And Now for The Particulars:
Side A
1. Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass: Zorba The Greek
(Mikis Theodorakis)
Going Places: A&M Records LP 112(C)
Los Angeles
John Pisano (electric guitar)
Lou Pagani (piano)
Nick Ceroli (drums)
Pat Senatore (bass guitar)
Tonni Kalash (trumpet)
Herb Alpert (trumpet)
Bob Edmondson (trombone)
Produced by Herb Alpert & Jerry Moss, 1965
Recorded by Larry Levine at Gold Star Recording Studios, LA
Going Places won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1966. Going
Places produced four singles in 1965: "Tijuana Taxi", "Spanish Flea", "Third
Man Theme", and "Zorba the Greek". Alpert and his business partner, Jerry
Moss, founded A&M Records in 1962.
2. Dave Clark Five: Because
(Dave Clark / Mike Smith)
The Hits Of The Dave Clark Five: Capitol Records Canada T6153
London
Dave Clark: drums, bg vocals
Mike Smith: organ, lead vocals
Rick Huxley: bass, bg vocals
Dennis Payton: sax
Lenny Davidson: guitar, bg vocals
Produced by Dave Clark and Adrian Kerridge as Adrian Clark, 1964
Hits compilation released in Canada January, 1966
"Because" was written with the intention of being the Dave Clark Five's
fifth US single, but the band's label, Epic Records, was initially resistant,
believing the ballad strayed too far from the hit-making, drum bashing formula
that had proven so successful with the band's previous singles. In May 1964,
the song was released in the UK as the B-side to "Can't You See That She's
Mine".
Clark insisted that "Because" be released as an A-side in the US, and Epic
eventually agreed. The single entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number sixty
in August, and peaked six weeks later at number three. "Because" became the
band's fifth US single to sell more than one million copies. In Canada, the
song reached number three on RPM magazine's chart. The Supremes recorded
a version of it on the group's ‘A Bit of Liverpool’ tribute album (1964).
The Ray Conniff Singers released the song as a single in 1972. And Julian
Lennon recorded the song for the soundtrack to Dave Clark's musical ‘Time’
in 1986.
3. James Hill: Gold Digger
(James Hill)
The Old Silo: Borealis Records BCVL 230
Langley BC / Nova Scotia
James Hill: vocal, baritone uke, drums, violins, cello banjo
Anne Jenelle: vocal, cello
Bill Stevenson: piano
Produced by Joel Plaskett, 2014
Recorded at New Scotland Yard, Dartmouth NS by Thomas Stajcer
Mixed by Joel Plaskett and Thomas Stajcer
Mastered by LaPointe at Archive Mastering, Halifax
James Hill b. 3 September 1980
Although raised in British Columbia, Hill was introduced to the
Chalmers Doane method of learning the ukulele when he was a school boy, joining
the Langley Ukulele Ensemble which he participated in for over ten years.
He’s played such venues as The Kennedy Center in July 2009 and The 40th Ukulele
Festival in Hawaii. He appeared at the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain
in summer 2013. In 2009, Hill collaborated with Anne Janelle (formerly Anne
Davison) on cello and created the CD True Love Don't Weep. The Album won
the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards Traditional Album of the Year. In 2015
this album, The Old Silo, was nominated for a Juno Award for Roots
& Traditional Album of the Year – Solo category.
