Side A
1. Apollo 100: Exercise in A Minor – 1971
2. David Celia: Tongues – 2015 *
3. David Gogo: Coulda Shoulda Woulda – 2015 *
4. David Wilcox: Bad Apple – 1980 *
5. David McCallum: It Won’t Be Wrong – 1968
6. David Wiffen: Cool Green River – 1981 *
7. David Crosby: Distances – 1982
8. David Bowie: Life On Mars – 1971
9. Fernand Thibault Et Ses Pionniers: Reel de Kirkland Lake – 1963 *
10. David Campbell: Young Ones Of Carlton – 1984 *
11. David Pritchard: Cats ‘n Cabbage – 1976 *
12. King David’s Jug Band: What’s That Tastes Like Gravy – 1930
13. David Sereda: Playing With Fire – 1985 *
14. The Esquires: Rave – 1964 *
15. David Bradstreet: Renaissance – 1977 *
16. David Essig: Grease Is Cheaper Than Parts – 1976 *
17. David Lindley: Mercury Blues – 1981
18. Dave Edmunds’ Rock Pile: Black Bill – 1970
19. David Raven & The Escorts: Don’t ‘cha Think – 1982 *
Side B
1. Dave Baker: Emily Carr, The World of Small – 1977 *
2. Dave Tough: Feel Like I’m Falling Down – 2013 *
3. Dave Van Ronk: Sunday Street – 1982
4. Dave Davies: Danger Zone – 1983
5. Garalou: Dr. Mason – 1980 *
6. Dave Schultz: The Penalty Box – 1975 *
7. David Anthony Berg: Snowmobile Cowboy - *
8. Dave Duddley: Bullshippers – 1972
9. David Peel & The Lower East Side: Legalize Marijuana - 1969
10. Oscar Peterson Trio: The Girl From Ipanema – 1965 *
11. David Formager: Radio Madness – 1979 *
12. David Wilkie: Llenyo Grande – 1981 *
13. David Rea: Guitar Man – 1971 *
14. The Bordens: Theme From Star Wars – 1960 *
15. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – The Legend of Xanadu – 1968
16. David Clayton Thomas & The Shays: Take Me Back – 1965 *
17. Dave Clark Five: No Time To Lose – 1964
18. Sam And Dave: Soul Sister / Brown Sugar – 1969
19. Tom McQueston: Mist on the Mountain / Staten Island – MacIlmoyle’s Reel – 1980 *
CanCon = 63%
This week it’s all about David, or Dave. The name has biblical roots and literally means ‘Beloved.’ So with the exceptions of background music, all songs this week are David derivatives.
Side A
1. Apollo 100: Exercise in A Minor
(Tom Parker)
45 single bw Joy: Mega Records 615-0050X
London UK
Tom Parker: keys
Clem Cattini: drums
Vic Flick: guitar
Zed Jenkins: guitar
Jim Lawless: percussionist
Brian Odgers: bass
Produced by Miki Dallon, 1971
Got together in and around multi-instrumentalist Tom Parker in 1970 and broke up in 73. Side A, “Joy” by JS Bach, was a hit in Britain but subsequent follow-up releases failed to impress the folks in the music bizz.
2. David Celia: Tongues
(David Celia)
Double Mind: Seedling Music 088907212580
Toronto
David Celia: guitars, vocals, clavinet, moog, nedulaphone
Michelle Casillas: bg vocal
Cleve Anderson: drums
Tim Jackson: bass, bg vocals
Produced by David Celia, 2015
Recorded at The House of Miracles
Mastered by Andy Magoffin at The House of Miracles
As far as I’m concerned… David Celia is one of those guys who might be one of those guys who fall under that category of “one of the best unknown talents in town”. An excellent, tasty and unique guitarist who seems to coax just about any sound he wants out of his instrument. He creates a Beatlesque pop from his songs while remaining heavy enough to brand them his own. I’ve followed his career since the release of his first CD, watching him grow and just get even better. His 2015 album was released on vinyl, made in the UK and transported back to Canada in his luggage.
