Bloodlines Mailing List archives April 22, 1997
from the John Stewart email list The best guitar strings for Lonesome Pickers, more Ghost, Bolinas, Capitola, Caffe Lena report, covers and more... -REB ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: KShep87309@aol.com Can anyone give a brief explanation for the words to the song "Bolinas"? "Time in Bolinas is so very small - the clock on the court house ain't workin at all - and the mayor of Bolinas is diggin for clams but folks in Bolinas - they don't give a damn -" well it's pretty obvious, but that song is worth another listen or two or two thousand - as is Lonesome Picker - and well , all of them, really - KShep87309 ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: Bluesy33@aol.com Can any of you "Lonesome Pickers" out there recommend favorite strings for acoustic guitar. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: bmoore@fastlane.net (Bob Moore) I'm using GHS light guage White Bronze strings, because I tend to make strings go dead quickly. The white bronze seems to last longer. If you don't have the kind of acid perspiration I have, Bright Bronze sounds a bit brighter. I've always found GHS to be great strings. Bob (Ft. Worth) ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Fwd: Ghost of the Super Chief Date: 97-04-22 From: Angelbravo@aol.com I lived on Thorndale one block from Rosemead. ----- Attached Item ----- From: Pjhayesofc@aol.com Okay guys, if you really wanta get into Ghost of the Superchief, Top This: I used to play touch football in the Chapman Woods neighborhood. (actually Bill Lambert chipped my front teeth playing touch football there and twenty-five years later I had to have them root canalled as a result) No, I really don't think any of yuze can top that. Admittedly Addled a Bit By Painkillers, Phil "My Aunt's a Nun and She's Never Been to the Ice House, But I Have" Hayes ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: battery@teleport.com (Battery Express!) I've found two brands I have liked. I use Pearse (I think Gary Pearse, I'll double check) on my 6-string. They have a balanced sound and seem to be very long lasting. On my Ovation 12-string I have stayed with the original Adamas light gauge phosphour bronze. I have only broken 1 string in the year I have had it. They also seem very balanced for sound. Speaking of "Lonesome Picker" and in reference to JS songs covered by others, Glen Yarbrough recorded "Lonesome Picker" on an early LP. Mike ________________________________________________________________ Subj: What is Bolinas? Date: 97-04-22 From: lcfoster@sdcoe.k12.ca.us (Laurie (and Bob , Katie and Matt) Foster) KShep-there is a small town sort of on the West Coast of Marin County, just over the hill from Mill Valley. The very small town takes great pride in being isolated and wanting to be left alone. They keep taking down the road signs that the state puts up telling outsiders how to get to Bolinas. To say it's a laid back way of life may be the supreme understatement, even for notroiously laid back Marin. The clock on the courthouse doesn't work, the mayor digs for clams, nobody cares. (Although even though I was raised in Marin and went to Bolinas from time to time, I don't remember there actually being a courthouse--this may just be a bit of songwriter license) But it's just that kind of place. John's lyrics caught the feel of the town. Bob Foster (Marinite from 1954 through 1974, with parents still living there) ________________________________________________________________ Subj: LEE'S CAPITOLA QUESTIONS Date: 97-04-22 From: alleycat@cruzio.com To Lee and others coming to Capitola, Received phone call today from Peter of Santa Cruz Concerts with the info Lee requested: Box office for tickets and will-call tickets opens at 7:30. Theatre will open at 7:45. You may call Peter at (408)458-5057 if you have further questions (or ask me again and I'll try to help). Catherine ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: earlkctsr489@webtv.net (Earl Knoob) Bluesy33: I've used Martin Marquis on my Guild GF55 six string for years (and on its predessor F-30). I also used Marquis on my old battle-scarred F412 for a long time but as an experiment tried a set of Dean Markley "Earthwoods" light gauge and love them. They last longer than the Martins and they're cheaper too! But nothing beats the Marquis on the 6 string. Now that I've opened up a hornet's nest of string discussion, I'll shut up. Earl ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: KShep87309@aol.com Dear Karen and Duncan and Mott, Also, in addition to Pat Boone and the other person you named (plus Elvis in his dressing room), Robert Goulet had a version of July You're A Woman in 1976 or 1977. Of course, I did it and so did a group of other musicians I met and bonded with, buy we were only local heroes and heroines - mostly just hero-worshippers. There is no one like John Stewart ! KShep87309 ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Ghost of the Super Chief Date: 97-04-22 From: KShep87309@aol.com WEll, MOTT - I have a "Golden Rollin' Belly" and I am a "Friend of Jesus." Did you know that? KShep87309 ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: KShep87309@aol.com Thanks Mike - I remember Glen Yarbrough ! My brother, who loved John Stewart, also really liked Yarbrough. My brother is an angel now, but sometimes I need help to remember all the neat people he shared with me - and Glen Yarbrough was one I hadn't thought of - thanks~! KShep87309 ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: VISUALIZING ROSANNE Date: 97-04-22 From: Nalfnalf@aol.com Dear Lee from Cambria and Catherine from Santa Cruz: I look forward to meeting you both at Capitola Theater this weekend. I'll be there with my main squeeze, Denny and we'll be singing along on all the songs. Nalf (Nancy from San Jose) ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Caffe Lena Date: 97-04-22 From: ndavis@microbanker.com (Nancy Davis) Hi. I joined the Bloodliners about two weeks ago after I heard John and Dave play at the Caffee Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY. It was the first