JUNE 21, 2017

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
1921 - Judy Holiday, Broadway and motion picture actress, singer, and Capitol Records artist (on Capitol Records' original motion picture soundtrack album "Bells Are Ringing" with co-star and Capitol Records artist Dean Martin), is born Judith Tuvim at Manhattan's Lying-in Hospital in New York
1921 - Jane Russell, motion picture and Broadway actress, Las Vegas nightclub performer, singer and Capitol Records solo artist and part of a Capitol Records gospel vocal trio with Connie Haines and Beryl Davis, is born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell in Bemidji, Minnesota
1948 - Joey Molland, guitarist with the Apple and Capitol Records group Badfinger, is born Joseph Charles Molland in Liverpool, England

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1944 - During a split session held at C.P. MacGregors Studios in Los Angeles, California, first Ella Mae Morse, with Paul Earl Geil, Charlie Griffard, Billy May, and John Enos Silva on trumpet; Bill Atkinson, Burt Johnson, Abe Lincoln, Dale Nichols, and Jim Skiles on trombone; Clyde Hylton and Les Robinson on alto saxophone; King Guion and Karl Leaf on tenor saxophone; Clyde Rodgers on baritone saxophone; Ted Repay on piano; Barney Kessel on guitar; Stan Fletcher on bass; and Mel Tormé on drums, records the titles "The Patty Cake Man" and "Hello, Suzanne", then Johnny Mercer, with King Guion and his Orchestra (Paul Earl Geil, Charlie Griffard, Billy May, and John Enos Silva on trumpet; Bill Atkinson, Burt Johnson, Dale Nichols, and Jim Skiles on trombone; Clyde Hylton and Les Robinson on alto saxophone; King Guion and Karl Leaf on tenor saxophone; Wes Cheever on baritone saxophone; Ted Repay on piano; Barney Kessel on guitar; Stan Fletcher on bass; and Mel Tormé on drums), records the title "Sam's Got Him", then Ella Mae Morse, with the same musicians, records the title "Take Care Of You For Me". Capitol Records will release "The Patty Cake Man" as a single (Capitol 163) with "Invitations To The Blues" on the flipside, "Hello, Suzanne" as a single (Capitol 176) with "Why Shouldn't I?" on the flipside, "Sam's Got Him" as a single (Capitol 164) with "Duration Blues" on the flipside, and Bear Family Records will release "Take Care Of You For Me" in Germany in the boxset "Ella Mae Morse - Barrelhouse, Boogie, And The Blues" (BCD 16117).
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Red Ingle & The Natural Seven (with vocals by Cinderella G. Stump, aka Jo Stafford, who took scale for this recording)'s Capitol Records single "Temptation (Tim-Tay-Shun)" (with "For Seventy Mental Reasons (For Sentimental Reasons)" on the flipside) enters the top 10 of Billboard's Best Selling Retail Records chart
1948 - Capitol Records releases Margaret Whiting's single "A Tree In The Meadow" with "I'm Sorry, But I'm Glad" on the flipside. Whiting's vocals were dubbed in Los Angeles over an instrumental track recorded by Frank DeVol in London, getting around the second Petrillo recording ban. The track would eventually hit #1 on Billboard's singles chart on August 21, 1948.
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Kay Starr (with orchestra conducted by Harold Mooney)'s Capitol Records single "Wheel Of Fortune" is #14 up from #18, Les Paul's Capitol Records single "Carioca" re-enters the top 20 at #18, and Jane Froman (with orchestra conducted by Sid Feller)'s Capitol Records single "I'll Walk Alone" is #19 down from #16
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Vocalist Tennessee Ernie Ford on vocals, with Jack Fascinato conducting the orchestra and chorus (lineups unlisted), records the titles "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" with additional vocals by Dorothy Gill, "I Ain't Gonna Let It Happen No More", and "Country Junction" in the Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood. California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Ford's album "Ol' Rockin' Ern" (T 888).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - The George Shearing Trio (George Shearing on piano, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernel Fournier on drums) records the titles "What Is This Thing Called Love", "Makin' Whoopee", and new takes of "What's New", "The Mood Is Mellow", and "It Could Happen To You" in Capitol Records' studio in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the trio's album "Jazz Moments" (T/ST 1827).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - During two sessions held this day in New York City, The Joe Bucci Duo (organist Joe Bucci and drummer Joe Riddick) record the titles "9:20 Special", "Teddy The Toad", "Midnite Blues", and "Jumpin' At The Woodside" at the first session and "Shiny Stockings", "Taps Miller", and "Topsy" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the duo's album "Wild About Basie!" (T/ST 1840).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - The Louvin Brothers (Charlie Louvin on vocals and guitar and Ira Louvin on vocals and mandolin), with Howard "Howdy" Forrester on fiddle, Jimmy Riddle on harmonica, a unlisted pianist, Lloyd "Cowboy" Copas on guitar, Jimmy Capps on rhythm guitar, Harold Ray Bradley on guitar, Harold B. "Shot" Jackson on Dobro guitar, Roy M. "Junior" Huskey Jr. on bass, and a unlisted drummer, record the titles "The Great Speckled Bird", "Wabash Cannon Ball", "Lonely Mound Of Clay", "Wreck On The Highway", and "Wait For The Light To Shine" at Sam Phillips Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the brothers' album "Great Roy Acuff Songs" (T/ST 2872).
1964 - Peter & Gordon's Capitol Records single "A World Without Love", with "If I Were You" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart
1966 - The Beatles record the track "She Said She Said" at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, England between 7 PM and 3:45 AM. The track will appear on the band's Capitol Records album "Rubber Soul".
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - The Four Amigos (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Somewhere", "Dindi", and "The Visit (She Was Here)" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue any of the titles.
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Teddy Neeley, with unlisted others, records the titles "Where Are You" and "Grand Hotel" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Neeley's album "Contact" (T/ST 2774).
1971 - Capitol Records releases Buck Owens' album "Ruby"
1975 - Glen Campbell's single version of Larry Weiss' "Rhinestone Cowboy", with "Lovelight" on the flipside, enters Billboard's singles chart and will hit #1 on September 6, 1975
40 Years Ago Today In 1977 - Gary Portnoy records the title "Dream Away" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records. No issuing information is listed.
1981 - Anne Murray's Capitol Records single "Blessed Are The Believers", with "Only Love" on the flipside, is #1 on the U.S. Country singles charts
30 Years Ago Today In 1987 - House Of Schock records the title "Walk Away" in a unlisted location. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's self-titled album "House Of  Schock" (C1-46925 on vinyl and CDP 7 46925 2 on CD).
1989 - Capitol Records releases Buck Owens & Ringo Starr's single "Act Naturally", with "The Key's In The Mailbox" on the flipside, that was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London England with producers Jerry Crutchfield and Jim Shaw
1990 - Enigma Records, through a distribution deal with Capitol Records, releases Poison's album "Flesh And Blood"
1991 - Liberty Records, later to become Capitol Records Nashville, releases Gail Davies' compilation album "The Best of Gail Davies"

