• RIV 1497 - Get Down (Patter)
• RIV 1496 - Take It To The Bank (Patter)
• RIV 1495 - Ragtime Rhythm (Patter)
• RIV 1494 - Outrunning Your Memory (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1493 - Morning Side Of The Mountain (Vocals by Larry Marchese and by Patty Greene of Chic Recordings)
• RIV 1492 - Make The World Go Away (Vocal by Larry Marchese; formerly RBS 1266)
• RIV 1491 - Hitchin' A Ride (Vocals by Mike Seastrom and Dee Dee Dougherty of Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1490 - Under A Spell Of Loving You (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)

"Morning Side Of The Mountain" was originally done by Tommy Edwards in 1951 and 1959, but Donny and Marie Osmond made a duet version of it in 1974. Our version salutes the Donny & Marie version, including a duet between Larry Marchese and Chic's Patty Greene.

"Make The World Go Away" is probably most famous as a 1964 Eddy Arnold hit, but Ray Price and Timi Yuro actually both released versions of it in 1963. Larry Marchese lends his vocals to the instrumental originally released on Red Boot Star.

"Outrunning Your Memory" was a 2022 collaboration between Luke Combs and Miranda Lambert. Brent Mawdsley helps us adapt it for the singing call format.

"Hitchin' A Ride" is a fun song from Vanity Fare, and Rhythm Records' Mike Seastrom adds a fun bit of Bob Elling choreography that fits right into the theme of the song -- check it out! Plus, another Rhythm artist, Dee Dee Dougherty-Lottie, gives her take on it as an alternate vocal.

"Under A Spell Of Loving You" is another Daniel O'Donnell song brought to you by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Recording. Jack's done a number of O'Donnell songs of late!

In addition to the three patters listed this month, a new yodeling track has been added to RIV 303 - Swiss Miss. This features Jason Raleigh's yodels at a reduced volume in the background, so that you can call over them. As always, if you've already purchased RIV 303, please contact Bob Elling directly to get the new track free.

Check them out, and have a nice Presidents' Day. Or, if you prefer, George Washington's Birthday is coming up this Sunday. You could always teach what the late Jack Murtha claimed was the Virginia native's favorite dance, in his honor -- the Virginia Reel, of course!

• RIV 1488 - Can You Feel The Love (Vocals by Jason Raleigh, and Renee Ruud of Fine Tune Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1487 - When Will My Life Begin (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa)
• RIV 1486 - I'm A Little Bit Country And A Little Bit Rock And Roll (Vocal by Renee Ruud of Fine Tune Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1485 - Love Boat, The (Vocal by Scott Coon)
• RIV 1484 - Kentucky Derby (Patter)
• RIV 1483 - Snow Bells (Patter)
• RIV 1482 - Jaybird (Patter)

Can You Feel The Love is a song originally done by Irish singer Daniel O'Donnell, and is NOT the similarly-named song from the  soundtrack of The Lion King! However, When Will My Life Begin is a song from a Disney soundtrack — this time, from Tangled, originally sung by Mandy Moore in Rapunzel's tower. Regular viewers of the Donny & Marie variety show from the '70s and '80s will remember their duet of I'm A Little Bit Country And A Little Bit Rock And Roll, which would lend itself to a couple's performance onstage. And anyone who remembers Donny & Marie on Friday nights knows what came on the next night, and Scott Coon gives us some nostalgia for the crew of The Love Boat!

While we don't have any new Christmas songs this year (well, Snow Bells might qualify), don't forget that Brent Mawdsley added his take on last year's Cowgirl For Christmas. Be sure to go to our website's Themes page, select Holidays and Christmas from the drop-down lists, and check out all of our Christmas songs from years past. There might be a few that you missed!

To quote George Bailey, Merry Christmas, everybody!

As always, if you've already purchased this title and would like to receive the new tracks, please contact Bob Elling directly. You can listen to samples in our catalog, or check out Brent's YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TuAeWsl7hk

While you're at it, check our Themes page for other Christmas singing calls AND patters. Just select the Holidays them, and then select Christmas as the holiday you're interested in. (And, if you prefer, wait a week to do it, and it'll be past Thanksgiving!)

• RIV 1481 - Practice What You're Preaching (Vocals by Tim Tyl and Renee Ruud [courtesy of FineTuneGoldWing Music)
• RIV 1480 - Incense And Peppermint (Vocal by Scott Coon)
• RIV 1479 - So Happy It Hurts (Vocal by Gary Winter, Brent Mawdsley harmony)
• RIV 1478 - When He Sang Louisiana (Vocal by Renee Ruud [courtesy of FineTuneGoldWing Music)
• RIV 1477 - Toe Tapper (Patter)
• RIV 1476 - Gold Nuggets (Patter)
• RIV 1475 - Feel The Beat (Patter)

"When He Sang 'Louisiana'" is from a 1978 song by Rosie Hardman. "Incense And Peppermint" is from a 1967 song by the band Strawberry Alarm Clock. "So Happy It Hurts" was a 2022 song by Bryan Adams, and Brent Mawdsley provides a harmony/background vocal track with a few extras by Gary. Finally, "Practice What You're Preaching" is a 2020 gospel song by the LeFevre Quartet, with a male version by Tim and a female version (with optional harmony) by Renee.

Also this month, Renee has contributed an alternate vocal for RIV 452 - Bobby McGee. That isn't listed as a new release, but you can find it farther down the listing. And, as always, if you already have RIV 452 and would like the new track, contact Bob Elling directly.

Happy Thanksgiving! And Santa, wait your turn! (They've already preempted my favorite XM music channel for 'Holiday Traditions' and it's nowhere near December yet!)

• RIV 1474 - Walk In The Garden (Patter)
• RIV 1473 - La Cucaracha Patter
• RIV 1472 - Fools Fall In Love (Vocal by Mike Seastrom, courtesy Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1471 - Ring Of Gold (Vocal by Jack O'Leary, courtesy Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1470 - Memory Bank (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1469 - Thank God For Mama And Daddy (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1468 - Let's Rock (Patter)

Don't confuse "Fools Fall In Love" with the similarly-named "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. This is a song originally done by the Drifters in 1958, and Mike infuses it with a gentle energy. Likewise, "Ring Of Gold" is not the 2002 tune by Bathory OR the 1969 song by Dottie West and Don Gibson; instead, it's a 2023 song by Daniel O'Donnell, an Irish singer whose songs have provided several Riverboat releases, including others by Jack O'Leary.

Also, be sure to check out "Memory Bank" -- Brent provides a background harmony track with that one as well as the vocal. And Tim's "Thank God For Mama And Daddy" has a nice retrospective air to it, about remembering childhood after the parents are gone.

Have a happy Halloween!

• RIV 1467 - If I Had A Hammer (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1466 - I'd Love You All Over Again (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1465 - Grease (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1463 - Jenny Jenkins (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1462 - Polk County Breakdown (Patter)
• RIV 1461 - Country Rock (Patter)
• RIV 1460 - Lucky (Patter)

"Grease" is, of course, the title song from the musical of the same name, sung in the movie by Frankie Valli. "Jenny Jenkins" is listed by Google as a nursery rhyme song, and also described as a song used by boys asking girls to dance -- if she can't complete the verse successfully, she has to dance with him! "I'd Love You All Over Again" is nice, sentimental Alan Jackson song, suitable for an anniversary -- any anniversary, just change the "ten years" in the lyrics to whatever's appropriate. And finally, "If I Had A Hammer" is a protest song made famous by Peter Paul and Mary. (Bobby Darin recorded it, too!)

Have fun with them!

• RIV 1459 - Oktoberfest Is Coming (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1458 - Dancing In The Street (Vocal by Stephen Noseck)
• RIV 1457 - Down To The River To Pray (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1456 - God Only Knows (Vocal by Renee Ruud, courtesy of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1455 - Take Me Home (Patter)
• RIV 1454 - Pinecone (Patter)
• RIV 1453 - Happy Farmer, The (Patter)

"God Only Knows" was by the Beach Boys in 1966, and Renee makes another guest appearance to lend her vocals to it. "Down To The River To Pray" is an old spiritual song dating back to before the Civil War. "Dancing In The Streets" is a 1965 song from Martha and the Vandellas, while "Oktoberfest Is Coming" has a polka beat that'll liven up your fall parties!

We've released a number of patters based on classical music: Ode To Joy and Fur Elise to name a couple. "The Happy Farmer" (also known as "The Merry Peasant") comes from Robert Schumann's 1848 "Album For The Young," composed for his three daughters. The melody was used as the basis for a number of popular songs, such as "Red Wing," as well as part of the score for the 1939 movie "The Wizard Of Oz." Undoubtedly, you'll recognize it!

Several of our staff callers will be at the National Square Dance Convention in Shreveport next month, and at the USAwest Convention in Spokane the following month. Look us up!

