Bud Hundenski & The Corsairs

CD:  Resurgence!

2010 Peppermint Records

Producer:  Bud Hundenski

Recorded at Peppermint Records, Youngstown, OH.

Engineer:  Gary Rhamy

Musician Credits: Bud Hundenski, Dave Pietrzak, Rick "Mo" Mansfield, Larry Davis, Skip McAuliffe, Gene Turtzer, Terry Narvey, Randy Koslosky.

Vocalist Credits:  Eddie Biegaj

Arrangement Credit:  Bud Hundenski

Composer Credits:  Bud Hundenski - Swingtime Music (BMI); F. Wojnarowski; W. Solek; K. Morey; F. Gubala.

Project Coordinator:  Del Sinchak

Graphic Designer:  Leanna Rhamy

Photography:  Alex Andres

Manufactured & Distributed By:  Peppermint Records, Youngstown, OH..

From Peppermint Records (Gary Rhamy) and CD Producer (Bud Hundenski):  Peppermint Records is truly proud to announce and provide you with one our finest pieces of recorded music ever - "Resurgence!" by Bud Hundenski & The Corsairs!  The reason why this Pittsburg based Polish-American band has entertained Polka music lovers across the US and Canada for more than 4 decades is quite simple - musical consistency.  They continue to deliver their solid traditional big-band stylings as professionally in person as they do on recordings, with drive, excitement, and class.  Their sound remains true to this day as it has always been clean and crisp, and yet rich!  This recording exemplifies the talents of Bud's unparalleled musicians, who have been loyal to the band for all these years.  Their qualities are showcased here in combination with the multi-talents of Bud Hundenski the composer, lyricist, arranger, band-leader, and musician to make for t his unforgettable production.  To highlight the completion of this recording, the unmistakable and renowned Polish and English vocals of Eddie Biegaj have been added, to make for a musical "match made in heaven."  You will be surprised and thrilled to hear the fresh presentations of some very familiar tunes, such as "Happy Birthday" (as you have never heard it), as well as The Barber," which you will notice is a variation of the band's original "Polka Swing," which was a huge hit early on.  Another number which will be sure to catch your ear is the title tune "Roll Out The Stoney's."  This clever and cute re-make of an award-winning jingle from the 60's is about a Western Pa beer which has been a fan favorite among the Polka crowd for years.  The additional selections will also prove to be most refreshing, (and in cases nostalgic) with that ever-present unique Corsairs sound providing a memorable and lasting form of musical entertainment.  A special thank you also goes out to the "Jones Brewery" of Smithon, Pennsylvania, brewers of "Stoney's Beer," for their involvement and sponsorship of this CD.  "Stoney's" has been around for more than a century, and is currently owned by the Podlucky family, who are of Slovak Descent.  This is their way of thanking their customers for their patronage over the years, whether drinking a cold "Stoney's" at a family wedding or party, or at your local tavern or club.  After all, what can be more fitting than enjoying a hot polka and a cold refreshing "Stoney's Beer?"  So polka and beer lovers, here is your opportunity to do both!  Let's enjoy the music as we 'ROLL OUT THE STONEY'S!"

Walter Ostanek & Frankie Yankovic

CD:  The Two Of Us

2010 Sunshine Diversified Entertainment

Producer:  Walter Ostanek

Recorded at Rainbow Recording Studio, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Engineer:  Joe Shugan

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Peppermint Studios, Youngstown, OH.

Engineer:  Gary Rhamy

Musician Credits:  Wa;ter Ostanek, Joey Miskulin, Norm Kobal, Ken Senko, Richard Ostanek, Mark Habat.

Vocalist Credits:  Frankie Yankovic, Murray McFadgen.

Composer Credits:  Walt Groller; Yankovic, Pecon, Trolli -Mills Music (ASCAP); Ken Novak; Krempfert, Wershan, Wise, Twomey -Glady's Music; S. Gunski, R.J. Marine; Davis, Mitchell, Adler (BMI); B. Shelton, J. Shelton; Brown, Timm, Vejvoda, Zeman (BMI); C. Hopfensperger, V. Elanic; Joe Resetar; Davis, Burke, Fisher (ASCAP); Don Novak; Robert Collins, Walter Ostanek; Del Sinchak.

