Mellow Memories - Lewis And Clark

After The Lovin

Mellow Memories
Lewis And Clark
Tioga Studios / North Wind Records

From the back cover: All sounds on this album are the same as performed live on stage by the Lewis and Clark Duo.

Although this album is on the mellow side, Lewis and Clark's versatility should not be under estimated. Their span of music rages from Country Western to Country Rock, from old standards to pop, and from 50s Rock & Roll to current hits.

It is hard to put the Lewis and Clark sound into any certain category. The best description might be "middle of the road" music.

Naturally - Lee Mann

Jesus Christ Superstar (Medley)

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

My Way

Naturally
Lee Mann
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio LPS 369

Rusty York, musician, engineer, copy writer, owner-operator of Jewel Records is also credited for the cover photo!

From the back cover: This "IS" Lee Mann Naturally.

Hawaii's Golden Voice - Eddie Kekaula

Beyond The Reef

Hawaii's Golden Voice
Eddie Kekaula
Rade Records KPL-1001
Kekaula Productions - Vancouver, B.C. Canada

Nice autographed (1977) private press. There are a few interesting items from the back cover. Jack Pitman, pictured upper right, wrote Beyond The Reef (an "Exotica" staple tune). According to the notes, Pittman was appearing nightly at The Captain Cook Room, Surfrider Hotel, Waikiki. Kekaula introduces a Pittman tune on this album titled When The Maple Leaves Turn Gold.

Jerry Byrd, a well known steel guitarist, is heard on this album.

Kekaula gained some national attention due an unsuccessful raft adventure that left him as part of the crew, barely surviving for 69 days in the Pacific.

Sounds Of A Man Alone

The Sounds Of A Man Alone

The Sounds Of A Man Alone

By Dean Del Ray

Mr. Versatility: Dean Del Ray

Produced by Howard Stewart and Dean Del Ray

STEREO 7201

From the back cover: Contrary to the thinking of some people, reporters do take time to eat and sleep. I had such an occasion a few nights ago in Clarksburg when I stopped at the Uptowner Inn. The dining room is separate from the bar and stage area and while I hurried through my meal, I thought "Man, that's a good sounding group in the bar." I finished my meal and strolled down stairs to have a Jack Daniels on the rocks and there sat Dean Del Ray: not four men, not three men, not even two men, just Dean Del Ray. He was using an electronic side man as drummer and the rest of the big sound was just his guitar. The bass sound came from his plucking the bass strings and at the same time he played rhythm on the low strings somehow managing now and then to hit a few hot licks of lead on the turn a rounds and tag. With all of this going on he also managed to sing, and believe me, sing he could do.

In talking to Dean, I found he had designed his own guitar and had it special made in would you believe Japan! No wonder American industry is receiving heavy competition from Japan because that "axe" was beautifully constructed with craftsmanship that would be hard to duplicate.

Dean comes from Salem, W. Va., and he began playing music at the age of four. He has now been playing for 23 years and if that makes my arithmetic correct, he's now 27. Dean has played professionally for 12 years and has been a solo for three years.

In the past, he has produced shows, has owned a recording studio and still enjoys writing a good song.

He is presently scheduled to play the Sheraton Hotel chain with his next gig in Philadelphia. If he comes to your area, drop in and say "hi" and watch a real fine one man band.

Ten Guitars

For The Good Times

Proud Mary

Four Walls

Mule Skinner Medley

Chantilly Lace

Until It's Time For You To Go

She's A Lady

Blue Spanish Eyes

Everybody Loves Somebody

DART

For Your Love

The Sound Of Dart
Hoot Records

This record was manufactured in Vancouver Canada.

Here's a far out poem published on the back cover:

the sound of the dart moves
swiftly in the unseen light
to strike the mood of many listening
a missile of electric notes
exploding the silence into rhythms
and shattering the sorrow of every sad scene
it's soul, man
I'll tell you what it's about
it's four minstrels who gathered as era
taking pipe, drum, and string
and wove the vibrations into a psychedelic theme
they'll wake you, and take you
on a trip of total sound
so if you'd like to go
just happen in the dance of their beat
and all they ask is your time
I've seen the sound of the dart
move swiftly
and as suddenly
they're out of sight
gone
but for the memory of the night
reflections of a song

Reflections of Showboat

Full Album

Reflections Of Showboat
Jewel Recording Studio - Cincinnati, Ohio

JEWEL 525

Showboat Theme

Make Your Own Kind Of Music

Lonely Bull

Beginnings 

Going Out Of My Head

Summertime

Rocky Top

You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling

Proud Mary

Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying

Showboat Theme

Johnny Prophet - This Is My Life

This Is My Life

Johnny Prophet
This Is My Life

Arranger and Conductor: Don Ralke 

Engineer: Stan Ross

Photography" Harold Sanders
JJ Records 2266 STEREO
1972

It is interesting to note that, in April of 1972, Bert Reynolds' nude centerfold appeared in Cosmopolitan Magazine. Why would Johnny think that copying Burt was a good idea? Or did Burt copy Johnny? These questions need answers!

This Is My Life

Pieces Of Dreams

Walk Away

Misty Roses

Nite Life

Lay Lady Lay

One At A Time

When Joanna Loved Me

In Laguna

I Didn't Mean To Love You