Side One
1. Mose Scarlett: The Eight-O-Nine – 1981 *
2. Scott B Sympathy: I Won’t Change – 1990 *
3. Snow Axe: Workin’ On The Line – 1978 *
4. Grievous Angels: Pipeliner’s Song – 1993 *
5. Ojnab: La robe de mariee – 1995 *
6. The Spades: The Unknown – 2013 *
7. The Clash: Lover’s Rock – 1979
8. The Shuttlecocks: Hot Rod Hoodlum – 1996 *
9. The Spasstiks: Love’s Got A Hold On Me – 1967 *
10. Margaret Stowe: Moody Blue – 2002 *
11. Canned Heat: Future Blues – 1970
12. The Chambers Brothers: All Strung Out Over You – 1968
13. Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy: I Don’t Know – 1972
14. Jimmy Bowskill Band: Seasons Change – 2013 *
15. Blackie & The Rodeo Kings: Stoned – 2003 *
16. Oscar Peterson & Bucky Pizzarelli: Eleanor Rigby – 1969 *
17. Weddings Parties Anything: Do Re Me (Live on CIUT) – nov 7, 1988 *
Side Two
18. The Majestics: Security – 1968 *
19. Jay Jackson: Darling Don’t You Go – 1966 *
20. Magazine: Shot By Both Sides / Definitive Gaze – 1978
21. Mars Bonfire: Lady Moon Walker – 1969 *
22. The Jitters: Closer Every Day – 1987 *
23. Manteca: Ouagadougou – 1987 *
24. Flying Mountain: Siftin’- 1978 *
25. Borealis: Broke – 1973 *
26.. Michael Occhipinti & Shine On: Julia – 2012 *
27. The Trashmen: Tube City – 1964
28. Zal Yanovsky: Hip Toad – 1968
29. Jim McHarg’s Metro Stompers: Manitoba Moon – 1967 *
30. The Temptations: ain’t Too Proud To Beg – 1966
31. Youngtree & The Blooms: Something Devine – 2018 *
32. Vanilla Fudge: She’s Not There – 1967
33. Sopwith Camel: Cellophane Woman – 1967
34. That Petrol Emotion: Cellophane – 1988
35. Red Island: Dartmouth Reel – 1978 *
*CanCon = 66%
Side One
1. Mose Scarlett: The Eight-O-Nine
(Mose Scarlett)
Stalling For Time: Second Avenue Records SAS 1002
Toronto
Mose Scarlett: guitar, vocal
Jim Galloway: reeds
Rosemary Galloway: bass
Jon Goldsmith: piano
Don Vickery: drums
Chris Whiteley: trumpet
Cherrie Camp, Jeff Kahnert, John Welsman: whistling breakmen
Peter G Elliot: Toronto Union Station manager, announcer
Produced by Bruce Cockburn, 1981
Recorded by Greg Roberts and Dan Durbin at Kensington Sound, Toronto
Lloyd Walton: location recording, Union Station, Toronto
Mixed by Gary Gray and John Naslen at Manta Sound, Toronto
Executive Producer, Tim Harrison
Caricature of Mose by Leon Redbone
Mose Scarlett
b. November 30, 1946. Montreal QC / d. May 30, 2019 Toronto (65)
Leon Redbone and Mose Scarlett shared a passion for performing
Tin-Pan Alley songs on guitar. They met in Toronto in the 1970s and became
close friends. In 1981, when getting time at a real recording studio was
a big thing, Mose recorded his first album with Bruce Cockburn producing.
The back cover features a caricature of Mose drawn by Redbone. That they
should die on the exact same day is….. you tell me!
