Continuing my favorites label-by-label......following on from COLUMBIA
the other day....their two main subsidary labels (in our era) - EPIC and
OKEH

EPIC

1. You Can Have Her Roy Hamilton - 1961
2. Chills Tony Orlando – 1962
3. Don’t Let Go Roy Hamilton - 1957
4. Emulsified Rex Garvin & Mighty Cravers – 1961
5. Halfway To Paradise Tony Orlando - 1961
6. Hangin’ Around Ersel Hickey – 1958
7. You’re Gonna Need Magic Roy Hamilton -1961
8. Rawhide Link Wray – 1959
9. Bluebirds Over The Mountain Ersel Hickey - 1958
10. Have You Ever Had The Blues Erma Franklin - 1963
11, If You Don’t Care Danleers – 1960
12. It’s Twistin’ Time Goodtimers – 1961
13. Goin’ Down That Road Ersel Hickey – 1958
14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963 *
15. Summertime Summertime Jamies - 1958
16. Blue Velvet Bobby Vinton -1963
17. Unchained Melody Roy Hamilton – 1955
18. Blue On Blue Bobby Vinton - 1963
19. Moon Race Citations – 1963 **
20. Comanche Link Wray - 1959

BUBBLING UNDER

21. Doin’ Em Up Treniers – 1955
22. Little Lover Danleers – 1960
23. Roll Hot Rod Roll Bob Spencer – 1955
24. I’ll Come Running Back To You Roy Hamilton – 1962
25. It’s Over Erma Franklin – 1961

* anyone else here who's also a HUGE fan of the great "An American
Werewolf In London " movie will understand my liking for this one
**originally released on Par-A-Gon label then Sara label then Epic

OKEH

1. The Monkey Time Major Lance – 1963
2. Um,Um,Um,Um.Um,Um Major Lance – 1963
3. Baby You’re My Only Love Billy Stewart - 1957
4. Mister Moonlight Dr. Feelgood & Interns - 1962
5. Carol Schoolboys – 1957
6. Gabbin’ Blues Big Maybelle – 1952
7. Send For Me Big Maybelle – 1953
8. Peanuts Little Joe & Thrillers – 1957
9. Tore Up Smiley Lewis – 1962
10. Little Demon Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - 1956
11. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On Big Maybelle – 1955
12. Please Say You Want Me Schoolboys – 1957
13. This I Know Little Joe & Thrillers - 1957
14. Dim Lights Thick Smoke (And Loud Loud Music) Joe Maphis & Rose Lee –
1953
15. Rocking On Sunday Night Treniers – 1952
16. Doctor Feel-Good Dr. Feelgood & Interms - 1962
17. Hey Little Girl Major Lance - 1963
18. I Feel So Bad Chuck Willis – 1954
19. My Country Man Big Maybelle – 1953
20. Cry Johnnie Ray – 1951

BUBBLING UNDER

21. Come Tomorrow Marie Knight – 1961
22. Right String But The Wrong YoYo Dr Feelgood & Interns – 1962
23. Don’t Deceive Me Chuck Willis – 1953
24. I Need Your Love Artistics – 1963
25. The Little White Cloud That Cried Johnnie Ray – 1951

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, Roger wrote:

Continuing my favorites label-by-label......following on from COLUMBIA
the other day....their two main subsidary labels (in our era) - EPIC and
OKEH

EPIC

2. Chills Tony Orlando – 1962

This is better than "Don't Let GO?" SHOCKING!

4. Emulsified Rex Garvin & Mighty Cravers – 1961

Never heard of this. Not bad.

7. You’re Gonna Need Magic Roy Hamilton -1961

Did not know this, it's just okay, and is the same song as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqmQt5PSeY

10. Have You Ever Had The Blues Erma Franklin - 1963

Did not know this either. The organ kills it IMO.

11. If You Don’t Care Danleers – 1960

Mediocre Platters sound

12. It’s Twistin’ Time Goodtimers – 1961

Never heard of this either. "Pony Time" with different words. He
realized that Chubby's version of "Pony Time" was much better than his
version, so he did this one in the style of Chubby's "Pony Time." It's
only fair, I'm not gonna get an MP3.

14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963

WTF, this is dire as hell. And I had no idea that you liked that movie.
You must really love it to even like this putrid thing.

19. Moon Race Citations – 1963

Uh, NO!

