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Welcome into the unofficial Charlie forum
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Welcome into the unofficial Charlie forum which is all about the legendary band CHARLIE and the musician's that contributed to their unique sound. Terry Thomas, John Anderson, Steve Gadd, Martin Smith, Julian Colbeck, Eugene Organ, Shep Lonsdale, John Verity, Bob Henrit, Terry Slesser and mo...
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Lampshades at the 100 Club
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Delighted to say I have got wind of another Lampshades gig this year at the 100 club in London. Tuesday 16th Oct Terry, Steve, Charlie and Andy will be performing in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, TCT, once again giving their time for free to raise money for a very worthy cause put together by Phil Hargre...
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Terry Thomas - early years
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I've just found this Charlie site while reseaching information about Terry's earlier group The Magic Mixture. I thought some of you might be interested in reading about Terry's early carreer, if so then I strongly recommend a visit to Stan Curtiss' web site. It's here at http://www.stancurtis.co...
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Charlie gig list 1971 to 1979 & 2014
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CHARLIE gigs ???? 1971 London - Lordship Tavern Pub (Wood Green) CHARLIE’S very first gig 18th Jan 1973 London - Sundown Club 25th Jan 1973 London - Sundown Club 7th Feb 1973 London - Sundown Club 12th June 1973 London - Hope and Anchor Pub 18th June 1973 London - Hope and Anchor Pub 27th June 1973 L...
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The Magic Mixture track 'Moonbeam' (plus a new Charlie release - perhaps!!)
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As most of you may know, Terry T used to be a band called The Magic Mixture. They made their one and only album in 1968. It seems that Terry was reminded recently of this by bass player (Mel Hacker), Terry agreeing to remake one of the songs on the album (track MOONBEAMS) I received an email this morning fro...
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Tour Programme???
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I was wondering if Charlie ever issued a tour programme to coinsiide with one of their tours? Ive never seen one but that doesn't mean that there never was one at some point. I collect them and would love to add one to my rather large collection if at all possible . So does anybody know one way or the other ab...
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YouTube girl - Any chance to get the lyrics?
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Since I am not a native speaker, I need to have the lyrics in written form. Any chance to get it?
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Elysium sales update/
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Feedback I've just received today from Terry T I'm pleased to hear people are requesting more stuff, however let's put this into context .....the world wide sales of Elysium stand at 461 ....I do have more stuff, but honestly I don't have the drive to finish them to a standard I would be happy with . I do...
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Just an memory from 1979...
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Back in 1979 I was 19 year old who didn't know what he wanted to do and went to the beach in San Clemente CA. when he wasn't digging ditches. One summer night at a good friends party in Shorecliffs, a song came on and I was kind of riveted by it. I strained over the party noise to hear the title. I misunderstood...
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John Verity - 2017
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Attended JV's gig at The Backstage Kinross (Perthshire) - Sat 18th Feb. One word covers it - BRILLIANT (superb vocals & guitar work!!!!). For those in the UK, I'd advise you to go onto his website (www.johnverity.com) and if he is playing somewhere close, it's a fantastic evenings entertainm...
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Is this really the end??
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I (and I'm guessing lots/all of you) hope not. Listening to Julian's recent radio interview (which was posted on the forum page by Sal Espana - the programme presenter/interviewer), Julian made a couple of comments that made me think there was a chance that we 'might' hear of Charlie in the future...
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Terry's next 100 Club (London) gig - under the guise of 'The Fabulous Lampshades'
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Terry has confirmed he's booked to play 100 Club (Oxford Street, London) on Wednesday 25th May 2016, although nothing's posted on the 100 Club website as yet. I've no idea what their 'set' is to be, but I can only hope they'll be playing some of the newer tracks (from Elysium) - they've previously pl...
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where are they now?
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former members..where are they....what are they doing... i heard that julian & john where sick for a bit is everyone all good?
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interview with Julian Colbeck
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Charlie keyboardist Julian Colbeck was recently interviewed on the KCBX program Beyond The Fringe, discussing Elysium, his work with Alan Parsons, and other recent events. This show is available On Demand until 10:00pm PST (-8 GMT) on Tuesday, January 31st. The 90-minute interview begins 1 hour...
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Elysium appears @ Discogs!
