caveinspiredmusic.com ROCK MUSIC NOVELTY ALLEY OOP 1967 – 2003 ___________________________________ RK-AO-P2-1 United States 1967 ALLEY OOP Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Kavelin-Maverick (BMI) Perf: THE ROYAL GUARDSMEN Chris Nunley (lead vocal & percussion) Barry Winslow (vocal & rhythm guitar) Tom Richards (lead guitar) Billy Taylor (organ) Bill Balough (bass) John Burdett (drums) Prod. Co: Laurie Records; Monsey, NY Rec. Co: Charles Fuller Productions; Tampa, FL Time: (Nos. A & D) 2:37; (No. C) 2:38 A. American Releases: 1. LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Laurie LLP-2038 (mono) Laurie SLP-2038 (stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 4) 2. Reissue LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Laurie ST 91065 3. Reissue on Double Album CD: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON/ SNOOPY AND HIS FRIENDS (2001) Collectables 2771 (Tk 10) B. British LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Stateside SL 10202 (stereo) C. French Releases: 1. LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON (1967) Vogue CLVLXLA 125-30 (stereo) 2. EP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON [Song titled "Alley Op (sic)"] Vogue INT 18118 7" 45rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 2) D. German LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Arpola 75 817 IT E. Spanish 45: (1967) Hispavox H-180
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ROCK MUSIC
NOVELTY ALLEY OOP 1967 – 2003
___________________________________ RK-AO-P2-1 United States 1967
ALLEY OOP Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Kavelin-Maverick (BMI)
Perf: THE ROYAL GUARDSMEN Chris Nunley (lead vocal & percussion) Barry Winslow (vocal & rhythm guitar) Tom Richards (lead guitar) Billy Taylor (organ) Bill Balough (bass) John Burdett (drums) Prod. Co: Laurie Records; Monsey, NY Rec. Co: Charles Fuller Productions; Tampa, FL Time: (Nos. A & D) 2:37; (No. C) 2:38 A. American Releases: 1. LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Laurie LLP-2038 (mono) Laurie SLP-2038 (stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 4) 2. Reissue LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON
Laurie ST 91065 3. Reissue on Double Album CD: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON/ SNOOPY AND HIS FRIENDS (2001) Collectables 2771 (Tk 10) B. British LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Stateside SL 10202 (stereo) C. French Releases: 1. LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON (1967) Vogue CLVLXLA 125-30 (stereo) 2. EP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON
[Song titled "Alley Op (sic)"] Vogue INT 18118 7" 45rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 2) D. German LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Arpola 75 817 IT E. Spanish 45: (1967) Hispavox H-180
F. Yugoslav LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON (1967) Jugoton LPST-V-301 G. Taiwanese LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Lux LUX 2005 (stereo) H. Australian Releases: 1. LP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON
Festival FL-32,215 (mono) 2. EP: JOLLY GREEN GIANT, etc. (1967) Festival (?) 7" 45rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) I. Mexican EP: SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON Laurie GX 07376 Spanish 45 Spec: (All Snoopy vs The Red Baron LPs) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 4) Notes: This "bubblegum" rock group from Ocala, Florida gives a rendition that lacks the punch and excitement of earlier versions. It follows the original wording but leaves out some of the one-line comments at the end. The back-up instruments, dominated by the organ, plod their way through and all the interesting percussion effects have been omitted. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs The Royal Guardsmen, Bio, Wikipedia The Royal Guardsmen, Alley Oop, (2:42), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) The Royal Guardsmen, Snoopy vs. The Red Baron, Allmusic (AUDIO SAMPLE) The Royal Guardsmen, Snoopy vs. The Red Baron, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-2 United States 1967
ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Psychedelic – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Maverick Music & Kavelin Music (BMI)
Perf: FRIAR TUCK [aka. Mike Deasy] (vocal & guitar)
Curt Boettcher (vocal) Ben Benay & Jim Helms (guitars) Butch Parker (piano) Mike Henderson (organ) Jerry Scheff (bass) Jim Troxel (drums) Prod: Mike Deasy Prod. Co: Our Productions Co. Matrix: 1-39960 Time: 5:09 1. LP: FRIAR TUCK AND HIS PSYCHEDELIC GUITAR Mercury MG-21111 (mono) Mercury SR-61111 (stereo) 12” 33rpm (Sd 1- Bd 2. Single 45 (from album): Mercury 72684
Flip Sd: Sweet Pea Notes: This is the longest known version of “Alley Oop” due to the psychedelic guitar solos and riffs. One critic commented – “Deasy’s ultra-stoned sounding vocals on "Alley Oop" are hilarious.” (Westergaard 2018) Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Friar Tuck, Alley Oop 45, 45cat Friar Tuck, Alley Oop 45, Discogs Friar Tuck, Alley Oop, (5:09 of 7:17), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)
Westergaard, Sean 2018, Friar Tuck, Friar Tuck and His Psychedelic Guitar, Allmusic Friar Tuck, Friar Tuck and His Psychedelic Guitar, Discogs Mike Deasy, Bio, Wikipedia
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Floozy: “Tearing limbs off of trees? What’s wrong? Are you crazy?
