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Topic: Jerry Byrd - live on US Air Force 'Country Music Time' |
Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 7 May 2012 7:08 pm |
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Here's a question for those familiar with old military 33 1/3 rpm pressings that featured well known artists playing live in the studio.
I don't have a record player, but just received an ebay purchase, one of those armed services recordings that were made and aired solely for US soldiers and families to enjoy, then were supposed to be destroyed later. Each side says it includes some talk, along with 15 mins. of music.
This one features George Morgan on one side, and Carl Smith on the other, but includes Jerry doing Bells Of St. Mary.
Jerry played on many of George and Carl's records, so my question is, would it be PROBABLE that Jerry is also heard backing them on these tunes? |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 7 May 2012 8:06 pm
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RON....I recall the old V-DISCS of WW2. You were but a twinkle in your dad's eyes in those days. The V-DISCS
(Victory Disc) were produced especially for the armed forces and were to be destroyed after the war. They featured some great radio shows, musicians, et al. Happily folks managed to save them from destruction as many are still around. I realize you are not referring to the V-DISC. Just thought I'd mention them. |
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Matthew Dawson
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Portland Oregon, USA
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Posted 7 May 2012 8:16 pm
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I have a copy of one of these Country Music Time transcriptions featuring JB backing up Hawkshaw Hawkins. Jerry plays Come a Little Closer and Steelin' the Blues as solos and plays backup on three or four other numbers. There is also a pitch from a recruiter.
I think it is likely that he is playing behind at least one of these artists. Give it a listen when you can and let us know! |
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 7 May 2012 8:38 pm
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Thanx, Matthew, you got a good one! I kinda figured he would be backing them, and with your example it's virtually guaranteed there's more Byrd to be heard. I'm dying to hear it and share it, but that'll take time.
Keoki, these CMT's are from the early/mid '60s, I'm presuming from the era represented, and past my twinkling.
Glad not everybody followed orders, and saved these. |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 8 May 2012 9:33 am About those "V" Recordings........................
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A year or so ago, I posted about a gentleman that had a ton of those old recordings....and he was hoping to find someone that could dub them off onto casette or CD. He said they played from the center of the disc toward the outside edge. He was most anxious to share.
Unfortunately, if my memory is correct, I received more "it can't be done" responses from our international body of experts than I did helpful contributions. |
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 8 May 2012 9:53 am
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| It can be done, Ray, but by the time the needle reaches the outside and you've heard all the hidden messages on any of those backwards records, your soul has already been handed over to the Devil. Good thing an Angel like you didn't get that load of records, besides, there's no Jerry Byrd on any of them. |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 8 May 2012 4:55 pm Armed Services Radio...................
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| I have at least one tape of JERRY BYRD with Webb Pierce on Armed Services Radio and another with Ernie Lee and Judy Perkins. Both have tremendous historical value. It's amazing how great the broadcast quality of these shows were. |
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Russ Wever
From:
Kansas City
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Posted 8 May 2012 5:38 pm
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| I received more "it can't be done" responses |
That's probably because it can't be done . . .
without a 'transcription' turntable large enough
to play sixteen-inch transcription discs, which
was the medium for these military broadcast
shows to be distributed.
~Russ
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www.russface
www.russguru |
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Ron Whitfield
From:
Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 8 May 2012 6:55 pm
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| I've passed on many 16" discs of real interest, figuring correctly I'd never get the turntable or even hook up significantly with anyone who did. I was stoked that this one was standard size and in top cond. Too bad nobody has the boatload of these on disc so we can enjoy them as they and the long gone artists deserve. |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 8 May 2012 9:25 pm
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| Many V-DISCS were 12" and a number of them did start from the centre. I always found it strange that the 33 1/3 format was available to radio stations in the early 1930's yet the general public had tolerate the short running 78 rpm until the LP (33 1/3) made its appearance in the late forties. I have many old 16" radio station transcriptions, some start from the inside. I also have a 16" transcription turntable which is in need of repair. |
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