MAY 27, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
1911 - Vincent Price, Broadway, motion picture and television actor and Capitol Records recording artist (his "Witchcraft and Magic: An Adventure In Demonology" album had a gatefold cover and accompanying booklet, and I have a 16mm copy of a scenes from a publicity event Capitol held at The Magic Castle to promote the album), is born Vincent Leonard Price Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. The soundtrack to his movie "Dr. Goldfoot & The Girl Bombs" was released by Tower Records, a subsidiary of Capitol Records.
1927 - Ralph R. Carmichael, and arranger who worked with Capitol Records artist Nat "King" Cole is born in Quincy, Florida
1927 - Mac Wiseman, a singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, disc jockey and Capitol Records artist (1962), is born Malcolm B. Wiseman in Crimora (near Waynesboro), Virginia
1939 - Don Williams, a singer and Capitol Records artist (1986-1989), is born Donald Ray Williams in Floydada, Texa
75 Years Ago Today In 1943 - Cilla Black, a singer, and Capitol Records artist, is born Priscilla Maria Veronica White in Liverpool, England
60 Years Ago Today 1958 - Neil Finn, a singer and songwriter with the Capitol Records band Crowded House, as well as the band Split Enz, is born Neil Mullane Finn in Te Awamutu, New Zealand

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1942 - It's a Wednesday and George G. DeSylva, John Mercer, and Glenn E. Wallichs appear before Los Angeles County and California state Notary Public Leta Niccum again to apply for a Certificate of Amendment to change the name of the corporation from Liberty Records to Capitol Records, Inc. The amendment will be filed with the state of California on the following Monday, June 1, 1942.
1944 - Jo Stafford (with Paul Weston and His Orchestra)'s Capitol Records single "Long Ago (And Far Away)" is #7 on Billboard's Best Selling Retail Records chart and Andy Russell (with orchestra conducted by Al Sack)'s Capitol Records single "Amor" is tied for #10 with Jo Stafford (with Paul Weston and His Orchestra)'s Capitol Records single "I Love You".
70 Years Ago Today In 1948 - During three sessions held in Los Angeles, California for The Capitol Records Transcription Service, Barclay Allen, with unlisted others, records four unlisted titles at each session. No issuing information is listed for any of the titles.
1950 - Future Capitol Records artist Frank Sinatra makes his TV debut when he appears on NBC-TV’s "Star-Spangled Review" with Capitol Records artist Bob Hope
1950 - Kay Starr (with orchestra conducted by Frank DeVol)'s Capitol Records single "Hoop-Dee-Doo" debuts at #14 on Billboard's Best Selling Retail Records chart
65 Years Ago Today In 1953 - Electric guitarist "Ivy" Jimmy Bryant and steel guitarist Wesley "Speedy" West, with Billy Liebert on piano and accordion, Billy Strange on rhythm guitar, Cliffie Stone on bass, and Roy Harte on drums, record the titles "Opus I", "Whistle Stop", "Speedin' West", and "Hometown Polka" in Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Capitol Records will issue "Whistle Stop" and "Hometown Polka" on Jimmy Bryant's album "Jimmy Bryant - Country Cabin Jazz" (T 1314) and "Speedin' West" on Speedy West's album "Steel Guitar" (T/ST 1341), "Speedin' West" also as a single (Capitol 2519 on 10" shellac and F2519 on 7" single) with "Skiddle-Dee-Boo" (recorded November 25, 1952) on the flipside and "Hometown Polka" also as a single (Capitol 2762 on 10" shellac and F2762 on 7" single) with "Jammin' With Jimmy" (recorded September 4, 1953) on the flipside. Bear Family Records will issue all the titles from this session in the four-CD box set "Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant - Flamin' Guitars" (BCD 15956).

