LAWRENCE WELK and his Musical Family performs 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC

LAWRENCE WELK

and his Musical Family performs

200 YEARS
OF AMERICAN MUSIC

Special 2-Record Set

RANWOOD
RECORDS, INC.

STEREO R-7002


This album is admittedly a very ambitous and challenging project. It would obviously be impossible to do full justice to 200 years of American music in two albums and our choices represent extensive research, hours of discussion (sometimes quite heated) within our production staff, and occasional rejections, regretfully made.

Anyone familiar with our TV show must know how strongly I feel about our wonderful country, and how unthinkable it would be to let such a historical milestone as our nation's Bicentennial go by without a very special salute from our Musical Family. Early in 1976 we are presenting two consecutive TV shows, based on this album.

For ever a year I have been wracking my brain, trying to find a suitable Birthday tribute to America. It was my own son, Larry Welk, Jr. who finally came to my rescue. It was his idea to record a double album, featuring highlights of our musical history. Larry is a top executive of Ranwood Records, so, after 50 years in music I find myself, in a sense, working for my son!

In the past few years I have tried to be partially retired. Still, our weekly TV show is practically a full time job, and keeps me occupied much of the time. In spite of a very busy schedule, I was so enthused about this album that I insisted on being present for all the recording sessions. Therefore I speak from first-hand knowledge when I say I'm convinced that this collection of songs will prove to be a memorable tribute to the country we love.

We have attempted to include some songs of historical significance, some which are typical of various musical eras, and others which have achieved a certain immortality, having stood the test of time.

I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone connected with this album, with a special "that you" to George Cates for his tireless efforts and his masterful job of putting it all together. Also, my compliments to George, Bob Ballard, Curt Ramsey and Joe Rizzo for their outstanding arrangements.

Lawrence Welk


THE LAWRENCE WELK ORCHESTRA

REEDS:
Dave Edwards, Bob Davis, Russ Klein, Henry Cuesta, Dick Dale

TRUMPETS:
Mickey McCahan, Laroon Holt, John Zell, Charlie Parlato

TROMBONES:
Don Staples, Ken Trimble, Bob Havens, Barney Liddell

STRINGS:
Joe Livoti, Bob Lido, Harry Hyams, Charlotte Harris

RHYTHM:
Bob Smale, Bob Ralston, Neil Levang, Richard Maloof, John Klein, Jack Imel, Myron Floren


P1975 Teleklew Productions, Inc.
Produced by GEORGE CATES and LAWRENCE WELK
Recorded at Annex Studios
Engineer: Thorne Nogar
Arrangers: Bob Ballard, George Cates, Richard Maltby, Curt Ramsey, Joe Rizzo and Bob Smale
Cover Design: Kissler-Brittenham Design
Cover Photography: Studio Five
Paper Sculpture: Chris Butler

Available through GRT in Cassettes and Cartridges

Ranwood Records, Inc.

A Subsidiary of Ranwood International, Inc., 9037 Sunset Blvd., L.A., Calif. 90069


RECORD 1 - SIDE 1

1 MEDLEY 2:31
Yankee Doodle - Instrumental
Hail Columbia - Chrous

2 HOME SWEET HOME 2:48
- vocal - Guy & Ralna

3 STEPHEN FOSTER MEDLEY 4:00
O Susanna - Chorus
Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) Semonski Sisters
Beautiful Dreamer - Featuring Charlotte and her Cello
Camptown Races - Instrumental

4 SHENENDOAH 2:10
- Vocals: Dick Dale, Ava Barber and Chorus

5 DIXIE 3:50
- Instrumental

6 BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC 2:45
- vocal solos: Ken Delo, Norma Zimmer and Chorus


RECORD 1 - SIDE 2

1 OVERTURE FROM SHOWBOAT 4:25
Why Do I Love You - Instrumental
Bill - Violin Solo: Joe Livoti
Make Believe - Vocal: Joe Feeney
Ol' Man River - Clarinet Solo: Henry Cuesta

2 MEDLEY 1:42
- FEATURING MYRON FLOREN
Little Brown Jug
Skip To My Lou
Polly Wolly Doodle

3 WILL YOU REMEMBER 2:22
- Vocal Duet - Jim Roberts & Norma Zimmer

4 St Louis Blues 2:52
- Clarinet Solo: Henry Cuesta

5 THERE'S A LONG LONG TRAIL 2:10
- vocal - Tom Netherton Girls Chorus

6 STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER 2:10
- Instrumental


RECORD 2 - SIDE 3

1 CHARLESTON 2:02
- Instrumental with Chorus

2 THE LOVE NEST 2:13
- vocal - Guy & Ralna

3 GEORGE M COHAN MEDLEY 2:50
You're A Grand Old Flag - Chorus
Mary's A Grand Old Name - Vocal Joe Feeney
Yankee Doodle Dandy - Vocal Ken Delo and Chorus
Give My Regards To Broadway - Chorus

4 SOPHISTICATED LADY 2:09
- Instrumental Featuring The Saxaphone Section

5 GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART 2:06
- Vocal Duet - Jim Roberts & Norma Zimmer

6 RHAPSODY IN BLUE 4:18
- Instrumental: Clarinet Solo - Henry Cuesta, Piano Solo - Bob Ralston


RECORD 2 - SIDE 4

1 STARDUST 2:13
- Instrumental: Featuring Henry Cuesta on Clarinet

2 RELEASE ME 2:45
- English Vocal - Ava Barber, Spanish Vocal - Anacani

3 BIG BAND THEMES MEDLEY 3:10
- Instrumental
Moonlight Serenade
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
Let's Dance

4 HAWAIIAN MEDLEY 2:48
- Vocal TOm Netherton and Chorus
Song Of The Islands
Aloha Oe

5 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE 2:00
- Vocal - Tanya Welk

6 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 2:48
- Chorus


RANWOOD
RECORDS, INC.
STEREO R-7002