33.45.78 All Vinyl Radio Show
with Steve Fruitman
#406
November 15, 2021
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“Cherry Stones”
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Side A
1. Reg Bouvette: Whiskey Before Breakfast – 1980 *
2. Herman’s Hermits: A Must To Avoid – 1966
3. Ry Cooder: You Must Unload – 2018
4. Henry Cuesta: Thorn In My Shoe – 1980 *
5. Barry Nesbitt: There Must Be A Canadian Girl For Me – 1957 *
6. John Allen Cameron: It Must Be Aweful – 1980 *
7. Frank Zappa: It Must Be A Camel – 1970
8. John Renbourn: Faro Annie – 1971
9. Tom Kelly: November Song – 1975 *
10. Grit Laskin: Middle of November – 1985 *
11. David Campbell: November Town – 1984 *
12. Vashti Bunyon: Rose Hip November – 1970
13. Allen Hume: Hume – 1984 *
14. Artie Barsamian Orchestra: Bari Yerk – 1966
15. Flip And Skip: Cherry Pie - 1960
16. Sweet Cherry Wine: Thinking About You – ND *
17. Wilf Carter: Apple, Cherry, Mince and Chocolate Cream – 1969 *
18. The Searchers: Cherry Stones – 1963
19. Berliner Philharmonker: Help – 1983
20. Pukka Orchestra: Cherry Beach Express – 1984 *
Side B
1. Hal Blaine: Kaleidoscope – 1967
2. Stone Roses: Elephant Stone – 1989
3. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Third Stone From The Sun – 1967
4. The Sex Pistols: Not Your Stepping Stone – 1976
5. Tony Rice, David Grisman & Darol Anger: Eighth of January – 1977
6. Mac Beattie & The Melodiers: The Stone Outside Dan Murphy’s Door – 1965 *
7. Joe Walsh: Turn To Stone – 1978
8. Rolling Stones: Heart Of Stone – 1965
9. Jackie Shane: Sticks And Stones – 1962 *
10. David Bradstreet: Sticks and Stones – 1978 *
11. Berlin Philharmonic Orch: Coppelia – 1970
12. The Lowlanders: Battle Of Stoney Creek – 1963 *
13. Fraser & DeBolt: Stoney Day – 1971 *
14. Levon & The Hawks: Stones That I Throw – 1965 *
15. BTO: Stonegates – 1973 *
16. Wendy Carlos: Brandenburg Concerto – 1968
17. Vassar Clements: Norwegian Wood – 1973
CanCon = 49%
And Now for The Particulars:
Side A
1. Reg Bouvette: Whiskey Before Breakfast
(Trad)
Traditional Old Tyme Fiddle Tunes: Sunshine Records SSBLP-436
Winnipeg MB
Reg Bouvette: fiddle
Others not listed
Produced 1980
Reginald Bouvette b. 1923 Winnipeg / d. 1992 from diabetes
2. Herman’s Hermits: A Must To Avoid
(PF Sloan / Steve Barri )
45 single bw The Man With The Cigar: Columbia Records UK – DB 7791
Manchester UK
Peter Noone vocals
Derek Leckenby lead guitar
Keith Hopwood rhythm guitar
Barry Whitwam drums
Karl Green vocals, bass
Produced by Mickie Most, 1966
Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone b. 5 November 1947 (74) Davyhulme, England
Peter, as Herman, started fronting the Hermits when he was only 15.
Another pop hit from the songwriting duo of Sloan and Barri, who mostly wrote
songs for The Grass Roots, Johnny Rivers and Barry McGuire. The Hermits never
wrote any of their songs, always searching out new material that would fit
them. This one fit like a glove! Or at least, producer Mickie Most made it
sound that way.
3. Ry Cooder: You Must Unload
(Alfred Reed)
The Prodigal Son: Fantasy Records / Perro Verte FAN00336
Palo Alto CA
Ry Cooder: guitars, bass, banjo, mandolin, keys, vocals
Joachim Cooder: drums, percussion
Terry Evans, Arnold McCuller, Bobby King: bg vocals
Produced by Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder, 2018
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Martin Pradler at Sage & Sound Studios, Hollywood and Wireland Studios, Chatsworth CA
Recording assistant: Jon Gray
Ryland Peter Cooder b. March 15, 1947, Los Angeles
This song was written by “Blind” Alfred Reed (June 15, 1880 /
January 17, 1956) in 1927 but I didn’t know that until I checked it out.
