JANUARY 9, 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

1944 - James Talley, singer, songwriter, certified commercial investment member in Nashville, Tennessee, and Capitol Records artist (1975-1977), is born in Pryor, Oklahoma.

1951 - Crystal Gayle, singer, Liberty, United Artists, Columbia, and Capitol Records artist, and younger sister of singer Loretta Lynn, is born Brenda Gail Webb in Paintsville, Kentucky.

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY

1946 - Alvino Rey records five unlisted titles for The Capitol Records Transcription Service in Los Angeles, California. If anyone knows what was recorded, please leave a comment.

1948 - The King Cole Trio performs at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Also, The King Cole Trio's Capitol Records single "What'll I Do?" is #5 on The Billboard magazine's Record Possibilities - The Disk Jockeys Pick chart.

1950 - Trumpet player and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra (Don Slaughter, Elmon Wright, and Willie Cook also on trumpets, Matthew Gee, Sam Hurt, and Charles Greenlee on trombones, Jimmy Heath and John Coltrane on alto saxophones, Jessie Powell and Paul Gonsalves on tenor saxophones, Al Gibson on baritone saxophone, John Acea on piano, Floyd Smith on guitar, Al McKibbon on bass, Charles "Specs" Wright on drums, Carlos Duchesne on congas, and Francisco "Chino" Pozo on bongos) record the titles "Coast To Coast", "Carambola", "Oo-La-La" (vocals by Joe Carroll), and "Honeysuckle Rose" (vocals by Joe Carroll and Dizzy Gillespie) in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue "Coast To Coast" on the compilation album "Classics In Jazz - Trumpet Stylists" (CCF-326), "Carambola" and "Honeysuckle Rose" together as a single (Capitol 892) and "Oo-La-La" on the compilation album "Classics In Jazz - The Modern Idiom" (CCF-325).

1950 - Skitch Henderson records ten unlisted titles for The Capitol Records Transcription Service in Los Angeles, California. If anyone knows what was recorded, please leave a comment.

1951 - Yogi Yorgesson (aka Harry Stewart, on vocals), with Johnny Duffy and His Scandahoovians (lineup unlisted), records an unreleased take of the title "(I Yust Got) A Letter From Harry", and the titles "All Pooped Out" and "My Clamdigger Sweetheart" in Los Angeles, California. After a new take of "(I Yust Got) A Letter From Harry" is recorded on January 19, 1951, Capitol Records will issue it as a single (Capitol 1531) with "All Pooped Out" on the flipside and "My Clamdigger Sweetheart" on Yorgesson's album "The Great Comedy Hits Of Yogi Yorgesson" (T 1620).

1951 - Hank Thompson (on vocals and guitar) and His Brazos Valley Boys (Joe Herman "Big Red" Hayes and Johnny Manson on fiddle, Billy Gray on guitar, Ralph "Lefty" Nason on steel guitar, and Billy Briggs Stewart on bass) record the titles "Where Is Your Heart Tonight?", "Those Things Money Can't Buy", "Hangover Heart" and "I Ain't Cryin' Over You" at Sellers Company in Dallas, Texas. Capitol Records will issue the first two titles together as a single (Capitol 1444) and the last two titles together as a single (Capitol 1528).

70 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Mickey Katz and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "The Downtown Strutter's Ball", "Herring Boats (Shrimp Boats)", and "Sin" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first title as a single (Capitol 2159) with "A Schmo Is A Schmo" on the flipside and the last two titles together as a single (Capitol 1961).

70 Years Ago Today In 1952 - During a split session held this day in Los Angeles, California, first vocalist Stan Freberg, with Cliffie Stone's Music (Cliffie Stone on bass directing Mannie Klein on trumpet, Hal Hensley on violin, Billy Liebert on accordion, Les Taylor on piano, Vince Terri on guitar, "Herman the Hermit" on banjo, Speedy West on maracas, Jack Costanzo on bongos, and Roy Harte on timbales), records the title "Tele-Vee-Shun" then Cliffie Stone and His Orchestra (listed as probably the same lineup as on Freberg's title) record the titles "Carolina Waltz", "Dead End Street", and "Stepping Stone Schottische". Capitol Records will issue Freberg's title as a single (Capitol 1962) with "Maggie" (recorded November 7, 1950) on the flipside, "Carolina Waltz" and "Dead End Street" together as a single (Capitol 1960), and "Stepping Stone Schottische" on Cliffie Stone And His Orchestra's album "Round Dance Favorites" (DAS-4034). Freberg will re-record "Tele-Vee-Shun" on March 6, 1957. None of Cliffie Stone's titles are currently available on YouTube.