Graphic Designer:  Ed Klancnik

Manufactured & Distributed By:  Sunshine DIversified Entertainment, West Seneca. NY.

From The Chairman of the Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame, Tony Petkovsek:  "The Two Of Us" is an appropriate album title for the two most predominant individuals of the Cleveland Style polka movement in North America.  Frankie Yankovic was the most recognized entertainer of his era and Canada's Polka King, Walter Ostanek, has become a legend in his own rite.  Here is a compilation of some of the popular songs they recorded together for your polka listening enjoyment.

Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen

CD:  Brueggen Down The House

2010 Gary Brueggen

Producer:  Gary Brueggen

Recorded at HG Studio, Milwaukee, WI

Engineer:  Don Hunjadi

Musician Credits:  Gary W. Brueggen, Willard Brueggen, Laurie Solberg, Dennis Nadherny, Doug "Gus" Krueger, Don Hunjadi, Kevin Altenburg.

Vocalist Credits:  Gary W. Brueggen, Willard Brueggen, Laurie Solberg, Lindsay Severson.

Composer Credits:  Slavko Avsenik; John L. Mayer, Bernie Roberts; Johnny Bond; Verne Meisner (BMI); Dr. John Check; Daniel O'Donnell; Mart Kenney; Hank Cochran, Harlan Howard; Bob Doszak; Willie Nelson; Joey Miksulin - Musicwagon, Inc./Rini Tunes (ASCAP); Doc Pomus, Mort Schuman; Bert Kaempfert; Michael Martin Murphey, Don Cook, Chick Rains; Clayton Hopfensberger.

Graphic Designer:  Don Hunjadi

Manufactured By:  Media Express, MInneapolis, MN

Distributed By:  Gary Brueggen

Brave Combo

CD:  Kikiriki

2010 Brave Combo

Producer:  Carl Finch and Brave Combo

Recorded at The Echo Lab, Argyle, TX

Engineer:  Dave Willingham

Incidental Recording Engineer:  Danny O'Brien, BC Studios, Denton, TX

Mastered By:  Nolan Brett, Crystal Clear Studios, Dallas, TX

Musician Credits:  Jeffrey Barnes, Alan Emert, Carl Finch, Little Jack Melody, Danny O'Brien.

Vocalist Credits:  Jeffrey Barnes, Carl Finch, Little Jack Melody, Danny O'Brien.

Arrangement Credit:  Carl Finch - No Class Music (BMI); Little Jack Melody - Khaki Music (BMI);  Jeffrey Barnes - Wise Monkey Music (BMI); Brave Combo.

Composer Credits:  Guerrero; Gibb, Nemoperor (BMI); B. Shelton, J. Shelton, S. Robin - Leeds Music; Finch - No Class Music (BMI); Hickman - Songs of Universal Inc/Obo Esta Chica Music; Von Tilzer, Fleeson, Waring - Shawnee Press, Inc.; Chesky - Rex Records.

Graphic Designer:  Carl Finch

Photography:  Jane Finch

Manufactured & Distributed By:  Brave Combo, Denton, TX

From The Producer, Carl Finch/Brave Combo:      Even by Brave Combo standards, this is a strange album.  It's definitely polka-packed, but the concept of polka is stretched enough to include fringe elements, such as disco dancehall beats, quickstep lounge and more electronics than usual.  Brave Combo is 30 years old now and we are still just as fascinated with polka as we were in the beginning, maybe more so.  It has a unique power and, contrary to what many music fans think, is capable of serving more human functions and needs than most musical styles.  The scope of polka's appeal is almost unlimited.  It truly gets to people of all ages and backgrounds, often in profoundly positive ways.  Some of the songs on this album might require focused listening to hear all of the subtle stuff we've thrown in, but if time doesn't allow such luxuries, KIKIRIKI will work just as well as a background for your daily activities, whatever those might be.  And it's the perfect soundtrack if one of your activities is dancing.  Now press enter!

