* (Cover photo: 1959 FORD Thunderbird Convertible in Drive-in Cinema).
=> "Drive-in Cinema" resurfaces as an entertainment alternative in a pandemic time.
"THE VENTURES are considered the most influential, best-selling Instrumental Band in ROCK AND ROLL history.
Over 450 (LPs and CDs including compilations) Released Worldwide."

"THE VENTURES have written over 1000 tunes, and recorded over 3000 songs altogether! If they ever decide to play all of the songs that they've ever recorded, it would take almost 5 days - without a break - to play them all."

"While they predated the advent of the terms surf guitar and surf rock, and they do not consider themselves a surf music group, they were a major building block of instrumental guitar-driven music. "Guitar Player", in an article titled "20 Essential Rock Albums", cited elements of their 1960 "Walk, Don't Run - Album" (Dolton Records BLP-2003 (mono) / BST-8003 (stereo)) which presaged the coming surf trend."

"Most instrumental groups of the 1950s and '60s disappeared after one hit, but the longevity of The Ventures, the best-selling instrumental group of all time, demonstrated the enduring appeal of the genre as well as the band's skill in choosing recording material."

"It was the electric guitars that made the impression; that and the unique rhythmic pulse that Wilson and Bogle had developed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington, when they tried to make up for the fact that they didn't know any drummers, let alone pianists or sax players. At the time, most record companies wouldn't look at you if you had neither.
- "I played a very percussive rhythm-guitar style", Wilson says: "And Bob used to play with the whammy bar, and once in a white instead of a note he'd hit a chord and give it a little vibrato".
But the most distinctive element of The Ventures sound was that damped, rapidly picked descending glissando, which Japanese call "deke-deke-deke"."

"Through the nuances and characteristics of "THE VENTURES STYLE" in the songs, we can distinguish the unique songs played by them.
This is the "VENTURIZED SOUND". Enjoy !"

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"The Ventures: Stars On Guitars" (Promo)

- New promo video for “The Ventures: Stars on Guitars” documentary, out 12/08/2020 ����❣️ @Staci Layne Wilson
- Please share with anyone you know who loves music ��

https://youtu.be/CnyyFtLYdNI

Coming soon to VOD and DVD- The Ventures: Stars on Guitars!

"The Ventures are one of the most influential guitar-based bands of their era.” — Rolling Stone

The Ventures have been thrilling music lovers with songs like “Wipe Out,” “Walk Don’t Run,” and “Hawaii 5-0” for over half a century. Started by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle in 1959, the band went from humble beginnings in Tacoma, WA., to worldwide acclaim, culminating as inductees into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the #1 Bestselling Instrumental Rock and Roll Group of all time.

Now, see the story of the world’s most famous instrumental rock and roll band from those who know them the best: movie stars like Billy Bob Thornton, music legends such as Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Steely Dan), The Surfragettes, Lalo Schifrin (Academy Award winning composer of The Mission Impossible theme), Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner Overdrive), and John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival), and their family. Witness the rise and influence of the electric guitar, the history, and the relevance of the band in pop culture still today, while you rock out to the stellar soundtrack. @Vision Films

* Soundtrack: "Holy Surf!" (M.Trapp) - The Alien Mike E.T. (2020)

Saturday, February 26, 2022

The Ventures / Don Wilson Vocal - Let Your Love Flow

Sharing the post published by Staci Layne Wilson on Facebook - feb 9,  3:34PM

"I love this song so much! I just had to make a video of it in memory of my dad. The Ventures often joked onstage before Dad sang, saying, "This is why we're an instrumental band!" But... I enjoy his singing voice. He'd usually do over-the-top songs in a humorous way (like Sea Cruise, or Runaway) but this is a straightforward cover The Ventures did of a Bellamy Brothers song called Let Your Love Flow and I think it's really pretty."


“Let Your Love Flow” by The Bellamy Brothers, as performed by The Ventures with Don Wilson on vocals. Nebula Blue Video by Mike LaCoste. 
RIP Don Wilson (February 10, 1933 - January 22, 2022).  @TheVenturesMovie
 
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"Let Your Love Flow" (lyrics)
(Larry E. Williams) 1975

There's a reason for the sunshine sky 
and there's a reason why I'm feeling so high
must be the season
when that love light shines all around us
so let that feelin' grab you deep inside 
and send you reelin' where your love can't hide
and then go steelin' 
through the moonlight nights with your lover

Just let your love flow like a mountain stream
and let your love grow with the smallest of dreams
and let your love show and you'll know what I mean
its the season
let your love fly like a bird on a wing
and let your love bind you to all living things
and let your love shine and you'll know what I mean
thats the reason

