KB-1029 - PARADISE 1002

THE IVAN KAZHLE (Kale) BAND (Norwood, Mn)

58/59

KB-1029A – I’m Coming Waltz   (No Publ.)

KB-1029B – Ellen Polka   (No Publ.)

PARADISE 1002

Norwood, MN

KB-1028 - PARADISE 1001

THE IVAN KAZHLE (Kale) BAND (Norwood, Mn)

58/59

KB-1028A - Auntie’s Waltz   (No Publ.)

KB-1028B - Rainbow Valley Polka   (No Publ.)

PARADISE 1001

Norwood, MN

KB-1023 - TENE 1000

CARL CHERRY

58/59   (BB = 3 Aug 59)

KB-1023A - Baby Doll   (No Publ.)

KB-1023B - The Itch   (No Publ.)

TENE 1000

1512 Douglas, Omaha, NE

Monster Rockabilly (B side) with pretty good teen-is A side.

Source: Terry Gordon

KB-1009 - (No Name Label) 1009

Marguerite Ashlock

58/59

KB-1009A - Let’s Talk About Weight

KB-1009B - Let’s Talk About Weight

(No Name Label) 1009

Cedar Rapids, IA

KB-998 - PLAY 1007

THE BIG BEATS

58

KB-998A - Under Arrest   (No Publ.)

KB-998B - Only You   (Streeter Publ.)

PLAY 1007

Cleveland, OH

KB-995 - KAY DEE 995

Kenny Thompson

58

KB-995A - I Can’t Escape The Heartache                                 (No Publ.)

KB-995B - I Want To be Loved                                                (No Publ.)

KAY DEE 995

MN

Another release that I haven't found label shots for as yet.

KB-992 - KAY BANK LP 992

ELLEN REPP AND EDWARD MATTOS - "Song Recital at Oberlin"

58

KB-992A - (Side One)

KB-992B - (Side Two)

Unknown Label LP 992

KB-990 - PLAY 1006

JOHNNY JAY

Nov 58   (DOL = 25 Nov 58)

KB-990A - That’s What I Like About Love   (Clane Music)

KB-990B - Let Me Keep You Company   (Clane Music)

PLAY 1006

Cleveland, OH

Source:  Rockabilly Hall Of Fame / John J Huhta

Johnny Jay, (aka John J. Huhta), was born in Duluth, MN on October 9th, 1934. Johnny played saxaphone in Jr. High and later took up banjo and guitar. At age 17 he had his first radio show on WEBC in Duluth with his band "The Sunnysiders".

When he was 18 he joined the army and served in Korea as a combat engineer. After the war ended he did a short stint with an entertainment troupe there. When he came back to the states, he landed in Montana where he had one of the songs recorded by "Smoky Mac and The Yellowstone Valley Boys".

When he got back home in 1956, he formed "The Shuffle Kings" with his younger twin brothers, Max and Mike and started playing night clubs in the midwest area. In '57, they made their way to Nashville, TN. Soon, they were on tour with Hawkshaw Hawkins and Jean Sheppard.

They met Ernest Tubb and he invited them to sing on his "Midnight Jamboree" on WSM. With Ernest's help, they met some music producers and publishers. Johnny signed with an independent producer who liked his songs and a record session was scheduled at RCA's studio "B". On board were the Jordanaires, Hank Garland, Hargus Robbins and other Nashville studio musucians.

Mercury Records acquired the masters and released "Tears" and "Sugar Doll" in the fall of 1957. In their November 18th, 1957 issue, Billboard Magazine picked these songs as potential hits in all three catagories, country, pop and rhythm and blues. 

After Mercury, John recorded for other labels including, Play Records, Dek Records and he had the initial release for Pete Drakes Stop Records, "Buck $2.80", another self penned tune. Johnny collaborated with Dave Dudley to write Dave's 1972 hit, "It Takes Time".

Over the years, Johnny has shared the stage with Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynnette, Buddy Knox, Jim Reeves, Dave Dudley, Claude King, Wynn Stewert, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Jean Sheppard, Marvin Rainwater and many more.

KB-984 - PLAY 1005

LEE MATHEWS - Orch conducted by Chuck Sage

58  (DOL - 28 Nov 58 - (Release Date))

KB-984A - You Call It Madness But I Call It Love   (Mayfair Music)

KB-984B - Your Ring Beneath My Pillow  (Avalon Music)

PLAY 1005

Cleveland, OH

KB-976 - INSPIRED LP 976

Edward Menaldino - “A Time To Weep, A Time To Rejoice”

58

KB-976A – Side One

KB-976B – Side Two

INSPIRED LP 976

Minneapolis, MN