Alley Oop: “Someone wrote a song in my name saying that I do that. Maybe it’s fun.” Trucutu, Domingos Alegres, n. 994, 1973, p.7 (Modified by DB)
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-3 United States 1967
ALLEY OOP Folk Rock – Novelty –Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Arr: David Woods
Perf: Dave VAN RONK & THE HUDSON DUSTERS Dave Van Ronk (vocal & guitar) Dave Woods (guitar) Phil Namenworth (keyboards) Ed Gregory (bass) Rick Henderson (drums) Prod: Barry Kornfield Prod. Co: The Verve Music Group; New York, NY Liner Notes: (CD) Time: 3:38 1. LP: DAVE VAN RONK AND THE HUDSON DUSTERS
Verve Forecast FT-3041 (mono) Verve Forecast FTS 3041 (stereo) 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: A CHRESTOMATHY (1992) Gazell 2007/ 8 (2XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 10) Notes: Dave Van Ronk is primarily known as an American folk singer, one of the “founding fathers of the 1960s folk and blues revival,” which followed after the 1950s folk and blues revival, which in turn follows … But here he delves into other things and you have another bushel of apples. Ref: Anon. 2013, Dave van Ronk, Bio, Wikipedia Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters, Alley Oop, (3:32), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)
Prod. Co: Jubilee Records; New York, NY. Time: 2:25 A. American LP: THE BALTIMORE & OHIO MARCHING BAND
PLAYS MUSIC FROM THE COMICS Jubilee JGS 8014 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) B. Australian LP: THE BALTIMORE & OHIO MARCHING
BAND PLAYS MUSIC FROM THE COMICS Stateside SOSL 10029 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 2) Notes: A band version only. It is assumed that this is an instrumental version with no lyrics performed. This marching band must have been connected in some way with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The album features several pop and rock tunes inspired by the comic strips: Popeye, Little Orphan Annie, Snoopy, etc. Ref: The Baltimore & Ohio Marching Band, Plays Music from the Comics LP, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-5 United States 1969
ALLEY OOP Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Arr: Ray STEVENS
Perf: Ray STEVENS (vocal)
Norbert Putnam (bass) Jerry Carrigan (drums) Prod: Fred Foster, Ray Stevens, & Jim Malloy Prod. Co: Monument Records Liner Notes: (No. 3) Fred Bronson Time: (No. 1) 3:13 & (No. 3) 3:36 A. American Releases: 1. LP: GITARZAN Monument SLP-18115 12” 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 2) 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: GITARZAN (1996) Varese Sarabande VSD-5685 (Tk 8) 3. Reissue on Compilation CD: GITARZAN (1997) LaserLight Digital (Delta) 12 821 (Tk 9) 4. Reissue on Compilation CD: BACK TO BACK (1998) Intercontinental 1199 (Tk 4) B. Spanish LP: GITARZAN (1969) Monument S-21.131 C. Australian LP: GITARZAN (1969) Monument PL-33357 Spec: (All LPs) 12” 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 2)
Notes: A well-animated version, but at a slightly slower pace than usual. Ray would re-record Alley Oop in 2012 for his box-set called "Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music." Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Ray Stevens, Alley Oop, (3:20), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Ray Stevens, Gitarzan CD, Allmusic (AUDIO SAMPLE) Ray Stevens, Gitarzan LP, Discogs Ray Stevens, Gitarzan CD, Discogs Ray Stevens, Gitarzan (album), Wikipedia
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-6 United States ca.1960s
ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Maverick Music & Kavelin Music (BMI)
Perf: MAG WHEEL & THE LUG NUTS Prod: Mag Wheel & Lug Nuts Prod. Co: Arc Records Time: 2:48 Single 45: Arc 0001 Flip Sd: Strip Stride and Streak Spec: 7" 45rpm Notes: A standard rendition, which has few wording changes, except the third verse of the chorus becomes – But he’s the king of the jungle jive The song ends with the usual five tag lines in a slightly different order and a very long fade out.
