And Now for The Particulars:
The Eh Side
1. The Good Brothers: Alberta Bound
(Gordon Lightfoot)
Pretty Ain't Good Enuff: RCA KKL1-0241
Richvale ON
Autoharp, Guitar [Dobro] – Bruce Good
Banjo – Larry Good
Guitar – Brian Good
Guitars – Jerry Shook, John Christopher
Bass – Mike McMaster or Tom Wolk
Drums – Ben Beckley
Electric Guitar – Billy Vera
Fiddle – Carl Kees
Guitar [Lead] – Reggie Young
Guitar [Steel] – Pete Drake
Harp – Charlie McCoy
Keyboards – Ron Oates
Mandolin – Bill Kenner
Produced by L. Russell Brown, 1977
Recorded by Nick Palladino at Recorded At Pete Drake Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
Mixed At – RCA Studios, Toronto
2. Stoltz Brothers: Newfoundland Rag
(Eddy Stoltz)
Across Canada with the Stoltz Bros.: Noram Records NOLP 902
Kamloops BC / Calgary AB
Little Billy Stoltz: guitar
Paul Stoltz: bass
Johnny Stoltz: guitar
Eddy Stoltz: pedal steel
Produced 1963
They became one of the top acts appearing at the Calgary Stampede.
For several years, the Stoltz Brothers were associated with the Calgary Western
Jamboree and at times shared the spotlight with the likes of Elton Britt,
Homer and Jethro, Hank Thompson and Sonny James. In 1957, the group found
itself in Montreal, Quebec where they resided for several years, performing
regularly in the best Montreal night clubs.
3. Maddox Brothers and Rose: Move It On Over
(Hank Williams)
An Evening with Rose Maddox and Her Brothers: Arc International – 803
Boaz, Alabama
Album Produced 1967
Originally Recorded 1948
Rose Maddox (born August 15, 1925 Boaz, Alabama - died April 15, 1998)
Cliff Maddox (born 1912 Boaz, Alabama - died 1949)
Cal Maddox (born November 3, 1915 Boaz, Alabama - died 1968)
Fred Maddox (born July 3, 1919 Boaz, Alabama - died October 29, 1992)
Don Maddox (born December 7, 1922 Boaz, Alabama)
Henry Maddox (born March 19, 1928 Boaz, Alabama - died 1974)
4. The Garrison Brothers: Zane Grey
(Tom Russell)
Look What The Wind Blew In: Boot Records – BOS 7238
Nova Scotia
Bob O’Donovan: vocal, fiddle
Paul DuJohn: guitar
Stephen Wainwright: bass (d. April 23, 2009, Marblehead Mass)
Kevin Evans: lead vocal, guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin
Lonnie Jones: drums
Produced by Glenn Sutton, 1983
Recorded at Phase One, Toronto by Mark Wright
Cover by Ian Bell
NOT ACTUAL BROS!
5. The Frères Brothers: Belleville Blues
(Alec Lunn)
The Frères Brothers: Duk-Tel Records and Tapes - No Serial (cassette)
Prince Edward County, ON
Alec Lunn: vocal, guitar
Rick Bauer: guitar
Produced by The Frères Brothers, 1990
6. Les Frères Grenier: Un Pied Mariton
(Trad)
Un Pied Mariton: Bonanza B-29710
Montreal QC
Produced by Denis Champoux, 1978
Recorded at Denis Champoux Studio, Quebec City
Brothers Hervé Grenier (1927-2019), and Normand Grenier
7. Les Frère Labri: Trois Brandy
(Trad)
Quand l'vent vire de côté: LAB-CD-060 (cassette)
Joliette, QC
André Marchand, guitar, boots
Jean-Claude Mirandette: violon
Jean-Paul Loyer, banjo
Normand Miron: accordion
Produced by Les Frère Labri et André Marchand, 1993
NOT BROS
8. The Allman Brothers: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More
(Gregg Allman)
Eat A PIeach: Capricorn Records – 2 CP 0102
Jacksonville FL
Gregg Allman: vocal, keys
Dickie Betts: slide, lead guitar
Barry Oakley: bass
Butch Trucks: drums
Jai Johanny Johanson: congas, percussion
Produced by Tom Dowd, 1972
Duane Allman died 1971,l the year before this record was made.
