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Friday, April 18th 2008 - 05:48:33 PM
Name: jo costello E-mail address: jc2231@comcast.net Comments: FIRST OF ALL, LET ME SAY THAT I NEVER KNEW THAT THIS SITE EXISTED!!! I JUST READ OF THE PASSING OF JOHN PETERSON AND I AM SO SAD. BACK IN 66 OR 67 THE BAND PLAYED AT A PLACE CALLED ROSELAND IN TAUNTON MA. I WAS ABOUT 16 AND SO EXCITED! I GOT TO MEET THE BAND AFTERWARDS AND JOHN WAS IMPRESSED BY MY HUGE PLASTIC RING..I GAVE IT TO HIM. I NEVER FORGOT!! I WONDER IF SAL REMEMBERS!!? WHAT A WONDERFUL BAND AND GREAT MEMORIES!! Favorite Brummels Song: JUST A LITTLE
Saturday, April 12th 2008 - 06:44:08 AM
Name: Darren Long E-mail address: darrenlong@comcast.net Comments: Hi Brummels people. Anyone have a phone # for Declan Mulligan? Trying to locate him and say hi. We had a group in the 80's named The Strangers and then Roundhouse. We played the Abbey Tavern when Dec had another gig...and he was a mentor to us...even produced our 45 single in '83.
We were always proud that the Beau Brummels were a SF band
and continue to love their 60's classics.
John Hjort...please drop a line. All the Best!Favorite Brummels Song: Don't Talk to Strangers
Wednesday, December 26th 2007 - 01:07:00 PM
Name: Bernard E-mail address: keenable@comcast.net Comments: Since I first heard it when I was a boy I thought "They'll Make You Cry" was a unique and haunting ballad. Every word I heard rang true. However, in all the decades since I've never found the lyrics for this song, and try as I might I just can't figure out what's being said in several spots. Strange to be haunted by a song's lyrics when you can't recite them. Can anyone here tell me how I can get those lyrics? It's like an itch I can't scratch. Thanks. Favorite Brummels Song: Yes, it's "They'll Make You Cry"
Wednesday, November 28th 2007 - 12:45:49 PM
Name: Robbie Davis E-mail address: rpruett@dayspring.com Comments: Hey Fuzzy and Dec. Do you remember me? Was surfing around and found this site. Great to hear you guys are still around. Miss the Jolly Friar and Jill and I helping you remember the words to songs. In case you are getting to old to remember, Jill and I helped name you the "Black Velvet Band". Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Saturday, November 17th 2007 - 02:17:35 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: beaujacksonhart Comments: I was only able to find this short obituary on The S.F. Chronicle's website for John Petersen.
http://www.legacy.com/SFGate/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=98103002
Hi, Terry Thorn. Hope you are well. This is John Hjort. You knew me before the stage name! I can put you in touch with Declan, if you wish. I'm sure he'd enjoy hearing from you. He's living up around Petaluma now. Just spoke to him yesterday to break the above sad news to him.Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Friday, November 16th 2007 - 02:02:32 PM
Name: gary schneider E-mail address: mindspirit1@earthlink.net Comments: I received word of Johns death from Johns brother Bob who is my best buddy. John was a beautiful man with a sense of humor whom I had the pleasure of spending some Christmas' and Thanksgiving day with. He will surely be missed.
Tuesday, November 13th 2007 - 10:53:14 PM
Name: Linda Lucas E-mail address: lindasl@starstream.net Comments: Just got a phone call this evening from Jackson Hart in the Philippines. He received an e-mail from Ron Elliot with some very sad news, John Peterson passed away of a heart attack this morning. We've been BB fans for centuries and Harper's Bizarre fans too. We join fans the world over who will mourn John's passing. Favorite Brummels Song: Just A Little
Thursday, May 24th 2007 - 11:00:37 PM
Name: Terry Thorn E-mail address: nipthorn@yahoo.com Comments: I played drums with the Beau Brummels in 1984-1985 in and around S.F.. Declan and I became good friends and he gave me the the Hohner 64 Chromonica that he used on the 1975 album.I will always cherish it and the memories of playing with Declan,Sal,and sometimes Ron Elliot in those years.I also met Ron Meager and John Peterson during that time which was especially cool because I was a big fan of the band when I was 15 in 1965. I'm glad to hear that Sal is still is still performing but I miss my friend Declan and hope he is doing well. Favorite Brummels Song: JUST A LITTLE
Saturday, March 31st 2007 - 06:03:32 PM
Name: Mete E-mail address: johnboymete@cfl.rr.com Comments: Just a quick howdy to Fuzzy from an old deckhand on the Hotel Titantic. Hoping it's all good for you, brother!
El Mt.
Wednesday, December 13th 2006 - 01:49:16 PM
Name: DOUG Comments: LOVE THE BEAU BRUMMELS.THEY ARE THE AMERICIAN BEATLES.THEY HAVE GREAT MUSIC AND SONGS.SAL IS THE MAN ON LEAD VOCALS. Favorite Brummels Song: LAUGH LAUGH
Thursday, November 30th 2006 - 12:25:56 PM
Name: Mike Stewart E-mail address: mikejohn.stewart@hotmail.com Comments: Hi Fuzzy, do you remember in around the 70s a guy, an English man, friend of Carol Plant, who stayed with you & the 'gang' in Sanchez Street SF. Please contact me if you want to. All The Best Mike
Saturday, October 28th 2006 - 05:47:36 PM
Name: steve walters E-mail address: swalters37@comcast.net Comments: Just picked up a copy of Come out Tonight; Very Good!
Good music lyrics and
great to hear your voice again Sal.
Favorite BB song? Too many to mention!
Steve
Tallahassee,FL
Tuesday, October 10th 2006 - 07:10:09 AM
Name: Declan Mulligan E-mail address: artdec@ireland.com Comments: I'm back as a Visual Artist...