It sounded to me like a modern day, contemporary song about two-faced hypocritical
religiousness. It is certainly set for the times in which we currently live.
Ry Cooder is no stranger to Reed’s music; he recorded ‘How Can a Poor Man
Stand Such Times and Live’ On one of his earlier albums. Reed died,
supposedly of starvation. He recorded between 1927 and 29.
4. Henry Cuesta: Thorn In My Shoe
(Gene MacLellan)
Henry Cuesta Plays Favourites: Pickwick / Canadian Talent Library – PC 44017
McAllen TX
Henry Cuesta: clarinet, alto sax, baritone sax
Peter Appleyard: vibes, percussion
Jimmy Coxon: keys
Bobby Edwards: guitar
Kenny Gil: guitar
Hank Monis: guitar
Bob Price: bass
Ron Vickery: drums
Produced by Johnny Burt, 1980
Recorded by Peter Houston at Toronto Sound Studios
Henry Falcon Cuesta, Sr. b. December 23, 1931 McAllen, Hidalgo County Texas / d. December 17, 2003 (71) Sherman Oaks, CA
Played in Lawrence Welk’s band as a clarinetist. After his Army
duty, Cuesta toured the United States and Canada and developed his own highly
personal style. While living in Toronto, Cuesta and his group became a popular
band for visiting musicians to jam with, including the great Benny Goodman
on one occasion.
5. Barry Nesbitt: There Must Be One Canadian Girl For Me
(Alex Barris)
78 rpm single bw Pub With No Beer: Sparton Records 643 R
Toronto ON
Barry Nesbitt: vocal
Ralph Fraser: piano
Rog Gedunc and His Pub Crawlers
Produced 1957
Recorded at Harmony Studios, Toronto
Barclay William John Nesbitt b. Rouleau SK / d. Victoria, B.C. Oct. 8, 2011 (85).
Began his career as a DJ at Moose Jaw radio station CHAB. Later
moved to Toronto and had a big career as a radio announcer at CKFH. He came
to CKFH in 1951 and hosted several "teen" shows. He gave The Crew Cuts their
first radio exposure--they were "Canadaires" in those days. He also hosted
a country music programme. By 1957, Barry was programme and production manager
and in 1965 he was assistant manager of the station.
6. John Allan Cameron: It Must Be Aweful
(Higginson / Reese)
Ice Cream Sneakers: Mudpie Records #1
Markham ON - Cape Breton Island
John Allan Cameron: spoken
Unknown winds
Produced by Holger Petersen, 1980
Recorded at Sundown Recorders, Edmonton by Ron Vaugoise and Damon Studios, Edmonton by Rick Erikson
John Allan Cameron b. Inverness Co. NS 16 December 1938 / d. Toronto Nov 22, 2006 (67)
This 40 second clip was taken from a kids album produced by Stony
Plain Records owner, Holger Petersen, which also featured artists Paul Hann
and Connie Kaldor.
7. Frank Zappa: It Must Be A Camel
(Frank Zappa)
Hot Rats: Bizarre Records / Reprise Records RS 6356
Los Angeles CA
Frank Zappa: guitar, octave bass, percussion
Jean-Luc Ponty: violin
Ian Underwood: piano, oganus maximus, flute, clarinets, sax
John Guerin: drums
Max Bennett: bass
Produced by Frank Zappa, 1969
Recorded by Dick Kunc, Whitney Studios; Jack Hunt, TTG; Cliff Goldstein, TTG; Brian Ingoldsby, Sunset Sound
Frank Vincent Zappa b. Dec 21, 1940 Baltimore / d. Dec 4, 1993 (52) Los Angeles
8. John Renbourn: Faro Annie
(John Renbourn / Terry Cox / Danny Thompson / Sue Draheim)
Faro Annie: Reprise MS 2082
London UK
John Renbourn: guitar
Terry Cox: drums
Sue Draheim: fiddle
Danny Thompson: bass
Produced by Bill Leader, 1971
Recorded by Nik Kensey at Livingston Studios
John Renbourn b. London UK 8 August 1944 / d. 26 March 2015, Hawick Scotland (70)
Around 1963, Renbourn teamed up with guitarist Bert Jansch who
had moved to London from Edinburgh, and together they developed an intricate
duet style that became known as folk baroque. In the mid-60s, Renbourn started
playing and recording with Jacqui McShee who sang traditional English folk
songs, and with American fiddler Sue Draheim. Together with Bert Jansch,
bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox, they went on to form Pentangle.
