Fitz Electric Bar

Fitz Electric Bar

Music evangelist. Concert hound. Purveyor of fine music from a multitude of genres, past and present, with a primary focus on vinyl and a soupçon of concert stories. Join me!

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  • @kevtruth
    @kevtruth3 күн бұрын

    Really great group of influential recordings. Sounds like you've seen some killer shows back then. I was born in '66 so I was groomed on Aerosmith and Elton John records. I evolved out of that fairly quickly. Whatever happened to hash?

  • @kevtruth
    @kevtruth4 күн бұрын

    I like the Mitchell Froom reference. King Of America and Crowded House's debut are outstanding. I go back to Blood & Chocolate, Imperial Bedroom and Get Happy!!

  • @michaelc9638
    @michaelc96384 күн бұрын

    Thank you for including On The Beach. It's not just my favorite Neil Young Album, It's one of my favorite Albums, period. One of my favorite Neil Young lines on here: "Though my problems are meaningless. That don't make them go away."

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan61604 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your memories. I love early Blondie, great band. Though I didnt get to see them live. And no, I don't think you're showing off 😊

  • @louiesimon5292
    @louiesimon529210 күн бұрын

    Nice reviews. You have great taste in music. I have also really been enjoying that Joni Mitchell boxed set. I heard Anouar Brahem's album Barzakh in a record store when it came out in 1991 and had to get it right then (on cd, of course). Have been a big fan ever since. I had pretty much the same reactions/feelings about the Joni box as you do here. Not a criticism, but you forgot to mention her great drummer, Don Alias on that record. He's more known as a percussionist, I think, but he knows how to play the kit, for sure. I've also been re-acquainting myself with The Hissing of Summer Lawns, which is up there with Blue and Hejira for me. We're so lucky to have such great music in our world. Thanks for sharing. PS: The Necks are great. I think pretty much everything they do is improvisational. Kind of like Can. Recommendations: Jessica Pratt's most recent two albums, Quiet Signs, and Here in the Pitch (she was just on Colbert!).

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92686 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I’ve also been re-enjoying The Hissing of Summer Lawns. There is so much great musicianship, lyrics, melodies and production expertise when listening to Joni’s music which allows for hours of listening pleasure. Funny you should mention Jessica Pratt. I love those 2 records and would say Here In The Pitch is one of my favourite records of this year so far. I actually speak of that record on my previous video- What’s In My Pile? I also saw her live a few weeks ago. Sublime. Cheers!

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan616011 күн бұрын

    Artwork on the Joni box set looks absolutely beautiful. Expensive though I bet 😊

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92686 күн бұрын

    Wasn’t too bad through a summer sale at Warner Canada but no question these boxes can get pricey.

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes21 күн бұрын

    Great feature on Lou. I’ve been very hesitant to check out that new bio after the Anthony DeCurtis one from a few years back almost ruined him for me. The hatred he had for label heads and people trying to help him and intentionally putting out bad work really annoyed me. But I have been listening to him quite a bit in the last year or so. I’m surprised you didn’t mention New York. I’m kind of with you on Berlin. Used to have no problem playing it. Started to listen to it on a Sunday morning recently and didn’t last more than a minute or two. My faves are Transformer, New Sensations, New York, and Magic and Loss. And Set The Twilight Reeling to some extent, as it was the tour I saw him on. Excellent show…but those looks he shot at his band mates…damn. Like that tribute album as well as the I’ll Be Your Mirror VU one.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar926812 күн бұрын

    Cheers and thank you for your comments. It’s funny with New York. I really like the record, and I purchased the expanded box, but just haven’t been inclined to put it on when I’m in the mood for Lou. Maybe I overplayed it in the day, though this would be doubly true for Transformer and it’s still a fave. I have delayed reading the DeCurtis bio as I heard it was a pretty nasty portrayal, though deserved it may be. If you are looking for a more balanced perspective, check out King of New York. All the best!