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-7 United Kingdom 1973
ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: (UK) Leeds Music
Perf: LIGHT FANTASTIC Ian “Sludge” Lees (vocal) Colin “Buck” Owen (keyboards & vocal) Richard Brown (rhythm guitar & vocal) Ron “Spook” Dickson (bass & vocal) Joe “The Dog” Dignam (drums) Prod. Co: MAM Records Ltd. (Decca Record Co. Ltd.) Matrix: 2XDR54622 Time: 3:30 A. British 45: MAM 112
Flip Sd: Peace and Love To the World 7" 45rpm
B. West German 45: MAM 112 (1974) Flip Sd: Peace and Love To the World 7" 45rpm
Notes: Another pretty standard version. Light Fantastic were well-known throughout the West Midlands during the 1960s and 70s. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Light Fantastic, Bio, brumbeat Light Fantastic, Alley Oop 45, 45cat Light Fantastic, Alley Oop 45, Discogs Light Fantastic, Alley Oop, (3:30), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)
Perf: THE TAMS Joseph Pope (lead vocal) Charles Pope (baritone vocal) Horace Key (tenor vocal) Robert Lee Smith (bass vocal) Albert “Little Redd” Cottle, Jr. (vocal) Prod: Sonny Limbo Prod. Co: MGM Records Inc. & 1-2-3 Records Inc. Matrix: 73L5493 Time: 2:28 Label: MGM South S 7023 Flip Sd: What Did He Do for You Spec: 7" 45rpm Notes: The Tams first started working together in southeastern US in the late 40s. They got their name because they frequently wore tam-o-shanter hats. In the early 60s at Bill Lowery's Studio in Atlanta, Georgia The Tams often encountered Tommy Roe (see under Rock ‘n’ Roll – Caveman). They were one of many R & B groups considered as purveyors of "beach" music, which was a special mix of R & B vocals oriented towards pop music and past Top 40 hits. The Tams had a major hit in the States with "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" in 1964 and in England with "Hey Girl, Don't Bother Me" in 1971. A regular label issue of this single has never been seen; only the promo disc jockey issue shown here. Ref: Beach Music, History, Wikipedia Gaul, Emily 1994, The Mighty Tams, Goldmine, v. 20, n. 16, Issue 366, Aug. 5, 1994, p. 60, 62, 64, 68, 112-115 Gonzalez, Fernando 1977, Disco-File 1902-1976, 2nd edition, Flushing, NY, p. 394 Jancik, Wayne 1990, One Hit Wonders, Billboard Books, New York, NY, p. 149-50 Pettigrew, Jim, Jr., From Rhythm 'n Blues to Disco: A Broad Overview of Atlanta Music Since 1945, The Atlanta Historical Bulletin, v. 21, n. 2, Summer 1977, p. 125-126 The Tams, Bio & partial discography, soulyears The Tams, Bio, Wikipedia The Tams, Alley Oop 45, 45cat The Tams, Alley Oop 45, Discogs
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ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Maverick Music (BMI)
Perf: CUTTINSTRUT Mickey Worley (lead vocal) Prod: Gary S. Paxton Prod. Co: Makalas Time: 2:34 1. LP: ROOM IN YOUR WORLD
Makalas (?) 12" 33rpm 2. Single 45 (from album): Makalas 3476 A (stereo)
Flip Sd: Room in Your World Notes: Nothing further could be learned about the group, Cuttinstrut. The label on this single says that it was taken from the Cuttinstrut album, “Room in Your World,” but nothing was learned about that either.