Thursday, July 6th 2006 - 07:50:24 PM
Name: Stephen "Steve" G. Baer a.k.a. "Ste" E-mail address: Stebaer4@aol.com Comments: Ever since I'd Heard The Beau brummels song of Laugh Laugh on The Flintsones As the Flintstones as The Beau Brontos I've been sent ever since then.When they were in rerun sydication.My older Brother J.Kevin even mistook them for The Monkees.He even came up with Ste being a year older than me and unable to say Stephen @ the Time Our Big Sister Maureen was there during this earliest reminiscence of that flinstones episode.In Some respests this song has become too old even for our local Oldies 103.3 Fm Station as of 6 years ago but still heard it since then on the speakers @ our Local BVuilng #19 1/5 store in Natick,Ma. Truthfully Stephen "Steve" G.Baer a.k.a. "Ste" of Framingham,Ma.USA. Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Thursday, July 6th 2006 - 07:48:52 PM
Name: Stephen "Steve" G. Baer a.k.a. "Ste" E-mail address: Stebaer4@aol.com Comments: Ever since I'd Heard The Beau brummels song of Laugh Laugh on The Flintsones As the Flintstones as The Beau Brontos I've been sent ever since then.When they were in rerun sydication.My older Brother J.Kevin even mistook them for The Monkees.He even came up with Ste being a year older than me and unable to say Stephen @ the Time Our Big Sister Maureen was there during this earliest reminiscence of that flinstones episode.In Some respests this song has become too old even for our local Oldies 103.3 Fm Station as of 6 years ago but still heard it since then on the speakers @ our Local BVuilng #19 1/5 store in Natick,Ma. Truthfully Stephen "Steve" G.Baer a.k.a. "Ste" of Framingham,Ma.USA. Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Monday, July 25th 2005 - 01:48:02 AM
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Tuesday, July 12th 2005 - 11:57:41 AM
Name: Les Farmer E-mail address: farmer@nnex.net Comments: Wanna say hello to Fuzzy!!! You and Declan and the clan gave my friends and I a lot of good times at the old Jolly Friar's in SF. If we came in wearing goofy hats once in a while, you guys took them and wore them for a set. Made the girls curious about us and that did no harm at all! Thanks for all that. I worked for Gerry Naughton and Colm Brennan at Acacia Glass on Haight St. in those days.
Colm used to play drums for you guys on occasion if I remember right.
By the way, Colm could use some kind messages from his old friends. His grandson just got killed by the pit bull in SF. I'm sure this is old news but try to contact him if you know him.
Thanks for all the fun you gave us.
LesFavorite Brummels Song: Laugh, Laugh
Wednesday, June 15th 2005 - 09:55:12 AM
Name: Bob Giorgio E-mail address: Tomson24#charter.net Comments: Sal Valentino had the best voice of anyone back in the 60`s. The band was , in my opinion, one of the top 5 in that decade. Favorite Brummels Song: One Too Many Mornings
Sunday, April 24th 2005 - 04:11:22 PM
Name: kelly gannon E-mail address: gannon4@telusplanet.net Homepage URL: http://stubblestudio.ca Comments: I'm an absolute fan of your band and the British Invasion,
I'm in a tribute band myself.....we were thinking of learning laugh, laugh....Great Song!!!
Kelly GannonFavorite Brummels Song: laugh, laugh
Thursday, March 10th 2005 - 01:50:11 PM
Name: Bruce Engelhart E-mail address: indiesong@msn.com Comments: I've been a fan from the very beginning of their career and always appreciated the songwriting talents of Ron Elliott and Sal Valentino. "Triangle" is my favorite album of all time, followed by "Beau Brummels vol 2." Love the song "Wolf" written by Elliott and superbly recorded by the Brummels off the 1975 album. Also love the flipside of "One Too Many Mornings," the rare and seldom heard, "She Reigns," written by Ellioptt/Durand with a great vocal by Valentino.
Can anyone help me with the lyrics to "Only Dreaming Now?"
Some of them I've never been able to figure out (since 1967 when it first came out) and would REALLY appreciate it if someone could write them for me. Thanks, this is a great site!Favorite Brummels Song: Only Dreamin Now
Tuesday, February 22nd 2005 - 10:29:19 PM
Name: Fuzzy Comments: Sorry about that al;l. THe kids a great guitar picker. He just has this love for gramma that sours my taste buds... He Doesn't know the old gramma... Nuff about downers. My most humble apologies for the dirty laundry. And now back to the Beau Brummels, After all they are what this Dream Book is about...
By the way, I celebrated a very wonderful 68th birthday today. Many friends came by.. SOme Chas Shaw Chardanay was partaken and a few tears to ad that magic tough...
Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Friday, February 18th 2005 - 12:31:28 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: beaujacksonhart Comments: Aah, family....Ain't nothin' like it! Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Thursday, February 17th 2005 - 12:59:57 PM
Name: Fuzzy Comments: Well, Look what the dawg frug in that the cat couldn't carry... Adam, thanks for the good natured comments. That Joanie I seem to recall... If I am not mistaken, wasn't she the one thatr got me fire foer being an obnoxious drunk and throwing a glass at an innocent bystander...? Marianne is the love of my life now, has been for many years now and will be I suspect till my final curtain call... If I may I'd like to tell on Adam (Who loves his gramma I'm sure) used to sit on the toilet and play his guitar untill his mother and siblings wouod beat on the door forxcing him to wipe, pull up and buckle, and come out still playing that damned guiotar. Dedication I call that..
And so Adam, be careful what you write cuz I can still fporm sentences too... ha h h ha ha
Sorry everybody, Hust had to get in a shot at Adam.