9. The Flying Burrito Brothers: Lazy Day
(Gram Parsons)
Burrito Deluxe: A&M SP 4258
Los Angeles CA
Mike Clark: drums
Pete Kleinow: pedal steel
Bernie Leadon: guitar, dobro
Chris Hillman: bass, mandolin, vocal
Gram Parsons: vocal, piano, guitar
Produced by Jim Dickson & Henry Lewy, 1970
Recorded by Henry Lewy
NOT BROS
10. The Formerly Brothers: Drunk
(J Liggins)
The Return of the Formerly Brothers: Stony Plain Records SPL 1104
Turner Valley AB, San Antonio TX, Belgium
Amos Garrett: vocals, guitar
Doug Sahm: vocals, guitar, organ, dobro
Gene Taylor: vocals, piano
Kit Johnson: bass
Bodhan Hluszko (Michelle Josef): drums
Produced by Holger Petersen, 1987
Recorded by Colin Lay at Goede Creative, Edmonton, Alberta
The band of NON BROTHERS was formed at the 1986 Edmonton Folk Festival
Amos Garrett November 26, 1941, Detroit, Michigan, USA: The Dirty Shames, Maria Muldaur, Great Speckled Bird. He has lived in Calgary AB for many years.
Doug Sahm b. San Antonio TX November 6, 1941 d. November 18, 1999 Taos NM: Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados w Flaco Jimenez
Gene Taylor b. Norwalk Cal 1952 / d. February 20, 2021Austin, Texas: Big
Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Canned Heat, The Blasters, Downchild Blues Band,
The Fabulous Thunderbirds. He lived in Toronto for a long while.
11. The Chambers Brothers: Do Your Thing
(Chambers Brothers)
A New Time A New Day: Columbia CS 9671
Los Angeles CA
Lester Chambers: harmonica
Joe Chambers: guitar
Willie Chambers: guitar
George Chambers: bass
Brian Keenan: drums
Produced by Tim OBrien, 1968
Recorded by Fred Catero & Roy Segal
12. The Pointer Sisters: Slow Hand
(John Bettis / Michael Clark)
Black & White: Planet (15) – XP 18
Oakland CA
Anita Marie Pointer: lead vocals
June Antoinette Pointer
Patricia Eva Pointer
Ruth Esther Pointer
Bass – Nate Watts*
Drums – John Robinson
Electric Piano – John Barnes
Guitar – Paul Jackson, Tim May
Organ – William Smith
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Produced by Richard Perry and Trevor Lawrence, 1981
Mastered By – Larry Emerine, Stephen Marcussen
Anita Marie Pointer b. Jan 23, 1948 Oakland, CA / d. Dec 31, 2022 (74) Beverly Hills, CA
June Antoinette Pointer b. Nov 30, 1953 Oakland, CA / d. April 11, 2006 (52) Santa Monica CA
Patricia Eva Pointer (Bonny) b. July 11, 1950 Oakland, / d. June 8, 2020 (69) Los Angeles
Ruth Esther Pointer b. March 19, 1946 Oakland
The Pointer Sisters came to prominence in the early ‘70s through
into the 80s but they actually got going in the sixties, doing gigs and backing
up singers like Grace Slick, Boz Scaggs, Elvin Bishop and Betty Davis. They
signed with Blue Thumb in 1972 to record their first album. They’ve been
awarded three Grammys.
