And Now for The Particulars
Side Eh
1. Johnny Winter: Help Me
(Rice Miller / Ralph Bass / Willie Dixon)
The Progressive Blues Experiment: Imperial Records LP 12431
Beaumont, Texas
Johnny Winter, vocals, lead guitar
Red Turner: drums
Tommy Shannon, bass
Produced by Bill Josey and Rim Kelly, 1969
Recorded by Rim Kelley at Vulcan Gas Company, Austin, 1968
First issued on Sonobeat Records 1968
2. Paul Menard: Strawberry Winter
(Paul Menard)
Home Again: Country Records CS 6027
Kirkland Lake / North Bay ON
Paul Menard: fiddle, other instruments
Pat Menard: guitar, banjo
Produced by Paul Menard for Country Records, 1983
Recorded by Don Cocksedge at Tamarack Sound Studios, North Bay ON Feb 23, 1983
Paul Menard b. Kirkland Lake ON March 16, 1932.
Originally from Kirkland Lake, both Paul, and his brother
Pat, made dozens of recordings. He first stationed himself in Ottawa and
Montreal, playing as a session musician on many peoples’ recordings. He was
one of Graham Townsend’s favourite fiddlers. After leaving the south he returned
once again to Northern Ontario, settling in North Bay where he did a bluegrass
radio show for a few years.
3. Simon & Garfunkel: Hazy Shade Of Winter
(Paul Simon)
Bookends: Columbia Records KCS 9529
New York City
Paul Simon: vocals, guitar, production
Art Garfunkel: vocals, tapes, production
Hal Blaine: drums, percussion
Joe Osborn: bass guitar
Larry Knechtel: piano, keyboards
Produced by Paul Simon, 1967
Recorded by Roy Halee at Columbia Studio B, NYC
The fourth studio album by Simon & Garfunkel
follows a bookends concept, exploring a life journey from childhood to old
age. Side one marks successive stages in life, the theme serving as literal
bookends to the life cycle. Side two largely consists of unused material
for “The Graduate” soundtrack. Bookends was considered a breakthrough for
the the duo, placing them on the same artistic level as The Beatles, Bob
Dylan and The Rolling Stones.
4. Allan Rhody: As Long As There’s Winter – Skidoo
(Doug Riley / Paul Muir)
45 single bw Tant qu’il y aura des hivers: Ski-doo Records ST-57515
Nashville TN
Allan Rhody: vocal
Orchestration: Doug Riley
Produced by Trudel Productions for Bombardier, Spitzer, Mills and Bates, 1975
Recorded in Toronto
The first folk song to blow Rhody away was Ian
& Sylvia’s “Four Strong Winds.” It brought Canada into his focus; he
moved here and was based in Toronto in the mid 70s.
“As Long As There’s Winter…” was used for a 1975 Ski-doo
commercial on TV. Alan Rhoddy was recruited to do the lead vocals on it.
His song, "I'll Be True to You", was recorded by the Oak Ridge Boys and went
to No.1 US Hot Country Chart. He currently lives in Nashville as a serious
songwriter. A regular visitor to Canada, he appeared several times on Rick
Fielding’s Acoustic Workshop on right here at CIUT.
5. 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
6. Buffy St. Marie: Winter Boy
(Buffy St. Marie)
Little Wheel Spin And Spin: Vanguard Stereolab VSD 79211
Stoneham, Mass
Buffy Sainte-Marie: vocal, guitar
Russ Savakus: bass
Produced by Maynard Solomon, 1966
Beverly Jean Santamaria b. February 20, 1941 (age 82) Stoneham, Mass
7. Glenn Koudelka: Wolf Winter
(Glenn Koudelka)
Painted Lines: CB Productions - BC-101
Lafleche SK
Glenn Koudelka, guitar
Donn Zueff, fiddle, banljo, dobro
Tim Krieser, bass
Gary Arnusch, drums
Mark Rutherford, piano, flutes
Ron Halldorson, steel guitar
Harold Vogt, violin
Cielio Ritagliati, violin
Klara Belkin, cello
Cathy Clark & Julie Opocensky, harmony
Produced by Colin Bennett, 1975
Recorded at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg
After releasing this album, Koudelka moved to Toronto
and played in a short-lived folk duo with Greg Fitzpatrick in the late mid-1970s.
