Here is one of the last pieces of memorabilia I have from the “Carl Collection”. It looks like one of the schedules that Art would send us with all the confirmed bookings we had at the time it was created…. Read More ›
Jon Ludtke
LIVE Performance of “Turn It Down” by Silver Laughter from 1978
“Turn It Down” Click on the link above to hear this Silver Laughter original from the “Sailing On Fantasies” album. It was recorded at The Ranch & Company in Port Byron, IL back in 1978. The lineup on this tune… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Members, Jon Ludtke and Steve Elliott Play on HiFi Songs
Steve Elliott posted some new songs to his ReverbNation under the HiFi band page. Three of them (at least) feature Jon and Steve; “I Want You Tonight”, “Key To My Heart” and “Any Day”. Have a listen!
Page 4 of the August, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
Page 4 was a shameless plug for our vinyl records and tapes.
OUTTAKE From Silver Laughter’s “Sailing On Fantasies” – “I Can’t Believe In You”
“I Can’t Believe In You” Click on the link above to hear the converted MP3 of this studio outtake from the second album. If you listen to both versions side by side you can hear distinct differences in the one… Read More ›
Page 3 of the August, 1978 Silver Laughter Newsletter
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 ›
LIVE Performance of “Turn Your Face Away” by Silver Laughter from 1978
“Turn Your Face Away” Click on the link above to hear the live version of the song from the “Handle With Care” album. Recorded in June of 1978 at the Ranch and Company in Port Byron (on a slow night,… Read More ›
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!