GROOVY NOODLES
THE ELM TREASON NEWSLETTER NUMBER 129
JANUARY 26, 2024
TREASON NOODLES
– Don’t miss Part Four of our “In the Beginning” series included somewhere in this week’s newsletter. Enjoy!
– It was announced this week that Andy’s youngest daughter will be having her second son later this summer. “ROCK POP” is stoked!
– Andy and Bobby are pretty confident that the email received this week from the deposed king of Uberistzan requesting quick cash so that the boys in the band could get up to $4 MILLION in return for their help was a fake.
OTHER NOODLES
– Singer Melanie died this week at the age of 76. Her most well-known hit was “Brand New Key.”
– Former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman has announced the first dates of what’s to be his final solo tour of America in March. It kicks off on March 19th in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
– Mark Knopfler will release a new album, “One Deep River,” on April 12th.
– Bob Dylan will be touring this spring. The next leg of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour will begin on March 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
– Billy Joel will release his first new song in nearly two decades, “Turn the Lights Back On,” on February 1.
– The Black Crowes have announced a tour in support of their upcoming album, “Happiness Bastards.” The album will be released on March 15th. The tour begins in April.
– The Doobie Brothers will hit the road this year with special guests Steve Winwood and Robert Cray. The tour kicks off on June 15 in Seattle.
Your Answer Is…
Hi, Treasonites!
Sometimes , our installments of “YOUR ANSWER IS” are incredibly easy. No convoluted descriptions or controversial subject matter. No long-winded explanations.
The graphic itself asks the question better than we ever could.
So, someone asks you: “What is an album you would recommend everyone listen to once in their lifetime?”
Your answer is:
Another Year Gone
Birthdays over the past week…
Judas Priest bass player Ian Hill was 72 last Saturday
Soul singer Aaron Neville celebrated his 83rd birthday on Wednesday
Turning 83 of Wednesday was singer Neil Diamond
Happy 54th birthday to John Wozniak, lead singer of Marcy Playground (last Friday)
Paul Stanley of KISS was 72 last Saturday
On Monday, Journey frontman Steve Perry had his 75th birthday
Guns N’ Roses drummer Steve Adler was 59 on Monday
Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday last Friday
Robin Zander, lead singer of Cheap Trick, turned 71 on Tuesday
Dewey Bunnell of America had his 71st birthday last Friday
It’s ALL in the NAME
Here are ten bands that recorded self-titled songs.
There are more, for sure, so if you know one we left out, feel free to hit the comments section.
BAD COMPANY
BLACK SABBATH
IRON MAIDEN
MONKEES
BLUE OYSTER CULT
BO DIDDLEY
DAMN YANKEES
NIGHT RANGER
ANTHRAX
FLEETWOOD MAC
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The boys in the band, March 2013
VIDEO OF THE WEEK – PART 4
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“Lock and Load” with the second single from our latest album “WITHOUT A TRIBE.”
6 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Neil Diamond announces that he’s retiring from concert touring because he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
6 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Elton John announces his retirement from touring, ending with a five-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
27 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Pat Boone releases the album In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, where he covers various hard rock classics, including “Stairway To Heaven,” “Enter Sandman” and “Crazy Train.”
38 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The first induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is held at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria, and welcomes some of rock’s most influential trailblazers, including Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the The Everly Brothers. 40 – Boy George and Annie Lennox appear on the cover of Newsweek under the headline, “Britain Rocks America – Again.”
42 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
While performing at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa, Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off a bat.
46 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The soundtrack album to Saturday Night Fever hits #1 in the US and stays there for an astonishing 24 weeks.
53 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
The Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” is played at Charles Manson’s murder trial as evidence. Manson claimed the song was about an impending race war, and led to murderous acts.
54 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Dr. Robert Moog unveils the “minimoog” synthesizer, one of the first portable synth keyboards, at a price of $2,000. The American Federation of Musicians at first opposes the instrument, fearing its “realistic” settings will put horn and string sections out of work. The minimoog becomes the first synth to go on tour with rock bands.
65 YEARS AGO THIS PAST WEEK
Buddy Holly makes his last recordings alone with an acoustic guitar in his Greenwich Village apartment. Songs include “Peggy Sue Got Married,” “Crying, Waiting, Hoping,” “That’s What They Say,” “What to Do,” “Learning the Game” and “That Makes it Tough.” The rough versions are overdubbed and released after his death.
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There are so many! One is virtually impossible. The obvious one from me is Pink Floyd DSOTM, although I would insist on The Wall as well. Others will hit the rest of the usual suspects so, for a few off the beaten path choices I offer Willie Nelson The Red Haired Stranger, Tony Carey Some Tough City, Billy Joel 52nd Street, and Foreigner Double Vision. Just in case no mentions it, Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced?
A delicious muster of timeless music!