Fitzpatrick had previously been a member of Lords Of London and Nucleus.
After leaving Nucleus he went solo under the name Fitzpatrick.
“The Saskman” by Glenn Charles Koudelka is a book about
being a British born Canadian musician who played Irish music in a German
restaurant in Mexico.
8. Ivan & Vivian Hicks: Snowflake Breakdown
(Wally Traugott)
An Old-Time Christmas With Friends: Maritime Express ME1006
Upper Coverdale, N.B.
Ivan Hicks: fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals
Vivian Hicks: piano
Gary Morris: guitars, bass, keys
Manjo Norden: percussion
Tim MacLaggan: percussion
John Jewett: bass
Bill McCauley: keys
Keith Tyler: keys
Clarence Gallant: steel
Maurice Fleming: sax
Produced by Gary Morris, 1985
Recorded by Gary Morris at Prime Time Studios, Sussex NB
Following in the footsteps of his fiddling father,
Curtis Hicks, Ivan has been one of the Canada’s foremost proponents of Canadian
fiddle music. He has been a major link between generations of Canadian fiddlers,
bridging the gap between east-coast fiddlers like Don Messer, Ned Landry
and the modern day. Along with his wife, pianist Vivian Hicks, they have
played their way across Canada numerous times. Currently living just outside
of Moncton, NB along the shore of the Petitcodiac ‘tidal bore’ river.
9. Hart House Glee Club: In The Bleak Mid-Winter
(Trad)
Ye Merry Gentlemen: Arc Records – AC 19
Toronto
Walter H Barnes: conductor
Tom Mitchell: assistant conductor
Produced by Ken Warriner, 1963
Since we broadcast from CIUT in Hart House at the UofT, I thought it was time to spread some glee.
10. Grievous Angels: B.C. In The Wintertime
(Chuck Angus)
One Job Town: Stony Plain Records SPCD 1162
Cobalt / Toronto / Belleville
Chuck Angus: guitar, vocal
Michelle Rumball: lead vocal
Peter Jellard: accordions, fiddle, harmonica, bg vocal
Tim Hadley: string bass
Peter Duffin: drums
With
Teddy Borowiecki: piano
Lewis Melville: pedal steel
Nick Gotham: sax
Kersti Macleod and Lynn Simmons: bg vocals
Produced John Switzer, 1990
Recorded by David Ferri at Orchard Studios
From the Angels’ second album, the last one featuring
the vocals of Michelle Rumball. She suffered nodes on her vocal chords, probably
from over-singing which was a real problem in clubs with poor stage monitors.
If you can’t hear yourself properly, you sing too loudly.
