This record is proudly presented by ZakTone Records - produced and directed by Charlie Taylor with special assistance from W.H. "Egghead" Perry. The recording was done at Delta Studios in Fort Worth, Texas with John Patterson engineering the session and over dubbing some terrifice guitar picking'. Merle Played all three fiddle parts plus steel guitar - Gary Moore on drums, Bobby Green on Dorbro. Jerry Abbott does piano and Bruce Whitaker picks bass. Each musician took a personal interest in making this a masterpiece production of that fabulous Merle David sound.
This album was released in 1973 after some verifications and tips I received.. So that would have put me at around 8 years old....:). There is no release date any where on the album. As you can see the label was Zak-Tone Recordes out of Fort Worth, Tx.
There is another album dad did back in the early 80's titled "The Country Jazz Moods Of Merle David". It was produced by Johnny Case and Gary Carpender. Merle on Fiddle, John Case on electric piano, Jerry Case on bass, Roy Thayer on drums. I have it listed further down.
There is another album dad did back in the early 80's titled "The Country Jazz Moods Of Merle David". It was produced by Johnny Case and Gary Carpender. Merle on Fiddle, John Case on electric piano, Jerry Case on bass, Roy Thayer on drums. I have it listed further down.
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This is (was) the 1st National Bank of Odessa. This is were dad was working when he recorded this album. He worked at the Golden Egg which was at the time in the basement of the bank. The album reads on the back side:
" The First National Bank of Odessa,Texas is the only bank in the world that sits on a Golden Egg. The Golden Egg is west Texas finest dinner club, located in the basement of The First National Bank. For a perfect evening out, come dine and dance to the fabulous music of Merle David and guest stars. The club is owned by Billye Stewart and Shelbern Perry and named in honor of W.H. "Egghead" Perry, a retired wrestler and businessman. The friendly folks at the bank and the Golden Egg say: "It's a pleasure to serve you".
" The First National Bank of Odessa,Texas is the only bank in the world that sits on a Golden Egg. The Golden Egg is west Texas finest dinner club, located in the basement of The First National Bank. For a perfect evening out, come dine and dance to the fabulous music of Merle David and guest stars. The club is owned by Billye Stewart and Shelbern Perry and named in honor of W.H. "Egghead" Perry, a retired wrestler and businessman. The friendly folks at the bank and the Golden Egg say: "It's a pleasure to serve you".
The Country - Jazz Moods of Merle David
PRS-409
PRS-409
Personal:
Merle David - Fiddle
John Case - Electric Piano
Jerry Case - Bass
Ron Thayer - Drums
Recorded November 29, 1980
at Cowtown Studios, Fort Worth, Texas
Side One:
1.Jumping With Symphony Sid 4:20
(Lester Young)
2.Caravan 3:45
(Ellington-Tizol-Mills)
3.Don't Take Your Love From Me 5:55
(Henry Nemo)
4:Undecided 4:20
(Shavers-Robbins)
Merle David - Fiddle
John Case - Electric Piano
Jerry Case - Bass
Ron Thayer - Drums
Recorded November 29, 1980
at Cowtown Studios, Fort Worth, Texas
Side One:
1.Jumping With Symphony Sid 4:20
(Lester Young)
2.Caravan 3:45
(Ellington-Tizol-Mills)
3.Don't Take Your Love From Me 5:55
(Henry Nemo)
4:Undecided 4:20
(Shavers-Robbins)
Side Two:
1.How High The Moon 6:15
(Hamilton-Lewis)
2.There Will Never Be Another You 3:10
(Warren-Gordon)
3.Misty 4:45
(Garner-Burke)
4.Elevation 5:11
(Mulligan-Lawrence)
1.How High The Moon 6:15
(Hamilton-Lewis)
2.There Will Never Be Another You 3:10
(Warren-Gordon)
3.Misty 4:45
(Garner-Burke)
4.Elevation 5:11
(Mulligan-Lawrence)
Priority Records
2100 5th Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
2100 5th Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76110
When the history of western swing is written, the name Merle David will surely be included. Although he excels on other instruments, namely the steel and standard guitars, he will best be remembered for his incomparable fiddle work.
Merle is without doubt one of the most "in demand" musicians for shows, recording-sessions, etc.., but he is presently working with Tommy Allsup's New West Wranglers at the New West Club in Fort Worth where he makes his home.
