@RoyFive Feelin' Groovy hasn't been uploaded because Warner blocks much of their music. I think Anything Goes may have been allowed because it was written by Cole Porter and the original copyright expired long ago.
@MrTrashcan1 A belated happy new year, Mr. T! I hope that we'll get more terrific posts from you in 2012. I have always loved your eclectic and excellent taste in the pop music of our childhoods.
In the 60's, several pop songs were updated versions of 20's and 30's Tin Pan Alley and show tunes. The Four Seasons had a hit with I've Got You Under My Skin, group called The Happenings had a ht with "I've Got Rhythm" and a guy named Billy Stewart had a top 10 hit with an updated version of "Summertime".
I remember I was in high school one day and one of the girls I idolized brought this album in. It totally knocked me out; seemingly a multitude of vocal layers that was not present in most of the music of that time. I recall there was another song on that album I particularly liked; "High Coin" written by Van Dyke Parks. Sadly that's about the only thing he's ever done that I really enjoyed; even his collaboration with Brian Wilson was lackluster. Thanks for this great song.
@1011DALE That's right. I have the album and it's on there. The CDs use the album cuts, so it would be on the CD, too. But the 45 single did not have the intro.
Cole Porter wrote many, many verses to this song, with references to Broadway, Hollywood and the "fads" of the 30's (including nudism!). To sing the whole through would probably take 8 or more minutes. Most renditions, like this one, only used a few of the verses.
I toured with this band in 1977 during an attempted comeback. We played dance clubs across Canada, mostly Ontario before I gave my notice and got off the band. We recorded an album that was eventually released in Canada but not the US. It went nowhere and HB went separate ways. Dick Scoppotone was the lead singer and went home to Santa Cruz, Ca where he did well in real estate. No clue where the rest are.
@nealbfinn Wow - thank you for that! I collected HB rabidly in the '60s, and no doubt would have leapt at a chance to see you with them in '77! What was the name of the Canadian release!?!? I always thought of them as a branch of the Beau Brummels family tree, since John was on drums in those days.
Everytime I hear this song it reminds of "Boys in the Band". The film used it for it's opening. And the film used Harper's Bizarre full version which used a prelude that was an actual recording of Cole Porter singing it. You know, the lyrics about the Puritans and Plymouth Rock landing on them.
This might have been my favorite record of 1967 ~ always reminds me of such a free & easy time of my own life (I was 20) with wonderful friends, wonderful times and wonderful memories.
it is a classic - but it doesn't go back to the '20s. cole porter wrote it in 1934.
the beatles always had a broad base to their music:- honey pie, your mother should know, and golden slumbers all go back to the british music hall tradition.
and then again:- rural blues wasn't exactly a 1960's music.
Well, the problem is that there were three different WB releases of this 45, each with a different B side. But I believe the first issue was "Malibu U. "
So continuing this trivia question, what were the other two B sides?
Malibu U is on my flip side. I got this record at A USED record store in San Diego in 1968, The Navy ship I was on was there for A couple months. I didn't know there were 3 different 45's. Do you have all 3?
No, don't have all three, but in looking for pics for the video I came across the other two. Next was "Chattanooga Choo Choo." This single was probably released after the album that contained both songs. And the last was "Virginia City."
WOW in 1967 we had Hendrix, Cream, The Gratefull Dead and so many great rock bands. So what the heck happened with these guys anyway. Did they get lost in a time warp or something?
No, they were on a different music path--the harmony/bubblegum path--along with groups such as Mamas & Papas, Spanky & Our Gang, Happenings, Fortunes, Vogues, Lettermen, Sandpipers, Peppermint Rainbow, etc.
Harpers Bizarre were serious vocalists! They jumped onboard the jingles industry twixt and tween their releases. Ted Templeman went on to produce The Doobie Brothers and MANY others!
In the Fall of 1967 I was playing a H.B. album, with this recording on it, about a thousand times a day. This takes me back to such a carefree time in my life (I was 20) when I the only thing in this world I wanted was to be with Ms. Joan Eide. Thanks for taking me back to a wonderful time in my life.
Great website. I certainly like much of what's on this 2009 greatest songs list, although I don't agree with the order. But looking at my postings I'm sure that doesn't surprise you. :-)
Harpers Bizarre's drummer was the late John Peterson, Ted Templeton's brother-in-law, who previously had been a member of the Beau Brummels.
pgh45rpms 2 weeks ago
Their take on Feelin' Groovy hasn't been uploaded because...