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(Modified by DB)
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-10 The Netherlands 1975
Han Blaau Patricia Blaau Prod: Sheil Schellekens Prod. Co: EMI-Bovema Time: 3:20 A. Dutch Releases: 1. 45: EMI 1C 006-25353
EMI 5C 006 25353 Flip Sd: Rock and Roll 7" 45rpm
2. Reissue on Compilation LP: ALLE 14 FAVORIET (1976) Negram NY 28 12” 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 5) B. Belgian 45: EMI 4C 006-25353 (1975)
Flip Sd: Rock and Roll C. West German 45: EMI 1C 006-25353
Flip Sd: Rock and Roll Notes: (Nos. A1, 2 , & 3) 7" 45rpm Notes: This Dutch band picked up on the song. In 1960 a Dutch trio, Het Cocktail Trio, had done a spoof take-off of the song, singing in Dutch (see under Alley Oop Related Songs). This 45-single had three different covers: one of the group shown above; the Belgian single had an all-black cover with white and yellow lettering; and the West German single was forest green with the group name in white letters and the title “Alley Oop” in green on a diagonal red ribbon. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Groupies Delite & The Sandwich Band, Alley Oop, Dutch 45, 45cat & West German, 45cat Groupies Delite & The Sandwich Band, Alley Oop 45, Discogs Groupies Delite & The Sandwich Band, Alley Oop, Lyrics, flashlyrics Groupies Delite & The Sandwich Band, Alley Oop, (3:24), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)
Perf: PENGUIN Prod: Roland Uyttendaele Prod. Co: Radar Records Time: 3:18 Label: Omega International OM 36.231-X (Pic cover) Flip Sd: Plagiarism Spec: 7" 45rpm (stereo) Notes: A Belgian group decided to do it up. Ref: Penguin, Alley Oop 45, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-12 United States 1976
ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental – Cave People Cover Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK)
Perf: PUFF ‘N TOOT SINGERS Prod. Co: Peter Pan Records; Roseland, NJ Time: (?) LP: WACKY WINNERS – VOL. 1 Peter Pan 8175 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 3) Notes: There is some controversy as to whether this a valid new version of the song or simply a reissue of the Hollywood Argyles original version. (Sobieniak 2016) Ref: Puff ‘n Toot Singers, Wacky Winners – Vol. 1, Discogs Puff ‘n Toot Singers, Wacky Winners – Vol. 1, 45worlds Sobieniak, Christopher 2016, Wacky Winners – Vol. 1, Comments, snakeandboris.blogspot.fr
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-13 United States 1978
Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Kavelin-Maverick (BMI)
Perf: Murry KELLUM (vocal & guitar) Prod: Royce G. Clark Prod. Co: The Shelby Singleton Corp.; Nashville, TN Time: (on label) 2:19 & (on jacket) 2:21 1. LP: COUNTRY COMEDY Plantation PLP-531 (stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 1) 2. Single 45 (from album): Plantation (?) Notes: Originally from Jackson, Miss., Kellum had his first major hit with "Long Tall Texan" in late 1963. On many words he drags out the American accent here quite well Ref: Murry Kellum, Country Comedy LP, Amazon (AUDIO SAMPLE) Murry Kellum, Country Comedy LP, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-14 West Germany 1979
Perf: GRAHAM BONNEY & ALL STARS INC. Graham Bonney [aka. Graham Bradly] (vocal) Prod: Stefan Klinkhammer Prod. Co: Bellaphon Records Matrix: BZ 2531 Time: 3:33 45: Bellaphon BF 18671 (Pic cover) Flip Sd: Naomi Spec: 7" 45rpm Notes: Graham Bonney was a British singer performing and recording in West Germany. “Alley Oop” is sung here in English. For Bonney’s version performed in German, also released in 1979, see under Alley Oop – Related Songs. Ref: Graham Bonney, Biography (in German), Wikipedia Graham Bonney, Alley Oop 45, 45cat Graham Bonney, Alley Oop 45, Discogs Graham Bonney, Alley Oop, hitparade.ch Graham Bonney, Discografie, Alley Oop (englisch), grahambonney.de
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-15 United States 1981
ALLEY OOP Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Kavelin-Maverick (BMI)
Perf: SHA NA NA Johnny Contardo (lead vocal) Donald “Donny” York (vocal) John “Jocko” Marcellino (vocal) “Screamin’ Scott” Simon (vocal & guitar) Jon “Bowzer” Bauman (vocal)
Frederick “Denny” Greene (vocal) Dave “Chico” Ryan (vocal) Scott “Santini” Powell (vocal) Lennie Baker (vocal) Prod. Co: K-Tel Records Time: 2:39