The group became successful, touring America in 1968, playing at Carnegie
Hall and the Newport Folk Festival.
9. Tom Kelly: November Song
(Tom Kelly)
CBC Broadcast Recording CBC Radio Canada LM 413
Thunder Bay ON
Tom Kelly: guitar, vocal
Paul Mason: piano
Unknown others
Produced by Ira Stewart, 1975
Recorded by Lee Bailey in Halifax NS
Thomas Kelly b. Thunder Bay, ON / d. of heart attack on November 25, 2012 Burlington ON
Was the co-host of CBC TVs ‘Singalong Jubilee’ from 1971-74.
For the rest of the 70s, Kelly partnered up with Gene MacLellan, performing
and crafting out songs. When nobody else was looking, they forged a movement
to change the Canadian copyright laws to be more favourable to singer/songwriters.
So I find it interesting that a great songwriter is left out of wikipedia’s
"Canadian folk singer-songwriters" category under K. How quickly some of
us are forgotten. He is not to be confused with the American singer/songwriter
of the same name (which dominates online information).
10. Grit Laskin: Middle of November
(G Laskin)
Lila's Jig: Fogerty's Cove Music FCM 009
Toronto ON
Grit Laskin: mandolin, pipes, guitar
Ian Robb: concertina
Ann Lederman: fiddle, piano, viola
Produced by Grit Laskin, 1985
Recorded by Vezzi Tayyub at Kensington Sound, Toronto, April 1985
William Laskin b August 23, 1953 Hamilton, Ontario
Grit is one of Canada’s finest luthiers, manufacturing guitars
for some of the world’s best acoustic guitar players. As a musician, he has
several solo albums, and has been a member of Friends of Fiddler's Green
folk group since the 1970s. He accompanied Stan Rogers (as "The Masked Luthier
of Dupont Street") both on recordings and on tour.
Laskin learned the guitar trade through an apprenticeship with Jean Larrivée,
beginning in 1971. He makes on average 20 to 24 guitars a year and he has
made guitars for many well-known artists such as: k.d. lang, Margaret Christl,
Paul Mills, Ben Mink, Stan and Garnet Rogers. The album ‘Lila’s Jig’
was first released on Cassette in 1985 & on vinyl 1987. He was inducted
into the Order of Canada in 2012.
11. David Campbell: November Town
(David Campbell)
Through Arawak Eyes: DEC Development Education Centre - IFF 0001
Toronto / Pomeroon Guyana
David Campbell: guitar, vocal
Sherman Maness & Harris Todman: bass
Dick Smith: percussion
Chris Whiteley: harmonica
Harris Todman: steel drums
Produced by Billy Brians & Alan Duffy, 1984
Recorded by Hayward Parrott
Son of a Portuguese mother and Arawak father, came to Canada in 1960. Later
he studied music in the UK. David Campbell now lives in Vancouver, Canada,
and has an active life as a singer, writer, television performer and painter.
He has written several books of poetry. He has also written about philosophy.
David has been an important ambassador and is a cultural
hero for Guyana. For his inspirational work, he was awarded a Wordsworth
McAndrew Award by the Guyana Folk Festival Committee in 2003.
12. Vashti Bunyan: Rose Hip November
(Vashti Bunyan)
Just Another Diamond Day: Philips Records 6308-019
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK
Vashti Bunyan: guitar, vocal
Christopher Sykes: keys
John Hames: dulcitone
Robin Williamson: harp
Produced by Joe Boyd, 1970
Recorded by Jerry Boys at Sound Techniques, London, Nov-Dec 1969
Jennifer Vashti Bunyan b. 1945
This, her only album while she was young and produced by the
amazing Joe Boyd, is a gem. She’s lovely, she’s a flower, she’s a wisp of
fresh air and more and it all comes through on her unusual songs. 35 years
later in 2005, she decided to record another album! Her third came out in
2014.