RoyFive 2 months ago
@RoyFive Feelin' Groovy hasn't been uploaded because Warner blocks much of their music. I think Anything Goes may have been allowed because it was written by Cole Porter and the original copyright expired long ago.
MrTrashcan1 1 month ago
@MrTrashcan1 A belated happy new year, Mr. T! I hope that we'll get more terrific posts from you in 2012. I have always loved your eclectic and excellent taste in the pop music of our childhoods.
peeterpoon 1 month ago
@peeterpoon Thanks, L. Same to you. Hope you're doing well. If I have time I will post some new stuff. Best regards. - H.
MrTrashcan1 1 month ago
Can anyone please post "Come to the Sunshine"? It was on here a while back but it's gone now. Thanks in advance...
fscap811 4 months ago
@fscap811 Unfortunately Warner blocks certain music and that might be one of them. I'll see if I can post it.
MrTrashcan1 4 months ago
@MrTrashcan1 Thanks so much, appreciate it.
fscap811 4 months ago
@MrTrashcan1 Hey Mr.T1, any luck posting "Come to the Sunshine"? Thanks, Joe
fscap811 3 months ago
In the 60's, several pop songs were updated versions of 20's and 30's Tin Pan Alley and show tunes. The Four Seasons had a hit with I've Got You Under My Skin, group called The Happenings had a ht with "I've Got Rhythm" and a guy named Billy Stewart had a top 10 hit with an updated version of "Summertime".
observer9670 4 months ago
#43pop for them in 1967.great version.
wfarrar69 4 months ago in playlist More videos from MrTrashcan1
Wow, great harmony from a classic....
centralparocker 5 months ago
I remember I was in high school one day and one of the girls I idolized brought this album in. It totally knocked me out; seemingly a multitude of vocal layers that was not present in most of the music of that time. I recall there was another song on that album I particularly liked; "High Coin" written by Van Dyke Parks. Sadly that's about the only thing he's ever done that I really enjoyed; even his collaboration with Brian Wilson was lackluster. Thanks for this great song.
curiouscharacter1 5 months ago
When I first heard this song on XM radio, it started off with an intro that I haven't been able to find since. It's was like a radio broadcast.
royalpain88 7 months ago
@royalpain88 They were playing the album cut, probably from a CD. The original single does not include that intro.
MrTrashcan1 7 months ago
@MrTrashcan1 But it was on the original album.
1011DALE 4 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Harpers Bizarre
@1011DALE That's right. I have the album and it's on there. The CDs use the album cuts, so it would be on the CD, too. But the 45 single did not have the intro.
MrTrashcan1 4 months ago
Fucksake Limmy.
ghilliegirl1 7 months ago
Ah!
Wonderful 60's when anything went.
kend16 9 months ago
Cole Porter wrote many, many verses to this song, with references to Broadway, Hollywood and the "fads" of the 30's (including nudism!). To sing the whole through would probably take 8 or more minutes. Most renditions, like this one, only used a few of the verses.
MegaObserver1 10 months ago
i,m sat in my back garden in the summer of 1967on a sunday afternoon, brilliant.
MrLawman10 10 months ago
I toured with this band in 1977 during an attempted comeback. We played dance clubs across Canada, mostly Ontario before I gave my notice and got off the band. We recorded an album that was eventually released in Canada but not the US. It went nowhere and HB went separate ways. Dick Scoppotone was the lead singer and went home to Santa Cruz, Ca where he did well in real estate. No clue where the rest are.
nealbfinn 1 year ago
@nealbfinn Wow - thank you for that! I collected HB rabidly in the '60s, and no doubt would have leapt at a chance to see you with them in '77! What was the name of the Canadian release!?!? I always thought of them as a branch of the Beau Brummels family tree, since John was on drums in those days.
Polyphemus47 5 months ago
Everytime I hear this song it reminds of "Boys in the Band". The film used it for it's opening. And the film used Harper's Bizarre full version which used a prelude that was an actual recording of Cole Porter singing it. You know, the lyrics about the Puritans and Plymouth Rock landing on them.
maxfabien 1 year ago
gee's i luv this .
ruandted 1 year ago
somebody please put up Malibu u such a fun song!
80sVideoLord 1 year ago
Great group !
Thanks for posting this .
SAYZ 1 year ago
Wow!