3. David Gogo: Coulda Shoulda Woulda
(David Gogo)
Vicksburg Call: Cordova Bay Records CBR 1322
Nanaimo BC
David Gogo: guitar, vocal
Jay Stevens: bass, piano, harmony vocal
Bill Hicks: drums
Marisha Devoin: acoustic bass
Rick Hopkins: Hammond
Produced by The Perignon Partnership, 2015
Recorded by Rick Salt
David Gogo b. Nanaimo BC, March 18, 1969
NOT ON VINYL but….
Gogo was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, and received his first guitar at the age of five. At the age of 15, he met Stevie Ray Vaughan backstage at the Royal Theatre in Victoria, British Columbia and was encouraged by the blues legend to pursue a career in blues. By the age of 16, he was getting regular work as a musician. Gogo formed a band called The Persuaders, which eventually opened for blues performers such as Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy and Albert Collins. After a European tour supporting The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gogo signed a solo record deal with EMI Records. He soon after performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival with the likes of B.B. King, Otis Rush and Blues Traveler. He also guested on Tom Cochrane's Mad Mad World album while working on material for his upcoming debut album. The album David Gogo received a nomination for a Juno Award. He’s since recorded 16 albums of mostly original blues.
4. David Wilcox: Bad Apple
(David Wilcox)
Out Of The Woods: Freedom Records (3) – FR-010
Toronto
David Wilcox: electric guitar, vocals
Others not listed
Produced by Sadia, 1980
David Karl William Wilcox b. July 13, 1949 Montreal, QC
Producer Sadia began her career by becoming one of the first women in the world to be signed to a major label as a record producer. From 1978 to 1993 Sadia worked largely with the Canadian guitar player David Wilcox. On emigrating to the United Kingdom Sadia became the first female member of the British Record Producer’s Guild (now MPG) under the chairmanship of Sir George Martin.
5. David McCallum: It Won’t Be Wrong
(Roger McGuinn / Harvey Gerst)
Music: A Bit More Of Me: Capitol Records – ST 2498
Glasgow SL
David McCallum: conductor, arranger
HB Barnukm: arranger
Produced by David Axelrod, 1968
Recorded by Joe Polito
As a classically trained musician, he conceived a blend of oboe, English horn, and strings with guitar and drums, and presented instrumental interpretations of hits of the day. Played Illya Kuryakin on The Man From UNCLE 1964-68. Such was the popular hysteria surrounding him that he was referred to in newspaper reports at the time as ‘the blond Beatle’ or the ‘fifth Beatle’. While playing Kuryakin, McCallum received more fan mail than any other actor in the history of MGM
6. David Wiffin: Cool Green River
(David Wiffin)
Touch The Earth: CBC Records LM 473
Canada
David Wiffin: guitar, vocals
Others not listed
Produced by Paul Mills, 1981
David Wiffen b. 11 March 1942 Redhill
Wiffen had a very strange career, lasting from the early 1960s until today, during which time he has only released three albums, sometimes decades apart. This song was recorded specifically for the CBC radio program ‘Touch The Earth’ hosted by Sylvia Tyson. It’s the last song on side 4 of this double compilation album.
