Lovin' Spoonful remasters

Carl Hoffmann · 02-14-2003, 10:07 AM

Just found out that the following are to be released on Feb.18th. Anybody excited about these?

THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - HUMS OF THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL
4 bonus tracks include 2 demos, 1 alternate and 1 instrumental.
Digitally remastered by Bob Irwin (of Sundazed Records) from the
original master tapes. This re-issue is dedicated to the memory of Zal
Yanovsky who passed away late last year on December 13th. It doesn't
get much better than this! God Bless you Zal!

THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - EVERYTHING PLAYING
2 alternate versions added as bonus tracks

**mudbone** · 02-14-2003, 10:17 AM

Carl, I'm looking forward to these. They're the 3rd & 4th re-issues in the series.

mud-

Michael · 02-14-2003, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mudbone
Carl, I'm looking forward to these. They're the 3rd & 4th re-issues in the series.

mud-

Mud, Do you have a complete listing of the series?

jwis206 · 02-14-2003, 10:38 AM

Carl:

The remastered Spoonful greatest hits collection and the remastered first two Spoonful albums on Buddha (BMG Heritage) sound terrific. I am so looking forward to Tuesday's release of "Hums" and "Everything Playing." I spent much of this past weekend listening to Rhino Handmade's superb 64-track solo John Sebastian collection--"Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings"--as well as John's wonderful "Tar Beach" CD (more of John's outstanding writing, singing and playing and with great cover art to boot).

John

**mudbone** · 02-14-2003, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Michael

Mud, Do you have a complete listing of the series?

Hi Michael, these are the four that are outas of 2/18:

Do You Believe In Magic?
Daydream
Hums
Everything Playing

All have bonus tracks.

mud-

David Powell · 02-14-2003, 11:37 AM

Just to clarify things -- Bob Irwin is doing digital remasters of this series for BMG, as well as analog LP remasters reissued on his Sundazed label.

John B · 02-14-2003, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by David Powell
Just to clarify things -- Bob Irwin is doing digital remasters of this series for BMG, as well as analog LP remasters reissued on his Sundazed label.

They're in good hands. I was disappointed with the new Greatest Hits on Buddah. How does this series compare?

Larry Geller · 02-14-2003, 12:11 PM

Any word on the What's Up Tiger Lily? & You're A Big Boy Now soundtracks?

"Death and danger are my various breads and various butters."

**mudbone** · 02-14-2003, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry Geller
Any word on the What's Up Tiger Lily? & You're A Big Boy Now soundtracks?

Larry, I haven't heard anything about those.

mud-

David Powell · 02-14-2003, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Larry Geller
Any word on the What's Up Tiger Lily? & You're A Big Boy Now soundtracks?

"Death and danger are my various breads and various butters."

Both of these titles were issued as a two-fer CD by Razor & Tie in 1998 but I believe it is no longer in print.

Larry Geller · 02-14-2003, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Both of these titles were issued as a two-fer CD by Razor & Tie in 1998 but I believe it is no longer in print.

I know, and I have it. I'm talking about new remasters in this series by BMG.

JJ3810 · 02-14-2003, 01:55 PM

Oops - wrong thread.

Skip Reynolds · 02-14-2003, 02:25 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Carl Hoffmann
[b]Just found out that the following are to be released on Feb.18th. Anybody excited about these?
THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - HUMS OF THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL
THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - EVERYTHING PLAYING

YES! ME! The Lovin' Spoonful music has aged very well.

wmspence · 02-14-2003, 02:59 PM

Hi, Folks.

I think that "Daydream" is the strongest album of the bunch, musically anyway. I have both the original KS mono vinyl and the new Sundazed reissues of "Magic" and "Daydream" both of which I like, but the latter especially for it's content.

I have a Japanese vinyl pressing of "Hums" and thought the sonics were just OK, for whatever that's worth. Someplace in my collection I have a cutout vinyl of "Everything" and, although I recall that "Six O'Clock" was on it, ( I think), don't remember much else about it. So, what the heck, keep 'em coming!!!!! That's what I really think.

Bill

**mudbone** · 02-14-2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wmspence
Hi, Folks.

and the new Sundazed reissues of "Magic" and "Daydream" both of which I like, but the latter especially for it's content.

Bill

Hi Bill, are the Sundazed stereo?

mud-

David Powell · 02-14-2003, 03:11 PM

By the time "Everything's Playing" was released, a lot of the magic was gone from the group. Zal had left, following a drug bust scandal similar the the one that Greg Allman later went through, and was replaced by the less-charismatic Jerry Yester. The songs on that album were more orchestrated pop than rock 'n roll.

The Sundazed reissues are stereo.

**mudbone** · 02-14-2003, 03:16 PM

David, agreed and thanks for the Sundazed info. After the LP with "Six O'Clock" I stopped buying their stuff. They did put out a few great tunes. Hums is my favorite lp. I've already ordered it. The bonus tracks look very interesting.

13. Summer In The City - (bonus track, previously unreleased, demo version)
14. Rain On The Roof - (bonus track, previously unreleased, alternate take)
15. Full Measure - (bonus track, previously unreleased, instrumental version)
16. Lovin' You - (bonus track, previously unreleased, demo version)

mud-

wmspence · 02-14-2003, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mudbone

Hi Bill, are the Sundazed stereo?

mud-

What's Happenin', Mud.