A. American Releases: 1. LP: SILLY SONGS K-Tel NU 9810 (stereo) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: HAVIN’ AN OLDIES PARTY WITH SHA NA NA (1991) K-Tel 858-2 (Tk 4) B. British Reissue on Compilation LP: GREATEST HITS Neon N 8333004 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) C. Dutch Reissue LP: SILLY SONGS (1982) Hep HN 4591 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) Notes: This a capella group first came into the spotlight with their performance of “At the Hop” at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. Ten years later, following the release of their extremely successful film, “Grease,” Sha Na Na had a regular television show from 1978 to 1981 and they were an important dynamo in the Rock ‘n’ Roll revival of the late 1970s in reaction to the insipid disco movement, which ruled at that time. This album dates to the end of that period. With their costumes and gestures the group was in many ways an over-the-top parody of the 1950s rock ‘n’ roll era, but they made an effort to perform faithful covers of classic rock songs. Santini explained their stage presence – “musically you’re going to hear – note for note – though not always – the songs of the period. We present them with a kind of vitality using dance movements and a lot of attitude that helps recreate the spirit of a concert from that generation, as opposed literally to what happened. For example, none of the groups whose music we do ever had big hand movements. They were all very small and subtle dance movements. What we do is take it to an extreme to show people the kind of fun in the music.” (Jones 1979) Bowzer added some comments – “we are a visual act to begin with and our approach to the oldies has always been to be faithful, to be authentic, to the best of our ability, not to rearrange, alter or change in any way the original records. With this music, the more you try to change it, the more you ‘kill’ it, in our estimation. Now this doesn’t cut much ‘wax,’ no pun intended, on records, because people can go out and buy the originals. Musically, in many cases, the originals really are better than what we can do or at least they are more directly expressive of the time that they were made than whatever we can come up with. So when you buy a Sha Na Na record, you lose a lot of the visual and the theatrical appeal of the group.” (Jones 1981) This photo shows (lt. to rt.) – Front row: Contardo, York, Ryan, Bauman; Second row: Greene, Simon, & Marcellino; and Back row: Baker & Powell. This version of the novelty song sticks pretty close to the original lyrics even using some of the same spoken closing lines. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Cheryl’s Sha Na Na Page, geocities.ws Jones, Wayne 1979, Sha Na Na (Interview with Denny, Jocko, & Santini), Goldmine, n. 37, June 1979, Fraser, MI, p. 12-13 Jones, Wayne 1981, Sha Na Na (Interview with Jon “Bowzer” Bauman), Goldmine, n. 63, Aug. 1981, p. 140-141 Sha Na Na, Bio, Official Website, shanana Sha Na Na, Bio, Wikipedia Sha Na Na, Alley Oop, Lyrics, genius Sha Na Na, Alley Oop, Sung in costume + Skit + Song, (4:29), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO-VIDEO SAMPLE) Sha Na Na, Havin’ an Oldies Party with Sha Na Na CD, Allmusic (AUDIO SAMPLE) Sha Na Na, Havin’ an Oldies Party with Sha Na Na CD, archive Sha Na Na, Silly Songs LP, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-16 United Kingdom 1981
ALLEY OOP Rock ‘n’ Roll – Novelty – Doo Wop – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK)
Arr: Paul EVANS & Jack REARDON
Perf: SHOWADDYWADDY Bill “Buddy” Gash (vocal) Dave Bartram (vocal) Trevor Oakes & Russ Field (guitar) Al James & Rod Deas (bass) Romeo Challenger & Malcolm Allured (drums) Prod. Co: Bell Records Time: (Nos. A1, A2, B, C1, C2,, D, & E) 3:29 & (No. A3) 1:22 A. British Releases: 1. LP: GOOD TIMES Bell BELLS 271 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 3) 2. LP: STEP SEVEN (GOOD TIMES) (1981) Tiger SHOLP7 3. Reissue on Compilation CD: NON STOP ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MEGAMIX (1991) Tring International PLC GRF 187 (Tk 3) 4. Reissue on Compilation CD: THE ROCK NEVER STOPPED (2004) Recall SMDCD-499 (2XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 14) B. West German LP: GOOD TIMES (1981) Strand 6.24999 C. Dutch Releases: 1. LP: GOOD TIMES (1981) Kilroy KIL 21031 KL 2. Reissue on Compilation CD: THE VERY BEST OF
