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happy birthday, bennyb!

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:06:02 +0000

Happy birthday to you. Shine on! I wish you all the best!

here's your cake

tumblr blog

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:25:49 +0000

I've started a tumblog dedicated to Alan Price about 6 months ago. it's not very popular, and you probably won't find anything new there. but anyway here it is:
http://alanprice-.tumblr.com/

5,000 posts!!!

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:48:16 +0000

Another milestone for APFF
5,000 posts

ALAN PRICE AT GLASTONBURY 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:41:11 +0000

See ALAN PRICE at GLASTONBURY <

BRILLIANT! Although picture and sound could be clearer it is great to see the man himself at Glastonbury
- and singing one of his greatest songs! And tremendous applause which was well deserved.

Thanks for sharing this with us Tony
(Posted on Youtube by Tonymontana)

Jean

Animals star Alan Price reveals the proudest day of his life - when Sunderland won th

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:09:31 +0000

Animals star Alan Price reveals the proudest day of his life - when Sunderland won the FA cup in 1973

orth East singing legend Alan Price – who has had a string of massive hits in a 40-year career – reveals the best day of his life was when Sunderland won the FA Cup in 1973.

Lifelong Black Cats fan Alan, who shot to fame in the Sixties with The Animals, says: ‘I’ll never forget that day. I was there.’

The Fatfield-born keyboards ace, who arranged the famous Animals hit House of the Rising Sun, even battled his fear of flying to jet in specially from California to witness the epic giant-killing act.

‘I flew back from Los Angeles for it and even forecast the result when I had an argument with Jackie Charlton who was also invited there by the BBC.

‘I went to a hotel in Piccadilly after the game and there was a cabaret band on and I got up and played with them. Len Shackleton and Jackie Milburn were there dancing with their partners.

‘They brought the cup over to me and it was full of champagne. I drank champagne out of the FA Cup.

‘My brother was watching it on TV, we were both Sunderland supporters.

‘I had my head in my hands because I was hung over. I had been drinking all the way over from Los Angeles. Then I went straight into the hospitality suite for the BBC at Wembley and drank there too.

‘When Ian Porterfield scored I had my head in my hands for a different reason. I just stared at the floor and I prayed.

‘I phoned my brother up and said: “Did you watch it? It was good wasn’t it?”

‘He said: “I was watching it, but my behind was nipping the buttons off the sofa!”’

Alan, who had a string of solo hits including Jarrow Song, is back on home turf when he plays Durham Gala Theatre on April 1. And he gets a mention in Lance Hardy’s book Stokoe, Sunderland and ’73 about the big FA Cup upset.

He also revealed that arch-rivals Newcastle United play his version of Blaydon Races at St. James’ Park on the public address system just before the kick-off for every home game.

‘I shouldn’t say this as a Sunderland supporter but I did an album of North East folk songs and it’s my version of the Blaydon Races they play on the tannoy when the teams come out.

‘I know because if I’m ever watching football on Sky Television I hear the song. It’s from an album of Geordie folk songs I did with Chas Chandler.

He joked: ‘That’s why I never claimed any royalties.’

Alan

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:58:29 +0000

Alan at Glastonbury 2010

Happy Birthday RICHARD

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:05:46 +0000

I am sure all members join me in sending Birthday wishes to the man
who designed our great forum - thank you Richard.

We hear 27th June is your special day so HAPPY BIRTHDAY
and have a great day

Is there a new CD available?

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:07:50 +0000

Hello everyone,

Since Alan is being so active on the concert curcuit, I wonder if there are any new CD releases available? The last one I have is the wonderful "Based On A True Story", from 2002 (I believe).

Any input from you lucky folks who can get to Alan's concerts?

I'm so , my/ I'm

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:41:06 +0000

I'm so old, my pet rock and I are the same age.

April 2009

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:03:15 +0000

Here's a review + pic from last year that I thought you'd enjoy.

bennyb

http://www.google.be/imgres?imgurl=http:...s%3Disch:1

You'll probably be interested in this one, too.

bennyb

http://www.google.be/imgres?imgurl=http:...s%3Disch:1

Does anyone have a copy of this song?

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:27:24 +0000

This a tune played the Jackie Souder Orchestra from the mid-20's or so, this was the only slideshow I found that had the JSO version anywhere:

(if that doesn't work, here you go: http://dai.ly/cCDNsZ)

I really love this song... I do have weird tastes but 20's jazz is one of my favorites. Does anyone have this at all in their music folder, by any chance?