Merle was born in Clarendon, up in the Texas Panhandle, February 17,1936. Merle says his father, who played several instruments, was his greatest inspiration. He played in bands at country dances and Merle was exposed to music at a very early age. In fact, he started playing when only five years old. His father must have been a good teacher, for Merle's innovative style of playing, coupled with his showmanship, have earned him the respect and admiration of fans and peers alike.
His first real job came in 1956 when he joined Charlie Adams and the Western All Starts band in Waco, Texas. Still later, he worked with another famous bandleader from Waco, none other than Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys. They traveled the country over in his three years with Thompson band, doing radio, stage and ballroom work, and recording some of Hank's greatest hits. In 1976 Thompson had a reunion of several of his men from the big band days, and the great album "Back In The Swing Of Things" (DOT DSOD-2060) resulted. The fiddle section was composed of some of the best musicians in the business, namely Johnny Gimble, Keith Coleman, Jimmy Belkin and of course, Merle David. Also included on that session were two of the best known steel guitarist, Bob White and Curly Chalker, plus other great sidemen. It was arranged and produced by Tommy Allsup.
The People Merle has worked with reads like a "Who's Who" in country music. Other than Adams and Thompson, he has worked with the late Billy Gray, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, and also with Billy Walker, Ray Price, Mel Tellis and others. His TV credits include "The Mike Douglas Show" and "Hee Haw" with Roy Clark.
I had the pleasure of meeting Merle when he was playing fiddle for Johnnie High's Country Music Revue a few years ago, and more recently- when he sat in for a TV taping. So I can attest to Merle's ability first-hand and this album clearly demonstrates his ability as a Country-Jazz artist.
Floy Case
Mrs. Floy Case was the recipient of the first Certificate of Appreciation presented by the Country Music Foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, in recognition of her donations of memorabilia and her contributions as a pioneer Country Music journalist.
Merle is without doubt one of the most "in demand" musicians for shows, recording-sessions, etc.., but he is presently working with Tommy Allsup's New West Wranglers at the New West Club in Fort Worth where he makes his home.
Merle was born in Clarendon, up in the Texas Panhandle, February 17,1936. Merle says his father, who played several instruments, was his greatest inspiration. He played in bands at country dances and Merle was exposed to music at a very early age. In fact, he started playing when only five years old. His father must have been a good teacher, for Merle's innovative style of playing, coupled with his showmanship, have earned him the respect and admiration of fans and peers alike.
His first real job came in 1956 when he joined Charlie Adams and the Western All Starts band in Waco, Texas. Still later, he worked with another famous bandleader from Waco, none other than Hank Thompson and the Brazos Valley Boys. They traveled the country over in his three years with Thompson band, doing radio, stage and ballroom work, and recording some of Hank's greatest hits. In 1976 Thompson had a reunion of several of his men from the big band days, and the great album "Back In The Swing Of Things" (DOT DSOD-2060) resulted. The fiddle section was composed of some of the best musicians in the business, namely Johnny Gimble, Keith Coleman, Jimmy Belkin and of course, Merle David. Also included on that session were two of the best known steel guitarist, Bob White and Curly Chalker, plus other great sidemen. It was arranged and produced by Tommy Allsup.
The People Merle has worked with reads like a "Who's Who" in country music. Other than Adams and Thompson, he has worked with the late Billy Gray, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, and also with Billy Walker, Ray Price, Mel Tellis and others. His TV credits include "The Mike Douglas Show" and "Hee Haw" with Roy Clark.
I had the pleasure of meeting Merle when he was playing fiddle for Johnnie High's Country Music Revue a few years ago, and more recently- when he sat in for a TV taping. So I can attest to Merle's ability first-hand and this album clearly demonstrates his ability as a Country-Jazz artist.
Floy Case
Mrs. Floy Case was the recipient of the first Certificate of Appreciation presented by the Country Music Foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, in recognition of her donations of memorabilia and her contributions as a pioneer Country Music journalist.