• RIV 1452 - Gold Rush Town (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1451 - I Can See Heaven (Vocal by Renee Ruud of Fine Tune Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1450 - Campfire On The Trail (Vocal by Scott Coon, Steve Edlund, Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1449 - Yesterday's Gone (Vocal by Steve Edlund, Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1448 - Gonna Be (Patter)
• RIV 1447 - Ring Those Bells (Patter)
• RIV 1446 - Great Escape Patter, The

Brent Mawdsley has been busy, and has supplied harmony/background vocals on two of the four singing calls this month. We have a nice gospel number from Fine Tune / Gold Wing's Renee Ruud, and Tim Tyl gives us one of his trademark fast-paced humorous songs. Be sure to check out our patters this month, especially The Great Escape!

Memorial Day is coming up next month, so if you haven't already, check out our patriotic-themed patters and singing calls. They're listed under 4th of July, but they're good for any patriotic holiday...especially the one where we acknowledge all those who have fallen while serving their country.

• RIV 1445 - Dancing Through Life (Vocal by Larry Marchese)
• RIV 1444 - I Ain't Never (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3061)
• RIV 1443 - Make A Little Magic (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley, with backgrounds by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1442 - Gonna Be (Patter)
• RIV 1441 - Tomahawk Patter
• RIV 1440 - After Thought (Patter)

"Make A Little Magic" is a 1980 song by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, from the album of the same name. "I Ain't Never" was written by Webb Pierce and Mel Tillis and released by Pierce in 1959, then later by Tillis in 1972; both versions were hits. And Larry Marchese pulls "Dancing Through Life" from the stage play and recent motion picture musical Wicked to give us something fresh.

Please keep the family of the recently departed Tom Miller in your thoughts. Tom was a staff artist for ESP Recordings, but he lent his vocal to four titles in the Riverboat library: "Follow That Dream," "Please Help Me I'm Falling," "Say Hello" (with his great friend Bill Harrison), and "The Girl With Gardinias In Her Hair."

Our good friend Elmer Sheffield, Jr. also passed away, last month. Elmer was the owner and producer of ESP Recordings, but he had a hand (or throat) in nearly 70 Riverboat titles, including some that he originally recorded for Red Boot Records. Elmer may be gone,  but ESP is still going and still producing quality square dance music.

The 50th CALLERLAB convention is coming in April. Some of our staff will be attending. Please say hello, and let them know if you like our music!

• RIV 1439 - Long Haul (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1438 - Hawaiian Wedding Song (Vocal by Scott Coon)
• RIV 1437 - Stay (Vocal by Stephen Noseck)
• RIV 1436 - 39 And Holding (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3073)
• RIV 1434 - Two Sleepy People (Vocal by Linda Rawlinson)
• RIV 1433 - Magnificent Seven (Patter)
• RIV 1432 - Simple Patter
• RIV 1431 - Help me (Patter)

We welcome Scott Coon and Stephen Noseck to our Riverboat staff. Scott's first tune is Elvis Presley's "Hawaiian Wedding Song" from the movie "Blue Hawaii," while Stephen brings us "Stay," made famous by Maruice Williams and the Zodiacs. (Although this rendition leans more toward Jackson Browne.) "Two Sleepy People" was conceived as the followup to Bob Hope and Shirley Ross' Academy Award-winning "Thanks For The Memory" in 1938, and was a hit for Fats Waller that same year; Linda Rawlinson follows Shirley's example of performing both songs. And, of course, "Magnificent Seven" is the title song for the motion picture of the same name, from the hand of the incomparable Elmer Bernstein, who wrote so many memorable movie themes.

Groundhog Day is coming up...do you have a Groundhog Day song? I do...but I can't mention it here because it's not on Riverboat! Check out our love songs for Valentine's Day, instead! (See our Themes page, under Holidays.)

• RIV 1430 - I Fought The Law (Vocal by Mike Seastrom of Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1429 - I'm A Little Bit Lonely (Vocal by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1428 - Tennessee Wagner (Patter)
• RIV 1427 - Memory Lane (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1426 - Carolina In The Pines (Vocal by Adam Christman of Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1425 - Happiness Starts With A Smile (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1423 - Swingin Doors (Vocal by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 1422 - Thanks For The Memory (Vocal by Linda Rawlinson)
• RIV 1421 - Erin Tennessee (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music, and Renee Ruud)
• RIV 1420 - Orange Blossom Special (Patter)
• RIV 1419 - Oklahoma Land Rush (Patter)

Erin Tennessee is a song about an Irishman coming to America and finding love in a small town, so you might think about it for St. Patrick's Day in a couple of months. Memory Lane is from a 2024 song by Old Dominion, while Swingin Doors was a Red Boot Star release based on a Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson song. And, of course, Thanks For The Memory won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1938, after Bob Hope and Shirley Ross sang it in The Big Broadcast Of 1938.

We also have a few new vocal tracks on older releases. Jason Raleigh provided a new yodeling vocal on RIV 368 - Climbing Them Golden Stairs, and Heather Reynolds added her take on RIV 1287 - Gone Gone Gone. Also, Dean Black adds a male vocal on last month's release of RIV 1414 - Boxcar Blues. As always, if you've purchased one of those titles and would like the new track, please contact Bob Elling directly.

We'll see you in the new year! (And don't forget RIV 1217 - Bringing In A Brand New Year or RIV 621 - Auld Lang Syne for New Year's Eve!)

• RIV 1418 - Make A Bid (Patter)
• RIV 1417 - Easy Times (Patter)
• RIV 1416 - Traveling (Patter)
• RIV 1415 - Christmas Sounds I Love (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1414 - Boxcar Blues (Vocal by Renee Ruud of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music; formerly G&W 605)
• RIV 1413 - Lavender's Blue (Vocal by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1412 - It'll Never Get Old (Vocals by Gene Turner of Shindig Productions and Renee Ruud of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1411 - Detroit City (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1410 - Friend For Life (Vocals by Tim Tyl and by Renee Ruud of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music)
• RIV 1409 - Suspicion (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)

"Lavender's Blue" is a song introduced by Burl Ives in the 1948 Disney movie "So Dear To My Heart." (Beulah Bondi also sang a verse in the movie!) On the other hand, "It'll Never Get Old" is a brand new song written and recorded by Gene Turner, with Renee Ruud of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music contributing a female version. She provides a similar counterpoint for Tim Tyl's vocal on "Friend For Life,"  which is a song about man's best friend by the Australian group called The Bushwackers, as well as going solo on "Boxcar Blues." There's also Jason Raleigh channeling his inner Elvis in "Suspicion," and a transposition of Dean Black from Yreka to "Detroit City."

With Christmas coming up, check out Jack O'Leary's "Christmas Sounds I Love," a version of our recent "Summer Sounds" with Christmas bells added to the mix and a merry lyric from Jack.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Maybe a good time for Meredith "The Music Man" Wilson's "May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You"  [RIV 472]...or a couple of our other Thanksgiving songs from the Holiday category on our Themes page!)

• RIV 1408 - Woke Up In Love With You (Vocal by Steve Edlund, harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1406 - If You're Gonna Be Dumb You Gotta Be Tough (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1405 - Old Country Barn (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1404 - Desire (Patter)
• RIV 1403 - Toast And Jam (Patter)
• RIV 1402 - Shake It Loose (Patter)

Check them all out, and we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable Halloween.

Cheerio...I'd better be...shoveling off...
(Digby "Digger" O'Dell, the Friendly Undertaker on "The Life Of Riley")

• RIV 1401 - Little Red Wagon (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1400 - Don't It Make You Want To Go Home (Vocal by Steve Edlund, Harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1399 - Old Time Medley (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1398 - Let's Roll (Patter)
• RIV 1397 - Prelude (Patter)
• RIV 1396 - Zydeko Patter

In addition, we now have a male vocal by Jason Raleigh in the original key of A for last month's release of RIV 1391 - Turn It Loose to accompany Nelda Eaton's vocal. We also have a new female vocal by guest artist Renee Ruud (courtesy of Fine Tune / Gold Wing Music) for one of our past releases, RIV 824 - Dumas Walker. As always, if you've already purchased a title and would like the new additional tracks, contact Bob Elling directly!

• RIV 1395 - Race Horses (Patter)
• RIV 1394 - Happy Moods (Patter)
• RIV 1393 - Whirlwind (Patter)
• RIV 1392 - Rapid Roy That Stock Car Boy (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1391 - Turn It Loose (Vocal by Nelda Eaton; formerly RB 3013)
• RIV 1390 - If You Want My Love (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1389 - Beer Barrel Polka (Vocal by Tim Tyl)

In addition, Nelda Eaton has added a female vocal to accompany Jack O'Leary's original on RIV 1207 - Footsteps. As always, if you've already purchased the title and would like the new track, email Bob Elling directly.

