I just love listening to this one - I was only about 2 years old at this time - 1954 - I think that was when they went coast to coast for the first time. My brother, (Buddy Merrill, on the guitar) had just joined the band. The early days of the Welk show, I thought, were the best. What great music the band put out. I loved watching my big brother on tv (and also my heartthrob, Rocky Rockwell on the trumpet)
I have always liked this classic. But I've never heard played better than this. it was recorded live in NY Madison Sq Garden on March 26, 1956 on an alburm with this same arrangement. Outstanding
@144z
Not only a great job on the drums - but Johnny was a great guy, too!
gloriajean1952 8 months ago
I just love listening to this one - I was only about 2 years old at this time - 1954 - I think that was when they went coast to coast for the first time. My brother, (Buddy Merrill, on the guitar) had just joined the band. The early days of the Welk show, I thought, were the best. What great music the band put out. I loved watching my big brother on tv (and also my heartthrob, Rocky Rockwell on the trumpet)
gloriajean1952 8 months ago
@niubilly Definitely.. he's from the old school of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Love it.
silvermediastudio 10 months ago
@144z johnny klein is your uncle
doubletrouble467 1 year ago
@judyjudymyrna I've got that album. Wish it could be
re-issued.
dancebandleader 1 year ago
WOW! my Great Uncle John did great job!
144z 2 years ago
I always loved the way Johnny Klein played drums!
niubilly 2 years ago 2
I have always liked this classic. But I've never heard played better than this. it was recorded live in NY Madison Sq Garden on March 26, 1956 on an alburm with this same arrangement. Outstanding
judyjudymyrna 2 years ago
Wow! This is one swinging performance and Johnny K shows what a fine drummer he really was!!
teebeesea 3 years ago