Apparently the song got 85 plays during that quarter of 1978. We received a whopping check for $2.55! Mick Orton
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Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Meets Gregg Allman
I met Gregg Allman about 20 years ago when we played in Mill Valley. Our trio, Ed Bergquist on guitar, Dave Dewey on drums and me on bass were playing in the lounge at Strawberry Joe’s when I got to… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“This Boy” This selection was clipped from our Calgary Beatles Tribute. We only did parts of songs for the medley. This was one of songs I am most proud of performing. I think it is a superb rendition. Everyone… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“All My Loving” I know I already posted one version of this cover of The Beatles song, but I think this version is much better and more lively. It was recorded after the Beatles Tribute in Calgary on our last… Read More ›
MORE Silver Laughter LIVE – Cover Songs!
“Eight Days A Week” Here is another cover version of the Beatles song we did in our tribute. All the songs in the tribute were shortened to include the most important parts. We also worked on putting them together… Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Makes A Boating Mistake
Keep in mind, we are new to boating; this is the first boat we have ever owned. Though I have been boating and water skiing with friends out here and on the Sacramento Delta, we have never owned our own… Read More ›
Some History Before Mick Orton Joined Silver Laughter
Here are some photos out of the archives. Fortunately for me, my mom saved everything. This first photo is of me in my bedroom at 2103 N. Ohio Ave. in Davenport, Iowa where I lived since I was 7 years… Read More ›