marvin Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 You know how I feel about Wally’s incredible vocals at these last two shows. In my mind there is no doubt that he’s retained the magic and his voice is as strong as ever. He’s hitting notes that are out of reach for the others, so the question that comes to mind is, (with all due respect to Paul, Jennifer and Billy), why is Wally not involved in the vocals/harmonies more than he is? On all those ‘berries records for the most part it was his voice that was doing the high harmonies. I see the need for the Overdubs to fill in the vocal gaps on the songs, but shouldn’t Wally’s voice be up front more than it is? Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Maybe Wally's concentrating on those guitar riffs and those Britneys Spears dance moves to do all those harmonies live. Are the harmonies really tight like the old studio magic? Even with the old tinny recordings, the vocals were always so well done and mixed back then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Versatile musician that he is, Wally has no problem doing the playing the licks, singing, and doing the dance moves. Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I was so impressed by his lovely voice at the November show, but I was really only able to hear it on his lead songs. He's in prime form - turn up that mic!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 I'm sure they're all reading. Things are still new, and I'm sure they're feeling their way back.They know the strengths of the Eric/Wally vocal blend, believe me! That's why they always capitalized on it! You also don't know the group dynamics that are going on between the members of the group. They are doing everything they can to insure harmony (every pun intended) as far as personal relationships go. They sound ready to record to us, but I would bet that they are still deciding *together* who feels most comfortable doing what and how much. They most likely are learning how to interact with each other again so they avoid past mistakes in the way of conflict. They'll get there, they'll get there. All in good time, but on THEIR schedule, and in THEIR way. Remember, we're only fans. It's not about US, it's about *the band.* We got everything we've wanted so far--who can possibly complain????!!!! And you can't rush genius. It has to go at it's own speed. Right, Cartmill? --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shaft Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Is it just me or did Dave sing more backing vocals on the November show than he did on NYE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 No, I think just the opposite. Dave didn't sing much backup at all in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Dave told me that he wanted to concentrate on playing bass and with the Overdubs available, there were enough people to cover vocals.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Oh, how I'd love to sing harmony vocals on stage with the Raspberries...Can we have a "Guest Overdub Contest" on the website? I know I would not let the guys down with my "In the pocket" harmonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Well Tony why don't you contribute to the 'berries tribute disc we want to put together?Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Tony, is there a chance you can make it to the Chicago show? Tickets are still available, and chances are that you could find a good price on a direct flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Not enough time or money right now. I could drive to LA or Vegas for a weekend, but that's it. To be honest, as much as I like Wally's guitar playing, I'm a bigger Eric Carmen music fan than a Raspberries music fan. Other than "Should I Wait", there is not one other non-Carmen penned 'Berries song that I listen to anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Tony, You'd change your mind if you heard them live, no kidding! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Darlene is absolutely right! All the songs played live would blow your mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susana Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Since "NK" was discussed and we are on the topic of Wally's still wonderful vocals...don't guess they performed "Might As Well"? Can you imagine the second side of "Fresh" performed live? Wow...And, yes, I am all psyched for Chicago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted January 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Susana the entire second side of "Fresh" ("Nobody Knows", "It Seemed So Easy", "Might As Well", "If You Change Your Mind" and "Drivin' Around") was performed on New Year's Eve.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 I think Susana is in for a treat Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susana Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 heeheehee....happy new year to me, then! Thanks, Marvin and Ted. Got an IPod for Christmas and you can guess four of the first albums loaded on it....and that infamous second side was the last thing I heard last night. Look forward to seeing everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 The topic of the iPod brings a funny incident to mind: I gave an iPod to my husband for Christmas, but somehow managed to have him load a large collection of Bernie's mp3's on it for me. As a New Year's resolution, I recently started riding my bike again to get back into shape after a three-month hiatus. For my first ride the other day, I took the iPod, thinking how wonderful it would be to pass the time spent pedaling with some favorite music. I am so pathetically out of shape that the distances and speeds I used to ride with no trouble just a few months back now make me feel sick as a dog - muscles screaming, lungs aching, etc. Unfortunately, the music didn't help alleviate the pain, and in fact, I've decided that to keep myself from associating EC and Razz music with physical agony, I'm not taking it with me again until I build back some stamina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 That's cute, Jen! I listen to the cds through headphones when I get migraine headaches. The music helps ease them. Whenever I'm not feeling well, I listen to Razz music and invariably end up feeling better. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I remember that you use music to ease your misery, Darlene! I wish that had worked the other day when my lungs were close to bursting and nausea was overpowering me on my bike ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Jen, Jen, Take it easy! We want you to be around for all the other Razz shows! Don't do too much at one time--you can really injure yourself, or worse! You looked like you're in GREAT shape to me. A an old friend just e-sent me some pictures of me from around 1983, and I don't remember being that thin and sleek...Eek! I should be happy that I was, but that was 24 pounds ago. Looking at them was sort of depressing. I had brown hair and nobody on here would ever recognize me. (I went to the circus for a week back then and learned to do trapeze and web for fun, and someone took several pictures.) I'm terrified of heights, but I was more daring in those days. After looking at those pictures, I have a LOT of work to do! But not all at once.Reminds me, I shouldn't have eaten those french fries at dinner... --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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