13. Allen Hume: November Rain
(A Hume)
Homemade Songs: Summit Sound - SS1045
Westport, ON
Dave Barton: guitars
Dan Ellsworth: bass
Dave Daw: rhythm guitar, shakers
Ken Harden: Fender Rhodes, piano
David Taylor: drums
Allen Hume: acoustic guitar, vocals
Produced by Allen Hume & Dave Daw, 1984
Recorded at Summit Sound Studios, Glen & Whalen St., Westport
Very diffult tracing down this guy. He was a Lightfootesque singer songwriter,
complete with Lightoot’s nasal head music sound. But I’m sure that this was
his only album.
14. Artie Barsamian Orchestra: Bari Yerk
(?)
Belly Dance Au Go-Go - Music Of The Middle East: Fiesta – FLPS 1468
NYC
Produced 1966
Anthony M. Barsamian b. Boston / d. February 22, 2012 (83) Florida.
15. Skip & Flip: Cherry Pie
(Joe Josea)
45 single bw It Was I: Paradise Records P 1003
Gallipolis OH / Coffeeville KS
Skip Battin: bass
Flip Paxton: guitar
Produced 1960
Clyde ‘Skip’ Battin b. Gallipolis OH Feb 18, 1934 / d. July 6, 2003 Silverton OR (69)
Larry Wayne Stevens aka Gary S Paxton b May 18, 1939 / d. July 17, 2016 Branson Missouri (77)
I had no idea who these two guys were when I bought the single.
Lo and behold: Skip Batten who would later go on to perform with The Byrds,
The New Riders of the Purple Sage and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Flip got
into music production and was responsible for producing Alley Oop and The
Monster Mash. He also worked with The Association, Paul Revere and The Raiders,
The Four Freshmen and Tommy Rowe. As Skip and Flip, they released just two
singles.
16. Sweet Cherry Wine: Thinking About You
(Ernest Martens)
45 single bw This Is Goodbye Forever: Eagle Records – No Serial no.
Vernon BC
Produced by Robin Henry
Recorded by Andy Russell at Nova Recording Studio, Vernon BC
I’ve got the 45 but cannot find out anything about anyone associated with it. A complete mystery from British Columbia!
17. Wilf Carter: Apple, Cherry, Mince & Choc'late
(W Carter)
Wilf Carter: A Canadian Legend Vol 3: Bear Family Records - B15754-3 DI
Port Hillford NS
Produced by Hugh Hoseph, Steve Sholes & Charles Grean
Re-Issue Produced by Steve Lasker. 1993
Mastered by Jorg Siemer & Duncan Cowell
b. December 18, 1904 / d. December 5, 1996
18. The Searchers: Cherry Stones
(John Jerome)
Sugar & Spice: Pye Records NPL-30044
Liverpool UK
Tony Jackson: lead vocals, bass
Chris Curtis: drums
Michael Pender: lead guitar
John McNally: rhythm guitar
Produced by Tony Hatch, 1963
The Band formed in 1959 by John McNally & Michael Pender
taking the name from John Ford western The Searchers (1956). Cherry Stones
was written by Australian writer John Jerome and published around 1950. It
was quickly recorded by Charlie Kunz, George Gibbs and The Malcolm Mitchell
Trio. The Searchers have now officially retired, having played their final
ever gig at The Stables Theatre in Wavendon, England on March 31, 2019.