2. Scott B Sympathy: I Won’t Change
(Scott Bradshaw)
Neil Yonge Street: Smokeshow Records - SMOKE ONE
Toronto ON
John Borra: bass
Ian Blurton: electric guitar
Gord Cumming: slide guitar, bg vocal
Scott B: acoustic guitar, vocal
Terry Carter: drums
Produced by Walter N Sobczak & Scott B, 1990
Recorded by Walter N Sobczak at Wellesley Sound, Toronto
John Borra played on this understated album by Scott Bradshaw’s band
The Sympathy in 1990. It was produced by Walter N Sobczak, who began his
career in music in the early 1980's as bassist for Toronto post-punk band
Sturm Group which broke up in 1989. He went on to establish Wellesley Sound
studio in Toronto which went on to produce major hits for Barenaked Ladies,
Michie Mee's, Maestro Fresh Wes' first album and Dream Warriors.He’s
not to be confused with Walter Sobchak, the character played by John Goodman
in The Big Lebowski as The Dude’s bowling buddy who served in ‘Nam.
3. Snow Axe: Working On The Line
(Ed McDonald)
45 Single bw All I Want To Do: From The Vortex WRC-5 529
Toronto
Ed McDonald: guitar, vocal
Ian Nishio: bass
Paul Yanuziello: drums
Produced by Snow Axe and Rich Dodson, 1978
A short lived heavy metal band lead by guitarist Ed McDonald that featured
the late Ian Nishio, who was b. 1956 and died November 2, 2008,
on bass. They only put out this one single and an album before disbanding.
According to drummer Paul Yanuziello: “I got invited to sit in with a fantastic
guitarist in my neighbourhood, Ed McDonald. "I was fourteen years old. A
year later they were known as Snow Axe." He claims that they played a lot,
went through a series of bass players and felt like they were in Spinal Tap
until they came across Ian Nishio.
4. Grievous Angels: Pipeliner’s Song
(Chuck Angus)
Watershed: Jimmy Boyle Records 181093
Cobalt ON
Chuck Angus: guitar, vocals
Peter Jellard: fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, vocals
Rick Conroy: piano, piano accordion, percussion
Tim Hadley: bass
Peter Duffin: drums
With
Peter Kierswalter: clarinet
John Switzer: tuba
Produced by John Switzer with Rick Conroy, 1993
Recorded by Don Kerr with Dale Morningstar at the Gas Station, Toronto
Great Canadiana here! Pipeline builders were based in Northeastern Ontario
one year and really changed the feel of the town of Cobalt. Here’s an idea
of what it might have been like had you been there.
5. Ojnab: La Robe de mariee
(JP Loyer)
Le messager: Ojnab Musique - DC 01
Joliette, QC
Jean-Paul Loyer – banjo
Dany Lamoureux - guitar
Denis Violetti – bass
Paul Marchand – guitar
Produced by Jean-Paul Loyer, 1995
Mastered by Jean-Paul Loyer and Denis Fréchette
Recorded by Denis Fréchette at #4 Rd Studio
Jean-Paul Loyer
d. October 14, 2009 Joliette QC
6. The Spades: The Unknown
(James McKenty)
45 single bw 49 Tons: Seventh Fire Records SFR003
Peterborough ON
James McKenty: guitar
Winchester Street: drums
Chachi Robichaud: bass
Produced by James McKenty, 2013
Recorded in the winter of 2013 at The Narrows Studio, Peterborough
Peterborough’s James McKenty, of The Spades, came up with the idea of
starting a different kind of record company: Seventh Fire Records would only
issue 45s. It was like a book of the month club; you joined, subscribed to
receive a record every month. McKenty would get artists into the studio to
produce two songs and watch them grow. This worked for a few years and have
since, modified their goals and have released a few albums.
