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Get Ready & Ecology reissues on CD.
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www.culturefactoryusa.com Stumbled across this on Amazon. It's legit.
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Motown Museum
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To the Motown Museum (Hitsville) To Whom It May Concern:This is not an easy letter to write but I feel compelled to send it. On a recent visit to Detroit, I had the opportunity to see Hitsville on W. Grand Blvd. What made it special was that my son was with me. I was telling my family of the Museum for years...
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Frank Wilson RIP
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http://www.soul-source.co.uk/_/articles/soul-news/sad-news-frank-wilson-has-died-r2563
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Interview with Peter
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http://www.examiner.com/article/peter-rivera-the-heart-and-soul-of-motown-s-rare-earth
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NYC
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Believe RE is in NYC;Being a native new yorker.......I remember the xs RE played NY;Randalls Island comes to mind,i missed them @ the APOLLO.Seen them @ MSG w/ SLY.Tough crowd,hope to get a first account from some1.Live frrom NY........
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RIVERA/MONETTE/OLSON Compositions
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These 3 seemed to hit it off,musically;some of my favorite RE tunes,these 3 wrote(more or less). LOVE SHINES DOWN(w/o OLSON) NICE TO BE WITH YOU MOTA MOLADA(w/RYAN) ROCK & ROLL MAN(w/RYAN) THINK OF THE CHILDREN UNDER GODS LIGHT(w/o RIVERA,w/GUZ) PETE & RAY have buried the hatchet.So......
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Pete Rivera - Beachfest 2012 (near Chicago)
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http://villageofroundlakebeach.org/sites/default/files/beachfest_web_flyer_3_1...
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Discography
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Due to their elaborate recordin history and their many contributions to this site;It is due time that a discography 4 these 2 is considered,w/o RE;PETER left RE(or pushed out)20 years ago,yet the man continues to record,RAY?From DENNIS COFFEY to SMOKEY,hes done it all;I think PETER was on a album w...
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Bob Babbitt RIP
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I got the news this morning from Ed Wolfrum that Babbitt died. A true musical legend passes. I will miss him as so many of us will that were touched by this bigger than life guy.
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Rare Earth in Muskegon
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July 19, Rare Earth at Muskegon Bike Time 2012. I haven't seen this on any of the RE websites, but it's been advertised in the paper and on muskegonbiketime.com. Thought I'd let everyone know!!
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Question for Peter regarding snare drum sound
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Hi Peter, A guy I know at another music forum was discussing Rare Earth and complimented the snare sound on the "Get Ready" album. By chance, do you recall what setup/equipment (snare) you used for that album? Thank you.
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Ray Monette
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I figure Ray will see the title of the thread and wonder what I'm going to say about him LOL.
Nothing nasty Ray. I just wanted to ask you who inspired you as a young guitarist? Any favourites that influenced you, any current favourites etc? You come across as being your own man with your own style, so tha...
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Repeat of Pete
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Looking forward to seeing Pete again in the Chicago land area for the second time in just over a month. This time with the un-plugged group group. See you there Chicago Tommy! Stuart
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Rare Earth members doing other things!
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Ray Monette and a killer Northern Soul Classic. Another gem.....
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Global Popularity of Rare Earth
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A post from Per - Erik from Sweden prompts me to ask if there is any part of the world where Rare Earth were never really known? Their records seem to have been widely issued throughout Europe and Scandinavia and when you look on eBay you see records for sale from all corners of the globe, including the Mid...
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Pete Rivera - NEW LIVE DVD
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Hey All, When Peter Rivera was out in Round Lake Beach, playing at Beach Fest recently, he offered me a pre-release of his live DVD. Peter, along with Joe Brasch on guitar and Danny McCollium on keys, perform re-worked versions of some Rare Earth classics. Even for me, there were a few surprises, but...
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'Band Together'
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Just checking in. I pulled out the 'Band Together' album, which I bought as soon as it was released many, many years ago. It is playing here in our house this morning. I still enjoy this record a lot. I think it demonstrates a band who was able to change with the times. I listen to all sorts of music, all styl...
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Rolling Stone
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I heard Rolling Stone took a poll with 100 greatist guitarists...is Ray Monette one of them?...very difficult to search.Anyone know?