1957 - Nat "King" Cole's album "Love Is The Thing", arranged and conducted by Gordon Jenkins, hits #1 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart where it will stay for 8 weeks

1957 - The Four Freshmen (Bob Flanigan on vocals, trombone, and bass; Don Barbour on vocals and guitar; Ross Barbour on vocals and drums; and Ken Albers on vocals trumpet, mellophone and bass) with arranger Pete Rugolo conducting the accompanists (Gus Bivona on soprano saxophone and alto saxophone; Bud Shank on alto saxophone; Dave Pell and Bob Cooper on tenor saxophone; Chuck Gentry on baritone and bass saxophone; Al Hendrickson on guitar; Geoff Clarkson on piano; Joe Comfort on bass; and Frank Carlson on drums record the tracks "I May Be Wrong", "Liza", "East Of The Sun", and "This Can't Be Love" at The Capitol Tower Studios in Hollywood, California and will all be released on their Capitol Records album "The Four Freshmen and Five Saxes"
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Vocalist Tex Ritter, with Jack Marshall and His Orchestra (Marshall conducting possibly Don Fagerquist, Conrad Gozzo, and Mannie Klein on trumpet, Milt Bernhardt on trombone, Bob Enevoldsen on valve trombone, Justin Gordon and George Smith on reeds, Joe Harnell on piano, Howard Roberts on guitar, Joe Mondragon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums), records the titles "I Look For Love", "Jealous Heart", and "Burning Sand" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "I Look For Love" as a single (Capitol F4043) with The History Song" (recorded August 16,1956) on the flipside and "Jealous Heart" and "Burning Sand" together as a single (Capitol F4006).

60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Vocalist Peggy Lee, with Jack Marshall conducting the orchestra (Don Fagerquist, Conrad Gozzo, and Mannie Klein on trumpet, Milt Bernhardt on trombone, Bob Enevoldsen on valve trombone, Justin Gordon and George Smith on reeds, Joe Harnell on piano, Howard Roberts on guitar, Joe Mondragon on bass, and Shelly Manne on drums), records the titles "It's A Good, Good Night", "You're Mine, You", and "Life Is For Livin'" in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California with producer Dave Cavanaugh. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Lee's album "Things Are Swingin'" (T/ST 1049).

60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Erich Leinsdorf conducts The Philharmonia Orchestra (lineup unlisted) as they record the third and fifth movements of Kodaly's "Hary Janos Suite", the sixth movement of Prokofiev's "Lieutenant Kije Suite", the prelude of Wagner's "Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg", and Verdi's "La Forza Del Destino Overture" in Studio N° 1 of E.M.I.'s studios on Abbey Road in London, England. Capitol Records will issue the "Hary Janos Suite" and the "Lieutenant Kije Suite" in their entirety on the orchestra's album "PROKOFIEV - Lieutenant Kije Suite/KODALY-Hary Janos Suite" (P/SP-8508) and the prelude of "Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg" and "La Forza Del Destino Overture" on the orchestra's album "Opera Overtures" (G/SG-8465).
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Nat "King" Cole's Capitol Records single "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Day Of Summer" debuts at #40 on WMOC 1450 AM's Official Sountific Tiger Survey in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - During two sessions held this day in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California, vocalist and guitarist Hank Thompson and His Brazos Valley Boys (James Edward "Jimmy" Belken, Harold Glenn Hensley, and Julian Franklin "Curly" Lewis on fiddles, Jimmy Pruett on piano, Billy Gray and Merle Travis on guitars, Harold "Curly" Chalker on pedal steel guitar, Lawrence "Red" Wooten on bass, and Hubert "Hugo" Chambers on drums), records the titles "Twice As Much" and "Just To Ease The Pain" at the first session which was extended and would run from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM and the titles "Reachin For The Moon" and "Stirring Up the Ashes" at the second session which was also extended and would go from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Capitol Records will issue "Twice As Much", "Just To Ease The Pain", and "Stiring Up The Ashes" on Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys' album "Luckiest Heartache In Town" (T/ST 2342). "Twice As Much" and "Reaching For The Moon" also together as a single (Capitol F5071), and "Just To Ease The Pain" and "Stirring Up The Ashes" also together as a single (Capitol F123)together as a single (Capitol F123) with "" (recorded ) on the flipside.

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Glen Gray conducts The Casa Loma Orchestra (listed as similar to Shorty Sherock, Conrad Gozzo, Mannie Klein, and Joe Graves on trumpets, Milt Bernhart, Joe Howard, and Ed Kusby on trombones, George Roberts on bass trombone, Abe Most on clarinet and alto saxophone, Skeets Herfurt also on alto saxophone, Plas Johnson and Justin Gordon on tenor saxophones, Chuck Gentry on baritone saxophone, Ray Sherman on piano, Jack Marshall on guitar, Mike Rubin on bass, and Nick Fatool on drums) as they record the titles "The Good Life (In The Style Of The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra)", "What Kind Of Fool Am I? (In The Style Of 'April In Paris' By The Count Basie Orchestra), and "I Left My Heart In San Francisco (In The Style Of The Harry James Orchestra) in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra's album "The Sounds of The Great Bands, Volume 7: Today's Best" (T/ST 1938).