7. The Clash: Lover’s Rock
(Joe Strummer / Mick Jones)
London Calling: Columbia Records 88875112701
London UK
Mick Jones: guitar, vocal
Joe Strummer: rhythm guitar, vocal
Paul Simonen: bass, vocal
Topper Headon: drums
Produced by Guy Stevens, 1979
Recorded by Bill Price and Jerry Green at Wessex Studios, London
Remastered by Tim Young and The Clash at Metroplois 2013
London Calling is the third studio album by The Clash. The title alludes
to the BBC World Service's station identification: "This is London calling
...", which was used during World War II, often in broadcasts to occupied
countries. Joe Strummer has said: "We felt that we were struggling about
to slip down a slope or something, grasping with our fingernails. And there
was no one there to help us. The song was used in the 2002 James Bond film
Die Another Day. Joe Strummer later became a DJ for the BBC World Service,
on a program called "Joe Strummer's London Calling". The song was performed
live twice by Bob Dylan during his November 2005 residency at London's Brixton
Academy
8. The Shuttlecocks: Hot Rod Hoodlum
(Baker)
45 EP shared with The Heatseekers: 7 Inches of Pleasure Records, No serial
Toronto ON
Rob: drums
Dejana: vocals
Jaime: bass
Allyson Baker: guitar
Produced by The Shuttlecocks, 1996
They called themselves the Strip-Tease des Sept Girls and played
between 1995 and 96. Allyson Baker, who also played guitar in Toronto punk
band Armed and Hammered (with CIUT’s Mopa Dean) then moved to San Francisco
in 2000 and formed The Dirty Ghosts. I don’t know what happened to the rest
of them.
9. The Spasstiks: Loves Got A Hold On Me
(Mike McQueen)
45 Single: Apex Records 77057
Toronto ON
Jim Campbell: vocals, percussion
Vince Doyle: drums
Mike McQueen: rhythm guitar
Rob Mullen: lead guitar
Bill Adams: bass
Produced 1967
An unfortunate name to have had at the time when most bands had
to wear suits to gigs; ten years later and it would have been an excellent
name for a punk band. The Spasstiks got together in 1964 and began playing
on the High School sock-hop circuit around Toronto. At one time Mainline
drummer Tony Nolasco played drums for them. The Spasstiks would go on to
change into The Cat when suits were a no-no at gigs.
10. Margaret Stowe: Moody Blue
(Margaret Stowe)
Things I Do: Tallyho Music TM 0001
Toronto
Margaret Stowe: electric guitar
Steven Sauvé: keys
Michelle Josef: drums
Scott McGregor Moore: guitar
Wally Jericho: trumpet
Chris Smith: bass
Produced by Margaret Stowe with Michelle Josef, 2002
Recorded at The Space, Toronto
Mastered by James Paul at The Rogue Studio, Toronto
11. Canned Heat: Future Blues
(Canned Heat)
Future Blues: Liberty Records – 11002
San Francisco CA
Samuel Larry Taylor: bass
Adolfo De La Parra: drums
Alan Wilson: guitar, harmonica, vocals
Harvey Mandel: lead guitar
Bob Hite: vocals
Produced by Skip Taylor & Canned Heat, 1970
Recorded by Tommy Oliver at International Sound Studio
12. The Chambers Brothers: All Strung Out Over You
(R Clark)
The Time Has Come: Columbia CS 9522
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
These guys were an electrifying act to see live. They played the Rock
Pile here in Toronto in 1968 and blew me away. I immediately went out and
bought two of their albums. Mostly known for their pop hit “Time Will Come”,
they were a great R&B band, incredibly tight and to top it off: really
nice guys! I met them in a record shop on Yonge St. as a young teen.
