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The Four Preps - Down By The Station

The clean-cut West Coast-based Four Preps are best remembered for a string of Top 100 hits during the late '50s and early '60s, including "Twenty Six Miles (Santa Catalina)," "Big Man," "Down by the Station," "Lazy Summer Night," "Got a Girl," "It Ain't Never," "Moon River," "Lollipops and Roses," "My Special Angel," and others. Ultimately, the Four Preps' biggest influence can be heard via their impact on Brian Wilson, whose harmony-driven production for the Beach Boys was a direct antecedent of the Four Preps' sound. The original group -- Bruce Belland, Ed Cobb, Marv Ingraham, and Glen Larson -- were discovered by Capitol Records A&R exec Nik Venet while performing at a Hollywood High School talent show in 1956 and were signed shortly afterwards to a long-term contract. By the end of the year, the wholesome milk-fed group charted their first single, "Dreamy Eyes." Before long, there were changes to the lineup, with former Diamonds' original lead vocalist David Somerville joining the group as a replacement for the departing Larson. For eight years, between 1956-1964, the Four Preps charted on the Top 100 13 times, but by the mid-'60s, they were beginning to sound a bit outdated. Their last chart hit "A Letter to the Beatles" was a desperate attempt to stay hip, but the days of button-up sweaters, crew cuts, and four-part vocal harmonies were waning, and they knew it. The Four Preps continued to record until 1967. Bruce Belland has had an amazing career since the group disbanded. His songs have been recorded by a wide variety artists, including Willie Nelson, Johnny Mathis, Roy Clark, Sammy Davis, Lena Horne, Donny Osmond, T.G. Shepherd, Herman's Hermits, the Mouseketeers, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He has since branched out to television, becoming one of the most sought-after writers in Hollywood and even co-starred for four years on TV's Ozzie and Harriet. He is now a senior network TV programming executive and has provided countless voices for animated features, including the Disney classic Jungle Book, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of the Arts and was cited in the Congressional Record for his co-authoring of the Official Anthem of the Bi-Centennial of the U.S. Constitution. Ed Cobb, likewise, has had an impressive career. He has received 32 Gold and Platinum records for producing and/or sound engineering such artists as the Lettermen, the Standells, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, and Pink Floyd, been nominated for three Grammies, and received two Record of the Year Awards for Sound. He has produced, co-produced, or written records with sales in excess of 40 million, including such landmark hits as "Dirty Water," "Every Little Bit Hurts," "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White," and "Tainted Love." He's also a champion horse breeder and was recently elected President of the Idaho Racing Commission. In addition to his musical achievements, Somerville has acted in countless dramatic roles on such shows as Star Trek, The Fall Guy, Quincy, McCloud, and General Hospital and is also one of the most in demand voice-over artists in Hollywood. Today, there's a new group of Preps on the oldies scene -- appropriately enough, they're called the New Four Preps -- whose performing lineup includes Belland, Cobb, Somerville (a.k.a. "the three tenors of Pop"), and Jim Yester of the Association; together they represent accumulated record sales in excess of 100 million, including 29 hit singles, 15 gold albums, and 13 Grammies. ~ Bryan Thomas, All Music Guide

Author: JBauder1948
Keywords: doo wop
Added: July 6, 2008

The Four Preps - 26 Miles (Santa Catalina)