11. Dixie Flyers: Roses In The Snow
(Tom C Connors)
Cheaper To Lease: Boot Records BBG 6002
London ON
Bert Baumbach: guitar
Ken Palmer: mandolin (d. Oct 2013)
David Zdriluk: bass
Willie P Bennett: harp
Denis LePage: banjo
Produced by Denis LePage, 1978
Recorded by Bob Lanois at Grant Ave Studios, Hamilton ON
12. Fraser & DeBolt: The Snowdrift Song
(Alan Fraser)
“This Song Was Borne”: Roaratorio Records - roar39
St Stephen NB / Winnipeg MB
Allan Fraser: guitar, vocal
Daisy DeBolt: guitar, vocal
Ian Guenther: violin
Craig Allen: guitar
Produced by Alan Fraser, 2015
Recorded by Garf Lamb at Labryrinth Sound, Toronto 1969
Allan Hugh Fraser (born 21 July 1948 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick)
Daisy DeBolt (b Winnipeg MB 1945 – d. Toronto October 4, 2011)
13. Joan MacIsaac: Wintersong
(Joan MacIsaac)
Wintersong: Mad Mansion Music MMM 001
Edmonton AB
Joan MacIsaac: vocals, acoustic guitars
Lyall Steel: classical guitar, tenor banjo
Allan Davison: bass
Mike Harney: drums
Mairi MacLean, Allan Stein, Connie Kaldor: bg vocals
Produced by Lyall Steel, 1982
Recorded by Mo Marshall at Woodbend Studios, Devon AB Feb June, 1982
Mastered by George Graves at Lacquer Channel, Toronto
Joan MacIsaac was a Canadian folk singer & songwriter. She was born on April 13, 1955 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She passed away from Cancer on August 19, 1991 at the age of 36, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
14. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band: Steel Softly Through Snow
(Don Van Vliet)
Trout Mask Replica: Straight Records STS 1053
Los Angeles CA
Captain Beefheart: saxes
Zoot Rollo Horn: slide guitar, flute
Antennae Jimmy Semens: guitar
The Mascara Snake: bass clarinet, vocal
Rockette Morton: bass
Produced by Frank Zappa, 1969
Recorded by Dick Kunc August 1968 at Sunset Sound Recorders & March 1969 at Whitney Studios, LA
15. Hank Smith & The Rodgers Bros Band: Snowshoes
(T Jackson)
Hank Smith & The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers: Banff 1161
Edmonton AB
Heinz Schmidt: guitar
Frankie Rodgers: fiddle
Hank Rodgers: banjo
Unknown: bass
Producer Unlisted: 1963
Originally from Germany, emigrated to Edmonton in
1957. In 1958 he formed The Rock-A-Tunes and Rock-A-Tune Records in Edmonton.
When the rest of the Rock-A-Tunes left in 1962 to be the touring band for
The Fendermen, Smith formed a new band called The Maddisons. He changed from
rockabilly to country music and began playing with the Rodgers Brothers band.
He was president of the Academy of Country Music Entertainment, the organization
which preceded the Canadian Country Music Association.
16. Vashti Bunyon: Winter Is Blue
(Vashti Bunyon)
Just Another Diamond Day: Philips records 6308-019
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK
Vashti Bunyon: vocals, guitar
Produced by Joe Boyd, 1970
Recorded by Jerry Boys at Sound Techniques, London, Nov-Dec 1969
Jennifer Vashti Bunyan b. 1945 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
17. The Strawbs: Hard, Hard Winter
(Dave Cousins / Robert Kirby)
Deep Cuts: Oyster / Polydor Records – OY-1-1603
UK
David Cousins: guitars, vocals
Dave Lambert: guitars, vocals
Charles Cronk: bass, synths
Rod Coombes: drums
Robert Kiraby: mellotron, winds, keys, french horn, vocals
John Mealing: keys
Rupert Holmes: keys, clarinet
Produced by Rupert Holmes and Jeffrey Lesser, 1976
Recorded at The Manor, Kidlington, Oxford by Jeffrey Lesser
The Strawbs are an English rock band founded
in 1964. Although the band started out as a bluegrass group they eventually
moved on to other styles such as folk rock, progressive rock, and (briefly)
glam rock. After 5 decades the only original member is Dave Cousins, one
of its founders. Lambert & Cronk joined in the early 70s. They’ve released
2 dozen albums.
18. Catherine MacLellan: Snow Day
(Catherine MacLellan)
Church Bell Blues: True North Records – TND 502
PEI
Catherine MacLellan: vocals, guitars
Produced by James Phillips, 2007
Recorded at Adullam’s Cave Studio, Summerside, PEI
Mastered by Bill Szawlowski at Ventura Digital Audio, Montreal
Catherine lives in rural PEI where there can be
a lot of snow days. Daughter of legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Gene
MacLellan.
