This is mentioned elsewhere on this site; that Steve Elliott left Silver Laughter to form a band called Sneaky Feelin’. Apparently, they even recorded a couple of originals and released at least one 45 RPM single. Below are the last… Read More ›
70’s music
The Germans Release Silver Laughter’s “Handle With Care” and “Sailing On Fantasies” on Green Tree/New Music
I received my copies of the reissues of both Silver Laughter albums today, and boy, am I impressed! Not only are the jackets nearly authentic (except for the New Music/Green Tree label) to the originals. As you can see, the… Read More ›
LIVE Version of Silver Laughter Hit, “Lover”
“Lover” Click on the link above to hear the Silver Laughter LIVE performance this hit from the “Sailing On Fantasies” album. Recorded at The Ranch & Company in Port Byron back in June of 1978. It has been edited and… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Kim Ludtke as Ringo
I believe another Silver Laughter, John Carstensen, did up this photo for Jon and Kim’s sister, Jonee. It shows Kim as The Beatles drummer. Kim would have WAY more drums though!
Two Silver Laughter Members Play on “All Around”
“All Around” Click on the link above to hear an early composition by Mick Orton. It was supposed to be a Neil Young type song written for The Contents Are:. Paul Staack plays drums on this while Mick plays bass,… Read More ›
Another 1978 Silver Laughter Booking Schedule
Here is another rather faded schedule. After doing some research this appears to be from 1978 starting in July and shows all the bookings that were confirmed through November. You may notice that it matches up with the booking calendar… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performs “Rainbow” Live from The Ranch & Company – 1978
“Rainbow” Click on the link above to hear the live version of the Silver Laughter original from “Sailing On Fantasies” recorded at The Ranch & Company in Port Byron in June of 1978. It has been edited and converted to… Read More ›
Two Silver Laughter Members Play on “Out Of The Cold”
“Out Of The Cold” Click on the link above to hear a Craig Hute composition performed by The Contents Are: with Paul Staack and Mick Orton as musicians before they joined Silver Laughter along with Craig and Dave Neumann. The… Read More ›
Page 1 of December 1977 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Back on March 12 I wrote about a friend, Shawna, who used to see us in Sioux Falls and found our website early this year. Well, here in the first page of the December 1977 newsletter Jon mentions her by… Read More ›
Another Replay from the Silver Laughter Vault – “I Wanna Be With You” by the Raspberries
“I Wanna Be With You” Click on the link above to hear Silver Laughter cover a song by The Raspberries. Mick is singing lead with Jon and Ken (and maybe Paul) doing the backups. This is another cut from the… Read More ›