I recently had the pleasure to see Peter Asher and Jeremy Clyde in concert at the Sellersville Theater. Peter was part of the 60s duo Peter and Gordon, while Jeremy was also part of a 60s duo called Chad and Jeremy. Both duos were icons. Bordon is retired from music while chad passed away a few years ago. Peter and Jeremy joined forces and have put together a fascinating two hours of great music, riveting video and photos, and interesting, fond memories.
Both were extremely funny, entertaining and likeable. The evening started with an appreciation of legendary Buddy Holly. The first song was "It Doesn't Matter Anymore." Asher revealed he admired Holly so much that he decided to wear thick glasses, in honor of the late singer.
Along with stories about their own songs, including "Yesterday's Gone," "Willow Weep For Me," and "I Go To Pieces," they did refreshing takes on cover songs during their two sets ( there was an extremely brief fifteen minute intermission). After discussing the 60s singer Marianne Faithful, who had an affair with Rolling Stone Mick Jagger, they did a nice version of "As Tears Go By" ( the first song writter by Jagger and fellow Stone Keith Richards).
Asher built a tremendous, Grammy Award-winning career as a music producer and manager, associated with such star artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and Diana Ross. Taylor was mentioned quite often. Asher talked about how he and Taylor found the classic Carole King penned song "You've Got A Friend," which was their encore at Sellersville.
Perhaps the best memories were those of The Beatles, especially Paul McCartney. Asher shared a fascinating story of the # 1 Peter and Gordon hit, "World Without Love," which was written by McCartney. Paul lived with the Asher family for two years, while he dated Peter's beautiful red-haired sister Jane. Paul gave the song to Peter, saying that "John (Lennon) didn't care for the song." The song wasn't finished, so Paul retreated to his bedroom and finished 'World Without Love" in a mere eight minutes!
Classic songs like "A Summer Song" and "World Without Love" ended the second set. The sold-out crowd was on it's feet. The ovation was well-deserved as the new duo pf Peter and Jeremy gave their fans an evening full of great songs and fun stories. To top it off, both met with fans after the show in the lobby, Asher signing copies of his recent book about The Beatles, and Clyde signing cds of his solo recordings.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
book-hollies pt 3
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I would always be a social worker. And I would always believe in what started me on my journey 30 years earlier, the same belief my parents instilled in me all my life. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" never sounded so good and still meant so much to me. The compassion that consumed my heart so long ago would never go away.
I would always be a social worker. And I would always believe in what started me on my journey 30 years earlier, the same belief my parents instilled in me all my life. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" never sounded so good and still meant so much to me. The compassion that consumed my heart so long ago would never go away.
book- hollies part 2
Place on page 312, after para 6.
The one common link that impressed me the most, the one that meant so much to me and convinced me that Holly was a special person with a good heart, was when she told me one of her favorite songs too was "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." That clinched it.
The one common link that impressed me the most, the one that meant so much to me and convinced me that Holly was a special person with a good heart, was when she told me one of her favorite songs too was "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother." That clinched it.
book- hollies
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Becoming a social worker sounded like a nice idea. Helping others on need. Giving back what was given to me all my life. One could not find a nobler profession.
I always loved the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies. It's about helping others, be it professionally as a social worker, or just in one's everyday life. Lending a hand. Lifting someone up when they are down. Offering support. Making them feel better by a smile, or a kind word, or some friendly advice. Or just by being there to listen.
Becoming a social worker sounded like a nice idea. Helping others on need. Giving back what was given to me all my life. One could not find a nobler profession.
I always loved the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies. It's about helping others, be it professionally as a social worker, or just in one's everyday life. Lending a hand. Lifting someone up when they are down. Offering support. Making them feel better by a smile, or a kind word, or some friendly advice. Or just by being there to listen.
REVIEW- PHILLY FLOWER SHOW
We were at the Philadelphia Convention Center Monday to view this year's Philly Flower Show. The theme is Riviara Holiday. Scenes from the Italy, Spain and other countries near the Mediterranean area.
We got there after 10:00am and it was predictably crowded. But we have seen it worse. We learned not to see the displays near the enterance first, but to branch out and see displays in the middle and back of the world's largest indoor flower show. So we hung around vendors for a few hours and saw countless amazing items to view and buy.
There was a good mix of men and women at the show ( granted, more women. Refreshingly, lots of young people too). With the coronavirus outbreak we only saw one person wearing a mask.
The main displays are lovely and very realistic, with manuy courtyards, trellises and olive trees.I noted a lack of color, however. Flower color, specifically. The walls in the displays are colorful, like the homes in Italy. But too much green and not enough flower colors.
Otherwise it's a great show, like usual.
It took about four hours to slowly see everything. Once outside in the March Philadelphia sunshine, with the temperture in the 50s, it really felt like spring.
