Saturday, October 8, 2022

The Congo Song (Caveman Records)

 

8341 - Jeff Samson and the Western Band
Weary River
8342 - Vocal by Rod Barton and the Congolese
The Congo Song

Caveman Records

Both songs writtent by Ned Williams, published by Active Music (ASCAP). Audio files and images found here

 



Bobby Lee Trammell (Atlanta Records, LP)

 


Bobby Lee Trammell
Arkansas Twist
Atlanta LPM 1503
Distributed by Sanwayne Records
1963

Dead wax info :
Side 1 Etched ): RITE 989 9575-2 ATLANTA LP A #1
Side 2 Etched ): RITE 1027 9576 ATLANTA 1503 B #1

For info, track listing & images, see discogs

Quite unusual : two different Rite account numbers on A and B sides


Tuesday, August 30, 2022

 

The Alexander Family With The Happyland Trio
Far Far Away

Harp Records

16829
A1        Far Far Way
A2        The Great Gilted Hall
A3        Give Me Faith
A4        Traveling The Highway Home
A5        Crying Holy Unto The Lord
A6        Shutin Prayer

16830
B1        Satan Is Real
B2        Let Me Walk Lord By Your Side
B3        Preach The Gospel
B4        A Million Years In Glory
B5        Let Me Walk With You Jesus
B6        Be Careful Of Stones You Throw



Dallas Alexander with children Dallas Jr., Elsie, Ronald and Linda, age 7 does the recitation on two songs. Dallas Alexander was born in Jackson County, Kentucky. Started playing guitar at the age of 14, playing at Renfro Valley and other radio stations in Kentucky. Moved to Ohio in 1954.

 

The Happyland Trio : Ron Caddell of Norwood, Ohio, Albert Fox of Norwood, Ohio and Charlie Chamberlin, all born in Kentucky.