March 30 at 5:45pm ยท
If you're a Beatle fan you might like this this story...I know I do. *This June 1st will be the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper album. March 30th is the anniversary of cover photo shoot.
A couple months ago I was at Ringo's home. We were in his man cave watching tv, when a delivery from England came in. It's was from Giles Martin, George Martins son. What's this? It's the Sgt. Pepper album remastered. I said, "I haven't listened to this in I don't know how long." Ringo exclaimed, "You haven't heard it in a long time? I haven't listened to it in decades." So we decide to listen to it on his high def top of the line system. So here we are sitting on the sofa, facing the Tv, muted, but with soap operas playing. We listened to every track together. I thought, this is a historically great moment. Sitting here with my friend, listening to Sgt. Pepper, that he's on as a Beatle, and that he hasn't listen to track by track, since it came out.
Only two copies of the remastered Sgt. Pepper album were sent out, one to McCartney and one to Ringo, to be approved by them both. So what did Ringo think? He thought it was great! Why? Because it originally was recorded on a 4-track with a lot of over dubs, which buried the drums. Now, the drums have been lifted and come through as they should. He was pleased. You'll be glad to know it was remastered at EMI Studios where it was originally recorded.
I remember the first time I heard Sgt. Pepper. It was in Carmel, at Raiders drummer Mike 'Smitty' Smith's home. He got an advanced copy prior to its release. We sat there listening to it, in its entirety. Revisiting certain songs.
Growing up in Columbus Ohio and being a fan of Paul Revere & The Raiders was a lousy mix at best. In Columbus, I never seen the extended family, meaning other Raiders besides Paul when he toured with his current band whoever they were or Mark when he toured. Hoping to see Keith Allison was a MAJOR break for me. In 1976, Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart did a tour that had Keith as lead guitar player. The Monkees were alright but, I went to Cleveland Ohio to see Keith. That day he did Get Back and Sweet Home Alabama as warm up to DJB&H. Keith Allison in my opinion, is one the best guitar players I have ever seen. There is a reason why The Raiders didn't need The Wrecking Crew. Keith is one of the reasons. I certainly understand why The Association, Gary Lewis and many others needed them so much. The Raiders were as good as they were easily. Hands down. I live in Las Vegas now and have met a few of THE GUYS, they are all great people and better men and human beings. So, thank you Keith for being such a great person, many of you have been my family and didn't know it. Jon :)
