The Polka Side
1. Andy DeJarlis & His Settlers: Apple Cider Polka – 1956 *
2. The Michigan Polka-tels: Go Go Musicians (Polka) – circa 1966
3. Les Batinses: Polkattack – 2000 *
4. The Black Forest Band: Tedski Polka – 1985 *
5. Brave Combo: Money Can’t Buy Everything Polka – 1988
6. The Interlake Polka Kings: Selkirk Polka – 1965 *
7. The Polka Dogs: Slag Heap Love – 1991 *
8. The blackflies: Carta Blanca Polka – 1997 *
9. Ed Brydie & His Scottish Ramblers – Le Messe Polka – 1961 *
10. Howard Vokes & His Country Boys: The Polka From Outer Space – 1959
11. Joe Jedraski: Bluebird Polka – circa 1976 *
12. Andrew Walter: Herrgards Polka – 1963
13. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Zakuska Polka – 1974 *
14. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Polka Playing Henry – 1995 *
15. The Wonderful Grand Band: Kerry Polka – 1981 *
16. Frankie Yankovic: Who Stole The Kishka – 1987
17. Walter Ostanek: Ivory Fingers Polka – 1982 *
18. Vintage Voices DJ Lucija: Kvintet Avsenik: Moj Ocka Ma Konjicka
19. Erickson: Pauline’s Polka – 1966 *
The Boat Side
20. Rufus Guinchard & Kelly Russell: Flowers of Edinburgh – 1977 *
21. John White: Lukey’s Boat – 1966 *
22. Harry Hibbs: Little Boats of Newfoundland – 1972 *
23. Dick Nolan: No More Little Boats – Live on CIUT – Feb 10, 1992 *
24. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Coal Boat – 1970 *
25. Tamarack: Ferryland Sealer – 1980 *
26. Margaret Stowe: Moody Blue – 2002 *
27. Ron Sexsmouth: The Boatman – Live on CIUT – Sept 5, 1988 *
28. Brigadoons: Mingulay Boat Song - *
29. Eddie LeGere: Rory Get Your Dorey – 1966 *
30. Banjo Mechanics: Slow Boat – 2002 *
31. Tamarack: Tugboat Days – 1994 *
32. Stevedore Steve: Salamander Tug – 1972 *
33. Oliver Schroer & Stewed Tomatoes – Same Boat, Different Lakes – 1996 *
34. Every Mother’s Son: Come on Down to My Boat – 1967
35. Quiet Jungle: Ship Of Dreams – 1967 *
36. The Doors: Crystal Ship – 1967
37. International Submarine Band: Luxury Liner – 1968
38. Bob Van Dyke: Sail Away – 1980 *
39. Triumvirate: Maze – 1973
40. Jimmy Buffett: Boat Drinks – 1979
41. Heads In The Sky: Heads In Rio – 1981 *
CanCon* = 73%
The Polka Side
Andy DeJarlis & His Early Settlers: Apple Cider Polka
(Andy DeJarlis)
Original Old-Time Music: London – EB 45
Woodbridge MB
Produced circa 1962
2. The Michigan Polka-tels: Go Go Musicians
(Unknown)
Flying High: Don-Joe Polkas Records DJLP 1009
Detroit MI
Gene Szalankiewicz: clarinet, sax
John Chzasz: trumpet, vocal
Ben Valvona: accordion
Rich Jarosinski: sax
Max Wolski: drums
Produced by Don Martin circa 1966
Recorded by Paul Stanczyk at Bellaire Studios, Chicago
3. Les Batinses: Polkattack
(Trad)
Tripotages: Mille-Pattes – 67527 03336 2 4
Quebec City QC
Acoustic Guitar – Mathieu Girard
Banjo – François Morrissette
Bass – Mathieu Girard, Todd Picard
Body Percussion [Pieds] – François Morrissette
Bombarde – Christophe Garenc
Bouzouki – François Morrissette
Classical Guitar – Mathieu Girard
Drums, Djembe, Tabla, Didgeridoo, Percussion – Fred Lebrasseur*
Electric Organ [B-3] – Andrée Bilodeau, Mathieu Girard
Guitar – François Morrissette
Mandolin – Todd Picard
Psaltery – Todd Picard
Shaker [œufs] – Christophe Garenc
Tin Whistle – Christophe Garenc
Uilleann Pipes – Christophe Garenc
Viola – Andrée Bilodeau
Violin – Andrée Bilodeau
Produced by Les Batinses, 2000
Engineer – Daniel Ste-Marie
They were a great Quebecois trad band, based out of Quebec City. Put out four albums of very unusual arrangements for traditional music.