Theres a reason for the warm sweet nights
and theres a reason for the candle lights
must be the season 
when those love right shine all around us
so let that wonder take into space
and lay you under its loving embrace
just feel the thunder as it warms your face
you cant hold back 

Just let your love flow like a mountain stream
and let your love grow with the smallest of dreams
and let your love show and you'll know what I mean 
its the season 
let your love fly like a bird on a wing
and let your love bind you to all livin things
and let your love shine and you'll know what I mean 
thats the reason

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* Song: THE VENTURES - "Joy Ride / Let Your Love Flow" - 7" Vinil - Toshiba EMI (Liberty) LLR-20099 (1976) Japan

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"Let Your Love Flow" - Bellamy Brothers

"Let Your Love Flow" is a pop song written by Larry E. Williams which was recorded in the autumn of 1975 by country music duo the Bellamy Brothers for whom it afforded an international hit in 1976.

History

The song's composer Larry E. Williams had been a roadie for Neil Diamond's live shows, and "Let Your Love Flow" had been published by Bicycle Music, which had been founded by the singer and owned Diamond's own catalog. On Diamond's apparent disinterest in recording the song himself, Howard Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers has commented "it really wasn't in his [ie. Diamond's] vein." According to Howard, Johnny Rivers had also passed on "Let Your Love Flow". The song as recorded by Gene Cotton was a single release in the autumn of 1975, making Cotton's version - featured on his 1976 album release For All the Young Writers - the earliest released version of "Let Your Love Flow," although it is unclear if Cotton's recording was made prior to that by the Bellamy Brothers.

The Bellamy Brothers - siblings David and Howard Bellamy from Pasco County - had been working as session musicians at the Studio 70 recording studio in Tampa when a demo of a song written by David, "Spiders and Snakes", was optioned for Jim Stafford, whose 1973 recording became a million-selling hit single. On the recommendation of Stafford's producer Phil Gernhard, the Bellamy Brothers relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a recording career. The duo initially stayed with Stafford in the Hollywood house whose purchase Stafford's success with "Spiders and Snakes" had made possible, and for a time Howard acted as Stafford's road manager while Gernhard arranged for David to record as a solo act for the Warner Bros. Records affiliate Curb Records with a resultant regional hit, "Nothin' Heavy", #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the autumn of 1975.

David Bellamy's recording sessions featured members of Neil Diamond's band, including drummer Dennis St John, and it was St John who recommended "Let Your Love Flow" to the Bellamys. Howard Bellamy recalls that Dennis St John "one day...came over to our house and brought the demo of 'Let Your Love Flow' and said: 'Hey, this sounds like something you guys would do.'"David Bellamy recalls St John mentioning the song as appropriate for the Bellamys to record, but that St John sent the demo of the song to Phil Gernhard: David Bellamy (quote) - "the next day I went to Phil's office and listened to it. I [then] called Howard and said :'I’ve got to play you this song!'" David further states: "We went back in with Neil's band" - to the Wally Heider Recording Studio in Hollywood - "and cut the song. We got the right key, the band hooked it right away and we probably didn’t do more than two or three takes on the whole session. It was the perfect song for us and became the key to our career.

"Let Your Love Flow" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated 1 May 1976, also crossing-over to the Billboard chart rankings for Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks with a peak of #2, and also for Hot Country Singles with a peak of #21. According to David Bellamy (quote): "There were a couple of guys from Holland [ie. the Netherlands] who were in town when the single was released, and our record company gave it to them to take home and they also sent it to Germany", and "Let Your Love Flow" would in fact debut at #22 on the Dutch Top 30 chart dated 6 March 1976, the same date as the track's Billboard Top 40 debut at #38: the track would eventually peak at #6 on both the Dutch chart and Belgium's Flemish chart. In June and July 1976 "Let Your Love Flow" spent five weeks at #1 in Germany and also in Switzerland, while the track would be ranked at #1 on the monthly Austrian hit parades dated the 15th of August, September and October. "Let Your Love Flow" was afforded further European success with a seven-week tenure at #2 in both Norway and Sweden, while in the British Isles the track achieved chart peaks of #7 in the UK and #3 in Ireland. "Let Your Love Flow" also reached #1 on the hit parade for South Africa, #2 in New Zealand and #6 in Australia.
(Source - Wikipedia - english)

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GertysGirls! "Let Your Love Flow" Bellamy Brothers

Monday, February 14, 2022

Tribute to Don Wilson founder of The Ventures - RJ's Heartfelt Message

Video uploaded to YouTube channel on February 3, 2022 @RJ Jacinto

RJ's tribute to the late Don Wilson: founder of The Ventures.
RJ’s tribute to his friend Don Wilson (1933- 2022) of the Ventures. He goes down memory lane to detail his many encounters with Don and his band. Thank you for the memories.
Aired January 30, 2022 on RJ Sunday Jam. 