  • @prossart35
    @prossart3524 күн бұрын

    I’m asking everyone I follow in the VC if they know what happened to Don, The Old Goat ??

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar926824 күн бұрын

    @@prossart35 sorry, don’t recognize the name.

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan616024 күн бұрын

    John Martyn is under rated in my opinion. Nice to be made aware of less eell known music. Thanks for sharing

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar926822 күн бұрын

    Absolutely agree! Cheers.

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan6160Ай бұрын

    Interesting insights. Thanks for sharing

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar9268Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Tim. Btw, way back you had mentioned the 1973 live at Alice Tully release. Just received it after making my video. Fantastic recording and performance of a great era. Cheers.

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan6160Ай бұрын

    That wasn't me, never heard of that recording 😊 But I love Rock n Roll Animal. Only know 4 of his solo records. Maybe I will investigate some more

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar9268Ай бұрын

    @@timosullivan6160 ah, my mistake. Hope you find the time to take a deeper dive.

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan6160Ай бұрын

    👍❤

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapesАй бұрын

    Great collection! Loved seeing those. Such great art…Ramones, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello. In 1985 I think I would have picked Simple Minds over U2 to become mega successful. That’s great you had a label and put out that single.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar926825 күн бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch and sending your comments. Appreciate it.

  • @RandallWeaver
    @RandallWeaverАй бұрын

    wow, how cool that you had your own record label! I checked discogs - neither of those songs is on Imperial Bedroom. I love that album....Kid About It, Beyond Belief, Almost Blue....Love that Go-Feet Records sleeve. I saw Peter Holsapple here in Nashville 2 or 3 years ago. He was excellent and he signed his record for me after the show (he was selling an EP.) Joan Jett did a great Gary Glitter cover - Do You Wanna Touch? (oh yeah).....I'm sure you remember it. I saw Joan open for Cheap Trick a looooong time ago. Rock on Fitz!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar926825 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences, Randall. Cool that you saw Peter Holsapple and even better that it was a good show. Cheers!

  • @susanfisher5539
    @susanfisher5539Ай бұрын

    song please?

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar9268Ай бұрын

    Hi Susan, It’s Together by Misha Panfilov. The whole record- Days As Echoes- is great.

  • @susanfisher5539
    @susanfisher5539Ай бұрын

    @@fitzelectricbar9268 Thanks! Great meeting you at Martin and Lee house Saturday.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar9268Ай бұрын

    @@susanfisher5539 you too, Susan. And thanks for watching!

  • @susanfisher5539
    @susanfisher5539Ай бұрын

    @@fitzelectricbar9268 do you remember Elvis Costello's Spectacle program filmed live at the Apollo Theatre? You Tube also. John Prine, Ron Sexmith and many other incredible guests - just revisited a few this week.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar9268Ай бұрын

    @@susanfisher5539 you bet! I have both seasons on DVD. Great show/interviews & performances.

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobotАй бұрын

    Great choices!

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan61602 ай бұрын

    Welcome back. Nice choices again 👍❤

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON2 ай бұрын

    It's Raining Today is a really beautiful song just as you said by Scott Walker. Early Morning Rain is another nice one. Rounding things out with The Who!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92682 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike. I love these thematic threads. Could have laid out so many more great rain songs, right?

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes2 ай бұрын

    Welcome back! Great choices/stories. I think the Who song qualifies. 👍

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92682 ай бұрын

    Cheers and thanks.

  • @ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed
    @ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed2 ай бұрын

    Awesome response! Gordon Lightfoot is a musical hero of mine. So happy I got to see him live!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92682 ай бұрын

    Thanks. And lucky you! Despite many opportunities as a former resident of Toronto I kept deferring to another day. Until no other days were available.