1955 - The Hollywood String Quartet (Felix Slatkin on violin, with other unlisted musicians) records Dohnanyi's "Quartet N° 3 In A Minor, Opus 33, 2nd Movement" at Capitol Records' Melrose Avenue studios in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's album "DOHNANYI - Quartet N° 3 In A Minor, Opus 33" (P-8307).

1956 - Dennis Day (on vocals), with George Wyle and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) records a yet unissued take of the title "Oracion Caribe" (a new take will be recorded on January 26, 1956) and the titles "Souvenir D'Italia", "McNamara's Band", and "Clancy Lowered The Boom" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the last three titles on Day's EP "Here's Dennis Day!" (EAP-2-741).

1956 - Frank Sinatra (on vocals), with Nelson Riddle conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (Harry Edison, Conrad Gozzo, Mannie Klein, and Mickey Mangano on trumpet, Milt Bernhart and Joe Howard on trombone, Juan Tizol on valve trombone, George Roberts on bass trombone, Harry Klee and Willie Schwartz on alto saxophone and clarinet, Ted Nash and Babe Russin on tenor saxophone, Mort Friedman on baritone saxophone, Bill Miller on piano, George Van Eps on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass, Alvin Stoller on drums, Frank Flynn on percussion, Kathryn Julye on harp and on strings: Victor Bay, Alex Beller, Harry Bluestone, Harold Dicterow, David Frisina, Paul Nero, Mischa Russell, Paul Shure, Felix Slatkin, and Marshall Sosson on violin, Alvin Dinkin, Maxine Johnson and Milton Thomas on viola, and Cy Bernard, Ennio Bolognini, and Eleanor Slatkin on cello), records the titles "You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me", "I Thought About You", "You Make Me Feel So Young", and "Memories Of You" at radio station KHJ's studios (now the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science's Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study and the Academy Film Archive) at 1313 North Vine Street, Hollywood, California between 8:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Capitol Records will issue the first three titles on Sinatra's album "Songs For Swingin' Lovers" (W 653) and the last title on Sinatra's 6 LP set "The Sinatra Touch" (DNFR-7630).

1956 - Jane Froman (on vocals), with Glenn Osser conducting the orchestra and chorus (lineups unlisted), records the titles "It's No Secret", "There's Never A Prayer Unanswered", "Only One", and "I Believe" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Froman's album "Faith" (T 726).

65 Years Ago Today In 1957 - The Five Keys (Ripley Ingram on tenor vocals, Rudy West on lead tenor vocals, Maryland Pierce and Ramon Loper on baritone vocals, and Bernie West on bass vocals) record the titles "Just For A Thrill", "The Gypsy" (with Van Alexander and His Orchestra [lineup unlisted]), "C'est La Vie" (with The Dave Cavanaugh Orchestra and Chorus [lineups also unlisted]), and "To Each His Own" in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the group's album "The Five Keys On Stage!" (T 828).

65 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Vocalist Ken Errair records, over instrumental titles recorded by an orchestra (lineup unlisted) conducted by Pete Rugolo on October 23 and 24, 1956, the titles "Gone With the Wind", "Without You", and "My Bolero" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final mixes of all the titles on Errair's album "Solo Session" (T 807). The video below is of an acetate recording of a rehearsal of "Without You". None of the final recordings are available on YouTube.

1958 - Overdubs with Marie Adams on vocals and applause (by unlisted hands) are recorded for Johnny Otis and His Orchestra's title "All I Want Is Your Love" in Los Angeles, California. Columbia Records will issue the title in England as a single (CL14837) with "The Light Still Shines In My Window" on the flipside.

1958 - Vocalist Sonny James, with guitarist Bob Bain and His Orchestra (Rolly Bundock on bass, Roy Harte on drums, Frank Flynn on percussion, and Kathryn Julye on harp), records the titles "Moments To Remember", "Honey", "If I Had A Talking Picture Of You", and "Honest And Truly" in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California between 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on James' album "Honey" (T 988).