Ramón Pereyra Jacinto (born June 3, 1945), best known by his initials RJ, is a Filipino businessman, musician and radio TV personality. He previously served as Undersecretary for Government Digital Broadcast Television and the Digitization of the Entertainment Industry Sector in Department of Information and Communications Technology. He is also the founder and chairman of Philippine rock-and-roll radio station DZRJ and the Rajah Broadcasting Network.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Local surf rock band The Ventures inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Seattle Channel - YouTube upload date: January 24, 2022
Original airdate: 3/20/2008


Legendary Northwest band The Ventures finally "Walk, Don't Run" into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Their instrumental hit “Walk, Don’t Run” defined an era and inspired countless kids—and several future legends— to start their own guitar bands. But, for many years, The Ventures, co-founded by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, were something of a footnote in official rock history. 

All of that changed recently, and the Seattle Channel’s Feliks Banel has the story. 
Original airdate: 3/20/2008 
Producers: Ralph Bevins and Feliks Banel 
Photographer/Editor: Ralph Bevins

 
Seattle Channel is an award-winning municipal TV station that reflects, informs, and inspires the community it serves with a local mix of news, analysis, stories, and perspectives you won't find anywhere else. 

Programming highlights the diverse civic and cultural landscape of Seattle with compelling, high-quality content including a public-affairs show; live meetings and press conferences; in-depth arts coverage; a news/lifestyle magazine show; community features; panel discussions and interviews with local leaders and national figures. 

Find us online anytime at seattlechannel.org. Seattle cable subscribers can find us on channel 21 on Comcast (321 HD) and Wave (721 HD).

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Message from Judy Edwards




Don Wilson

Seattle, WA. — Don Wilson (February 10, 1933 - January 22, 2022) was the cofounder and rhythm guitarist of The Ventures (est. 1958), one of the most influential guitar groups of all time and known as “the band that launched a thousand bands.” 

The Ventures first wide-release single, "Walk, Don't Run", brought international fame to the group, and is often cited as one of the top songs ever recorded for guitar. In the 1960s and early 1970s, 38 of the band's albums charted in the US, ranking them as the 6th best album chart performer during the 1960s, and the band had 14 singles in the Billboard Hot 100. With over 100 million records sold, the Ventures are the best-selling instrumental band of all time. Other hits include “Hawaii 5-0”, “Wipeout”, and “Perfidia”. The Ventures’ recording of "Walk, Don't Run" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its lasting, and in 2008 the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

Wilson was the one constant member of The Ventures throughout, and never missed a tour until his retirement in 2015. He continued to record with the current lineup of The Ventures, and he, along with his family, produced a documentary film, “The Ventures: Stars on Guitars” (2020). 

He passed peacefully of natural causes with his four children — Jill, Tim, Cyd, and Staci — at his side in Tacoma, WA., at 5 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022. “Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over world with his band, The Ventures,” said Tim Wilson. “He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed.” 

Sadly all original members of The Ventures have left us now. Their music has inspired countless musicians, many of whom are today's celebrity guitarists. The Ventures and their music will forever live on in our hearts and memories. 

Love to all, 
Judy Edwards


Posted by Judy Edwards widow of Nokie on Nokie Edwards Official International Fan Club website:
http://www.nokieedwards.com/index.htm

Friday, February 4, 2022

Nokie Edwards - NAMM - Oral History Program - In Memoriam

Full video interview published on the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) website:
https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/nokie-edwards

Nokie Edwards was an original member of the Ventures, a rock group of the 1960’s that helped popularize instrumental recordings. The band enjoyed several hit records including “Walk Don’t Run.” They remained active during much of the 60’s, even providing the music for the “Hawaii Five-O” television theme. Nokie was active within the music products industry as an advisor on product design and as an endorser. NAMM attendees were able to hear Nokie for decades at various events including performing at Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night. 

Interview Date: July 25, 2004 (Nashville, TN)

Date of Birth: May 9, 1935 
Deceased Date: March 12, 2018 
Job Title: Musician, Guitarist 

Tags: Rock and Roll Deceased Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Mosrite Guitars Muriel Anderson The Ventures Instrumental Hit Record Guitars Full Interview

NAMM TEC Awards 2020 - Tribute to DON WILSON (January 18)


* Jeff Skunk Baxter (founding member of Steely Dan and played with the Doobie Brothers also Jimmy Hendrix), Steve Lukather (Toto) and Elliot Easton (The Cars), along with Larry Batiste and the 2Cold Chilibone TEC Band perform a medley of Ventures tunes as a tribute to Don Wilson as he receives NAMM's "Music for Life Award" at the 2020 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

* Elliot Easton plays on a Lefty Mosrite Guitar and Steve Lukather and Jeff Baxter play on a Wilson Bros. Guitar "The Ventures Model". All with the finish in "Candy Apple Red". One of the beautiful colors appreciated by Don Wilson and The Ventures.
Don Wilson in 1963 used a Mosrite guitar all in this color while Nokie and Bob used their guitars in the Sunburst color.
* In the Tribute, a special message from the friend Billy Bob Thornton.