13. Junior Wells and Buddy Guy: I Don’t Know
(Willie Mabon)
Play The Blues: Atco Records SD 33-364
Lettsworth LA / Memphis TN
Buddy Guy: guitar
Junior Wells: harmonica, vocals
Eric Clapton: rhythm guitar, bottleneck
A.C. Reed: tenor sax
Mike Utley: keys
Leroy Stewart: bass
Roosevelt Shaw: drums
Produced by Eric Clapton, Ahmet Ertgun & Tom Dowd 1972
Recorded by Ron Albert at Criteria Studios, Miami FL
Amos ‘Jr. Wells’ Blakemore Jr
b. December 9, 1934 Memphis / d. Chicago Jan 15, 1998 (63)
George ‘Buddy’ Guy
b. July 30, 1936 Lettsworth, Louisiana
14. Jimmy Bowskill Band: Seasons Change
(Jimmy Bowskill / Ian McKeown / Daniel Reiff)
Back Number: Ruf Records RUF 2008
Toronto ON
Jimmy Bowskill: guitar, piano, trumpet, vocals
Ian McKeown: bass, trombone, vocals
Dan Reiff: drums, vocals
Produced & mixed by Brian Moncarz and the Jimmy Bowskill Band, 2013
Recorded by Wayne Cochrane & Kevin Dietz at Metalworks Studios, Toronto & Rattlebox North
Mastered by Joe Lambert at Joe Lambert Mastering, Brookly NY
b. Bailieboro ON Sept 16, 1990
15. Blackie & The Rodeo Kings: Stoned
(Stephen Fearing / Tom Wilson)
Bark: True North Records TNDS 300
Canada
Tom Wilson: lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Stephen Fearing: electric guitar, vocal
Colin Linden: dobro
John Dymond: bass
Gary Craig: drums
Organ: Richard Bell
Brian Owings: Percussion
Janice Powers: keys
Produced by Colin Linden, 2003
Recorded in various studios
16. Oscar Peterson w Bucky Pizzarelli: Eleanor Rigby
(Lennon / McCartney)
Motions and Emotions: MPS Records (US) MB 20713
Montreal QC / Paterson NJ
Oscar Peterson: piano
Bucky Pizzarelli: guitar
Bobby Durham: drums
Produced by Matthias Kunnecke, 1969
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson
b. August 15, 1925 Montreal / d. December 23, 2007 (82) Mississauga ON
John Paul ‘Bucky’ Pizzarelli
b. January 9, 1926 Paterson, NJ / d. April 1, 2020 (94) Saddle River, NJ
Bucky was the father of jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and double
bassist Martin Pizzarelli. He worked for NBC for Dick Cavett (1971)
and ABC with Bobby Rosengarden in (1952). Musicians he collaborated with
include Benny Goodman, George Barnes, Les Paul, Oscar Peterson and Stéphane
Grappelli.
17. Weddings Parties Anything: Do Re Me
(Woody Guthrie)
Live at CIUT’s old 91 St. George St Studios
Melbourne, Australia
Pete Lawler - guitar
Mick Thomas - guitar, vocals
Mark Wallace: harmonica
Produced by Steve Fruitman, 1988
It all began for me in 1988 when I started doing radio at CIUT.
I had the honour of welcoming several local musicians (Paul James, Ron Sexsmith
and Norm Hacking) but the first big international act I had on were Weddings
Parties Anything from Australia. It was during my very first on-air funding
drive on November 7, 1988 and they helped out with some Do Re Mi.
Side Two
18. The Majestics: Security
(Otis Redding)
The Soul King Otis Redding: Arc Records AS 770
Toronto ON
Fred Keeler: guitar
Eric Robertson: piano
Chris Vickery: bass
Wes Morris: drums
John Crone: baritone sax
Orlie Gurerri: trombone
Russ Strathdee: tenor & alto sax
Brian Lucrow: trumpet
Produced by Tony DiMaria, 1969
Recorded at Bay Studio, Toronto by Gary Starr
Sax player John Crone came over from Bobby Kris and The Imperials. Drummer
Wes Morris left Jon & Lee and The Checkmates. Guitarist Fred Keelor had
previously played with David Clayton-Thomas in his first band, The Shays.
Keeler would later form Jericho. Bass player Chris Vickery would later join
Damage. Eric Robertson would become a top keyboard session player for Murray
McLauchlan. They were the backing band for Shawne and Jay Jackson, an R&B,
Toronto-based brother and sister act.
