got you on my mind

Hello friends,

First of all thanks Rich. I finally figured out how to post! And
thanks for restoring our freedom of speech (For you all
who were wondering, it was NOT Rich who banned this topic.)

I am wondering if anyone saw the article about the lawsuit
against Rounder in the Boston Herald from March 9th. Very
interesting. According to this story, Rounder Records is being
sued for threatening record companies that wantd to sell or
distribute "Got You On My Mind" just because they didnt want it
to compete with "Careless Love". That would be bad.

I have both Cd's and I think they're both great. I bought "Got
You" on Amazon.com, so i guess it's being sold after all, but if
the accusations are true, that's pretty wretched behavior on
Rounder's part. Could that be why this topic has been banned
'til now? Hey Rounder, you listening? or Madeleine for that
matter....Can you enlighten us please? Tell us it ain't so. In
any case, anyone else been bummed out about being
on this topic?

Also, in all the interviews I've seen, Madeleine says she didn't
record anything between Dreamland and Careless love, and
that's weird. I mean "Got you on my mind" is a terrific album,
even if Madeleine doesn't sing on every tune. According to the
notes, it was recorded almost two years before "Careless Love"
came out. Are we in parallel universes or something?

In my humble opinion, Got You on my mind is not as polished
as "careless Love, but it has a lot more more fire and
Madeleine sounds wonderful as usual on the seven songs she
sings .I think Galison is about the best harmonica player I've
ever heard (and not a bad guitarist). i generally don't love
harmonica, but this guy takes it to a whole different level and he
and Madeleine have a definite vibe. For me, the most moving
moment on the record for me is when they sing together on the
song "Got you on my mind". If your reading this, Maddy, "Got
You on my Mind" is nothing to be ashamed of. Get it out there,
girl!

I will say this, I've worked in sound for years, and if nothing
else, the sound quality of "Got You" is better than Careless
Love". It;s actually really well recorded, while CL sounds a little
muted and compressed on my system (which is a good one).
Other than that CL is georgeous, and Madeleine sings like an
angel.

Anybody else have Got You on my Mind? Do I have the only
copy?

Does anybody know more about this lawsuit?

Anybody know where Galison is playing? His website seems to
be neglected- he needs a Rich Hansen!

Enquiring minds want to know!

Peace,

higglety


PS: I've heard two cuts from "Got you on My Mind" in Starbucks
recently, so I guess i'm not the only one who likes it..

Hey ss,

I agree that Galison is not a singer on the level of Madeleine,
but he sings with sincerity and he's not off key. His
performance on "heaven help us All" is heartfelt and nicely
phrased. Actually, I think that's not Madeleine's strongest
performance and it's not my favorite track on the CD.

Regarding the "additional tracks", I think "Flambee
montalbanese" is a little masterpiece. Not only is it probably the
best harmonica performance i've ever heard, but the whole
arrangement is brilliant. (though i don't think Galison arranged
it!). I also think that the french cabaret flavor fits really nicely
into the flow oof the CD.

"Rag For Madi" is just a great tune, with a very cool interplay of
harmonica and clarinet and a terriffic ragtime groove. I mean
Shawn Pelton's on drums and Tony garnier on bass, so what
do you expect? I think it's very cool that Galison dedicated this
to Madeleine.

"jealous Guy" is simple, definitely heartfelt, and well played,
but it doesn't knock me out. I'm not sure if I like Galison's vocal
line at the end or not. Doesn't bother me.

"Shoulda Known" rocks as far as i'm concerned. The way the
frog sounds morph into the Bass harmonica is a great piece of
production, and the guitar/ wurlitzer solo is right on the money.
Again, galison is no pavarotti, but he gets across the lyrics
(which are pretty funny, and have extra meaning since I read
that "Boston Herald" article). cool to hear Carly on that one too.

I'm not saying that Got You is a better record than Careless. No
question it's a rougher production. but Madelaine sings her ass
off on "Playin" and 'Got You on mmy mind' and a few other
tracks and Galison is a talented son of a gun.

Het gotta run.. thanks for the input!

higgs

Hello

I just listened to the new version of "Got You On My Mind". Oh, I
like it VERY much! I had already had the version that I bought
from madeleine at the Tin Angel, but it only had seven songs.
First of all, the seven songs sound bettter on this CD (i think
they were "remixed' or something). Madeleine sounds so lovely
on "J'ais Deux Amours"- I must say i like this version better than
the one on "Careless Love".

As for the four additional songs I agree with Mr. Higglety for
the mostpart.

I do wonder if "Shoulda Known" has to do with this strange
behavior by Madeleine. The final verse says "I met her
downtown in a bleeker street bar, serenading some drunks for
the tips in a jar" which sounds like the story of how Wiilliam and
Madeleine met. The last line is very funny- it goes "If the point
of this tale's not entirely plain, know that happily ever after ain't
the final refrain"

Well, I hope the ver final refraon is happier than the present
situation. In any case, it would be gracious of Madeleine to
explain to her fans what really happened with "Got You On My
Mind'. Oh Madeleine, will you speak to us?

Yours truly,

Judith

Dear Mr Judith,

It is MR. Higglety, but you can call me Higgs.

I know what it means to miss New Orleans. I've been to
Donna's too and heard spme great stuff. Shannon Powell is
one of the greats, plays with Ellis Marsalis among many others.
Is Galison living in new orleans now? you can PM me with
more info.

Higgs

Thank you Mr. Chijazzman! I didn't realize the musicians
William played with were so famous- only that they were
magnificent. I'll keep my eyes out for Mr. Ruffins. Oh, when you
see him, ask him about the harmonica player at Donna's. Pity
we won't be back in Nola for the festival. Please report!

Judith