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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Just Trilly - Trilly Cole

 

Just Trilly

Just Trilly
Trilly Cole
Executive Producer: Alan Moore
Producer: Scotty Turner
Engineer: Lee Hazen
Photography: Denny Burrell and John Morgan
Art and Layout: George Lewis 
LSI 75-9-02

Highway Headed South
Country Sunshine
Ghost Riders In The Sky
Country Girl
Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
Exodus
Country Roads (medley)
Alabama Jubilee
Master Jack
Maria
Old Joe Clark
You Can't Be A Beacon (If Your Light Don't Shine)

Polka Music With The Big Band Sound - Ray Kaminski's Merry Makers

 

Let The Sunshine In Polka

Polka Music With The Big Band Sound
Ray Kaminski's Merry Makers
Staff Recording
Rite Record Productions, Inc. - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #33621 & #33622

Let The Sunshine In Polka
Swinging Brass Polka
Stan And Ann Oberek
Angeline Be Mine Polka
Lovers Waltz
Chicagoland Twirl Polka
Helena Polka
Nobody Cares About Me Polka
Old Time Oberek
100 Proof Polka
Lucy's Polka
Y'all Come Polka

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Ray Trotta In Dallas

 

Ray Trotta In Dallas

Ray Trotta In Dallas
Director of Engineering: Skip Frazee
Director and Advisor: Bob Davis
Cover Design: Ed McCurdy
Oak Cliff Records PCP 470
Rite Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #26061 & 26062
1970

If I Were A Rich Man
You Don't Understand Me
L-O-V-E
Never On Sunday
Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee / Do You Ever Think Of Me
If I Didn't Care / Peg O My Heart
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Heartaches
Spanish Eyes
The Girl From Ipanema / My Day Will Come
Japanese Sandman / Mr. Sandman
Once In A While

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Musical Moods - Don Lynn

 

Musical Moods

Musical Moods In Stereo
Don Lynn - His Drum and Orchestra
Greg-Thomas Records 12 GT 2001

Everett Massi - Saxophone & Flute
Pete Irme & William Marino - Bass
Dick Lorson & Gil Castagna - Piano
Don Lynn - Drums

From the back cover: Dominick latella, professionally known as Don Lynn, was born in Portchester, New York in 1923. he started playing drums in the 30's using five gallon tin cans with his brother Tommy. he formed a drum corp with crude instruments, a total of ten boys marching down the road to watch other men on parade in uniform. one day his fat- her took him and his brothers Tommy, Paul and Frank to a toy store and bought all four instruments, three drums and a piano. from then on they started forming their own little groups.

During world war II, don lynn was a member of the us navy concert & dance band, a detached unit from the carrier USS Lexington. he appeared on the west coast at the Palladium, Brown Derby, Hollywood canteen and many naval bases. the band also played at many bond benefits and gave performances at many high schools. entertained troops in the south pacific, flying from island to island. when not entertaining the troops, he was an armed guard. After three years in the navy,
Don attended the Manhattan School of Music and studied percussion and symphonic analysis. during the years, he has played at many niteclubs and stage shows, mostly along the east coast. currently he is concentrating on recordings. This is his first lp in stereo his label Greg-Thomas is in tribute to his late father and brother Gregory and Tommy, for their help and encouragement in starting him on his musical career.

Rainy Day
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Day In The Life Of A Fool
What Kind Of Fool Am I
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Blue Prelude
When Your Lover Has Gone
Green Eyes
Before I Gaze At You
I've Got A Crush On You
On A Clear Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025

From The Inside Out - Mark & Clark

 

Distant Eyes

From The Inside Out
Mark & Clark Seymour
Produced by Mark & Clark
Production Assistance: General Holding Corp.
Audio: John Hall
Jacket: Gene Kerrigan
Twin Co. Records
Rite Records Productions - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #22195 & 22196

Love Is Blue
Look Of Love
The Joker
Theme from "Valley Of The Dolls"
Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious
Distant Eyes
I Say A Little Prayer
Gold Finger
Free Again
Goin' Out Of My Head
Tara's Theme
Something In Your Smile

Friday, March 7, 2025

Party Punch with The Ackerman Orchestra

 

King Of The Road

Party Punch
With The Ackerman Orchestra
Production and Engineering: R. Heineke
Photography by Unity Photo Studio
Additional Front Cover Photography: F. Dolezsar
Candiana Talent Series
Nicole Records - South Saskatoon, Sask. 
Nicole 6806

From the back cover: Party Punch is something all Ackerman Orchestra fans have been waiting for and if you are not a fan, "Party Punch" will make you one too.

