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Get Behind Fanny: Episode 26

Episode 26! Kicking off the new documentary “Fanny: The Right To Rock,” we are joined by the film’s director Bobbi Jo Hart as she chats about her inspiration for making the film and her motivations for creating the film in the first place. Plus we listen to a couple of Bobbi Jo’s favorite Fanny tunes, “Young and Dumb” a single release, and the rockin’ “Blind Alley” from the album “Fanny Hill.”

Alice, Kristen, and Byron are joined by director Bobbi Jo Hart in pre-recorded segments.

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  1. As usual I enjoyed the posco, er, podcast. I was glad to hear from Bobbi Jo Hart & look forward to Fanny: The Right to Rock when it debuts in the U.S. next month. Canada, my home & native land, is lucky to get first dibs. This is fitting when you consider that Fanny’s eponymous debut album was first released in Canada albeit with different tracks.

    Although Bobbi Jo might not have intended the poster to be any one member of Fanny I must confess that when I see the poster I see June as if she were in the midst of a guitar solo.

    I look forward to the Fannyversary in a fortnight.

    1. HI Aaron,
      I think you must get up mighty early (or stay up WAY too late) to get your comments in here so quickly! Yes, I did misspeak and am laying claim to “Posco,” for folks in the know who want their auditory fulfillment via Fanny, as only we can deliver…..
      I’m glad you enjoyed our interview with Bobbi Jo Hart, and her film, “Fanny: The Right to Rock” is worth the wait!
      Talk to you in another fortnight!
      Alice

      1. In most instances it’s staying up too late. Meanwhile, Posco might be a new Fanny song in the making.

    1. Thanks Guy,
      And a huge thank you for your support of the podcast! It is SO appreciated!
      Best,
      Alice

  3. With “Young and Dumb” blasting from my speakers, I knew this podcast was going to be amazing!
    A great interview with Bobbi Jo Hart; the excitement for the movie builds every day! Her enthusiasm is infectious and I know this film will propel Fanny forward with so much momentum. Bobbi is like so many of us: pissed” because we found Fanny so late! I’m still so glad I did! Here’s to the podcast anniversary… the “posco Fannyversary”. Keep yer batons twirling, pilgrims!

    1. Thank you Nigel! I had a blast with Alice, Kristen and Byron participating in this podcast!! And I loved making the film FANNY: The Right to Rock too… such an honour to know Fanny bandmates and the film release momentum has only just begun…. YEAH! Have a great weekend!! Bobbi Jo

      1. Bobbi Jo,
        The blast was mutual! ON TO YOU KNOW WHERE!!!!!
        Love you,
        Alice

    2. Ah Nigel,
      I hope “Young and Dumb” hasn’t cost you a new set of speakers! Mine were rattling as well! As I told Aaron above, I’m laying claim to “posco!” LOL!
      I’ll make sure Kristen continues to twirl!
      Best,
      Alice

      1. Alice! The speakers can take it… they get cranked for the “posco” (©️2021 A de Buhr!) all the time. Haha!

  4. I’m only 10 minutes into this podcast and I had to stop and tell you this is over the top! I can’t wait to get to the Outro when I crank it to 10!

      1. Indeed, Ms. Gooch! It goes to 11.

        So happy to hear you’re enjoying the podcast!

  5. Pardner-pahdnah-pilgrim . . .

    Aren’t you pod-ners?

    P.s. That’s my car in the film!

    Jeanie’s friend Vicky

    1. Hi Vicky,
      That’s a VERY COOL car! I can’t begin to phonetically spell pardner…or Pawdner (as our animal-lover Kristen might spell it).
      Love it,
      Alice

    2. Hi Vicky!

      Pod-ner is quite clever. 😉

      And I LOVE your car! I used to be a photo stylist for classic cars, including in Pebble Beach at the Course d’Elegance, so I truly appreciate it.

      Cheers!

      1. Hi Kristen!

        I didn’t even know that photo stylist for classic cars was a job one could have! Which is a shame, because I just put a different classic car up for auction and took all the photos myself. If only I had had the benefit of your talents! (You can see the car on clasiq.com; it’s the blue ’59 Chevy.)

        Jeanie and I enjoy listening to the podcasts together. You & Alice & Byron are terrific, and I really appreciate all the work you put into the podcasts, Podner!

        Vicky

  6. Viva Bobbi Jo, to paraphrase The Equals’ title! I ‘m really looking forward to this film after seeing the poster and trailer, and of course listening to this podcast. Any idea when it will come across the Pond? Fanny has so many faithful followers in the UK.