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Jun 1, 2012
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UPDATE ON BOB BABBITT
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THIS IS AN UPDATE ON BOB FROM HIS WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR.We want to update you about Bob. As you have seen, the website discussion activity has been somewhat dormant. This is due to the fact that Bob has been ill with a brain tumor. He was diagnosed over a year ago and has been doing pretty good. However, h...
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Ma sheet music?
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Does anyone know if there is sheet music for the song MA on the MA album? I have three kids that want to play it at their yearly music festival. Thanks in advance.
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Lyrics
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Hi. Huge fan from WAY back. Now that I've dusted off the old LPs and listening again with a new set of ears I am wondering where is a good place to get lyrics. I can usually decipher most of the words but there always seems to be a line or two I can't quite figure out.
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about Wayne Baraks
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Does Anyone know if Wayne Baraks has is own band?..He added incredible lead vocals for Rare Earth
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joe
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HEY BIG BROTHER(Revisted)
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Being an RE fan there was a lot of frustration;When HBB came out,I couldnt find it(the long version);All I could find was the single version;So you would think that it would b included on WR;Nope.I found it .much later on an import LP;This song shows RE at their incredible soulish best,even SOUL TRAIN...
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Live In Chicago
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Come on Universal, Motown, or whatever you call yourself these days, we want it and we want it now!! Isn't that right guys? One of these days you'll decide it's time to fetch it out of the vaults and we'll be too old to be able to afford to buy i,t or we'll have impaired hearing etc. While you're sitting on th...
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Dick Clark RIP
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Sad news Dick Clark has passed away
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Anonymous
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please come to rockford IL
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would love to see your band at any summer venue in the midwest you guys are awesome
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Apr 16, 2012
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PETER on the road;
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Looks like PETEs gonna have a busy summer.Is his latest songs that good?Saw him the first time when I was just a kid;Now Im an old fart,yet it seems,PETE is still a kid.Hope 1 day he and his ex mates jam just uno more time.
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Peter Rivera - 11 new songs download
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11 new tracks from Peter Rivera available as downloads through CD Baby and Amazon. All The Love I Got Ez Street Is There Someone Else Company Town In My Life Look What Weve done Ride The Wind Shame Too Far From Heaven You Did It Hear Me Pray
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by Anonymous
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Live Tonight on Stageit.com 7:00pm Pac Time
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Gettin the Jebbies for tonight's show on Stageit. Funny how after all this time I still get em I think that's a good thing. Tonight @ 7:00pm PST on stageit.com We'll talk musicWe'll sing.We'll Hang..
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LIVE BROADCAST ON 3-15-12, AT 7:00PM PACIFIC TIME USA
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Thought I'd let you know that I will be broadcasting again on Stageit.com Thursday March 15th @ 7:00pm Pacific Time. Joe Brasch on Guitar and Danny McCollim on keyboards will be joining me again for the show. We had a lot of friends last Wed night and we're hoping to see you again. Please tell your frie...
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Mar 16, 2012
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Live Broadcast on Wed March 7th @ 7:00pm Pacific Coast Time--USA
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How ya Doin? I'm going to be broadcasting live from my studio on a website called www.Stageit.com.It's a fun thing where you can watch my broadcast as well as many other artists doing their shows from wherever they are on earth. You have the choice of who you want to watchit's just a click. When you ch...
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Rare Earth Live in 1986
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Does anyone know who's singing on this show? Was Mark still in the band? http://tela.sugarmegs.org/alpha/r.html Rare Earth The Marquee at the Tralfamadore, Buffalo, NY 1986 Soundboard Conversion = 3rd Gen Cassette>Pioneer PDR-609 Stand Alone Burner>EAC> Soundforge 9.0>CD Ar...
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Reggie McBride
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Reggie McBride plays bass on the new Mitch Ryder album, The Promise, his first release of new material since 1983. Produced by Don Was. Must check it out. I've see Mitch perform a few times, most noteably with Rare Earth back around 2003 as part of a show billed as "The Rock and Roll Army."...
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ABC TV: Rare Earth @ Hoffstra University; Syracuse, NY July 6, 1973
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Hey gang, I've been doing some research and I discovered that the live clip of "Get Ready" from 1973 was filmed/taped by ABC-TV @ Hoffstra University; Syracuse, NY July 6, 1973. The clip you see is definitely edited from what was originally broadcast on TV...Ray's & Mark's solos ar...
