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This looks to be a promotional easy listening LP that was released in the late 1960s assocaited with the American restaurant chain Dog n Suds.

From Wikipedia: "Dog n Suds is a midwestern United States-based chain of hot dog and root beer drive-in style eateries. The chain started in 1953; by the 1970s the franchise included over 650 restaurants across 38 states. In 2021, the brand continues to operate at approximately 20 locations; the company serves hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks."

The LP was produced by George Garabedian, who had a hand in many novelty and promotional LPs in the 1960s and 1970s.

Tracklist
A1 Gentle On My Mind
A2 Honey
A3 Whipped Cream
A4 By The Time I Get To Phoenix
A5 Do You Know The Way To San Jose
B1 Dear World
B2 Mame
B3 Going Out Of My Head
B4 Casino Royale
B5 Born Free

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Tracklist
A1 I Know Who Is Sick
A2 The Coventry Carol / Scarborough Fair
A3 The Sheep Stealer
A4 Step We Gaily
A5 Loch Rannoch
A6 A Basket Of Eggs
A7 I'll Tell My Ma
B1 "P" Stands For Paddy
B2 Shule Araugh
B3 La Rotta
B4 Dustty Boxcar Wal
B5 Whoop Jamboree
B6 Farewell To Nova Scotia

Jerry Goebel released several LPs in the 1980s on a variety of labels. All songs on this LP were written by Jerry. He is still performing today, but from what I can tell his focus these days is on ministry and writing books. He has a website at onefamilyoutreach.com.

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Tracklist
A1 That I Could Still Go Free
A2 Love Will Roll The Clouds Away
A3 Ain't That What It's All About
A4 One Day At A Time
A5 Why Me
B1 Gettin' Ready Today
B2 Just A Little Talk With Jesus
B3 What A Day
B4 He Touched Me
B5 I Know

Album by Indiana gospel group The Gospel Heritage, released on Mission Records.

The Gospel Heritage was comprised of members Rod Hoschouer, Glen Adamson, and Joe Money. They appear to have been based in the Indianapolis area, with testimonials on the LP cover given by pastors from Danville and Greenwood Indiana.

The LP appears to have been recorded and released sometime in the early 1970s but I can't place an exact date. As far as I can tell this was their only release, and the only trace of them I can find online are in some Indianapolis-area newspaper archives advertising performances in the early 1970s. The LP was recorded at Mission Records studio in Nashville, Tennessee. It was produced by Louie S. Swift and engineered by Jack Linneman. Additional credits on the LP include Benny Kennerson on piano, Tommy Floyd on bass, Bob Seymour on pedal steel, and Paul Charron on drums. The pedal steel work by Bob Seymour is especially great on this LP, with a whining, almost synthesized sound that you can also hear on some Mickey Newbury records he played on.

Tracklist
A1 Something Worth Living For
A2 Lord I Need You Again Today
A3 Build Me A Cabin
A4 He's Not Guilty
A5 How Great Thou Art
B1 I Know
B2 If That Isn't Love
B3 On The Sunny Banks
B4 The Way He Leads
B5 The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

LP from Indiana gospel group The Gospel Lights, released on Sounds Of America, Inc.

The Gospel Lights consisted of Wanita Coffey, Finas Denny, Dwight Hardin, and Martha Hardin.

Dwight and Martha Hardin released at least one other LP together in the 1970s, called My Test on Mission Records.

Dwight Hardin passed away in 2021.

Tracklist
A1 The Things I Deserve
A2 Looking For A City
A3 My Altar
A4 This Little Light Of Mine
A5 By Grace
A6 I Ain't Gonna Let Satan (Turn Me 'Round)
B1 When He Shall Come
B2 When The Fire (Comes Down From Heaven)
B3 Break Up Your Fallow Ground
B4 I Don't Care What The World May Do
B5 Not My Will
B6 I Have Started

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Record from Richmond, Indiana country-gospel group The Gospel Mel-Tones.

The Gospel Mel-Tones were husband and wife Ralph and Clovis Caudill, Ralph's brothers Kelly and Joe, and sister Charlotte Heiber. Also playing on this LP is Kelly Dean Caudill Jr. The name of the LP implies that they released at least nine LPs.

This LP was recorded at Hordan Recording Studios in Covington, Kentucky.

Tracklist
A1 Heaven Bound And Leaving
A2 Heaven's National Anthem
A3 I Owed A Debt
A4 God Delivers Again
A5 Behold The Lamb
B1 I Want To See Jesus
B2 All My Labors Will Be Over
B3 He Picked Me Up
B4 Some Morning Fair
B5 The First Look
B6 God Sent An Angel

LP by bluegrass-gospel group The Gospel Travelers, released on Crusade Records

The Gospel Travelers formed in 1963 in Santa Cruz, California by guitarists Bud Durbin, mandolin player Ralph Gillespie, banjo played Max Shannon, and bassist Archie Salters. The band members originated from all over the United States: Durbin from Texas, Gillespie from West Virginia, Shannon from Arkansas, and Salters from Oklahoma.

I can't find much other information about The Gospel Travelers online. There was a family band of the same name active in the 1960s, but it appears the two group are unrelated.

Tracklist
A1 Thankful
A2 God Loves His Children
A3 I'm Ready
A4 Joy Bells
A5 Let The Church Roll On
A6 Born Again
B1 Are You Walking And Talking For The Lord?
B2 I'm Using My Bible For A Road Map
B3 This Train
B4 Please Let Me Stay A Little Longer
B5 When The Angels Carry Me Home
B6 How Great Is My God

LP from musician Norva Gray, released on Corene Records.

