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The Collector’s Guide to the Works of (by Manfred Thönicke), page 41 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Entry in diary: “Didn’t feel good when I got up today. Have appointment with January 20 1955 rehearsal Bill Stewart at noon. He didn’t make it.” Entry in diary: “Am surprised I feel as well as I do. Grateful that terrible January 21 1955 record date for Decca headache is gone.” / Evening: Walter ???, Waldorf (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 NIGHT WIND Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet . EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 POLKA DOT POLKA Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 BOLERO Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 I’M LIVIN’ ON LOVE Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 TANOC or TANOE (?) Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 SHIRLEY Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) April 21 1955 POLONEZ HARCERSKI (?) Ray was paid $ 35.00 for each quintet arrangement. EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 I’M SWINGIN’ ON A RAINBOW Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 IN THE MOONLIGHT Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 , I’M A-COMIN’ Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 YOU TELL ME Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 OH ME OH MY Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 I WONDER (WANDER?) WHY Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) May 17 1955 GERALDINE Ray was paid $ 65.00 for this arrangement for a small band (9 men). EDDIE SAFRANSKI (bill for services rendered to) Ray was paid $ 50.00 for this original composition with arrangement on May 25 1955 THE DUCK WALK (Conniff) DAN TERRY same. (bill for services rendered to) Ray was paid $ 50.00 for this original composition with arrangement on May 25 1955 WAIL (Conniff) DAN TERRY same. (bill for services rendered to) June 17 1955 PARKER GIBBS NBC THEME Ray was paid $ 45.00 for this arrangement. (for National Radio Fan Club) (bill for services rendered to) June 17 1955 PARKER GIBBS NBC SING TO YOU INTRO Ray was paid $ 7.50 for this arrangement. (for National Radio Fan Club) June 29 1955 Diary entry: Got call to write and conduct 2 tunes on split date. Entry in diary: Finished first Miller arrangement at about midnite ”Just A June 30 1955 Little Bit More” Entry in diary: Finished 2nd Mitch Miller arrangement at 10:00 (”Now Is The July 1 1955 Time”); Mitch Miller record date 6-9 pm Eileen Rodgers rec. We didn’t get to my stuff.

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 42 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Ray's first recording for Columbia with his own band (single c/w Single 4-40549, 'Now Is The Time'); entry in diary: "First date of conducting" / CD July 7 1955 EILEEN RODGERS JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE 53613 rel’d Aug. 8, 1955 info: released on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. Single 4-40549, CD info: Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s July 7 1955 EILEEN RODGERS NOW IS THE TIME 53614 rel’d Aug. 8, 1955 Choice CCM03792) in 2003. Single 4-40566, Arrangement finished on July 7,1955 / single c/w 'Ching-Ching-A-Ling', July 7 1955 LOOK! LOOK! 53615 rel’d Sept. 19, backed by 1955 Entry in Ray's diary: Did my first date conducting and all my went off beautifully. / Note: In a 1986 interview with Manfred Ray mentioned that during this first recording session two more songs were recorded with the same musicians. Vocal by Don Cherry, conductor: Norman Leyden. No Ray Conniff arrangement. (Ray probably meant a different session.) / Ann, Dick and Jim painting kitchen. Musicians on the July 7, 1955 session were as follows: Carl Severinsen, Steve Lipkins, Louis Oles, Larry Altpeter, Jack Satterfield, Wolfie Taninbaum, Harold Feldman, Romeo Penque, , Cozy Cole, Harry Brauer, , Barry Gailbreath, Frank Carroll and producer Mitch Miller. Ray received $ 150 for arranging the first sides for Columbia; extra charge for conducting: $ 40.00. July 22 1955 Diary entry: Got together with . July 23 1955 Diary entry: Worked on Guy Mitchell arrangements for Tuesday date. July 24 1955 Diary entry: Finished first arrangement (”Old-Fashioned Sweethearts”). Entries in Ray's diary: "Sessions from 9:30 to 12:30, Guy Mitchell out of July 26 1955 GUY MITCHELL OLD FASHIONED SWEETHEART 53646 unreleased voice, made tracks / paid"; title might also be “Old Fashioned Sweethearts” Arrangement finished on July 25, 1955 / Entries in Ray's diary: "Sessions July 26 1955 GUY MITCHELL HOME TOWN RAG 53647 unreleased from 9:30 to 12:30, Guy Mitchell out of voice, made tracks / paid" Entry in Ray's diary: "Arrangement finished on July 26, 1955" / Single 4-40557, (I Couldn't Get The Hang Of) Single c/w 'Five Cups Of Coffee' backed by Jimmy Carroll; Ray July 26 1955 MERV GRIFFIN 53648 rel’d August 29, THE MERENGUE received $ 450.00 for the arrangements (Guy Mitchell and Merv 1955 / CD Griffin session on July 26, 1955); CD: Collectables 2003 Radio show "NRFC" = National Radio Fan Club (Radio show with "Sam the Man" Taylor); Ray played trom- July 1955 ("NRFC program") bone in the band August 1 1955 Diary entry; Meeting with , talked about tunes he wants to do. August 2 1955 Another Murray Show (radio) Information from Ray's diary Diary entry: Saw Mitch Miller, got two more arrangements to do, one for August 5 1955 , and one for Barbara Ruick. Got copy of Eileen Rodgers date and was gassed to see ‘Ray Conniff & his Orchestra’ on the label. Garry Moore Show August 8 1955 Ray played trombone in the band (morning show, radio) August 8 1955 Diary entry: Appointment with Mitch Miller, got a tune to do for Peggy King August 12 1955 Diary entry: Turned in Columbia arrangement ”No-Love-Kaboodle” Single 4-40558, Single c/w 'Your Love', w. Paul Weston (CD: Pickwick PWKS 4167, P: August 13 1955 FRANKIE LAINE HAWK-EYE 53667 rel’d Aug. 22, 1955 1993) / Date on arranging bill: September 6, 1955 August 14 1955 Diary entry: Wrote Eileen Rodgers tunes for small band. Diary entry: Record date for tonight was cancelled till tomorrow night; Bar- August 18 1955 th bara Ruick was working so hard at 20 Century Fox on ”Carasol”. Single 4-40563 Single c/w 'Br-Rrr-Rr-M' (Date on arranging bill: September 6, 1955), re- August 19 1955 BARBARA RUICK THE NO-LOVE-KABOODLE 33504 rel’d October 24, corded at Radio Recorders in 1955 Single 4-40563 Single c/w 'The No-Love-Kaboodle' (Date on arranging bill: September 6, August 19 1955 BARBARA RUICK BR-RRR-RR-M! (NEURASTENICO) 33505 rel’d Oct. 24, 1955 1955) Single 4-40596 Single c/w 'Cry Me A River', w. Percy Faith and his Orchestra August 19 1955 JILL COREY NOBODY'S HEART 33506 rel’d Oct. 31, 1955 Diary entry: Got together with Jill Corey in the afternoon for her tune.

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 43 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Song written for DORIS DAY, but never Diary entry: Wrote a tune (”I Need A Man”) for Doris (Day); wasn’t satisfied August 22 1955 I NEED A MAN recorded when I finished and never showed it to Mitch (Miller). Diary entry: Picked up ”Hawk-Eye” and ”Now Is The Time” 45’s. Mitch says August 23 1955 he would like me to do standards with patterns. Still no word about Doris. Record date Recording session from 2:00 to 10:00 (Diary entry); Ray probably played in August 26 1955 (RCA, Victor Webster Hall) a band. August 29 1955 Record date Liza (As the entry in Ray’s diary says.) August 30 1955 Show Ray probably played in the band (radio / TV?) (information from diary) Diary entry: Worked on Safranski stuff ”From This Moment On” and ”Over Sept. 1 1955 Arrangement for EDDIE SAFRANSKI FROM THIS MOMENT ON The Rainbow” Sept. 1 1955 Arrangement for EDDIE SAFRANSKI OVER THE RAINBOW See note above. Sept. 7 1955 Diary entry: Worked with (Joe) Bushkin going over stuff for Capitol date. Sept. 8 1955 Diary entry: Worked with (Joe) Bushkin going over stuff for Capitol date. National Radio Fan Club (NRFC), Ray probably played in the band. (Information from diary.) Sept. 9 1955 with ‘SAM THE MAN’ Sept. 10 1955 Diary entry: Worked with Bushkin. Entry in diary: Joe + 40 men. What a kick, sounded great, recorded ”Solilo- Sept. 12 1955 JOE BUSHKIN SOLILOQUY ? Capitol quy” and ”Bewitched, 10:00 – 1:30 a.m. Sept. 12 1955 JOE BUSHKIN BEWITCHED ? Capitol See entry above. Diary entry: Worked with Jeane Knopf on her number for the show practi- Sept. 16 1955 cally all day. Sept. 16 1955 RICHARD MALTBY ORCHESTRA National Radio Fan Club (NRFC) Ray probably played in the band (information from diary). Diary entry: Got together with and Eddie Joy about record Sept. 17 1955 tunes. Sept. 18 1955 Diary entry: Wrote out tunes for Mindy Carson record date. Single 4-40573 Single c/w 'Cryin' For Your Kisses', w. Norman Leyden / Date on arranging Sept. 19 1955 MINDY CARSON MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 53784 rel’d Sept. 26, bill: Sept. 23, 1955 1955 Single 4-40728 First titled: 'Strollin' Thru The Park', Single c/w 'I Don't Want To Know', Sept. 19 1955 MINDY CARSON I TOOK A STROLL IN THE PARK 53785 rel’d July 16, 1956 recorded on June 22, 1956 / Date on arranging bill: Sept. 23, 1955 Single 4-40579 Single c/w 'Wake Me', w. Jimmy Carroll, also on 'Guys And Dolls' 10' LP CL rel’d Oct. 10, 1955 2567 / CD: "Tenderly" / Date on arranging bill: Sept. 6, 1955 Sept. 19 1955 PET ME, POPPA 53786 Different take first rel’d on A 22542 in 1992; re-rel’d in 1998 on the 7 CD see note Î set “Memories of You” ( BCD 15914) Sept. 19 1955 Diary entry: Record date Columbia, everything went off great. Bill for arrangement sent to . Diary entry: Worked on ”Man- Sept. 23 1955 Arrangement for JOE BUSHKIN MANHATTAN hattan” for Bushkin 2nd date. Sept. 23 1955 Arrangement for JOE BUSHKIN WHY WAS I BORN Arrangement for Joe Bushkin. Bill sent to Capitol Records. Diary entry: Worked with Bushkin in town laying out ”Why Was I Born”; had Sept. 27 1955 appointment with Eileen Rodgers for new date. Diary entry: Finished ”Why Was I Born” for Bushkin date tonight. Capitol Sept. 29 1955 JOE BUSHKIN I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TIME IT WAS ? Capitol recording date 9:45 – 2:45 (4 hours), arranged and conducted (4 tracks). Sept. 29 1955 JOE BUSHKIN MANHATTAN ? Capitol See notes above. Also see diary entry dated Oct. 13, 1955! Sept. 29 1955 JOE BUSHKIN I COULD WRITE A BOOK ? Capitol See notes above. Also see diary entry dated Oct. 13, 1955! Sept. 29 1955 JOE BUSHKIN WHY WAS I BORN ? Capitol See notes above. Also see diary entry dated Oct. 13, 1955! Sept. 30 1955 Diary entry: Worked on Eileen Rodgers material. October 1 1955 Diary entry: Worked on new Eileen Rodgers date with 6 guitars. October 2 1955 Diary entry: Said goodbye to Frank De Vol.

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 44 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes October 3 1955 Diary entry: Finished first arrangement for ”The Desperate Hours”. Diary entry: Handed in 2nd arrangement for Columbia date (”I Had To Lose October 5 1955 You To Love You”) October 6 1955 Diary entry: Will work on ”Begin the Beguine” today; finished at 10 pm. Single 4-40594 From the movie 'The Desperate Hours' / c/w 'I Had To Lose To Love You' October 7 1955 EILEEN RODGERS THE DESPERATE HOURS 53849 rel’d Oct. 24, 1955 Single 4-40594 Single c/w 'The Desperate Hours' / CD info: Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen October 7 1955 EILEEN RODGERS I HAD TO LOSE YOU TO LOVE YOU 53850 rel’d Oct. 24, 1955 Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. Single 4-40660 First recording by Ray Conniff, his Orchestra and Chorus (date written on rel’d March 12, arranging bill: Oct. 1, 1955); single c/w 'Stardust', also rel’d on a 78 rpm 1956 / single. “Stardust” was recorded November 10, 1955. LP CL 925 RAY CONNIFF, October 7 1955 BEGIN THE BEGUINE 53851 Ray did not have a contract with Columbia yet. Entries on his “artist contract HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS card” (for the single of “Begin the Beguine” / “Stardust”) read as follows: Term: 2 sessions, royalty rate: no royalties, talent payments: Ray Conniff (arr) $ 125.00, Ray Conniff (mus.) $ 359.50, M. Stewart (voc. group) $ 168.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 93.30. Diary entry: Came off very well; recorded two sides for Eileen Rodgers, also October 7 1955 did one instrumental, ”Begin the Beguine”. Diary entry: Had appointment with Mitch and Don Cherry for Columbia date, October 10 1955 got three tunes. October 11 1955 Diary entry: Finished ”Rumble Boogie”. Diary entry: Got news today that Capitol wants Bushkin to use another October 13 1955 arranger on the . October 14 1955 Diary entry: Finished ”Band Of Gold”. Single c/w 'Rumble Boogie' / Re-rel’d on a 'Hall-Of-Fame'-Single / CD: ‘The Single 4-40597 Best of Don Cherry: The Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Collectors’ Choice October 17 1955 DON CHERRY BAND OF GOLD 53879 rel’d October 31, CCM-093-2 / Sony Special Products A 30933) / Highest chart position of 1955 single: #4 in December 1955 Single 4-40597 (Arranging bill sent to Howie Richmond),Single c/w 'Band Of Gold' October 17 1955 DON CHERRY RUMBLE BOOGIE 53880 rel’d Oct. 31, 1955 Probably only rehearsed: Listed on Ray's arranging bill; perhaps only rehearsed on this date; the October 17 1955 DON CHERRY - IT'LL BE ME (see note on the right) recording that was rel’d was made January 30, 1956 (rel’d on 4-41077) Diary entry: Record date Columbia Don Cherry, got to 2 tunes, ”Band Of October 17 1955 Gold” and ”Rumble Boogie”. Percy Faith did one for Jill Corey, went off great. October 30 1955 Diary entry: Wrote out Eileen Rodgers small band stuff. Diary entry: Finished Eileen Rodgers breakdown arrangements, delivered October 31 1955 same. Nov. 2 1955 Diary entry: Started on ”” for ‘Hit Parade’. Diary entry: Went to Hit Parade rehearsal; (Raymond) Scott gave me an- Nov. 4 1955 other tune, ”Tiger Rag”. Diary entry: Finished ”Tiger Rag”, went to Scott’s rehearsal at 5 o’clock. Nov. 5 1955 ”Tiger Rag” didn’t have enough melody in it for him. Arrangement for the MOMENTS TO REMEMBER (proba- Arrangement for a TV show titled 'Hit Parade', sponsored by Lucky Strike Nov. 5 1955 ORCHESTRA bly not recorded) Arrangement for the TIGER RAG SWH 31 (UK) Date refers to arranging bill; track on LP performed and recorded in NY, Nov. 5 1955 RAYMOND SCOTT ORCHESTRA (probably not recorded) (see note) January 1956 (TV, see notes concerning 'Moments to Remember' above)

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 45 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Diary entry: Got a call from Mitch, picked up ”Are You Satisfied” for Cathy Nov. 7 1955 Johnson. Century Theater, rehearsal 4:15, telecast 8-9 pm; orchestra consisted of the following staff: Violins: Coleman, Cores, Nadien, Posner, Urbont, Winter (Eidus, Fleischman, Orloff); violins: Schwartz, Shaier; Celli: Bialkin, Borod- Nov. 7 1955 ORCHESTRA kin; Bass: Shachner; Sax: Amato, Berkman, Gompers, Greenberg, Riici; Trumpets: (Margulis) Clark, Lausen, Poole; Trombones: CONNIFF, DiBiase, Dupont, Giardina; Drums: Gussak (Gabor); Harp: Wightman; Piano: Guarni- eri; Guitar: Mottola. Nov. 8 1955 Diary entry: Worked on ”Are You Satisfied” and ”Stardust”. Nov. 9 1955 Diary entry: Finished ”Stardust”. Single 4-40612 Single c/w 'Yod'lin' Dixieland' (mx No. CO 54155), with Ray Ellis & his Or- Nov. 10 1955 CATHY JOHNSON ARE YOU SATISFIED 54154 rel’d Nov. 14, 1955 chestra (recorded during the same session) Single 4-40660 Single c/w 'Begin The Beguine' (recorded October 7, 1955), also released rel’d March 12, on a 78 rpm single (shown on the left)

RAY CONNIFF, 1956 / Nov. 10 1955 STARDUST 54156 Ray did not have a contract with Columbia yet. Entries on his “artist contract HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS LP: CL 925 card” (for the single of “Begin the Beguine” / “Stardust”) read as follows: Term: 2 sessions, royalty rate: no royalties, talent payments: F. Carroll (mus) $ 262.50, L. Carroll (copy) $ 53.00, R. Conniff (arr) $ 125.00 Nov. 13 1955 ALCOA Rehearsal and Show Ray probably played in the band. (Information from diary) Record Date Decca Record date from 10:00 – 1:00 (information from diary) Nov. 18 1955 (Pythian Theater) Diary entry: Wrote out Don Cherry’s small band arrangement of ”Band Of Nov. 19 1955 Gold”. Record Date Decca Record date from 10:00 – 1:00 (information from diary) Nov. 22 1955 (Pythian Theater) Ray Scott transcription Treasury 11:00 (information from diary) Nov. 23 1955 RAYMOND SCOTT ORCHESTRA Show Nov. 24 1955 Diary entry: Wrote out arrangement ”Rock Talk”. Nov. 25 1955 Diary entriy: Worked on ”Bim Bam Baby” Nov. 26 1955 Diary entry: Finished ”Bim Bam Baby” Nov. 27 1955 For Seesac Diary entries (27.+28.11.): Wrote out a Seesac tune. Diary entries: Wrote out Cuban (?) ”Skies for Seesac” (Note: This might be Dec. 1 1955 For Seesac a song that has ”Skies” in its title), also finished ”Because I Love You” and ”Goodbye, Au Revoir, Adios” for . Dec. 2 1955 Diary entry: Finished ”Walk Along With Kings” and ”Ain’t Misbehavin’”.

All recordings with Johnnie Ray made between Dec. 3, 1955 and November 21, 1956 were

released on a 5 CD set titled “Cry”(Bear Family Records BCD 16285, rel’d in May 1999)

Single c/w 'Because I Love You' / As to recording date (Dec. 3 or 5), see Single 4-40695 Dec. 3 1955 JOHNNIE RAY GOODBYE, AU REVOIR, ADIOS 54208 note above / Officially, Mitch Miller was leader on these sessions, Ray was rel’d April 23, 1956 contractor Single 4-40695 Single c/w 'Goodbye, Au Revoir, Adios' Dec. 3 1955 JOHNNIE RAY BECAUSE I LOVE YOU 54209 rel’d April 23, 1956 Single 4-40649 Single c/w 'Ain't Misbehavin'' / Arrangement for personal appearances Dec. 3 1955 JOHNNIE RAY WALK ALONG WITH KINGS 54210 rel’d Feb. 6, 1956 written in Feb.'56

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 46 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single 4-40649 Single c/w 'Walk Along With Kings' / Arrangement for personal appearances Dec. 3 1955 JOHNNIE RAY AIN'T MISBEHAVIN 54211 rel’d Feb. 6, 1956 written in Feb ’56 Diary entry: Johnnie Ray record date. Johnnie Ray discographies, however, list Dec. 5th: According to the discography supplied with the Bear Family 5 CD set ”Cry” (BCD 16285, rel’d May 1999), the four tracks were recorded on December 5, 1955; December 3 was probably the date when the arrangements were finished. Info re the December 5, 1999 sessions (2 pm – 6 pm): Dec. 3 1955 Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, ; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: (g), Frank Carroll (b), James ‘Ossie’ Johnson (dr), Harry Breuer (chimes), Bernard ‘Bernie’ Leighton (p), Vincent Abato (sax), Phil Bodner (sax), C. Berg (sax), R. Penque (sax), Jack Lacey (tb), B. Cusumano (tp), (tp), Jim Nottingham (tp) Record Date Decca 2:00 – 6:00 (information from diary). Dec. 7 1955 (Pythian Theater) Record Date Decca 6:00 – 9:00 (information from diary). Dec. 8 1955 (Pythian Theater) Diary entries: Hit Parade rehearsal 9:00 – 1:00 (Ray probably played in the Dec. 9 1955 band); saw Don Cherry, picked up ”Stardust” (45). Diary entries: Wrote out ”Smack Dab” for small band for Don Cherry; Hit Dec. 12 1955 Parade (5:00 – 10:00, 10:30 – 11.00) Record Date Decca Session from 2:30 to 6:30 Dec. 13 1955 (Pythian Theater) Dec. 13 1955 Arrangement for Seesac START TALKIN’ BABY Diary entries: Finished ”Start Talkin’ Baby”, worked on Seesac stuff. Dec. 15 1955 Arrangement for Seesac LONELY AND BLUE Diary entry: Finished ”Lonely And Blue” for Seesac. Dec. 17 1955 Hit Parade 5:15 (Ray probably played in the band), information from diary. Dec. 20 1955 Diary entry: Wrote out ”Smack Dab” for Don Cherry. Diary entries: Rehearsed Don Cherry at Allen Fried’s Rock’n’Roll show, Dec. 21 1955 showed Mitch ”Blue And Broken-Hearted”. Dec. 23 1955 RAYMOND SCOTT ORCHESTRA Entry in diary: Ray Scott transcription 3:00 – 4:30. Dec. 24 1955 Hit Parade Ray probably played in the band. Dec. 28 1955 Diary entry: Worked on ”Some Of These Days” for Eileen Rodgers Dec. 29 1955 Diary entry: Finished “Some Of These Days” for Eileen Rodgers Dec. 31 1955 Hit Parade Ray probably played in the band, January 3 1956 RAYMOND SCOTT ORCHESTRA Diary entry: Ray Scott Webster Hall 3:00 – 5:30. January 5 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY BAND OF GOLD Small band and arrangements written for personal appearances January 5 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY SMACK DAB Small band and big band arrangements written for personal appearances Single 4-40699 Single c/w 'Let's Write Our Own Love Story'; session lasted from 9:30 to 45 rel’d May 7, 12:30. January 9 1956 THE FOUR VOICES BIM BAM BABY 54392 1956; 78 rel’d The Four Voices were Allan (or Alan) Chase, lead tenor; Sal Mayo, tenor; May 21, 1956 William McBride, baritone; and Frank Fosta, bass. Single 4-40643 Single c/w 'Lovely One' January 9 1956 THE FOUR VOICES GERONIMO 54393 rel’d Feb. 6, 1956 Single 4-40643 Single c/w 'Geronimo' / released on CD (ace CDCHD 1191, “the Golden January 9 1956 THE FOUR VOICES LOVELY ONE 54394 rel’d Feb. 6, 1956 Age of American Popular Music, Vol. 2”) in 2008. Single 4-40699 Single c/w 'Bim Bam Baby' LET'S WRITE OUR OWN LOVE 45 rel’d May 7, January 9 1956 THE FOUR VOICES 54395 STORY 1956; 78 rel’d May 21, 1956 Single c/w 'You're Wrong, All Wrong', session lasted from 7:00 to 11:00 / January 10 1956 EILEEN RODGERS SOME OF THESE DAYS 54400 Single 4-40648 CD info: Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. (Re-recorded for the album 'Blue Swing') January 10 1956 EILEEN RODGERS YOU'RE WRONG, ALL WRONG 54401 Single 4-40648 Single c/w “Some Of These Days”