Have a great August! Labor Day is right around the corner...

• RIV 1388 - Mississippi River Let Your Water Flow (Vocal by Steve Edlund, harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1387 - Black Is Black (Vocal and harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1386 - Sold! (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1385 - Hokey Pokey (Vocal by Jack O'Leary, with a traditional version for the kids by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1384 - Someone Poured Ketchup On My Ice Cream (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1383 - Chattahoochee (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1382 - Cow Bell (Patter)
• RIV 1381 - Hava Nagila (Patter)
• RIV 1380 - Silverado (Patter)

Hava Nagila is a patter version of our previously-released singing call, Hava Nagila Texas Style. If you wanted to use that for patter but found it too busy, give this a try.

There are some nice harmonies by Brent Mawdsley this month, and Jason lends his vocals to a new version of John Michael Montgomery's Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident). And, of course, Tim Tyl's humor comes through with Someone Poured Ketchup On My Ice Cream. Give them a try!

• RIV 1379 - Something Good (Vocal by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 1378 - Dreidel Song (Vocals by Jason Raleigh and Betsy Gotta)
• RIV 1377 - I Have Found The Way (Vocals by Tim Tyl and Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1376 - Happy Go Lucky (Patter)
• RIV 1375 - Join The Crowd (Patter)
• RIV 1374 - Race Horses (Patter)

Bob won't be at the National, but several of our callers will be. Make sure to look them up!

• RIV 1373 - Summer Sounds (Vocal by Mike Seastrom, courtesy Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1372 - Tijuana Lady (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1371 - I'm Gonna Love You Through It (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1370 - Irish Spoons (Patter)
• RIV 1369 - Expresso (Patter)
• RIV 1368 - Wild Ponies (Patter)

We've previously released a version of Summer Sounds (RIV 557). That was the Gold Star version from the classic Red Boot library. But this is a brand new version with lively music and a vocal by Mike Seastrom of Rhythm Records. Check it out!

Also, please give a listen to "I'm Gonna Love You Through It." I'm sure that this Martina McBride song had special meaning to Jason Raleigh when he recorded it, because of his wife Katie's battle with cancer. I know it brought tears to my eyes.

The patter "Irish Spoons" may sound familiar to you. We've released similar music in the past, as RIV 1187 - Irish Delight. However, this version has added percussion (the 'spoons' referenced in the title). We felt that the difference was significant enough to warrant a separate release.

Also, check out RIV 1191 - Sing Away The Blues in our older catalog. Nelda Eaton has just contributed a female vocal to complement Jack O'Leary's original. As always, if you've already purchased the title and would like the new tracks, contact Bob directly.

Have a great month! Memorial Day's coming up...and summer will be right on its heels!

• RIV 1367 - Feelings (Patter)
• RIV 1366 - Dockside Patter
• RIV 1365 - Mother Of Dragons (Patter)
• RIV 1364 - Old Rattler (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1363 - Back Home Again (Vocal by Dean Black; formerly RB 179)

If you listen to Jason's vocal on Old Rattler, you'll hear some rather realistic barking in there -- the song is about a dog, after all. We've included a separate track with the music split on the left channel and just the barks on the right, so that you can mix them in with your balance control to your preference.

Enjoy!

• RIV 1362 - Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms (Vocal by Mike Seastrom, courtesy of Rhythm Records)
• RIV 1361 - Achy Breaky Heart (Vocal by Jason Raleigh; formerly RB 3032)
• RIV 1360 - Grand Old Flag (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone; formerly RB 200)
• RIV 1359 - Bread And Butter (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1358 - Teddy Bear Song (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 203)
• RIV 1357 - Set Me Free (Patter)
• RIV 1356 - True Love (Patter)
• RIV 1355 - Forget Me Not (Patter)

In addition, Jason Raleigh has contributed a vocal to our previously released patter, RIV 1341 - January 7th Jig. As always, if you've already purchased the patter and would like the new vocal track as well, contact Bob Elling directly.

Remember, the CALLERLAB Convention is coming up next week in Grapevine, TX. Hope to see some of you there -- Bob won't be attending, but some of our staff and featured callers will be.

• RIV 1354 - Hey Ho (Away We Go) (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1353 - Galway City On A Saturday Night (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1352 - Copperhead Road (Patter)
• RIV 1351 - Welcome Friends (Patter)
• RIV 1350 - Island Breeze (Patter)

While Jack lends his usual Irish touch to Galway City, Brent applies a Cajun flavor to his selection...just in time for Mardi Gras next week! And be sure to check out our new patter selections as well!

• RIV 1349 - Love Story (Vocal by Larry Marchese)
• RIV 1348 - Then It's Love (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1347 - My Oklahoma Home (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1346 - Let Your Light From The Lighthouse Shine On Me (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1345 - There's Irish In Our Eyes (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1344 - In Our Magic Ship (Vocals by Jason Raleigh, Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1343 - Walk In The Country, A (Patter)
• RIV 1342 - My Home (Patter)
• RIV 1341 - January 7th Jig (Patter)

"Love Story" is Larry's first recording on Riverboat, and the song comes from an original by Taylor Swift. "My Oklahoma Home" is a humorous tale done originally by both Bruce Springsteen and Pete Seeger, with Tim giving his recognizable upbeat, up-tempo performance. "Then It's Love" is the Don Williams tune, with a fairly full band sound backing Brent. "Let Your Light From The Lighthouse Shine On Me" is a classic gospel melody from Dean, while "In Our Magic Ship" is presented in two different keys by Jason and Nelda. And we can't forget our friend of Irish heritage, Jack O'Leary, reminding us that "There's Irish In Our Eyes!" (The "January 7th Jig" would make a good patter to accompany it!)

Valentine's Day is coming up, too -- be sure and check out Brent's and Larry's love-themed selections for that!

• RIV 1340 - McNamara's Band (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1339 - Irishman Will Steal Your Heart Away, An (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1338 - Drunken Sailor (Vocal by Tim Tyl)
• RIV 1337 - Boo Boo (Patter)
• RIV 1336 - Footprints (Patter)
• RIV 1335 - Gone Away (Patter)
• RIV 1334 - Pistol Packin' Mama (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)

Three of the singers are Irish-themed, so you can start practicing for St. Patrick's Day. Drunken Sailor is a traditional sea chanty which was used for many years by the Irish Rovers as the closing song in their concerts, and Tim performs it with his usual exuberance. An Irishman Will Steal Your Heart Away is a song originally performed by Dennis Day, and the smiling Irishman Jack O'Leary does him proud. McNamara's Band (sometimes spelled MacNamara's Band) was probably most famously done by Bing Crosby, and Lawrence loved it so much that he nearly wore out his recording of it that he received for Christmas in eighth grade!

In addition, Sue Dellere of Rawhide Music has contributed an alternate female vocal for RIV 1066 - You Make It Feel Like Christmas to accompany Dan Nordbyes original rendition from two years ago. Give it a listen...and pick up our version of the Blake Shelton / Gwen Stefani tune if you haven't already.

Also, with New Year's Eve coming up, please don't forget RIV 621 - Auld Lang Syne and  RIV 1217 - Bringing In A Brand New Year for that occasion!

Check all of them out, and have a Merry Christmas, or any other holiday you might celebrate at this time of year!

• RIV 1333 - Sentimental Irish (Vocal by Jack O'Leary, courtesy of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1332 - Over The River (Patter)
• RIV 1331 - Stumble (Patter)
• RIV 1330 - Calgary Stomp (Patter)
• RIV 1329 - Clancy Lowered The Boom (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1328 - Frog Kissin' (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1327 - My Get Up And Go (Vocal by Tim Tyl)

The two Irish-themed songs are "Sentimental Irish" by our Irish friend Jack O'Leary, and "Clancy Lowered The Boom" (made famous by Dennis Day of The Jack Benny Program). There's also a lively and humorous Pete Seeger tune from Tim Tyl, "My Get Up And Go," and a cute Chet Atkins gem, "Frog Kissin'" from Dean Black. Not to mention three patters!

In addition, Heather Reynolds has contributed a female vocal for RIV 340 - Riverboat Blues, which was originally done by ESP's Elmer Sheffield. This isn't just a female vocal to the same music, but the instrumental has been key-shifted to the female vocal range as well. As always, if you've already purchased the tune (part of the 2013 Gold package), contact Bob Elling directly to receive the new tracks.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

• RIV 1326 - Navidad (Patter)
• RIV 1325 - Barbeque (Patter)
• RIV 1324 - Roaring Twenties (Patter)
• RIV 1323 - Dominique (English and French vocals by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1322 - Lucky Lucky Lucky Me (Vocal by Tim Tyl, formerly JBK 111)
• RIV 1321 - You're Sixteen You're Beautiful And You're Mine (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1320 - Sloop John B (Vocal by Bob Elling, formerly RIV 200)
• RIV 1319 - Don't Let This Cowboy Ride Away (Vocal by Dave Stuthard, formerly G&W 604)
• RIV 1318 - Ten Guitars (Vocal by Steve Edlund)

If you want to hear a younger-sounding Bob Elling, check out Sloop John B — he sounds ready to set sail himself! Dominique is a song originally introduced by a French singer known as The Singing Nun, and Jack includes both English and French versions. Tim provides a nicely energetic version of Lucky Lucky Lucky Me, not to be confused (as Google does) with a similarly-named song by Marvin Gaye. And Ten Guitars is a song originally done by Englebert Humperdinck, and done well by Steve.

