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Having just discovered this site, I see that the original vinyl of 'Stupidity' is a collectors item. I have one of the first 20,000 copies with the free single, and am curious as to how much they are changing hands for - can anyone tell me ?
Thanks to the Band for the great gig at The Guildford Civic in December with 'Nine below Zero' The crowd were stiffs but my wife and I had a blinding time at the front!
When are you coming to the south coast again?
Keep the faith,
Andy from Brighton
know it's
a bit early, but are there plans for a 1999 memorial get together, only
coming from Scotland a few of us would like to know as far in advance as
poss. to organise holidays, accomodation etc? Also, how are tickets organised?
As an aside, we (Al Finney guitar, Stuart Gardiner bass, Mark Arnold Drums,
myself vocals & 2nd guitar) currently have a band playing some Feelgoods
(well, trying, anyway) Pirates etc. We were hoping to call ourselves "The
Big Figures" in honour of the great man, if nobody objects. We've
not sorted out any gigs yet (Glasgow area), but if anyone's interested
I could keep you informed.
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Gabi: Re: Lee Brilleaux Memorial (15-Dec-98 22:31:32)
I have listened to the track again and I think when he comps the D chord he goes back and and plays the 7-5 7-5 run back on the A...if you see what I mean...I cant put proper tab on a computer sorry...
Cheers Bill
What happened to the Road House and Stiff Club gigs?
I'm gutted that the gig at Cleethorpes is cancelled I need my Feelgood fix. I hope you can re-arrange a gig in this area soon. good luck with the rest of the tour
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Steve:
Re: Gutted (29-Nov-98 15:35:41)
Johnny
Green:
Re: Gutted (01-Dec-98 14:43:12)
And while you are at it Walwyn can we have the Riff from "Tell me no lies" cos I figured out the break!! Cheers!
Bill
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David
Cartwright: Re: Tab!! (26-Nov-98
12:15:09)
Bill:
Re: Re: Tab!! (02-Dec-98 05:49:12)
Oi, Walwyn!
There's two of us desperate for some tab. Scribble something down for us
will you.
Particular requests:
the guitar break from 'My Sugar Turns to Alcohol' and the riff from 'Styrofoam'.
I am in the states and need to know how to get Dr. Feelgood CDs. Please someone help - Feelgood not to be found here anymore!!!
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Steve: Re: Got to replace my old stuff... (15-Nov-98 05:56:31)
someone's got the lyrics of 'Stupidity' by dr Hook? Send it to jdeclerck@yahoo.com. Thanx!
I've been looking everywhere and can't find any Feelgood or Wilko tab. Does anyone have any info on this.
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David Cartwright: Re: GUITAR TAB (05-Nov-98 11:49:36)
hi gabi,
greetings from houston texas
i have followed the band since my first gig kingston poly 1975 i think.
that and the first album "down by the jetty" changed my life
forever. when ever i visit back home, i always plan it around a gig i left
the uk 12 years ago. i've seen many great bands over here, but nothing
gets to me like the greatest live r'n'b band of all time..dr.feelgood
trying to track down wilko's new album god bless him as easy to find as
the others. i think your phone number for mystic records is incorrect.
0161 is manchester 0181 is bromley but still no good. operator has no listing
either. hmv have no knowledge either. is it delayed? can you get a new
telephone number to order by?
love your web site. best regards, julian
ps who was bat fasterley?
Thanks for putting that song on the front of your web site for a while Gabi, I was pleased to see it there and that it made your day!:-)
There was an article to do with Lee in an issue of "Uncut" magazine a few months ago I was just wondering if you where aware of it.
Should be catching the feelgoods with NBZ in december.
