ROY FORBES

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Retro Roy

Roy is still working on the 'retro-Roy' project which will contain samples of his work from 1980 up to now. The project may include out-takes from The Human Kind, Almost Overnight and Crazy Old Moon as well as faves from the aforementioned albums plus a sampling of his work with UHF and Connie Kaldor. He's also listening to live tapes, soundtracks, CBC broadcasts etc.

Roy is presently waiting for word from the CBC archives on the status of some rare tapes, while going through various tapes of live shows recorded through the years. His soundtrack work contains some great music that has rarely been heard outside the context of the films. Some of this guitar work may be included as well.

Let us know what tunes you'd like to see included on this CD and keep an eye on this space for occasional updates on this project. Thanks to those of you who have e-mailed with suggestions. Keep ‘em comin’. A deadline will be set soon!

Check out these streaming audio samples of Rare Roy Recordings that just might end up on the project:

• Better Luck Next Time [1969] - Roy, showing his rock and roll roots with his band, The Crystal Ship, at Bert Bowes High School, Ft. St. John, in November 1969. The tune is an early Roy original. As well as Roy (vocals and lead guitar), you'll hear Terry Emslie (drums), Richard Dixon (rhythm guitar) and Eddie Hanrahan (bass).
• I'm Ready If You're Willin' [1992] - A rough mix of an unused track from the 'Human Kind' sessions.
• Dancing Trees - A sample of movie soundtrack work.
• Old Man Worry [1982] - live and solo at The Vancouver East Cultural Centre September 14/81, from Stony Plain's 'Anything You Want'. - (vinyl LP only, out of print)
• Mickey - Another segment of a movie soundtrack.
• The Slider [1976] - A song from the Casino album 'Raincheck on Misery'. (vinyl LP only, out of print)
• Mince Meat Tart [1979] - The first version from 'Christmas Jam' on the Radio Canada International label. (vinyl LP only, out of print)
• Mince Meat Tart [1985] - The second version from 'New Songs for an Old Celebration' done with Connie Kaldor on the Aural Traditions label. (vinyl LP only, out of print)
• Tender Lullaby [2000] - From a CBC recording live at the Kitsilano Showboat in Vancouver BC, on July 29th, 2000. With Dan Smith (guitar), Linda Kidder (bass) and Chris Nordquist (drums).