1958 - Pianist Joe Bushkin, with a large orchestra (lineup) using arrangements by Kenyon Hopkins, records the title "They All Laughed" and retakes of the titles "Who Cares?" and "At Sundown" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Bushkin's album "Night Sounds" (T 983).

1958 - Trombonist Pee Wee Hunt, with unlisted musicians, records the titles "It's Delovely", "It's All Right With Me", and "Night And Day" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Hunt's album "Cole Porter A La Dixie" (T 984).

1960 - During two sessions held at Club Oasis in Palm Springs, California The Charlie Barnet Quartet (Charlie Barnet on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, Arnold Ross on piano, Bob Burteaux on bass, and Roy Roten on drums) records the titles "It's Only A Paper Moon", "Jive At Five", "Thing's Ain't What They Used To Be"", and "Rosetta" at the first session and the titles "In A Mellow Tone", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Let The Good Times Roll", "Charlie's Blues", and "Night And Day" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the quartet's album "Jazz Oasis" (T 1403). The album is not currently available on either YouTube or Spotify.

1961 - Guy Lombardo (conducting his own arrangements) and His Royal Canadians (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Waltz Medley: Anniversary Song/Let Me Call You Sweetheart/Meet Me Tonight In Dreamland" and "Fox Trot Medley: I'll Always Be In Love With You/Melody Of Love/Beautiful Ohio/You're The Only Star (In My Blue Heaven)/Sweetheart Of All My Dreams/The One Rose (That's Left In My Heart)/If/Red Sails In The Sunset/Exactly Like You/Wagon Wheels/Side By Side/Shine/Have You Ever Been Lonely/In The Chapel In The Moonlight/A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square/In The Blue Of Evening/My Prayer" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Lombardo's album "Your Guy Lombardo Medley, Volume 3" (T 1598).

60 Years Ago Today In 1962 - Rose Lee and Joe Maphis (Joe Maphis on vocals, guitar, banjo, and Dobro resonator guitar and Rose Lee Maphis on vocals and guitar), with The Blue Ridge Mountain Boys (lineup unlisted), record the titles "Whiskey Is The Devil In Liquid Form", "Why Do You Weep, Dear Willow?", "Put My Little Shoes Away", and "Tear Drops Falling In The Snow" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the duo's eponymous album "Joe Maphis & Rose Lee" (T 1778).

1963 - Vocalist Bobby Darin, with Gerald Wilson conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)", "Love Look Away (from the musical 'Flower Drum Song')", "What Kind Of Fool Am I?", and "Moon River" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)" on Darin's album "The Best Of Bobby Darin" (T 2571), and  "Love Look Away (from the musical 'Flower Drum Song')" on the CD "Spotlight On..., Volume 5 - Bobby Darin" (8-28512-2). Collector's Choice Music will issue  "What Kind Of Fool Am I?" and "Moon River" on Darin's CD "The Unreleased Capitol Sides" (CCM 079-2).

1964 - During two sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California Tennessee Ernie Ford (on vocals), with The Jordanaires (a vocal group with an unlisted lineup) and Jack Fascinato conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records a new take of the title "A Beautiful Life" and the titles "Peace Like A River", "Daniel Prayed", "Hide Me/Rock Of Ages", and an (as of 2005) unissued take of the title "Give The World A Smile" at the first session and a new take of the title "Give The World A Smile", "We'll Soon Be Done With Troubles And Trials", "I Can Tell You The Time", and "Just Over In Gloryland" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles, except the first take of "Give The World A Smile" on Ford's album "Great Gospel Songs" (T 2026).

1964 - Roy Clark (on vocals, with unlisted musicians) records the titles "But I Was Lying", "Silent Pictures", "Hello Old Broken Heart" and "When The Wind Blows In Chicago" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Clark's album "Happy To Be Unhappy" (T 2031).

1965 - The Beatles' Capitol Records album "Beatles '65" hits #1 on Billboard's Pop album chart and will stay there for nine consecutive weeks.

1965 - The Beatles' Capitol Records single "I Feel Fine", with "She's A Woman" (Capitol 5327) on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart for the last time.