Merle David - LPS-21736
The Country Drifters - Country - The West Coast Way
Side One:
1.A Whole Lot Of Somethin'
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
2.Double Life
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
3.One More Mmeory
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
4.A Girl Like You
(Vocal:Bob Pritchard)
5.Your Stronger Than Me
(Vocal:Royce Turney)
1.A Whole Lot Of Somethin'
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
2.Double Life
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
3.One More Mmeory
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
4.A Girl Like You
(Vocal:Bob Pritchard)
5.Your Stronger Than Me
(Vocal:Royce Turney)
Side Two:
1.Talk Back Trembling Lips
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
2.Playboy
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
3.High As The Mountains
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
4.Under Your Spell
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
5.Storm Of Love
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
6.Another Bridge To Burn
Vocal: Royce Turney
1.Talk Back Trembling Lips
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
2.Playboy
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
3.High As The Mountains
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
4.Under Your Spell
(Vocal: Randell Branscum)
5.Storm Of Love
(Vocal: Bob Pritchard)
6.Another Bridge To Burn
Vocal: Royce Turney
The album states for additional copies of this album send $8 plus $2 for poastage to:
Joe Bielinski
Box 68 Mingus, TX 76463
ph:8176725664
This info may not be current as this was over 30 years ago. Just listed as referance only.
Joe Bielinski
Box 68 Mingus, TX 76463
ph:8176725664
This info may not be current as this was over 30 years ago. Just listed as referance only.
Merle was featured on this album as the fiddle player which was recorded back in October of 82. It also features Ralph Mooney on steel guitar. Dad signed it and gave it to my sister.
Musicians:
Ralph Mooney: Steel Guitar
Merle David: Fiddle
Mike McCain: Piano
Rythem Guitar: Tommy Spurlock
Drums: Joe Bielinski
Base: Bill Gilley
Vocals: Bob Pritchard & Randell Branscum
Special Guest Vocalist: Royce Turney
Ralph Mooney: Steel Guitar
Merle David: Fiddle
Mike McCain: Piano
Rythem Guitar: Tommy Spurlock
Drums: Joe Bielinski
Base: Bill Gilley
Vocals: Bob Pritchard & Randell Branscum
Special Guest Vocalist: Royce Turney
Merle also played fiddle on this album with Hank Thompson Titled "Back In The Swing Of Things" released in 1976.
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The unforgettable style of West Texas Country Music developed during the late fifties and early sixties. Such greats as Buck Ownes and Wynn Stewart performed the unique West Coast sound which was characterized by high, penetrating voices a good solid drum beat and the spine-tingling sound of a wailing steel guitar, we are honored to have the undisputed king of West Coast steel guitar, Ralph Mooney, playing on the album.
Overall I think you will find this collection of songs to be a classic tribute to a style of music which will live forever. So, sit back, relax and listen as The Country Drifters take you for a trip through the West Coast Country.
Producer: Joe Bielinski
Engineer: Jerry Abbott
Produced at
Pantego Sound Studio
2210 Raper Arlington, TX 7601
Recorded October 18, 1982
Cover by Debra Hearne
Trio Club Records - TCRLP-001
Overall I think you will find this collection of songs to be a classic tribute to a style of music which will live forever. So, sit back, relax and listen as The Country Drifters take you for a trip through the West Coast Country.
Producer: Joe Bielinski
Engineer: Jerry Abbott
Produced at
Pantego Sound Studio
2210 Raper Arlington, TX 7601
Recorded October 18, 1982
Cover by Debra Hearne
Trio Club Records - TCRLP-001
These are some recordings dad did with Charlie Adams back in the 50's
25 April 1955 [15:00-17:00] Jim Beck Studio, 1914 Forest Ave., Dallas, TX - Charlie Adams (Paul Buskirk [gt/mandolin], Kenny Frazier [gt], Lou Rochelle [steel], Pee Wee Truehitt [bass], Lonnie Campbell [drums], Merle David [fiddle], George Uptmor [fiddle], Elaine Sissy Nix [piano]. Producer: Don Law)
039 CO 53363/JB 282 PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA HAS LAID HER PISTOL DOWN 4-21443/ BCD-16312
040 CO 53364/JB 283 HIDIN' OUT 4-21401/BCD-16312
041 CO 53365/JB 284 THE FLOWER OF MY HEART 4-21401
042 CO 53366/JB 285 THEY CAN'T MAKE A DEVIL OUT OF MY ANGEL 4-21443
21 February 1956 [14:30-17:30] Jim Beck Studio, 1914 Forest Ave., Dallas, TX - Charlie Adams (Doug Bowman [gt], Bobby Penton [gt], Johnny Gimble [mandolin], Lefty Nason [bass], Peck Pecchi [drums], Merle David [fiddle], Bill Simmons [piano]. Producer: Don Law)
043 CO 55801/JB 347/JZSP-38092? GLOOMY SUNDAY unissued/ BCD-16312
044 CO 55802/JB 348/JZSP-38093? THAT'S HOW I WANT IT TO BE unissued/ BCD-16312
045 CO 55803/JB 349/JZSP-38094 BLACK LAND BLUES 4-21524/CBS-83911 BCD-16312
046 CO 55804/JB 350/JZSP-38095 SUGAR DIET 4-21524/ BCD-16312
CBS 83911 CBS ROCKABILLY, vol. 3 (1979, UK)
http://countrydiscography.blogspot.com/2010/04/charlie-adams.html
Hoyle Nix & His West Texas Cowboys: /from: Big Spring, Tx... /key member: Hoyle Nix - fiddle.. /other members: Ben Nix - guitar/vocals, Larry Nix - bass, Wink Lewis, Tommy Harvel - guitar/steel guitar, Dusty Stewart - steel guitar.. /later members: Jody Nix - drums, Merle David - fiddle.. /recorded where: Big Spring, Tx... /possible recording date:c.1958.. / single release date: c.1958.. /label: Caprock Records.. /song titles: Big Balls In Cowtown / Summit Ridge Drive / My Mary / Coming Down From Denver.
