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[MikeBrewster77]

I don't unfortunately, but it looks like there were some changes in the group members after their "peak" period. I believe all of the individual group members are listed in this article, and you could likely Google their respective names to find out what they've done subsequently:

http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/...cosiation.html

Also, they're apparently still around, though in a different incarnation than the original line up:

http://www.theassociationwebsite.com/

Best,
- Mike

I saw the Association live once back when I was in college, in the '60's. Their harmonies were amazing--they were just as good live as on record. Last year, I got a cd compilation of all the Assciation's recordings from some Dutch outfit through Collector's Choice. That's what I was listening to on my way to work this morning. Now, all you specialists in musical trivia out there--does anyone know what any of the members of this vocal group did later? (This isn't a trick question--I don't know).

[SEAWOLF97]

I saw the Association live once back when I was in college, in the '60's. .

I saw them as the opener for the Beach Boys at the Santa Barbara Bowl in 67 or 68...the Bowl is in a canyon about a block from our then home, so I just walked over and sat in the grass on the backside with my dads Leica and tripod...this photo is one of a sequence that was shot of the 2 groups...as photogs say "backlighting IS magic"
Auctioned off my old proof sheets on da bay and a woman contacted me and asked if I could make presentation size prints....she is the GF/fiance/mebbe wife now of the lead singer...the prints were matted and framed and given as a Xmas present to her guy.

(Leica 3C, 200mm slow lens, PAN-X, mebbe 1/30th)

[whizzer]

I saw them as the opener for the Beach Boys at the Santa Barbara Bowl in 67 or 68...the Bowl is in a canyon about a block from our then home, so I just walked over and sat in the grass on the backside with my dads Leica and tripod...this photo is one of a sequence that was shot of the 2 groups...as photogs say "backlighting IS magic"
Auctioned off my old proof sheets on da bay and a woman contacted me and asked if I could make presentation size prints....she is the GF/fiance/mebbe wife now of the lead singer...the prints were matted and framed and given as a Xmas present to her guy.

(Leica 3C, 200mm slow lens, PAN-X, mebbe 1/30th)

What a great image. That looks like the exact same stage set-up they used at WVU--it was probably the same tour--the time-line's right. Panatomic-X was a great film, one of my favorites--too bad you can't get it any more. I used to develop it at a relatively low temperature in Microdol and make prints on Bromide paper from Agfa--what a complete tonal range, detail, and extreme fine grain--even on prints up to 24 inches, I'd inspect with a powerful magnifier and still see no grain. Leica lenses! Is there any better?

[SEAWOLF97]

What a great image. Leica lenses! Is there any better?

Thanx Wiz ...My Dad was in Germany in '45 and toured the Leitz factory..he bought 3 complete systems and 1 each of all their lenses.

I'll try not to turn this musik thread into a photo one, but just a little background....

At 15 my Dad had the conversation with me ( very reminiscent of Ben & Mr. Mcguire's "plastics" one in "The Graduate") ...He said we've got a darkroom, bulk pan-x and lots of cameras
"Learn the gear & it will open doors for you"

I became a darkroom rat, learned the gear, stayed away from drugs and trouble ...joined the school paper and yearbook and worked up to chief. Went to every event and met girls way out of my pay range. In the Navy, I was combat camera and the experiencess continued, so many that the standard sailors did not get.

MUSIK connection: B&W analog photography is very very similar to using your turntable...film vs. digi is the same arguement as LP vs. MP3.. film & vinyl are both process oriented, knowledge intensive, for only certain types of people. Caring for your hardware, archiving, continual cleaning...The similarities go on and on....more than just tossing a disk in the tray..you have an actual bond to your medium.....

(all but 1 of my cameras are digi now )

[JBLRaiser]

I saw the Association live once back when I was in college, in the '60's. Their harmonies were amazing--they were just as good live as on record. Last year, I got a cd compilation of all the Assciation's recordings from some Dutch outfit through Collector's Choice. That's what I was listening to on my way to work this morning. Now, all you specialists in musical trivia out there--does anyone know what any of the members of this vocal group did later? (This isn't a trick question--I don't know).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Association

[SEAWOLF97]

C'mon, Wolfie - everyone knows the classic recording of Georgy Girl was by The Association ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Association

HJ ..I went thru the wiki link on the Assn..cant see that they ever did that.


After a long wet & cold winter/spring , it was finally 70 & sunny today..grabbed the Fuji and did the 10 mile loop ...drug these home...

the Stones is a fun album and acceptable condition, after Peter Gabriel's "So" last week, I got another of his..the Johnny Cash is new to me...and the one you cant read is Moody Blues "Octave" ....it was in the wrong jacket, ( but does not affect sound )

[hjames]

Been outdoors this weekend myself ...
the sound of robins, wind chimes and fish spawning in our pond ...

