Here is page 3 of the August 1978 newsletter. Silver Laughter was very busy during this period, and my booking calendar proves it. At the bottom of the page it shows many stores where our second album, “Sailing On Fantasies”… Read More ›
Art Stenstrom
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 ›
Page 2 of the August, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
The second page starts with a little blurb from Ken, then Paul and finally Carl. At the very bottom are the lyrics to “Sing Me Your Love Songs”. Supposedly all the Beatles songs were highlighted in capitals… but Art missed… 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 ›
Page 1 of the August, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Some of this is actually kind of funny though much of it is pretty silly. As you can read, our second album had just been released and was already in some stores. I’m sure Art worked very hard on these… Read More ›
One Last Cover – “We’ve Got To Get You A Woman” – Silver Laughter Does Todd Rundgren
“We’ve Got To Get You A Woman” Click on the link above to hear Ken Wiles sing this Todd Rundgren tune while playing bass in the 1978 performance at The Ranch & Company in Port Byron, IL. Mick plays piano… Read More ›
Schedule for Silver Laughter – 1977
This is a sample of the schedule Art would sent out to the band telling us what had been confirmed and what dates were open. If you notice at the bottom of the page there is a typewritten note that… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performs Eagles Song “Tequila Sunrise” from 1978 in Port Byron
“Tequila Sunrise” Click on the link above to hear Silver Laughter perform this Eagles song. Ken sings lead with Jon, Paul and I on backups. The outtake is from the 1978 photo session with Art behind the camera. No, it… Read More ›