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 47 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes First rel’d on “The Complete Joan Weber on Columbia” (Collectables, 2004); matrix number assumed January 10 1956 JOAN WEBER ROCK TALK 54402 CD

Single 4-40709 Single c/w 'What Should A Teenheart Do?', recorded on May 16, 1956 / GOODBYE LOLLIPOPS, HELLO 45 rel’d June 11, CD: “Teen Love And Heartbreak” ( Special Products 26732) January 10 1956 JOAN WEBER 54403 LIPSTICK 1956; 78 rel’d July 2, 1956 Record Date Decca Record session from 6:00 to 9:00. Entry in Ray’s diary: ”Band Of Gold” January 11 1956 (Pythian Theater) made the Top 10 this week, #8 in Cashbox. Diary entry: Mitch Miller offered me a contract with a guarantee of $ January 12 1956 10,000.00 a year. Have been working for him now since July 7. I did 11 dates in 27 weeks. January 14 1956 Arrangement for MITCH MILLER BLUE AND BROKEN-HEARTED Diary entry: Worked on Mitch’s arrangement of ”Blue And Broken-Hearted”. Entry in Ray’s diary: Audio video #730 5th Ave near 51, record date Wade January 18 1956 Wade Denning recording Denning, 7-9:00. January 19 1956 The Dinah Shore Show (TV) Ray probably played in the band. January 20 1956 Wade Denning recording Cf. entry of 18.01.1956; diary entry: Jack Hanson 2-5:00. January 28 1956 Hit Parade Ray probably played in the band. Single 4-40665 Single c/w 'Wild Cherry' / CD: "Love Is Just Around the Corner" (Sony Spe- January 30 1956 DON CHERRY I'M STILL A KING TO YOU 54435 rel’d March 5, 1956cial Products A 26100, P: 1995) Single 4-40705 Single c/w 'Ghost Town' / CD: "Love Is Just Around the Corner" (Sony 45 rel’d June 11, Special Products A 26100, P:1995) / CD: ‘The Best of Don Cherry: The January 30 1956 DON CHERRY I'LL BE AROUND 54436 1956; 78 rel’d Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Sony Special Products A 30933) June 18, 1956 Single 4-41077 Single c/w ”Love Me If You Will” (recorded July 21, 1957) January 30 1956 DON CHERRY IT'LL BE ME 54437 rel’d Dec. 9, 1957 Single 4-40665 Single c/w 'I'm Still A King To You' / CD: ‘The Best of Don Cherry: The January 30 1956 DON CHERRY WILD CHERRY 54438 rel’d March 5, 1956Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Sony Special Products A 30933) Single 4-40705 Single c/w 'I’ll Be Around' / re-rel’d on a 'Hall of Fame'-Single / CD: ‘The 45 rel’d June 11, Best of Don Cherry: The Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Sony Special Prod- January 30 1956 DON CHERRY GHOST TOWN 54439 1956; 78 rel’d ucts A 30933) June 18, 1956 February 4 1956 Hit Parade Ray probably played in the band. February 6 1956 SID CAESAR ORCHESTRA TV Show Ray probably played in the band. (Name in Ray’s diaries spelled ”Ceasar”. Entries in Ray’s diary: Got news from Mitch that he played ”Begin the Be- February 14 1956 guine” for the sales department and they flipped. They want me to do an album along those lines. February 14 1956 Arrangement for a COKE JINGLE Entry in Ray’s diary: Wrote out Coke jingle. February 15 1956 CHARLIE MARGALUS Recording Webster Hall 1:00 – 5:00 Information from Ray's diary. Arrangements for the Allen Freed Songs not stated on arranging bills. February 16 1956 Arrangements for DON CHERRY Show (radio) OLD-FASHIONED SWEETHEARTS Entry in Ray's diary: Fixed up ”Old-Fashioned Sweethearts” for Guy February 16 1956 Arrangement for GUY MITCHELL Mitchell”. February 18 1956 Hit Parade Ray probably played in the band. February 18 1956 Diary entry: Went thru material for album. Entry in Ray's diary: Sketched out ”Somebody Loves Me”, but now I don’t February 21 1956 know if I’ll use it.

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 48 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Entry in Ray’s diary: Worked all day on ””. It’s going February 23 1956 slow but I’ll get rolling on the album soon. Entry in Ray’s diary: Checked over ”That Old Black Magic” and worked on February 25 1956 ”Dancing in the Dark” February 29 1956 Arrangement of “Dancing in the Dark” finished Floor arrangement for personal appearances; also performed on the Jimmy February ? 1956 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Live album Durante Show (season 2, episode 23, April 28, 1956) March 1 1956 Entry in Ray’s diary: Worked on ”September Song” March 6 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY I'M STILL A KING TO YOU Small band arrangement for personal appearances March 6 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY I'M STILL A KING TO YOU Big band arrangement for use without vocal group Breakdown arrangements from record score: small band arrangement for March 6 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY WILD CHERRY personal appearances March 7 1956 Entry in Ray's diary: Sketched ”Speak Low” Entries in Ray's diary: Finished ”Speak Low” / THE MORE I WRITE THE MORE I’M CONVINCED THAT ARRANGING IS JUST A MATTER OF March 8 1956 PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE. (AND A LITTLE PRAYER HELPS, TOO.) Entries in Ray's diary: Got Columbia contracts in mail (insult). Worked out March 10 1956 sketch of ”Sometimes I’m Happy”. Entry in Ray’s diary: Went in to discuss contracts with Mitch. I didn’t get March 12 1956 everything I wanted but will get $ 15,000 guarantee. Entries in Ray's diary: Went over to Danny Hurds, got 3 tunes for Seesac, March 13 1956 Arrangements for Seesac wrote all three out before bedtime: Sunday In Manhattan, I’m The Guy That Loves You, Jumpin’ With Ro (or Pio?). March 20 1956 RAYMOND SCOTT ORCHESTRA Film date Ray Scott 5-12:00 Information from Ray's diary. March 20 1956 EDDIE SAFRANSKI SUNDAY IN MANHATTAN Arrangement; bill sent to Seesac Transcriptions, 415 5th Ave, NY March 20 1956 EDDIE SAFRANSKI I'M THE GUY THAT LOVES YOU Arrangement; bill sent to Seesac Transcriptions JUMPIN’ WITH RO (or PIO?, illegi- Arrangement; entry on arranging bill was illegible March 20 1956 EDDIE SAFRANSKI ble) March 20 1956 Entry in Ray’s diary: Seesac date – went down to see that my stuff was OK. Entry in Ray's diary: Worked on ”Oh Yeah!” and ”I Don’t Love Nobody But March 22 1956 You” all day. Also started ”Around Bop Time” for Seesac. March 26 1956 Entry in Ray's diary: Did other bop tune for Seesac ”Boy Meets Bop”. Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Talent payments: RAY CONNIFF, M. Stewart (voc) $ 576.00, R. Conniff (arr) $ 300.00, Carroll March 26 1956 DANCING IN THE DARK 55689 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Music Instr. (cart. rent.) $ 7.21, F. Carroll (mus) $ 831.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 346.89, Carroll Music Instr. $ 24.72 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Talent payments: RAY CONNIFF, M. Stewart (voc) $ 576.00, R. Conniff (arr) $ 300.00, Carroll March 26 1956 THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC 55690 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Music Instr. (cart. rent.) $ 7.21, F. Carroll (mus) $ 831.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 346.89, Carroll Music Instr. $ 24.72 March 27 1956 Arrangement for EDDIE SAFRANSKI BOY MEETS BOP Arrangement, bill sent to Seesac Transcriptions March 27 1956 Arrangement for EDDIE SAFRANSKI AROUND ABOUT BOP TIME Arrangement, bill sent to Seesac Transcriptions March 28 1956 Entry in Ray’s diary: Rehearsed with Don Cherry for album. Single 4-40771 First titled 'Oh Yeah!', written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'The Circle', backed April 8 1956 CATHY JOHNSON PUT YOUR LIPS NEXT TO MINE 55762 rel’d Oct. 15, 1956 by Ray Ellis

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single 4-40694 Single c/w 'Ladder Of Love' / Written by Jay Raye (Ray Conniff pseudonym) 45 rel’d May 7, April 8 1956 CATHY JOHNSON I DON'T LOVE NOBODY BUT YOU 55763 1956; 78 rel’d June 6, 1956 Single 4-40694 Single c/w 'I Don't Love Nobody But You' 45 rel’d May 7, April 8 1956 CATHY JOHNSON LADDER OF LOVE 55764 1956; 78 rel’d June 6, 1956 April 8 1956 CATHY JOHNSON THESE LITTLE THINGS ARE YOU ? unreleased April 19 1956 Arrangement for ? STREETS OF ROME Entry in Ray's diary: Wrote out ”Streets of Rome” LP: CL 893 Released on CD in April 2004 on Collectables COL 7588 (plus bonus tracks, 3 of which with Ray Conniff: Give Me More, There’s A Place Called DON CHERRY Heaven, Don’t You Worry Your Pretty Little Head) From Album with Ray Conniff, his Orchestra and Cho- April 19 1956 rus “SWINGIN’ FOR TWO”

released July 16, 1956

April 19 1956 DON CHERRY SLEEPY TIME GAL ? LP: CL 893

April 19 1956 DON CHERRY MY FUTURE JUST PASSED ? LP: CL 893

April 19 1956 DON CHERRY FOR YOU 55786 LP: CL 893

April 19 1956 DON CHERRY I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT YOU 55787 LP: CL 893

LOVE IS JUST AROUND THE COR- Featuring Don Cherry, vocals and whistling, as suggested by Ray April 19 1956 DON CHERRY 55788 LP: CL 893 Conniff NER I DON'T CARE IF THE SUN DON'T April 20 1956 DON CHERRY ? LP: CL 893 SHINE April 20 1956 DON CHERRY WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT 55854 LP: CL 893

April 20 1956 DON CHERRY PLEASE BE KIND ? LP: CL 893

I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND April 20 1956 DON CHERRY ? LP: CL 893 WRITE MYSELF A LETTER April 23 1956 DON CHERRY SO RARE 55857 LP: CL 893

April 23 1956 DON CHERRY I'LL STRING ALONG WITH YOU 55858 LP: CL 893

April 23 1956 DON CHERRY I'M YOURS ? LP: CL 893

GIVE ME MORE Single4-40804 Single c/w 'The Story Of Sherry' backed by Marty Manning / CD: bonus April 23 1956 DON CHERRY 55860 (Donnez-Moi Tout Ca) rel’d Nov. 26, 1956 track of the CD issue of “Swingin’ For Two” (Collectables COL-CD-7588)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Note on arranging bill: Arrangements on political playons and playoffs / to Irving Townsend, Col. (Thought to have been an arrangement for Guy Mitchell. However, Ray could not confirm this on Jan. 5, 2000. Respec- April 23 1956 DON CHERRY (see note Î) THE EYES OF TEXAS tive note found on Ray’s arranging bills, which are lost now. There, this song was listed together with ”Cherry Album”. Ray believes the session on April 23, 1956 was not a split date. His arrangement written on that day might have been a ”road thing”, i.e., a floor arrangement only.) April 23 1956 DON CHERRY (see note Î) YANKEE DOODLE See notes above Ï Ray received $ 20.00 for the arrangements for Orson Bean & John H. Faulk (session on April 23, 1956): April 23 1956 Information found on bill in July 2001. Entry in Ray’s diary: Worked fixing up ”September Song” and ”Speak Low” May 1 1956 (adding voices). Single 4-40708 Highest chart position: #18 in August 1956 MIRACLE OF LOVE 45 rel’d June 4, Single c/w 'Unwanted Heart' / CD info: rel’d on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” May 16 1956 EILEEN RODGERS 55938 (I Believe in Miracles) 1956; 78: July 16, (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. 1956 Single 4-40708 Written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Miracle Of Love' 45 rel’d June 4, May 16 1956 EILEEN RODGERS UNWANTED HEART 55939 1956; 78: July 16, 1956 Single c/w 'The Wall' with Jimmy Carroll (According to William Brown's Single 4-40850 Discography of Columbia singles recording date was 19.05.1956) / CD info: May 16 1956 EILEEN RODGERS THIS DAY 55940 rel’d February 11, Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 1957 2003. Single 4-40709 Single c/w 'Goodbye Lollipops, Hello Lipstick', recorded January 10, 1956 45 rel’d June 11, May 16 1956 JOAN WEBER WHAT SHOULD A TEEN-HEART DO 55941 1956, 78 rel’d July 2, 1956 Date refers to arranging bill for floor arrangement; recorded in the UK in May 20 1956 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY IF I HAD YOU 1959 with Jack Parnell (LP: ‘A Sinner Am I’) May 25 1956 Arrangement of “Wagon Wheels” written. May 26 1956 Half of the arrangement of “’s Wonderful” written. May 28 1956 Entry in Ray’s diary: Worked on ”’s Wonderful”, finished same. June 11 1956 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG Arrangement for personal appearances June 11 1956 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS HEARTBREAK HOTEL Arrangement for personal appearances June 11 1956 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS MIRACLE OF LOVE Arrangement for personal appearances June 11 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY Y’ALL COME Arrangement for personal appearances Entry in Ray's diary: Worked all day copying arrangement of ”You Make Me June 12 1956 Feel So Young” for Eileen Rodgers. Ray Conniff’s address: 103 Luquer Road, Port Washington, New York LP: CL 925 4 tracks previously recorded. (Cf. Oct. 7, 1955, Nov. 10, 1955 and March The remaining 8 tracks for the 26, 1956) / Personnel included (tp), (tb), Hymie Schertzer, Osie (or ‘Ossie’) Johnson (dr), (g). From RAY CONNIFF, album June 15 1956 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ‘S WONDERFUL! (produced by Mitch Miller)

released October 8, 1956 RAY CONNIFF, June 15 1956 SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 56133 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes LP: CL 925, Single c/w “Wagon Wheels” RAY CONNIFF, June 15 1956 'S WONDERFUL 56134 single 4-40827 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS rel’d Jan, 14, 1957 RAY CONNIFF, I'M AN OLD COW HAND June 15 1956 56135 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (From the Rio Grande) LP: CL 925, Single c/w “’s Wonderful” RAY CONNIFF, June 15 1956 WAGON WHEELS 56136 single 4-40827 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS rel’d Jan, 14, 1957 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Contract as of Jan. 1, 1956, term: 1 year, recordings; 8 78rpm sides and 2 12” LP sides, royalty rate: 5%, advance on acct.: AFM sc.: Acc.

(instr. & vocal) Arr. & copy. R. Conniff (arr.) $ 1200.00, F. Carroll (mus.) $ 882, M. Stewart (voc. gr.) $ 576, L. Carroll (copy) $ 463.47 June 15 1956 Entry in Ray's diary: My album date. Went off great. Got four sides in. Sessions continued from June 15, 1956 RAY CONNIFF, June 18 1956 SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY 56141 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

RAY CONNIFF, June 18 1956 SEPTEMBER SONG 56142 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, June 18 1956 I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU 56143 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, June 18 1956 SPEAK LOW 56144 LP: CL 925 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Contract as of Jan. 1, 1956, term: 1 year, recordings; 8 78rpm sides and 2 12” LP sides, royalty rate: 5%, advance on acct.: AFM sc.: Acc.

(instr. & vocal) Arr. & copy. F. Carroll (mus.) $ 789.75, M. Stewart (voc.) $ 576 June 18 1956 Entry in Ray's diary: Did my last album date at 10:00 a.m., went good. Single 4-40728 Trumpet solo by Charlie Margulis, single c/w 'I Took A Stroll In The Park' June 22 1956 MINDY CARSON I DON'T WANT TO KNOW 56242 rel’d July 16, 1956 (recorded on September 23, 1955) WE COULD MAKE SUCH BEAUTI- June 22 1956 MINDY CARSON ? unreleased FUL MUSIC June 22 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY GHOST TOWN Arrangement for personal appearances Diary entry: Scored ”Just Walking In The Rain” and most of ”In The Candle- June 26 1956 light” for Johnnie Ray. Not listed in arranging bills, but in Ray’s diary. First rel’d on the Bear Family June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY IF I HAD YOU 56278 First rel’d in 1999 5 CD set ”Cry” in May 1999. June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY IN THE CANDLELIGHT, take 1 56279-1 First rel’d in 1999 First rel’d on the Bear Family 5 CD set ”Cry” in May 1999 Single 4-40729 Single c/w 'Just Walking In The Rain' / CD: "Here And Now" (Sony A24163 June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY IN THE CANDLELIGHT, take 2 56279-2 rel’d July 16, 1956 [1994]) Single 4-40803 Single c/w 'You Don't Owe Me A Thing', recorded on November 15, 1956 June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY LOOK HOMEWARD ANGEL 56280 rel’d December 3, (CD: 'CRY', Bear Family Label) 1956 June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY WEAKER THAN WISE 56281 EP B-2115 The record number given refers to a 45 EP (4 tracks) Single 4-40729 Single c/w 'In The Candlelight'; whistle solo by Jerry Duane, re-rel’d on June 29 1956 JOHNNIE RAY JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN 56282 rel’d July 16, 1956 various Recording sessions of June 29, 1956: With 20 / with 7 men; info re these sessions (7 pm – 11 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Jerry Duane (whistle solo on “Just Walking in the Rain”), Frank Carroll (contractor), Al Caiola (g), A. Hanlon (g), Hy White (g), A. Fishkind (b), Ed Shaughnessy (dr), Harold ‘Buddy’ Weed (p), Charles Magnante (accordion), Ray Alonge (French horn), Arthur Baker (sax), Phil Bodner (sax), Sid Cooper (sax), Harold Feldman (sax), Herman Shertzer (sax), Larry Altpeter (tb), Urban C. ‘Urbie’ Green (tb), Jack Satterfield (tb), Bernie Glow (tp), Charles Margulis (tp), L. Oles (tp), L. Schmitt (cello), L. Lawrence (harp), Richard Dickler (viola), Leo Kruzcek (violin), George Ockner (violin), Jack Zayde (violin).

