Buddy Weaver Music Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This episode features probably one of the most popular callers from the sixties through the eighties - BOB FISK. Previously featured in this podcast. Bob was a recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, here he is calling a dance in 1961.
The dancing is fast, the calling exuberant, and there were fewer calls used as compared to square dancing today. Here is a good example of great dancing with 50 calls or less.
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Recorded live in San Diego over the summer of 2024. Caller is Buddy Weaver
SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 25 hour long entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer. It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing.
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Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program.
Buddy shares his years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing. It is certainly timely as we discuss the Proposal.
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This episode is an encore featuring Blue Star Records 1001, the first long-play album featuring Marshall Flippo.
Released in June 1961 and an excellent representation of the square dance music, calls, and style of the time. For today's dancer, you may notice there are none of the "Ocean Wave" calls that are so popular today. The pace of dancing is a bit quicker and is true "wind-in-your-face" dancing. Marshall Flippo was the master of moving dancers smoothly from call to call.
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Previously released in May 2024, the complete episode is re-released making it easier for listeners to find.
American Square Dance publishes the companion lesson plan for this audio presentation. Become a subscriber at americansquaredance.com
Buddy Weaver presents five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing.
Here is part two of the live Plus dance called by Jerry Jestin in 2017. If you haven' t heard part one - stop - go back and listen to last weeks episode.
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Jerry Jestin, one of the most innovative callers when it came to choreography and presentation, is featured. Jerry who started calling as a youth in his native Canada went on to travel the world as a professional caller. He recorded many hits on many labels and was a true pioneer in the square and round dance activity in Yuma, Arizona. Calling while his wife, Janice taught clogging, they built a very successful winter program from 1984 to 2018, when they retired.
This episode has Jerry Jestin calling the Plus program.
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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics with the next list called Extended 75 Basics, which represented club level dancing.
In addition to these lists were calls that were newly created and experiencing some dancer popularity. They were referred to as "experimental calls". This album includes the experimental calls from 1972.
This was the second year experimental calls were featured in an album by Sets In Order.
MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood
Featured callers are:
Ken Bower
Jerry Helt
John Hendron
Bruce Johnson
Johnny LeClair
Dick Houlton
Ron Schneider
Gary Shoemake
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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics with the next list called Extended 75 Basics. These 75 calls were what represented an average club dance in 1972 and would be the forerunner of the original CALLERLAB Mainstream Program.
This was the third consecutive year these lists were featured in an album by Sets In Order. All this was developed under the direction of owner/publisher - Bob Osgood, who is also the MC on this album.
Featured callers are:
Al Brownlee
Johnny Davidson
Bob Dubree
C.O. Guest
Arnie Kronenberger
Bob Page
Chris Vear
Wayne West
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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics - featured on this Sets In Order album for the third year. At the time of this recording, these lists were accepted throughout the square dance world and in fact, are the forerunner of todays CALLERLAB Basics program.
MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are:
Don Armstrong
Bob Dawson
Marshall Flippo
Melton Luttrell
Jim Mayo
Earle Park
Wally Schultz
Bob Van Antwerp
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SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 25 hour long entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer. It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing.
This recording is from a 2/3 Way Dance held for students learning SSD. Not every call in the program is used.
Caller is Buddy Weaver
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Arnie Kronenberger, one of the more recognized names on the travel calling circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. A CALLERLAB founding father, he recorded many singles and albums. Here is one from the Sets In Order Record label where he is recorded calling for his club in Los Angeles, called the Rinky Dinks.
Presented with permission of the Bob Osgood family.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in October 1976 as Blue Star 1035. This album features ten singing calls which includes Flippo's 100th release. The Merelene Singers are on backup on every song.
Read more about Marshall Flippo here
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The second of two parts featuring the Blue Star Music dance held in Los Angeles, October 2019.
The following callers and songs are featured:
Ken Bower - "Blue Stone Rag" (hoedown) on Blue Star 526
Ken Bower - "Marry You" on Blue Star 2581
Andy Allemao - "Michi Hoedown" (hoedown) on Blue Star 569
Andy Allemao - "Summertime" on Blue Star 2463
Buddy Weaver - "All I Want To Do Hoedown" on Blue Star 583
Buddy Weaver - "Let Me Sing" (future release)
All Staff - "Let The Good Times Roll" on Blue Star 2563
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Recorded in October 2019 in Los Angeles, here are five square dance callers who are the Blue Star Music Staff Recording Artists.
Featured callers and songs are:
All Staff - "Beautiful Sunday" on Blue Star 2553
All Staff - "Gen X" (hoedown) on Blue Star 513
Mike Hogan - "Make A Wish" (hoedown) on Blue Star 567
Mike Hogan - "Road Less Travelled" on Blue Star 2625
Eric Henerlau - "Outtasight" (hoedown) on Blue Star 573
Eric Henerlau - "Route Sixty-Six" on Blue Star 2609
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Here is part two of the dance recorded in the Bay Area of California around 1960 and highlights the enthusiasm of Lee Helsel. Part one was in the episode from last week.
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Lee Helsel one of the more recognized names on the travel calling circuit in the 1950s and 1960s. He maintained a strong home program in Sacramento, California, held down a full-time job for the State of California and flew out almost every weekend for festivals and conventions. He kept this pace until his retirement in 1980.
This dance was recorded in the Bay Area of California around 1960 and highlights the enthusiasm of Lee Helsel.
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know. Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them. This album represents the entry level 50 calls plus twenty-five "EXTENDED BASICS" along with EXPERIMENTAL CALLS. These were calls that were trying to become part of everyday square dancing.
MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are:
Marshall Flippo
Ed Gilmore
Lee Helsel
Earl Johnston
Arnie Kronenberger
Jack Livingston
Beryl Main
Dave Taylor
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know. Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them. This album represents the entry level 50 calls plus twenty-five "EXTENDED BASICS".
This is the first time a Japanese caller is featured on any recording.
MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are:
Jerry Haag
Jerry Helt
Bruce Johnson
Jon Jones
Frank Lane
Jim Mayo
Tac Ozaki
Bob Van Antwerp
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know. Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them. This album represents the entry level of square dancing as proposed by "Sets" and included fifty "BASIC" or fundamental calls.
Caller featured are:
Al Brundage
Curley Custer
Johnny LeClair
Dick Leger
Joe Lewis
Jack Murtha
Bob Page
Bob Ruff
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Buddy Weaver is a caller committed to introducing modern square dancing to the general public so they may experience the excitement and social physicality of it all. Here now are five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing.
Each of the five singing calls include a teaching narration, they introduce the fundamentals in sequence from the first through the fifth singing call.
American Square Dance publication (americansquaredance.com) will have a downloadable pdf guide for the dances.
Buddy Weaver is copyright owner of all music and tracks. Permission is granted for non-modified, home use to introduce your non-dancing friends to our activity.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in March 1976 as Blue Star 1034. This album features patter calling using the "Mainstream Plus Calls" from 1976.
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If you haven't listened to part one, featured on April 28, 2024, stop - go back and listen - then we'll join this dance in progress.
Ron Schneider calling in 1960
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Ron Schneider was a popular caller in the middle to eastern part of the US, starting in the sixties and through the eighties. He started calling the old time squares as a boy in Ohio, later graduating to modern western square dancing. By 1960, he had become a much sought after caller and his name spread through his recordings on the Grenn Record label. Ron was known for calling challenging material.
This dance was recorded in 1960 in Massachusetts.
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The second long-play album produced by Merl Olds, owner of Hi Hat Records in collaboration with CBS to promote square dancing, here is an album of easy dances. Although one or two calls are no longer used in beginner dances, the overall recording is ideal for beginners and an excellent resource for SSD dancers/callers.
Music is by Hi Hat Records. Calling is by Lee Schmidt, who has been featured in the BWM podcast before. He was an excellent caller and singer who limited his travels to the western states, where he was greatly sought after.
From the Gloria Schmidt collection.
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SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 12-14 entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer. It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Dan Sahstrom calling "What You Do To Me" on Hi Hat 5268
Buddy Weaver and Ken Bower calling "Come To Me" on Hi Hat 5366
Ken Bower calling "Greater" on Blue Star 2643
Jerry Junck calling "Heart Of Mine" on Hi Hat 5367
Buddy Weaver calling "Neon Moon" on Blue Star 2642
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SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 12-14 entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer. It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing.
Far and away the most popular downloads on this podcast, todays SSD live dance was recorded in March 2024 featuring Buddy Weaver calling and music from the buddyweavermusic.com catalog.
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Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance. The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators.
A true audio snapshot of history.
In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Phil Beggs - "Forward Three"
Jim Munyon - "The Old Pine Tree"
Jack Hoheisal - "Forward Six And Fall Back Eight"
Jim Williamson - "Around And Through"
Fenton "Jonesy" Jones - "There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight"
Ed Gilmore - "Bird In The Cage"
Paul Pierce - "Coming Round The Mountain"
Thanks to Don Ward from California for his help on this episode. Don and his wife, Shirley danced at the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee on July 13, 1950
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In 1970 the direction and tone of Modern Western Square Dancing was set by the "Square Dancing - Sets In Order" magazine operation. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, this organization brought together leadership from across North American and developed educational resources, institutes for dancers and callers, and a monthly publication that reached thousands of readers.
