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 ›
Sailing On Fantasies
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Live From Port Byron in 1978, Silver Laughter Performs “Sing Me Your Love Songs”
“Sing Me Your Love Songs” Click on the link above to hear a live version of the first song on the “Sailing On Fantasies” album. It was recorded in June of 1978 at The Ranch and Company in Port Byron… Read More ›
Page 2 of Silver Laughter Newsletter from March of 1978
The usual format for newsletters was a little blurb from each of us in the band as well as Carl, our sound and light man. The order was Jon, Mick, Ken, then Paul and finally Carl. Page 2 finishes up… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Connection to Sunday Social
Manager, Art “Smart” Stenstrom, played bass in a blues/soul band called Sunday Social before becoming a talent manager. We first met him when he worked for Rick Geisler, but he later went out on his own as Entertainment Services Concept… Read More ›