4. King Crimson: Fallen Angel
(Robert Fripp / John Wetton / Palmer James)
Red: Atlantic Records SD 18110
London
Robert Fripp: guitar, mellotron
John Wetton: bass, vocals
William Bruford: percussives
With
David Cross: violin
Mel Collins: soprano sax
Ian McDonald: alto sax
Robin Miller: oboe
Marc Charig: cornet
Produced by King Crimson, 1974
Recorded at Olympic Sound, London by George Chkiantz, Rod Thear
5. Free: Heartbreaker
(Paul Rodgers)
The Free Story: Island Records ISLD4
Limited Canadian Edition No. 22789
London
Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Paul Kossoff – lead guitar
Simon Kirke – drums, percussion
John "Rabbit" Bundrick – organ, piano, backing vocals
Produced by Free and Andy Johns, 1973
Recorded at Island Records Studios, London by Richard Digby Smith and
‘The Free Story’ compilation produced 1975
6. Ron Paxton & Foothill Stompers: Karlstad Schottische
(Trad)
Ron Paxton & The Foothill Stompers: Aura Records – WRC1-1240
Calgary AB
Ron Paxton: mandolin, guitars, banjo, belt buckle, bass
Alex McDonald: violin, washboard
Donna Otte: piano, autoharp
Gerri Rothe: spoons
Produced by Ron Paxton – no date
Recorded by Michael Chursinoff and Gerri Rothe at Jonathon Recording Studio, Calgary
7. kd lang: Jericho
(Joni Mitchell)
Hymns of the 49th Parallel: Nonsuch Records 7559-79474-3
Consort AB
kd lang: vocal
Teddy Borowiecki: keys, accordion
Ben Mink: guitars
David Piltch: basses
Produced by Ben Mink and kd lang 2016
Recorded and mixed by David Leonard at Conway Recording Studios, Los Angeles
Mastered by Robert C Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, Maine
Kathryn Dawn Lang b. November 2, 1961 Edmonton
One of the great under-appreciated Canadian albums, Hymns of
the 49th Parallel features kd lang at her vocal best, delivering the songs
of Leonard Cohen, Bruce Cockburn, Joni Mitchell, Ron Sexsmith, Neil Young,
Jane Siberry and a collaboration with David Pilch. Every song is pristine.
Every breath kd takes is its own meditation.
8. Donovan: Isle of Islay
(Donovan Leitch)
For Little Ones: Epic Records BN 26350
Glasgow SL
Donovan: Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Harold McNair: flute
Tony Carr: drums, percussion, bongos
Candy John Carr: bongos
Ken Baldock: string bass
Produced by Mickie Most, 1967
Recorded by Michael Ross Trevor at CBS Studios, London
9. Bim aka Roy Forbes: Dance in The Sunlight
(Roy Forbes)
Raincheck On Misery: Casino Records CA 1009
Dawson Creek, BC
Bim: guitars, vocal
Terry Frewer: acoustic guitar
Doug Edwards: bass
Geoff Eyre: drums
Claire Lawrence: tenor sax
Produced by Claire Lawrence 1976
Recorded by Dave Slagter at Little Mountain Sound June-Sept 1976
Roy Charles Forbes b. February 13, 1953 Dawson Creek, BC
Roy now works for the CKUA Radio network in Alberta, producing
fabulous radio shows there. As a performer, he released several LPs as Bim,
a nickname that his father gave him when he was just a boy. Later he reverted
back to his Roy Forbes name.
10. Flying Burrito Brothers: Four Days of Rain
(Rick Roberts)
The Flying Burrito Brothers: A&M Records SP 4295
Los Angeles
Chris Hillman: bass
Rick Roberts: guitar
Pete Kleinow: steel
Mike Clarke: drums
Bernie Leadon: guitars, banjo
Produced by Jim Dickson & Bob Hughes, 1971
Recorded by Bob Hughes and Lillian Douma at Record Plant, Hollywood
This is from the Last Flying Burrito Brothers studio album featuring
the fine vocals, acoustic guitar playing and songwriting of new guy, Rick
Roberts, who replace singer Gram Parsons. They did release Hot Burrito Deluxe
after this, but that was a live album. This one features future Eagle, Bernie
Leadon.
