And Now for The Particulars:
Side 1
1. The Majestics: Respect
(Otis Redding)
Soul King Otis Redding – A Tribute: Arc Records 770
Toronto ON
Fred Keeler (guitar)
John Crone (saxophone)
Orlando Guierri (trombone)
Brian Lucrow (trumpet)
Wes Morris (drums)
Eric Robertson (keyboards)
Bobby Starr (guitar)
Russ Strathdee (saxophone)
Chris Vickery (bass)
Dave Konvalenko (guitar)
William Cudmore (saxophone)
Produced by Tony DiMaria, 1968
Recorded by Gary Starr at Bay Studios, Toronto
We begin the show today with some excellent guitar playing by Fred Keeler.
Freddie died June 14, 2020. He began his professional career with Ronnie
Hawkins band The Shays who, like so many other Hawkins alumni, went out on
their own in 1963. Their new lead singer was David Clayton Thomas. The Shays
released several singles and one album before calling it a day. He then joined
The Majestics for a couple of years before applying to be the lead guitarist
for Toronto band The Sparrow who were, at that time, transforming into Steppenwolf.
In 1975 he was a founding member of Triumph but left after the release of
their first album to be replaced by Rik Emmett. Having lost his hearing Freddie
stopped playing and apparently became reclusive for the last few years of
his life.
2. King Crimson: Lady of the Dancing Water
(Robert Fripp / Peter Sinfield)
Lizard: Atlantic Recording Corp SD 8278
Winbourn - Bournemouth , Dorset UK
Robert Fripp: guitar, mellotron, synth, organ, devices
Pete Sinfield: lyrics
Mel Collins: sax, flute
Gordon Haskell: bass, vocals
Andy McCulloch: drums
Keith Tippett: keys
Robin Miller: oboe, cor anglais
Mark Charig: cornet
Nick Evans: trombone
Produced by Robert Fripp & Pete Sinfield 1970
Recorded at Wessex Sound Studios, London by Robin Thompson & Geoff Workman
Cover Art for the album Lizard was by Gini Barris and the image around
the letter 'i' in 'Crimson', depicts the Beatles in the upper right hand
panel; the song Happy Family is actually about them. The R panel portrays
the Lady of the Dancing Water.
3. 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 Hollywood
In 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.
4. April Wine: You Could Have Been A Lady
(E Brown / T Wilson)
Live At The El Mocambo: Aquarius Records - AQR 515
Halifax / Montreal
Myles Goodwy: vocals, guitars, keyboards
Gary Moffet: guitars, background vocals
Steve Lang: bass, background vocals
Jerry Mercer: drums
Produced by Eddie Kramer, 1977
Recorded live at The El Mocambo, Toronto by the Fedco Truck
Mixed at Electric Ladyland Studios, NYC by Michael Frondelli
Mastered at Sterling Sound NYC by George Marino
5. Richie Havens: Lady Madonna
(Lennon / McCartney)
Richard P. Havens, 1983: Verve Forecast FTS3047-2
New York City
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Richie Havens
Bass – Brad Campbell
Celesta, Piano – John Ord
Congas – Daniel Ben Zegbulon
Drums – Skip Prokop
Produced by John Court, Richie Havens, Elliot Mazer, Mark Roth, 1969
Recorded at RKO Sound Studios, New York City
Mastered by Warren Barnett
Richard Pierce Havens b. NYC January 21, 1941 / d. April 22, 2013 (72) Jersey City NJ
6. Bob Dylan: Lay, Lady Lay
(Bob Dylan)
Nashville Skyline: Columbia Records KCS 9825
Duluth MN
Bob Dylan - guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocals
Pete Drake - pedal steel guitar
Charlie Daniels - guitar
Charlie McCoy - bass
Kenny Buttrey - drums
Bob Wilson - organ, piano
Produced by Bob Johnson, 1969
Recorded by Charlie Bragg and Neil Wilburn
7. Bobby Edwards: Café Summer
(Bobby Edwards)
Twilight Drive: Duke Street Records DSR 31041
Scarborough ON
Bobby Edwards: solo guitar
Bob Mann: guitar
Danny Colomby: bass
Chris Dahmer, Steve Hunter, Ray Parker: keys
Paul Hannah: drums
Brian Leonard: percussion
Erich Traugott: trumpet
Guido Basso: flugelhorn
Vern Dorge: also sax
Eugene Amaro: tenor sax, flute
Virginia Markson: flute
Jack Zaza: flute, oboe
Jim McDonald, Gary Pattison: french horns
Russ Little: trombone
Erica Goodman: harp
Bill Richards: concert master
Produced by Bobby Edwards, 1987
Recorded by Andrw S Hermant at Manta Sound with Peter Lee and Mark Baldi
Mastered by George Graves at Lacquer Channel, Toronto
8. Papa John Creach: Foxy Lady
(Steve Haberman)
The Cat and The Fiddle: DJM Records 9238-11
Beaver Falls, PA
John Creach: lead vocal, fiddle
Steve Haberman: keys
Brian Tilford: bass, bg vocal
Mark Leon: drums, bg vocal
Joey Brasler: guitar
Reid King: bg vocals
Doug Riley: string arrangements
Produced by Jack Richardson for Nimbus 9, 1977
Recorded by Keith Gravenhurst at Quantum Recordin, Torrance CA / Woodland Sound, Nashville / Toronto Sound, Toronto
Mastered by Cub Richardson at JAMF, Toronto
John Henry Creach b. May 28, 1917 Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania /d. February 22, 1994 (76) LA
Early in his career as a jazz violinist, he performed as a journeyman
musician with such luminaries as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Stuff Smith,
Charlie Christian, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Nat King Cole and Roy Milton.