The tiers or levels of square dancing was developed by Sets In Order for the interests of the hobby dancer as well as the dance enthusiast. To promote these levels of dancing, SIO produced two long-play recordings featuring the "big names" of square dancing. Here now is the gold album for the hobby dancer.
Callers on the album are:
Bruce Johnson
Joe Lewis
Ed Gilmore
Frank Lane
Arnie Kronenberger
Bob Van Antwerp
Lee Helsel
Jerry Helt
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In 1970 the direction and tone of Modern Western Square Dancing was set by the "Square Dancing - Sets In Order" magazine operation. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, this organization brought together leadership from across North American and developed educational resources, institutes for dancers and callers, and a monthly publication that reached thousands of readers.
The tiers or levels of square dancing was developed by Sets In Order for the interests of the hobby dancer as well as the dance enthusiast. To promote these levels of dancing, SIO produced two long-play recordings featuring the "big names" of square dancing. Here now is the red album for the dancing enthusiast (more calls to remember).
Callers on the album are:
Earl Johnston
Bill Ball
Johnny LeClair
Dave Taylor
Bob Page
Marshall Flippo
Wally Shultz
Al Brundage
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This episode we feature a vintage MacGregor Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in February 1961. Jerry has been featured in this podcast series on a number of Blue Star albums (he joined the Blue Star label subsequent to his MacGregor days).
This album is a compilation of his singles released on MacGregor. A nice feature of a very young Jerry Helt, his calling talent and humor.
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One of the most recognized names in Modern Western Square Dancing today is that of Wade Driver. Wade has been calling since the early sixties and by the seventies was a full-time traveling caller featured at festivals around the world.
Wade started Rhythm Records in the seventies, a major square dance record label which changed the musical style of square dancing in a big way. His musical influences left an indelible impression on square dancing and square dance calling, for which Wade was recognized with a CALLERLAB Milestone Award.
Read more about Wade Driver - https://callerlab.org/download/wade-driver-milestone-award/?wpdmdl=3694&refresh=65e5d178d00601709560184
Here is a Rhythm Records long-play album featuring Wade Driver.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Dave Taylor. Released in May 1976 as Blue Star 1033. Dave had recorded a total of three albums for the Blue Star label; this was his last.
Dave was an incredible caller who brought square dancing to the international stage, through his many calling tours and the creation of the World Square Dance Convention. He was one of the founding fathers of CALLERLAB.
Read more about Dave Taylor here
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This podcast advocates for the - SSD or Social Square Dancing program. A great way to join in square dancing where classes take about 24 hours or 12-14 weeks.
Today's episode features Buddy Weaver calling an SSD dance in Los Angeles, California in January 2024. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
This is the fourth album produced for subscribers and features the callers who were staff of the Asilomar Square Dance Vacations (also sponored by Sets In Order)
Caller featured are:
Marshall Flippo
Lee Helsel
Bruce Johnson
Earl Johnston
Arnie Kronenberger
Frank Lane
Bob Page
Bob Van Antwerp
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Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance. The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators.
A true audio snapshot of history.
In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Bill Moony - "You Call Everybody Darling"
Roy Close - "Arkansas Star"
Ralph Maxhimer - "Texas Star" (rare recording)
Joel and Ray Orme - "Pistol Packin' Mama"
Mildred Blakey - "Cowboy Loop"
Bruce Johnson - "Insides Arch, Outsides Under"
Cal Golden - "Make An Arch"
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Produced by Merl Olds, owner of Hi Hat Records for use by CBS to promote square dancing, here is an album of easy dances. Although one or two calls are no longer used in beginner dances, the overall recording is ideal for beginners and an excellent resource for SSD dancers/callers.
Music is by Hi Hat Records. Calling is by Lee Schmidt, who has been featured in the BWM podcast before. He was an excellent caller and singer who limited his travels to the western states, where he was greatly sought after.
From the Gloria Schmidt collection.
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Ken Bower has been featured in other BWM podcast episodes. As popular today as ever, this dance was recorded live in Michigan in 1972. It is an incomplete dance but captures the energy of one of the most iconic callers in Modern Western Square Dancing.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in April 1976 as Blue Star 1032. It was the American Bi-Centennial and there was lots of interest in everything 1776. This album of Quadrilles, was an homage to the cotillion dances from that time.
Buddy Weaver provides instructions prior to each of the five Quadrilles.
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A FIRST FOR ANY DANCE RECORDING.
Here is a "halfway dance" for SSD dancers/students. Recorded in December 2023. Caller Buddy Weaver at the Wranglers Square Dance Club in Poway, California.
For dancers who don't have a caller for their SSD dances and for callers learning more about SSD. This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing.
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WELCOME TO SEASON SIX
The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
In 1967, Sets In Order produced an album of Canadian callers to commemorate Canada's Centennial. Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the album that commemorates the 18th Anniversary of Sets In Order Magazine.
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"When dancing first started, a large white cloud rose up over Santa Monica."
The episode talks about where that cloud came from and so much more as we present part three in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee.
You will also hear one of the only known recordings of Dr. Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw calling a dance live. "Pappy" is credited with the resurgence of square dancing. He was an educator, author, and entrepreneur who made the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing possible.
In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Lloyd Shaw - "Split The Ring"
Marjorie Stout - "Sisters Form A Ring"
Bob Osgood - "Rip 'n Snort"
Del Holley - "Spinning Wheel"
Van Vanderwalker - "Sashay Partners All"
Carl Myles - "Star By The Right"
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Here is part two of the live dance recording of Al Brundage. Part one was featured in last week's episode.
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Few callers have been as popular and active for as many years as Al Brundage. He started calling in 1933 and continued to end of the century. A remarkable figure who recognized the growing popularity of Modern Western Square Dancing and introduced it to New England. His exciting calling style grew a huge following in the Eastern States. A full-time traveling caller, a pioneer in caller education, a recording artist, and a founding member of CALLERLAB.
Here is a live dance from 1961.
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Here is part two of the live dance recording of Jerry Schatzer from 1982. Part one is the feature of last week's episode.
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A star that burned bright but brief was that of Jerry Schatzer. In the seventies, Jerry began a national travel calling career that saw him quickly become one of the most popular callers in the country. Featured at festivals, weeks and weekends, recordings, Jerry Schatzer was well-known up to his passing in in 1986.
Here is a live dance recording from the George Knox collection. From 1982 in Northern California.
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
In 1967, Sets In Order produced the third in an annual series of long play album as a premium for subscribers. Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the album that commemorates the 18th Anniversary of Sets In Order Magazine.
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Ken Bower is one of the most iconic callers in modern western square dancing. As popular and sought after today as he was fifty-five years ago. This was a studio recorded collection of singing calls, some originally done by him and some by his friends.
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Here is part two of the dance covered in the previous episode of this podcast.
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Texas caller, Joe Lewis was one of the true pioneers of MWSD. Among the first to record, his recordings introduced thousands of people to square dancing and brought him to the attention of promoters in Australia. Those promoters brought Joe Lewis to Australia for a series of lessons. From this came the start of square dancing in an entire country.
Joe Lewis preferred the simpler dances throughout his career and this recording is a good representation of the kind of dance called by him. His style was one-of-a-kind and set an example for future generations of callers.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in December 1974 as Blue Star 1029. Here is an album recorded for dancers wanting to try Contra Dancing.
Buddy Weaver provides instructions prior to each of the five Contra dances.
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This episode takes another look back on vintage square dancing.
Seventy years ago, the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee was the largest square dance ever, a record held to this day. Present for this huge event were 15,000 dancers and 35,000 spectators. Also in attendance was California Governor Earl Warren and Hollywood Star, Leo Carrillo. Hear them welcome the folks. A true piece of history.
The callers and dances in this episode are:
Arnie Kronenberger - "Alabama Jubilee"
Doc Alumbaugh - "Just Because"
Ross Christenson - "Missouri Hoedown"
Al Lockaby - "Sally Goodin"
Bert Corell - "Catch All Eight"
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For dancers who don't have a caller for their SSD dances and for callers learning more about SSD, here is a live Social Square Dance called in San Diego, California in 2023.
This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing with most of the musical accompaniment used, available from buddyweavermusic.com
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In the 1960's there was a flood of new square dance calls being introduced to the dance enthusiast. This album includes a large quantity of these new calls, some written by the caller Gordon Blaum. Both he and Jim Brower are featured on this album, a one of a kind record which was recorded live at the Blue Ridge Square Dance Camp.
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Few people in the modern western square dance activity have sustained the popularity that Ken Bower has. Starting as a traveling professional caller in 1967, he is just as sought after today (2023) and finds himself busy on the festival circuit in the Western United States.