19. Jay Jackson: Darling Don’t You Go
(Phil Gariepy)
45 single bw Anytime: Red Leaf Records TTM 614
Toronto
Jay Jackson: vocals
Produced by Jason King, 1966
Eugene “Jay” Jackson
b. Toronto / d. September, 2020 Toronto
Jackson was recruited (with older sister Shawne) by a 1960s Toronto
R&B band, The Majestics to be lead vocalists. Their voices blended together
like only Sam & Dave’s could. They were that good. The Majestics were
a Toronto staple, made for dancing. After Shawne left the band, Jay continued
to front it for another decade. Their family escaped slavery in the US by
moving up to Canada from the State of Deleware in the 1850s. Their great-grandfather,
Albert Jackson, was the first Black postman in Toronto, working there from
1882 to 1918, the year he died.
20. Magazine: Shot By Both Sides / Definitive Gaze
(Howard Devoto / John McGeogh)
Real Life: Virgin Records V 2100
Manchester UK
Howard Devoto: vocals
Barry Adamson: bass
Dave Formula: keys
Martin Jackson: drums
John McGeogh: guitar, sax
Produced by John Leckie, 1978
Recorded by John Leckie at Virgin Mobile and Abby Road Studios, London
They were active between 1977 and 1981.
They were formed by Howard Devoto after he left The Buzzcocks in early 1977.
21. 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
22. The Jitters: Closer Every Day
(Packham / Levy / Greenberg / Martin)
The Jitters: EMI Capitol CLT 48126
Toronto ON
Blair Packham: lead vocal, guitar
Danny Levy: lead guitar
Matthew Greenberg: bass
Vic D’Arsie: keys
Randy Cooke: drums
Produced by Paul Gross 1987
Recorded by Joe Primeau at Phase One Studio, Toronto
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, NYC
The band was together between 1981 – 1991 started by Packham and Levy
(The Amazing Tools). Blair Packham has been the Vice-President of the Songwriters
Association of Canada
23. Manteca: Ouagadougou
(Henry Heillig / Rick Tait)
Fire Me Up: Manteca in Concert: Duke Street Records DSR 31038
Toronto
Matt Zimbel: congas, percussion
Henry Heillig: bass
Aaron Davis: keys
Herb Koffman: horns
John Johnson: sax, piccolo
Rick Tait: horns, keys
Art Avalos: percussion
Charlie Cooley: drums
Gary Boigon: sax, flute
Produced by Matt Zimbel, 1987
Recorded live at Bathurst St. Theatre, Toronto by Comfort Sound Mobile
Recorded by Peter Lee with Scott Campbell
Mastered by George Graves at Lacquer Channel, Toronto
24. Flying Mountain: Siftin’
(Ferguson Neville)
Earth & Sky: Musicfrolicus Records GAS-102
Vancouver BC
Dan Ruben: violin, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar
Satoru Suttles Tora: guitar, bodhran, percussion
Rawn Mongovius: bass guitar, flute
Ferguson Neville: dulcimer, harmonica, congas, percussion
Andy Grafitti: drums
Holly Denny, Susanne Morgan, Karen Parton: bg vocals
Produced by Flying Mountain, Simon Garber & Larry Robbins, 1978
Recorded by Simon Garber at The Golden Age Sonic Lab, Vancouver
formed in 1976 recorded 2 LPs
Mostly performed at folk clubs & festivals in Western Canada
Have reformed for reunions a few times so are still somewhat active
25. Borealis: Broke
(P Bradbury)
Sons of the Sea: Audat Records – 477-9025
St. John’s, NL
Mark Bradbury, vocals, bass
Paul Bradbury, vocals, organ
Wayne Sturge, guitar
Dave Hillier, drums
Produced by Mac Feeney, 1973
Recorded at MUN Studios, Memorial University, St. John’s
1st all original rock LP by a Newfoundland band. Their only LP. Only stayed together less than 2 yrs.
