Comments on: Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 45 http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/ your daily dose of pop culture Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:09:17 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: retroaddict http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-40369 retroaddict Sat, 09 May 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-40369 Great job on the blog, David! Collecting mp3s on all of the chart entries from the 80's looks initially like a smooth project, but there are a handful of songs that are quite challenging to obtain.<br><br>Nick Jameson is one of them as well as Jackie English's "Once A Night" which you showcased in an earlier blog. Unfortunately, I am getting a file error when I try to play either song; is it possible that you could repost these?<br><br>I'm a big fan of Nick's work with the '70 Philly band The American Dream. Their lone album was produced by Todd Rundgren and features several power pop gems that would appeal to fans of Badfinger, Christie and The Marmalade. The album also featured "My Babe," which Nick and Foghat would later redo for their classic "Fool For The City" album.<br><br>Here are a few "heads up" entries for future Bottom Feeders posts. These are either impossible to find online or are only available in inferior quality:<br><br>1. Nielsen/Pearson - "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - 1981 - westcoast AOR remake of the 60's Walker Brothers hit that for some reason didn't appear on an album.<br>2. Mary MacGregor - "Dancin' Like Lovers" - 1980 - her last chart entry and follow-up release to her top 40 hit "Good Friend" from the "Meatballs" soundtrack. The only decent quality file I have ever found on this was unfortunately in mono.<br>3. Janey Street - "Say Hello To Ronnie" - 1984 - supposedly available on a "Heard It On The Radio" compilation.<br><br>If anyone can help me out on any of the above 5, then please contact me; I have plenty to trade!<br><br>Another one that will be tough for a lot of 80's lovers is Shot In The Dark's "Playing With Lightning" from 1981. They were Al Stewart's backing band on his "24 Carrots(the album with "Midnight Rocks")" and "Indian Summer" releases. It took me quite a while, but I finally tracked it down!<br><br>Looking forward to all of the future entries!<br><br>"Retro Addict" Great job on the blog, David! Collecting mp3s on all of the chart entries from the 80's looks initially like a smooth project, but there are a handful of songs that are quite challenging to obtain.

Nick Jameson is one of them as well as Jackie English's “Once A Night” which you showcased in an earlier blog. Unfortunately, I am getting a file error when I try to play either song; is it possible that you could repost these?

I'm a big fan of Nick's work with the '70 Philly band The American Dream. Their lone album was produced by Todd Rundgren and features several power pop gems that would appeal to fans of Badfinger, Christie and The Marmalade. The album also featured “My Babe,” which Nick and Foghat would later redo for their classic “Fool For The City” album.

Here are a few “heads up” entries for future Bottom Feeders posts. These are either impossible to find online or are only available in inferior quality:

1. Nielsen/Pearson – “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore” – 1981 – westcoast AOR remake of the 60's Walker Brothers hit that for some reason didn't appear on an album.
2. Mary MacGregor – “Dancin' Like Lovers” – 1980 – her last chart entry and follow-up release to her top 40 hit “Good Friend” from the “Meatballs” soundtrack. The only decent quality file I have ever found on this was unfortunately in mono.
3. Janey Street – “Say Hello To Ronnie” – 1984 – supposedly available on a “Heard It On The Radio” compilation.

If anyone can help me out on any of the above 5, then please contact me; I have plenty to trade!

Another one that will be tough for a lot of 80's lovers is Shot In The Dark's “Playing With Lightning” from 1981. They were Al Stewart's backing band on his “24 Carrots(the album with “Midnight Rocks”)” and “Indian Summer” releases. It took me quite a while, but I finally tracked it down!

Looking forward to all of the future entries!

“Retro Addict”

]]> By: retroaddict http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-28931 retroaddict Sat, 09 May 2009 17:29:36 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-28931 Great job on the blog, David! Collecting mp3s on all of the chart entries from the 80's looks initially like a smooth project, but there are a handful of songs that are quite challenging to obtain.<br><br>Nick Jameson is one of them as well as Jackie English's "Once A Night" which you showcased in an earlier blog. Unfortunately, I am getting a file error when I try to play either song; is it possible that you could repost these?<br><br>I'm a big fan of Nick's work with the '70 Philly band The American Dream. Their lone album was produced by Todd Rundgren and features several power pop gems that would appeal to fans of Badfinger, Christie and The Marmalade. The album also featured "My Babe," which Nick and Foghat would later redo for their classic "Fool For The City" album.<br><br>Here are a few "heads up" entries for future Bottom Feeders posts. These are either impossible to find online or are only available in inferior quality:<br><br>1. Nielsen/Pearson - "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - 1981 - westcoast AOR remake of the 60's Walker Brothers hit that for some reason didn't appear on an album.<br>2. Mary MacGregor - "Dancin' Like Lovers" - 1980 - her last chart entry and follow-up release to her top 40 hit "Good Friend" from the "Meatballs" soundtrack. The only decent quality file I have ever found on this was unfortunately in mono.<br>3. Janey Street - "Say Hello To Ronnie" - 1984 - supposedly available on a "Heard It On The Radio" compilation.<br><br>If anyone can help me out on any of the above 5, then please contact me; I have plenty to trade!<br><br>Another one that will be tough for a lot of 80's lovers is Shot In The Dark's "Playing With Lightning" from 1981. They were Al Stewart's backing band on his "24 Carrots(the album with "Midnight Rocks")" and "Indian Summer" releases. It took me quite a while, but I finally tracked it down!<br><br>Looking forward to all of the future entries!<br><br>"Retro Addict" Great job on the blog, David! Collecting mp3s on all of the chart entries from the 80's looks initially like a smooth project, but there are a handful of songs that are quite challenging to obtain.