11. Denis Lepage: Reptile Reel
(Denis LePage)
Larger Than Life: Boot Records - BBG 6001
London, ON
Bert Baumbach: guitar
Ken Palmer: mandolin
Willie P Bennett: harp
David Zdriluk: bass
Denis LePage: banjo
Produced by David Essig - 1977
Recorded by Bob Lanois at Grant Avenue Studio, Hamilton
Cover: Ian Bell
12. Jefferson Airplane: Wooden Ships
(Crosby / Kantner / Stills)
Volunteers: RCA Victor LSP 4238
San Francisco
Grace Slick: vocals
Paul Kantner: vocals
Jack Casady: bass
Spencer Dryden: drums
Jorma Kaukonen: guitar
Nicky Hopkins: piano
Marty Balin: vocals
Produced by Al Schmitt, 1969
Recorded By Pat Ieraci Mauriceman
Engineer – Rich Schmitt
Sometimes thing go over my head without me realizing it. I guess it
happens to us all. Wooden Ships is one such dilemma since I just found out
that it was written by David Crosby and Stephen Still (for Crosby Stills
and Nash’s first album) with the assistance of Paul Kantner from Jefferson
Airplane. This explains why the song appears on Volunteers. And it’s most
interesting to hear how The Airplane interpret the song as opposed to CSN.
13. The Razorbacks: Rocket
(Tony Kenny)
Live A Little: WEA 25 63731
Toronto ON
Tony Kenny: guitar, vocals
Joe Myke: bass
Don Dekouchay: drums
Donny Cartwright (Donohue) - guitar/ vocals
Produced by Chris Spedding, 1989
14. Emmerson Lake & Palmer: Manticore
(Keith Emmerson)
Tarkus: Cotillion Records SD 9900
London
Keith Emmerson: keys
Greg Lake: Bass, guitar, lead vocals
Carl Palmer: drums, percussioni
Produced by Gerg Lake, 1971
Recorded by Eddy Offord at Advision Studios, London
15. Connivence: Le boyau en Liberte (The Gut Feeling)
(Steve Burman)
Connivence: Kébec Disc KD 938
Gatineau (Hull), QC
Steve Burman: piano, vibraslap
Suzanne Sabourin: violin
Rameau: drums
Produced by Quintin Meek, 1977
Recorded by Marc at Listen Audio, Montreal
Mixed at Studio Six, Montreal
More of a collective of musicians than a band. They released 3 lps under
this name, all with different groupings of the musicians who’s shared production
costs and played on each others’ cuts.
16. Morley Loon: Deb Skum
(Morley Loon)
Northland, My Land: Boot Records / CBC Northern Services – NCB 503
Mistassini QC
J Kelly: percussion
R Daignault: flute
Morley Loon: vocal, guitar
Produced by Les McLaughlin, 1981
Recorded in Ottawa
He began singing and touring in the late 1960s, composing in the Cree
language. He recorded two albums with the CBC’s Northern Service in 1975
as well as a studio album, North Land, My Land, with Boot Records in 1981.
He was the first Cree language performer to see significant radio airplay
in Canada. Loon influenced other First Nations musicians, such as Lloyd Cheechoo
and Kashtin, to sing in their own languages. Though a strict traditionalist
who wore his hair long, Loon was also a seasoned road warrior, performing
across Canada, the United States, and Europe. He approached things with a
special joy, celebrating and promoting his Cree culture to all who would
listen. Loon died at age 38 in 1986 after suffering a lengthy bout with cancer.
Side B
1. Eric Burdon Band: Sun Secrets – 1974
(A Butler)
Sun Secrets: Capitol Records ST 11359
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK
Aalon: guitars
Alvin Taylor: drums
Randy Rice: bass
Produced by Jerry Goldstein, 1974
Recorded by Ed Barton at Record Plant, San Francisco
Mixed at Wally Heider Studio, LA
Mastered at Crystal Studios, LA
What does the Eric Burdon band sound like without the services of their lead singer?
2. Ron Sexsmith: Getaway Car
(Ron Sexsmith)
Carousel One: Warner Brothers Records 1-217595
Stratford ON
Ron Sexsmith: acoustic guitar, vocals, resonator guitar, harmonium
Don Heffington: drums
Bob Glaub: bass
John Ginty: keys
Jon Graboff: electric guitar, high strung guitar, pedal steel
Jim Scott: cowbell, tambourine
Produced by Jim Scott, 2015
Recorded by Jim Scott at Plyrz Studios, Valencia CA
Ronald Eldon Sexsmith b. 8 January 1964 (57) St. Catharines
The very first time I listened to Carousel One, I could hear
the distinct vocal imprint of the Kinks’ Ray Davies. Later I learned that
Ron Sexsmith is a huge Kinks fan. I’ve know him for many, many years but
didn’t realize until hearing Carousel One how much his style has changed
over the years. From a gruff and groggy R&B style to a more melodic, dramatic one maturing with the passing of time. He just keeps on getting better and better.