Bill
My first Feelgood experience was back in 1984 when I saw them play in a club called Yesterday's in Bristol. From the moment Lee blew into his harp I was hooked, for the next few years I followed the band around and actually had the fortunate experience of being on a first name basis with Lee. Being very young in those days I was probably star struck and definately had a huge crush on Lee, I'm sure Lee had his fill of sycophants and doe eyed fans but not once was he impatient or rude to me, he always acknowledged my presence and gave me some of his time. I have very fond memories of hitching lifts to places like Taunton and Cheltenham to see the boys play and feeling very proud one night when Lee invited myself and a couple of friends backstage for a beer. The last time I saw the Feelgoods was in 1988 afterwhich I left England to emmigrate to Sydney, Australia. In the early days I aways kept a look out for tour dates and always wondered why they never came out here, obviously Lee's illness prevented them. I would love to see the band again, although for me it could never be the same. Lee's death was an absolute tragedy he was a good, decent man and will remain in my memory for all time as a true gentleman.
Jayne
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Steve: Re: A Tribute to a True Gentleman (13-Oct-98 09:34:23)
Does anyone know if Feelgoods/wilko/Pirates are planning any tours down here in NZ/Australia. We're starving. Are there any web sites that give info about the Pirates? I would appreciate any info. Thanks.
The Barking
Dogs are a four piece British R&B outfit based in the East of England.
We play some Feelgood covers (eg: Milk&Alcohol, Back in the Night,
She Does it Right) some originals, and some classics. The last time i saw
The Feelgoods Lee was still around (Luzern, Switzerland, 1992 ?)
The Barking Dogs are:
Charlie Swift-Vocals, Harp, Rythm Guitar.
Bob Swinn-Lead Guitar.
'Murph' Murphy-Bass.
Nigel Ross-Drums.
If you like the Doctors then you'll like us ! Not that we compete you understand
? If you want more info. Want to know where we're gigging, E-mail Charlie:
barkdog@lineone.net
2 visits to
Wembley, 2 wins, 2 divisions difference,
Surely now you realise how much better GTFC are!!
See you on the next tour mate. Steve.
P.S. Buzz sends his regards!!!!
Next saturday
(26th Sept.) a band named LEGEND plays on a local pub in Vasa, Finland.
The band is:
Bill Legend (T.Rex)
Len Tuckey (Suzi Quatro)
Bob Paskins (Dr. Feelgood)
WHO IS BOB PASKINS ???
Rock On, Mitchel (ugly fat and forty)
Dear Dr. Feelgood
I am a great fan of you and the band and I was wondering if there is a
fundamental possibility that you play for a private occasion?
The place where the concert should be hold is in Winkel near the airport
of Zürich in Switzerland.
I really would estimate a positiv reply and hope to hear from you soon.
With the very best wishes
Christopher Meier
Haldenstrasse 38
CH-8185 Winkel
Tel. 004118600926
Fax 004118600936
Christoph Meier / Switzerland
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Gabi: Re: Private concert (23-Aug-98 08:48:46)
hi all,
every time i'm on the net, i'm checking the newsgroups and the mailing
lists - besides gabi's site, of course ;-) - for either one dedicated to
dr. feelgood. i don't know of any. i'm thinking REAL hard of kicking either
a newsgroup or a mailing list into life. i know about mailing lists (actually
my second choice, since i suppose this is quite a lot of work), but absolutely
nothing of how to go about with a newsgroup. does anybody know wether and
where i can find such information on the net. i do know that you have to
ask some sort of an internet comittee and you have to really convince them,
that the one newsgroup you want, is the one that's really needed. or even
better, would there be a consolidated effort to push this?
cheers roland jost
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Gabi: Re: newsgroup/mailing list (16-Aug-98 09:50:52)
I first saw the Feelgoods at Newcastle City Hall (England) when dragged along by a mate. I was a mid teenager learning guitar and Wilko's style and presence had a major influence. I now play in a Band called The Rhythm Bandits around the North East of England. We do Feelgood, Thoroughgood, NBZ (+ our stuff) covers. If you like Feelgood, etc., you'll like our stuff - and we don't take things too seriously. Please check our site http://web.onyxnet.co.uk/Rhythm.Bandits-onyxnet.co.uk and send me an e mail - or check out our gig guide and come to see us.... I've loved every incarnation of the band and enjoyed the current line up at The Cellar Club a few months ago. Might see you all in Leeds...
