Silver Sounds Recording

31/05/2023

Here's a new release for (practically) a new month, at www.silversoundsmusic.com :

SSR 429 - Islands In The Stream (vocal by Jack O'Leary and Deb Malsom)

Here's what Jack has to say about the song:

Islands in the Stream is a song written by the Bee Gees and recorded by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Named after an Ernest Hemingway novel, it was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers's album Eyes That See in the Dark. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, giving both Rogers and Parton their second pop number-one hit. It also topped the Country and Adult Contemporary charts. It has been double certified Platinum and gold certified singles by the Recording Industry Association of America.

05/05/2023

We have a new singing call for you for the merry month of May:

SSR 428 - Susie Darlin' (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Jack has this to say about the song:

Susie Darlin' is a 1958 single by Robin Luke. Luke's rendition peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to #1 on the CHUM Chart in 1958. A cover version by Tommy Roe had Susie Darlin' re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962 and peaked at #35. "Susie Darlin'" sold a million copies in the United States.

Thanks to Australian caller Jeff Garbutt for suggesting the song.

So put on your bobby sox and a poodle skirts and get ready to Be-Bop to this hit of the 50's and 60's.

(Available now at www.silversoundsmusic.com)

31/03/2023

New singing call for April: Gimme A Little Kiss SSR - 427 Called by Hans Pettersson

Here's some information about the song, and what's going on at Silver Sounds Music:

Gimme a Little Kiss was originally written in 1926, but became popular in1946 when Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin and other vocalists picked up the song and it became a best seller. Our friend Hans
Pettersson from Forshaga, Sweden provides the vocal on the square dance version of this song.

Silver Sounds along with 3 other square dance producing companies is working through a temporary
download problem with our domain provider, Go Daddy. Should you have any difficulty with receiving
mp3's please contact us by phone or e-mail and we will send your music immediately.
Thanks,
Jack

(NOTE: see www.silversoundsmusic.com to listen and buy!)

20/02/2023

We've just posted a new singing call at www.silversoundsmusic.com featuring the great Tony Oxendine of Royal Records - Square Dance Music joining our own CorBen Geis in a guest appearance:

SSR 425 - Sunshine Revival (vocal by Corben Geis and Tony Oxendine)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:

Sunshine Revival is a song written by Henry Kapono. Henry is a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. Henry's original songs with a rock vibe celebrate his love for his family, express his pride in his Hawaiian culture, and share his joy in his home in the Islands! He has received numerous awards for his music in his 40+ years as a composer/performer.

Sunshine Revival is one of Henry's most popular songs. Silver Sounds Records is pleased to welcome Tony Oxendine from Royal Records teaming up with Cory Geis for the square dance version of this Hawaiian duet. Take a listen. Mahalo!

10/01/2023

A new singing call for the new year is now available at www.silversoundsmusic.com:

SSR 426 - Live Until I Die (vocal by Mike Callahan)

Jack's notes on the song:

Live Until I Die, written by Clay Walker, debuted at number 67 on the U.S.Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for the week of October 30, 1993. It reached Number One for the week of January 29, 1994 after twenty weeks on the chart, giving Clay his second consecutive Number One single. It also peaked at number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks charts in Canada.

Sillver Sounds Staff Caller, Mike Callahan delivers a smooth square dance version of the song using Plus choreography. Standard 64 beat phrasing allows for callers to substitute Mainstream figures. Enjoy!

02/12/2022

A new singing call for the Christmas season at www.silversoundsmusic.com. Not a Christmas song, but it might make a good Christmas present...

SSR 424 - Love Grows (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Jack's notes say...
Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) is a song performed by Edison Lighthouse in 1970. It reached number one for the week ending 31 January 1970 on the UK singles chart, where it remained for a total of five weeks. Our square dance version captures the sound of the times. Give a listen.

31/10/2022

A new singing call by guest artist Dan Nordbye is now up at our website, www.silversoundsmusic.com :

SSR 423 - Play Me A Traveling Song (vocal by Dan Nordbye)

Here are Jack's notes on the new release:
This month marks the return of Dan Nordbye to the Silver Sounds microphone with a smooth rendition of a song that was written and recorded in 1976 by the late Mac Davis. Play Me A Little Traveling Music was also recorded by the late B.J.Thomas and again in 1980 by Roy Clark. While never a blockbuster, the song has endured through the years. If you're looking for a smooth relaxer, give this one a listen.