This was remastered from a cassette album recorded live in Hemet, California where Ken was the resident caller at Golden Village RV Resort.
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
In 1965, Sets In Order produced the second in an annual series of long play album as a premium for subscribers. Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the album that commemorates the 18th Anniversary of Sets In Order Magazine.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. A great way to join in square dancing where classes take 25 hours to learn the complete program.
Today's episode features the recording stars of Hi Hat Music. All of the accompaniment was created by Mr. Hiroshi Yaoko from Tokyo, Japan. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Ken Bower calling "I Believe In Music" on Hi Hat 5303
Tim Crawford calling "You've Got To Change Your Ways" on Hi Hat 5262
Lottie Hummel calling "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" on Hi Hat 5381
Masaru Wada calling "Glory Hallelujah" on Hi Hat 5261
Lone Blume calling "If We Hold On Together" on Hi Hat 5293
Joe Saltel calling "Fly Me To The Moon" on Hi Hat 5304
Lanny Weaklend calling "Quando Quando" on Hi Hat 5312
Mike Hogan calling "Chapel Of Love" on Hi Hat 5325
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Here is the second half of the live dance recording of the great Frank Lane. Recorded at a dance in the Bay Area of California in 1978. Be sure to listen to part one in last weeks podcast.
From the George Knox collection of tapes.
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In the history of popular callers in modern western square dancing, Frank Lane was tops on the travel calling circuit. A full-time traveling caller since 1948, he would drive coast-to-coast, year after year. One of the most sought after callers in the history of our activity.
Here is a live dance called in the Bay Area in 1978. From a cassette tape part of the George Knox collection. Today's dancers should feel comfortable dancing to this feature.
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The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
In 1964, Sets In Order produced a 33 1/3 long play album as a premium for new subscribers. This was the first in what would become a series of premium albums, sought after by dancers and callers, even today.
Here by permission of the Bob Osgood family, is the first of the series. As with all albums presented in this podcast, they will be presented in order.
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This episode is the first in a series on the largest square dance ever. Santa Monica, California celebrated it's seventy-fifth anniversary with a big outdoor square dance. An estimated 15,000 folks danced under a clear sky on the Pacific Ocean with 35,000 spectators to cheer them on.
The event was recorded. That reel-to-reel tape has been digitally remastered and is presented here.
This episode offers the following callers and dances:
Ray Shaw - "Dive For The Oyster"
Maury Thompson - "Four Gents Star"
Ken Keeny - "Life On The Ocean Wave"
Slim Brough - "Arkansas Traveller"
Earl Peechin - "My Pretty Girl"
Terry Golden - "Divide The Ring"
Wayne Donhoff - Chase The Rabbit, Chase The Squirrel"
Walt Bauman - "You Swing Yours"
Jim York - "Forward Four"
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For dancers who don't have a caller for their SSD dances and for callers learning more about SSD, here is a live Social Square Dance called in San Diego, California in 2023.
This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing.
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The Recording Artist for Hi Hat Records were featured at a Trail-In Dance to the Anaheim National Square Dance Convention in 1976. This album is the highlights from that dance.
Featured callers are Bob Wickers, Bill Stone, Lee Schmidt, Dave Hoffman, Dick Waibel, and Ernie Kinney.
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The second part of a featuring the calling of Singing Sam Mitchell. Be sure to listen to part one in episode 439 to take in a dance.
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One of the prominent names in National Traveling Square Dance Calling circuit of yesterday is Singing Sam Mitchell. His presentation skills set him apart from other callers of the time and here he is in a live dance recording around 1962.
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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is producer of Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide Music labels. Some of the most popular music in modern western square dancing. This feature has eight of Buddy's favorites, each cut using calls from the SSD - Social Square Dance program.
This is an excellent resource for dancers without a caller and for callers researching material for smooth SSD dancing.
The singing calls used are available from buddyweavermusic.com
"That's Amore" - BS 2565
"Tie A Yellow Ribbon" - HH 5272
"Save Me" - RWH 1207
"Blue Moon With Heartache" - HH 5350
"Route Sixty-Six" - BS 2609
"Then I Kissed Her" - RWH 1103
"Don't Stop In My World" - RWH 1094
"It's A Small World" - RWH 1233
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Here is Plus level (intermediate level) square dancing patter calls. Our featured caller is Vic Ceder, one of the most creative MWSD callers today. This is great for practice dancing in your home.
The following accompaniment is used:
"Forked Tail Deer" on Hi Hat Music 1029 "Coffee Rumba" on Hi Hat Music 1019 "Money Maker" on Hi Hat Music 1023 "Pride Of The Province" on Hi Hat Music 1028 "Pipeline Hoedown" on Hi Hat Music 1021 "Five O Hoedown" on Hi Hat Music 1032
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Lee Kopman. Released in October 1974 as Blue Star 1028. Here is an album recorded for the high-level or challenge square dancer. One of the first of its kind.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. A great way to join in square dancing where classes take 25 hours to learn the complete program.
Today's episode features Staff Recording Artists calling singing calls using the SSD program. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Nicholas Brendzy calling "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted" on Rawhide Music 1269
Lanny Weakened calling "This Little Light Of Mine" on Rawhide 1252
Jerry Gilbreath calling "Sweet Dreams Of You" on Rawhide 1245
Sue Dellere calling "Tiger By The Tail" on Rawhide 1248
Tim Merino calling "Honky Tonk Attitude" on Rawhide 1214
Dan Sahlstrom calling "Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose" on Rawhide 1265
Buddy Weaver calling "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" on Rawhide 1249
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Previously featured in this podcast series, Johnnie Wykoff, from the early sixties until his passing in 2000, was a popular caller and recording artist. Johnnie Wykoff recorded 169 singles, mostly on Blue Star, with today's episode highlighting one of his cassette albums.
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The second part of a featuring the calling of Larry Ward. Be sure to listen to part one in episode 433 to take in a dance by one of the most popular callers in square dancing.
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THIS IS AN UPDATED AUDIO REBROADCAST.
Episode 433 released last week had audio problems so it has been remastered and is presented today. Content is not the same as last week.
A newly discovered, reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance featuring the calling of Larry Ward. Possibly the most popular caller in the country measured by the hundreds, if not thousands, of dancers who were members of his private club - the B Sharps. This recording is Larry Ward in his prime.
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A true pioneer in the MWSD activity, Bob Osgood, presented the history of our dance in 1979. His presentation was captured on cassette and has been cleaned up in our studio for you.
Bob picks up the timeline post World War II, as Modern Western Square Dancing was pulling away from the folk dance groups of the time. Rather than being part of an evening of folk dances where teaching was done every time the dance was presented, MWSD set the standard that dancers had to know the fundamental dances, which involved taking lessons for about six weeks. In this way, every group get-together was dancing, rather than learning and re-learning the fundamentals.
There is an audio sample of Bob Osgood calling at the end of his presentation.
For dancers who don't have a caller for their SSD dances and for callers learning more about SSD, here is a live Social Square Dance called in Yuma, Arizona in 2023.
This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing with all of the musical accompaniment used, available from buddyweavermusic.com
"YOUR SONG" singing call
"THOUSAND AND ONE" hoedown
"WINSOME" hoedown soon to be released
"THE WANDERER" singing call soon to be released
"ROCK SOME MORE" hoedown
"I FOUND A NEW BABY" singing call
"COME BACK" hoedown
"TIE A YELLOW RIBBON" singing call
"SKILLET LICKIN'" hoedown
"WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM" singing call
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Lee Kopman. Released in October 1974 as Blue Star 1027. Here is an album recorded for the high-level or challenge square dancer. One of the first of its kind.
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This episode features the current sound of modern western square dancing with some of today's top recording artist/callers. The calls used are from the SSD program, making this a useful resource for dancers who don't have a caller and for callers looking for material.
All of the musical accompaniment used is available from buddyweavermusic.com
"BLINDING LIGHTS"
"CHATTANOOGA CHOO-CHOO"
"RAMBLIN' MAN"
"I GOT THE MUSIC IN ME"
"WHY DON'T YOU SPEND THE NIGHT"
"ONE LESS DAY"
"WE DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY"
As covered in the previous episode, JACK JACKSON was one of the most popular callers in the early sixties. This episode is part 2 of his live dance from 1962.
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A name that exploded into popularity in the early sixties was that of JACK JACKSON. Featured at most of the dance weekends, festivals, and camps, he was a recording artist for Sets In Order Records - one of very few.
This is a dance recording from 1962. You can experience for yourself the square dance mastery of Jack Jackson.
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This week is an encore presentation of square dancing patter and singing calls for only 2 couples. The dancing is pure SSD. Excellent for practicing at home when you only have two couples.
All of the musical accompaniment is available from buddyweavermusic.com
More information about the SSD program can be found here
Caller is Buddy Weaver
Produced for use in grade schools and popular as a 33 1/3 long play record, the "EZ Series" produced by Norman Merrbach (owner of Blue Star Records) was a series of albums. This is the fifth in the series featuring Marshall Flippo doing the calling.