13. Everly Brothers: Danger Danger
(Frankie Miller)
EB84: Mercury – SRM-1-4095
Chicago
Don Everly: vocals, acoustic guitar
Phil Everly: vocals, acoustic guitar
Dave Edmunds: guitar, additional bass
Albert Lee: guitar
Jeff Lynne: bass, arrangements
Paul McCartney: guitar
Gerry Conway: drums
Philip Donnelly: guitar
John Giblin: bass
Gerry Hogan: pedal steel
Richard Tandy: arranger, additional keyboards
Terry Williams: drums
Pete Wingfield: keyboards
Produced by Dave Edmunds, 1984
Recorded at Maison Rouge Studios, London by Carey Taylor
Isaac Donald Everly b. Brownie, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Feb 1, 1937
Phillip Jason Everly b. Chicago IL January 19, 1939 / d. January 3, 2014 Los Angeles
14. The Munch Brothers: I Need Some Rock n’ Roll
(Munch Brothers / Taurus The Bull)
45 single bw instrumental version: The Gospel Truth Records TRA 3203
Louisville, KY
Jim Muench (guitar)
Don Keith Muench (Bass)
Steve Muench (guitar)
Danny Bell (drums)
Don Cameron (keyboards)
Produced by Taurus The Bull, 1974
Recorded by Leo DeCarla in a Toronto studio
The family name was actually Muench. The Gospel Truth Records were a
Stax imprint. In January 1974 the group was managed by Louisville disk jockey,
Dude Walker of WAKY radio and embarked on a journey to Toronto. While in
Toronto the Munch Brothers were engaged by CHUM radio (and sponsored by the
Peter Stuyvesant Cigarette Company) to tour Southern Ontario with daily concerts
throughout the Province. Dates included two appearances at Nathan Phillips
Square performing to crowds in excess of 50,000 and concluded with a two
week run at the Canadian National Exhibition. During this time the band released
a record in Toronto entitled “I need some Rock and Roll”. The group also
appeared with “Wolfman Jack” in concert in Oshawa, Ontario. After that they
toured, opening for The Osmonds and the BGs. They stayed together until Jim
Muench’s sudden death February 9, 2015.
15. The Hachey Brothers & Mary Lou: A Gay Ranchero
(Tuvim / Luban / Espinosa)
Pickin’ Strings Country Style: Banff Rodeo RBS 1036
Montreal QC
Bobby Hachey: guitar
Curley Hachey: guitar
Marylou Farrah: stand up bass
Fernand Thibault: banjo
Produced by Art Snider, 1958
16. The Mercey Brothers: The Great Snowman
(JD Loudermilk)
The Mercey Brothers: Columbia Records ELS-322
Hanover ON
Larry Mercy: guitar, vocal
Ray Mercey: bass, vocal
Lloyd Mercey: drums, vocal
Produced 1968
Larry and Ray, formed a country musical group in 1957. Their
brother Lloyd joined the group in 1966 seven-time Juno Award winners for
"The Top Country Group" and were inducted into the Canadian Country Music
Hall of Fame in 1989. This was their first album
17. Bob May: A Song For The Kreiner Sisters
(B McCracken)
Songs of Barney McCracken (Album One): Sourdough - BCR-1002
Englehart, ON
Bob May: acoustic guitar, vocal
Producer Unknown, 1975
Kathy Kreiner and her sister, Laurie, both from Timmins where
there ‘aint no big hills’, skied to gold medals in many international competitions.
Kathy went on to win gold at the Innsbruck Olympic games in 1976. Another
musician from Timmins, Gordon Murray LaPierre, also wrote and sang a song
about Kathy Kreiner, just named after her.
I got the song off a rather obscure album that I purchased at the Latchford
Book Shop on Highway 11 in Northern Ontario. In fact, there were two volumes
of songs from celebrated Kirkland Lake poet, Barney McCracken. He being no
singer, he got others to sing his songs on these two volumes.