4. Blackforest Band: Tedski Polka
(G Kreller)
Black Forest Band Polka Heaven Bir Records - BIRLP003
Conestogo ON
Gary Kreller, Accordion, synths, keys
Ted Zawadzki, guitar
Mark Kreller, drums
Jim Weber, bass
Kerry Ruthig, trumpet
Steve Richtaritsch, sax, clarinet
Debbie Ashworth, trumpet
Produced by Ted Zawadzki circa 1985
Recorded by Doug Biggs at Cedartree Recording Studios, Kitchener ON
5. Brave Combo: Money Can’t Buy Everything
(Gomulka / Pulaski)
Humansville: Rounder Records - 9019
Denton, Texas
Carl Finch: accordion, guitar, keyboards, percussion
Jeffrey Barnes: tenor sax, clarinet, keys, percussion
Bubba Hernandez: bass, tuba
Mitch Marine: drums
Produced by Brave Combo, 1988
Recorded by Martin Walters at Heads Up Studio, Roanoke TX
Founded in 1979 and still going strongly today. In fact, they seem to have released nearly an album a year since their first release. They won a Grammy Award in 1999 in the Best Polka Album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2004 for their album Let's Kiss.
6. Interlake Polka Kings: Selkirk Polka
(trad)
Greatest Instrumentals: UK Records UK 202
Winnipeg MB
Bill Woloshyn: accordion
Mary Woloshyn: piano
Peter Woloshyn
Carl Woloshyn
Carl Plohman: violin
Production date: circa 1965?
Bill Woloshyn
b. Fisher Branch, Manitoba AUG 04, 1933 / d. AUG 03, 2009 (75 but 1 day short of 76)
Bill began playing the accordion at age 12. He and his wife, Mary, put the Interlake Polka Kings band together in 1964 and they became legendary for his grass roots Ukrainian music. One of the best known polka bands in Western Canada were the Interlake Polka Kings, the core being a family band under the guidance of Bill and Mary Woloshyn. They performed across the Canadian prairies in various configurations for over 60 years.
Also recorded by John Krochak and The Drifting Country Boys from Yorkton SK
7. The Polka Dogs: Slag Heap Love
(John Millard)
The Moose Compilation: Polygram / Virtigo 510 806-2
Toronto
John Millard: banjo, lead vocals
Tiina Kiik — accordion
Tom Walsh — trombone
Colin Couch — tuba
Ambrose Pottie — drums
Produced by Richard Chapman, 1991
Mastered by John Switzer at Inception Sound, Toronto
8. the blackflies: Carta Blanca Polka
(Steve Fruitman)
Poutine: Ind. BFCD1
Toronto
Peter Jellard: violin
Rick Conroy: keys, bg vocals
Tim Hadley: bass, translator
Steve Copek: guitar
Steve Fruitman: washboard, lead vocal
Produced by John Switzer, 1997
Recorded by John Switzer at the House of Copec, Toronto; The Old Hadley PIace, the Fearless Kitchen, Toronto
Mastered at The Lacquer Channel, Toronto
9. Ed Brydie & His Scottish Ramblers – Le Messe Polka
(JS Skinner)
Ed Brydie and His Scottish Ramblers: Rambler Records 2001
Toronto
Ed Brydie: accordion
Ray MacKay: accordion
Dave Muir: bass
Fred Collins: drums
Glen Young: piano
Angus MacKinnon: violin
Produced by Art Snider, 1961
Recorded by Dave Newberry at Newberry Sound, Toronto
10. Howard Vokes: The Polka From Outer Space
(H Vokes / W King)
Mountain Guitar and Other Favorites: Mountain Records - ML. 2002
Clairfield, PA USA
Bob Rose: bass
Skeets Martin
Johnny Drolz: steel
Sam Hummel
Tex Belin
George Frohnhoffer: accordion
Produced 1959
Made By Acadia Records Of Canada
Howard Vokes
b. June 13, 1931 Clearfield, Penn / d. June 3, 2018 — Masontown, Penn (86)