He was asked to play with Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship,
the San Francisco All-Stars as well as Charlie Daniels Band and Grateful
Dead. This record was his sixth solo album, mostly produced in Toronto by
Jack Richardson, producer of The Guess Who. It’s considered Canadian Content
as a result.
9. The Rolling Stones: Lady Jane
(Richards / Jagger)
45 single bw Mother’s Little Helper: London Records 45-902
London UK
Mick Jagger: lead vocals
Keith Richards: acoustic guitar
Brian Jones: dulcimer
Jack Nitzsche: harpsichord
Produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, 1966
Recorded at RCA Studios, Hollywood July 1966
Brian Jones’s dulcimer, used on this recording, was/is on exhibit at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
10. Leonard Cohen: Winter Lady
(Leonard Cohen)
Songs of Leonard Cohen: Columbia Records CS 9533
Montreal QC
Leonard Cohen: vocals, acoustic guitar
Jimmy Lovelace: drums
Nancy Priddy: vocals
David Lindley: flute, mandolin, percussion
Chester Crill, Chris Darrow, Solomon Feldthouse
Produced by John Simon, 1967
11. The Wilno Express: In The Shady Lady Disco
(Ish Theilhaimer)
All Over The Tracks: World Records WRC1-1568
Wilno / Killaloe ON
Clark Geuttel – guitar, bass, percussion, pennywhistle, tuba
Barney McCaffery – accordion, vocals
Ish Theilheimer – fiddle, bass, mandolin
Rubber Lips – harmonica
Frank Rhode – conga, bongos, beer bottle
John Steel – stand up bass
Kevin Park – police car
Produced by Alan Geuttel, 1981
Recorded by Brian Park at Silver Lake, ON
Mastered at Lacquer Channel, Toronto
A folk band from Killaloe Ontario that recorded two LPs in the early 1980s who sang songs of the Ottawa Valley.
12. Al Bruno: Arkansas Traveller / Old Joe Clark / Guitar Breakdown
(Traditional)
Town & Country Guitar: Arc Records - 507
Sudbury ON
Al Bruno: lead guitar
Producer not listed - circa 1958
Al Bruneau b. Sudbury ON January 22, 1937 / d. August 21, 2015 in Florida
13. October Browne: Lady of the Streets
(October Browne)
Stuck On A Cold Steel Pole: Duke Street Records
Toronto
October Browne: guitar, vocals
Produced by Michael Wrycraft, 1995
Recorded and Mixed By David Travers-Smith
Michael Wrycraft – b. Toronto Oct 15, 1956 / d. May 16, 2022 (65)
An album cover designer who designed more than 700 covers for artists like Bruce Cockburn
14. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)
(Jimi Hendrix)
Electric Ladyland: Reprise Records 6307
London UK
Jimi Hendrix: guitar, vocals
Mitch Mitchell: drums
Noel Redding: bass
Produced by Jimi Hendrix, 1968
Recorded at The Record Plant, NYC by Gary Kellgren and Eddie Kramer
Black & White photos: Linda Eastman
15. Striped Bananas: Lady Moonshine
(Duncan Shepard)
Dreams Upon The Mast: Cosmic Sunshine Records
Danbury CT
Duncan Shepard: guitars, bass, mellotron, sitar, banjo, vox organ, dulcimer, vocal
Chantelle Shepard: Hammond organ, vocal
Andrew Lowden: vocal
Produced by Duncan Shepard, 2121
Mastered by Audiobay Mastering, Grand Rapids, Michigan
16. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Lady kd lang
(TC Connors)
Fiddle & Song: ACT Records STC-15
Halton Hills, ON
Tom Connors: flat top picking, fiddle, rhythm guitar, mandolin
Bill Hughes: electric guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica, banjo
Stew Evans: bass
Andy Michaels: steel, dobro
Gary Robinson: percussion
Produced by Tom C Connors, 1988
Recorded at Escarpment Sound, Acton ON by Brian Hewson
This album was the first full album released by Stompin’ Tom to fuel
his comeback in 1988. It had limited distribution on Tom’s ACT Records label
before he signed a major deal with Capitol Records of Canada who re-released
it in 1989 (on vinyl). It features songs “Lady kd lang” and “I Am The Wind.”
