When I was writing a blog about her song as an adult, someone passed it on to her, and she sent her thanks to that person via e-mail, which eventually reached me in Japan, and I was touched.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band not only covered the song but also made it a part of the "Angel Station" concept, because "You Are - I Am" repeats the chord sequence on the second side of the album.
Harriet : I don't know if you are still alive, or even check your youtube regularly, but I wanted to tell you " thank you " , even though 1974 was a long time ago, I still remember. in '74, I had to have major surgery. I was just 17 at the time, and scared as all hell at what the doctors were telling me and my mum. According to them my life was in danger. Add being bipolar before they knew what bipolar was, and I wasn't too happy of a camper. At times all I had was my music, and this one song I held close to my heart was " Hollywood Town " . I couldn't understand what the DJ was saying when he tried to pronounce your name. I just knew " Hollywood Town " I figured I would never know, until a couple years back I discovered youtube ,and there was your song. I felt the warmth and the comfort the song brought me, and not the danger from the past. There were a few from that time I held close to my heart, ( and still do ) but the one that brought me the most joy at finding on youtube was this one. And thank you very much for helping a frightened teenager feel better.
@@grousetheghoul2754 Hi. Harriet has a website and if you click "contact" you can write her. I just wrote her, she replied quickly and is a lovely person.
@@grousetheghoul2754 She and i literally exchanged a few emails this past weekend. Harriet was interested in how i found her music and we had a nice conversation. If you reach out she will be glad to hear from you.
@triniti64 Actually this version of the song comes from; Label: 20th Century #T 437 - "Hollywood Town - Harriet Schock [1974]. Songs: Hollywood Town/Standin' In The Way Of The Music/You Took The Words Out Of My Mouth/Straight Man/That's The Way It Is With You//Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady/Hold Me/The Day/Let 'Em Love/Could It Be
Harriet Schock. It's a thorough condemnation of the entertainment industry that I've never heard of her before my last few minutes of surfing here. Hollywood FAIL.
trfesok ... Helen Reddy recorded “ain’t no way to treat a lady.” But now that you mention it, I wonder how Reddy would’ve sounded singing “Hollywood Town” and I bet it would’ve been good. Helen Reddy had a special voice. But Harriet Schock sang her song so well.
When I was writing a blog about her song as an adult, someone passed it on to her, and she sent her thanks to that person via e-mail, which eventually reached me in Japan, and I was touched.
Great version. I can see why Manfred Mann picked this one. Love this!
What a joy! Thank you for posting this.
OMG, Goose bumps when I listened to the chorus.
Manfred Mann's Earth Band not only covered the song but also made it a part of the "Angel Station" concept, because "You Are - I Am" repeats the chord sequence on the second side of the album.
Jokarilon, I didn't know you had done a video on "Hollywood Town." Thank you! I love it!
Harriet Schock
Harriet Schock it's one of the great country classics in my book Harriet
Harriet : I don't know if you are still alive, or even check your youtube regularly, but I wanted to tell you " thank you " , even though 1974 was a long time ago, I still remember. in '74, I had to have major surgery. I was just 17 at the time, and scared as all hell at what the doctors were telling me and my mum. According to them my life was in danger. Add being bipolar before they knew what bipolar was, and I wasn't too happy of a camper. At times all I had was my music, and this one song I held close to my heart was " Hollywood Town " . I couldn't understand what the DJ was saying when he tried to pronounce your name. I just knew " Hollywood Town " I figured I would never know, until a couple years back I discovered youtube ,and there was your song. I felt the warmth and the comfort the song brought me, and not the danger from the past. There were a few from that time I held close to my heart, ( and still do ) but the one that brought me the most joy at finding on youtube was this one. And thank you very much for helping a frightened teenager feel better.
@@grousetheghoul2754 Hi. Harriet has a website and if you click "contact" you can write her. I just wrote her, she replied quickly and is a lovely person.
@@barbarak.7637 Thank you very much.
@@grousetheghoul2754 She and i literally exchanged a few emails this past weekend. Harriet was interested in how i found her music and we had a nice conversation. If you reach out she will be glad to hear from you.
@triniti64 Actually this version of the song comes from; Label: 20th Century #T 437 - "Hollywood Town - Harriet Schock [1974]. Songs: Hollywood Town/Standin' In The Way Of The Music/You Took The Words Out Of My Mouth/Straight Man/That's The Way It Is With You//Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady/Hold Me/The Day/Let 'Em Love/Could It Be
Loved this song when it came out in '74. Great hearing it again.
Hello!
@@Jokarilon Thanks for posting this, Jokaliron!
@@laotse_ You're much welcome. Have a nice day!
The Manfred Mann version (as well as this original) are in my MM playlist.
Have to say, I do prefer the Manfred Mann's Earth Band version, but this is by no means bad. Kind of interesting to hear the original, too.
Harriet Schock. It's a thorough condemnation of the entertainment industry that I've never heard of her before my last few minutes of surfing here.
Hollywood FAIL.
I think Helen Reddy had a hit with this song.
trfesok ... Helen Reddy recorded “ain’t no way to treat a lady.” But now that you mention it, I wonder how Reddy would’ve sounded singing “Hollywood Town” and I bet it would’ve been good. Helen Reddy had a special voice. But Harriet Schock sang her song so well.
@@Jasper7182009 Oh, I mixed that up because Harriet also wrote that song!
@@Jasper7182009 Helen would have done a great job! However nothing beats the original. :)