HI-FIVES, The [CAN]

Homebase: Vancouver B.C, Canada
Stats: 1955-64
Misc Notes: HARRY WALKER and the FABULOUS Hi FIVES.
Harry Walker ~ Vocals
Tab Shori ~ Guitar (1936-2011)
Stan Richardson ~ Piano
Freddy Carotenuto ~ Saxophone
Bill Papuc ~ Bass
Larry Krashin ~ Drums

"The story of my brother Tab who left us May 1st in Kamloops, BC. Born at Vancouver General Hospital to Janki and Jogi Ram Shori, went to Van Tech High, graduated Yuba City High, California. Gifted Spanish guitarist, played drums and sax. Tab started performing on stage at age 13, picked up his guitar later, to record R & B with Harry Walker & The High Fives. Declined to tour N. America with Chubby Checker to start the first R & B Studio in Vancouver, working 3 jobs, teaching, playing at clubs, and driving a tandem. Tab received a scholarship in the Arts, recognition in the professions, on ski patrol, into boxing, took his Harley to Mexico, but first taught himself Spanish. Fluent in 4 languages. Traveled Europe to perform in London hotels, and the Obrei in New Delhi. A wrangler and MC for the Bar Q Guest Ranch in Ashcroft, his love for horses was on the top of his list with music. Opened up Tab's nightclub in Kamloops, hiring local bands, and knowns as the Platters. Performed in prisons and for the Sr's. His kind heart, humour, and laughter will be with us forever." Tab Shori Obituary published in the Vancouver Sun and/or the Province, May 13-14 2011

"Harry Walker once led the hot local dance band the Hi-Fives, who held down a 10-year residency at one of Vancouver’s long-gone dance clubs. Walker was involved in the local dance-club scene for a long time. Now he sells used cars." - Excerpt from article published in the Vancouver Sun, 7/6/2016

A lengthy article on Tab Shori published in "Kamloops This Week" can be read here.

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"Mean Old Woman" / "Cold Wind"

London [CAN]

#M 17200

1961

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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *

A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - BSN - 194 (Era BSN 193)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Bill Papuc - Freddy Carolentudo - Larry Krashin - Tab Shori
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Burdette Music Co. (BMI)

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - BSN - 193 (Era BSN 193)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Andy Laughland - Harry Walker - Stan Richardson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bamboo Music Inc. (BMI)

"Fujikami The Warrior" / "Mo-Shun"

HITT Records Ltd.

#45-0003

1961

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LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ron Jacobs [idea]; Frosty Forst [voice]
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 0003 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - 0003 - S1 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Papuc - Carotenuto - Krashan - Shori
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bolmin Publishing Co.

B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - 0003 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: 45 - 0003 - S2 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shorli- Papuc - Krashan - Caritenuto
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Bolmin Publishing Co.

"Cold Wind" / "Mean Old Woman"

Era [CA]

#193

1961

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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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Artist listed on disc as HI - FIVES

A-SIDE MATRIX:
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^40190 (August/September, 1961)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Richardson - Walker - Laughland
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:

B-SIDE MATRIX:
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^40190 (August/September, 1961)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shorl - Papuc - Krashen - Carotenuto
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:

"Goin Away" / "Tort"

Jerden