Bobby Vee "The Adobe Sessions"
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2014
- A look inside the making of the Bobby Vee record "The Adobe Sessions" chronicling his career, first filling in for Buddy Holly after the fateful crash, having Bob Dylan as the band's first piano player, and as a pop/rock superstar when he was a fixture of radio and record during the JFK Camelot era. It continues thru his 2011 Alzheimers diagnosis when he and his family dealt with the news by bundling into an RV, driving from Minnesota to Tucson, setting up in the adobe garage of his winter place, and recording simply as much as they could. Songs not from his career or stage repertoire, but rather family favorites from the likes of Townes VanZandt, Bob Dylan, Carole King, Daniel Lanois, Hank Williams, Gordon Lightfoot and more.
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His garage band got it's start filling in for Buddy Holly the night after the fateful crash, and a few months later even boasted a young Bob Dylan as it's piano player. Soon after, in that window between Buddy Holly and the Beatles, Bobby Vee's voice was everywhere, a fixture of JFK era record and radio, unabashedly pop, but with a rock and roll pedigree. Fast forward 55 years to the day and you have this new (and final) release. In 2011 Bobby Vee was diagnosed with Alzheimers and soon retired from the stage. As a way to cope with this sobering news, the family bundled into an RV and drove from Minnesota to Vee's adobe hacienda in Tucson and set up shop "back in the garage again" to make one more record. There they played and recorded only the music most precious to them. More their "campfire set" than "stage set". Songs from treasured old family road trip mix tapes ("Walls" by Gordon Lightfoot), songs by old band mates ("The Man In Me" by Bob Dylan gets a hypnotic garage groove reading here), songs by old touring mates (Rick Nelson's "Never Be Anyone Else") even songs from the woman who custom wrote some of his biggest hits (Carole King and Gerry Goffin's "In My Baby's Eyes" a relative obscurity that first came to Vee in the same stack of acetate demos as "Take Good Care of My Baby". "Tucson Girl" is a hooky horn infused original that seems to have absorbed some musical textures from Vee's winter home. The gentle lovelorn ballad "Love Must Have Passed Me By" an original from Vee's first Minneapolis session in 1959, is recast as a duet with country/rockabilly journey woman Rosie Flores. Perhaps most out of character on a Vee record is Daniel Lanois' "The Maker", an ambitious reading of a spiritually searching song is understandable in it's inclusion considering where Vee stands at his stage of life, and it works. A group of Benedictine monks from St John's Abbey (near Vee's home) even add a chant to the mix.
With Vee's 3 sons as the band, daughter Jen as occasional lyricist, son Robby penning some tunes, these folks learned their craft from the first generation, and it shows with warm, rootsy readings, deft playing and for people more accustomed to Vee's 17 year old pipes, these 70 year old vocals are a rich and real surprise. An obvious labor of love, a tribute to a father and family that stands on it's own musical feet. The moral seemed to be - "Who knows what tomorrow holds, so lets make music and memories today"
Bobby Vee's "Adobe Sessions" is testament to that.
The digital release of the album should hit on Bobby's 55th professional anniversary February 3rd, 2014 with hard copy CDs available at CD Baby later in the month - Комедії
I met Bobby last summer at the car show in Iola Wisconsin. I didn't know who he was, but found him to be remarkable... a friendly, happy, humble and genuine man. When he learned I was a musician he let me play his guitar and sang some songs. When he heard I was from Fargo in an understated manner he told me a bit about himself and his music. I have to say, he knows the licks, chords and words to the songs better than I do... and me being decades younger.
A man of tremendous courage. A dreadful way to die. God bless your spirit Bobby. Thanks for the music Bobby and the wonderful memories.
RIP Bobby, you were a class act!
Thank you Bobby. You are with the Angels now.
Bobby, you sang the footprint of my youth. May you R.I.P.
beautiful and sad knowing it will be the last but the memories will last forever
keep on singing your beautiful songs booby you music has fond memories in people's lives and heart's and always will kind regards Paul
R.I.P. Bobby Vee !!!
Great job Barron!
Wonderful to see a former' teenybopper' show that he did have REAL talent and some 50 years later is still a creative musical artist. Best of all though, is to see that an apparently close family and loving wife provide so much comfort and joy in Bobby's twilight years.
You're blessed Bobby, everytthing's alright.
I just heard some first tracks off The Adobe Sessions -- "Tucson Girl" and "Old Love Letters." I am a little angry because of all the years gone by and the many who thought this artist was an oldie circuit singer. Not true. This track proves beyond a doubt that Bobby Vee was an incredible talent, and his wonderful hits were really just the tip of the iceberg. I heard hints when he released songs like "I Wish You Were Mine Again," and the album Robert Thomas Velline decades ago. But, he should have kept it going & believed. His talent is enormous. This album is filled with songs that are as great as the last album Glen Campbell did and that was excellent. Bobby Vee needs to be rediscovered, and appreciated -- and this new album is a good place to start. Even Bob Dylan thought so. Thanks Bobby for at least producing this collection -- it's a delight.
Loved the video. I played bass for Bob in the late 70's. I've always loved the guy...great voice...great performer....wonderful person...and always so good to me. Rock on Bob!
... R.I.P. Bobby ...
Bravo! A fitting tribute to a great artist and greater person! Thanks Bobby, RIP.
great video!
Wow great stuff ! I had the opportunity to work with Bobby on several occasions . Im a promotor ,and producer of legendary 50 s 60 s 70s Rock and roll staged events . It was in Illinois where I had him ,Lou Christie , Freddy Cannon ,and Johnny Tillotson .
I can remember Bobby circling around the block in his van looking for a place to park and then I jumped in and showed him where the back stage parking was for the acts .
We parked ,and then had lunch together with all the guys and hung out ,along with the other acts , till show time
We had a good time that night ,and he put on a great show ,and closed the show that night as the last act , seeing as though he was the top draw with all the hits so we decided he was to close
It was a great night and one I wont forget in my career .Bobby is one of rock and rolls good guys God bless Ken 'The Legends Of Rock And Roll Concerts "
Bobby you were my first crush. RIP my sweet PRINCE!!
Very nice video Barron, this and the Bob Dylan Suzie Baby tribute have great style, thanks!
Dankeschön für das tolle Video von Bobby und seiner Familie !
Ich bin ein großer Fan von ihm und freue mich sehr von ihm was zu hören !
Loved the Video, Thanks for the memories!
Good on you Bobby Vee
thank you bobby por tus lindas canciones que perdurarán por siempre
very good cd
do hope bobby vee brings out another CD will never get tired of his quality voice in sure I'm not alone in this
I miss Bobby...
Love It!! Really do hope we can hear more of Bobby!! Lovely to see Karen!! Well done to Jenny and BJ X
wish i could see bobby vee perform in person darn it
sorry for the spelling mistakes
Join us Wednesday night at 7:00 eastern time for "Mama Lillie's Beach Party." We're playing tons of oldies and paying tribute to Teen Idol, Bobbie Vee. For more info, go to facebook.com/mamalillie.
Saw Bobby in 63 in a town called Stockton in England. The Searchers were top of bill with then little Stevie Wonder.Dusty Springfield, Big Dee Irwin. Bobby came on last he absolutely stole the show, at that time he was class among rags. I have and will never forget that night. R I.P. Bobby.
only youj are my love danny
Collegeville church?
Affirmative. Spectacular building - one of Minnesota’s architectural jewels - Abbey Church St Johns University Collegeville Minnesota