Bye for now,
FuzzyFavorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Wednesday, February 16th 2005 - 12:58:16 PM
Name: Adam (spawn of Fuzzy) E-mail address: iamchinchilla@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http://www.dontclickme.com Comments: Well, it's good to see that old friends can still stay in touch with this new-fangled internet thing, eh Fuzzy? Hi everyone, I'm Fuzzy's grandson, here to bear witness to the countless pictures in Ol Fuzzy's collection, he has told me many stories about the hay-day of playing shows while wifey sat in the audience, yes that also makes my grandmother the lovely Joan, think some of you may have known her as Joanie. Anyway, I too play the guitar, in a band called the Sanitation Engineers, we starts gigging in March if all goes well. Wanted to say hello to you all, and also to get Fuzzy off my back, now you know that I went to the darn site! haha!
Take careFavorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Friday, January 21st 2005 - 03:24:28 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: beaujacksonhart Comments: Hey, Fuzzy, I see you got my messages here second-hand. I'll attempt to send you a personal e-mail and see what happens. I'll be back in San Francisco in March, and intend to get together with Declan and Ron Meagher, as I do every year. Maybe we can see each other then, too. Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Saturday, January 15th 2005 - 09:51:33 PM
Name: Fuzzy Dean E-mail address: Fuzzmore@Fuzzmore.com Comments: Did I forgrt to say thank you for those wonderful words...?
If I did just blame the exhuberation from reading such a glowing message. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...
Best wishes and much respect also to Sal and Ron Elliot whon I have not seen in years...
Fuzzy DeanFavorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Friday, January 14th 2005 - 05:25:49 PM
Name: fuzzy dean E-mail address: fuzzmore@fuzzmore.com Comments: Hey, I heard from my better half over in Austria (she checks my name on the internet quite often) and she saw that I got an answer to the message I postwed. Dont know who it was but she says it had to be some one who knew mw back then... ANyway, whop ever it was, thanks for the reply. She told me that who ever it was made mention of who I was and how I had worked with Declan putting together several groups after he left the Brummels. Golden Gate Showband, Samuel Pepy7s, Californians (Toured the British Isles) and when we returned to he states we formed Black Velvey Band. He even mentioned my working with Mike Hines (one hell of a good singer/nusician, and later on the group Billy Murphy and I put together, High Plains Drifters. Thanks for the pr who ever it was. I am still in touch with Dec and often go over to his place for dinner with Dec and Tanya. Sometimes wwe even go out to dinner. New Years eve was great also, lots of friends and family. They always meke me feel like I belong. Love them dearly..
I have gone thru 3 open heart surgerys starting in 95 and all within a 5 1/2 month period, had the pacemaker/defibularer replaced last year and all went well till last tuesday evening when I had 3 giagantic shocks from that damn thing. Thought I was going to that big gig in the sky, but alas, seems I'm too darned ornery. EWnuf, I ramble. All is well thats ends well I always say... Hedard that somewhere...
All ny best to all those who might have stumbled into Dec, Ron, Ron, Sal, and John's website and came across my messages. ALl my love and best wishes to all.. I love messages in my e-mail, real messages. If you send me one be sure tyo say something so I know its not spam and erase it without looking. Damn spammers. I get ovwer 100 messages a day and have to patiently sort thru them. So say something like "hey fuzzy, its so and so" and I wont delete it... Thanks...
Fuzzy Dean
PS- I have some great pictures of Dec and I with others if anyone would like to see them,...Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Monday, December 20th 2004 - 05:14:21 PM
Name: Tim Cronin E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: Jackson...Thank you for taking the time to answer my harp questions. You were very kind to do so. Are there any CDs on which you play? I would really like to listen to your work. Tim
Sunday, December 12th 2004 - 12:14:09 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: I've personally used Hohner's harmonicas for the most part in my lifetime. When I started playing the instrument in the '60s, Hohner was just about all there was, and a Marine Band was under $3.00. Through the years, I've played a few different brands, and have been generally satisfied with all I've encountered. I'm just not that fussy.
The groups out of England were an inspiration to play harmonica for Declan, particularly John Lennon. Dec LOVED The Beatles!
I, personally, was influenced by blues player Jimmy Reed, to begin with, then later James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson II.
Declan's playing style, to this day, really has no blues styling in it. He plays more in the style of Irish folk musicians, and the non-blues style that John Lennon played. Ron Meagher is more blues-influenced in the way he approaches the instrument.Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Thursday, December 2nd 2004 - 07:29:06 PM
Name: Tim Cronin E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: Hi Jackson...another pesty harp question, if you don't mind. What make do you prefer? Most players tell me they play Hohner Marine Bands, Special 20s, etc., but one guy I know swears by his Lee Oskar...saying he can more easily change out the reed plates and customize his sound. It seems like he might be winning some converts around here. Do you have any favorites, or have I overstayed my welcome and need to leave you alone?
Thursday, December 2nd 2004 - 07:21:21 PM
Name: Tim Cronin E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: Jackson....Again, thank you for the great information. Harmonica wasn't a common instrument in early to mid 60s pop...Stevie Wonder, the early Stones, Dylan, and to a lesser extent the Beatles, being exceptions. So do you know why the Brummels decided to make it an important part of their work? Like I said before, their sound is all the more distinctive as a result, but it seemed to be a bit of stretch that few bands would have tried at the time.
Wednesday, December 1st 2004 - 06:55:50 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: In my last post, I meant to say that "you can't play blues satisfactorily, or multiple-note stuff" on a chromatic. I said "single-note", meaning to say "multiple-note".
When you blow out on a chromatic, it is melodic, but when you draw in a mouthful of notes, it is discordant.Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Wednesday, December 1st 2004 - 06:44:00 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: When we were young, chromatics were available in C and G. You can, at least, special-order other keys now (Warners/Ted Templeman got Declan an E chromatic for "Tennessee Walker").