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Monette at his best...
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Everyday I practice drums by playing along with songs. (like in the old days) and today I decided to play along with Rare Earth songs. Well I just had to stop and say that in my opinion Ray played one of the best solo's in my experience with him, on the song..... The Seed..... I forgot how much I loved that so...
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Peter Rivera
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Feb 2, 2012
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"Back To Earth" lineup
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I have a soft spot for that album, especially side 1. Here's a photo of the band
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RIVERA,URUGUAY
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Just in this sleepy town........got me to thinkin,what r PETEs plans 4 the new year?C that PINERA has started a new group & CRAS is no more;I guess.
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Eddie Guzman and Jerry LeBloch
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[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocfSffTXshQ&feat...
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Unique Rare Earth record...
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I don't recall ever seeing this one before...looks like an overseas import. Notice how they took the closeups of the guys' head from the Willie Remembers gatefold sleeve and turned them into the Motown "M".
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LaSalle Park, Buffalo, NY August 10, 1993
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LaSalle Park, Buffalo, NY August 10th 1993 Introduction Big John Is My Name Big Brother She's Trouble Tobacco Road Smiling Faces Living In A Different World Live It Up I Know I'm Losing You Get Ready Can't Stop Loving I Just Want To Celebrate
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Rare Earth in Lincolshire
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I am going to see Rare Earth this Thursday nite Jan. 12 at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire, outside of Chicago. I will report back. Look forward. Stuart
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Pictures of Rare Earth @ Viper Alley Jan. 12, 2012
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http://photo2.walgreens.com/walgreens/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=14297055005/a=29815070_29815070/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=walgreens/
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Rare Earth, Russ Ballard, Argent
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Is it true that Rare Earth did some work in the 90's with Russ Ballard from Argent following the Different World cd. Did the band record Hold Your Head Up? Perhaps Gil or Ray can confirm, it is an interesting story anyhow. Look forward to the new cd which I only just read about on this site.
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Music from Michigan
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This weekend a friend and I were having a discussion about music. The subject of Motown came up. From there we branched off into talking about all of the great acts that have come out of Michigan. Outside of the obvious plethora of greatness that came from Motown, let's not forget some other notables li...
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The new Dennis Coffey Album
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Anyone listening to the new Dennis Coffey? It is spectacular!! A total funky groove!! What a welcome return. Stuart
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Stuart -- Chicago
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Dec 24, 2011
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Motown photographer Jim Britt brutally mugged
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This is a name that ALL Fellow True Believers here are familiar with. He snapped zads of pix for Motoewn artistes' LP sleeves in the 70's. Amongst them : Gladys Knight & The Pips, Riot, The Jackson 5ive, and of course Rare Earth. I saw the horrific news - it happened on 15 December - on his Facebook Pag...
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New Rare Earth CD
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A Rare Earth fan always was hoping for Ray Monette solo in Get Ready,But its so nice to have you back Ray continue success!!
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Anonymous
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Dec 19, 2011
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New Rare Earth Live Album
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New Rare Earth Live now available. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rareearth2
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John
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"Ma" lyrics
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Hey everybody,
I'm in desperate need of the lyrics of "ma" from the album "ma".
can anyone help?
please!
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Commedia Futura
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Rare Earth with Jerry La Croix
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Quote from I Talkin Trash with Jerry LaCroix An Interview with the Former Lead Singer of Edgar Winters White Trash by Michael Buffalo Smith ...for the full interview http://swampland.com/articles/view/title:jerry_lacroix Got a call from Rare Earths manager who asked me if Id be intereste...
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Rare Earth official site down
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What's happening with the official site it just comes up with a box saying authentication required? Has the site closed?
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Anonymous
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QUIZ
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Only record to hit #1 on Rare Earth records was?(CASHBOX)
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The Forum
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I know I'm inviting a backlash here but I'm beginning to think that the forum is going a bit, I don't know, out of shape? Why all those sudden sticky subjects, posts in big bold fonts, videos that are not Rare Earth related etc. Don't get me wrong, i'm as guilty as anyone when it comes to straying off top...
