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Post by H2IZCOOL on Apr 18, 2010 21:14:42 GMT -5
I was rummaging around looking for a copy of the original version of I Can Hear Music by the Ronettes. I had heard it on the '50s on 5. It was recorded over 2 years before the Beach Boys version, and is pretty good. But my searching took me to an LP that featured songs recorded by people prior to it becoming a hit for someone else.
This in turn lead me to a seach for the original version of "This Diamond Ring." It was written by Al Kooper (among others) and was repordedly intended for The Drifters. I don't think they ever recorded it. However, a few months before it was recorded by Gary Lewis, it was recorded by someone named Samuel Otis Ambrose. Not exactly a houssehold name, but he did record it first. I found it on YouTube, and IMO, it totally violates my heard it first rule. I heard the Gary Lewis version first 45 years ago. I heard the Sam Ambrose version for the first time tonight. IMO, Sam wins by a mile. Tell me what you think!
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Post by m c dornan on Apr 19, 2010 0:09:57 GMT -5
That's not bad. I never heard of this before, so good find! I still like the Gary version better - especially for the instrumental bridge part.
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Post by Ken on Apr 19, 2010 16:41:52 GMT -5
I also like Gary's version better, but Sam's version is good!  |
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Post by Pete70s on Apr 20, 2010 22:08:16 GMT -5
I was rummaging around looking for a copy of the original version of I Can Hear Music by the Ronettes. I had heard it on the '50s on 5. It was recorded over 2 years before the Beach Boys version, and is pretty good. But my searching took me to an LP that featured songs recorded by people prior to it becoming a hit for someone else. This in turn lead me to a seach for the original version of "This Diamond Ring." It was written by Al Kooper (among others) and was repordedly intended for The Drifters. I don't think they ever recorded it. However, a few months before it was recorded by Gary Lewis, it was recorded by someone named Samuel Otis Ambrose. Not exactly a houssehold name, but he did record it first. I found it on YouTube, and IMO, it totally violates my heard it first rule. I heard the Gary Lewis version first 45 years ago. I heard the Sam Ambrose version for the first time tonight. IMO, Sam wins by a mile. Tell me what you think! I'm not surprised.. Gary Lewis is one 60's artist that hasn't aged well with me at ALL. Something about him reminds me of Bob Saget! I heard Gary's version in the supermarket a couple of weeks ago, and and all I could think was "WHY are they playing this?". I have the "Legendary Masters Series" CD, and I NEVER listen to it... But the Sam version is pretty good! |
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Apr 21, 2010 12:56:03 GMT -5
I was rummaging around looking for a copy of the original version of I Can Hear Music by the Ronettes. I had heard it on the '50s on 5. It was recorded over 2 years before the Beach Boys version, and is pretty good. But my searching took me to an LP that featured songs recorded by people prior to it becoming a hit for someone else. This in turn lead me to a seach for the original version of "This Diamond Ring." It was written by Al Kooper (among others) and was repordedly intended for The Drifters. I don't think they ever recorded it. However, a few months before it was recorded by Gary Lewis, it was recorded by someone named Samuel Otis Ambrose. Not exactly a houssehold name, but he did record it first. I found it on YouTube, and IMO, it totally violates my heard it first rule. I heard the Gary Lewis version first 45 years ago. I heard the Sam Ambrose version for the first time tonight. IMO, Sam wins by a mile. Tell me what you think! I'm not surprised.. Gary Lewis is one 60's artist that hasn't aged well with me at ALL. Something about him reminds me of Bob Saget! I heard Gary's version in the supermarket a couple of weeks ago, and and all I could think was "WHY are they playing this?". I have the "Legendary Masters Series" CD, and I NEVER listen to it... But the Sam version is pretty good! That's pretty bad, Pete, if you don't even think it's good enough for supermarket muzak. LOL! I've said many times here, that I've never really cared for Gary's voice. I thought it was lightweight to begin with, and he really couldn't stay on pitch. But I always kinda liked This Diamond Ring despite that. Now I can see why - I like the song, not the singer. If it's done well, it's a great song! |
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