. And Little Richard, I mean, he was gay and black, and that made everybody crazy."
- Johnny Ramone
In the back of the book Johnny Ramone lists Elvis Presley as his favorite singer, followed by Bing Crosby, Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Frankie Laine, Dion, and Jim Morrison. Johnny would have loved this blog! - Christine
Sunday, January 6, 2013
ELVIS PRESLEY : GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
I think the song reminded Elvis of going home to Graceland TM.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
(446) TOM JONES : GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME : ONE OF ELVIS PRESLEY'S FAVORITE SONGS 1966
Tom got Knighted by the Queen of England over there in Britain, like a few other musical greats such as Paul McCartney and Elton John, but his name isn't Sir Tom Jones, it's SIR THOMAS WOODWARD!
Here's the link to his official site!
TOM JONES OFFICIAL!
Elvis loved this song! He played it over and over and over again! I remember having a conversation with him about proper breathing for singing. He talked to me about Tom's voice and his breathing.
Here's the link to his official site!
TOM JONES OFFICIAL!
Elvis loved this song! He played it over and over and over again! I remember having a conversation with him about proper breathing for singing. He talked to me about Tom's voice and his breathing.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
BILL MEDLEY CHRISTMAS WITH MICHAEL GRIMM and TYRIG JOHNSON
Michael Grimm invited Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers and Tyriq Johnson, who performs with Santa Fe & the Fat City Horn, to share the stage with him at the Flamingo Showroom. They trio sang "Please Come Home for Christmas" Lots of fun and laughter!
Video was originally posted by The Grimmettes, A Michael Grimm Fan Club on Facebook.
Video was originally posted by The Grimmettes, A Michael Grimm Fan Club on Facebook.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS
Where there's never a shortage of Christmas Trees back in the Smokey Mountains!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
(445) DECEMBER 21 1970 ELVIS LETTER TO PRESIDENT NIXON YEAR
Christmas meant so much to Elvis. He loved to go home to the family at Graceland TM and he loved to give presents and bonuses to those who worked for him, the guys who became known as the Memphis Mafia. (I wasn't a member of that group as I never worked for Elvis.)
Elvis took time to write the President of the United States just a few days before Christmas in 1970. I imagine that he'd been thinking about doing so for some time and had just found the pause in his schedule to do so. He thought the President would read his letter and he was right. To me this is evidence of how Elvis thought of street drugs and crime as different than private doctors and prescriptions. I miss Elvis. We'll be taking a vacation after Christmas for a couple weeks, and should be back in time to celebrate his Capricorn birthday!
Elvis took time to write the President of the United States just a few days before Christmas in 1970. I imagine that he'd been thinking about doing so for some time and had just found the pause in his schedule to do so. He thought the President would read his letter and he was right. To me this is evidence of how Elvis thought of street drugs and crime as different than private doctors and prescriptions. I miss Elvis. We'll be taking a vacation after Christmas for a couple weeks, and should be back in time to celebrate his Capricorn birthday!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
(444) MOONGLOWS : HEY SANTA CLAUS! 1953
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME : THE MOONGLOWS link here!
Christine here. Listening to this Moonglows Doo Wop from the mid 1950's I'm remined how important the saxaphone was to music in those days. I'm thinking of Wes' recordings from that period that also featured sax. (We have a variety of Wes Bryan music posted on the side bar of this blog for yiour to sample.) As much as I know about music of the early rock and roll and cover tune era after years of blogging with Wes here, I just recently learned about the Moonglows.
Christine here. Listening to this Moonglows Doo Wop from the mid 1950's I'm remined how important the saxaphone was to music in those days. I'm thinking of Wes' recordings from that period that also featured sax. (We have a variety of Wes Bryan music posted on the side bar of this blog for yiour to sample.) As much as I know about music of the early rock and roll and cover tune era after years of blogging with Wes here, I just recently learned about the Moonglows.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
(443) THE DRIFTERS : WHITE CHRISTMAS DOO WOP! WORLD TOUR FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2012
DRIFTERS OFFICIAL SITE ! link here
We posted the Drifter's "Up On The Roof" which reminds me so much of my early New York City days, some time ago, but realized we hadn't linked to their official site and when we did - the announcement of a 60th anniversary World Tour!
The Drifters® celebrate their 60th Anniversary with the Diamond Dynasty World Tour 2013.
"Preparations for the 60th Anniversary World Tour are well underway, The Drifters® are proud to present their Diamond Dynasty World Tour to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Our web site is currently undergoing massive redevelopment and we are excited to announce that it will be launched on January 1st 2013 as part of the Drifters® 60th Anniversary year."
We posted the Drifter's "Up On The Roof" which reminds me so much of my early New York City days, some time ago, but realized we hadn't linked to their official site and when we did - the announcement of a 60th anniversary World Tour!
