Sunday, September 13, 2009
John Goeke Interview, Jennell Hawkins, 1st and 2nd titles
It's been a fairly productive summer, and busy as usual. Lots of updates to share, most of which actually need to be updated on my site!
I had the chance to interview John Goeke, original member of the Slades. He was very informative, and truly a nice guy. The Slades actually still get together to sing and socialize, and live somewhat close to each other. The interview is available of my web site on the entry page or on the Slades page.
Jennell Hawkins
had a number 50 record on the Billboard charts in 1962 called Moments. She was from Los Angeles, and had previously done a duet with Richard Berry as Ricky and Jennell on Flair records in early 1954. Though not a big seller, Each Step and This Time It's For Real was pressed.Maxwell Davis was the producer on the sides. Moments was released on the local Titanic label first, but contrary to many web site reports and publications, it was not titled "Moments To Remember. On the Titanic label and most of the Amazon label 45's, it is simply "Moments". When Amazon decided to issue an LP of Jennell Hawkins, they titled the LP "Moments To Remember, and then pressed 45's with "Moments To Remember" and made a reference to the LP. It's a great record, a great voice and her only entry into the Billboard charts. She did have other records, though.
I have launched a new page called first and second titles. Many records were initially pressed with a title that was quickly changed for a variety of reasons. One common fault was that the title was wrong! I have about a dozen records on the page, a couple that are a little scarce, a few very common examples, and possibly a couple you had never heard of. Check it out HERE!
I had the chance to interview John Goeke, original member of the Slades. He was very informative, and truly a nice guy. The Slades actually still get together to sing and socialize, and live somewhat close to each other. The interview is available of my web site on the entry page or on the Slades page.
Jennell Hawkins
had a number 50 record on the Billboard charts in 1962 called Moments. She was from Los Angeles, and had previously done a duet with Richard Berry as Ricky and Jennell on Flair records in early 1954. Though not a big seller, Each Step and This Time It's For Real was pressed.Maxwell Davis was the producer on the sides. Moments was released on the local Titanic label first, but contrary to many web site reports and publications, it was not titled "Moments To Remember. On the Titanic label and most of the Amazon label 45's, it is simply "Moments". When Amazon decided to issue an LP of Jennell Hawkins, they titled the LP "Moments To Remember, and then pressed 45's with "Moments To Remember" and made a reference to the LP. It's a great record, a great voice and her only entry into the Billboard charts. She did have other records, though.I have launched a new page called first and second titles. Many records were initially pressed with a title that was quickly changed for a variety of reasons. One common fault was that the title was wrong! I have about a dozen records on the page, a couple that are a little scarce, a few very common examples, and possibly a couple you had never heard of. Check it out HERE!