Cheers, Bad Bob Bates - http://web.onyxnet.co.uk/Rhythm.Bandits-onyxnet.co.uk
Does anybody know if Dr Feelgood are going to Greece on 5-8 of June?
Hey Gabi..do you know this Graham Parker song.. it could have been written for you!:-)
We got a Lady
Doctor,
She cures our pain for free,
We got a lady doctor,
Well there ain't nothing wrong with me!
Has anyone else noticed the debt Paul Weller owes to Wilko's guitar style..(in particular early Jam Stuff)...has Paul ever aknowledged Wilko's influence?...
Bill
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Signed (including Wilko Johnson) postcard from the mid-seventies for sale, £75 o.n.o.
Contact Jim
A friend of mine has a Dr Feelgood postcard from the mid 70s signed by all the band (including Wilko). Does anyone have any idea how much this might be worth?
I love Rock'n
roll.
I love Dr.FEELGOOD.
Japanese say "SAIKOU".
I found out
that I have two copies of Dr. Feelgood concert programme from Private Practice
tour; some story and a lot of nice photos.
Excellent condition except it is folded once to fit in a pocket. Will swap
it to any Dr. Feelgood related stuff.
Cheers! Rane
Saw Feelgood at the Roxy in L.A in late 70's or early 80's just a lit bit wasted that nite. Lee B. threw a poker card from the stage which I grab in the air a 7 of Diamonds. They rock the Roxy that nite and everybody left "feelingood". Any possibility they will be coming stateside in the future? S. Cali fans will be ready
the Mackerel
Danny Mac
Circa 1980. South Bank Show (Melvyn Bragg) featured Dr. Feelgood, The Blues Band and (I think) Nine Below Zero. Was it ever released for public sale on video? Where can I get it?
Greetings to all Feelgood fanatics !
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Re: South Bank Show - The Feelgoods (12-July-98 05:35 - VIA E MAIL)
Here is a Wilko Johnson Story for you that was in an issue of "Q" magazine a couple of years ago or so.
Wilko and his band had finshed there set and where sitting in the dressing room , and this guy had managed to get backstage and walked into the dressing room and said "Hey Wilko great gig, bet you don't miss the Feelgoods then!" Wilko just stared at him and said "Piss off, kid!"
I think this story put we off asking Wilko for his autograph at a gig in London last year when he and Norman walked through the public entrance about 5 mins before they got onstage, Norman was carrying his bass! But it was a cool gig nevertheless.
Are these
the kind of stories you meant Gabi, or did you mean interesting ones?:-)
PS Well done for getting the award your site!
Bill
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Re: Stories.. (07-Apr-98 21:19:57)
Hello feelgood's
fans,
i'm looking for the "on the job" album to complete my collection.
I can buy or trade;
thank you
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Re: records wanted (18-Apr-98 03:16:08)
Does anyone here know the whereabouts of legendary Mick Green? And by any chance does he still tour? Any help appreciated.
Greg O.
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Re: Where Is Mick Green (02-Apr-98 01:24:05)
I met Lee a few years back, at Norwich University, We had been to see Feelgood at the Christmas gigs for many years at Ipswich Corn Exchang, anyway, just before the gig at Norwich, we popped down to the pub outside the hall and there was Lee having a quick drink before the music started. I went over and said hi, and he was a real gentleman, we had a chat and I thanked him for all the music we had enjoyed, and he thanked me...saying, if it wasnt for you fans, we wouldnt be playing for you now...what a Gentleman...a big loss to all,still gets me when I listen to him singing on a record, especially The Feelgood factor album.
Still, Mr
Gage...you are doing fine..
To the band...Thanks again, and more.