Nokie Edwards: The Ventures, Musical Inspirations, Guitars & More.

Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum (YouTube channel) Upload: June 14, 2020.
Backstage interview: January 23, 2005.

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars – Don Wilson, Deleted Scene 2018 Interview (1 of 2)

"Here is Don Wilson, from the documentary feature film The Ventures: Stars on Guitars, in a deleted scene talking about how much The Ventures love playing Fender guitars, as well as mentioning their 1996 Fender signature line. Shot by: Staci Layne Wilson"
Score/Composer: Michael Trapp (this song is called Holy Surf).
* Fender Guitar Japan - Special Limited Edition - The Ventures Model Signature Line (1996)

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars - Bill Ford Deleted Scene

"Here is Bill Ford, former road manager of The Ventures, talking about how he got this one-of-a-kind1962 “Franken-guitar” (Telecaster neck on a Jazzmaster body), which was Nokie’s lead guitar used to record Walk, Don’t Run Vol 2. This story did not make it into the film, but it’s quite interesting! Shot by: Staci Layne Wilson"

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars - 60th Anniversary Fan Shout-Outs from Around the World

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars is a feature documentary film on the #1 instrumental rock group in the world, The Ventures. This is the story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of playing the best guitar-rock of all time. With over 35 interviewees in the film, we couldn’t possibly run all of their stories in their entirety—so here you will find some of our favorite extended clips (as well as B-roll and more fun stuff; please subscribe to keep up to date). The feature will be released sometime in 2020; watch our Facebook and Instagram (@theventuresmovie) for details. Director: Staci Layne Wilson—Producers: Don Wilson, Tim Wilson, Jill Fairbanks, Lisa S. Johnson, Michael Kaplan

NEW !!! - The Ventures: Stars on Guitars (2020) Official Movie Trailer

- A 2020 feature documentary film on the #1 instrumental rock group in the world, The Ventures.
- This is the story of their rise to fame in the 1960s right up to now, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary of playing the best guitar-rock of all time.
- Featuring: Billy Bob Thornton, Jimmy Page, Josie Cotton, and many more.
- Director: Staci Layne Wilson. Editor: Nina Helene Hirten.

- Music: "Surf's Up" by Michel Perillard (with drum roll from "Atlantic Surfer" by the 9th Wave).

The Ventures: Stars on Guitars - Unofficial Teaser Trailer

" A sneak-peek at the upcoming full-length documentary about the bestselling instrumental rock group in the world, The Ventures!
Directed by Staci Layne Wilson, produced by Don Wilson, Tim Wilson, Jill Fairbanks, and Lisa S. Johnson. "
* Ending theme song: The Ventures - "Ame no Kyoto" (Bob Spalding) from "Here We Go Again" CD album (2018).

This is Rock n Roll TV feat. Tribute to & The Ventures & The Movie 2020 & Songs like Wipe Out

"Sunday 8pm 3/1/2020Monday 12:30pm & Tuesday 5 am.
This is Rock n Roll TV A Tribute to The Ventures #1 instrumental group. We will be talking about The Ventures Movie 2020 produced by Staci Layne Wilson & Their Music on Fios 34 Optimum 68 or (outside the Bronx) go to Bronxnet.org hit WATCH & BROMNI 68/34 and enjoy. Songs like Wipe Out, Pipeline, Walk Don't Run and much more... w/ Host Dennis Dion Nardone. This is our50th episode w/ guests James Fracassi, Vic Sabatini & Al Belfiore Just Nuts Band. ENJOY"

"Surf's Up" - (Michel Perillard)(2010) / Surfer Plus Haut live version

"Holy Surf!" - (The Alien Mike E.T.) - "Stars On Guitars" Documentary Score

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"Music is the link that unites the life of the spirit with the life of the senses.
The melody is the sensitive life of poetry."
(Ludwig van Beethoven)

Nikolas & Nina

A Bridge Called Love

It takes us back to brighter years,
to happier sunlit days,
and to precious moments
that will be with us always.

And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part.

There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above…
It keeps our dear ones near us
It’s the bridge that we call Love.


winter 2020 (south hemisphere)