Norva is credited with piano, guitar, and vocals on this LP. Devere Adamson plays steel guitar.

The liner notes of the LP imply that Gray worked at a piano bar, but the location isn't specified.

According to a write up on slipcue.com, Gray was born in Des Moines, Iowa and performed on local TV shows. The site also mentions that he eventually moved to Arizona and became a music teacher.

Norva Gray died on October 20th, 2024.

Tracklist
A1 I've Got The Time
A2 Somewhere My Love
A3 For The Good Times
A4 Alley Cat
A5 Release Me
A6 Sunrise Serenade
B1 Old Dogs and Children
B2 T.D. Boogie
B3 Tony Bennett Medley: I Left My Heart In San Francisco - I Wanna Be Around
B4 You Gave Me A Mountain
B5 Last Date
B6 Funny How Time Slips Away

1977 LP by country singer Brownie Green, released on Stoneway Records.

According to the liner notes of this LP, Brownie Green performed at the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s with Cousin Harold Goodman and Curt Polsen. In the 1940s he worked with Hank Locklin. He was also worked with Jim and Bill Boyd in Dallas and participated in a two-year tour with The Bowery Boys. He was also a regular on the Tacoma, Washington show "Western Jamboree". As far as I can tell this is his only solo LP. He put out a few singles in the late 60s and 70s, including the title track of this LP, "Apple Blossom". Other than the biographical information in the liner notes, I can't independently confirm his performances on the Grand Ole Opry or with Hank Locklin in the 1940s.

Tracklist

A1 On The Mississippi Shore
A2 Bob Wills Medley
A3 Don't Believe What The People Say
A4 Window At The End Of The Lane
A5 I'm Going Back To Where I Come From
A6 When It Rains It Pours
B1 She Was Hardly More Than A Baby
B2 That's Bad
B3 Honey I'm In Love With You
B4 Apple Blossom
B5 I Love You Honey
B6 Following You Around

The Greenwood County Singers' 1965 LP, released on Kapp Records.

The Greenwood County Singers were a folk-pop group based out of Los Angeles in the 1960s.There isn't much information floating around online about the group, but the most notable fact is that a young Van Dyke Parks was in the group (along with his brother Carson Parks). His involvement with The Greenwood County Singers predated his work with Brian Wilson, Ry Cooder, and Randy Newman. It was around this time that Parks was in Frank Zappa's live band as well. None of the other members of the group went on to enjoy the same level of success as Van Dyke Parks.

The Greenwood County Singers released seven LPs that I can find between 1964 and 1970.

Gospel tape from smooth jazz guitarist Roland Gresham, released on Jubal Records.

Gresham has put out several LPs, CDs, and tapes of instrumental gospel music since the 1980s.

The tape was produced by Roland Gresham and was recorded and mixed at "Doc's Place" studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee by David Cline. Backing vocals are credited to A Special Blend.

From his website rolandgreshamdownloads.com:

"Jazz guitarist Roland Gresham is a native of Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up under the influence of his father who was also a jazz guitarist, and a fan of legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery. Roland started playing guitar at the age of six with no formal training. By the time he was in high school he could play along with any song heard on the radio, and won the talent contest his freshman year. By the age of twenty, Roland was performing for banquets, wedding receptions, and other events. In the early 1980's Roland discovered the music of George Benson, and quickly became a fan. Shortly after, people started comparing his sound to that of George Benson, a comment often repeated today.

Roland has recorded several CDs during his career, including "Pillow Talk," "Holiday Memories," and various gospel jazz recordings. His latest recording, “Memories of Michael Jackson,” is a tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson. It has been said that Roland Gresham plays music that TOUCHES THE SOUL!!!"

Tracklist
A1 Trust and Obey
A2 Sing A New Song
A3 The Garden Of Eden
A4 Don't Take Your Eyes Off The Saviour/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
A5 When I Get Home
B1 Proverbs 31
B2 Even So Lord Jesus
B3 The Touch Of The Master's Hand
B4 Do You Love God

Ray Griff's 1974 LP Expression, released on ABC DOT (formerly Dot Records).

Ray Griff (1940-2016) was a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He wrote songs in his early career for country stars such as Johnny Horton and Jim Reeves. He had a good deal of chart success as a recording artist in the 1970s, charting 9 songs in the country Top 40.

As a songwriter he wrote songs for country stars such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and George Jones.
He continued recording through the 80s and 90s and died at age 75 in 2016.

This LP features contributions from many members of the Nashville A-Team. The record was produced by Ray Griff, and he wrote 9 of the 11 tracks on the LP. -

Ed Gutfreund is a musician, psychotherapist, and educator who has released several LPs, starting back in the early 1970s.

Ed Gutfreund plays acoustic guitar on the LP, Bobby Fisher plays guitar/mandolin/piano, Louise Anderson plays bass, Skip Kroner plays flute, Mike Duffey plays electric bass, Marc Stevens plays pedal steel, Dave Hennessee plays drums, Paul Patterson plays fiddle/banjo/violin, Jeff Zavak plays saxophone, Karen Patterson plays viola, Susan Thorenton plays cello, John Pell plays guitar, and Martha Dorff plays harmonica.

The LP was procudes by Mike Duffey, David Hennessee, and Ed Sullivan.

Tracklist

A1 We Will Run
A2 Too Young To Be A Prophet
A3 We Remember
A4 Encircle Us
A5 So Let Time Be Your Friend / Jerry's Song
A6 Come And Be At Peace
B1 Harmonizing Word (Help Me Turn My Heart Around)
B2 Gifting Us
B3 The Mountain Song
B4 For Each Other
B5 Your Bread's For The World
B6 Images Of Weston