SHOWADDYWADDY (1997) Charly CPCD 8287-2 (2XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 13) D. Portuguese Reissue on Compilation CD: THE VERY BEST
OF SHOWADDYWADDY (1997) Charly CPCD 8287-2 (2XCDs) (Disc 1 – Tk 13) E. Australian LP: GOOD TIMES (1981) Bell L37734 Spec: (All LPs) 12” 33rpm (Sd 1 – Bd 3) Notes: Britain’s answer to Sha Na Na, this group formed in Leicester in 1973. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs Showaddywaddy, Bio, Wikipedia Showaddywaddy, Introduction, Official Website, showaddywaddy Showaddywaddy, Alley Oop, BBC Summertime Special, 29 August 1981, (3:32), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO-
VIDEO SAMPLE) Showaddywaddy, Good Times LP, Discogs Showaddywaddy, Non Stop Rock ‘n’ Roll Megamix CD, music-bazaar.mobi (AUDIO SAMPLE) Showaddywaddy, The Rock Never Stopped CD, Allmusic Showaddywaddy, The Very Best of Showaddywaddy CD, Discogs Thompson, Dave 2018, Showaddywaddy, Artist Biography, Allmusic
_______________________________________ RK-AO-P2-17 United States 1982
Perf: Rick DEAN (vocal) Prod: Michael de Leiburne Prod. Co: Monarch Records Rec. Co: R.M.S. Time: 2:45 Label: Monarch MON 032 Flip Sd: It’s a Feeling Spec: 7" 45rpm (stereo) Notes: A lively, goofy version that sticks very close to the original lyrics and uses the Hollywood Argyles’ spoken ending word for word. The accompaniment is guitar, bass, and drums with bass dominating. Ref: Rick Dean, Alley Oop 45, 45cat Smith, Pete; Blackman, Karen; Davis, Sylvia; Bellerose, Jennifer; & Kent, Jimmy (Editors) 1992, The Official Music Master Tracks Catalogue, 4th Edition, Waterlow Information Services Ltd., London, p. 33
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-19 United States 1984
ALLEY OOP Rock – Disco – Novelty – Vocal & Instrumental
Perf: Darlene LOVE [aka. Darlene Wright] (vocal) Prod: Bob Gaudio Prod. Co: 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Time: 3:58 A. American Releases: 1. Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY I.R.S. (International Record Syndicate) SP 70047 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 3) 2. Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY (1984) D. LOVE - 1986 Epic KSF 3022 3. Reissue Compilation CD: BACHELOR PARTY (2003) Superfecta SR 003 (Tk 8) B. British Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY A & M IRSA 7051 C. Dutch Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY I.R.S. ILP 26138 D. Spanish Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY
(Despedida de Soltero) (1984) Illegal ILP 26138 E. Australian Compilation LP: BACHELOR PARTY I.R.S. ELPS 4444 Spec: (All LPs) 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 3) Notes: A disco version of this caveman classic, but the same familiar lyrics. This was just one of many rock numbers (New Wave, Indie, & Disco) used for the soundtrack of the 1984 film, “Bachelor Party.” This song was used for the "Cavers' Hop" at the Old Timers' Reunion in 1995 because, with its intense disco beat, it was considered to be the best arrangement for dancing at that time, not because it was considered the best version. Some people there felt that I should have played the original by The Hollywood Argyles. The producer here, Bob Gaudio, once played piano for the Royal Teens (see under Rock ‘n’ Roll – Caveman). Ref: Bachelor Party, Various Releases, Discogs Bachelor Party, Original Soundtrack, Allmusic (AUDIO SAMPLE)
Darlene Love, Bio, Wikipedia & history-of-rock Darlene Love, Alley Oop, with stills from the film, (3:57), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE)
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-20 United States 1986
ALLEY OOP (LIVE) Rock – Novelty – Blues Rock – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Rts: Kavelin Music/Acoustic Music Inc./
Gary S. Paxton Music Inc. (BMI)
Perf: George THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS
George Thorogood (vocal & slide guitar) Hank "Hurricane" Carter (tenor sax) Steve Chrismar (lead guitar) Bill Blough (bass) Jeff Simon (drums) Prod: Terry Manning & The Delaware Destroyers Prod. Co: EMI America Records; Hollywood, CA Rec. Co: Westwood One Mobile Services
