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--- In , "Marty Tippens"
<mctippens@e...> wrote:
> Ok, that splains everything, Chris.
>
> Anyone out there who doesn't have "Pray for Surf" has a serious
hole in their collection and is missing out on not only the Paul
Johnson story, but the surf revival story in a big way. It was
released almost simulteneously with "Surf Beat '80", the Jon and the
Nightriders album. These two albums were a major one two punch that
woke us up in 1980 to how great surf instro was. "Pray for Surf" is
only 8 songs and is essentially an E.P. but the melodies and guitar
playing style will floor you. It's available on an expanded CD at
www.pjmoto.com
>
> -Marty
> P.S. The only thing Gospel about "Pray for Surf" is the title. The
songs are all old pre-bornagain P.J., Mr Moto, Tally Ho, Andel'e,
Squad Car etc...
I feel so ashamed! I'll seek out a copy. Thanks for setting me
straight. All of my PJ music has been the occasional compilation,
and the early Belair and PJ and the Galaxies stuff. The galaxies
stuff didn't do it for me.
Chris
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kahunatikiman
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 10:18 PM
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Paul Johnson: was Pictures from
Slacktone's 10th Anniversary Party
>
>
>
> --- In , "Marty Tippens"
> <mctippens@e...> wrote:
> > Hey Chris,
> >
> > I see where you're coming from. Do you have Paul's album with
the
> Packards called "Pray for Surf"?
> >
> > -Marty
>
> No - Is it good? I've heard a coupe snipets from it. The whole
> gospel/surf angle has me wary, I don't really know why. I do
have
> a recent cd called "the surfaris - basic tracks" with Paul on
it.
> he plays some pretty cool covers on it.
>
> Chris
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: kahunatikiman
> > To:
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 9:59 PM
> > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Paul Johnson: was Pictures from
> Slacktone's 10th Anniversary Party
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In , "Marty Tippens"
> > <mctippens@e...> wrote:
> > > Whatdya mean "maybe you should be worshipping Paul Johnson
> instead
> > of Eddie"? There's no maybe about it, PJ is the greatest
> songwriter
> > in surf (he wrote Squad Car, Mr Moto, Kami Kazi, Vaminos
among
> > several other greats) and plays the most melodic of guitars
in a
> > very original style. Eddie was/is a demon of mediocrate
playing
> the
> > standard overdone blooze rock guitar riffs through a
distortion
> box
> > and has never topped Mr. Rebel and his cover verson of
Squad
> Car.
> > > -Marty
> >
> >
> > Yeah!!! What Marty said!!!
> >
> > All I meant was that Eddie Bertrand gets a lot of
coverage
> here,
> > and Paul gets very little. It's Pauls turn to be the surf
> hero. I
> > think because Paul wasn't the "upfront" guy he is often
> overlooked.
> > He seems to be soft spoken, and doesn't do a lot of
bragging
> like
> > some others. He also isn't as "showy" and lets his guitar
do
> the
> > talking. His playing often is understated, and unless you
are
> > paying attention, his playing can slip by without notice.
He
> > really was the backbone of that sound the Belairs had.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: kahunatikiman
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 6:10 PM
> > > Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Pictures from Slacktone's
10th
> > Anniversary Party
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In , "supertwangreverb"
> > > <supertwangreverb@y...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Looks like a lot of fun! The clip of Paul Johnson was
> great,
> > > > playing it more like Eddie these days :)
> > > >
> > > > Man, I wish we could play a show in California.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Bill
> > >
> > > > Funny, I was thinking the same things Bill. Maybe
we
> should
> > be
> > > worshipping Paul Johnson instead of Eddie. It's Paul
who's
> > keeping
> > > the Surf flame lit. He sure can play, can't he? He can
> play
> > like
> > > all the old school guys. Eddie, Dick, himself. He has
a
> > distinct
> > > sound that I'm beginning to be able to pick out.
> > >
> > > The video clips were great! It looks like everyone
was
> > having a
> > > great time. How was the crowd?
> > >
> > > Sometimes I think I live in the wrong state. There
have
> > been
> > > too many cool shows in the last month to count in CA.
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> > >
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'The galaxies stuff didn't do it for me."
Chris,
I hear you..the PJ and Arty stuff sort of left me high and
dry too...
BUT...when I was exposed to live PJMoto in 2000...I became
a TRUE BELIEVER!
Paul is an underappeciated jewel among guitarists...pure
bliss to watch and hear live.
regards,
dp
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Yeah, some of that Gallaxies stuff is ok, but the Packards stuff is great.
----- Original Message -----
From: DP
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 10:56 PM
Subject: Re: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Paul Johnson
'The galaxies stuff didn't do it for me."
Chris,
I hear you..the PJ and Arty stuff sort of left me high and
dry too...
BUT...when I was exposed to live PJMoto in 2000...I became
a TRUE BELIEVER!
Paul is an underappeciated jewel among guitarists...pure
bliss to watch and hear live.
regards,
dp
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