1965 - During two sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California Nancy Wilson (on vocals), with Sid Feller conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Funnier Than Funny", "Dear Heart", "My One And Only Love", and "If Ever I Would Leave You" at the first session and the titles "More (Theme From 'Mondo Cane')", "When He Makes Music", "Gentle Is My Love" and "If Love Is Good To Me" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Wilson's album "Gentle Is My Love" (T 2351).

55 Years Ago Today In 1967 - The Beach Boys (lineup unlisted) record an insert for the yet-to-be-issued title "Wonderful" for Capitol Records.

1968 - Buck Owens (on vocals) and His Buckaroos (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Hello Happiness", "Goodbye Loneliness", "The Great Judgment Day" (listed as) at Buck Owens Studios in Bakersfield, California. Owens Studio didn't open until March 1969 so if anyone knows where this session was held, please leave a comment. Capitol Records will issue the first title on Owens' album "Sweet Rosie Jones" (ST 2962), after overdubs are recorded on August 22, 1968, will issue the second title on Owens and His Buckaroos' album "I've Got You On My Mind Again" (ST-131) and the last title on Owens' album "Your Mother's Prayer" (ST-439).

1968 - Teddy Neeley records the (as of 2005) unissued titles "If She Walked Into My Life", "The House I Live In", and "On Broadway" and one unlisted title that is listed as possibly an unused master number, for Capitol Records.

1968 - Human Beinz (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Serenade To Sarah" and "Turn On Your Love Light" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on the group's album "Nobody But Me" (ST 2906).

1968 - Overdubs are recorded for Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell's title "Last Thing On My Mind". Capitol Records will issue the final version on the CD "The Essential Glen Campbell, Volume 2" (8-33829-2).

1969 - Final overdubs are recorded for Buck Owens and His Buckaroos' title "Maybe If I Close My Eyes" at an unlisted location and then Buck Owens and His Buckaroos will record the titles "Just A Few More Days", "Lonesome Valley", and "My Savior Leads The Way" (listed as) at Buck Owens Studio in Bakersfield, California. The studio didn't open until March 1969 so if anyone knows for sure where the titles were recorded, please leave a comment. Capitol Records will issue the final version of "Maybe If I Close My Eyes" as a single (Capitol 2485) with "Johnny B. Goode" on the flipside and the last three titles on Owens' album "Your Mother's Prayer" (ST-439).

1969 - Final overdubs are recorded for Glen Campbell's titles "Galveston" and "Where's The Playground Susie" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final versions of both titles on Campbell's album "Galveston" (ST-210).

1969 - Overdubs are recorded for an (as of 2005) unissued take of The Beach Boys' title "Barbara Ann" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records.

1969 - Cashman, Pistilli & West (Terry Cashman on vocals, Gene Pistilli on guitar and vocals, and Tommy West on keyboards, guitar, and vocals), with Ed Freeman conducting his own arrangements, record the title "Sandy When She's Slippin'" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's eponymous album "Cashman, Pistilli & West" (ST-211).

1969 - Capitol Records purchases from Pint Size Productions the masters for American Machine (lineup unlisted)'s titles "Snow Ball" and "Sell Your Soul". Tower Records, a subdivision of Capitol Records, will issue both titles together as a single (Tower 473).

1970 - Bobby Austin records the titles "The Great Pretender", "When Your Sweet Love Carried On", and "This Garden Of My Mind" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue"The Great Pretender" as a single (Capitol 2757) with "Tommy Jekyll & Linda Hyde" on the flipside and "When Your Sweet Love Carried On" and "This Garden Of My Mind together as a single (Capitol 2971).

50 Years Ago Today In 1972 - Merle Haggard and The Strangers' Capitol Records single "Carolyn", with "When The Feelin' Goes Away" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Country Singles chart.

1973 - Overdubs are recorded for Nancy Wilson's titles "Morning In Your Eyes", "I Heard You Singing Your Song", "I Know I Love Him", "Are We Losing Touch", "(Don't Forget) The Laughter And The Tears", "We Can Make It Baby", and "Can I" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final versions of the titles on Wilson's album "I Know I Love Him" (ST-11131).

1976 - Overdubs are recorded for The Lettermen's titles "Loving Her Was Easier", "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'", and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final versions of the titles on the group's album "Kind Of Country" (SW-11508).

