JUNE 2010 ISSUE #179 Inside... THE FLIP SIDE KEY NOTES #179 JUNE 2010 Allison Iraheta Just Like You Album review by Doug Smith - TEN, TEN, TEN - CONCERT REVIEWS American Idol-love it or hate it-it has done its job: technology (“Robot - MORE RECORDS providing a showcase for a number of performers Love”), and a retelling of - LP REVIEW who desire to be successful in the music business. the Golden Rule (title RAMBLINGS FROM THE EDITOR VIEW FROM THE TOP The success rate ranges from the big stars (Carrie track). Serious tone yes, but light years from the Underwood, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, etc) to the We made it through another lousy Happy June everyone. We need YOUR impending footnotes. Whatever happened to Justin? sort of overwrought ma- winter and mild spring. Vendor and cus- help. Our club operates with volunteers, the And the less said about that guy with the Christmas terial that (imho) tomer participation continues to thrive. The ones that keep the finances in line, the ones album, the better. plagued the Shangri-Las April show featured three special added attrac- who find places for the show to continue as it at times. tions: the American Historic Jukebox Society with has the past 31 years EACH month and the In between are the Idol alumni who are plying their jukeboxes, the Lancaster County Car Club and Vaga- ones that get the word out on what’s going on via this very newsletter along with the special features and items we offer trade; seeing how far the Idol experience will take Iraheta certainly is not lacking in the energy, cha- bonds Rod and Custom Club with vintage wheels and the from time to time. Now its time to get new blood to step up to them. One such veteran is the subject of this issue’s risma, or talent departments. With this debut album, US Census Bureau. Yes, they called us and said they wanted to be associated with a big event - which we are! the plate with more projects we have in the fold. I would like to review: Allison Iraheta, 2009’s top Idol female fin- she though does not yet have a distinctive musical see new faces step forward and offer their services, a few personality. A perfect mentor would be P!nk, who isher (fourth overall). Her debut release, Just Like The Mother’s Day show was lighter, however seasoned hours each month either at the show or behind the scenes. You, came out during the winter. Iraheta can resemble vocally; especially on “Scars”. vendors know this and plan accordingly each year. Keep- Thanks in advance for your help! P!nk (aka Alecia Moore) actually contributes song- ing the show the second Sunday sometimes conflicts with st JLY’s overall impact is reflected in the lead single, writing to JLY with the track “No one Else”. On this other events, however it provides a consistency factor On Friday, May 21 , Steve Yohe, Dennis Emerick and I “Friday I’ll be Over U”. The song’s synopsis: boy track Iraheta enrolls in the Melissa Etheridge “School customers and vendors have come to appreciate over the traveled to the studios of WHVR-AM in Hanover to promote the KRC on their daily "Better Living" LOCAL talk show with of Emoting”. Iraheta co-wrote one song for JLY, the years. meets girl-boy cheats-girl starts over. All in less host Gil Shepper. A big thank you also to Tim Michaels and

than a week. Within this driving number, and its girl closer “You Don’t Know Me”. So composition is an- Dave Cannon who helped make this possible. power anthemic “oh yeah!”, the heroine experiences other area which will be interesting to see how Ira- KRC INFO LINE the ups and downs of relationships in short order. heta develops. A host of songwriters contributed to B. Derek Shaw Remember, keep searching for those KEY-NOTES Editor (717) 898-1246 “Friday” sets the tone for the album. Much of JLY JLY; which may partly explain its overall lack of dis- CALL ANYTIME! golden greats! Dave Schmidt & Communications consists of amped up guitar, bass, and percussion tinctive personality. “Don’t Waste the Pretty” 2010 KRC President Stay Tuned! machine; and Iraheta in places needed to double though, is a thoroughly-enjoyable power ballad. track her voice to keep up. But the tempos in the songs are too inconsistent for JLY to be considered a Summary: Sturdy debut from the Idol alumnus. TEN, TEN, TEN! Iraheta seems to have all the ingredients to be a Throughout the years, our club has strived to offer new KEEP ROCKIN’ ROCKS! true dance album. Nor does JLY bear any resem- Earlier this year, our club was ap- blance to bad girl party music, a la Ke$Ha. A couple star; feeling her way into the pop/rock mainstream. and different things to supplement our show. The Octo- ber 10th show promises to be the biggest, one day addi- proached to carry the new publica- The teen hopefully just needs some time and sea- tion, Keep Rockin’. After paging repeat spins show this album has a serious tone; tional event we have ever considered pulling off. Here’s soning to develop her musical personality and song- through a few issues, I knew this is with such subject matter as the impersonal nature of a brief synopsis of what will be taking place: writing chops. Rating: 6.5 (out of 10). something our members would definitely want to get a hold of. Tommy James WILL be there signing his book: “Me, the Mob and the Music”. This is an inside look at Rou- Keep Rockin’ is a 1950’s and 60’s lette Records and the music industry. He was also lead nostalgia magazine. Music is a focal singer of the Shondells who had hits like Mony, Mony, point, however it is Hanky Panky, Crimson & Clover and I Think We’re Alone not the only point. Now. (See article on page 3.) Inside the bi- monthly publication you’ll find classic Central Pennsylvania music radio air personalities from cars, vintage advertising, beef cake, the 1950’s – 80’s are being invited for a meet and greet pin-ups and much more. If you like hot reunion. Current nationally syndicated DJ’s Cool Bobby rods, cruisin’, drive-ins, record hops, B and Matt the Cat will be there too. drag strips, motorcycle races, greas- #179, June, 2010 ers, car clubs, burgers & malts, the P.O. Box 1516, Lancaster, PA 17608 Author LinDee Rochelle will be there signing her newly Keep Rockin’ is a magazine for you. www.recordcollectors.org released book, BLAST FROM YOUR PAST! Rock-n-Roll Follow us on Facebook! Radio DJs Who ROCKED Your World! 1954-1979, Vol. I Each month at the KRC club table, we have copies of the magazine for sale.