19. The Berliner Philharmonker: Help!
(Lennon / McCartney)
The Beatles In Classic: Teldec Digital: LC 3706
Berlin, GM
Werner Muller: Arranger
Produced 1983
20. Pukka Orchestra: Cherry Beach Express
(G Williamson / T Duggan-Smith)
Cherry Beach Express: Solid Gold Records
Toronto
Graeme Williamson: vocals
Neil Chapman: guitar
Tony Duggan-Smith: guitar
Steve Webster: bass
David McMorrow: keys
Gordon Phillips: percussion
Ann Lederman: violin
David Norris: drums
Denis Akiyama: trumpet
Produced by The Pukka Orchestra & Eugene Martynec, 1984
Recorded at Eastern Sound, Toronto
Mixed by Peter Mann & Gene Martynec at Eastern Sound
Cherry Beach Express is a song about the notorious 52 Division of the
Toronto Police force. They have long been believed to routinely take prisoners
and suspects to a deserted, industrial waste land called Cherry Beach and
beat the crap out of them. There was at least one major law suit where a
Cherry Beach Express victim was awarded a six figure settlement against the
Toronto goons who took him on the Cherry Beach Express. (Paid for by us taxpayers.)
Side B
1. Hal Blaine: Kaleidoscope: March
(Hal Blaine)
Psychedelic Percussion: ABC Dunhill Records DS 50019
Holyoke Massachusetts
Hal Blaine: drums, organ, bongos, congas, gong, xylophone, timpani
Mike Lang: keys
Emil Richards, Gary Coleman: percussion
Produced by Steve Barri, 1967
Recorded by Ben Jordan and Phil Kaye
Harold Simon Belsky b. Holyoke MA, Feb 5, 1929 / d. March 11, 2019 Palm Desert CA (90)
Most people have never really heard of him but Hal Blaine has
met their ears countless times. Like most smart people, he let his drums
do the talking. The drums behind Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In, The Beachboys,
Batman’s theme, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mamas and Papas songs, Dean Martin,
Barry McGuire, Petula Clark, Bobby Darin, The Grassroots, Herb Alpert and
the Tijuana Brass, McArthur Park, Mr. Tambourine Man, Johnny Rivers, Bobby
Vee, Lorne Green doing Ringo, Something Stupid, John Denver, Connie Francis,
Windy and Wouldn’t it Be Nice. To name just a few! So I think we all know
of him.
2. Stone Roses: Elephant Stone
(Ian Brown / John Squire)
Stone Roses: RCA – 1184-2-JX
Manchester UK
Gary Mounfield: Bass
Reni: Drums, Backing Vocals
John Squire: Guitar
Ian Brown: Vocals
Produced by Peter Hook, 1989
Mixed By John Leckie
Recorded at Battersea Studios and Konk Sound (The Kinks), London
John Leckie, who produced the album, also worked on Pink Floyd’s Meddle.
The band was active between 1988 and 1996 and got screwed over by a bad contract
they signed with a small British label, Silvertone. Stone Roses, the band’s
first album, was one of the most successful British albums of 1989 but because
of the contract problems they it would be way past their due-date when they
released their second album in 1994.
3. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Third Stone From The Sun
(Jimi Hendrix)
Are You Experienced: Reprise Records 6261
Seattle WA / London UK
Jimi Hendrix: guitar, effects, vocals
Mitch Mitchell: drums
Noel Redding: bass
Chas Chandler: talking part
Produced by Chas Chandler, 1967
Recorded October 23, 1966 till April 4, 1967, at De Lane Lea, CBS, and Olympic Studios in London
In the summer of 1966, Hendrix relocated to New York City's Greenwich
Village. There he explored rock music outside of the confines of the Harlem
rhythm and blues scene. While performing with his group ‘Jimmy James and
the Blue Flames’ at the Cafe Wha?, Hendrix played elements of early versions
of "Third Stone from the Sun". He continued to develop it with (ex-Animal
and now manager) Chas Chandler after moving to England. The two shared an
interest in science fiction writing.
Said Chandler: ‘I had dozens of science fiction books at home ... The first
one Jimi read was “Earth Abides”. That where 'Third Stone from the Sun' came
from.’
4. The Sex Pistols: (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone
(Boyce / Hart)
The Great Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindle: Virgin Records VD 2510
London UK
Johnny Rotten: lead vocal
Steve Jones: guitar
Glen Matlock: bass
Paul Cook: drums
Produced by Cook, Jones, Goodman, Thraves in 1976 and 1979
Soundtrack album Produced, 1979
This is the soundtrack to the Pistols’ film Rock ‘N’ Roll Swindlewhich
was released after John Lyndon (Rotten) had left the Pistols. They used his
vocals from a 1976 demo and re-recorded the music tracks. So why did they
choose to play a Monkee’s song? (Note: before the Monkees, the song was recorded
by none other than Paul Revere And The Raiders, released the same month as
The W.C. Fields Memorial Electric String Band’s version).