Best Regards
and Thanks
Nigel Peed
I've a grey
T-shirt (large) with black logo's Feelgood bought in Nice (France) on August
1984 after the Dr. Feelgood's concert in Pub Saint Laurent.This T-shirt
should be perfect for a girl. So if you have an interesting Feelgood's
article to exange, please contact me BY LETTER to the following address:
Via Morgagni, 6 00161 ROME (Italy). Anyway TO ALL FEELGOOD'S FANS: PLEASE
WRITE ME SOON.
All the best.
Your
Warren Oates (alias Umberto Berlenghini)
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Re: trade (20-Apr-98 10:18:39)
I am a British Army officer cuurently serving in Toronto. I have been hooked on Feelgood since my schooldays in the mid-late seventies. I remember seeing them for the first time at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1979, I think. I bought the "Speeding Through Europe" poster which I still have! The music and culture has remained an influence - there is little these days to compare it with in terms of energy, passion and frankness. I have no particular message, just to say "hello" to all the "thirtysomethings" who have developed a passion for the best pub rock band in the world.
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Re: Life and Feelgood (22-July-98 05:44 - VIA E MAIL)
just found
two pieces of the Collection in
local store, and the other one is now for sale.
Serious offers invited, money or something to
trade with.
I went online
christmas eve 97 and found this site in Jan 98 and what a nice surprise
it was.
I hail across the Thames from Canvey Island ie. Isle of Sheppey, Kent and
emigrated to Toronto 10 years ago. I first heard Feelgood in 75 at age
15 and Wilko was my idol as such, I had a faded jean-jacket with his name
written on the back which I wore to school with pride although hardly anyone
knew who the hell Wilko was!
Some mates and I saw them on the Stupidity tour at Hammy Odeon and got
talking to an old couple on the tube after the gig, this couple asked to
look at one of the album covers I had "borrowed" from the foyer
display and pointed to their son, it was Lee Brilleaux. So I said "you
are mr& mrs Brilleaux then?" they replied no and told me their
name. (As I dont know if its a secret I shan't mention it)
When Wilko quit I was extremely upset and as great as Feelgood always were/are,
they were never the same, an opinion I gave to Lee B. when I met Feelgood
after a gig in Chatham, Kent when Johnny guitar took his turn (did a great
job too). Lee listened to my opinion and accepted it like a gentleman (I
was most dissapointed!!!) no seriously he was very understanding.
I saw Wilko in Gravesend when the Solid Senders started out and the last
time I saw him was when I lived in Kensington, London and he played as
the Wilko Johnson Band at The Nashville pub (last I knew it was the Three
Kings). I was at the front and near the end got up on stage, I had my left
arm around Wilko's shoulder as he fingered the strings I strummed his telecaster
as a song was ending. Then some bouncers grabbed me away and just before
they catapulted me head first into the crowd Wilko ran over grabbed my
hand, shook it and shouted "thankyou". What an unbelievable night
so far. After the gig ended I wanted to meet Wilko so I pretended to be
a roadie and started packing up the cords etc. then walked thru the back
to the tiny "dressing room" and there was Wilko just sitting
there wiping off his guitar. I asked if I could sit on the other chair
and he said sure. Well we sat and chatted for 30-40 minutes about everything
I ever wanted to ask Wilko and he sat and talked as if he had all night,
no rush, no fuss, in fact it was me who said I had better be going. We
talked about my teenage hero, the break with Feelgood, even the fact I
didn´t want to play guitar because I would copy his style. Rod Stewart
said never meet your idol for he had and was let down, well I did and I´ll
never forget that night. I always felt I knew this man and gratefully I
found I did.
P.S. Lee B's parents (if thats who they were) told us Wilko's real name
but again I dont know if that´s a preferred secret so, mums the word!!!
Keep up the excellent work Limeys!