Chromatics are good for playing solo riff/single-note stuff, but you can't play blues satisfactorily, or single-note stuff, which is most everything in '60s-style pop music. I personally prefer diatonics, but having a chromatic around for certain things can't hurt you.
If you listen to Declan playing "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby" of the first album, you can hear Declan pushing the lever on his chromatic to get a trill. I remember Dec, at the Cow Palace in 1965, playing the middle solo 4-bars, and ending with a trill that was so discordant it shook the building. Blame it on youth!
Declan will tell you, that when he first started he didn't know anything about playing the draw-in blues style, that his style was derived from Irish-reel style playing, and John Lennon's style of play. When Meagher took up the instrument, He was shown how to play blues-style, and he incorporated it into the several songs that were recorded with him playing the harmonica.Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Tuesday, November 30th 2004 - 08:00:09 PM
Name: Tim Cronin E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: When you say an ordinary B harp, do you mean a B diatonic? I play along to my Brummel CDs using my trusty C diatonic, staight harp style. It's ok, but kind of bland. I'm thinking about getting a chromatic to get more flexibility out of one instrument....do you think that's a good idea?
Monday, November 29th 2004 - 08:42:35 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: In working with both Mulligan and Meagher through the years, I found that their approach to the harmonica was quite different. Meagher actually knows how to play blues a little, though he's not really good at it. Declan plays Irish reels, and the like, and doesn't know much about drawing in, blues-style. "Laugh Laugh" was originally done with an opening chord of "A-minor". When the record was being produced. Tom Donahue/Sly Stone decided the song should be lowered a half-step, to "A-flat-minor".
Dec complained that this made the harmonica too hard to play. Dec says Donahue told him, "You're a professional; you'll adjust. Just do it, baby".
When we played the song though the 70s-80s-90s, we always played it the half-step higher (Declan's little protest to what he felt was an unnecessary key change).
"Laugh Laugh" was recorded with a "C" Chromatic harmonica, so playing it in "A" was easier to play - "A-flat" required using the lever, hence Dec's annoyance.
In the 90s, I played harmonica on the song, and we lowered it back to "A-flat", so Sal wouldn't have to strain so much, and I simply played it on an ordinary "B" harmonica.
"B" harmonicas weren't around (at least not readily available) in 1964, so the whole issue was an annoying memory for Declan Mulligan!Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Monday, November 29th 2004 - 05:44:22 PM
Name: Tim E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: To Jackson....Thank you for your detailed answer regarding my harmonica question. In listening to the harp passages on the Brummel's songs, it's clear we're not listening to a Sonny Terry/Charlie Musselwhite caliber of player, but then again, the songs don't call for that. The softness and subtlety of the harp playing perfectly complements the pensive quality of their songs and help give the tunes their distinctive quality. Thanks again
Sunday, November 28th 2004 - 06:37:30 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: HEY, FUZZY!!!!!! Long time, no see! Austria, ay? I was in Germany, in March and April. Remember Rob Griffith, the blond bass player that played for Mike Heintz, with Rick Mastrude and Peter Tucker? I visited and jammed with him in Aachen, and he's an exec with Roxio Software now. I can put you in touch with Dec, and Meagher, if you want. Just send me an e-mail.
For the rest of you, who probably don't know: Earl "Fuzzy" Dean is the brilliant guitar player who played with Declan Mulligan and Ron Meagher in the "BLACK VELVET BAND", post-Beau Brummels. They even toured together, as far as England/Ireland, as "Samuel Pepys", after Dec first left the Brummels. Along with Don Abbott on Drums, Fuzzy (lead guitar), Ron Meagher (rhythm guitar), and Declan (bass), the Black Velvets were the hottest club band in San Francisco in the late-'60s, until The Beau Brummels reunion caused this band to dissolve.
I got the opportunity to meet Fuzzy many times while working with the Dec Mulligan-Ron Elliott-Sal Valentino-led Beau Brummels in the late-'70s-'80s. Fuzzy was playing with Billy Murphy, at the time (ironically, Billy Murphy's dad, Bill Murphy Sr., was the lawyer who handled Declan's royalties suit against Tom Donahue, Beau Brummels, et al).
You're some guitar player, my man! I remember every time you sat in with us, you'd do your rockin' version of "Love The One You're With". Always brought the house down.
Hope your still playin' those hot licks, brother!Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Sunday, November 28th 2004 - 06:04:41 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: To Tim..........Declan Mulligan played harmonica on "Laugh Laugh", "They'll Make You Cry", "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby", and, as you could see in the movie, "Village Of The Giants", Dec's playing harmonica on "When It Comes To Your Love". When Declan first left the band, Ron Meagher took up the instrument, notable examples being, "Good Time Music", and "One Too Many Mornings". I remember seeing Sal pretending to play it on TV, while lip-synching to "You Tell Me Why", but I believe Meagher is probably playing it on the recording.
If you've heard the live CD of the original band reunion (recorded in Sacramento, Ca, in 1974), Meagher is also playing harmonica on "Laugh Laugh" and "You Tell Me Why" then (Declan had switched to bass, and Ron Meagher to guitar). Meagher was bounced during the recording of the 1975 Warner Brothers reunion album. On that album, Declan Mulligan is, once again, featured on chromatic harmonica, the song being "Tennessee Walker".Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Sunday, November 28th 2004 - 05:56:50 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: To Tim..........Declan Mulligan played harmonica on "Laugh Laugh", "They'll Make You Cry", "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby", and, as you could see in the movie, "Village Of The Giants", Dec's playing harmonica on "When It Comes To Your Love". When Declan first left the band, Ron Meagher took up the instrument, notable examples being, "Good Time Music", and "One Too Many Mornings". I remember seeing Sal pretending to play it on TV, while lip-synching to "You Tell Me Why", but I believe Meagher is probably playing it on the recording.