7. David Crosby: Distances
(David Crosby)
Oh Yes I Can: A&M Records SP 5232
Los Angeles CA
David Crosby: acoustic guitar, vocals
Don Kortchmar: electric guitar
George Perry: bass
Kenny Kirkland: keys
Graham Nash: keys
Joe Vitale: drums
Joe Lala: percussion
Produced by Craig Doerge, David Crosby, Stanley Johnston, 1989
Recorded by Steve Gursky at A&M Studios, Hollywood
David Van Cortlandt Crosby b. August 14, 1941 (80) Los Angeles
David Crosby joined The Byrds in 1964 and stayed until 1967, having recorded five albums with them. After he was dismissed, he formed Crosby, Stills & Nash (and later Young) before going solo. Crosby has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: once for his work in the Byrds and again for his work with CSN. In 1985, after being convicted of several drugs and weapons offenses, Crosby spent nine months in a Texas state prison. Also in 1985, Crosby was arrested for drunken driving, a hit-and-run driving accident, and possession of a concealed pistol and drug paraphernalia. Crosby was arrested after driving into a fence in a Marin County suburb, where officers found a .45-caliber pistol and cocaine in his car. Crosby was the recipient of a highly publicized liver transplant in 1994, which was paid for by Phil Collins.
8. David Bowie: Life On Mars
(D Bowie)
Hunky Dorey: RCA LSP 4623
London UK
David Bowie: vocals
Mick Ronson: electric guitars, Mellotron (for recorder sound), string arrangement
Trevor Bolder: bass guitar
Mick Woodmansey: drums
Rick Wakeman: piano
Produced by Ken Scott, David Bowie, 1971
David Robert Jones b. London 8 January 1947 – d. 10 January 2016 New York
9. Fernand Thibault & Ses Pioniers: Reel de Kirkland Lake
(Fernand Thibault)
45 Single bw Reel du Grand Frise: RCA Victor – 57-0264B
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Fernand Thibault: fiddle
Produced circa 1963
b. Notre-Dame-des-Anges comté de Portneuf, Québec 1920-12-16 / d. Montréal 1967-05-02
Thibault was a flamboyant fiddler from Quebec who played the infamous Northern Bar Circuit throughout northeastern Ontario and northwestern Quebec. He began recording as early as 1952 but made the majority of his records in the early 1960s.
10. David Campbell: Young Ones Of Carlton
(David Campbell)
Through Arawak Eyes: DEC Development Education Centre IFF 0001
Toronto / 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
David Campbell b. Pomeroon, Guyana
Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Vancouver, Canada - originally from Guyana and of Arawak/Portuguese ancestry.
Born in Guyana, migrated to Toronto in the early 60s, then to London (UK), where he recorded four folk LPs for Transatlantic, Mercury and Decca. Three years later he moved back to Toronto where he continued to write and record his music. His impressive body of work includes more than 1600 songs, more than 20 albums, 5 books of poetry and song lyrics, and many paintings. Last known place of residence was in Vancouver. This song talks about Carlton St, downtown Toronto
11. David Pritchard: Cats ‘N Cabbage
(David Pritchard)
Nocturnal Earthworm Stew: Island Records ILPS 9422
Toronto ON
David Pritchard: keys, synths, tape loops
Produced by David Pritchard, 1976
Recorded in Cabbagetown, Toronto, April 13, 1974 by Mike McDonald, Larry Roy and John Molson on Sony Tape deck about 5 a.m. at Sonic Workshop, Toronto
David Pritchard b. Oct. 18, 1944 / d. Toronto Feb 2005 (60)
The First Canadian Artists signed to Island Records. He was an all night DJ on the new CHUM-FM open format radio station which started playing whatever they wanted in Toronto 1968. He was there along with Reiner Schwartz, John Donabie and David Marsden, the deans of Canadian alternative rock DJs when the jockeys actually chose and played the disks.
He rose to prominence in 1968 when he became the late-night man at CHUM-FM, where it wasn't unheard of him to play classical, jazz and electronic records simultaneously on the station's three turntables.
David and Alan Lysaght created two massive radio documentaries covering the complete histories of The Beatles (30 hours long and the most widely syndicated radio series in
history) and another on The Rolling Stones. His book, The Beatles: An Oral
History, was later published as he became known world-wide as an authority on The Beatles.
According to David Pritchard, Nocturnal Earthworm Stew is ‘An electronic rendering of the night.’ David was a fan of experimental electronic music and also an artist in his own right, releasing the album Nocturnal Earthworm Stew in 1976.
