Tuesday, February 26, 2008

FRANKIE & MARGIE : CLEVELAND


Yet another class act to come from the north coast! Frankie & Margie released this 45rpm on the WARWICK label in 1958. This, as well as an acetate by them show up on several import compilations. That's about the extent of info known here!

Frankie & Margie-Bop Guitar

Sunday, February 24, 2008

THE CAPS : AKRON


This is the first single from The Caps. Released in 1959 on the WHITE STAR label. The band would release three other 45s. Members included Ray Salmons (aka, Raymond Howard), Bob Leib, Al Parsons, and Jack Ferrel. All were members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) from which they chose their name!


The Caps-Daddy Dean

The Caps-Red Headed Flea

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Saturday, February 16, 2008

MAD LYDIA : CINCINNATI


File this one under the odd/obscure section. More info on Mad Lydia and her partner can be had HERE

Mad Lydia-Madam Satan

Thursday, February 14, 2008

THE BOYS 'N IVY : YOUNGSTOWN


Not much info on this sole release by Y-town's The Boys 'N Ivy. Released in 1968 on the PAMPA label, side 1 has a nice cover of the Doors' tune. Label lists Dee Bltzy and Jim Toti as members.

The Boys 'N Ivy-Soul Kitchen

The Boys 'N Ivy-Summer Time

Saturday, February 9, 2008

JIMMY SPELLMAN : NEWARK


Jimmy Spellman was an Ohio born native circa 1938. He did some talent shows while very young in the Newark area. Moved to Phoenix in 1947, then returned to Ohio for a while. When he finally settled back in Phoenix, he was the first artist to be released on the new VIV label started by the legendary Lee Hazelwood. He would move on to several other labels, but had no major hits. The late Al Casey lends his guitar talents here as he did with several VIV releases.


Jimmy Spellman-Give Me Some of Yours

Jimmy's 3rd and final release:

Jimmy Spellman-(She Wants A) Lover Man

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

BRIEN FISHER : YELLOW SPRINGS


From 1957 on the Springfield based SPANGLE label comes Brien Fisher. Some of his work can be found on later released comps. if you dig this one.

Brien Fisher-Fingertips