Steve Robbins (Lemco)

Lemco records out of Lexington , Kentucky released many recordings of lesser known artist. This record by Steve Robbins is one those, it was released in 1970. I like his tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong with the song "Armstrong". The flip side "Natural to be gone" has a slight Glen Campbell sound accompanied with heavy banjo.

                                                                           Steve Robbins - Armstrong

Worthy Finds

Hello, after looking thru the stacks of vinyl, I decided to feature a couple of artists whose music has fallen thru the cracks over the years that are worthy to be heard again . The first of these is by a group called The Swivel Hips. They recorded a version of the Ventures "Walk Don't Run" on the Top Hit Tunes record label. Top Hit Tunes records were sold mostly in the Woolworth's five and dime stores. They featured six low budget recordings of the popular songs from the day performed by different artists. As far I could find this was the only song the group recorded. My guess is that this was a studio group. The second song is by Jack Fraley. He wrote and recorded  two songs "Trust in Me" and "Wanderer" on Westland Records in 1966. I highlighted "Wanderer" which was the B side of the 45.  It's a catchy ballad. I think for the time period it certainly had the potential to be a hit.

                                                                        The Swivel Hips - Walk don't run

                                                                          Jack Fraley - Wanderer