Artists – G

This looks to be a promotional easy listening LP that was released in the late 1960s assocaited with the American restaurant chain Dog n Suds.

From Wikipedia: "Dog n Suds is a midwestern United States-based chain of hot dog and root beer drive-in style eateries. The chain started in 1953; by the 1970s the franchise included over 650 restaurants across 38 states. In 2021, the brand continues to operate at approximately 20 locations; the company serves hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks."

The LP was produced by George Garabedian, who had a hand in many novelty and promotional LPs in the 1960s and 1970s.

Instrumental tape meant to accompany dance routines, released by American dance teacher and Stepping Tones label owner Al Gilbert.

Gilbert (1921-2003) owned the longstanding Stepping Tones label starting in 1971. The instrumentalists are uncredited on this tape, unfortunately.

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Jerry Goebel released several LPs in the 1980s on a variety of labels. All songs on this LP were written by Jerry. He is still performing today, but from what I can tell his focus these days is on ministry and writing books. He has a website at onefamilyoutreach.com.

LP from Louisville, Kentucky country-gospel group The Gospel Edition, released on Veritas Records.

Bill Lynn was the leader of the group, but the liner notes don't mention the names of the other members. It's possible that the instrumentalists are the members pictured on the cover, but I cannot confirm this.

Musicians on the LP include Keith Brown on piano, Jerry Phelps on steel guitar, Don Mathes on drums, Dave Kerr on lead/rhythm guitar, and Bill Lynn on bass. The LP was produced by Harold Brown and engineered by Charlie Tallent. It was recorded at Ray Stevens Sound Laboratory in Nashville, Tennessee.

Album by Indiana gospel group The Gospel Heritage, released on Mission Records.

The Gospel Heritage was comprised of members Rod Hoschouer, Glen Adamson, and Joe Money. They appear to have been based in the Indianapolis area, with testimonials on the LP cover given by pastors from Danville and Greenwood Indiana.

The LP appears to have been recorded and released sometime in the early 1970s but I can't place an exact date. As far as I can tell this was their only release, and the only trace of them I can find online are in some Indianapolis-area newspaper archives advertising performances in the early 1970s. The LP was recorded at Mission Records studio in Nashville, Tennessee. It was produced by Louie S. Swift and engineered by Jack Linneman. Additional credits on the LP include Benny Kennerson on piano, Tommy Floyd on bass, Bob Seymour on pedal steel, and Paul Charron on drums. The pedal steel work by Bob Seymour is especially great on this LP, with a whining, almost synthesized sound that you can also hear on some Mickey Newbury records he played on.

LP from Indiana gospel group The Gospel Lights, released on Sounds Of America, Inc.

The Gospel Lights consisted of Wanita Coffey, Finas Denny, Dwight Hardin, and Martha Hardin.

Dwight and Martha Hardin released at least one other LP together in the 1970s, called My Test on Mission Records.

Dwight Hardin passed away in 2021.

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Record from Richmond, Indiana country-gospel group The Gospel Mel-Tones.

The Gospel Mel-Tones were husband and wife Ralph and Clovis Caudill, Ralph's brothers Kelly and Joe, and sister Charlotte Heiber. Also playing on this LP is Kelly Dean Caudill Jr. The name of the LP implies that they released at least nine LPs.

This LP was recorded at Hordan Recording Studios in Covington, Kentucky.

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Tracklist
A1 He Means All To Me
A2 I'll Have A New Life
A3 Eastern Gate
A4 You're Home To Stay
A5 Angels Rock Me To Sleep
A6 I Know
B1 I'll Be In The Rapture
B2 One Day Nearer Home
B3 God Walks The Dark Hills
B4 City Of Gold
B5 Getting Ready Today
B6 Oh What A Happy Day

LP by bluegrass-gospel group The Gospel Travelers, released on Crusade Records

The Gospel Travelers formed in 1963 in Santa Cruz, California by guitarists Bud Durbin, mandolin player Ralph Gillespie, banjo played Max Shannon, and bassist Archie Salters. The band members originated from all over the United States: Durbin from Texas, Gillespie from West Virginia, Shannon from Arkansas, and Salters from Oklahoma.