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1954 - After six years, NBC radio presents the final broadcast of "The Railroad Hour", hosted by Capitol Records artist Gordon MacRae.
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Al Martino (with orchestra conducted by Monty Kelly)'s BBS Records single "Here In My Heart" (with "I Cried Myself To Sleep" on the flipside) is still #1 on Billboard's Best Selling Retail Records charts,
1966 - Arranger Gerald Wilson (also on maracas, with Al Porcino, Jules Chaikin, Freddie Hill, Mel Moore, and Jimmy Owens on trumpet; Mike Barone, John Ewing, and Lester Robertson on trombone; Ernie Tack on bass trombone; Anthony Ortega on alto saxophone and flute; Jimmy Woods on soprano saxophone and alto saxophone; Harold Land and Teddy Edwards on tenor saxophone; Jack Nimitz on baritone saxophone; William Green on flute and piccalo; Roy Ayers on vibraphones: Jack Wilson on piano; Buddy Woodson on bass; Mel Lee on drums; and Max Garduno on congas) records the tracks "The Feather (from Teotihuacan Suite)" arranged by Mike Barone, and "The Serpent (from Teotihuacan  Suite)" with producer by Richard Bock and recording engineer Lanky Linstrot at TTG Studios, in Los Angeles, California for his Pacific Jazz album "The Golden Sword". Pacific Jazz's catalog is currently owned by Universal Music Group, Capitol Music Group's parent company.
1971 - Celebration of Light festival begins in Louisiana with Capitol Records groups Pink Floyd and The Beach Boys among those appearing on stage
1975 - Elton John and Capitol Records group The Beach Boys appear together in a concert at Wembley Stadium in England
1979 - Former Capitol Records artist Buck Owens marries Jennifer Smith
1981 - Kim Carnes' EMI America Records single "Bette Davis Eyes", with "Miss You Tonite" on the flipside, returns to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORS HISTORY
1948 - Columbia Records announces that it will be offering a new Vinylite long-playing record that can hold 23 minutes of music on each side when played at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute. One of the first LPs it will produce is the original cast album of the Broadway show, "South Pacific". Capitol Records will be the first record company to release albums on three formats of 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPMs