Chuck Alaimo was big in the Northeast thank to Buffalo DJ George"Hound" Lorenz on WKBW- Buffalo and WPOP-Hartford. How I love you was big with Joe Smith on WVDA iin Boston and Leap Frog was big with Arnie"WooWoo" Ginsberg on WBOS.
Chuck Alaimo was from Rochester..he was a friend of the family...I have his 45 of Hop in my Jalop, loved his saxophone playing and will post a photo of his group as soon as I can locate it. I had heard that he later became a school teacher and taught at East High School. He died young..in his fifties. A pleasant surprise to hear this on youtube.
@lvgallo So glad you liked it. That's very interesting to "meet" someone who actually knew him. I don't have any more of his records, just this, with "Leapfrog" on the flip side. Now THAT was some sax playing! Used to dance to it when in college in Buffalo, MANY years ago. But both sides bring back a lot of great memories.
@lvgall I would like to confirm - Chuck was from Rochester. He was a dear friend of our family. My earliest childhood memories and influences were of his group playing at the Edgerton Starlight Room in Rochester. I was brought on stage as a youngster to be with Chuck as the group played. I was able to capture Leap Frog and Blueberry Hill from the 45's
Hi Linda, Thanks so much for the reply. Would be happy to send you my email, but I'm not sure how to reply privately, as I'm not much of a YouTuber. Yes, I knew "bairn" was the Gaelic word for "child," as I have some Scottish ancestors somewhere. My friends and I used to dance to both sides as well. It was a perfect combination of slow and fast tunes. Sincerely, Jim
Hi Jim. If you search LindaFairbairn at the top of the YouTube page, my video should come up, with my name above it, and a little blue box with the word "Channel," Click on my name, and under the video, next to my photo, there should be a link to "send message." That is private, and you won't be giving your email to the "world."
Hello Linda, This may be my all-time favorite tune. I don't know much about the group. They never made an album, but some friends told me they saw them at a club in L.A. back in the late 50s. I have the 45 on MGM, but I don't have a digital recording. How did you happen to get one? I'd love to be able to put it on a CD or my iPod so that I can listen to it. Cheers, Jim Fairchild (similar to Fairbairn)
@peacx Hi Jim...if my name had been "Americanized" it would also be Fairchild...."bairn" is the Gaelic word for child. Anyway, I think I recorded the 45 onto my computer to digitize it. You can send a private message with your email, and I'll email you the track. I used to dance to this and the flip side "Leapfrog" as a teen. Now, I get out of breath just listening to that. :)
Thanks. I'm from the Letchworth Park area myself...(about 50 miles roughly S. of Rochester). I wish I had more of his recordings, but this is the only one I ever had.
I think they were from Rochester in Monroe county. Buffalo was & is a Rock 'n' Roll city. Rockin' Rebels(Wild Weekend) wild weekend was recorded in 1959 but was a million seller in 1963 I still can't believe that the guitar solo is by14 year old Jim Kipler ,unreal. The Graduates,The Rock Itts,The Jesters instr group not the amazing Jesters from Harlem NYC, amoung many others. thanx for the post Lindy!
I think you're correct about them being from Rochester. However, it was on the juke box in a little place in Buffalo where a classmate of mine and I would go to dance. I don't remember the name of it, though. I left Western New York in 1959, and have forgotten most of the names, etc. since I've only been back a few times since then.
@waydecolt Unfortunately, the only record of theirs that I have is this one. LeapFrog is the flip side, and I used to dance to that when in college, in Buffalo, NY, many years ago. Someone had commented on a video of LeapFrog that they would like to hear this one, so I posted it. They were a great group, and quite popular in that area at the time.
That's very interesting to know. I remember doing homework while listening to the Hound. He made my homework, go much faster. :) Thanks.
LindaFairbairn 4 days ago
Chuck Alaimo was big in the Northeast thank to Buffalo DJ George"Hound" Lorenz on WKBW- Buffalo and WPOP-Hartford. How I love you was big with Joe Smith on WVDA iin Boston and Leap Frog was big with Arnie"WooWoo" Ginsberg on WBOS.