Material used is terrific for classes and SSD level dances.
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SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. TODAYS DANCE IS SLOWER PACED FOR RECENT GRADUATES. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
Learn more about SSD here
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Johnnie Wykoff and Jerry Helt. Released in October 1974 as Blue Star 1026. This is the time period when album sales to dancers had reached its peak. Almost every traveling caller sold his albums at his dances. They were a great marketing tool for the caller while providing home dancers the opportunity to dance when a caller wasn't available.
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One of the more recognized names in square dancing during the seventies and into the eighties - Chris Vear. One of the prominent callers and leaders in Europe, Chris moved to the United States in 1976 and became a sought after caller in America.
Here is a cassette recording of a live dance singing calls from 1980.
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This episode features traveling caller, Bob Fisk. He has been previously featured in this podcast. A recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, this is part 2 of a dance in Massachusetts in 1962.
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This episode features probably one of the most popular callers from the sixties through the eighties - BOB FISK. Previously featured in this podcast. Bob was a recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, here he is calling a dance in Massachusetts in 1962.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in October 1974 as Blue Star 1025, "Marshall Flippo Calling the 75 Basics Plus"
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The SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
Learn more about SSD here
If you'd like to hear more from Buddy on square dance topics, become a subscriber to American Square Dance. Buddy Weaver is the publisher in addition to the host of this weekly podcast.
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One of the most recognized names in MWSD today is Elmer Sheffield, Jr. A great caller who has been featured at festivals in the US and internationally as well as the producer of ESP Records, one of the top labels in our activity.
Here is a non-square dance album he recorded in the 1980's entitled ESP And You. It is presented with permission of the copyright holder.
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This episode features traveling caller, Jim Brower. He has been previously featured in this podcast. A recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, this is part 2 of a dance in Massachusetts in 1962.
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Welcome to season six of the Buddy Weaver Music Podcast. This episode features traveling caller, Jim Brower. He has been previously featured in this podcast. A recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, here he is calling a dance in Massachusetts in 1962.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.
Here is an encore presentation of episode 344 called by Buddy Weaver. All music is available through buddyweavermusic.com
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.
Here is an encore presentation of episode 338 called by Buddy Weaver. All music is available through buddyweavermusic.com
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing.
Here is an encore presentation of Christmas themed singing calls done by Buddy Weaver. All music is available through buddyweavermusic.com
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Dave Taylor. Released in February 1973 as Blue Star 1024. This is the time period when album sales to dancers had reached its peak. Almost every traveling caller sold his albums at his dances. They were a great marketing tool for the caller while providing home dancers the opportunity to dance when a caller wasn't available.
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One of the more recognized names in square dancing during the 1960's and into the 1970s, was Johnny Davis. This is part 2 of the dance recorded in 1962. Part 1 is episode 414
Here is a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.
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One of the more recognized names in square dancing during the 1960's and into the 1970s, was Johnny Davis. Known for his style and ability to put together smooth combination of square dance calls. His recordings on the Grenn Records labels were some of the most popular amongst callers and dancers.
Here is a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.
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Produced for use in grade schools and popular as a 33 1/3 long play record, the "EZ Series" produced by Norman Merrbach (owner of Blue Star Records) was a series of albums. This is the fifth in the series featuring Marshall Flippo doing the calling.
Material used is terrific for classes and SSD level dances.
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This episode we feature a vintage Dance Ranch long-play album recorded by Ron Schneider. Released in June 1978.
This is Ron's second of two albums on the Dance Ranch label
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes. SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.
Today's episode features new singing calls from buddyweavermusic.com. Excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the singing calls use in this episode:
"I Wanna Sing" on Hi Hat 5361
"Is It Still Over" on Rawhide 1258
"Against The Grain" on Rawhide 1264
"One Less Day" on Blue Star 2636
"Singing In The Rain" on Female Edition Blue Star 509
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" on Blue Star 2529
"Why Don't You Spend The Night" on Hi Hat 5365
"Rambling Fever" on Rawhide 1268
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One of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing of the fifties to the seventies was Max Forsythe. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Max was a full-time traveling caller starting in 1957. Here is a dance recorded in 1962.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1023, "Marshall Flippo Calls In Stereo From Kirkwood Lodge, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri"
This is Marshall's thirteenth recorded album and features singing calls that would become classics
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
Learn more about SSD here
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Recorded at the American Square Dance Publication fundraiser dance held on August 27, 2022 here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest. Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level).
Callers are Mike Seastrom, Ken Bower, Tim Merino, and Buddy Weaver
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By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing. As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world.
Here is part 2 of a dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are patter and singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
Learn more about SSD here
If you'd like to hear more from Buddy on square dance topics, become a subscriber to American Square Dance. Buddy Weaver is the publisher in addition to the host of this weekly podcast.
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By 1962, Marshall Flippo was fast becoming the most recognized name in Modern Western Square Dancing. As a traveling caller who toured from coast-to-coast and as a popular recording artist, Marshall was on his way to being the #1 caller in the world.
Here is a live dance called in Massachusetts in 1962.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee. Released in April 1972 as Blue Star 1022, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee Calling In Stereo"
Al Brownlee, previously featured in this podcast series was a traveling caller from West Texas while also recreation director at Fontana Village in North Carolina.
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Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program.
Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing - it could certainly save your square dance club.
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This episode we feature a vintage Lore Records long-play album recorded by Bob Augustin. Released in 1964 featuring the unique calling style of New Orleans native, Bob Augustin.
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In 2020 at the height of the pandemic shutdown, some folks found dancing via Zoom (video and audio) to be their way to stay in square dancing. Here is a live Zoom dance at the Plus level called by Buddy Weaver.
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A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but from the 1960s into the 1970s, Singing Sam Mitchell was one of the big names in Modern Western Square Dancing. Here is a dance recorded in 1962.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Al "Tex" Brownlee. Released in April 1971 as Blue Star 1019, "Al 'Tex' Brownlee's Gold Record Album"
For those who may notice, this album is presented in our podcast out of order. This was due to there being no copy of this album available until a few weeks ago where it was purchased from a private party.
Al started calling in West Texas in 1948 and by 1957 became a full-time caller covering most of the region. In 1968 he became recreation director for Fontana Dam Resort in North Carolina, spending summer months there as resident caller while returning to Texas in the Fall. He recorded for Blue Star Records from 1962 to 1982. His Gold Record was presented by Norm Merrbach, owner of Blue Star Records for outstanding record sales.
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This episode features the talents of some great MWSD callers singing "cowboy songs". No dancing this episode, instead callers Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, and Tom Perry - the Hi Hat Pioneers - are featured.
These callers performed live at many square dance specials and festivals. This was their second album released in 1985. Originally thought to be lost, a cassette was recently discovered and presented here.
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Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing. Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels.
Here is part two of tracks offering SSD, Mainstream, or Plus. Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks.
Callers on this podcast are:
Johnnie Wykoff, Al Brundage, Dick Houlton, Dave Taylor, Tommy Cavanaugh, and Lee Kopman.
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Recorded at the National Square Dance Convention in Evansville, Indiana here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic of new dancers.
Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to recruiting and retention.
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Patter calling is unique to modern western square dancing. Extemporaneous, rhythmic, and harmonious this episode offers a compilation of callers who recorded for the Blue Star, Hi Hat, and related record labels.
Here is an excellent resource for callers and dancers alike. Some tracks are SSD, Mainstream, or Plus. Some calls may need research in order to dance these tracks.
Callers on this podcast are:
Marshall Flippo, Jerry Helt, Ernie Kinney, Nate Bliss, Harold Bausch, and Frank Lane.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in October 1971 as Blue Star 1021, "Marshall Flippo Calls The Basic 50"
This is Marshall's twelfth recorded album and his first of only singing calls
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Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 1993 on cassette tape. All of the music used as accompaniment was done on the Hi Hat Record label under producer Ernie Kinney.
Here are the singing calls used in this episode along with their current label and number:
"GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY" on Rawhide 1001
"ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK" on Rawhide 1120
"ROLLIN' IN MY SWEET BABY'S ARMS" Rawhide 1039
"BLACK VELVET" (n/a)
"AFTER THE LOVIN" on Rawhide 1054
"DANCIN' ON THE CEILING" on Rawhide (future release)
"ME AND MILLIE" (n/a)
"NEON MOON" (n/a)
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Jack Murtha was one of the developers of the original square dance program for use in schools. He was an educator and brought that experience to square dancing as a way to make it easy to introduce to non-dancers. This recording was a sample for a future project where Jack introduced a variety of easy squares and mixers using music produced by Bob Osgood. This comes from a cassette tape in the Bob Osgood library.
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A name that may not be familiar to most dancers today but in his hey-day was a traveling caller, recording artist, and well respected leader among callers. Dick Weaver from Hawaii is featured through two separate recordings. The first from a dance called in Anaheim, California in 1963 and the second from one of his last Hawaii dances in 1978 (he retired from calling in 1979). Yes, this was Buddy Weaver's father.
