tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post6854352823346850248..comments2023-08-13T22:14:58.301+02:00Comments on Vinyl Treasures: DAVID WERNER - Whizz Kid (1974)popcathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09943354887913213301noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-12932587519934625312011-08-13T18:14:26.167+02:002011-08-13T18:14:26.167+02:00"Whizz Kid" was in the jukebox at a bar ..."Whizz Kid" was in the jukebox at a bar called the Down Under, near the Cleveland State University campus. I finally found the song online, first time I've heard it in over 35 years.<br /><br />None of my friends, even a couple former record-store guys, remember Werner, and I've never heard him once on a classic-rock radio program. A shame.katonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-77705901955405968792010-09-22T22:42:13.733+02:002010-09-22T22:42:13.733+02:00i found him in a cut out bin in the early 80's...i found him in a cut out bin in the early 80's loved whiz kid my friends thought he was "gay"rrrrrockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09621297630708419274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-56842744925012510602010-03-01T05:51:42.305+01:002010-03-01T05:51:42.305+01:00Sorry to say, I've arrived late to the party- ...Sorry to say, I've arrived late to the party- and I'm a Mott The Hoople fanatic (Bowie too). This is immediately likable as you stated, hardly something that would fit the description of "acquired taste"(?). I'm surprised he didn't make more of a commercial splash.gregtucohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731077226159555844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-14023572140181977352010-02-23T21:01:42.642+01:002010-02-23T21:01:42.642+01:00i guess i got hre late but..i have always been a b...i guess i got hre late but..i have always been a big fan. I have all three lp's, some singles and that live 12" from 79. i saw him twice at the bottom line in ny. met him afterwards. he and put me on a list for a gig in asbury park at the fast lane. they were so good. in high school i wrote to rca for promo stuff. since he had just exited the label they only sent some old press releases. i was thrilled. been to pittsburg several times(go steelers)and always think of him when i'm there.jrznycnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-14016463253049733882009-07-15T11:07:53.065+02:002009-07-15T11:07:53.065+02:00Find dit here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/2560134...Find dit here:<br />http://rapidshare.com/files/256013417/whizzk74.rarpopcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943354887913213301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-28595189636092849832009-05-22T12:15:10.554+02:002009-05-22T12:15:10.554+02:00You'll never know how long I have looked for this ...You'll never know how long I have looked for this album (over 30 years?????), even looking in recird stores in England on a trip there once. I've had Imagination Quota and his third album on cassette ever since they were originally released, yet never found Whizz Kid anywhere. Many thanks for making it available, and it really is a super-rip - the audio quality is very very good indeed. Nice work, and thank you again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-83751208551105720442009-02-26T04:18:00.000+01:002009-02-26T04:18:00.000+01:00The great unsung genius of the glam era. I used to...The great unsung genius of the glam era. I used to love to play David's music on Pittsburgh's WZUM-AM in 1974. He lived not far from our little progressive station in the woods, if I recall. David still works with Rob Deaner, a wonderful producer at Market Street Sound in the 'burg. Fantastic music.Buster Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726440789072909188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-65170352600873896352009-01-14T02:49:00.000+01:002009-01-14T02:49:00.000+01:00I've always loved "Whizz Kid" and first heard it i...I've always loved "Whizz Kid" and first heard it in Cleveland on the original progressive WMMS. My introduction to all the basis of music for my life! And back when napster was new, free and had everything, I was lucky enough to find the album, every track, for downloading. And listening to it again as I type. Finally, loved the third? album too, the black and white cover, and played it when I became a college DJ in New Orleans on WTUL. Great stuff.MMannishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035659063169684428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-45115353884437551672008-11-09T18:27:00.000+01:002008-11-09T18:27:00.000+01:00My brother played one of the "snarling and pouncin...My brother played one of the "snarling and pouncing" guitars on this album. Good to see people still appreciate his craft!<BR/><BR/>Kris Kendrickprosedivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530569746568601021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-28825268302310296042008-05-20T21:05:00.000+02:002008-05-20T21:05:00.000+02:00It's so great to see so much love for this hidden ...It's so great to see so much love for this hidden jewel. I am friends with David, and I've mentioned many times that it would be great to have his 3 LPS available as CD or in download form. I've toyed with converting my vinyl to wav files as well, but the real trick is to find the original masters somewhere....