tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post6167575962910402658..comments2024-03-19T03:07:14.839-04:00Comments on PowerPop: Letters...We Get Letters...NYMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863355110457910935noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-29830792538738109112016-05-08T22:01:11.072-04:002016-05-08T22:01:11.072-04:00Further:
Pretty Ballerina
Arranged By – John Abbo...Further:<br /><br />Pretty Ballerina<br />Arranged By – John Abbott<br />Bass – John Abbott<br />Cello – Seymour Barab<br />Drums – Buddy Saltzman<br />Engineer – Steve Jerome<br />Lead Vocals – Steve Martin-Caro<br />Oboe – George Marge<br />Piano – Michael Brown<br />Producer – Bill Jerome, Harry Lookofsky, Steve Jerome<br />Violin – Harry Lookofsky<br />Written-By – M. Brown<br /><br />Walk Away Renee<br />Arranged By – John Abbott<br />Backing Vocals [Harmony] – George Cameron, Tom Finn<br />Bass – John Abbott<br />Drums – Al Rogers<br />Engineer – Steve Jerome<br />Guitar – George "Fluffer" Hirsh<br />Harpsichord – Michael Brown <br />Lead Vocals – Steve Martin-Caro<br />Producer – Bill Jerome, Harry Lookofsky, Steve Jerome<br />Strings – Harry Lookofsky<br />Written-By – B. Calilli, M. Brown, T. Sansone<br /><br />Joe Macho (aka Joe Mack) played on 4 songs but not the hits.<br /><br />cheers mothers,<br /><br />VR - Anyone know George "Fluffer" Hirsh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-77856247113496804362016-05-08T21:47:07.852-04:002016-05-08T21:47:07.852-04:00Methinks Bruce Eder made a mistake.
VR - trust me...Methinks Bruce Eder made a mistake.<br /><br />VR - trust me steve. the guy's not infallible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-6749292446242907742016-05-08T15:48:47.054-04:002016-05-08T15:48:47.054-04:00According to Bruce Eder at All-Music, Mr. Mack pla...According to Bruce Eder at All-Music, Mr. Mack played on those tracks. I suspect John Abbott was a nom du disque, if you know what I mean. Probably some kind of union thing.steve simelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13247393763004076992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-3757114439833217682016-05-08T05:04:58.993-04:002016-05-08T05:04:58.993-04:00Joe Macho played on some of the tunes on the Left ...Joe Macho played on some of the tunes on the Left Banke's debut record. But neither "Walk Away Renee" nor "Pretty Ballerina." John Abbott is the bassist. I adore "Pretty Ballerina".<br /><br />VR - just close your eyes, yeah, just close your eyes and she'll be thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-49801082864515197442016-05-06T11:08:16.867-04:002016-05-06T11:08:16.867-04:00"Walk Away Renee" is certainly a great t..."Walk Away Renee" is certainly a great track. But give "Abraham, Martin & John" another listen. There is a tremendous walking bass part in that recording. Nice to know now it's Joe Macho.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-40437574646018489052016-05-06T02:00:17.335-04:002016-05-06T02:00:17.335-04:00I bet what's her name knew him and has a funny...I bet what's her name knew him and has a funny anecdote about him to relate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-36103541844037609252016-05-05T13:35:24.025-04:002016-05-05T13:35:24.025-04:00What a wonderful post. And thanks to Ms. Mack for...What a wonderful post. And thanks to Ms. Mack for setting the record straight. Kudos to both you and your dad, who should be far better known than he is.stevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-45982211498199356282016-05-05T13:11:02.594-04:002016-05-05T13:11:02.594-04:00Great stuff. The Al Kooper part of the equation is...Great stuff. The Al Kooper part of the equation is the best. The guy refused to leave the organ even though Tom Wilson kept trying to dump his ass of the session...LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736168859002691984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-89947273276875795102016-05-05T12:16:35.755-04:002016-05-05T12:16:35.755-04:00I echo you AND Blue Ash Fan. Your dad played bass ...I echo you AND Blue Ash Fan. Your dad played bass on "Walk Away Renee?" Nice... Guess we have consensus that Renee is a beautiful track. And yes, let's hear it for all musicians who have toiled and made great music and never felt the bright spotlight. I have respect for anyone who has the talent and dedication to follow that road. <br /><br />But please Mr. Simels, do not let this tamp down your snark. We also love that.Ken J Xenozarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024446764828171613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-87349882743439058442016-05-05T11:59:59.335-04:002016-05-05T11:59:59.335-04:00I'm with you, Steve. When I saw "Walk Awa...I'm with you, Steve. When I saw "Walk Away Renee" on that list, my first thought was, "Damn!" <br /><br />Shame the guy only made it to 56. Blue Ash Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-66232543742732212482016-05-05T11:36:06.624-04:002016-05-05T11:36:06.624-04:00Who's playing the tambourine on that track?Who's playing the tambourine on that track? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-12569782072514245122016-05-05T10:23:17.816-04:002016-05-05T10:23:17.816-04:00Hello all...no, please remain seated,
That's ...Hello all...no, please remain seated,<br /><br />That's a delightful post! Super props to Mr. Joseph Macho Jr. and thanks to Ms. Mack for getting in touch with you.<br /><br />Regards,<br />RichD<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8921382.post-50915552581832156752016-05-05T10:01:02.551-04:002016-05-05T10:01:02.551-04:00Now THAT'S some story, thanks to Stephanie Mac...Now THAT'S some story, thanks to Stephanie Mack.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063639986915628650noreply@blogger.com