07/10/2022

23/09/2022

"You want to be where everybody knows your name"

Our newest singing call at www.silversoundsmusic.com is a song that TV Guide's editors called the greatest TV theme of all time

SSR 422 - Cheers (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:

Cheers is an American sitcom television series that ran on NBC from September 30, 1982, to May 20, 1993, with a total of 275 half-hour episodes across 11 seasons. The show is set in a real-life bar and namesake Cheers in Boston, where a group of locals meet to drink, relax and socialize.

During its run, Cheers became one of the most popular series in history and received critical acclaim from its start to its end. In 1997, the episodes Thanksgiving Orphans and Home Is The Sailor, aired originally in 1987, were respectively ranked No. 7 and No. 45 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. Its series finale was watched by an estimated 93 million viewers, almost 40% of the US population at the time.

We have reworked the recognizable Cheers theme song for square dancing and of course, kept the opportunity for all to sing , "you want to be where everybody knows your name".

02/09/2022

We have a new singing call for you at www.silversoundsmusic.com :

SSR 413 - Juanita (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Here are Jack's notes about the new song:

John Sturgill Simpson (born June 8, 1978) ] is an American country music singer-songwriter and actor. As of February 2022, he has released seven albums as a solo artist. His first two albums, High Top Mountain and Metamodern Sounds In Country Music, were independently released in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The latter was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best American Album listed 18th on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2014 and named among NPR's 50 Favorite Albums of 2014..Simpson released two albums in 2020 - Cutton' Grass Vol 1 and 2. The Ballad of Dood and Juanita,(with Willie Nelson) was released in August 2021 and features the song Juanita.. Simpson's style has been met with critical favor and frequent comparisons to Outlaw Country.

Our square dance version has a Tex-Mex ballad feel. We hope everyone will eventually "find Juanita again". Check it out.

Music Band

01/07/2022

We have a new patter release for you at http://www.silversoundsmusic.com:

SSR 420 - Handy

Here are Jack's notes on the new title:

The inspiration for Handy came from the song Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart), a 1981 song by the band, Ottawan. It was the band's second-biggest international hit single.

Take a listen, and enjoy this upbeat music.

Music Band

31/05/2022

A new singing call is now available at http://www.silversoundsmusic.com :

SSR 410 - Ticket To Heaven (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Jack's notes say...
The original song was performed by the group Dire Straits in 1990.

Here are a few quotes about the song:

'This song is a ticket to heaven, indeed'.

'Can't get over how beautiful, soothing this song is. The first time I heard it, I was totally mesmerized. And the lyrics! It is so ironical. One of my favourite Dire Straits songs''

'Beautiful Song...

Our square dance version has captured the feel of the original song. A smooth relaxer, we used a key change on the closer that provides a strong finish to this beautiful song. Give it a listen.

Music Band

06/05/2022

Check out our newest singing call at http://www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php :

SSR 415 - Early In The Morning (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Jack says...

Early In The Morning is a song by British band Vanity Fare, released as a single in June 1969. It became an international hit, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was awarded a gold disk for sales over one million.
The song reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 10 on Cash Box and number 4 on the Easy Listening Chart and was awarded a gold disc for sales over one million. In Canada it reached number 10 on RPM Magazine's RPM100 chart and number 4 on the RPM Adult chart.

01/04/2022

A new singing call release for April is now up at www.silversoundsmusic.com

SSR 416 - Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps (vocal by Jack O'Leary, background vocals by Deb Malsom)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps is a song featured in the 2021 Disney live-action film Cruella. Originally written in 1964 by Joe Davis and Osvaldo Farres, the song was performed by Doris Day for her album of the same name.

01/03/2022

For March, we have a new singing call release by a special guest caller at www.silversoundsmusic.com :

SSR 398 - Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime (vocal by Dan Nordbye)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime has been covered by many artists over the years, but the one most recognizable is by Dean Martin. His album of the same name was released in 1964 and reached number 2 on the albums chart and obtained Gold certification. Caller Dan Nordbye makes a guest appearance at the Silver Sounds microphone and offers a smooth version of this classic song.

27/01/2022

A new singing call for February. No, it's not February yet -- our webmaster's just doing it early because he's going to be on the road!

SSR 390 - Stay (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:
"Stay was recorded by several well known artists including The Four Seasons, Jackson Browne, The Diamonds, The Hollies as well as the
writer Maurice Williams (and the Zodiacs) The song reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. Jack has added some appropriate
lyrics on the middle break and ending for our square dance version. Give this one a listen."

Available now at www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php

01/11/2021

Check out our latest singing call at www.silversoundsmusic.com

SSR 389 - Don't You Just Know It (vocal by CorBen Geis)

Jack's notes:
Huey "Piano" Smith is an American rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in rock and roll. He hit the Billboard charts with several singles in succession, including a breakout Top Five R&B hit entitled "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu". The record sold over one million copies, achieving gold disc status. In 1958. Ace Records released several more singles from 'Huey "Piano" Smith and the Clowns', including their most famous single, released in 1958, "Don't You Just Know It" hit number 9 on the Billboard Pop chart and number 4 on the Rhythm and Blues chart.