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-48658496106017052192008-05-01T01:57:00.000+02:002008-05-01T01:57:00.000+02:00Oh my.I just lost my mind. I've been looking for D...Oh my.<BR/>I just lost my mind. I've been looking for David Werner since I got a hold of "The Ballad Of Trixie Silver" in an mp3 about six years ago. Thanks so much.xianrexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849436852675679303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-45030237078578905922007-12-22T14:55:00.000+01:002007-12-22T14:55:00.000+01:00whizz Kid was never released on cd.i think its sad...whizz Kid was never released on cd.i think its sad ,many other cd`s much worse were re-released on cd.this was and still is one of my favorite cd`s.i remember listening to it with my first wife before we married in the car on 8 track tape 1974-1975,.come on someone be brave enough to re-release it.dmthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789687987853506565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-49337201284728547562007-12-21T03:21:00.000+01:002007-12-21T03:21:00.000+01:00I was working for PYE Records, who distributed RCA...I was working for PYE Records, who distributed RCA, in Auckland, New Zealand when Whizz Kid was released.I used to play the album daily in the warehouse. Still can't believe that I was the only one who loved it. Still got my vinyl copy which is in pretty good nick, as I taped the album all those years ago. Just finished converting it to cd at home.It just shows the record company's know jack shit about decent music. This album received absolutely no promotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-39806026589556520112007-11-22T03:33:00.000+01:002007-11-22T03:33:00.000+01:00A couple of acts that sort of follow the same path...A couple of acts that sort of follow the same path are Metro and Peter Godwin, be great if anyone has some to post, especially Future Imperfectbshearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231517346969592056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-6314171927512651752007-11-22T02:32:00.000+01:002007-11-22T02:32:00.000+01:00If you have David's "Imagination Quota," then I'll...If you have David's "Imagination Quota," then I'll be one happy little monkey!<BR/><BR/>Keep up the great work!<BR/><BR/>Jimjchomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999113697538978555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-52129446962513023702007-11-21T23:55:00.000+01:002007-11-21T23:55:00.000+01:00Thanks, D. Moose. Anyhow, I feel Mr. Powerpoplover...Thanks, D. Moose. Anyhow, I feel Mr. Powerpoplover must be around somwhere.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Bob. I think I may help you indeed. Give me a little time and I'll see what I can do.popcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943354887913213301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-40318814384971159442007-11-21T23:15:00.000+01:002007-11-21T23:15:00.000+01:00What a great post! I used to listen to this alot b...What a great post! I used to listen to this alot back in the '70s. Good luck with your new blog and thank you so much. <BR/><BR/>By the way, I've been looking for Michael Fennely's solo album(s)and I thought you might be able to help. Michael was in Crabby Appleton.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again.<BR/><BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-90478013981753634902007-11-21T22:24:00.000+01:002007-11-21T22:24:00.000+01:00hey good luck with the blog! your off to a great s...hey good luck with the blog! your off to a great start. AND PLEASE DON'T QUIT LIKE POWER POP LOVER!!<BR/><BR/>--.D.MooseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-85150784970266000302007-11-21T21:39:00.000+01:002007-11-21T21:39:00.000+01:00Thanks for the kind comments and the welcome, guys...Thanks for the kind comments and the welcome, guys! It's great to hear from you! <BR/>Watch this space for more Werner! (His s/t can be found at powerpopcriminals, in case you didn't know).popcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943354887913213301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-27893669644509464922007-11-21T16:59:00.000+01:002007-11-21T16:59:00.000+01:00What an incredible way to start. I have three cop...What an incredible way to start. I have three copies of this album, thanks for making a better rip than I did. Welcome to the family of vinyl nuts, good to have you aboard.<BR/><BR/>bShearsbshearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231517346969592056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-60456647863867428052007-11-21T04:14:00.000+01:002007-11-21T04:14:00.000+01:00Wow! Thank you! I've been looking for this album f...Wow! Thank you! I've been looking for this album for ages. What a shame David's three albums have never made it to CD. With all the crap out there...sheesh.jchomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999113697538978555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5697589584169709288.post-22228794359405211772007-11-16T19:17:00.000+01:002007-11-16T19:17:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.popcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943354887913213301noreply@blogger.com