If you don't live in Northern Saskatchewan or Eastern Alberta, you will never have heard of the Ackerman Orchestra, but let me tell you, you're missing something. Originally a 5 piece family group in Rutland, Saskatchewan twenty years ago, it now consists of twin brothers, Ernie and Don Ackerman, or actually it should be Don and Ernie Ackerman because Don is 20 minutes older.

Don plays guitar, saxophone and banjo and Ernie, piano, accordion and organ. Listening to selections such as "Lara's Theme" and "Stein Waltz", you will hear the versatility and beautiful arrangements these two have put together. Whether it is because they are twins or because they have been playing together since they were young does not matter, but the music is great.

Backing up on drums is Fred Fisher and Richard Gilles is on bass. They put the rhythm in the music and make that "can't sit still" beat that makes this record such a success at parties.

Of course that's not the end by any means. We also have Barry Beausoleil on rhythm guitar and trumpet. You can hear him in such numbers as "Spanish Flea" and "Tiuana Taxi" where the group gets the real Herb Alpert sound going.

The group plays for weddings, graduations and all types of dances and have perfected that special danceable style of music that makes a hit everytime. So there is "Party Punch" a record that has real punch for a party, so get out the punch bowl, add "Party Punch" and when the punch bowl is emptied, "Party Punch" will keep you going
.

Stein Waltz
Dominique Polka
King Of The Road
Blue Hawaii
Duluth
Tiuana Taxi
Somewhere My Love
Magic Trumpet
Scandinavian Jump
I've Had It
You Can't Be True
Banjo Polka
So What's New
Edelweiss
Spanish Flea
Peanuts

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

You Asked For It - The Great Imposters

 

You Asked For It

You Asked For It
The Great Imposters
Doyle De Bolt, Bob Field, Kenny Malone, Harry Lyons & Nick Henschied
Produced and Arranged by The Great Imposters
Accent Photography, Cover Photo Design by Duane Straight
Recorded "Live" at The West Omaha Holiday Inn by Cherrywood Studios, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Engineer: Johnny Durham
A Triple Crown Production
STEREO GI 2027

From the back cover: WOULD YOU BELIEVE THE INIMITABLE "GREAT IMPOSTERS"? !! REALLY!!

Although their specialty is imitating the great hit artists of the fifties and sixties, they always manage to inject their own unique fresh enthusiasm and zest to each oldie they sing, making it seem brand new again. It's a magic mood they create; and it's inimitable!!

The first time I saw "THE GREAT IMPOSTERS" perform was in Harlan, Iowa. They were the opening act on a show starring Ray Stevens (who was riding the top of the charts with his recording of "THE STREAK" at the time) and I was the Master of Ceremonies. It's a night I'm sure none of us will ever forget because just 30 minutes before our show was to begin we all stood backstage watching President Nixon announce his resignation to the country. The sound was piped over the public address system in the auditorium so that the entire audience could hear. It was, needless to say, a tough act to follow. I, for one, was dreading going out on stage and facing what was certain to be a dreary audience. Well, to make a long story short, inside 10 minutes, "THE GREAT IMPOSTERS" had managed to make us all forget the troubles of the country and totally captured the audience with their infectious, happy songs AND great musical ability (vocally and instrumentally). That's what I would call the ultimate test of a performer, and they passed it with flying colors.

Ray Stevens and I stood backstage watching them and Ray remarked how grateful he was to have such a great group break the ice for him on such a "downer" night. Quite a compliment, coming from one of the best pro's in the business, I'd say! And I've been a "GREAT IMPOSTERS" fan ever since.

