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Pap
And The Sidemen
Stardust
Records International |
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Dave (Pappy) Hamel was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 6 (Bob Wills' birthday) 1927 and was raised in Davidson, Saskatchewan. He is best remembered for his radio days at CKMO and CKNW. He had a daily afternoon show during the late 1940's, and has had a love affair with country and light jazz dating back to this era. During his teens he also had a keen interest with aviation, which became his vocation in life as a seaplane instructor. Dave, who was heavily influenced by Red Foley, Bob Wills, Eddy Arnold, Spade Cooley and the Quintet, to the Hot Club of France, is a well respected rhythm guitarist who is known for his solid chuck-style rhythm. During the 80's, Dave formed a group known to many as "Pappy and the Sidemen", and in August 1995 recorded, "The Wine Remembers", an album which included some of his favourite songs. In 1996 Pap was inducted into the Pioneers of Western Swing 'Hall of Fame' in Everett, Wa. On June 1, 1997, while performing at the B.C. Country Music Awards Ceremonies, he was inducted into their 'Hall of Fame'. During 1999, Pap was informed by the Sacramento Pioneers of Western Swing Music Society, that he had been nominated to their Hall of Fame. Now at the age of 73, Pap is still performing, mostly at local functions and South of the Border, all the while keeping Light Jazz and Western Swing alive. This latest album from Pap And The Sidemen is a mix of Jazz and Western Swing with country and pop tunes sitting side by side. The album opens with a great version of the old standard "I Don't Know Why I Love You, But I Do", which sets the mood for the rest of the album. This track recently made an appearance in the EMS European Country Music Labels charts. Also included on the CD are 4 tracks written by label boss, Colonel Buster Doss, including the title track, "Heads You Win", which was first released on a Stardust compilation last year. The other Buster Doss compositions on here are, the slow smoochie "Blue Monday", "Dreaming Once More", and the very catchy "Don't Lay Your Troubles On Me", a song I think would also make a good release on the aforementioned compilations. Don Thompson of the sidemen, also get's in the writing credits with the slow smoochie swing tune "Back Here With Me" and a very jazz influenced "I Do", a song that stands up well against other jazz/pop standards on here like, "The Lady's In Love With You", Frank Sinatra's classic "Summer Wind" and Peggy Lee's "I Don't Know Enough About Love". Final two tracks on the album are, an old Marty Robbins tune, "Is There Any Chance", and a great version of the Herb Remmington instrumental, "Remington Ride", to close the album. This is a fine album of what I would call "Late Night Listening" from Pap And The Sidemen, who prove that you're never too old to make good music. In fact Pap has his own advice for listening to the album, it goes something like this; 1. Dim The Lights 2. Install Your Partner On The Couch 3. Open A Bottle Of Good Wine 4. Put "Heads You Win" In The CD Player 5. Pour Out Two Glasses Of Wine 6. Hold Your Partner Close To You 7. Enjoy The Music Together Result - One Romantic Evening. No wonder they call him Mr Smoothy. If
that's the kind of music you're looking for, then check this album
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