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UK Dave
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Generation LP
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A copy Of Generation sold through ebay. $104
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Ralph Terrana Dragon
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Hi Ralph, Can you tell me something about the Dragon album. What label was it on?
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Anonymous
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Sep 7, 2011
by Ralph Terrana
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RIVERA CD
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Listened to some samples on his site;1 word....................UNREAL;
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RICH
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midnight lady
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Hello! i need the lyrics to do it right from midnight lady. thanks chris from germany
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Anonymous
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Aug 29, 2011
by Anonymous
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Rare Earth featuring Pete Rivera
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Hi Forum, can anyone tell me something about the CD "Rare Earth feat. Pete Rivera"? It says that the tunes are re-recorded, and listening to the few seconds at Amazon.com, I would agree. I saw a vinyl LP around 1995 where the word "re-recording" was printed. Did not buy it (regre...
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NEW FROM TERA SHIRMA
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THOUGHT MAYBE SOME OF YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THIS. http://youtu.be/LqcJwxCpreU
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Ralph Terrana
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Aug 27, 2011
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Rare Earth in Concert at Miami Marine Stadium`
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Rare Earth did this great album at the Marine Stadium. Our group, Friends of Miami Marine Stadium-is working to restore this building which has been left to rot for 20 years. We're making progress-the restoration of the Marine Stadium has been endorsed by Jimmy Buffett, the World Monuments Fund, an...
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Don Worth
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Aug 26, 2011
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Nick Ashford
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I was so sorry to hear on Nick Ashford's passing. I never met him personally but through his songs I felt close. Such a great legacy to leave are the songs that everyone knows and loves. I can't imagine how many people preformmed them. I know I did on a couple of albums. The lyrics and melodies were always t...
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Brass Monkey
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I see plenty of posts about Impact of Brass and they sound like they were a great band. I noticed that there was also a band called Brass Monkey signed to Rare Earth. It appears that their work was mainly covers of previous songs. Does anyone know if there was a link or similarity between these two bands?
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UK Dave
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Happy Birthday Ralph Terrana
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Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2011
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PETE RIVERA WITHOUT RARE EARTH AS JOHN FOGERTY WITHOUT CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED
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..Hi Rare Earth fans:last sunday played in my country John Fogerty(former funder member of Creedence Clearwater Revival) and he was perfection in execution,more than her ex-mates Doug Clifford and Stu Cook in the renamed croup Creedence Clearwater REVISITED. In 2002 came a Rare Earth band with G...
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New Rare Earth DVD
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I have watched the new Rare Earth dvd and they have done a great job. Well filmed and good sound. www.rareearth.com to order
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John
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New Pete CD
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I just ordered Pete's new CD on the Peter Rivera website. It is called Been There...Doin' This. It is Pete with his unplugged band. Very excited to receive it. Pete, any dates with this band this summer in the Chicagoland area or somewhere close? I didn't see any on the website. Great title, by the...
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The Sunliners
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The Sunliners page has been updated with a picture sleeve single. http://www.rareearthworld.co.uk/sunliners.html
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Pete Rivera and The Chuck Crews Band
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I can`t belive that`s only 200 views on this one... WOW..... "Former Rare Earth drummer/singer Pete Rivera is a bad boy. This was shot in the mid '90's at a nice little spot in Puente Hills, CA called "The Hop". Toward the e...
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Anyone heard from "Jocko"?
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I hope he's okay. I haven't seen him post here in quite a long time. Does anyone here have any dialogue with him? I sent him and email, and hopefully will hear from him, soon.
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Steve Barber
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Motown roster and catalogue
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http://rnblova.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/r-i-p-motown-records-universalmotown-lays-off-most-of-staff-consolidates-roster-into-universal-republic/
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UK Dave
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Needledrop
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I've got a big Rare Earth gap on my iPod where some of the albums haven't been released on CD or i've not bought the 2 on 1s or the Fill Your Head compilation. I bought a USB turntable about a year back and only just found time to dust it down and use it. I've now filled the RE gaps in my mp3 player. Anyway, it turn...
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UK Dave
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HUB self titled
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MyMom has the 1975 album HUBself titled, she bought in Cali while working at a music store. She LOVES it & is trying to find iton CD or in iTunes to be able to listen to it more often. Cananyone help me locate it on either? Imdesperately trying to help her as shedoesn't ask for much but as an LP I can't ge...