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are three patter calls and five singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
Learn more about SSD here
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Bob Fisk. Released in May 1971 as Blue Star 1020, "You'll Cheer When You Hear This Great Square Dance Album by Bob Fisk"
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Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 2000 on the Rawhide Records label. Caller, Stan Cole was a popular figure from the Central Valley area of California. On this album he has backup singers creating a full sound.
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A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in Los Angeles, California featuring the calling of Larry Ward. He is accompanied by the live band that recorded for the Sets In Order label at the time. This is a snapshot of one of square dancing in 1960 with one of the most popular callers at the time using a variety of basics along with a new call on almost every tip.
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Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in 1993 on cassette tape. All of the music used as accompaniment was done on the Hi Hat Record label under producer Ernie Kinney.
Here are the singing calls used in this episode along with their current label and number:
"SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME" on Rawhide 1192
"ALWAYS LATE" on Rawhide 1237
"FIREBALL MAIL" (n/a)
"HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS" on Blue Star 2495
"SPANISH EYES" on Rawhide 1164
"HONKY TONK BLUES" on Rawhide 1088
"LET IT BE ME" (n/a)
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Dave Taylor. Released in February 1971 as Blue Star 1018, "Dave Taylor With A Passel Of Great Dances For Straight Shooting' Squares Everywhar"
Dave was an incredible caller who brought square dancing to the international stage, through his many calling tours and the creation of the World Square Dance Convention. He was one of the founding fathers of CALLERLAB.
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This episode we feature a vintage long-play album recorded by Les Gotcher. Released in 1970 on his own Black Mountain Label (copyright ownership by Buddy Weaver Music)
Les was the true pioneer of square dancing. His type of calling - blending parts of one routine with another routine - gained popularity with the dancers which then gave encouragement to other callers to adapt this style. Along with this new extemporaneous square dancing came a new style of calling. Les Gotcher's style of delivery from timing to cadence is the model of modern western square dance calling.
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are four patter calls and four singing calls using music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
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A cassette album of Modern Western Square Dancing from a slightly vintage era (the 1980s)
The late Johnnie Wykoff is featured from his cassette album "Should I Come Home Or Should I Go Crazy". A former owner/produced of Blue Star Records, he recorded 169 singles, mostly on Blue Star.
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This episode we feature a vintage EZ Records long-play album recorded by Lem Smith. Released in the early 1980s using the 38-basic calls presented by CALLERLAB.
Lem Smith, who hailed from Texas was active in recording for Blue Star Records and sister label, Bogan Records.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Jerry Helt. Released in June 1970 as Blue Star 1016, "Both Sides Jerry Helt"
Jerry was a remarkable caller who at the time of this recording was popular on the travel calling circuit in addition to touring Universities teaching traditional squares with modern. A seasoned recording caller, who first entered the studio in the mid-1950s to record an album for Sear & Roebuck, Jerry holds the record for the most years recording.
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Unique to the MWSD activity is square dance callers, singing in professional produced recordings. This episode features the final album of the Hi Hat Pioneers with callers Ernie Kinney, Tom Perry, Wayne McDonald, and now Buddy Weaver has joined the group. There is a cameo appearance by Deborah Carroll-Jones. Recorded in the late 1990s on the ELK label.
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Recorded at the Yuma Festival in Arizona, the weekend of February 18-20, 2022, here is all the excitement of modern western square dancing at its finest. Patter and singing calls are at the Plus level (intermediate level).
For more information on the Yuma Festival and all dancing in Yuma, visit www.yumadancing.com
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This episode we feature a vintage Dance Ranch long-play album recorded by Ron Schneider. Released in June 1974.
This is Ron's first of two albums on the Dance Ranch label
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1969 as Blue Star 1016, "Marshall Flippo Sings 'em and Swings 'em in Stereo"
This is Marshall's eleventh recorded album and his first of only singing calls
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Bob Fisk was certainly one of the most popular callers in modern western square dancing. His voice, style, and delivery electrified dancers every where he went. Todays podcast starts with three cuts from a dance in 1970 recorded in New Orleans, LA, while the remaining cuts are all singing calls from his California annual weekend. A combination of reel-to-reel tapes and DAT tapes were remastered for this program.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes. SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.
Today's episode features singing calls that were produced and released in the late 1990-2000 time frame. Music by Buzzy Smith from Texas. Excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the singing calls use in this episode:
"Peg Of My Heart" on Blue Star 2493
"Blue Blue Day" on Blue Star 2501
"When Memphis Gave Birth To Rock And Roll" on Blue Star 2527
"I Drove All Night" on Blue Star 2489
"Waiting For The Robert E. Lee" on Blue Star 2461
"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" on Blue Star 2529
"Hello My Baby" on Blue Star 2507
"When The Red Red Robin" on Blue Star 2503
"Ma, She's Making Eyes At Me" on Blue Star 2545
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A cassette tape recording of Marshall Flippo calling a live dance in Kansas City around 1980.
Most of the calls used in the recording are part of todays Plus program.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in October 1967 as Blue Star 1015, "Smooth And Easy Danceable Squares By Marshall Flippo, Its Always Smooth Sailing On Blue Star Of Course"
This is Marshall's tenth recorded album and introduces the new call Spin Chain Thru.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes. SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.
Today's episode features a live dance called in December 2021 at the graduation of an SSD class in San Diego, California. Here is all the excitement of a live dance.
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"All I Want To Do Hoedown" on Blue Star 583
"Amie" on Blue Star 2593
"Pride Of The Province" on Hi Hat 1028
"Walk In The Room" on Blue Star 2626
"Rock Island Ride" on Blue Star (not yet released)
"That's Amore" on Blue Star 2565
"Cripple Cricket" on Blue Star 591
"Iko Shake" on Blue Star 2575
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Contra dance and Modern Western Square Dance have co-existed for many decades along separate paths. This episode is the intersection of Contra and MWSD as recorded in the 1990's by Mike Seastrom for a "learn contra dancing" video developed for Modern Western Square Dancers. Here is the audio portion.
The caller, Mike Seastrom, is one of the most popular callers in the activity with a long list of accomplishments. Learn more about Mike by clicking here.
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Here is all the excitement of what square dancing is today. A live Plus level (intermediate level) dance with Mike Seastrom and Buddy Weaver. Both callers call Southern California home, while traveling around the world for square dancing. This live dance was recorded on November 2021 in Northridge, California.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Sal Fanara. Released in July 1966 as Blue Star 1014, "Swing With Old Sal Fanara"
The calling style, speed of dance and music is representative of the best of the sixties. Note the new call is Spin the Top.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. Proving to be a dancer favorite as an excellent way to get dancers back on the floor without classes. SSD promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.
Today's episode features Christmas themed singing calls. All calls by Buddy Weaver. Excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the singing calls in this episode:
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" on Blue Star 2559
"We Love The World" on Blue Star 2535 (Buddy is joined by Kini and Mele Weaver)
"Christmas In Dixie" on Rawhide 1150 (harmonies by the Hi Hat Pioneers)
"Mister Santa" on Rawhide 1152 (sung by Mele and Kini Weaver)
"White Christmas" on Rawhide 1189
"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" on Blue Star 2495
"Last Christmas" on Blue Star 2551 (Andy Allemao joins Buddy)
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A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in Los Angeles, California featuring the calling of Larry Ward, Chuck Railey, and Earl Johnson. All three were hugely popular callers in the Southern California area. Dance date was marked 1960.
Unfortunately, one tip is cut short but this doesn't take away from the excellence of these three callers.
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Modern Western Square Dancing, slightly vintage as it was recorded in the nineties.
Today's featured caller is Johnnie Wykoff. His first singing call album was covered in episode #345; here is his second. Most of the musical accompaniment is available for purchase from buddyweavermusic.com
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in November 1965 as Blue Star 1013, "Marshall Flippo Lets His Hair Down Real Good On Blue Star, Of Course"
This is Marshall's ninth recorded album. It is the introduction of a new music style lead by vibraphonist, Dick Shannon
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A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in New Orleans, Louisiana featuring the calling of Jack Lasry. At the time of this recording, Jack had built a reputation for being able to call dances that had dancers smoothly executing dance material far beyond their capabilities. A national traveling caller who was popular with dancers and callers, alike. This recording captures only patter calls, including the introduction of a new call.
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As previously covered in episodes 332 and 341, The Hi Hat Pioneers were a quartet of MWSD callers who performed and recorded "cowboy songs".
This was their fourth album; two of their previous three were featured in this podcast. The recording callers were Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, Tom Perry and Wayne McDonald. The album is "Cimarron Roll On", which was released on cassette tape in the 1980s. Probably one of their best recordings.
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A unique feature of the Modern Western Square Dancing is the callers school. Todays episode is taken for a live reel-to-reel tape recording of a callers school conducted by Ed Gilmore. A seasoned veteran caller who was popular on the travel calling circuit of the 1950s, he was well known for his presentations to journeyman callers.