12. King David’s Jug Band: What’s That Tastes Like Gravy?
(Unknown)
The Jug Bands: RF Records (Folkways) – RF 6
Cincinnati, OH
David Crockett: guitar
Sam “Stovepipe” Jones: vocal, jug (stovepipe)
Unknown jug, pipe, mandolin, guitar
Produced by Samuel Charters. 1963
Recorded Atlanta GA, Nov 1930
Samuel Charters wrote: KDJB is one of the shadowy country groups who were recorded and forgotten; their names lost somewhere in a company file. The music, however, is not shadowy, but is in the best country tradition of rough “breakdown” dances. The jug, in this case, may be a piece of pipe, and it is interesting to notice that it is being used as a lead instrument. The singer, who also seems to be playing a jug, alternates choruses between instrument and the voice.
13. David Sereda: Playing With Fire
(David Sereda)
The Price of Love: Gryphon Records GR5011
Edmonton AB / Port Dalhousie ON
David Sereda: keys, vocals
Randall Coryell: drums
Evelyne Datl: keys
Robert Paterson: keys
Topo: guitar
Neil Chapman: guitar
Margo Davidson: sax, congas
Rick Lazar: percussion
Julie Masi, Margo Davidson, Shirley Eikhard, Victor Bateman, Randy Kumano: bg vocals
Produced by Mark Wright, 1985
Recorded by Mark Wright and Bill Kennedy at Enormus Sound Studios, Toronto Sept-Dec 1985
David Sereda b. Edmonton AB 1957
Currently living up in Grey County, Ontario
14. The Esquires: Rave
(Blackwell)
Introducing The Esquires: Capitol Records - T-6075
Ottawa ON
Gary Comeau: lead guitar
Clint Hierlihy: bass
Paul Huot: guitar
Richie Patterson, drums
Produced by Clint Hierlihy, 1964
Recorded at RCA Victor Studios, Montreal
First Published in Canada August, 1964
15. David Bradstreet: Renaissance
(David Bradstreet)
David Bradstreet: Universal / A&M - SP-9026
Toronto, ON
Dave Bradstreet: acoustic guitar, vocal
Carl Keesee: bass, bg vocal
Jerry Marotta: drums
Bob Mann: electric guitar
Lance Quinn: electric guitar
Peter Phillips: piano, organ
Don Oriolo: bg vocal
Produced by Don Oriolo, 1977
Recorded by Ed Stasium with John Hazen at Phase 1 Studios, Toronto
Mixed by Ed Stasium and Don Oriolo
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York City
David Bradstreet b. London UK
Bradstreet was gifted with a big voice, like Jim Morrison: very distinct and resonant. Although born in the UK, he was raised in Oakville, Ontario where he began his music career in the 1960s. When up and rising singer Valdy covered his song “Renaissance” in 1974, Bradstreet watched as the song hit the top of the charts. He’s worked as a musician, producer, songwriter, recording jingles, film soundtracks. In short, he knows how to survive in the music biz. He released 3 vinyl albums between 1976 and 1980. Long time associate, Carl Keesee, has been playing bass for Bradstreet ever since.
16. David Essig: Grease Is Cheaper Than Parts
(David Essig)
Stewart Crossing: Woodshed Records WS 006
Protection Island BC
Dave Essig: guitars, mandolin, autoharp, vocals
Alan Soberman; bass
Bill Usher: drums, percussion
Chris Whiteley: harmonicas, trumpet
Dan Lanois: percussion
Produced by Dave Essig 1976
Recorded by Dan & Bob Lanois at MSR Productions, Hamilton ON
Mastered by Bill Cuddihie at RCA, Toronto
Started up Woodshed Records mid 70s. Worked with the Lanois Bros outa Hamilton. Released many great Can Folk & Blues acts incl Willie P Bennett, Original Sloth Band, Margaret Christl, Dixie Flyers etc. He did most of the production on Woodshed releases.