    I too thought “June” immediately I saw the poster, but Bobbi Jo’s comments led me to see other faces in there. Talking about man-gaze reminded me of a near-contemporary equality anthem, “Hold Your Head Up” by Argent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBnSWJHawQQ Rod wrote it for his little sister when she was being embarrassed and intimidated by comments from construction workers on her way to school. If you listen carefully, the line is “Hold your head up, woman.” Then there’s that amazing organ arpeggio…

    Does the snakeskin-like tattooed arm of the poster girl have any significance apart from looking badass?

    I’ve noticed two changes in the lyrics of “Blind Alley” between the Beat-Club recording and the LP version, recorded at Apple just over a week later; what sounds like “all down history” becomes “blind-eyed history”, while the Christian brothers have the tables turned. On BC, “though you try to tell them, they still don’t understand” whereas on Fanny Hill, “they try to show me, I still don’t understand.” Did Nickey sometimes massage lyrics during a tour, or is this a one-off?
    Perfectionism was definitely a Fanny trait! I think the song is for anyone daring to think originally, not just women, although Fanny’s uphill struggle for recognition certainly fits the bill.

    Trying to separate my eardrums after “Young and Dumb”. My headphones will never be the same again… I tell, you, I’d have run a mile from Jean in that character, lol. I suspect the BBC suits who banned the song did!

    1. Speak up, I can’t hear you after playing both “Blind Alley” and “Young and Dumb” at 11. 🙂

      As far as Nickey changing the words, all I know is that it was done on purpose as she takes (took) her lyrics very seriously.

      1. Aye, that she does, laddie, that she does!

        Expressing mutual incomprehension in lyric form must have been quite a challenge; while the definitive line lays the onus fairly and squarely on the conformists, it’s good to have both versions preserved.

        1. I always wondered what caused the merriment on the B-C just as Nickey started to sing the alternative lyric.

  7. That was highly enjoyable again! I really like how everybody is contributing pieces of information while the overall mood is still playful and entertaining. These podcasts are the highlights of my friday evenings.
    All the best from Germany!

    1. Guten Tag from the USA! Glad you’re enjoying the podcasts! We have a lot of fun creating them, so I’m glad that comes off in the recording.

    2. Oldrik,
      How cool is to think of you in Germany, on a Friday evening….That’s just a great visual!
      Thank you!
      Alice

    3. Hi Oldrik!

      It’s so great to hear you’re listening to us in Germany! It’s very gratifying to know that you’re enjoying the podcast.

      Cheers,
      Kristen

  8. Listening to the Podcast, each one a gem, so happy that I can learn all these nuggets of info. WAY BACK when I was a teenager and in love with Fanny (still am)(not a teen, in love) it was so hard to find any info, occasional magazine blurb, so glad that interweb thing is around now.
    This is off topic, but I watched Suzi Q the other night, the doc about Suzi Quatro. When you follow your dreams, you live your life how you want, you may not be a megastar, but there are always people out there who love you and what you do. So cheers to those of you who won’t be stopped from following your dream.

    2. Hi Elizabeth,
      I may have stopped playing a long time ago, but I’ve never stopped playing in my head, and this podcast is just me following my dreams….so THAT WORKS!
      Best,
      Alice

  9. I SO hope the documentary will be able to watch in Europe very soon too! I’m falling in love with Fanny more and more 😉

    Keep it up!

    – Ramon

    2. Hi Ramon,
      As I told Byron earlier today, Bobbi Jo Hart has assured us that she’d keep us updated on the schedule. We’ll let you know just as soon as we know!
      Thanks!
      Alice

    2. Hi Steve,
      And to think Jean had so many reservations about her voice back in the day still just amazes me!
      Thanks,
      Alice

  11. Excellent episode – thanks to all. In the car with my children and as an introduction to the band I played them ‘Blind Alley’ and described it as the ‘perfect’ rock song. (Both my son, Jack, and daughter, Stevie, are enjoying the new-to-us tunes!

    In keeping with the early comments, it’s a disgrace that Blind Alley isn’t on classic rock radio.

    I was lucky enough to stream the film when it debuted at the Hot Docs festival and loved it. Well done to all – I wished it was longer!

    I’m definitely waiting for the details on where and how to order a poster!

    (Please stay safe and be well!)