LASongwriter 1 year ago
Every time I hear this I'm 5 years old again. Wonderful. Thank you MrTrashcan1
williamkanegateshead 1 year ago 2
This might have been my favorite record of 1967 ~ always reminds me of such a free & easy time of my own life (I was 20) with wonderful friends, wonderful times and wonderful memories.
MrRonnieG 2 years ago
Is Mr Trashcan 1 the wonderful Francis Reader Esq.
georgenoman 2 years ago
1934 you say
MrChrisjeffries 2 years ago
it is a classic - but it doesn't go back to the '20s. cole porter wrote it in 1934.
the beatles always had a broad base to their music:- honey pie, your mother should know, and golden slumbers all go back to the british music hall tradition.
and then again:- rural blues wasn't exactly a 1960's music.
thallassocracy 2 years ago 3
@thallassocracy - Thank you for the correction. I should have checked that myself.
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
@thallassocracy Well said
slightofffist 1 year ago
This was also used as the opening song from the 1970 movie "The Boys In The Band"
bearguy217 2 years ago 2
Trivia Time!!!! Warner Brothers had the 45rpm record of this song. What song was on the FLIP side?
surfside48 2 years ago
Well, the problem is that there were three different WB releases of this 45, each with a different B side. But I believe the first issue was "Malibu U. "
So continuing this trivia question, what were the other two B sides?
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
Malibu U is on my flip side. I got this record at A USED record store in San Diego in 1968, The Navy ship I was on was there for A couple months. I didn't know there were 3 different 45's. Do you have all 3?
surfside48 2 years ago
No, don't have all three, but in looking for pics for the video I came across the other two. Next was "Chattanooga Choo Choo." This single was probably released after the album that contained both songs. And the last was "Virginia City."
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
Tikis' version of Lost My Love Today
jeanclaude4 2 years ago
This recording was used as the theme song for the 1970 film Boys in the Band".
mthivier 2 years ago
God I love these guys, one of a kind band
revolverjgw 2 years ago
cool it sounds like metallica
Casar1973 2 years ago
WOW in 1967 we had Hendrix, Cream, The Gratefull Dead and so many great rock bands. So what the heck happened with these guys anyway. Did they get lost in a time warp or something?
heavysurf1 2 years ago
No, they were on a different music path--the harmony/bubblegum path--along with groups such as Mamas & Papas, Spanky & Our Gang, Happenings, Fortunes, Vogues, Lettermen, Sandpipers, Peppermint Rainbow, etc.
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
if you think this sounds odd for the time, listen to those hard rockers "temperance seven" they will destroy your mind
26highstreet 2 years ago
cool! do u have feelin groovy!?
justbeformlessly 2 years ago
Old CP would have been proud
guv07 2 years ago
This group top the chart with Simon & Garfunkel's song.... "Feelin Groovy".
jam5bryce 2 years ago 3
Harpers Bizarre were serious vocalists! They jumped onboard the jingles industry twixt and tween their releases. Ted Templeman went on to produce The Doobie Brothers and MANY others!
What a treat this is!
Thanks for posting a fav!
KatradioNY 2 years ago 10
Thanks for the information mate! Very interesting,
williamkanegateshead 2 years ago 2
In the Fall of 1967 I was playing a H.B. album, with this recording on it, about a thousand times a day. This takes me back to such a carefree time in my life (I was 20) when I the only thing in this world I wanted was to be with Ms. Joan Eide. Thanks for taking me back to a wonderful time in my life.
MrRonnieG 2 years ago 3
see the 2009 greatest songs of all time at two fat guys with nothing to do. com
philsharp55 2 years ago
Great website. I certainly like much of what's on this 2009 greatest songs list, although I don't agree with the order. But looking at my postings I'm sure that doesn't surprise you. :-)
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
Appreciate the visit. You should have heard some of our arguments when we tried to rank these songs.
We enjoy the selections you've posted here. Keep up the good work!
philsharp55 2 years ago
if the song is from more than 50 years ago isnt there a law which says the company no longer owns the song or something?
monkeyah 2 years ago
It's possible. That may be why this one isn't blocked.
MrTrashcan1 2 years ago
this is the song from the movie "Boys in the Band 1970"
torkerbmx 2 years ago 3
It was a wonderful version.Very talented band.5 stars.
burjazz 2 years ago
Terrific rendition of Cole Porter's 1930's hit. Not a big hit in 1967, nevertheless, it's refreshing and catchy.
oakmont9 2 years ago