Buddy Weaver Podcast

Episode 413: Vintage MWSD Album of Marshall Flippo Calling EZ Squares (1970s)

Produced for use in grade schools and popular as a 33 1/3 long play record, the "EZ Series" produced by Norman Merrbach (owner of Blue Star Records) was a series of albums.  This is the fifth in the series featuring Marshall Flippo doing the calling.

Material used is terrific for classes and SSD level dances.

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Episode 412: Vintage MWSD Album by Ron Schneider (1978)

This episode we feature a vintage Dance Ranch long-play album recorded by Ron Schneider.  Released in June 1978.

This is Ron's second of two albums on the Dance Ranch label

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Episode 411: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2022 - Singing Calls Using SSD Program

This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.  Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes.  SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.

Today's episode features new singing calls from buddyweavermusic.com. Excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.

Here are the singing calls use in this episode:

"I Wanna Sing" on Hi Hat 5361

"Is It Still Over" on Rawhide 1258

"Against The Grain" on Rawhide 1264

"One Less Day" on Blue Star 2636

"Singing In The Rain" on Female Edition Blue Star 509

"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" on Blue Star 2529

"Why Don't You Spend The Night" on Hi Hat 5365

"Rambling Fever" on Rawhide 1268

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Episode 410: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Max Forsythe (1962)

One of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing of the fifties to the seventies was Max Forsythe.  Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Max was a full-time traveling caller starting in 1957.  Here is a dance recorded in 1962. 

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Episode 409: Vintage MWSD Album by Marshall Flippo (1972)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo.  Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1023, "Marshall Flippo Calls In Stereo From Kirkwood Lodge, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri"

This is Marshall's thirteenth  recorded album and features singing calls that would become classics

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Episode 408: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2022 - Live Dance (SSD) Called by Buddy Weaver

The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured.  Here are patter and 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 407: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2022 - Plus Dance Called by Mike Seastrom, Ken Bower, Tim Merino, Buddy Weaver

Recorded at the American Square Dance Publication fundraiser dance held on August 27, 2022 here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest.  Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level).

Callers are Mike Seastrom, Ken Bower, Tim Merino, and Buddy Weaver

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Episode 406: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Marshall Flippo (1962 part II)

By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing.  As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world.

Here is part 2 of a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.

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Episode 405: 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 patter and 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 404: Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording Of Marshall Flippo (1962)

By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing.  As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world.

Here is a live dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.

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Episode 403: Vintage MWSD Album by Al ”Tex” Brownlee (1972)

This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee.  Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1022, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee Calling In Stereo"

Al Brownlee, previously featured in this podcast series was a traveling caller from West Texas while also recreation director at Fontana Village in North Carolina.

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Episode 402: Understanding And Utilizing The SSD Program As Presented By Buddy Weaver (2022)

Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program.

Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing - it could certainly save your square dance club.

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Episode 401: Vintage MWSD Album by Bob Augustin (1964)

This episode we feature a vintage Lore Records long-play album recorded by Bob Augustin.  Released in 1964 featuring the unique calling style of New Orleans native, Bob Augustin.

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Episode 400: Modern Western Square Dancing in 2020 - Live Plus Dance Called by Buddy Weaver

In 2020 at the height of the pandemic shutdown, some folks found dancing via Zoom (video and audio) to be their way to stay in square dancing.  Here is a live Zoom dance at the Plus level called by Buddy Weaver.  

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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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