1978 - Helen Reddy records the title "All I Ever Need" and the (as of 2005) unissued title "Me And My Love" at Larrabee Studios in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first title on Reddy's album "We'll Sing In The Sunshine" (SW-11759).

1978 - Carole King records the titles "Welcome Home" and "Changes" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on King's album "Welcome Home" (SW-11785).

1978 - Michael Clark records the title "Silver Saddle, Faded Rose" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 4560) with "Wings Meant To Fly" on the flipside.

1979 - Natalie Cole (on vocals, with unlisted musicians) records the title "Oh! Daddy" at The Sound Factory in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on Cole's album "I Love You So" (SO-11928).

1979 - Cheryl Ladd records the (as of 2005) unissued title "Starbright" and the title "Teach Me Tonight" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the last title on Ladd's album "Dance Forever" (ST-11927).

1979 - Face Dancer (lineup unlisted) records the title "Time Bomb" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title as a single (Capitol 4734) with "Red Shoes" on the flipside.

1979 - The Pousette-Dart Band records the (as of 2005) unissued title "Meter Maid" for Capitol Records.

1979 - Red Rider (lineup unlisted) records the title "Talkin'" in (listed as possibly) Los Angeles, California. No issuing information is listed for the title so if anyone knows if it has ever been issued, please leave a comment.

1979 - Michael Clark records the title "Would You Like To Fall In Love" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the title on Clark's album "Save The Night" (ST-11982).

1980 - Sammy Hagar (on vocals and guitar, with unlisted musicians) records the titles "Bad Reputation" and "Run For Your Life" at Filmway/Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Hagar's album "Danger Zone" (ST-12069).

1981 - The Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section records the (as of 2005) unissued title "Instrumental #10" in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for Capitol Records.

1984 - Capitol Records group Marillion (lineup unlisted) begins two consecutive days of concerts at London's Hammersmith Odeon where the titles "Kayleigh", "Fugazi", and "Script For A Jester's Tear" are recorded and later released by Capitol Records on the mini-album "Brief Encounter" (MLP-15023).

1986 - T. Graham Brown records the titles "Say When" and "She's Mine" in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue the titles on Brown's album "I Tell It Like It Used To Be" (ST-12487).

1989 - Exodus records the title "Intro" at an unlisted location. No issuing information is listed so if anyone knows if the title was ever issued, please leave a comment.

1990 - Tommy Smith begins five consecutive days of recording sessions for his Capitol Records album "Peeping Tom" with producer Gary Burton and recording and mixing engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug at Rainbow Studios, in Oslo, Norway

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY

1945 - Mushmouth Robinson records the titles "Let's Get Some", "I Got The Blues", "I'm Hip To These Women", and "Boogie Boo Blues" in Los Angeles, California for Black & White Records. Black & White's catalog is currently owned by Universal Music Group, Capitol Records' parent company.

50 Years Ago Today In 1972 - Don McLean's United Artists Records single "American Pie" (the song is broken up as Parts 1 and 2 and takes up both sides of the single) is #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart. Universal Music Group, Capitol Records' parent company, currently owns the United Artists catalog.

45 Years Ago Today In 1977 - Crystal Gayle's United Artists Records single "You Never Miss A Real Good Thing (Till He Says Goodbye)", with "Forgettin' About You" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Country Singles chart on her 26th birthday. Universal Music Group, Capitol Records' parent company, currently owns the United Artists catalog.

1980 - Kwick records the titles "We Ought To Be Dancing" and "Let This Moment Be Forever" at an unlisted location. EMI America will issue the titles on the group's eponymous album "Kwick" (SW-17025). Universal Music Group, Capitol Music's parent company, currently owns EMI America's catalog.

1983 - Merle Haggard and The Strangers' Epic Records single "Going Where The Lonely Go", with "Someday You're Going To Need Your Friends Again" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Country Singles chart. Capitol Records currently distributes the title on Haggard's compilation CDs.

2001 - Capitol Records releases the compilation CD "From The Vaults, Volume 4: Love Letters", compiled and produced by Billy Vera who also wrote the liner notes.

ON THIS DAY NOT IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY

34 Years Ago Today In 1988 - Kristine Anne Jennifer Heimback married me at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Eggertsville, New York.