We got there after 10:00am and it was predictably crowded. But we have seen it worse. We learned not to see the displays near the enterance first, but to branch out and see displays in the middle and back of the world's largest indoor flower show. So we hung around vendors for a few hours and saw countless amazing items to view and buy.
There was a good mix of men and women at the show ( granted, more women. Refreshingly, lots of young people too). With the coronavirus outbreak we only saw one person wearing a mask.
The main displays are lovely and very realistic, with manuy courtyards, trellises and olive trees.I noted a lack of color, however. Flower color, specifically. The walls in the displays are colorful, like the homes in Italy. But too much green and not enough flower colors.
Otherwise it's a great show, like usual.
It took about four hours to slowly see everything. Once outside in the March Philadelphia sunshine, with the temperture in the 50s, it really felt like spring.
AMERICAN IDOL-WEEK 3
American Idol swung into week 3 with a few potenial winners. They didn't show enough bad performers, of which I take delight in these audition shows. There is always the set-up, which they try to pass off as spontaneous but really isn't. And, of course, there's always at least one emotional story that tugs at the heartstrings.
The potential winner i really liked was a nurse who can sing, who movd to Nashville from the Ohio area. She is pretty and can sing! She brought along her boyfriend, also a singer/songwriter from Nashville. At this stage, names come and go, but I'm sure I'll catch her in Hollywood.
If they devote a segment to your story, or even spend the time showing your audition among the hundreds, you have a pretty good shot. Remember, they already have whittled their contestants down to 24, so they can pick and choose the ones you'll see in the months to come.
The set-up was Ryan Seacrest (with camera) meeting a young girl sitting outside the audition place in Savannah, Georgia. Somehow she messed up the arrival time and was past due. Still, she waited, hoping to get lucky. Seacrest took her inside and got her a special audition. She made it to Hollywood, and that was the feel-good story of the week.
The emotional story was a girl who tried out several years ago, didn't make it, but returned. Her sister supported her then. Since the first audition the sister died in a car crash. This time the contestant sang an emotional rendition of Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?" Her rendition was just okay. She made it to Hollywood.
More auditions next Sunday. Hopefully they end in two weeks. Time to move on to Hollywood week.
The potential winner i really liked was a nurse who can sing, who movd to Nashville from the Ohio area. She is pretty and can sing! She brought along her boyfriend, also a singer/songwriter from Nashville. At this stage, names come and go, but I'm sure I'll catch her in Hollywood.
If they devote a segment to your story, or even spend the time showing your audition among the hundreds, you have a pretty good shot. Remember, they already have whittled their contestants down to 24, so they can pick and choose the ones you'll see in the months to come.
The set-up was Ryan Seacrest (with camera) meeting a young girl sitting outside the audition place in Savannah, Georgia. Somehow she messed up the arrival time and was past due. Still, she waited, hoping to get lucky. Seacrest took her inside and got her a special audition. She made it to Hollywood, and that was the feel-good story of the week.
The emotional story was a girl who tried out several years ago, didn't make it, but returned. Her sister supported her then. Since the first audition the sister died in a car crash. This time the contestant sang an emotional rendition of Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You?" Her rendition was just okay. She made it to Hollywood.
More auditions next Sunday. Hopefully they end in two weeks. Time to move on to Hollywood week.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
book- willie
(Place on page 98 after para 7)
It was true- Willie had his bad points, but deep down inside he was a good guy. I learned a lot from him, most of all how to stick up for myself. I'll never forget the time we needed to use the lone small elevator at school to get upstairs for our next class. It took forever to arrive to the first floor. When the door opened we found out why: the elevator was loaded with able-bodied students.
"What the hell?"Willie bellowed. "Ain't the stairs good enough for y'all? How did you get an elevator key anyway? Maybe me and my friend here should just crawl up the steps on our rear ends while you jackasses ride the damn elevaor all day?"
On and on it went, as the elevator emptied. Silent, red-faced students quickly filed out and dispersed. I wanted to crawl under the nearest rock but Willie was right. And as we rode up together he glanced at me and remarked, "Sometimes you gotta speak up, Smitty. Especially when people just don't give a damn."
It was true- Willie had his bad points, but deep down inside he was a good guy. I learned a lot from him, most of all how to stick up for myself. I'll never forget the time we needed to use the lone small elevator at school to get upstairs for our next class. It took forever to arrive to the first floor. When the door opened we found out why: the elevator was loaded with able-bodied students.
"What the hell?"Willie bellowed. "Ain't the stairs good enough for y'all? How did you get an elevator key anyway? Maybe me and my friend here should just crawl up the steps on our rear ends while you jackasses ride the damn elevaor all day?"
On and on it went, as the elevator emptied. Silent, red-faced students quickly filed out and dispersed. I wanted to crawl under the nearest rock but Willie was right. And as we rode up together he glanced at me and remarked, "Sometimes you gotta speak up, Smitty. Especially when people just don't give a damn."
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