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Very impressive! You know, all
this time, especially being here in Malaysia, I felt my music
collection wasn't complete (or even my soul) without having the
song "Gypsy'. It's such a haunting beautiful piece that
I almost melted just hearing the clip. Can't wait to get my hands
on the CD. Was one of my all-time faves growing up and it still
is. Allan - Malaysia (send us your feedback) |
 A CULTURE HOOKED ON OIL -
Do we even have a choice anymore of whether to drive or not?
Face it, our society is car-happy, and I'm talking rev the engine,
let it burn, straight addicted to gas-guzzling beasts! A slight
glance into the me......(read the complete
story) |
 This double cd set has it all including
the kitchen sink. 30 songs, some are classic, some are lost treasures
that any collector would give up their sister to own. There are
songs in here I have never heard of and of course hit after hit.
I enjoyed the interview (order now) |
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 Oh No!! Not Poetry - If you thought poetry was boring, think again!
Moving, thought provoking, sensually erotic, are all words I
would use to describe this newly released selection of writings
by Jimi (aka Vincenzo) Bertucci. Already renowned as a well-respected
and gifted songwriter, Bertucci is adding to his list of artistic
writing credits by unveiling another dimension to his many talents.
To say that he dabbles in poetry writing would be an understatement,
rather he fearlessly plunges head first into those deep and sometimes
dark waters. Be the
first to read these delicious poems by Mr. Bertucci. ML |
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keyboardist in Toronto
Bruce Hemmings sits in
with AC for the Abruzzo Earthquake Relief Fund in Woodbridge
,Ont. Canada. Jimi and AC Manager Marisa Lang donated $15,000.00
to the cause, through the Italian Walk Of Fame event. Visit the
Italian Walk Of Fame
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 What?! All the HITS by Abraham’s
Children on one CD? Yes, the rumors are true!! I’m told
that fan requests were overwhelming. To their credit the record
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Mike
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The brainchild of Oak Ridges, Ontario musician Russ WALKER. The
band released one album and an EP on their own Illuminated Records.
The full-length LP was also released in Japan, Holland and Germany.
Gerry Fielding had previously been in FAT MOUTH, the house band
at the original 'Electric Circus', and opened for acts like Alice
Cooper, Rod Stewart, and Lighthouse. Fielding lives in Pickering
and is presently featured in a rock musical. He has also been
producing other acts for years from Crash Kills Five to a solo
CD by Abraham's Children member Shawn O'Shea; (send
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 AC ROCK AND SPARK CENTRE FOR
A GREAT CAUSE - The George Weston Recital hall is
just that, a recital hall. When I walked into this incredibly
designed structure per l'arte de l'arte at the Toronto Centre
for the Arts, I was quickly reminded of my days in Europe sprinting
from one acoustically perfect theatre to another. There is almost
a spiritual aura when you're standing in rooms still emanating
the essence of music that has the ability to reach out and touch
the inner soul. I was early and decided to try and catch the
sound check. As I approached the back stage I was stopped by
a security guard asking me for credentials. I showed him my press
pass and satisfied his curiosity. In an authoritative tone he
expressed that the band did not want anyone present during sound
check. I said "ok" and walked to a local restaurant
to kill some time before the concert. I knew AC was closing the
show and decided I need not rush. An hour and a bottle of Masi
red later I returned to the event, entering like a church mouse
and found myself in the presence of what I presumed was the MC
for the evening. I was just in time. I could hear the amps being
turned on and a slight static sound coming from the stage. As
soon as I heard the first chord I knew it was Gypsy, that haunting
tune that sent the band on to international heights. Jimi sang
the song with dedication in this live version although, originally,
it was the late Brian Cotterill who crooned on the record. The
crowd was mixed, young, old and a few who mistook the venue for
an amusement park. They played Thank You, which I believe is
the band's signature song. My mind was running like a greyhound
and the emotional wheels of my youth began to spin as I recalled
kissing a young woman to this song. Then, the almost sold-out
crowd was treated to a new song as was indicated by Jimi as he
struggled with his monitor. Wishing On A Star seemed so apropos
to this wonderful occasion. I did not need to hear more than
a couple of verses to realize that this is another great tune
that Mr. Bertucci has penned both lyrically and musically. By
the end of the song it was clear that the audience members agreed
with me as they enthusiastically demonstrated their approval
with thunderous applause. The evening was shaping up to be perfect
until Ms. Mc appeared onstage and began to thank Abraham's Children.
I could see the confused look on each of the band member's faces.