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Rare Earth Label
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Apart from the originators of the name, does anyone have any comments on other artists signed to the Rare Earth label?
I bought a few items over the years from Stoney and Meatloaf, R. Dean Taylor, Wolfe, XIT, The Pretty Things, Road and Dan the Banjo Man. Artists I missed out on included Sunday Funnie...
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UK Dave
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Info on California Jam
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Hey gang I just got word from a reliable source that the ENTIRE Rare Earth set from Jam 1 will be available on You tube...I will let ya know if I hear anything further
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Mark M
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GIL SCOTT HERON RIP
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GIL SCOTT has died,once while drivin a taxi in NY,picked him up....we actually talked about his great song THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED where he disses RE;He said...............nice guys,did a show w/ them in MEMPHIS......glad it wasnt personel;Actually GIL & RE have something quit...
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Happy Birthday Ray Monette
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It's generally not my business but I recall from a previous discussion that May 7 is someone's birthday: RAY MONETTE * Ray with the shades on.
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Mike
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NICK ZESSES
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Contributed greatly to REs success,rarely ever mentioned,what ever happened to this dude?
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RICH
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? for Pete, Ray and Gil regarding King of the Mountain
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Hey guys, Been listening to King of the Mountain a lot on my i pod lately. I just love it! That being said, I know the whole story behind it and the Tight and Hot album and how RCA and the powers that be changed the whole sound and feel of the album, much to it's detriment. Can any of you give me your recolleti...
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BOB BABBITT IN HOSPITAL
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I JUST TALKED TO ANN,AND BOB FELL AT THE STUDIO YESTERDAY,AND WENT INTO A SEIZURE. HE'S IN THE HOSPITAL,AND THE DOCTORS SAY HE HAS A BRAIN TUMOR. HE'S COHERENT,AND THE DOCTOR SAYS THE TUMOR DOESN'T LOOK LIKE IT'S BEEN THERE VERY LONG. THEY WILL DECIDE TODAY WHAT COURSE OF TREATMENT TO TAKE. WHETHER TO R...
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May 16, 2011
by Chicago Tommy
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Significance of CELEBRATE
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Not only is this 1 of MOTOWN biggest songs ever...it could b 1 of the centurys more popular records;Still being played,circulated in various movies,an american anthem,40 years strong;REs immortal song;2 songs that come to mind from that period,I WANT U BACK & IMAGINATION,which still get som...
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You kept this one quiet boys!!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-Earth-LP-Epic-Forest-Gatefold-Polydor-1972-/230615659288?pt=UK_Records&hash=item35b1c3b318
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UK Dave
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Undisputed Truth
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[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad_AxGIOjwM&featur...
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John
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Apr 12, 2011
by Anonymous
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rareearthworld site problems?
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For the last three days I have been getting server cannot find page everytime I've tried to get on.I got on today through the Phil Collins project.So has anyone else been having trouble?
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Apr 2, 2011
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Sunliners opening for the Beatles Detroit appearance in 1966 ???
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Hey guys, i`ve found article about RE: Rare Earth Band Members Included: * PETE RIVERA - Lead Vocals, Drums (Sunliners) * GIL BRIDGES - Sax, Flute (Sunliners) * KEN JAMES - Keyboards * JOHN PARRISH - Bass, Trombone (Sunliners) * ROD RICHARDS - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (Sunliners...
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Peter Rivera, Unplugged - New CD Review
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Hey All, About a week ago I recieved an new CD by Peter Rivera, 'Peter Rivera, Unplugged." Peter has recorded unplugged versions of some classic Rare Earth hits. While the song titles are familiar, Peter introduced some new arrangements, to further compliment the unplugged essence. Two thin...
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Chicago Tommy
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Mar 9, 2011
by J. Alan Paul
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Your musical tastes
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I got to thinking the other day, I've been here for almost a year and I've not seen much of anyone's musical tastes here. I'm just curious about what you all like and even dislike. Not wanting to get into arguments over who's better and who's best. Just curious about who you like and even why. And you can't...