26.. Michael Occhipinti & Shine On: Girl
(Lennon / McCartney)
The Universe of John Lennon: True North Records TND566
Toronto
Michael Occhipinti: guitars, loops, ambient effects
Roberto Occhipinti: bass
Elizabeth Shepherd: vocals, piano
Mark Kelso: drums
Dominic Mancuso: vocals
Kevin Turcotte: trumpiet, flugelhorn
Yvette Toller: vocals
Denzal Sinclaire: vocals
Produced by Roberto & Michael Occhipinti, 2012
Recorded and mixed by John Bailey at The Drive shed, Toronto
Mastered by Trevor Saddler at Mastermind Productions, Charlotte NC
27. The Trashmen: Tube City
(Steve Wahrer)
Surfin’ Bird: Beat Rocket Records BR 107
Minneapolis / St. Paul MN
Tony Andreason: lead guitar
Dal Winslow: guitar
Bob Reed: bass
Steve Wahrer: drums
Produced by George Garrett, 1964
Recorded by Tom Jung
28. Zalman Yanovsky: Hip Toad
(Jerry Yester / Jim Yester)
Alive And Well In Argentina: Kama Sutra Records – KSBS 2030
Kingston ON
Zal Yanovsky: vocals, guitars
Others not listed
Produced by Jerry Yester and Zal Yanovsky, 1968
Mastered at Bell Sound Studios, NYC
Zalman Yanovsky
b. Toronto December 19, 1944 / d. December 13, 2002, in Kingston, Ontario (57)
So what’s with O Canada at the beginning of the album? And why
is it left to die on the platter. Could it be how Zally was feeling after
being deported from America back to his home and native land? The way I see
it: ‘Ya, I’m back alone in Canada again without a career just for smokin’
some weed. Bummer man – a real bummer! After recording this lone solo album
which was way ahead of its time, he got into the restaurant industry in Kingston.
He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996
Interesting fact:
Yanovsky met Canadian actress Jackie Burroughs in a Laundromat in Toronto,
where he was sleeping in a dryer while homeless. They were married in 1961
and had one daughter, Zoe, before separating in 1968.
29. Jim McHarg’s Jazz Stompers: Manitoba Moon
(F Grant)
Thumbs Up!: Arc Citation Series – AC 5016
Toronto ON
Jim McHarg: bass
Jim Galloway: clarinet, saxes
Charlie Gall: coronet
Jim Abercrombie: trombone
Dave Moodie: banjo, guitar
Bernie Nathan: drums
Produced by Ken Warriner, 1967
Recorded at Bay Studios, Toronto by Gary Starr
James Braidie Galloway
b. 28 July 1936 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland / d. Toronto on Dec. 30, 2014 (78)
The jazz clarinet and saxophone player emigrated in the mid-1960s and began his ensemble,
the Wee Big Band, in the late 1970s. One of his albums, Walking On Air, was
nominated for Best Jazz Album at the Juno Awards of 1980. He was artistic
director of the Toronto Jazz Festival from 1987 to 2009
30. The Temptations: Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
(E Holland / Norman Whitfield)
Getting Ready: Gordy Records 918
Detroit MI
Otis Williams: vocals
David Ruffin: vocals
Melvin Franklin: vocals
Eddie Kendricks: vocals
Paul Williams: vocals
The Funk Brothers band
Produced by Norman Whitfield, 1966
This was Whitfield’s first jab at producing The Temptations.
Until then they were under the tutilage of Smokey Robinson. Since their last
hit single, ‘Get Ready’, didn’t chart very well, Whitfield was given his
chance to produce them and he did his job well. The song was a mega-hit that
went all the way up the Billboard charts to number 3!
