First up is The Valley Singers, out of Capulin--birthplace of Alex J. Chávez, and near Manassa, home to Dot and Jimmy Vaughn.
Side One:He is the Way
Con Que Pudiera Yo Pagarte
Stumbling Stone
Ya No Es Tiempo De Jugar
I Never Want to Forget
Ya Ven Senor
Side Two:
Brother, Won't You Help Me
Maniana
The Mame of my Friend
Jesucristo
Lord Help Me Love
Ten Misericordia
The album (Alta Vista 8890/1976) is apparently the second from the group, who are made up of Emily, John, Linda, Gene, Elva, and Nick. No last name is shown on the disc. The notes on the back indicate that they are all from the same family.
LP is a nice blend of English and Spanish language folk gospel. Lots of guitar.
Recorded at Alta Vista Studios in Albuquerque, that's pretty much it on this one. Again, any information would be helpful.
The next find is from Joyce Griesel, a sweet folky femme vocalist, who appears to be out of Salida (back notes from Pastor Keith Frederickson at the 1st Baptist Church there, and who apparently passed away in 2008). LP was recorded at Summit Studios in Denver, and pressed by the prolific folks at Rite in Ohio (33372-1974).
Side One:I Looked for Love
Put Your Hand in the Hand
Holy, Holy
Victory in Jesus
It's Love
He's Got The Whole World in his Hands
Like a Lamb
Side Two:
He Touched Me
Happiness Is
The Old Rugged Cross
For God So Love the World
In The Garden
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul
Give Me Oil in My Lamp
"I have been singing since I was seven years old, and began voice lessons at the age of 15. I have wanted to record from the age of 13, but never figured it would be possible. Then in April 1974, we were in Albuquerque where we met and listened to the Kings Quartet. After visiting with these gentlemen and their giving me the name of their recording company in Denver, the ball began to roll."
Appears she is accompanied by "Smokey Len" Kapushion.
Unfortunately she passed away in October. I located her ex-husband's family, who told me that Joyce had hoped the recording would help establish herself as a professional singer. After her divorce she moved to Aurora, remarried, and became a computer technician. This was her only recording.
Hi, Lisa! I know this post was made many many years ago but I just stumbled upon it.
ReplyDeleteJoyce Griesel (Hardy) is my grandmother! I had no idea this existed so this is actually crazy for me too. I was born in 2002 and she had unfortunately passed in 2011 before I turned 8.
We called her YiaYia (Greek for grandmother) since she received to a Greek man (my step Grandpa, but lasting my entire life, is definitely my real grandpa too) She has no green heritage, but I was told she just loved the idea of being cashed YiaYia by her grandkids; thought it was so cool.
Everytime I saw YiaYia, whether it was a holiday (hosted at their house every year) or for my mother to paint her nails, she would bring a 5 dollar bill and give it to me, and another to my sister. Shee find out I liked the ones with the big purple 5, and started specifically finding those to bring.
I can't give you much information on the record, but she has a pretty cool voice, huh? Pretty sick since I'm now in the early stages of a career in acting & singing.