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Hi I just wanted to let everyone know that Charlie's latest release "Elysium" does in fact appear @ the music research heavy website of "DISCOGS". If you've never been there then YOU are in for a major treat as they list just about anything & everything that a band ever put out musically speaking....
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Questions/Answers
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I recently had the opportunity to put some questions (of mine) to Terry - see below. As you can see from some of his responses, he possibly feels interest in 'Charlie' is waning. I suppose this is your/our opportunity to prove him wrong !! Should you have any questions you'd like him to answer, then se...
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New CHARLIE release is coming- Elysium
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Just received the following from Terry: "Just to let you know the new Charlie album Elysium will be released on Floating World Records at the end of October.There are 14 tracks it's a bit self indulgent in that I didn't want to leave anything out!! Terry"
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Charlie 2014 reunion Memorial Gig for Steve Gadd.
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Charlie.........Terry Thomas, John Anderson, Martin Smith & Steve Alexander performing in tribute to original Charlie drummer Steve Gadd.........2014
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"No Strangers in Paradise", A question about the recording if you please!
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So I was listening to Charlie's "Lines" CD via my iPod (I got all your releases of yours on for convenience) when this song came on. Towards the end of this song the music begins to fade out as the song appears to be all but over. Then suddenly without warning the song jumps back in fairly loud ju...
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Terry Thomas written 'Fabulous Lampshades' tracks
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Terry forward three tracks that he's written under the guise of The Fabulous Lampshades (not Charlie). He's more than happy to share these with those 'Charlie' fans that are still interested in his work. If you'd like MP3's of SAD WORLD, RADIO DUMB & CLONE WOMAN, please send me an email (charlie...
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Needing your assistance just for a moment, please!
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Greetings everybody. Sorry to be a bother about this but I could sure use your help trying to promote "Charlie". There's a great web page called All Music, they list every American band (just about) and many British bands and they have a rather extensive and up to date listing's of a group's recordings...
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ARfm 'internet radio' - Charlie 'play'
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There have been a few postings on the forum page, regarding tracks from Elysium being played on the above radio station 'Strange Brew' programme. So, I decided to listen in for the first time - 'just in case'. I was pleasantly surprised that I only had to wait 30 minutes, before up came 'Clutching at...
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Charlie - Elysium CD reviews
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1st review to appear on Amazon Charlie is Back By Christine Crawford on 22 Nov. 2015 An Amazing album, full of great music well worth the wait. An great songwriter and musician
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"Elysium"
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WOW!!! What a great album. Terry has lost none of his songwriting chops and his production is fantastic. Also on display here is Terry's guitar histronics. His solos shred all over this album. According to the extensive liner notes this is the last Charlie release!!  I hope he changes his mind bec...
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who really knows charlie and there history. nobody ever knows my favorite band.
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i love this band. charlie. i first herd them on vinyl in 1977. johnny hold back! then also caught there concert in downtown portland oregon. they have always been on the top of my list of great unique music. including todd rundgren, yes, uk, fm, genisis, asia, joe walsh, and tia phong. i have always fo...
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Fan
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Great music from a time gone by. Grew up listening to Charlie. Also Lake , Thank You
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Kitchens Of Distinction
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Reviews for Kitchens Of Distinction Assault on Societies Idiocies, February 6, 2010ByBWayne (San Diego, CA United States) Terry Thomas has launched an assault on societies idiocies in the best way he can, through his music. In many ways, he has summed it all up in the title track, perhaps one of the...
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Charlie Anthology vs The Best of Charlie!
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I do have both but if you had to choose just one of these which would you go with and why? Both CD's tie at 18 songs a piece and song selection looks almost like a mirror reflection of the other. Still wondering why the "NEED" for two when it looks like one will easily suffice. Just curious!
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Anthology
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Just received my CD in the mail today thru Amazon and was surprised that they had it and I'm totally enjoying the songs and all the memories. We saw the guys in New Haven, CT. in 1979 when they opened for Foreigner and might have been their second to last show. I bought 2 LP'S the next day, we had good seats...
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Wells Street Blues Band - John Anderson - Acetate
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Hi to everyone on the forum. I recently came across an acetate by the Wells Street Blues Band. I think it must be the one John Anderson was in. The tracks are "All These Blues" and "I Can't Quit You Baby". Does anyone know these tracks or heard of the acetate or session? Maybe Jo...
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