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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons-"Beggin" |
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Heard this new song the other day-brilliant.
It's released on Monday 2nd July.
I bet it is a huge hit this summer. |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I agree completely with Ken Bruce that the new version just doesn't have the 'oomph' of the original (UK) version from 40 years ago. Remixers, eh? Tsk! |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Why doesn't it surprise me that Ken Bruce would diss this reworked song-the guy is a complete non entity as far as I am concerned. It's Ken Bruce who hasn't got any "oomph".
The song is part of a show taking place in the US just now about the life and times of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons-rumour has it Frankie is going to take it to Vegas for a long stint/run. |
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Toggy tea slurper Guest
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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He didn't diss it did he he just said it lacked oomph and maybe it does but having never heard the original I couldn't comment, is Ken not allowed to express an opinion? |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Ken played both versions side-by-side and there's no doubt that the 60s version is far better. Ken knows what he's talking about |
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gazmando
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 560 Location: Huntingdon
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer the original too but that won't be played at all, so hearing the remix is better than nothing as it's still a great song.
PS No offence but am I the only one who hates the phrase "dissing it", it's almost as bad as "Big yourself up" |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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"Dissing" is well-wicked, dude!
Laters, man |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Respect. init? |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:48 am Post subject: |
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No-Ken Bruce doesn't know what he is talking about. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Mark Mayhew wrote: | No-Ken Bruce doesn't know what he is talking about. |
In your humble opinion! _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Ken has also played the new mix alongside the 1968 cover by Timebox (a minor hit, No 38, at the time) and even that sounded better!
(I'm not a Four Seasons follower - the original was either never released as a single or missed the chart completely, and only made No 16 in the States) _________________ Ron |
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Exit Strategy
Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 10 Location: Europe
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Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Beggin' You is a great song from a great vocal band (their song 'The Night' is one of my all-time favourites), but the new recording does not do justice to the original, IMO. Ken Bruce judged his remarks pretty well in my view. _________________ There are two types of people: those who have something to say, and those who have to say something. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Hi Exit strategy-Likewise 'The Night' from Frankie and the boys is also one of my all time favourite songs-just fantastic.
I'm hoping that they may re-package a greatest hits album from Frankie Valli and The Four seasons on the back of their current success.
There is a special magic about this group. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Understand the show the Jersey Boys about the life and times of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons which features the song "Beggin" is coming to London in January 2008.
I am told it's a brilliant show.
I will definetly make a point of going to see it. |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Exit strategy-I meant to ask you a while ago what is you view on the reworked Pilooskire edit version of your favourite Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons song The Night.
Personally I quite like-is it as good as the original I'm not sure. |
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