Kris Holmes Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) White Cliffs Records was a subsidiary of Dover Records. Most of the latter that I have seen have White Cliffs Music as their publisher. The distributorship, Dover Records, White Cliffs Records and White Cliffs Music must have been under the same umbrella and ownership, possibly with different co-owning partners in the different subsidiaries. These were all Cosimo Matassa's companies. Dover was the big umbrella which distributed & funded not only his own stuff (White Cliffs etc) but also a whole grip of other New Orleans labels/productions from the early 60s up until the whole Dover thing crumbled under unpaid bills & the strain of the massive hit which was Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" on Par-Lo. It ties in with the stuff on my website. https://greenvilleandbeyond.wordpress.com/labels/dover/ https://greenvilleandbeyond.wordpress.com/labels/white-cliffs/ Edited June 22, 2012 by Kris Holmes
Dylan Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Bob has already mentioned one sonics release I realy like this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lH8o6XtxIs
Ian Dewhirst Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 Dover was the big umbrella which distributed & funded not only his own stuff (White Cliffs etc) but also a whole grip of other New Orleans labels/productions from the early 60s up until the whole Dover thing crumbled under unpaid bills & the strain of the massive hit which was Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is" on Par-Lo. It's interesting how a major hit can kill an indie isn't it? I've often had old time American record guys tell me exactly the same thing. "Tell It Like It Is" sold a million and the company went bust. The company was probably ticking over just fine in the New Orleans and Southern markets but suddenly having to press 1,000,000 45's and distribute them across the USA in 1967 must have been a step too far. One record veteran told me that you always have to have the next hot record ready to go otherwise the distributors will try and stiff you on the current hit. They certainly didn't press many G. Davis & R. Tyler's did they..........? Ian D
Kris Holmes Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 It's interesting how a major hit can kill an indie isn't it? I've often had old time American record guys tell me exactly the same thing. "Tell It Like It Is" sold a million and the company went bust. The company was probably ticking over just fine in the New Orleans and Southern markets but suddenly having to press 1,000,000 45's and distribute them across the USA in 1967 must have been a step too far. One record veteran told me that you always have to have the next hot record ready to go otherwise the distributors will try and stiff you on the current hit. They certainly didn't press many G. Davis & R. Tyler's did they..........? Ian D yeah, it makes sense though when you think of it as "forced over-extension of funds", a blessing & then a curse, makes licensing it off up the food chain seem like a smooth move.
Robbk Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 yeah, it makes sense though when you think of it as "forced over-extension of funds", a blessing & then a curse, makes licensing it off up the food chain seem like a smooth move. Good thing Berry Gordy recognised that reality, and leased out "Come To Me" and "Money", or we'd never have had the Great Motown Corporation, and it's great '60s production.
boba Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Bob has already mentioned one sonics release I realy like this one [media=]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lH8o6XtxIs yeah this one is better. the other one is really rare and is northern though.
Ian Dewhirst Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 yeah, it makes sense though when you think of it as "forced over-extension of funds", a blessing & then a curse, makes licensing it off up the food chain seem like a smooth move. Absolutely. Trying to press and distribute a million records in a few weeks would be a cash-flow nightmare..... Ian D
Ian Dewhirst Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 Good thing Berry Gordy recognised that reality, and leased out "Come To Me" and "Money", or we'd never have had the Great Motown Corporation, and it's great '60s production. Yep he was smart for sure. Those two records built the foundations of the whole company when you think about it. Plus the royalties from "Reet Petite" probably didn't hurt either......... Ian D
Andy Rix Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Does anybody have any info on Tasco Records which was, I believe, a subsiduary of White Cliffs Has the discography in post #32 been updated at all thanks Andy
John Reed Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Does anybody have any info on Tasco Records which was, I believe, a subsiduary of White Cliffs Has the discography in post #32 been updated at all thanks Andy Thought Otis Scott was the only Tasco release, were there more? Other than it being a White Cliffs publishing, I was under the impression that this was a one off type deal for him Edited October 17, 2012 by John Reed
Andy Rix Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Thought Otis Scott was the only Tasco release, were there more? Other than it being a White Cliffs publishing, I was under the impression that this was a one off type deal for him I don't know !! Do you have full label info ? Andy
mshoals Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Has the discography in post #32 been updated at all I've updated the discography as much as possible with the info in this thread.