MAXIMUM RHYTHM 'N' BLUES 2010

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:24:49 +0000

Hi Folks! - MORE show dates

MAXIMUM RYTHM 'N' BLUES 2010

October:
5th York Grand Opera House - 0844 847 2322

6th Grimsby Auditorium - 0844 847 2426
7th Dartford The Orchard - 01322 220 000
9th High Wycombe Swan Theatre - 01494 512 000
10th St.Albans The Alban Arena - 01727 844 488
12th Cambridge Corn Exchange - 01223 357 851
13th King's Lynn Corn Exchange - 01533 764 864
14th Blackpool Grand Theatre - 01253 290 190
15th Halifax Victoria Theatre - 01422 351 158
17th Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - 0151 210 2895
21st Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall - 0844 847 1776
22nd Skegness The Embassy - 08456 740 505
23rd Reading Hexagon - 0118 960 6060
24th Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre - 0844 576 30000
26th Northampton Royal & Derngate - 01604 624 811
27th Basingstoke The Anvil - 01256 819 797
28th London Cadogan Hall - 0207 730 4500
29th Birmingham Town Hall - 0121 780 3333
30th Worthing Assembly Hall - 01903 206 206

November
2nd Llandudno Venue Cymru - 01492 872 000
3rd Weston-Supermare Playhouse Theatre 01934 654 544
4th Salisbury City Hall - 01722 434434
5th Cheltenham Town Hall - 01242 227 979
6th Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre - 01892 530 613
9th Southsea Kings Theatre - 02392 828 282
10th Croydon Fairfields Hall - 0208 688 9291
19th Chatham Central Theatre - 01634338 338
20th Nottingham Royal Concert Hall - 0115989 5555
21st Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House - 0844 848 2700
23rd Truro Hall for Cornwall - 01872 262 466
24th Eastbourne Congress Theatre - 01323 412 000
25th Stoke-on-Trent Victoria Hall - 0844 871 7644
27th Aberdeen Music Hall - 01224 641 122
28th Edinburgh Usher Hall - 0131 228 1155
29th Dundee Caird Hall - 01382 434 940
30th Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - 0141 353 8000

December
2nd Southend Cliffs Pavilion - 01702 351 135

Copied from http://www.alanpricemusic.co.uk
(Thank you for posting Alan)
Subject to alteration without notice.

I'm appalled...

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:02:07 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, every person who knew him found out that little Clément had died in his home that very morning. The previous night, he went to sleep at bedtime, like every other 12 year old child his age; but the next day he did not wake up.

He was one of my little brother's best friends, and I knew him well. One of the most remarkable kids you could imagine. Picture a smiling, upturned-nosed, adventurous, snail-hunting (for pet keeping), magic tricks and tree expeditions as he called them... that was him. Nobody was able to sleep last night and all our thoughts went to his poor family who are really undergoing something.

What I'm appalled at... not only is it the attitude of the little clique of parents at the elementary school who gossip about everyone and everything... our village is small enough for that... is the fact that some parent decided to 'spread the word' to 60 people by e-mail 'explaining' the precise circumstancess of the death (according to her) without the family's consent. Why? To 'reassure' everyone, by letting them know exactly how it happened??

She's turned herself into the town gossip, has no idea how serious it really is and obviously has no respect for the family... nice... you wonder to yourself how people can dare do such horrible things... and be willing to take advantage of such a tragedy to be, once again, the popular center of attention... I don't even know what to think of these people...

Reviews of 2010 concerts

Tue, 25 May 2010 14:58:29 +0000

Nice write-up here from Bournemouth:

Bournemouth review

Alan's current tour

Wed, 12 May 2010 10:49:44 +0000

For some very recent pics of Alan and the band (taken on Sat 8th May), go to:

http://www.muziekcentrumschaaf.nl

then on : Fotoboek
then select : Alan Price Set (no kidding)

This was the show in the Netherlands the day before the show in Belgium that Celia and I went to (with 13 other pals). For us, he wore the white jacket, however!

As soon as the Belgian site puts out the concert pics (many were taken), I will send the link.

bennyb

Alan Price Concert in San Francisco 1974

Mon, 10 May 2010 23:16:43 +0000

Hello,

We invite you to take a look at our blog, Brit Rock by the Bay, which currently features exclusive photographs and memories of a 1974 performance by Alan Price in San Francisco. Cheers.

Brit Rock by the Bay

Hooray hooray for the 8th of May

Sat, 08 May 2010 08:31:42 +0000

Happy end of the war anniversary, everyone

THE MICKIE MOST VIDEO JUKEBOX!

Wed, 05 May 2010 23:26:14 +0000

In the ’60s, Mickie Most was one of the most successful producers in the world selling millions of records with The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Lulu, The Nashville Teens, Jeff Beck, Hot Chocolate, and Donovan.

http://artiewayne.wordpress.com/2009/05/...o-jukebox/

something to read for you good morning

Alan's Tour 2010 - GREAT GIG at Edmonton

Sun, 02 May 2010 18:49:00 +0000

Wow - I've always admired Alan's music, but last night he and his superb band blew us all away at The Millfield Arts Centre, Edmonton, North London. He was just amazing - and what I wasn't expecting was his supreme handling of the crowd and his humorous story-telling. I met him after the gig and he was utterly charming and so humble. The band are s**t hot and I recommend anyone who loves music to go and see Alan - you won't be disappointed!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALAN!!

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:48:10 +0000

Here's wishing a happy birthday to an amazing musician! Thanks so much for all the happiness you've given us over the years.