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RE: Sinister: Dead people
by Coombs, Benjamin (B.J.) 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

hello Reader, in response to what Tag wrote: >How did Nick Drake influence Elton John? Now that is puzzling. I possibly sense from the tone of the last letter that you ask this question with a small sense of sarcasm? well the answer to your puzzle is thus: I think I'm right in writing (can any one correct me?) that the very first person ever to cover Nick Drake songs was in fact Elton John. I believe he recorded four songs (Day Is Done, Saturday Sun, Way To Blue and Time Has Told Me) on a demo way back in 1968. As far as I know these songs are available on bootlegs only. So you may well think Elton john is now a very rich man with a partially cured hair problem, but you can't deny that B&S and EJ both draw a pon the same musical influences. so there you go Bryter Layter, Benjamin PS Anagram of Belle & Sebastian: See Bill & be Santa ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: RE: the Nick Drake biography
by Keith Watson 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

> The author's lifelong appreciation of and interest in Nick Drake were >further fuelled when he discovered that his uncle Dr. James Lusk >actually delivered Nick into the world and remained a friend of the >Drake family. In these Pages he draws on a long letter from Nick's >father to Dr. Lusk, in which he describes how his wife, Nick's mother, >discovered Nick's body during the morning of 25 November 1974, following >an accidental overdose of prescribed drugs. Christ! A couple of years ago, a mate of mine told me that a relative of his delivered Nick Drake - he was deadly serious about it, and didn't really know an awful lot about Nick Drake either, but I haven't thought about it since then... Until now, cos his name's Jamie Lusk. Bloody hell, that's a strange one. So - for people on the Edinburgh list. He's the servitor at Potterrow at the moment - Paul Laird, you'll know him. Cheers, Keith. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: RE: the Nick Drake biography
by Keith Watson 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

Thing that always gets me about Nick Drake, is that he died a week after going on a computer programming course... On reflection, you can kind of see his point. Keith. Computer Programmer I've toyed with the idea of buying that book recently, but I kind of wavered on the side of buying 10 pints of beer instead unfortunately, but I would love to get it, there was a but of it transcribed in Mojo earlier this year which was good. Maybe I'll buy it as a Christmas present to myself. I totally love Nick Drake - completely brilliant. Nice. Formidable. Scorchio etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: what's in a name
by mkl206＠is8.nyu.edu 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

as i am in the midst of finals, i've been having alot of time to ponder the meaning of life, the universe and everything lately. so upon finding, a name database on the web that gives the meaning and origin of first names, i decided to figure out what sebastian means. francophones know that belle means "beautiful", but i also discovered that sebastian means "revered" and is of Greek origin. Beautiful and revered (in case any sesame street watchers need help putting it together). good thing my parents are paying to send me to college. ;) xox megan mkl206(a)is8.nyu.edu w/a web page at: http://www.dissemination.com/megan/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Emotion Recollected in B&S Tranquility - A DC Bookstore Gathering
by Sam Khater 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

<delurking> hi everyone - i've been on the list for a bit and have thoroghly enjoyed your comments, but sadly don't have the time to participate much. A few of us recluse fans in the Washingon DC area have decided to take a stab at meeting up. Here are the details: Saturday the 20th, at 5pm at Kramer's at Dupont Circle. If interested please send a personal reply (not to the b&s list) and we'll give more details. to you Londonites, i'll be coming around february 11 - 16 if anyone interested in setting up a gathering. i'd love to see a show... np: penelope tree by felt...a nice little song with a haunting chorus. the song is reminiscent of old Echo sam ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: B&S on a Brazilian magazine
by Junior/Fabiana 17 Dec '97

