25. April 2011 by admin.

One of my favorite bands outta Columbus. Great alternative country circa mid-80’s. Originally distributed by the owners of Used Kids Records on the OKRA label. I believe some of their material may be available now on import.

Ricky Barnes and the Hoot Owls- Catfish Baby

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24. April 2011 by admin.

 From 1964 out of Dayton comes this Bobby Farrell 45rpm. Released on his own label, BFM which I believe stands for Bobby Farrell Music.

Bobby Farrell- Spanish Organ

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23. April 2011 by admin.

Here’s a mooovin’ instrumental on the LEE label. From what I have found, members included Ray Pennington, Dumpy Rice, Jimmy James Thomas and Junior Boyer. Any additional info..is welcomed if you have it!

Starlighters- One Way Express

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Here’s some additional information from Dave Swigert,  who played piano on this record. Dave was kind enough to check in & inform us on this 45rpm. THANKS Dave for the info and great recording!!!

Here are some facts behind the recording “one way express” issued on Lee records. Ray Pennington was performing at Cincinnati nightclubs including ‘The Hut’ in Mt Carmel and ‘Twilight Inn’ roadhouse south of Oxford in the 1959-1961 era. Under the name Ray Starr, his r&r band was named the Starlighters. In the spring of 1960 his piano player, Dave Swigert, wrote a couple instrumentals for the band which Ray arranged a demo taping session for. ( I have the original acetate renderings). Satisfied with the results, Ray arranged for the recording session at King Records studio on Brewster avenue. ‘One Way Express’ was released on the Lee label as a B-side to another instrumental (from a separate date and musicians). Here are the musicians at “one way express” session:

Dave Swigert- Piano
Terry Burnside- Saxaphone
Ebbie Hoard- Electric bass
Lonnie Rose- lead guitar
Ray Pennington- drums

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19. April 2011 by admin.

 From Youngstown, The Executioners put out 4 singles. The track below (their 2^nd release) was released in 1965 on the ACTION label which was run by the band’s drummer Terry Grimm. Other members included Andy Glista on bass, Dick Stroney on keyboards, Ed Wasacz lead guitar, Richard Yeager sax/vocals and Roger Lewis Guitar. Some of their material can be found on several compilation releases.

The Executioners- Don’t Put Me On

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17. April 2011 by admin.

Here’s a neat instrumental from Al Russ. I’m guessing mid ’50s release based on other similar tunes I have.

Al Russ Orch.- Hey Mr. Guitar

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12. April 2011 by admin.

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11. April 2011 by admin.

Keeping with the “little” theme, here’s another one I have little info on. Circa 1967.

Little Willie & The Wonders- How I Feel

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7. April 2011 by admin.

Here’s a beat-up copy of a soul number from Dayton. On the GREENSTAR label, not sure of release date. My guess is mid-60’s ??

Little Woo Woo- The Big Swim

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