The Phantom - Jamie Coe

!The guys who compiled this LP wrongly thought that Nick Todd is the Phantom too!

A

the phantom - 01 - love me
the phantom - 02 - plaything
the phantom - 03 - too much rosita
the phantom - 04 - tiger
the phantom - 05 - at the hop
the phantom - 06 - your love's got a grip on me
the phantom - 07 - teenage cutie
the phantom - 08 - ever since i met lucy
the phantom - 09 - twice as nice
B
jamie coe - 1 - story of jesse james
jamie coe - 2- summertime symphony
jamie coe - 3 - i'll go on lovin you
jamie coe - 4 - school day blues
jamie coe - 5 - how low is low
jamie coe - 6 - two dozen and a half
jamie coe - 7 - i'm gettin married
jamie coe - 8 - goodbye my love goodbye
jamie coe - 9 - there's never been a night
jamie coe - 10 - the fool

"LOVE ME" ! INSANE!! A real wild even the wildest one recorded and written by Jerry Lott a.ka. THE PHANTOM in the year of '58 at the Gulf Coast Studio. Written in a ten minute rush by himself and recorded in two takes.
Later Jerry met Pat Boone and both agreed and Jerry signed, to issued the record on Boone's own label " Cooga Mooga". But finally the record released on DOT 16056 in 1960 w/ flip "Whisper Your Love". Not a unusual fact cause Boone recorded for Dot Records.
This his only release comes with a picture sleeve.
And it was the idea of Boone to change his name to "The Phantom".Fortunately it was not Pat Boone who wrote or sung this song..haha!
In a 1980 interview with Derek Glenister, Jerry recalls :"...I didn't yell on the first take, but I yelled on the second, and blew one of the controls off the wall.... I'm telling you, It was wild. The drummer lost one of his sticks, the piano player screamed and knocked his stool over, the guitar player's glasses were hanging sideways over his eyes..."

The second take you will find on this LP-Rip.The first unissued take you can listen & download at the end of this post.Due the raw quality of "Love Me" on this rip you can catch the first take here .
Sadly to say that Jerry Lott sustained severe injuries when his car tumbled down a mountainside near Spartanburg, SC. He never recorded again till his death in September 4th 1983.He was 45 years old.
The guys who compiled this LP wrongly thought that Nick Todd is the Phantom too. But they're wrong.Nick Todd (Nicholas Boone) is the brother of Pat Boone.
But enough Pat Boone now!Go for THE PHANTOM!!
The Phantom "Love Me" Dot 16056 (2nd take)

The Phantom "Love Me" unissued 1st Take

The Phantom "Whisper Your Love" flip of Love me - Dot 16056


Jamie Coe from Detroit Michigan is mostly known for his first cut in 1959 on Addison Records 1500 "Summertime Symphony" w/ "There's Gonna Be A Day" (flip).This 45 is a real good sax rocker.Catch it for less!

Second to mention on this LP is the Addision 15003 release "School Day Blues" in Oct. '59. This little Teenrocker is my favourite by Jamie and generally in this style.No killa guitar break in there but tuneful voice and accurate drumwork. A lesser rare 45. $10 to $20 in VG+ - Mint.The Rest is Teen.If you like it, dig it!




Jamie Coe "School Day Blues" Addison 15003 (45 rip)

Jamie Coe "Summertime Symphony" Addison 15001


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The Bop That Never Stopped Final Edition Vol.65

Last Vinyl Edition of this phenomenal series! 20 cuts by The Jet-Tones, Gary Shelton, Ronnie Pearson, Donnie Dean, Tommy Todd and mo'!