18. The Beirdo Brothers: If You Lose Both Legs
(Dennis Robinson / Bierdo Brothers)
More Better Music: Waxing Records WW575
Kitchener / Waterloo ON
Sandy MacDonald: guitar, vocal
Glen Soulis: vocal, jug
Shiela Forrester: vocal
Mike Budding: bass
Bernie Carrol: snare drum
Produced by James Beirdo, 1985
Recorded by Stevie Beirdo at The Waxworks, St Jacobs, ON
19. The Andrews Sisters: Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree
(Lew Brown / Charles Tobias / Sam H. Stept)
Pistol Packin’ Mamas: Pickwick/33 Records ?SPC-3094
Los Angeles CA
Laverne Andrews: vocals
Patty Andrews: vocals
Maxene Andrews: vocals
Compilation Produced 1967
Recorded 1942
LaVerne: July 6, 1911 - May 8, 1967 (aged 55), Los Angeles, California
Maxene: January 3, 1916 - October 21, 1995 (aged 79), Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Patty: February 16, 1918 - January 30, 2013 (aged 94), Los Angeles
20. Schryer Triplets: La Bonhomme et La Bonne Femme (trad) / Galope A Malbaie (Jo Bouchard)
The Schryer Triplets: Boot Records BOS 7233
Sault Ste Marie ON
Pierre Schryer: fiddle
Daniel Schryer: fiddle
Louis Schryer: fiddle
Julie Schryer (Lefebve): piano
Produced by Bill Garrett, 1982
Recorded by Chad Irschick at Inception Sound, Toronto
Album cover by Ian Bell
The triplets were only 13 yrs old when they made this album. The album
features the triplets and Julie, their older sister. Wanting to play the
fiddle like Raymond, their eldest brother, the triplets began playing when
they were only 8. Born in 1968,
21. The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem: Whiskey You’re The Devil
(Trad)
The Best of The Clancy Bros. and Tommy Makem: Everest Tradition – S-2050
New York City
Patrick Clancy: vocals,harmonica
Tommy Clancy: vocals
Liam Clancy: guitar
Tommy Makem: pips, whistles, drums
Produced 1967
The Bee Side
1. Hank Smith & The Rodgers Bros Band: Snowshoes
(T Jackson)
Hank Smith & The Fabulous Rodgers Brothers: Banff 1161
Edmonton AB
Heinz Schmidt: guitar
Frankie Rodgers: fiddle
Hank Rodgers: banjo
Unknown: bass
Producer Unlisted: 1963
Originally from Germany, Smith emigrated to Edmonton in 1957.
A year later he formed The Rock-A-Tunes and founded Rock-A-Tune Records in
Edmonton. When the rest of the Rock-A-Tunes left in 1962 to be the touring
band for The Fendermen, Smith formed a new band called The Maddisons. He
changed from rockabilly to country music and began playing with the Rodgers
Brothers band.
2. The Newman Sisters: Heartache and Blues
(Bud Roberts)
45 single bw Standing On The Promises: Condor Records 97025
Carroll's Corner NS
Jo-Anne Newman: vocal
Bonnie Newman: vocal
Greg Smith: Bass
Paul Clinch: Drums
Bryon Barron: Fiddle
Smiley Bates: Guitar
Mel Aucoin: Rhythm Guitar
Bob Lucier Steel Guitar
Produced by Doug Taylor, 1974
Recorded by Ken Friesen
Searches related to The Newman Sisters on Google might make you think
that the Newman Sisters were American serial killers. The Canadian Newmans
were got together in 1974. Jo-Anne Newman travelled to Toronto to record
her first two albums with Condor Records, the second of which was a duet
album with her sister, Bonnie titled The Newman Sisters -Bluegrass &
Country. The album was heard by Nashville artist Shot Jackson who invited
The Sisters to Nashville to appear on the Grand Ole Opry in October, 1974.
They were introduced on stage by the great Roy Acuff. Heartaches and Blues
was written by Bud Roberts, the original ‘Bud The Spud’.
3. The Riedel Brothers: Estevan's Old North Star Mine
(Francis Meckler)
45 single bw Help Me Find My Way: F.M. Records - PO Box 51
Wayburn SK / Winnipeg MB
Emil Riedel
Rudoph Riedel
Herman Riedel
Fred Riedel
Produced 1959
The Riedel Brothers were Emil, Herman, Rudolph and Fred and were
a popular German language folk group who sang together from the 1930's. They
were originally from the Portage La Prairie District of Manitoba, but they
moved with their parents to Weyburn, Saskatchewan to be farmers. The boys
returned to Winnipeg in 1946 and operated a family sawmill enterprise in
eastern Manitoba for a number of years.
The quartet also cut 3 German folk and Love folk albums on the Point label,
and other German folk albums on the MCA Coral and Regis labels. The ballad
about the short-lived North Star Mine in Estevan, Saskatchewan which commenced
production in 1955. It was closed three years later in 1958.
4. Siebert Brothers: One More Ride
(Unknown)
Sons Of The Saddle: Canatal Records - CTLP 4003
Calgary, Medicine Hat AB
Lenny Siebert: bass
Vic Siebert: guitar
Gene Siebert: accordion, keys
Johnny Allan: steel
Lucky Ambeault: fiddle
Diana Leah: vocals
Produced by Art Snider, 1961
Recorded by Dave Newberry at Newberry Sound Studio, Toronto
Lenny Siebert:
Vic Siebert: Born September 23, 1926 in Medicine Hat, Alberta / Died May 6, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta.