The Drifters® celebrate their 60th Anniversary with the Diamond Dynasty World Tour 2013.
"Preparations for the 60th Anniversary World Tour are well underway, The Drifters® are proud to present their Diamond Dynasty World Tour to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Our web site is currently undergoing massive redevelopment and we are excited to announce that it will be launched on January 1st 2013 as part of the Drifters® 60th Anniversary year."
Friday, December 14, 2012
DOO WOP : MY MUSIC CONCERT : A TERRIFIC CONCERT ON FILM
"Before Rock N Roll...Before R n B... there was Doo Wop."
This is the DVD made from the PBS special. It features some archival film along with contemporary performance recorded at the Sands Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey in 2005. Created by T.J. Lubinsky, the DVD includes Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners (Since I Don't Have You!), Herb Reed's Platters, The Duprees, The Cleftones, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, The Moonglows, the Bobbettes, and several other vocal groups that are keeping the Doo Wop music alive.
Excellent production, it was terrific to see, and most of these singers are still in great voice...
This is the DVD made from the PBS special. It features some archival film along with contemporary performance recorded at the Sands Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey in 2005. Created by T.J. Lubinsky, the DVD includes Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners (Since I Don't Have You!), Herb Reed's Platters, The Duprees, The Cleftones, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, The Moonglows, the Bobbettes, and several other vocal groups that are keeping the Doo Wop music alive.
Excellent production, it was terrific to see, and most of these singers are still in great voice...
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
(442) VENTURES : THIS ONE GOES OUT TO OUR FRIEND ARNE!
The Ventures, known for surf music like the famous "Pipeline," put out a Christmas Album in '65, and instead of Christmas in July it's more like surf music in December! The Ventures cover of "The Christmas Song" blends surf music with the guitar sound that is almost British Invasion.
VENTURES OFFICIAL SITE link here!
Playing DJ here, we want to send this song out to our friend ARNE, who was one of the first to post Wes Bryan songs on YouTube and who runs an impressive YouTube channel as well as being an oldies record collector!
Happy Holidays and a terrific 2013 Arne!
VENTURES OFFICIAL SITE link here!
Playing DJ here, we want to send this song out to our friend ARNE, who was one of the first to post Wes Bryan songs on YouTube and who runs an impressive YouTube channel as well as being an oldies record collector!
Happy Holidays and a terrific 2013 Arne!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
BEACH BOYS : LITTLE SAINT NICK : AFTER THEIR AMERICAN INVASION OF EUROPE
From 1965, a best selling Christmas album, the Beach Boys use their harmonies so well.
BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL SITE link here!
BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL SITE link here!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
THE GRAMMY MUSEUM GIFT STORE : BEACH BOYS - DICK DALE - PHIL SPECTOR - RONETTES - RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS - RITCHIE VALENS
WOW! Christine here. You know how I looove the Grammy Museum! I usually post after a visit there.
Here are some great CDs and one pressed vinyl album that you can buy at the GRAMMY MUSEUM shop. We're pretty sure that you can go to the shop to shop without paying to tour the museum if you just want to shop and make a visit another time and there are always greeters at the door so ask!
BEACH BOYS PET SOUNDS
Includes A 180 gram VINYL RECORD LIMITED EDITION from the Capitol Records Vault!
THE VERY BEST OF DICK DALE (Surf Music!)
PHIL SPECTOR - WALL OF SOUND - 1961-1966 includes
DARLENE LOVE
THE RONETTES
THE CRYSTALS
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
THE COMPLETE RITCHIE VALENS includes unfinished songs and live at Pacoima High School - 35 songs!
If you're interested in reading past posts here at WES BRYAN - MY LIFE IN MUSIC about any of these artists, please use the Google Search feature to bring them up!
Here are some great CDs and one pressed vinyl album that you can buy at the GRAMMY MUSEUM shop. We're pretty sure that you can go to the shop to shop without paying to tour the museum if you just want to shop and make a visit another time and there are always greeters at the door so ask!
BEACH BOYS PET SOUNDS
Includes A 180 gram VINYL RECORD LIMITED EDITION from the Capitol Records Vault!
THE VERY BEST OF DICK DALE (Surf Music!)
PHIL SPECTOR - WALL OF SOUND - 1961-1966 includes
DARLENE LOVE
THE RONETTES
THE CRYSTALS
THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS
THE COMPLETE RITCHIE VALENS includes unfinished songs and live at Pacoima High School - 35 songs!
If you're interested in reading past posts here at WES BRYAN - MY LIFE IN MUSIC about any of these artists, please use the Google Search feature to bring them up!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
MARIAN ANDERSON Quote On Friendship
"Everyone has a gift for something even if it is the gift of being a good friend." - Marian Anderson
Saturday, December 1, 2012
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