17. Philippe Entrement: Clair de Lune
(Claude Debussy)
Clair de Lune: Columbia ‘Masterworks’ – MS 6214
Rheims FR
Philippe Entrement: piano
Produced 1960
Vintage Voices
– DJ Frank –
18. Nino Fontana: Scrivimi
(Write To Me)
(G Raimondo / E Frati)
78 single: Parlophon Records 157136
Italy
Produced 1930
d. 2012
Side 2
1. Whiskey Howl: One Hot Lady
(Michael Pickett)
Whiskey Howl: Pacemaker PACE-056
Toronto ON
Michael Pickett, harmonica, vocals
John Witmer, vocals
Richard Fruchtman, bass
Wayne Wilson, drums
Dave Morrison, guitar, vocals
Produced by Johnny Sandlin, 1972
Recorded by David Stock at Eastern Sound Studios, Toronto
A great Toronto blue band that featured the harmonica and vocals of Michael
Pickett, one of Toronto’s great blues voices. As the lead vocalist and harmonica
player for two pioneering bands, Whiskey Howl and Wooden Teeth, during the
'70s and '80s, Michael Pickett successfully pushed the envelope for blues
roots music in the Toronto area.
2. Mars Bonfire: Lady Moon Walker
(Mars Bonfire)
Faster Than The Speed of Life: Columbia Records CS 9834
Oshawa ON
Mars Bonfire: guitar, vocals
Others not mentioned
Produced by Ted Glasser, 1969
Recorded by Lee Herschberg
Mastered at Customatrix
Dennis Eugene McCrohan aka Dennis Edmonton b. Oshawa ON April 21, 1943
Best known for his song Born To Be Wild, he (and his brother
Jerry) were both members of Toronto band The Sparrow, backing up Jack London.
In 1965 John Kay joined the band and a couple of years later, they all moved
to California to start up a new band called Steppenwolf. However, Dennis
Edmonton decided to go the solo singer-songwriter route, writing great songs,
some of which were covered by Steppenwolf. He put out two solo albums in
the late 1960s, including Faster Than The Speed of Life. He was awarded the
Cultural Impact Award by SOCAN in 2015
3. David Crosby: Lady of the Harbor
(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 David Crosby, Ron Albert, Howard Albert, 1989
Recorded by Steve Gursky at A&M Studios, Hollywood
4. Dermot O’Reilly: West Country Lady
(Dermot O’Reilly)
All The Best – Folk Music of St. John’s NL: Pigeon Inlet Productions PIP 7322
Torbay NL
Dermot O’Reilly: guitar, vocals
Kelly Russell: bouzouki, fiddle
Produced by Kelly Russell, 1988
Recorded and mixed at Dadyeen Studios, St. Johns by Don Walsh
5. Booker T & The MGs: Lady Madonna
(Lennon / McCartney)
The Booker T. Set: Stax Records - STS 2009
Memphis TN
Donald "Duck" Dunn: bass
Booker T. Jones: keys
Steve Cropper: guitar
Al Jackson Jr.: drums
Produced by Booker T & The MG's, 1969
Recorded by Steve Cropper and Ron Capone, Stax Studios, Memphis TN
6. The Raftsmen: Have You Seen A Lady
(Unknown)
The Raftsmen: Rodeo Records SRLP 7116
(Rodeo’s Golden Stereo Series)
Montreal
Martin Overland: guitar
Lou Leroux: guitar
Guy Pillette: bass
Produced by George Taylor and Dougal Trineer, 1968
Recorded by Paul Mongeau at Stereo Sound Studios, Montreal
From the Montreal and Ottawa area. Did a number of mostly folksong albums
from the early 1960s till about the end of the decade. Had a following in
various pockets of the USA and even did some recording down there.
7. Margaret Christl: Lady Franklin’s Lament
(Traditional)
Looking Towards Home: Logan's Line Records - LLR 3529
Toronto
Ron Casat: keys
Chris Crilly: synth
Mansel Davies: guitars, bouzouki
Gaye Delorme: electric guitar
Rick Fenton: vocals
James Keelaghan: vocals
John MacIsaac: vocals
Michael Moore: drums
Jim Morison: electric bass
John Munro: guitars, autoharp, bouzouki, mandolin
Produced by Les Siemieniuk, 1984
8. David Rae: Little Lady Margaret
(David Rae)
Maverick Child: Capitol Records SKAO 548
Akron OH
David Rae: guitar, vocals
Felix Pappalardi: bass
Weldon Myrick: steel
Buddy Splicher: fiddle
Vassar Clements: fiddle
Tommy Jackson: fiddle
Produced by Felix Pappalardi, 1969
Recorded by Bob d’Orleans, Wayne Moss and Gene Eichelberger
Recorded at The Record Plant & Gotham Sound, NYC and Cinderella Sound, Nashville
9. Lucille Starr: Blue Canadian Lady
(Buck Moore / Don Wayne)
The Sun Shines Again: Starr Concert Records – SCRA 79
St Boniface, MB
Lucille Starr: vocal
Bill Pursell: piano
Henry Strzelecki: bass
Buddy Harman: drums
Pete Wade, Dave Kirby, Jerry Shook, Bob Fredrickson, Phil Baugh: guitars
Lloyd Green: steel
Produced by Howard O White Jr, 1981
Recorded by Al McGuire at LSI Sound Studios, Nashville TN
Mastered at CBS Recording Studios
10. Ian & Sylvia: Lady of Carlisle
(Traditional)
Four Strong Winds: Vanguard Records VRS 9133
Toronto
Ian Tyson: guitar, vocals
Sylvia Fricker: vocals, guitar, autoharp
John Harold: 2nd guitar
Eric Weissberg: bass
Produced 1963
11. Stanley Jordan: Angel
(Jimi Hendrix)
Magic Touch: Blue Note – BT 85101
Chicago IL
Stanley Jordan: guitar (no overdubs)
Produced by Al Di Meola, 1985
Recorded by James Farber & Kenny Florendo at Songshop Studios, NYC
Stanley Jordan July 31, 1959 (62) Chicago, Ill
Magic Touch, which sat at No.1 on Billboard 's jazz chart for
51 weeks, a record for a jazz guitar album. Among the artists Jordan has
worked with are Quincy Jones, The Dave Matthews Band, The String Cheese
Incident, and Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh.
12. Jesse Winchester: Yankee Lady
(J Winchester)
45 single bw That’s the Touch I Like: Ampex Records 11004A Mono
Montreal
Jesse Winchester: guitar, vocal
Others not listed
Produced by Robbie Robertson for Bearsville Records, 1970
Recorded by Todd Rundgren
13. Suzi Quatro: Starlight Lady
(S Quatro / L Tuckey)
45 single bw She’s In Love With You: RSO Records RS 1014
Detroit MI
Suzi Quatro – lead vocals, bass guitar,
Len Tuckey – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals, writer
Jamie Crompton – guitar, backing vocals
Bill Hurd – keyboard, backing vocals
Dave Neal – drums
Produced by Mike Chapman, 1979
Mastered by Steve Hall
Recorded by Dave Tickle and Peter Coleman
Susan Kay Quatro b. Detroit MI June 3, 1950
14. Jimi Hendrix: Foxy Lady
(Jimi Hendrix)
Are You Experienced: Reprise Records 6261
London
Jimi Hendrix: guitar, vocal
Mitch Mitchell: drums
Noel Redding: bass
Produced by Chas Chandler, 1967
Recorded at CBS Studio, London
15. Beaulieu, Flett & Houle: Lady Do Si Do
(Trad)
Old Native & Métis Fiddling in Manitoba: Falcon Productions – FPP 187
Manitoba
Albert Beaulieu: fiddle
Lawrence Flett: fiddle
Lawrence Houle: fiddle
Produced by Anne Lederman, 1987
Recorded live on location
Remastered by Anne Lederman & Rich Greenspoon
16. King Crimson: Formentara Lady
(Robert Fripp / Pete Sinfield)
Islands: Atlantic Records SD 7212
London
Robert Fripp: guitar, mellotron, Peter’s Pedal, harmonium
Mel Collins: flute, bassflute, saxes, vocals
Boz: bass, lead vocals
Ian Wallace: drums, percussion, vocals
Pete Sinfield: Words, sounds & visions
Keith Tippett: piano
Paulina Lucas: soprano
Robin Miller: obie
Mark Charig: cornet
Harry Miller: string bass
Produced by King Crimson, 1972
Recorded by Andy Hendrikson at Command Studios, London
