“Lover” This song got most of the radio airplay during the Silver Laughter days. Weeks after all the studio tracks were finished, Bob Parker, one of Art’s old buddies from his band days, took the tape to Des Moines and… Read More ›
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“Mean Mr. Mustard” – “Polythene Pam” – “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” Medley When The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” came out, I hadn’t heard anything like it. It was so unique with its own medley on the B side… Read More ›
Another NEW Find! SILVER LAUGHTER’S Paul Staack and Mick Orton Play on The Contents Are: Originals!
“All Around” On this site, I have often spoken of the great musical opportunities I’ve had during my lifetime. The first was with the band, The Contents Are: and the second was with Silver Laughter. Recently another old friend of… Read More ›
Half of Silver Laughter Plays On Live Original by Mick Orton & Craig Hute – The Contents Are:
“Something’s Just Begun” I had to be reminded by Craig Hute, formerly of The Contents Are:, that he and I wrote this song together. From what he tells me, I had the bass line, and we wrote the song in… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“P.S. I Love You” This song was clipped from our second Beatles tribute which we recorded live at The Ranch & Co. in Port Byron, IL. It started with a slight pause after “Love Me Do” and a quick drum… Read More ›
Half of Silver Laughter Plays On Live Original by Craig Hute – The Contents Are:
“Look Around” Paul Staack and I performed on this excellent song written by Craig Hute while we were in The Contents Are:. I realize it is a departure from our regular Silver Laughter musical selections, but it’s a very good… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“Rain” Until other live tapes of our performances are uncovered, most of the cover songs we will be posting are from one of the Beatles Tributes. This is from Show #2 which was preceded by “Another Girl” from the… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“Magical Mystery Tour” This was another difficult studio song that was included in our Beatles Tribute. In my opinion, this is an excellent version of the title song to a Beatles made-for-television special of the same name. The original had… Read More ›
Quick Thought About Silver Laughter Sharing Motel Rooms
When we were on the road and had to rent motel rooms, the usual way we did it was to put two people in two rooms and then let the fifth person (remember we were a four piece band with… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band” – “With A Little Help From My Friends” Medley Cut from our Beatles Tribute, here are a couple of Beatle cover tunes that really stand out. This came out when Jon and I still… Read More ›