[tomwed]

Originally Posted by CFrance

To the poster who asked the other night where all the fun posters/subjects went down through the years, read this! They're still here.

It was me. This is a fun thread to read. Years ago was it easier to think of interesting topics?

Went to see America the other night. It's time for Gerry Beckley to realize he shouldn't be singing . Although his harmonies with Dewey Bunnell weren't horrible his soft solos on songs like Daisy Jane & I need you hurt my ears!!

[applesoffh]

We got our tickets as soon as they went on sale, and am very disappointed to read that they don't appear to be selling well. Felix does a wonderful show. We saw him 4 years ago at the Plant City Strawberry Festival and 2 years ago when he reunited with the other 3 original Rascals in Ft. Lauderdale. He always puts on a great show. He'll sing HIS Rascal's songs but not those sung by Eddie Briggati. He also does a lot of soul, lots of songs from the Rascals albums that weren't singles. It's sure to be a great night of music. I agree with the original OP. C'mon Up!

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by applesoffh

We got our tickets as soon as they went on sale, and am very disappointed to read that they don't appear to be selling well. Felix does a wonderful show. We saw him 4 years ago at the Plant City Strawberry Festival and 2 years ago when he reunited with the other 3 original Rascals in Ft. Lauderdale. He always puts on a great show. He'll sing HIS Rascal's songs but not those sung by Eddie Briggati. He also does a lot of soul, lots of songs from the Rascals albums that weren't singles. It's sure to be a great night of music. I agree with the original OP. C'mon Up!

When he last played The Villages (great show) he did sing "How Can I be Sure", which was an Eddie song. He did a great job on it though!

Just got back from seeing Gary Lewis & The Playboys at Orange Blossom Opry...it was painful!!

[bandsdavis]

Originally Posted by n8xwb

Tom...IMO you failed to mention some of the Rascals best songs.... Ones that weren't their hits! They did THE BEST renditions of Mustang Sally and Like a Rolling Stone, better than originals by Pickett and Dillon. Also, Felix was known for his keyboards -- he used the legendary Hammond B3 organ (perhaps he still does). Their version of More (than the greatest love...) had an jazzy organ break to die for. Also did a great cover of the song I Believe. Both found on their albums, but seldom heard performed.

It is too bad the group now tours separately.. I went to a show in Mt. Dora a few years back, 2 of the originals, no Felix...they needed Felix, IMO, badly!

There used to be a TOTV member who went by the name CaptJohn who still had his B3 and Leslie speakers from back in the day. He hasn't posted anything for over 2 years. Hey Cappy, if you're still out there, jump in and say hi! We miss you on TOTV.

B.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

There used to be a TOTV member who went by the name CaptJohn who still had his B3 and Leslie speakers from back in the day. He hasn't posted anything for over 2 years. Hey Cappy, if you're still out there, jump in and say hi! We miss you on TOTV.

B.

I use to enjoy his posts because he lived in Pensacola and I had lived there for six years and probably would of retired there if not for TV. I looked up his profile and sent him a PM about a year ago and never got a response. Hopefully nothing bad happened and maybe he just had a change of heart.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

.....back in the 70's I went to see Johnny Rivers in concert. He was 2 hours late and when they finally got him dragged out on stage he could barely perform. He was drunk or stoned. I know that was a long time ago but I don't think he will ever again get my money.

I saw him in Ft. Lauderdale back in the '90s. Came out on stage a bit late and then stood there ignoring the audience while "adjusting" his mike stand for about 20 minutes. He then left for 10 minutes before returning to do the show. He clearly thought he was doing the audience a favor by being there.
The show was ok... but I've seen dozens of better ones.

Say... have you checked the links below? Do it right now!

[applesoffh]

Originally Posted by Number 6

When he last played The Villages (great show) he did sing "How Can I be Sure", which was an Eddie song. He did a great job on it though!

I'd love to hear that! It's always been one of my favorite songs!

[Number 6]

Originally Posted by Walt.

I saw him in Ft. Lauderdale back in the '90s. Came out on stage a bit late and then stood there ignoring the audience while "adjusting" his mike stand for about 20 minutes. He then left for 10 minutes before returning to do the show. He clearly thought he was doing the audience a favor by being there.
The show was ok... but I've seen dozens of better ones.

Say... have you checked the links below? Do it right now!

Not our experience this time! The show started exactly at 7PM and Johnny was in fine form. One of the better shows that we have seen here. His voice was solid. He sounded just like Johnny Rivers, if you know what I mean.
Also his keyboard player used a Hammond B3 (with Leslies), so there is no reason Felix cannot.

[Tom Hannon]

To Bandsdavis. Hi Bill i have Capt Johns email will send him s note to see what's up. He promised me to play his video of his old band playing The Doors. When The Musics Over

[Tom Hannon]

Number 6. Yes. Felix did an incredible version of How Can I Be Sure. Hope he does it agsin in Feburary

[sralph99]

Here is a video I took 5 years ago at the Savannah Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKKIMimW0aU

[sralph99]

Here is another video from the same show - Midnight Hour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SyUScP8tyA

[Tom Hannon]

Great videos. I was at the show. Hope Felix is as good in Feburary. You