17 Dec '97

Hi everybody! I've just joined Sinister, and I'm sending the translation of the Brazilian article about "If You're Feeling Sinister", which Ivo Augusto has talked some days ago. (Yes, I'm Brazilian too, and I'm an Ivo's great friend and er...fan!). Please note that I kept two mistakes from the original text: the author (Zeca Camargo) says that they have two singles (instead of 3 EPS, right?) and he really wrote "Lazy Pine..." Fabiana :o) PS: This article takes almost the whole page of the magazine, and it also has a picture, with the text: "Cover from Belle and Sebastian. Any similarity with the Smiths... MISSING THE 80's Welcome to the 80's. Be cool, not those 80's from Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Hayzee Fantasyee. Welcome to the 80's frequented by bands like Felt, Pale Fountains, Weather Prophets, James (before-Madchester) and, of course, The Smiths who used to fill our hearts with hope that one day the god pop music would triumph. It was not exactly what happened, but that spirit is more than alive on the weird group Belle and Sebastian. If You're Feeling Sinister is the most nostalgic release from 1997. And the good is that this Scottish from Glasgow (Stuart Murdoch) and his troupe are able of something even better inside this nostalgia: not to look like nostalgic ones, but like some who innovate, with a collection of ten tracks able to light the spirit. Belle and Sebastian go over themselves, creating something magic which, in English, is called hook. One thing that sticks immediately on your head, a instantaneous and perfect chorus, able to make you start singing "Fox on the Snow" by the roads of Turkey without any notion of chords. Keeping the music simple and risking some strings here and there, Murdoch doesn't stop his production. Besides the album, this year the leader of Belle and Sebastian has already released two singles with four previously unreleased tracks each: "Dog on Wheels" and "Lazy Pine Painter Jane". Any fortune that you spend in CD importing stores with these preciousness will be very good used money.

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Sinister: digest V1 #100!!!
by PM - AU 16 Dec '97

16 Dec '97

> Peter - where are you - join in the chatty fun! > > Cheers, > Keith. > Here I am, Keith! It's definitely a time for reflection, isn't it? Christmas is just around the corner and we've reached sinister digest's 100th edition! Congratulations are in order. I've been joining in the festive fun by trying to decide what my album of the year is, but I've come to the conclusion that I buy too many. I haven't really listened to any of them enough to form a proper opinion. If I could, I would vote for Led Zeppelin - Remasters, which has definitely improved over the years since it first came out in 1990, I think. I used to dislike Robert Plant's voice, but now I think it's highly soulful and emotive. The other day I invested in a Yoko Ono album, expecting it to be unlistenable gut wrenching screams over discordant guitars, but it's quite nice and tuneful really, a bit like Oasis. I don't know whether to be pleased or disappointed. I like Ivor Cutler but I'm not very familiar with his work. There's something about him on the Creation website. Makes it sound like he's done a duet with Yma Sumac, but it's an illusion. He makes a guest appearance on a Robert Wyatt song too. Two loonies together. I liked Susannah's questions for the band. For the record, I have slept with all the members of Belle and Sebastian, including the trumpet player. Unfortunately not in the same bed, or even the same hotel. Nevertheless I woke up completely knackered the next morning. My own question for the band would be "If you were a pizza, what kind of pizza would you be?" - Always goes down a treat, that one does. I've got to translate some crap about computers, so I might end up trying to pick some of your brains. It's about a plughole at the back, R2D2 or something. Paul and Keith, you're both computer geniuses, aren't you? I am going to make a concerted effort to join in the "chatty fun" this week, probably about 8-9 in the evening GMT. Ish. If I can. Bit tricky at the moment, even though my father-in-law, Bela Lugosi, appears to be in quite a good mood just lately. Sadly I won't be able to make the Christmas day sad bastards convention, but rest assured I will be there in spirit. I buy Yoko Ono albums instead of Christmas presents, need I say more? Peter Misery Guts Miller ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Hi all
by MRissb7989 16 Dec '97

16 Dec '97

Hello, Martin here, erm, I was previously known as Twentyodd(a)AOL.COM and Tigerriss@AOL.COM.....Anyway could Paul who has booked us a room in the Mancunian Hostel for both nights in Manchester get in touch as I have lost his e mail address and I need some details....AOL decided to terminate my account last night, the buggers! Sorry for taking up your time folks, but I think it is just about something to do with B&S! Martin aka Risso in the chat room ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Sinister
by MRissb7989 16 Dec '97

16 Dec '97

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Sinister: Fox on the run
by Keith Watson 16 Dec '97

16 Dec '97

Ha ha, nobody likes the list anymore, it's so passe now that IRC's all the rage :). A few years ago I swore to myself I'd never do any of these internet smiley things too! Anyway - off for the work night out tonight - so should be almost alive again by... say Friday. Take care people. Keith. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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