17. David Lindley: Mercury Blues
(KC Douglas)
El Rayo-X: Asylum Records X5E-524
Los Angeles CA
David Lindley: vocal, electric guitar
Ras Baboo: percussion
Ian Wallace: drums
Bob Glaub: bass
Produced by Jackson Browne & Greg Ladanyi, 1981
Recorded by Greg Ladanyi at Record One, Los Angeles
Mastered by Doug Sax & Mike Reese at The Mastering Lab
David Perry Lindley b. March 21, 1944, San Marino, California
Played in the band Kaleidoscope in 60s, then solo career and worked mostly studio musician. Teamed up with Ry Cooder for several albums. He recorded 2 great albums with El Rayo-X.
18. Dave Edmunds Rockpile: Black Bill
(Dave Edmunds)
45 single bw I Hear You Knocking: MAM Records – MAM 1
Cardiff Wales
Dave Edmunds (vocals, guitar)
Nick Lowe (vocals, bass guitar)
Billy Bremner (vocals, guitar)
Terry Williams (drums).
Produced by Dave Edmunds, 1970
David William Edmunds b. 15 April 1944 Cardiff, Wales
Another great British blues guitar player who began recording with a trio called Love Sculpture in 1968. They put out two albums, both totally different. Then he went on to form Rockpile who went on to record mostly as a solo artist. Also known for abilities in the studio as a credited producer.
19. David Raven & The Escourts: Dont’cha Think
(David Raven)
David Raven And The Escorts: Radio Active Records EP 6904
Vancouver BC
David Raven: guitar, vocal
Randy Murray: guitar
Ron MacDonald: bass
David Pemberton: drums
Produced by Carlton Lee, 1982
Recorded by Brian Cambell and Marty Hasselbach
Raven’s Shirts by Fiorda Ricci
David Rutchinski b. Quebec City QC
Learned to play guitar at age 7 and by 16 was in a BC band called Python who got to open for Long John Baldry. He moved to the UK in 1973 and joined The Michigan Flyers, voted England’s best live act in NME reader’s poll of 1975. He became David Raven in 1980 when he returned to Vancouver. He later got to join Long John Baldry’s American and Canadian tour and wrote two songs for Baldry’s album It Still Ain’t Easy (Stony Plain). He won a Juno Award in 1992 and is currently living in Los Angeles.
Side B
1. Dave Baker: Emily Carr, The World of Small
(Dave Baker)
Endless Highway: Total Records / Top Hat – TRC 911
Vancouver BC
David Baker: guitar, vocal
Produced by Martin Shaer, 1977
Recorded at Little Mountain Sound, Vancouver by Dave Slagter
Dave Baker was born in 1945 in Vancouver but grew up on Vancouver Island. Dave attributes his success in music to the advice of his first producer. “Sing like you don’t need the money” and “Never quit your day job”. Dave was felled by a stroke in 1998 which weakened his singing voice and ended his working career. Recorded 3 vinyl albums and 4 CDs. Was really into railroad songs.
2. Dave Tough: Feel Like I’m Falling Down
(Dave Tough)
45 rpm single: Seventh Fire Records - SFR013-7
Peterborough ON
Dave Tough: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, and organ
Gord Tough: lead electric guitar
James McKenty: harmony vocal
Produced by James McKenty and Tom Street, 2013
Previously a member of The Silver Hearts and The Weak Knees that also included Serena Ryder.