In addition, we've had a female vocal by Heather Reynolds added to RIV 426 - The Lion Sleeps Tonight, in a slightly lower key from the original. We've also included the lower music track (with background vocals) that Heather used. As always, if you've already bought the title and would like the new tracks, contact Bob Elling directly.

Have fun on the 31st!

• RIV 1317 - Wonderful White World Of Winter (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1316 - Jingle Bells Medley (Vocal by Dean Black)
• RIV 1315 - Cowgirl For Christmas / Cowboy For Christmas (Vocal by Tim Tyl, Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1314 - Sleigh Ride (Vocal and harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1313 - Snowflake (Vocal by Jason Raleigh, formerly RBS 1314)
• RIV 1312 - Dueling Jingle Bells Patter
• RIV 1311 - Santa's Sleigh Ride Patter
• RIV 1310 - Carol Of The Bells Patter

Check out all of the patters -- "Dueling Jingle Bells" has a little bit of guitar / banjo back-and-forth reminiscent of "Dueling Banjos," and "Santa's Sleigh Ride" sounds like a lot of fun.

Speaking of "Sleigh Ride," Brent's done a great job on that song that was covered by many artists, but originally performed by the Boston Pops in 1948. Tim Tyl introduces a fun version of a cowboy's lament for someone to share his life...and Nelda gives it a turnabout! Jason Raleigh brings a Jim Reeves classic back to our lineup, while Dean Black introduces a Bing Crosby song that many might not be familiar with.

Don't forget...if you pick ten songs (including our newest ones), you can bundle them together in your cart and save 50%!

• RIV 1309 - Happy Times (Patter)
• RIV 1308 - Emerald Isle, The (Patter)
• RIV 1307 - Call Me Irish (Patter)
• RIV 1306 - Sound Of Silence, The (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1305 - Thinking Tonight Of My Blue Eyes (Vocal by Jason Raleigh, Pam Courts)
• RIV 1304 - All That Jazz (Vocal by Mike Seastrom (courtesy of Rhythm Records) and Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1303 - I Don't Know A Thing About Love (Vocal by Nelda Eaton)

• RIV 1301 - Love Struck Baby (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1300 - Bring On The Good Times (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1299 - Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1298 - Cutting The Boogie (Patter)
• RIV 1297 - Destination (Patter)
• RIV 1296 - Hammer And Anvil (Patter)

"Love Struck Baby" is a Stevie Ray Vaughan tune from 1983, while "Bring On The Good Times" is a 2015 song from Lisa McHugh. But surprisingly, "Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am" is a Dean Martin tune released in 1950 that Jason puts a bit of a country spin on. Take a listen to all of them!

Also, take a look at one of our releases from January, "My Old Home In Mayo" (RIV 1245) — Krista Baird has just supplied a great female vocal for it, to accompany Jack O'Leary's male vocal.

• RIV 1295 - Country Rhythm In Your Soul (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1294 - Cactus Swing (Vocals by Tim Tyl and Regina Schulz)
• RIV 1293 - When Will I See You Again (Vocal by Elaine Davis)
• RIV 1292 - Thanks To You (Vocals by Brent Mawdsley and Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1291 - Wellerman Ragtime Patter
• RIV 1290 - Wildtime (Patter)
• RIV 1289 - Chicken And Dumplings (Patter)

Take a listen to the lively "Cactus Swing," which is Tim Tyl's first Riverboat recording...and it really suits his lively style. You also might want to check out the 1995 Canadian Film Board's amusing video of the same song.

One note on the song "Country Rhythm In Your Soul:" it was written by our own producer, Bob Elling, and he's darned proud of it. Give it a listen!

We actually did release a selection of tunes in June as well, but I completely forgot to post the news about them. Just in case you missed them, they were

• RIV 1288 - Everything A Man Could Need (Vocal by Kip Garvey of Eureka Recordings; formerly JBK 124)
• RIV 1287 - Gone Gone Gone (Vocal and harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1286 - It's So Easy (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1285 - Ireland's Turning Country (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1284 - Dollywood (Patter)
• RIV 1283 - In My Dreams (Patter)
• RIV 1282 - Dragon Fire (Patter)

• RIV 1281 - Please Mr. Please (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson, formerly RIV 193)
• RIV 1280 - One For The Road (Vocal by Dan Nordbye)
• RIV 1279 - Minnie The Moocher (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1278 - Livin' In A House of Love (Vocal by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1277 - I'm Getting High On Love (Vocal by Elmer Sheffield, formerly RBS 1247)
• RIV 1276 - Angel Wings (Patter)
• RIV 1275 - Time To Relax (Patter)
• RIV 1274 - Rock Climber (Patter)

Please Mr. Please, if you don't recognize it, is an Olivia Newton-John Top Ten hit from 1975. The Elmer Sheffield vocal on I'm Getting High On Love is the original from the Red Boot Star release, but is recognizably and utterly Elmer. And Minnie The Moocher includes a split track with the "hi dee hi dee hi dee hi" echos of the lyrics included on the right stereo channel, just as the band echoed them back in the original Cab Calloway recording, and you can use your L-R fade control to mix as much of them in as you want.

The National Square Dance Convention is coming up next month...are you registered? Some of us are planning to be there, so say hi! (dee hi dee hi dee hi...)

• RIV 1273 - Scarborough Fair (Vocal by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1272 - Stop In The Name Of Love (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1271 - Nickel For The Fiddler, A (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RIV 221)
• RIV 1270 - Together Wherever We Go (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley, Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1269 - New Amsterdam Patter
• RIV 1268 - Tropical Fun (Patter)
• RIV 1267 - Smooth Santanna Patter

"Scarborough Fair" includes an instrumental in the male key range, as well as the female range that Heather used. "Stop In The Name Of Love" is a well-known hit by the Supremes, while "Together Wherever We Go" is a great song from the musical "Gypsy," sung on Broadway by Ethel Merman and Jack Klugman, or in the movie by Lisa Kirk (dubbing Rosalind Russell) and Karl Malden. (Unlike Jack and Karl, however, Brent is a GREAT singer, and he and Heather do a great job on the duet!)

• RIV 1266 - Beach Ball (Patter)
• RIV 1265 - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley, Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1264 - Traveling Shoes (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1263 - I Feel Love (Benji's Theme) (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson)
• RIV 1262 - Where Do You Go (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1261 - Trombone Song (Patter)
• RIV 1260 - Hand Clapping (Patter)

The long-ago title is I Feel Love, which was the theme music from the 1974 motion picture "Benji" (remember that?). It was originally released as Riverboat 106, and Mel Wilkerson has put a nice new vocal to the Charlie Rich tune.

Brent and Heather have a great live-recorded vocal for Ain't No Mountain High Enough -- be sure to give it a listen. Also check out Jason's touching Where Do You Go?

Speaking of Jason, he's added a new alternate vocal to RIV 254 - Rocking Over. Elmer's original vocal remains, but now you can get Jason's take on it as well. And, as always, if you've already purchased the title, contact Bob Elling directly to get the new vocal track.

Hope you have a great Saint Patrick's Day -- and thank you for putting RIV 1252 - An Irish Lullaby into our Top 10 downloads for the past 12 months!

• RIV 1259 - Get Up And Go (Patter)
• RIV 1258 - Jingo (Santanna Patter)
• RIV 1257 - Barrels Of Fun (Patter)
• RIV 1256 - Will Ya Dance (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa of Elite Records)
• RIV 1255 - Friday At The Dance (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1254 - Old Hickory Lake (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1253 - I Don't Think Love Ought To Be That Way (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson, formerly RIV 127)
• RIV 1252 - An Irish Lullaby (Vocal by Jack O'Leary)

"An Irish Lullaby" is, of course, the song made famous by Bing Crosby in the movie "Going My Way," which he also released on Decca Records. Check out Jack's vocal, and grab a copy for next month!

Also, give our new patters a listen — we think you'll like them!

