Elvis foreword to Dan Hicks book, April 2017
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Elvis foreword to Dan Hicks book, April 2017
"Elvis Costello and Tom Waits are among the guests on Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks' new album 'Beatin' The Heat'. Hicks formed The Charlatans, the original '60s psychedelia band of that name. Out on July 14, it's his first new album since 1976 and also stars Bette Midler and Brian Setzer"
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Re: EC guests on Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks album
Good to see this sublime little album keeps getting discovered. Here's a link that details Dan's albums.PlaythingOrPet wrote:"Elvis Costello and Tom Waits are among the guests on Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks' new album 'Beatin' The Heat'. Hicks formed The Charlatans, the original '60s psychedelia band of that name. Out on July 14, it's his first new album since 1976 and also stars Bette Midler and Brian Setzer"
http://www.slipcue.com/music/country/co ... hicks.html
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Re: EC guests on Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks album
RIP.
http://danhicks.net/
http://danhicks.net/
Daniel Ivan Hicks
December 9, 1941 ~ February 6, 2016
My darling darling husband left this earth early this morning.
He was true blue, one of a kind, and did it all his own way always.
To all who loved him, know that he will live forever in the words, songs, and art that he spent his life creating. He worked so hard on each and every detail -- they are all pure Dan.
So, Duke, Benny, Django and Stephane -- he's on his way -- you'll be laughing soon!
Much love,
CT Hicks
Mill Valley CA
Feb. 6, 2016
Re: EC guests on Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks album
http://www.elviscostello.com/news/Gathe ... ouquet/789
Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet
I've loved the songs of Dan Hicks since I stumbled on "Where's The Money?" back in 1972.
That was one of Dan's early albums with The Hot Licks and like, "Striking It Rich" and "The Last Train To Hicksville" - filled with swinging music, sharp wit, dark humour and unique melodies like, "I Scare Myself".
He even offered an epitaph, way back when, with the song, "It's Not My Time To Go".
It never will be time.
Dan Hicks was a unique artist and a true hipster before that was a dirty word. A close friend of his wrote to me today, he didn't suffer fools "but was long on talent".
The last time I saw Dan, we met in the street on a Mill Valley afternoon.
He immediately started giving me a hard time, telling my friends, "He says I'm his favourite songwriter but he won't have me on his T.V. show".
Given his imposing stature, his mock indignation was pretty intimidating until he let me off the hook of the put-on.
Sadly, we'd run out of money and luck before I could make the invitation for him to appear on a proposed third season of "Spectacle".
We only ever got to sing together once, on "Meet Me On The Corner" for Dan's, "Beatin' The Heat" record of the year 2000, an album that also featured, Brian Setzer and Tom Waits.
I only include the link here on the understanding that you do yourself the favour of seeking out and purchasing one of Dan's many great records.
If you don't already have one, you'll be glad you did, as you don't need any more of what Mr. Hicks called that "Canned Music".
My condolences go to Clare and to all of Dan's family and his many colleagues with thanks and respect for all of his wonderful music
Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet
I've loved the songs of Dan Hicks since I stumbled on "Where's The Money?" back in 1972.
That was one of Dan's early albums with The Hot Licks and like, "Striking It Rich" and "The Last Train To Hicksville" - filled with swinging music, sharp wit, dark humour and unique melodies like, "I Scare Myself".
He even offered an epitaph, way back when, with the song, "It's Not My Time To Go".
It never will be time.
Dan Hicks was a unique artist and a true hipster before that was a dirty word. A close friend of his wrote to me today, he didn't suffer fools "but was long on talent".
The last time I saw Dan, we met in the street on a Mill Valley afternoon.
He immediately started giving me a hard time, telling my friends, "He says I'm his favourite songwriter but he won't have me on his T.V. show".
Given his imposing stature, his mock indignation was pretty intimidating until he let me off the hook of the put-on.
Sadly, we'd run out of money and luck before I could make the invitation for him to appear on a proposed third season of "Spectacle".
We only ever got to sing together once, on "Meet Me On The Corner" for Dan's, "Beatin' The Heat" record of the year 2000, an album that also featured, Brian Setzer and Tom Waits.
I only include the link here on the understanding that you do yourself the favour of seeking out and purchasing one of Dan's many great records.
If you don't already have one, you'll be glad you did, as you don't need any more of what Mr. Hicks called that "Canned Music".
My condolences go to Clare and to all of Dan's family and his many colleagues with thanks and respect for all of his wonderful music
