I.R.A. 45 Dooley Vs. The Ferris Wheel/ I'm A Woman DOT
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We have come across a large collection of promotional 45's and other apparently rare records from thirty - fourty years ago. They are from the estate of a TV/Movie Producer who had connections with MGM Records - a division of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Inc. Most are marked "Not for Sale" or "Promotional" or "Special Disc Jockey Record". They were all very well kept and stored. They are in wonderful condition. I will note any defects that I find upon examining them. So unless noted, they are in awesome condition. But feel free to ask for more details. I am not a record guy so this may take time as I bumble through this research/listing process. Over the next several weeks, I will put up more as time allows. I will certainly answer any questions. I am sure that I have left out information. So help me help you and ask away. This one is I.R.A. doing Dooley vs. The Ferris Wheel and I'm A Woman on the DOT Records label. It is marked not for sale, audition copy, DOT records, 45-17087, MB-22574.
I.R.A. DOOLEY VERSUS THE FERRIS WHEEL/IM A WOMAN
I'M A WOMAN produced and written by Buzz Clifford, assisted by Dan Dalton.
Buzz Clifford (born Reese Francis Clifford III, 8 October 1941, Berwyn, Illinois) is an American pop singer and songwriter.
[edit] Career
Clifford played guitar as a child and won several talent competitions as a teenager. He signed to Bow Records at age 15, releasing a few singles but finding no success. After signing with Columbia Records, he released the single "Hello Mr. Moonlight", which did not chart. The follow-up, "Baby Sittin' Boogie"/"Driftwood" (though "Driftwood" was technically the B-side the record tends to be regarded as a double-A-side), became a crossover hit in the U.S. in 1961, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #27 R&B, and #28 Country.[1] The record went on to sell over one million copies, and as a result of its success, Columbia tried to groom Clifford as a heartthrob pop singer. He appeared on TV with Perry Como and Merv Griffin and on American Bandstand, and toured the United Kingdom with Freddy Cannon and Dion.[2] Clifford's fame was short-lived, however; further singles went nowhere (a remake of Kay Kyser's "Three Little Fishies" hit #102) and Clifford soon found himself without a recording contract.
After serving in the National Guard, Clifford moved to Los Angeles, California and found work as a songwriter, writing tunes sung by Keith Barbour, Petula Clark, Clyde McPhatter, Lou Rawls, Leon Russell, and Kris Kristofferson. Later in the 1960s, he was involved with a band called Carp (including actor Gary Busey and songwriter Danny Moore), who released one album on Epic Records in 1969. He also did recording sessions in Tulsa, Oklahoma with former Beach Boy David Marks, but these were never issued.
Marks, Clifford, and Moore reunited in the 1990s and released an album called Work Tapes; Marks and Clifford continued to tour together along with Clifford's two sons until 1997. After recording in Denmark, another LP, Norse Horse, was issued.
In 1999, Beck sampled an early Clifford tune, "I See, I Am", in the single "Milk and Honey" for his Midnite Vultures album.
In 2003, the 28-track CD More Than Just Babysittin': Complete Recordings 1958-1967 was released. The songs are digitally remastered, and some striking differences are apparent, including a fade-out ending on "Driftwood".
The baby's voice on "Baby Sittin' Boogie" was that of the son of the songwriter, Johnny Parker, not Curtis Armstrong as formerly credited.
I'm a Woman is a 1963 (see 1963 in music) song and album by Peggy Lee, arranged by Benny Carter. The title song, one of Lee's signature songs despite reaching a minor peak of number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, has been covered by many artists, including I.R.A.
Insurance available at buyer's cost. Just let me know before paying. Shipping is only $4 for this item. If you buy multiple items, I offer a 50% discount on S&H on each item purchased after the highest. I will waive all S&H fees for any local buyer who wants to pick up. I only ship once a week. I am opening these records for international bidders. Please note that international bidders will have to pay more in shipping though. I will give you a choice of USPS International Flat Rate for $14, or USPS International AirMail for $7. I would like to hear from you within 3 days of end of auction and must receive payment within 5 days.Thanks and happy bidding.