The sign-off was obviously unexpected and premature on their
behalf. Jimi interjected announcing that they would like to properly
say good night to the pumped-up crowd who was still applauding
and proceeded to asked them to clap to the groove as the next
tune started, a song which I soon recognized as Goodbye Farewell,
another in their string of top ten hits. It was at this point
that the sparks began to fly. I could see the chaos and someone
who appeared to be in charge asking the soundman to cut the power.
Nevertheless, the band was not discouraged and they kept playing
and singing like the motley crew that they were known to be.
Finally, the sound engineer turned the mics back on as AC's heightened
energy ripped right through the velvet seats of the theatre and
the crowd of people clapping and singing along like it was the
national anthem of pop. The song ended and the musically thirsty
ticket holders applauded in appreciation of the memories.The
new AC line-up included Shawn O'Shea on guitar, Glenn Olive on
bass, Gerry Fielding on drums, Will Hare on keyboards and special
guest Roxanne Tellier on background vocals. I would have to say
this is the probably the best version of the band I've had the
pleasure to hear since the original "Fab Four" members
back in the day. With some of Canada's top musical acts performing,
like Abraham's Children, the charity event benefiting Alli's
Journey was a night not to be easily forgotten. |
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 Over the years AC has
seen a few changes in its lineup. But this would be the band
that would set itself apart from the others. These well-seasoned
players can rock when needed or jazzercise if necessary. "Jimi
writes some interesting material and it's always challenging."
said Glenn Olive who recently reunited with Jimi after many years.
Jimi and Glenn formed their first band together called The London
Tones when they were young teens. The new AC lineup is Jimi on
guitar and lead vocals, Shawn O'Shea guitars and backing vocals,
Glenn Olive bass guitar and backing vocals, Gerry Fielding drums,
percussions, |
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 KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT - By Nick
Krewen For NightLife: Now here's a real blast from the past---
remember the hits Goodbye Farewell and Gypsy? If you replied
Abraham's Children, go to the head of the class. Better yet,
if you answered Abraham's Children, why not just go see them
instead tonight atthe Lil Big Horn. It'll be their first show
in this area since 1976. " I think it was 1976," replies
singer Jimi Bertucci 53, from Los Angeles, who co-founded the
Toronto pop band as a high schooler. " That was probably
our last tour of Canada." That was also the year Bertucci
left the band, which had signed to United Artists Records and
was operating under the name The Children, to go solo. He released
one album as Jimi B on A&M before leaving for Los Angeles
and forming the bands Angel (not the Gregg Guiffria-led unit)
and Space Patrol before returning to his solo career... and,
as fate would have it a few decades later, a refurbished Abraham's
Children. "We've been doing a few things
down here" says Bertucci, who was born in Calabria, Italy,
before moving to Toronto age 6. (read
more from Nick Krewen) |
 Malibu
Series (cont'd from OTR)...to hear I was in
town. He asked where I was. I told him I was on Lincoln Blvd.
at The Palm, but was not sure what part of the city I was in.
He laughed and said, " You are in Venice. What the hell
are you doing there?" He quickly came over and picked me
up. I stayed with him in his apartment in Beverly Hills. Now
this was the Cali I had seen in movies and TV, tall mainicured
palm trees and exotic cars. He lived in a hi-rise on Wilshire
Blvd, with a doorman and a pool at the top of the building. One
could get very used to this. I began looking in the newspaper
for a place to live, although the luxury I was surrounded with
would have suited me just fine. But I needed my space for creative
reasons more than anything else. I was determined to live at
the beach and preferably in the community of Malibu, home to
the rich and famous...just kidding. After almost a month of living
in luxury my search was not inspiring, not to mention the rent
was so exorbadent I was beginning to get discouraged. David asked
how my search was coming and I told him I was not having any
luck. He told me not to worry and that I could stay with him
as long as was necessary....(read more Mary) |
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 Toronto - Roxanne originally trained for opera
singing, which served her well when she performed with Oprah
favorite Bernard Lachance at his Massey Hall, Toronto debut,
as part of his chorus. After many years as lead singer for the
rock bands Tangents, Performer, Delta Tango and Mambo Jimi, she
now mainly does studio backups for local performers, as well
as live background vocals for the Shawn O'Shea Project and Abraham's
Children. Also known for her onscreen work on CHSN, as host/co-host
of several community channel informational programs, and character
work in short films and commercials, she still has no idea what
she wants to be when she grows up.