If you've heard the live CD of the original band reunion (recorded in Sacramento, Ca, in 1974), Meagher is also playing harmonica on "Laugh Laugh" and "You Tell Me Why" then (Declan had switched to bass, and Ron Meagher to guitar). Meagher was bounced during the recording of the 1975 Warner Brothers reunion album. On that album, Declan Mulligan is, once again, featured on chromatic harmonica, the song being "Tennessee Walker".Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Sunday, November 7th 2004 - 07:31:18 PM
Name: Tim E-mail address: tcronin4@yahoo.com Comments: Does anyone know who played harmonica on the Brummels recording sessions? Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh, Laugh
Wednesday, October 6th 2004 - 01:17:53 AM
Name: fuzzy dean E-mail address: fuzzmore@fuzzmore.com Comments: Hey dudes, its me , fuzzy dean, just wanted to leave a message and say hello. Just like you guys I have some great memories of playing music with declan. Miss seeing you guys around as I enjoyed watching and hearing you play and sing. I am at present enjoying the Austrian country side and the wonderful people here. If you should ever feel the need for someone to speak up to the Austrian market for you I am available. I am usually here twice a year during early spring and late fall (when tickets are much cheaper) and have made several friends in the music business here.
Oh well, I digress, Lets just sign off now and send you best wishes and thanks for some fond memories.
Dec's guitar picker,
aka fuzzyFavorite Brummels Song: Just a little
Monday, October 4th 2004 - 08:54:02 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: Sorry. Didn't complete one of my sentences, in the message below. What I meant to say was:
"I received some personal messages from the "troll", which were, of course, ignored..........."
No way to correst mistakes on here!Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Monday, October 4th 2004 - 08:43:13 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: jacksonhart_beau@yahoo.com Comments: Cass' board got a "troll" at the end of last year, that used multiple fake nicknames/entries to pass this Meagher rumour, for what reason we've never been able to ascertain. He also opened accounts faking Cass' name, Sal's, and mine, to spread this irresponsible nonsense. Cass ended up deleting all of that garbage. I reveived a few personal messages from the "troll", which were, of course, and that was the end of that.
Spent a couple of nights at Ron's house in April, by the way, and he's in fine shape. As is Ron Elliott, and Dec Mulligan. I come to The USA once a year, and always look them up when I do.Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Tuesday, September 21st 2004 - 03:26:40 PM
Name: tracy E-mail address: tracytrujillio@yahoo.com Comments:
I just checked out the guestbook and my goodness! Where in the world are you guys coming out with all these crazy rumors about Ron Meagher of the Brummels being dead?! Looks like the "Paul McCartney is dead" rumor.Favorite Brummels Song: "Still in Love With you Baby"
Tuesday, September 21st 2004 - 03:22:40 PM
Name: tracy E-mail address: tracytrujillio@yahoo.com
Wednesday, September 8th 2004 - 06:19:11 AM
Name: Mel Comments: Many happy returns, Sal. I still have the autograph! Favorite Brummels Song: The Keeper Of Time
Sunday, August 29th 2004 - 08:44:27 PM
Name: Rob Comments: I heard talk of a Beau Brummels boxset back in October 2003. Did this ever get released, or is it still even in the works? Also, wasn't there supposed to be re-releases of Bradley's Barn and Triangle (besides the Collectors Choice versions) with extra tracks? Any info would be great, thanks! Favorite Brummels Song: Little Bird
Saturday, July 24th 2004 - 07:31:42 PM
Name: Tim E-mail address: mondell.tim@wps.k12.va.us Comments: Loved the Beau Brummels ever since my older brothers brought home the 45 "Just A Little" when I was 4 or 5 years old. Can still remember Wilma & Betty going wild over the "Beau Brummelstones" live at the "Hollyrock Bowl" as they sang "Laugh, Laugh". They will always be my favorite American answer to the Beatles. Favorite Brummels Song: "Just A Little"
Thursday, February 12th 2004 - 09:32:21 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: beaubrummels@hotmail.com Comments: Yes, I was a later-incarnation member. The last I spoke to Ron Elliott, he was being told that the CDs with the extra tracks were coming out early this year, but he had no specific information. From what I've been able to gather, The two albums are now out, without additional tracks, but I haven't, personally, focused any attention on this,lately.
Of the several non-original members who have performed in this band, I was, by far, the biggest fan of the band to ever work with them. I bought the first three 45s, and bought all of their albums when they came out (except for the '75 album, which I never saw in the stores, and I lived in San Francisco!), saw them twice in concert in the '60s, and knew all their names, voices, and recognised them when I saw them around San Francisco, though I was always a bit too awed to approach them. Declan Mulligan was my neighbor, in the '60s. Saw him all time, never spoke to him once.
It was an honor beyond description to play with these guys, and nobody could have appreciated it more than I did. Ron E, Ron M, and Declan, are amongst my closest personal friends. Sal and John, less so, because they've often lived out of our area, though I worked a lot with Sal, and he actually stayed in my place for awhile, on two separate occasions (John always aeemed to be in L.A., and something always came up to prevent him from performing full-time with The Brummels again, though he has really wanted to).
The live album is a curiosity, and it's interesting, in that there are songs on there that you can't find anywhere elsa, songs that were being introduced for consideration for the album you're expressing interest in. It also happens to feature the five original members together (the line-up didn't remain intact, as Ron Meagher was replaced during the sessions with Danny Leavitt, who , subsequently went on tour with the band to promote the '75 album).