The recording covers many hours and has been broken up into multiple, non-consecutive parts. It has also been modified to remove unintelligible audio and "dead air".
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Jim Brower. Released in July 1965 as Blue Star 1012, Super Challenge Dances.
All of the material was originally written by Florida caller, Gordon Blaum. Known by many dancers and callers for his interesting use of square dance calls. The recording caller is Jim Brower from Texas. A first for Blue Star Records, this album is all patter calling; no singing calls.
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Here is all the excitement of what square dancing is today. A live Plus level (intermediate level) dance from Andy Allemao and Buddy Weaver. Both callers reside in San Diego, California where the dance was recorded. Both are recording artists for the Blue Star Music label.
It should also be noted that both callers teach beginner square dancing in the San Diego area. Want to join in? Contact: Andy (allemao@cox.net) or Buddy (buddy@buddyweaver.com)
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This episode we feature a vintage Hi Hat Records long-play album recorded by Wayne West. Released in mid-1960s as Hi Hat 7001 - "Modern Square Dances For The Student Dancer".
Cover notes state the dances were selected to offer the newer dancer good, challenging practice to better prepare for club level dancing.
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A cassette tape recording of the 1979 Aloha State Convention held in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring the calling of Dave Taylor and Dick Bayer.
Many of today's fundamental calls were new to MWSD and are featured in the tips called by these two great callers. Some of the most popular square dance music in 1979 is used for accompaniment.
The tape comes from the Frank Waters collection
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Wrapping up season four of the BWM podcast, we are featuring part two of the album, BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee".
As covered in episode #354, this is a continuation of the live dance held in the Sam Houston Coliseum in August 1964. Nearly twelve hundred dancers are still on the floor, full of excitement while the Blue Star Band and calling staff is tuning up.
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1011 "Blue Star Jubilee".
Released in November 1964, this was a three-record album set that captured the first ever gathering of live musicians who recorded for Blue Star Records, staff recording artists, and one-thousand one-hundred thirty-six dancers in the Sam Houston Coliseum for a one-night dance.
This is part one of two featuring the album. Step back in time and soak up the excitement.
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A reel-to-reel tape recording of a live dance held in Honolulu, Hawaii featuring the calling of Frank Lane, Marshall Flippo, and Dick Enderle. Frank and Marshall were considered the top two callers in the country at the time while Dick was an up-and-coming traveling caller.
Nearly sixty-years of age hasn't affected the finished product in this episode. There is occasional distortion caused by either the amplifier output being too loud or the microphone input being set too high. This doesn't take away from the excellence of these three callers.
The tape comes from the Frank Waters collection
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. A program that is growing in popularity for the joy it is bringing to more and more dancers everyday.
Today's episode features yesterdays Staff Recording Artists calling singing calls using the SSD program. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
At this time, none of the musical accompaniment is available so please enjoy this episode.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1010, "The Best Collection Of New Squares Yet By Marshall Flippo On Blue Star ... Of Course"
This is Marshall's seventh recorded album. Here you begin to see MWSD evolving with the introduction of the call "Swing Thru" and other Ocean Wave type actions. Great calling and great music.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. Proving to be a dancer favorite as it promotes dancer success and the opportunity for non-dancers to join into square dancing faster.
Today's episode features Staff Recording Artists calling singing calls using the SSD program. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Eric Henerlau calling "Sugar Sugar" on Blue Star Music 2573
Ken Bower calling "Night Train To Memphis" on Blue Star/Square L 1003
Andy Allemao calling "TROUBLE" on Rawhide Music 1186
Bear Miller calling "Macho Man" on Rawhide Music 1163
Mike Hogan calling "Sea Of Heartbreak" on Rawhide Music 1099
Lisa Lincoln calling "Hallelujah" on Female Edition Blue Star 201
Jerry Gilbreath calling "Rocking With You" on Rawhide Music 1224
Buddy Weaver calling "Just The Way You Are" on Blue Star Music 2569
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Unique to the MWSD activity is the callers/teachers who also have the talent to perform without the dance calls. This episode features a beloved caller from Southern California, Lee Schmidt.
The album presented here is a compilation of his studio recordings from the eighties through the nineties with the musical accompaniment done by studio musicians from the Los Angeles area. Lee was responsible for hundreds of dancers learning MWSD in addition to acting as a mentor to some of today's influential callers. From the sixties until his retirement in 2012, he was a popular figure in the California square dance scene.
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The square dancer of today may not recognize the name, Dick Houlton, but he was a popular personality calling for thousands of dancers each month in his heyday. His had a great influence over callers of the current generation.
Here is a live dance recording from 1990 of the late, great Dick Houlton. Dancers of Mainstream and Plus will enjoy the calling while every caller should listen, over and over, to learn from a master caller.
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This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1009, "More Dance For Fun Level Dancing By Marshall Flippo"
This is Marshall's sixth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller.
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This podcast advocates for the newest Modern Western Square Dance program - SSD or Social Square Dancing. A great way to join in square dancing where classes take about 14 weeks and the entire program is about 50 calls.
Today's episode features Staff Recording Artists calling singing calls using the SSD program. This is excellent for home use, when you don't have a caller, or for callers to use as a learning resource.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Andy Allemao calling "Let The Good Times Roll" on Blue Star Music 2563
Jim Steele calling "Two More Bottles Of Wine" on Hi Hat Music 5355
Lisa Lincoln calling "Open Arms" on Female Edition Blue Star 206
Dave Guille calling "Rocky Top" on Rawhide Music 1154
Eric Henerlau calling "I'm Beginning To See The Light" on Blue Star Music 2621
Lone Blume calling "When The Sun Goes Down" on Hi Hat Music 5289
Nicholas Brendzy calling "Earthquake" on Rawhide Music 1243
Mike Hogan calling "Blue Moon" on Blue Star Music 2615
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Modern Western Square Dancing, slightly vintage as it was recorded in the nineties.
Today's featured caller is Johnnie Wykoff. From the early sixties until his passing in 2000, he was a popular caller who traveled throughout the U.S. In the late eighties, he became the second owner/producer of Blue Star Records and all of the affiliate labels. Over the years, Johnnie Wykoff recorded 169 singles, mostly on Blue Star, with today's episode highlighting one of his final albums.
Most of the musical accompaniment is available for purchase from buddyweavermusic.com
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is again featured. Here are four patter calls and four singing calls using new music from Buddy Weaver Music as accompaniment. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers.
the feature of this episode. With about fifty square dance calls in the program, it is great for dancers to move in time with the rhythm of the music from one-call-to-the-next.
Here are the releases used:
"Showdown" on Blue Star Music 547 "Beautiful Sunday" on Blue Star Music 2553 "Los Danza" on Blue Star Music 557 "Forever Young" on Blue Star Music 2629 "Hi Hat Hornpipe" on Hi Hat Music 1001 "You Ain't Never Had A Friend Like Me" on Blue Star Music 2631 "Lets Marvin Gaye" on Blue Star Music 2589 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" on Blue Star Music 2635
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This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo Calls On Blue Star".
This is Marshall's fifth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller.
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A true pioneer in the MWSD activity, Bob Osgood, presented the history of our dance in 1979. His presentation was captured on cassette and has been cleaned up in our studio for you.
Bob picks up the timeline post World War II, as Modern Western Square Dancing was pulling away from the folk dance groups of the time. Rather than being part of an evening of folk dances where teaching was done every time the dance was presented, MWSD set the standard that dancers had to know the fundamental dances, which involved taking lessons for about six weeks. In this way, every group get-together was dancing, rather than learning and re-learning the fundamentals.
There is an audio sample of Bob Osgood calling at the end of his presentation.
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Unique to the MWSD world, here are square dance callers with the talent to sing "cowboy songs" - yes, singing without the calls. The Hi Hat Pioneers featuring Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, Tom Perry, and Burlin Davis along with some fine studio musicians present the album, "Autumn On The Trail".
Released in 1984 on cassette tape, this is the third album for the group and highlights the tight harmonies and evolving sound.
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Country music, the sound that gave birth to Modern Western Square Dancing, has evolved over the years. Gone are the days of a three-piece band, replaced with a full orchestra recorded with modern studio techniques.
This episode is dedicated to the contemporary sound of country music as used in today's MWSD.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Buddy Weaver calling "Amie" on Blue Star Music 2593
Jerry Junck calling "We Believe In Happy Endings" on Hi Hat Music 5359
Nicholas Brendzy calling "From A Jack To A King" on Rawhide Music 1238
Masaru Wade calling "Gone At Last" on Hi Hat Music 5338
Lanny Weaklend calling "House Of The Rising Sun" on Hi Hat Music 5334
Jerry Gilbreath calling "Stuck In The Middle With You" on Hi Hat Music 5347
Darren Gallina calling "Blue With Envy" on Hi Hat Music 5362
Tim Merino calling "Heartbreak Mountain" on Rawhide Music 1222
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1006 "The Great Flippo Calls A Terrific Dance Of Great Square Dances To Double Your Dancing Pleasure". Quite a mouthful of a title.