Cover Price is $5.95. Show attendee price is $4.00. Philadelphia’s first rock and roll artist, Charlie Gracie KRC Member price is $4.00! Yet another benefit of KRC will be there. (Fabulous, Butterfly, etc.) membership. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Keep Rockin’, a national nostalgia magazine, will be For more info, visit: www.keeprockinmag.com/ there to cover the event and to promote their publica- tion. (see article next column)

Shawn Swords, with Character Driven Productions will be there. The Charlie Gracie biography and the Wages of Spin payola scandal documentaries will be shown.

All this will take place in the room across the hall from the entrance to our show. PLAN TO BE THERE!

“A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of music collecting” PAGE 2 KEY NOTES #179 JUNE 2010 JUNE 2010 KEY NOTES #179 PAGE 3 KRC in 2010 A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD IT’s ONLY ROCK AND ROLL

FLYERS ARE AVAILABLE, SO TAKE SOME AND SPREAD THE WORD! The Cleveland Convention Center was home to the fantastic show. In ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR WANT LIST ITEMS. Thirty years ago the Stand-Capitol Per- 2010 It's Only Rock and Roll Benefit for the Rock and addition to his best BUSINESS MEETING FOLLOWS EVERY OTHER SHOW AT 3:30PM, forming Arts Center in York PA opened Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The event, on May 15th, know hits, he per- (DURING THE MONTH THERE IS NO KEY-NOTES) PLAN TO BE THERE. its doors. April 12, 1980, the first per- was preceded the night before by a special presentation formed a smooth former on the newly renovated stage by headliner Tommy James at the Rock Hall. Tommy three-part harmony rendition of The Chi-Lites' "Have was Ella Fitzgerald. To commemorate You Seen Her". Prestatyn 2010 by Andy Turner th spoke about his entire career, focusing on his that event this year on April 11 , the highly rated book Me, The Mob, and The Music, and Tommy James venue presented Freda Payne in “A answered questions from the audience. Also in atten- This year I was lucky enough to attend my fifth closed the show, Prestatyn soul weekender. This year's event was held Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.” Those in the dance was Mike Vale, original bass player of The exciting the audi- on March 18th to the 22nd at the Pontin's resort in audience who knew Ms. Payne only for Shondells, who was recruited from a Pittsburgh night ence with six of his Prestatyn, Wales. her early 1970’s hits, notably “Band of club while performing with his group, hits, opening with Gold” and “Bring the Boys Home,” had to be amazed The Raconteurs. As always, Prestatyn features five rooms of music, over "Draggin' The that those recordings barely scratch the surface (no Mike Vale (of Raconteurs, Shondells, Hog Heaven), 100 deejays, and various live acts. There is also a Line". "Mony" drew pun intended) of the depth of her talent. The book is a must read and was re- Phil Schwartz and Tommy James at sound check. record show and various other vendors selling books, the biggest audi- cently on a short list published by the clothing, jewelry, etc. Attendance for the event is ence reaction, with fans dancing on all hall levels. That talent was recognized early when, beginning at New York Times of recommended sum- around 4,000 people. age 13, she won amateur contests, performed on a mer reading. As covered elsewhere in It was a very successful fundraiser for the Rock Hall, Friday night in the modern room was the weekly radio show, and sang radio jingles. After win- this issue, Tommy will be our special with some of the money raised going to their first live show. The live acts were William ning Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour, her career went into guest at our 10-10-10 celebration of "Smoke" Howard, Kenny Bobien and high gear at age 17 as she began working with leg- unique children's educational programs. Radio DJs. Stephanie Cooke. All these artists did a ends such as Pearl Bailey, Lionel Hampton, and nice set of mostly dance music. Kenny Quincy Jones. After her success as a recording artist, The house band, consisting of Rob Arthur, Liberty De- William “Smoke” The concert was emceed by Rock And Roll Hall Of Bobien also did a few songs by Stevie Vitto, Ricky Byrd, Jeff Carlisi, and Jeff Adams, created Howard her career expanded into theater, culminating in nu- Fame President, and KRC member, Terry Stewart. The Wonder, Luther Vandross, and Sam excitement keeping close to original arrangements. merous Broadway successes including the Tony opening act was Fefe Dobson, Cooke. Award-winning Hallelujah Baby, as well as movie Sheila E. with Terry Stewart Kenny who has a very wide vocal roles. AMERICA’S FIRST RADIO STATION DONATES