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Set Lists From The Stage Handed To Me By Paul Riopelle |
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| 01 - Blues On My Table | 13 - Walkin' On Water | ||
| 02 - Livin' The Life | 14 - Take A Chance | ||
| 03 - Naomi's Song (For His Wife) | 15 - You And I | ||
| 04 - Real Man | 16 - Real Fat | ||
| 05 - Buyin' | 17 - Northbound | ||
| 06 - Carry Me Away | 18 - Shoulder To The Wheel | ||
| 07 - Candy Barr | 19 - Bad Rock And Roll | ||
| 08 - Over And Over | 20 - Red Ball Texas Flyer | ||
| 09 - Naked (Written With Son Paul) | 21 - Let's Get Loaded | ||
| 10 - Gulf Of Mexico | 22 - Me And The Fox | ||
| 11 - 24x7x52 | 23 - Back To Back | ||
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- Easy Driver (This Song Went International When Later Released By Kenny Loggins) |
24 - So Young | ||
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Set List Notes I don't believe they sang them all. I can't remember for sure,
which is strange since Sandi and I were probably the only ones there
sober. There was tequila-a-plenty flowing in the margaritas (Definitely
Margaritaville) The songs I'm not sure of is "Buyin'" which may have been "Buyin', Beggin' and Steelin'" which was not played if memory serves me. Also, I do not believe that "Northbound", "Shoulder To The Wheel" or "Me And The Fox" were played. And I do believe that "So Young" was played at a different point in the program than listed. |
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The Concert This show was great and for a great cause. Three bands played. The Groove Merchants, The Chadwicks and Jerry Riopelle. The Groove Merchants and The Chadwicks played a lot of old favorites like "Mustang Sally" (Sorry, that's all the brain can remember at this point.) The tickets were only $7.00 each. They had a salsa cook-off with plenty of booths. My favorite ended up not being a salsa at all (I do love salsa - the hotter the better - but I love when they add whatever they add to sweeten it up too.) but a guacamole dip... ...even though the dip was not part of the entries I voted for their booth anyways because of that GREAT guacamole. Before Jerry and band took the stage I saw David Plenn, the lead guitarist, off to the side and went over and talked to him for awhile. I asked him if Jerry would possibly sing "Sunshine Girl", (Lyrics) (Mp3 Sample) a song he co-wrote when he was with a California band in the 60's called "The Parade". The song made it on the Billboard charts in 1967 peaking at #20, and was later covered by Herman's Hermit's in `1968 from what I've read. David said "You know he isn't going to do that one." I had Sandi take a picture of David and I and in turn Sandi asked me to take her picture with him. After a bit, Jerry Riopelle walked out so I went over and chatted with him and Sandi took our picture. (I love this digital camera - I got 57 pictures of the show with the on-board memory and no removable memory cards - just think - no limit if I buy the memory!.) Jerry Riopelle has never gained worldwide or even national fame since going on his own but became an icon, God-Like status in Arizona. He was introduced as Arizona's Son before he took the stage. He has been appearing in concert on New Years Eve in the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix since 1974 or 1975. He recorded a live album at the Celebrity titled "In The Round". You once could get this live performance by purchasing "Tongue 'N Groove" at http://Amazon.com . It may still be that way, I'm not sure. I'm not sure exactly when he became popular here, but I was a teenager when I started listening to him. The local FM radio station KDKB did not have to follow any special format in those days... ...the DJ's were in charge and played great music such as Jerry Riopelle And The Double Shuffle Band. KDKB was also where I first heard Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham on the LP "Buckingham Nicks" before they joined Fleetwood Mac. KDKB was known for playing the deeper cuts from the albums... ...not just the top hits. Also they would play obscure musicians like Robert Palmer with "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley",
and others, before he hit the charts with songs like "Addicted To Love". Others I remember were a local musician, Hans Olsen,
Mason Bricke -with Peter Masi & Donna Brickie, Roxy Music ("Love Is The Drug")
and of course Dan Fogelberg.