Yup, the Sundazed are stereo, with the exception of two cuts on each album. On "Magic": the demo of "Younger Girl" and "Alley Oop" are the monos and on Daydream: the demo "Didn't Want to Have to do It" and alternate "Fishin' Blues" are the additions there. All in all, they are both very good efforts........especially the packaging........It's yesterday once more!!!!!!!

Bill

Carl Hoffmann · 02-14-2003, 03:35 PM

So it sounds like these remasters are the ones to pick up. Kinda figured as much with Bob Irwin being involved.

Does anyone know whether any of the earlier Buddha titles have been or are soon to be deleted? I understand the Harry Nilsson titles are pretty good.

Joe Koz · 02-14-2003, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carl Hoffmann
Just found out that the following are to be released on Feb.18th. Anybody excited about these?

I'll be the first in line to pick these up. Have the first two BMG did and I love them. John Sebastian is a very under raided songwriter.

02-14-2003, 10:07 AM	#1
Carl Hoffmann Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 357	Lovin' Spoonful remasters Just found out that the following are to be released on Feb.18th. Anybody excited about these? THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - HUMS OF THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL 4 bonus tracks include 2 demos, 1 alternate and 1 instrumental. Digitally remastered by Bob Irwin (of Sundazed Records) from the original master tapes. This re-issue is dedicated to the memory of Zal Yanovsky who passed away late last year on December 13th. It doesn't get much better than this! God Bless you Zal! THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - EVERYTHING PLAYING 2 alternate versions added as bonus tracks

02-14-2003, 10:17 AM	#2
mudbone Gort Annaologist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada, O! Posts: 28,629	Carl, I'm looking forward to these. They're the 3rd & 4th re-issues in the series. mud- __________________ The Don Rickles of Bones. I shop at Wong*Mart for my cds. send ferroc, guns & money.

02-14-2003, 10:38 AM	#4
jwis206 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 164	Carl: The remastered Spoonful greatest hits collection and the remastered first two Spoonful albums on Buddha (BMG Heritage) sound terrific. I am so looking forward to Tuesday's release of "Hums" and "Everything Playing." I spent much of this past weekend listening to Rhino Handmade's superb 64-track solo John Sebastian collection--"Faithful Virtue: The Reprise Recordings"--as well as John's wonderful "Tar Beach" CD (more of John's outstanding writing, singing and playing and with great cover art to boot). John Last edited by jwis206; 02-14-2003 at 12:26 PM.

02-14-2003, 01:55 PM	#12
JJ3810 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 724	Oops - wrong thread. Last edited by JJ3810; 02-16-2003 at 07:58 AM.

02-14-2003, 02:25 PM	#13
Skip Reynolds Legend In His Own Mind Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moscow, Idaho Posts: 3,013	Re: Lovin' Spoonful remasters [quote]Originally posted by Carl Hoffmann [b]Just found out that the following are to be released on Feb.18th. Anybody excited about these? THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - HUMS OF THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL - EVERYTHING PLAYING YES! ME! The Lovin' Spoonful music has aged very well. __________________ Don't ask me why egg salad- I've got enough aggravation.

02-14-2003, 11:37 AM	#6
David Powell Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 2,140	Just to clarify things -- Bob Irwin is doing digital remasters of this series for BMG, as well as analog LP remasters reissued on his Sundazed label.

02-14-2003, 12:11 PM	#8
Larry Geller Forum Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Flushing, NY Posts: 6,582	Any word on the What's Up Tiger Lily? & You're A Big Boy Now soundtracks? "Death and danger are my various breads and various butters."

02-14-2003, 02:59 PM	#14
wmspence Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 452	Hi, Folks. I think that "Daydream" is the strongest album of the bunch, musically anyway. I have both the original KS mono vinyl and the new Sundazed reissues of "Magic" and "Daydream" both of which I like, but the latter especially for it's content. I have a Japanese vinyl pressing of "Hums" and thought the sonics were just OK, for whatever that's worth. Someplace in my collection I have a cutout vinyl of "Everything" and, although I recall that "Six O'Clock" was on it, ( I think), don't remember much else about it. So, what the heck, keep 'em coming!!!!! That's what I really think. Bill

02-14-2003, 03:11 PM	#16
David Powell Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 2,140	By the time "Everything's Playing" was released, a lot of the magic was gone from the group. Zal had left, following a drug bust scandal similar the the one that Greg Allman later went through, and was replaced by the less-charismatic Jerry Yester. The songs on that album were more orchestrated pop than rock 'n roll. The Sundazed reissues are stereo.

02-14-2003, 03:16 PM	#17
mudbone Gort Annaologist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada, O! Posts: 28,629	David, agreed and thanks for the Sundazed info. After the LP with "Six O'Clock" I stopped buying their stuff. They did put out a few great tunes. Hums is my favorite lp. I've already ordered it. The bonus tracks look very interesting. 13. Summer In The City - (bonus track, previously unreleased, demo version) 14. Rain On The Roof - (bonus track, previously unreleased, alternate take) 15. Full Measure - (bonus track, previously unreleased, instrumental version) 16. Lovin' You - (bonus track, previously unreleased, demo version) mud- __________________ The Don Rickles of Bones. I shop at Wong*Mart for my cds. send ferroc, guns & money.

02-14-2003, 03:35 PM	#19
Carl Hoffmann Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 357	So it sounds like these remasters are the ones to pick up. Kinda figured as much with Bob Irwin being involved. Does anyone know whether any of the earlier Buddha titles have been or are soon to be deleted? I understand the Harry Nilsson titles are pretty good.

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