19. Mac Beattie & The Ottawa Valley Melodiers: Snowmobiling
(Mac Beattie)
Mr. Ottawa Valley: Banff Rodeo Records RBS 5333
Arnprior ON
Mac Beattie, vocal, drums, washboard
Reg Hill, fiddle
Gaetan Fairfield, guitar
Jim Mahew, piano
Gordon Summers, lead guitar
George Courshesne, bass
Produced by Ralph Carlson, 1970
Recorded at Carlsound Studios, Ottawa
John McNab Beattie b. Arnprior ON 1916 / d. Arnprior 1982 (65)
20. Stompin’ Tom Connors: The Snowmobile Song
(TC Connors)
My Stompin Grounds: Boot Records BOS 7103
Halton Hills ON
Bill Lewis, lead guitar
Glen Reid, rhythm guitar & banjo
John Spence, rhythm guitar, harmonica
Gary Empey, bass
Stompin’ Tom: guitar, vocal & foot stomping
Produced by Dr. Tom Connors, 1971
Recorded by George Semkiw with Cub Richardson at RCA Studio, Toronto
Snowmobile History:
1927 Carl Eliason patented the feature of his motorized
toboggan that defined the first workable, single-track, one-passenger snowmobile.
1937 J. Armand Bombardier patented a tracked vehicle for traveling over snow.
1959 J. Armand Bombardier, who had spent decades patenting and perfecting features, launched the Ski-Doo® snowmobile.
21. Frank Zappa: Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance
(Frank Zappa)
The Lost Episodes: Rykodisc RCD 40573
Los Angeles CA
Frank Zappa: guitar
Chuck Grove: drums
Caronga Ward: bass
Tony Rodriguez: alto sax
Chuck Foster: trumpet
Danny Helferin: piano
Produced by Frank Zappa, 1961
Recorded by Paul Buff at Buff Studios, Cucamonga CA
22. Sweet Daddy Siki: Snowflake
(Ned Miller)
Squares Off With Country Music: Arc Records 5006
Toronto ON
Sweet Daddy Siki: guitar, vocal
Produced by Ben Weatherby, 1972
Reginald Siki aka Mr. Irresistible (born June 16, 1940 Kingston Jamaica)
Moved to LA when he was 7 where he began wrestling. He wrestled
on the Canadian circuit in early 1960s and liked it so much that he moved
to Toronto, permanently. He was a huge celebrity about town, rivaling Eddie
Shack. He’d be seen about town with his hair died blond and tucked into a
French bun at the back while driving a Cadillac convertible down Yonge St.
Today’s Snowflake is dedicated to Dr. Mouth.
Bee Side – to the dead
1. Margaret Stowe: You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere
(B Dylan)
Mello Jello: Tallyho Music - TM104CD
Toronto ON
Margaret Stowe: electric guitar
Produced by Margaret Stowe, 2009
Recorded at Ozworld, Toronto
Mastered by Peter Moore at the "E" Room, Toronto
David Gavan Baxter
b. Ottawa Nov 5, 1954 / d. Nov 4 2023 (67) Toronto
A Toronto artist, has produced some of the country’s most promising
up-and-coming roots performers, including Treasa Lavasseur, Corin Raymond,
Justin Rutledge, and the Undesirables. He was frequently asked to play as a sideman for other artists during live concerts due to his skill as a multi-instrumentalist.
2. David Baxter: Time Won’t Wait
(D Baxter)
Patina: Proper Channels - PC 002
Toronto ON
David Baxter: vocals, guitar, mandolin, banjo, percussion
Gary Craig – drums
Burke Carroll: pedal steel
Brian Kobayakawa – bass
Treasa Levasseur – accordion, piano, vocals
Blake Manning – percussion, vocals
Justing Rudledge – guitar, banjo, vocals
Jason Sniderman – keys
Produced by David Gavan Baxter, 2011
Recorded and mixed by David Gavan Baxter at Knob & Tube Recording, Toronto
Mastered by James Paul at The Rogue and the Lacquer Channel, Toronto
Peter J Moore
b. August 6, 1956 Hamilton ON / d. November 11, 2023 (aged 67) Toronto
A Canadian music producer who was first recognized for his
innovative recordings of the Cowboy Junkies, produced on a shoestring budget.