I remember, I did janitor work as a teen (made good money too - it afforded me my custom van,
Me, Bo (Scott Miller) and probably Bobby Edwards ~ The Red Van ~ new dirt bikes
Into The Sunset At Beeline Motocross and accessories to advance me to 250 Expert
Me And Scott Hargrave in the motocross frenzy
Me In 250 Expert Flying Off Of Suicide Hill ~ Canyon Raceway ~ that became my love in the 70's
Me With Paul Brown "Trying" To Catch Up ~ Beeline Motocross ~ - racing at Beeline Motocross (At Beeline Dragway - then home of the NHRA Winternationals - it is now an abandoned ghost track - I have gone out there and walked the old track, the starting line, and could feel the old excitement still in the air - 28 years later), Canyon Raceway up off of Carefree Highway by Lake Pleasant, Fastrack (at Phoenix International Raceway where they still run cars on the oval track, Metro Cycle Park by Manzanita Speedway where they still run cars on the dirt oval, Tucson's track and the one in Mayer, AZ up in Northern Arizona.) okay - back to the janitor work - I cleaned a hair styling shop called Long Hair Incorporated (Also where I had my hair cut) and they had a killer sound system - I was cleaning and jamming to the tunes one night and that's when I first heard Van Morrison's "Moondance" and plenty of Riopelle. After a couple of songs on-stage I yelled up "Sunshine Girl" and Jerry repeated almost verbatim what David had said; "You know I ain't gonna play that one." It did bring a smile to his face that someone had yelled it out. Jerry was great, the whole band was great. It was great to watch Jerry's son Paul on stage with him... ...heck, he may not even have been born yet when I first started listening to Jerry... ...but he sure can jam on the electric guitar now... ...he and David Plenn got into some riff trading during some of the songs. At one point in the show Jerry mentioned something about hoping than next year they will move the stage so that the sun isn't beating down in their faces. A woman handed up a pair of sunglasses and Jerry put them on... ...a bit later a guy handed some up to Paul Riopelle and he put them on. I chatted with many fans and gave them my number and address so that I can get these photos to them. (I was surprised that many of these, about 6 out of 9 or so, did not have email addresses.) I spoke with one gal that was video taping the show and she said she will send me a copy - I look forward to it - THANKS!. I spoke with another gal and she gave me five of Jerry's LP's she recorded to CD: 1 - Capitol Records Re-Issue (Probably Of "The 2nd Album") Thanks for the CDs!!! I will be putting up short clips of the songs above so keep checking back! My email is ever_on@netzero.net if anyone needs to contact me. Brett It's funny... ...the picture at the top of this page was on the Tostido's Salsa Challenge web site when I first visited it to look up the information about this concert. They later replaced it with this picture I have on my web page for his song "Blues On My Table". Walkin' On Water Performed By Jerry Riopelle Blues On My Table Performed By Jerry Riopelle River On The Run Performed By Brett Smith
Also Visit Chuck E. Baby And The All Stars Site They Play A Lot Of Riopelle And Other Great Stuff Even Some Dan Fogelberg Here's My Story About Getting To Sing With Him Tonight....
My Debut On Stage With A Real Band!!! Over
the past couple of days I had received emails about a band that
plays in the Phoenix Area called Chuck E. Baby And The All Stars -
The lady had sent me the email after she saw my web pages about
Jerry Riopelle and the recent concert at http://everon.50megs.com/jerryriopelleattostidossalsachallenge.htm
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Jerry Riopelle
Another Jerry Riopelle Fan Sends An Email Hi Brett, I just read in amazement your story about Jerry Riopelle, Chuck E Baby, and Famous Sam's. My amazement isn't so much about your experience with each of these people and the place. No. The fact that you got to be involved with all three is incredible. Why do I know this? Well, in a way, the same thing happened to me too! Granted, my story isn't as cool as yours, but worth telling I feel. I'm from Southern Illinois and my radio station of choice is KSHE 95 in St. Louis. I started listening to it in 1970. They played Springsteen when no one had ever heard of him. They played your Robert Palmer's "Sneakin' Sally Through The Ally", "Hey Hey Julia", and "Sailin' Shoes". ALWAYS all three in a row as it should be played. They played Rare Bird's "Peace of Mind", Gypsy's "Dead and Gone", and many many more (now) KSHE classics. So, after many years as a devoted member of KSHE's rock n' roll army, I felt I knew a thing or two about music. Well, maybe I did. I graduated high school in '76 and moved to Jackson