SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
1934 - George Chakiris, stage, motion picture and television actor, dancer, singer, jewelry designer, and Capitol Records artist, is born in Norwood, Ohio. Please visit his website.

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1946 - At a split session held in New York City, New York first Andy Russell (on vocals), with Paul Weston and his Orchestra, records the titles "You're Everything To Me" and "The More I Go Out With Somebody Else" then Jo Stafford, again with Paul Weston and His Orchestra, records the title "Promise". Capitol Records will release both of Russell's tracks together as a single (Capitol 310) and Stafford's track as a single (Capitol 317) with "This Time" on the flipside.
1947 - It's a Tuesday, Yom Kippur and The King Cole Trio perform a concert at a barely more than half full Civic Opera House in Chicago, Illinois. The importance of the date was overlooked by the promoters until it was too late and was one of the reasons for the low turn out.
1947 - Guitarist Alvino Rey, with unlisted others, records four unlisted titles for The Capitol Records Transcription Service probably at "The Chateau" on DeLongpres near Vine Street in Hollywood, California. No issuing information is listed.
1952 - Pianist Stan Kenton and His Orchestra (Buddy Childers, Maynard Ferguson, Conte Candoli, Don Dennis, and Ruben McFall on trumpets, Bob Burgess, Frank Rosolino, Bill Russo, and Keith Moon on trombones, George Roberts on bass trombone, Lee Konitz and Vinnie Dean on alto saxophone, Bill Holman and Richie Kamuca on tenor saxophones, Bob Gioga on baritone saxophone, Sal Salvador on guitar, Don Bagley on bass, and Stan Levey on drums) will finish recording the title "Improvisation" at Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM and is the last session for the album that Capitol Records will issue as "New Concepts Of Artistry In Rhythm" (H-383).
1957 - Nat "King" Cole's Capitol Records single "With You On My Mind" debuts at #33 on WMGM's Top 40 Survey in New York City, New York.
1957 - Louis Adrian directs a mixed chorus and orchestra (lineups unlisted) as they record the titles "Overture", "I'm A Bad, Bad Man" with vocals by John Raitt, "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" with vocals by Mary Martin and girls (lineup unlisted), "The Girl I Marry" with vocals by John Raitt, "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun" with vocals by Mary Martin, "Moonshine Lullaby" with vocals by Mary Martin and girls, "They Say It's Wonderful" with vocals by Mary Martin and John Raitt, "My Defenses Are Down" with vocals by John Raitt and men (lineup unlisted), "I'm An Indian Too" with vocals by Mary Martin and mixed chorus, "I Got Lost In His Arms" with vocals by Mary Martin, "I've Got The Sun In The Morning" with vocals by Mary Martin, "Anything You Can Do" with vocals by Mary Martin and John Raitt, and "Finale: There's No Business Like Show Business" with vocals by Mary Martin, John Raitt, and chorus in the Palace Theater on Vine Steet in Hollywood, California for RCA Victor. Capitol Records will purchase the masters and issue all the titles on the soundtrack to the television special "Annie Get Your Gun" (W 913).
1957 - At two sessions held at The Riverside Plaza Hotel in New York City, New York, cornetist Bobby Hacket and trombonist Jack Teagarden, with Peanuts Hucko on clarinet and tenor saxophone, Ernie Caceres on baritone saxophone and clarinet, Gene Schroeder on piano, Billy Bauer on guitar, Jack Lesberg on bass, and Buzzy Drootin on drums, record the titles "Indiana", "Indiana (Mono Take)", "It's Wonderful", "'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", "'S Wonderful", and "'S Wonderful (Mono Take)" at the first session and the titles "Baby Won't You Please Come Home", "I Found A New Baby", "Mama's Gone" and "Mama's Gone (Mono Take)" at the second session. Note: Mono takes are presumably edited from original tapes, whereas Capitol stereo issue used original tape. Capitol Records will issue "Indiana (Mono Take)", "It's Wonderful", "'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", "'S Wonderful (Mono Take)", "Baby Won't You Please Come Home", "I Found A New Baby", and "Mama's Gone (Mono Take)" on the album "Bobby Hackett & Jack Teagarden - Jazz Ultimate" (T 933) and "Indiana", "It's Wonderful", "'Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", "'S Wonderful", "Baby Won't You Please Come Home", "I Found A New Baby", and "Mama's Gone" on the stereo version of the album (ST 933). Mosaic Records will issue all the titles and versions in the box set "The Complete Capitol Fifties Jack Teagarden Sessions" (MQ6-618 on vinyl, MD4-168 on CD).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Overdubs are recorded in Los Angeles, California for Mark Murphy's title "I'll Never Be Free/Makin' Whoopee". Capitol Records has yet to issue the title.