Andy Rix Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I've updated the discography as much as possible with the info in this thread. Thank you I'm told there's a 45 on Tasco by Joe Parker called 'Not too long ago' Can anybody confirm Andy
Sebastian Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I'm told there's a 45 on Tasco by Joe Parker called 'Not too long ago' Can anybody confirm Yes, it exists. It's a version of the Uniques tune. Don't have the 45 myself, but have seen it on several sales lists.
Guest Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Here's a discography based (for 45s) on R&B Indies, with several titles added. Any additions / corrections are welcome of course. 45s: 200 - Bill Sinigai & The Skyliners - Second Line (Part 1) / (Part 2) 202 - Tony Sullivan - Margaret / I Would If I Could 202 - Reggie Pitassy - Easter Bunny Bring My Daddy Home / I'm Gonna Color My Eggs All Blue 204 - Bob Allen & The Wanderers - It's About Time / Longing For You 205 - Steve Babin - Rambling Baby / Share Your Love With Me 206 - Al Belletto - Have A Very, Merry Christmas / Have A Happy, Happy New Year 207 - Roland Stone - Don't Believe Him Donna / Remember That 208 - The Sonics - Just Like Delilah / So Tired 209 - The Antiques - Taught Me To Care / Glistening Stars Are Shining 210 - Frank Ford - Basin Street Blues / Lonesome Road 211 - 4 Young Men - The First Time / Huggy Bear 212 - The Saxons - What Will Become Of Me / Chippie 213 - The Herrington Sisters - I'll Praise His Name / He Will Stay By Your Side 214 - Don & Ron - I'm So So Sorry / The Girl I Hope To Find 216 - Bob Allen - Lately / I Don't Blame You 217 - Alex Spearman - Down The Aisle / I'll Whip It On You 218 - Marie Dubarry - Why / Never Trust A Man 219 - Hugh Watts - Handy's Blues (Part 1) / (Part 2) 220 - Oscar Jackson - Nosey Woman / Contrary Heart 221 - Emile Guess - What Did You Say To Her / At A Glance 222 - Joe Wilson - Goddess Of Love / Headed For A Fall 223 - China Flair - He's My Man / Baby I Love You 224 - El Pauling & The 5 Royales - I'm On The Right Road Now / Mr. Moon Man 225 - Al White & The Hi-Liters - Jamaica / Them Drums (Part 2) 226 - James & Gang - Act Right / And You 228 - Billy Sheppard - The Phoenix Love Theme / Pack Of Letters, Pack Of Lies 229 - Ronnie Kole Trio - Batman Theme / Narom's Blues 230 - The Sonics - Come Home Baby / Crescent Walk 231 - The Masonic Kings - He Has Never Left Me Alone / Our Heavenly Father's Children 232 - Alex Spearman - Stranded In The Desert / You'll Never Find Another Man Like Me 233 - Ann Daniels - The Names The Same / Love Bug 234 - James & James Gang - Hey Girl / Sorrow 235 - Ronnie Kole Trio - It's Magical You / Tony's Tune 236 - Beaver & The Trappers - In Misery / Happiness Is Havin' 237 - Joe Haywood - I Would If I Could / Warm And Tender Love 238 - The Patriots - Eagle Feathers / Batch O'Nova 239 - The Rocks - Who Do You Love / Keep My Woman Home 240 - Ronnie Kole Trio - Fight Of The Queen Hornet / Campin' 242 - Joe Wilson - I'm Her Only Man / I Want To Love You 243 - The Magnetics - Sacrificing / Tomorrow 245 - Freddie Vel - Come On In Blues / You're The Reason 246 - Tommy Dawn & The Sunsets - Poor Little Ugly / Wanted $10000 Reward 248 - Joe Haywood - Let's Make It / Hand In Hand 249 - The Fabulous Falcons - Dolly / I Wanna Be With You 251 - Glory Rhodes - One Track Mind / Run For Your Life 252 - Ron Phillips - Never Give Away Love / That Man's Got No Luck 253 - Bourbon Street Cabaret Band & Stripping Soc., Inc. - Linda