Denbo Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Seen copies with Garlon Davis and one with Garland Davis. Can others confirm this? And, I take it the Kick Off and Merging labels are from the same stable? And did, by any chance, "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me" come out on Merging also? Edited January 16, 2012 by denbo
Dylan Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Seen copies with Garlon Davis and one with Garland Davis. Can others confirm this? And, I take it the Kick Off and Merging labels are from the same stable? And did, by any chance, "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me" come out on Merging also? the label designs look similar and he recorded on both labels so at a guess they are from same stable. As far as I know the kick off sides only came out on that label. His merging 45 is different sides. I have the merging one at home so could comfirm tonight.
Denbo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 the label designs look similar and he recorded on both labels so at a guess they are from same stable. As far as I know the kick off sides only came out on that label. His merging 45 is different sides. I have the merging one at home so could comfirm tonight. Thanks Dylan. But did the one on Kick Off get released with Garlon and Garland Davis on the label?
Pomonkey Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Hey Denbo, you remember a year or 2 ago we both moaned about Billy Daniels - Woe, woe, woe being way way too short a recording, well same def goes with this one, for ages I "cheated" by playing the Garlon Davis version (1 minute 50 secs) back to back with Carl Underwood's (1.52) to stretch it out more but it's always a bit of a pain it ends so quickly Have a few oddball Zeke Strongs on the label too (a red vinyl one even) and another GD that's a bit ballady for me,
Denbo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Hi Mike, Nice to hear from you again after so long. Yes, I remember that. Tell me, does your Kick Off "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me" read Garlon or Garland Davis? Only, I'm convinced mine reads Garland but I can't check 'cos I'm away from home just now. I'm hoping to get some more responses to satisfy my doubts. Denbo.
Pomonkey Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 "Garlon", there are recordings from Texas from the 50's of a Garland Davis but no idea if the same guy, only thing I've seen that varies is the shade of red on the label, sometimes more orangey The red vinyl 45 on the label is Zeke Strong w Patricia Brew - a diff version of his "I laugh and talk (but I don't play)" cut
Denbo Posted January 16, 2012 Author Posted January 16, 2012 Hmmm??? I'm going to get to the bottom of this 'cos like I said, I'm convinced mine reads Garland.
Robbk Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Hi Mike, Nice to hear from you again after so long. Yes, I remember that. Tell me, does your Kick Off "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me" read Garlon or Garland Davis? Only, I'm convinced mine reads Garland but I can't check 'cos I'm away from home just now. I'm hoping to get some more responses to satisfy my doubts. Denbo. Kick Off 188 was released twice (first, I believe, as "Garland Davis" (error?), and with B-side title "Leave Me alone", and 2nd as "Garlon Davis", with "I'm Begging You(leave Me Alone). I'm pretty sure he was the same Garland Davis from Texas, who started singing in the 1950s. Yes, Merging (Peace and Soul) Records was a sister label to Kick Off Records, as well as to Progress Records. All 3 were located in L.A., and seemingly run by Zeke Strong A&R man, producer and arranger, and a local band leader. I don't know if Strong owned the labels outright, had a financial partner fund the labels, or was not an owner, but just ran the labels. Larry Johnson also produced and was involved at Progress Records (He may have been a part-owner). All scans below containing NO black backgrounds courtesy of Sir Shambling's Deep Soul Heaven. Uploaded with ImageShack.us By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 Edited January 19, 2012 by RobbK
Mace Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 well same def goes with this one, for ages I "cheated" by playing the Garlon Davis version (1 minute 50 secs) back to back with Carl Underwood's (1.52) to stretch it out more but it's always a bit of a pain it ends so quickly Christ, that's like having Tesco's value mincemeat served up on the same plate as Chateaubriand Steak.... 2
Pomonkey Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Agree Mace my man, ended up selling the Garlon, but also been known do this with I'm gonna make you mine and your old goodie Shake me down, always a bit of a sucker for a version excursion, did you ever get the garage record that writer did, not expensive and not too shabby
Denbo Posted January 17, 2012 Author Posted January 17, 2012 Christ, that's like having Tesco's value mincemeat served up on the same plate as Chateaubriand Steak.... Oooh, Bitchy :P
Mace Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 did you ever get the garage record that writer did, not expensive and not too shabby Lost me on this one pal...please PM me to clarify?
Mace Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Oooh, Bitchy :P Can't resist a spot of baiting me... The Kick Off 45 is okay, but not a patch on Carl Underwood......and you know it As for Garlon Davis, got a pretty decent track by him called 'Oh my soul' that seems quite tough even though it came out on 2 labels (Progress and Vended if I remember correctly)
Denbo Posted January 17, 2012 Author Posted January 17, 2012 Can't resist a spot of baiting me... The Kick Off 45 is okay, but not a patch on Carl Underwood......and you know it As for Garlon Davis, got a pretty decent track by him called 'Oh my soul' that seems quite tough even though it came out on 2 labels (Progress and Vended if I remember correctly) I haven't got a copy of the 'other' version so I like this one the best.
Denbo Posted January 17, 2012 Author Posted January 17, 2012 Kick Off 188 was released twice (first, I believe, as "Garland Davis" (error?), and with B-side title "Leave Me alone", and 2nd as "Garlon Davis", with "I'm Begging You(leave Me Alone). I'm pretty sure he was the same Garland Davis from Texas, who started singing in the 1950s. Yes, Merging (Peace and Soul) Records was a sister label to Kick Off Records, as well as to Progress Records. All 3 were located in L.A., and seemingly run by Zeke Strong A&R man, producer and arranger, and a local band leader. I don't know if Strong owned the labels outright, had a financial partner fund the labels, or was not an owner, but just ran the labels. Larry Johnson also produced and was involved at Progress Records (He may have been a part-owner). Uploaded with ImageShack.us By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 By rob_k at 2012-01-16 YES!!! I knew I was right. Thanks Rob.
Mace Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 I haven't got a copy of the 'other' version so I like this one the best. That's normally the case.....
sirshambling Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 I see you nicked a couple of those label shots from my website Robb - I can tell from the drop shadow effect. An acknowledgement would have been kind. John.
Robbk Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Sorry John. I have now added the acknowledgement.
Denbo Posted January 20, 2012 Author Posted January 20, 2012 Thank you Robb - you're a gentleman! Can I have an acknowledgement for posting up the original subject matter that led to your label shots with the 'drop shadow effect being adopted? :D
Robbk Posted January 21, 2012 Posted January 21, 2012 Denbo (The Vinyl Junkie) came up with this interesting thread, pointing out that there were two different pressings of "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me"/"Leave Me Alone("I'm Begging You"). Let's hear it for members posting interesting threads! Hear! Hear! Amazing! You've even got me using a (shudder) smilie!!!
Denbo Posted January 21, 2012 Author Posted January 21, 2012 Denbo (The Vinyl Junkie) came up with this interesting thread, pointing out that there were two different pressings of "Don't Worry About Dancing For Me"/"Leave Me Alone("I'm Begging You"). Let's hear it for members posting interesting threads! Hear! Hear! Amazing! You've even got me using a (shudder) smilie!!! Why, thank you kindly good Sir.
Mace Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 Why, thank you kindly good Sir. Is that posh for 'Ta la'
Spook Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Still got my Garland Davis up for offers! Actual 45 on utube clip David Edited January 25, 2012 by spook
Cheltsoulnights Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Anyone want to sell me a copy of either? Pms please
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