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Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:24 pm
by Beaverdam
I’ve always liked the song “Something in the Air,” and I think that it’s used in the movie, “Almost Famous” (one of my favorites). Last night my wife and I were watching tv (Killing Eve, I think), and the song was used. I then googled the song trying to place the singer. I thought that the voice sounded familiar, but I never for the 100k question on Jeopardy would have guessed” Thunderclap Newman;” I’d never even heard of that band name!

Re: Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:33 pm
by Flea
Beaverdam wrote:I’ve always liked the song “Something in the Air,” and I think that it’s used in the movie, “Almost Famous” (one of my favorites). Last night my wife and I were watching tv (Killing Eve, I think), and the song was used. I then googled the song trying to place the singer. I thought that the voice sounded familiar, but I never for the 100k question on Jeopardy would have guessed” Thunderclap Newman;” I’d never even heard of that band name!
I'm pretty sure Pete Townshend was a big assist in getting them signed.

Re: Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:37 am
by chuckrh
Flea wrote:
Beaverdam wrote:I’ve always liked the song “Something in the Air,” and I think that it’s used in the movie, “Almost Famous” (one of my favorites). Last night my wife and I were watching tv (Killing Eve, I think), and the song was used. I then googled the song trying to place the singer. I thought that the voice sounded familiar, but I never for the 100k question on Jeopardy would have guessed” Thunderclap Newman;” I’d never even heard of that band name!
I'm pretty sure Pete Townshend was a big assist in getting them signed.
Pete produced "Hollywood Dream" & Jimmy McCulloch of Wings was the guitar player. Good album but they didn't last long. "Something in the Air" definitely a great song. Thought Tom Petty did a nice cover on his greatest hits.

Re: Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:03 am
by Rocky
I think Pete played bass on Something In The Air. :mrgreen:

Re: Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 8:07 am
by beantownbubba
I actually have this album on vinyl :) Great song, pretty decent album. From memory, Pete helped put the band together and produced the album because of his friendship w/ lead singer & writer of the song, Speedy Keen.

Re: Thunderclap Newman

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:36 am
by John A Arkansawyer
beantownbubba wrote:I actually have this album on vinyl :) Great song, pretty decent album. From memory, Pete helped put the band together and produced the album because of his friendship w/ lead singer & writer of the song, Speedy Keen.
And it's on Pete's boutique label, Track.