Baby Pt. 1/Pt. 2 255 - Reggie Hall - Shoo Fly / Please, Please Phone 257 - Johnny Minit & The Hands Of Time - Just Someone / Turnaround 258 - Chuck Cornish - A Tribute To Mohammed Ali / Let's Go Steady 259 - Canadian Legends - I'm A Believer / Just One Girl 260 - Tommy Ridgley - Hey Little Chick / Did You Tell Him 261 - Stark Whiteman - Graduation Day / Noise 262 - The Swingin' Apollo's - Summertime Blues / Slow Down 263 - Flip Black - We Got Love / Seven Sundays 264 - Larry Brasso - You're At It Again / Take Part Of Me 265 - One Eyed Jacks - Sun So High / Love 266 - Huey (Piano) Smith And The Clowns - Blues '67 (Part 1) / (Part 2) 267 - Johnny Minit & The Hands Of Time - Nobody Else / ? 268 - Young Jesse - Funky Funky Football (Part 1) / (Part 2) 269 - Palace Guards - No Comin' Back / Gas Station Boogaloo 270 - Leroy Bates - Bad Bad Understanding / I'm Forever Crying 271 - Masonic Kings - Who Is That Walking On The Water / Let Me Tell You 273 - Garland Hilton - Return Of Billy Joe / The Loneliest Man In The World 276 - Canadian Legends - Happy / One And Only 277 - Johnny Minit & The Hands Of Time - Peppermint Choo Choo / ? 281 - Joe Wilson - Sam, Sam Money Man / Now You Want To Do Right 284 - P.A.K. & Company - Chantilly Lace / Heartbreak Station 285 - The Montaltos - Our World / Life Goes On 286 - The Palace Guards - Looking Everywhere / Gas Station Boogaloo Downtown 287 - Red Armand - I'm A Roughneck Now / Say Goodbye 288 - Fay Darling - Love & Hate / All The Loneliness 6901 - Sunny Ridell - Come Out In My World / Don't Steal My Baby 7101 - Patricia Arnell - Al Belletto And Friends / Al Belletto And The Kids - When Christmas Comes / Have A Very Merry Christmas LPs: 1001 - The Ronnie Kole Trio - Live At Kole's Corner 1002 - Trombones Beaucoup - Swing Low 1003 - Nickie's Jass Band - Nickie's Jass Band 1004 - ? 1005 - Armand Hug - Armand Hug Plays Jazz Time for a re-visit...any additions to the above listing yet, anyone?
Louise Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Thank you I'm told there's a 45 on Tasco by Joe Parker called 'Not too long ago' Can anybody confirm Andy Hi Andy The Joe Parker exists, It's Joe Parker & a group (forgotten the name) It's a really maniac version of the Uniques as mentioned, way, way to fast to dance to. Took me ages to sell it. Also had the Otis Scott, and I seem to remember having a third Tasco 45 too Dave Edited May 6, 2013 by Louise
Tiberius Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 While this thread has been reactivated I'd like to give a plug to The Cosimo Code website - https://cosimocode.com/ For anyone who isn't already aware this is an ongoing project to document the work of Cosimo Matassa and his recording studios in New Orleans.
mshoals Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 While this thread has been reactivated I'd like to give a plug to The Cosimo Code website - https://cosimocode.com/ For anyone who isn't already aware this is an ongoing project to document the work of Cosimo Matassa and his recording studios in New Orleans. A few White Cliffs 45s which are still missing in the list on the Cosimo Code site are: 243 - The Magnetics - Sacrificing / Tomorrow 253 - Bourbon Street Cabaret Band & Stripping Soc., Inc. - Linda Baby Pt. 1/Pt. 2 285 - The Montaltos - Our World / Life Goes On Does anyone have the codes (205-xxxx) on the labels of these (e.g. Matt who added 253 or Doc Rock who added 285 in this thread)? Or does anyone have scans of the Joe Parker 45 on Tasco?
