IN THE MIX Vicki Peterson Edition Vol. 2. My musical mash note to VICKI PETERSON continues.
On Vol. 2, there are more BANGLES tracks Vicki sings lead on, which include two of my favorite songs by the group; James, and Crash & Burn. Their amazing early track Want You is here along with More Than Meets The Eye, I Got Nothing, Lay Yourself Down, & Get The Girl (Live At The House Of Blues). There’s even Make A Play For Her Now which Peterson co-wrote with Vinnie Vincent (formerly of KISS!)
In the early days of THE BANGLES, the whole group supplied backing vocals for HOODOO GURUS. Vicki & her sister Debbie sang behind MATTHEW SWEET, and Vicki backed STEVE WYNN & GIANT SAND on her own.
Vicki Peterson seems to love to be in a group, and there are tracks from her bands; THE PSYCHO SISTERS (with SUSAN COWSILL), THE ACTION SKULLS (with John Cowsill & Billy Mummy), & CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS. And of course a cut from her newest & highly recommended release Long After The Fire (with her husband, JOHN COWSILL).
Long After The Fire is available on bandcamp as a download, a CD, or on vinyl: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill
Response to Vol. 1 was positive, so I’m following it with Volume 2!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for all the comments on the first installment. It’s much appreciated.
Downloaders are asked to share a band that exceeded your expectations LIVE IN CONCERT.
I wrote (when I posted Vol. 1) that THE BANGLES surprised me when I saw them, after they reunited.
Another one was THE VAPORS who took 29 years off between albums, & contained only songwriter/lead singer DAVID FENTON from the original group. Adding to my trepidation was the inclusion of his son, Dan, in the line-up. But despite all those red flags, they were GREAT!
IN THE MIX Vicki Peterson Edition Vol. 2
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In the 80's a friend had an extra ticket to see The Stray Cats. I was a fan, but had a college final the next day. I was not that excited to see them. It ended up being a fantastic show. Spent over half the concert pushed against the stage. Great live band.
ReplyDeleteThe Stray Cats really are a great live act. I've seen them many times. The first time they were opening for J. Geils when CENTERFOLD was all over the airwaves. They were both fantastic!
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