TN to attend electronics school. I met and starting dating a young lady named Lisa Murphy. She had recently moved to Jackson from Tucson, AZ. One of the things we had in common was music. I was always turning her on to new stuff and she would reciprocate in turn. She had some good stuff. One artist she always kept bringing up was a guy she saw in Arizona named Jerry Riopelle. BUT, she didn't have any of his albums. Bummer eh? So, many years have passed and many brain cells gone and nearly forgot the girl and the times but I have never forgotten this guys name. Jerry Riopelle. I was always curious. Always. No one I spoke to had heard of him. Until. Flash ahead to 2001. I move to the Tempe/Mesa area. I've enrolled in a school in Tempe to learn recording. The Conservatory. Maybe you've heard of it? I'm there a couple of months and decide to ask around about this guy named Jerry Riopelle. Hey, by now, this guy is a real mystery artist to me ya know? One day I'm at school and ask one of my instructors if he's ever heard of Jerry Riopelle? "Why sure," he says. He recommends I speak to the school's administrator. He told me he had a gold album of Jerry's on his office wall! Wow! I'm shocked. This guy really does exist! So, I talk to the administrator and he turns me on to one of his recordings. I think its a greatest hits CD? MAN WAS I BLOWN AWAY! This guys music was more than I had imagined and bargained for. I can't get enough of it. "Talk to Me" sends shivers down my spine every time I hear it! Every song is incredible and he has such a diverse style too. Finally, I'm Riopellen. (like Jellin') It was definitely worth the long wait. Next. I moved to Chandler. I lived just off Ray Road and Dobson in the Andersen Springs Estates subdivision. The closest place to drink a beer and hear live music was Famous Sams on the corner of Ray and Alma School. The first time I was there was a Thursday night. Are you starting to get the picture here? Another guy was there in Chucks place that night. Max was his name. What a great guy he is. Jesse, the young and very talented guitarist, was there too. Being an aspiring guitar player I decided to bring my guitar one night and see if I could jam with Chuck and friends. I got to jam a couple of songs. We did Fogelberg's "Part of the Plan" and some CSN and CCR. I was thrilled to say the least being a beginner and all. They never made me feel inadequate as a player either. Isn't it great to play with talented musicians! I loved it. Yes, they even played "Red Ball Texas Rider" too. What an experience! I will never forget those incredible nights at Sam's. I'm one of the luckiest people I know. Well, Brett, that's my story. I hope these guys continue to invite young and not as young people to join them and learn. I feel they will. They have hearts the size of Texas ya know! If you see them, please give my regards. I didn't get the chance to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing your pics and stories. And finally, thanks for your patience reading this episode of my life. I will continue to seek out Jerry Riopelle and I will catch one of his shows someday. Maybe New Years eve? Peace and love, Where I work: http://www.outbackrecords.com c]:{ Here's Something For Ya!!! I just received emails from several of the band members including Paul and Jerry. They love the site but had to correct me in my errors. I have now repented... The drummers name is Tom Fillman and the Bassist is John Harris and not John Davis... ...but I knew that... ...don't know why I was typing in Davis... ...hmmm. Thanks Jerry and the rest for setting me straight (I was crooked before) and I'm glad you like what I've done so far. I will try to dig up some more pictures from past concerts for display. EVERy ONe feel free to donate. Lets see how big we can make this site. Pictures of concerts, T-shirts, LP's etc. I need a picture of all the LP's and I need all the lyrics. For every one that contributes I will give them recognition for doing so. Brett - just a country boy - c]:{ Letter From Jerry Riopelle Brett..this is a pretty amazing site..a friend just sent it to me...thanks ..jr ALSO..if you respond to this email please respond to ******@***.com. (notice ***** is spelled with a "*") ******** is my personal email address and this my business address..thanks again.. I really enjoyed it..
Jerry Riopelle
Jerry,
Is this THE Jerry Riopelle emailing me? Cool! I'm glad you like the site. I would like to make it as big as the Dan Fogelberg site at http://everon.50megs.com instead of just sub-part of it. I have been listening to you since I've been listening to Dan - but You are actually the guy I have seen in concert more. Don't ask me to tell you how many times because I only have 10 fingers and you wouldn't want me to take off my boots.