Cowboy Howard Vokes, Pennsylvania's King of Country Music, was born, June 13,1931 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. At 15 years of age Howard started singing at a lot of parties and working with different bands in places he wouldn't think about working in these times. Some of the spots were plenty tough and living and working around mining towns. Howard was barn-storming all over the place, singing and playing for anyone that would listen as many hillbilly singers were doing to make a go of it. He was a great favorite at most local parties and other events. He was on the verge of forming a band when tragedy struck. A hunting accident put Howard in the hospital for 6 weeks. He was shot in the right ankle by a high-powered rifle. After he recovered, Cowboy Howard Vokes dug into his song-writings and formed his now famous "Country Boys" band.
11. Joe Jedraski: Bluebird Polka
(J Jedraski)
Toronto Swings The Polka: JO Recordiings 33-1001S
Toronto
Joe Jedraski: trumpet, vocals
Erich Traugott: trumpet
Julius Piekarz: trumpet
Jerry Toth: trumpet
Gerald Jedraski: sax
Casy Piekarz: sax, clarinet
Stephen Samborski: Clarinet, sax
John Pastor: accordion
Uno Vilsimaa: piano
Boris Kersting: bass
George Onuska: drums
Produced by Joe Jedraski, 1976ish
Music arranged by Jerry Toth and Gerard Jedraski
12. Andrew Walter: Herrgard’s Polka
(Walter)
Scandinavian Dance Party: Arc Records – 845
Sweden
Produced circa 1970
Andrew Walter
b. 25 September 1914, Gäddede Sweden / d. January 2, 1978, Stockholm (63)
13. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Zakuska Polka
(Tom C Connors)
Stompin' Tom Meets Muk Tuk Annie: Boot Records BOS 7146
Saint John NB, ON
Tom Connors: guitar, vocal, foot stompin’
Bill Lewis: lead guitar
Gary Empey: bass
Produced by Dr Tom Connors, 1974
14. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Polka Playing Henry
(TC Connors)
Long Gone To The Yukon: EMI 0-7243-835298-2-7
Halton Hills, ON
Tom Connors: guitar, vocals
Chris Whiteley: trumpet, steel, dobro
Denis Keldie: accordion, piano
David Thompson: bass
Rob Duffus: drums
Conrad Kipping: lead guitar, violin, mandolin
Ike Kelnick: tuba, sax, trombone
Produced by Dr. T. C. Connors, 1995
15. Wonderful Grand Band: Kerry Polka
(Trad)
Living In A Fog: Grand East Records GE-1001
St. John’s NL
Glenn Simmons: guitar
Ron Hynes: guitar, mandolin, banjo
Jamie Snider: fiddle
Sandy Morris: guitar
Ian Perry: bass
Paul Stamp: drums
Produced by Declan O’Doherty 1981
Recorded and mixed at Springfield Sound Studio by Declan O’Doherty, Dan Donovan and Geoff Rowland
Mastered by Bill Kipper at Masterdisk NYC
16. Frankie Yankovic: Who Stole The Keeshka
(Walter Solek / Walter Dana)
Who Stole the Keeshka?: Columbia USA mono CL2001
Philadelphia PA
Frankie Yankovic: Cordovox, vocal
Others not listed
Produced by Ernie Altschuler, 1963
Frank John Yankovic
b. July 28, 1915, in Davis, West Virginia / d. October 14, 1998, New Port Richey, Florida (83)
Usually spelled Kishka, who'd steal a fuckin' kishka when the butcher turns his back? That's a little cheeky! It's basically stuffed cow's intestine with a filling made from a combination of meat and meal and roasted with brisket. Originally recorded by Yankovic in 1963, it became a hit song. According to an obituary for Walt Solek who wrote and recorded the song, "Keeshka always gets the crowd going at a Polkaholics show". Solek was a radio show host who introduced English-language lyrics into polka music in the United States. Solek was known as the "Clown Prince of Polka" and died on 1 April 2005 at the age of 94. Frankie Yankovic won a Grammy Award in 1986 for this album.
