Orleans on "New Country" - 1986
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- The band Orleans has seen many incarnations in it near 50-year history. In 1985, signed by legendary producer Tony Brown, the 3 surviving founders headed to Nashville to record the "Grown Up Children" album for MCA.
There was as yet no successful model for what it was we were attempting to do ... that is, fit our melodic Pop/Rock roots into an emerging "new Country" genre, AKA "Country Crossover." Although several notables appeared in cameos on the album ... Ricky Scaggs, Bela Fleck, Steve Wariner ... in the end, the album was neither Rock nor Country and, as such, failed to find a home at radio, despite its arguable merits.
Still, it gave the band exposure to a different audience by being invited to play gigs like the annual Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, to appear several times on Ralph Emery's "Nashville Now" show on TNN (The Nashville Network) and, most memorably, to record this 6-song show for TNN's "New Country".
In this incarnation of Orleans, we were also joined by former Boffalongo, Orleans and John Hall Band alumnus, Bob Leinbach on keys and backing vocals. Glenn Worf took up the bass position. On drums, it was either Tommy Wells or, as in this show, Paul Cook (sadly, both RIP).
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I've loved the band since '74.. and John Hall is a National Treasure
How cool to see this! Just another chapter in the history of one of the most talented cluster of musicians ever. Thanks for posting!
Larry’s voice is so clear.
Loved it. Not only are they outstanding musicians, but the harmonies are sooooooo smooth
Larry Hoppen was so talented and a real nice person too. Saw Orleans in many configurations and venues. The Performance Center n Harvard Sq. Cambridge was probably the finest (and earliest). Goddamn, what a great band!
Absolutely phenomenol and as good as it gets.
Grew up loving the group - And now growing old and still loving them! Hold a special place in my heart!
This is incredible - never before have seen it! Thank you.🎤☕🌞🎹🌻💖
Love this 😀 great songs and sound ❤️🙏
This a fantastic album (as I have them all). Definitely a change for the band, but a clever one at that. Always outstanding...always gentleman.
I remember well the management advice to adopt the "loose tie, pushed-up sleeve suit coat" look! My band at the time did exactly that. I had never seen this clip, Lance, and it is weird to see you playing guitar for the whole thing. But still sounding great!
Awesome music, Sounds similar to Restless Heart.
What a strong performance. I wasn't expecting the new songs to have a country-rock flavoring, but it works really well. Was there any music videos from it?
Love this! Was supposed to see Orleans last March, but it was cancelled as was everything, but hoping to see them in the future.
I like it! 😊
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Agree
@7:45 Dance With Me @20:55 Still The One
Missing Larry
Great video. The band sounds awesome. Is that Bob Leinbach on keys?
hah......just got to the credits.........
I wasn't familiar with this part of Orleans history. Thanks for posting this! Questions Questions....Why was Lance taken off the bass? Did you guys have a sponsorship deal with Takamine? Perfect harmonies as always guys. And Bela Fleck!
Hi Roger ... Answers! Simple one - YES, we had an endorsement deal with Takamine, which was a new brand at the time looking to make inroads in the American market. We got those 3 guitars for $1000! and I still have mine. :-)
More complex one ... I was moved from bass on some misguided theory that bass players aren't frontline singers ... but acoustic players are? The downside was I felt somewhat disrespected at the time, but I also enjoyed playing guitar and got better at it by necessity. And Glenn was (and is) great!
@@OrleansOnline Thanks very much for responding! I think throughout your career you've proven that bass players ARE front line singers.
I saw John Hall play at a "guitar pull" on Capitol Hill when he was in Congress. He was great. Orleans is one of my all time favorite bands. I constantly listen to them.
@@OrleansOnline Congrats to you Lance for expanding your talents, even if under difficult circumstances. I always looked up to you for following your dream...You guys are incredible musicians for sure...
Even in this incarnation I dig them, but it's strange compared to the rest of their output.
And Glen Worf on bass, Bruce Bouton on steel too! Who knew?!!
Looks like Bob Leanback on keys