Just got a review copy of DDY's album

by **greaper_ca** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:28 am

Heard this cd...can someone say Barry Manilow!

by **ChicagoSTYX** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:57 am

greaper_ca wrote:Heard this cd...can someone say Barry Manilow!

Barry Manilow :lol:

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:50 am

LordofDaRing wrote:Alright so some of you in the know (Sterling/Alan/Zan), what happened to the duet partner? Does anyone think that DDY gave Perry a shot? It seemed like when somebody suggeted that at Suzanne's crib, she thought it was wonderful idea.

Perry was contacted a few years ago to tour with Dennis & Peter Cetera, I think it was Cetera, anyhoo, Perry declined at that time to tour. But as the saying goes, Never Say Never.........

I talked with David Pack about a month ago regarding Perry on his cd and he mentioned how great it was to record with Steve Perry, etc. etc. etc. a lot of positive talk and good stories

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:53 am

hoagiepete wrote:
StyxCollector wrote:
hoagiepete wrote:I missed the conclusion of the hub bub as to who DDY's duet partner was going to be on the American release. Who is it?

Dennis. He does the entire vocal.

Well shit! That was a lot about nothin!

Thanks for the info though!

From what I remember, Rounder Records recommended a singer to sing the duet with Dennis, I think the reason it didn't happen was conflicts in scheduling in the studio together. Don't quote me, but there was a duet partner for some time.

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:56 am

kansas666 wrote:

But this guy has really lost his touch. The songs, the band and the recording are all substandard. The only thing this album has going for it is that Denny has still got his pipes.

I realize the people most likely in this world to like this CD are about half of the people who post on this board.

Not true at all, I have played the cd for the casual Dennis / Styx fan and majority really enjoyed it. To each his own, if you don't like it then don't play it, plain & simple. Sheesh!

By the way, he didn't lose his touch at all, IMO. Sheesh!

by **froy** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:03 am

greaper_ca wrote:Heard this cd...can someone say Barry Manilow!

Yea right you must be freakin deaf

by **LordofDaRing** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:22 am

Perry was contacted a few years ago to tour with Dennis & Peter Cetera, I think it was Cetera, anyhoo, Perry declined at that time to tour. But as the saying goes, Never Say Never.........

I talked with David Pack about a month ago regarding Perry on his cd and he mentioned how great it was to record with Steve Perry, etc. etc. etc. a lot of positive talk and good stories

I think that blows away Styx/REO/38 Special

by **classicstyxfan** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:46 am

Man, I wish David Pack would reunite with Ambrosia.....they had some great songs you never heard on the radio !

( the hits were good too )

by **SuiteMadameBlue** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:08 am

classicstyxfan wrote:Man, I wish David Pack would reunite with Ambrosia.....they had some great songs you never heard on the radio !

( the hits were good too )

David Pack was in town with Jim Peterik & World Stage. David sang 3 Ambrosia songs and his voice was just amazing, same as all other singers, unbelievable. It was one of the top concerts that I have ever seen/heard

by **Rockwriter** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:54 am

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:
hoagiepete wrote:
StyxCollector wrote:
hoagiepete wrote:I missed the conclusion of the hub bub as to who DDY's duet partner was going to be on the American release. Who is it?

Dennis. He does the entire vocal.

Well shit! That was a lot about nothin!

Thanks for the info though!

From what I remember, Rounder Records recommended a singer to sing the duet with Dennis, I think the reason it didn't happen was conflicts in scheduling in the studio together. Don't quote me, but there was a duet partner for some time.

Interesting, but here's a question: if they couldn't get together, why not email the track to wherever the other singer was, let him sing on it and email back? There's no need to fit schedules anymore with technology as it is. This is done all the time now.

Just wondering . . .

I hope all is well.

Sterling

by **bugsymalone** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:33 am

Didn't Dennis post on his website that the head of Rounder records kept encouraging him to do it solo?

Bugsy

by **yogi** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:31 am

Come on Sterling thats how Brave New World was recorded, and we all know how well that album turned out.

by **Toph** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:19 am

StyxCollector wrote:
Toph wrote:
StyxCollector wrote:The mastering job is definitely different. Whether I have the final master I can't say for sure but I bet I do.

Different better or different worse?

Trying to sort it out ... haven't done an A/B. I'll do it in the review

But I do like the new running order. It flows a bit better I think.

What is the status of the review? And also the DDY interview? Inquiring minds want to know!

by **StyxCollector** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:18 pm

I'm a bit busy, ya know!

But I finished the interview transcription tonight and sent it off for review (it's the equivalent of 50+ pages in Microsoft Word).

The review will be up early next week, interview sometime soon after that as I may need to get a few clarifications and such. Getting there ... Rome wasn't built in a day especially when you have a day job and are writing a book, too.

by **Ehwmatt** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 9:48 pm

SuiteMadameBlue wrote:
classicstyxfan wrote:Man, I wish David Pack would reunite with Ambrosia.....they had some great songs you never heard on the radio !

( the hits were good too )

David Pack was in town with Jim Peterik & World Stage. David sang 3 Ambrosia songs and his voice was just amazing, same as all other singers, unbelievable. It was one of the top concerts that I have ever seen/heard

I wish they'd reunite too... I love Ambrosia. Some great stuff. Incredible harmonies.

by **Toph** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:52 pm

StyxCollector wrote:I'm a bit busy, ya know!

But I finished the interview transcription tonight and sent it off for review (it's the equivalent of 50+ pages in Microsoft Word).

The review will be up early next week, interview sometime soon after that as I may need to get a few clarifications and such. Getting there ... Rome wasn't built in a day especially when you have a day job and are writing a book, too.

No worries - didn't mean to hassle you - just looking forward to hearing both pieces of information. Thanks for all the information that you provide us!

MR

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