Jack Scott was born Giovanni Domenico Scafone, Jr., on January 24, 1936, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is a Canadian/American
singer and songwriter and was inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall
of Fame in 2011. He has been called "undeniably the greatest Canadian
rock and roll singer of all time."
The
was the very first stereo album I bought in the late 50's. It was a big
deal back then; up to that point all recordings were monophonic. It was such a big deal that Carlton took the mono cover and applied STEREO in black felt letters vertically on the left front of the cover.
photos by Styrous®
Jack Scott vinyl LP front cover w/flock letters
cover photo photographer unknown
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Jack Scott
was an incredible singer and musician. The album cover liner notes
describe the twenty-two year old as the “Melting-Pot” miracle; A
Canadian born, Italian hillbilly who worshiped Hank Williams and will
take his place in the recorded Hall of Fame along with the Presleys,
Boones and Comos. But it never happened; I never understood why he never
became a popular icon of music. Some of the links below shine some
light on that.
Jack Scott vinyl LP front cover detail w/black flock letters
cover photo photographer unknown
detail photo of album cover by Styrous®
All the songs on the album were terrific but, of course, I had my favorites; Goodbye Baby, The Way I walk, the VERY swooney My True Love, his Indiana Waltz and I'm Dreaming Of You are beautiful love songs; then there is Midge, a great song to dance to. He had a rich voice that promised a world of exciting adventures.
back cover photo photographer unknown
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Jack Scott was voted into Michigan Rock and Roll Legends in 2007. The Way I Walk
was voted a Legendary Michigan Song in 2010. The Legends site has some
really great information about Scott that I found fascinating (link below).
Jack Scott vinyl LP back cover detail w/flock letters
back cover photo photographer unknown
detail photo of album back cover by Styrous®
The Way I Walk was covered by Robert Gordon and The Cramps in 1977, Swamp Zombies in 1993, Danny Gatton in 1996 and 68, Comback and The Vees (formally the Jale) in 1998. My True Love was covered by Mina (link below) in 1999.
Jack Scott vinyl LP labels
photo by Styrous®
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A1 - Save My Soul
A2 - With Your Love
A3 - Leroy
A4 - No One Will Ever Know
A5 - Geraldine
A6 - I Can't Help It
Side 2:
B1 - Indiana Waltz
B2 - Midgie
B3 - My True Love
B4 - The Way I Walk
B5 - I'm Dreaming Of You
B6 - Goodby Baby
Credits:
Backing Vocals – The Chantones (tracks: The Chantones)
Notes:
This is the first Stereo issue of this release from 1958. The label has the white circle with the black small C around the center hole. Also has the bold STEREO print on the left side of the label. Carlton took the mono covers and applied STEREO in black felt letters vertically on the left front of the cover. STLP 12/107 is also stamped in black ink on the bottom edge.
http://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/carlton.php
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout: (A-Side Runout Stamped) STLP 12/107
Matrix / Runout: (B-Side Runout Stamped) STLP 12/107
Jack Scott – Jack Scott
Label: Carlton – STLP 12/107
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1958
Genre: Rock
Style: Rockabilly
Side 1:
A1 - Save My Soul
A2 - With Your Love
A3 - Leroy
A4 - No One Will Ever Know
A5 - Geraldine
A6 - I Can't Help It
Side 2:
B1 - Indiana Waltz
B2 - Midgie
B3 - My True Love
B4 - The Way I Walk
B5 - I'm Dreaming Of You
B6 - Goodby Baby
Credits:
Backing Vocals – The Chantones (tracks: The Chantones)
Notes:
This is the first Stereo issue of this release from 1958. The label has the white circle with the black small C around the center hole. Also has the bold STEREO print on the left side of the label. Carlton took the mono covers and applied STEREO in black felt letters vertically on the left front of the cover. STLP 12/107 is also stamped in black ink on the bottom edge.
http://www.cvinyl.com/labelguides/carlton.php
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout: (A-Side Runout Stamped) STLP 12/107
Matrix / Runout: (B-Side Runout Stamped) STLP 12/107
Jack Scott – Jack Scott
Label: Carlton – STLP 12/107
Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1958
Genre: Rock
Style: Rockabilly
Viewfinder links:
Net links:
Jack Scott Discography
Michigan Rock and Roll Legends ~ Jack Scott
Rockabilly Hall of Fame ~ Jack Scott
Rockabilly Hall of Fame ~ Jack Scott mentions Michigan Rock and Roll Legends ~ Jack Scott
Rockabilly Hall of Fame ~ Jack Scott
YouTube links:
Goodbye Baby Goodbye baby (live)
I'm Dreaming Of You
Midge
My True Love
The Way I Walk
The Way I Walk (live)
The Cramps ~ The Way I Walk (video) I'm Dreaming Of You
Midge
My True Love
The Way I Walk
The Way I Walk (live)
Robert Gordon ~ The Way I walk
Mina ~ My True Love
Happy birthday, Jack.
61 years later, still lovin' the way you walk!
61 years later, still lovin' the way you walk!
Styrous® ~ January 24, 2020
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