08/10/2021

Check www.silversoundsmusic.com for a new singing call by a caller new to our label:

SSR 414 - What's In A Kiss (vocal by Jeffrey Garbutt)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:

What's In A Kiss was written and performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan, a songwriter best known for his early 1970s hits "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair", and "Get Down". It was his 13th UK Top 20 single. It was the also the #66 song in 1981 on the Brazil Charts.
It also charted in the Japan market during the 1980's.

Australian caller, Jeffrey Garbutt, steps up to the Silver Sounds microphone to put down a pleasing vocal to our square dance version of this pretty tune.
Check it out.

31/08/2021

A new singing call is now available at www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php

SSR 392 - Marianne (vocal by Mike Callahan)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:
"Mary Ann" was composed by Trinidadian calypsonian Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon). It was popular with steel bands and revelers during a spontaneous carnival celebration on V J Day in Trinidad in 1945, at the end of World War II. The song's lyrics allude to Mary Ann's occupation.

Spanish bandleader Xavier Cugatt recorded a version of "Mary Ann" in the late 1940s. During the 1956–57 American calypso craze, the Easy Riders, Burl Ives, and other interpreters of folk music further popularized the song, generally under the title "Marianne". Harry Belafonte recorded the track on at least three albums. "Mary Ann" continued to be a favorite with steel bands and calypso entertainers at Caribbean tourist hotels for many years.

The most popular version was recorded by Terry Gilkyson and the Easy Riders ( #4 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1957. Another version was recorded by the Hilltoppers in 1957 ( #3 on the Billboard Top 100).

05/08/2021

We have a new singing call posted at www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php :

SSR 411 - Way Down South (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Here are Jack's notes on the song:
"If you saw the 1992 movie, My Cousin Vinny, you know this song - it was featured in the opening scenes of the film.
Written by Edgar Winter, and performed by the Fabulous Thunderbirds, this upbeat tune will have dancers rockin' and
rollin'."

02/07/2021

We've just posted a new singing call at www.silversoundsmusic.com:

SSR 417 - Honey Love (vocal by Mike Callahan)

Here are Jack's notes on the song...

Honey Love was recorded in the 1960's by Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadours. Although we find that it never charted, it was a very popular song in its day. There was even a square dance singing call by the late Bob Fisk that could be heard on most dance floors accross the U.S. during the early 1960's. In our 2021 version, callers will find a smooth instrumental along with SSD compliant choreo and a great vocal by Mike Callahan. Take a listen. And by the way, Happy 50 Years together, Mike and Wanda Callahan.

01/06/2021

A new Jimmy Buffett singing call is now available at the Silver Sounds website, www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php:

SSR 396 - Caribbean Soul (Migration) (vocal by CorBen Geis)

Jack says..."The true title of this song, by Jimmy Buffett, is Migration, but we decided to use Carabbean Soul, from the song lyrics as the title because it was a better fit with the lyrics. So, keep "living in the sunshine" and enjoy this smooth island song
on Silver Sounds."

29/04/2021

CorBen Geis just updated his graphic with the list of recent Silver Sounds releases, to include All Shook Up. All available at www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php

29/04/2021

Here's a new singing call that you can use if your round dance cuer puts on a certain Elvis song...or any other time you feel like it:

SSR 412 - All Shook Up (vocal by Jack O'Leary)

Available now at our website, www.silversoundsmusic.com/catalogs.php

Here are Jack's notes on the song:

All Shook Up is a song recorded by Elvis Presley, published by Elvis Presley Music, and composed by Otis Blackwell. The single topped the U.S. Billboard Top 100 on April 13, 1957, staying there for eight weeks. It also topped the Billboard R&B chart for four weeks, becoming Presley's second single to do so, and peaked at No. 1 on the country chart as well. It is certified 2× platinum by the RIAA. It was ranked #352 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Come on caller's, work up your best Elvis impression, and have some fun with your dancers - Uh Huh, Uh Huh, Uh Huh

29/04/2021

CorBen Geis put this little graphic together to show a bunch of recent Silver Sounds releases. It's about to become out-of-date, though...

29/04/2021

Here's a blast from the past: ads from square dance magazines back in the day (either American Square Dance or the SIOASDS magazine that preceded it) showing some of the earliest Silver Sounds releases. Some of those titles are still available on our website, www.silversoundsmusic.com