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Mike
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Feb 27, 2011
by AL from Canada
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Jerry LaCroix
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Joe recently started a thread concerning Peter Hoorelbeke and Wayne Baraks in which he said they were great frontmen. I'd love to hear comments on what Jerry LaCroix. I used to have the Edgar Winter's White Trash live album which featured him, plus of course Rare Earth's Midnight Lady and Back To Eart...
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UK Dave
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Feb 22, 2011
by AL from Canada
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Rare Earth: Funky Black Man 1974
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Folks, this one will get you excited so don't lose control of any functions: I came across this on youtube: I knew the band cut this song in 1974 but thought this was fake. But there's no mistaking the playing and production as each element is heard: That lyrical keyboard style and harmonica is Mark Ol...
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Albums made into wall clocks...sacrilege!
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How could someone live with themself after ruining a slab of Rare Earth vinyl?
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Mike
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Feb 15, 2011
by AL from Canada
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No INFORMATION
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There is a new dvd out by Rare Earth and you have not even bothered to let people know about it, what kind of a fan site is this. Your website is also out of date for concerts taking place so how can we know if they are`playing anywhere?
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Anonymous
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Jan 28, 2011
by Peter Rivera
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RARE EARTH TABLATURES AND SHEET MUSIC
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HI RARE EARTH PLEASE ANYONE CAN HELP ME WHERE IS THE FULL GUITAR TABLATURE OF LONG VERSION OF GET READY AND THE SHEET MUSIC TO PLAY IN MY FENDER STRATOCASTER LIKE RAY MONETTE,IS BLACK AND WHITE. NO MORE GUSTAVO WHAT HAPPEN AERCEPHALUS MUZZIO SERRANO
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Jan 11, 2011
by ron phillips
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CNBC
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RE gettin discussed on SQUAK BOX.Money show......RARE EARTH MINERAL thing.They have played CELEWBRATE.
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RARE EARTH & CHRISTMAS
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HI RARE EARTH FANS IS THERE ANY RARE EARTH SONG ABOUT CHRISTMAS? WHAT HAPPEN WITH RARE EARTH LYRICS AND PAPA NOEL? NO MORE GUSTAVO WHAT HAPPEN AERCEPHALUS MUZZIO SERRANO
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Dec 24, 2010
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Warm Ride - Another version
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Whilst looking up some music related information I stumbled on this interview with Graham Bonnet (ex Rainbow) on his website. He was at one time involved with Robert Stigwood and the Bee Gees so it seems. He made a recording of Warm Ride and mentions that the Bee Gees gave it to Earth Wind and Fire in Am...
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UK Dave
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Dec 20, 2010
by RAY MONETTE
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A surprising RE fan
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I just stumbled on your forum today. Very glad to see you still around and about! I just thought you might be interested to know that you had one fan you might not have expected; Glenn Gould. I was a friend of Glenn's, and I can personally vouch for the fact that your In Concert album appeared on top of his op...
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RARE EARTH "FILL YOUR HEAD w/5 STUDIO ALBUMS "(LIMITED EDITION 3CD BOXset)
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http://oldishpsychprog.ucoz.com/news/rare_earth_2008_fill_your_head_the_studio_albums_1969_1973/2010-0...
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BARRETT STRONG
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One of the truly unsung MOTOWN heroes is BARRETT;I love NORMAN,but BARRETT is always left out of many discussions;So...how did he interplay w/ RE,if at all?We always hear about the NORMAN sessions,did BARRETT have any influenced on those recordings?
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Nov 22, 2010
by Scrongneugneu
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To Pete -- RE: King of the Mountain
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Pete, you gotta do King Of The Mountain with CRA, Celebrate or Unplugged. The song kicks some major butt!! I would have loved to have heard it before RCA got a hold of it. Stuart -- Chicago
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Mikes project
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Hi all, Long time no post from me. Trying to catch up. Mike, is the project finished? Perhaps you can e-mail me to let me know how I can get a set of discs? My e-mail is stuart.fischer@rcn.com Thanks for all of your tireless work and effort. All you guys and band members on this forum are wonderful and a...
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A question for Ray, Gil or Peter
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I have a question for any of you three gentlemen. I was watching the clip of "Celebrate" from CalJam74: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGsfsMs9WQU Ok, here's the question: Who was playing congas while Eddie was playing Pete's drums? It's not Pete because he's out front and also over...
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Mike
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Nov 19, 2010
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