JANUARY 20, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
130 Years Ago Today In 1888 - Leadbelly, singer, guitarist, and Capitol Records artist, is born Huddie William Ledbetter on the Jeter plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana
1922 - Ray Anthony, trumpet player, bandleader, one-time husband of actress Mamie Van Doren, and Capitol Records artist, is born Raymond Antonini in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania
1929 - Jimmy Cobb, drummer, in Capitol Records artist Cannonball Adderly's band, as well as Nat Adderly's and the Miles Davis Quintet, is born in Washington, DC

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1951 - During a split session held between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California with Billy May conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (John Graas on French horn, Harry Klee, John Hacker, and Lenny Hartman on saxophones, George Greeley on piano, Allan Reuss on guitar, Meyer Rubin on bass, Ralph Hansell on drums, and a string section with Ivan Eppinoff, David Frisina, Jacques Gasselin, George Kast, Lou Raderman, and Olcott Vail and Cy Bernard and Kurt Reher on cello), first Clark Dennis (on vocals) records the titles "Tell Me You Love Me" (adapted from Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci") and "Let Me Look At You" (from the MGM picture "Mr. Imperium") then Margaret Whiting (on vocals), records the title "Faithful". Capitol Records will issue both of Clark's titles together as a single (Capitol 1400) and Whiting's title as a single (Capitol 1391) with "Lonesome Gal" (recorded January 26, 1951) on the flipside.
65 Years Ago Today In 1953 - Ferlin Husky (aka Terry Preston), with unlisted others, records new takes of the titles "I've Got A Woman's Love" and "Watch The Company You Keep" and the title "Deceived" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "I've Got A Woman's Love" and "Watch The Company You Keep" together as a single (Capitol 2467) and "Deceived" as a single (Capitol 2814).
65 Years Ago Today In 1953 - Vocalist Nat "King" Cole, with Nelson Riddle conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "The Magic Window", "That's All", "Annabelle", "If Love Is Good To Me", and "Blue Gardenia" at Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue "The Magic Window" on Cole's compilation CD "The Extraordinary Nat 'King' Cole" (00602537862597), "That's All" as a single (Capitol 2610) with "Lover Come Back To Me" (recorded January 14, 1953) on the flipside, "Annabelle" on Cole's EP "Nat 'King' Cole" (EAP-1-696), "Lover Come Back To Me" and "Annabelle" on Cole's album "This Is Nat King Cole - Dreams Can Tell A Lie" (T/DT 870), "If Love Is Good To Me" as a single (Capitol 2540) with "A Fool I Was" (recorded December 30, 1952) on the flipside, "Blue Gardenia" as a single (Capitol 2389) with "(Didn't I Tell You So) Can't I?" (recorded January 14, 1953) on the flipside, and "If Love Is Good to Me" and "Blue Gardenia" on Cole's album "Nat King Cole Sings Ballads of The Day" (T/DT 680).
65 Years Ago Today In 1953 - Vocalist and tipple player Timmie Rogers, with unlisted others, records the titles "Saturday Night", "Oh, Yeah!", "Nothin's Wrong With Nothin'", "Mr. Wiggle And Mrs. Woogle", and "If I Were You Baby, I'd Love Me" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Saturday Night" and "If I Were You Baby, I'd Love Me" together as a single (Capitol 2406), "Oh, Yeah!" and "Nothin's Wrong With Nothin" together as a single (Capitol 2509), and has yet to issue "Mr. Wiggle And Mrs. Woggle".
65 Years Ago Today In 1953 - George Greeley, using music by Franz Lehar, conducts an orchestra it records the titles "Golden Days" with vocals by Gordon MacRae and Harry Stanton, "Where Is The Maid" with vocals by a male chorus (lineup unlisted), "I'm Coming At Your Call" and "In Heidelberg Fair" with vocals by Dorothy Warenskjold (aka Dorothy Kirsten), "Gaudeamaus Igitur" with vocals by the male chorus, "Of Love I've Heard" with vocals by Dorothy Warenskjold, "Tell Me If Within Your Heart (Duet)" and "The Magic Of Springtime" with vocals by Gordon MacRae and Dorothy Warenskjold, "Serenade" with vocals by Gordon MacRae and the male chorus, the instrumental "Theme/Just We Two", "Thoughts Will Come" with vocals by Gordon MacRae, and "Just We Two (If They Knew)" with vocals by Dorothy Warenskjold and Gordon MacRae in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the albums "The Student Prince" (FBF-407 two 7" EP set, H/L-407 10" LP) and "The Student Prince"/"The Merry Widow" (P/T 437 on 12" LP).