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes 4-40746 Arrangement by Ray, says 'with David Terry' / Entry in Ray's 45 rel’d Sept. 10, diary: Don Cherry date. Done without me, ”Namely You”. / CD: ‘The Best of July 19 1956 DON CHERRY NAMELY YOU 56522 1956, 78 rel’d Don Cherry: The Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Sony Special Products A Sept. 4, 1956 30933) COME ON BABY, LET ME SEE According to arrangement bills also recorded on January 8, 1957. Probably August 2 1956 THE FOUR VOICES ? unreleased YOUR SMILE never rel’d. August 2 1956 THE FOUR VOICES SCHOOL BELLS ? unreleased Single 4-40749 Single c/w 'The Ties That Bind' I'M DREAMING OF WEDDING 45 rel’d August 20, August 2 1956 THE FOUR VOICES 56556 BELLS 1956, 78 rel’d Sept. 19, 1956 Single 4-40749 Single c/w 'I'm Dreaming Of Wedding Bells' 45 rel’d August 20, August 2 1956 THE FOUR VOICES THE TIES THAT BIND 56557 1956, 78 rel’d Sept. 19, 1956 August 8 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY I'M GONNA LIVE TILL I DIE 2 arrangements (for big and small band) for personal appearances Re-written arrangement for personal appearances (Î Live album 'Johnnie August 20 1956 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN Live album Ray in ') Single c/w 'Love Me Or I'll Die' (Recording date according to William CA, Single 4-40887 Brown's Columbia singles discography: c. October 30, 1956; however listed 27 1956 THE BON BONS THE KISS IN YOUR EYES 40026 August rel’d April 1, 1957 in Ray’s diary under August 27, 1956.) All recordings by The Bon Bons produced by Jack Gold. CA, Matrix number assumed / All recordings by The Bon Bons produced by 27 1956 THE BON BONS STRANGER IN MY ARMS 40027 unreleased August Jack Gold. CA, THREE TEENS (LOOKING FOR A Single 4-40800 Single c/w 'A Girl Without A Fella' / All recordings by The Bon Bons pro- 27 1956 THE BON BONS 40028 August DATE) rel’d Nov. 26, 1956 duced by Jack Gold. CA, Single 4-40800 Composed by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Three Teens' / All recordings by The 27 1956 THE BON BONS A GIRL WITHOUT A FELLA 40029 August rel’d Nov. 26, 1956 Bon Bons produced by Jack Gold. Single c/w 'The Kiss In Your Eyes' (Recording date according to William CA, Single 4-40887 27 1956 THE BON BONS LOVE ME OR I'LL DIE 40030 Brown's Columbia singles discography: c. October 30, 1956) / All re- August rel’d April 1, 1957 cordings by The Bon Bons produced by Jack Gold. August 28 1956 Arrangement for THE BON BONS WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE Arrangement for personal appearances Diary entries: Wrote out ”Just Walking In The Rain” for Johnnie Ray for the August 30 1956 road, met with Johnnie Ray and Frankie Laine for tune for TV show, re- hearsed 2-5:00. Met at 5:20 about album. UP ABOVE MY HEAR Arrangement for the Frankie Laine TV Show; this song was performed Sept. 1 1956 Arrangement for FRANKIE LAINE (I Hear Music In The Air) together with Johnnie Ray. Diary entry: Listened to all the stuff for . Got a couple of ideas Sept. 1 1956 but for the most part the stuff isn’t too good. Sept. 5 1956 Diary entry: Re-wrote ”One For My Baby”. Diary entry: Finished ”I’m Just A Lucky So And So” and ”Boulevard Of Bro- Sept. 8 1956 ken Dreams”.

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Album titled in the UK: 'Showcase' / no chorus on this album, but strings / LP: CL 938 12th track (”Lost in the Stars”) with Percy Faith, recorded on June 6, 1956 (CO 56099). TONY BENNETT Album recorded at CBS 30th Street Studio, NYC. Ray received $ 900.00 for From Album Orchestra under the direction of the arrangements. Sept. 11 1956 Ray Conniff TONY! The notes below are from a Tony Bennett website. As to Ray Conniff they may be not 100% correct. As for arrangements (e.g. by , Don released January 4, 1957 Costa, Marion and ) see notes below the recording dates referring to a 4 CD set rel’d in 2007, titled “Young Tony”. ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, A. Howard, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Billy Butterfield, Sept. 11 1956 TONY BENNETT TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE 56593 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Albert Godlis, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - ; d - William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, A. Howard, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Billy Butterfield, (I Guess) I'M JUST A LUCKY SO Sept. 11 1956 TONY BENNETT 56594 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Albert Godlis, Urbie Green; cl - Peter AND SO Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, A. Howard, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Billy Butterfield, Sept. 11 1956 TONY BENNETT IT HAD TO BE YOU 56595 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Albert Godlis, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, A. Howard, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Billy Butterfield, Sept. 11 1956 TONY BENNETT YOU CAN DEPEND ON ME 56596 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Albert Godlis, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett Diary entry: Did first Bennett album date ”Taking A Chance On Love”, ”You Can Depend On Me”, ”It Had To Be You”, ”I’m Just A Lucky So And So”; wrote out ”” for Sept. 11 1956 Frankie Laine. ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Gil Evans, Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, J. Palmer, Milt Yaner, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Dale McMickle, , Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Jack Satterfield, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Chuck Wayne, D. Arnone; b - Frank Sept. 12 1956 TONY BENNETT LOVE WALKED IN 56597 CL 938 Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; vc - Alan Schuman, L. Schmit; d - William Exiner; vn - Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff, George Ockner, H. Hoffman, Julius Brand, Julius Held, Milton Lomask, R. Bocho, Samuel Rand; vl - Richard Dickler, Sidney Brecher; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Gil Evans, Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, J. Palmer, Milt Yaner, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Dale McMickle, Doc Severinsen, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Jack Satterfield, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Chuck Wayne, D. Arnone; b - Frank Sept. 12 1956 TONY BENNETT THESE FOOLISH THINGS 56598 CL 938 Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; vc - Alan Schuman, L. Schmit; d - William Exiner; vn - Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff, George Ockner, H. Hoffman, Julius Brand, Julius Held, Milton Lomask, R. Bocho, Samuel Rand; vl - Richard Dickler, Sidney Brecher; v - Tony Bennett

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Gil Evans, Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, J. Palmer, Milt Yaner, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Dale McMickle, Doc Severinsen, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Jack Satterfield, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Chuck Wayne, D. Arnone; b - Frank Sept. 12 1956 TONY BENNETT I'LL BE SEEING YOU 56599 CL 938 Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; vc - Alan Schuman, L. Schmit; d - William Exiner; vn - Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff, George Ockner, H. Hoffman, Julius Brand, Julius Held, Milton Lomask, R. Bocho, Samuel Rand; vl - Richard Dickler, Sidney Brecher; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Gil Evans, Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, J. Palmer, Milt Yaner, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Dale McMickle, Doc Severinsen, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - Jack Satterfield, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Chuck Wayne, D. Arnone; b - Frank Sept. 12 1956 TONY BENNETT WITHOUT A SONG 56600 CL 938 Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; vc - Alan Schuman, L. Schmit; d - William Exiner; vn - Emanuel Green, Gene Orloff, George Ockner, H. Hoffman, Julius Brand, Julius Held, Milton Lomask, R. Bocho, Samuel Rand; vl - Richard Dickler, Sidney Brecher; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, Milt Yaner, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Bernie Glow, Sept. 13 1956 TONY BENNETT ALWAYS 56605 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - T. Mitchell, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - H. Breuer, William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett This is not the Col. 4-38825 recording; CD info:'16 Most Requested Songs', ‘All-Time Greatest Hits’ / ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray BOULEVARD OF BROKEN Conniff; r - A. Epstein, Milt Yaner, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Sept. 13 1956 TONY BENNETT 56606 CL 938 DREAMS Pumiglio; t - Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - T. Mitchell, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - H. Breuer, William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - A. Epstein, Milt Yaner, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Bernie Glow, I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT Sept. 13 1956 TONY BENNETT 56607 CL 938 Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - T. Mitchell, Urbie Green; cl - Peter LOVE Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - H. Breuer, William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett Single c/w 'No Hard Feelings', with Percy Faith; 'Hall of Fame'-Single; fake audience added / ldr - Tony Bennett; con - Ray Conniff; a - Ray Conniff; r - Single 4-40907 A. Epstein, Milt Yaner, S. Webb, Wolf Taninbaum; as - Peter Pumiglio; t - Sept. 13 1956 TONY BENNETT ONE FOR MY BABY 56608 rel’d April 8, 1957 Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Jimmy Nottingham; tb - T. Mitchell, Urbie Green; cl - Peter Pumiglio; g - Al Caiola, Chuck Wayne; b - Frank Carroll; p - Bernie Leighton; d - H. Breuer, William Exiner; v - Tony Bennett YOUNG TONY (4 CD set, Proper Records, Properbox 121, released in the UK on March 26, 2007, featuring 9 tracks from the album "Tony!", with orchestra conducted by Ray Conniff on the following tracks, according to the information provided by the comprehensive booklet, which also lists recording personnel as well as recording dates and matrix numbers:) Taking a Chance on Love (arranged by Neal Hefti) / I'm Just a Lucky So and So (arranged by Gil Evans) / It Had to Be You (arranged by Marion Evans) / You Can Depend on Me (arranged by Marion Evans) / Love Walked In (arranged by Ray Conniff / according to liner notes arranged by Marion Evans) / These Foolish Things (arranged by Ray Conniff / according to liner notes arranged by Marion Evans) / I'll Be Seeing You ( arranged by Gil Evans) / Without a Song (arranged by Ray Conniff / according to liner notes arranged by Marion Evans) / Always (arranged by ). Track No. 10 from "Tony!" is "Lost in the Stars", backed by Percy Faith, which is also on CD 4 like the ones listed above. Track No. 11 is "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (arranged by Ray Conniff), which is not included in this set but can be found on a couple of compilation CDs by Tony Bennett. Unfortunately, the 12th track from this album, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" (see note below) is omitted, as is "One For My Baby" from the same recording session, which was rel’d on a single only. (Arrangement by Ray Conniff.) All recordings made in Sep- tember 1956. Note: Obviously, "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" from the "Tony!" album were not included, because the set features earlier recordings of these songs (backed by Marty Manning) on CD 1. There is a total of 82 tracks on this set, 45 of which are backings by Percy Faith.

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Highest chart position: #3 in December 1956 / single c/w 'Lotus Land' with Single 4-40780 Sept. 14 1956 FRANKIE LAINE MOONLIGHT GAMBLER 56620 Percy Faith, recorded during the same session before "Moonlight Gambler" rel’d Oct. 29, 1956 (mx # 56619) Originally only rel’d in the UK, re-rel’d on Bear Family CD 15480 ”On The Sept. 14 1956 FRANKIE LAINE LONELY MAN 56621 Trail'' in 1990 Info re the September 14, 1956 sessions (7 pm – 10 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Frank Carroll (contractor), Al

Caiola (g), Hy White (g), A. Hanlon (g), Ed O’Connir (g), A. Fishkind (g), J. Buffington (horn). Ray began writing his arrangements for ”Johnnie Ray Sings The Big Beat” Sept. 16 1956 on this date. Single c/w 'Wonderful! Wonderful!' / Album: 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' (CS 8634, re-channeled for stereo) Single 4-49784 45 rel’d Nov. 5, Sept. 21 1956 JOHNNY MATHIS WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE 56629 2956, 78 rel’d Dec. 31, 1956 (CD cover) Single 4-40784 Single c/w 'Warm And Tender' / Album: 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' Sept. 21 1956 JOHNNY MATHIS IT’S NOT FOR ME TO SAY 56630 rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 Single 4-49784 Single c/w 'When Sunny Gets Blue' / Album: 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' 45 rel’d Nov. 5, Sept. 21 1956 JOHNNY MATHIS WONDERFUL! WONDEFUL! 56631 2956, 78 rel’d Dec. 31, 1956 Single 4-40784 Single c/w 'It's Not For Me To Say'/ Album: 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' Sept. 21 1956 JOHNNY MATHIS WARM AND TENDER 56632 rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 Info re the September 25, 1956 sessions (7 pm – 10 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producers: Mitch Miller and ; personnel: Frank Carroll

(contractor), Don Arnone (g), Allen Hanlon (g), Hy White (g), (dr), Buddy Weed (p). Sept. 21 1956 Arrangement of “ the ” written. Single 4-40769 Whistle solo by Ray Conniff / Single c/w 'Crazy With Love', Billboard charts Sept. 25 1956 GUY MITCHELL 56636 rel’d Oct. 1, 1956 entry October 27, 1956, peaked at #1 Single 4-40769 Single c/w 'Singing The Blues', on Bear Family CD 'Heartaches By The Sept. 25 1956 GUY MITCHELL CRAZY WITH LOVE 56637 rel’d Oct. 1, 1956 Number' (15454) Single c/w 'Give Me'; session for the four tracks lasted from 7 to 1:00 / CD I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE TO DREAM Single 4-40791 October 4 1956 EILEEN RODGERS 56644 info: Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) SO FAR rel’d Nov. 5, 1956 in 2003. Single 4-40791 Single c/w 'I Wish I Didn't Have To Dream So Far' / CD info: Rel’d on “The October 4 1956 EILEEN RODGERS GIVE ME 56645 rel’d Nov. 5, 1956 Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. Single 4-40779 Single c/w 'Feeling Foolish In Brazil' / Label says ' & The Nee Chorus' October 4 1956 BERNIE NEE FOLLOW ME 56646 rel’d Oct. 15, 1956 (When Your Heart Is) Single 4-40779 Single c/w 'Follow Me' / Label says '& The Nee Chorus' October 4 1956 BERNIE NEE 56647 FEELING FOOLISH IN BRAZIL rel’d Oct. 15, 1956 Single c/w 'Please Write While I'm Away' / Re-rel’d on Roulette GG1(Single) October 11 1956 G-CLEFS 'CAUSE YOU'RE MINE ? Pilgrim 45-720 / Producer: Jack Gold / CD: "Ka-Ding-Dong" (Relic Record Productions, 1996) featuring all Ray Conniff backings Composed by Ray Conniff (Label: ‘Jay Raye') / Single c/w ''Cause You're October 11 1956 G-CLEFS PLEASE WRITE WHILE I'M AWAY ? Pilgrim 45-720 Mine' / Producer: Jack Gold / CD: "Ka-Ding-Dong" (1996) Single c/w 'Love Her In The Morning', re-rel’d on Roulette GG-1 (backed by October 11 1956 G-CLEFS SYMBOL OF LOVE ? Paris 45-502 "Jay Raye") / Produced by Jack Gold / CD: "Ka-Ding-Dong" (1996) Composed by Ray Conniff (Label says 'Jay Raye'), c/w 'Symbol Of Love', October 11 1956 G-CLEFS LOVE HER IN THE MORNING ? Paris 45-502 Producer: Jack Gold / CD: "Ka-Ding-Dong" (1996)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single c/w 'I Understand Just How You Feel' / Produced by Jack Gold / CD: October 11 1956 G-CLEFS LITTLE GIRL I LOVE YOU ? Terrace 45-7500 "Ka-Ding-Dong" (1996) I UNDERSTAND JUST HOW YOU (Auld Lang Syne), single c/w 'Little Girl I Love You' / Produced by Jack Gold October 11 1956 G-CLEFS ? Terrace 45-7500 FEEL / CD: "Ka-Ding-Dong" (1996) Diary entry: Touch-up work on this for Windell Show; bill sent to Howie October 12 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY NAMELY YOU Richmond LOVE IS JUST AROUND THE COR- Diary entry: Touch-up work on this for Windell Show*; bill sent to Howie October 12 1956 Arrangement for DON CHERRY NER Richmond (*TV show) Single 4-40832 Dubbing session: January 8, 1957. Arrangement and backing by Ray Con- October 14 1956 JO STAFFORD WIND IN THE WILLOWS 56667 rel’d January 21, niff, label says 'with Paul Weston' (Jo Stafford’s husband). Ray received $ 1957 300.00 for the recording session with Jo Stafford. Single 4-40782 Note: "Bells Are Ringing" (mx # 56668), recorded during the same session, October 14 1956 JO STAFFORD ON BRIDGE 56669 rel’d October 22, not with Ray Conniff. 1956 Ray Conniff backing; label says 'with Paul Weston'. Philips (UK) Overdubs made on January 15, 1957, take 1 was also rel’d on Philips October 17 1956 JOHNNIE RAY and FRANKIE LAINE 56670-1 (I Hear Music In The Air), take 1 PB 708 (78 rpm) 322151 BF 45 rpm single / Reference in Ray’s arranging bills: May 17,1956 UP ABOVE MY HEAD Single 4-40976 Single c/w 'Good Evening Friends'; recording date from discography pro- October 17 1956 JOHNNIE RAY and FRANKIE LAINE 56670-2 (I Hear Music In The Air), take 2 rel’d Aug. 5, 1957 vided with Bear Family CDs. Ray listed May 17, 1956 in his arranging bills. Single 4-40976 Single c/w 'Up Above My Head' (CD: 'CRY', Bear Family Label), recording October 17 1956 JOHNNIE RAY and FRANKIE LAINE GOOD EVENING FRIENDS 56671 rel’d August 5, date from discography provided with Bear Family CD’s. Ray listed May 17, 1957 1956 in his arranging bills. Info re the October 17, 1956 sessions (2:30 pm – 5:30 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Edward Thomas (g), Hy White (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Frank Gariston (dr), Louis A. Gariston (dr), Edwin Shaughnessy (dr), Al Klink (sax), Joseph A. Palmer (sax), Peter Pumiglio (sax), Wolffe Tanninbaum (sax), Milton Yaner (sax), Urban C. ‘Urbie’ Green (tb), Robert L. McGarity (tb), R. Dale McMickle (tp), James K. Maxwell (tp), Carl H. Severinsen (tp). GOODNIGHT MY LOVE Single 4-40789 Single c/w 'Since I Met You Baby' October 23 1956 MINDY CARSON 56675 (PLEASANT DREAMS) rel’d Oct. 29, 1956 Single 4-40789 Whistle solo by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Goodnight My Love' October 23 1956 MINDY CARSON SINCE I MET YOU BABY 56676 rel’d Oct. 29, 1956 PLEASE TAKE BACK YOUR IN- Single 4-40857 Single c/w 'Time Is Running Out On Me' recorded on January 25, 1957 October 23 1956 MINDY CARSON 56677 TRODUCTION rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 Nov. 13 1956 Arrangement for THE BON BONS SMILES MEDLEY Floor arrangement of 'Smiles'-medley, layout of parts - orchestration Nov. 14 1956 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS GIVE ME Big and small band floor arrangements LP: CL 961 The remaining 6 tracks of this LP were backed by Ray Ellis / Album both rel’d on the Bear Family label and Collectables on a “2 on 1”-CD in 2002 6 tracks for the album JOHNNIE RAY From with Ray Conniff, his Orchestra and Cho- JOHNNIE RAY SINGS Nov. 15 1956 rus THE BIG BEAT

released January 21, 1957 Although not listed on the LP label, according to some musical reference CL 961 book, this song supposedly was co-written by Ann Engberg Conniff and Leroy Carr; in a telephone call to Manfred Ray said on Dec. 17, 1999 that Nov. 15 1956 JOHNNIE RAY HOW LONG, HOW LONG BLUES 56739 this song was written by him. Publishers: MCA Inc. Re-rel’d on the Bear Family CD 'CRY' (BCD 15450), rel’d May 1990, and on the 5 CD set ”Cry” in May 1999. YOU DON'T OWE ME A THING Rel’d on CD "Here And Now" (Sony A24163) in 1994 Nov. 15 1956 JOHNNIE RAY 56740-1 (?) CD (see note Î) (uncompleted master, no whistle solo) Single 4-40803 Single c/w 'Look Homeward, Angel', rec. on 29.06.1956 / Whistle solo by Nov. 15 1956 JOHNNIE RAY YOU DON'T OWE ME A THING 56740-2 (?) rel’d Dec. 3, 1956 Ray Conniff

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Co-written by Ann Engberg Conniff (=Ray Conniff pseudonym) (& Claude Single 4-40893 de Metrius & Aaron H. Schroeder & Sid Wayne); Publishers: Anne-Rachel Nov. 15 1956 JOHNNIE RAY NO WEDDING TODAY 56741 rel’d March 25, Music Corporation, Dandy Dittys, Rachel's Own Music; single c/w 'Yes 1957 Tonight Josephine', recorded on March 17, 1957 (on BCD 15450, rel’d 1990) Info re the November 15, 1956 sessions (2 pm – 5:30 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Alan Hanlon (g), Anthony

Mottola (g), Hy White (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Herman Grove Kapp (dr), Harry Breuer (xylophone), Harold ‘Buddy’ Weed (p). Single 4-40820 Hand clapping solo by Ray Conniff, single c/w '', Nov. 15 1956 GUY MITCHELL TAKE ME BACK BABY 56742 rel’d Dec. 17, 1956 BCD 15454 (rel’d 1990) Single 4-40820 Single c/w 'Take Me Back Baby' / Whistle solo by Ray Conniff / On LP Nov. 15 1956 GUY MITCHELL KNEE DEEP IN THE BLUES 56743 rel’d Dec. 17, 1956 'Greatest Hits' PB 685 (UK) First rel’d on a 78 rpm single in Britain (Philips label); CD: Guy Mitchell: The Nov. 15 1956 GUY MITCHELL GOT A FEELING 56744 45 rel’d May 1957, Ultimate Collection (1996) 78 rel’d April 1957 Info re the November 15, 1956 sessions ( 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al Caiola (g),

(g), Hy White (g), Allen Hanlon (g), Ed O’Connor (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Morris Rayman (b), W. Rowland (p). Record label: Fine Sound Inc., This was a commercial for the '56 Dodge. The lyrics of "Singing the Blues" Ford Commercial Date on 1957 Ford Car Transcription were altered as follows: "Never felt more like singing hooray, just drove a Nov. 16 1956 GUY MITCHELL SINGING THE BLUES FS-1009A (33 1/3 rpm); pro- new Ford and I'm here to say it's all new, it's a new kind of Ford". Guy (two commercials: 20 sec / 60 sec) duced by J. Walter Thompson Mitchell and Mitch Miller both received a Ford Thunderbird for doing this Company, December 3, 1956 commercial. no chorus I'M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUT- Nov. 20 1956 JOHNNIE RAY 56757 CL 961 SKIRTS OF TOWN

no chorus / (CD info: ”High Drama: The Real Johnnie Ray”; Columbia / Legacy CK 65157) Nov. 20 1956 JOHNNIE RAY SENT FOR YOU YESTERDAY 56758 CL 961

no chorus Nov. 20 1956 JOHNNIE RAY PRETTY-EYED BABY 56759 CL 961

Info re the November 20, 1956 sessions (4:15 pm – 7:15 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al Casamente (g), Edward Albert O’Connor (g), Hy White (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Her,am Grove Kapp (dr), Ed Shaughnessy (dr), Andrew Wackers (p), Albert Epstein (sax), Henry Freeman (sax), Gigi Gryce

(sax), Nicholas Charles Peters (sax), Joseph A. Palmer (sax), James Louis Johnson (tb), Jack Satterfield (tb), Thomas Joseph Mitchell (tb), Chancey Welsh (tb), Tony Fasso (tp), Stan Fishelson (tp), James Nottingham (tp), (tp).