    Jason
    @theteacherdad

    2. Hi Jason,
      What an absolutely cool car trip that must have been! I’d love to have been a “fly on the wall!”
      Thanks,
      Alice

  12. Awesome posco! I’ve been seeing that poster for a while and i 100% thought it was June. Can’t wait to see the film.
    Peace
    E
    P.s. Mariachi

    1. “Posco” sounds like some place where you can buy cheap food. Yes, I am super excited to see the film as well! All the buzz is very good surrounding it.
      Byron
      PS: MARIACHI!!

      1. BTW Byron, i think you do an excellent job with the show. Sound quality, edits, format, all of it. It’s always enjoyable. Thanks for your work.
        Peace,
        E

  13. Re: Alice’s comment about Young and Dumb and why it wasn’t on album… I read in an issue of Cashbox the band entered the studio to record the song (August or September 1972) as part of the promotion for the October 1972 tour of the UK and Europe. This podcast is the first time I’m properly hearing Young and Dumb, would you believe. This sounds awesome.

    1. Greetings, Jason! I’ll have to see if that issue of Cashbox is roaming around on the internet, would be cool to read. “Young and Dumb” slipped past me too for many years, and it’s too bad as it’s a great cover.

    2. Hi Jason,
      I’d love to find that issue. I really don’t remember specifically recording the song as part of ANY promotion. I don’t think we ever did record just for promotion’s sake. But, at this point, who knows?
      Best,
      Alice

      1. Byron/Alice – I may have added 2 with 2 and made 5, here!

        Although the article didn’t mention Young & Dumb specifically as the new song to be recorded, Young and Dumb was the next released ‘non-album’ single, so I’ve presumed it to be that song.

        The article appeared in the 26 August 1972 issue of Record World, and states: “Fanny is going into the studio next week to do a special single for their English tour. Lord Frenchtown (sic), who also produces Joe Cocker and Leon Russell, will be at the helm”

        1. …and apologies for putting you off the scent by initially stating it was in an issue of Cashbox! It was definitely Record Mirror.

          Yours,
          Old and Dumb

  14. Read today a nice story about from Denny Hall’s (don’t know who he is) escapades on Fanny Hill on Linda Wolf’s blog Behind the Seen.

    Particularly like this quote:

    “The other guy went over and picked up June’s guitar and started playing some real choppy licks. It was infectious, so I got on Alice’s drums and we played a while. Alice came out of her room and started up the stairs. She gave a side glance but didn’t say anything. If I had been playing along with anybody other than Lowell George I might have been in big trouble.
    Though Alice didn’t say anything to me that night, the next time I saw her drums there was a sign laying on the snare that read: ‘Please don’t play the drums’ or something to that effect. I can relate to not wanting other people to play your instrument and she owned those things in ways beyond simple finances. Anyway, I didn’t know who that stocky guitar player was at the time but he sure laid it down.”

    Maybe a topic for a next podcast?

    1. Hi John,

      This is indeed a great thing to discuss on an upcoming podcast! Thank you for idea! We will, of course, credit you.

      Have a great weekend!

      Cheers,
      Kristen

  15. Hey,thanks for another great podcast! Looking forward to the documentary a great deal-it must count!
    It was also a real pleasure to hear Young And Dumb,one of my favourite Fanny tracks. I hope you will revisit it again to discuss this brilliant,hard as nails cover in more detail-wasnt it banned somewhere? ?
    Happy Fannyversary,
    Neil

  16. Hello all. Great episode. I’ve gotta second Bobbi Jo’s song choices. The Beat Club video of “Blind Alley” was my intro to Fanny and I was an instant fan. That drum part is one of the best ever. And Fanny’s version of “Young and Dumb” is incroyable! It takes Ike & Tina’s song to a whole new plane. But who is Lord Trenchtown, credited as producer? Anyways, thanks and Happy Fannyversary to youse!

  17. I am so excited to see this documentary!! I wanted to do my part, so I’ve posted a video at my You Tube channel. Hope you all like it. And hopefully it brings people here in droves! Thank you Alice for the beautiful photo and autograph! Peace and Love, Matt Street

    1. Hey Matt, this is tremendous. The more of this the better. I really enjoyed watching the video clip. It’s great to see and hear first-hand the passion of the fans. So, thanks for the video and thanks for your service (even speaking as a Brit it’s appreciated!).

      1. Thanks Jason! I felt compelled to shout out the praises to Fanny! A simple tribute, but hopefully folks will come to the site and check out the podcast and the documentary. Take care buddy, Matt Street

  21. I’d heard of Fanny, but hadn’t heard the music. Knew they were going to be on that famous flexi disc, so bought that issue. As “they” say, the rest is history!

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