Sunday, March 17, 2013

Record #0301: Guitar Boogie Shuffle / Guitar In Orbit – THE VIRTUES



Hunt 324 (original) USA, Feb. 1959
Music by:  Side A – Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith; Side B – Hill, Diamond, Merle
Musicians: Frank Virtue (bass), Jimmy Bruno, Sr. (guitar), Joe Vespe (drums), unknown 2nd guitarist
Recording sessions: Produced by Sure-Record Co. in Frank Virtue's Studio, Philadelphia, PA, 1958
Highest chart positions:  US #5, US R&B #27

Here’s one of the many cover versions of Arthur Smith’s “Guitar Boogie” of 1948.

Bruno’s son (Jimmy Jr.) is an acclaimed jazz guitarist.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25. Stereo versions are twice the price.

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