21. Doin’ Em Up Treniers – 1955

Just a 5 for me.

22. Little Lover Danleers – 1960

Violin laden shite.

23. Roll Hot Rod Roll Bob Spencer – 1955

Fake rock and roll in orchestra style with cover of Oscar McLollie.

24. I’ll Come Running Back To You Roy Hamilton – 1962

Pop

25. It’s Over Erma Franklin – 1961

The usual as major labels have no idea what to do with voices like this.

Sorry, pal, but we are worlds apart on Epic. My list will have lots of
post 1963 stuff, but we even disagree on the 1963 and back stuff. Let's
see what I have.

Here are the items on Epic from my all time top 1025.

199 ¦ Heart Full Of Soul ¦ Yardbirds - 65
343 ¦ Glad All Over ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 63
378 ¦ Can't You See That She's Mine ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64
398 ¦ I Ain't Got You ¦ Yardbirds - 64
434 ¦ Bits And Pieces ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64
479 ¦ Hot Fun In The Summertime ¦ Sly and the Family Stone - 69
534 ¦ Don't Let Go ¦ Roy Hamilton - 57
697 ¦ Family Affair ¦ Sly and the Family Stone - 71
764 ¦ Thank You (Faletttinme Be Mice Elf Agin) ¦ Sly and the Family
Stone - 69
844 ¦ Sunshine Superman ¦ Donovan - 66

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 18:31:23 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, Roger wrote:

Continuing my favorites label-by-label......following on from COLUMBIA
the other day....their two main subsidary labels (in our era) - EPIC and
OKEH

EPIC

2. Chills Tony Orlando – 1962

This is better than "Don't Let GO?" SHOCKING!

This song wound up in the repertoire of several UK groups of the time
which you probably like such as Gerry & The Pacemakers,Bern Elliott &
Fenmen, Brian Poole & Tremeloes etc but Orlando did it first. Like ir a
lot back then and nowt has altered since

7. You’re Gonna Need Magic Roy Hamilton -1961

Did not know this, it's just okay, and is the same song as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqmQt5PSeY

I wasn't aware of the striking similarity to the Frankie song here but
in this instance I have to bow to your much superior knowledge of all
things Avalon

10. Have You Ever Had The Blues Erma Franklin - 1963

I always liked this one tho I'd be first to say that it's certainly no
"Piece Of My Heart"

14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963

WTF, this is dire as hell. And I had no idea that you liked that movie.
You must really love it to even like this putrid thing.

I thought you liked his "Roses Are Red"? Now the word "putrid" was
coined especially for that one. OTOH Vinton does better with his "Blue
Moon" (tho there are several better versions out there of course). But
it opens the movie I mentioned perfectly.

And since I'm a HUGE all-era horror movie fan why in the world would I
not like that movie?

25. It’s Over Erma Franklin – 1961

The usual as major labels have no idea what to do with voices like this.

As I said,it's no "Piece Of My Heart" but I still like some of her
earlier offerings

Sorry, pal, but we are worlds apart on Epic. My list will have lots of
post 1963 stuff, but we even disagree on the 1963 and back stuff. Let's
see what I have.

Here are the items on Epic from my all time top 1025.

343 ¦ Glad All Over ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 63
378 ¦ Can't You See That She's Mine ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64
434 ¦ Bits And Pieces ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64

Mind numbing crash bang wallop stuff that would NEVER get near a
turntable (or a YT clip) of mine

697 ¦ Family Affair ¦ Sly and the Family Stone - 71

The one Sly & Co listed here I like. Don't care for the others

844 ¦ Sunshine Superman ¦ Donovan - 66

Tenth rate Dylan wannabe

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, Roger wrote:

OKEH

We differ a lot her too. Most of my favorites are probably from Big
Maybelle. Here are the Okeh records in my top 1025 of all time.

408 ¦ Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On ¦ Big Maybelle - 55
662 ¦ Send For Me ¦ Big Maybelle - 53
881 ¦ One Monkey Don't Stop No Show ¦ Big Maybelle - 55
946 ¦ Rocking On Sunday Night ¦ Treniers - 52

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 20:04:38 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 18:31:23 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, Roger wrote:

Continuing my favorites label-by-label......following on from COLUMBIA
the other day....their two main subsidary labels (in our era) - EPIC and >>> OKEH

EPIC

2. Chills Tony Orlando – 1962

This is better than "Don't Let GO?" SHOCKING!