time I heard them live, and I was enchanted. I only "discovered" John's music two years ago, when my friend sent me some of his CDs. Unfortunately, I had to send them back and couldn't buy more here in upstate NY. So I was thrilled to get a chance to hear him live and buy a few CDs of my own. At the beginning, John asked for requests. So, of course I called for Pirates of Stone County Road, my favorite. He said he'd play it in the second half. I was so disappointed when he ended the set and there was no Pirates. How could I know he was saving it for the encore! So, if you're watching these postings, John, thanks! Caffe Lena's a special old coffee house that has hosted hundreds of folk singers and musicians. It only holds about 60 and was full that night. A local (young) reviewer said the audience was a bit "long in the tooth," but hey, we're still here at least! So, come back John & Dave. Come back during the season (August) when the flat track is open and ALL the horse people are here! I won't come alone next time -- I'll bring my friends & we'll fill the place twice! -- Nancy R. Davis, Publisher Microbanker, Inc. P.O. Box 708, Lake George, NY 12845 518/745-7071 ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: t_mstrin@qualcomm.com (Merle Stringfield) Martin Marquis'---light guage Merle >Can any of you "Lonesome Pickers" out there recommend favorite strings for >acoustic guitar. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: t_mstrin@qualcomm.com (Merle Stringfield) Hi Karen, Here is a list of JS songs by other artists: Headin for the hills (Limelighters), Oh Miss Mary (Barry McGuire;Journeyman), Come along Julie (Jimmy Rogers;Peter Morse),New Land (Jimmy Rogers),Road to freedom (MFQ;Shaw Brothers;White Mountain singers)You can never go home again (We 5),Poet (We5),Never Goin Back (Lovin Spoonful;We 5; Pat Boone;Beat Farmers) Don't turn Around (Journeyman), July you're a woman (Pat Boone;John Davidson;Robert Goulet; Red White & Bluegrass; Ed Bruce; Eddy Arnold; Nina & Fredrick; West) Little Road & stone to roll(Association), Missori Bird (Harry Belafonte),Mother Country (Johnathon King),Friend of Jesus(Glenn Yarbourough;Spirit of John Morgan) Lonesome Picker (G.Yarbourough) Where are you goin with the rain (G.Yarbourogh),Armstrong (Lobo),Looking Back Johanna (West); 3 week Hero (PJ Probey), Cody (Shaw Brothers), California Bloodlines (John Davidson; Shaw Bros) Some kind of love (Kate Wolf),Strange Rivers (Joan Baez), Daydream Believer (Monkees; Fourtops; Lobo; Anne Murray;Man Size Job) Runaway Train (Rosanne Cash Thanks, Merle Stringfield Santee ________________________________________________________________ Subj: HELLO NALFNALF Date: 97-04-22 From: alleycat@cruzio.com Nalf (Nancy) wrote: > Dear Lee from Cambria and Catherine from Santa Cruz:> > I look forward to meeting you both at Capitola Theater this weekend. I'll be> there with my main squeeze, Denny and we'll be singing along on all the> songs. > > Nalf (Nancy from San Jose) Hi Nancy of San Jose, Thanks, I'm looking forward to it too. My husband will be with me and there should also be Paul who lives somewhere south of us. I believe Paul has quite a distance to cover to be there. See you then. Catherine ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re[2]: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: Dan_Hodges@usccmail.lehman.com (Dan Hodges) In an article I read a couple of years back, Vince Gill mentioned that the first song he ever recorded was John Stewart's "July You're a Woman" - don't any more (label, etc.) about it - never heard it... Dan H. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: PeterB1103@aol.com I think it was John Wilkinson (country singer) who had a minor hit with "July" around 1970. Issued as a single; got some airplay in L.A. Also, I hate to try to out-weird anyone, but I know I heard John Davidson sing "California Bloodlines" at least once on TV, and am afraid he may have recorded it as well. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Ghost of the Super Chief Date: 97-04-22 From: PeterB1103@aol.com My daughter frequently rides in equestrian competitions at the fairgrounds in Pomona. As I've mentioned here before, it is impossible not to have "Back in Pomona" playing as mental background music on those weekends. By the way, I've been to Marshall (Calif.), where the sea begins, several times, although I understand from Angelbravo that the town (which was only a few structures to begin with) burned down. Bolinas is not far away, but you have to know where you're going, since the residents take down the directional signs periodically. Bolinas Lagoon is magnificent and worth seeking out. These places are real, and John's songs capture their essence as well as any photograph. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: PeterB1103@aol.com I didn't think it could get stranger than John Davidson, but Robert Goulet tops my story. (Of course, who can forget Petula Clark's "Wolves in the Kitchen"?) ________________________________________________________________ Subj: re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: cwoodward@ucflink.com (Charlie Woodward) D'Addario light gauge Good sound, inexpensive, and hold up well Charlie Florida >Can any of you "Lonesome Pickers" out there recommend favorite strings for >acoustic guitar. ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re[2]: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: tburke1@CCGATE.HAC.COM Anyone hear Michael Bolton do "Willard?" ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Lonesome Pickers Date: 97-04-22 From: Bluesy33@aol.com Many thanks blood brothers......for the recommendations on the strings........been using Martin acoustic extra light gauge bronze......seem to wear out fast.....and I'm not much of a picker....though I do ride lonesome .....Bluesman out ________________________________________________________________ Subj: Re: Re[2]: Cody Date: 97-04-22 From: PeterB1103@aol.com Doesn't hold a candle to Mariah Carey's "Swift Lizard". ________________________________________________________________ end of Bloodlines archive Apr 97 (M) Back to the archive menu