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Re:
Your Feelgood Story (12-Mar-98 02:49:55)
Re: Your Feelgood Story (12-July-98 05:52
- VIA E MAIL)
hi from australia!
i'll be in the uk in june for the memorial concert and am eager to meet
fellow fans! maybe we can get together for a drink on the 11th before the
show...
anyway, i'm travelling by myself so it's be great to find out where people
are staying, and perhaps share a room with someone at the oyster fleet,
so i can have more drinking money!
see ya, shane johns
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Re: 1998 memorial concert (10-Mar-98 11:38:29)
I have the
following Dr. Feelgood items for trade.
I'll trade to anything Feelgood related I don't have or can trade forward.
Serious offers are also accepted if you don't have anything to trade with.
Dr. Feelgood records for swap (Grading cover/record)
lwoc = Little
Writing On Cover
woc = Writing On Cover
soc = Sticker On Cover
sol = Sticker On Label
Format Title
Country Additional Info Condition
(Origin) (Cvr/rcrd)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
7" She Does It Right/I Don't Mind Argentina Promo -/M
7" Back In The Night/I'm A Man UK -/Ex
7" Back In The Night/I'm A Man Germany Vg/Ex, lwoc
7" Back In The Night/I'm A Man France Ex+/M-, woc+sol
7" Roxette (live)/Keep It Out Of Spain Ex-/Ex
7" Riot In Cell Block #9/Johnny B. UK -/Ex
7" Sneakin' Suspicion/Lights Out UK Promo -/Ex
7" She's A Windup/Hi Rise UK Promo -/Ex
7" She's A Windup/Hi Rise UK Ex/Ex
7" She's A Windup/Hi Rise Germany M-/M-, lwoc
7" She's A Windup/Hi Rise Spain Ex/Ex
7" Baby Jane/Looking Back Germany Ex/Ex
7" Down At The Doctors/Take A Tip UK Ex/Ex
7" Milk & Alcohol/Every Kind Of UK Stripy PS, Blck vnl Ex/Ex
7" Milk & Alcohol/Every Kind Of Spain Ex-/Ex
7" As Long As The Price Is Right UK Promo -/Ex
7" As Long As The Price Is Right UK Mauve vnl Ex/Ex
7" Encore EP UK Ex/Ex, lwoc
7" Put Him Out Of Your Mind Germany Ex-/Ex
7" Put Him Out Of Your Mind Spain Ex-/Ex
7" No Mo Do Yakamo/Best In The UK M-/M
7" Waiting For Saturday Night UK Ex-/Ex
7" My Way/Close But No Cigar France M/M
7" Mad Man Blues/Something Out Of France M/M
7" Don't Wait Up/Something Good UK Ex-/Ex
7" See You Later/I Love You So UK Vg+/Ex
7" See You Later/She's Got Her Germany Ex-/Ex
12" She's A Windup + 2 UK Ex/Ex
12" Baby Jane + 2 UK Ex/Ex
12" See You Later + 2 UK Ex/Ex
12" Hunting Shooting Fishing + 2 Sweden Ex/Ex
12" Milk & Alcohol (New Recipe) + 2 UK Ex/Ex
LP Mad Man Blues (6 Tracks) UK Mispressing Ex/Ex
LP Malrecetado Argentina Promo Ex/Ex
LP A Case OF The Shakes USA Promo Ex+/M-
If you have
problems with the lines of tabs, please call Mr. Bill Gates.
Tell that Rane sent you!
Cheers!
Dear Feelgood
Fans of the World:
I have three rare 7inchs singles edited in Argentina in 1975 to trade or
sell:
1) A side=
"ELLA LO HACE BIEN" ("She Does It Right") up 35815
A
B side "NO ME IMPORTA" ("I Don't Mind") up 35815 B
******PROMOTIONAL COPY******
2) A side "VUELTA A LA NOCHE" ("Back In The Night")
up 35857 A
B side "SOY UN HOMBRE" ("I'm A Man") Live up 35857
B
3) A side "NO DEBISTE LLAMAR AL DOCTOR (SI NO PUEDES PAGAR LA CUENTA)"
("You Shouldn't Call The Doctor [If you can't afford the bills]) 7UA/F
3818
B side "ACASO NO LO SABES" ("Don't You Just Know It")
7UA/F 3819
The three records are in mint condition and with EMI folders.
