with Steve Fruitman
#188
August 28, 2017
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DJ Johnny and his 45s
Hour One: Hear this show now
Hour Two: Hear this show now
Hour One1. Incredible Bongo Band: Bongo Rock (Preston Epps / Art Laboe) 1972 *
2. Bobby Vinton: Sealed With A Kiss (P Udell / G Geld) 1972
3. The Box Tops: Cry Like A Baby (Dan Penn / Spooner Oldham) 1968
4. Charlie Pride: Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone (Glenn Martin / Dave Kirby) 1970
5. Patsy Cline: San Antonio Rose (Bob Wills) 1961
6. Glen Campbell: By The Time I Get To Phoenix (Jim Webb) 1967
7. Rowena Cortes: Itsy Bitsy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (Vance Pockriss) 1977
8. Karo: Sorry Guys (Karolyn Vallee) 1975 *
9. Bruce Springsteen: Working On The Highway (B Springsteen) 1984
10. Billy Mays Orchestra: Little Brown Jug (Trad) 1953
11. Chicago Loop: She Comes To Me (J Novy / B Slawson / C Riale / J Siomos) 1966
12. Paper Lace: The Night Chicago Died (Mitch Murray / Peter Callander) 1974
13. Tommy Overstreet: Heaven Is My Woman’s Love (SK Dobbins) 1972
14. Wayne Howard: This Could Take Time (W Howard) 1978 *
15. Jellyroll: Roller Coaster (M Soldat) *
16. Los Bravos: Black Is Black (Tony Hayes / Steve Wadey / Michelle Grainger) 1966Hour Two
1. Stoltz Brothers: Newfoundland Rag (Eddy Stoltz) circa 1963 *
2. Buddy Knox: I Got You (Dick Glasser) 1960
3. Frank Ifield: Lovesick Blues (Friend / Mills) 1962
4. Carl Smith: Hey Joe (Boudleaux Bryant) 1953
5. Hank Williams: You Better Keep It On Your Mind (Hank Williams / Vic McAlpin) 1954
6. Roy Payne: Captured By A UFO (Roy A Payne) 1980 *
7. Trooper: Live From The Moon (Smith / McGuire) 1978 *
8. Tommy Graham: Play Me A Song (Tommy Graham) 1974 *
9. Ian Tyson: Turning 30 (Ian Tyson) 1977 *
10. Blakeney Still: Ain’t It Nice (Mike Blakeney) 1975 *
11. Reckless Eddy: Candles In The Night (K Berly) 1974 *
12. Sugarloaf: Green-Eyed Lady (Jerry Corbetta / David Riordan / CJ Phillips) 1970
13. Loudon Wainwright III: Dead Skunk (L Wainwright III) 1972
14. Waylon & Willie: Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings / Willie Nelson) 1975
15. Percy Faith Orchestra: Theme From A Summer Place (Steiner) 1959 *CanCon = 39%
And Now for The Particulars:Hour One
1. Incredible Bongo Band: Bongo Rock (Preston Epps / Art Laboe)
45 single bw Bongolia: MGM Records K-14588
USA
Michael Viner, bass, bongos
Mike Melvoin - keyboards
Joe Sample - piano
Robbie King - organ
Mike Deasy - guitar
Joe Sample - piano
Robbie King - organ
Mike Deasy - guitar
Dean Parks - guitar
David T. Walker - guitar
Bobbye Hall - percussion
Ed Greene - drums
Joe Sample - piano
Robbie King - organ
Mike Deasy - guitar
Dean Parks - guitar
David T. Walker - guitar
Bobbye Hall - percussion
Ed Greene - drums
Kat Hendrikse - drums
Wilton Felder - bass
Jerry Scheff - bass
Glen Campbell, guitar
Hal Blaine, drums
Steve Douglas - saxophone, arranger
Produced by Michael Viner 1972
Recorded the song at Can-Base Studios in Vancouver
John Lennon, mixing and arranging
Don Coster, mixing and arranging
Harry Nilsson, arrangingAlso known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band
This was never an actual band. Once the product had been finally released, a fake band was assembled and photographed.
Those photos were seen on some album artwork
Viner was called on to supplement the soundtrack to the B-film The Thing With Two Heads.
The instrumental "Bongo Rock", co-written by Art Laboe and Preston Epps and released by Epps as a Top 40 hit in 1959. Recorded in Vancouver to take advantage of the CanCon rules.2. Bobby Vinton: Sealed With A Kiss (P Udell / G Geld)
45 single bw All My Life: Epic Records 5-10861
Canonsburg PA
Bobby Vinton: vocal
Unknown others
Produced by Bobby Vinton 1972
Recorded by Phil Macy; arranged by Al CappsStanley Robert Vinton, Jr. b. April 16, 1935 (age 82) Canonsburg, PA
Vinton arranged the song himself, with a modern sound including a unique bongo opening that made the song stand out from the pack.SWAK was first recorded by The Four Voices in 1960. In 1962 it became a huge hit for Bryan Highland.
Vinton's recording was used in both the trailer and end credits of the 2007 horror film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane.3. The Box Tops: Cry Like A Baby (Dan Penn / Spooner Oldham)
45 single bw The Door You Closed To Me: Flashback Records FLB 38
Memphis TN
Alex Chilton – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Gary Talley – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rick Allen – keyboards, backing vocals
Bill Cunningham – bass, backing vocals
Thomas Boggs – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Reggie Young: electric sitar
Spooner Oldham: keys
Produced by Dan Penn 1968The Box Tops began as "The Devilles" who had started playing in Memphis in 1967. Their first big hit was “The Letter”. Alex Chilton, who sang lead vocals on the song, was only 17 years old at the time of recording.
Spooner Oldham explained in an interview how the song came to be:
Dan Penn was producing The Box Tops. So he calls me one day and says, "Spooner, will you help me try to write a song for Alex Chilton and the Box Tops?" He says, "People have sent me some songs, but I don't think any of them really fit. And I said, "Sure, I'll try to help write a song for you." We went across the street to the little café - name was Porky's or something like that - and ordered breakfast. I remember I was putting my head on the table. We weren’t having any success coming up with a song so I said, "Dan, I could just cry like a baby." And he says, "What did you say?" And I said it again. He says, "I like that." By the time we walked across the street back to the studio, we had the first verse written. So that's how some songs get written folks!
4. Charlie Pride: Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone (Glenn Martin / Dave Kirby) 1970 / 2
The Best of Charlie Pride Vol. II: RCA Victor LPS 4682
Sledge Miss
Charlie Pride: vocal
Produced by Jack Clement 1970
Compilation LP Produced by Jack Clement 1972Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1934
The song was also a popular part of the repertoire of Texas musician Doug Sahm, who recorded it in 1973, then again in 1991 with his group, the Texas Tornados. Also recorded by Nancy Sinatra in 1971.
5. Patsy Cline: San Antonio Rose (Bob Wills)
45 single bw South of the Border: Decca Records - 25673
Gore VA
Patsy Cline – lead vocals
Byron Bach – cello
Brenton Banks – violin
George Binkley III – violin
Floyd Cramer – piano
Hank Garland – electric guitar
Buddy Harman – drums
John Bright – viola
Cecil Brower – viola
Buddy Harman – drums
Walter Haynes – steel guitar
Randy Hughes – acoustic guitar
Lillian Hunt – violin
The Jordanaires – background vocals
Ben Keith – steel guitar
Doug Kirkham – drums
Grady Martin – electric guitar
Bob Moore – acoustic bass
Suzanne Parker – piano
Hargus "Pig" Robbins – piano
Produced by Owen Bradley 1961
Bradley Film and Recording Studios in Nashville,6. Glen Campbell: By The Time I Get To Phoenix (Jim Webb)
45 single bw You’ve Still Got A Place In My Heart: Capitol Records Canada 2015
Nashville TN
Glen Campbell: guitar, vocal
Uncredited others
Produced by Al de Lory 1967
Released October 23, 1967Glen Travis Campbell b. April 22, 1936 Billstown, ARK – d. August 8, 2017 (aged 81) Nashville
Originally recorded by Johnny Rivers in 1965. Webb also wrote McArthur Park.7. Rowena Cortes: Itsy Bitsy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (Vance Pockriss)
45 single bw Heading For Love: Boot Records BT 204
Hong Kong
Rowena Cortes: vocals
Others not listed
Produced by Ronnie Li 1977
Recorded by Tommy LeungAnother of Bryan Highland’s hits! Cortes was a huge Canto-pop artist from Hong Kong. Boot Records released the single in Canada.
