tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post1071199796126656897..comments2024-02-23T18:09:21.909-05:00Comments on Disco Delivery: Disco Delivery #49: Grand Tour - On Such A Winter's Day (1977, Butterfly/RCA)Tommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-85494413012589022912011-05-02T20:35:19.449-04:002011-05-02T20:35:19.449-04:00The singer of this album is Merry Clayton
http://w...The singer of this album is Merry Clayton<br />http://www.discogs.com/artist/Merry+ClaytonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-1327378958473316322010-06-03T09:44:36.384-04:002010-06-03T09:44:36.384-04:00Tommy,
You can’t believe for how many years I had...Tommy,<br /><br />You can’t believe for how many years I had “The Grand Tour” song in my mind (I’ll admit: 30 years) and had no idea how to listen to it again. This song was a great disco hit here in Brazil in the late 70’s but in those days, it was very difficult to get an original vinyl (Brazil had severe penalties for imports),so, all I had was a sweet memory of the lyrics. In fact, the lyrics were a great influence in my life, inspiring me to travel the world (which I was fortunate to have been able to do) and to get to know its beauties!<br /><br />With the download from your page, I will now be able to travel back in time with this song to a much (way) happier time in my life! Thanks a million!<br /><br />Rodrigo<br />Rio de Janeiro – RJ - BrazilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-67114501365218199862009-07-11T11:38:34.073-04:002009-07-11T11:38:34.073-04:00I never thought Iwould find this in digital format...I never thought Iwould find this in digital format - so fabulous! THANKS!<br /> Joejoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08134241941427862705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-55779602577838950272009-05-03T05:21:00.000-04:002009-05-03T05:21:00.000-04:00A killer album many many thanks for sharing such t...A killer album many many thanks for sharing such treasures <br />i love "Late November" a bomb.....Macikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235647620975817530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-309525419654043832009-02-08T20:51:00.000-05:002009-02-08T20:51:00.000-05:00Hi...I'm from Bangkok Thailand.I found your blog b...Hi...I'm from Bangkok Thailand.<BR/>I found your blog by chance and love it so much because I iove in disco music. Thank you and hope you can re-up most of music in your blog again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113022253204810670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-55625658428815395182009-01-14T22:03:00.000-05:002009-01-14T22:03:00.000-05:00Hi, found this blog via google. Absolutely clueles...Hi, found this blog via google. Absolutely clueless on this stuff, but I found this record for a $1 today and it's great! The organ work on some of these tracks remind of a Jackie Mittoo instrumental or something. Seriously a great record. Thanks for this write up! Very informative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-76490635443905137222009-01-06T00:58:00.000-05:002009-01-06T00:58:00.000-05:00I write from Mexico City and it's amazing to find ...I write from Mexico City and it's amazing to find this album, I always think that never gonna find it. I get a shinny copy on vinil.<BR/>But I can't download in ZShare, can't you to re-up it, please? I will be greateful too.<BR/>Happy 2009.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-67365804131745857792008-10-28T19:18:00.000-04:002008-10-28T19:18:00.000-04:00Hi Tommy.I've been looking for Grand Tour's album ...Hi Tommy.<BR/>I've been looking for Grand Tour's album for over 20 years, and now I was lucky enough to find it on your blog... By the way, fine blog!<BR/>Problem: looks like ZShare doesn't host the files anymore - it keeps looping to the download page and never gets to the file.<BR/>Would it be possible for you to re-up this LP? I would be forever grateful, my friend.<BR/>Best wishes, and thanks in advance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-12843433436791912572008-06-19T14:51:00.000-04:002008-06-19T14:51:00.000-04:00Hello people,I'm a disco rookie and just found thi...Hello people,<BR/>I'm a disco rookie and just found this website by chance...<BR/>Seems like it's going to be a great help for me to discover and collect some used 12" from Ebay every now and then...<BR/>Thanks for helping people like me to get their hands on some non crappy disco tunes.<BR/>These are the days when i think the Internet is an invaluable tool.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514297914558281823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-91990776726508547332008-01-19T22:50:00.000-05:002008-01-19T22:50:00.000-05:00Hello Mura, thanks for the comment, I hope you enj...Hello Mura, thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoyed the music.. Hope you'll be able to find a copy of the LP for yourself in the near future.. Best wishes in 2008 to you as well! :)Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-70704833844118223252008-01-19T09:16:00.000-05:002008-01-19T09:16:00.000-05:00First time I've heard "the grand tour" I was a tee...First time I've heard "the grand tour" I was a teen and since them I'm looking for this album to buy, unsuccessfully. So, thank you very much for this post.....happy 2008 from Brazil for allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-35660819158407554782008-01-02T17:57:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:57:00.000-05:00Thanks Anonymous, I had no idea! I'll be sure to ...Thanks Anonymous, I had no idea! I'll be sure to add that to the entry..Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-5861615327790991922008-01-02T17:40:00.000-05:002008-01-02T17:40:00.000-05:00Note: "Still I'm Sad" is a cover of an old Yardbir...Note: "Still I'm Sad" is a cover of an old Yardbirds tune.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-18635707595981147102007-12-24T17:07:00.000-05:002007-12-24T17:07:00.000-05:00Hey Dungeon, I'm glad that's clarified ;) At the m...Hey Dungeon, I'm glad that's clarified ;) At the moment the weather not too bad here, but apparently we're in for one of the coldest winters in a while up here.. Anyway, thanks for the follow-up!