  • @vinylmartini3377
    @vinylmartini33772 ай бұрын

    Hey Fitz. Scott Walker never really translated to the NA market, but sure are appreciated in the UK. I picked up a Al Stewart album last year and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. I’m going to pick up the Cat album as soon as I can find a decent copy. I bought a friend’s collection a couple of years ago and he had pretty much the complete Lightfoot discography in mint condition, fantastic stuff. I’m also going to really beef up my Cockburn collection, saw him at the Orpheum in the early nineties, great show. Just wondered if you are available for a meet up in Vancouver on May 25. Art the North Carolina Vinyl Picker will be in town that day. I’ll leave my email address in the description of my last two videos. Maybe you could drop me a line and let me know. I’m sure there’s a great story behind you finishing high school in TO. Cheers my friend.

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON2 ай бұрын

    Hi Fitz! I like Scott Walker but have only streamed his stuff. Agree with you on his amazing voice. I have a Japanese pressing of that Getz/Byrd album and I absolutely love it. I have that Style Council album among others. Paris Match is a great song as you said. Very nice copy of American Beauty! I really need to get that Camera Obscura album. The lyrics are so clever and a brilliant sound too as you described. I know the Dick's Picks series but never heard of Dave's Picks, so will have to look those up! ✌

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot3 ай бұрын

    That is a really interesting RSD practice at your local shop. Nice pick ups!

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON3 ай бұрын

    Hi Fitz! I've never participated in RSD as I don't want to get up that early on a weekend and get in a line. I do the equivalent of that every workday sitting in Boston traffic. I did go to a record show the day after RSD nearby and I got a great haul. I like the look of that Soft Cell record. That's nostalgia for me too. I actually saw Acetone open for The Verve on their first North American tour at Lee's Palace in /93 in Toronto!

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes3 ай бұрын

    Looks like you found some good stuff. I’m doing much better with the 12 steps apparently. It helps that financially I just can’t swing all those impulse buys. I also find the false scarcity/consumerism thing incredibly annoying. But your haul looks quite enticing. Have a great time in Europe!

  • @prossart35
    @prossart353 ай бұрын

    Fitz and his Fix. I love your videos man! Nice RSD choices. Hope you have only wonderful experiences in Europe!

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes3 ай бұрын

    Great video! I don’t know how I missed this one. I was taking some serious notes and looking things up you enabler you. Glad you checked out Boatman’s Call. On our first Valentines Day together my girlfriend and I each gave each other that record.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92683 ай бұрын

    Enabling another enabler! Sounds like you and your girlfriend are perfect for each other; no surer sign than shared musical tastes!

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot3 ай бұрын

    The Boatman's Call is a terrific record, but I do not own it! You may have enabled me on this one. The Roger Eno record also appeals to me.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92683 ай бұрын

    Happy to play the role of enabler, Brian.

  • @thissonicobsession
    @thissonicobsession3 ай бұрын

    Glad you like the Gallagher record, Fitz. At the risk of enabling you further, Chasing Yesterday from 2015 is also good.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92683 ай бұрын

    Dammit, Steve!

  • @thissonicobsession
    @thissonicobsession3 ай бұрын

    @@fitzelectricbar9268C’mon, you know you want to!

  • @darcyska
    @darcyska3 ай бұрын

    Some really fantastic finds! 2024 has been a year where I very purposefully dive deeper into jazz in general, but fusion more specifically - it's been an amazing journey.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92683 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. I’ve been exploring jazz more deeply myself these days.

  • @TheDigitalGramophone
    @TheDigitalGramophone3 ай бұрын

    If there was an actual “official” Vinyl Community, and that organization had a t-shirt - it would say “I’m an Enabler.” Was very fortunate to see The Derek Trucks band play at my university close to 25 years ago. Excellent show. Also saw Tedeschi/Trucks share a bill with The Black Crowes. Great shows. Cheers✌🏻

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92683 ай бұрын

    Tedeschi Trucks are coming to town late May. With recent high-priced tickets purchased to Robert Plant/Allison Krauss, Dead & Company at the Sphere & Neil Young & Crazy Horse I decided to leave this as a “game time” decision.

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot4 ай бұрын

    The Pant/Krauss record is phenomenal. I still haven't heard the next one they did. I should find the Matthew Sweet record. I only know a few tracks from it.

