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Turntable 01/04/2016

1/4/2016

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"Everyday" is a song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty, recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets  on May 29, 1957 and released on September 20, 1957 as the B-side to "Peggy Sue". On the original single the Crickets are not mentioned, but it is known that Holly plays acoustic guitar; drummer Jerry Allison  slaps his hands on his lap for percussion; Joe B. Mauldin plays a standup acoustic bass; and producer Norman Petty's wife, Vi, plays the celesta (a keyboard instrument with a glockenspiel-like  tone, used in such classical pieces as "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" from The Nutcracker). The song length is an economical 2 minutes and 5 seconds. The song is ranked #238 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  

(Joan & I attended the "Buddy Holly Story" at the History Theater in Saint Paul, with friends, on New Year's Eve.  It was a fun time and ALL of the events depicted above were played out on stage.) 

"Sea of Heartbreak" is a song written by Paul Hampton and Hal David and recorded by Don Gibson in 1961. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
James "Jimmy" Jones was an American singer-songwriter who moved to New York City while a teenager.  According to Allmusic journalist  Steve Huey, "best known for his 1960 R&B smash, "Handy Man"R&B smash, "Handy Man" Jones sang in a smooth yet soulful falsetto modeled on the likes of Clyde McPhatter and Sam Cooke. 

(Does that look like Harold Emmy's Triumph in the background?)

Joseph Cook (December 29, 1922 – April 15, 2014), known as Little Joe Cook, was an American rhythm and blues singer singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of Little Joe & The Thrillers, whose song "Peanuts" reached no. 22 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957.
Till Next Week

Harv

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Sharon
1/4/2016 10:31:36 am

Once again, John, thank you for your efforts. It is always enjoyable to begin my week with your music and info. And, thanks to Bill.

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Dale
1/6/2016 11:42:20 am

Thanks, Harv, for the material on Buddy Holly. One of my deepest regrets in life was missing seeing him play at the Riverside in Green Bay two days before he died. But, being a farm kid, I had to milk the blasted cows that night. In February 1992, my wife and I went to the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake for the annual Buddy Holly festival, where 2000 people attended. All the Crickets were there, as was Buddy's widow. Also there was Bob Montgomery, who played with Buddy in a Country Western duo before he became a rocker. I spoke with him for a while, so that was cool. About 15 years ago, at a Buddy Holley show, I spoke with Joe Maudlin, his bass player in the Crickets. Also very cool. In 1999, I visited Lubbock, Texas, Buddy's home town. I went to his home, his, grave, and the Buddy Holly Center. Eight years ago, Dorothy and I visited the Norman Petty Studio in Clovis, NM, where Buddy recorded. So, though I missed him in person, I still have lots of good memories. Also, one bad one--hearing of his death in Spanish class the morning after he died.
Dale

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