3. Dave Van Ronk: Sunday Street
(Dave Van Ronk)
Your Basic Dave Van Ronk Album: Aural Tradition ¬ ATR 104
New York City, NY
Dave Van Ronk: guitar, vocal
Produced by Karl Dallas, 1982
Recorded by Nick Kensey at Livingstone Studios, North London UK
David Kenneth Ritz aka Dave Van Ronk (June 30, 1936 ¬ February 10, 2002)
Originally released on Kicking Mule Records, this was recorded in one single night session in London in 1981
4. Dave Davies: Danger Zone
(Dave Davies)
Chosen People: warner Bros Records 1-23927
London UK
Dave Davies: guitar, keys, vocals
Chris Parrin: keys
Robert Henrit: drums
Dave Wintour: bass
Produced by Dave Davies, 1983
Recorded at Konk Sound, London by Steve Churchyard
Mastered by Robert Ludwig at Masterdisk, NYC
David Russell Gordon Davies b. 3 February 1947 Fortis Green, London, England
Brother of Ray Davies, and a life-long member of The Kinks. This is from his third solo album, recorded at The Kinks’ home studio in London called Konk Sound.
5. Garalou: Dr. Mason
(Trad)
Garalou: London Records – LFS-9032
QC
Marc Lalonde : Bass and vocals
Michel Lalonde : Guitar and vocals
Michel (Stan) Deguire : Drums and percussions
Gaston Gagnon : Electric guitar and vocals
Réginald Guay : Keyboards and vocals
Bobby Lalonde: fiddle
Raynald Wiseman: sax
Produced by Edward Stasium Jr & Garalou, 1980
Recorded by Edward Stasium Jr & Marc Fleury
Formed 1975 & lasted till 1983 – took a decade off and have performed occasionally since 93.
6. Dave Schultz: The Penalty Box
(Kal Mann)
45 Single bw Your Way’s Right For You: All-Pro Associates Inc. Records - No. 667
Waldheim SK
Dave Schultz: vocal
Vince Montana: conductor
Produced by Vince Montana, 1975
David William Schultz b. October 14, 1949
Dave ‘The Hammer’ Schultz played for the Broadstreet Bullies, The Philadelphia Flyers and set the season high penalty record for being sent to the box for 472 minutes.
7. David Anthony Berg: Snowmobile Cowboy
(DA Berg)
Welcome to Wisconsin: No label – DAB03
Edgar, Wisconsin
Self Produced, 2006
Not from vinyl!!
8. Dave Duddley: Bullshippers
(R Simpson)
The Original Traveling Man: Mercury Records - SR 61365
Spencer, WI
Harold Bradley, Ray Edenton: guitars
Jerry Shook, Chip Young: guitars
Jerry Kennedy: Dobro, guitar
Buddy Harmoan: drums
Bob Moore: bass
Pig Robbins: Piano
Pete Drake: steel guitar
Charlie McCoy: harmonica, vibes
Produced by Jerry Kennedy, 1972
Mastered by Gilbert Kong
David Darwin Pedruska b. Spencer, Wisconsin, May 3, 1928 / d. December 12, 2003 (75) Danbury, Wisconsin
Dave Dudley really wanted to be a baseball player. He had a short career playing semi-professional ball but after suffering an arm injury (most likely Tommy John), he was no longer able to play. He then decided to pursue a career in country music, putting out records in 1959. In 1963 he had his first major hit with “Six Days On The Road” which sold over one million copies. The song was subsequently recorded by several other artists including George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Steve Earle and The Flying Burrito Brothers. He died after suffering a heart attack in his driveway, age 75.
9. David Peel & The Lower East Side: Legalize Marijuana
(David Peel)
The American Revolution: Elektra Records EKS 74069
New York City
David Peel: vocal, guitar
Billy Joe White: vocal, guitar
Harold C Black: vocals, tambourine
Tony Bartoli: drums
Herb Bushler: bass
David Horowitz: organ
Richard Grando: sax
Marshal Efron: actor
Produced by Peter K Siegel 1970
Recorded by Stephen Y Scheaffer at Century Sound
David Peel (born David Michael Rosario NYC August 1, 1943 - d April 6, 2017 NYC)
The first protest singer to really push the boundaries for the legalization of pot. A good friend of Beatle John Lennon. John and Yoko, walking about New York, would often see Peel busking and would join in. According to Lennon about one particular time: “…he was suddenly there and we started singing with him in the street. And we got moved on by the police, and it was all very wonderful. That was it. He was such a great guy, you know. We loved his music and his spirit and everything.”
