The Daptones talk about Amy
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Mrs. Jones
, May 08 2012 11:47 AM
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 05:36 AM
Wonderful, Phil. Some real controversial statements expressed, but who doesn't love controversy.
"Studio musicians aren't breathing together the way we are." I doubt that's the real reason for their high demand...it was the astronomical success of B2B which got people interested in them, and who wouldn't want to make that kind of money.
The dude in the white t put me off. He was surprised by how big B2B was? He wouldn't have signed her, and wouldn't have put that record out. Guess it's easy to make those kind of statements when you're sitting on that pot of Gold Amy made for you....
"Studio musicians aren't breathing together the way we are." I doubt that's the real reason for their high demand...it was the astronomical success of B2B which got people interested in them, and who wouldn't want to make that kind of money.
The dude in the white t put me off. He was surprised by how big B2B was? He wouldn't have signed her, and wouldn't have put that record out. Guess it's easy to make those kind of statements when you're sitting on that pot of Gold Amy made for you....
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 01:51 PM
The dude in the white t put me off. He was surprised by how big B2B was? He wouldn't have signed her, and wouldn't have put that record out. Guess it's easy to make those kind of statements when you're sitting on that pot of Gold Amy made for you....
An asshole judging by his way of thinking and the way he acts, really. Jealous that he didn't get enough credit?
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 09:15 AM
I still love this band and their label! Despite their feelings on Amy.
They are a great band. It's just funny that they wish to distance themselves from Amy, her success, etc. like they feel tainted for being mentioned in the same sentence as her, because she was too mainstream.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 07:09 PM
Yeah, the two guys they interviewed together didn't do themselves any favours, there's no need for them to look down on what is likely to be their biggest success (which is inevitable) regardless of it not being strictly funk/motown. It just comes across as pathetic and pretty arrogant. I've always thought the guitarist (and the rest of the band that played with her) in the Dapkings comes across really well and seemed to genuinely enjoy working with Amy, especially so in this video.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 08:51 PM
Amy never exactly expressed admiration for Sharon Jones did she? And Sharon's the singer they'll remain faithful to.
Apart from Valerie, Amy never did any recording with the DapKings i.e. in the same room at the same time, although I think they toured with her a bit at the beginning of '07 like at Coachella.
Typical artists though, playing down the mainstream connections and trying to be contrary. Gotta love them for it though.
Apart from Valerie, Amy never did any recording with the DapKings i.e. in the same room at the same time, although I think they toured with her a bit at the beginning of '07 like at Coachella.
Typical artists though, playing down the mainstream connections and trying to be contrary. Gotta love them for it though.
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Posted 12 May 2012 - 09:54 PM
They did tour a bit with her when she did gigs in the US, you're right.
I've seen some of their stuff with Sharon Jones, it's good. I don't think the fact they collaborated with Amy and were part of a HUGE mainstream album takes any credibility away from their talent...
I've seen some of their stuff with Sharon Jones, it's good. I don't think the fact they collaborated with Amy and were part of a HUGE mainstream album takes any credibility away from their talent...
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 02:16 AM
They are a great band. It's just funny that they wish to distance themselves from Amy, her success, etc. like they feel tainted for being mentioned in the same sentence as her, because she was too mainstream.
that's true. I do find it odd how, while they've distanced themselves from the commercial success of Back To Black, they've gone on to work with other (far less talented) artists in the mainstream like Michael Buble. Sharon Jones even performed with him on SNL . . .
no offense to anyone who likes Michael Buble.
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Posted 19 May 2012 - 12:17 PM
no offense to anyone who likes Michael Buble.
My facebook page tried to suggest me Michael Buble as 'People you may also like'. Seriously Facebook? :stupid:
...no offense of course to Michael Buble fans, but I REALLY don't like him.
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