Rec. Loc: The Cincinnati Gardens; Ohio Rec. Date: May 23, 1986 Time: (No. A1 & B) 3:12 & (No. A2) 3:58 A. American Releases: 1. LP: THOROGOOD LIVE EMI America ST-17214 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) 2. CD: THOROGOOD LIVE (1986) EMI America CD P7 46329 2 (Tk 6) B. Australian LP: THOROGOOD LIVE EMI Australia ST-240614 12" 33rpm (Sd 2 – Bd 1) Notes: In the early 1970s, George Thorogood formed a band, the Delaware Destroyers, with a high school friend, drummer Jeff Simon. With additional players they developed their own sound, a mixture of Chicago Blues and rock and roll. Eventually, they shortened the band's name to The Destroyers. On this live recording two of the regular band members are replaced: Hank Carter replaces Buddy Leach on sax and Steve Chrismar replaces Jim Suhler on rhythm guitar. This is a decent cover of the old Hollywood Argyles hit. The band gives it a heavy blues backup and George growls his way through the lyrics. Ref: Alley Oop, Versions, secondhandsongs George Thorogood, Bio, Wikipedia George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Bio, Official Website, georgethorogood George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Alley Oop (Live), Lyrics, mojim George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Alley Oop (Live), (3:58), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) George Thorogood, Thorogood Live LP, Discogs George Thorogood, Thorogood Live CD, Amazon (AUDIO SAMPLE) George Thorogood, Thorogood Live CD, Allmusic (AUDIO SAMPLE) Santelli, Robert 1982, George Thorogood, Goldmine, n. 78, Nov. 1982, p. 21 & 25
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-21 United States 1989
Perf: THE RE-BOPS Prod. Co: A & M Records; Santa Monica, CA Time: 2:39 CD: OLDIES FOR KOOL KIDDIES A & M 540 109-2 (Tk 9) Notes: Another children’s version. Various release dates are given for this CD: 1989, 1993, and 2000. The earliest date was provided by Apple. Ref: The Re-Bops, Oldies for Kool Kiddies CD, Allmusic The Re-Bops, Oldies for Kool Kiddies CD, Amazon (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) The Re-Bops, Oldies for Kool Kiddies CD, Apple (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) The Re-Bops, Oldies for Kool Kiddies CD, Discogs
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-22 United States 1996
CD: DOCTOR DAVY’S DINOSAUR SING ALONG Peter Pan 4820 (Tk 6) Notes: A fairly standard rendition of the classic. An album entirely devoted to songs about dinosaurs with spoken word introduction and comments. Ref: Doctor Davy’s Dinosaur Sing Along CD, Allmusic (AUDIO SMAPLE) Doctor Davy’s Dinosaur Sing Along CD, Amazon Doctor Davy’s Dinosaur Sing Along CD, CDUniverse (AUDIO SMAPLE)
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FDC (First Day Cover) of the US Post Office issue for 1995
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-23 United States 1996
Perf: STORMY WEATHER Lynda Walla (vocal) Henry Farag (vocal) Billy Sheldon (vocal) Eugene Stewart (vocal) Wilton Crumb (vocal) Prod: Harry Farag Prod. Co: Street Gold Records Time: 2:43 CD: DOO WOP AND LOLLIPOPS Shelton Crumb Walla Farag Stewart Street Gold 7204 (Tk 3) Delta 12821 (Tk 10) Notes: The doo wop group, Stormy Weather, formed in Gary-Hammond, Indiana in 1969. The photo shows (lt. to rt.) Billy Shelton, Wilton Crumb, Lynda Walla, Henry Farag, & Eugene Stewart. A 30-second audio clip had a mechanical chorus repeating “Alley Oop” in the background as the lead recited the lyrics. Ref: Stormy Weather, Bio, stormy-weather & singers Stormy Weather, Doo Wop & Lollipops CD, Allmusic (AUDIO SMAPLE) Stormy Weather, Doo Wop & Lollipops CD, Amazon (AUDIO SMAPLE)
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Perf: THE LOVIN’ SPOONFULL John Sebastian (vocal) Zal Yanovsky (lead guitar) Steve Boone (bass) Joe Butler (drums) Prod. Co: Buddha Records Rec. Date: 1965 Liner Notes: (No. B – 12-page booklet)
(Reissue 45) Tim Hibbs Time: 2:19 A. American Releases: 1. CD: DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC Buddha 74465 99730 2 (Tk 13) 2. Reissue on Single 45: (Pic Sleeve) (2011) Sundazed (Kama Sutra) S 235