Song:  Get Up And Dance

CD:  Get Up And Dance

Composer:  Wally Dombrowski

Performer:  Polka Country Musicians

Vocals:  Wally Dombrowski

Lyrics: 

People everywhere both young and old

They all have a rhythm in their soul

Each and everyday in what we do

We all need to let that rhythm shine through

No need to be afraid of what's in store

Just come up and come on get on the floor

     Chorus

     Join the party there's no need for circumstance

     All you've got to do is get up and dance

     Life is rhythm come on you can take a chance

     All you need to do is get up and dance

Can you feel it coming on so strong

Just let the rhythm in and take you along

Like a river flowing to the sea

Just let it carry you to your destiny

Don't be shy no need to hesitate

Go ahead you know it's not too late

     Chorus

     Join the party there's no need for circumstance

     All you've got to do is get up and dance

     Life is rhythm come on you can take a chance

     All you need to do is get up and dance

     Get up and dance, come on get up and dance

     Get up and dance now

Can you feel it coming on so strong

Just let the rhythm in and take you along

     Chorus (repeat three times)

     Join the party there's no need for circumstance

     All you've got to do is get up and dance

     Life is rhythm come on you can take a chance

     All you need to do is get up and dance

     Get up and dance now

How Was The Song "Get Up And Dance" Created?  (By Wally Dombrowski)  I actually got the idea for the song "Get Up And Dance" while driving in my car one day. I find that ideas for songs can strike even in the most common daily activities. As usual with the way I write songs, I first began hearing "the hook" first - i.e. the melody of the chorus, along with hearing the title of the song exactly where it occurs in the chorus. The entire melody and chords for the song came to me very quickly with the chorus coming first, followed by the verse. For me, getting the chorus first is the foundation and the rest of it (verses and the entire arrangement) comes after that. As you can probably guess from that description, the way I write songs doesn't happen in a linear fashion. In other words, I don't start with the verse and then that leads to the chorus. Most of the time, it's the "hook" of the song (the song title with the melody to it) that happens first, followed by the rest of the chorus and then that leads me to the melody line and chords for the verse.  

Lyrically, the song actually has a pretty deep meaning. On the surface, the lyrics deliver the message of "Get out there and have a good time", which is a part of life. The deeper meaning is that everyone is unique and has their own special positive qualities, talents, gifts and attributes, which are their "rhythm in their soul". As individuals, we should enhance these things, use them and show them to the world because, as the song lyrics say, "Life is rhythm". In turn, through our own uniqueness, special abilities, gifts and talents, we should "let that rhythm shine through", as you let it "carry you to your destiny". By using what we have inside of us that makes each and every one of us unique, we can make the world a better place, both for ourselves and for everyone around us.

Song:  Niech Sie Gra

CD:  Raise Your Glasses

Composer:  Ed Guca

Performer:  Ed Guca & The Polish Canadians

Vocals: Ed Guca (lead); Brian Tos (harmony); Joe Banel & Ed Humeniuk (back-up)

Lyrics: 

     Chorus:

     Niech Sie Gra......Piosenka

     Jedna I Ta Sama

     Niech Sie Gra.....Tanczymy

     Do Same Go Rana

Z Grabne Muzykanci Wesolo Se Graja

A Dziewochy Piekne Nozki Polazuja

A Nasze Chlopaki Tak Dziewczyny Lubia

Oczy Wyskakuja Jak Dziewczyny Pacza

     Chorus: (two times)

     Niech Sie Gra......Piosenka

     Jedna I Ta Sama

     Niech Sie Gra.....Tanczymy

     Do Same Go Rana

Muzykanci Grajcie Pioseke Spiewajcie

Chlopacy Do Tanca Dziewczyny Z Bierajcie

Te Mlode Panieki Czarne Oczka Maja

I Dla Mlodych Chlopcow Zawcze Sie Wystroja

     Chorus:

