Buddy Weaver Podcast

Episode 399: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Singing Sam Mitchell (1962)

A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but from the 1960s into the 1970s, Singing Sam Mitchell was one of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing.  Here is a dance recorded in 1962. 

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Episode 398: Vintage MWSD Album by Al ”Tex” Brownlee (1971)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee.  Released in April 1971 as Blue Star 1019, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee's Gold Record Album"

For those who may notice, this album is presented in our podcast out of order.  This was due to there being no copy of this album available until a few weeks ago where it was purchased from a private party.

Al started calling in West Texas in 1948 and by 1957 became a full-time caller covering most of the region.  In 1968 he became recreation director for Fontana Dam Resort in North Carolina, spending summer months there as resident caller while returning to Texas in the Fall.  He recorded for Blue Star Records from 1962 to 1982.  His Gold Record was presented by Norm Merrbach, owner of Blue Star Records for outstanding record sales.

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Episode 397: MWSD Callers Singing Cowboy Songs - Hi Hat Pioneers Second Album

This episode features the talents of some great MWSD callers singing "cowboy songs".  No dancing this episode, instead callers Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, and Tom Perry - the Hi Hat Pioneers - are featured.

These callers performed live at many square dance specials and festivals.  This was their second album released in 1985.  Originally thought to be lost, a cassette was recently discovered and presented here.

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Episode 396: Vintage MWSD Patter Calls (1970s and 1980s)

Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing.  Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels.

Here is part two of tracks offering SSD, Mainstream, or Plus.  Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks.

Callers on this podcast are:

Johnnie Wykoff, Al Brundage, Dick Houlton, Dave Taylor, Tommy Cavanaugh, and Lee Kopman.

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Episode 395: How To Attract And Keep New Dancers As Presented By Buddy Weaver (2022)

Recorded at the National Square Dance Convention in Evansville, Indiana here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic of new dancers.

Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to recruiting and retention.

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Episode 394: Vintage MWSD Patter Recordings (1970s and 1980s)

Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing.  Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels.

Here is an excellent resource for callers and dancers alike.  Some tracks are SSD, Mainstream, or Plus.  Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks.

Callers on this podcast are:

Marshall Flippo, Jerry Helt, Ernie Kinney, Nate Bliss, Harold Bausch, and Frank Lane.

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Episode 393: Vintage MWSD Album by Marshall Flippo (1971)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in October 1971 as Blue Star 1021, "Marshall Flippo Calls The Basic 50"

This is Marshall's twelfth  recorded album and his first of only singing calls

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Episode 392: Modern Western Square Dancing in 1999 - Singing Calls by Buddy Weaver

Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 1993 on cassette tape.  All of the music used as accompaniment was done on the Hi Hat Record label under producer Ernie Kinney.

Here are the singing calls used in this episode along with their current label and number:

"GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY" on Rawhide 1001

"ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" on Rawhide 1120

"ROLLIN' IN MY SWEET BABY'S ARMS" Rawhide 1039

"BLACK VELVET" (n/a)

"AFTER THE LOVIN" on Rawhide 1054

"DANCIN' ON THE CEILING" on Rawhide (future release)

"ME AND MILLIE" (n/a)

"NEON MOON" (n/a)

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Episode 391: Vintage MWSD - Easy Dances and Mixers by Jack Murtha

Jack Murtha was one of the developers of the original square dance program for use in schools.  He was an educator and brought that experience to square dancing as a way to make it easy to introduce to non-dancers.  This recording was a sample for a future project where Jack introduced a variety of easy squares and mixers using music produced by Bob Osgood.  This comes from a cassette tape in the Bob Osgood library.

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Episode 390: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Dick Weaver (1963 & 1978)

A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but in his hey-day was a traveling caller, recording artist, and well respected leader among callers.  Dick Weaver from Hawaii is featured through two separate recordings.  The first from a dance called in Anaheim, California in 1963 and the second from one of his last Hawaii dances in 1978 (he retired from calling in 1979).  Yes, this was Buddy Weaver's father.

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Episode 389: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2022 - Live SSD dance called by Buddy Weaver

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are three patter calls and five singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment.  This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.

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Episode 388: Vintage MWSD Album by Bob Fisk (1971)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Bob Fisk.  Released in May 1971 as Blue Star 1020, "You'll Cheer When You Hear This Great Square Dance Album by Bob Fisk"

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Episode 387: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2000 - Singing Call Album by Stan Cole

Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 2000 on the Rawhide Records label.  Caller, Stan Cole was a popular figure from the Central Valley area of California.  On this album he has backup singers creating a full sound.

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Episode 386: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Larry Ward (1960)

A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in Los Angeles, California featuring the calling of Larry Ward.  He is accompanied by the live band that recorded for the Sets In Order label at the time.  This is a snapshot of one of square dancing in 1960 with one of the most popular callers at the time using a variety of basics along with a new call on almost every tip.

Here is a documentary about Larry Ward here

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Episode 385: Modern Western Square Dancing in 1993 - Singing Calls by Buddy Weaver

Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 1993 on cassette tape.  All of the music used as accompaniment was done on the Hi Hat Record label under producer Ernie Kinney.

Here are the singing calls used in this episode along with their current label and number:

"SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME" on Rawhide 1192

"ALWAYS LATE" on Rawhide 1237

"FIREBALL MAIL" (n/a)

"HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS" on Blue Star 2495

"SPANISH EYES" on Rawhide 1164

"HONKY TONK BLUES" on Rawhide 1088

"LET IT BE ME" (n/a)

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Episode 384: Vintage MWSD Album by Dave Taylor (1971)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Dave Taylor.  Released in February 1971 as Blue Star 1018, "Dave Taylor With A Passel Of Great Dances For Straight Shooting' Squares Everywhar"

Dave was an incredible caller who brought square dancing to the international stage, through his many calling tours and the creation of the World Square Dance Convention.  He was one of the founding fathers of CALLERLAB.

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Episode 383: Vintage MWSD Album by Les Gotcher (1970)

This episode we feature a vintage long-play album recorded by Les Gotcher.  Released in 1970 on his own Black Mountain Label (copyright ownership by Buddy Weaver Music)

Les was the true pioneer of square dancing.  His type of calling - blending parts of one routine with another routine - gained popularity with the dancers which then gave encouragement to other callers to adapt this style.  Along with this new extemporaneous square dancing came a new style of calling.  Les Gotcher's style of delivery from timing to cadence is the model of modern western square dance calling.

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Episode 382: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2022 - SSD dancing as called by Buddy Weaver

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are four patter calls and four singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment.  This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.

Learn more about SSD here

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Episode 381: Vintage MWSD Cassette Album - Called by Johnnie Wykoff (1980s)

A cassette album of Modern Western Square Dancing from a slightly vintage era (the 1980s)

The late Johnnie Wykoff is featured from his cassette album "Should I Come Home Or Should I Go Crazy".  A former owner/produced of Blue Star Records, he recorded 169 singles, mostly on Blue Star.

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Episode 380: Vintage MWSD Album by Lem Smith (1980)

This episode we feature a vintage EZ Records long-play album recorded by Lem Smith.  Released in the early 1980s using the 38-basic calls presented by CALLERLAB.

Lem Smith, who hailed from Texas was active in recording for Blue Star Records and sister label, Bogan Records.

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