A
01 - Thunderbirds - Flying Saucers Rock & Roll
02 - T.K.Hulin - Baby Be My steady
03 - Tommy Tod - Tag Along
04 - Johnny Laury - Lotta Lovin
05 - Donnie Dean - Frankie And Johnnie
06 - Cavaliers - I Wanna Dance
07 - The Broughams - Baby You Just Wait
08 - Gary Shelton - The Trance
09 - Clayton Watson - Everybody's Boppin
10 - The Blue Tempos - Rock & Roll Rhythm
B
1 - Mackey Beers - Lorie Lee
2 - Don Philips - Milk Shake Mademoiselle
3 - Catalanas - Why Oh why
4 - Johnny & The Joys - Baby Do
5 - Ebe Sneezer - That's All I`ve Got
6 - Johnny Nance - A Bashful Sorta Guy
7 - Ulysess L. Baxter - Mother Congratulate Your Son
8 - Jet Tones - Henry
9 - Ronnie Pearson - Flippin Over You
10 - R. Dean Taylor - At The High School Dance

Sneak in with
Donnie Dean "Frankie And Johnny"

Great one of this Classic Tune! Issued on Drift 1451 in the year of 1959.Check out the flipside of this 45!
See my post "Donnie Dean" to hear the "Ruby Lee" Cut.

Gary Shelton "The Trance"
What a mumbler! Fantastic stroller by Gary Shelton!Issued '58 on the little Regis Label - Chicago - RR 1001.
Look out for post from Januar/30 !
Listen!


The Jet Tones "Henry"
Best known for their "Jet Tone Boogie" instro on chess label these cats bring you this monster brutal killer stomper "Henry". And hey, they cut this gem twice in different versions!! First one issued on the Cleveland based label named PIX (1102) in Oct. '59 and the 2nd one same year or early 1960 on Plaid (PL-102) Label from Ohio.Both discs with instro "Twangy"!! on the flip.
On this Volume65 you will find the PLAID track only. But here you can get the rare PIX cut, too! That's why you're on Mean Gene's Bull Session, right?!
The Jet Tones "Henry" Plaid PL-102 (on Volume65)

The Jet-Tones "Henry" Pix 1102

Dig the Flipside "Twangy" too! Great Instro!
The Jet Tones "Twangy" Pix & Plaid



The Broughams "Baby You Just Wait"
Short Story:
Those Teens formed a High School Band called "The Broughams" and recorded this little rocker "Baby You Just Wait!" in their High-School Studio. Then they sent some bucks to Pentagon Records for 300 copies to be pressed. Released in '57 on Pentagon 6935.
Plain & Simple, isn't? But the 45 didn't go well. Cause of the bad sound and vinyl quality most copies were thrown away or sold to friends. Only a few survived. That makes the Pentagon 45 a super rare one.
On Bison Bop Volume65 you will find this ultra rare Pentagon release.
But the Story goes on. One year later they convinced the Boston based Label INDIGO to record "Baby You Just Wait" again. They agreed. Indigo owners changed their Band name from "The Broughams" to "The Spirals" and issued the wax in 1958 under Indigo 500! Better sound quality, great drums and good breaks. In short, a koooool rocka! On Gene's you will find this later Indigo Release of course!
Here we go fellas:

The Broughams "Baby You Just Wait" early Pentagon release (Bison Volume65)

The Spirals "Baby You Just Wait" (early the broughams) Indigo issue

The Broughams Photo by Bob Dent

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Stop The World My Baby Is Gone - Marty Shelton Wilde or what??

No need to jump off!All aboard for a new double whammy!Meaning same song by different artists.Like post from Januar/19 .


Troy Shondell alias Gary Shelton aka Troy Shondell public for his '58 Mercury Release "Kissin' at the Drive-In" cut some nice Rock'n'Roll Stuff as you know.But there's one song to talk about today.I mean the flip of the Mark Label M-143 issue. "Stop The World (My Baby Is Gone)".Issued in 1959/March as Gary Shelton.Desperatly performed in lyrics and style with a cool tempo change. Hold back the sun....uuuuahhhh!

3500 miles away, one Year later -

the young, british rock'n'roll artist Marty Wilde (Reginald Smith!) recorded a superb version of the Garry Shalton Classic now titled "My Baby Is Gone (Stop This World)". Never issued as a 45 in the UK (so as i know) but altough at Epic Records (a subsidiary of CBS) in the US under Epic 5-9400.
This super moody rocker is worth a listen man! A bit faster then Gary's with nice and decent piano. Grab a 45 of this moderate rare Epic release when you gotta opportunity.You won't be disappointed! But first Dude, take a listen!!..you know what i needa!

