“Turn It Down” This song has been featured before, both live and studio versions. But with all the new visitors coming to the site, it is time to bring it to the front. We recorded it at Westminst’r Sound in… Read More ›
Mike Orton
Silver Laughter Original Song From “Sailing On Fantasies” – “Sing Me Your Love Songs”
“Sing Me Your Love Songs” There are new people coming to this site all the time, so it’s important to show the musical contribution Silver Laughter made to music in the mid to late ’70’s. It is one of the… Read More ›
Studio Version of “No One Can Do It”
“No One Can Do It” This was the B side to “Angela and was featured on the first album, “Handle With Care”. Jon and I used to talk about the Beatles and how their B sides were not throw away… Read More ›
Studio Version of “Angela” by Silver Laughter
“Angela” This original song has been posted elsewhere on the site, both in studio and live versions. But for those who are new to the website here it is again. We recorded this tune at the studio outside Kansas City… Read More ›
Silver Laughter in Carroll, IA 1977
We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. Janis and I had family over and took a turn around our lagoon (essentially a large salt water lake), participating in the Bel Marin Keys 4th of July “Sail-abration” with our… Read More ›
Beatles Medley Performed by Silver Laughter
“Day Tripper”, “Nowhere Man” and “And Your Bird Can Sing” I say this about a lot of our original and cover tunes, but I really think this is an outstanding rendition of the three songs we strung together for the… Read More ›
Silver Laughter 1978
I have been very busy this 4th of July week and have not had time to look for interesting tidbits to post, so here is another photo from the set we did in Des Moines in October of 1978. Mick
1977 Photo of Silver Laughter
This photo was taken in Worthington just after Paul joined the group in 1977. “Simon says everyone put your hands on your hip. Take them down. Paul, you’re out!” Mick Orton
Revisit of Silver Laughter Original “Any Words You Can Say” from the “Handle With Care” Album
“Any Words You Can Say” This is a re-post from the March 2013 article for our newer subscribers. It is the complete first album version of this song which we recorded back in 1976. According to the liner notes, Art… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Fan From Japan Checks In!
Here is a note I received from a Japanese fan last night while I was at the Giants game (which they lost). I was happy to report that I have limited copies of many of the singles we recorded as… Read More ›