Released in August 1963 for dancer's home practice with Marshall Flippo, premier recording artist and traveling caller using calls that were new to the dancer in 1963.
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The newly-minted MWSD program - SSD or Social Square Dancing is the feature of this episode. With about fifty square dance calls in the program, it is great for dancers to move in time with the rhythm of the music from one-call-to-the-next.
All of the musical accompaniment - today's best square dance music - is part of the Buddy Weaver Music catalog; is available through the BWM website. Here are the releases used:
"Paloma Blanca" on Blue Star Music 2557 "Hoedown Number Nine" on Blue Star Music 555 "Route Sixty-Six" on Blue Star Music 2609 "Green Grass Of Home Hoedown" on Blue Star Music 588 "Iko Shake" on Blue Star Music 2575 "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling" on Blue Star Music 577 "Open Arms" on Blue Star Music 2633 "Cripple Cricket" on Blue Star Music 591
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MWSD is represented by a variety of dance programs that are designed to offer something for every dancer from the occasional enthusiast to the high-frequency veteran. Our episode today features Plus level or intermediate level, dancing as captured from live dances called by Buddy Weaver in 2008. Excellent for practice dancing.
All of the musical accompaniment is part of the Buddy Weaver Music catalog and is available through the BWM website. Here are the releases used:
"Sitting On Top Of The World" on Blue Star Music 2523 "Mountains Of Harmonica" on Rawhide Music 1502 "Ghost Riders In The Sky" on Rawhide Music 1001 "DX Land" on Blue Star Music 568 "Tonight Carmen" on Rawhide Music 1014 "Rebel Rouser" on Blue Star Music 534 "I Found A New Baby" on Blue Star Music 2458 "Skillet Lickin'" on Rawhide Music 1528
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1005 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Sensational"
Incorrectly identified in the podcast (should be Blue Star 1005), this long play album was released in May 1963 for dancer's home practice. Some of the calls used are no longer in square dancing today so listeners have to do some research before dancing.
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Modern Western Square Dancing, enjoyed by people all around the world, has truly built a firm foundation in Japan. With dancers, clubs, and callers throughout the country, thousands of Japanese citizens have made MWSD, their very own. To honor our dance friends in Japan, this episode features some great Japanese square dance callers.
Here are the callers and singing calls in this episode:
Sam Tajima calling "Hey Good Lookin'" on Rawhide Music 1242
Toshifumi Ueno calling "Take It To The Limit" on Hi Hat Music 5331
Kotaro Okawa calling "Cold Cold Heart" on Rawhide Music 1231
Hisae Moriguchi calling "Be Glad" on Rawhide Music 1127
Takako Suzuki calling "I Just Want To Dance With You" on Rawhide Music 1155
Hiroyuki Kaneko, Jr. calling "Your Song" on Hi Hat Music 5346
Hiroshi and Keiko Yaoko calling "Blue Spanish Eyes" on Rawhide Music 1164
Hideyuki Takahashi and Naomi Tomosada calling "Ring Around Your Neck" on Rawhide Music 1091
Makiko Wakamatsu calling "It's My Party" on Rawhide Music 1228
Akitoshi Nakajima calling "Memories To Burn" on Rawhide Music 1132
Tac Ozaki calling "Crazy For Loving You" on Hi Hat Music 5285
Masaru Wada calling "Cupid" on Hi Hat Music 5276
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Here is Modern Western Square Dancing with a slight vintage feel. The calls used are part of the Plus (intermediate) Program while the music is some of the best from 1984.
Our featured caller is Mike Sikorsky, one of the more popular callers in MWSD. This was a live dance that was released as a long-play album on Hi Hat Records. Excellent for practice at home or whenever you need a caller.
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1004 "Fun Dances Called By Marshall Flippo"
Released in May 1962 for dancer's home practice. Only ten calls are used and the content of this album fits nicely into today's MWSD. Marshall Flippo, the premier recording artist and traveling caller comes across in the style that is clear, concise, and smooth.
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This episode features the talents of some great MWSD callers singing "cowboy songs". No dancing this episode, instead callers Ernie Kinney, Bronc Wise, Tom Perry, and Joe Johnston - the Hi Hat Pioneers - are featured.
These callers performed live at many square dance specials and festivals. This was their first album released in 1984. Worth noting, this album was recorded before the computerized tuning that every singer uses today. This was pure talent.
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What MWSD sounds like today and every listener's opportunity to learn easy dance steps at home.
Your caller, Buddy Weaver will guide you through calls like "Do Sa Do", "Right Hand Star", and "Swing". Set to modern music, this is a terrific way for a single or couple to really dance.
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1003 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Wild"
Released in April 1962 for dancer's home practice. At this time in history, demand for long-play albums of square dancing was growing and this is the second album from Blue Star in as many months. Today's dancer may have to research some of the calls used on this release.
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Modern Western Square Dancing was the first to progress away from traditional dancing and welcome the female square dance caller. This episode celebrates the female MWSD caller by featuring some of the top names in the square dance recording field.
Singing calls are tune derivatives that are produced for square dance education. Here are the callers and their singing calls included:
Deborah Carroll-Jones calling "Cowboy's Sweetheart" on Blue Star Music 2471
Lisa Lincoln calling "Round Round" on Female Blue Star Music 205
Sue Dellere calling "When The Saints Go Marching In" on Rawhide Music 1232
Naomi Tomosada calling "Blue" on Female Blue Star Music 203
Lottie Hummel calling "Operator" on Rawhide Music 1113
Erika Spur calling "Save Me" on Rawhide Music 1207
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What MWSD sounds like today.
Here is Plus level (intermediate level) square dancing patter calls. Our featured caller is Vic Ceder, one of the most creative MWSD callers today. This is great for practice dancing in your home.
The following accompaniment is used:
"Forked Tail Deer" on Hi Hat Music 1029 "Coffee Rumba" on Hi Hat Music 1019 "Money Maker" on Hi Hat Music 1023 "Pride Of The Province" on Hi Hat Music 1028 "Pipeline Hoedown" on Hi Hat Music 1021 "Five O Hoedown" on Hi Hat Music 1032
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Here is what Modern Western Square Dancing sounds like today.
Singing calls are a big part of the dance activity in the 21st century. These tune derivatives are produced for square dance education. Reflecting the dance calls, the style of calling, the speed of dancing, and the changing musical tastes of the dancers, they represent the best of today's Modern Western Square Dancing.
The calls used in these singing calls are from the SSD or Social Square Dance program. The callers are staff recording artists for the Blue Star Music label.
"Someday (We Could Be In Love)" by Buddy Weaver on Blue Star 2619
"Forever Young" by Mike Hogan on Blue Star 2629
"Round Round" by Eric Henerlau on Blue Star 2630
"Hallelujah" by Ken Bower on Blue Star 2595
"Nice To Be With You" by Andy Allemao on Blue Star 2627
"Open Arms" by Buddy Weaver on Blue Star 2633
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1002 "Marshall Flippo Calling New Dances And Old Favorites"
Released in March 1962 for dancer's home practice. While only twenty calls are used (the basic of MWSD at the time), they are put together in challenging combinations. Marshall Flippo's presentation is excellent and shows how he had evolved as a caller from his previous album, covered in episode 323.
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Dance Ranch Record/Dance Ranch Music. This episode features the Dance Ranch Staff CD released in 2005.
Dance Ranch was active from 1971 through 2012. Here are the recording staff callers doing patter calls from the 2005 CD. Five great callers from three countries. Dancing is at the Mainstream level and much of the musical accompaniment can be found on the Rawhide Music website.
Featured callers are:
Brian Hotchkies
Mike Driscoll
Darin Keith
Shozo Nishimura
Scott Bennett
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What MWSD sounds like today.
Here is square dancing for two-couple squares. Both couples are "head couples" and the SSD or Social Square Dance program of calls is featured.
Called by Buddy Weaver. The following accompaniment is used:
"Cripple Cricket" future release on Blue Star Music "Get Ready" on Blue Star 2613
"Grand Slam" on Blue Star 582 "When You Walk In The Room" on Blue Star 2626
"Here Comes That Rainy Day" on Blue Star 577 "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" on Blue Star 2473
"Candy Girl" on Blue Star 579 "Green Green" on Hi Hat 5336
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Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. This episode features Blue Star Records 1001, the first long-play album featuring Marshall Flippo.
Released in June 1961 and an excellent representation of the square dance music, calls, and style of the time. For today's dancer, you may notice there are none of the "Ocean Wave" calls that are so popular today. The pace of dancing is a bit quicker and is true "wind-in-your-face" dancing. Marshall Flippo was the master of moving dancers smoothly from call to call.
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Modern Western Square Dancing as enjoyed by a world-wide audience in the 21st century.
This is a continuation of episode 321. The second of two parts featuring the Blue Star Music dance held in Los Angeles, October 2019.
