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Cadence 45 Archie Bleyer launched the new Cadence Records label in 1953 and hit big with The Everly Brothers on his label in 1957. After Johnnie's fight with Tuberculosis, Cadence was chosen to re-introduce Johnnie Ray in 1960, the same year he performed in New York with The Quincy Jones Orchestra, who later scored big producing Lesley Gore's "It's My Party".
INTHEHTIT.GIF (1029 bytes) was recorded in 1960 in New York City, written by Mel Tillis & Wayne P. Walker, band lead by Archie Bleyer, other details unknown.

Decca Radio DJ Promo issue

 After signing a short-term contract with United Artists Records in 1961, Johnnie signed with Liberty Records in November 1961 and recorded a few duets with Timi Yuro as well as his own LP on Liberty and a re-make of "Cry" in February 1962. On December 5, 1962, Johnnie recorded for Decca Records:aftermytit.gif (1471 bytes) was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, with The Anita Kerr Singers (uncredited), Bob Moore on bass, Floyd Cramer on Piano. Written by Charles Tobias & Roy Turk.
Australian version In Australiaaftermytit.gif (1471 bytes) was released on Festival Records in 45rpm & 78rpm (pictured) formats. By 1962 Decca had already done away with 78rpm releases in America. Note the spelling of "Johnny". The "B" side was the same: "Lookout Chatanooga".

"OOH! AHH! OH! (THIS IS LOVE)" (unavailable in The U.S. until 1997). Recorded February 24, 1955 at Radio Recorders on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, California, USA. Band lead by Les Elgart, produced by Mitch Miller, song written by Lester Lee & Jerry Seelen.

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