I
have three of your songs up on my music page. One I am
singing and playing and the other two are you. I know
this might break some copyright law but I figured if I put two
songs of you up on the net that someone just may go looking
for albums or CD's to buy. If all they had to listen to
was me they might run the other direction. So far it has
worked at least three times if I recall or that they have told
me so. One woman bought me a copy of Tongue ~N~ Groove
with the In The Round CD bonus. She also bought herself
a copy.
I
get emails from people ALL the time from all over the country
about how to get your stuff. For the stuff that's in
print I send them to Amazon.com and if it's out of print I
tell them to send me blank CD's and I will make copies for
them. I have all of your stuff on CD except In The
Blood. I hope this is okay that I share your music with
others being as it can't be purchased anymore.
If
it can be purchased, please let me know where and I will put
that information up. I would love to have pictures of
all the albums and the lyrics for all the songs to add to the
web site. And what I would REALLY love is to have a
songbook with all the guitar chords so I could learn to play
the songs instead of just sing when I go out to Famous Sam's
to see Chuck-E-Baby. That was a dream come true
for me - on stage singing Riopelle and Fogelberg songs.
I
just got an email from your son Paul about the name mix-ups on
the web site (Bassist John Harris and not John Davis and to
let me know that the drummers name is Tom Fillman. I was
making the changes as I noticed this email come in.
If
you have any ideas you would like on a web site I will do it
for free - for giving back to you for all you have given us
for 30 years or so. Yes, I was the guy at the Tostido's
Salsa Challenge that yelled up "Sunshine Girl".
I
think that was so nice of you to show up and surprise Chuck at
Famous Sam's. You're a good man.
Brett
M. Smith
1916
N. Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201
home:
480-969-6294
My
music page is at http://everon.50megs.com/bretts_music_page.htm
Down
at the bottom of the page is where I put cover tunes after
they have been introduced at the top long enough. I have
my songs in alphabetical order. Around 50 of them.
I can sketch too.. ...an art I didn't know I had until my
brother gave me 1 lesson 3 years ago. I will have
to do a sketch of you next. I also borrowed the name of
one of your songs for one of mine. "Baby
Rose" . give it a listen. I also sing a song a
capella because I don't know how how to play a guitar piece
for it
- it is called "You
Got Me Runnin' ". If there are any of my songs
you might be interested in... ...feel free to use them... ...it
would bring me joy just to have them sung by a real artist other
than me... ...my 15 minutes of fame.
Sincerely,
Brett
PS...
Is it okay if I include your email as part of the website?
I would of course leave off the email addresses and phone
numbers.
Brett Sure you can print my email. Thanks for the great pics and art. I really enjoyed it..jr Letter From Paul Riopelle Hi Brett, I just wanted to tell you that the web page (Riopelle @ the Tostitos Southwest Salsa Challenge) looks great! I also wanted to give you some info that you might want to correct/add : the bass players name is John Harris (not Davis) and the drummer's name is Tom Fillman.... Keep up the good work! Regards, Paul Riopelle
Paul,
I've corrected it... ...thanks Paul... ...it's amazing... ...I've been listening to your Dad longer than you have been alive... ...and from what I gather he and your Mother are still very much in love. Something rare these days and especially in the Rock~N~Roll industry.
Is
it okay if I include your email as part of the web site? - leaving out
the email address of course.
Thanks,
Brett Brett,
The
website's looking good!!
One more
correction, though (ha ha) I noticed at the bottom you have
the emails my Dad and I sent, but before the one that he sent the
headline says letter from Paul Riopelle (as it also does
before the one I sent)...
Have a
good one!
Paul
Paul,
Got
it - Thanks Paul for pointing it out! If you ever want a web
site built - I'm your man - and I'll do it for free - to give back all
that has been given me through you and your Dad's music.
Brett
Letter From Michael Rosenthal Brett, Mike, Jerry and his son
Paul have both sent me kind e-mails - correcting me on names
and such too. I love building web sites. This site is a
sub web site of the bigger picture. I have built the LARGEST
Dan Fogelberg web site in the world at http://everon.50megs.com
. I would love to build one just as big for Jerry. I
would do it for free. I would just need pictures of all the
LP's, all the lyrics, stories from the road and anything fans would
find interesting. The reason I would do it for free is that I
would be giving back to Jerry and the rest of the band members
something for all they have given to me in music and memories over
the years.
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