“The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves” This country song was written by Jon Ludtke but later was credited to Ludtke – Orton, though I don’t think I really added anything to this song other than the bass line at… Read More ›
Photos
“Any Words You Can Say” LIVE at the Red Bull in Norfolk, NE – March of 1977
“Any Words You Can Say” I still love this song. Though this version is a little fast, I really like the fact that, in the studio I double tracked the vocal, but live Jon and I sang together which is… Read More ›
1976 Photos of Silver Laughter
These are more of the photos that were sent to me in negative form from our good friend, Becky Livingston. I transferred them using a converter and enhanced them the best I could with Paintshop Pro. The negatives were obviously… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performs Badfinger’s “No Matter What”
“No Matter What” Click on the link above to hear this January 27, 1978 performance of this Badfinger song at the Red Bull in Norfolk, NE. Jon sings lead and Ken, Paul and Mick sing backup. The photo is another… Read More ›
NEWS FLASH! Old Silver Laughter Reel to Reel Tapes Have Been Uncovered!!!
Today I received a box of seven reel to reel tapes of Silvers Laughter recordings. From the writing on the boxes, it looks like most of them were from live performances and possibly one or two from recording sessions, but… Read More ›
Mick Orton of THE SILVERS Shares Cavern History
There is still a Cavern Club in the Cavern Quarter of Liverpool. They try and make you think it is the original. It is not, though they used bricks from the original to build the new Cavern. Outside many of… Read More ›
This and That From Paris… From THE SILVERS
Right now Janis and I are in Paris seeing the sights, looking at art from Picasso, Monet, Manet and Rodin among others. What will I remember most about the City of Love? Stairs… lots of stairs! We climbed the steps… Read More ›
Mick Orton of THE SILVERS Visits Childhood Homes of The Beatles
Before I go too far, I want everyone to know that I have offered the other guys the opportunity to post on this site. To date they have not contributed much despite my urging. Eventually, I am confident this will… Read More ›
Ferry Cross The Mersey in Liverpool
Just a quick note after going to dinner. It’s 6:35 PM here in Liverpool. Janis and I had Italian food at a nearby restaurant on Bold Street. Earlier today we wanted to take the Ferry across the Mersey. On our… Read More ›
Another Beatles Connection to THE SILVERS
Today Janis and I traveled from London to Liverpool by train, about a 3 hour trip. Once we arrived we got a cab to our hotel and found that this is a special week to honor The Beatles (August 25-29,… Read More ›