     Niech Sie Gra......Piosenka

     Jedna I Ta Sama

     Niech Sie Gra.....Tanczymy

     Do Same Go Rana

How Was The Song "Niech Sie Gra" Created?  (By Ed Guca)  As with most of the songs I write, a melody “pops” into my head and I just start humming it.  The melody for Niech Sie Gra popped into my head while I was driving. I pulled over and transcribed it onto a piece of paper before it left my thoughts, and that night, did an arrangement of it. On the first arrangement, I tried it with a Disco-Polo beat instead of a Polka. We started to rehearse the song but it just didn’t cut. Our accordionist Henry Szarota started to play it as a Polka and it all came together. I re-arranged the song as a Polka and modified some of the vocals to make the story happy and fun and with 4 vocalists, the chorus had some interesting vocal exchanges. I decided to give it a vocal intro and Brian Tos did some creative mixing to blend it all together.

John Gora and Gorale

CD:  Polka Playin' Fool

2009 KoronaMusic.com

Producer:  John Gora

Recorded at Peppermint Studios, Youngstown, OH.

Engineer:  Gary Rhamy

Musician Credits:  John Gora, Johnny Winarz, Greg Winarz, Robbie Piatkowski, Ted Lange, Kyle C. Pacey, Jack Beachly, Tommy Wanderlich, Josh Szymczak.

Vocalist Credits:  John Gora, Ted Lange, Mollie Busta, Kyle Pacey.

Composer Credits:  John Gora ~ SOCAN (BMI); Joe Rodgers; Holly Dunn; Leonard Cohen (BMI); Dave Loggins, Lisa Silver, Don Schultz (BMI); Marv Green, Duane (Bjorklund) Steele (BMI); Eddie Blazonczyk ~ Pulaski Publ. (BMI); Bobby Vinton, Jimme Davis, Charles Mitchell (BMI); Skeeter Davis, Bobby Bare (BMI)

Graphic Designers:  Patrick Angielczyk, Michelle M. Eron

Photography:  Ted Wolinski

Manufactured & Printed By:  VCR Active Media, Mississauga, ON, Canada

From The Producer, John Gora:  Dear Friends, Here's our 8th CD for your listening and dancing pleasure.  We hope you will enjoy these song selections done in our unique and diversified style.  Thank you for your unconditional support throughout the years.  Dziekujemy ~ Merci.  Biggest thanks goes to our families for letting us pursue our musical endeavors.  And finally to God above for all the gifts bestowed upon us.  Special thanks to so many people that made this project possible.  First of all to the musicians:  Johnny, Greg, Robbie, Kyle, Ted, Jack, Tommy Wanderlich on the clarinet work and Mollie Busta with vocals and Josh Szymczak on fiddle for Daddy's Hands.  Janek Dycha, Marysia Dycha, Bernie Gora for  help with lyrics, Nicole Regnier for French lyrics, Joe Rodgers for "Polka Playin' Fool" lyrics, Ted Szymanski for help with band practice, Don Pieczynski from IV Stallions in Cheektowaga NY, Steve Wingrove of Alder Creek Music in N. Tonawanda, NY for fixing my sax on the go, Joanie & Louie Foltarz for doing mail runs and band van maintenance, Gary Rhamy and Ted Lange for going the "extra mile."  Now a big thank you to the Special Friends that have helped me with the production of this CD:  Eugene Swick, John & Dottie Margavitz, Florece Steffen, Helen Baier, Adam & Angela Biskup, Andy Nessner, Dr. Sat Saggu, Bill & Pamela Moote, John and Barbara Bialczyk and Burnie & Elaine Klin.

Gaylord Klancnik

CD:  RR-0060

2009 Ed Klancnik and Ranch Recordings

Producer:  Ed Klancnik

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered at Ranch Recordings, Allen Park, MI ~ Nashville, TN.

Engineers:  Ed Klancnik & Bryan O'Boyle.  Asst. Engineer:  Nick Moran

Musician Credits:  Gaylord Klancnik, Ken Klancnik, Ed Klancnik, Brian O'Boyle, Jerry Zagar, Jeff Lewis, Brian Wiater, Joey Miskulin, Alex Meixner, Tony Paoletta, Gene Rabbai, Bob Hatter, Adam Bell, Julien Labro, Eric Stehle, Tim Lorsch, Ron De La Vega, Dave Rosin, Tina Mitchell, Judy Cox.