Nov. 21 1956 JOHNNIE RAY 56760 CL 961

Also recorded during this session: ”So Long” (CO 56762), and ”Lotus Blos- som” (CO 56763), orchestra conducted by Ray Ellis. Nov. 21 1956 JOHNNIE RAY I'LL NEVER BE FREE 56761 CL 961

Info re the November 21, 1956 sessions (during which Johnnie Ray also recorded two tracks with Ray Allis: “So Long” and “Lotus Blossom”) (4 pm – 7 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Don L. Arnone (g), Joseph (g), Hy White (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Milton Hinton (b), Herman

Grove Kapp (dr), Dick Hyman (p), Albert Epstein (baritone sax), Eddie Bert (tb), Samuel LeRoy Taylor, Jr. (tb), Carl H. Severinsen (tp). Conniff’s tracks recorded with a male chorus; Ray Ellis’ tracks recorded with a girl vocalist. Single 4-40885 Single c/w 'April Age' with Percy Faith / CD: ‘The Best of Don Cherry: The Nov. 26 1956 DON CHERRY MR. TEARDROP 56766 rel’d March 25, Columbia & Monument Sides’ (Sony Special Products A 30933) 1957

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Written by Ann Engberg Conniff (Publishers: Hampshire House Pub Corp); THERE'S A PLACE CALLED Single 4-40958 Nov. 26 1956 DON CHERRY 56767 single c/w 'Fourteen Karat Gold' / CD: bonus track of the CD issue of HEAVEN rel’d June 24, 1957 “Swingin’ For Two” (Collectables COL-CD-7588) DON'T YOU WORRY YOUR PRETTY Single 4-40828 Single c/w 'The Last Dance' with Percy Faith / CD: bonus track of the CD Nov. 26 1956 DON CHERRY 56768 LITTLE HEAD rel’d Jan. 14, 1957 issue of “Swingin’ For Two” (Collectables COL-CD-7588) Single c/w 'There's A Place Called Heaven' / CD: A Stroll Down Memory Single 4-40958 Nov. 26 1956 DON CHERRY FOURTEEN KARAT GOLD 56769 Lane (2CDset) / CD: ‘The Best of Don Cherry: The Columbia & Monument rel’d June 24, 1957 Sides’ (Sony Special Products A 30933) Dec. 30 1956 Arrangement for THE BON BONS 'S WONDERFUL Floor arrangement Dec. 30 1956 Arrangement for THE BON BONS A GIRL WITHOUT A FELLA Floor arrangement THREE TEENS (LOOKING FOR A Floor arrangement Dec. 30 1956 Arrangement for THE BON BONS DATE) January 6 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY YOU DON`T OWE ME A THING Floor arrangement for the Show (in Florida) January 6 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL Floor arrangement for the Perry Como Show (in Florida) Single 4-40933 Single c/w 'Such A Shame' recorded on May 2, 1957 45 rel’d May 13, January 8 1957 THE FOUR VOICES ANGEL OF LOVE 57072 1957, 78 rel’d May 27, 1957 Single 4-40838 Single c/w 'Sentimental' January 8 1957 THE FOUR VOICES I LOVE YOU STILL 57073 rel’d Jan. 28, 1957 Single 4-40838 Single c/w 'I Love You Still' January 8 1957 THE FOUR VOICES SENTIMENTAL 57074 rel’d Jan. 28, 1957 COME ON BABY, LET ME SEE Cf. session of August 2, 1956; either dubbing session or re-recording January 8 1957 THE FOUR VOICES ? unreleased YOUR SMILE January 8 1957 JO STAFFORD WIND IN THE WILLOW ? Dubbing on 'Wind in the Willow' January 15 1957 JOHNNIE RAY and FRANKIE LAINE UP ABOVE MY HEAD Single 4-40976 Dubbing session; for further details see entries for October 17, 1956. January 15 1957 JOHNNIE RAY and FRANKIE LAINE GOOD EVENING FRIENDS Single 4-40976 Dubbing session; for further details see entries for October 17, 1956. January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY COQUETTE CL 1093 Floor arrangement ('for new act'); LP: 'Johnnie Ray in Las Vegas' January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY SHOULD I CL 1093 Floor arrangement; recorded on 'Johnnie Ray in Las Vegas' SHAKE A HAND CL 1093 Floor arrangement; recorded on 'J. Ray in Las Vegas' from Oct. 25 to 27, January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY 1957 I'M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUT- floor arrangement (for stage show) January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY SKIRTS OF TOWN January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY I CAN'T ESCAPE FROM YOU Floor arrangement; medley with 'If I Had You' January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY IF I HAD YOU Floor arrangement; medley with 'I Can't Escape' January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY I'LL NEVER BE FREE Floor arrangement; medley with 'I Wanna Be Loved & I Miss You So' January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY I WANNA BE LOVED Floor arrangement; medley with 'I'll Never Be Free & I Miss You So' January 20 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY I MISS YOU SO Floor arrangement; medley with 'I'll Never Be Free & I Wanna Be Loved' January 25 1957 MINDY CARSON BON BON ? unreleased Single 4-40857 Single c/w 'Please Take Back Your Introduction', recorded on October 23, January 25 1957 MINDY CARSON TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON ME 57237 rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 1956 LP / CD Also titled “Roc kin’ Rollin’ Robbins”, this album was rel’d on the Bear Fam- Album ily label. The CD features all tracks with Ray Conniff, his Orchestra and Chorus. From THE STORY OF MY LIFE 1957 with Ray Conniff, his Orchestra and Cho- January 25 rus – THE RAY CONNIFF RE- CORDINGS released in 1991

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes PLEASE DON'T BLAME ME Single 4-40969 Take CO 57238-3/7 was rel’d. Single c/w 'Teen Age Dream', LP/CD: January 25 1957 MARTY ROBBINS 57238 Í binaural stereo Î rel’d July 15, 1957 'Rockin' Rollin' Robbins' TEEN-AGE DREAM Single 4-40969 The 6th take (CO 57239-6) was rel’d. Single c/w 'Please Don't Blame Me', January 25 1957 MARTY ROBBINS 57239 Í binaural stereo Î rel’d July 15, 1957 LP/CD: 'Rockin' Rollin'.Robbins' / 3rd track of session Single 4-40864 Take CO 57240-3/5 was rel’d. Single c/w 'Grown Up Tears', on 'Marty's January 25 1957 MARTY ROBBINS 57240 rel’d March 4, 1957Greatest Hits' LP / 2nd track of session / LP/CD: ‘Rockin’ Rollin’ Robbins (The Ray Conniff Recordings)’. Highest chart position: #2 in April 1957. Single 4-40864 The 7th take (CO 57241-7) was rel’d. Composed by Ray Conniff, c/w 'A January 25 1957 MARTY ROBBINS GROWN UP TEARS 57241 rel’d March 4, 1957White Sport Coat', LP/CD: 'Rockin'.Rockin’ Robbins', 4th track of session Info re the January 25, 1957 sessions (Marty Robbins recordings from 11pm – 2:30 am): Columbia Recording Studio, 799 7th Avenue, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al

Caiola (g), Billy Mure (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Ed Shaughnessy (dr), Dick Hyman (p). January 28 1957 Diary entry: Wrote out ”Three Way Love” for my date. Single 4-40862 Composed & vocal solo (overdub) by Ray Conniff / c/w 'Cuddle January 30 1957 RAY CONNIFF, VOCAL THREE WAY LOVE 57270 rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 Up A Little Closer'; released on “The Singles Collection, Vol. 3”. Single 4-40862 Single c/w 'Three Way Love' / CD info: rel’d on “The Singles CUDDLE UP A LITTLE CLOSER January 30 1957 RAY CONNIFF, VOCAL 57271 rel’d Feb. 25, 1957 Collection, Volume 2” in 2007; “Cuddle Up a Little Closer is a (Lovey Mine) song from the Broadway musical “The Three Twins”. Single 4-40991 Original title: 'The Whistler Of Paris', whistle solo / composed by RAY CONNIFF, rel’d August 19, Ray Conniff, Single c/w 'Melody For Two Guitars' / CD info: rel’d January 30 1957 WALKIN' AND WHISTLIN' 57272 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 1957 on “The Essential Ray Conniff” (Columbia Legacy C2K 89170) in 2004 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: M. Stewart (voc) $ 642.00, F. Carroll (mus) $ 375.25, R. Conniff (arr) $ 450.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 153.92 DON'T YOU WORRY YOUR PRETTY Small band floor arrangement February 1 1957 Arrangement for DON CHERRY LITTLE HEAD February 5 1957 Arrangements for JOHNNIE RAY ? Floor arrangements LP 1004 All songs composed by Ray Conniff; trombone solos by Ray Conniff Album re-rel’d on a CD (Collectables) featuring “Ray Conniff en Español – Album The Ray Conniff Singers Sing it in Spanish” as well. From RAY CONNIFF, February 13 1957 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS DANCE THE BOP!

released April 15, 1957 RAY CONNIFF, February 13 1957 THE FLEA HOP 57395 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Trombone solo: Ray Conniff / Edited version (by Jimmy Richards = Ray Conniff pseudonym, matrix No. CO 59183) titled 'Cool As A Moose', rel’d RAY CONNIFF, February 13 1957 JUST BOPPIN' 57396 CL 1004 on single 4-41083 December 9, 1957, c/w ‘Strollin’ And Boppin’’ HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

RAY CONNIFF, February 13 1957 PLAY A GITTAR SOLO 57397 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, February 13 1957 HAND AROUND 57398 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 375.25, L. Carroll (copy) $ 635.04, M. Stewart (voc) $ 448.00, R. Conniff (arr) $ 1800.00 Vocals added later and re-titled “Let’s Walk”, rel’d on Single 4-41142 on RAY CONNIFF, March 10, 1958 by Jimmy Richards (Ray Conniff pseudonym) February 14 1957 THE SPINNER 57399 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, February 14 1957 WALKIN' THE BOP AGAIN 57400 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Originally titled 'Doin' The Dish Rag' RAY CONNIFF, February 14 1957 DOIN' THE TWISTER 57401 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

Also rel’d on single 4-41083 by Jimmy Richards (Ray Conniff pseudonym), titled 'Strollin' And Boppin’’' (matrix No. CO 59182), rel’d December 9, RAY CONNIFF, February 14 1957 WALKIN' THE BOP 57402 CL 1004 1957 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 499.00, M. Stewart (voc) $ 512.00, Art Silva (Use of booklet “How to Dance the Bop”) $ 750.00 flat RAY CONNIFF, February 15 1957 THE DROP 57403 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, February 15 1957 HONKY-TONK ROCK AROUND 57404 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, February 15 1957 CROSS OVER 57405 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, February 15 1957 SWINGIN' THE BOP 57406 CL 1004 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 416.50, M. Stewart (voc) $ 512.00 A NEW TOWN IS A BLUE TOWN Single 4-40977 Single c/w 'One Meat Ball' February 21 1957 ALLEN CASE 57457 from 'The Pajama Game' rel’d Aug. 12, 1957 Single 4-40977 Single c/w 'That's What You Do To Me' February 21 1957 ALLEN CASE ME TOO (HO-HO ! HA-HA !) 57458 rel’d March 11, 1957 Single 4-40977 Single c/w 'A New Town Is A Blue Town' February 21 1957 ALLEN CASE ONE MEAT BALL 57459 rel’d Aug. 12, 1957 Single 4-40977 Single c/w 'Me Too' February 21 1957 ALLEN CASE THAT'S WHAT YOU DO TO ME 57460 rel’d March 11, 1957 WHAT CAN I SAY, DEAR, AFTER I floor arrangement March 9 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY SAID I'M SORRY Single 4-40992 Single c/w 'I'm All Right Now' March 11 1957 JERRI ADAMS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE 57523 rel’d Aug. 19, 1957 Single 4-40888 Single c/w 'A Little Bit Of Kindness' March 11 1957 JERRI ADAMS SUDDENLY (THE MEETING) 57524 rel’d April 1, 1957 Single 4-40992 Single c/w 'Looking For Someone To Love' March 11 1957 JERRI ADAMS I'M ALL RIGHT NOW 57525 rel’d Aug. 19, 1957 Single 4-40888 Single c/w 'Suddenly' March 11 1957 JERRI ADAMS A LITTLE BIT OF KINDNESS 57526 rel’d April 1, 1957 (If'n You Don't) Single 4-40924 This is the vocal version of Ray’s composition “The Drop”, from the Mark CA, MONICA LEWIS SOMEBODY ELSE WILL 40162 rel’d April 29, 1957 VIII Ltd. production 'The D.I.'. Whistle solo by Ray Conniff March 15 1957 as featured in the film “The D.I.” Single 4-40924 Single c/w '(If'n You Don't) Somebody Else Will' / from the Mark VIII Ltd. CA, MONICA LEWIS MET MY MATCH 40163 rel’d April 29, 1957 Production 'The D.I.' (The theme of this song is featured as background March 15 1957 music in the film.)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes

All recordings with Johnnie Ray from March 17, 1957 were released on a 5 CD set titled “Yes Tonight Josephine”, some of which are in stereo. (Bear Family Records BCD 16319 EK, released in September 1999)

RAY CONNIFF Record No. 47, program No. 610; time: 14:30 / Ray Conniff presents tunes Radio show: The Veterans Administration 16” LP for radio 1957 (“How to start GI training”) from his “new album ‘s Wonderful” (Tracks featured: Dancing in the Dark, ‘s presents “HERE’S TO VETERANS” stations (Date of broadcast unknown) Wonderful, Cuddle Up a Little Closer, Three Way Love, Just Boppin’) Single 4-40893 Single c/w 'No Wedding Today' recorded on November 15, 1956 / No. 12 in March 17 1957 JOHNNIE RAY YES TONIGHT, JOSEPHINE 57548 rel’d March 25, the US-Charts May 1957 1957 BUILD YOUR LOVE Single 4-40942 Single c/w 'Street Of Memories', first heard on “The Show” March 17 1957 JOHNNIE RAY 57549 (On A Strong Foundation) rel’d June 3, 1957 on June 8, 1957. Single 4-40942 Single c/w 'Build Your Love' March 17 1957 JOHNNIE RAY STREET OF MEMORIES 57550 rel’d June 3, 1957 Info re the March 17, 1957 sessions (3 pm – 6 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; Producer. Mitch Miller; personnel: Joseph Barry Galbraith (g), Billy

Mure (g), Danny Perri (g), Edward Thomas (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), David Albert ‘Panama’ Francis (dr), William ‘Billy’ Rowland (p). Single 4-40906 Single c/w 'Hey Liley, Liley Lo' March 29 1957 BERNIE NEE HEY JANIE (HEY JAMIE) 57650 rel’d April 15, 1957 Single 4-40980 Single c/w 'Sleepy Sunday' March 29 1957 BERNIE NEE WHAT WOULD YOU DO 57651 rel’d Aug. 5, 1957 Single 4-40906 Single c/w 'Hey Janie' March 29 1957 BERNIE NEE HEY LILEY, LILEY LO 57652 rel’d April 15, 1957 Single 4-40980 Single c/w 'What Would You Do' March 29 1957 BERNIE NEE SLEEPY SUNDAY 57653 rel’d Aug. 5, 1957 Floor arrangement (for England), recorded live in Las Vegas on October March 30 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY YES TONIGHT, JOSEPHINE 25,26 and 27 1957 EVERYTHING BUT LOVE (8.4.1957) 57663 Single 4-40908 Single c/w 'Don't Call Me Sweetie' April 3 1957 EILEEN RODGERS rel’d April 8, 1957 DON'T CALL ME SWEETIE ('Cause 57664 Single 4-40908 Single c/w 'Everything But Love' / CD info: Rel’d on “The Best of Eileen April 3 1957 EILEEN RODGERS I'm Bitter) (8.4.1957) rel’d April 8, 1957 Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. April 3 1957 EILEEN RODGERS SAY IT FROM YOUR HEART ? unreleased EPIC LN 3373 Album backed by Jaye Ray (Ray Conniff pseudonym ), rel’d on CD together Album with the album 'Come to Broadway’ in 2002 on the Collectables label. SOMETHIN’ SMITH April 4 1957 PUT THE BLAME ON AND THE RED HEADS MAME

SOMETHIN’ SMITH SEVEN YEARS WITH THE WRONG April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS WOMAN SOMETHIN’ SMITH YOU ALWAYS HURT THE ONE YOU April 4 1957 LOVE ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH BILL BAILEY WON'T YOU PLEASE April 4 1957 COME HOME ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH PUT THE BLAME ON MAME April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes SOMETHIN’ SMITH LIES April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH MY MELANCHOLY BABY April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW OR- April 4 1957 LEANS ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH YOU CAN'T BE TRUE, DEAR April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH YOU'RE NOBODY 'TIL SOMEBODY April 4 1957 LOVES YOU ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH HONEY April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH MANDY April 4 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS April 5 1957 HELENE DIXON LOOKING OVER MY SHOULDER ? Epic 5-9245 Single c/w 'How'm I Doin'' / Label says 'with Jay Raye' Epic 5-9215 Helene sings 'Beginner AT Love', single c/w 'Window Shopping', co-written April 5 1957 HELENE DIXON JUST A BEGINNER IN LOVE ? by Ray Conniff April 5 1957 HELENE DIXON WINDOW SHOPPING ? Epic 5-9215 Single c/w 'Just A Beginner In Love' / co-written by Ray Conniff April 5 1957 HELENE DIXON HOW'M I DOIN' ? Epic 5-9245 Single c/w 'Looking Over My Shoulder'/ Label says 'with Jay Raye' Conducting for ”The D.I.” (Movie); (Probably the soundtrack of the Mark VII Ltd production ”The D.I.”; Ray April 10 1957 royalties statements said ”Picture contributed the theme of his own composition, ”The Drop”, which was also dub” used for Monica Lewis’ rendition of ”Somebody Else Will”) April 12 1957 JOHN LESLIE THERE I WAS IN LOVE ? Epic 5-9235 Single c/w 'I Can't Forget You' / Label says 'with Jay Raye' April 12 1957 JOHN LESLIE I CAN'T FORGET YOU ? Epic 5-9235 Single c/w 'There I Was In Love' / Label says 'with Jay Raye' April 12 1957 JOHN LESLIE MOUNTAIN OF LOVE ? Epic 5-9217 Single c/w 'A Peach With A Heart Of Stone' A PEACH WITH A HEART OF Epic 5-9217 Single c/w 'Mountain Of Love' April 12 1957 JOHN LESLIE ? STONE April 26 1957 CLARE NELSON AT OUR HOUSE ? Single 5-9220 Single c/w 'Johnny Come Kiss Me' April 26 1957 CLARE NELSON JOHNNY COME KISS ME ? Single 5-9220 Single c/w 'At Our House' Single 5-9222 Single c/w 'Wait Till You See Him', with Luther Henderson; CD info: Bonus April 26 1957 ANITA ELLIS HOW WILL I KNOW ? track on “Hims” (Collector’s Choice, 2002) Single 4-40933 Single c/w 'Angel Of Love', recorded on 08.01.1957 May 2 1957 THE FOUR VOICES SUCH A SHAME 57741 45 rel’d May 13, 78 rel’d May 27, 1957 Single 4-40983 Single c/w 'Sidewalk Bop' May 2 1957 THE FOUR VOICES KINGDOM OF LOVE 57742 rel’d August 5, 1957 Single 4-40983 Single c/w 'Kingdom Of Love' May 2 1957 THE FOUR VOICES SIDEWALK BOP 57743 rel’d August 5, 1957 May 4 1957 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS DON'T CALL ME SWEETIE Floor arrangement Single 4-41027 May 5 1957 GAYLA PEEVEY DO IT AGAIN 57913 rel’d October 14, CD: Gayla Peevey – The Complete Collection 1957

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single 4-41027 THAT'S WHAT I LEARNED IN May 5 1957 GAYLA PEEVEY 57914 rel’d October 14, CD: Gayla Peevey – The Complete Collection SCHOOL 1957 Single 4-40932 May 5 1957 GAYLA PEEVEY I WANT YOU TO BE MY GUY 57915 rel’d May 27, 1957 CD: Gayla Peevey – The Complete Collection

TOO YOUNG TO HAVE A BROKEN Single 4-40932 May 5 1957 GAYLA PEEVEY 57916 CD: Gayla Peevey – The Complete Collection HEART rel’d May 27, 1957 May 13 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY Floor arrangement Written by Ray Conniff and Jimmy Duncan (found in Ray’s files) May 14 1957 ON THE OUTSIDE (LOOKING IN) (BMI work # 1115136) Single 4-40943 Single c/w 'Don't Rob Another Man's Castle' / Whistle solo by Ray Conniff May 20 1957 AL MORGAN EASY GOIN' HEART 57967 rel’d June 3, 1957 Single 4-41022 Single c/w 'Bouquet Of Roses' May 20 1957 AL MORGAN THE WANDERER CAME HOME 57968 rel’d October 7, 1957 DON'T ROB ANOTHER MAN'S Single 4-40943 Single c/w 'Easy Going Heart' May 20 1957 AL MORGAN 57969 CASTLE rel’d June 3, 1957 Single 4-41022 Single c/w 'The Wanderer Came Home' May 20 1957 AL MORGAN BOUQUET OF ROSES 57970 rel’d Oct. 7, 1957 MISS ME JUST A LITTLE Single 4-41069 Single c/w 'Soliloquy Of A Fool', released in binaural stereo on the 5 CD set May 26 1957 JOHNNIE RAY 58025 Í binaural stereo Î rel’d Nov. 25, 1957 “Yes Tonight Josephine” Single 4-41002 Single c/w 'Pink Sweater Angel', released in binaural stereo on the 5 CD set TEXAS TAMBOURINE May 26 1957 JOHNNIE RAY 58026 rel’d Sept. 23, “Yes Tonight Josephine” Í binaural stereo Î 1957 Single 4-41002 Single c/w 'Texas Tambourine', released in binaural stereo on the 5 CD set PINK SWEATER ANGEL May 26 1957 JOHNNIE RAY 58027 rel’d Sept. 23, “Yes Tonight Josephine” Í binaural stereo Î 1957 SOLILOQUY OF A FOOL Single 4-41069 Co-written by Ray Conniff / Single c/w 'Miss Me Just A Little', released in May 26 1957 JOHNNIE RAY 58028 Í binaural stereo Î rel’d Nov. 25, 1957 binaural stereo on the 5 CD set “Yes Tonight Josephine” Info re the May 26, 1957 sessions (9:30 pm – 1:30 am): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al Caiola (g), Anthony Mottola