The clean-cut West Coast-based Four Preps are best remembered for a string of Top 100 hits during the late '50s and early '60s, including "Twenty Six Miles (Santa Catalina)," "Big Man," "Down by the Station," "Lazy Summer Night," "Got a Girl," "It Ain't Never," "Moon River," "Lollipops and Roses," "My Special Angel," and others. Ultimately, the Four Preps' biggest influence can be heard via their impact on Brian Wilson, whose harmony-driven production for the Beach Boys was a direct antecedent of the Four Preps' sound. The original group -- Bruce Belland, Ed Cobb, Marv Ingraham, and Glen Larson -- were discovered by Capitol Records A&R exec Nik Venet while performing at a Hollywood High School talent show in 1956 and were signed shortly afterwards to a long-term contract. By the end of the year, the wholesome milk-fed group charted their first single, "Dreamy Eyes." Before long, there were changes to the lineup, with former Diamonds' original lead vocalist David Somerville joining the group as a replacement for the departing Larson. For eight years, between 1956-1964, the Four Preps charted on the Top 100 13 times, but by the mid-'60s, they were beginning to sound a bit outdated. Their last chart hit "A Letter to the Beatles" was a desperate attempt to stay hip, but the days of button-up sweaters, crew cuts, and four-part vocal harmonies were waning, and they knew it. The Four Preps continued to record until 1967. Bruce Belland has had an amazing career since the group disbanded. His songs have been recorded by a wide variety artists, including Willie Nelson, Johnny Mathis, Roy Clark, Sammy Davis, Lena Horne, Donny Osmond, T.G. Shepherd, Herman's Hermits, the Mouseketeers, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He has since branched out to television, becoming one of the most sought-after writers in Hollywood and even co-starred for four years on TV's Ozzie and Harriet. He is now a senior network TV programming executive and has provided countless voices for animated features, including the Disney classic Jungle Book, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of the Arts and was cited in the Congressional Record for his co-authoring of the Official Anthem of the Bi-Centennial of the U.S. Constitution. Ed Cobb, likewise, has had an impressive career. He has received 32 Gold and Platinum records for producing and/or sound engineering such artists as the Lettermen, the Standells, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, and Pink Floyd, been nominated for three Grammies, and received two Record of the Year Awards for Sound. He has produced, co-produced, or written records with sales in excess of 40 million, including such landmark hits as "Dirty Water," "Every Little Bit Hurts," "Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White," and "Tainted Love." He's also a champion horse breeder and was recently elected President of the Idaho Racing Commission. In addition to his musical achievements, Somerville has acted in countless dramatic roles on such shows as Star Trek, The Fall Guy, Quincy, McCloud, and General Hospital and is also one of the most in demand voice-over artists in Hollywood. Today, there's a new group of Preps on the oldies scene -- appropriately enough, they're called the New Four Preps -- whose performing lineup includes Belland, Cobb, Somerville (a.k.a. "the three tenors of Pop"), and Jim Yester of the Association; together they represent accumulated record sales in excess of 100 million, including 29 hit singles, 15 gold albums, and 13 Grammies. ~ Bryan Thomas, All Music Guide

Author: JBauder1948
Keywords: doo wop
Added: July 6, 2008

MAILDAY Topps Finest Box Recap T-Mac PC Glen Davis Mojo Lol

Got a box of 2007-08 Topps FinestMAILDAY 7-1-08Photobucket will be up next weekPm me for trades

Author: atbuck8807
Keywords: Mailday Mojo Box Break Topps Finest Glen Davis Hit T-Mac PC Recap
Added: July 1, 2008

awkward interview with sam cassel

a kinda wierd and funnyn a way interview with sam cassel

Author: bostoncelticsmontage
Keywords: boston celtics Ray Allen paul pierce kevin garnett rajon rondo kendrick perkins eddie house brian scalabrine gabe pruitt scott polard pj brown glen big baby davis sam cassel doc rivers james posey leon powe 2008 td banknorth garden interview awkward OneTrueMedia
Added: June 30, 2008

awkward interview with sam cassel

a kinda wierd and funnyn a way interview with sam cassel

Author: bostoncelticsmontage
Keywords: boston celtics Ray Allen paul pierce kevin garnett rajon rondo kendrick perkins eddie house brian scalabrine gabe pruitt scott polard pj brown glen big baby davis sam cassel doc rivers james posey leon powe 2008 td banknorth garden interview awkward OneTrueMedia
Added: June 30, 2008

awkward interview with sam cassel

a kinda wierd and funnyn a way interview with sam cassel

Author: bostoncelticsmontage
Keywords: boston celtics Ray Allen paul pierce kevin garnett rajon rondo kendrick perkins eddie house brian scalabrine gabe pruitt scott polard pj brown glen big baby davis sam cassel doc rivers james posey leon powe 2008 td banknorth garden interview awkward OneTrueMedia
Added: June 30, 2008

awkward interview with sam cassel

a kinda wierd and funnyn a way interview with sam cassel

Author: bostoncelticsmontage
Keywords: boston celtics Ray Allen paul pierce kevin garnett rajon rondo kendrick perkins eddie house brian scalabrine gabe pruitt scott polard pj brown glen big baby davis sam cassel doc rivers james posey leon powe 2008 td banknorth garden interview awkward OneTrueMedia
Added: June 30, 2008

