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This album has been uploaded to YouTube for the purpose of musical preservation.
Info from the book:
Musicians: All guitars, bass, dobro, mandolin: Mike Gilks
Keyboard: Rich Gilks
Drums: ed Dicapua, Jan Uvena
Clarinet and sax : Pual Kendall
Engineer: Barry Knoedl
Background vocals: Mike Gilks, Jessie Haynes, Rachel Gilks, [Barry Knoedl & Rich Scrivani on "Dirty Danube"]
CD Graphics: George "E-Gor" Chastain - Chastain@mail.wvnet.edu
Special thanks: Rich Gilks, Ruth, Rachel, & Evan Gilks, Barry Knoedl, George "E-Gor" Chastain, March Schumacher of Hampton Music & Arts, Rich Scrivani, Kevin Clement & Chiller Theatre, Jeff & Katherine Samuels, Dennis Druktenis & Scary Monsters, Joe [Dr. Skull] Girardi, Arnie & Miriam DeGaetano, Paul Russak & Chuck McCann.
Used by permission:
Zombie Zoo, published by Gone Gator Music & EMI April Music inc.
Frankenstein's Den, published by Parker Music
1. DEADICATION [M. GILKS] 3:19
2 . INTERMENT fOR Two [M. GILKS] 2:25
3. ZombIE ZOO [T, PeTTY, J. LYNne] 2:38
4. DEAR VALENTINE [LYRICS: A. AMBIRGE] 1:47
5. VINTAGE ZACH RADIO AD 1967 1:03
6. SATAN'S CouNTRY Line DAnCE [M. GILkS] 2:25
7. RENFIELD LAUGH [M. GILks] 3:16
8. A WICKED THougHT 2:26
9. VINTAGE ZACH RADIO AD 1967 1:11
10. FRankenSTeIn's Den [M. Johnson, A. Murry] 3:10
11. IsoBEL 1:35
12. MonsteR Blues [M. Gilks] 3:34
13. VINTAGE ZACH RADIO AD 1967 1:05
14. SATAN'S COUNTRy Lline dance w/ hoedown [m. Gilks] 2:25
~BONUSTRACKS-
15. HERCULES COMMERCIAL Loop 1963 6:20
16. VINTAGE ZACh RAdio Ad 1967 1:01
17. SteVe allen Visits 1963 [Laffter by Chuck MCCANN 10:22
18.VINTAGE ZACH RADIO Ad 1967 1:04
19. Missing Monster 1958 [ earle dowd] 5:24
20. VINTAGE ZACH RADIO AD 1967 1:04
21. DIRTY DanUBe 1:26
FOREWORDS & ZACHWORDS
When I orginally set out to record a follow up CD to our 1995 release, Dead Man's Ball I had no idea that it would end up being a celebration of John Zacherle's entire career. Over the years I've accumulated quite a stockpile of rare TV audio from fans, friends and from Zach himself. It occurred
to me that this would be the perfect opportunity to share some of these treasures with Zach's more devoted fans. First and foremost we have brand new songs from the Cool G houl prefer to let the music speak foritself and as you'l soon hear, Zach's performances are AMAZING! We've done lots of
sessions together over the years but I can honestly say its always a thrill o see him in action. The energy level is always high and his unique sense of humor shines through in everyithing he does . For me these songs just aren't complete until I hear his voice performing them.
◦ Throughout the CD you 'l find nostalgic nods to not only Shock Theater, but also Zach's Hercules cartoon show, Disc-0-Teen dance show, his FM radio days and some ultra rare on-air audio of Zach hosting and appearing on various early 60's New York area television programs . We did our best to enhance the sound quality as well as we could, but keep in mind that we're lucky this stuffeven exists!
There wil be the usual "thank you" list in the CD credits but would like to give special thanks to the following people here:
My brother Rich, for the use of his studio, musicianship and input, without which this CD would not have been completed.
Bary Knoedl, long time friend and engineer, for the botomless pit of creativity and patience that he brought to this project.
George Chastain, for contributing our oufstanding cover and alother associated artwork. Iin E-gor we found not only an insanely talented arist, but also someone who shares the same love and re spect for the subject matter that we do.
Rich Scrivani,for his friendship , support, Hercules and Disc-O-Teen audio.. and for singing backup on "Dirty Danubel"
Special thanks also to my niece Jessie Haynes, and to my daughter Rachel for providing those beautful background vocals wherever needed.
And finallyto the man himseli, John Zacherle. . The living blueprint for every Horor Host who ever walked, shufled or limped in his shadow. Thank You for allowing me to be A part of your life and for having such a huge impact on mine. Every one of these crazy songs I've written for you come straight from my heart, and one thing for sure is they NEVER would have been written without you. You are, and you continue to be, an inspiration to us all.
Mike Gilks, September 2005 |