This song wound up in the repertoire of several UK groups of the time
which you probably like such as Gerry & The Pacemakers, Bern Elliott & Fenmen, Brian Poole & Tremeloes

There are lots of things in the repertoire of artists that I like that
are terrible by those artists. For instance, "Old Shep" by Elvis and
"Only You" by Carl Perkins. Imagine leaving "All Mama's Children" off of
the Dance Album in favor of "Only You," a song that Phillips would have
to pay royalties on. Phillips published "All Mama's Children" himself,
so why use "Only You?"

7. You’re Gonna Need Magic Roy Hamilton -1961

Did not know this, it's just okay, and is the same song as this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEqmQt5PSeY

I wasn't aware of the striking similarity to the Frankie song here but
in this instance I have to bow to your much superior knowledge of all
things Avalon

I never knew either record until today. I only found out about the
Avalon thing when I pulled up a video of the Hamilton song and it was
there in the description.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3hykFAqNE

14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963

WTF, this is dire as hell. And I had no idea that you liked that movie.
You must really love it to even like this putrid thing.

I thought you liked his "Roses Are Red"? Now the word "putrid" was
coined especially for that one. OTOH Vinton does better with his "Blue
Moon" (tho there are several better versions out there of course). But
it opens the movie I mentioned perfectly.

And since I'm a HUGE all-era horror movie fan why in the world would I
not like that movie?

I know nothing about that movie, certainly did not know it was horror.

Sorry, pal, but we are worlds apart on Epic. My list will have lots of

post 1963 stuff, but we even disagree on the 1963 and back stuff. Let's
see what I have.

Here are the items on Epic from my all time top 1025.

343 ¦ Glad All Over ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 63
378 ¦ Can't You See That She's Mine ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64
434 ¦ Bits And Pieces ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64

Mind numbing crash bang wallop stuff that would NEVER get near a
turntable (or a YT clip) of mine

Diane loves them too!

697 ¦ Family Affair ¦ Sly and the Family Stone - 71

The one Sly & Co listed here I like. Don't care for the others

844 ¦ Sunshine Superman ¦ Donovan - 66

Tenth rate Dylan wannabe

I like my favorite Donovan record much more than I like my favorite
Dylan record. This one was not on Epic though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuc9_46wf7I

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 20:04:38 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 18:31:23 +0000, Bruce wrote:

844 ¦ Sunshine Superman ¦ Donovan - 66

Tenth rate Dylan wannabe

If Donovan is only 10th rate can you kindly tell us which other Dylan
wannabes are between second and ninth rate?

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 20:04:38 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 18:31:23 +0000, Bruce wrote:>

14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963

WTF, this is dire as hell. And I had no idea that you liked that movie.
You must really love it to even like this putrid thing.

I thought you liked his "Roses Are Red"?

Afraid not.

I heard you liked "My Melody Of Love."

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 21:10:00 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 20:04:38 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 18:31:23 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, Roger wrote:

Continuing my favorites label-by-label......following on from COLUMBIA >>>> the other day....their two main subsidary labels (in our era) - EPIC and >>>> OKEH

EPIC

2. Chills Tony Orlando – 1962

This is better than "Don't Let GO?" SHOCKING!

This song wound up in the repertoire of several UK groups of the time
which you probably like such as Gerry & The Pacemakers, Bern Elliott &
Fenmen, Brian Poole & Tremeloes

There are lots of things in the repertoire of artists that I like that
are terrible by those artists. For instance, "Old Shep" by Elvis and
"Only You" by Carl Perkins. Imagine leaving "All Mama's Children" off of
the Dance Album in favor of "Only You," a song that Phillips would have
to pay royalties on. Phillips published "All Mama's Children" himself,
so why use "Only You?"

We're on the same page here!

You're absolutely right about "Old Shep" and about the "missing" "All
Mama's Children" on the original Perkins "Dance Album" on Sun (tho it is reinstated on the much later Charly reissue and I believe it features on
*some* copies of the later US "Teen Beat" reissue).

I too never understood why the truly dire "Only You" took precedence
over "All Mama's.." for inclusion on the album

14. Blue Moon Bobby Vinton – 1963

WTF, this is dire as hell. And I had no idea that you liked that movie.
You must really love it to even like this putrid thing.

