NRBQ Album-By-Album Thread

That means a great deal to me. Thank you John!

If anyone knows about this, it would be you.

I've been listening to some unofficially released NRBQ shows from 1973-1979. Duke Ellington's "Rockin' in Rhythm" popped up at a few of those shows and I'm quite sure the current lineup still plays it once in a while. I love their arrangement and take on this tune. I don't think they've ever officially released a version of the song - or have they?

 

Hi Mike! I don't think they ever released a version of "Rockin' in Rhythm." It's one of the things I remember them playing back in 1973 or so, and I've always liked their version a lot!

 

Believe it or not, they played that last time I saw them out east!!

 

I'm a believer!

 

It needs the Whole Wheat Horns, in my opinion (and a rehearsal!)

 

I envy people who have seen the band multiple times. I know they are heading out west soon. Can't remember a time that they have ever played Phoenix, AZ.
If they played Phoenix, it was many years ago.

 

It would be very cool to have a Froggy's Favorites, volume 2.

 

I vaguely remember them playing at a short-lived club in Scottsdale in the 90's but I wasn't in a financial situation to attend. Gottta keep hoping! The only time I saw them was at my college in 1975 but had been a fan since 1970.

 

I saw them many times back east. Have been in Colorado for 30 years, and they played once, in 1997, in Colorado Springs. Al Anderson participates in a song-writing event, most years, outside of Denver - The Durango Songwriters expo.

 

Yes, they played at Cajun House in Scottsdale on March 14, 1998. It was a club with an interior that looked like you were on the streets of New Orleans. They also played The Rialto in Tucson the night before.
I was lucky to catch both shows. They haven't been back to AZ since, but I'm happy they're playing on the west coast again.

 

Thanks for this information. The late 90's were a busy time in my life, but I wish I had not missed these shows. I was well aware of NRBQ back then. Probably had the attitude that I'd be able to catch them on a return visit.
Sad that they have never returned to AZ. There are several places they could play while they visit CA this year. The MIM would be one. Except It doesn't have the vibe of a honky tonk. ha ha

 

Has everyone heard this? It's a really good cover version from 1981 with a soft lead vocal, meticulous "ooh" and "aah" backing vocals, and a key transposition from the original G up to A that works well. I read about it back in the '80s, but never actually heard it until this worn copy popped up on Youtube last year.
The singer Tommy J is sort of a mystery, but I suspect he's English based on the Rak label.

 

I hadn't heard this. He sticks pretty close to the Q's arrangement. The synthy-sounding bass dates it a bit, but I liked what they did with the solo. Thanks for posting.

 

Yeah, it's not bad. They clearly wanted to make it sound more like the Beach Boys, which is fitting.

 

This pic sleeve shows Tommy J driving right-side, so another piece of evidence that he's probably British

 

Has anyone here heard "Rumors"? I'm thinking of shelling out for a copy of the single because it can't be heard anywhere online.

Also, the Discogs label shot of "Froggy" looks suspiciously like it's made of fabric.

 

Rumors is a swamp rock groover with a relaxed feel, more Fergie-ish than NRBQ-ish.

Yeah that Froggy image is a fake on a t-shirt someone made to tease other fans at some NRBQ event, and shouldn't have been posted on discogs. I just disabled it there.

 

If nothing else, the title/composer/artst font is all wrong for the 70s. Looks like a bad digital version of Helvetica.

 

I like "Rumors". I've got the 45.

 

"Tiddlywinks, baby! My kinda music!"

See NRBQ's once-banned 'Tiddlywinks' TV spot - Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia

 

Anyone heard the new reissue of "Tiddlywinks"? It's one of my fave Q albums, and I always thought the original vinyl sounded great, the CD so so (but that was the case with many early CD releases). Gary Hobish has done a wonderful job remastering the old albums, would appreciate your take on this one, both vinyl and CD. Thanks!

 

I just listened to the CD. I haven't compared it to the original CD, but I thought it sounded pretty great. To me, the 2 bonus tracks didn't sound quite as good as the rest of the album, but it's great to have them there.

 

Omnivore just reissued an expanded edition of the Terry Adam’s/Steve Ferguson album Louisville Sluggers.

Terry Adams & Steve Ferguson — Louisville Sluggers – Omnivore Recordings

1. PEANUT VENDOR
2. OUTER SPACE BOOGIE (Alternate Mix)
3. SAME TRAIN
4. MULE SKINNER BLUES (Take 1)
5. ICHABOD
6. PLEASE DON’T TALK ABOUT ME WHEN I’M GONE
7. IT’S TOO SOON TO KNOW
8. KNUCKLEHEAD
9. DUTCHESS COUNTY JAIL
10. SOUTH OF THE ORIENT
11. HI-HEEL SNEAKERS
12. TURKEY IN THE STRAW *
13. BLUE MONK
14. JAVA *
15. DUET FOR COUSINS *
16. HEY GOOD LOOKIN’
17. ICHABOD (Take 1) *
    
    

1. 
   * Previously unissued bonus tracks.

 

It's considerably less expensive if you order from nrbq.com

 

Sorry to be late on this. I acquired the Omnivore vinyl reissue of Tiddlywinks and it is excellent. Gary Hobish and Jeff Powell did a great job on this. I heard some things I never before heard on my old German Line records cd bought in the eighties.