Thoughts&Words
Editor-In-Chief: Jon ‘Mojo’ Mills
jon@shindig-magazine.com
Dear Jon, I thought the Shindig! Liverpool Scene feature was a triumph, and I am very grateful for all the trouble Colin Hall and Jeff Penczak took to listen to my drivel and lick it into shape. I certainly feel accurately represented, which was my principal concern a year ago when we did the piece. I know it took a lot of wrangling to get there, but it was great to see both pieces after all that time, and it certainly went down well with The Liverpool Scene guys – I mailed copies to all the overseas members and got great responses. Andy Roberts If we can satisfy the artists we write about our job is done. Thanks Andy.
Hi Jon, Thanks for another great issue, and in particular for giving space to the highly talented and much under- rated Chris Dedrick. As a great devotee of ’60s pop and what has since come to be known as sunshine pop, I came pretty late to The Free Design, but am so glad I did. Their albums are wonderfully melodic and inventive, and clearly an influence on many contemporary British bands. Following on from Chris Dedrick,
how about giving some space to the equally multi-talented Roger Nichols? Songwriter supreme along with partner Paul Williams, he is also a performer, arranger and producer. Soft pop collectors will be familiar with his 1968 classic Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends, but some 40 years later the exact same personnel reunited to rerecord some of the earlier songs on an album called Full Circle. The sound has not changed one jot and although Shindig! readers may feel he is a touch easy listening, the man is a tremendous talent and it would be fitting for a fine ’zine like Shindig! to acknowledge his contribution to ’60s pop and beyond. In my view he is up there alongside Phil Spector, Brian Wilson, Jerry Yester and Chris Dedrick. So how about it, Shindig!? Best wishes, David Pearson A few of us worked on the Rev-Ola reissue and we all love the album. Yes, a nice feature idea.
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Hi Jon, I notice your new issue includes a section on Euphoria, but not the band I’mfamiliar with. Euphoria (the one I know) made a
great album in ’68 just called Euphoria. It featured a four-piece harmony outfit starring the amazing TomPacheco. Tomhad a psychedelic band called The Ragamuffins who released two great singles in ’66 – they supported Jimi Hendrix at The Cafe Wha? in ’66 and it was Tom who persuaded Jimi to sign up with Chas Chandler. I remember hearing them on Radio Caroline. The Euphoria album is reminiscent of Spanky & Our Gang as they shared producers. Tomthen had a duo, Pacheco & Alexander, who released an album in ’71. In the mid-70s he turned to country-rock and his albums had an amazing array of musicians. I love Shindig! Regards, Ian Doran Ian, I have “that” Euphoria album too, and yes, it’s most excellent. Why not check out the Euphoria we have just featured too? You’ll certainly like them.
Jon, Been a big fan of the mag since the relaunch, got to it via Andy Morten’s much missed radio show! Thought I would share this none
more psych incident that occurred recently on holiday as your readers are probably the only people who will laugh. I was sat outside listening to some
good stuff on my iPod speakers, looking at the stars and sipping something strong. I had Moby Grape on when my wife, Caroline, wandered out and said. “Who is this? They sound really current!” I am still laughing!
Yours in the good groove, Dez Dez, I think we should get around to doing a Shindig! podcast. What about you? Regarding the legendary Grape sounding current – sure, music this good has never been bettered and since that dreaded ’80s gated drum sound has vanished, more and more current music sounds old.
Hi Jon, I just got my copy of the new Shindig!... what can I say, thank you so much for the review – it’s certainly put huge smiles on mine and my brother’s faces for the whole weekend and well into next week I’m sure! I really appreciate it and it makes such a difference. We’re so glad that you enjoyed both the older tracks and of course the new Garfield’s Birthday album. James Laming was round my place last night so I was able to show him the review... which means there’s another very happy person in Dorset today... James wrote most of the earlier Garfield songs and the musical comparisons you made were spot on, he was really happy and that’s not something that happens very often! Take care and thanks once again,
Simon Felton and Garfield’s Birthday We do try our best to make people feel happy, Simon.
Dear Jon, I’ve been meaning to email you for a while. I first came across Shindig! in my localWHSmith’s – they usually stock it… though not always. I like everything about it – the layouts, the paper quality, the features about bands I already love, or artists I know I’ve got to investigate (amcurrently listening to Tages on Spotify, prompted by Issue 18 of course. Now I’ll have to go out and buy half their back catalogue!). It’s great that someone’s covering not just the legends, but some of the also-rans and wonderful curios as well. I’m very much into powerpop,
some prog and punk, plus a load of stuff you’d probably classify as easy listening. I’ve got a network of “e- friends” around the world who introduce me to bands I’d never previously heard of, and I don’t think I’ll ever lose that appetite for making musical discoveries. Thanks, Chris Whether famous or obscure, if it’s good and turns us on we know there are many other aficionados out there who will like it too. We’re glad you found us Chris.
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