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Vocalist Bobby Darin, with Jack Nitzsche conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "From A Jack To A King", "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Ruby Baby", and "Rhythm Of The Rain" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Darin's album "18 Yellow Roses & 11 Other Hits" (T/ST 1942).

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Belford Hendricks and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "'Crazy 'Bout My Baby", "High Society", and "On! Berlin" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue "'Crazy 'Bout My Baby" and "High Society" together as a single (Capitol 5021) and has yet to issue "On! Berlin".

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Vocalist Liza Minnelli, with unlisted others, records the titles "How Much Do I Love You" and "One Some Love" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue both titles together as a single (Capitol 4994).

1967 - Buck Owens's Capitol Records single "Sam's Place" is still #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart.
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Final overdubs are recorded for Tony Sandler and Ralph Young's titles "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Oh Holy Night", "Mister Santa", "Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)", and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final mixes of all the titles on Sandler and Young's album "Christmas World" (ST 2967).

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Final overdubs are recorded in Los Angeles, California for John Stewart and Buffy Ford's title "Lincoln's Train". Capitol Records will issue the final mix of the title on Stewart and Ford's album "Signals Through The Glass" (ST 2975).

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - John Stewart, with unlisted others, records the title "Jody And The Woman" and a new take of "Lincoln's Train" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue either title recorded at this session.

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Brothers Make Two (lineup unlisted) record the titles "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight", "What You Gonna Do", and "Just As I Am" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue "Just As I Am". No issuing information is listed for the first two titles.

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Vocalist Buck Owens and His Buckaroos (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Let The World Keep On Turnin'" and "I'll Love You Forever And Ever", both will additional vocals by Buddy Alan, and the title "A Very Merry Christmas" at The Buck Owens Studios in Bakersfield, California. Capitol Records will issue "Let The World Keep On A Turnin'" and "I'll Love You Forever And Ever" together as a single (Capitol 2237) on August 7, 1968 and also on Owens' and The Buckaroos' album "I've Got You On My Mind Again" (ST-131) and "A Very Merry Christmas" on Owens' album "Christmas Shopping" (ST 2977).

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Vocalist Glenn Campbell, with Al De Lory conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Ann" and "Wichita Lineman" in Los Angeles, California. After overdubs are recorded for both titles on August 14, 1968, Capitol Records will issue both titles on Campbell's album "Wichita Lineman" (ST-103) and "Wichita Lineman" also as a single (Capitol 2302) with "Fate Of Man" (recorded April 25, 1968 with overdubs recorded on August 28, 1968) on the flipside.
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - During three sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California, Joyful Noise (lineup unlisted) records the titles "Long Time" and "Arms Against The Sea" at the first session, the titles "Happy Hozey" and "All The Rage In London" at the second session, and the title "Flowers" at the third session for Capitol Records which has yet to issue any of the titles.

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Instrumental tracks are recorded for The Beach Boys' title "We're Together Again" in Los Angeles, California. Even after vocals overdubs are recorded on May 28, 1968, and further overdubs are recorded on May 31, 1968, Capitol Records has yet to issue the title.

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Vocalist Dobie Gray, with unlisted others, records the titles "We The People", "I Never Saw A Girl", and "I Just Can't Take It" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "We The People" as a single (Capitol 2241) with "Funky & Groovy" (recorded June 26, 1968) on the flipside and has yet to issue the other two titles.

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - The Four King Cousins (lineup unlisted) record the titles "I Fell", "It's All The Same", "Here, There And Everywhere", and "Walk On By" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the group's album "Introducing The Four King Cousins" (ST 2990).

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - The Koala (Jose Mala on vocals, Louis Caine, aka Louis Bambara, on lead guitar, Joey Guido on guitar, Anthony Wesley on bass, Joe Alexander on drums and percussion, and possibly "Hammond Henry" Gendus on keyboards) record the titles "Strange Feelings" and "Look At The Way She Comes" at Regent Sound Studios in New York City, New York with their managers Bob Wyld and Art Polliemus producing the session. Capitol Records will issue both titles on the group's self-titled album "The Koala" (SKAO-176).