5. Tony Rice: Eighth of January
(Trad arr by David Grisman)
Tony Rice: Rounder Records 0085
Danville Virginia
Tony Rice: guitar
David Grisman: mandolin
Todd Phillips: bass
Darol Anger: violin
Produced by Tony Rice, 1977
Recorded by Bob Shumaker at 1750 Arch Studios
Mastered at Artisan Sound Recorders
David Anthony Rice b. June 8, 1951, Danville, VA / d. Dec 25, 2020 Reidsville, NC (69)
Was turned onto bluegrass music by his father but it was ex-Byrd,
Clarence White, who turned out to be one of his main influences. He started
hanging out with Ry Cooder, David Grisman and Ricky Skaggs in the early ‘70s.
His style influenced an entire generation of bluegrass guitar pickers. Ricky
Skaggs, one of the many musicians who revered Rice, called him "the single
most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years". He died of
cancer while making his coffee.
He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2013
Won a Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance – The New South, Fireball – 1983
6. Mac Beattie & Ottawa Valley Melodiers: The Stone Outside Dan Murphy’s Door
(Mac Beattie)
Sing A Song: Banff Rodeo – RBS 1243
Arnprior ON
Mac Beattie: vocal, drums
Reg Hill: fiddle, bass
Gaetan Fairfield: guitar
Bob Whitney: alto sax, drums
Allan Utronki: steel, spanish guitar, bass
Jimmy Mayhew: piano
Produced by George Taylor, 1965
John McNab Beattie, b Arnprior, ON 21 Dec 1916 / d 14 Jun 1982 Arnprior (65)
7. Joe Walsh: Turn To Stone
(Joe Walsh)
So Far So Good: ABC Records ABCL 5240
Cleveland OH
Joe Walsh: guitar, vocal
Joe Vittale: drums
Kenny Passarelli: bass
Produced by Bill Szymczyk 1972
Compilation album produced 1978
(Originally on LP Barnstorm)
8. The Rolling Stones: Heart of Stone
(Jagger / Richards)
45 Single: London Records L 9725
London UK
Mick Jagger: lead, bg vocals
Keith Richards: rhythm guitar, solo
Brian Jones: low tuned guitar
Bill Wyman: bass, bg vocals
Charlie Watts: drums
Jack Nitzsche: tambourine, piano
Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, 1964
9. Jackie Shane: Sticks and Stones
(Titus Turner)
45 single bw Any Other Way: SuE Records 776
Toronto ON
Jackie Shane: vocals
Frank Motley And His Crew
Produced 1962
Released 1963
Jackie Shane b. Nashville TN May 15, 1940 / d. Feb 21, 2019 Nashville
10. David Bradstreet: Sticks and Stones
(David Bradstreet)
Dreaming In Colour: A&M Records – SP 9032
Toronto ON
David Bradstreet: guitars, vocals
Carl Keesee: bass, clarinet, vocals
Jim Neil: drums, vocals
Bob Mann: lead guitars
Doug Riley: keys
Lance Quinn: guitars
Steve Kennedy: sax
Matt Zimbel: percussion
Michael Lewis: bg vocal
Bill Hughs: bg vocal
Produced by Don Oriolo, 1978
Recorded by Ed Stasium at Manta Sound, Toronto
Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC by Greg Calbi
Born in UK – moved to Canada as a kid and grew up in Oakville ON
Best known for his song ”Renaissance” (“Let’s Dance That Old Dance Once More”)
- a hit for Canadian icon, Valdy. Bradstreet was a Juno Award winner
in 1977 for Best New Male Vocalist. Produced the first album by a then
unknown Jane Siberry on his own Street Records label in 1981
11. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra: Coppelia Waltz
(Leo Delibes)
2001: A Space Odyssey – volume 2: MGM Records – SE-4722
Herbert von Karajan: conductor
Produced Jesse Kaye - 1970
12. The Lowlanders: Battle of Stony Creek
(Woody Lambe)
Stop Kickin’ My Dawg: Sparton Records – SP 220
London ON
John Edwards: guitar
George Buckley: banjo
Bruce Wilson: lead guitar
Woody Lambe: guitar, vocal
Pete Purvis: bass
Produced by Tylor, 1963
Recorded at Hallmark Studios, Toronto by Bob Vallan
Masters cut on Neumann lathe with a Grampian cutter head
A London Ontario based band who got together to sing folk songs, signed
a deal to perform at a London restaurant (table to table) and started being
asked to play Hootenannies. They released three singles and this one album
before band members started moving on.
13. Fraser & DeBolt: Stoney Day
(DM DeBolt)
Fraser & DeBolt (with Ian Guenther): Columbia Records C 30381
Montreal QC
Alan Fraser: guitar, vocal
Daisy DeBolt: guitar, vocal
Ian Guenther: violin
Produced by Craig Allen, 1971
Recorded by Mark Smith and Allan Moy
Signed to Columbia Records, this album wasn’t pushed enough to make
a major mark, but it could have. A revue of the album in High Fidelity magazine
in 1971 claimed this “one of the best pop albums I have ever heard.” They
did record second album called With Pleasure but it also flopped as
a seller. A third album was attempted but never finished or released. Their
albums have never been reissued on CD.
14. Levon & The Hawks: Stones That I Throw (Will Free All Men)
(Robbie Robertson)
45 Single: Atco Records - 6383
Toronto ON
Rick Danko: bass
Levon Helm: drums, vocal
Garth Hudson: keys
Richard Manual: keys
Robbie Robertson: guitar
Produced by Henry Glover, 1965
Recorded by Phil Ramone
After they quit being Ronnie Hawkins band and before they became The
Band, they were known, briefly, as Levon and the Hawks. They were scouted
out by Bob Dylan and hired to become his touring band when Dylan first went
electric. Suffering boos raining down from concert seats of folkie purists,
they managed to play at Massey Hall with Dylan and suffered the exact same
fate, this time before their own home crowd.
15. Bachman Turner Overdrive:
(CF Turner)
Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Mercury Records SRM-1-696
Winnipeg MB
C F Turner: bass, vocals
Randy Bachman: lead guitar, vocals
Tim Bachman: second lead guitar
Rob Bachman: drums
Produced by Randy Bachman, 1973
Recorded by Buzz Richmond and Marc Sterling at Kaye-Smith Studios, Seattle WA
Charles Frederick Turner b. Oct 16, 1943 Winnipeg
16. Walter Carlos: Brandenburg Concerto, 3rd Movement
(JS Bach)
Switched-On Bach: Columbia Records – MS 7194
Pawtucket RI
Wendy (Walter) Carlos: Moog Synthesizer
Benjamin Folkman: programmer
Robert Moog: technical advisor
Produced by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind for Trans-electronic Music Productions, Inc 1968
Recorded in New York City
Wendy Carlos b. November 14, 1939 as Walter Carlos, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Switched-On Bach peaked on the Billboard chart at number 10 and
topped its Classical Albums chart from 1969 to 1972. The album sold over
one million copies by June 1974 and in 1986 became the second classical album
in history to be certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album was recorded using
a custom-built 8-track recording machine constructed by Carlos from components
built by Ampex. At the time of release, the album was met with massive negative
response from classical music purists, but appealed to the younger ‘hip’
audience. Canadian pianist Glenn Gould spoke highly of Switched-On Bach,
saying: "The whole record, in fact, is one of the most startling achievements
of the recording industry in this generation and certainly one of the great
feats in the history of 'keyboard' performance".
In 1970, the album won three Grammy Awards: Best Classical Album, Best Classical
Performance – Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (With or Without Orchestra),
and Best Engineered Classical Recording.
17. Vassar Clements: Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
(Lennon / McCartney)
Crossing The Catskills: Rounder Records 0016
Kinard FL
Vassar Clements: fiddle
David Bromberg: dobro
Michael Melford: guitar
Everett Allen Lilly: bass
Produced by Vassar Clements & Michael Melford, 1973
Recorded by John Nagy at Aengus Enterprises, Fayville Mass
Vassar Carlton Clements (April 25, 1928 / d. August 16, 2005)
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