Monday, November 27, 2006
Last Kiss - Last Word
OK, so Last Kiss by J Frank Wilson came out on three labels. The first, which I now have, was on the Texas based Le cam. The second was Tamara and the third was Josie. Josie sold a ton, Tamara reportedly pressed 1000, and I suspect Le Cam was half that. The Le Cam version is actually different then Tamara, which is the same as Josie! The running time is less, and the intro is shorter. Tracking both records at the same speed, they play slightly different, so It's hard to tell if the track is actually different or if they just kept more material in. Unfortunately, dead wax numbers don't reveal anything substantial. Interesting stuff!
Over the last weekend, I added Jackpot Records It has 17 of the 21 issues and is a very diverse body of work by several different artists. I also added an unreleased demo page, but after only one day, I have several updates to add. Sometimes I feel like a real bonehead! I can always count on fellow record collectors to fill me in without making me feel too bad.
Remember the link I had on my Vito and the Salutations page? It was to a video of them performing on bandstand, and Dick Clark interviewing Frank Fox at great length. It had been on Google videos, but Dick Clark productions found out and had it yanked. Too bad as that may be the only video of that performance anywhere. But, Clark owns it, even if they don't have it!
Now I have to figure out which page is next for the website. Easier said then done! The next one may be a bit boring in comparison to most of the pages, but it has always fascinated me. The only hint I will give is that it is one record from one group.
Over the last weekend, I added Jackpot Records It has 17 of the 21 issues and is a very diverse body of work by several different artists. I also added an unreleased demo page, but after only one day, I have several updates to add. Sometimes I feel like a real bonehead! I can always count on fellow record collectors to fill me in without making me feel too bad.
Remember the link I had on my Vito and the Salutations page? It was to a video of them performing on bandstand, and Dick Clark interviewing Frank Fox at great length. It had been on Google videos, but Dick Clark productions found out and had it yanked. Too bad as that may be the only video of that performance anywhere. But, Clark owns it, even if they don't have it!
Now I have to figure out which page is next for the website. Easier said then done! The next one may be a bit boring in comparison to most of the pages, but it has always fascinated me. The only hint I will give is that it is one record from one group.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Ebay, Aquatones and demos
I keep watching an Ebay listing that doesn't seem to go away. It started out at closer to 2700.00 for 300 records. the crux of it that they are in nice shape and you could sell half of them and (break even). With a few exceptions, they are fairly low dollar items, very common. This must be the 10th listing for it, now at a steal for a minimu of just under 2000.00 bucks! I'm thinking it's about a 200 dollar lot at best. What do you think?
The Aquatones Christmas CD is officially out...for the 3rd Christmas in a row. This time it has the graphics and nice booklet. The Aquatones Sing It's Christmas, can be ordered on the aquatones site at www.aquatones.us
They have a good group and still enjoy making great music.
I finally got a copy of the Rockin R's "Walking You To School". Released on the Stepheny label, I had expected another blazing instrumental ala the Tempus issues. Not so. This was a vocal!
Have you ever heard Malinda, by Bobby Mandolph on Specialty? It sounds like he is about 6 years old, but it's a really fun kiddie lead song. His age reminds me some of Sugar Chile Robinson, and some of the vocals he did for Capitol.
I came across a few demos on the New York based Soundcraft "label". The plug song was called The Party Hop. Not a really good song, but there are a couple of the others that are not too bad. I will have more information on those recordings and a page on my web site, eventually.
I hope that you and your families have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday. And don't forget, Christmas is right around the corner. Got your shopping done yet?
They have a good group and still enjoy making great music.
I finally got a copy of the Rockin R's "Walking You To School". Released on the Stepheny label, I had expected another blazing instrumental ala the Tempus issues. Not so. This was a vocal!
Have you ever heard Malinda, by Bobby Mandolph on Specialty? It sounds like he is about 6 years old, but it's a really fun kiddie lead song. His age reminds me some of Sugar Chile Robinson, and some of the vocals he did for Capitol.
I came across a few demos on the New York based Soundcraft "label". The plug song was called The Party Hop. Not a really good song, but there are a couple of the others that are not too bad. I will have more information on those recordings and a page on my web site, eventually.
I hope that you and your families have a safe Thanksgiving Holiday. And don't forget, Christmas is right around the corner. Got your shopping done yet?