(g), Billy Mure (g), Danny Perri (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Milton Hinton (b), David Albert ‘Panama’ Francis (dr), Herman Grove Kapp (dr), Andrew Ackers (p). Arranging music for ”The D.I.” June 6 1957 movie Single 4-41018 Single c/w 'That Ain't Right' June 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS HAPPY LOVE 58070 rel’d Sept. 30, 1957 Single 4-40956 Single c/w 'Crazy Dream' / Single peaked at # 8 / CD info: Rel’d in binaural THIRD FINGER, LEFT HAND June 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS 58071 rel’d June 17, 1957 stereo on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in Í binaural stereo Î 2003. Single 4-41018 Single c/w 'Happy Love' June 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS THAT AIN'T RIGHT 58072 rel’d Sept. 30, 1957 CRAZY DREAM Single 4-40956 Single c/w 'Third Finger, Left Hand' / CD info: Rel’d in binaural stereo on June 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS 58073 Í binaural stereo Î rel’d June 17, 1957 “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. Single 4-40993 Single c/w ' '/ Album 'Greatest Hits’, Billboard entry CHANCES ARE June 16 1957 JOHNNY MATHIS 58092 rel’d August 12, September 16, peaked at # 1, rel’d in binaural stereo on “Radio Classics of Í binaural stereo Î 1957 the 50s” in 1989 on Columbia CK 45017 (CD)

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Personnel:8 singers,13 musicians + Ray Conniff / Single 4-41060 June 16 1957 JOHNNY MATHIS NO LOVE (BUT YOUR LOVE) 58093 Single c/w 'Wild Is The Wind' backed by Ray Ellis / rel’d Nov. 11, 1957 released on "Johnny's Greatest Hits"-LP/CD

Single 4-40993 c/w 'Chances Are' / also on album 'Johnny's Greatest Hits' June 16 1957 JOHNNY MATHIS THE TWELFTH OF NEVER 58094 rel’d August 12, 1957 Perhaps only rehearsed; appeared on arranging bill (re-recording with Ray Ellis [Oct.31, 1957] rel’d on “More Johnny’s Greatest Hits”); doubtful June 16 1957 JOHNNY MATHIS TEACHER, TEACHER ? unreleased (?) whether “Teacher, Teacher” was recorded with Ray Î cf. sequence of matrix numbers! June 18 1957 EILEEN BARTON THIRSTY LIPS 58095 (?) unreleased Matrix number assumed June 18 1957 EILEEN BARTON BELLS IN MY HEART 58096 (?) unreleased Matrix number assumed June 18 1957 EILEEN BARTON GOODNIGHT MY LOVE 58097 (?) Single 5-9225 c/w 'Everybody's Buddy' backed by Marion Evans THE RITZ ROLL AND ROCK Single 5-9228 This recording may be considered the first by The Ray Conniff JAY RAYE June 18 1957 (from “Silk Stockings”) 58098 rel’d August 12, Singers (men singers only). Single c/w 'Ann's Theme’ / Rel’d on (RAY CONNIFF PSEUDONYM) Í binaural stereo Î 1957 “The Singles Collection, Vol. 2” in August 2007 in binaural stereo. Single 5-9228 Written by Ann Engberg Conniff, single c/w 'The Ritz Roll And JAY RAYE ANN'S THEME June 18 1957 58099 rel’d Aug. 12, 1957 Rock' (on this single, Ray used two different pseudonyms); re- (RAY CONNIFF PSEUDONYM) Í binaural stereo Î leased on “The Singles Collection, Vol. 3” in binaural stereo. Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus.) $ 221.60, M. Stewart (voc.) $ 324.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 79.44, R. Conniff (arr) $ 500.00 June 20 1957 Appearance on WXYZ Inc. TV show July 5 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY BUILD YOUR LOVE Floor arrangement Live performance arrangement for a performance during a TV show by Patti 1957 JOHNNIE RAY SOLILOQUY OF A FOOL Page (“The Big Record”) with full orchestra and chorus (unknown whether this was arranged by Ray Conniff). Bill entry: 'Charges for revising So Rare for the floor and the - July 10 1957 Arrangement for DON CHERRY SO RARE Show July 15 1957 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS THIRD FINGER; LEFT HAND Fixing arrangement for the Perry Como Show LOVE ME IF YOU WILL Single 4-41077 Single c/w 'It'll Be Me', recorded January 30, 1956 July 21 1957 DON CHERRY 58361 ('Anami Se Vuoi') rel’d Dec. 9, 1957 Single 4-41014 Single c/w 'A Ferryboat Called Minerva' I KEEP RUNNING AWAY FROM July 21 1957 DON CHERRY 58362 rel’d Sept. 16, YOU 1957 Single 4-41014 Single c/w 'I Keep Running Away From You' July 21 1957 DON CHERRY A FERRYBOAT CALLED MINERVA 58363 rel’d Sept. 16, 1957 July 21 1957 DON CHERRY MAGGIE MAY unreleased Single 4-41013 Single c/w 'Once-A-week Date' / CD: THE STORY OF MY LIFE July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS 58370 rel’d Sept. 30, Í binaural stereo Î 1957

July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS THE STORY OF MY LIFE (take 2, false start + complete on Bear Family BCD 15570-5EH) Single 4-41013 Take No. 3 (CO 58371-3) rel’d. Single c/w 'The Story Of My Life / CD: ONCE-A-WEEK DATE July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS 58371 rel’d Sept. 30, Í binaural stereo Î 1957 July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS ONCE-A-WEEK DATE (takes 1 and 2 on Bear Family BCD15570-5EH)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Take No. 4 (CO 58372-4) rel’d. Single c/w 'Sittin' in a Tree House’ (recorded SHE WAS ONLY SEVENTEEN Single 4-41208 on June 18, 1958) / CD: July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS (AND HE WAS ONE YEAR MORE) 58372 rel’d July 7, 1958 Í binaural stereo Î

July 22 1957 MARTY ROBBINS SHE WAS ONLY SEVENTEEN (takes 1, 2 + 3 on Bear Family BCD 15570-5EH) Single 4-40991 First titled 'String Ding', then re-titled 'Melody For Strings' / Single RAY CONNIFF, July 22 1957 MELODY FOR TWO GUITARS 58373 rel’d Aug. 19, 1957 c/w 'Walkin' And Whistlin’'. Rel’d on “The Singles Collection, HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Volume 2” in August 2007. Info re the July 22, 1957 sessions (8:30 pm – 11:30 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al Caiola (g), Billy Mure (g), Danny Perri (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Ed Shaughnessy (dr), A. Ackers (p). / Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card” concerning “Melody For Two Guitars”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 104.10, M. Stewart (voc) $ 144.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 44.23, R. Conniff (arr) $ 150.00 August 5 1957 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS THAT AIN’T RIGHT Floor arrangement August 6 1957 CLARE NELSON MOONLIGHT SWIM ? Epic 5-9231 August 6 1957 CLARE NELSON FLOWERS ON THE WATER ? Epic 5-9231 August 6 1957 CLARE NELSON ONE SEAT UP, ONE AISLE OVER ? Epic 5-9250 SHAKE ME I RATTLE Epic 5-9250 August 6 1957 CLARE NELSON ? (SQUEEZE ME I CRY) August 6 1957 DOLORES HAWKINS AW SHUCKS BABY ? unreleased CL 1074 / CS 8037 (stereo) Gold Award Album (July 19, 1962)

Album Album released in stereo September 15, 1958 From RAY CONNIFF, August 16 1957 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ‘S MARVELOUS produced by George Avakian

released Nov. 4, 1957 (mono) RAY CONNIFF, August 16 1957 YOU DO SOMETHING TO ME 59643 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY August 16 1957 59644 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS FROM ME RAY CONNIFF, August 16 1957 I'VE TOLD EV'RY LITTLE STAR 59645 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, August 16 1957 WHERE OR WHEN 59646 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS First note is missing on the CD reissue. Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 1049.00, M. Stewart (voc) $ 729.00, R. Conniff (arr) 1800.00 August 20 1957 THE LANDON SISTERS I'M FLIPPED FOR YOU 59647 (?) Epic 5-9242 Single c/w 'When I Get The Notion' August 20 1957 THE LANDON SISTERS WHEN I GET THE NOTION 59648 (?) Epic 5-9242 Single c/w 'I’m Flipped For You' JAY RAYE Epic 5-9241 Piano solo by Joe Antman, single c/w 'Steel Guitar Rock', released August 20 1957 FINESSE 59649 (RAY CONNIFF PSEUDONYM) rel’d Oct. 14, 1957 on “The Singles Collection, Vol. 3” Epic 5-9241 Written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Finesse' / Steel Guitar solo by JAY RAYE August 20 1957 STEEL GUITAR ROCK 59650 rel’d Oct. 14, 1957 Ernie Ardi,different take released on “The Singles Collection, Vol. (RAY CONNIFF PSEUDONYM) 3” Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 304.50, M. Stewart (voc) $ 202.50, R. Conniff (arr) $ 500.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 87.32 August 21 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY MOTEN STOMP PLAYOFF Floor arrangement RAY CONNIFF, August 29 1957 BE MY LOVE 59669 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, August 29 1957 I HEAR A RHAPSODY 59670 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, August 29 1957 IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT 59671 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, August 29 1957 THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT 59672 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS This is # 124 in Ray’s arrangement files. Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 837.00, M. Stewart (voc) $ 648.00, Carroll Music (rental) $ 8.24 RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 6 1957 AS TIME GOES BY 59694 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 6 1957 SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME 59695 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 6 1957 59696 CS 8037 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 880.25, M. Stewart (voc) 648.00, Carroll Music (rental) $ 63.18 RAY CONNIFF, CL 1074 / Different takes rel’d on mono and stereo records; diary entry: Sept. 13 1957 I LOVE YOU 59847 Album last tune. HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS CS 8037 PARK AVENUE BEAT, also titled: Single 4-41040 Single c/w 'Symphony Of Love' / Edited version (single 4-41696) RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 13 1957 THEME FROM 'THE PERRY MASON 59848 rel’d Oct. 21, 1957 rel’d June 6, 1960, c/w "Walkin' And Whistlin’" / released on “The HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS SHOW' Singles Collection, Vol. 3” Single 4-41040 Single c/w 'Perry Mason Theme' / was also rel’d in stereo on the RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 13 1957 SYMPHONY OF LOVE 59849 rel’d Oct. 21, 1957 LP 'The Headliners' (1960, Col. Record Club), rel’d in stereo on HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS “The Singles Collection, Vol. 2” in August 2007 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: M. Stewart (voc) $ 614.00, F. Carroll (mus) 921.50, Carroll Music (rental) $ 28.84, L. Carroll (copy) $ 1239.61, R. Conniff (arr) $ 300.00 ($

150.00 of this flat) Sept. 19 1957 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY UP ABOVE MY HEAD Floor arrangement; recorded on 'Johnnie Ray in Las Vegas' SOMETHIN’ SMITH Personnel of session including Al Caiola, Billy Butterfield, a. o. Sept 24 1957 IT'S GONNA SNOWFLOW ? unreleased AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH Personnel of this session including Tony Mottola, a.o. Sept 24 1957 LOVE IS A GAMBLE ? unreleased AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH Single Epic 5-9247 Single c/w 'I'm Gonna Wrap Up All My Heartaches', with J. Raye, Group's Sept 24 1957 EV'RY NIGHT AT NINE O'CLOCK ? AND THE RED HEADS full name 'Somethin’ Smith & The Redheads' SOMETHIN’ SMITH I'M GONNA WRAP UP ALL MY Single Epic 5-9247 Single c/w 'Ev'ry Night At Nine o’Clock', with Jay Raye / CD: ”Ain’t That Sept 24 1957 ? AND THE RED HEADS HEARTACHES Somethin’” (Collector’s Choice, Sony Music Special Products) SOMETHIN’ SMITH Single Epic 5-9264 Single c/w 'School Bus Rock '(recorded February 5, 1958), with J. Raye, Sept 24 1957 I THANK YOU, MR. MOON ? AND THE RED HEADS Ray Conniff whistle solo Note on arranging bill: "Engineer happy, good sound." Personnel: Al Caiola, Tony Mottola, Eddie (surname not legible), Hyman, Shannessey, Butterfield, Severin (Severinson?), Lancer (?) Sept 24 1957 (Notes scribbled on arranging bill, re session of September 24, 1957 October 1 1957 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS THAT AIN’T RIGHT Floor arrangement October 1 1957 Arrangement for EILEEN RODGERS HAPPY LOVE Floor arrangement October 10 1957 ANN REYNOLDS I LIKE YOU Single Epic 5-9254 Single c/w 'Sugary Lies' / with Jay Raye (Ray Conniff pseudonym) October 10 1957 ANN REYNOLDS SUGARY LIES Single Epic 5-9254 Single c/w 'I Like You' / with Jay Raye (Ray Conniff pseudonym) HEARTS ARE FUNNY THINGS Single Epic 5-9252 Single c/w 'Watch Out For Your Heart' / with Jay Raye (Ray Conniff pseu- October 10 1957 EILEEN BARTON donym) WATCH OUT FOR YOUR HEART Single Epic 5-9252 Single c/w 'Hearts Are Funny Things' / with Jay Raye (Ray Conniff pseudo- October 10 1957 EILEEN BARTON nym) Single 4-41059 Single c/w 'Ask Anyone Who Knows' October 28 1957 THE COQUETTES SIDEWALK SWEETHEARTS 59360 rel’d Nov. 11, 1957

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single 4-41117 Written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'The Music Goes 'Round and Around' October 28 1957 THE COQUETTES WHEN WE'RE ALL THRU SCHOOL 59361 rel’d Feb. 10, 1958 Single 4-41059 Single c/w 'Sidewalk Sweethearts' October 28 1957 THE COQUETTES ASK ANYONE WHO KNOWS 59362 rel’d Nov. 11, 1957 THE MUSIC GOES 'ROUND AND Single 4-41117 Single c/w 'When We're All Thru School' October 28 1957 THE COQUETTES 59363 AROUND rel’d Feb. 10, 1958 Single 4-41076 Single c/w 'Bon Bon'; CD: 'Vocal Groups of the 50s' Nov. 12 1957 THE FOUR VOICES DANCING WITH MY SHADOW 59399 rel’d Dec. 2, 1957 TELL ME YOU LOVE ME, TELL ME Single 4-41234 Single c/w 'Tight Spot' backed by Jimmy Carroll Nov. 12 1957 THE FOUR VOICES 59400 YOU'RE MINE rel’d Aug. 18, 1958 Single 4-41076 Single c/w 'Dancing With My Shadow' Nov. 12 1957 THE FOUR VOICES BON BON 59401 rel’d Dec. 2, 1957 Philips PB 798 Rel’d on a single in GB on the Philips label both on 45 and 78 rpm in March Nov. 14 1957 GUY MITCHELL WONDERIN' AND WORRYIN’ 59410 (UK) 1958 (CD: 1996) Single 4-41075 Single c/w '(I'm Walkin' Down A) One Way Street' Nov. 14 1957 GUY MITCHELL THE LORD MADE A PEANUT 59411 rel’d Dec. 2, 1957 CD: “The Very Best of Guy Mitchell” (One Day Music DAY2CD136, 2 CD set, released in 2011) Single 4-41075 Full title: '(I'm Walking Down A)...', c/w 'The Lord Made A Peanut' (I’m Walkin’ Down A) Nov. 14 1957 GUY MITCHELL 59412 rel’d Dec. 2, 1957 CD: “The Very Best of Guy Mitchell” (One Day Music DAY2CD136, 2 CD ONE WAY STREET set, released in 2011) Single 4-41215 Listed under this date in arranging bills, perhaps only rehearsed; Nov. 14 1957 GUY MITCHELL LET IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE ? recorded on February 28, 1958 with Jimmy Carroll (CO 60291), unknown whether this is an arrangement by Ray Conniff. CS 8029 No chorus on this album; album re-rel’d on Collectables CD COL 7625 (with 4 bonus tracks, not with Ray Conniff) in March 2004. From EILEEN RODGERS Album Dec. 10 1957 with Ray Conniff and his Orchestra BLUE SWING

released 1958 Dec. 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS AM I BLUE ? CS 8029

Dec. 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS (In My) SOLITUDE ? CS 8029

I'D CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUN- Dec. 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS ? CS 8029 TAIN Dec. 10 1957 EILEEN RODGERS I CRIED FOR YOU ? CS 8029

I GUESS I'LL HAVE TO DREAM THE Dec. 11 1957 EILEEN RODGERS ? CS 8029 REST Dec. 11 1957 EILEEN RODGERS SUNDAY ? CS 8029

Dec. 11 1957 EILEEN RODGERS I AIN'T GOT NOBODY ? CS 8029

Dec. 11 1957 EILEEN RODGERS AFTER YOU'VE GONE ? CS 8029

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes

Dec. 12 1957 EILEEN RODGERS WABASH BLUES ? CS 8029

Re-recording; single version backed by orchestra AND CHORUS Dec. 12 1957 EILEEN RODGERS SOME OF THESE DAYS ? CS 8029

DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANY- Dec. 12 1957 EILEEN RODGERS ? CS 8029 MORE Master of Ceremonies: Vaughn Monroe; with Rosemary Clooney, Ray Conniff and his Orches- tra; tracks include The Can’t Take That Away from Me (edit) and Wagon Wheels. RAY CONNIFF “Let’s Go With Music” Dec. 14 1957 Show released on a 16” LP for radio stations. (Note: Show No. 13 also features tracks by Ray (Dec. 14: Date of broadcast) (U.S. National Guard Show No. 1) Conniff (e.g. an edit of “As Time Goes By” and “Dancing in the Dark”) and Rosemary Clooney, but no statements or messages by them.) LONESOME ROAD Dec. 17 1957 EILEEN RODGERS ? CS 8029

Dec. 17 1957 EILEEN RODGERS A BOTTOMLESS CUP ? unreleased I'M NOT AFRAID ANYMORE 59248 Single 4-41097 Single c/w 'Just In Case You Change Your Mind' / CD info: Rel’d in full Dec. 17 1957 EILEEN RODGERS Í stereo Î rel’d Dec. 30, 1957 stereo on “The Best of Eileen Rodgers” (Collector’s Choice CCM03792) in 2003. JUST IN CASE YOU CHANGE YOUR 59249 Single 4-41097 Single c/w 'I'm Not Afraid Anymore' Dec. 17 1957 EILEEN RODGERS MIND rel’d Dec. 30, 1957 Written by Ann Marie Conniff & Ann Engberg (pseudonym of Ray Conniff), January 9 1958 Composition MEXICAN HOLIDAY THEME found in Ray’s files January 1958 Composition GROWN-UP WORDS Song written together with Al Stillman (words); music: Ray Conniff CL 1163 / CS 8022 Gold Record Award (July 20, 1962) / Sessions continued on April 28, 1958 Album For these sessions, musicians (woodwinds and strings) of the New York From RAY CONNIFF, Philharmonic Orchestra were hired. January 17 1958 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Producer: Mitch Miller Mono album released July 28, 1958 Stereo album released August 18, 1958 RAY CONNIFF, SWAN LAKE BALLET FAVORITE January 17 1958 60363 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS THEME RAY CONNIFF, THEME FROM RACHMANINOFF’S January 17 1958 60364 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS SECOND PIANO CONCERTO CL 1163 / CS Different takes released on mono & stereo LP's(CD) / Mono version on CD RAY CONNIFF, TCHAIKOVSKY’S FIRST PIANO 8022, single in ; single c/w “’Schubert’s Serenade’ January 17 1958 60365 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS CONCERTO FAVORITE THEME 4-41242 rel’d August 25, 1958 LOVE THEME FROM RAY CONNIFF, January 17 1958 TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO AND 60366 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS JULIET CS 8022, Single c/w 'They Tried To Tell Me' RAY CONNIFF, EARLY EVENING (THEME FROM January 17 1958 60367 single 4-41404 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS THE RAY CONNIFF SUITE) rel’d June 1, 1959 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 1913.50, R. Conniff (arr) $ 750.00, M. Stewart (voc) $ 825.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 504.02 ENDLESSLY Single 4-41162 Single c/w 'Lonely For A Letter' (Rel’d in stereo on Bear Family CD BCD January 30 1958 JOHNNIE RAY 60393 Í stereo Î rel’d April 14, 1958 15450)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes PLANT A LITTLE SEED Single 4-41124 Single c/w 'Strollin' Girl' (Rel’d in stereo on the Bear Family CD 'CRY' in January 30 1958 JOHNNIE RAY 60394 Í stereo Î rel’d Feb.10, 1958 1990) Single 4-41124 Title appears in arranging bills as 'Golden Girl' / Single c/w 'Plant A Little January 30 1958 JOHNNIE RAY STROLLIN' GIRL 60395 rel’d Feb.10, 1958 Seed' / released on Bear Family 5 CD set in mono. BCD 16139 First rel’d in September 1999 on a 5 CD set titled ”Johnnie Ray: Yes Tonight January 30 1958 JOHNNIE RAY TENDER LOVE AND CARE 60396 rel’d Sept. 1999 Josephine” (Bear Family BCD 16139), in mono. Single 4-41162 Written by Ray Conniff, c/w 'Endlessly', released on Bear Family 5 CD set in January 30 1958 JOHNNIE RAY LONELY FOR A LETTER 60397 rel’d April 14, 1958 mono. Info re the January 30, 1958 sessions (7 pm – 11:30 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Al Caiola (g), Alan Hanlon (g), Sebastian ‘Billy’ Mure (g), Edwin Shaughnessy (dr). SOMETHIN’ SMITH Single Epic 5-9264 Single c/w 'I Thank You Mr. Moon' (recorded on Sept. 24, 1957), 1st track of February 5 1958 SCHOOL BUS ROCK ? AND THE RED HEADS session SOMETHIN’ SMITH Single Epic 5-9269 Single c/w 'The Brush Off', 2nd track of session February 5 1958 MY SECRET INSPIRATION ? AND THE RED HEADS SOMETHIN’ SMITH Single Epic 5-9264 Single c/w 'My Secret Inspiration, 3rd track of session February 5 1958 THE BRUSH OFF ? AND THE RED HEADS February 8 1958 BLUE STARS THE SWINGIN' SHEPHERD BLUES Arranging bill lists Phil Kahl, Planetary Music Single 4-41142 =”CROSS OVER”, from the “Dance the Bop!-album (recorded February 14, JIMMY RICHARDS February 13 1958 MAKE IT BABY 60434 rel’d March 10, 1957), vocals added (Ray Conniff pseudonym) 1958 Single 4-41142 =”THE SPINNER”, from the “Dance the Bop!-album (recorded February 13, JIMMY RICHARDS February 13 1958 LET’S WALK 60435 rel’d March 10, 1957), vocals added (Ray Conniff pseudonym) 1958 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: E. Steck (vocal group) $ 337.25, no musicians used February 14 1958 Arrangement for JOHNNIE RAY STROLLIN’ GIRL Floor arrangement Single c/w 'The Glide' (CD info: “For Swingin’ Lovers”, Vol. 12 – the 50’s & 60’s (Gallery GLY-112; CD might be from Canada.) Single 4-41134 February 15 1958 DON CHERRY ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE 60447 The Soundtrack album of the movie “Another Time, Another Place” (Col. CL rel’d Feb. 24, 1958 1180) also featured this recording. The movie starred Sean Connery and Lana Turner. Single 4-41351 Single c/w 'Hasty Heart' / According to William Brown's Discography of February 15 1958 DON CHERRY THE GOLDEN AGE (2.3.1959) 60448 rel’d March 2, 1958 Columbia singles, recording date was 16.2.1958 February 15 1958 DON CHERRY WE'RE NOT CHILDREN 60449 LP Only released on LP 'The Music from ‘Oh! Captain!’’ (mx # assumed) Single 4-41351 Single c/w 'The Golden Age' / Arranging bill says 'to be changed to other February 15 1958 DON CHERRY HASTY HEART 60450 rel’d March 2, 1958 date'; not mentioned again / According to William Brown's Discography of Columbia singles, recording date was February 16, 1958 Single 4-41134 Single c/w 'Another Time, Another Place' February 15 1958 DON CHERRY THE GLIDE 60451 rel’d Feb. 24, 1958 Recorded for a 'Rheingold(?)* 'commercial; bill sent to Foote Cone+Belting (Tom McDonald) 19 or RAY CONNIFF, (*or for "Hamm’s Beer"); account notes say ”Reeves Sound Rheingold”; bill found in 2001 says: February 1958 MAGIC MOMENTS 25 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS “Liebmann Breweries, Inc. This is fee agreed on for two arrangements “Magic Moments” and “Witchcraft”” (dated March 10, 1958) 19 or RAY CONNIFF, Recorded for a 'Rheingold(?)*' commercial (*or for "Hamms Beer"), see notes above February 1958 WITCHCRAFT 25 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Single 4-41143 Single c/w 'Just Married', released in full stereo on CD. STAIRWAY OF LOVE February 26 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 60494 rel’d March 10, Í stereo Î 1958

