Vol. VIII, No. 14, Monday, July 1, 2002
A DEL
SHANNON TRIBUTE
24-year old musician and filmmaker, Joe
Glickman, was recently selected as one of the featured artists on an upcoming
tribute album to legendary rock n’ roll star, Del Shannon, famous for his hit
song “Runaway.” Glickman, otherwise known as Joe G, has recorded the song
“So Long Baby,” written by Shannon for the album.
His backup group, The Zippity Doo Wop Band, consists of other known musicians
from The Classics IV, The Refrigerators, The Swing Docs, Cole Broderick Quintet
and more. Also featured on the tune is the co-writer of “Runaway,” Max
Crook, famous for his keyboard solos on all of Del’s records. Other artists on
the tribute cd include The Electric Light Orchestra, Randy Bachman of BTO, and
Bobby Vee.
To promote the song’s national release, they will be filming a music video -
reproducing the 1950’s era, complete with costumes, cars and décor. Shooting
will take place at various locations around New York and in Coopersville (Del
Shannon’s hometown) to film on August 9th-11th.
Filming will begin at Rosie’s Diner in
Rockford, MI on Friday, August 9th. Shooting will resume on Main
Street in Coopersville on the evening of the 10th and run until
approximately midnight. With the co-operation of the Coopersville & Marne
Railroad, they will shoot on the train Sunday afternoon. Glickman hopes that if
the song is successful, the video will ultimately be seen on MTV or VH-1.
“We are currently seeking male and female
extras between the ages of 17 and 45, aspiring or established actors and models,
no experience necessary, for inclusion in the film. We are also seeking out any
owners of classic cars prior to 1961,” said Glickman.
For more information, call (518) 928-0556, or
email: joe@crystalhorizon.com,
or obtain a printable application form to be sent to:
MUSIC VIDEO
CRYSTAL HORIZON PRODUCTIONS
8 OSBORNE ROAD
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12205
or by visiting the website: www.solongbaby.com