Join us for our pre-St. Patty’s Day show, Sunday, March 16. We are sure you’ll have “the luck of the Irish” in finding some great deals and treasures from our wonderful vendors. Records, CDs, books and specialty items will be available. Put some green on and see you there!
If there is one thing that is universal, it is love. It won’t be long until February will bring that special day honoring love – Valentine’s Day. Nothing describes romance like a love song and most songs are about love – all kinds of love. First love, young love, unrequited love, a second chance at love, breaking up and making up, broken hearts and that indescribable feeling when you have found “the one.” We asked our vendors to tell us their favorite love songs and also found some great album covers in the process. If you think that the fellas aren’t romantic, well, we also heard a few love stories too!
Let us know what YOUR favorite love song is and see you in February!
Derek Shaw and one of his classic albums!
Our great announcer and vendor at every show is Derek Shaw (above). He has a wonderful story. When Derek went to college he told his girlfriend that she should date other people because he didn’t think it was fair that she sit home while he was away. Unfortunately she misunderstood and thought he was breaking up with her. As DJ for his college radio station in Ohio, he played Precious and Few by Climax and dedicated it to his girl back in Pittsburgh whenever he was spinning the tunes at the station. Ironically she never knew because it was a local station and couldn’t listen. Time passed and Derek recently reconnected with his sweetheart. At his college reunion, he played the song for her as he did so many years before.
Heart cover but not the group!
Our Day Will Come. This album has it all!
Al Ercolni, Jr: This Will Be Our Year by The Zombies (He dedicates this to his wife!)
Bill Cox: Warm and Tender Love by Percy Sledge
Chris: Chances Are by Johnny Mathis
Jim: You Were Always on My Mind by Willie Nelson
Jim Kuppers: Image of a Girl by The Safaris
Gary Levine: Violet for Your Furs by Frank Sinatra
Todd Sampson: A Long and Lasting Love by Crystal Gayle
Chris Lodwick: The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies (This was Chris’s wedding song and he sends a special Valentine greeting to his wife!)
The sultry Julie London knew how to deliver a love song!
Stevie Nicks “The Wild Heart”
Roger House: Slave to Love by Bryan Ferry
Tom Roszak: At Last by Etta James
Brian Butts: Like the Seasons by The Turtles
John Wood: Hello It’s Me by Todd Rundgren (Editors Note: Had to choose this one out of the four given because it was also the song that my first boyfriend called “our song.” We were all of 16 and remain friends to this day!)
Frank Ruehl: For Your Precious Love by “The Iceman” Jerry Butler
From an Attendee: Color My World by Chicago
John and Tanya Hertzog: Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Love the title!
A Classic from Lulu!
Three Ounces of Love was little known trio of sisters who recorded for the Motown label. This is a little gem of a record from 1978.
Bob Becker: If I Fell by The Beatles
Dave Weber: Close to You by The Carpenters
Rick Noll: My Little Red Book by Love
Lori Henderson: Evergreen by Barbra Streisand
John Brehm: All Out of Love by Air Supply
Joe Musgrove: For No One by The Beatles
Joe Schreyer: Somos Los Novios “We Are Dating” (Editor’s Note: Sorry I could not
find a a video for this.)
Bill Martin: I Love You by Steve Miller Band
Harry Kubilius: Silly Loves Songs by Paul McCartney and Wings
Tom Engle: I Do Love You by Billy Stewart
Make this event part of your three-day weekend! Come on down to the Arbutus Fire House 9 am – 3 pm for great deals on your favorite music!
The Arbutus Record Show family wishes you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year full of music! Our vendors and attendees make this a special show and we can’t wait for our first of the year on January 20th. See you there!
There is one more show left to get Christmas gifts for your favorite person or treat yourself to that special something you have always wanted. It should be a festive day!
In the spirit of this holiday season (and unabashedly politically incorrect),
I asked some of our vendors to tell us their favorite Christmas song and/or album. It’s a difficult question because there are so many! The answers were as diverse and great as the vendors—and the music itself. Some surprises too! Click on the song name and enjoy! Let us know what your favorites are!
Frank Ruehl: It’s Christmastime, The Five Keys
Bill Cox: Silent Night, The Temptations
Derek Shaw: Step Into Christmas, Elton John
Album: A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector
Skip Groff: White Christmas, Nat King Cole
Tom: White Christmas, The Temptations
Gary Mitchell: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Andy Williams/
The 25th Day of the Year, The Staple Singers
Randy Lengel: White Christmas, Bing Crosby
John Wood: Please Come Home for Christmas, Johnny and Edgar Winter/
The Day a Child Appeared, Larry Norman
Ike: Santa Go Straight to the Ghetto, James Brown/
Backdoor Santa, Wilson Pickett
Al Ercolani: Santa Baby, Eartha Kitt
Jill Grosh: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Bruce Springsteen
Cliff: Please Come Home for Christmas, The Eagles
Tyler MacGill: Just Like Christmas, Low
John Horn: Santa Claus Is Back In Town, Elvis Presley/
Sliding Into Christmas, Leon Russell
Jim Kuppers: Little Saint Nick, The Beach Boys
Mark Wall: Rockin’ Little Christmas, Deborah Allen
Joe Bryant: Cryin’ Christmas Tears, Eric Clapton
Dave Hoffer: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Tiny Tim
Bernie: Away In A Manger
Steve Yohe: Someday at Christmas, Stevie Wonder
Will Braytenbah: The James Brown Christmas CD,
God Gave Me This – Editor’s Pick
Mike Lambert: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmastime Is Here – Editor’s Pick
Mike Prosper: A Holly Jolly Christmas, Burl Ives
Kathy Kelley: Breathe of Heaven, Amy Grant
Scott Brown: The Christmas Waltz, Peggy Lee
One of my personal favorites: The Secret of Christmas – Ella Fitzgerald
Can’t believe it’s the second to last show of 2012! A great time to do some early Christmas shopping for your favorite music lover. You can also catch one of our long-time vendors, John Wood (and his brother) in Steven Spielberg’s epic movie “Lincoln” in wide-release this weekend. We have a star in out midst! Check out the article on John in Vendor Spotlight. See you at the show!
Thank you all for a great October show! It was a banner day with Rockabilly Hall of Famer Billy Poore selling his book, Rockabilly: A 40 Year Journey, with sidekick Leslie “Bird” Anderson. Great interview with this interesting man to come! Also a chance to chat with Joe Vaccarino selling the latest edition the definitive book on local musicians called Baltimore Sounds. The day was capped off with a surprise performance by local Arbutus gal, Crystal Sands, who is pursuing her dream to become a country singer. She is a finalist in the regional competition in the Texaco Country Showdown representing Maryland. The event takes place Saturday, October 27th at Hershey Park. The Arbutus Record Show family wishes her the best of luck!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our next show on November 18!
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