Dickneeds 4 days ago
Chuck Alaimo was from Rochester..he was a friend of the family...I have his 45 of Hop in my Jalop, loved his saxophone playing and will post a photo of his group as soon as I can locate it. I had heard that he later became a school teacher and taught at East High School. He died young..in his fifties. A pleasant surprise to hear this on youtube.
lvgallo 6 months ago
@lvgallo So glad you liked it. That's very interesting to "meet" someone who actually knew him. I don't have any more of his records, just this, with "Leapfrog" on the flip side. Now THAT was some sax playing! Used to dance to it when in college in Buffalo, MANY years ago. But both sides bring back a lot of great memories.
LindaFairbairn 6 months ago
@lvgall I would like to confirm - Chuck was from Rochester. He was a dear friend of our family. My earliest childhood memories and influences were of his group playing at the Edgerton Starlight Room in Rochester. I was brought on stage as a youngster to be with Chuck as the group played. I was able to capture Leap Frog and Blueberry Hill from the 45's
kcolombo49 4 months ago
Thanks...hard song to fing...Chuck Alaimo was from Rochester, NY....Joe
Mr31845 8 months ago
Hi Linda, Thanks so much for the reply. Would be happy to send you my email, but I'm not sure how to reply privately, as I'm not much of a YouTuber. Yes, I knew "bairn" was the Gaelic word for "child," as I have some Scottish ancestors somewhere. My friends and I used to dance to both sides as well. It was a perfect combination of slow and fast tunes. Sincerely, Jim
peacx 9 months ago
@peacx
Hi Jim. If you search LindaFairbairn at the top of the YouTube page, my video should come up, with my name above it, and a little blue box with the word "Channel," Click on my name, and under the video, next to my photo, there should be a link to "send message." That is private, and you won't be giving your email to the "world."
LindaFairbairn 9 months ago
Hello Linda, This may be my all-time favorite tune. I don't know much about the group. They never made an album, but some friends told me they saw them at a club in L.A. back in the late 50s. I have the 45 on MGM, but I don't have a digital recording. How did you happen to get one? I'd love to be able to put it on a CD or my iPod so that I can listen to it. Cheers, Jim Fairchild (similar to Fairbairn)
peacx 9 months ago
@peacx Hi Jim...if my name had been "Americanized" it would also be Fairchild...."bairn" is the Gaelic word for child. Anyway, I think I recorded the 45 onto my computer to digitize it. You can send a private message with your email, and I'll email you the track. I used to dance to this and the flip side "Leapfrog" as a teen. Now, I get out of breath just listening to that. :)
LindaFairbairn 9 months ago
ive good never find this thanks great wish i knew how to put it on my i unes playlists
mcasatel 1 year ago
@mcasatel
I think I recorded the 45 onto my computer to digitize it. You can send a private message with your email, and I'll email you the track.
LindaFairbairn 9 months ago
Chuck is from my home town of Rochester, New York.
russieross 1 year ago
@russieross
Thanks. I'm from the Letchworth Park area myself...(about 50 miles roughly S. of Rochester). I wish I had more of his recordings, but this is the only one I ever had.
LindaFairbairn 1 year ago
I think they were from Rochester in Monroe county. Buffalo was & is a Rock 'n' Roll city. Rockin' Rebels(Wild Weekend) wild weekend was recorded in 1959 but was a million seller in 1963 I still can't believe that the guitar solo is by14 year old Jim Kipler ,unreal. The Graduates,The Rock Itts,The Jesters instr group not the amazing Jesters from Harlem NYC, amoung many others. thanx for the post Lindy!
JRussoBuffaloNY 1 year ago
@JRussoBuffaloNY
I think you're correct about them being from Rochester. However, it was on the juke box in a little place in Buffalo where a classmate of mine and I would go to dance. I don't remember the name of it, though. I left Western New York in 1959, and have forgotten most of the names, etc. since I've only been back a few times since then.
LindaFairbairn 1 year ago
I would love to hear them do Local 66 a B side of theirs....I think the A side was How I love You
waydecolt 1 year ago
@waydecolt Unfortunately, the only record of theirs that I have is this one. LeapFrog is the flip side, and I used to dance to that when in college, in Buffalo, NY, many years ago. Someone had commented on a video of LeapFrog that they would like to hear this one, so I posted it. They were a great group, and quite popular in that area at the time.
LindaFairbairn 1 year ago