Artist: The Choir
Origin: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Genre: Garage Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll
Original Classic line-up:
Dann Klawon: Rhythm Guitar
Dave Smalley: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Wally Bryson: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass
Jim Bonfanti: Vocals, Drums, Tambourine
The Choir was a Garage Rock Band formed in 1967 and active in Cleveland area, Ohio, Originally called The Mods and their largest commercial success came with the release of their first single "It's Cold Outside" in December 1966. The first bandleader of The Choir, Dann Klawon discovered Beatlesmania in late 1963 and soon, The Choir that they began playing songs by The Beatles, the Who, The Rolling Stones, The Zombies, The Troggs and Moody Blues. In Spring of 1967 released single on Roulette Records "It's Cold Outside". Later three members Wally Bryson, Dave Smalley and Jim Bonfani with the front-man Eric Carmen formed new group called The Raspberries.
Title: Artifact: The Unreleased Album (2018)
Genre: Garage Rock, Rock, Rock & Roll
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Rating: *****
Tracks:
1. Anyway I Can (3:30)
2. If These Are Men (2:58)
3. Ladybug (3:21)
4. I Can't Stay In Your Life (3:44)
5. David Watts (2:42)
6. Have I No Love To Offer (5:42)
7. For Eric (6:39)
8. It's All Over (4:30)
9. Boris' Lament (2:50)
10. Mummer Band (2:38)
Personnel:
Phil Giallombardo: Organ, Vocals
Randy Kawon: Guitar, Vocals
Denny Carleton: Bass, Vocals
Kenny Margolis: Piano, Vocals
Jim Bonfanti: Drums, Vocals
The Unreleased Album is unissued album by The Choir, released on February 16, 2018 by Omnivore Recordings, featuring previously unissued and unreleased album as it was originally intended, with liner notes by Eric Carmen. For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.
Thank you to Omnivore Records and all those involved in the release of this CD! Having enjoyed "Choir Practice" released on Sundazed in 1994 (hard to believe it was that long ago) I didn't think I could be surprised by this new release. Boy was I wrong! The first thing that struck me was the difference between the early guitar era Choir and the keyboard era. The second thing was the continuation of great songwriting. IMO these recordings are as good as those by other bands of that era (Left Banke, etc...). And, most of all I was impressed by the great arrangements and the polish of the recordings (not disregarding the remixing and remastering). I have never met Phil Giallombardo,Ken Margolis or the incredible Jim Bonfanti, but I have known Randy Klawon and Denny Carleton for many years. You are all such an important part of the Cleveland Rock music legacy. These recordings reinforce that fact.
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