I (Andy) sense a road trip in my future.
Sgt Peppers
No argument here, Dave.
Thank you.
Trick Question. I could name 100 plus……. but I will list the very 1st album that hit me as an album that flows as a one continual song type of flow of an album filled with Great Songs……..The Beatles/Abbey Road……..And In The End. The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love You Make.
It’s definitely a difficult question to answer in terms of narrowing it down to one.
Practically impossible.
But I’m glad you went with the spirit of the question and picked the first one that popped into your head.
“Abbey Road” is as good as it gets for me.
Well done.
Who’s Next, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Dave Mason Alone Together
Excellent choices, John. I (Andy) actually have all three of those on vinyl… Including the Dave Mason record.
Outstanding.
Audience in their self titled album is great top to bottom.
Very cool choice, Tom.
A little off the beaten path… And no less excellent.
Rush-2112 and that’s all I am going to say about that.
I (Andy) hope the microphone was not too badly damaged when you dropped it.
The White Album.
‘Nuff said!
“The Snow Goose” Camel
I (Andy) admit that I have never listened to this record.
I may have to change that now.
I appreciate and respect the uniqueness of your pick.
Thank you, Will.
Are you hinting that we all leave convoluted, long-winded and controversial essays on here?!!!! 😂🤣🤣🤣
Missundaztood by Pink! Funky and fun
Ummmmmm….
Well……..
I…….
So, how’s by you?
Who’s Next by the Who (of course)
Whenever I (Andy) pop on that album, I don’t press the skip button or lift the needle.
Thanks, Dana.
Turnstiles, Billy Joel
A tragically underrated album from his catalog.
One of my (Andy’s) favorites from Mr. Joel.
Kind of Blue…
Love me some Miles Davis.
So Many but I reckon Revolver by The Beatles for starters, especially the new remix version….
Great place to start, indeed.
For me (Andy) one of the greatest albums, ever committed to magnetic tape.
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
It’s hard to imagine… But there are millions and millions and millions of people who have never heard it.
I (Andy) never said I understood this world.
I’m sure most everyone has heard Beatles, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and all the other gargantuan bands. So I’m gonna recommend something done by a group that i think should be recognized by everyone as the pioneers that they were. The A wave. And that is the 1972 album Fanny Hill , by the all female rock band Fanny. I would even throw in the album before Charity Ball ( 1971) in 1970 an all female rock band was unheard of. And these gals could rock just as hard as the guys. They were no joke. Jean Millington was probably the first female Asian lead guitarist ever (that i know of). The whole band consists of outstanding musicians, with incredible singing ability all around; especially with their intricate harmonies, and diversified mixture of genres in their music. They could do it all. These ladies opened the doors for so many all-female rock bands.
So that’s my pick.
Fanny : Fanny Hill
Go strap on your headphones and give it a whirl. You won’t be disappointed
They do a great cover version of the Beatles song “hey bulldog.“
Back in Black. Or Jimi Hendrix ‘s Are You Experienced
Those two records will definitely rock the enamel on your teeth.
Or maybe OFF your teeth.
AC/DC’S “Back in Black” or Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced “
This choice probably changes every week, but right now it’s Marty Stuarts Altitude. Gonna see him next week’
Not familiar with that album, I (Andy) must admit.
But I do hope you have a great time at the show.
Thanks for commenting here!
The first thing that popped into my mind – “Golden Throats: The Great Celebrity Sing Off”. Listen to it once, have a good laugh, then burn it.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Anytime, someone instructs me (Andy) to burn an album after listening to it, I have no choice but to play it.
I’m gonna go a bit outside of the box and not take one of the obvious all timers. I’ll say Joe Jackson’s Look Sharp. Fantastic songs and just for the bass playing of Graham Maby alone is well worth the listen.
I (Andy) agree with every syllable. Outstanding choice.
Love those great records that are off the beaten path.
I love that album. Great choice. I have a vinyl copy that is on two 10″ records. I also have a copy of his 2nd album I’m the Man that is on a box of 7″ records. We were big fans of his.
the metal band Manowar also has a self titled song
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That is such a hard one, so many to choose from the big music bin of all sorts…Any Stony Plain record anniversary cd or any Alligator record anniversary cd’s…Plus Thornbird a great cd from one of the ladies from the Waifs
You’ve just added more “albums Andy must listen to sometime soon“ to my master list.
Love it!
That’s one of the best things about doing this newsletter… The great music people bring your way.
Thanks, Ellen!
Overnight Sensation by Zappa
Very nice, Jerry!
Way Too many to mention But, I Listened to Ted Nugent’s Weekend Warriors Album the other night and WOW what a great Album!! Very well orchestrated songs!!
Such a tough question one of my Favs would be Zappa’s Joes Garage All acts
Rubber Soul….