AL URBAN - LOOKIN' FOR MONEY // Sarg 45 RPM

I know a very little about Al Urban beside of his fantastic Sarg recordings. Al Urban was probably born in Gonzales TX in early 1930's and grew up as most of our, more or less known rockabilly cats. In 1957 he cut this here tune Lookin' For Money.Mr. Urban totally cut 3 singles for Sarg label. Sarg Records was founded by Charlie Fitch, based in Luling, Texas. The absolutely first recordings of Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm were issued at Sarg. Link Davis, Floyd Tillman, and more pretty unknown rockabillies roared into the mics at the Sarg label from Luling TX, as well. By the way, i think it's Hal Harris playin' lead on this track.

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• Rockabilly
• Hillbilly
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• Rock
• Roll

[tinytimthumb]

hi lynch

thanks again for your posts

[LynchburgSourMash]

thank you cat!

[NotStraightCat]

rip, great artist

[colrayjim17]

Al was my first cousin and your right he was born on the Urban family farm in Gonzales, TX he went on to write 2 or 3 songs for Charlie Pride after which he kinda' dropped out of the music thing but last I heard he was getting back or wanting to get back into music, I think his best song was First Day Of June at lest in my opinion, Last time I saw him was at my Dad's funeral his mothers brother. I would like to say to his daughter and brother how sorry we where to hear of his passing.

God Bless

[TheSuciocabrone]

RIP AL.



[Urban78629]

@bodoofus

I'm sorry to say that Al Urban passed away today, January 18, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending in Gonzales, Texas.

[TeddyxxBoy]

Thanks for this JD uplohder. :-)

[1957seville]

Love this song.

[bodoofus]

Al is a friend of mine. He is in the proceess of reestablishing his career at the moment and has had several offers to perform, mainly from northern Europe.

Al was telling me just last night that Sarge records was located in Luling Texas, not far from where I live. Hope this helps some.

[mawkettle2002]

Can anyone tell me what 45 RPM al Urban songs Mirror Behind the Bar and !st Day of June is on?

[jenniferhoulton]

Used to have this on a compilation cassette. Superb.