Kelly Lake Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I just found this website and joined as I have been a Raspberries fan since I was 15 in 1973. I can remember listening to the first two Raspberries albums all the time, and going through heartbreak/trauma/drama when I was 15 listening to "Don't Want To Say Goodbye" and "I Can Remember". Now I am trying to replace my Raspberries LPs with CD's and just ordered the gift set. Here's my question, I am a fan of Wally's as well as Eric too...what's everyone's favorite "Wally" Raspberries song? Mine is "Last Dance" from Side Three...I think that is such a pretty song. Can't wait to get the live Sunset Strip CD to hear it on there! Thanks all! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpat Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Kelly: Welcome aboard to the best website on the internet! Pull up a chair an get comfortable, as you have alot of catching up to do! You will LOVE the Sunset Strip CD, so look forward to a great live record heading your way. My favorite Wally song is probably "Might As Well", but "Last Dance" is neck and neck, with "Party's Over" coming in third.BHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Mississippi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'd have to go with Party's Over and Money Down as my favorite Wally-Raspberries tunes; but my favorite Wally song is "Golden Rule" from the Sittin' Ducks CD. (As you can see, I prefer my "Wally" with some attitude... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 For Me. It's "Come Back" from the Fotomaker LP "Vis a Vis"! It was their second LP and I always loved that tune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 "When You Were With Me".....off of The Choir CD.....Great lyrics.....nice melody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Wynn Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Raspberries song - Party's Over;Favorite Wally song ever would be "Name of the Game" on the second Fotomaker album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 probally "last dance"..that was a tough one!!!loved "might as well" and "i still want you" off the tattoo lp..chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mc Carthy Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 chris hess said: probally "last dance"..that was a tough one!!!loved "might as well" and "i still want you" off the tattoo lp..chris i love LAST DANCE too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Kelly Lake said: I just found this website and joined as I have been a Raspberries fan since I was 15 in 1973. I can remember listening to the first two Raspberries albums all the time, and going through heartbreak/trauma/drama when I was 15 listening to "Don't Want To Say Goodbye" and "I Can Remember". Now I am trying to replace my Raspberries LPs with CD's and just ordered the gift set. Here's my question, I am a fan of Wally's as well as Eric too...what's everyone's favorite "Wally" Raspberries song? Mine is "Last Dance" from Side Three...I think that is such a pretty song. Can't wait to get the live Sunset Strip CD to hear it on there! Thanks all! Hi Kelly, and welcome.... For me, Wally's shining moment with Raspberries (apart from all those indelible guitar licks) was "Party's Over," partly because it was so telling about the plight of the Raspberries. But I also love "Money Down" and, from the first album, "Come Around and See Me." And "Might As Well" holds up very, very well — too bad it was his only song on Fresh. I also think that Wally's two songs on Fotomaker's 2nd album, "Name of the Game" and "Come Back," were inspired and match up to any of his 'berries numbers. But in a pinch, if I chose one Wally, it's "Party's Over." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMaul Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 While I can't say that any Non-Eric Raspberries song is among my favorites, "Might As Well" is definitely my favorite by Wally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marathon mama Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I love Don't Want to Say Goodbye (the words, the tune, Wally's voice, as well as Eric's voice singing with him.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 "Come Around And See Me"...I am partial to anything from the first album-reminds me of great times when my friends and I used to see The Berries play ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Michael Page Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Last DanceBMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwilbury Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Definitely "Come Around and See Me" but maybe not for the obvious reasons. It was one of the first original songs. It was really neat live, particularly, the ending. I always liked the demo better than the final recorded version. Also, its worth noting that Jackie's post references the fact that the band was performing a lot of the first album before they had a record deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Easy...this stone cold classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 LC said: Hi Kelly, and welcome.... For me, Wally's shining moment with Raspberries (apart from all those indelible guitar licks) was "Party's Over," partly because it was so telling about the plight of the Raspberries. But I also love "Money Down" and, from the first album, "Come Around and See Me." And "Might As Well" holds up very, very well — too bad it was his only song on Fresh. I also think that Wally's two songs on Fotomaker's 2nd album, "Name of the Game" and "Come Back," were inspired and match up to any of his 'berries numbers. But in a pinch, if I chose one Wally, it's "Party's Over." Re: my first reply here.... I was thinking more about it, and it's interesting to note that there were almost, like, two Wallies (vocal-wise) during the 'berries' original run. On those first songs where he sings lead ("Don't Wanna Say Goodbye," "Come Around and See Me," "With You in My Life," and "Might as Well"), he had kind of a "sweet" voice, for lack of a better word. On Side 3, there was a sudden transition to that growly, tougher-sounding Wally. "Last Dance" was kind of a transition, but with "Party's Over," Wally just let loose. He went even further on the Starting Over LP with "The Party's Over." I guess the latter Wally songs, with those bad-a$$ vocals, hit closer to home for me. That's why I love/i] his Fotomaker songs, too: "Name of the Game" and "Come Back" are two of the great undiscovered rock'n'roll songs ever, IMHO. Ultimately, though, it's the way Wally made his guitar sing that stands out; without his playing, the 'berries wouldn't have been quite as incredible. Of course Eric's songs and singing stand out, but it was great kismet that he hooked up with Wally, his perfect complement (foil?). And I don't mean to overlook Dave Smalley and Jim Bonfanti, because they weren't exactly spare parts. Overall, what a great unit (though I know I don't need to make that point here!). Of all Wally's memorable guitar riffs with the 'berries (as on "Go All the Way," "Tonight," and "Ecstacy"), I think my favorite guitar moment is on "Overnight Sensation," which is one of my two or three favorite 'berries songs. Wally's subtle little solo at around 1:19 (on the clip below) is a cool bit of understated Wally.... Gotta love it! Just thought I'd say that while I've got "Overnight Sensation" on the brain. Hit Record, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDREA Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Who is Wally???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwilbury Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 As long as we're on Overnight Sensation, a really nifty guitar part in the song is right after the subtle solo at 1:19 the LC refers to ... when the band goes into the second verse ... Wally hits the high notes of a chord ... lets it ring through the rest of the bar ... and then, on the first beat of the following bar, hits the low notes of the chord. Its the type of quintessential Raspberries arranging that tends to go unnoticed in their songs.Andiemay - Really??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris hess Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Andiemay,shame on you!!you must be joking i hope!!chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 martinwilbury said: As long as we're on Overnight Sensation, a really nifty guitar part in the song is right after the subtle solo at 1:19 the LC refers to ... when the band goes into the second verse ... Wally hits the high notes of a chord ... lets it ring through the rest of the bar ... and then, on the first beat of the following bar, hits the low notes of the chord. Its the type of quintessential Raspberries arranging that tends to go unnoticed in their songs. Agree, MartinW... love that too. That's what I love about Wally... he doesn't have to blast you into next week to show his chops. Subtlety and understatement sometimes are "louder" than volume and speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 andiemay said: Who is Wally???? Our sweet Andiemay probably is joking here; of course she knows Wally Bryson! It might just be her way of saying she only has eyes for Eric. Speaking of which, doesn't the editor in you always want to fix the line in that great song? "I Have Eyes Only for You" would be grammatically correct ("I Have Eyes for You Only" would also be correct). But "fixing" it would ruin the heck out of the song! Speaking of which, check out this awesome vid: Speaking of which... Andiemay, that photo of you on your posts, I've been meaning to say, is sublime and sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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