Anyone here ever heard of/listen to Batdorf & Rodney

[DonK]

Back in circa 1970 I was in a department store with a friend when I heard this really cool acoustic song - later identified as "Can You See Him" by B&R. It was from their album "Off The Shelf". I'd been looking for a CD version of the album for years, regularly checking Amazon, but could only find it in an out-of-print import version that was rarely available, and then only from "Amazon Sellers". Well, now it's available, though it's evidently a special order item. Anyway, I ordered it a month or so ago, and it finally arrived today. Ah, memories. "Can You See Him" is a great acoustic guitar song, and the rest of the CD is good, with some nice acoustic lead guitar and good '70's vocal harmonies. I'd say they're remniscent of the band America, except they came before America, so the reverse is more accurate. Check it out. If you like '70's acoustic music like CSN&Y, America, Seals & Croft, Cat Stevens (even Arthur Lee & Love), etc. you owe it to yourself to investigate Batdorf & Rodney. Martin guitars (and guitarists) at their rock/pop best.

[Terry Allan Hall]

Found their site...will check 'em out!

http://batdorf-rodney.tripod.com/

[pathofspirit]

They're on iTunes; along with Batdorf and Stanley and Batdorf and MacLean. Thanks for mentioning these guys; I'm going to get one of their cds today.

[DonK]

Originally posted by pathofspirit They're on iTunes; along with Batdorf and Stanley and Batdorf and MacLean. Thanks for mentioning these guys; I'm going to get one of their cds today.

 

 

Yeah, they've been on iTunes for awhile, but not the Off The Shelf release, which has the best version of Can You See Him. Still some good stuff, though: the 3:52 version off the John & Mark is probably closer to the original, though comparatively rough.

[knockwood]

I'm really glad you posted this thread. I'd never heard of them before, but earlier this evening - made curious by the thread - I listened to a ton of clips on iTunes. Great, great stuff. All of it. Thanks!

[allthumz]

Originally posted by DonK Back in circa 1970 I was in a department store with a friend when I heard this really cool acoustic song - later identified as "Can You See Him" by B&R. It was from their album "Off The Shelf". I'd been looking for a CD version of the album for years, regularly checking Amazon, but could only find it in an out-of-print import version that was rarely available, and then only from "Amazon Sellers". Well, now it's available, though it's evidently a special order item. Anyway, I ordered it a month or so ago, and it finally arrived today. Ah, memories. "Can You See Him" is a great acoustic guitar song, and the rest of the CD is good, with some nice acoustic lead guitar and good '70's vocal harmonies. I'd say they're remniscent of the band America, except they came before America, so the reverse is more accurate. Check it out. If you like '70's acoustic music like CSN&Y, America, Seals & Croft, Cat Stevens (even Arthur Lee & Love), etc. you owe it to yourself to investigate Batdorf & Rodney. Martin guitars (and guitarists) at their rock/pop best.

 

 

Lord Have Mercy! My roommate from 1973 had a B&R album. I haven't thought of them since 1973 but that album was pretty good.

 

Thanks for the reminder.

 

- Robert

[badhabit]

I knew John Batdorf quite well. He sang on a few tunes my band was recording for A&M. He and Mark hired the drummer and bassist of another older band I had been in when they toured. John and I even attempted to get a record deal after B&R broke up. I haven't spoken or seen him in over 25 yrs. however, since leaving the music biz. John is an excellent composer and singer, as well as a fine guitar player. Back then, they played Martin D-28's with Barcus-Berry pick-ups mounted on the bridge.