• RIV 1251 - Say It With Love (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1250 - Take Me Home Johnny (Irish) (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1249 - Hot Cocca (Patter)
• RIV 1248 - Malibu (Patter)
• RIV 1247 - Roadie (Patter)
• RIV 1246 - Who Cares? (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RIV 119)
• RIV 1245 - My Old Home In Mayo (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1244 - You All Come (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa of Elite Records and Max Masao Ringe)

Our Irish tunes are My Old Home In Mayo, Take Me Home Johnny (both with vocals by Silver Sounds' Jack O'Leary) and Roadie (a patter based on "My Old Home In Mayo"). Check them out for the upcoming occasion!

Say It With Love was originally from an obscure 1944 movie called Swing Hostess, which contained several songs written by the team of Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. The picture starred "Liltin'" Martha Tilton, probably most famous for recording "And The Angels Sing" and "Loch Lomond" with the Benny Goodman orchestra. It's right up Lawrence Johnstone's alley!

You All Come might be more familiar with the shortened title "Y'all Come," recorded by a variety of artists from Bing Crosby in 1953 to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings in 2020. Mitchell and Max do their own bang-up job on our version.

Note that three of these titles are patters -- check them all out!

• RIV 1243 - How Could I Love Her So Much (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson, formerly RB 2992)
• RIV 1242 - Save The Last Dance (Vocal by Jack O'Leary, formerly RB 241)
• RIV 1241 - Count On Me (Vocal by Ted Kennedy, formerly RBS 1305)
• RIV 1240 - Country Is As Country Does (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1239 - Sunshine Patter
• RIV 1238 - Sandstorm, The (Patter)
• RIV 1237 - Smiles (Patter)

Also, it's come to our attention that one of our staff callers, Nelda Eaton, has just lost her home and everything in and around it to a tornado in New Boston, TX. Luckily, she and her husband were not home at the time, but they literally have nothing left. Tony Oxendine has set up a GoFundMe for their benefit at this URL: https://gofund.me/9287d9b7. In the spirit of the season, please consider a donation to assist them!

• RIV 1236 - I Can Only Imagine (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1235 - Alberta Bound (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1234 - Solid As A Rock (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1233 - Irish Countryside (Patter)
• RIV 1232 - Christmas Bells (Patter)
• RIV 1231 - Hold On (Patter)
• RIV 1230 - Walk Through This World With Me (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3048)
• RIV 1228 - Third Rate Romance (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RB 3042)
• RIV 1227 - Tennessee Stud (Vocal by Nelda Eaton; formerly RBS 1329)
• RIV 1226 - Rainy Days And Stormy Nights (Vocal by Elmer Sheffield of ESP Recordings; formerly RBS 1252)

We also have two new female vocals (with accompanying instrumentals) for two previously-released titles: RIV 245F - Those Were  The Days by Krista  Baird (in the key A), and  RIV 265B - Oh Johnny Oh by Heather Reynolds (in the key G). As usual, if you've already purchased those titles and want the new tracks, contact Bob Elling.

There's a special story behind one of this month's songs. Kati Raleigh, wife of our staff caller Jason Raleigh, has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. (A benefit dance is being organized — see this link for information on donations:  https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10225914845851575&set=gm.5681429128630766&idorvanity=4349848648455494) When Bob Elling found out that Kati said she wished someone would make the song "I Can Only Imagine" into a singing call, he had the music produced and called on Jason to supply the vocal. Please check it out!

• RIV 1225 - Super Nova (Patter)
• RIV 1224 - Christmas Party (Patter)
• RIV 1223 - Hawaiian Christmas (Patter)
• RIV 1222 - Swingin' (Vocal by David Cox, formerly RBS 1271)
• RIV 1221 - Goodtime Charley's Got The Blues (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson, formerly RB 146)
• RIV 1220 - Help Yourself To Happiness (Vocal by Gary Baker)
• RIV 1219 - Dolly Parton Medley (Vocal by Krista Baird)
• RIV 1218 - That Christmasy Feeling (Vocal by Jack O'Leary)

If you don't recognize "That Christmasy Feeling," a Google search says that it was originally recorded by Johnny Cash. "Swingin'" is a John Anderson song that I remember hearing on the radio frequently in the early '80s, and Krista's singing SEVEN — count 'em, seven! — Dolly Parton songs in her medley. (And be sure to check out the Christmas patters, both these and the earlier ones you can find on our Themes page!)

Add any 10 songs to your shopping cart. When you view the cart to check out, you'll notice a new button on the cart page that lets you bundle 10 songs together for $50. Got twenty songs? Do it twice -- the bundler takes the first ten qualifying songs in the cart, each time it's run. If there aren't enough songs, it'll tell you, so you can go add more. (Note that  it only works on individual songs, not packages or CDs!)

Give it a try!

We are also working on implementing a 10-songs-for-$50 deal, where you pick the songs and then make your own package out of them in the cart before checkout. That should be ready before the end of the month.

We have seven new releases for you this month, including two patters, a Christmas song, and a New Year's Eve song:

• RIV 1217 - Bringing In A Brand New Year (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1216 - Top Gun Patter
• RIV 1215 - She Taught Me To Yodel (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1214 - Hot and Spicy (Patter) (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1213 - Canadian Pacific (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1212 - My Rock (Vocal by Gary Baker)
• RIV 1211 - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)

'Twas The Night Before Christmas is a musical version of Clement Clarke Moore's poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- although not the same music used by Jim & Marian Jordan on "Fibber McGee and Molly" or by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians. Check it out!

Gary Baker makes his Riverboat debut with a gospel song, while Brent Mawdsley contributes another nice vocal on a song set in his native Canada. Jason Raleigh brings us both a patter vocal and a yodeling demonstration -- or is it a tutorial?

Finally, Lawrence ran across a New Year's Eve song by B. B. King earlier this year and sent a suggestion in to Bob...and here it is as a singing call! That makes two New Year's Eve songs for Lawrence, along with Auld Lang Syne.

All of these are now available as singles at our website, www.riverboat.com/records, so go take a listen!

• RIV 1199 - Do You Remember  (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1200 - Me And Millie (Vocal by Elmer Sheffield of ESP Recordings)
• RIV 1201 - Bad Bad Leroy Brown (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1202 - Follow That Dream (Vocal by Tom Miller of ESP Recordings)
• RIV 1203 - Fishing In The Dark (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson)
• RIV 1204 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa, Kaz Tsujimura, and Noriko Shinogaya)
• RIV 1205 - 'Til There's Not A Cow In Texas (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1206 - Weave Me The Sunshine (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1207 - Footsteps (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1208 - Over The River (And Through The Woods) (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1209 - Prince Ali (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa, Kaz Tsujimura, and Noriko Shinogaya)
• RIV 1210 - Clap Your Hands And Stamp Your Feet (Vocal by Hiroshi Nakagawa)

If you've enjoyed either the Desert Gold or Blue Star versions of Robin Williams' "Friend Like Me" (from Disney's Aladdin — or the rendition by Will Smith in the more recent live-action version), then you'll like the companion piece "Prince Ali" from our Japanese friends Gaku, Kaz and Noriko. The same trio gives us "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo" from Disney's earlier Cinderella, which was left out of the live-action remake (apart from Helena Bonham Carter singing it over the closing credits).

Our friend Jack O'Leary from Silver Sounds Music contributes several vocals to this package "Do You Remember" is a nostalgic reminiscence from the Statler Brothers, while "Weave Me The Sunshine" came from Peter, Paul and Mary. "Over The River" is a classic traditional Thanksgiving song you probably learned in elementary school, while "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" should be familiar to everyone.

ESP Recordings' Elmer Sheffield, Jr. gives us a new version of Bobby Goldsboro's "Me And Millie," and his cohort Tom Miller contributes a vocal for "Follow That Dream" from the Elvis Presley movie of the same name.

Check them out — and keep in mind that six singles are the same price as the whole package of twelve!

• RIV 1189 - Emerald City (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music, and Elaine Davis)
• RIV 1190 - Yodeling In Heaven (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1191 - Sing Away The Blues (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1192 - Pick Her Up (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1193 - Star Spangled Banner
• RIV 1194 - Locklin's Bar (Vocal by Max Masao Ringe)
• RIV 1195 - Please Help Me I'm Falling (Vocal by Tom Miller of ESP Recordings)
• RIV 1196 - Love Can't Ever Get Better Than This (Vocal by Linda Rawlinson, Scott Smith)
• RIV 1197 - Leighann Loves To Dance (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1198 - You Decorated My Life (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)

"Emerald City" was originally done by the Seekers, and is about the Land of Oz (Baum, not Australia), set to the tune of "Ode To Joy." Elaine Davis (who IS from Australia) provides an alternative female vocal.

"Sing Away The Blues" is not actually from the Disney movie "The Princess And The Frog," but was on an album that Disney released to accompany the movie, with songs in a similar style, and was originally recorded by the movie's star, Anika Noni Rose. It's fun!

Jason Raleigh provides a song for yodelers, "Yodeling In Heaven." It has  very simple cuesheet...provided that you can yodel! (But, as Daryl Clendenin once observed, "Good Callers Don't Have To Yodel!")