NBA 2K9: The Leap
When NBA 2K9 is released this upcoming fall, there will most definitely be debates ranging from Boston fans whining about Glen Davis’ rating to Lakers haters disputing Los Angeles’ almost assuredly high team rating. Nobody knows the method that 2K Sports uses to rate players, but we can safely conclude these five guys certainly won’t be...
http://digg.com/xbox/NBA_2K9_The_Leap

The Bottomline: Your Daily Dose of Boston sports news
Today: Terry Francona talks about the upcoming season, Okajima has a "secret." And the Celtics and Bruins both won last night, but the wins cam at a price: The B's lost Aaron Ward (neck) and the C's saw Glen Davis and Brian Scalabrine go down.** Also -- How many games will the Red Sox win in 2008? **
http://digg.com/baseball/The_Bottomline_Your_Daily_Dose_of_Boston_sports_news_3

Sunday best: Celtics finally topple Duncan, Spurs in Boston
BOSTON — Tim Duncan beat Glen "Big Baby" Davis a couple of times in the first quarter, and the disappointment on the rookie's face showed.
http://digg.com/basketball/Sunday_best_Celtics_finally_topple_Duncan_Spurs_in_Boston

Boston Celtics will be trying to rebound from just their 4th
"We aren't going to win every game of the season," Boston's Paul Pierce said. "And we've got to bounce back." The Celtics have not dropped consecutive games all season and are expected to have Ray Allen and Glen Davis back after both missed the loss to Charlotte with injuries.
http://digg.com/basketball/Boston_Celtics_will_be_trying_to_rebound_from_just_their_4th

Eastern Conference Division Reports - 1.08.08
The Boston Celtics won a big one against the Detroit this past weekend and we are all witnessing the evolution of Glen "Big Baby" Davis. Read the rest of the Atlantic Division Report to see what's shakin'... and we don't mean Antoine Walker... much to Walker's chagrin. Sorry, if you don't the reference, but I'm old.
http://digg.com/basketball/Eastern_Conference_Division_Reports_1_08_08

Celtics beat Pistons 92-85 in playoff-type game
Rookie Glen Davis scored a career-high 20 points, giving the Celtics' Big Three a huge lift in a 92-85 win over Detroit on Saturday night in a marquee game that lived up to its billing.
http://digg.com/basketball/Celtics_beat_Pistons_92_85_in_playoff_type_game

Help catch the murderer(s) of Glen Davis
Two months after the murder of Canada's biggest environment philanthropist, Toronto Police have released video of a second possible suspect in the slaying.
http://digg.com/world_news/Help_catch_the_murderer_s_of_Glen_Davis

Celtics Acquire Seven-Time All-Star Ray Allen from Sonics
The Boston Celtics today acquired guard Ray Allen and the draft rights to Glen Davis from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for forward Wally Szczerbiak, guard Delonte West and the draft rights to Jeff Green.
http://digg.com/basketball/Celtics_Acquire_Seven_Time_All_Star_Ray_Allen_from_Sonics

Breaking News: Police seek second suspect in Canadian philanthropist murder
Two months after the murder of Canada's biggest environment philanthropist, Toronto Police have released video of a second possible suspect in the slaying.66-year-old Glen Davis was gunned down May 18, 2007 in a Toronto parking garage after leaving the headquarters of the World Wildlife Fund.The murder has shocked and outraged Davis's fr...
http://digg.com/world_news/Breaking_News_Police_seek_second_suspect_in_Canadian_philanthropist_murder

Glen Big Baby Davis Loves the Way he Looks in Celtics Green
Reports out of Boston Celtics camp are that Glen Big Baby Davis is quite fond of himself and the way he looks in Celtic green. According to sources, Big Baby just can’t stop staring at himself in on-court mirrors during practice - and I’ve been to the Celtics training facilities… and the mirrors aren’t so enormous that I found myself staring . . .
http://digg.com/basketball/Glen_Big_Baby_Davis_Loves_the_Way_he_Looks_in_Celtics_Green