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American Bandstand videos- 30th Year Renunion (1982) features over an h our of the top rock and roll artists including chubby checker, neil sedaka, rick nelson, supremes, leslie gore, petula clark, james brown, three dog night

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During the 50s, Americans had their own version of “Dancing With The Stars.” A few years back, the two couples featured on “American Bandstand” reminisced about their time on the show, this before the passing of Dick.. Would be good to hear their thoughts and memories of Dick… (CBSNews.com)  VISIT http://www.OldiesCountry.com/american-bandstand-dancers-kenny-arlene-justine-and-bob

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Chubby Checker Remembers Dick Clark

“We danced to the music that Dick Clark played,” says Chubby Checker. ”The king of the disc jockeys has died and, because of him, we will never be the same.”

In 2008, Billboard named Checker’s iconic smash “The Twist” the No. 1 song of the Billboard Hot 100′s first 50 years. The song remains the only title to have logged two separate runs to No. 1, reigning the week of Sept. 24, 1960, and again the weeks of Jan. 13 and 20, 1962, after the song – and its revolutionary dance – experienced a second wave of pop culture fanfare.

Checker might never have recorded the song, however, had it not been for Clark. The original version by the song’s writer, Hank Ballard, won praise on “American Bandstand,” but when Ballard was unavailable to perform it on the show, Clark suggested that Checker cover it to expose it further to “Bandstand” viewers.

How did Checker get such a career-making nod? “I had worked with Clark on a recording session of ‘Jingle Bells,’ singing the song through impressions of other acts of the time,” Checker recalls.

Clark is, in fact, even not-so-indirectly responsible for Checker’s famed recording name. “Clark’s wife was in the studio when I was recording that holiday project,” Checker remembers. “I’d  had the nickname Chubby since I was 11 years old, and I was doing a Fats Domino impression. Mrs. Clark said, ‘His name is Chubby, like Fats?’ Well, then, his last name should be Checker, like Domino’.”

Checker says that the reach of “Bandstand” and the dance that “The Twist” inspired combined to change music forever. “Before ‘The Twist,’ you danced in rhythm with the song. With ‘The Twist,’ suddenly you’re dancing apart from the beat, and not with your girl. Now, you see a girl across the floor that you’ve never seen before, you’re nodding your head, you’re seeing her dance … By the time the song is over … whew,” Checker says, chuckling at the song’s impact on not only the development of early rock & roll and dance, but perhaps also on relations between the sexes ever since.

“‘Bandstand was around before ‘The Twist,” Checker says, “but, it was Clark’s suggestion for me to record the song that caused an explosion for both the show and my career.”

“Just think,” marvels Checker, “the No. 1 song of all-time … all because of Dick Clark and ‘American Bandstand’.”

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‘Heartstrings’    I’ve never bought an album or albums that have been received better than those of Al Fabrizio. Whenever I play them in my car with toher folks listening it never fails that they will ask who is playing the music and where did I get it. If you want some beautiful music that appeals across the board this is it… and that’s why I put it up , unsolicited, on this site for public consumption. Never met the man except at the street fair where I originally bought the first CD… but next time I’ll have to tell him my story… Heartstrings was the first one and hooked me but all the other Italian favorites CDs are great, too…

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Well not exactly, but the legends of Jackie Wilsoon and Dean Martin certainly do live on through the inspiratoinal performances of their offspring, who just happened to perform on the same stage, only hours apart Nov 26, 2011.

WHERE’S HE BEEN HIDING!

BOBBY WILSON HAS IT!

Bobby Wilson, who also goes by Bobby Brooks and Bobby Brooks Hamilton, as on the attached video, is the living embodiment of his Dad. He looks like him, sings like him and has THE PERSONALITY! He even dresses right out of 1957, including the pompadour; his earling is the only anachronistic piece in the entire act, which we were fortunate to see 11/26 in a matinee performance at the Raazz Room in San Francisco along with a fine backing group, Top Shelf.   The small room was packed with an older crowd; it could have easily been 1959 at the Copa or the Sands, albeit a smaller room.
It was only during the performance we noted that Dean Martin’s daughter, Dina, was also appearing at the Raazz for the evening show, so, why not make it a full night of nostalgia!