Their following grows every day they make a personal appearance and whenever they're on stage you can always count on a large, happy and responsive audience.

When I heard they were going to record an album live at the West Omaha Holiday Inn, my only concern was wondering if the sound engineers would be able to capture their special magic on tape. Sometimes artists who come off so great in person lose something in the electronic translation to tapes and vinyl. Well, I've been listening to this album while typing these liner notes and I'm extremely happy for them and for all of their fans, because it's all there in the record...just the way it is in person. All the people who have been asking "THE GREAT IMPOSTERS" if they had an album out obviously inspired the title, "YOU ASKED FOR IT". I, for one, am glad they asked, and I know they won't be disappointed. – Jimmy O'Neill, Program Director KOIL - Omaha, Nebraska - Jimmy Broadcasts Daily from 3 - 7 p.m.

Little Darlin'
Come Go With Me
Surfin' U.S.A.
Chantilly Lace
Kansas City
The Great Pretender
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Get A Job
Pretty Little Angel Eyes
Roll Over Beethoven
Rock Around The Clock
Peppermint Twist

Friday, February 21, 2025

Potpourri - Keith Pierce

 

Bacharach Medley

Potpourri
Keith Pierce
At The Hammond Concorde Organ
Lemco 74111

From the back cover: One thing 15 years in Lexington has taught me is that expecting superior talent in a Lexington night spot on a regular basis is a whole lot like expecting an oak tree to stay green through the winter. Not that there isn't some good talent from time to time.

But, on the other hand, it isn't Basin Street or Music City, either. There's good talent sometimes, but there's a lot of Joe Blow and Hot Air, and the result is that if you want a little more than dance music, you haven't always got it on tap.

Which made the pleasant surprise even more pleasant one night in 1972, when I'd wandered into the Phoenix Hotel's Firebird Lounge.

Even out in the lobby I'd heard the new sound and asked Norman Tice who it was. "A friend of mine," he said. "I knew him in Carbondale, his name is Keith Pierce.

It was an understatement.

I suggested to Keith that he sounded "sometimes like Ethell Smith, if you don't take offense at be- ing compared to other artists." Not at all, he told me. In fact, he said, they were old and dear friends. We chatted for a while; I learned he was a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, had played professional for several years, though not at too many spots. Seems he likes to settle into one lounge and stay as long as possible. He had been taught by Wes Morgan, now in the music depart- ment at the University of Kentucky. And he had bought a new organ, the Hammond Concorde, in which he took justifiable pride.

I was impressed. So impressed I began to write about him in feature stories and in a column I was doing then for the Sunday Herald-Leader. And thereby did myself a disservice.

I'm one of those types who likes almost empty bars, where there are lots of dark corners and emp- ty seats, where aloneness is a positive asset, where you can sit for hours without anyone butting in on your conversation with yourself. The bar isn't making any money, you know, but it's a great place to be.

The Firebird wasn't that way for long when word got out on Keith. For the first time they served lunch to a standing-room only crowd for two, sometimes three hours a day. Keith was playing for lunch, you see. Cocktail hours got to be just as full of people. He really is that good an entertainer-- alone he could pack the lounge area.

Then the Phoenix closed, and Keith moved to the Continental Inn, where Keith Plus Four came in- to being, featuring the talents of Hank Adams, Dusty Paling, Dick Hughbanks and Lorraine Moodie. "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer" on this album feature Hank at drums, Dusty at guitar and Dick on clarinet, as well as Keith at the Concorde.

Last April, Keith resumed an interest he has had most of his life--playing church music. In addition to the regular chores at the Continental, he is regular organist for the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Earlier this year, his influence brought Miss Smith to town for a concert. Not only were her words about his talent extremely good--and sincere as well--but she furnished him three arrangements for this album.

If you suspect you've heard the arrangements of "Nola," "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "Maple Leaf Rag" before this album came out, you're probably right. They are the same arrange- ments Miss Smith has been doing for years.

There's also a "Sound Of Music" medley, a "Fiddler On The Roof" medley, a waltz medley and a Bacharach medley, all of these original arrangements and among those most requested at the Contin- ental.

