I am a huge fan of both 'Bradleys Barn' and 'Triangle,' by the Beau Brummels. However, have you heard Ron Elliott's solo album, 'Candlestickmaker?' It's an absolute hidden gem! I will also add that the session musicians Ron and Sal enlisted for 'BB' and 'Candlestickmaker'(Dan Levitt and Marc McClure) were so impressive that Ron produced their only LP, the excellent 'Living In The Country.' It's the kind of album that you would flip past in a used record bin and never think twice about, but it too is a diamond and well worth hunting down!
Oh yes - I've never seen a copy of 'Candlestickmaker' but have streamed quite a few times - absolutely a hidden gem. Will keep a look out for the 'Living in the Country' album. It's not surprising that Ron Elliott is virtually unknown these days - he never actively sought the spotlight but is one of the great songwriters of the sixties. Sal Valentino is a little more known but like Elliott, way too underappreciated. My hope is to write an essay this summer on the Beau Brummels.
I have seen original copies of 'Candlestickmaker.' Often no more than $40 or $50. Money well spent, in my opinion. However, I believe it is has also been reissued. I have also seen copies of Levitt & McClure's album, but they are almost always Promotional Copies (and always VERY clean). They are both out there, but definitely require some digging. That said, it will be easier to find them on Discogs.
I really enjoyed the Everly article, by the way. Thanks for sharing it with us and I look forward to a future article on the Beau Brummels. I think both 'Roots' and the Beaus are receiving a bit of a resurgence at the moment. Possibly with the recent interest in Cosmic Country and Country music.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I've been meaning to do an essay on the Beau Brummels for a long time and am resolute to finally tackle it this summer. I'll keep a look out for the albums as well.
I love the stuff they did at this time in their career. The 2CD Warner anthology "Walk Right Back" is superb, as it has all the significant stuff from that era. "Down In The Bottom" sounds like it's good, too.
And "Roots" is probably my favorite of their single albums. "T For Texas" is amazing, and their voices were well-suited to "Sing Me Back Home" and "Mama Tried".
'Down In the Bottom' collects it all from 1967 and 1968 and includes some neat rarities. The 'Harmonies & Heartaches' boxset is also a good overview of the Everlys from 1951 to 1990 or so.
Fine piece and tribute to the Everly Brothers. I wonder how many duos owe their harmonizing inspiration to them.
Oh goodness - the list is probably very, very long with maybe Simon & Garfunkel leading the way.
I agree. Simon & Garfinkel have said so and even covered one of their songs.
Don and Phil also toured with them in 2003-04.
Well done. I’ve always enjoyed this period of their career, and your overview made me revisit it.
Thanks so much. Enjoy the listening!
I am a huge fan of both 'Bradleys Barn' and 'Triangle,' by the Beau Brummels. However, have you heard Ron Elliott's solo album, 'Candlestickmaker?' It's an absolute hidden gem! I will also add that the session musicians Ron and Sal enlisted for 'BB' and 'Candlestickmaker'(Dan Levitt and Marc McClure) were so impressive that Ron produced their only LP, the excellent 'Living In The Country.' It's the kind of album that you would flip past in a used record bin and never think twice about, but it too is a diamond and well worth hunting down!
Oh yes - I've never seen a copy of 'Candlestickmaker' but have streamed quite a few times - absolutely a hidden gem. Will keep a look out for the 'Living in the Country' album. It's not surprising that Ron Elliott is virtually unknown these days - he never actively sought the spotlight but is one of the great songwriters of the sixties. Sal Valentino is a little more known but like Elliott, way too underappreciated. My hope is to write an essay this summer on the Beau Brummels.
I have seen original copies of 'Candlestickmaker.' Often no more than $40 or $50. Money well spent, in my opinion. However, I believe it is has also been reissued. I have also seen copies of Levitt & McClure's album, but they are almost always Promotional Copies (and always VERY clean). They are both out there, but definitely require some digging. That said, it will be easier to find them on Discogs.
I really enjoyed the Everly article, by the way. Thanks for sharing it with us and I look forward to a future article on the Beau Brummels. I think both 'Roots' and the Beaus are receiving a bit of a resurgence at the moment. Possibly with the recent interest in Cosmic Country and Country music.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I've been meaning to do an essay on the Beau Brummels for a long time and am resolute to finally tackle it this summer. I'll keep a look out for the albums as well.
I love the stuff they did at this time in their career. The 2CD Warner anthology "Walk Right Back" is superb, as it has all the significant stuff from that era. "Down In The Bottom" sounds like it's good, too.
And "Roots" is probably my favorite of their single albums. "T For Texas" is amazing, and their voices were well-suited to "Sing Me Back Home" and "Mama Tried".
'Down In the Bottom' collects it all from 1967 and 1968 and includes some neat rarities. The 'Harmonies & Heartaches' boxset is also a good overview of the Everlys from 1951 to 1990 or so.