45 Years Ago Today In 1973 - Paul McCartney and Wings' Apple Records single "My Love", distributed by Capitol Records in the United States, is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart

35 Years Ago Today In 1983 - Industry (lineup unlisted) records the title "State Of The Nation" at an unlisted studio. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 5268) with "Communication" (recorded May 30, 1983) on the flipside and also as another single (Capitol 5341) with "What Have I Got To Lose" (recorded June 17, 1983) on the flipside.

1989 - Paul McCartney's Capitol Records single "My Brave Face" debuts at #72 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart
25 Years Ago Today In 1993 - It's announced that EMI Music fired Capitol Records president Hale Milgrim and his #2 man, executive VP Art Jaeger.
25 Years Ago Today In 1993 - Patti Ouderkirk takes Crowded House band member Tim Finn's photo at a shoot at Capitol Records' New York City office

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
85 Years Ago Today In 1933 - Disney releases the cartoon "The Three Little Pigs" with its hit song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?". Capitol Records will later release a children's record of the song.
1962 - Frank Ifield, with Norrie Paramor conducting the orchestra, records the title "I Remember You" (words by Capitol Records co-founder Johnny Mercer with music by Victor Schertzinger) for EMI Records in the U.K.
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Vee-Jay Records releases The Beatles' single "From Me To You", with "Thank You Girl" on the flipside.
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Tenor saxophonist Harold Vick, with Blue Mitchell on trumpet, John Patton on organ, Grant Green on guitar, and Ben Dixon on drums, records the titles "Trimmed In Blue", "Vicksville", "Steppin' Out", two takes of "Our Miss Brooks", "Dotty's Dream", and "Laura" at recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Blue Note Records will issue all the titles, except the second take of "Our Miss Brooks" which is a shorter version of the title recorded in mono only, on Vick's album "Steppin' Out" (BLP4138 in mono, BST84138 in stereo, and 8-52433-2 on CD) and will issue "Vicksville" and the shorter mono version of "Our Miss Brooks" together as a single (Blue Note 45-1897).
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Ken McIntyre, with Bob Cummingham on bass, Edgar Bateman on drums, and an unidentified string section directed by Selwart Clarke, records the titles "Kajee" with McIntyre on oboe, "Reflections" with McIntyre on alto saxophone, "Miss Ann" with McIntyre on flute, "Lois Marie" with McIntyre again on oboe, "Permanentity" with McIntyre again on alto saxophone, "Tip Top" with McIntyre again on flute, and "Chitlin's And Cavyah" with McIntyre again on alto saxophone in Regent Sound's studio in New York City, New York for the United Artists label. After E.M.I. acquires United Artists' catalog, Blue Note Records will issue all the titles on McIntyre's compilation CD "The Complete United Artists Sessions" (8-57200-2).

1964 - Gerry and The Pacemakers record the track "Ferry 'Cross The Mersey"

50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - An unidentified fourteen piece string section records overdubs at recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey for Stanley Turrentine's titles "Blues For Stan" and "Smile" using arrangements by Thad Jones and the titles "The Look Of Love", "A Beautiful Friendship", "This Guy's In Love With You", "I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco", "Emily", two takes of "Cabin In The Sky", "Here, There And Everywhere", and "MacArthur Park" using arrangements by Duke Pearson. Blue Note Records will issue the final mixes of all the titles, except the first take of "Cabin In The Sky" which was rejected, on Turrentine's album "The Look Of Love" (BST84286).

1977 - Virgin Records releases The Sex Pistols' single "God Save the Queen" in the U.K.

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1924 - The Music Corporation of America (MCA) is founded.
1932 - Junior Walker, singer, songwriter, and musician, is born Herman Parker, Jr. in Clarksdale, Mississippi. His song "Mystery Train" will be covered by The Band on their sixth Capitol Records album "Moondog Matinee".

1977 - Members of the band KISS will add small quantities of their blood at Borden Chemical Company in Depew, New York to the red ink used for the band's pseudo-autobiographical Marvel Comics comic book. Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee will also be there, to observe.