Saturday night in the main room Hamber range, as well as acting and RECORD LIBRARY TO KRC was the big show. The featured art- commercial recognition. Terry While she is not quite in Ella Fitzgerald’s league - ists were the Hesitations, Kenny Sylvester of The Hollies per- Earlier this month, KDKA Pittsburgh, donated their and few are - she was not attempting to imitate but Hamber, Sidney Barnes, and Mary formed 3 songs, including "He remaining music library to the Keystone Record Collec- Love all backed by the Midnight rather pay tribute to Ella’s undisputed genius. She Ain't Heavy, He's My tors. The station stopped spinning tunes in 1992 when Hour Soul band. Each artist sang did that impressively well. With a versatile vocal Brother." Sheila E. gave a it went to an all news and talk format. Dave Schmidt four or five songs, and at the end range and timbre, she easily navigated the subtle great vocal performance, as well as percussion. In a and Derek Shaw spent 16 hours making the trip to everyone did a big encore. nuances of Ella’s style in a wide range of material comic moment, she tried to convince Terry to get her and from Pittsburgh to our storage shed in Lancaster. ranging from blues, jazz, and pop standards. Her The last of the live acts featured on Saturday night was inducted into the Hall as the first female drum- scat singing, an especially hard-to-emulate staple of Tortured Soul, a three piece band from Brooklyn, New mer. Offstage research determined that Velvet Under- Decades earlier, the station was one of the major play- Ella’s style, was superb. The four-piece jazz combo, York that plays house music. They played in the mod- ground drummer Maureen Tucker already has claimed ers in the Top 40 scene with air personalities Clark Race led by her accompanist on piano, was a perfect com- ern room for an hour and did a very enjoyable show. that distinction. Rege Cordic, “Uncle” Ed Schaughency, Jack Bogut, Art plement to her performing. Pallan, Big Jack Armstrong, Bob Shannon, Terry If you're a soul music fan like me, I highly recommend Richie Furay, of Buffalo Spring- McGovern and others. that you try and make it to at least one Prestatyn soul As her encore number, Freda did the obligatory field & Poco opened the second weekender. You won't be sorry. reference to her early career - a performance of her set, followed by Gene Chan- Attendees to biggest hit, “Band of Gold,” which (accompanied by dler. Chandler still appears very our July 11th a prerecorded backing track) had the crowd on its youthful and energetic, and Gene Pennsylvania Why is Phil Schwartz and Dave collective feet with many dancing in the aisles. Chandler pleased the large crowd with his Music Expo Schmidt happy at 11:30 PM? (See While effective on one level, the contrast between its biggest sellers "Groovy Situation" will have the article page 3, bottom right column) commercialism and the tone of the overall show it- and "Duke Of Earl" (for which he appropriately dons the opportunity to self was almost too glaring. hat and cane). take home music from the country’s oldest radio sta-

tion, while supporting our club. A strikingly beautiful woman, she had a pleasing Mark Farner, who is a good friend stage presence which is not just an act but a part of to Cleveland and The “My only intention in giv- her off-stage personality as well. Meeting with her Rock Hall, sang three of his Grand ing these away is to keep Issue #179 June 2010 briefly after the show, I was impressed with her Funk favorites. "Bad Time", which them out of a dumpster charm and manner of conversing: she was fully in- EDITOR, GRAPHICS and LAYOUT: B. Derek Shaw was, according to radio research, and put them in the volved in the conversation that evolved regarding CONTRIBUTORS: Steve Yohe, Doug Smith, the most programmed single of hands of people who will her music, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Andy Turner, B. Derek Shaw 1975, went over especially well. love them,!” said Marshall PHOTOS: Blake Yohe, B. Derek Shaw, Andy Turner, recording industry in general. This is a real person, Mark Adams, Director of News/ Phil Schwartz, Scott Primeau not just a public persona. I heartily recommend see- Farner Talk Programming for CHANGE OF ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1516, Lancaster, PA 17608 ing Freda Payne any time she appears in your area. KDKA-AM. NEWS/PHOTOS/IDEAS: 329 Rathton Rd., York, PA 17403-3933 For more information and great photos of her, in- [email protected] KRC President Dave Schmidt taking a break with KDKA Radio th cluding pictures of all her album covers, check out (Deadline for #180 is July 13 ) Student Intern, Kim Cochenour, from Slippery Rock University. Names in bold type are members of Keystone Record Collectors her page in Facebook.