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WNC JEWELER-COMPOSER GAINS NATIONAL ACCLAIM

« When It’s Blossom time in Old Caroline » written and published by John B. Moore, Murphy composer and poet, is the theme song of a travel-talk on colorful Western North Carolina, which is now being shown throughout the nation.

The song, which is a favorite of Jimmie Livingston and his orchestra, is at present being considered for inclusion on a famous radio program, according to correspondence Mr. Moore has had with the sponsor.
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Mr. Moore is a native of Cherokee County and received his education in North Carolina schools. He has been writing music and poetry for several years. He is a jeweler by trade being engaged in the business in Murphy, North Carolina

(Billboard, April 24, 1943, ad excerpt)

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The excellent Lee Hartsfeld posted this record in his blog (Music You (Possibly) Won't Hear Anyplace Else) in October 2009. "Who is Glenn Derringer?" he asked. And he found himself some answers. Read more HERE.

James David Akins, better known as "Jim Akins," the youngest of three children was born January 6th 1944 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Read more Here.

His second release (of four) on Marlo Records, recorded in Memphis in the Fernwood studio with "The Bill Black Combo" and brass section arranged by Bill Justis. This record got him appearances on Russ Carter's "St. Louis Hop," at KSD-TV St. Louis Missouri and George Kline's "Dance Party," WHBQ-TV in Memphis Tennessee.

Jim Akins, often Presley-ish sounding, has been much overlooked by the music compilers. His only compiled track, according to Rockin' Country Style, is "Floating On A Cloud" which was issued in 1980 on a LP titled "The Other Kings" by Revival Records, OakPark Illinois.

Rite account # 1614.

1966 Peoria, Illinois garage/teen.

Johnny Reno has signed his name on the b-side. Another group of the same name and also from Illinois recorded on Orlyn Records. Don't think that is the same band.

Side one [32719]

1-Bobbie Mcgee
2-Jenny,Jenny,Jenny
3-Bad,Bad Leroy Brown
4-Big Blue Diamond
5-Yum Yum
6-Little Queeny

Side two [32720]

1-Someday We'll Look Back
2-Knock 3 Times
3-Lovin' On Back Streets
4-Tossin' & Turnin'
5-Milwaukee Here I Come
6-Country Road

Carl Dean (real name Carl Dean Hoppe) learned to play guitar from his father at a very early age but preferred the piano. In the late fifties he performed several shows with Jerry Lee Lewis.

In the early sixties the Donna and Russell label (#508 in the Atlanta, Georgia NRC custom series) paired two Carl Dean self-penned songs : "Wait Till The Sun Comes Down" and "I'll Pack My Things And Go".

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