17. Walter Ostanek: Ivory Fingers Polka
(Ray Henry)
Little Bird Dance: Boot Records: BOS 7228
St Catherines ON
Walter Ostanek: accordions
Stan Szymkow: sax
Ken Senko: banljo, electric guitar
Richard Ostanek: bass
Bob Secord: drums
Murray McFadgen: guitar
Produced by Walter Ostanek and Rod Morrison, 1982
Recorded by Rod Morrison at Earthland Studio, Niagara Falls ON
Ladislav John Ostanek
b. 20 April 1935 Duparquet, QC
Canada’s polka king is still gigging still in his 90s!
18. Vintage Voices DJ Lucija with Laura Gilles:
Kvintet Avsenik: Moj Ocka Ma Konjicka
(Trad)
Tam Kjer Murke Cveto: Jugoton – LPY-18
Zagreb
Danica Filipčič: vocals
Franc Koren: vocals
Produced 1958
19. Edwin Erickson: Pauline’s Polka
(Edwin Erickson )
Rocky Mountain Holiday with Edwin Erickson & His Accordion: Banff – SBS 5417
Edmonton AB
Edwin Erickson: accordion
Produced 1973
Recorded by Van Mechelen Enterprises
Edwin Erickson
b. April 20, 1950 Edmonton AB
I found this LP in a charity shop in Wales!
Edwin spent the first six years of his life in a logging camp in the Rockies. He began playing and performing at the age of 15. He eventually took accordion lessons from ace player Olaf Sveden.
The Boat Side
20. Rufus Guinchard: Flowers of Edinburgh
(Trad)
Newfoundland Fiddler: Breakwater 1002
Daniel’s Harbour NL
Rufus Guinchard: fiddle
Kelly Russell: guitar, percussion
Produced by Kelly Russell, 1977
Recorded by Rick Harris
Rufus Guinchard
b. Daniel’s Harbour NL Sept 6, 1899 / d. Corner Brook NL Sept 7 1990
21. John White and The Ray Walsh Band: Lukey’s Boat
(Trad)
Voice of Newfoundland: International Artists IA 3014
St. John’s
John White Vocals
Ray Walsh Accordion
Bill Allen Guitar
Reg Foley Bass / Piano
Producer not listed, 1966
Recorded at Atlantic Film Studio, St. John’s NL
John White
b. February 3, 1930, St. John’s NL / d. May 31, 1998 (68)
22. Harry Hibbs: Little Boats of Newfoundland
(Roy Payne)
The All New Harry Hibbs With Shrimp Cocktail: Caribou Records CCLP7007
Bell Island NL
Harry Hibbs: vocal, accordion
Others not mentioned
Brian Barron (fiddle)
Bob Lucier (pedal steel)
Roddy LaPierre (drums)
Glen Reid (banjo/musical director)
Johnny Burke (bass).