Notes:  Joey's accordion was recorded at Musicwagon Productions, Nashville, TN ~ Engineer:  Joey Miskulin; Alex's trumpet was recorded at River's Band Recording, Laurys Station, PA ~ Engineer:  Al Meixner; Vinyl restoration of Track 19 by Peppermint Productions, Youngstown, OH ~ Engineer:  Gary Rhamy; The Crowd:  Mary Lou Downs, Charlie Tomecek, Andy Minch, Cecile Minch, Denny Uhlik, Brian Waiter, Anna Klancnik, Betty Klancnik, Laura Klancnik, Tom Eastwood, Austin Jacobs, Alissa Jacobs. 

Composer Credits:  A. Perko ~ Jomley Music Publishing (BMI); R. Champa, F. Champa ~ Matinee Publishing Co. (BMI); L. Slak, R. Timko, G. Klancnik; F. Gregorich ~ Danmel Publishing Co. (BMI); J. Miskulin; L. Trebar ~ Musicwagon Pubishing Co. (BMI); F. Kramer ~ Lake Erie Music (BMI); E. Habat; K. Bass ~ Lake Erie Music (BMI); N. Schmidt, J. Gibbons; W. Ostanek ~ (SOCAN); S. Blout; J. Vadnal ~ Lake Erie Music (BMI); F. Spetich ~ Q-Cue Music; J. Lewis ~ Big Lew 50 Music (BMI); A. Brumley; Brown, Timm, Vejvoda, Zeman (BMI).

From The Producer, Ed Klancnik:  It's interesting the way destiny and fate may ultimately play a role in the lives we live.  On October 15, 2005, I was helping my father refinish a wooden deck on the back of his house.  It began to rain and our outdoor project came to a sudden halt.  Stranded and with nothing else to do, I proposed that we go to the basement and record some of the songs that he had been playing with his band so I could hear what they sounded like on tape.  My eventual goal was to pick a few of them for what was supposed to be his final CD release the following year.  In just under two hours he and I had finished 16 polkas and waltzes.  No real care was given to the way things were recorded, or how the songs were arranged.  These cuts were only meant to be "pre-production" tracks and were never going to get released.  I simply placed a microphone in front of his accordion and we began playing the songs that he called off, one right after another.  Understanding that no one would ever hear what we were doing that day, Gaylord played with a very aggressive and creative approach, taking risks and attempting things that he probably would not have done in a normal studio environment.  The next month we were in Cleveland, performing for Tony Petkovsek's Thanksgiving Polka Party when, as fate would have it, Dad and I had an after hours "jam session" with a young accordionist that we had seen before but were not too familiar with.  Needless to say, things went very well.  After everyone else had left, my father looked me straight in the eye and said with all seriousness, "That's the guy I want to replace me."  I walked away and quickly dismissed his comments, completely unaware of the gravity of his statement.  Three weeks later, Gaylord Klancnik was gone, tragically killed in an automobile accident near his home.  I am honored to also feature Brian O'Boyle on accordion, just as my father had requested over three years ago.  Driving back from the last gig I ever played with my dad, I remember him asking his brother, Ken, if he would become a full-time member of the band, again.  Kenny accepted and it was the happiest I had seen the two of them in quite a while.  That night, however, would be the last time they performed together as well.  Gaylord was only 60 years old when he died.  Coincidentally, this is also the sixtieth full-length album that I have worked on.  It's not the way I envisioned his last project would be but, in many ways, it has turned out much better than the one I had planned.  Recordings are merely moments which are frozen in time.  They are also one of the only ways we have to relive certain memories that are unique to each of us.  This CD was destined to be released for, had it not rained that October day, this project would not have been possible.  I hope you enjoy listening to it, and that it brings back some fond memories, whatever they happen to be. 

Squeezebox

CD:  Freshly Squeezed

2009 MolTed Spotlight Records

Producers:  Ted Lange & Mollie Busta

Recorded & Engineered: T-MOs County Road Studio, Ridgeville Corners, OH., Ted Lange, Mollie Busta, Chris Pacer & Sarah Meyers.