Pomonkey Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 Scanning thorough the Cosimo pages is like seeing a bunch of your favourite friends all together in one place for the first time, what a legacy of amazing recordings, wow, hard to really start pulling a Top 5 but here's a personal stab 1. Watch your step - The Bare facts (Hot Line) how on earth did this get released on Hot Line, searing brutal 5***** garage with a break to die for 2. Lenny McDaniel and the New Era - Something out of nothing (Seven B) bought way back when it was an unknown and only speculated about on a couple of collector boards, paid a chunk of change despite the lack of soundfile on the auction, it arrived on a Friday afternoon and put it on the turntable simply thinking "please don't suck, please don't suck", 10 seconds from the start was leaping round the room beaming 3. Walter B and the Untouchables - I can't stop loving you (Apollo) suspect still under-rated as too few copies around in playboxes but know was a Stafford spin, out and out Northern stomper, too fast for most these days probably, tough, Walter Boligny's voice is unmistakeable on all of his releases 4. Joe Wilson - I'm her only man (White Cliffs) just a perfect record for today's dancefloors, as punchy as the lyrics (he spends the song promising to flat out deck anyone making a move on his woman), still woefully obscure so grab it if you see one 5. Skip Easterling - Run along to Mama (Alon) Owner of one of the most pure blue-eyed voices on vinyl and the song is a pure gem, won't rest until I make it to Ponderosa and finally get to hear him sing this live
Weingarden Posted May 7, 2013 Posted May 7, 2013 A few White Cliffs 45s which are still missing in the list on the Cosimo Code site are: 243 - The Magnetics - Sacrificing / Tomorrow 253 - Bourbon Street Cabaret Band & Stripping Soc., Inc. - Linda Baby Pt. 1/Pt. 2 285 - The Montaltos - Our World / Life Goes On Does anyone have the codes (205-xxxx) on the labels of these (e.g. Matt who added 253 or Doc Rock who added 285 in this thread)? Or does anyone have scans of the Joe Parker 45 on Tasco? 253 is 205-2109/2110. Does that make sense?
mshoals Posted May 7, 2013 Posted May 7, 2013 253 is 205-2109/2110. Does that make sense? Thanks Matt, these are indeed among the missing numbers on the 1967 page:https://cosimocode.com/1967.htmlhttps://cosimocode.com/1967.html
Pomonkey Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 221 - Emile Guess - What Did You Say To Her / At A GlanceHad a friend over last night who pulled this out of a box and asked to hear it, wow had forgotten how good this is, real blue-eyed gem, none on popsike or on any thread here except this one so may not be too well known, recommended
Guest Doc Rock 13 Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 A few White Cliffs 45s which are still missing in the list on the Cosimo Code site are: 243 - The Magnetics - Sacrificing / Tomorrow 253 - Bourbon Street Cabaret Band & Stripping Soc., Inc. - Linda Baby Pt. 1/Pt. 2 285 - The Montaltos - Our World / Life Goes On Does anyone have the codes (205-xxxx) on the labels of these (e.g. Matt who added 253 or Doc Rock who added 285 in this thread)? Or does anyone have scans of the Joe Parker 45 on Tasco? Please check out this concerning White Cliffs 285: https://cosimocode.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=936
Philippe Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 While this thread has been reactivated I'd like to give a plug to The Cosimo Code website - https://cosimocode.com/ It's a great site Tiberius. After 14 years of various researches a friend of mine has created (at last !) his blog about New Orleans music : https://monola.net/ White Cliffs Records : https://monola.net/laba0118.htm 1
Tiberius Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 It's a great site Tiberius. After 14 years of various researches a friend of mine has created (at last !) his blog about New Orleans music : https://monola.net/ White Cliffs Records : https://monola.net/laba0118.htm Thanks for pointing this out as it's always good too see these things,although I don't speak French myself! Please ask your friend to correct the typing error for White Cliffs 246 which should read Tommy Dawn not "Tonny".
Guest MissHongkongfuey Posted December 19, 2013 Posted December 19, 2013 I've just brought the Ronnie Kole Trio - Batman Theme..... greeted with many disrespectful comments in this household. I don't care, I absolutely love it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bomAorVlg8
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