The problem I had with the live album is that the drums are too far in the background. It was recorded with a Teac 4-track tape recorder (I remember it being a Teac, anyway), and the mix is imperfect. The album notes are also a bit inaccurate, But it shows the band with more energy than their later studio efforts reflect. I think it's worth it, but, then, I would, wouldn't I?Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Wednesday, February 11th 2004 - 09:32:37 PM
Name: Rob Comments: Thanks for the info! I'll definitely check it out. Is it true that TRIANGLE & BRADLEY'S BARN are being re-released with extra tracks? If so, what label & when, and will the extras be from the same time period as those 2 albums, hopefully? Also, if anyone wants to answer, is the LIVE CD worth buying? I'm definitely tempted. Please excuse my ignorance but, Jackson Hart, were you a later incarnation Brummel? I just looked on the 1975 album, but couldn't find your name. All My Best, Rob Favorite Brummels Song: An Added Attraction
Wednesday, February 11th 2004 - 09:50:20 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: beaubrummels@hotmail.com Comments: The '75 album was released, a few years back, on Taxim, out of Germany, so it's not too easy to find. It show up on eBay, CDNow/Amazon.com, now and then. For example, there's a copy available on CDNow, for about $30. I copied-and-pasted the link here. Hope it works (I never know!). I've also seen all of the songs on Kazaa, if you want to try and download it off the net. I agree with you, it's a pretty low-key album, for a comeback album. We used to play "You Tell Me Why", "Wolf", "Goldrush", "Down To The Bottom", and "Gate Of Hearts", from this album, in our live performances, late '70s-thru-mid '90s, and actually took measures to "punch" those songs up a bit. "Gate Of Hearts" and "Wolf" were quite well-received. Of course, "You Tell Me Why" was a re-make of The Brummels' third chart-entry from 1965, on Autumn Records. Good luck in finding it.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/offering/list/-/B0000087RQ/all/ref=sr_pb_a/104-4325678-4607106Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Monday, February 9th 2004 - 08:17:40 PM
Name: rob Comments: Just wanting to say hi to other Brummels fans. The Beau Brummels Rule!!!!! Does anyone know the best (easiest) place to get the 1975 reunion CD? I found the album a couple months ago and it's not their best work, but I'm strangely wanting to keep listening to it. It has a certain low-key pull to it. Please post a response,thanks. Favorite Brummels Song: Only Dreaming Now
Thursday, December 18th 2003 - 08:11:34 PM
Name: Cass E-mail address: fabulousbrummels@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http://beaubrummels.tripod.com Comments: To All Message Board/Site Visitors!
First, I would like to take a moment to say I am sorry to all members/fans of the Beau Brummels, who have been caused distress over the recent rumor of Ron Meagher’s thought to be death. As many of you know this is not true! Why and by who exactly these rumors were started, I do not know, nor do I really care to know. Because of the recent cruel, hurtful messages that have been posted by these pathetic souls, I have been forced to shut off the ‘visitor’ feature on the message board, as a visitor you may still view messages, but to post you will have to create a login name and password, I do this only in an attempt to stop these and any other rumors.
-I ask all visitors not to reply or even acknowledge these rumors anymore, if you are a true Beau Brummels fan. Please note also that my login name is ‘Cass’ I do not and will not post under any other name, as some would try to have you believe.
Let’s all get back to discussing our favorite band! Enjoy the music, and have FUN!
To those lurking, find another topic, another place and above all GET A LIFE!
And a Goodnight!
CassFavorite Brummels Song: Laugh, Laugh
Thursday, December 18th 2003 - 09:26:39 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: Beaubrummels@hotmail.com Comments: Truthfully, Ron does have a sense of humor about it, a lot more than I do. This bozo caused me a night of grief, because Ron is like a brother to me, and the time that I read it was a time I couldn't contact anyone. Elliott replied to an e-mail, then I talked to Meagher, but it was a horrid night for me, until I could find out the truth. Now this jerk has impersonated Cass, and me, on the website, to boot, continuing to play these games. It's ugly behavior. I think Cass' site deserves better! Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Wednesday, December 17th 2003 - 07:03:25 PM
Name: Melanie M. E-mail address: 3MMitchell@BlackPlanet Comments: Hello to Jackson and all Brummels fans! If any of you have received an e-mail from allangrant86@hotmail.com, then I am not alone. Perhaps he thinks that sending a "joke" e-mail about someone's death is funny, but it really isn't. I received two copies of the same e-mail from this man a few days ago, and I wrote back asking for details. Haven't heard from him since. But, at least Ron Meagher is ALIVE, and hopefully has a sense of humor. I don't like to "inform" on people, but I was actually upset about the "news." I hope no one else was fooled like I was! Maybe this guy will stop spreading this rumor now. Favorite Brummels Song: Still "The Keeper of Time"
Wednesday, December 17th 2003 - 06:39:53 PM
Name: Melanie M. E-mail address: 3MMitchell@BlackPlanet Comments: Hi Jackson. I am SO glad I took the "news" about Ron with a grain of salt! According to your message, this is not a new rumor. And, I DEFINITELY agree with you. Only a REAL lowlife would spread such a rumor. Ron, if you're out there reading, have a good laugh laugh, and a happy and peaceful holiday. You once wished me best wishes when you sighed my Beau Brummels reunion photo, so I wish YOU best wishes and a happy, LONG life! Favorite Brummels Song: The Keeper of Time
Wednesday, December 17th 2003 - 10:13:33 AM
Name: Jackson Hart Comments: Someone seems intent on perpetrating this Hoax about Ron Meagher's death. I just spoke to him overseas (I'm in P.I.), and there's nothing wrong with him at all, life as usual. Somebody, somewhere, is a substantial lowlife for spreading such a load of manure. Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Tuesday, December 16th 2003 - 07:23:54 PM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: Beaubrummels@hotmail.com Comments: You people have no idea how releived I am to report to you that Ron Elliott just e-mailed me and said that (in his tongue-in-cheek way), unless Meagher was dead when they spoke on the phone this morning, it's not true, but if it was, at least he sounds happy. They're going to go see the 3rd "Lord Of The Rings" film tomorrow together. And to whomever it was who started that rumour, thanks a lot for the sleepless night. Being in the Philippines, I'm a little remote from the guys these days. I would appreciate if you could forward this message you got to me.., so I can communicate the details to the two Rons, and to Declan, whose answering machine I called this morning and probably shook him up to.....on the main message board, I've included this news, and also a review of the new reissue, that Ron Elliott forwarded to me. Favorite Brummels Song: Today, It's "They'll Make You Cry" - which they did!
