Music recorded live at locations throughout Anchorage in the 70s
Last update June 20, 2021
During the years 1970 to 1978, it was my hobby to visit various night clubs in Anchorage and make recordings of the bands. Also, I was associated with Arctic Studios from about 1976 to 1978, and took part in many recording sessions there. Now, over 40 years later, it occurred to me that these may have historical value. Therefore, I now present some of them on this site for your enjoyment. The sound quality varies from barely ok to not too bad! - Dwight Finger
Just a note of reassurance, these are not bootlegged recordings,
they were all done with the knowledge and consent of the respective artists.
As an additional note, the original tapes were optimized then processed through
the
Breakaway multi-band dynamic audio processor.
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| Marksmen Lost Knight, Royal Inn Hotel, 1973 Derek Newman (organ, bass), Bryan Roussell (vocals, drums), Big Milt, (sax)
My Girl / Mr. Big Stuff
Since I Fell For You
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Joe & Sam Tiki Room, 1971 Joe Valcourt (organ, piano), Sam Galindez (drums)
Louise
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F.U.N. Playing a benefit concert at the Pines Club, Sunday afternoon May 14, 1972. Terry Dale, Michael Bennett, Jeff Sevier, Annie Birmingham, John Thompson, Tommy English.
Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? - Terry
Help Me Make It Through The Night - Annie
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| Dynamic Sounds May 12, 1972 Not much is known about this group other than one singer is named Sharon, another is Karol Parsons and Clyde
Phipps is on piano and vibes.
The Song is You - Sharon
The One I Love - Karol
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The Lady and the
Tramps Club Chinatown, 1971 Jill Virdell (vocals), Ron Ellis (vocals), Bob Antilla (guitar), Larry Monroe (drums), Jim Liske (bass)
Autumn Leaves - Jill
The Lady Is A Tramp - Jill
Oh Me, Oh My - Jill
Without Love - Ron
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The Tyrells The Pines, October, 1970 Lonnie Hillard (vocals), Derek Newman (organ & bass), Doug Tyrell (drums), Lee Tyrell (guitar)
You Keep Me Hangin' On
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| The Pacemakers The Pines, June, 1972 Carl Bradford (drums), Bob Mitchell (guitar),
Derek Newman (organ & bass), Bruce Speakman (vocals) I Should Have Known Better
I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Ventures Medley
Seems To Me
Down By The River
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Precious And Few
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Susan Rhodes 1976-78 Arctic Studio and Los Angeles Recordings Got Me A Feeling (Hit Record)
Ain't It Good (B Side)
Reach Out (Susan Original, Alaska)
Reach Out (Susan Original, L.A.)
Love Me Now (Susan Original)
Sarklin' Eyes
Lucky One
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The Tyrells The Pines, October, 1970 Lonnie Hillard (vocals), Derek Newman (organ & bass), Doug Tyrell (drums), Lee Tyrell (guitar)
Solitary Man - Lonnie
Stagger Lee - Lee
There's Something on Your Mind - Lee
Sticks and Stones - Lee
In the Year 2525 - Lonnie
Dock of the Bay - Lonnie
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| The Pacemakers The Pines c. 1972 Carl Bradford (drums), Shirley Kimberly (vocals), Derek Newman (organ & bass), Big Milt (sax)
Superstar (Shirley)
Misty (Big Milt)
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Peter Dana & Denise Johnson July, 1972 Peter Dana (piano & vocals), Denise Johnson (drums & vocals)
Shame and Scandal
That Ol' Black Magic
Needing Someone (Denise Original)
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Warren Johnson & The Rising Tide The Pines, September, 1971 Warren (vocals), Annie (organ & vocals), Johnny (drums), Luke (guitar & vocals), Speedy (guitar & vocals)
She's a Lady
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
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| Mr. Whitekeys Chilkoot Charlie's, 1972 She's a Weiner
Satin Doll
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The Pacemakers The Pines, October, 1972 Carl Bradford (drums), Derek Newman (organ & bass), Bruce Speakman (vocals), and
Special Guest "Dudley" from the Green Dragon (sax) Too Late To Turn Back Now
Brandy
San Francisco
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Lou Rawls Sept 10, 1971 Live concert at East Anchorage High School Reggie Powell (arranger and piano), Bob Contino (drums), Dwight White (bass / flute), George Walker (guitar)
For What It's Worth
Love is a Hurtin' Thing
Stormy Monday
Feelin' Good
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Linda Andrus Unknown location, 1972 Leaving on a Jet Plane
Who Can I Turn To
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Angel's Al Uttech (guitar), Lola Kalfas (vocals), Derek Newman (organ & bass), Vic Leon (vocal), Carl Bradford (drums).
Heartbreaker
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Roy Day 1977 The singing pipeline worker. |
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Polka Dan |
Name Unknown
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