Comments on: The Producers: Macca, Supersuckers, 0 for 4, and Life on Wilshire http://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/ your daily dose of pop culture Sun, 27 May 2012 16:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: aplaceinfrancehttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-52346 aplaceinfrance Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:23:56 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-52346 To Tom Werman<br><br>I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless. To Tom Werman

I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless.

]]> By: aplaceinfrancehttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-40995 aplaceinfrance Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:23:56 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-40995 To Tom Werman<br><br>I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless. To Tom Werman

I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless.

]]> By: aplaceinfrancehttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35760 aplaceinfrance Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:23:56 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35760 To Tom Werman<br><br>I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless. To Tom Werman

I'm a huge fan of Cheap Trick and particulary of Rick Nielsen who seemed, from my point of view, a great composer and honest. I had read one of your interviews in the past and some of theirs talking about you. I felt some regrets and despite from you to not work with them, and a lot of respect for the musicians. From Rick about you it was hate/love. I think he reproached you to add solos ( lukhater for Voices) and arrangements without their agree. I'm not involved in your business but you're right, it's not really cool about Say Goodbye. For me, except In Color, too soft, Heaven Tonight and Dream Police are masterpieces. Half for the fabulous tunes, half for the fabulous sound arrangements. Today, I listen these songs (and my children) with the same pleasure. Timeless.

]]> By: Darrenhttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35387 Darren Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:51:23 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35387 Here's a direct link to my Off Broadway article:<br><br><a href="http://popdose.com/great-unknowns-off-broadway/" rel="nofollow">http://popdose.com/great-unknowns-off-broadway/</a><br><br>I had no idea Kalodner had anything to do with them getting inked...and, yes what DID happen to John Kalodner: John Kalodner? Here's a direct link to my Off Broadway article:

http://popdose.com/great-unknowns-off-broadway/

I had no idea Kalodner had anything to do with them getting inked…and, yes what DID happen to John Kalodner: John Kalodner?

]]> By: jrakershttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35241 jrakers Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:02:30 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35241 Tom:<br><br>"Say Goodbye" (Cheap Trick) was in my opinion was a huge potential single. Few songs have a hook like this one. Sad that radio did not give it much play. Reminds me of the Producers, She Sheila as far as a song that you can't get out of your mind.<br><br>I ran into Peter Jacobsen on a flight about 10 years ago and asked him about the Jake Trout & the Flounders CD. This was about 10 months after Payne's tragic death. He more or less said the band was done after Payne's passing. I thought it was well produced, humorous, and a great party album.<br>Having Arnold Palmer's intro to "Love the one you Whiff" was classic. <br><br>Joe Tom:

“Say Goodbye” (Cheap Trick) was in my opinion was a huge potential single. Few songs have a hook like this one. Sad that radio did not give it much play. Reminds me of the Producers, She Sheila as far as a song that you can't get out of your mind.

I ran into Peter Jacobsen on a flight about 10 years ago and asked him about the Jake Trout & the Flounders CD. This was about 10 months after Payne's tragic death. He more or less said the band was done after Payne's passing. I thought it was well produced, humorous, and a great party album.
Having Arnold Palmer's intro to “Love the one you Whiff” was classic.

Joe

]]> By: Eric S.http://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35180 Eric S. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:57:40 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35180 Wait, I just saw an image that frightens me even more:<br><br><a href="http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1192184&format=&page=2&listingType=trak#articleFull" rel="nofollow">http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/...</a> Wait, I just saw an image that frightens me even more:

http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/…

]]> By: breadalbanehttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35156 breadalbane Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:20:22 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35156 According to those posting on the other thread, "Full Moon Turn My Head Around" was actually a B-side that wound up getting about as much play in the midwest as the A-side, "Stay In Line". <br><br>"Stay In Line" was the track that charted nationally, and later wound up on one of Rhino's 'DIY' Power Pop comps. According to those posting on the other thread, “Full Moon Turn My Head Around” was actually a B-side that wound up getting about as much play in the midwest as the A-side, “Stay In Line”.

“Stay In Line” was the track that charted nationally, and later wound up on one of Rhino's 'DIY' Power Pop comps.

]]> By: tom wermanhttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35151 tom werman Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:31:22 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35151 Ah yes, the Off Broadway boys from Chicago -- loved 'em. Managed by the great Ken Adamany of long-gone Cheap Trick fame , and fronted by Cliff Johnson, I think -- "Full Moon Turn My Head Around" was the prime track from that album, as far as I can recall, which frankly isn't too far. John Kalodner brought me that one, and for the rest of his and my careers pronounced "Werman, you're a genius" repeatedly, but never gave me any more records to produce. Anyone know where John David Kalodner is these days?? Ah yes, the Off Broadway boys from Chicago — loved 'em. Managed by the great Ken Adamany of long-gone Cheap Trick fame , and fronted by Cliff Johnson, I think — “Full Moon Turn My Head Around” was the prime track from that album, as far as I can recall, which frankly isn't too far. John Kalodner brought me that one, and for the rest of his and my careers pronounced “Werman, you're a genius” repeatedly, but never gave me any more records to produce. Anyone know where John David Kalodner is these days??

]]> By: breadalbanehttp://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35117 breadalbane Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:09:53 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35117 Great read, as always.<br><br>Over in another Popdose thread, a band you produced called Off Broadway is getting a lot of love. You haven't mentioned them yet in your column -- any memories? Great read, as always.

Over in another Popdose thread, a band you produced called Off Broadway is getting a lot of love. You haven't mentioned them yet in your column — any memories?

]]> By: Eric S.http://popdose.com/the-producers-macca-supersuckers-0-for-4-and-life-on-wilshire/comment-page-1/#comment-35100 Eric S. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:46:16 +0000 http://popdose.com/?p=26263#comment-35100 Excellent article, but note to the editors: Please, no more hi-def pictures of Paul McCartney. I think I aged a year just looking at it. Excellent article, but note to the editors: Please, no more hi-def pictures of Paul McCartney. I think I aged a year just looking at it.

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