Backyard GoldFish Sex 2009 - 20 secs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlOpNrQaYxI

Backyard Fishy Sex - 2nd Session - nearly a minute!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrlz4VHwdE

[SEAWOLF97]

Tom, I see you picked up a copy of Deep Purple's "Book Of Taliesyn." Did you have have it when it first came out in '68? It was a favorite album of mine at that time. "Shield" and "Anthem" are my favorites on the LP. I especially enjoy the percussive instruments on "Shield." I no longer have the LP but do have all three of Deep Purple's first LPs on CD.
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Larry..
I acquire MP3's and dont always have time to sit and listen, so I put them on the pod and catch em when biking.. Did a long vinyl safari and Talesyn came on, WOW ,,,What a great album !!!! ...I hadnt heard it in many years, but it was like a long lost friend. Outstanding

picked up these 2 ...have never seen this jacketed Traffic album..

[Krunchy]

I'll try not to turn this musik thread into a photo one, but just a little background....

At 15 my Dad had the conversation with me ( very reminiscent of Ben & Mr. Mcguire's "plastics" one in "The Graduate") ...He said we've got a darkroom, bulk pan-x and lots of cameras
"Learn the gear & it will open doors for you"

I became a darkroom rat, learned the gear, stayed away from drugs and trouble ...joined the school paper and yearbook and worked up to chief. Went to every event and met girls way out of my pay range. In the Navy, I was combat camera and the experiencess continued, so many that the standard sailors did not get.

MUSIK connection: B&W analog photography is very very similar to using your turntable...film vs. digi is the same arguement as LP vs. MP3.. film & vinyl are both process oriented, knowledge intensive, for only certain types of people. Caring for your hardware, archiving, continual cleaning...The similarities go on and on....more than just tossing a disk in the tray..you have an actual bond to your medium.....

(all but 1 of my cameras are digi now )

Seawolf, great story, your dad was right, thanks for sharing
Only one film camera left, digis have gotten quite good from what I've heard. Do you miss working with film/ the dark room? The convenience of digital is hard to beat, I'm even thinking of getting an ipod just for that reason. I would think that film is more of an artistic medium now, for the end result I mean, as digital offers its own artistic possibilities as well.

Been outdoors this weekend myself ...
the sound of robins, wind chimes and fish spawning in our pond ...

Heather, that was some nice footage, what will you do with the fry if they all hatch, they'd overrun the pond I would think. cool!

Oh yeah, music!...Joe Henderson's Tetragon

[LRBacon]

Hey Tom, I see you've picked up a good one of the Moody Blues. I listened to On A Threshold Of A Dream quite a bit when it first came out.
Never bought Octave, I wasn't into them at the time they got back together.

Book of Taliesyn is a good one isn't it?!?
Hey, when you're riding the bike with headphones can you still hear the traffic? I know if I am riding on the streets or roads I like to be able to hear it.

[LRBacon]

Hey Heather, you must have been pullin' Tom's leg over the Association doing Georgy Girl.

[hjames]

Hey Heather, you must have been pullin' Tom's leg over the Association doing Georgy Girl.

(laughing) Took this long for someone to catch it, he he he! must be a young crowd!

Yep, one of the first concerts I saw back inna day was The Association (circa summer 1970) at Merriweather Post Pavilion in MD. Back then it was a great place for music!
Another night that summer we saw Steppenwolf there, and on yet another night we caught The Who (Who's Next tour) ...

Admission for those shows was $3.50/4.50/5.50 - we never knew how good we had it!

[LRBacon]

(laughing) Took this long for someone to catch it, he he he! must be a young crowd!

Yep, one of the first concerts I saw back inna day was The Association (circa summer 1970) at Merriweather Post Pavilion in MD. Back then it was a great place for music!
Another night that summer we saw Steppenwolf there, and on yet another night we caught The Who (Who's Next tour) ...

Admission for those shows was $3.50/4.50/5.50 - we never knew how good we had it!

Yep, those were the days. Saw Led Zeppelin once in 1969 and again in 1970 and Iron Butterfly in 1969. After that my money went else where. My future wife and I saw Captain & Tennille at the Opera House or was it the Arena (Seattle Center) in the summer of 1976.

[SEAWOLF97]

Hey Tom, I see you've picked up a good one of the Moody Blues.
Hey, when you're riding the bike with headphones can you still hear the traffic? I know if I am riding on the streets or roads I like to be able to hear it.

I seem to be picking up a lot of the Moody's lately , and Beatles

I ride with earbuds and really dont turn them very loud ...they arent the sound blocking type,
that would be silly in traffic (the only thing they block are the OL's complaints ) ....
"Sorry Honey..cant hear you with these things on..."

[LRBacon]

(the only thing they block are the OL's complaints ) ....
"Sorry Honey..cant hear you with these things on..."

I'd really be in trouble if I had ear buds in!! I get in enough trouble when I ask her to repeat what she said without anything in my ears!!

I see you obtained another enjoyable Moody Blues album.