Moore was later noted as a Master at re-mastering analog media for the digital
age. When a long-lost tape of Joni Mitchell's was found, her Amchitka benefit
concert for the birth of Greenpeace, it was brought to Moore who "painstakingly
restored each minute of the 40-year-old tapes."
A similar challenge was brought to Moore in 2013 when
Garth Hudson of The Band decided it was time to digitalize the Basement Tapes
which he had recorded throughout 1967 while Bob Dylan was recuperating at
Big Pink after his 1966 motorcycle accident.
3. Cowboys Junkies: Sweet Jane
(Lou Reed)
The Trinity Sessions: RCA Victor 8568
Toronto ON
Margo Timmins: vocal
Michael Timmins: guitar
Peter Timmins: drums
John Timmins: guitar
Alan Anton: bass
Kim Deschamps: steel, dobro, slide
Jaro Czerwinec: accordion
Produced by Peter Moore, 1988
Recorded by Peter Moore at Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto, November 27, 1987
Denny Lane
Brian Frederick Arthur Hines; b. Birmingham UK 29 Oct 1944 / d. 5 Dec 2023, Naples FL (79)
Known as a founder of two major rock bands: the Moody Blues,
with whom he played from 1964 to 1966, and Wings, with whom he played from
1971 to 1981. Inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame with the Moody
Blues 2018
4. Moody Blues: Go Now
(Milton Bennett / Larry Banks)
45 single bw It’s Easy Child: Decca – F. 12022
London
Graeme Edge – drums, percussion, vocals - died 2021
Denny Laine – guitar, vocals
Mike Pinder – keyboards, vocals
Ray Thomas – flute, percussion, harmonica, vocals
Clint Warwick – bass, vocals
Produced by Alex Murray, 1964
5. Lloyd Hanson: The Other Planet
(L Hanson)
The Great Debate: DTK Records Kill-006
Fredericton NB
Lloyd Hanson: bass, drum programming, guitar, synth
Produced by Lloyd Hanson & Mark Carmody, 1988
Hanson currently runs ReelNorth Recording Studios in Fredericton,
NB. On the studio’s web site he states: “Lloyd doesn’t play on the internet,
here’s a note he asked me to post here for you: “I do not and will
not have e-mail because I work exclusively in the audio domain. I much prefer
phone contact and resent the anonymity of e-mail.” As a performer, he’s worked
with folk and rock acts. Son of country singer and New Brunswick Country
Music Hall of Famer Aubrey Hanson.