8. Karo: Sorry Guys (Karolyn Vallee)
45 single bw I believe In You: Capitol Records Canada 72744
Montreal QC
Karo: vocal, guitar
Produced by John Capek 1975
Strings arranged by Milan KymitchkaCaroline Vallée born in 1946 in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
She recorded a couple of dozen singles and a few albums, working almost entirely in French. She represented Canada at the World Popular Song Festival' for 1971 in Tokyo, Japan, where she placed in 19th place which got her a recording contract with Capitol Records of Canada. Her only English language single Sorry Guys and I Believe in You flopped. Her career kind of dived after that.9. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: Working On The Highway (B Springsteen)
Born in the USA: Columbia E 84
Colt’s Neck, NJ
Bruce Springsteen: vocal, guitar
Roy Bittan – piano, synthesizer, background vocals
Clarence Clemons – saxophone, percussion, background vocals
Danny Federici – organ, glockenspiel, piano on "Born in the U.S.A."
Garry Tallent – bass guitar, background vocals
Steven Van Zandt – acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmony vocals
Max Weinberg – drums, background vocals
Produced by Jon Landau • Chuck Plotkin • Bruce Springsteen • Steven Van Zandt 1984
Recorded by Toby Scott at The Power Station and The Hit Factory, NYC
Mixed by Bob Clearmountain
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at MasterdiskBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen b. September 23, 1949 (age 67) Long Branch, NJ
10. Billy May’s Orchestra: Little Brown Jug (Trad)
Bacchanalia!: Capitol Records EBF-374
Pittsburgh PA
Produced by Capitol Records 1953Edward William "Billy" May, Jr b. Pittsburgh PA November 10, 1916 – d. January 22, 2004 San Juan Capistrano, CA. May worked with Frank Sinatra on many of his recordings. Also worked with Nat King Cole, Vic Damone, Peggy Lee, Bing Crosby etc.
In 1959, May won the Grammy Award for Best Performance by an Orchestra.
11. Chicago Loop: She Comes To Me (J Novy / B Slawson / C Riale / J Siomos)
45 single bw This Must Be The Place: Bell Records 226
Chicago IL
Bob Slawson (vocals)
Judy Novy (vocals)
John Savanna, alternate touring (guitar)
Barry Goldberg (piano)
Carmine Riale (bass)
John Siomos (drums)
Mike Bloomfield (Lead guitar)
Produced by Bob Crewe 1966
Arranged and Conducted by Al KashaThis was the only single the original band put out. Afterwards, Slawson put together a new version of the band who sigined to Mercury Records but didn’t accomplish very much. The band did a commercial for Macleans toothpaste in 1966 and it’s thought that Bloomfield played guitar for it. Keyboardist Barry Goldberg and guitarists Mike Bloomfield left to join Electric Flag.
12. Paper Lace: The Night Chicago Died (Mitch Murray / Peter Callander)
45 single bw Can You Get It When You Want It: Polydor 2065 230
Nottingham UK
Philip Wright on drums/lead vocals
Mick Vaughan on lead and rhythm guitar
Cliff Fish on bass guitar
Chris Morris on guitar and vocals
Carlo Paul Santanna on guitar/mandolin/vocals
Produced by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander 1974The core of the band originally formed in 1967 as Music Box but changed their name in 1969.
Most people thought, because of the band’s subject matter for songs, that they were American.
The Night Chicago Died sold over three million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in August 1974. The song is about a shoot-out between the Chicago Police and gangsters tied to Al Capone. It was inspired by the real-life Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.13. Tommy Overstreet: Heaven Is My Woman’s Love (SK Dobbins)
45 single bw Baby’s Gone: Dot Records 17428X
Abilene TX
Tommy Overstreet: vocals
Produced by Ricci Mareno 1972b. September 10, 1937 Oklahoma City – d. November 2, 2015 (aged 78) Hillsboro, OR
Overstreet's musical career started when he was 17 when he put together a group call The Shadows.