The following callers and songs are featured:
Ken Bower - "Blue Stone Rag" (hoedown) on Blue Star 526
Ken Bower - "Marry You" on Blue Star 2581
Andy Allemao - "Michi Hoedown" (hoedown) on Blue Star 569
Andy Allemao - "Summertime" on Blue Star 2463
Buddy Weaver - "All I Want To Do Hoedown" on Blue Star 583
Buddy Weaver - "Let Me Sing" (future release)
All Staff - "Let The Good Times Roll" on Blue Star 2563
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A true representation of what Modern Western Square Dancing sounds like in the 21st century. Recorded in October 2019 in Los Angeles, here are five square dance callers who are the Blue Star Music Staff Recording Artists.
Featured callers and songs are:
All Staff - "Beautiful Sunday" on Blue Star 2553
All Staff - "Gen X" (hoedown) on Blue Star 513
Mike Hogan - "Make A Wish" (hoedown) on Blue Star 567
Mike Hogan - "Road Less Travelled" on Blue Star 2625
Eric Henerlau - "Outtasight" (hoedown) on Blue Star 573
Eric Henerlau - "Route Sixty-Six" on Blue Star 2609
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The final part of this five episode series bringing the curtain down on the largest square dance ever.
Seventy years ago square dancing was very different from how it is today and this episode will explore what America's Folk Dance looked like in 1950. In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Phil Beggs - "Forward Three"
Jim Munyon - "The Old Pine Tree"
Jack Hoheisal - "Forward Six And Fall Back Eight"
Jim Williamson - "Around And Through"
Fenton "Jonesy" Jones - "There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight"
Ed Gilmore - "Bird In The Cage"
Paul Pierce - "Coming Round The Mountain"
Thanks to Don Ward from California for his help on this episode. Don and his wife, Shirley danced at the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee on July 13, 1950
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Part four in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee square dance. The largest square dance ever, held on July 13, 1950 with 15,000 dancers, 35,000 spectators.
A true audio snapshot of history.
In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Bill Moony - "You Call Everybody Darling"
Roy Close - "Arkansas Star"
Ralph Maxhimer - "Texas Star" (rare recording)
Joel and Ray Orme - "Pistol Packin' Mama"
Mildred Blakey - "Cowboy Loop"
Bruce Johnson - "Insides Arch, Outsides Under"
Cal Golden - "Make An Arch"
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"When dancing first started, a large white cloud rose up over Santa Monica."
The episode talks about where that cloud came from and so much more as we present part three in the series covering the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee.
You will also hear one of the only known recordings of Dr. Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw calling a dance live. "Pappy" is credited with the resurgence of square dancing. He was an educator, author, and entrepreneur who made the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing possible.
In this episode you will hear the following callers and dances:
Lloyd Shaw - "Split The Ring"
Marjorie Stout - "Sisters Form A Ring"
Bob Osgood - "Rip 'n Snort"
Del Holley - "Spinning Wheel"
Van Vanderwalker - "Sashay Partners All"
Carl Myles - "Star By The Right"
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This episode takes another look back on vintage square dancing.
Seventy years ago, the Santa Monica Diamond Jubilee was the largest square dance ever, a record held to this day. Present for this huge event were 15,000 dancers and 35,000 spectators. Also in attendance was California Governor Earl Warren and Hollywood Star, Leo Carrillo. Hear them welcome the folks. A true piece of history.
The callers and dances in this episode are:
Arnie Kronenberger - "Alabama Jubilee"
Doc Alumbaugh - "Just Because"
Ross Christenson - "Missouri Hoedown"
Al Lockaby - "Sally Goodin"
Bert Corell - "Catch All Eight"
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Listeners to this podcast will notice a change starting with this episode. Every Sunday, a new episode will include audio that celebrates Modern Western Square Dancing along with narration by Buddy Weaver.
This episode is the first in a series on the largest square dance ever. Santa Monica, California celebrated it's seventy-fifth anniversary with a big outdoor square dance. An estimated 15,000 folks danced under a clear sky on the Pacific Ocean with 35,000 spectators to cheer them on.
The event was recorded. That reel-to-reel tape has been digitally remastered and is presented here.
This episode offers the following callers and dances:
Ray Shaw - "Dive For The Oyster"
Maury Thompson - "Four Gents Star"
Ken Keeny - "Life On The Ocean Wave"
Slim Brough - "Arkansas Traveller"
Earl Peechin - "My Pretty Girl"
Terry Golden - "Divide The Ring"
Wayne Donhoff - Chase The Rabbit, Chase The Squirrel"
Walt Bauman - "You Swing Yours"
Jim York - "Forward Four"
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Publisher is copyright owner. A slower variation of the fifth in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Hi Hat Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. A slower variation of the fourth in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Rawhide Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. The fifth in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Fourth in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. The third in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. The second in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music will soon be available on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. The first in a series of square dance recordings made for one couple dancing at home
Produced in April 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis which has forced the closure of all dances. This free download is provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com for all square dancers to keep dancing during this shut down.
The music is available on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. final track from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is not currently available - a newer musical version is on Blue Star Music.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track seven from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is not currently available but will be sometime in the future
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track six from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is currently available from Rawhide Music
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track five from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track four from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is currently available from Hi Hat Music
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track three from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is currently available from Rawhide Music
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track two from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is currently available from Blue Star Music
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track one from the 2006 Buddy Weaver Singing Call Album "Street Fair". Music from Blue Star, Hi Hat, and Rawhide labels.
This singing call is currently available from Blue Star Music
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A first for this podcast series, here is the final track of an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
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A first for this podcast series, here is track five of an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
Publisher is copyright holder. Provided courtesy of buddyweavermusic.com
A first for this podcast series, here is track four an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
Publisher is copyright holder. Provided courtesy of buddyweavermusic.com
A first for this podcast series, here is track three an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
Publisher is copyright holder. Provided courtesy of buddyweavermusic.com
A first for this podcast series, here is track two of an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
Publisher is copyright holder. Provided courtesy of buddyweavermusic.com
A first for this podcast series, here is an actual dance called by Larry Ward and a live orchestra. Recorded in Los Angeles, California - October 1960.
Larry Ward, was considered one of the most popular callers in the Western United States from the late fifties through 2013. He was the founder of the B-Sharps, one of the largest clubs in square dance history with chapters in every western metropolitan city. Larry passed away in 2014.
Some of the calls used may no longer be in common use today. Please refer to the Please Read post for instructions.
Publisher is copyright holder. Provided courtesy of buddyweavermusic.com
Publisher is copyright owner. Final track from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track nine from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track eight from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track seven from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track six from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track five from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track four from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track three from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track two from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track one from the 1966 Sal Fanara Album, Blue Star 1014.
Some of the calls heard on the album are no longer in active use. You may find directions for these calls in "Please Read" page.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Final track from the 1976 Jerry Helt Contra Album, Blue Star 1032.
Released to coincide with America's Bicentennial Celebration, this album features five contras that are good for use with beginner dancers. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
This dance is Banjo Contra, which was also released as a 45-RPM single that went on to become one of the biggest sellers for Blue Star Records.
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track four from the 1976 Jerry Helt Contra Album, Blue Star 1032.
Released to coincide with America's Bicentennial Celebration, this album features five contras that are good for use with beginner dancers. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
This dance is Prim And Proper Contra - a homage to dances of the 1700's
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track three from the 1976 Jerry Helt Contra Album, Blue Star 1032.
Released to coincide with America's Bicentennial Celebration, this album features five contras that are good for use with beginner dancers. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
This dance is Ladies And Gentlemen Contra - excellent for first time contra dancers
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track two from the 1976 Jerry Helt Contra Album, Blue Star 1032.
Released to coincide with America's Bicentennial Celebration, this album features five contras that are good for use with beginner dancers. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
This dance is Third Hand Contra and a little more complicated
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track one from the 1976 Jerry Helt Contra Album, Blue Star 1032.
Released to coincide with America's Bicentennial Celebration, this album features five contras that are good for use with beginner dancers. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
This dance is Reel Contra Mixer - excellent for first time contra dancers
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Publisher is copyright owner. Final track from the 1974 Jerry Helt Quadrille Album, Blue Star 1029.
This is excellent for new dancers or to TEACH YOUR FRIENDS HOW TO DANCE. All calls used are part of today's square dancing. Five tracks total. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track four from the 1974 Jerry Helt Quadrille Album, Blue Star 1029.
This is excellent for new dancers or to TEACH YOUR FRIENDS HOW TO DANCE. All calls used are part of today's square dancing. Five tracks total. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track three from the 1974 Jerry Helt Quadrille Album, Blue Star 1029.
This is excellent for new dancers or to TEACH YOUR FRIENDS HOW TO DANCE. All calls used are part of today's square dancing. Five tracks total. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
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Publisher is copyright owner. Track two from the 1974 Jerry Helt Quadrille Album, Blue Star 1029.
This is excellent for new dancers or to TEACH YOUR FRIENDS HOW TO DANCE. All calls used are part of today's square dancing. Five tracks total. Provided compliments of buddyweavermusic.com
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