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan
b. Pembury, Kent 25 December 1957 / d. 30 November 2023 (65) Dublin, Ireland
6. The Pogues: Turkish Song Of The Damned
(Shane MacGowan / Jem Finer)
If I Should Fall From Grace With God: Island Records – ISL 1175
London UK
Shane MacGowan – vocals, guitar
Spider Stacy – tin whistle, vocals
James Fearnley – accordion, piano, mandolin, dulcimer, guitar, cello, percussion
Jem Finer – banjo, saxophone
Andrew Ranken – drums, vocals
Philip Chevron – guitar, mandolin
Darryl Hunt – bass, percussion, vocals
Terry Woods – cittern lute, concertina, strings, banjo, dulcimer, guitar, vocals
Additional personnel:
Ron Kavana – banjo, spoons, mandolin
Siobhan Sheahan – harp
Brian Clarke – alto saxophone
Joe Cashman – tenor saxophone
Paul Taylor – trombone
Chris Lee – trumpet
Eli Thompson – trumpet
Produced by Steve Lillywhite, 1988
Recorded by Chris Dickie, Roy Spong & Nick Lacey at RAK Studios, London 1987
7. The Pogues: Down In the Ground Where The Dead Men Go
(Shane MacGowan)
Red Roses For Me: Stiff Records – SEEZ 55
London UK
Jimmy Fearnley: accordion
Jem Finer: Banjo, mandola, guitar, saxophone, hurdy-gurdy
Cait O’Riordan: bass
Shane McGowan: vocals
Spider Stacy: tin whistle
Andy Ranken: drums
Produced by Stan Brennan, 1984
Recorded by Nick Robbins & Craig Thomson at Elephant Studio, London
8. The Pogues: Fiesta
(Shane MacGowan / Jem Finer)
If I Should Fall From Grace With God: Island Records ISL 1175
London UK
Shane MacGowan vocals, guitar
Spider Stacy tin whistle, vocals
James Fearnley accordion, piano, mandolin, dulcimer, guitar, cello, percussion
Terry Woods cittern lute, concertina, strings, banjo, dulcimer, guitar, vocals
Jem Finer banjo, saxophone
Andrew Ranken drums, vocals
Philip Chevron guitar, mandolin
Darryl Hunt bass, percussion, vocals
Ron Kavana banjo, spoons, mandolin
Siobhan Sheahan harp
Brian Clarke alto saxophone
Joe Cashman tenor saxophone
Paul Taylor trombone
Chris Lee trumpet
Eli Thompson trumpet
Produced by Steve Lillywhite, 1988
Recorded by Chris Dickie, Roy Spong & Nick Lacey at RAK Studios, London 1987
From the ‘80s heyday of The Pogues, Fiesta is and
has been one of my favorite songs. It was shortly after the album ‘If I Should
Fall From Grace With God’ was released that I began doing radio at CIUT and
this was a go to album for me. A mix of Mexican and Irish punk, it hits all
the right buttons for me. How did it do for you?
Oliver Schroer
(b. Markdale ON June 18, 1956 / d. Toronto July 3, 2008)
9. Oliver Schroer: Early In The Morning – Irkuzan –
(Oliver Schroer)
Whirled: Big Dog Music – no serial
Toronto, ON
Oliver Schroer: various fiddles, chain gang
Michael George: voice
David Travers-Smith: trumpet, chain gang
David Woodhead: bass
Don Ross: chain gang
Produced by Oliver Schroer, 1993
Recorded by Fred Petersen at Kinck Sound, Toronto
Also recorded at Inception Sound by Andrew St. George
Mixed by Andrew St. George at Comfort sound, Toronto
Myles Goodwyn 1948 – 2023
Myles Francis Goodwyn b. Woodstock NB June 23, 1948 / d. December 3, 2023 (75) Halifax NS
The lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the
rock band April Wine. He released 16 studio albums with April Wine, and two
albums as a solo artist
10. April Wine: Say Hello
(Myles Goodwyn)
45 Single: Aquarius Records – AC 5087
Montreal QC
Myles Goodwyn-vocals, guitars, keyboards
Gary Moffet-guitars, background vocals
Steve Lang-bass, background vocals
Brian Greenway-vocals, guitars
Jerry Mercer-drums
Produced by Myles Goodwyn & Nick Blagona, 1979
Recorded at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec
11. April Wine: Before Dawn
(Brian Greenway)
45 Single: Aquarius Records – AQ 5087
Montreal QC
Myles Goodwyn-vocals, guitars, keyboards
Gary Moffet-guitars, background vocals
Steve Lang-bass, background vocals
Brian Greenway-vocals, guitars
Jerry Mercer-drums
Produced by Myles Goodwyn & Nick Blagona, 1979
Recorded at Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec
12. April Wine: Bad Side of the Moon
(Elton John / Bernie Toupin)
45 single bw Belive In Me: Aquarius Records AQ 5022
Montreal QC
Myles Goodwyn: vocals, guitars
Jim Clench: vocals, bass
David Henman: vocals, guitar
Ritchie Henman: drums
Guest musicians
Keith Jollimore: flute
Rick Morrison: alto sax
Produced by Ralph Murphy, 1972
Recorded by Terry Brown
The single was taken from the album On Record, the second offering from April Wine.
