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You Are My Sunshine
John Stanley, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in the group, was one
of the most underrated singers in the Montreal area. It was possibly because he delivered great performances routinely,
night after night and could sing professionally and with feeling in any genre. So for John to sing in "top form"
was normal and everyone just expected it.
Listen to the contrast in his treatment of "You are My Sunshiune",
and his soulful rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime".
Summertime
If you look closely, you can almost see the spinning
mirror ball hanging from the ceiling as you listen to this tune
Moonglow
Two dixieland songs next featuring Bill Welburn's
tailgate trombone. The mournful "Tin Roof Blues" followed by the rousing "Washington & Lee Swing"
The Tin Roof Blues
Washington & Lee Swing
Dave Foreman trades his trumpet for the microphone
- Bobby Darrin's "If a Man Answers"
If a Man Answers
We even tried some jazz tunes. Could this have been an early attempt
at fusion?
Cannonball Adderly's Sack O' Woe
Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man
Some more of John Stanley's versatility on a song made popular by Phil
Humphries and the Fendermen.
Mule Skinner Blues
And Bill Dogget's Honky Tonk
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