10. Oscar Peterson Trio: The Girl From Ipanema
(Antônio Carlos Jobim)
We Get Requests: Verve – MIJ-1-5321
Montreal QC
Oscar Peterson: piano
Ray Brown: bass
Ed Thigpen: drums
Produced by Jim Davis, 1965
Recorded by Bob Simpson & Val Valentin
11. David Fromager: Radio Madness
(D Fromager)
If What You Said Was True: Circle M Records - CM-2008
Owen Sound ON
David Fromager: guitar, vocals
Donna Cameron: bg vocal
Ken Cowan: keys
Scott MacGregor: bass
Neil Renwick: drums
Produced by Clare Adlam, 1979
Recorded at King Sound, Wingham, Ontario by Harry Busby
Fromager used both sides of this album effectively, reaching his country music audience on side 1, and a rock audience on side 2. He got to spend 10 years at the heart of the Nashville music scene, after which the Singer/Songwriter David Fromager returned to Owen Sound, ON and opened his store Music & More.
Son of the late Owen Sound country singer, Alfie Fromager who passed away last March 4, 2021.
12. David Wilkie: Llenyo Grande
(David Wilkie)
The Mandolin Kid: Boot Records – BBG 6012
Calgary AB
David Wilke: mandolin, mandola
Gaye Delorme: guitar
Mansel Davies: double mass, mando-cello
Melvin Wilson: guitar
Produced by Gaye Delorme & David Wilke, 1981
Recorded & mixed at Richard Harrow’s Living Room Studio, Calgary
Recorded by Richard Harrow
Played with Great Western Orchestra and Ian Tyson. Had a cult hit folk CD Celtic Cowboy
13. David Rea: Guitar Man
(Jerry Reed)
By The Grace of God: True North Records TN 8
Akron OH
David Rae, guitar, vocals
Dino Danelli, drums
Gary Ship, piano
Ron Blanco, bass
Produced by Bob D’Orleans and David Rea, 1971
Recorded by Bob D’Orleans at The Record Plant, New York City
David Rea b. Akron Ohio October 26, 1946 / d. October 27, 2011 in Portland, Oregon
This American musician spent a lot of time up in Canada due to his family’s summer cottage up in Muskoka. In 1964, when he was 17, David moved to Toronto, where he tasted his first success at the center of one of the world's hottest folk music scenes: Yorkville. He befriended and worked with Gordon Lightfoot to create the unique guitar style used on Lightfoot's debut album. He played some live shows with Lightfoot in the early years (1964/1965)
Having established himself as a topnotch sideman, he got to play with some of the finest artists of the 1960s, including Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Joni Mitchell, Richie Havens, Judy Collins and Tom Rush. At this time, David also played with many old time bluesmen, such as Reverend Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Roosevelt Sykes, Lonnie Johnson, Skip James and Son House.
14. The Bordens: Theme from Star Wars
(John Williams)
Good Times: JRGB-80
Dryden ON
George Borden: accordion
Jeannette Borden: keys
Roger Borden: sax, guitar
Gary Borden: drums
Bill Dombradi: guitar
Produced by The Bordens, 1980
Recorded by Harry Taylor at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg
A Family band from Northwester Ontario. Drummer Gary Borden, who was only a young teen
when this album was recorded, is still active as a musician and producer.
15. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich: The Legend of Xanadu
(Howard Blaikley)
45 single bw Please: Fontana Records TF 903
Wiltshire UK
David John Harman (Dave Dee): vocal
Trevor Leonard Ward-Davies (Dozy): bass
John Dymond (Beaky): rhythm guitar
Michael Wilson (Mick): drums
Ian Frederick Stephen Amey (Tich): lead guitar
Produced by Steve Rowland, 1968
Recorded at Phillips Studios, Stanhope Place, Marble Arch, London
In summer 1964, the British songwriters Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley became interested in recording them. The band was set up in the studio to make recordings with Joe Meek. These recording sessions failed to get off the ground as an interview with Dave Dee stated that Meek "had very strange recording techniques. He wanted us to play the song at half speed and then he would speed it up and put all these little tricks on it. We said we couldn't do it that way. He exploded, threw coffee all over the studio and stormed up to his room. His assistant [Patrick Pink] came in and said, 'Mr Meek will not be doing any more recording today.' That was it. We lugged all our gear out and went back home". They would not get a chance to record again for another couple of years.
Vocalist Dave Dee, the ex-policeman, was at the scene of the motoring accident that took the life of the American rock and roller Eddie Cochran and injured Gene Vincent in April 1960. He learned to play the guitar on Cochran’s impounded instrument!
16. David Clayton Thomas & The Shays: Take Me Back
(Gord Fleming)
Back On The Street Again: Pickwick SPC-3245
Toronto ON
David Clayton-Thomas: vocals
Fred Keeler, lead guitar
Scott Richards, bass
John Netherell, drums
Ritchie Cates, rhythm guitar
Produced by Duff Roman, 1965
The Album Production not listed circa 1972
Originally released on Roman Records – DR-1101
David Henry Thomsett b. 3 September 1941 Kingston upon Thames, Surrey UK
This LP is a joint LP: Side 1 DCT Side 2: Linda Ronstadt & Stone Poneys.
DCT recorded several singles w The (Fabulous) Shays on Toronto label Atca and later, Roman records. The Shays were together for about 3 yrs., after which Thomas was backed by The Bossmen (The Rogues) before heading down to the States and replacing Al Kooper in Blood, Sweat and Tears. The song was written by Toronto keyboard player, Gord Fleming (Not to be confused with Gordon Fleming, accordionist from Montreal).
17. Dave Clark Five: No Time To Lose
(Clark / Ryan)
bw Can't You See That She's Mine: Capitol Records Canada 72163
London UK
Dave Clark: drums
Rick Huxley: bass
Lenny Davidson: guitar
Mike Smith: organ, vocal
Dennis Payton: sax
Produced by Adrian Clark, 1964
This sounds like a totally ripped off version of Twist & Shout. The A Side was the fourth major hit for the DC5 in 1964 after Glad All Over, Bits and Pieces and Do You Love Me?
18. Sam And Dave: Soul Sister / Brown Sugar
(Isaac Hayes / David Porter)
Sweet & Funky Gold: Diamond Records: GT-0045
Miami FL / Ocilla, GA
Sam Moore: vocals
Dave Prater: deeper baritone/tenor vocals
Originally Produced by Isaac Hayes, David Porter, 1969
Compilation produced by Louis Lofredo, 1978
Recorded at Stax Records, Memphis
Samuel David Hicks b. October 12, 1935 Miami FL
Dave Prater b. May 9, 1937 April 9 Ocilla GA / d April 9, 1988, Sycamore GA
This was one of Sam and Dave’s last records produced in Memphis at Stax Studios before moving to Atlantic Records. They are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and are Grammy Award and multiple gold record award-winning artists. Except for Aretha Franklin, no soul act during Sam & Dave's Stax years (1965–1968) had more consistent R&B chart success, including 10 consecutive top 20 singles and 3 consecutive top 10 LPs.
19. Tom McQueston: Mist on the Mountain / Staten Island – MacIlmoyle’s Reel
(Traditional)
With Variations: Ind - No Serial
King City ON
Tom McQueston: fiddle
Kate Murphy: piano
Ian Bell: guitar
Produced by Ian Bell - 2008
Recorded by Brian Pickell at Tommy's home in King City, 1980
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