60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Vocalist Yma Sumac, with Bob Bain directing the orchestra and vocal chorus (lineups unlisted), records the titles "Clamor (Won't Forget You)" and "La Molina" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Sumac's album "Fuego Del Ande" (T/ST 1169).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Nelson Riddle conducts his own arrangments to His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) as they record the titles "Birds Of Paradise", "Silver Bell Waltz", "Bonsoir Lisbon", and "Something Special" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Birds Of Paradise" as a single (Capitol F4075) with "Una Casa Portuguesa" (recorded April 25, 1958) on the flipside, "Bonsoir Lisbon" in England as a single (45CL15229) with "Ziganette" (recorded July 17, 1959) on the flipside, "Something Special" as a single (Capitol F4120) with "The Joy Of Living" (recorded November 12, 1958) on the flipside, and has yet to issue "Silver Bell Waltz".
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Pianist Leonard Pennario, with Carmen Dragon conducting The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra (lineup unlisted), records Addinsell's "Warsaw Concerto", Beethoven's "Adagio From 'Moonlight Sonata'", and Liszt's "Liebestraum" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Pennario's album "Concertos Under The Stars" (P/SP-8326).
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Harpist Marcel Grandjany, with Felix Slatkin conducting The Hollywood String Quartet (lineup unlisted), does a rehersal for a future recording for Capitol Records of Ravel's "Introduction And Allegro" in Los Angeles, California.
60 Years Ago Today In 1958 - Harpist Marcel Grandjany, with Felix Slatkin conducting The Hollywood String Quartet (lineup unlisted), does a rehearsal for a future recording for Capitol Records of Ravel's "Introduction And Allegro" in Los Angeles, California.

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Capitol Records releases The Beach Boys' album "Surfer Girl" (T/ST 1981).

55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Capitol Records Canada releases The Beatles' single "She Loves You", with "I'll Get You", on the flipside. In the United States, the single is released by Swan Records.
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Richard And Jim (lineup unlisted), with unlisted others, record the titles "Midnight Special", "Muddy Water", and "Travelin' Kind" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the duo's album "Folk Songs And Country Sounds" (T/ST 2058).
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Nat "King" Cole's Capitol Records album "Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer" is #3 on CHUM 1050 AM's Album Index in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Cole's Capitol Records single "That Sunday, That Summer" is #39 on the station's CHUM Hit Parade chart.
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Vocalist Jeannie Hoffman, with guitarist Jack Marshall directing the rest of the orchestra (unlisted woodwinds, piano, bass, and drums players), records the titles "Sing Hallelujah", "Lass From the Low Country", and "Billy Boy" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Hoffman's album "The Folk-Type Swinger" (T/ST 2021) and "Sing Hallelujah" as a single (Capitol 5139) with "Frankie And Johnny" (recorded September 19, 1963) on the flipside.
1964 - Capitol Records artist Donna Loren becomes a featured singer on the ABC Television show "Shindig!" which also premieres on this date. Loren will remain the featured female vocalist for the entire run of the show which ends January 8, 1966
1967 - The Beatles (George Harrison on lead guitar and vocals, John Lennon on rhythm guitar and vocals, Paul McCartney on bass guitar and vocals, and Ringo Starr on drums and vocals) and unlisted others record the title "Your Mother Should Know" at E.M.I.'s Abbey Road Studios in London, England with producer George Martin. Capitol Records will issue the title in the United States on the soundtrack album for the group's television movie "Magical Mystery Tour" (MAL/SMAL-2835).
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - The Beatles record the title "I Will" for their self-titled album (aka "The White Album") at E.M.I.'s Studios on Abbey Road, in London, England. They also record a version of "Step Inside Love" (which they wrote for Cilla Black who also recorded it) which will appear on their album "Anthology 3"
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Quicksilver Messenger Service (lineup unlisted) records the titles "Get In Trouble" and "Stand By Me" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records has yet to issue "Get In Trouble" and will issue "Stand By Me" as a single (Capitol 2320) with "Bears" (recorded September 17, 1968) on the flipside.
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - Pollution (Otis Hale on lead vocals, Richard Lewis on keyboards and vocals, James Quill Smith on guitar and vocals, John Kenneth Lambert on bass and vocals, and Duane Bryant and Barbara Busa on vocals and unlisted instruments) records the titles "Season Of Love" and "Tom Cat" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on the group's album "Heir" (ST-205).
50 Years Ago Today In 1968 - The Beach Boys (lineup unlisted) record the title "Never Learn Not To Love" in Los Angeles, California. After overdubs are recorded on November 20, 1968, Capitol Records will issue the final mix of the title as a single (Capitol 2360) with "Bluebirds Over The Mountain" (recorded in October 1968) on the flipside and also on the group's album "20/20" (SKAO-133).
1971 - Helen Reddy records an as yet unreleased version of ""New Year's Resolution" and the title "How?" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will release "How?" on Reddy's album "No Sad Song" (Capitol ST-857).
1981 - T-Connection (Theophilus Cockley on keyboards and vocals, Kirkwood Cockley on bass and vocals, Tony Flowers on percussion & unlisted others) records the tracks "Might As Well Dance" and "Goombay Time" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will release both tracks on the band's album "Pure & Natural" (Capitol ST-12191).
1982 - Vocalist Tina Turner, with John Illsley on bass, Terry Williams on drums, Hal Lindes and Richie Zito on guitars, and Jeff Beck on the guitar solo, records the title "Steel Claw" in Los Angeles, California with producer John Carter. Capitol Records will issue the title on Turner's album "Private Dancer" (ST-12330).
35 Years Ago Today In 1983 - Vocalist Ronnie McNeir, with unlisted others, records the title "Come Be With Me" in (listed as possibly) Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on McNeir's mini-album "The Ronnie McNeir Experience" (MLP-15015) and as a single (Capitol 5318) with an instrumental version of the title on the flipside.