I had met another of Jackie Wilson’s sons – yes, the man WAS prolific -  some 20 years ago, performing with a rock band with sans the Jackie Wilson tribute at an Oakland restaurant.   Don’t know how many other sons are out there but Bobby does a wonderful job of keeping the legend alive, not only singing great , like his Dad, but speaking in glowing terms of his Dad as he  sprinkled interesting bits of history during the show. For better or worse, Bobby is also the ladies man, as was Jackie, posing incessantly during the show while singing to ladies in the audience.  Only he and his Dad could get away with the  shtick….  Anyhow, kudos to Bobby for staying true to the music and the times, as his website notes…

The year is 1959. It’s a hot night in New York City’s Harlem at the Apollo Theater. An emcee calls out for “Mr. Excitement” and out comes the one and only Jackie Wilson. He slides out on the stage and up to the MIC stand, does a spin and jumps right into his latest hit “Lonely Teardrops”. Only it’s your next function and it’s here and now. Your clients will believe they are in the Apollo Theater watching Jackie Wilson when they are really watching Bobby Brooks Wilson. He will excite them, thrill them and lift your next function to the next level, “Higher and Higher”. Some of the hits will include Reet Petite, Dogging Around, To Be Loved, A Woman, A Lover, A Friend, and Baby Workout. Bobby also highlights Jackie Wilson’s musical friends such as Sam Cook, Elvis and Al Jolson. He will take you on a musical flight through the likeness, mannerisms and vocal excitement of Jackie Wilson. So come spend an evening with “The King of Soul”, and bring back the memory of the “The Great Jackie Wilson”. for more details, email JackieWilsonTribute@gmail.com

Perhaps in a new world of  manufactured stars people like
Bobby Brooks Wilson and Dina Martin don’t get the play they deserve. However, Of note is the fact that Bruno Mars, one of the better modern performers, chose Bobby  to open his live shows of late. In the meantime, check out his albums, website and You Tube videos and then his Dad’s, too, and you’re in for a treat all over again! Jackie Wilson Lives!

Kudos also to a great backing band and background singers via Top Shelf of the Bay Area! Where they got such talented local(?) performers is amazing.

Higher and Higher – Single

Wilson, who lives in Las Vegas, has apparently been doing tributes where he can , performing not only as his Dad but as Stevie Wonder, Little Richard and others. In a different era, we’d probably see him as a regular on the late night TV circuit and  radio, but for many younger folks he’s probably  he’s JUST an ‘oldie’  but, of course, for us, that’s a GOODIE!  As it stands, Wilson is a bit of mystery. Other than a single, cover of his Dad’s  biggest hit, Higher and Higher, we don’t see any CDs from him. How long he’s performed we don’t know, nor his age- call him ageless, timeless. It doesn’t matter. A little mystery is good. Just Keep doing what you’re doing, Bobby pompadour and all! We’ll be looking for you  more and more  to go  HIGHER and HIGHER!

Deana Martin (like Dean with an ‘a’) grew up during the Golden Years, often accompanying her Dad to shows and meeting up with famous friends near their Beverly Hills home – friends like Lucile Ball, Rosemary Clooney, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra- all in the same neighborhood.  Deana has come out in a big way in recent years, paying tribute to her Dad, not only in song but she ‘s written a memoir about growing up with her famous Dad, the Rat Pack and sordid friends. She’s not afraid to offer the good and the bad.  In her evening show, she including many stories about Dean and  friends, while singing both songs he made famous as well as songs of her own, many celebrating the Christmas season. While Deana has a pleasant voice,  one can never mistake it for the classic Martin voice, yet her endearing personality and banter makes up for what we miss in the real thing. At one point, perhaps the highlight of the show, she ‘duets’ with Dad thru the magic of  tape and video. At another point she recreates an early recording session she was at when Dean recorded the classic ‘Memories Are Made of This,’ drawing on three members of the audience as back up vocalists. It worked! A muscial, nostalgic day was a long time coming for this writer,  fully enjoyed – and to think these tickets were going for less than $20  for either show!