1956 - Ray Anthony and His Orchestra (with Anthony, Johnny Best, Frank Beach, Ray Triscari, and Bob Fowler on trumpet, Dick Nash, Hoyt Bohannon, and Murray McEachern on trombone, Abe Most and Wilbur Schwartz on clarinet and alto saxophone, Georgie Auld and Charles Butler on tenor saxophone, Leo Anthony on baritone saxophone, Geoff Clarkson on piano, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Don Simpson on bass, Larry Bunker on drums), using arrangements by Don Simpson and George Williams, record the titles "Lullaby Of Birdland" with vocals by The Skyliners (lineup unlisted) and, with vocals by Don Durant and The Skyliners, "Cry Me A River", "It's Almost Tomorrow", and "Are You Satisfied?" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Durant and Anthony's EP album "Top Pops By Don Durant With Ray Anthony's Orchestra" (EAP-1-9131).
1956 - Harry James and His Orchestra (Harry James, Nick Buono, Art De Pew, Conrad Gozzo, and Mickey Mangano on trumpet, Juan Tizol on valve trombone, Dick Nash on trombone, George Roberts on bass trombone, Herb Lorden on clarinet and alto saxophone, Willie Smith on alto saxophone, Corky Corcoran and Jeff Massingill on tenor saxophone, Tom Suthers on baritone saxophone, Larry Kinnamon on piano, Tiny Timbrell on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass, and Buddy Combine on drums) record the titles "Don' Cha Go 'Way Mad" with vocals by The Starlighters (lineup unlisted), "Crazy Rhythm", and "Strictly Instrumental" at Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on James' album "More Harry James In Hi-Fi" (W 712).
1956 - Carole Bennett (aka Carol Bergenthal), with an orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not", an unissued take of "Here We Are", the title "Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt", and an unissued take of "I'll Meet You" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" and "Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt" together as a single (Capitol F3365).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Both The Four Preps' Capitol Records single "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)", with "It's You" on the flipside, and Frank Sinatra's Capitol Records single "Witchcraft" with "Tell Her You Love Her" on the flipside, enter the top 40 of Billboard's Pop singles chart.
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Pianst and bandleader Stan Kenton and His Orchestra (Sam Noto, Jules Chaikin, Billy Catalano, Lee Katzman, and Phil Gilbert on trumpets, Bob Fitzpatrick, Archie Le Coque, Kent Larsen, Jim Amlotte, and Ken Shroyer on trombones, Vince De Rosa and Jimmy Decker on French horns, Lennie Niehaus on alto saxophones, Bill Robinson on alsto and baritone saxophones, Bill Perkins and Richie Kamuca on tenor saxophones, Steve Perlow on baritone saxophones, Red Kelly on bass, and Jerry McKenzie on drums) perform the titles "Horn Of Hermes", "My Old Flame", "I Concentrate On You", "The Big Chase", "Rendezvous At Sunset", and "Royal Blue" at The Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa Beach, California between 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM which will be recorded by Capitol Records which has yet to issue "Horn Of Heremes" and will issue the rest of the titles on Kenton's album "Back To Balboa" (EAP-1/2/3 on 4 disc 7" EP and T 995 on 12" LP).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - During two sessions held this day in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California, vocalist Stan Freberg, with Billy May conducting his own arrangments to the orchestra (Mannie Klein, John Best, and Uan Rasey on trumpets, Si Zentner and William Schaefer on trombones, Harry Klee, Wilbur Schwartz, Justin Gordon, and Fred Falensby on saxophones, Edwin "Buddy" Cole on piano, Luther Roundtree and Dick Roberts on guitar, Phil Stephens on bass, and Alvin Stoller and Frank Flynn on drums) and The Jud Conlon Rhythmaires (unlisted vocalists), records the title "Gary, Indiana" at the first session between 7:00 PM and 10:00 AM and the title "Ya Got Trouble" at the second session between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM on January 21, 1958. Capitol Records will issue both titles together as a single (Capitol F3892).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - During two sessions held this day in New York City, New York, Fred Waring And The Pennsylvanians (lineup unlisted) record the titles "A Cock-Eyed Optimist" arranged by Hawley Ades and Jack Allison and "A Wonderful Guy" arranged by Harry Simeone at the first session and the titles "Dites Moi" with vocals by Angela Marlo and arranged by Hawley Ades, "I'm Gonna Was that Man Right Outa My Hair" with vocals by Jeanne Steele and arranged by Charile Naylor, and "My Girl Back Home" with vocals by Chuck Nelson and arranged by Hawley Ades at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians' album "South Pacific" (T/ST 992).
1961 - Salli Terri (on vocals), with unlisted musicians, records the title "The Wraggle-Taggle Gypsies O!", and unissued take of "O Willow Willow", and the titles "The Cuckoo" and "The Old Maid Song (I Wonder If I'll Ever Marry)" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first, third, and fourth titles on Terri's album "I Know My Love" (P-8556).
1964 - Capitol Records releases Johnny Burnette's second single for the label "The Opposite", with "You Taught Me the Way To Love You" on the flip side. The Beatles' first album for the label, "Meet The Beatles", is also released. As part of a promotional campaign, all Capitol executives and salesmen are ordered to wear Beatle wigs for one week beginning today. Burnette's single did not chart. The Beatles' album will peak at #1 on Billboard's Pop album chart in less than a month on February 15, 1964.