I can't find much other information about The Gospel Travelers online. There was a family band of the same name active in the 1960s, but it appears the two group are unrelated.

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LP from musician Norva Gray, released on Corene Records.

Norva is credited with piano, guitar, and vocals on this LP. Devere Adamson plays steel guitar.

The liner notes of the LP imply that Gray worked at a piano bar, but the location isn't specified.

According to a write up on slipcue.com, Gray was born in Des Moines, Iowa and performed on local TV shows. The site also mentions that he eventually moved to Arizona and became a music teacher.

Norva Gray died on October 20th, 2024.

1977 LP by country singer Brownie Green, released on Stoneway Records.

According to the liner notes of this LP, Brownie Green performed at the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s with Cousin Harold Goodman and Curt Polsen. In the 1940s he worked with Hank Locklin. He was also worked with Jim and Bill Boyd in Dallas and participated in a two-year tour with The Bowery Boys. He was also a regular on the Tacoma, Washington show "Western Jamboree". As far as I can tell this is his only solo LP. He put out a few singles in the late 60s and 70s, including the title track of this LP, "Apple Blossom". Other than the biographical information in the liner notes, I can't independently confirm his performances on the Grand Ole Opry or with Hank Locklin in the 1940s.

The Greenwood County Singers' 1965 LP, released on Kapp Records.

The Greenwood County Singers were a folk-pop group based out of Los Angeles in the 1960s.There isn't much information floating around online about the group, but the most notable fact is that a young Van Dyke Parks was in the group (along with his brother Carson Parks). His involvement with The Greenwood County Singers predated his work with Brian Wilson, Ry Cooder, and Randy Newman. It was around this time that Parks was in Frank Zappa's live band as well. None of the other members of the group went on to enjoy the same level of success as Van Dyke Parks.

The Greenwood County Singers released seven LPs that I can find between 1964 and 1970.

Gospel tape from smooth jazz guitarist Roland Gresham, released on Jubal Records.

Gresham has put out several LPs, CDs, and tapes of instrumental gospel music since the 1980s.

The tape was produced by Roland Gresham and was recorded and mixed at "Doc's Place" studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee by David Cline. Backing vocals are credited to A Special Blend.

From his website rolandgreshamdownloads.com:

"Jazz guitarist Roland Gresham is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up under the influence of his father who was also a jazz guitarist, and a fan of legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery. Roland started playing guitar at the age of six with no formal training. By the time he was in high school he could play along with any song heard on the radio, and won the talent contest his freshman year. By the age of twenty, Roland was performing for banquets, wedding receptions, and other events. In the early 1980's Roland discovered the music of George Benson, and quickly became a fan. Shortly after, people started comparing his sound to that of George Benson, a comment often repeated today.

Roland has recorded several CDs during his career, including "Pillow Talk," "Holiday Memories," and various gospel jazz recordings. His latest recording, “Memories of Michael Jackson,” is a tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson. It has been said that Roland Gresham plays music that TOUCHES THE SOUL!!!"

Ray Griff's 1974 LP Expression, released on ABC DOT (formerly Dot Records).

Ray Griff (1940-2016) was a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He wrote songs in his early career for country stars such as Johnny Horton and Jim Reeves. He had a good deal of chart success as a recording artist in the 1970s, charting 9 songs in the country Top 40.

As a songwriter he wrote songs for country stars such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and George Jones.
He continued recording through the 80s and 90s and died at age 75 in 2016.

This LP features contributions from many members of the Nashville A-Team. The record was produced by Ray Griff, and he wrote 9 of the 11 tracks on the LP. -

Ed Gutfreund is a musician, psychotherapist, and educator who has released several LPs, starting back in the early 1970s.

Ed Gutfreund plays acoustic guitar on the LP, Bobby Fisher plays guitar/mandolin/piano, Louise Anderson plays bass, Skip Kroner plays flute, Mike Duffey plays electric bass, Marc Stevens plays pedal steel, Dave Hennessee plays drums, Paul Patterson plays fiddle/banjo/violin, Jeff Zavak plays saxophone, Karen Patterson plays viola, Susan Thorenton plays cello, John Pell plays guitar, and Martha Dorff plays harmonica.

The LP was procudes by Mike Duffey, David Hennessee, and Ed Sullivan.