Gene Siebert: accordion, keys Born ca. 1932 in Burdette, Alberta / Died April 8, 2016 in Sarnia, Ontario.
Formed the band in 1950
5. The Panio Brothers: Don River Dance
(Dave Panio / John Panio)
Songs of Joy: Ukrainian Records UKS 5021
Saskatchewan
Vlad Panio, cord-o-vox (electronic accordion)
John Panio, guitar
Dave Panio, bass
Henry Panagabko, violin
Bill Lewchyshyn, drums
Produced 1969
Recorded by John Hildebran at Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg
6. The Hames Sisters: Poor Old Heartsick Me
(Helen Carter)
Meet The Hames Sisters: Chateau Records – CPL 1004
Rural Saskatchewan / Willowdale ON
Norma Hames
Jean Hames
Marjorie Hames
Produced by Art Snider, 1960
Recorded by Dave Newberry and Art Snider at Newberry Sound Studio, Toronto
7. McManus Brothers: Every Day
(Jim McManus)
45 single bw Ah That Feeling: Boot Records: BT.104
Toronto ON
George McManus
Jim McManus
PJ McManus
John McManus: bass
Produced by John Capek 1974
Based in Toronto in 1971, but originally Irish, the McManus Brothers
released the single "Everyday" in 1974 on Boot Records. Originally from Enniskillen,
Ireland. Back in Ireland, an offshoot McManus Brothers band (featuring John
and his sons) continued the tradition into the 2000s.
8. The McGuire Sisters: Sincerely
(Alan Freed / Harvey Fuqua)
45 single No More: Coral – 9-61323
Middletown Ohio
Christine McGuire
Dorothy McGuire
Phyllis McGuire
Dick Jacobs Orch
Produced by Dick Jacobs, 1954
Christine: July 30, 1926 / d. December 28, 2018 (92), Las Vegas
Dorothy: February 13, 1928 / d. September 7, 2012 (84), Paradise Valley, Arizona
Phyllis: February 14, 1931 / d. December 29, 2020 (89), Las Vegas
9. The Wade Brothers: Smooth Sailing
(TG Sheppard)
45 single bw Silver Seas: Prime Time Records – WRC3-3060
Vancouver BC
Richard Wade
David Wade
Produced 1980
Recorded at Prime Time Studios
10. Les Frère Lizotte: Reel Du Moulinet
(Trad)
Les Retrouvailles: Bonanza Records B 29677
QC
Produced by Denis Campioux circa 1975
Recorded at Studio Denis Champoux
11. The Balfa Brothers: J’ai Vu Le Loup, Le Renard et La Belette
(Trad)
J’ai Vu Le Loup, Le Renard et La Belette: Rounder Records – 6007
Mamou, Louisiana
Tony Balfa: Guitar
Dewey Balfa: Violin, vocals
Will Balfa: violin
Rodney Balfa : Vocals
Produced by Gerard Dole, 1988
Originally Recorded as Cezame in France
Began their family band 1940s and first recorded 1951. Revived
their career in mid-60s – played Mexico City olympics 1968 continued together
until 1979; that year Rodney and Will died in an auto accident Dewey died
1992
12. The Neville Brothers: Run Joe
(Willoughby / Jordan / Merrick)
Fiyo On The Bayou: A&M Records SP 4866
New Orleans L
Art Neville: keyboards
Cyril Neville: vocals, keyboards, percussion
Charles Neville: percussion, vocals
Aaron Neville: vocals, percussion
Charmaine Neville: vocals
Babi Floyd: vocals
Carl Blouin: baritone saxophone
Cissy Houston: vocals
Whitney Houston: vocals
David Newman: saxophone
David Barard: bass guitar
Eltesa Weathersby: vocals
Herbert Rhoad: vocals
Herman V. Ernest III: drums
Ivan Neville: percussion
James Hayes: vocals
Jayotis Washington: vocals
Jerry Lawson: vocals
Jim Weber: trumpet
Jimmy Duggan: trombone
Joe Russell: vocals
Joseph Fox III: trumpet
Kenneth Williams: percussion
Leo Nocentelli: bass, guitar
Mac Rebennack: percussion, keyboards
The Persuasions: vocals
Quay Hozchen: vocals
Ralph MacDonald: percussion
