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Sunday, June 8, 2014

The Seniors By Request

Let It Be
Aquarius and Let The Sun Shine In
The Seniors By Request
Rite Record Productions, Inc. - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #27113 & 27114

From the back cover: The Seniors - a name that has become more and more popular around Cincinnati and the try-state area, have attempted to bring to the public, in this album, those tunes which are the most requested by their followers.

The outstanding characteristic of The Seniors is versatility. From the stage come vocals, comedy, and instrumentals, which are most exceptional. Whether the audience is listening to the mellow voice of Harry Clifton, the colorful (off color) stories of Mike Bridges, the piano styling of Jack Bridges, or, as this album demonstrates, the exceptional blend of three voices, the result is always the same - ENTERTAINMENT.


Up The Lazy River
Going Out Of My Head
Green Dolphin Street
Let It Be
Work With Me, Annie
Mocking Bird
Cab Driver
Little Darlin'
West Side Story
Mountain Dew
Old Man River
Aquarius and Let The Sun Shine In

Traffic Jam - John Bachmann

The Fire Is Out
Traffic Jam
John Bachmann
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
LPS 705
1977

From the back cover: I'm very please to be able to announce this new album. John Bachmanns's first! It is dedicated to his many friends and fans who have been loyal listeners and followers. John started playing piano when he was eleven, styling his music after his good friend Jerry Lee Lewis. As you will soon hear, after you listen to this album, John has developed his own style of Country-Rock with just a hint of Jerry lingering on. After several ups and downs and a single released three years ago, which did not receive promotion it well deserved, John met with his new managers Norm and Roberta Troupe. Who, since have become ardent fans and are the President and Vice-President of Southern Ohio Truck Lines, Inc. With the devotion of band members, John and managers, a lot of love and hard work, we are delighted to give you this new album… – Carol Cummins.

A special thanks to the City Of Hamilton, Ohio for allowing us to block downtown city traffic with the photograph for the front cover of this album was being made.


The Fire Is Out
You Made Me Your Fool
What Was Once Before
Hey Be a
Barney's Pride
Taking Her Away
Started Out Today Like Yesterday
Living My Life Again
What Ever I Want
Still Thinking Of You

Sparkle Featuring Dianna Murrell

You Light Up My Life
Sparkle Featuring Dianna Murrell
Audio-Media Recorders - Nashville, Tennessee

From the back cover: In an age of gimmicks there is nothing more refreshing and delightful than genuine style – the sort of style that represents a rich background of talent, imagination and good taste, style that become the universally-known signature of dedicated artists.

Your Love
When I Need You
Margaritaville
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
You Light Up My Light
Nobody Does It Better
Ecstacy
Feelings
Southern Nights
Blue Bayou

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Meet Barbara & Wendell

Summer Wine
Meet Barbara & Wendell
Cascade LP 101

From the back cover: Barbara and Wendell McKenzie are of the Talent group "The Husbands & Wife's" and at the release of this album are on a long term contract at Lee and Andy's Frontier Bar in Ketchikan, Alaska where they are doing an excellent job.

Barbara and Wendell are two fine and hard working people that like to entertain people and have put some of their most requested song on this Album and we are sure that if you will listen to them, then you will agree that this is a fine job, both as to the music and the vocals.

Barbara and Wendell teamed up with Gene and Pam Brown along with Danny Meyers on drums to form the group called the Husband's & Wife's. This is one of the finest Music and Vocal groups in The North West and I am sure that you will be hearing many good things from this group in the Future, and it has been my pleasure to work with them on this album. – Don Sneed, Sr.


The Bottle Let Me Down
Gentle On My Mind
Love Is No Excuse
Divorce
Break My Mind
Elusive Dreams
Stone Hearted
I Heard The Blue Bird Sing
Paper Mansions
Summer Wine
Little Arrows
Legend In My Mind

Saturday, May 17, 2014

"punky" ala clarinet

Shangri La
"punky" ala clarinet
Town House Productions - Minneapolis, Minnesota

From the back cover: Tripping these days generally refers to getting "high" on drugs. But Punky Caldwell, that clarinetist who dwarfs his instrument, herewith gives you a different kind of trip. You might call it "10 straight shots of nostalgia, without a tracer." And who needs one?

Punky is eminently qualified, having done gigs with the likes of Billy Eckstine, Elvis Presley and several other big bands.

And he conjured up some side men to aid and abet in the offering, like Dave Perterson, a solid Hammond man, who has become close to Punky through nearly seven years of work together.

Then there's Drummer Bill Watkins, who shared a Japanese tour with Punky at one time, and collectively has worked with him about 15 years.

The final member was Jack Haggerty on Bass, a graduate of such bands as Red Nicholas and Art Pepper.


Anonymous Blues
But Not For Me
Memories Of You
Foggy Day
Dancing On The Ceiling
Girl Talk
Tenderly
Broadway
Shangri La
Georgia On My Mind
The Spokesman-Review - March 6, 1972

Friday, May 16, 2014

Don Granstaff At Barkley Lodge

Girl Watchers Theme
Don Granstaff At Barkley Lodge
Temple Records TR-DG-100

From the back cover: Organist Don Granstaff has been charming Barkley Lodge Dining Room audiences and guests for the past two years as he conjures up an amazing variety of sounds at the organ console. His moody renditions of old time favorites along with his own variations of the later and more current popular tunes are a delight to all who hear them.

Somewhere My Love
Girl Watchers Theme
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Close To You
Fascinating Rhythm
Moonlight Serenade
Medley
Smoke Gets In You Eyes
Those Were The Days
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
I'll Get By
Lake Barkley State Resort - Park Cadiz, Kentucky

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Visconti

Baia
Sha-La-La
Viking International Productions Presents
The Visconti
Mach 1

From the back cover: The Visconti group combines top quality music with a Latin beat. The result is a sound for your pure listening pleasure and enjoyment.

The group was originated under the direction of Lello Colangelo in Italy. They have played various engagements throughout Europe – Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Holland, Germany and Switzerlan. They appeared at EXPO '67 in Montreal, Canada and are currently in the United States.

In the States they have appeared in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Duluth, the Twin Cities as well as the Americana Hotel in New York and The Desert Inn in Las Vegas.


My Love Forgive Me
Golden Stars
Baia
Chica Cha Cha
Sha-La-La
Samba FiFi
A Man And A Woman
Quando, Quando, Quando
I Found My Love In Portofino
Waiting