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single 4-41143 Single c/w 'Stairway of Love', CD on Bear Family (BCD 15567, P:1991) JUST MARRIED February 26 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 60495 rel’d March 10, Í stereo Î 1958

Single 4-41282 Single c/w 'The Last Time I Saw My Heart' (recorded June 18, 1958), CD: AIN'T I THE LUCKY ONE February 26 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 60496 rel’d Oct. 20, 1958 Í stereo Î

First rel’d on Bear Family (BCD 15567) in 1991 FOOLISH DECISION February 26 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 60497 CD Í stereo Î

Info re the February 26, 1958 sessions (7 pm – 10 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Anthony Mottola (g), Billy Mure (g), Don Arnone (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Ed Shaughnessy (dr). CL 1137 / CS 8001 Personnel: Trumpets: Bernie Glow, Doc Severinson, Markowitz; trombones: Green, Morehouse, Tommy Mitchell; saxes: Freeman, Schertzer, Klink, Album Georgie Auld, Baker; Piano: Ackers; guitars: Al Caiola, ; From RAY CONNIFF, drums: Panama Francis; bass: Frank Carroll; percussion: Allen; harp: March 18 1958 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ‘S AWFUL NICE (produced by Mitch Miller) Putmann. (Other names listed in album liner notes: Lou McGarrity and Will Bradley on released June 2, 1958 (mono), trombone.) July 14, 1958 (stereo) RAY CONNIFF, March 18 1958 APRIL IN PARIS 60569 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 18 1958 ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE 60570 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 18 1958 JUNE IN JANUARY 60571 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 18 1958 IT HAD TO BE YOU 60572 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entry in Ray's diary: Didn’t come off too good. Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: R. Conniff (mus) $ 839.00, M. Stewart (voc) $ 729.00 RAY CONNIFF, March 20 1958 LOVELY TO LOOK AT 60576 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 20 1958 THAT OLD FEELING 60577 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 20 1958 PARADISE 60578 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Written by Clifford/Brown. Ray recorded a song with the same title later. RAY CONNIFF, March 20 1958 LULLABY OF BIRDLAND 60579 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 756.50, M. Stewart (voc) $ 648.00 RAY CONNIFF, (When Your Heart’s On Fire) March 23 1958 60588 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES Arrangements file # 136 and 376 RAY CONNIFF, March 23 1958 THE VERY THOUGHTOF YOU 60589 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 23 1958 I COVER THE WATERFRONT 60590 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, March 23 1958 SAY IT ISN’T SO 60591 CS 8001 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 746.50, M. Stewart (voc) $ 648.00, R. Conniff (arr) $ 1800.00, L. Carroll (copy) $ 888.05 Single 4-41167 Single c/w 'Ev'ry Hour, Ev'ry Day Of My Life' April 1 1958 THE FOUR VOICES YOU KNOW I DO 60754 rel’d April 14, 1958 EV'RY HOUR, EV'RY DAY OF MY Single 4-41167 Single c/w 'You Know I Do' April 1 1958 THE FOUR VOICES 60755 LIFE rel’d April 14, 1958 Band of the Month: Ray Conniff and his Orchestra; Singer of the Month: Rosemary Clooney, Master of Ceremonies: Sgt. Jim Collins; 4 shows, released on two 16” LPs for radio stations. No. 177 (broadcast April Radio shows: Let’s Go to Town April 1958 RAY CONNIFF (“Band of the Month”) 21, 1958) features ‘s Wonderful and Moonlight Serenade, No. 178 (broadcast April 28, 1958) They Can’t (U.S. National Guard) Take That Away from Me, No. 179 The Way You Look Tonight, and No. 180 As Time Goes By. Only shows Nos. 177 and 178 feature messages by Ray Conniff and Rosemary Clooney. Radio show: MANHATTAN MELO- Tracks featured include ’s Wonderful, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Lullaby of CD: Redmond Nostalgia Spring 1958 RAY CONNIFF DIES (Program #176 with Ray Con- Birdland, Paradise (CD 2061); niff) 'Now Is The Time To Come To The Aid Of The Party', Give, Register & Vote RAY CONNIFF, April 7 1958 PUBLIC SERVICE RECORDING - RCA J80H-4652 Campaign (rel’d on a radio station single); client: Advertising Council. HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (Foote, Cone & Belding, Advertising, Chicago) Single 4-41208 Single c/w 'She Was Only Seventeen' (recorded July 22, 1957), June (?) 18 1958 MARTY ROBBINS SITTIN' IN A TREEHOUSE 60893 rel’d July 7, 1958 released in full stereo on CD. Recording may have been made in April, not June as stated on CD. Single 4-41282 Single c/w 'Ain't I The Lucky One '(recorded February 26, 1958), June (?) 18 1958 MARTY ROBBINS THE LAST TIME I SAW MY HEART 60894 rel’d Oct. 20, 1958 released in full stereo on CD. Recording may have been made in April, not June as stated on CD. Released in full stereo on CD, previously unreleased. Recording June (?) 18 1958 MARTY ROBBINS JEANNIE AND JOHNNIE 60895 CD may have been made in April, not June as stated on CD. Info re the June (? Î see note) 18, 1958 sessions (7 pm – 10 pm): Columbia Recording Studio, 207 East 30th Street, New York City; producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Al Caiola (g), John ‘Bucky’ Pizzarelli (g), C. Mastren (g), Danny Perri (g), Frank Carroll (b, contractor), Ed Shaughnessy (dr), R. Rosengarden (dr), T. Sommer (dr), Dick Hyman (p), Billy Butterfield (tp), D. Hixson (tb). RAY CONNIFF, April 28 1958 MY REVERIE 60904 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (From Debussy's ‘Reverie') RAY CONNIFF, April 28 1958 THE LAMP IS LOW 60905 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (From Ravel's ‘Pavane For A Dead Princess') RAY CONNIFF, April 28 1958 I’M ALWAYS CHASING RAINBOWS 60906 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (From Chopin's `Fantasy Impromptu') RAY CONNIFF, April 28 1958 ON THE TRAIL 60907 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (From Grofe's ‘Grand Canyon Suite') CL 1163 / CS RAY CONNIFF, 8022, single April 28 1958 SCHUBERT’S SERENADE 60908 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 4-41242 rel’d Different takes released on mono and stereo albums August 25, 1958 RAY CONNIFF, April 28 1958 RHAPSODY IN BLUE 60909 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (Gershwin) RAY CONNIFF, THEME FROM TCHAIKOVSKY’S April 28 1958 TH 60910 CS 8022 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 5 SYMPHONY

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, LET’S BE GROWN UP TOO Collectables Written by Ray Conniff, lyrics by Al Stillman. (Date on score: Janu- April 28 1958 60911 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (GROWN UP WORDS) COL-CD-9743 ary 1958), released on “The Singles Collection, Vol. 3” Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card” re “The Lamp Is Low”, “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows”, “On The Trail”, and “My Reverie”: F. Carroll (mus) $ 837.00, R. Conniff (arr. $ 1050, M. Stewart (voc) $ 1296.00 Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card” re “Serenade”, “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Theme from Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony” and “Let’s Be Grown Up Too”: L. Carroll (copy) $ 565.02, F. Carroll (mus) $ 774.00 May 7 1958 Account statement says ”Reeves Sound cond.” (may refer to April 7 recording) Single 4-41239 Single c/w 'That's The Way You Gotta Sing Today' May 7 1958 JACK E. LEONARD HEY! MR. BARBER 61013 rel’d Sept. 2, 1958 THAT'S THE WAY YOU GOTTA Single 4-41239 Single c/w 'Hey! Mr. Barber' May 7 1958 JACK E. LEONARD 61014 SING TODAY rel’d Sept. 2, 1958 CL 1252 / CS 8064 Both mono and stereo albums released February 2, 1959

From RAY CONNIFF, Album August 18 1958 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS BROADWAY IN RHYTHM

RAY CONNIFF, August 18 1958 SOME ENCHANTED EVENING 61409 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "South Pacific" RAY CONNIFF, August 18 1958 BALI HA'I 61410 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "South Pacific" RAY CONNIFF, August 18 1958 YOUNGER THAN SPRINGTIME 61411 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "South Pacific" RAY CONNIFF, August 18 1958 A WONDERFUL GUY 61412 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "South Pacific" Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 897.75, see 8/20/58 for arr., copy & voc. & cart. RAY CONNIFF, Medley: GETTING TO KNOW YOU / August 19 1958 61413 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS I WHISTLE A HAPPY TUNE From "The King And I" RAY CONNIFF, August 19 1958 HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS 61414 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "The King And I" CS 8064, single 4- RAY CONNIFF, August 19 1958 ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE 61415 41349 rel’d March HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "My Fair Lady" (Arrangements file # 167), single c/w “Okla- 9, ‘59 homa” Medley: I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT / I’VE GROWN ACCUS- 61416 From "My Fair Lady" TOMED TO HER FACE Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 897.75, see 8/20/58 for arr., copy & voc. & cart. RAY CONNIFF, THE SURREY WITH THE FRINGE August 20 1958 61417 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ON TOP From "Oklahoma" RAY CONNIFF, August 20 1958 PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE 61418 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "Oklahoma" RAY CONNIFF, August 20 1958 OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' 61419 CS 8064 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "Oklahoma" CS 8064, single 4- RAY CONNIFF, August 20 1958 OKLAHOMA! 61420 41349 rel’d March HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS From "Oklahoma" 9, 1959

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 1222.00, M. Stewart (voc.) $ 2025.00 (8/18, 19, & 20/58), L. Carroll (copy) $ 1088.00, R. Conniff

(arr.) $ 1800 (8/18, 19, & 20/58), Carroll Mus. Inst. (cart & rent) $ 98.88 (8/18, 19, & 20/58)

“Manhattan Melodies” No. 209 (radio show in order to promote “Broadway in Rhythm”, 16”) Date of broadcast unknown. This show does not feature any message by Ray Conniff. Tracks 1958 featured: I Could Have Danced All Night & I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face / Getting to Know You (edit, omitting “I Whistle A Happy Tune”) / Younger Than Springtime / Oklahoma!

August 27 1958 DON CHERRY IT'S ME IT'S ME ? unreleased Single 4-41259 Single c/w 'Big Bad Wolf' / CD info: "Love Is Just Around the Corner" (Sony August 27 1958 DON CHERRY I LOOK FOR A LOVE 61439 rel’d Sept. 22, ‘58 Special Products, rel’d in 1995) Single 4-41259 Single c/w 'I Look For A Love' August 27 1958 DON CHERRY BIG BAD WOLF 61440 rel’d Sept. 22, ‘58 Single 4-41325, Take 3 was released. Featured in the movie ”The Hanging Tree” (credits), THE HANGING TREE rel’d Jan. 12, 1959 single c/w 'The Blues Country Style', released in full stereo on CD CA, Oct. 11 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 40990 Í stereo Î

Single 4-41325, Single c/w 'The Hanging Tree', released in full stereo on CD THE BLUES COUNTRY STYLE CA, Oct. 11 1958 MARTY ROBBINS 40991 rel’d Jan. 12, 1959 Í stereo Î

Info re the October 11, 1958 sessions (0:30 am – 3:30 am): Radio Records, Annex, Hollywood, ; Producer: Mitch Miller; personnel: Ted Romersa (contractor), William Pitman (g),

Elmer J. Timbrell (g), Trefoni Rizzi (g), Alan Reuss (g), Philip Stevens (b), Thomas Alvin Romersa (dr), Simon H. Zentner (tb). CL 1310 / CS 8117 Different mixes on stereo LP and CD (chorus more dominant on CD) Both mono and stereo versions released November 5, 1959 From RAY CONNIFF, Album Dec. 10 1958 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS HOLLYWOOD IN RHYTHM

RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 10 1958 MY HEART STOOD STILL 61929 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 10 1958 PLEASE 61930 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Released on a 33 rpm stereo single, c/w “Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing” August 10, 1959 RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 10 1958 LAURA 61931 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Different takes rel’d on mono and stereo records

RAY CONNIFF, LOVE IS A MANY-SPLENDORED Dec. 10 1958 61932 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS THING (Arrangements file # 174) Released on a 33 rpm stereo single, c/w “Please” August 10, 1959 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 947.00, Carroll Mus. (rent-cart.) $ 16.48, see 12/12 for voc. pay RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 11 1958 EASY TO LOVE 61935 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 11 1958 CHEEK TO CHEEK 61936 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 11 1958 YESTERDAYS 61937 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 11 1958 LOVE LETTERS 61938 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 947.00, see 12/12 for voc. pay. RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 12 1958 STELLA BY STARLIGHT 61939 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 12 1958 THANKS FOR THE MEMORY 61940 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 12 1958 PACIFIC SUNSET 61941 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Composed by Ray Conniff, part of his Suite, which also includes ”Early Evening” RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 12 1958 IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING 61942 CS 8117 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Different takes rel’d on mono and stereo records Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 947.00, Voc. c/o M. Stewart $ 1944.00 (12/10,11,&12/58), L. Carroll (copy ) $ 939.92

(12/10,11,&12/58), R. Conniff (arr.) (12/10,11,&12/58) $ 1800.00, R. Conniff (reimb. $ 574.59 for plane, hotel etc. (flat pay). From Ray worked on the sequence for ”Hollywood in Rhythm” January 3 to 6 1959 LA, Jan. 7 1959 Ray had an appointment with Mitch Miller at the Beverly Hills Hotel. He approved the Ray Conniff Singers and ”Ray Conniff Presents...” albums. LA, 8 to 1959 Ray selected material for the Ray Conniff Singers album. from Jan 10 LA, Jan 9 1959 Entry in Ray’s diary: ”Had appointment with Arnold Maxim and Jesse Kay at MGM. May do album on ”The Hollywood Starlets” 12 to LA, Jan. 1959 Ray sketched and wrote the scores of the first Ray Conniff Singers album. 26 Work on the Butterfield album. Entries in diary: ”Started working on lining up material for BB album” (Jan.28), ”called publishers and got all Butterfield tunes on order” (Jan. 29), ”finished first sketch on the BB album” (Feb. 2), ”rolling on Butterfield album now, sketched 2 today” (Feb.3 - From 5, Feb. 7-9), ”only did 1 today (Feb.6); Ray scored the arrangements from Feb. 11 - 20. Entries in diary: ”scored first one for BB album” (Feb. 11), Jan. 28 1959 to February 20, 1959 (LA) ”scored 2 1/3 today on BB album” (Feb. 13), ”finished one arr. in morning” (Feb. 14), ”almost finished 2 today” (Feb. 16), ”had a great day. Did 3 today” (Feb. 19), ”did last tune for BB. An original, ‘Song of the Trumpet’ (Feb. 20) LA, Feb. 2 1959 Entry in diary: ”Had appointment with NBC monitor” LA, Feb. 10 1959 Entry in diary: ”Mitch says ‘Broadway in Rhythm’ sold 10,000 in first two weeks out” LA, Feb. 21 1959 Entry in diary: ”Received royalty check today for $ 50,999” LA, Feb. 23 1959 Entry in diary: ”Took pictures for Hollywood in Rhythm cover” March 1 1959 Ray took 9:15 flight for New York CL 1334 / CS 8143 First recording session on March 3, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm; March 4 + 5: Album Singers sessions from 2.30 to 5.30pm / In the mornings: Butterfield ses- sions From IT’S THE TALK THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS March 3 1959 OF THE TOWN (Produced by Mitch Miller) released July 13, 1959 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 12, scored some time between March 3 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE 62309 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 12, scored some time between March 3 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS IT'S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME 62310 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 / 33 rpm stereo single rel’d May 16, 1960 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 14, scored some time between March 3 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS LOVE IS THE SWEETEST THING 62311 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 / 33 rpm stereo single rel’d May 16, 1960 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 17, scored some time between March 3 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN 62312 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Arrangement sketched on Jan. 16, scored some time between March 3 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS YOU'RE AN OLD SMOOTHIE 62313 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 CL 1346 / CS 8155 Working title was ”Ray Conniff Presents Billy Butterfield” Album March 4 + 5: Sessions from 10am to 1pm / Afternoon sessions with the Singers for 'It's The Talk Of The Town" album From BILLY BUTTERFIELD CONNIFF MEETS March 4 1959 with Ray Conniff and his Orchestra BUTTERFIELD (Produced by Mitch Miller) released August 31, 1959 45 rpm single released August 31, 1958; 33 rpm stereo single March 4 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD SOUTH OF THE BORDER 62318 CS 8155, released May 16, 1960 Single released August 31, 1958 March 4 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD ROSALIE 62319 CS 8155

March 4 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MADE 62320 CS 8155

March 4 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' 62321 CS 8155

Arrangement sketched on Jan. 12, scored some time between March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS THEY SAY IT'S WONDERFUL 62330 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 13, scored some time between March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS ZIP-A-DEE-DOO-DAH 62331 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 arrangement sketched on Jan. 13, scored some time between March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS ROSALIE 62332 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959; 33 rpm single released May 16, 1960 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 16 and 17, scored some time March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS BUTTONS AND BOWS 62333 CS 8143 between Jan. 19 and 26, 1959; released on a 33 rpm single on May 16, 1960 Probably meant as a demo for the next albums by the Singers, or March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS CHRISTMAS BRIDE 62344 unreleased as a single release; re-recorded on August 27, 1959 SOMETHING TO REMEMBER YOU March 5 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD 62322 CS 8155 BY Originally titled 'Song Of The Trumpet' / composed by Ray Con- March 5 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD A LOVE IS BORN 62323 CS 8155 niff / scored on Feb. 20

March 5 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE 62324 CS 8155 See also March 6 Î remake (unknown, which take was re- March 5 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON 62325 CS 8155 leased) Arrangement sketched on Jan. 14, scored some time between March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS LET'S PUT OUT THE LIGHTS 62345 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 13 and 14, scored some time March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 62346 CS 8143 between Jan. 19 and 26, 1959 Arrangement sketched on Jan. 16, scored some time between March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS 62347 CS 8143 Jan. 19 and 26, 1959

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes Single c/w “Early Evening” (recorded Jan. 17, 1958), from “Con- Single 4-41404, cert in Rhythm”; released in stereo on “The Singles Collection, March 5 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS THEY TRIED TO TELL ME 62348 rel’d June 1, 1959 Vol. 2” Aug. 28, 2007 / Track features Ray’s voice. Not listed in arranging bills. 62325 See also March 5 Î first recording (unknown, which take was March 6 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON CS 8155 (remake) released) TIME ON MY HANDS (YOU IN MY March 6 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD 62326 CS 8155 ARMS)