Producer not listed, 1972
23. Dick Nolan: No More Little Boats No More
(Roy Payne)
Live on CIUT Great North Wind
Toronto / Corner Brook NL
Dick Nolan: guitar,, vocal
Produced by Steve Fruitman Feb 1992
Richard Francis Nolan
b. Corner Brook NL Feb 4, 1939 / d. Dec 13, 2005 Carbonear NL (66)
Dick Nolan was the first real country and western star from Newfoundland. He claimed that this was the first and only time that he'd been featured on a radio program for a whole hour and loved being here. Known mostly for his song "Aunt Martha's Sheep" which made everybody but Dick, a lot of money. He started recording back in the early 1960s after moving to Toronto to start up his career. Having Dick Nolan on the program was a blast and one blast usually leads to another.
It’s Stompin’ Tom time:
24. Stompin’ Tom Connors: Coal Boat
(T C Connors)
Stompin' Tom Meets Big Joe Mufferaw: EMI Canada - 724349 55925
Halton Hills, ON
Tom Connors: guitar, vocal, board
Glen Reid: banjo
Mickey Andrews: steel
Randy McDonald: bass
Gerry Hall: guitar
Produced by Dr. Tom Connors, 1970
And some people found work on the dirty coal boats, transporting it to Newfoundland. Stompin' Tom found such work after running away from his adopted home at Skinner's Pond, PEI. He did the coal boat run for about a year when he was just 15. He later wrote this song from the collective memories he had from those coal boat days.
25. Tamarack: Ferryland Sealer
(Trad)
Tamarack: SGB Productions WRC1 1382
Guelph ON
Randy Sutherland: guitar, vocals
James Gordon: lead vocal, banjo
Jeff Bird: violin, double bass, vocal
Produced by Sutherland, Gordon and Bird, 1980
Recorded by Craig Roberts at Grant Avenue Studios, Hamilton ON
Doirothy and Homer Hogan formed the Maple Sugar Revue, sending star studded troops of traditional musicians across North America performing folk songs of this country. One of those troops was Sutherland, Gordon and Bird who went out on their own, releasing an LP they called Tamarack. Trouble was, everyone started thinking that the band’s name was Tamarack so they became it. This song is from that first LP. It would be the last one that Randy Sutherland played on as he was replaced – eventually – by Alex Sinclair.
26. 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
27. Ron Sexsmouth: The Boatman
(Davey Johnston)
St. Catherines
Ron Sexsmith: vocal, guitar
Produced by Steve Fruitman
Recorded Live on CIUT – Sept 5, 1988 *
Mariposa Radio Folkwaves
I believe that Ron was only 24 when he took the giant leap of leaving his hometown of St. Catherines to hit Toronto as an up and coming singer/songwriter. Joel Wortsman, who did the folk show at CKLN 88.1 FM told me about Ron so I checked him out at the old Sneaky Dee’s (on Bloor then) open stage. After hearing him do a couple of songs I booked him onto my brand new radio program at CIUT called Mariposa Radio Folkwaves (which then morphed into The Great North Wind). He was the first guest I had on the program who performed live, over the air and this is one of the songs he chose to sing.
28. Brigadoons: Mingulay Boat Song
(Trad)
The Road To Dalhousie: Indy PLP 1025
Cornwall ON
Dennis Carr: vocal
Paddy Kelly: vocal, banjo, bodhran, violin
Richard Linke: voca, guitar, flute, bass, mandolin
Jackie Smith: vocal, piano, bass
Rob taylor: accordion, piano, jaw harp
Produced by the Brigadoons, 1983
Recrded at Ambiance Recorders, Ottawa by Phil Bova
Mixed by Phil Bova and HR Linke
A trad Celtic band from Glengarry County, Cornwall ON. I’ve got two copies of this album; one that his autographed by all members of the band.
