I don’t remember ever having seen this one before, at least I don’t recall it being in our regular promotional package. It’s kind of a funky photo selection and sort of high contrast. But it indicates we had already had… Read More ›
Mike Orton
Westminst’r Sound – Where Silver Laughter Recorded “Sailing On Fantasies”
Here is a brochure that Carl picked up for the studio where we recorded our second album. Westminst’r Sound studio was in a converted barn on Frank’s parent’s farm, if memory serves.
Silver Laughter Performance “Outtakes”
These are not the best quality photos of Silver Laughter onstage at various venues, but they are still part of our legacy. Back in the ’70’s these were the clothing and hair styles of most of the bands that played… Read More ›
April 1978 Silver Laughter Engagement
Among the stuff Carl sent me, this is one of the mementos from his treasure trove of Silver Laughter material. Looking back at the April 1978 booking calendar on April 14 I had marked down Drake’s University as the venue… Read More ›
Another Hit from the Silver Laughter Vault – “Turn Your Face Away”
“Turn Your Face Away” Click on the link above to hear a Silver Laughter original from the “Handle With Care” album. The photo is from the Mississippi Valley Fair Teen Tent at the Davenport fairgrounds around 1976. Though it is… Read More ›
Time For Some More Silver Laughter Music – “Don’t Feel Bad”
“Don’t Feel Bad” Click on the link above to hear another one of our singles. Once again, I preface this by saying we have a huge new tune in factor on this site, so I am pleased to be able… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Newsletter from March of 1977
This was published after “Handle With Care” had just come out. There are many references to the album and singles that were spawned from it. There is also a reference from Art on page one to an agent in Minneapolis… Read More ›
The Contents Are: – Part of the Silver Laughter Legacy
“Head Collect” Click on the link above to hear a Craig Hute original featuring Silver Laughter members, Paul Staack and Mick Orton. Even though this was recorded before Paul and I joined the band, it is still a part of… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Schedule from 1977
Carl sent me a couple of old schedules which are interesting as far as the history of the band goes. It does show what we were very busy on the road for most of the period from January through April… Read More ›
Quick Outtake of Silver Laughter Around 1975
This looks like it was snapped early in my days with the band. We all look so young! Where’s Jonny?