Flip Sd: Night Owl Blues 7” 45rpm B. European CD: DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC Buddha 74465 99730 2 (Tk 13) Notes: A previously unreleased upbeat version of the song recorded by this famous 60s group in 1965 for their first album Do You Believe in Magic.. The liner notes of the 45 reissue tell us that this is a “gritty, garage-like take on the Dallas Frazier song that was a big hit for the Hollywood Argyles a few years earlier. Recorded during sessions for the first album, ‘Alley Oop’ ultimately was not included.” The fourth verse of the chorus becomes – “He’s the hully-gully king of jive” Ref: The Lovin’ Spoonful, Alley Oop, Sundazed 45, 45cat The Lovin’ Spoonful, Alley Oop, Ends abruptly at 2:12, YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) The Lovin’ Spoonful, Do You Believe in Magic CD, Stanza 3 & Chorus, Amazon (AUDIO SMAPLE) The Lovin’ Spoonful, Do You Believe in Magic CD, Discogs & Discogs Unterberger, Richie 2013, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Biography, Allmusic
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ALLEY OOP Rhythm ‘n’ Blues – Novelty – Funk – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK) Arr: Steve Vaus
Perf: BUCK HOWDY [aka. Steve Vaus] Dennis Caplinger (vocal & guitar) Kevin Hennessey (bass) Mike Harris (drums) Prod. Co: MCA Records Time: 3:11 CD: SKIDADDLE! MCA Nashville 0001153 02 (Tk 7) Notes: A real nice version; has unusual slow shuffling rhythm accompaniment that gives it a funky feeling very different from other earlier performances. The photo of Buck is from the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards in January 2010 when he received the Spoken Word Children award. Ref: Buck Howdy, Skidaddle!,CD, Allmusic (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Buck Howdy, Skidaddle! CD, Amazon (◄AUDIO SAMPLE)
Buck Howdy, Skidaddle! CD, Apple (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Steve Vaus, Bio, Wikipedia
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ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Jazz – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK)
Arr: David Ladd
Perf: DAVID LADD’S DOWNTOWN ALLSTARS
David Ladd (vocal) Michael Renwick (guitar) Prod. Co: Jazzladd Records Inc. Time: 4:48 CD: UPTOWN D. LADD M. RENWICK Jazzladd (?) (Tk 3) Notes: Another very different version, again with a funky jazz beat. “David has been the leader of David Ladd's Downtown Allstars with Michael Renwick. which is a contemporary jazz band, made up of some of the premiere studio and club musicians in the Bay Area.” (Anon. n.d.) Ref: Anon. n.d., David Ladd’s Downtown Allstars, Uptown CD, CDBaby (◄AUDIO SAMPLE) Downtown Allstars, David Ladd & Michael Renwick, Biographies, davidladdmusic
_____________________________________ RK-AO-P2-27 United States 2003
ALLEY OOP Rock – Novelty – Popular – Vocal & Instrumental Comp: Dallas FRAZIER (LY-RK)
Perf: LOS HOOLIGANS Randy Young (lead vocal) Tony Luna (vocal) Prod. Co: MCA Records Time: 2:29 CD: LOS HOOLIGANS Sony International 93227 (Tk 1) Notes: A fairly standard rendition of the classic. An Afro-Caribbean/ Ska group with a Spanish accent from San Francisco. Given the preceding version by another band from the Bay Area of San Francisco, it looks like there was a small revival of the “Alley Oop” song going on in that corner of the States in 2003. Ref: Bonacich, Drago 2018, Los Hooligans, Artist Biography, Allmusic Los Hooligans, Alley Oop, (2:27), YouTube (◄COMPLETE AUDIO SAMPLE) Los Hooligans, Los Hooligans CD, Allmusic
Perf: Sid LANEY Prod. Co: Q.R.S. Co.; Seneca, PA Label: Q.R.S. 9755 Spec: 11" scroll Tempo: 70 Stanzas Printed: Notes: You thought you’d seen it all. Well, no, here’s a piano roll for Alley Oop!!! QRS has issued the famous rock ‘n’ roll hit song for today’s fans and owners of a player piano. This is a modern piano roll released by the same piano roll company, QRS ("Quality, Reliability and Service") that issued a piano roll of the first Andrew Jenkins ballad, The Death of Floyd Collins, in 1925 (see under Country Music – Floyd Collins Ballads – Piano Rolls). In the States you could buy it through the QRS Website for $15. and the postage was reasonable, but now it is no longer available. Ref: Alley Oop, QRS Music, qrsmusic Piano Rolls, Wikipedia Player Pianos, Wikipedia The QRS Music Catalog 2011, pdf Document, qrsmusic