Mixed and Mastered:  John Zelasko - Studio Z

Musician Credits:  Ted Lange, Mollie Busta, Dave Burner

Vocalist Credits:  Ted Lange, Mollie Busta

Composer Credits:  James Rogers, Paul Osborn, Jerry Sartain ~ CSP Publishing; Patsy Montana; C. Putman, D. Cook, K. Whitley; L. Rink ~ Music Wagon Publishing (ASCAP); Sidney Prosen; Mollie Busta; Brian Holfeldt; J. Carter, M. Kilgor, J. Cash; Jimmy Holiday, Eddie Reeves; E. Blazonczyk ~ Pulaski Publishing (BMI); Jimmy Brosch; Bob Willis; Mullec-Hocevar ~ Ronsen Press (BMI); Frankie Kramer ~ Lake Erie Music (BMI); Sheb Wooley, Dick Feller.

Graphic Design:  Michelle M. Eron

Manufactured & Printed By:  Discmakers, Pennsauken, NJ

From The Producers Ted Lange & Mollie Busta:  This CD is dedicated specifically to our parents, Paul & Glenadine Burner, Jim & Mary Lou Busta, and Don & Betty Lange.  Thank you for raising us with this wonderful music that we hold dear to our hearts.  Thank you for all you have done and continue to do!  We love you!  Thanks to Ed Klancnik, Craig Ebel, and Jon Koenigs in helping us research songs.  Laddie and Rosie Pecka for helping us with the arrangement of "At The Spring."  Mark Halata for providing us with Czech lyrics.  John Gora for his help with the Polish pronunciation and input.  To our "guest engineers," Sarah Meyers and Chris Pacer.  Michelle Eron for her artwork expertise, not only on this CD, but in past projects as well.  John Zelasko for his knowledge and patience with the mix and recording.  To all the IJ's and DJ's who play our music for people all around the world to hear.  And to the promoters, clubs, and organizations who have brought SQUEEZEBOX to perform for their events.  To all of our fans for their support, and encouragement and the promotion they have helped us with.  We are truly blessed by having some of the greatest fans.  A special thanks goes out to our families (our children, our parents, our siblings, Grandma Lange, and Lynette Burner) for putting up with our crazy travel schedules and time away from home and work.  Your understanding and support means so very much to us.  Our gratitude is impossible to express through words.  In addition, there are a few friends that we would like to recognize that have been there to support us through thick and thin:  Robbie Piatkowski, Luke and Heather Rohrs, and Teresa Herzog.  And we give our biggest thanks to GOD, the one that makes this all possible...the safe traveling, the music, the friendship, and the good times.

die SchlauBerger

CD:  Looking Back

2009 Wise Guy Records (A Division of Wise Guy Records & Productions, Inc.)

Producer:  Thomas Staab for Wise Guy Records

Recorded at Studio Ray, Maspeth, NY; Courtesy Studios, W. Hempstead NY; & Lyric Studios, Garden City Park, NY.

Engineers:  Ray Balconis, Thomas Staab

Mixed, Edited & Mastered:  Ray Balconis, Studio Ray, Maspeth, NY

Asst. Sound Engineer:  Russ Miskiewicz

Musician Credits:  Klaus Staab, Tom Staab, Kevin Barbitsch, Pat Farrell, Mark Boschen, Rob Rom, Brian Cardwell, Jorge Lopez, Frank Pena