1964 - The Beach Boys record the instrumental tracks for their song "Pom Pom Playgirl". When the vocals are later recorded, the track will be the band's first to feature Carl Wilson on lead vocals. The final track will be delivered to Capitol on February 20, 1964, and will be included on The Beach Boys' Capitol Records album "Shut Down Vol. 2".
1967 - The Beatles finish recording the track "A Day In The Life" at EMI's Abbey Road studios in London, England
50 Years Ago Today in 1968 - Al De Lory conducts his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted) as they record the titles "Spooky" and "Maid In Japan" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles together as a single (Capitol 2117) and "Spooky" on De Lory's album "Song From M*A*S*H*" (ST-477).
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - The Lettermen (vocalists Jim Pike, Tony Butala, and Bob Engemann), with an orchestra (lineup unlisted) using arrangments by Perry Botkin, Jr. and Dick Hazard, record the titles "Younger Than Springtime", "I Have Dreamed", "Never My Love", and "Holly" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records has yet to issue "Younger Than Springtime" and "I Have Dreames" and released "Never My Love" as a single (Capitol 2132). After overdubs are recorded on February 1, 1968, Capitol Records will issue "Holly" as a single by Jim Pike (Capitol 2203).
1969 - Capitol Records releases The Beach Boys' album "20/20"
1971 - Jimmy Helms records the titles "He Gives Us All His Love" and "We Are Not Helpless" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue both the titles together as a single (Capitol 3063).
45 Years Ago Today In 1973 - Overdubs are recorded for Merle Haggard and The Strangers' titles "Love And Honor Never Crossed Your Mind", "There's Just One Way", "Daddy Won't Be Home Again For Christmas", "Bobby Wants A Puppy For Christmas", and "The Emptiest Arms In The World" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the final mixes of "Love And Honor Never Crossed Your Mind" and "There's Just One Way" on Haggard's album "If We Make It Through December" (ST-11276), "Daddy Won't Be Home For Christmas" and "Bobby Wants A Puppy For Christmas" on the album "Merle Haggard's Christmas Present (Something Old,Something New)" (ST-11230), and "The Emptiest Arms In The World" as a single (Capitol 3352) and on Haggard and The Strangers' album "I Love Dixie Blues" (ST-11149).
1974 - Ringo Starr's Apple Records single (distributed by Capitol Records in the U.S.) "You're Sixteen", with "Devil Woman" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart
40 Years Ago Today In 1978 - The Sylvers (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Don't Stop Get Off", "Instrumental #1", "Come On Down To My House", and "Hangin' Tough" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records. No issuing information is listed.
1981 - Gary O' (Kid Rainbow) (aka Gary O'Connor), with Charles Calello conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra and string section (lineups unlisted), records the titles "All The Young Heroes", "California Goodbye", and "Suzanne" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "All The Young Heroes" and "Suzanne" together as a single (Capitol 5041) and all the titles on O'Connor's album "Gary O'" (ST-12157).
35 Years Ago Today In 1983 - Prism (lineup unlisted) records the title "I Don't Want To Love You Anymore" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's album "Beat Street" (ST-12266).
1986 - Jerry Reed records an unissued take of "Every Dream I Have I Coming True Tonight" and the titles "What Made Me Believe I Could Live Without You" at Young'un Sound Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue "What Made Me Believe I Could Live Without You" on Reeds album "Looking At You" (ST-12492).
30 Years Ago Today In 1988 - Capitol Records artists The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Leadbelly, and Les Paul are inducted into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame
1996 - Gerry Mulligan (born Gerald Joseph Mulligan), baritone saxophonist, pianist, clarinet player, arranger, bandleader, and Pacific Jazz, Blue Note and Capitol Records artist, dies of complications from a knee infection at age 68 in Darien, Connecticut
20 Years Ago Today In 1998 - EMI-Capitol Entertainment Properties releases Garth Brooks' video "Garth Live From Central Park", distributed in the United States by Orion Home Video. The video will debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Home Video chart on February 2, 1998

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1924 - Slim Whitman, singer, yodeler, guitarist, and United Artists Records artist is born Otis Dewey Whitman, Jr., in Tampa, Florida. EMI Music, Capitol Records' parent company, currently owns United Artists' catalog.
1957 - Ricky Nelson's Imperial Records album "Ricky" hits #1 on Billboard's Pop album chart
1979 - Kenny Roger's United Artists Records album "The Gambler" is #1 on Billboard's Pop album chart. United Artists' catalog is currently owned by Capitol Records' parent company, EMI Music.

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1896 - George Burns, vaudeville, radio, motion picture (played Mr. Kite in "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band") and television performer (best know as part of the duo Burns and Allen with his wife Gracie Allen) is born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City, New York
1965 - Alan Freed, radio disc jockey (called "Moon Doggy" at WJW Radio in Cleveland where he coined the phrase “Rock ’N’ Roll” before moving to WABC in New York) and motion picture actor, dies of uremia at age 43 in Palm Springs, California