13. Oliver Schroer: December 16 / The Shooting Star
(Oliver Schroer)
Jigzup: Barking Dog Records – no serial
Toronto / Markdale ON
Oliver Schroer: fiddle, guitar
David Travers-Smith: trumpet
Produced by David Travers-Smith, 1993
Chad Allan
b. Winnipeg 1943 / d. November 21, 2023 (80)
Allan Peter Stanley Kowbel - known professionally as Chad Allan, was
a Canadian musician who was the founding member and original lead singer
of The Guess Who
14. Chad Allan & The Expressions: Tossin' & Turnin'
(M Rene / R Ziegler)
Guess Who: Shakin' All Over: Legend / True North - TNMD 0140
Winnipeg, MB
Chad Allan: lead vocals, guitar
Randy Bachman: guitar
Gary Petersen: drums
Bob Ashley: vocals, keys
Jim Kale: bass
Produced by Bob Burns, 1965
Transfers from vinyl: Gilles St-Laurent, 1995
Digital remastering: Don Bregg at Pacific North Studios
15. Guess Who: I Should Have Realized
(Chad Allan / Linda Timmins)
Hey Ho (What You Do To Me): Legend / True North TNMD 0141
Winnipeg MB
Chad Allen: vocal, guitar
Randy Bachman: lead guitar, bg vocal
Jim Kale: bass, vocal
Garry Peterson: drums
Bob Ashley: keys, vocals
Produced by Bob Burns, 1965
Recorded December 1964 at CJAY-TV Studio B, Winnipeg and Scepter Sound, New York
16. Guess Who aka ‘Chad Allen & The Expressions’: Shakin’ All Over
(Johnny Kidd / Guy Robinson)
Shakin’ All Over – Guess Who?: TNMD 0140
Winnipeg MB
Chad Allen: vocal, guitar
Randy Bachman: lead guitar, bg vocal
Jim Kale: bass, vocal
Garry Peterson: drums
Bob Ashley: keys, vocals
Produced by Bob Burns, 1965
Recorded December 1964 at CJAY-TV Studio B, Winnipeg
Originally recorded by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
in 1960, this was a make or break song for Winnipeg’s Chad Allen & The
Expressions. Sick and tired of releasing good singles that wouldn’t get airplay
in Canada because the band was Canadian, they decided to release the song
by: “Guess Who?” Because of that it received international airplay and djs
credited the song to The Guess Who.
17. The Sadies: Lucifer Sam
(Syd Barrett)
In Concert: Outside - 23339-9015-2
Richmond Hill, ON
Dallas Good: guitar, vocals
Travis Good: guitar, vocals
Mike Belitsky: drums
Sean Dean: bass
Mike Burlington: drums, shakers
Gary Louris: vocals, guitar
Produced by The Sadies, 2006
Mastered by Peter Moore at the E Room, Toronto
This comes from a CD but I don’t care coz it’s a
great cover version of a Syd song by a band that I really like a lot. Recorded
live in Lee’s Palace. I’ve heard them do other early Floyd songs at their
live shows.
18. Oliver Schroer: Christmas with Poncho / Last Call
(O Schroer)
Whirled: Big Dog Music – no serial
Toronto, ON
Oliver Schroer: Eric Aceto Violect (fiddle), choir
Shelly Berger: bass
Tina Kiik: accordion, choir
Rob Allen, Ric Rokicki, A St. George, Steve Starchev,
Soozi Schlanger, David Travers-Smith, Michael Wrycraft, Dina Torrans: choir
Produced by Oliver Schroer. 1993
Recorded by Fred Petersen at Kinck Sound, Toronto
Also recorded at Inception Sound by Andrew St. George
Mixed by Andrew St. George at Comfort sound, Toronto