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Halloween Has Spawned Many Hits – Monster Mash , Witch Doctor, Purple People Eater

There are others, too, like Screamin Jay Hawkins ‘ ‘I Put A Spell On You’ and ‘Haunted House,’  which may or may not be  totally Halloween, but  Monster Mash by Bobby Boris Picket , Witch Doctor from David Seville and Purple People Eater by Sheb Wolley were probably the biggest and all Top 10 hits in the late 50s and early 60s and are  still heard today, especially around Halloween.  You can purchase these and other halloween songs.

Heard on the Michael Savage radio program… When you hear Robert Davi sings Sinatra you’re not hearing some  flavor of the day try to sing the songs of someone before his time devoid of the feeling of the era. Robert Davi grew up during the 50s and 60s, heard Sinatra during his prime and even met and talked to the original! So, let’s say Davi has all the qualifications to do Sinatra justice.  In so doing, his new LP, just out, uses a full orchestra and was recorded in the same LA Capitol studios where Sinatra recorded many of his classic albums. Even the recording producer and engineer were from THE ERA, having worked with Sinatra and others during the day ..It was quite a moving / nostalgic interview with Davi on the Michael Savage show 10/21. Whatever you think of Savage’s politics, Savage lives and breathes the 50s/60s era including many great vignettes from the era plus  music you won’t hear on other talk shows.  He spends much of his time off politics, especially Rock and Roll Fridays… give a listen for a rare treat in this day and age.  Back to Davi, when I first heard a snipet of song on Savage’s show I thought it the real thing. Though Davi doesn’t claim to be a mimic, his sound is very close to the real thing.  Check out DaviSingsSinatra.com  or below.  PURCHASE DAVI SINGS SINATRA: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-4242285-10676536

DAVI SINGS SINATRA REEKS WITH 1950s CHARACTER

Best known for playing the villainous drug lord in the James Bond classic, “License to Kill,”   actor Robert Davi apparently also has a license to sing. Armed with a 30-piece orchestra, Davi is set to release his first album on October 24: “Davi Sings Sinatra — On The Road To Romance.” And like “Old Blue Eyes,” Davi chose to record his work at the famous Capitol Records Building in Hollywood, where Sinatra recorded much of his music. The album features all new arrangements by composer Nic. tenBroek and is produced by 14-time, Grammy-winning producer Phil Ramone. Sinatra author, producer, and historian Charles Granata described Davi’s tribute to the “Chairman of the Board” as a “superb love letter to the man who defined 20th century popular music. It’s theatrical, heartfelt, and beautifully sung, while incorporating a swagger and style that evokes Sinatra.” Sinatra standards take him back to his Italian-American roots, Davi told Newsmax. “During my parents’ time, while our country faced many difficulties, this music helped it glow with promise and optimism,” he said. “It reminded them that our country was a place where dreams came true, and inspired people from all over the world to find for themselves the magic that was America — and Frank Sinatra’s voice was the soundtrack for their lives.” Backed by a 50-piece orchestra, Davi has been performing “Davi Sings Sinatra” to sold-out audiences and high critical acclaim in New York and Los Angeles. Forthcoming live performances include another Los Angeles show and Las Vegas. Classically trained as a singer, Davi also played such movie roles as Vietnam veteran and Special Agent Johnson in “Die Hard;” the villainous Jake Fratelli in “The Goonies;” Al Torres in “Showgirls;” and agent Baily Malone in the NBC television series “Profiler.” Sinatra’s music is as relevant today as it was when it was created, Davi said. “It was romantic without being crude. The songs were poetic and if there was heartbreak it was sung with a delicate tenderness, not a resentful anger and disrespect toward women,” he said, adding that he hopes his musical contribution will reinvigorate the spirit of America “that makes it the greatest country in the world.” For more information go to www.DaviSingsSinatra.com. Read more on Newsmax.com: Actor Robert Davi Has License to Sing Important: Do You Support Pres. Obama’s Re-Election? Vote Here Now!

