Mixed-Up, Shook-up Girl – Mink DeVille July 20, 1978
Posted in Music | September 25th, 2009
becauseno asked:
A slide show created from photos taken during a performance by Mink DeVille at The Paradise in Boston Massachusetts with Audio “Mixed-Up,Shook-Up Girl” by Mink DeVille, taken from the “Cabretta’ LP
Mick Jagers “summer of 69″
September 28th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
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I dont know if I would say that after this show he was sitting in a gutter, Yes he did have a bad drug habit, but he continued to perform and make records. I saw him at many shows and his band was tight, very talented back in the late 70s and early 80s. He had a tumultuous relationship with Toots to say the least,etc. But I would rather remember him for his talent and how he managed to keep at it all of those years. RIP Willy
September 30th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Bennymania
THAMX !!!
GREAT WORK !!!
October 3rd, 2009 at 3:26 am
Vambo Rules
That is the year I’ve heard Willy with his Mink DeVille band for the first time. Ever since then I’m in love with his music. He was such a remarkable person, truly unique. God bless him! R.I.P.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:18 am
[Metal Music]
If not for these photos, my own recall of that night would surely have faded to a blur by now. It’s terrific to hear from another fan who witnessed that amazing performance!
Glad you enjoyed my tribute, and thanks for your comments!
October 4th, 2009 at 5:16 am
Bennymania
wow…so great to see this clip. i was at this show, and it was one of the best i had ever seen. quite a lineup. i clearly recall being stunned when willy left the stage after so brief a set. i just assumed he would be back, but that was IT!
October 6th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
[Metal Music]
I haven’t thought about that night in years. Glad you enjoyed it! I’m happy I could share the story with someone for whom that night was so memorable!
October 9th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
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RIP Willy, I remember Danceteria and the roses, Park West and dancing all night… all the days I followed you and Rick and the rest of the guys, I will cherish forever. Bless angel.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am
Bennymania
WOW!
What a great story!!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing it here!!!
I just got a copy of the audio from the show, which was broadcast on WBCN live, and it’s FANTASTIC!
I’ll be posting a sample or two here soon…
October 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Mick Jagers “summer of 69″
At this point, he still didn’t want to perform. Now the club’s manager, Jack R I think, joined me in my battle to get a very pissed off Willie onto the stage. For those who were there that night: You saw the man at his finest. He was a truly gifted artist. The next time I saw Willie, he was literally sitting in the gutter, unsigned, out of work and totally lost in his own purple haze. I’m glad to learn that he came back. He was special. He was one of a kind. RIP Willie.
October 14th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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While I begged, cajoled, scolded and pleaded with Willie to do the gig, his son continued to harass me with language that I, then 27, had never heard. Throughout the two hours I spent in their room, Toots continued to press Willie’s pants, intensely focused on her task. Finally, at the moment he’d been scheduled to hit the stage, I got him to come with me. We sped down Comm Ave. where we parked backstage .
October 17th, 2009 at 4:40 am
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Hey Becauseno, thanks for posting 7/20/78. Back then I was a Capitol Records promo guy and Willie was one of my artists. I was just doing a little reminiscing after hearing of Willie’s passing when I came upon your piece. What you don’t know about that very cool night was that it almost didn’t happen. Two hours before show time, I stopped by his hotel room only to hear that he didn’t want to play.
October 20th, 2009 at 3:44 am
Vambo Rules
UPDATE:
rnargi’s cds of the Paradise show are dynamite!
I’ve got a second Mink DeVille slide show video in the works, which will feature music from the show…
October 21st, 2009 at 7:18 am
Vambo Rules
Thanks, Willy, and we’re gonna miss you. A big thanks, too, for the great music that really helped me with the ladies.
October 22nd, 2009 at 12:07 am
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Oh man….how I would LOVE to hear the show again!!!
I just sent you my info to you via your profile….
Thank you so much rnargi for your kind and generous offer!
October 24th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
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Holy cow!!! I have a copy of this show on CD! It was broadcast on WFNX, I think it was, and I found a copy about 5 years ago….if you’re interested in it to go along with your pictures, email me and I’ll burn a copy for you!
October 26th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
[Metal Music]
My heart is breaking. R.I.P. Willie.
October 26th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Mick Jagers “summer of 69″
sooo so so good
October 28th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
car show
u said it, man : NO SHOW is needed if u have A voice !
October 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Vambo Rules
Well said…
No amount of pyrotechnics and acrobatics can cover for a weak song… it’s just a distraction.
If the music reaches you… and if the singer can make you feel the magic of a great song, nothing more is needed…
October 31st, 2009 at 1:59 pm
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I don’t understand why people are taken in by fireworks and people jumping around like fools as a “great show” when there are songs and performances like this out there. It’s all about the Music and this is music.
November 2nd, 2009 at 4:55 am
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So sad…. there are no words…
Adieu, Willy…
November 4th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
[Metal Music]
Love you and miss you Willy, party hardy with the other greats in heaven….
November 6th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
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one of his best songs
Willie forever
RIP
November 8th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Mick Jagers “summer of 69″
It’s kind of a step back to a simpler kind of music.. just pure fine music, performed by a great band.
That voice… those words … that music …
Simply beautiful.
November 9th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
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Such a great song.