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON4 ай бұрын

    Hi Fitz! I saw several concerts at the Molson Amphitheatre in the 90s. I have a copy of that Matthew Sweet album on compact disc. Always liked it. ✌

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes4 ай бұрын

    Love that Robert Plant/Allison Krause record. Need to pick that one up on vinyl at some point. The last one they did was pretty cool too. Crazy that all those incredible musicians played on Girlfriend. Haven’t heard that record in years.

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes4 ай бұрын

    Wow! What a list. Love how The Idiot kicked the door open for you and changed everything. Those two sides of Lou Reed when both of those albums were new would have been really exciting. I remember going to a record store in 1986 and buying a BTO record because I was going to see Van Halen and they were opening. The guy behind the counter nodded his head in approval and told me that very few good bands came out of the 1970s, but that BTO was one of them. WHAT??!??

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Being a “good Canadian kid” I had a soft spot for BTO. 😎

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes4 ай бұрын

    @@fitzelectricbar9268 I like them once in a while when I hear them on the radio. Took more issue that he said hardly anything good came out in the 70s.

  • @jasonarsenault3791
    @jasonarsenault37914 ай бұрын

    This was great. Some iconic selections. That Neil young decade is an unreal comp. well done🤘🏼

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I enjoy your channel.

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot4 ай бұрын

    Really cool intro.

  • @tomrobinson5776
    @tomrobinson57764 ай бұрын

    Great video and cool records featured. I love the David Live album. Critics panned it, but it has some great gems. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow is awesome.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tom. I remembered that DB track from the last time I mentioned this record and have been enjoying ever since. Nothing like hearing a “new” track from an album you know inside and out. Cheers.

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON4 ай бұрын

    Hi Fitz! These were all good picks. Many of the records you showed came to my collection years after they were released when I ramped up buying records in high school in the mid 80s. Very entrepreneurial story of you and the bootlegs! ✌

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike. I was also lucky as my orders were getting bigger but wasn’t caught out during the big bootleg bust in the US in the late 70’s.

  • @My-name-is-MUD
    @My-name-is-MUD4 ай бұрын

    Born in 59. 60's AM radio then FM low watt pioneers. I agree with 70% of your picks because they align with mine. So happy to see 2! Lou and Roxy. BOTT changed my life. Refreshing to see a solid list by a true 70's era survivor who's still rocking out to an era of music we'll never see again. We who lived it are the true experts. Glad to have grown up during that time. Wish I'd been born 6 years earlier then I would have even better stories to tell.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    We are of the same era. Glad there were some albums you could relate to. Thanks for watching and for your comments.

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot4 ай бұрын

    Man, this would be tough to do, which is why I haven't done it! I do love those Lou Reed record, but I did't hear them until well after you did. Same with Eno and Roxy and Neil Young and Dylan! Joy Division is a personal fav of mine, and I got a copy in about 1984, so a bit after the fact. Interesting video 🙂

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Thanks Brian. Yeah, this one took more time to prepare but definitely a labour of love. The hardest part is accepting that there will be records that I should have put on the list but didn’t make it, or were overlooked. Those are the ones that haunt me. 😎

  • @vinylmartini3377
    @vinylmartini33774 ай бұрын

    What a great label Fitz! I have many, such cheeky beggars 😁.

  • @timosullivan6160
    @timosullivan61604 ай бұрын

    Nice video and nice anecdotes. Thanks for sharing.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @pauls.o.barbeau966
    @pauls.o.barbeau9664 ай бұрын

    Keep up the great work Fitz!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    @@pauls.o.barbeau966 why thank you, Paul.

  • @thissonicobsession
    @thissonicobsession5 ай бұрын

    Great story Fitz.

  • @MGKBOSTON
    @MGKBOSTON5 ай бұрын

    What a wild night! When you mentioned after hours "speakeasys" I immediately recalled what we called "booze cans" when I lived in Toronto for a couple of years in the early 90s. I saw Siouxsie in /89 in Montreal and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I loved your story in this video, and it's so great you still have those ticket stubs!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    Cheers Mike. I hit a few booze cans in TO as well but nothing compared to that NYC experience.