Perhaps the only available video of  Kent ‘Kenny’ Moril as Roy Orbison and just came across  a beautiful music video, from Morril, sung in the Orbison voice, ironically titled ‘Would You Like To Live Forever.’  What a wonderful, moving way to go out for Kent Morril. Thanks ‘Kenny’ for the music and memories…  Sorry to say , we couldn’t find a single Orbison impersonator video from Kenny but  a nice interview piece at the end…

KENNY MORRIL RIP

Just got word that  Kenny (Kent) Morrill passed away , of cancer, recently in Northeast , U.s. Kenny was the first real Roy Orbison impersonator – and a good one.

I remember first ‘discovering’  him, quite by accident, when I was in the wine country at Windsor Winery sometime probably in 1989 or ’90 – the years get away from me …

I remember being totally astonished that anyone could sound so much  like Roy Orbison.  After no longer being able to see the original Roy in concert, I thought it great to be a able to have someone like Morrill  help fill the huge void left on the concert scene after Orbison passed in December, 1988.      I would probably see him another five times in concert over the next five years and would even meet and interview him in Las Vegas, along with my friend, Stephen Wong. I  rememeber it being a shock to see him, backstage without his Orbison  wig and dress. He didn ‘t look anything like Orbison but he sure had thereverence for Roy and sounded like him… and that was what counted. He seemned a bit  odd as I recall, with some off  color  comments I can’t quite recall right now (I must check my notes and original interview one of these days) but nice enough and a really great performer,
who ,again ,offered  that Orbison ‘fix’ for Orbison fans missing the original.

After about five years,  Morrill seemed to disappear  from the growing number of Orbison impersonators on the circuit ( I met and interviewed yet another impersonator shortly after Morrill  -a rather peculiar short, fat,   very  friendly guy, Sammy ? ,    during a follow-up visit to Vegas with Stephen  . Soon after , Larry Branson took up the slack as the Numero Uno Orbison ‘tribute performer,’ as they were now called.  Only now, after reading the attached obit, do I see why Morrill disappeared. That’s because he reunited with his old ‘  group in the Northwest. The Wailers (not to be confused with the later reggae group) even had an instrumental, national hit in 1959,’Tall Cool One’ (see and hear attached video along with an Oribson performance, thanks to the magic of YouTube) with ‘Kent’ playing keyboards on  ‘Cool One.’  Washington and Oregon produced a lot of fine music in during the era, including the Fleetwoods and the Kingsmen,  who  hit big with ‘Louie, Lousie’ even though, I believe, the Wailers actually recorded it before the Kingsmen did. (the late, great  R and B singer/writer  Richard Berry,  another good guy who we also met on a local Bay Area cruise, wrote the song and had the original recording back the mid 50s.)

So, here’s to Morrill, who  really played a significant part in this writer’s musical life after Roy Orbison passed. Hopefully , Morrill will be remembered not only in the Northwest but in the  international musical lexicon,  for not only helping to carry on the Orbison legacy but  for helping to develop the ‘Northwest sound’ of the late-fifties and early-60s’.  Thanks to the ACE music blog for much of the above material (see link)

And now we learn from another source, OREGON MUSIC NEWS   , that Morrill passed prior to April 15,  of this year.   And that Morrill was a Christian ministry, along with his music. See below and interview.

A sad note, and sobering. A Northwest Music Legend is gone. Kent Morrill, age 70, the lead singer for The Fabulous Wailers died this morning in Tacoma. Cancer was the cause.

Kent and partner Buck Ormsby formed Etiquette Records in the early 60′s and released the version of ‘Louie Louie’ that inspired both the Kingsmen and Paul Revere and The Raiders to give it a try, which led to a hit for The Kingsmen and a major career in records and television for The Raiders.

Kent, in more recent years was also the leading Roy Orbison impersonator in shows from Vegas to Moscow and points in between.

But more important to Kent was a personal Ministry. He’d found another stage on porches everywhere, encouraging his peers and others to become Bible students too. “What Does The Bible Really Teach” was his leading question, followed by what he’d learned over the years as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

His music peers in the Seattle/Tacoma area had rallied around Kent in recent weeks, and will surely attend his memorial service, to be announced.

Here is an interview with Morrill.

And, of course they’re one and only big hit “Tall Cool One”:

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