March 6 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD I FOUND A MILLION DOLLAR BABY 62327 CS 8155

March 6 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS 62328 CS 8155

YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTI- 33 rpm single released May 16, 1960 March 6 1959 BILLY BUTTERFIELD 62329 CS 8155 FUL BABY Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card” re “It’s The Talk Of The Town”: Pop Albums Budget, Mus c/o F. Carroll $ 961.00 (3/3 & 4/59 sess.), R. Conniff (arr.) $ 1800.00, Voc. c/o M. Stewart (3/3,4,5/59 sess. incl. a portion for sing.), R. Conniff (reimb. $ 295 for hotel, incidents, flat payment), Dan Scariano $ 387.00 (Flat paym. for R. Conniff’s plane fare), L. Carroll (copy)

3/3,3/4 & 3/5/59 $ 671.00 / Pop Singles & Albums Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 424.30, see 3/3 for voc. paym., L. Carroll – copy $ 109.00, Robert Kitsis (see F. Carroll) AFM sc. c/o Frank Garisto $ 48.50 (Musician was omitted from Form B when first payment was made) Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card” re “Conniff Meets Butterfield”: Popular Albums Budget (split sessions – 3/4,3/5&3/6 – Conniff – Butterfield) Mus. c/o F. Carroll $ 782.00, Car-

roll Musical Inst. Service $ 15.45, R. Conniff (arr.) $ 900.00, Carroll Mus. Inst. Service (3/4/59) $ 5.15, L. Carroll – copy (3/4,3/5,3/6/59) $ 369.00 March 9/10 1959 Entry in diary: ”Edited all day and nite” March 11 1959 Entry in diary: ”said goodbye to Mitch, took off on jet for LA” March 19 1959 Entry in diary: ”I started on the sequence for the Ray Conniff Singers” March 20 1959 Entry in diary: ”I worked all day on a sequence for the Ray Conniff Singers. Have it pretty well lined up” March 25 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on Butterfield sequence” March 26 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on Butterfield sequence” March 27 1959 Entry in diary: “finished up Butterfield sequence” April 6 1959 Entry in diary: ”Afternoon: Went to Santa Monica Civic (check sound)” April 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”went in to Columbia to make tapes for ” April 21 1959 Entry in diary: ”Did research on material for another ‘Concert in Rhythm’ and some new Ray Conniff Singers albums April 22 1959 Entry in diary: ”Meeting with Bill Haughton about Rann Productions / BMI for publishers on list of tunes for Ray Conniff Singers future albums” April 23 1959 Entry in diary: ”Started practicing piano again. Worked on concert” April 24 1959 Entry in diary: ”Meeting with Ted and Dick re concert; laid out concert” April 29 1959 Entry in diary: ”traced down material for new albums” April 30 1959 Entry in diary: ”traced down material for future singing albums” Entry in diary: ”Got release date on single [note: ”They Tried To Tell Me”]; got nowhere with Mitch on Dee Arlen except his right of first refusal for Columbia. Will go ahead with two sides in May 5 1959 Corporation, then submit to companies” May 6 1959 Entry in diary: ”started sketching for Dee Arlen date” May 7 1959 Entry in diary: ”The Swan Lake lyric for Mike Wesley looks great. Need two more tunes, one for Dee, one for Mike” May 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”went to ‘Sight and Sound’ and picked up the #1 single records over the past two years” May 11 1959 Entry in diary: ”studied records in the morning” May 14 1959 Entry in diary: ”rehearsed with Mike Wesley. He sounded OK” May 15 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked with Bill Noris” May 18 1959 Entry in diary: ”rehearsed with Dee Arlen and Bill Noris in the morning” May 19 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked mostly on layout for arrangements for Dee Arlen and Mike Wesley May 20 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on ”Why Should We Wait Any Longer?” for experimental date” May 21 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on second Dee Arlen side. Finished same.”

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes May 22 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on ‘Will You Love Me?’ for Mike Wesley and started ‘Magic Lover’” May 23 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Magic Lover’ in the morning” May 24 1959 Entry in diary: ”rehearsed with Wesley” May 25 1959 Entry in diary: ”touching up arrangements” May 27 1959 Entry in diary: ”tried to get a start on lining up concert in afternoon” May 28 1959 Entry in diary: ”finally made good progress lining up the concert. I have the approximate order now.” May 29 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert all day” May 30 1959 Entry in diary: ”Ann didn’t like my concert ideas. Bill and I started over.” May 31 1959 Entry in diary: ”Bill came out to work on the concert. Dee Arlen came out to rehearse at 3:00.” Single 4-41428 Co-written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Why Should We Stay Any Longer' / rel’d July 6, 1959 Date on arranging bill: Sept. 21, 1959; entry in diary: ”today is the specula- LA, June 1 1959 DEE ARLEN STAY 46269 tion record date. Dee Arlen 2 sides: ‘Why Should We Wait Any Longer’ and ‘Stay’; Mike Wesley 2 sides ‘Magic Lover’ and ‘Will You Love Me’; 3 men rehearsal 3-3:30, session 3:30-6:30, 3 girls 5-6:30” WHY SHOULD WE WAIT ANY Single 4-41428 Single c/w 'Stay'; produced by Rann Productions / Date on arranging bill: LA, June 1 1959 DEE ARLEN 46272 LONGER? rel’d July 6, 1959 Sept. 21, 1959 Single 4-41478 Based on a theme from 'Swan Lake Ballet', single c/w 'Will You Love Me' / LA, June 1 1959 MICHAEL WESLEY MAGIC LOVER 46315* rel’d Sept. 14, ‘59 *purchased masters / date on arranging bill: Sept. 21, 1959 Single 4-41478 Co-written by Ray Conniff, single c/w 'Magic Lover' / *purchased masters / LA, June 1 1959 MICHAEL WESLEY WILL YOU LOVE ME 46316* rel’d Sept. 14, ‘59 Date on arranging bill: 21.9.1959 Entry in diary: ”did editing, ‘Stay’ is terrific; echoed some more on ‘Why Should We Wait Any Longer’. The boy needs more work. Worked again at Gold Star editing and fixing 7-11 with June 2 1959 added guitar on ‘Will You Love Me’ and more takes on that and ‘Magic Lover’” June 4 1959 Entry in diary: ”got out the arrangements for the concert and made up the books for everyone” June 5 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert; did some more dubbing at Gold Star” June 6 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert” June 7 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert” June 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert” / ”Mitch called. Dee’s sides are with Columbia” June 9 1959 Entry in diary: “went to Santa Monica Civic with Bill Norris to look at stage” June 10 1959 Entry in diary: ”went to Santa Monica Civic to set up for 12:00 pm rehearsal; band rehearsal went off OK, 12-4:00, good men” June 11 1959 Entry in diary: “went to Santa Monica Civic for vocal rehearsals. Boys great, girls like pulling teeth” The first "Concert in Stereo" was given at the Santa Monica Auditorium; due to its tremendous success First there was a second performance at the on September 18, 1959. (Repertoire unknown) RAY CONNIFF, June 12 1959 Entries in diary: ”This is the day of the concert. Rehearsal 12-4, singers & instruments, rough dress [re- HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS CONCERT IN STEREO (Santa Monica) hearsal] 12-1 / 12:15-3:00, went back at 9:00 pm. First show was sold out, smash success. Second show about ¾ sold out, equally well received” Entry in diary: ”Ann took Dee [Arlen] to photographer for pictures for ‘Stay’ release. I started laying out another singing album. Jim in doubts about going on before the other one is rel’d so June 15 1959 that we can get a reaction. Mitch wants another ”Concert [in Rhythm]”, Karin wants ”Latin Tunes”, Ham wants ”Hits of the Big Bands”. I think I’ll wait and do another ‘Concert in Rhythm’” June 26 1959 Entry in diary: ”saw Mitch in AM. Got Michael Wesley set for release four weeks from July 2” July 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”Dee’s record is out” Entry in diary: ”saw Bill Stewart and Don Robin about Conniff + Kingston Trio at [Hollywood] July 9 1959 Bowl” July 13 1959 Entry in diary: ”favorable appointment with MCA Mr Green at 10 am” July 24 1959 Entry in diary: ”Dee and I went on the Lee Giroux show (ABC)” Photo dated July 7, 1959 on its back Entry in diary: ”talked to Greenspun again about merchandising my albums and imitators July 27 1959 (John Palmer, David Carroll)” July 30 1959 Entry in diary: ”Mitch called asking me to do Christmas album” Entry in diary: ”worked on Xmas album, ‘White Xmas’ sketched, started on ‘Santa Claus Is August 1 1959 Comin’ To Town’”

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes August 2 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished sketching ‘Santa’ and also ‘Winter Wonderland’” Entry in diary: ”sketched ‘Frosty’ and quite a bit of ‘Sleigh Ride’. I worked on ‘Greensleeves’ all August 3 1959 night” Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Greensleeves’, did quite a bit on ‘Here Comes Santa August 4 1959 Claus’” August 5 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’, started ‘Rudolph’” August 6 1959 Entry in diary: ”cleaned up ‘Rudolph’, started ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Silver Bells’ August 7 1959 Entry in diary: ”sketched ‘Jingle Bells’ and ‘Silver Bells’, and scored ‘Silver Bells’” August 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”sketched ‘Silver Bells’, and took all day to score and check ‘Jingle Bells’” August 9 1959 Entry in diary: ”scored ‘The Christmas Song’ and half of ‘Rudolph’” August 10 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Rudolph’ and ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’” August 11 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Sleigh Ride’ and ‘Frosty’” August 12 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Winter Wonderland’” August 13 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ and one half of ‘White Christmas’” August 14 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Greensleeves’, album completed” August 15 1959 Entry in diary: ”went on Al Jarvis TV Show (9-10)” August 19 1959 Entry in diary: ”heard Todd-AO sound in evening” Entry in diary: ”made a study of the Fred Hynes proposal for sound equipment; I have about decided to go ahead with Fred’s proposal for a 5 speaker 3 channel stereo system (with provi- August 20 1959 th sion for a 4 channel) with the 3 mechanical echo devices at $ 15,000. Two more speakers to be added later which Fred says would then ‘part their hair’.” August 23 1959 Entry in diary: “took plane for NY” CL 1390 / CS 8185 Gold Record Award (October 21, 1963); Album according to RIAA, Christmas With Conniff was certified Platinum on Oct 27, 2004 From CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS August 24 1959 CONNIFF (produced by Mitch Miller) released Sept. 21, 1959

August 24 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS 62766 CS 8185 * promo single: “Columbia celebrates the 10th birthday of ‘Ru- RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REIN- August 24 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 62767 CS 8185 dolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: Side 1: Gene Autry (1949), DEER Side 2: Ray Conniff (1959).

August 24 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS WHITE CHRISTMAS 62768 CS 8185

August 24 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS JINGLE BELLS 62769 CS 8185

CS 8185, single 4- August 25 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS SILVER BELLS 62770, 41484 rel’d Oct. 12, 1959 SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO August 25 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 62771 CS 8185 TOWN CS 8185, single 4- Re-recording (see session of March 5, 1959) August 25 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS CHRISTMAS BRIDE 62772 41484 rel’d Oct. 12, 1959

August 25 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS FROSTY THE SNOWMAN 62773 CS 8185

August 25 1959 Entry in diary: ”had a better coach today, also a better date; edited 3-5:30, 7-9 pm”

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes GREENSLEEVES (What Child Is (Re-recorded for the 'Here We Come A-Caroling' album) August 27 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 62774 CS 8185 This)

August 27 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS WINTER WONDERLAND 62775 CS 8185

THE CHRISTMAS SONG (Merry ('Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire') August 27 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 62776 CS 8185 Christmas To You) Intro by Ray, copyrighted as "Introduction to a Christmas song" CL 1390 / Different takes on mono and stereo records August 27 1959 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS SLEIGH RIDE 62777 CS 8185 Entries in Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Mus. c/o F. Carroll (8/24,25&27 sessions) $ 2137.70, Highland Mus. $ 45.84, Voc. group c/o Bob Miller $ 3305.00, Joe Petroni (copy) $ 511.18, L. Carroll (arranging) $ 50.00, L. Carroll (copying) $ 25.00, Carroll Mus. Inst. (rent. & cart. -8/27) $ 10.00, payment made to Ray Conniff in the amount $ 643.87 (flat) for expenses incurred on N.Y. trip for the “Christmas with Conniff” album. R. Conniff (arrs.) $ 1800.00, B. Miller (ovsc paym.) $ 125.00 August 29 1959 Entry in diary. ”worked on Xmas sequence a little” August 30 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on Xmas sequence, finished same” Sept. 2 1959 Entry in diary: ”Ann and I tried to get concert started, picked some tunes from each album” Sept. 4 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on concert in afternoon” Sept. 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”laid out rehearsal schedules for Bowl” Sept. 9 1959 Entry in diary: ”meeting at Musso’s and the Bowl, went to Columbia after with Bob Ballard; we listened to monaural records and practiced mixing stereo tapes” Sept. 10 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on arrangement changes and segues for concert” Sept. 11 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on arrangement changes and segues for concert Sept. 12 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished correcting parts for concert; listened to Mike Wesley material in evening for Pandora benefit” Sept. 15 1959 Entry in diary: ”Bowl. Singers rehearsal. Sound Tech Inc. 10 am - 2 pm / 3 - 7 pm” Sept. 16 1959 Entry in diary: ”Bowl rehearsal 4:15 - 11:15” Sept. 17 1959 Entry in diary: Second RAY CONNIFF, Capacity audience: 18,000 Sept. 18 1959 Repertoire unknown HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS CONCERT IN STEREO Entry in Ray’s diary: ”Concert went well” (Hollywood Bowl) Sept. 19 1959 Entry in diary: ”worked on Mike Wesley stuff for Pandora party / PM: Pandora party” Entry in diary: ”Cliff and I met with Bill Hampton. Establishing Rann Productions as a recognized independent producer of records with Columbia much as the same as independent motion Sept. 30 1959 pictures are produced. From Christmas album on.” October 1 1959 Entry in diary: ”had our first Rann Productions Inc. business dinner. Present were Glo, Ann, Hampton (or Haughton?), Cliff and I” October 4 1959 Entry in diary: ”took 8 am flight to NY with Cliff and Bill H. to straighten out Columbia contractual difficulties October 6 1959 Entry in diary: ”successful legal meeting re Rann” October 13 1959 Entry in diary: ”I started album; studied Tchaikovsky’s 6th and Grieg A Minor” October 14 1959 Entry in diary: ”just about finished my first sketch on ‘Warsaw’, needs quite a bit of ‘fringe’ work” October 15 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished Grieg, started Tchaikovsky #6; it stopped me” October 16 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished Tchaikovsky #6 and a good half of ‘One Fine Day’” October 17 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘One Fine Day’ and Chopin” October 18 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Sugar Plum’” October 19 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Liebestraum’ and ½ of ‘My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice’” October 20 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice’, also did almost all of ‘I’ll See You Again’” October 21 1959 Entry in diary: ”tough day, ‘None But The Lonely Heart’, got it ¾ done” October 22 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘None But The Lonely Heart’ and almost completed ‘Yours Is My Heart Alone’” October 23 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Yours Is My Heart Alone’ and did ¾ of ‘Poem’ October 24 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Poem’, started Fibich Poem score” October 25 1959 Entry in diary: ”scoring: Finished ‘Poem’ and started ‘Yours Is My Heart Alone’” October 26 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished scoring ‘Yours Is My Heart Alone’ and almost finished scoring ‘My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice’” October 27 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice’ and now have completed ‘None But The Lonely Heart’ and ‘I’ll See You Again’”

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes October 28 1959 Entry in diary: ”scored ‘My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice’ and ½ of ‘Liebestraum’” October 29 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished ‘Liebestraum’ and scored ½ of ‘Sugar Plum’” October 30 1959 Entry in diary: finished scoring ‘Sugar Plum’ and also Chopin” October 31 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished Tchaikovsky’s 6th and almost all of ‘One Fine Day’” Nov. 1 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished scoring ‘One Fine Day’, all of Grieg and started ‘Warsaw Concerto’” Nov. 2 1959 Entry in diary: ”finished scoring last arrangement: ‘Warsaw Concerto’” Nov. 3 1959 Entry in diary: ”I postponed dates for Concert II” Nov. 5 1959 Entry in diary: ”got all the music in order for Concert Vol.2” Nov. 16 1959 Entry in diary: ”meetings with Haughton about Columbia” (note: according to a news item in Billboard on October 19, 1959, the name of Rann Productions’ manager was Cliff Broughton) Nov. 17 1959 Entry in diary: ”meetings with Haughton about Columbia” Nov. 23 1959 Entry in diary: ”we received an ultimate from Columbia: $ 3,000 of cost of albums in all they’ll go if album goes to 80,000 album sales. They have us!” ( Nov. 24 1959 Entry in diary: ”I didn’t sleep last nite worrying about Columbia. We gave up at about 1:30 pm our time and had Bill call Columbia saying we accepted the deal” Nov. 30 1959 Entry in diary: ”set new dates for Concert II: Dec. 5, 7, 8” Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Department: Columbia Popular, Artist: Rann Productions (Ray Conniff), Manager Name and Address: Rann Productions, Inc., 15022 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Calif., Contract: As of Dec. 1, 1959, Term: 5 yr. recording term, Commencing: Dec. 1, 1959, Ending: Nov. 30, 1964 (Corp. liquidated 6/30/6?), Royalty Rate: 5%, Leg- end: Produced by Rann Productions, Inc. on all labels., Recordings: One album per yr. (Masters owned by Rann Productions, Inc.), Advances on Account: Conniff’s un.sc., talent costs refer to: arr., copying and musicians, vocalists and other performers who record for the performance. Only these costs refer to the 7800.00 reimb., Flat Payments: Sales Corp. to reimburse Rann Prod., Inc. for talent costs with R. Conniff’s performance up to $ 7800.00 per album. Any major artist required to travel more than 2500 miles (one way) for recording session, Col. Rec. Sales Corp. will reimburse $ 1000.00 for travel expenses. For mutually rejected masters due to faulty engineering – Col. Rec. Sales Corp. will reimburse Rann for talent costs. Columbia will reimburse Rann for studio time, editing, tape costs, for all accepted masters. Rann Prod. will furnish, free of cost and at no obligation to us, arr. and copies of all musical comp. in connection with the master recordings. Remarks: Record Club mod.: Col. Records (thru Transcription Dept.) is granted exclusive right, for a period of 25 yrs. from the date each accepted master is recorded, and nonexclusive right thereafter, to press such recording for Rann in USA. Col. Rec. Sales Corp. which will purchase the finished record from Rann, will for the same period have the exclusive right in USA and the nonexclusive right thereafter, to distribute the record. Artist Address: 17348 Weddington St., Encino, Calif., Services as conductor or musician S.S.# 015-01-8217 CS 8212 Album CONCERT IN From RAY CONNIFF,

Dec. 5 1959 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RHYTHM, VOL. II produced by Al Ham / Rann Produc- tions (Job # 56741 for Al Ham) released January 18, 1960 RAY CONNIFF, AN IMPROVISATION ON THE Dec. 5 1959 64468 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS FIBICH ‘POEME’ RAY CONNIFF, Original composition by Franz Lehar. German original title: 'Dein Dec. 5 1959 YOURS IS MY HEART ALONE 64469 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ist mein ganzes Herz', from „Das Land des Lächelns“ Original composition by Peter I. Tchaikovsky, adapt. by R. Con- RAY CONNIFF, AN IMPROVISATION ON ‘NONE niff Dec. 5 1959 64470 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS BUT THE LONELY HEART’ Released on single 4-41582, c/w “Liebestraum”, rel’d February 15, 1960, 33 rpm stereo single S7 30605 released May 16, 1960 RAY CONNIFF, Original composition by Noel Coward, adaptation by Ray Conniff Dec. 5 1959 I’LL SEE YOU AGAIN 64471 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Dec. 5 1959 Entry in diary: ”vocal coach 1-2, session 2-5” Original composition by Franz Liszt, adaptation by Ray Conniff RAY CONNIFF, AN IMPROVISATION ON (Arrangements file # 222) rel’d on single 4-41582, c/w “None But Dec. 7 1959 64472 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ‘LIEBESTRAUM’ the Lonely Heart”, rel’d February 15, 1960, 33 rpm stereo single S7 30605 released May 16, 1960 RAY CONNIFF, AN IMPROVISATION ON ‘MY Original composition by Saint-Saens, from “Samson and Delilah”, Dec. 7 1959 64473 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS HEART AT THY SWEET VOICE’ adaptation by Ray Conniff