His biggest hit was the country song Gwen Congratulations.14. Wayne Howard: This Could Take Time (W Howard)
45 single bw With Love There’s A Way: Mustard Records M 119
Edmonton AB
Produced by Garry McDonall 197815. Jellyroll: Roller Coaster (M Soldat) *
45 single bw I Thought I Had The Blues: Force One Records FO 1004
ON
Terry Wilkins: bass
Wally Cameron: drums
Davis Baxter: guitar
Martin Soldat: keys, vocals
Produced by Mel Shaw and Jellyroll 1977Mel Shaw used to produce The Stampeders.
16. Los Bravos: Black Is Black (Tony Hayes / Steve Wadey / Michelle Grainger)
45 single bw I Want A Name: Press Records PRE 60002
Madrid SP
Mike Kogel: lead vocals
Antonio Martinez: guitar
Manuel Fernández: electric organ
Miguel Vicens Danus: bass
Pablo Gomez: drums
Produced by Ivor Raymonde 1966Black is Black was their only major hit song. While most of the group were from Spain, lead vocalist Mike Kogel was from Germany. Lead singer Mike Kogel's vocals sounded so similar to Gene Pitney that many listeners assumed that "Black Is Black" was a Pitney single.
Hour Two
1. Stoltz Brothers: Newfoundland Rag (Eddy Stoltz)
Across Canada with the Stoltz Bros.: Noram Records NOLP 902
Kamloops BC / Calgary AB
Little Billy Stoltz: guitar
Paul Stoltz: bass
Johnny Stoltz: guitar
Eddy Stoltz: pedal steel
Produced circa 1963 *They became one of the top acts appearing at the Calgary Stampede.
For several years, the Stoltz Brothers were associated with the Calgary Western Jamboree and at times shared the spotlight with the likes of Elton Britt, Homer and Jethro, Hank Thompson and Sonny James. In 1957, the group found itself in Montreal, Quebec where they resided for several years, performing regularly in the best Montreal night clubs.2. Buddy Knox: I Got You (Dick Glasser)
45 single bw Lovey Dovey: London Liberty F.55290
Happy, Texas
Buddy Knox: vocal
Produced 1960Buddy Knox: July 20, 1933 - February 14, 1999
Great rockabilly artist who rivaled Buddy Holly.3. Frank Ifield with Norrie Paramor Orchestra: Lovesick Blues (Friend / Mills)
45 single bw She Taught Me How To Yodel: Columbia UK 45-DB 4913
Coventry UK
Frank Ifield: vocal
Produced by Lawrence Wright 1962Francis Edward "Frank" Ifield b. 30 November 1937 (age 79) Coundon, Warwickshire.
4. Carl Smith: Hey Joe (Boudleaux Bryant)
45 single bw Darlin’ Am I The One: Columbia Records 4-2236
Maynardville TN
Carl Smith: guitar, vocal
Produced 1953Carl Milton Smith b. Maynardville, TN March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010 (aged 82) Franklin TN
In 1952, Smith married June Carter, daughter of Maybelle Carter of the Carter Family. It was the first marriage for both. June's third husband was Johnny Cash. Hey Joe spent eight weeks at #1 on the U.S. country music chart. Not to be confused with the rock song (covered by Hendrix) of the same name. His fame peeked in the 50s and in the 60s he hosted CTV’s Carl Smith's Country Music Hall in Canada. He hosted the show with Diane Leigh as regular girl singer and the Maple Creek Boys as the regular band (featuring Quebecois fiddle genius Jean Carignan).
5. Hank Williams & His Drifing Cowboys: You Better Keep It On Your Mind (Hank Williams / Vic McAlpin)
45 single bw Low Down Blues: MGM Records K11675
Mount Olive, Alabama
Hank Williams: guitar, vocal
Jerry Rivers (fiddle)
Don Helms (steel guitar)
Chet Atkins (lead guitar)
Chuck Wright (bass) or Ernie Newton (bass)
Produced 1954
Recorded 1952September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953
The second voice on the recording is speculated to be Hank Snow.6. Roy Payne: Captured By A UFO (Roy A Payne)
45 single bw It’s Time I Started Smiling Once Again: Starpak Records SS-3
Trout River NL
Roy Payne: guitar, vocal
Gord Langeer: bass
Alaister Dennet: drums
Rolly Platt: harmonica
Dennis Con: Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Danny O'Neil: Piano
Al Kates: Steel Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Produced 19807. Trooper: Live From The Moon (Smith / McGuire)
45 single bw The Moment That It Takes: MCA Records MCA-40968
Vancouver BC
Vocals - Ra McGuire
Guitar - Brian Smith
Drums - Tommy Stewart
Bass - Doni Underhill
Keyboards, vocals - Frank Ludwig
Produced by Randy Bachman 1978Began as Applejack and came to the attention of Randy Bachman. He produced their first album under the new name Trooper.