As a package they are designed to show off three things--the amazing versatility of the Concorde itself, the extreme talent of an artist who understands its potential, and the depth of repertoire Keith Pierce possesses.

Rate it excellent on all three and then add one more.

People who heard him at the Phoenix always agreed on one thing--his was a "happy sound,".. bright, joyous, vibrant.

The album captures that mood as well. – John Alexander

The Entertainer (Theme from "The Sting")
Medley from "The Sound Of Music"
  The Sound Of Music
  Do-Re-Mi
  Edelweiss
  My Favorite Things
  Climb Ev'ry Mountain 
Bacharach Medley
  Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
  Close To You
Parade Of Wooden Soldiers
Maple Leaf Rag
Waltz Medley
  Around The World
  Somewhere My Love
  Fascination
Medley from "Fiddler On The Roof"
  Fiddler On The Roof
  Matchmaker
  Sunrise, Sunset
  If I Were A Rich Man
  Fiddler On The Roof
Nola

Take Me Along - Friendship

 

Take Me Along

Take Me Along
Friendship
Produced by Billy Strange
Engineers: Dave McKinley, Rex Collier, Neil Wilburn
Photography: John Guider Studio / Ben Spaulding
Album Design: Don Huffine
Records at Woodland Sound Studio, Nashville, Tennessee - American Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
Multi-Media MM-1-LP
Nationwide Sound Distributors NSD
1977

The Golfer
Songs For Lovers
Bernard The Mule
Keeper Of The Spring
Bill Bailey
Take Me Along
Here's To The Love We Once Knew
A Maiden's Prayer
Livin' Not Lovin'
Don't Blame Him

Monday, February 10, 2025

Everything Nice - Spice

 

Rock Flight

Can I Stay

Everything Nice
Spice
Ecips Records SO 16040

Rock Flight
Musical Interlude
Gotta Get Hold
Number One Musician
The Rain
Family Reunion
Be My Love
Some Summer Night
Normal Man
Can I Stay

Friday, January 31, 2025

Portrait Of The Graduates Very Much Alive!

 

Summertime

Pieces Of April

Portrait Of The Graduates
Very Much Alive!
Cover Design by Noel Gouveia
Recorded and Produced by Tinory Productions
Mad-Grad Records 21673

Sea Cruise
'Til There Was You
Mustang Sally
I'm Sorry
Donna
Honky Tonk
Jailhouse Rock
Burnin' Love
Summertime
Pieces Of April
Dialogue

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Johnny Lester Trio Plus One

Johnny Lester Trio

Johnny Lester Trio Plus One
RK Records - Chicago, Illinois
16802-LP

San Antonio Rose
Home Coming Waltz
You Can't Be True Dear
My Baby Polka
South Side Gallop
Lillie Marlane
You'd Be Surprised
Maybe It's Because
I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
To Each His Own
Beer Barrel Polka
Cold Cold Heart 

Monday, January 27, 2025

Thank God There Is An America - Sam Sutter / Dave Mills and The Swingers

 

Thank God There Is An America

Thank God There Is An America
Sam Sutter / The Kings Palace
Dave Mills and The Swingers with Metty Keller
Clearday Records 877C-4525

From the back cover: Sam and Rose Sutter opened the doors of The Kings Palace on April 18th, 1968 with the hopes of giving their customers more than excellent food and warm atmosphere.

Mr. Sutter, owner of The Kings Palace, has experienced failure and success, great happiness and sorrow, and feels that the United States Of America has given him the freedom to soar to any height. He has attained the ultimate goal in life, which is to be able to see clearly into the future and know who and what you are. Because of all these things, Sam has given a life and brilliance to his operation that is surpassed by none.

Sam would say, "Welcome to my humble saloon".

Friday, January 24, 2025

You Asked For It - Lord Radio

 

You Asked For It

You Asked For It
Lord Radio and The Bimshire Boys
Radrec 001
Made in Barbados
1973

Bajan Spouge 
And I Love You
Love Story
Miss Little Pig
For The Good Times
Yellow Bird
Yours Sincerely
Shame And Scandal
The Big Bamboo
Beautiful Barbados