ESP's Tom Miller provides a vocal for a new take on a classic, "Please Help Me I'm Falling," while Silver Sounds' Jack O'Leary voices the Kenny Rogers classic "You Decorated My Life" from the Red Boot library.

"Pick Her Up," "Locklin's Bar," "Love Can't Ever Get Better Than This" and "Leighann Loves To Dance" are all lively, upbeat tunes to give your floor a lift.

Last, but not least, is a perfect song for the upcoming patriotic holidays: our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." We're releasing it without a reference vocal, because the staff caller assigned it hasn't been able to record...but Lawrence assures us that he'll get it done as soon as he's over his current cold, and if you purchase the song before the vocal is released, you can request it for free when it's available.

The package of ten songs is now available for $50. As always, you can buy single tunes out of the package for $10 each...but if you like four of them, you might as well spend ten dollars more and get all ten!

• RIV 1179 - Frog Prince, The (Patter) (Vocal by Jason Raleigh)
• RIV 1180 - Sea Chanty (Patter)
• RIV 1181 - Good Luck Patter
• RIV 1182 - Barging In (Patter)
• RIV 1183 - Umpire, The (Patter)
• RIV 1184 - My Girl (Patter)
• RIV 1185 - Centaur Man (Patter)
• RIV 1186 - Johnny O'Leary (Patter)
• RIV 1187 - Irish Delight (Patter)
• RIV 1188 - Home Of The Brave (Patter)

"The Frog Prince" includes a vocal by Jason Raleigh; the others are music only. There are two Irish-style patters (unfortunately, just too late for St. Patrick's Day, but you can have them ready for next year!) and one with a patriotic theme for the 4th of July.

As with all of our most recent packages, you can either buy the entire 2022 Spring Patter Gold package for one price (in this case, $50), or buy individual titles from the package for $10 each. After two years, the titles will join our regular catalog at our regular single-title price (currently $7).

Looking forward to an increase in dancing, now that the masks are off here in California!

• RIV 1178 - Smoky Mountain Dew (Patter)
• RIV 1177 - Blarney Stone, The (Patter)
• RIV 1176 - Campfire Memories (Patter)
• RIV 1175 - If I Give My Heart To You (Basic, Plus, and A1 vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RB 2996)
• RIV 1174 - Timber (Vocal by David Cox; formerly RB 249)
• RIV 1173 - Johnny Boy (Basic, Mainstream, Plus and A1 vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly GS 706)
• RIV 1172 - Undercover Angel (Vocal by Max Masao Ringe and Noriko Shinogaya, with harmony by Max)
• RIV 1171 - Steel Guitar And A Glass Of Wine (Vocal and harmony by Duke Okada)
• RIV 1170 - That Country Girl (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi and Mitchell Osawa [courtesy Elite Records], with harmony by Kumi)

Give a special listen to Duke's unusual opener/break/closer sequence on "Steel Guitar And A Glass of Wine" -- it's not difficult, but it is a little different!

In any case, we've saved up a bit and we have 13 releases for you -- some brand new, including 3 patters, and some from the classic Red Boot library and the Riverboat archives:

• RIV 1169 - Footprints (Patter)
• RIV 1168 - Irish Eyes Smiling At Christmas (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1167 - Touch Of Ireland (Patter)
• RIV 1166 - Turn Turn Turn Patter
• RIV 1165 - Don't Be Angry (Basic, Mainstream, Plus and A1 vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RIV 103)
• RIV 1164 - Fly Away (Vocal by David Cox; formerly RB 3060)
• RIV 1163 - Blue Heartache (Vocal by David Cox; formerly RB 250)
• RIV 1162 - We Can Sing (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RBS 1309)
• RIV 1161 - All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) (Vocal by Ko Iwata)
• RIV 1160 - Sailing (Vocal and harmony by Duke Okada; Japanese vocal and harmony by Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 1159 - Down In Louisiana (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa (of Elite Records) and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 1158 - Cajun Party Time (Vocal by Noriko Shinogaya, Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 1157 - Ghost Of Danny Boy (Vocal by Duke Okada)

If the only version of "All I Want For Christmas" you've heard is the whistling Spike Jones version, give this one a listen -- it's based on the gentle swing of Nat King Cole's recording. And with three Irish-themed tunes, you can stock up for March...even though one of them is a Christmas song! Take a look at all of them, including the haunting "Ghost Of Danny Boy" that we're posting right on Halloween!

There's also a new female vocal by Nelda Eaton on RIV 557 - Summer Sounds. But, wait — there's already a female vocal by Nelda! Well, this is a female vocal for Christmas Sounds, the winter lyrics for Summer Sounds. Check out the "E" version -- and as always, if you've already bought the title and want the new track, contact Bob Elling directly.

• RIV 1156 - Baby Baby (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa of Elite Records, and Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 1155 - Part Of Your World (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa and Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 1154 - Country Folk (Patter)
• RIV 1153 - Waikiki Beach (Patter)
• RIV 1151 - Tuam Beat (Vocal by Duke Okada)
• RIV 1150 - I'm An Old Fashioned Girl (Vocal by Hiromi Kaneko and Kuniko Kawashima)
• RIV 1149 - Trucking Queen (Vocal by Max Masao Ringer and Noriko Shinogaya)
• RIV 1148 - Nothing Could Be Finer (Vocal by Nelda Eaton; formerly JBK 113)

"Nothing Could Be Finer" is a little unusual. It was originally recorded at a time when the 7 x 64-beat singing call structure was not as near-universal as it is today. Like classics such as the original "Running Bear," "Pickle Up A Doodle" and "Grand Colonel Spin," it was made for a 128-beat figure done four times. Nelda has reproduced the original figure almost exactly here, but you could also treat it as an 8 x 64-beat piece and use more standard choreography by throwing in an extra middle break. But, why? There's charm in the original!

Also, at the end of June the 12 titles in our 2019 Summer Gold package joined the main catalog as regular-price singles. Check them out!

We have seven releases this month, two from the classic Red Boot library and one from the pre-Internet days of Riverboat Records:

• RIV 1147 - Pineville (Patter) (Includes a vocal and cuesheet with Plus choreo)
• RIV 1146 - Hank Williams Medley (Two SSD vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RIV 210)
• RIV 1145 - Ding Dong Sing My Song (Vocal and harmony by Gaku Nakagawa and Kaz Tsujimura)
• RIV 1144 - Just A Little Lovin' (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RBS 1323)
• RIV 1143 - I Saw The Light (Basic, MS, Plus and A1 vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly GS 703)
• RIV 1142 - We're Here To Stay (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 1141 - Girl Like You, A (Vocal and harmony by Kaneko Jr.)

We also have a female vocal for RIV 557 - Summer Sounds by Nelda Eaton, and one for RIV 1074 - Color My World by Australia's Elaine Davis. Plus, a typo (2022 instead of 2021) caused RIV 1136 - If Bubba Can Dance (vocal by Jason Raleigh, formerly RB 3040) to be omitted from last month's listing.

Hope your Memorial Day Weekend is a pleasant one!

In the meantime, we have seven releases for you, including two new singing calls with vocals from our Japanese friends:

• RIV 1140 - A Few Dreams To Go (Patter) (SSD vocal by Sam Dunn)
• RIV 1139 - Down Yonder (Patter) (Plus vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 302B))
• RIV 1138 - Something To Talk About (Vocal by David Cox; formerly RB 3049)
• RIV 1137 - Live And Love Again (Basic, Mainstream, Plus and A1 vocals by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RIV 122)
• RIV 1135 - Husband And Wife (Vocal by Max Masao Ringe)
• RIV 1134 - Promised Land (Vocal by Duke Okada, Kumi Takahashi, and Elite Records' Mitchell Osawa)

In addition, Ted Kennedy has supplied SSD and Advanced vocals for last month's patter release, RIV 1130 - Chicken & Dumplings. Jason Raleigh has contributed an alternate vocal for our 2014 release, RIV 376 - Waltz Across Texas. Finally, Nelda Eaton has contributed a female vocal (with music in key D) for RIV 849 - Baby I'm Burning.

Making plans to attend the National Square Dance Convention in Jackson, MS this June? Several of our staff and featured callers are planning to be there -- look them up!

• RIV 1133 - Crazy Arms (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RBS 1317)
• RIV 1132 - I Wonder Where You Are Tonight (Vocal by Jason Raleigh; formerly RB 191)
• RIV 1131 - Cajun Drums (Patter) (Vocal by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 1130 - Chicken and Dumplings (Patter)
• RIV 1129 - Good Hearted Woman (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RB 260)

"Good Hearted Woman" was slated to be one of last month's releases, but a problem with the music discovered at the last minute led to it being postponed...as it turned out, by a full month.