8. Tommy Graham: Play Me A Song (Tommy Graham)
45 single bw Play Me A Song: Capitol Records Canada 72726
Toronto ON
Tommy Graham: vocal
Produced by Tommy Graham 19749. Ian Tyson: Turning 30 (Ian Tyson)
Texas I Miss You: Highwood Records C-288
Pincher Creek AB
Ian Tyson: guitar, vocal
Produced by Ben Tallent 1977
Recorded at Highwood Productions, High River ABIan Dawson Tyson (born 25 September 1933) Victoria, BC
10. Blakeney Still: Ain’t It Nice (Mike Blakeney)
45 single bw Grandad: Big Harold’s Records BH 100S
Canada
Produced by Big Harold 1975Nova Scotia band Snakeye were also on the Big Harold label.
11. Reckless Eddy: Candles In The Night (K Berly)
45 single bw Lorraine: Orion Records 7402X
Calgary AB
Produced by Mel Shaw and Rich Dodson 1974
12. Sugarloaf: Green-Eyed Lady (Jerry Corbetta / David Riordan / CJ Phillips)
45 single bw West of Tomorrow: Liberty Records F.56183
Denver CO
Jerry Corbetta: keys
Bob Webber: guitar
Bob MacVittie: drums
Veeder Van Dorn: vocals
Bob Raymond: bass
Produced by Frank Slay 1970
Recorded at Original Sound Studios in HollywoodIn late 1968, Corbetta and Webber formed the band Chocolate Hair
The original single release was a 5:58 version with no edits but an early fadeout, almost immediately after the last verse. This was later trimmed down to 2:58 (for radio airplay only) in which the entire organ and guitar solos are edited out. When "Green-Eyed Lady" started climbing the charts, the single was reworked one last time to include a shortened piece of the organ/guitar break; this became the common 3:33 version used by radio stations today.13. Loudon Wainwright III: Dead Skunk (L Wainwright III)
45 single bw Needless To Say: Columbia Records 4-45726
Chapel Hill NC
Loudon Wainwright III: guitar, vocal
Others unknown
Produced by Thomas Jefferson Kaye 1972Loudon Snowden Wainwright III b. September 5, 1946 (age 70) Chapel Hill, NC
Was married to Montreal’s Kate McGarrigle; father to Rufus and Martha Wainwright.14. Waylon & Willie: Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings / Willie Nelson)
45 single bw Heaven or Hell: RCA Victor PB-10529
Austin TX / Abbott TX
Waylon Jennings: guitar, vocal
Willie Nelson: vocal
Produced by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson 1975In 1969, Jennings and Nelson were staying in a motel in Fort Worth, Texas. Jennings was inspired to write the song after reading an advertisement that promoted Ike and Tina Turner. Jennings joined Nelson during a poker game and told him about the idea. The singers completed the song while Nelson's wife, Connie Koepke, wrote it down. Jennings first recorded it in 1972. In 1975, Jennings remixed the song, adding vocals from Willie Nelson (and adding fake crowd noise to give it a live feel).
LeAnn Rimes recorded a version of the song for her 2011 release, Lady & Gentlemen.
Tina Turner recorded a version on Soul Deep.
Hank Williams III recorded a version of the song on his 2012 release Long Gone Daddy.15. Percy Faith Orchestra: Theme From A Summer Place (Steiner)
45 single bw Go-Go-Po-Go: Columbia Records 4-41490
Toronto ON
Produced 1959Percy Faith (b. Toronto ON April 7, 1908 – d. February 9, 1976 Encino CA)
Originally a violinist, he burned his hands when he was young and took to band leading. He worked for the CBC Radio Canada for several years before settling in Chicago circa 1940. Tony Bennett, Doris Day, Johnny Mathis were some of the acts whose music he would arrange. "Theme from A Summer Place" (1960), won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1961. He is one of only three artists, along with Elvis Presley and The Beatles, to have the best selling single of the year twice.
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