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
60 Years Ago Today IN 1958 - The 3 Sounds (Gene Harris on piano, Andrew Simpkins on bass, and Bill Dowdy on drums) record the titles "Willow Weep For Me", "Both Sides", Bobby", "Mo-Ge", "Angel Eyes", "Tenderly", "Soft Touch", "It's Nice", and "Falling In Love With Love" in recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder's studio at his parent's home in Hackensack, New Jersey. Blue Note Records will issue "Willow Weep or Me", "Both Sides", "Tenderly", and "It's Nice" on the trio's album "The 3 Sounds" (BLP1600 on 12" vinyl in mono, BST81600 on 12" vinyl in stereo), "Bobby", "Mo-Ge", and "Soft Touch" in Japan on the album "The 3 Sounds, Vol. 2" (BNJ61019), "Angel Eyes" and "Falling In Love With Love" on the trio's album "Bottoms Up!" (BLP4014 on 12" vinyl in mono and BST84014 on 12" vinyl in stereo), "Willow Weep For Me" and "Tenderly" together as a single (Blue Note 45-1722), "Both Sides" and "Mo-Ge" together as a single (Blue Note 45-1723), "Angel Eyes" and "It's Nice" together as a single (Blue Note 45-1724), and all the titles except "Angel Eyes" and "It's Nice" on the CD release of "The 3 Sounds" (7-46531-2).
55 Years Ago Today In 1963 - Richard Marx, a singer, songwriter, record producer, and an EMI America Records artist, is born Richard Noel Marx in Winnetka, Illinois. Capitol Records currently owns the EMI America library.
15 Years Ago Today In 2003 - Virgin Records, a subsidiary of Capitol Records, releases A Perfect Circle's album "Thirteenth Step"

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1932 - Actress Peg Entwistle commits suicide by jumping from the H in the Hollywood sign.
1965 - "The Dean Martin Show" premieres in a Thursday 10:00 PM time slot on the NBC television network
1977 - Marc Bolan, lead singer of the band T-Rex, is killed at age 29 early in the morning in auto accident on a tight curve in Barnes Common in London, England when his common-law wife, mother of his son Rolan Seymour Bolan, and former Tower Records artist ("Tainted Love"), Gloria Jones, loses control of the car she's driving and hits a tree. Jones survives and arrives home the next day to find her home vandalized by Bolan's fans looking for souvenirs. Capitol Records will send a flower arrangement shaped like a large white swan to Bolan's funeral.