29. Eddie LeGere: Rory Get Your Dory
(Eddie LeGere
A Bluenose Songbook: Arc Records 702
Joggins NS
Mickey McGivern: lead guitar
Bob Lucier: steel
Billy Adams: bass
Tony Dimaria: drums
Artie MacLaren: guitar
Produced by Ben Weatherby 1966
Eddie LeGere
b. 1930 Joggins, Nova Scotia
30. Banjo Mechanics: Slow Boat
(I Pattison / L Melville)
Sixty Second Songs: Dave’s Records of Guelph DROG 100
Guelph ON
Ian Pattison: banjo
Lewis Melville: banjo
Produced by Lewis Melville, 2002
31. Tamarack: Tugboat Days
(James Gordon)
Leaving Inverarden: Folk Era Records FE1432D
Guelph ON
James Gordon: lead vocal, banjo
Alex Sinclair: vocal, guitar, mandolin
Molly Kurvink: bass, vocal
Produced by Tamarack, 1994
Recorded at The Laundry Room, Guelph
Mixed by Nik Tjelios, Casa Wroxton Toronto
A song about logging in Algonquin Park in the olden times.
32. Stevedore Steve: Salamander Tug
(S Foote)
I've Lived: Boot Records - BOS 7111
Saint John, NB
Stevedore Steve: vocals, guitar
Others not listed
Produced by Fred McKenna. 1972
Recorded by Jim Morgan and George Semkiw at Captain Audio, RCA
Stevedore Steve toured the Maritimes in his heyday and managed to write and record a few original songs he wrote from the Newfoundland perspective. Song like The Newfoundlander Salamander Tug or Newfie Screech – The Ballad of Kate and Luke fit that description. He did such a good job with those songs that he was awarded with a citation by the Province of Newfoundland.
33. Oliver Schroer & Stewed Tomatoes: Same Boat, Different Lakes
(O Schroer)
Stewed Tomatoes: Barking Dog - no serial
Toronto
Oliver Schroer: 5 string fiddle
Colleen Allen: tenor sax
Rich Greenspoon: drums
Rich Pell: electric guitar
David Woodhead: bass
David Travers-Smith: trumpet
Produced by Oliver Schroer, 1996
Recorded at Comfort Sound, Toronto by Andrew St. George
Mixed by Andrew St. George and Oliver Schroer
Oliver Schroer
b. June 18, 1956, in Toronto / d. July 3, 2008, Toronto (52)
34. Every Mothers Son: Come And Take A Ride In My Boat
(Wes Ferrel / Jerry Goldstein)
Every Mothers Son: MGM Records E 4471
New York City
Bruce J Milner: keys
Dennis Larden: lead guitar
Larry Larden: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Christopher Augustine: drums
Schuyler Larsen: bass
Produced by Wes Farrell, 1967
Recorded by Val Valentin and Bruce Staple at Allegro Sound Studios, NYC
35. Quiet Jungle: Ship of Dreams
(Bob Mark)
Yorkville Evolution: Yorkville: YVM 33001
Toronto
Doug Rankine (vocals, guitar)
Bob Mark (guitar)
Henry S. Thaler [aka Taylor] (electric piano)
Mike Woodruff (bass)
Rick Felstead (drums)
Produced - 1967
Eager to distance themselves further from "Clear the Track, Here Comes the Shack", the Secrets adopted the moniker the Quiet Jungle in early 1967. At
the tail-end of the band's association with Arc Records, the Quiet Jungle anonymously recorded a cover album devoted to the Monkees' songs called A
Little Bit Me, I’m a Believer, She Hangs Out plus 9 other ‘Tail-Hanger’ Favorite. The group released "Ship of Dreams" in February 1967 on
Yorkville Records, making the group believe they had finally "turned the corner", and could be considered serious musicians. "Ship of Dreams"
reached number 31 on the CHUM Chart. the band could not escape its image as the Secrets, saying "Our bookings increased and we were playing right
across Canada. Everyone booking us however, wanted the 'Secrets' to play 'Clear the Track Here Comes Shack' and not the group that just released
'Ship of Dreams. Thereafter, the group slowly began to disband during 1968.