Wardell Quezergue: synthesizer, piano
Zachary Sanders: vocals
Produced by Joel Dorn, 1981
Recorded at Studio in the Country, Bogalusa, LA; Sea-Saint Studio, New Orleans by David Farrell
Mastered by George Piros at Atlantic Studios, NYC
13. The Roches: Want Not, Want Not
(Suzi & Terri Roche)
from Keep On Doing: Warner Bros WBK 57027
Park Ridge, New Jersey
Maggie Roche: acoustic guitar, synthesizer, piano, singing
Terre Roche: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, singing
Suzzy Roche: acoustic guitar, singing
Tony Levin: bass guitar
Bill Bruford: percussion
Robert Fripp: guitar and devices
Produced by Robert Fripp 1982
Recorded by Craig Leon. Assisted by Ken Tracht
Recorded June, 1982 at Blue Rock Studios, New York City
14. The Isley Brothers: Twist & Shout
(Bert Berns / Phil Medley)
45 single bw Spanish Twist: Wand Records 124
Cincinnati OH
Ronald Isley: lead vocals
O'Kelly Isley Jr.: backing vocals
Rudolph Isley: backing vocals
King Curtis: saxophone
Eric Gale: guitar
Trade Martin: guitar
Cornell Dupree: guitar
Paul Griffin: piano
Chuck Rainey: bass
Gary Chester: drums
Production by Bert Russell, 1962
Recorded in New York City and released June 16, 1962
Later recorded by The Who, The Tremeloes and The Beatles. Last week
I played The Beatles version of the song, patterned after the Isley Brothers
earlier version. According to John Lennon, The Beatles’ version was basically
identical to the Isley’s.
15. The Righteous Brothers: Save The Last Dance For Me
(Jerry Lieber / Mick Stoller)
Go Ahead And Cry: Verve Records – V6 5004(D)
Los Angeles
Bill Medley: vocals
Bobby Hatfield: vocals
Bill Baker, Orchestra leader
Produced by Bill Medley, 1966
Recorded by Val Valentin at United Recording Studios, Hollywood CA
William Medley: born 19 September 1940, in Los Angeles, USA.
Bobby Hatfield: born 10 August 1940, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA / died: 5 November 2003, in Kalamazoo, Michigan
16. The Hansen Sisters: Swedish Rhapsody
(Trad)
45 EP: Chateau Records – C108
Toronto ON
Florence Hansen: violin
Andrea Hansen: violin
Unkown Drums & Bass
Produced by Art Snider, 1960
Played together as Hansen Sisters 1953-68. Florence and daughter
Deb Hansen Jones gigged as Alpine International and were later joined by
Florence’s grand-daughter Lindsay Jones.
Florence started taking violin lessons when she was six in her hometown of
Kenora ON. She mostly plays in senior’s homes now. She originally studied
at the University of Toronto’s faculty of music, and was a concert master
of its symphony orchestra.
Andrea Jorgensen d. Parry Sound ON December 3, 2014
Has played with performers like Glen Gould and George Burns, with the world-renowned
Montreal Symphony and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She played her first
radio broadcast when she was just four. At eight years old she debuted in
Massey Hall in Toronto.
After The Hansen Sisters, she returned to her classical roots, first with
the Montreal Symphony and later with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Since 1988, Strings Across The Sky, a not-for-profit organization, has been
working with youth in High Arctic, First Nation and Metis communities throughout
the country teaching them how to play violin and how to fiddle. 2004, Strings
Across The Sky to teach young and old how to play. Awarded Order of Canada
in 1999 & Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 200217.