<BR/><BR/>Hey Erik Kuyl, thanks for the confirmation! :) I just added a little tidbit I found about the guy (Jim Taylor) who mixed the record. Apparently he was credited on the 12", but not on the album. Not having the 12", but seeing that credit, I wasn't really sure.. Anyway, thanks for the confirmation, Erik! :) <BR/><BR/>Hey Ish, no problem! Hope you enjoyed :)Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-661819243905502552007-12-23T09:41:00.000-05:002007-12-23T09:41:00.000-05:00I didn't know this record. Thanks for turning me o...I didn't know this record. Thanks for turning me on to something new!ishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750800388443950585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-79472427239393329952007-12-23T07:23:00.001-05:002007-12-23T07:23:00.001-05:00I meant 12" (not 122)!I meant 12" (not 122)!Erik Kuylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578403727654123962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-30810666225321534992007-12-23T07:23:00.000-05:002007-12-23T07:23:00.000-05:00Many thanks for this. I had a blue vinyl version....Many thanks for this. I had a blue vinyl version. I also had the 122 (in grey vinyl) and the cut was the same as the LP. What a great site. Hope you have a great holiday.<BR/><BR/>ErikErik Kuylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578403727654123962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-40901166909709766552007-12-22T23:59:00.000-05:002007-12-22T23:59:00.000-05:00Don't worry Tommy, I'm sensitive to the difference...Don't worry Tommy, I'm sensitive to the differences between French and English Canada. I remember when the French provinces wanted to secede and form their own country. As far as calling Candians, "Americans", I realize too that, this was a descriptive term that was solidified during WWII (after the Doughboys of WWI) and has since, come to be recognized as a "U.S. citizen's" descriptive term. To call you by any other name than, "Canadian", well, would deprive you of a proud heritage. BTW, the cold of Canada is felt more readily around these parts (northern NJ) than the warmth of our U.S. tropical regions.;) I often marvel (Earth's axis aside) that Northern NJ is, pretty much, along the same longitudinal regions as southern Italy and the French Riviera. I must concede however, in the past 5 - 7 years, winters around here have been warmer then usual. Anyway, thanks for the holiday greeting and, keep on Discoin'.BoogieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698816631623647779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-65344887797144049592007-12-22T18:09:00.000-05:002007-12-22T18:09:00.000-05:00ooh Dungeon, be careful.. ;) Good thing you stoppe...ooh Dungeon, be careful.. ;) <BR/>Good thing you stopped short of actually calling Canadians 'Americans', 'cause that generally doesn't go over very well up here ;P For the most part, when referring to Canada-US similarities, 'North Americans' is more widely accepted here than 'Americans.' Small difference, but we're funny like that :) <BR/><BR/>I do agree though, regarding the shared culture between the US and Canada (particularly English Canada), which is always apparent (you just need to look at the consumption of movies and music), as well as the certain amount of shared history, but there are also key differences.. In particular, the one that I was alluding to in the post was the aspect of winter and northerness and it's influence on identity. I'd argue that it's one thing which affects Canada and the Canadian psyche much more profoundly than it does the US, hence my little lament there.. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm really glad you liked the album! Thanks so much for the comment and the kind wishes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well! :) <BR/><BR/>Hey Enrique, thanks for the comment! :) I'm glad you love the songs. I had a feeling you'd enjoy the cover of "California Dreamin'" :)Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-30815856484624242752007-12-21T20:47:00.000-05:002007-12-21T20:47:00.000-05:00I LOVE this. So sexy... Like dungeondj, I'm especi...I LOVE this. So sexy... Like dungeondj, I'm especially loving California Dreamin'.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880305190810489321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-7504773925026284572007-12-21T15:25:00.000-05:002007-12-21T15:25:00.000-05:00What a superb album to post for the Christmas holi...What a superb album to post for the Christmas holiday. Great choice Tommy. I was familiar only with the opening track. The others are all newsies. I think your description of folksy music is, about, as accurate as you could get in describing some of these tracks. They seems folksy in an Americana sort of way. For instance, the song "Let's Go Boating", for some reason, reminds me of Bionic Boogie's "Big West". I understand your point about the mystique that could've been had through a recording in Canada but, don't forget, Canada is America too. Both countries have very close ties, historically as well as geographically. Thanks to Second City TV, I'd say the sense of humor isn't too far off either. LOL:D Oh, BTW, I love the cover of The Mamas And The Papas - California Dreamin'. Great Song in any genre! A very Merry Christmas ans a Happy New Year, to you and yours Tommy. Thanks for the music.BoogieManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698816631623647779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-40783571220455676712007-12-21T12:11:00.000-05:002007-12-21T12:11:00.000-05:00No problem, funkychris! :) Hey DJ Fruit Loops, tha...No problem, funkychris! :) <BR/><BR/>Hey DJ Fruit Loops, thanks for reminding me about the coloured vinyl. I totally forgot to mention it in the post. Unfortunately mine is just on regular black vinyl.. Ah well, glad to know you like this album too. Thanks for the comment! :)Tommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631387187116034184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-62053538193397911652007-12-21T06:42:00.000-05:002007-12-21T06:42:00.000-05:00ive always loved this albumI believe my copy is ei...ive always loved this album<BR/>I believe my copy is either blue or white vinylDJ Fruit Loopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218980031124855175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20748548.post-77935155956912317492007-12-21T05:57:00.000-05:002007-12-21T05:57:00.000-05:00Thank you very much, Tommy!Thank you very much, Tommy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com