  • @vinylmartini3377
    @vinylmartini33775 ай бұрын

    Hey Fitz, what a fantastic night. I’ve seen a few memorable shows in NY as well. Saw Patti Smith on New Years Eve at CBGBs in ‘77, amazing. More recently, I took my sons to NY to see Steely Dan at the Beacon Theatre for my youngest’s 21st birthday in 2012 I believe. TO is just a village compared to NY. I got rid of my ticket stubs many years ago. Hope to see more of this series. Cheers.

  • @EmbryonicRobot
    @EmbryonicRobot5 ай бұрын

    Wow, your concert history is second to none. That must have been an amazing night! I saw King Crimson and PJ Harvey on the same weekend, so that was pretty awesome.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92684 ай бұрын

    That is a good weekend!

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for mentioning me, Fitz! And then to go on to talk about one of my favorite artists? Damn. Yeah, I love Neko. Seen her live several times. One time in the summer I stuck around after a show to try to meet her. She came out from the side of the stage after almost everyone had left and walked by me pushing an old Schwinn bicycle across the floor. I was too chicken to say anything, but she smiled at me. My favorite is Fox Confessor as well. I’ve been listening to Hell On lately. That one didn’t do much for me initially but sure sounds good now. Crazy good vinyl packaging too. “Country Noir” is spot on.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92685 ай бұрын

    It’s my pleasure to shout out the channels I really enjoy and, no secret, you are one of my faves. I’ve also seen Neko Case live a few times, twice in Seattle, in fact. Once at the Paramount opening for Nick Cave (and the Dirty 3, I believe. Definitely not The Bad Seeds) and they sang a duet. I also saw her towards the end of her set at Bumbershoot. She was on a simple stage on a hill and it was a beautiful evening. Don’t remember what she played but it’s a vivid memory. It’s nice hearing people chime in here on their love of Neko. And maybe directing some people unfamiliar with her music to her catalogue. Cheers!

  • @lostmixtapes
    @lostmixtapes5 ай бұрын

    Loved that Tweedy book. Probably my favorite of his. I want to do a video on it at some point. Thanks for sharing your stories. I love Berlin but almost forget about it. This is a good reminder. I like the late 70s Kinks records as well. I’m like you…oldest of three. Had to discover music on my own. Made sure my sisters didn’t have to, often at their annoyance.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92685 ай бұрын

    Hehe! Yes, it’s a big responsibility as the oldest to make sure the youngest don’t fall into the wrong music influences. The job never ends.

  • @vinylmartini3377
    @vinylmartini33775 ай бұрын

    Hey Fitz, thanks for taking the time and the great entry. I’m a long time sub to Brian and the east coast boys channels, and I just subbed Todd’s channel. I’m going to stream Neko tonight, exactly the type of artist I hoped would get some exposure. Would love to get together some time when I get over to Vancouver. Your name goes in the hat my friend. Cheers.

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92685 ай бұрын

    Cheers, Jack. I’d enjoy getting together. Let me know when you come to Van and we’ll do some record shopping and music talking.

  • @vinylmartini3377
    @vinylmartini33775 ай бұрын

    @@fitzelectricbar9268 Will do Fitz.

  • @alltheworldsastage899
    @alltheworldsastage8995 ай бұрын

    Hey Fitz! I don't think I have ever heard Neko Case, but you have made a good case for her. I'll have to check out some of her albums. I do love Richard Hawley! Good luck!

  • @fitzelectricbar9268
    @fitzelectricbar92685 ай бұрын

    Cheers, Steve. Would be curious what you think. You’ve got broad tastes (pun unintended, sorry Neko) so might be of interest.

  • @thissonicobsession
    @thissonicobsession5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the shoutout Fitz. Much appreciated. Love Neko Case too, as well as the New Pornographers.