The new patter "Cajun Drums" features two vocals by Ted Kennedy -- one with Plus choreography, and one using only the 50 calls on the SSD (Social Square Dancing) program championed so staunchly by the late Jerry Story.

Hope to see you soon!

• RIV 1129 - Good Hearted Woman (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; formerly RB 260)
  NOTE: Pulled temporarily while we deal with an issue in the recording
• RIV 1128 - Look At Us (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3074)
• RIV 1127 - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Vocal by Barry Wonson; formerly RBS 1249)
• RIV 1126 - You Decorated My Life (Vocal by Jack O'Leary from Silver Sounds Music; formerly RB 247)
• RIV 1125 - Are You Ready (Patter) (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson)
• RIV 1123 - Just Pickin (Patter) (Vocal by Ted Kennedy)

We're welcoming Mel Wilkerson and Barry Wonson to Riverboat. Anyone who receives the "Behind The Mike" caller note service from Australia will recognize both names immediately.

Ready for March to come in like a lion this year and start us on the road to recovery!

• RIV 1122 - Let It Be You (Vocal and harmony by Duke Okada and Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 1121 - Be Our Guest (Vocal and harmony by Gaku Nakagaya and Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 1120 - No Doubt About it (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi and Elite Records' Mitchell Osawa, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 1119 - Sam's Patter (Vocal by Sam Dunn)
• RIV 1118 - Yakety Sax (Patter) (Formerly RB 901)
• RIV 1117 - Guitar Rag (Patter)
• RIV 1116 - If I Give My Heart To You (Vocal by Mel Wilkerson; Formerly RB 2996)
• RIV 1115 - Do You Remember These (Vocal by Jack O'Leary; Formerly RB 131)

Be sure and listen to "Be Our Guest" -- Gaku and Kumi did a bang-up job on it, with Kumi taking Mrs. Potts' part on the break.

Our 2019 Winter Gold package has also now been released as regular-cost singles.This includes songs such as "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," "Great Balls Of Fire," "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes," and "The Boys Are Back In Town."

Check them all out -- and see you next month!

• RIV 1114 - Living With The Shades Pulled Down (Vocal by Ted Kennedy, formerly RB 199)
• RIV 1113 - You Are The One (Vocals by Nelda Eaton and Silver Sounds' Jack O'Leary, with a harmony track by Jack; formerly JBK 132)
• RIV 1112 - On The Other Hand (Vocals by Ted Kennedy and Nelda Eaton, with a harmony track by Sam Dunn; formerly RB 3011)
• RIV 1111 - Never Ending Song Of Love (Vocal by Sam Dunn)
• RIV 1110 - Sweetheart (Patter)
• RIV 1109 - Happy Times (Patter) (Vocals by Dave Eno with SSD and 2-couple A2, C1 and C2 choreo, and by Sam Dunn with Plus choreo)
• RIV 1108 - Beethoven's 9th (Patter) (Vocal with SSD choreo by Dave Eno)
• RIV 1107 - Square Dance Town (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi and Mitchell Osawa)
• RIV 1106 - Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses (Vocal by Tac Ozaki, Ko Iwata and Elite Records' Mitchell Osawa)

Here's wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season! Hope to see you in the coming year!

• RIV 1105 - Dandelion (Patter)
• RIV 1104 - High Winds (Patter)
• RIV 1103 - Quicksand (Patter)
• RIV 1102 - Kick Up Your Heels (Vocal by Duke Okada, Mitchell Osawa and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Duke and Kumi)
• RIV 1101 - Under The Moon Of Love (Vocal and harmony by Duke Okada)

In addition, Krista Baird has contributed a female vocal for RIV 635 - Downtown. While Krista used the same key (Eb) as the original, we're also including a new track of lower-key (C) music. As always, if you already purchased the title and want the new tracks, contact Bob.

You may also notice a few more new releases since last month. We've introduced our 2020 Autumn Gold package with 15 titles, but also the 7 titles in our 2018 Christmas package have become available as regular-priced singles, including O Holy Night, Country Christmas, At Christmas, Silver Bells, and three patters.

Have a great Thanksgiving — and please remember, only wild turkeys can fly!

Our 2020 Autumn Gold package is making its debut on October 30, just before the big day. We have 15 new titles for $75, fourteen of them singing calls. As usual, you can buy individual titles from the package for $10 each.

• RIV 1085 - The Farmer (Vocals by Brent Mawdsley (key D) and Heather Reynolds (key C))
• RIV 1086 - Who Let The Dogs Out (Vocal by Steve Turner)
• RIV 1087 - Two Ol' Country Boys/Girls Like Us (Vocals by Jack O'Leary & Kip Garvey, and by Krista Baird & Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1088 - I Heard The Bluebird Sing (Vocal and harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1089 - Enjoy Yourself (Vocal by Heather Reynolds)
• RIV 1090 - Good Friends (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley, Heather Reynolds, Krista Baird, Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1091 - Chirpa Chirpa Cheep (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1092 - Summertime Blues (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1093 - Pretty Little Girl From Omagh (Vocal by Jack O'Leary)
• RIV 1095 - The Cat Came Back (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1096 - On A Wonderful Day Like Today (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1097 - E Mau Ke Aloha (Vocal by Mike Pogue, Kuniko Kawashima, Hiromi Kaneko)
• RIV 1098 - Sing Me An Old Fashioned Song (Vocal by Jack O'Leary)
• RIV 1099 - That's What Christmas Means To Me (Vocal by Jack O'Leary)
• RIV 1100 - Music Box Dancer Piano (Patter) (SSD and Advanced vocals by Ted Kennedy)

Both Good Friends and E Mau Ke Aloha have a number of harmony options, including split tracks that let you fade the background vocals in and out with your balance control. Who Let The Dogs Out has tracks with and without the barking dogs, and Two Ol' Country Girls Like Us includes tracks with either Krista or Heather singing just their parts so you can do it as a duet. (Sorry guys, Jack and Kip didn't do that!)

Check all of these out on our Packages page, www.riverboat.com/records/packages.php

• RIV 999 - Is We Going Somewhere Or Is We Ain't (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3004)
• RIV 998 - Kitty Kat (Patter) (SSD and Plus vocals and choreo by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 997 - Honey Love (Patter) (SSD and Plus vocals and choreo by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 996 - Anything (Vocal by Brent Mawdsley and Steve Edlund, with harmony by Brent; formerly RB 3012)
• RIV 994 - Old Plank Road (Vocal by Mitchell Osawa and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 993 - Mele Kalikimaka (Vocal by Max Masao Ringe and Noriko Shinogaya, with harmony by Max)
• RIV 992 - Beauty And The Beast (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)

Beauty And The Beast is, of course, the love theme from the Disney movies of the same name, sung by Angela Lansbury in the original and by Emma Thompson in the live-action remake.

Just in time to start practicing for Christmas, we have a new version of the Bing Crosby / Andrews Sisters hit Mele Kalikimaka, with Hawaiian steel guitar and sleigh bell sounds, and Max contributed a backing harmony track for it as well. And last month, we mentioned Nelda Eaton's newly contributed female version of Beethoven's Ode To Joy (RIV347) — but did we mention that both the male and female versions make a great Christmas selection as well?

And with Halloween coming up, take a gander at Bubba Mingus' Devil Woman (RIV 974) — it's a very different song from the Marty Robbins song you're probably thinking of, and a good seasonal choice!

In addition, Krista Baird has contributed a female version (key E) to the Bugs Bunny / Road Runner theme, On With The Show (RIV 329)

We have six new releases this month, including three new patters (each with vocals from multiple dance programs by Dave Eno) and two songs from the classic Red Boot library

• RIV 994 - Grass Is Blue, The (Patter with SSD and Advanced vocals by Dave Eno)
• RIV 991 - Lucky Son Of A Gun (Vocals by Ted Kennedy and Nelda Eaton; formerly JBK 111)
• RIV 990 - Daisy A Day (Vocal by Kuniko Kawashima and Hiromi Kaneko, with harmony by Kuniko)
• RIV 989 - Little Less Talk (Vocal by Ted Kennedy; formerly RB 3039)
• RIV 988 - On The Horizon (Patter with SSD and Advanced vocals by Ted Kennedy)
• RIV 987 - Trucker's Holiday (Patter with SSD, Plus and Advanced vocals by Ted Kennedy)

We also have female versions for two of our previous releases:

• RIV 347 - Ode To Joy (Female version in key G by Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1077 - Kiss Me (Female version in key B by Krista Baird, still part of our 2020 Winter Gold package)

To top it off, Aussie Tempos Recordings' Steve Turner has provided an alternate vocal for RIV 564 - Jingle Bells that has a unique Australian flavor!

As always, if you've already purchased one of the previous releases and would like the new tracks, contact Bob Elling directly.

You'll see more new releases than the six listed above if you go to our catalog page, www.riverboat.com/records/allmp3.php That's because our 2018 Autumn Gold package was just released as regular single titles. If you haven't already checked them out, this is a good time to do it!