Nick Jameson is one of them as well as Jackie English's “Once A Night” which you showcased in an earlier blog. Unfortunately, I am getting a file error when I try to play either song; is it possible that you could repost these?

I'm a big fan of Nick's work with the '70 Philly band The American Dream. Their lone album was produced by Todd Rundgren and features several power pop gems that would appeal to fans of Badfinger, Christie and The Marmalade. The album also featured “My Babe,” which Nick and Foghat would later redo for their classic “Fool For The City” album.

Here are a few “heads up” entries for future Bottom Feeders posts. These are either impossible to find online or are only available in inferior quality:

1. Nielsen/Pearson – “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore” – 1981 – westcoast AOR remake of the 60's Walker Brothers hit that for some reason didn't appear on an album.
2. Mary MacGregor – “Dancin' Like Lovers” – 1980 – her last chart entry and follow-up release to her top 40 hit “Good Friend” from the “Meatballs” soundtrack. The only decent quality file I have ever found on this was unfortunately in mono.
3. Janey Street – “Say Hello To Ronnie” – 1984 – supposedly available on a “Heard It On The Radio” compilation.

If anyone can help me out on any of the above 5, then please contact me; I have plenty to trade!

Another one that will be tough for a lot of 80's lovers is Shot In The Dark's “Playing With Lightning” from 1981. They were Al Stewart's backing band on his “24 Carrots(the album with “Midnight Rocks”)” and “Indian Summer” releases. It took me quite a while, but I finally tracked it down!

Looking forward to all of the future entries!

“Retro Addict”

]]> By: steed http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27761 steed Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:53:31 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27761 You're correct - 26 weeks and it only made it to #44. That's an interesting stat - I'd have to look that up - see if anyone beat that. You're correct – 26 weeks and it only made it to #44. That's an interesting stat – I'd have to look that up – see if anyone beat that.

]]> By: Ray http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27731 Ray Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:11:08 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27731 If I remember correctly, didn't the Jaya song stay on the charts for at least 26 weeks? I'm pretty sure that (at least up to that time anyway) this song may have been one of longest charting songs that failed to make the top 40. If I remember correctly, didn't the Jaya song stay on the charts for at least 26 weeks? I'm pretty sure that (at least up to that time anyway) this song may have been one of longest charting songs that failed to make the top 40.

]]> By: michaelmastro http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27692 michaelmastro Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:27:09 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27692 Hey Steed - Whaddya expect 30 years later! Nick is an old buddy from his days with Foghat. He's one of those guys who can play anything. On his solo albums he played everything, except harmonica. Hey Steed – Whaddya expect 30 years later! Nick is an old buddy from his days with Foghat. He's one of those guys who can play anything. On his solo albums he played everything, except harmonica.

]]> By: michaelmastro http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27668 michaelmastro Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:43:26 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27668 Hey Eric s - Thank you for the plug!<br><br>Michael Mastro<br><a href="http://www.michaelmastro.com" rel="nofollow">www.michaelmastro.com</a><br><a href="http://www.mastrophotoart.com" rel="nofollow">www.mastrophotoart.com</a> Hey Eric s – Thank you for the plug!

Michael Mastro
http://www.michaelmastro.com
http://www.mastrophotoart.com

]]> By: Chris X http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27420 Chris X Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:04:30 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27420 wow, what an awful week. And Rick James' "Glow" is great, you're crazy! wow, what an awful week. And Rick James' “Glow” is great, you're crazy!

]]> By: steed http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27335 steed Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:59:49 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27335 You're absolutely right - The Snob - "Evening Standards" is a great record. I have to hunt down No Tie though - as I don't own that one You're absolutely right – The Snob – “Evening Standards” is a great record. I have to hunt down No Tie though – as I don't own that one

]]> By: steed http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27334 steed Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:57:03 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27334 Oh wow - completely different man in that picture. Oh wow – completely different man in that picture.

]]> By: JP http://popdose.com/bottom-feeders-the-ass-end-of-the-80s-part-45/comment-page-1/#comment-27326 JP Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:13:44 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=15321#comment-27326 "Back Of My Hand" may not have set the Top 40 on fire, but the leading FM rock station in Chicago played that song on the regular. I'm sure other stations in other cities did too - if the Jags ever come up in anybody's conversation, "B.O.M.H." is their most well-remembered song.<br><br>While were on the power-pop "jag," I cannot wait till this series gets to Off Broadway ("Stay In Time") or the Kings ("This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide"). I heard these songs so much in 1980 that I thought for sure they made the national Top 40. Wasn't till later that I learned different. “Back Of My Hand” may not have set the Top 40 on fire, but the leading FM rock station in Chicago played that song on the regular. I'm sure other stations in other cities did too – if the Jags ever come up in anybody's conversation, “B.O.M.H.” is their most well-remembered song.

While were on the power-pop “jag,” I cannot wait till this series gets to Off Broadway (”Stay In Time”) or the Kings (”This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide”). I heard these songs so much in 1980 that I thought for sure they made the national Top 40. Wasn't till later that I learned different.

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