Composer Credits (may include Trademark info):  Quanz, W/ Weber, B ~ Rheinisher Musikverlag Kuhl-CO (GEM); WGALP Publishing (BMI); Otten (Koein), H/ Ebeler, G - Gerhard-Ebeler-Verlag, Edition (Gemma); Karl Berbuer ~ Berbuer -Karl Musikverlag - CO (Gemma); Stanzi, W/ Schmidt, G/S. Gussmann, S ~ Melodie Der Weit J Michel KG Musikverlag (Gemma); Lindemann, W; Stein (DE 1), W/ Schmitz (DE 1). ~ J -Schmitz Jupp Musikverlag (Gemma); Feltz, K/ Schmitz (DE 1), W/ Schmitz (DE 1), J - Schmitz Jupp Musikverlag ~ (Gemma); Busch, F / Wagner, J F ~ Roland Edition Musikverlag und Musikproduktion (Gemma); Zeman, V V / Vejvoda, J ~ Musikverlag Joh Hoffmann-s WWE (Gemma); J. Schrammel; Dahl, A/ Buhr; RIchard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein; Yankovic, Shelto-Shelton, Robin W/ Universal Music Corp (ASCAP); Siegfried Breuer, Rolf Olsen; Kreissl-Wurth, H ~ Donnerkeil Edition (Gemma); Luedtke, C / Luedtke, B ~ Hansa Musik Verlag (GMBH); Grill, Andi ~ Date Edition (Gemma); Kartheinz Ruppich, Uwe Busse ~ Dino Music; Butterstein, K ~ Butterstein, K Musikverlag (Gemma).

Graphic Design & Art:  Kevin Barbitsch & Satie Lekhram

Music/Medley Arrangements:  Klaus Staab

Photography:  Kevin Barbitsch & Larry Planet

Manufactured and Printed By:  Cas Digital, Hicksville, NY

From dSb (die Schlauberger):  To our sponsors, Ralph & Fred at Hofbrau, Peter and Joann at Killepitsch, Willie at Karl Ehmer and Dan at Suburban Vacuum.  We are very proud to represent such industry leading companies.  Life on the road for any musician is demanding and would not be possible without the love and support of our families.  To our crew:  All the drivers (Ricky Schneider & Ernie Fink), engineers, tech's, sales assoc. (Cindy, Lisa, Heather, Kay and Christine), booking agents (Jeff Fink), publicists (Bonnie Green at SendMe Communications - Website - Lori Young), etc.  Getting the band from one venue to another can be challenging.  Many do not understand what goes on behind the scenes and what it takes to move dSb.  Your dedication and professionalism keeps the machine running smoothly.  This recording is dedicated to all the dSb fans that have at one time or another asked the band to "Turn it Down....It's too Looooouuuuuddddd" or "Slow it Down......It's too Faaaasssssttttt."  "Looking Back" is as traditional as dSb gets and gives you a journey down memory lane and we hope you enjoy it!!!!

Song:  Polka Playin' Fool

CD:  Polka Playin' Fool

Composer:  Joe Rodgers

Composer:  John Gora

Performer:  John Gora and Gorale

Vocals:  John Gora, Ted Lange

Lyrics: 

Yes I'm leaving tonight for Albany

And you say that you'll be lonely without me

Well you know sure as heck I'll miss you too

But playing music's what I love to do

There'll be women on the road and in the bars

I might even meet some famous movie stars

You've got to know dear that I'll always be true

'cause I'm a polka playin' fool for you

Cause I'm a polka playin' fool for you

You made me love you - now there's nothing I can do

I play in all the towns and miss you when I'm thru

I'm just a polka playin' fool for you

I've been on the road three days now with this band

And it seems like this trip will never end

I keep thinkin' of our next rendezvous

'cause I'm a polka playin' fool for you

When we're playing in Ohio or PA

My love for you will never fade away

So don't ever disbelieve me 'cause it's true

I'm just a polka playin' fool for you

Now there's many-a pretty girl that I meet

Who says you play so nice

and you're sure so sweet

But I just tell them

"Sorry" I can't go with you

There's someone at home

I've promised to be true

How Was The Song "Polka Playin' Fool" Born?  John Gora tells us, "I had called Joe Rodgers and asked him if he had any old songs to revive, or if he had written any songs lately.  Joe came up with a song about the life and sacrifices of a traveling musician.  Joe sent me a cassette to listen to.  I changed a few words to make it rhyme better, but I wasn't crazy about the melody.  I got out my accordion, and modified the melody a bit.  I also added a tag between the verses, and wrote the minor verse just before the last chorus.  My guys were kind-of iffy about the song at first, but as we played it more, we decided that the song had a good "hook."  It is easy listening, with a catchy chorus, pleasing chords and tag.  That's how the song (Polka Playin' Fool) was born for us."