Looking forward to the time that we can get back to dancing. Until then, stay safe and enjoy our new music!

With that in mind, we've got eleven titles for you this month at www.riverboat.com/records/allmp3.php: three new patters, and three from the Red Boot Library (including Jay-Bar-K):

• RIV 986 - A Whole New World (Vocal by Gaku Nakagawa and Kumi Takahashi, with harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 985 - Ring Of Fire (Vocal by Steve Edlund with harmony by Brent Mawdsley, female version by Nelda Eaton, formerly JBK 118)
• RIV 984 - I Need To Be In Love (Vocal by Max Masao Ringe)
• RIV 983 - Step By Step (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi)
• RIV 982 - I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew (Vocal by Kaneko Jr.)
• RIV 981 - Neighbors (Patter)
• RIV 980 - Dancing At The Prom (Patter)
• RIV 979 - Night In The City (Patter)
• RIV 978 - Street Fair (Vocals by Nelda Eaton and Ted Kennedy, formerly JBK 139)
• RIV 977 - All The Way (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone, formerly RB 3083)
• RIV 976 - Butterfly (Vocals by Mitchell Osawa and Noriko Shinogaya, with harmony by Kumi Takahashi)

A Whole New World is, of course, from the Disney film Aladdin (both versions, so take your pick!). Step By Step is the Whitney Houston song, not the Eddie Rabbitt one. And Butterfly was a 1957 song by Andy Williams.

Enjoy!

• RIV 975 - Sky Full Of Angels (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi, Duke Okada, Mitchell Osawa; harmony by Kumi)
• RIV 974 - Devil Woman (Vocal by Bubba Mingus; formerly IAM 001)
• RIV 973 - Sweet Baby Jane (Male vocal by Ted Kennedy, female by Nelda Eaton; formerly RB 177)
• RIV 972 - Vacation (Patter)
• RIV 971 - Sunrise Serenade (Patter)
• RIV 970 - Sadie Hawkins (Patter)

Note that "Devil Woman" is NOT the Marty Robbins song. It's a completely different song originally by Cliff Richard, and a nice fit for a Halloween dance.

Give them a listen and have some fun!

• RIV 969 - Don't Get Around Much Any More (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone; formerly RB 3076)
• RIV 968 - Bobby Socks (Patter)
• RIV 967 - Lads and Lassies (Patter)
• RIV 966 - Smokey Mountain Breakdown (Patter; Formerly RB 303)

In addition, Brent Mawdsley has provided the vocal for the male version of last month's release RIV 964 - Annie's Song. Plus, Linda Rawlinson has contributed a female vocal (with re-keyed instrumental) for RIV 343 - So Long Red River Valley.

You can listen to samples and/or purchase at our website. The newest releases are always at the top of the listing (including package titles that have been recently released from package, as with the 2018 Summer Gold package that un-bundled last month).

As always, be sure to visit our friends at ESP and Silver Sounds!

Annie's Song is, of course, the late John Denver's ode to his wife. And Disney fans will immediately recognize the song behind New Beginnings.

We also have a female vocal added to one of our prior releases. Nelda Eaton has added her rendition to RIV 929 - Taste Of The Wind, with accompanying instrumental rekeyed to D. As always, if you've already purchased that title and would like the new tracks, contact Bob Elling directly.

Hoping that all of you are weathering the current difficulties, and looking forward to a return to living and calling in the near future!

Born To Run isn't the Bruce Springsteen song; rather, it's a song introduced by Emmylou Harris and later done by Jessie Buckley in the movie "Wild Rose."

We also have a new female vocal for RIV 238 - White Lightning, done by Nelda Eaton, as well as a female version (in key F) for RIV 871 - This Is Me (the song from the movie "The Greatest Showman"), done by Krista Baird.

We hope you are all weathering this situation without serious strains. Purchasing music may not be an essential activity, but we're presenting these releases in the hope that it might help to break the monotony of sheltering at home and perhaps make things a bit more enjoyable!

The new rekeyed female versions added to the catalog: (as always, if you've already purchased any of these and want the new tracks, contact Bob)

• RIV 261 - Mas Fina (New female version with vocal by Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 291 - Pickle Up A Doodle (New female version with vocal by Linda Rawlinson)
• RIV 348 - Born This Way (New female version with vocal by Krista Baird)
• RIV 446 - Matamoras (New female version with vocal by Nelda Eaton)

All of these are now available on our website. www.riverboat.com/records -- to find the songs with new female versions, just use the song search function.

As always, be sure to visit our friends at ESP and Silver Sounds! Jack O'Leary at Silver Sounds has a brand new singing call for St. Patrick's day, Peggy O'Neil.

• RIV 1068 - Best Part Of The Day (Vocal by Dan Nordbye)
• RIV 1069 - Love Is A Wonderful Thing (Vocals by Tony Oxendine of Royal Records, and Carol Hilliard (Reardon))
• RIV 1070 - Guitars And Tiki Bars (Vocal by Ken Bower)
• RIV 1071 - Galway Girl (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1072 - I Can Make It (Vocal and harmony by Brent Mawdsley)
• RIV 1073 - Temple Bar (Vocal by Dan Nordbye)
• RIV 1074 - Color My World (Vocal by Dan Nordbye)
• RIV 1075 - Shakin' (Vocal by Tony Oxendine of Royal Records)
• RIV 1076 - Hold On To Your Hat (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1077 - Kiss Me (Vocal by Steve Edlund)
• RIV 1078 - Irish Pub (Vocals by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music, and Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1079 - Dream Lover (Vocal by Linda and Ralph Rawlinson)
• RIV 1080 - Pleasure Has Been Mine (Vocal by Elmer Sheffield of ESP Recordings, and Nelda Eaton)
• RIV 1081 - Key Lime Pie (Vocal by Jack O'Leary of Silver Sounds Music)
• RIV 1082 - Hottest Thing In Town (Vocal by Dan Nordbye)
• RIV 1083 - Put On A Happy Face (Vocal by Lawrence Johnstone)
• RIV 1084 - Robbie's Reel (Patter)

This list includes songs originally done by Kenny Chesney, Bobby Darin, Sawyer Brown, Michael Bolton and Dick Van Dyke, among others — a variety of styles and energy levels, and lots of fun in the making. There are several Irish songs for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations, too! Check them out and add them to your repertoire!

Our new female versions (including rekeyed music) are...

• RIV 524A - You Raise Me Up by Krista Baird, key Ab
• RIV 660B - Seven Spanish Angels by Nelda Eaton, key F

Also, you may have noticed a number of songs being flagged as new releases on January 1. Our 2018 January package has just been released into the catalog at our regular $7 single-title price, including

• RIV 1000 - Your Time Hasn't Come Yet Baby
• RIV 1001 - Story Of My Life
• RIV 1002 - Fare Thee Well
• RIV 1003 - Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
• RIV 1004 - Best Is Yet To Come
• RIV 1005 - When Can I See You Again
• RIV 1006 - My Tipperary Girl
• RIV 1007 - Rasberry Pi (Patter)

The full package is still available for $40, but you can now buy these titles as $7 singles instead of $10.

Check back here later this month for our 2020 Winter package release. And, as always, be sure to visit our friends at ESP and Silver Sounds!

One thing to be aware of: on Behind Closed Doors, the opener, break and closer are all only 32 beats rather than 64.

Yes, Kimosabe is a version of our Lone Ranger patter from the 2018 Spring Gold package, but without the strong melody line.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas season (and Hanukkah, and the other holidays that fall around this time), and our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!

In the past month, we've also added Japanese and Swedish versions of Silent Night (RIV 1062) to the package. As always, if you've already purchased the package (or the individual titles) and would like the new tracks, contact Bob Elling directly.

We also still have last year's 2018 Christmas Gold package available, including At Christmas, Country Christmas, Silver Bells, Oh Holy Night and three holiday patters. Check both packages out on our Packages page!

In addition, two years have gone by since we released our big 2018 Gold package, and the 30 titles in that package have now been released into our regular catalog as singles for the regular $7 price. These are all of the titles between RIV 751 and RIV 780, including I Need A Hero and I Love How You Love Me.

Both of the singing calls include harmony tracks. Enjoy!

Silent Night and Oh Christmas Tree are, of course, classic Christmas carols. God Rest Ye... / Star Of Wonder is a mini-medley of two carols, with "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on the opener and figures, and the chorus of "We Three Kings Of Orient Are" on the middle break and closer. Christmas Stuff is a song originally by Nathan Carter, Meet Me Under The Mistletoe was originally done by Randy Travis, and You Make It Feel Like Christmas came from Gwen Stefani. So, you have a variety of sources and styles to choose from!

Check them out at our packages page -- or, you can now see them in our main listing as well on the "All MP3s" page.