I thought you liked his "Roses Are Red"? Now the word "putrid" was
coined especially for that one. OTOH Vinton does better with his "Blue
Moon" (tho there are several better versions out there of course). But
it opens the movie I mentioned perfectly.

And since I'm a HUGE all-era horror movie fan why in the world would I
not like that movie?

I know nothing about that movie, certainly did not know it was horror.

Tho it's horror it also has some good comedy in it. And the music is
pretty good in it too with a selection of decent "moon" orientated songs
like Creedence's "Bad Moon Rising" (one of the VERY BEST of the more
modern songs. Even I like this one!! 😊)

It also features things like Van Morrison's "Moondance" as well as other versions of "Blue Moon" (The Marcels of course and Sam Cooke)

Sorry, pal, but we are worlds apart on Epic. My list will have lots of

post 1963 stuff, but we even disagree on the 1963 and back stuff. Let's
see what I have.

Here are the items on Epic from my all time top 1025.

343 ¦ Glad All Over ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 63
378 ¦ Can't You See That She's Mine ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64
434 ¦ Bits And Pieces ¦ Dave Clark 5 - 64

Mind numbing crash bang wallop stuff that would NEVER get near a
turntable (or a YT clip) of mine

Diane loves them too!

I can't think of a single thing by them that I like even a little bit

844 ¦ Sunshine Superman ¦ Donovan - 66

Tenth rate Dylan wannabe

I like my favorite Donovan record much more than I like my favorite
Dylan record. This one was not on Epic though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuc9_46wf7I

I very much dislike his music but I do know his recording history. He
was pretty much signed up with Pye Records over here throughout but I
remember his stuff appearing on Hickory at first in the US (and "Catch
The Wind" was his debut single here too) but his US distribution
switched to Epic in 1967

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On Wed, 28 May 2025 5:23:07 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 21:10:00 +0000, Bruce wrote:

I like my favorite Donovan record much more than I like my favorite
Dylan record. This one was not on Epic though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuc9_46wf7I

I very much dislike his music but I do know his recording history. He
was pretty much signed up with Pye Records over here throughout but I remember his stuff appearing on Hickory at first in the US (and "Catch
The Wind" was his debut single here too) but his US distribution
switched to Epic in 1967.

It was 1966.

By the way, the single release of "Catch The Wind" is no good. Besides
being an edit of the full track, it was also polished up to sound more mainstream and less folky. It's useless as far as I am concerned. You
need to play it from one of the Hickey albums that it is on.

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On Wed, 28 May 2025 6:04:50 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Wed, 28 May 2025 5:23:07 +0000, Roger wrote:

On Tue, 27 May 2025 21:10:00 +0000, Bruce wrote:

I like my favorite Donovan record much more than I like my favorite
Dylan record. This one was not on Epic though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iuc9_46wf7I

I very much dislike his music but I do know his recording history. He
was pretty much signed up with Pye Records over here throughout but I
remember his stuff appearing on Hickory at first in the US (and "Catch
The Wind" was his debut single here too) but his US distribution
switched to Epic in 1967.

It was 1966.

By the way, the single release of "Catch The Wind" is no good. Besides
being an edit of the full track, it was also polished up to sound more mainstream and less folky. It's useless as far as I am concerned. You
need to play it from one of the Hickey albums that it is on.

Thanks for info I did not know that but I guess since I'm not likely to
be playing it any time soon it doesn't matter too much

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On Wed, 28 May 2025 4:36:41 +0000, Dean wrote:

Not a fan of the Collins Kids, huh?

The Collins Kids were on Columbia.

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On Tue, 27 May 2025 12:50:26 +0000, mariabus@blueyonder.co.uk (Roger)
wrote:

Geoff's EPIC label faves by Artist

Andre Williams with The Five Dollars - Bacon Fat [Epic 9196] - 1956

Ersel Hickey - Bluebirds Over The Mountain [Epic 9263] - 1958
and its flip side
Ersel Hickey - Hangin' Around [Epic 9263] - 1958

Link Wray & The Wraymen - Slinky [Epic 9343] - 1959

The Four Coins - Wendy, Wendy [Epic 9286] - 1958

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On Wed, 28 May 2025 21:20:49 +0000, RWC wrote:

Geoff's EPIC label faves by Artist

The Four Coins - Wendy, Wendy [Epic 9286] - 1958

LOL...Cunt, Cunt

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Roger, I'm loving these label lists. Keep them coming!

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