The Hanson Brothers: Hockey Game
(T C Connors)
Sudden Death: Virgin Music Canada - 724384201623
Vancouver, BC
Backing Vocals – Martin LaPierre
Bass – Robbie Hanson
Drums – Kenny Hanson II
Guitar – Tommy Hanson
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Scott Hanson
Vocals – Johnny Hanson
Produced by The Hansons, 1996
Recorded By "Who" Else, Hansons at Scottie House
Mastered by Mr Franklin at Media Magic
Mixed at Greenhosue Studios, Vancouver
18. The McGarrigle Sisters: Side of Fries
(Kate McGarrigle / Philippe Tartarcheff)
Pronto Monto: Warner Brothers BSK 3248
Montreal QC
Kate McGarrigle: vocal, accordion
Anna McGarrigle: vocal, accordion, piano
Bernard Purdie: drums
Gordon Edwards: bass
Jon Sholle: slide guitar
David Nichtern: guitar
Kenny Pearson: clavinet
David Woodford: soprano sax
Kenny Kosek: fiddle
George Devens: percussion
Produced by David Nichtern 1978
Recorded by Elliot Scheiner, Arthur Friedman, Tony Sciarotta & Tom Seufert
Recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, LA; A&R Studios, NYC; Automated Sound, NYC; Redwing Sound LA
Mastered by Mike Reese at The Mastering Lab, LA
McGarrigle fans: have you ever figured out what Pronto Monto (the name
of the album) actually means? It’s supposed to mean “prends ton manteau”
or “take your coat”. This album was overproduced for AM radio airplay and
failed to click with their audience, thus they were dropped by Warner Brothers.
This album first appeared on CD in 2016, which says a lot about how the McGarrigles
felt about it.
19. The Blues Brothers: (I Got Everything I Need) Almost
(Don Walsh)
45 single bw Hey Bartender: Atlantic Records – AT 3576
Chicago IL / Kingston ON
John Belushi – Lead vocals
Dan Aykroyd – Backing vocals, harmonica, lead vocals on "Rubbeer Biscuit"
Matt "Guitar" Murphy – Lead guitar
Steve "The Colonel" Cropper – Guitar
Donald "Duck" Dunn – Bass guitar
Paul "The Shiv" Shaffer – Keyboards, backing vocals
Steve "Getdwa" Jordan – Drums, backing vocals
Lou "Blue Lou" Marini – Tenor & alto saxophones
Tom "Triple Scale" Scott – Tenor & alto saxophones
Tom "Bones" Malone – Tenor & baritone saxophones, troombone, trumpet, backing vocals
Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin – Trumpet, backing vocals
Produced by Bob Tischler, 1978
Recorded at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles,
”I’ve Got Everything I Need (Almost)” may sound like the kind of song that
might have come out of Memphis or New Orleans, but actually it’s an example
of the Canadian influences that Dan Aykroyd brought to the Blues Brothers.
First recorded by Toronto’s Downchild Blues Band, Aykroyd’s harmonica talents
bring texture to the song, while John Belushi is is most powerful on the
vocals. There’s also a nice featured sax break by Tom Scott and the always
solid backup from the rest of the band. ”I’ve Got Everything I Need (Almost)”
was featured on the band’s first album, Briefcase Full of Blues. The concert
was recorded at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, when the Blues
Brothers band opened for comedian Steve Martin. Dan Akroyd
20. The Walker Brothers: People Get Ready
(Curtis Mayfield)
The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore…: Smash (mono)
London UK
Gary Walker - drums, vocals
John Walker - guitar, vocals
Scott Walker - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Ivor Raymonde - music director
Produced by John Franz, 1966
21. Sisters Euclid: Helpless
(N Young)
Run Neil Run: Northern Blues Music NBM0034
Toronto, ON
Kevin Breit: guitar
Rob Gusevs: keys
Ian De Souza: bass
Gary Taylor: drums
Produced by Sisters Euclid, 2006
Recorded by Rolf Kirshbuam at Alien Style Studio, Bremen, Germany
Mastered by Rolf Kirshbaum
22. The Boutilier Brothers: I Won’t Be Hangin’ Around
(Skeeter Davis)
Bluegrass Magic: Banff Rodeo – RBS 1254
Halifax NS
Bill Boutilier: guitar, vocals
Larry Boutilier: bass, vocals
Ken Boutilier: banjo
Paul Menard: fiddle
Produced by Rodeo Records staff, 1966
Recorded by Paul Mongeau at Stereo Sound Studios, Montreal