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Just bumming around on you tube
and searched for Abrahams Children and lo & behold there
they were. To me this was an awesome find, as I saw this band
numerous times in the early 70's. A freind of mine at the time
( Ted Kalis ) booked bands into area hotels in the St. Catharines
area and these guy's played at the Queensway hotel in a bar called
the Purple Onion Room. Ted called me and said ,Gord I've just
booked this band you have to see. I was amazed...(read
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 SECOND COMING TOUR - In 2004 AC embarked on some California dates
and Eastern Canada tour that took them to Pomona, Fullerton,
Anahiem, Yucaipa, Palm Springs, Holywood, Kitchener, Hamilton,
Toronto, Liverpool, Halifax, St John, Fredericton, Moncton. This
was the AC version from California Steve Mac on bass, Bryn Anderson
- guitars, Mike Babbitt on drums, Jimi on vocals guitar and keyboards.
The Canadian part of the tour was not promoted as well as it
could have. been. There were border problems from Maine into
NB. Luckily the border patrol agent had heard of AC and let the
boys through. |
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 Whether you are producing
a multi-million dollar commercial or a small budget film, James
Bert Publishing can
provide a catalog of songs and music that can compliment the
end results.Since 1973 we have been providing hit-making music.
Drop us an email and let us be part of
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July 14 1973
The company has
in addition announced the signing of Abraham's Children and the
Ugly Ducklings to exclusive booking contracts. General manager
of Music Shoppe International is Ron Scribner, who returns to
agency work after threes years as a personal manager of Westbound's
Funkadelics. He was the principal of Canada's two early rock
agencies, Bigland and the Ron Scribner agency. |
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 Toronto Canada: Shawn
O'shea - First came to the attention of AC when Jimi suggested
that a second guitar be added to the group, The material was
taking a more heavier sound and the addition of another guitar
would enhance the super pop group. After many auditions..(read more Shawn)
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 Hey Jim ... I just YOU TUBE'D the song
GYPSY ... wow ... I was 20 years old in 1973 and did that song
ever give me goose bumps today ... I remember definitely seeing
Abraham's Children in all of those festivals all those years
ago but I had forgotten which song you guys did ... fantastic
memories ... great song! Fernando C. Canada
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 Cool. When did you play the Whiskey? Peter Foldy.
Hollywood, CA (send us your feedback) |
 Hey Jimi,
is a great pleasure to receive your news. I'm touring with Mauri
Sanchis in Spain: Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, etc. Ok, we chat
soon.
Ciao, my friend.We chat soon. Spain |
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 Mr. Bertucci's wit is razor-sharp and he wastes
no time in biting the innocent lurker.
Blogger:
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then it will be me and u. i am serious i am so attracted to you
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 Thank-you Marisa. Hard to believe that Brian
is gone. He is surely not forgotten. The Seventies were so exciting
for Canadian musicians. Brian and Abraham's Children played significant
parts in the ultimate history of Canadian rock n' roll. Yours
in great music ...Nevin CKOC Radio Hamilton |
 Jim Was that you in the photo with
the lovely lady ??? George O - Mississauga Ont |
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Video de Musica Abraham's Children -
Gypsy (1973) Descripcion
del video: Canadian
bubblegum/rock band, popular in the 70's. From their only album,
Time. Rare LP. Reissued on cd which is bound to become very rare
as well. Abraham's Children Pop group formed in Toronto in the
late 1960s with Jimi Bertucci (bass), Ron Bartley (guitar), Bob
McPherson (keyboards) and Brian Cotterill (drums), and Shawn
O'Shea (guitar) as of 1973. Known first as Captain Midnight's
Dirty Feet, and later as Abraham's Children or simply The Children,
the band played in Toronto clubs before being signed to Gas Records
around 1972, and then to Buddha Records in the US. The band quickly
became popular, largely for their energetic performance style,
and played for large crowds, eg, at Toronto's Centre Island and
Nathan Phillips Square, as well as on Canadian television shows
such as Musical Friends and Canadian Bandstand. They began touring
widely in Canada and the US. Their sound, initially verging on
commercial "bubblegum," later evolved to classic rock.
Their first single was the 1969 release "Hot Love,"
followed by "Goodbye Farewell" in 1972 (No. 10 in Canada
on RPM's Adult chart and the top two hundred on Billboard) and
its Italian equivalent, "Bye Bye Bambino Occhi Blue."
filled the ethnic airways, established them as an internationl
act. Their sole LP, TIME, was released in 1973 (GLP 2001 Gas
Records), and the spun three additional hit singles "Gypsy"
"Thank You" "Goddess Of Nature" and others
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