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HOWIE NEWMAN
Twenty-nine years ago, Howie Newman released what is believed to be the first album consisting solely of original baseball songs (well, at least he believes it). Although many songwriters have followed suit over the past three decades, few have approached his wit and fond appreciation of the game. After all, the man was a sportswriter for 18 years, covering two World Series and numerous playoff games as well as a myriad of other events.
Below is information about Baseall's Greatest Hits, Volumes 1 and 2.
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REVIEWS OF BGH2
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Why Did You Go, Johnny Damon?
Howie acoustic guitar, lead and backup vocals, harmonica
Rob Ignazio bass, snare drum
Weekend Warrior
Howie acoustic guitar, lead and backup vocals, harmonica
Duke Levine electric slide guitar Jim Gambino piano Jeff Allison drums
Paul Kochanski bass
Mendoza Line
Howie acoustic guitar, lead and backup vocals Rob Ignazio bass
Chris Anzalone drums Steve Mayone electric guitar
It''s the End of the Curse and We Know It
Parody of It's the End of the World As We Know It by R.E.M.
Howie acoustic guitar, lead and backup vocals Rob Ignazio bass
Chris Anzalone drums Steve Mayone electric guitar
Doug Mientkiewicz
Howie acoustic guitar, lead and backup vocals
Blasted in the Bleachers (studio version)
Howie acoustic guitar, vocals Thomas Brandau bass Jim Helman drums
J.P. piano Tom Belliveau pedal steel guitar Joel Greene fiddle
AstroTurf
Utility Infielder Blues
Wait Until Next Year
Traded
Blasted in the Bleachers (live version)
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NOTE: This CD is also available in its original version as a 7-inch vinyl EP. Click here to request ordering information.
Baseball's Greatest Hits, Volume 1, originally released as a vinyl disc in 1979, has received airplay on National Public Radio and the nationally syndicated Dr. Demento show as well as many radio and television stations across the country. It was reissued as a CD in 2001. BGH1 has also been accepted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Archive in Cooperstown, N.Y.
HOW 'BOUT SOME FOOTBALL?
Did you know that Howie Newman wrote, recorded and produced Mustang Mania, the official Southern Methodist University football fight song in 1978? Now you do. It was played regularly at the Cotton Bowl. If you'd like a copy, there are three options:
The song is included on Howie's CD, Here We Go Again ($8 plus $2 shipping). Click here for ordering information.
It's also available as a CD single ($3 plus $2 shipping). Click here for ordering information.
Download from Apple iTunes. Click here.