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Doane extended his operations in the mid-1950s and founded two new labels: Perfect in 1955 (which was close down in 1956) and AFS 1957. AFS was a label who exclusevly signed artists and songwriters who were members of the American Federation of Songwriters (shortcut AFS). The AFS label was first mentioned by Billboard on November 11, 1957, in its "New Record Labels" section. The initial release was by the Three-Thirds, likely a local female vocal trio that also accompanied other artists on their recordings for Doane.
Wesley Hardin and Roger Smith were two of the artists that recorded for AFS. Rockabilly singer Wesley Hardin had previously recorded for Perfect and waxed the pounding single "Anyway" b/w "A Thing Called Love" in 1957. He was accompanied by the Roxsters, who recorded a single on their own in 1958 on Art. "Be-Bop Boogie" was Roger Smith's first rock'n'roll recording and it sounds almost absurd when he tries to copy the vocal style of young rock'n'rollers. He probably came from another musical direction and went with the rock'n'roll craze in 1958. Air Records, another Miami label, eventually re-released "Be-Bop Boogie" and Smith went on to record for the label at least until 1960.
In 1960, Doane released a single by a band called Russ Samuel and the Vanguards, "When You Were My Girl" b/w "Melancholy Babe." It is supposed to be the label's biggest seller and sold about 35.000 copies. Samuel was at one time a member of Happy Harrold's band.
Sometimes after 1960, Doane closed down AFS Records. Between 1979 and 1981, the label was revived to issue three collector oriented LPs with Miami rockabilly recordings, which were later compiled by Ace Records. In 1999, Harold Doane sold his entire master catalog to 2Tribes Entertainment, including all Art recordings and probably also the AFS masters.
Discography
300: Three-Thirds - I'm No Good Without You / Congratulations
301: Three-Thirds with the Marlins - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine / Lonely Blues (1957)
302: Wesley Hardin with the Roxters - Anyway / A Thing Called Love (1957)
303: Trudy Lawrence - You Covered Me with Kisses / Ashes of Love (1958)
304: Bey Ireland with the Stardusters - Old Chuck Wagon / The Stardusters - A Stocking Full of Love (1958)
305: Roger Smith with Orchestra - Be-Bop Boogie / Stay Awhile with Me (1958)
306: The Stereos - Hot Rod / Poison (1958)
307: John Allen with the Sons of Zion - The Lord Will Make a Way / Lawrence Young with the Sons of Zion - I Thank You, Jesus
308: The Southern Travelers - In My Heart / Lord Jesus
309: Russ Samuel and the Vanguards - When You Were My Girl / Melancholy Babe (1960)
Sources: Rockin' Country Style, Rob Finnis, Wanda, the Bassest, various Billboard issues, Drunken Hobo
13 comments:
AFS Records was still in business in 1960, I'm sure.
I recorded there in 1960 with
Russ Samuel and the Vanguards with the Teacher's Pets.
We recorded "When Your Were My Girl" and "Melancholy Babe".
Harold assured us we had a smash.
the bassest
Hi, thanks for this correction! Would like to know more about your band and your memories regarding AFS. You can contact me via email, just look at my profile page for my adress.
Possible additions:
309: Russ Samuel & the Vanguards - When You Were My Girl/Melancholy Babe (1960)
I have an old 45 with a label exactly like this only with a different song and artist.
Mary, which release number/artist/title is it?
Russ Samuel on Google + has label shots
https://plus.google.com/102552471656358287402/posts Dean
Mellow, I have tried to send you the label info, actually the pics of them. Your email doesn't work for me, nothing happens when I click on it.
So, how can I get them to you?
You can click on my email while being at my profile page. otherwhise look at: http://arkansas45s.blogspot.de/p/contact.html
so you can contact me!
300 THE THREE-THIRDS - I'm No Good Without You/
304 BEY IRELAND with THE STARDUSTERS - Old Chuck Wagon/THE STARDUSTERS - A Stocking Full Of Love
were left on my blog by Jeff Lemlich
http://anorakrockabilly45rpm.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/afs-fl-45rpm-rockabilly-teen-rnr.html#comment-form
Dean
Mellow, Way back on July 31, 2014 I sent you a note about an AFS single I have. Well, I finally found it. AFS number 307 which I believe is the only one missing on the AFS discog
300 series. You can verify this information at www.45cat.com.
307-1 John Allen With The Sons Of Zion "The Lord Will Have A Way"
307-2 Lawrence Young With The Sons Of Zion "I Thank You, Jesus"
I hope this helps complete the AFS 300 Series Discography. Thanks for all the fun time I have at Mellow's Log Cabin. Mary
Hi Guys and Gals. My father Wally Deane recorded for Art, arctic records in the late 50s and early 60's, in Miami. Im a bit confused about all the findings but I understand Harold Doane sold all of his recordings to 2Tribes Entertainment in Miami. Im trying to find out any info, I can to see if I can find recordings of my dad in Miami in the 50's and 60's. My hope are to find any pictures, recordings to add to my dads dedication website, all in an effort to preserve his music, and the history of the music in that time period. All the good music is gone, these days, and making sure the music is not forgotten is very important to the Deane boys. Please, if anyone can shear anything you might have in your memory banks, pictures, hotels, on the beach, etc. We would be eternally greatful. The Deane boys - www.wallydeane.com Send your replied from the email area of his site. Thank you in Advance
@Natural Bugman: Thanks for the comment! It is my understanding that your father recorded at Harold Doane's ART studio in Miami but the recordings were released on Arctic, a label owned by unknown person(s). So the master tapes were possibly not part of the deal with 2Tribes (never found anything about the company, though).
btw, you have a very nice website online about your father. Really enjoyed it!
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