Gary Shelton "Stop The World (My Baby is Gone)"

Marty Wilde "My Baby Is Gone (Stop this World)"

Kiddy Goodies

Today some wild tracks from the Jr.'s, daddy's little boy, daddys pride and joy still with child's voice .A kid way back but rockin' well! Ok, sometimes a little over-hasty but ...like or not.Wild for sure!
It's time for the "unknowns".All uptempo! All Rockers!
First one is: "The Rel-yea's" from San Antonio, TX a five peace band include Jim Frizzell, Jimmi Bolado, Eddie Guererro and Jimmy Bissett (From LtoR).Aged between 12 - 15 - they rocked this little killer "Country Boy" at the "Ricci Ware Show"and issued 1960 at Wildcat Records W0056. Not to mention that Al Epp & The Pharaos recorded "Breaking my Heart" Wildcat-W0018 a year before.

label shot by Stéphane Chatain

The Relyea's "Country Boy"


Three years later in 1963 they released "Good, Good Lovin'" at Kaye Records 101


Little Jacky Wayne recorded "White Felt Hat" at the Lexington, Kentucky(later in Nashville) based REM Label in October '60.Written by the Label Owner Bob Mooney the recording was issued under REM 45-306.
Don't know anymore facts about Littlle Jacky so thats it.Listen to his blast or download it!
Little Jacky Wayne "White Felt Hat"

Little Jacky Wayne "White Felt Hat" unissued alternate version



Next in line is Little Joey Farr's "Rock'n'Roll Santa" on the Kangaroo KA112 (Houston,Texas) Label.A wild stormer here with superb guitar work.A later version can be found on Band Box 286.His voice had change a little.All recorded in the year of 1961.
Little Joey Farr " Rock'nRoll Santa" Kangaroo KA112

Little Joey Farr "Rock'n'Roll Santa" Band Box 286 (diff.to Kangaroo)


One of the rarest record in this post along with Little Jacky, and Joey Farr at the top you can spend your money on is the Varsity Label No.83 Release (1965!!) with none other then "The Alabama Kid" shakin' "Rocking Jalopy".But whow the hell is the Alabama Kid?I haven't got a clue! Maybe it's Thomas Andrews who is noted as a writer credit on the label?Perhaps! I heard that there is a picture sleeve come with this record.But never saw it!Haha..that's just not much new to what i have to say about this record.Maybe you can tell me more?
Anyway, this kiddy gem really roll's with his easy going beat!Great guitar break! ..... i gotta meet my Baby at the ball with a hello honey and how are you all.Radiator is leakin', please don't stop! I gotta meet my Baby at the Record Hop!The Alabama Kid - Rocking Jalopy

to be continued...

I'm snowed or I'm in Love or what??

One of my all-time favorites in the count of my 500+ List is this NRC mumbler titled "I'm Snowed" by Joe South recorded in the year of '58 at NRC002.



In the Pop Review Section of the The Billboard Magazine issue 1958/March you could read the following :
I'm Snowed - Talented new vocalist gives out with a Jerry Lee Lewis approach on the c&w, blues. This could be attract. (Lowery, BMI)
It's Only You - Rockaballad is rendered with chorus and country string backing. Flip appears to have slight edge. (Wonder, BMI)

Not to mention the fact that Paul Peek, Rod Willis, Dave Duddley and Ric Cartey also recorded some wild tunes there at NRC.
















Same song but different title & unissued in the 50s but a coolity too is the Georgia based combo by the name of FRANS & THE NEVER MIND BAND with "I'm In Love"...it's real gone, it's real cool, i flip, that's the way i feel..cant help it!LISTEN!

Frans & the Never Mind Band

Joe South "I'm snowed"

Frans & the Never Mind Band "I'm in Love"

Donnie Dean

Fantastic twin spin with Donnie Dean & the D Notes recorded 1959 at Drift 1451.
Kool "Frankie & Johnny" version type coupled with a desperate-"Ruby Lee"-blastering sax flip!

I thought Wildfire Willie & the Ramblers did a cover of "Ruby Lee" but didn't found anything.Listen!

Ruby Lee

Frankie & Johnny

no photo found.if you have one, PLEASE send me a note !

Russell Spears

Heya...two excellent country rockers by
Russell Spears and the Darts
released at Yolk 128.Great!









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