3. Amos Garrett: Hair of the Dog
(Jack Lavin / Tim Atrsey)
I Make My Home In My Shoes: Stony Plain SPL 1132
Calgary AB
Amos Garrett: guitar
Tom Lavin: guitar, percussion
Brian MacLeod: synth
Mike Kalanj: organ
Daryl Bennett: drums
Dave Bjarnason: drums
David Burgin: harmonica
Ted Borowiecki: piano
Jack Lavin: bass
Brian Pollock: bass
Ron Casat: piano
Bill Runge: synth
Produced by Tom Lavin, 1989
Recorded by Steve Smith, Bill Buckingham with Marcel DuPerreault at Blue Wave Studio, Vancouver
Amos Garrett b. Detroit Michigan, November 26,
From 1964 to 1967, Garrett played in the Toronto jug/string band,
the Dirty Shames. It was during this period that Garrett took John Hammond
Jr. to see Levon and the Hawks for the first time. The Hawks would later
be recommended by Hammond to Bob Dylan.
After serving in other peoples’ bands (like Anne Murray, Maria Muldaur, Ian
& Syvia’s Great Speckled Bird, Paul Butterfield’s Better Days), Garrett
claimed: "I wanted to sing. I loved to sing, but there was no way I could
do so being a hired gun for bands." He then signed with the small roots music
label, Stony Plain Records and moved to Alberta and formed his band, The
Eh Team.
4. Suckerpunch: One Dog’s Gonna Die
(Suckerpunch)
Carols From The Canyon: Chemical Sound Recordings CHEMLP1
Toronto
Christopher Dignan: guitar, vocals
Cindy Beattie: bass
Sean Dignan: drums
Produced by Suckerpunch, 1994
Recorded and mixed by Daryl Smith and Alistair Miller at Chemical Sound recordings, Toronto
Mastered by Brett Zilahi at F-X Studios, Toronto
There have been numerous bands who’ve called themselves Suckerpunch:
in the UK, San Antonio, Texas, Michigan, Chicago and Florida, but the one
we played today was from Toronto.
Still in high-school in the late 80’s, guitarist Christopher Dignan formed
Suckerpunch with older brother Sean on drums and ex-Heatseekers bass player
Cindy Beattie. With Christopher as the gyrating guitar swinging front man,
Suckerpunch quickly became the must see band in town. They broke up in 1995
with the Dignan brothers joining Dodge Fiasco and later The Kensington Hillbillies.
5. Jimmy ‘Trump’ Davidson: Ballin’ The Jack
(Trad)
Trump Davidson + Horn = Dixie: Chateau – CPL 1009
Sudbury ON
Jimmy Davidson: trumpet
Produced 1960
James Douglas Davidson b Sudbury ON November 26, 1908 / d. Sudbury May 2, 1978 (69)
A pioneer and promoter of jazz in Canada, Davidson played trumpet
from the age 12 with the Canadian Legion Band in Sudbury ON and formed the
Melody Five in 1925, one of the earliest jazz-styled groups in Canada. Moving
to Toronto, he worked from 1929-36 with Luigi Romanelli’s jazz orchestra.
inspired by the Dixieland stylists of the 1920s and 1930s, Davidson organized
a 12-piece orchestra for Toronto's Club Esquire in 1936, broadcasting locally
on CKEY and in 1937 in the US on the NBC radio network. The orchestra toured
Great Britain in 1938 as the Ray Noble Orchestra before disbanding in 1942.
Davidson organized another Dixieland big band and performed at Toronto's
Palace Pier (1944-61). In the 1970s he basically gave up playing the trumpet
but performed as the band’s singer. Davidson was married to violinist Erica
Zentner, and their daughter Sarah Davidson became principal harpist with
the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra.
6. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band: Doctor Dark
(Don Van Vliet)
Lick My Decals Off, Baby: Straight Records / Reprise 6420
Glendale CA
Ed Marimba (Art Tripp): marimba, percussion, broom
Captain Beefheart (Don Van Vliet): vocals, bass clarinet, saxes, harmonica
Drumbo (John French): percussion, broom
Zoot Horn Rollo (Bill Harkleroad): guitar and glass finger guitar
Rockette Morton (Mark Boston): "bassius-o-pheilius"
Produced by Captain Beefheart, 1970
Recorded at United Recording Corp, Hollywood CA
Don Glen Vliet b. January 15, 1941 Glendale, CA / d. December 17, 2010 (69) Arcata, CA
7. Paul Edward Royes: Higher Than Heaven
(PE Royes)
Child Of The Sun: Message To Love PER001
Toronto ON
Paul Edward Royes: guitars, bass
Phil Naro: vocals
Jim Neilson: bass
Alexander Tukatsch: drums
Produced by Paul Edward Royes, 2019
Recorded at Message To Love Studios, Toronto
Mixed by Clifton David Broadbridge at El Mocambo Productions
Mastered by Joao Carvalho at Joao Carvalho Mastering, Toronto
A survivor of the Toronto music scene for many years, this was the first time Royes recorded or appeared on an album.
8. David Bowie: Glass Spider
(D Bowie)
Never Let Me Down: EMI Records PJ 17267
London
Alto Saxophone – Stan Harrison
Baritone Saxophone – Steve Elson
Bass – Erdal Kizilcay, Carmine Rojas
Drums – Erdal Kizilcay
Flugelhorn – Earl Gardner
Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Harmonica, Moog, Mellotron, tambourine – David Bowie
Tambourine – Carlos Alomar, David Bowie
Tenor Saxophone – Lenny Pickett
Trumpet – Earl Gardner, Erdal Kizilcay, Laurie Frink
Piano – Phillipe Saisse
Percussion – Crusher Bennett
Produced by David Bowie, David Richards, 1987
Recorded At Mountain Studios by Andre Gauchat, Jon Goldberger, Justin Shirley Smith
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk Corp.
Mixed By Bob Clearmountain
9. Ken Davidson: Oriental Melody
(Ken Davidson)
Spotlight On Guitar with Ken Davidson: Banff Rodeo Records – RBS 1070
Halifax NS
Ken Davidson: guitars
Produced by George I Taylor, 1961
Ken Davidson b. Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 9, 1924 / d. Dartmouth NS 2001
At sixteen, he began playing the Hawaiian guitar and went on
to study at Acadia University where he perfected his style with the Spanish
guitar. He later included classical and jazz in his repertoire and also became
an accomplished fiddle and banjo player. In the 1940's and 1950s, Ken worked
as an announcer for local radio stations in the Maritimes. While working
as a radio announcer with CBG in Gander, Newfoundland Ken met the CFRA Happy
Wanderers on one of their Wilf Carter cross-Canada tours. He was offered
the lead guitarist position by Ken Reynolds, the band's manager, and in 1956
Ken and his family moved to Ottawa, Ontario where the band was based. This
popular country band consisted of Joe Brown, Ward Allen, Bob King, Vince
Lebeau and Ron Sparling. Played with this band for over 10 yrs.
Released 4 LPs of guitar music. During the 1960s and 1970s, in Ottawa, Ken
operated the Ken Davidson Guitar Studios Returned to Halifax for good in
the late 70s
10. Atomic Rooster: Break The Ice
(John Cann)
In Hearing Of Atomic Rooster: Elektra Records EKS 74109
London
Vincent Crane: organ
Paul Hammond: drums
Pete French: vocals
John Cann: guitar
Produced by Vincent Crane & Atomic Rooster, 1971
Vincent Rodney Cheesman b.21 May 1943 Redding UK / d 14 February 1989 (45) London
Crane co-wrote "Fire", the 1968 hit single by The Crazy World
of Arthur Brown. Influenced by blues organist Graham Bond, Crane took up
playing Hammond organ. In late 1966 he formed the Vincent Crane Combo. From
there he migrated into The Crazy World of Arthur Brown whose only album was
produced by Pete Townsend. During their first tour of the United States in
1968, Crane suffered a nervous breakdown and returned to England where he
spent 3 or 4 months in the mental hospital. After that he rejoined the band
until it disintegrated in June 1969 when Arthur Brown temporarily disappeared
to live in a commune. He and Crane, along with drummer Carl Palmer, soon
left to form Atomic Rooster. After releasing their first album, Atomic Rooster
drummer Carl Palmer left to form Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Suffering bi-polar
disorders, Crane took his own life by ODing on Anadin tablets in 1989 at
the age of 45.
