SJW-Wakefield-Pressings

Wednesday, 1 June 2022

VIV 3401 (SJW No. #)

LOY CLINGMAN

SJW-No. # - Que Paso (Malapi Music)

SJW-No. # - Rockin’ down Mexico way (Malapi Music)

VIV 3401

4625 North 50th Drive, Phoenix, AZ

B side is a nice country chugger. Not heard the A side.
Clingman was a teacher and taugh 6th grade. After school he was a husband, father, singer and songwriter. He also recorded for Dot and Liberty Bell records, amongst other. He also eventually ended up the owner of Viv Records. Sadly, he passed away on the 20th Feb 2011.

Source: Terry Gordon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtOQbAHaOdg

Sunday, 1 May 2022

PORTER 5013 (SJW No. #)

Pete Pepper (No. #)

PR-737 – You’re My Girl (Stella Lane Publ.)

PR-738 – Cherry Cherry Red (Stella Lane Publ.)

PORTER 5013

4236 Central Ave (N), Phoenix, AZ

Source: Discogs

https://www.discogs.com/release/14925143-Pete-Pepper-Youre-My-Girl-Cherry-Cherry-Red

Friday, 1 April 2022

PATHWAY 2127 (SJW No. #)

Arnold Godwin, Leon Ellis and Students (No. #)

2127-A – I Told Everybody (No Publ.)

2127-B – He Is Near (No Publ.)

PATHWAY 2127

117 Lake Ave (S), Avon Park, FL

Source - Discogs

https://www.discogs.com/release/15491497

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

FLAGPOLE 301 (Updated) (SJW No. #)

LONESOME LONG JOHN ROLLER / NED MULLAN (SJW No. #)

58/59

301-A - Long John’s Flagpole Rock (No Publ.)

301-B - Peaceful Livin‘ (No Publ.)

FLAGPOLE 301

28 East Van Burren, Phoenix, AZ

Roller was from Farmington, AR - born on 1st Feb 1930. How he ended up in Phoenix AZ in 1958 - 40 feet in the air perched in a car on top of a flagpole is one of life's little pleasures. A DJ on KHAT Radio, he somehow decided to try and beat the flag-pole sitting world record (why? - I don't know but it was good publicity for him and the radio.) Anyhooooo, after 211 days (and 23 hours), he finally beat the record and won a brand new ford (which he had to sell as he spent a lot of money up in the air with only a cat for company - yes a cat!)
One day, he was joined at the Read Mullen Ford Car Lot by Al and Corky Casey who helped him record this side for the aptly named Flagpole label. Recorded 40 feet above in the car! (I played guitar behind Al Casey on his visit to the UK and I kick myself for not asking him about this.) Drums and bass were overdubbed later. Ned Mullan - who wrote both sides and I presume sang the A side - was part owner of the Car Dealership I presume. One of his daughters contacted me regarding getting a recording of this side- (which I don't have as I don't own the record) - but apart from that, Mr Ned is a mystery to me.

There is apparently blue label copies of this record. Whilst up in the air, he used to sell them to passers by who would throw money in a bucket which John would winch up and send the record down.

Source: Stephanie Chatain

(Update) - I have the record now and have the flip. Nice country. Ned's got some talent! If Cath ever sees this post, I need your email.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCHm_NBHvs

Tuesday, 1 February 2022

BURTON 816 (SJW No. #)

BILL SWING (No. #)

SJW-118 - Messed Up (Double T Music)

SJW-118 - Intoxicated Blues (Sanama Music)

BURTON 816

5547 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

Source: Steve Holloway

Saturday, 1 January 2022

LEAF 1/2 - Herb Williams (SJW No. #)

Herb Williams at The Hammond Organ (No. #)

HW1 – Wang Wang Blues (No Publ.)

HW2 – Fascination (No Publ.)

LEAF 1/2

Janesville, WI

(Notes on 45cat state date is possibly 52/3)

(45cat)

Source: https://www.45cat.com/record/hw1hw2

Sunday, 27 January 2019

OXBORO 3054

The Earl Schmidt Orchestra

SJW-9114 - Red Bird Polka (Ringneck Publ.)

SWJ 9114 - Premium Waltz (No Publ.)

OXBORO 3054

8958 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Sunday, 25 February 2018

WESTWOOD 202

BOBBY HARDIN and The Night Riders
60
202A - Getting Better. (Charlie Roach Music)
202B - I'm Loving You baby. (Charlie Roach Music)
WESTWOOD 202
125 Taylor St, Jackson, TN. (Charlie Roach)
(SJW-No. #)

Source: Terry Gordon

Great echo-laden Rocker.

Monday, 19 February 2018

WEBB 71559

BOBBY WEBB
59
BW-H1 - What you Need Is Me. (Hatchet Music)
BW-H2 - Tears Over You. (Hatchet Music)
WEBB 71559
(Possibly LA)
(SJW No. #)

Source: 45 Cat (Peter H)

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

RECAR 9001

TEXAS BILL STRENGTH

70/71

SJW-14305 - Hot Rod Hades (Sage And Sand)

SJW-14305 - Nervous As A Cat (Starday BMI)

RECAR 9001

Sunday, 15 November 2015

BIG M MUSIC CO 1001

BILL DUDDING with Eddie And Bonnie
67
SJW-9345 - Pearly Shells (No Publ.)
SJW-9345 - San Antonio Rose (No Publ.)
BIG M MUSIC CO 1001
Spirit Lake, IA