Saturday, December 13th 2003 - 10:20:15 PM
Name: Melanie M. E-mail address: 3MMitchell@BlackPlanet Comments: Hi Brummels fans. I just got a strange e-mail message earlier this evening, that Ron Meagher died today, under very tragic circumstances. I would like someone to please write in and confirm, because I'm not sure whether to believe this or not.
This is very sad news, if true. I had the great pleasure of meeting Ron at the last Beau Brummels reunion show, in front of the San Francisco City Hall in October of 2002 (I donated some of my pictures to the website, and there are a few of Ron, there). He was very warm, friendly, and really pleased that there were still a lot of people interested in the band.
I've met just two members of this great band - Ron and Sal Valentino, and both were kind enough to give me autographs, which I now treasure even more. I wrote to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame the year I met these two men, and the Brummels STILL haven't been inducted. Whether or not this sad news about Ron is true, I am reminded that sometimes people are not honored for their work while they're alive and able to appreciate it. This is truly unfortunate.
If anyone has more info, please write in. I would like to find out how to pay my respects if this sad news is true.Favorite Brummels Song: The Keeper of Time
Friday, October 17th 2003 - 01:06:24 PM
Name: Beautiful Day Homepage URL: http://homepages.tesco.net/~beautiful.day/ Comments: Cool site!!! Favorite Brummels Song: Magic Hollow
Monday, September 22nd 2003 - 10:04:13 AM
Name: Jackson Hart Comments: Hey, Joey! Great to hear from you! You got all of my names there! Still in Virginia? Sorry to hear that about Mike Smith. I would have loved to see him, but I'm in P.I.! I hope he recovers. I knew he was working, but didn't know about the personal tradgedies. Declan came to meet me at the SFO airport when I was stopping over there in April, and he looked great! I hear from Elliott now and then, also Meagher, but I'm too far away to see them. Maybe next year! Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Sunday, September 21st 2003 - 11:58:21 PM
Name: Joey Hornick E-mail address: ackydacky1@msn.com Comments: Hi Jackson John Hart Hjort
I cant believe that 2 different people sent me the same emails about wondering where I am. I am alive and well but bummed out about Mike Smith of the Dave Clark 5. He just did his first tours over here since 1967. His son got killed after the first tour. He finished his second tour about 3 weeks ago and even did the bay area. Last week he fell at his house in Spain and is now in critical condition with spine injuries. What a year for him. But as I said, I am alive and well and just turned a spry 47 last week. Look for my pic on Mike Smith's Bits and Pieces website on his meet the fans section as I went to Connecticut in March. Glad to know I am cared about.
Joey
Monday, September 8th 2003 - 10:24:45 AM
Name: Triple M Comments: Hey, Sal: MANY happy returns, and KEEP playing! Still have the autograph.
Sincere and Fond Regards:
Triple MFavorite Brummels Song: The Keeper of Time
Thursday, August 21st 2003 - 11:09:31 AM
Name: Jackson Hart E-mail address: Beaubrummels@hotmail.com Comments: Yes, Bill, I'm still here, though I've been incredibly busy. I was given a share of a club, and I'm working it 13 hours a day, and have very little time to come to the board anymore. Hope all is well in Fla.! Favorite Brummels Song: Here We Are Again
Thursday, August 14th 2003 - 03:12:38 PM
Name: bill feeney E-mail address: bfeeney@bellsouth.net Comments: This site has been too quiet!I recently picked up the Positivley 12th&K by Jackie Green with Sal on four tracks.It is a live recording in sacremento recently.It is real good and is available at the DIG music site. As for the theUK releases with the bonus songs I told you about earlier thru ICE monthly magazine I have not heard a word.The first stoneground record is out on collectors choice music,I love this record but I always loved stonground.They were the peoples band for sure.Im not sure and I am going to ask Dennis newhall at Dig if they are not going to try and get sal in the studio soon. I personally would love some new music and he would be my choice.Are you still out there John??? Peace Brummelites! Favorite Brummels Song: cherokee girl
Friday, July 11th 2003 - 07:26:56 AM
Name: Matt Greenwald E-mail address: greenwald@jps.net Comments: Does anyone have any information on the upcoming "Triange" and "Bradley's" reissues, with bonus tracks? U.K. imports? Are they available yet? If so, where and how? If not, what is the status? The Collectors Choice/US reissues sound great, but I know that there is a lot of other material in the can...
Much appreciated...pls. write to my email address directly w/any news....
thanks,
MGFavorite Brummels Song: Deep Water
Sunday, May 11th 2003 - 09:10:54 PM
Name: C Valentino E-mail address: salvatore48@msn.com Comments: Sal Valentino will be at Sweetwater in Mill Valley this Tuesday with Jackie Greene. 5-May 13th
Thursday, April 17th 2003 - 05:05:41 PM
Name: bill E-mail address: bfeeney@bellsouth.net Comments: In addition to ron cd-candle stick maker
Sals first Stoneground record is on CD
both are on collectors choice music .
Also Ice magazine gives the Bradleys
and triangle cds with the 24 bonus
tracks a release date of late june.
