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ne4tt · February 7th, 2013, 10:57 PM

YT comments say this Badfinger Documentary was on VH1.

There are 6 parts of the Doc on YT.

Comments mention Dan Matovina's book about Badfinger.

Sadly out of print

Dan Matovina on Half.com

ac15 · February 8th, 2013, 01:03 AM

You can still find the book. I bought mine on Amazon a couple of years ago (used).

hekawi · February 8th, 2013, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ac15

You can still find the book. I bought mine on Amazon a couple of years ago (used).

yeah, Amazon has used hardcover editions starting at $220:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...0314436&sr=1-1

brookdalebill · February 8th, 2013, 04:15 AM

Great, sad story.
I was/remain a loyal fan.
Tom Evans and I share a birthday!

Booman · February 8th, 2013, 10:29 AM

In my top five. Heartbreaking story. Great music.

murraythek · February 8th, 2013, 10:42 AM

In my top 5 as well. Very sad this band wasn't able to get the attention they deserved. I have seen the documentary on Vh1 and also have Mantovina's book. IMO go get the book. Its a great read.

vonasemj · February 8th, 2013, 10:58 AM

That's a fascinating documentary. I didn't really know who was responsible for those songs until about a year ago. One of my friends is currently in dental school in Minneapolis and he said one day he had an appointment scheduled with someone by the name of Joey Molland. My friend had no idea who this guy was, but he said Joey started talking about the days of working with the Beatles and playing the Concert for Bangladesh with people like Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Wish I could have been a dentist that day. It sounds like the remaining members of the group are still suffering from poor management.

murraythek · February 8th, 2013, 03:39 PM

Sadly Joey Molland is the only surviving member.

Hard to believe Pete Ham and Tom Evans wrote "Without You". Definately one of the biggest songs of the 70's.

ac15 · February 8th, 2013, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hekawi

yeah, Amazon has used hardcover editions starting at $220:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...0314436&sr=1-1

Well, glad I got mine when I did then. Mine isn't the hardcover and I didn't pay anything close to that...probably more like 20 bucks or so.

ac15 · February 8th, 2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by murraythek

Sadly Joey Molland is the only surviving member.

Hard to believe Pete Ham and Tom Evans wrote "Without You". Definately one of the biggest songs of the 70's.

I don't find it hard to believe at all, given the quality of their other work. The Nillsson version is way better than theirs though.

February 7th, 2013, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
ne4tt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 4,945 1 Photos	Badfinger Documentary YT comments say this Badfinger Documentary was on VH1. There are 6 parts of the Doc on YT. Comments mention Dan Matovina's book about Badfinger. Sadly out of print Dan Matovina on Half.com

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Booman Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Cali Posts: 575 20 Photos	In my top five. Heartbreaking story. Great music. __________________ Now go do the voodoo that you do sooo well...

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February 8th, 2013, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
ac15 Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: CHICAGO, IL. Posts: 3,588	You can still find the book. I bought mine on Amazon a couple of years ago (used).

February 8th, 2013, 04:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
brookdalebill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 55 Posts: 4,372	Great, sad story. I was/remain a loyal fan. Tom Evans and I share a birthday!

February 8th, 2013, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
murraythek TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 10	In my top 5 as well. Very sad this band wasn't able to get the attention they deserved. I have seen the documentary on Vh1 and also have Mantovina's book. IMO go get the book. Its a great read.

February 8th, 2013, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
vonasemj Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Age: 26 Posts: 162	That's a fascinating documentary. I didn't really know who was responsible for those songs until about a year ago. One of my friends is currently in dental school in Minneapolis and he said one day he had an appointment scheduled with someone by the name of Joey Molland. My friend had no idea who this guy was, but he said Joey started talking about the days of working with the Beatles and playing the Concert for Bangladesh with people like Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Wish I could have been a dentist that day. It sounds like the remaining members of the group are still suffering from poor management.

February 8th, 2013, 03:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
murraythek TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 10	Sadly Joey Molland is the only surviving member. Hard to believe Pete Ham and Tom Evans wrote "Without You". Definately one of the biggest songs of the 70's.

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