36. The Doors: Crystal Ship
(The Doors)
The doors: Elektra – EKS-74007
Los Angeles
Jim Morrison: vocal
Ray Manzarek: keys
Robby Krieger: guitar
John Densmore: drums
Produced by Paul A Rothchild, 1967
Recorded by Bruce Botnick at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood
37. The International Submarine Band: Luxury Liner
(Gram Parsons)
Safe At Home: LHI Records LHI-S-12001
Boston Mass
Gram Parsons: lead vocal, rhythm guitar
Bob Buchanan: guitar, harmony
Jon Corneal: drums, harmony
John Nuese: lead guitar
Earl Ball: piano
Jay Dee Maness: steel
Joe Osborn: bass
Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom, 1968
Recorded at Western Sound Studio B by Lee Hazelwood
Released March 1968
The ISB was formed by Gram Parsons while attending Harvard University to study theology around 1965. After performing country-rock for a couple of years, the band were about to break up when Parsons and guitarist John Nuese got a proposal from Lee Hazelwood’s new independent label LHI Records signed them to an exclusive contract. That meant putting some kind of a band together to record. So this wasn’t really the ISB but it’s really, really good. After this album, the band officially broke up and Parsons wound up applying his chemistry as a member of The Byrds in California.
Luxury Liner was a hit for Emmylou Harris who recorded it and named an album after it in 1976, as a tribute to Gram Parsons. The Flying Burrito Brothers used to cover it too when he was at the helm of the band.
38. Bob Van Dyke: Sail Away
(Bob Van Dyke)
Only Two Lives To Live: Change Records – CLP 8013
Toronto
Ron Garrant, Gordie Langsner or Tom Szezesniak: bass
Paul Beedham, Brian Leonard or Dave Lewis: drums
Richard Conrad, Stacey Heydon, Bill
Meisener, Bob McBride and / or Bob Van Dyke: guitar
Eric Robertson or Steve Sexton: key
Alan Kates or Bob Lucier: steel guitar
Produced by JJ Stewart, 1980
Recorded by Rick Capreol &, Kevin Doyle &
Mark Gendel at Sounds Interchange, Toronto & Kingsway Studios, London UK
Change Records started by Toronto’s Jeff Smith 1977 at Sounds Interchange Studios.
39. Triumvirat: Maze
(Jurgen Fritz)
Illusions On A Double Dimple: Harvest/EMI ST-11311
Cologne GM
Helmut Köllen: bass, guitars
Hans Bathelt: percussion
Jurgen Fritz: keys
Produced by Jurgen Fritz, 1973
40. Jimmie Buffett: Boat Drinks
(J Buffett)
Volcano: MCA Records – MCA 5102
Mobile AL
Jimmy Buffett: guitar, lead vocal, bg vocal
Keith Sykes: electric guitar
Barry Chance: lead guitar
Harry Daily: bass, bg vocal
Mike Utley: piano
Andy McMahon: Fender Rhodes
Russell Kunkel: drums, percussion
Jackie Dangler: pans
Fingers Taylor: organ
Deborah McColl: bg vocal
Produced by Norbert Putnam, 1979
Recorded at AIR Studios, Montserrat, British West Indies
41. Heads In The Sky: Heads In Rio
(Russ Walker)
Heads In the Sky: Illuminated Records IR 001
Oak Ridges ON
Russ Walker: keys, guitar, percussion
Steve Webster: bass
Gerry Fielding: drums
Chris McKim: mellotron
Produced by Russ Walker, 1981
Recorded by Russ Walker and Brock Fricker, Rene Brossard and Gerry Fielding
Recorded at Brock Sound, Toronto
Mixed at Amber Studios by George Simkiw and Paul Bonish and Zaza Sound, Toronto
The brainchild of Oak Ridges, Ontario musician Russ Walker. The band released one album and an EP on their own Illuminated Records. The full-length LP was also released in Japan, Holland and Germany. And they’re not the Oak Ridges Boys, that’s for sure! Drummer Gerry Fielding had previously been in FAT MOUTH, the house band at the original 'Electric Circus' in Toronto, and opened for acts like Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, and Lighthouse. Heads In The Sky: Heads In Rio – 1981 *
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