ICE#194 May 2003. Happy Easter!Favorite Brummels Song: Cherokee Girl
Wednesday, April 16th 2003 - 10:19:47 PM
Name: cameron bennett E-mail address: camernet@hotmail.com Comments: I discovered the Beau Brummels in 1989 as a freshman in college watching the movie "Uncle Buck" which featured "Laugh Laugh", and have been a big fan ever since. I have always wanted to get in touch with Ron Elliot and wonder if there is anyone out there who can tell me how to reach that gentleman. I am a painter, and was delighted to discover your site with photos of Ron at easel with brush in hand! Would love to talk to him about his music and his art.
Thanks for this great site!Favorite Brummels Song: she sends me
Wednesday, April 16th 2003 - 09:37:04 PM
Name: Shari E-mail address: Shari@manchester.com Homepage URL: http://nipsspot.tripod.com/peternoone/ Comments: Very nicely done, indeed!
Monday, April 14th 2003 - 05:05:58 PM
Name: The Secrets. E-mail address: thesecrets@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http://cdbaby.com/secrets Comments: The Secrets,
60's Oz Pop/Rock/Garage/Psych band, are proud to have our music recognised by The Beau Brummels and linked to their site. I hope all Beau Brummel fans will check us out at CD Baby & take a visit to our site.
All the best from Oz.
The Secrets MP3's:
http://www.secretdeals.com.au/MP3s.htmlFavorite Brummels Song: Just A Little.
Tuesday, April 8th 2003 - 01:55:15 AM
Name: Rosemarie E-mail address: design@edrambeau.com Homepage URL: http://edrambeau.com Comments: Hi just droped by to look at your website.
I am the Web Designer of the Eddie Rambeau website
Tuesday, April 1st 2003 - 06:49:46 AM
Name: William Lingo E-mail address: wpl4@worldnet.att.net Comments: Followup to last message.I forgot to say that that reunion tour was in 1975.
Tuesday, April 1st 2003 - 06:46:49 AM
Name: William Lingo E-mail address: wpl4@worldnet.att.net Comments: Glad I found this site. This was a band that I almost forgot about for the last 25 years. I was lucky enough to see them on their reunion tour at The Cellar Door in Wash. D.C. I also bought their album that was released that year. I hope I can find it on CD. Leo Kottke did a version of Tell Me Why on one of his older albums. Favorite Brummels Song: Tell Me Why
Monday, March 31st 2003 - 05:49:50 PM
Name: The Secrets. E-mail address: thesecrets@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http://www.cdbaby.com/secrets Comments: Peter Rechter from "The Secrets", Melbourne, Australia.
The Beau Brummels certainly created an impact on the Oz charts & "Just A Little" remains one of my all time favourites.
If you love the Beau Brummels music, I'm certain you'll love The Secrets brand of 60's Melodic Pop/Rock.
Take a visit to our site at CD Baby & read the comments written by those who already have The Secrets, "Time Will Come" CD or visit The Secrets home site:
http://www.secretdeals.com.au
or take a listen to:
The Secrets MP3's:
http://www.secretdeals.com.au/MP3s.html
All the best from Oz.
Peter.
Favorite Brummels Song: Just A Little.
Thursday, March 20th 2003 - 06:06:59 PM
Name: Ella E-mail address: deliella@yahoo.com Comments: Hello out there.... Beau Brummels......what a dreamy time. It was soooo neat when ever the Beau Brummels were on the radio. I could hardly wait to see them on Where the Action Is...... That voice....Dreamy.... I know...I sound like a silly little girl again, but hey....why not. Fun times.....It asks for a favorite song down below....what a job...try to pick a favorite.... I used to love Sad Little Girl.....still do.......I still have my old albums....how could I get rid of those???? I'll put a song in down below too...Fun!!!! Favorite Brummels Song: Laugh Laugh
Friday, February 21st 2003 - 11:15:06 AM
Name: Gert Eggens E-mail address: nlkink@yahoo.com Favorite Brummels Song: That's too hard. I like everything on Bradley's Barn and the 1975 Beau Brummels album.
Friday, February 21st 2003 - 11:15:31 AM
Name: Gert Eggens E-mail address: nlkink@yahoo.com Favorite Brummels Song: That's too hard. I like everything on Bradley's Barn and the 1975 Beau Brummels album.
Friday, February 14th 2003 - 04:36:41 PM
Name: John Eckert E-mail address: pro_talent_artists@yahoo.com Comments: Greetings Brummels Fans!
I just got off the phone with Ron Elliott.
Ron told me that Ron Meagher,(as you know--an "Original"
Beau Brummel) has suffered a Minor Heart Attack. He is
resting. And apparently in no danger.
I know many of you would like to know about this.
And, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH RONNY,AND HIS FAMILY!
"God's Speed" to you Ron!Favorite Brummels Song: All Of Them
Wednesday, February 12th 2003 - 07:00:13 PM
Name: Frank Holdman E-mail address: unclepen30@comcast.net Comments: The Beau Brummels are a fantastic band.Ron Elliot is awesome,I love his album "The Candlestickmaker".I can't wait for the new expanded reissues coming out.Peace Favorite Brummels Song: Friend Of Mine
Friday, February 7th 2003 - 06:47:42 AM
Name: david byers E-mail address: byersd@HHSC.CA Comments: Hello!
Does anyone know the name of the company re-issuing the "Triangle" and "Bradley's Barn" LPs on CD with added tracks? - sure would like to know the track listings, hoping that the soulful, "Lift Me" is included..... Thanks!
dNbFavorite Brummels Song: little bird
Thursday, February 6th 2003 - 06:17:16 PM
Name: gary massucco E-mail address: gmassu2124@aol.com Comments: one of the best band of the 60's and Sal has one of the great voicest ever in rock. looking forward to here the bonus tracks on triangle and bradley barn next month
gary massuccoFavorite Brummels Song: tell me why
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