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Hot Pipes Podcast 341 – Buddy Cole: 60 years since his passing

Buddy Cole: December 15, 1916 to November 5, 1964

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Name Artist Album Year Comments
Sassy Brass Buddy Cole Modern Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1533] 1963 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)
2:46
Waltz in G Buddy Cole Buddy Cole Remembered [Doric DO 1421] 1980 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)
5:05
You and the Night and the Music Buddy Cole Moonlight Moods [Capitol 10″ LP] 1947 3-9 Robert Morton, original Buddy Cole Studio (1947-59), Farmdale Avenue, North Hollywood, CA; ex-Capitol Theatre, Marshallstown, IA; then UA Studios; then KMTR Radio, Los Angeles.
8:44
Rio Rita Edwin LaMarr Pipe Organ Pops [Allegro 1705] 1952 Edwin LaMarr is an alias used by Edwin Lemar “Buddy” Cole. LP was most likely recorded on the 3/9 Robert Morton in his residence studio.
10:58
Just a Memory Buddy Cole (as Eddie Grant) Fancy Fingers [Capitol H-243] 1950 Hammond
14:26
The Continental Buddy Cole Organ Moods in Hi-Fi [Columbia CL-874] 1956 3-9 Robert Morton, original Buddy Cole Studio (1947-59), Farmdale Avenue, North Hollywood, CA; ex-Capitol Theatre, Marshallstown, IA; then UA Studios; then KMTR Radio, Los Angeles.
16:33
River, Stay ‘way From My Door Buddy Cole Transcriptions
19:44
Then I’ll Be Tired Of You Buddy Cole Transcriptions
22:54
Fine And Dandy Eddie Le Mar, His Piano and Orchestra Transcriptions [Capitol B-215]
25:35
Memories Of You Buddy Cole and The Mellowaires Sweet And Lovely [Tops L1604] 1957 Hammond plus vocals; Don Whitaker, bass; Vince Terry, guitar; Nick Fatool, drums
28:50
Every Time I See You I’m In Love Again Buddy Cole Pipes, Pedals and Fidelity [Columbia Tape] 1957 3-9 Robert Morton, original Buddy Cole Studio (1947-59), Farmdale Avenue, North Hollywood, CA; ex-Capitol Theatre, Marshallstown, IA; then UA Studios; then KMTR Radio, Los Angeles.
32:08
I Love You Buddy Cole Have Organ, Will Swing / Cole Plays Cole [Oldies Collectibles COL-CD-7865] 1958 Bösendorfer Piano
35:13
Just You, Just Me Buddy Cole Swingin’ At The Hammond Organ – Four Stereo Albums [JASCD 185] 1959 Hammond – LP: Powerhouse
38:14
La Rosita Buddy Cole Backgrounds To Love [Warner Bros WS 1384] 1960 Hammond and piano with orchestra
41:23
Clare Buddy Cole Buddy Cole Remembered [Doric DO 1421] 1980 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)
45:17
Ka-lu-a George Cates, Buddy Cole Polynesian Percussion [Dot DLP 3355] 1961 Full personnel on cover: Buddy Cole, Novachord
48:30
Tumbling Tumbleweeds Buddy Cole Autumn Nocturne [Warner Bros. WS 1557] 1964 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)
52:24
They Can’t Take That Away From Me Buddy Cole Buddy Cole Remembered [Doric DO 1421] 1980 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)
55:03
Galloping Comedians Monty Kelly Orchestra, Buddy Cole Pipe Organ Plus: Pops Concert Extravaganza [Audio Spectrum Stereo 4T Reel AST-210] 1964 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio (Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa). Buddy’s last recordings – died 5 Nov 1964)
58:30
Song Of India Buddy Cole and The 1940 All-Stars Hits From The Golden Age Of Dance Bands [Alshire SAS 603] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer/Robert Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood, CA
61:31
I’ll Follow My Secret Heart Buddy Cole Modern Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1533] 1963 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, Gentry Ave., North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)

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