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes AN IMPROVISATION ON ‘THE Original composition by Peter I. Tchaikovsky, from “The Nut- RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 7 1959 DANCE OF THE SUGAR-PLUM 64474 CS 8212 cracker Suite”, adaptation by Ray Conniff HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS FAIRY’ Dec. 7 1959 Entry in diary: ”coach 11:30-2:30, date: 2:30-4:30; rough date, only got three tunes in” RAY CONNIFF, AN IMPROVISATION ON CHOPIN’S (Arrangements file # 229) Dec. 8 1959 64475 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS ‘NOCTURNE IN E FLAT’ RAY CONNIFF, FAVORITE THEMES FROM Dec. 8 1959 64476 CS 8212 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS GRIEG’S A MINOR CONCERTO Original composition by Richard Addinsell, adaptation by Ray RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 8 1959 WARSAW CONCERTO 64477 CS 8212 Conniff HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS 33 rpm single S7 30606 c/w “One Fine Day”, rel’d May 16, 1960 Original composition by Puccini, from “Madame Butterfly”, adap- RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 8 1959 ONE FINE DAY 64478 CS 8212 tation by Ray Conniff, 33 rpm single S7 30606 c/w “Warsaw HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Concerto”, rel’d May 16, 1960 FAVORITE THEMES FROM Adaptation by Ray Conniff (Also titled ”The Story of a Starry RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 8 1959 TCHAIKOVSKY’S SIXTH 64479 CS 8212 Night”) HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS SYMPHONY (“Pathétique”) Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. Pop albums, A&R - Al Ham, $ 8427.57 rec. costs, $ 7500.00 flat pay, $ 927.57 amt. paid to Rann, R. Conniff (travel exp.) $ 898.01 (flat) Dec. 8 1959 Entry in diary: ”coach 1:30-2:30, date 2:30-5:30” Dec. 9 1959 Entry in diary: ”edited from 6pm to 2:30 am, stereo (program only)” Dec. 10 1959 Entry in diary: ”edited from 6 pm to 4 am, stereo (program only)” Dec. 11 1959 Entry in diary: ”edited monaurals with remix from 7:15 pm to 3:00 am” February 4 1960 Entry in diary: ”finished up Rheingold commercial, started ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams” RAY CONNIFF, Beer Commercial produced by Rann Productions; entry in diary: ”did Rheingold commercial, six 1 min spots; February 12 1960 RHEINGOLD COMMERCIALS HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS coach 9-10 am; rec. 10-2 pm; #2750” CL 1489 / CS 8281 Album From THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS YOUNG AT HEART Work title was 'Remember' March 18 1960 produced by Al Ham / Rann Productions

released June 20, 1960

March 18 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS REMEMBER 54597 CS 8281

March 18 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS YOU'LL NEVER KNOW 54598 CS 8281

DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY March 18 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 54599 CS 8281 EYES

March 18 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS THESE FOOLISH THINGS 54600 CS 8281

IT'S DARK ON OBSERVATORY March 21 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 54601 CS 8281 HILL

March 21 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS I'LL BE SEEING YOU 54602 CS 8281

March 21 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS I'M FOR LOVE 54603 CS 8281

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes

March 21 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS IF I LOVED YOU 54604 CS 8281

March 22 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS MA, HE'S MAKING EYES AT ME 54605 CS 8281

March 22 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS YOUNG AT HEART 54606 CS 8281

March 22 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS HARBOR LIGHTS 54607 CS 8281

March 22 1960 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS 54608 CS 8281 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. Pop albums, Al Ham A&R, Total recording costs: $ 8342.20, flat reimb. to Rann $ 7500.00, Amt. paid by Rann Prod. $ 842.00, Ray

Conniff (travel exp. covers both “Young at Heart” & “Say It With Music” album trav. exp. $ 824.70) Flat payment. CL 1490 / CS 8282 Work title was 'A Touch Of Latin' Album

From RAY CONNIFF, SAY IT WITH MUSIC March 23 1960 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (A Touch Of Latin) Produced by Al Ham / Rann Productions released August 8, 1960 (Arrangements file # 254) (Single 4-41776 to be c/w “Besame RAY CONNIFF, Mucho” scheduled for release on August 29, 1960, but cancelled) March 23 1960 BRAZIL 54609 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Featured in the 1998 movie, ”There’s Something About Mary” (twice). RAY CONNIFF, March 23 1960 NIGHT AND DAY 54610 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, From "Kismet" March 23 1960 STRANGER IN PARADISE 54611 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, From "Porgy And Bess"; trumpet solo by Billy Butterfield; featured March 24 1960 SUMMERTIME 54612 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS in the 1998 movie, ”There’s Something About Mary” RAY CONNIFF, March 24 1960 TOO YOUNG 54613 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 24 1960 DEEP PURPLE 54614 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, SOFTLY, AS IN A MORNING SUN- March 24 1960 54615 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RISE RAY CONNIFF, Featured in the 1998 movie, ”There’s Something About Mary” March 24 1960 TEMPTATION 54616 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, March 25 1960 SAY IT WITH MUSIC 54617 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (Arrangements file # 246 and D948) RAY CONNIFF, March 25 1960 BESAME MUCHO 54618 CS 8282 (Single 4-41776 to be c/w “Brazil” scheduled for release on Au- HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS gust 29, 1960, but cancelled) RAY CONNIFF, (Arrangements file # 249) March 25 1960 I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN 54619 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, March 25 1960 JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS 54620 CS 8282 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. Pop albums, A&R – Al Ham, Tot. rec. exp. $ 8743.00, Flat reimb. $ 7500.00, Amt. pad. by Rann Prod. $ 1243.00, for Conniff travel exp.

see above. Until March 28 1960 Note on arranging bill concerning both "Young At Heart" and "Say It With Music" says "Recording and editing from March 16 to 28, 1960" From April 11 1960 to April 15, 1960 Concert rehearsals From USA TOUR: April 16 1960 to April 30 CONCERT IN STEREO, RAY CONNIFF, HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS April 16 1960 Day tour of San Diego Concert 8:45-10:45 (Hollywood Palladium) April 17 1960 Hollywood Palladium Repertoire: Dancing in the Dark / You Do Something to Me / Lullaby of Birdland / Smoke Gets April 20 1960 Sacramento In Your Eyes / Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing / Easy To Love / It’s The Talk Of The Town / April 21 1960 Chico Chico State College You’re An Old Smoothie / Stranger in Paradise / Besame Mucho / MICHAEL WESLEY: The April 22 1960 (Town?), Oregon University of Oregon (4,200 people) Yellow Rose of Texas; Turn Around; When The Saints Go Marchin' In / None But The Lonely April 23 1960 Corralis, Oregon Oregon State College, Corralis, Oregon Heart / Chopin's Nocturne in E-Flat / Warsaw Concerto / Liebestraum / I Cover the Waterfront / April 24 1960 Moscow, Idaho Yours Is My Heart Alone / Ma, He's Makin' Eyes At Me / It's So Nice To Have A Man Around April 25 1960 , Washington Entry in diary: ”theater SRO tremendous reception”The House / ‘s Wonderful / Rhapsody In Blue / Tea For Two (harp solo) / Memories Are Made April 27 1960 Portland, Oregon of This (preview of a new album) / Deep In The Heart Of Texas / People Will Say We're In Love April 28 1960 Eureka / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top / Oklahoma (as featured in the red program booklet, as April 29 1960 purchased on April 24 in Idaho by Ken Conlin’s parents) April 30 1960 Pasadena Pasadena Civic

broadcast Advertised as follows: "To watch this program in true stereo tune your TV RAY CONNIFF, CONCERT IN STEREO on Monday, set to channel 11, KTTV. As you face your TV set, place your radio eight HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS videotaped in Pasadena May 25, (8) feet to the right and tune it to KPOL, 1540 KC." (Brought to you by 1961 your farmers insurance group agent.) April 30 1960

The show (black and white) was broadcast on May 25, 1961 (label on reel said "10th September 1961”, maybe this refers to a repeat on TV); Ray said, two shows were filmed. Ray has several reels in his archive. They are labelled: “Pasadena concert #102, 1600ft, 52 min; and #103 (1960)”; it is likely that both reels contain half of the concert of April 30, 1960; the second half was transferred to video by Clemens Krauss. Repertoire of one half of the concert: Liebestraum Improvisation, None But The Lonely Heart, Midnight Lace (featuring Ray Conniff on Clavietta), Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me, It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House, Only You, Chopin’s Nocturne In E-Flat, Yours Is My Heart Alone, Tea For Two (harp solo), Deep In The Heart Of Texas, People Will Say We're In Love, The Surrey With The Fringe On Top, Oklahoma! CL 1574 / CS 8374 Gold Award Album (July 20, 1962), work title was 'My Foolish Heart' Album MEMORIES ARE MADE From RAY CONNIFF, Sept. 7 1960 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OF THIS Produced by Al Ham / Rann Productions released Dec. 19, 1960 (ac- cording to Billboard: Jan. 1961)

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes RAY CONNIFF, Trumpet solo by Billy Butterfield Sept. 7 1960 LOVE LETTERS IN THE SAND 65291 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Piano solo by Bernie Leighton Sept. 7 1960 AROUND THE WORLD 65292 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (33 rpm single S 7 30912 released January 30, 1961) RAY CONNIFF, (33 rpm single S 7 30909 released January 30, 1961) Sept. 7 1960 TAMMY 65293 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Piano solo by Bernie Leighton Sept. 7 1960 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER 65294 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (33 rpm single S7 30911 released January 30, 1961) RAY CONNIFF, Single 4-41800 Re-released on the album “Happiness Is” (CS 9261) Sept. 8 1960 MIDNIGHT LACE, PART I 65306 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS rel’d Sept. 12, ‘60 RAY CONNIFF, MIDNIGHT LACE, PART I First released on the 2 CD set “The Essential Ray Conniff” (Co- Sept. 8 1960 65306 CD HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (alternate take, fast version) lumbia Legacy C2K 89170) in 2004. Job#59654 / Harmonica solo by Eddie Manson / no chorus (pro- MIDNIGHT LACE, PART II Single 4-41800 Sept. 8 1960 RAY CONNIFF, AND HIS ORCHESTRA 65307 duced by Rann Prod.), released on “The Singles Collection, Vol. (slow version) rel’d Sept. 12, ‘60 3” RAY CONNIFF, (33 rpm single S 7 30912 released January 30, 1961) Sept. 9 1960 LOVE ME TENDER 65295 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, (Arrangements file # 267) Sept. 9 1960 UNCHAINED MELODY 65296 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (33 rpm single S 7 30913 released January 30, 1961) RAY CONNIFF, (33 rpm single S 7 30913 released January 30, 1961) Sept. 9 1960 ONLY YOU (And You Alone) 65297 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, (33 rpm single S 7 30910 released January 30, 1961) Sept. 9 1960 YOUNG LOVE 65298 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Trumpet solo by Doc Severinson Sept. 13 1960 THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN 65299 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (33 rpm single S 7 30910 released January 30, 1961) RAY CONNIFF, (33 rpm single S 7 30909 released January 30, 1961) Sept. 13 1960 MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 65300 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Piano solo by Bernie Leighton Sept. 13 1960 MY FOOLISH HEART 65301 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (33 rpm single S 7 30911 released January 30, 1961) RAY CONNIFF, Piano solo by Bernie Leighton Sept. 13 1960 NO OTHER LOVE 65302 CS 8734 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. Pop albums, A&R – Al Ham, Rann Prod., Inc. (Reimbursement for sess. of Sept. 7, 9, 13, 1960) $ 7500.00 / As for “Midnight Lace”: Col.

pop singles – A&R – Al Ham / Rann Prod. Inc. (Reimbursement for rec. costs) $ 1914.16 From Rehearsals for the US Tour October 6 1960 Singers were probably: Jay Meyer, Alvan Ashby, Dick Klinger, Charles Scharbach, Reta Stevens, Toni Stevens, Sally Stevens, and Mary Lou Lyons. From 6 week tour all over the USA List of venues incomplete. Ray also gave live performances in Miami, Iowa, etc. October 11 1960 to November 28, 1960 CONCERT IN STEREO October 11/12 1960 Oklahoma Repertoire: Dancing in the Dark / You Do Something to Me / Lullaby of Birdland / Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing / October 14 1960 Kansas City Easy To Love / It’s The Talk Of The Town / You’re An Old Smoothie / Stranger in Paradise / Besame Mucho / MICHAEL WESLEY: The Yellow October 17 1960 Murray, Kentucky Rose of Texas; Turn Around; When The Saints Go Marchin' In / None But The Lonely Heart / Chopin's Nocturne in E-Flat / Warsaw Concerto / October 18 1960 TV interview (Intermission) / Liebestraum / I Cover the Waterfront / Yours Is My Heart Alone / Ma, He's Makin' Eyes At Me / It's So Nice To Have A Man Around October 19 1960 Indianapolis The House (duet with Mary Lou Lyons) / ‘s Wonderful / Rhapsody In Blue / Tea For Two (harp solo) / Memories Are Made of This (preview of a October 24 1960 Toledo (Toledo Sports Arena) new album) / Deep In The Heart Of Texas / People Will Say We're In Love / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top / Oklahoma (as featured in the October 27 1960 Syracuse red program booklet, as purchased by Al Ibarguen).

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 85 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes (Donnelly Memorial Theater, 2 October 28, 29 1960 Personnel: performances) (Back Bay Theater?) The Conniff Chorus: Jay Meyer, Charles Scharbach, Alvan Ashby, Dick Klinger, Mary Lou Lyons, Toni Sevens, Sally Stevens, Reta Stevens Nov. 2 1960 Scranton, PA The Conniff Orchestra: Ted Romersa, tenor sax; Paul Heydorff, trombone; Fred Falensby, tenor sax; Jack Spurlock, trombone; Ernie Tack, bass Nov. 5(?) 1960 Baltimore trombone; Al Lasky, alto sax; John Bambridge, alto sax; John Lowe, baritone sax; Elaine Fenimore, harp; Michael Hernandez, guitar; George Nov. 5/6 1960 Charlotte, NYC Buenger, guitar; Mario Janaro, piano; Clyde Hoggan, bass; Lennie Rosenberg, drums; Dick Barnett, percussion; Sanford Skinner, trumpet; Kipp Nov. 23 1960 El Paso Dubbs, trumpet Nov. 25 1960 Phoenix Behind the scenes: Cliff Broughton, general manager; Bob Ballard, director of production; Charles Stern, public relations; George McPherson, Dec. 2 1960 Shrine Auditorium in company manager; Bill Blanton, Jr., sound engineer; Gloria Rowe, executive secretary RAY CONNIFF ENTERPRISES / RANN PRODUCTIONS INC. “Pioneers in Sound”, 15022 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California CL 1642 / CS 8442

Album From THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS March 14 1961 SOMEBODY LOVES ME produced by Rann Productions

released July 10, 1961 33 rpm single S7 31119 released August 18, 1961 March 14 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS SOMEBODY LOVES ME 66256 CS 8442 33 rpm single S7 31121 released August 18, 1961 March 14 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS DON'T FENCE ME IN 66257 CS 8442 Clavietta solo by Ray Conniff March 14 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS GOLDEN EARRINGS 66258 CS 8442 45 rpm single 4-42007 (edited version) released May 1, 1961; 33 rpm single S7 31119 released August 18, 1961 Clavietta solo by Ray Conniff March 14 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS MOON SONG 66259 CS 8442

YOU'RE THE CREAM IN MY COF- 33 rpm single S7 31120 released August 18, 1961 March 15 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 66260 CS 8442 FEE Clavietta solo by Ray Conniff March 15 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS THE GREEN LEAVES OF SUMMER 66261 CS 8442 33 rpm single S7 31120 released August 18, 1961 I DON'T WANT TO SET THE 33 rpm single S7 31123 released August 18, 1961 March 15 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS WORLD ON FIRE (33 rpm single: 66262 CS 8442 18.8.1961) YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME 33 rpm single S7 31122 released August 18, 1961 March 15 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS HOME TO 66263 CS 8442 (33 rpm single: 18.8.1961) I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU 33 rpm single S7 31121 released August 18, 1961 March 16 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS 66264 CS 8442 (33 rpm single: 18.8.1961)

March 16 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS IT HAD TO BE YOU 66265 CS 8442 33 rpm single S7 31123 released August 18, 1961 March 16 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL 66266 CS 8442 45 rpm single 4-42007 (c/w edited version of “Golden Earrings”) March 16 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS THE THRILL IS GONE 66267 CS 8442 released May 1, 1961, 33 rpm single S7 31122 released August 18, 1961 Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. pop east coast albums – A&R Frank DeVol, Rann Prod., Inc. (Reimbursement of rec. costs for March 14,15,16 sess) $ 7500.00; Rann

Prod., Inc. (reimbursement for Conniff personal expenses) $ 707.76

Updated September 2, 2013 The Collector’s Guide to the Works of Ray Conniff (by Manfred Thönicke), page 86 The Ray Conniff Recordings: The Columbia Years, Part 1: The Backings and New York* Recordings *unless stated otherwise / Label: Columbia unless stated otherwise

Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes CONCERT IN STEREO Concert in Seattle at the Orpheum on May 20 and 21, 1961; other venues unknown Repertoire: 's Wonderful / Schubert's Serenade / Please / Lullaby of Birdland / Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing / Tammy / Golden Earrings* / Somebody Loves Me* (*=Preview of a New Album) / Besame Mucho / Brazil / MICHAEL WESLEY: It's A Good Day; Turn Around; When The Saints Go Marchin' In / None But The Lonely Heart / Chopin's Nocturne in E-Flat (piano solo by Mario Janaro) / Warsaw Concerto / Liebestraum / Midnight Lace (Clavietta solo by Ray Conniff) / Ma, He's Makin' Eyes At Me / It's So Nice To Have A Man Around The House / Only You / Yours Is My Heart Alone / Tea For Two (harp solo by Elaine Fenimore) / Rhapsody In Blue / Deep In The Heart Of Texas / From RAY CONNIFF, People Will Say We're In Love / The Surrey With The Fringe On Top / Oklahoma!

May 1961 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Personnel: The Conniff Chorus: Verne Rowe, Charles Scharbach, Clint Nagley, Warren Tippy, Mary Lou Lyons, Toni Sevens, Pat Collier, Reta Stevens The Conniff Orchestra: Ted Romersa, tenor sax; Paul Heydorff, trombone; Fred Falensby, tenor sax; George Faye, trombone; Ernie Tack, bass trombone; Al Lasky, alto sax; John Bambridge, alto sax; John Lowe, baritone sax; Elaine Fenimore, harp; Michael Hernandez, guitar; George Buenger, guitar; Mario Janaro, piano; Clyde Hoggan, bass; Lennie Rosenberg, drums; Penny Chappell, percussion; Sanford Skinner, trumpet; Kipp Dubbs, trumpet; Alan Weight, trumpet Behind the scenes: Cliff Broughton, general manager; Bob Ballard, director of production; Charles Stern, tour coordination; Ray Rovin, company manager; Bill Blanton, Jr., chief engineer; Gloria Rowe, executive secretary CL 1720 / CS 8520 Gold Record Award (December 4, 1962) Album From THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS SO MUCH IN LOVE! July 3 1961 produced by Rann Productions / Frank DeVol

released Dec. 18, 1961 Medley: July 3 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS DANCING ON THE CEILING & 67605 CS 8520 DANCING IN THE DARK Medley: July 4 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY & 67606 CS 8520 MY HEART STOOD STILL Medley: July 5 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS AUTUMN LEAVES & 67607 CS 8520 JUST WALKING IN THE RAIN Medley: July 5 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS CHANCES ARE 67608 CS 8520 IT’S NOT FOR ME TO SAY Medley: July 5 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE 67619 CS 8520 (Que Sera, Sera) & TRUE LOVE Medley: July 5 1961 THE RAY CONNIFF SINGERS I WISH I DIDN’T LOVE YOU SO & 67620 CS 8520 BEWITCHED Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Col. pop albums east A&R – F. DeVol, Rann Productions, Inc. (reimb. for sess. of July 3,4,5,1961) $ 7500.00, Rann Prod., Inc. (Reimb. for

personal exp. as per contract $ 709.67)

Income receipt saying: “Job #19 – Conducting re Bob Newhart show, Oct. 21, 1961. October 21 1961 Í Photo dated “October 9, 1961” on back Net amount paid to Ray was $ 77.73

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Month Day Year Artist Title / Engagement Matrix No. Released on… Notes October 31 1961 Entry in Ray’s account book: Cond. Newport CL 1776 / CS 8576 All tracks with the exception of “African Safari” and “The Whiffenpoof Album Songs” also released on 33 rpm stereo singles on June 8, 1962 From RAY CONNIFF, ‘S CONTINENTAL Dec. 4 1961 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Produced by Rann Productions, pro- duction co-ordinator: Ernie Altschuler

released March 19, 1962 RAY CONNIFF, THE CONTINENTAL Dec. 4 1961 68521 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS (You Kiss While You're Dancing) RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 4 1961 THE WHIFFENPOOF SONG 68522 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, (Arr. file # 295 or 296) Dec. 4 1961 BEYOND THE SEA (La Mer) 68523 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 4 1961 MORGEN (One More Sunrise) 68524 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 5 1961 STRANGE MUSIC 68525 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, (Arr. file # 300+D896) / Released on a 78 rpm single in Brazil, Dec. 5 1961 TICO TICO 68526 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS titled “Tico Tico No Fubá” (Columbia 3.208) mx #: XLP 55600/1) RAY CONNIFF, ('Glühwürmchen-Idyll') Featuring Lou McGarrity (trombone solo), Dec. 5 1961 SWING, LITTLE GLOW WORM 68527 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Georgie Auld (sax solo) RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 5 1961 THE WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER 68528 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, (Arr. file # 305) / Released on a 78 rpm single in Brazil, titled Dec. 6 1961 GREEN EYES 68529 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS “Aquellos Ojos Verdes” (Columbia 3.208) mx #: XLP 55600/6) RAY CONNIFF, Composed by Ray Conniff Dec. 6 1961 AFRICAN SAFARI 68530 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Dec. 6 1961 LISBON ANTIGUA 68531 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS RAY CONNIFF, Clavietta solo by Ray Conniff Dec. 6 1961 THE POOR PEOPLE OF PARIS 68532 CS 8576 HIS ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Entries on Ray Conniff’s “Artist Contract Card”: Rann Productions, Inc. Reimb. for album ‘s Continental $ 7500.00 plus 1/2hr. 551.78, O.T.due to equip.failure $ 8051.78 / Rann Prod., Inc.

Reimb. for expenses $ 1157.17

NOTE: It was impossible to file the following Conniff-related song, which is listed in the ASCAP database on the Internet: YOU AND ME (Written by Ann Engberg Conniff and Al Stillman), no publishers listed

Î continued: The Columbia Years, Part 2: The Hollywood* Recordings (Part 1: 1962 – 1973)

Updated September 2, 2013