11. Jon Brooks: The Wow! Signal
(Jon Brooks)
No One Travels Alone: Borealis Records BCD251
Toronto ON
Jon Brooks: vocal, guitars, iTanpura
Neil Cruickshank: guitar, vocals
Alec Fraser: bass
Ed Hanley: tablas
Produced by Alec Fraser, 2018
Recorded in an old dancehall somewhere in Hamilton ON
Mastered by Peter J Moore
Wow! From Brooks’ last album of new material – coz he has since released
a redux of one of his earlier albums – released on vinyl. And speaking of
the Wow factor: Moby Grape’s second album was called ‘Wow’.
12. Moby Grape: Bitter Wind
(Bob Mosley)
Wow: Columbia Records – XSM 135372
San Francisco CA
Peter Lewis - rhythm guitar, vocals
Jerry Miller - lead guitar, vocals
Bob Mosley - bass, vocals
Skip Spence - rhythm guitar, vocals
Don Stevenson - drums, vocals
Produced by David Rubinson, 1968
Recorded by Don Puluse and Glen Kolotkin - August 30, 1967 - February 5, 1968
13. Chambers Brothers: Rock Me Mama
(Trad arr by Chambers Brothers)
A New Time A New Day: Columbia CS 9671
Los Angeles CA
Lester Chambers: harmonica
Joe Chambers: guitar
Willie Chambers: guitar
George Chambers: bass
Brian Keenan: drums
Produced by Tim OBrien, 1968
Recorded by Fred Catero & Roy Segal
14. Bill Connors: Titan
(B Connors)
Step It: Pathfinder Records – PTF 8503
Los Angeles CA
Bill Connors: guitar
Tom Kennedy: electric bass
Dave Weckl: drums
Produced by Steve Khan and Doug Kepstein, 1985
Recorded at Mediasound, NYC, by Doug Epistein
Mixed at Mediasound by Doug Epstein, Steve Khan, Bill connors and Dave Weckl
Mastered by Creg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NYC
15. Joe Seneca w Ry Cooder: Willie Brown Blues
(Ry Cooder / Joe Seneca)
Crossroads Soundtrack: Warner Brothers Records 92 53991
Cleveland Ohio
Joe Seneca: vocal
Ry Cooder: guitar
John Price: drums
Nathan East: bass
Jim Dickinson: piano
Frank Frost: Harmonica
John ‘Juke’ Logan: harmonica
Produced by Ry Cooder, 1986
Recorded at Ocean Way Studios by Mark Ettel
Mixed by George Massenburg at The Complex
Mastered by Bernie Grundman
Joe Senca aka Joel McGhee Jr. b. January 14, 1919 Cleveland Ohio / d. August 15, 1996 (77) NYC
He is best known for Willie Brown in Crossroads (1986). Before
his acting career, he belonged to the R&B singing group The Three Riffs,
which was active from the late 1940s and performed at upscale supper clubs
in New York City. He was also a songwriter and had big hits with "Talk to
Me", sung by Little Willie John, and "Break It to Me Gently," which was a
smash hit by Brenda Lee in 1962
16. The Beatles: I’ll Cry Instead
(Lennon / McCartney)
Something New: Capitol Record Canada T 2108
Liverpool
John Lennon: double-tracked vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: bass
George Harrison: lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums, tambourine
Produced by George Martin, 1964