Billy Thompson And The Melody Ramblers: /from: Odessa, Tx. area.. /key member: Billy Thompson - guitar/vocals.. /other members: Albert Talley - steel guitar, Curtis Potter - bass, Bill Gold - drums, Dale Wilson - fiddle, and Merle David - fiddle.. /note: This version of Thompsons band played at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nv. during the late fifties. Thompson also had a stint with Hank Thompsons band, possibly sometime after.
25 April 1955 [15:00-17:00] Jim Beck Studio, 1914 Forest Ave., Dallas, TX - Charlie Adams (Paul Buskirk [gt/mandolin], Kenny Frazier [gt], Lou Rochelle [steel], Pee Wee Truehitt [bass], Lonnie Campbell [drums], Merle David [fiddle], George Uptmor [fiddle], Elaine Sissy Nix [piano]. Producer: Don Law)
039 CO 53363/JB 282 PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA HAS LAID HER PISTOL DOWN 4-21443/ BCD-16312
040 CO 53364/JB 283 HIDIN' OUT 4-21401/BCD-16312
041 CO 53365/JB 284 THE FLOWER OF MY HEART 4-21401
042 CO 53366/JB 285 THEY CAN'T MAKE A DEVIL OUT OF MY ANGEL 4-21443
21 February 1956 [14:30-17:30] Jim Beck Studio, 1914 Forest Ave., Dallas, TX - Charlie Adams (Doug Bowman [gt], Bobby Penton [gt], Johnny Gimble [mandolin], Lefty Nason [bass], Peck Pecchi [drums], Merle David [fiddle], Bill Simmons [piano]. Producer: Don Law)
043 CO 55801/JB 347/JZSP-38092? GLOOMY SUNDAY unissued/ BCD-16312
044 CO 55802/JB 348/JZSP-38093? THAT'S HOW I WANT IT TO BE unissued/ BCD-16312
045 CO 55803/JB 349/JZSP-38094 BLACK LAND BLUES 4-21524/CBS-83911 BCD-16312
046 CO 55804/JB 350/JZSP-38095 SUGAR DIET 4-21524/ BCD-16312
CBS 83911 CBS ROCKABILLY, vol. 3 (1979, UK)
http://countrydiscography.blogspot.com/2010/04/charlie-adams.html
Hoyle Nix & His West Texas Cowboys: /from: Big Spring, Tx... /key member: Hoyle Nix - fiddle.. /other members: Ben Nix - guitar/vocals, Larry Nix - bass, Wink Lewis, Tommy Harvel - guitar/steel guitar, Dusty Stewart - steel guitar.. /later members: Jody Nix - drums, Merle David - fiddle.. /recorded where: Big Spring, Tx... /possible recording date:c.1958.. / single release date: c.1958.. /label: Caprock Records.. /song titles: Big Balls In Cowtown / Summit Ridge Drive / My Mary / Coming Down From Denver.
Billy Thompson And The Melody Ramblers: /from: Odessa, Tx. area.. /key member: Billy Thompson - guitar/vocals.. /other members: Albert Talley - steel guitar, Curtis Potter - bass, Bill Gold - drums, Dale Wilson - fiddle, and Merle David - fiddle.. /note: This version of Thompsons band played at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nv. during the late fifties. Thompson also had a stint with Hank Thompsons band, possibly sometime after.
