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Gord Wilson

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Does anyone have the record album, Barking at the Ants? I used to have it. On it Larry introduced a lot of British artists that he then produced albums for, hence the name, a witty reference to then popular Adam Ant and Norman's dog and record company, Phydeaux. On the sleeve he says something about Steve Scott and Steve Turner being two of the most creative individuals he ever met. Does anyone know the exact line? This was my first introduction to both Steves. I was working in a book store at the time, and because of Larry's mention, tracked them down.

As many readers know, Turner is a British rock journalist, whose latest book, The Gospel According to the Beatles, I found to be an excellent read (and reviewed on Amazon). Scott's latest is Crying for a Vision and Other Essays, built around the core of a 1981 book published in Britain by Stride. Scott is also a musician, most known for his album Love in the Western World, on which the band was the 77s. Norman produced a not- yet released Scott album, Moving Pictures, that one hopes will still come out. My friend, Dave Bostrom, who went to Larry's funeral/ celebration said Charly mentioned Steve Scott. Also, Greg at ArenaRock, which is releasing a compilation album of Norman's songs, said Norman often mentioned Scott's album, as if he were thinking of bringing it out. Scott recently said he was talking with Greg about releasing a CD, which may be a re-release of Love in the Western World. If Moving Pictures also came out, that would mean two new, as it were, Steve Scott CDs.

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Anonymous

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Gord Wilson wrote:

On the sleeve he says something about Steve Scott and Steve Turner being two of the most creative individuals he ever met.


on the song 'dear malcolm, dear alwyn' he sings 'i got a memo from turner, he's a poet, i'm a learner'. but that's the only reference i can think of.




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Steve, UK

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Just dug out my vinyl of "Barking AT The Ants" and can only see a small mention on the cover, namely...

"Ever hear (sic) of Cliff Richard? Well how about STEVE SCOTT, ALWYN WALL, SHEILA WALSH, MARK WILLIAMSON and LYRIX, THE BARRATT BAND, and BRYN HAWORTH???"

Can't see anything else, unless it's on the inside (this LP is still sealed I'm afraid).

Steve, UK

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Anonymous

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I don't see that quote, or any statement of any kind, in Barking.
I think the comment you refer to was posted in a newsletter; I do remember reading something similar to that, but it is not on the Barking album (at least not the one released in the US).

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Gord Wilson

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That's a very good point. I thought this blurb was on Barking at the Ants because that's where the liner has notes about the various UK artists whose albums Larry brought out or was about to bring out, with the heading Larry Norman Presents. Also, since both Steves are from UK, this seemed the logical place. But of course it could have been in the liner notes of any of those artists' UK albums, where, of course, Larry waxed eloquent. Thanks to everyone for looking. -Gord Wilson, gordrw@yahoo.com, alivingdog.com


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Steve, UK

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Gord

Unfortunately, my sealed copy of "Barking..." is of US origin (not UK), I think I bought it thru Kerry Hopkins when he worked at Street Level records many a year ago (sadly I have lots of unopened vinyl bought this way, maybe it's about time I opened them!!).

Of course, the reference required could be on a flyer inside the cover. Anyone got an x-ray machine capable of looking thru shrinkwrap and LP card covers??! smile.gif

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steve scott

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Hello. In the midst of all this brouhaha about who said what about who and where and when, in what newsletter, album sleeve or subway grafftiti I'm afraid we're possibly going to lose sight of an important value  that Larry, at his best, exemplified. He consistently drew attention to the work of other people. Its one thing to namedrop  the rich and famous. Its another thing to use your influence to draw attention to artists whose work otherwise might only find exposure among a small circle of friends. Here's a great `kingdom' principle that everyone reading this can put into motion (or continue in, for those of you already in practice)...for everyone, encouraged or influenced by Larry in some(however small)way...everyone  that ever , picked up a guitar, strummed a chord, hit a piano key,wrote a song  played a local gig or went national or cut an album independently or with a label....consistently think of four or five friends or associates that you know are trying to  prepare, practice or promote their own creative work to the Greater Glory and get behind them, talk them up, recommend them, promote them and do anything else that is within your power to empower and encourage them. And keep doing it. It works. Steve

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mike c

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speaking of Steve Turner, does anybody know how to get in touch with him? He's an incredibly gifted writer.  I am currently reading his book "The Gospel According to the Beatles".  It's very eye opening regarding the 60's generation(personally I was 15 at the end of the 60's so that was and is a very interesting time for me) and gives a new insight into just what Larry was up against when he started rocking with Jesus music, trying to break thru an entire generation who allowed the Beatles to be their Pied Piper.  If some of you aren't aware, Steve Turner also wrote the book "A Hard Days Write" "the stories behind every Beatles song".  Steve Turner was a friend of Larry's, and he dedicated the "Hard Days Write" book to Larry, after their many hours of discussing Beatles music over the years.  
I bring Steve up because, after seeing what a gifted writer this man is, I can think of no one better to write Larry's story, and I would like to just pass that thought on to him if it hasn't been discussed already at some time in Larry's life.  I just can't find any way to email him, so if anybody has any info that would be great.  My email is mjmc@usfamily.net.  thanks 

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Anonymous

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Larry Norman official biography
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Larry annouced on his website in 2006 that Alan Gibson was in the process of writing his official biography - I believe it is almost at publication stage - see also http://www.larrynorman.uk.com/lnbio.htm

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Anonymous

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RE: Barking at the Ants
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Steve Turner had already written a book on Larry, back in the late 70's, but it never got published, at Larry's request. He is, supposedly, thinking of finishing that work. This info comes from the interview he gave 2 days after Larry's passing.

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