I'm desperate for the Feelgood book "DOWN BY THE JETTY"; I can't
order it because there's no way to send a cheque in sterling from my city.
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Re:
Seven Inchs from Argentina to Trade (01-Mar-98 04:27:43)
Re: Re: Seven Inchs from Argentina to Trade
(05-Mar-98 21:34:48)
Hi Everybody!
Dr Feelgood
die-hard from Finland seeks new friends to trade thoughts & records!
See You!
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Re:
Fan from Finland (25-Feb-98 13:57:06)
Re: Fan from Finland (12-July-98 05:58
- VIA E MAIL)
Hello all
friends and fans!
Someone who knows when Feelgoods come to Sweden next?
I know they are coming to Denmark. How will I know where they are plying
there?
Please help me.....
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Re: Feelgoods in Sweden (03-June-98 12:33:00 - VIA E MAIL)
hello everybody
this is steve smith from nottingham england i have just got the internet
for about 3 days and this is the first item of mail i have done
i have been a fan of the good doctor for about 20 years and have got a
vast collection of tapes/cds etc i would like to receive any messages from
other feelgood fans
thats it i am not online all the time as i have a six year old son to look
after so if i dont reply
at once dont worry
keep on feeling good - steve smith
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Re:
feelgood (23-Feb-98 11:41:39)
Re: Re: feelgood (25-Feb-98 14:08:30)
Re: feelgood (23-Feb-98 12:06:11)
Re: feelgood (12-July-98 06:03 - VIA E MAIL)
Gaby: Please, read my message in the Re: Re:
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Re: A message to Gaby (12-Feb-98 22:49:06)
I'm a hardcore
fan from Argentina (southamerica) and a new one in the web. I'm a rock
journalist in my country and recently I wrote an article about the Feelgoods
for one of the most importants magazines of Argentina. I want to create
an Appreciation Society for SouthAmerica and wishing to be part of an official
Fan Club.
Thanks, Long Live The Feelgoods!
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Re:
Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina (08-Feb-98 13:47:15)
Re: Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(11-Feb-98 00:24:08)
Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(10-Feb-98 23:37:19)
Re: Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(11-Feb-98 01:59:37)
Re: Re: Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(12-Feb-98 22:46:48)
Re: Re: Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(15-Feb-98 16:01:01)
Re: Hardcore Feelgood Fan from Argentina
(12-July-98 06:04 - VIA E MAIL)
Concerning
the concert in Heidelberg, January 21st:
f---ing great .... keeep on rockin` ;-)
Greetings Uli and Andreas
I saw the
Feelgoods and NBZ on a double bill before Christmas and I have to sat The
Feelgoods where very dissapointing and quite frankly upstaged by NBZ. The
Feelgoods set was dissapointing all the songs we have heard so many times
before, very little off there newer albums.
The current line up would be knackered without Steve Walwyn yet they only
played one of his original songs, there was about 6 Wilko songs in the
set, and much as I like hearing them I'd heard them done properly when
I saw Wilko the month before! I also heard a interview with Pete Gage before
the gig and there wont be a new album this year, and talked about all the
band doing other things..
I should be catching Micky Jupp this weekend...anyone know what that might
be like?
Bill
It just kills
me that there are a few Feelgood songs I´ve never heard in my life!
I´d give my left arm to hear rare singles B-sides like "Don´t
Underestimate Your Enemy", "Something Good", "Rocking
With Somebody New" and "What Do You Think Of That".
Can anybody help? I´m desperate! I sing and play the bass in a Swedish
Feelgood cover band and would love to add a few of these to our songlist,
but since I´ve never heard them it´s not so easy. If you´ve
got any of these, send me an E-mail and I can probably think of a nice
swap for you since I´ve got some other strange stuff in my collection...
All the best, Totte
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Re: Rare songs (09-Jan-98 05:59:34)
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