31. Youngtree and the Blooms: Something Devine
(Peter Willie Youngtree / Chris Kirby)
Musical Chairs: Ind – no serial
St. John’s NL
Peter Willie Youngtree: guitar, vocals
Carole Bestvater: violin, vocals
Chuck Boyd: drums, vocals
Darren Brown: bass, mandolin
Joe Tucker: electric guitar, vocals
Produced & recorded by Chris Kirby, 2018
Mixed by Scott Hammond
Mastered by Jason Whelan at Sound Solution
Wayne Tucker, of CHMR’s Newfound Records, recently passed through Toronto
to see his son perform at the Mariposa Festival as a member of Youngtree
and the Blooms. This is a great young band built around singer-songwriter
Peter Youngtree who has some pretty interesting takes on things which comes
out in his songs. Dirt Party is a good example of what I mean.
32. Vanilla Fudge: She’s Not There
(Rod Argent / Al Gallico)
Vanilla Fudge: Atco Records – SD 33-224
Long Island NY
Tim Bogert – bass, vocals
Mark Stein – lead vocals, keyboards
Vince Martell – guitar, vocals
Carmine Appice – drums, vocals
Produced by Shadow Morton, 1967
Recorded by Joe Veneri & Bill Stahl
Originally recorded by The Zombies 1964. Also recorded by Montreal’s
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush who covered it instrumentally on the 2004
Real Live album.
33. Sopwith Camel: Cellophane Woman
(W Seivers)
The Sopwith Camel: Kama Sutra Records KLPS 8060
San Francisco CA
Peter Kraemer, vocal, sax
Terry MacNeil and William "Truckaway" Sievers, guitars
Martin Beard, bass
Norman Mayell, drummer
Produced by Erik Jacobsen 1967
Recorded by Val Valentin
The team of Producer Erik Jacobsen (born May 19, 1940) and recording
engineer Val Valentin worked with Tim Hardin, The Lovin' Spoonful and Norman
Greenbaum just to name a few. Sopwith Camel only put out one ‘real’ album
during their tenure and, until recently, I believed that this was the only
song with Cellophane in its title.
34. That Petrol Emotion: Cellophane
(Sean O’Neill)
End Of The Millennium Psychosis Blues: Virgin Records VR2550
Derry, Northern Ireland
Ciaran McLaughlin: drums, harmonica
Steve Mack: more stuff
Reamann O’Gormain: guitar
Damian O’Neill: string bass
Sean O’Neill: guitar
Produced by Roli Mosimann, 1988
Recorded by Brian Martin
A band based out of Derry in Northern Ireland featuring American vocalist,
Steve Mack. They were active between 1984–1994, during which time They recorded
five albums.
After moving to London in the mid-1980s to further their career, the fledgling
band found singer Steve Mack (at the time, on a year out from his studies
and working in a pizzeria in London) to complete their original lineup. They
were political and outspoken, with their Irish members listing their names
in their Irish language forms and looked at issues relating to the Irish
Troubles. They were described by Rolling Stone magazine as "The Clash crossed
with Creedence"
On the eve of the recording sessions for the third That Petrol Emotion album,
“End of the Millennium Psychosis Blues”, bass player John O'Neill announced
his imminent departure from the band. Although he stayed to record this album,
the sessions were fraught with tension and foreboding. Guitarist Reamann
O'Gorman has stated: "it was a complete bombshell. When I look back now,
we should have thrown him out there and then and got on with the new recording
ourselves. Instead we meekly accepted everything and he hung around for another
three or four months. It was a toxic situation."
35. Red Island: Dartmouth Reel
(Jamie Snider)
In Pursuit of the Wild Bologna, Quay CS-7803
St. John’s NL
Jamie Snider: fiddle, acoustic guitar
Don Walsh: guitars, bodhran
Derek Pelley: bass
Bruce Crummell: lead guitar, crumpet horn
Shawn Power: drums
Brian Best: sound madness
Produced by Red Island and Neil Bishop, 1978
Recorded by Neil Bishop at Clode Sound Productions, Stephenville NL
The only thing negative to say about Red Island was that they only put
out one album. Shortly after this Jamie Snider joined The Wonderful Grand
Band (featuring Ron Hynes). Last I heard, Jamie was residing in St. Catherines,
Ontario, performing with his long time music mate, Rick Bauer.
