SHIBLEY and the MOUNTAIN DEW BOYS, ARKIE
"Chick" Wiley (electric guitar); Arkie Shibley (electrified guitar); Leon Kelly (steel guitar).
Homebase: Bremerton, WA.
Stats: 1935 - 1954
Misc Notes:
Artist name also appears as ARKIE SHIBLEY and his/His Mountain Dew Boys
In 1950 Jesse Lee "Arkie" Shibley and the Mountain Dew Boys debuted the uptempo gem, “Hot Rod Race,” on their weekly program on Bremerton, Washington’s KBRO radio – and then, five years later, the song was revved up again by Spokane’s Charlie Ryan and the Timberlines as the proto-rockabilly hit, “Hot Rod Lincoln.” [READ MORE...]
- Arkie Shibley (vocals / guitar)
- Leon Kelly (guitar / steel guitar)
- Jack Hays (bass / banjo)
- Phil Fregon (fiddle)
- Chick Wiley (electric guitar)
Newspaper clipping from Vancouver BC, Canada.
Newspaper clipping from Vancouver BC, Canada.
MISC NOTES: Shibley (vocal) on Aside.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocals / guitar); Leon Kelly (steel guitar);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: "Copyright 1948"
A-SIDE MATRIX: 76-A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: George Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX: 76-B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelly-Sarb-Craig
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Artist Name On Label: ARKIE SHIBLEY AND HIS MT. DEW BOYS
Known Label Designs:
1. A - B retail label. Blue background. Silver numerals and letters.
A. Vocal by Leon Kelly
B. (No Credit Listed)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelly - Sarb - Craig
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Sarb - Shibley - Craig
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
/ Vocal by Arkie Shibley
A-SIDE MATRIX: 79 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Sarb - Kelly - Craig
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: No Listing
B-SIDE MATRIX: 79 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: No Listing
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: No Listing
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Vocal by Jack Hayes / Vocal by Arkie Shibley
A-SIDE MATRIX: 81 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Charles - Maten - Hayes
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: No Listing
B-SIDE MATRIX: 81 - B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Sarb - Tyler
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: No Listing
MISC NOTES: Leon Kelly (vocals) on B-side.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Shibley (guitar / vocals); Leon Kelly (steel guitar);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: "Copyright 1948"
A-SIDE MATRIX: 80-A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Craig-Kelly-Sarb
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX: 80-B
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Sarb-Shibley-Kelly
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Artist Name on Label: ARKIE SHIBLEY AND HIS MT. DEW BOYS
A. Hoedown
B. Hoedown
Known Label Designs:
1. A - B retail label. Blue background. Silver numerals and letters.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:
A-SIDE PUBLISHER:
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Jimmy Mayc
B-SIDE PUBLISHER:
MISC NOTES: Also Issued in 78 rpm format (5021).
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Leon Kelly (vocal) on the A-side / Arkie Shibley (vocal) on the B-side.
RECORDING STUDIO:
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES:* Serial Number = 45-MD-101
Known Label Variations:
1. 45. Black background with silver numerals and lettering. Straight line (GILT-EDGE) label name.
2. 78. Red background with silver/white numerals and lettering. Stylized label name.
A-SIDE MATRIX: 3856
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 3857
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Songs originally released on Mt Dew Record
Artist name on labels: ARKIE SHIBLEY and His Mountain Dew Boys
Issued in 1.) 78 rpm and 2.) 45 rpm formats
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Leon Kelly (A-Side vocal); Arkie Shibley (B-Side vocal)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10" / 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B 78 rpm retail label. Red background. Silver numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B 45 rpm retail label. Red background. Silver numerals and lettering.*
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) MD 2
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) MD 4
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: (BMI)
MISC NOTES: This record issued in both 45 rpm 7" and 78 10" formats.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: MD 2: Arkie Shibley (vocal) / MD 4: Leon Kelly (vocal)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
A-SIDE MATRIX: MD 2
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: MD 4
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Songs originally released on Mt Dew Record
Artist name on labels: ARKIE SHIBLEY and his Mountain Dew Boys
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Vocal by Leon Kelly / Instrumental
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B 78 rpm retail label. Redish background. Silver numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) MD 3
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Leon Kelly
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance: BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) MD 4
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Leon Kelly
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Music Clearance: BMI
MISC NOTES:
Songs originally released on MT Dew Record
Artist name on labels: ARKIE SHIBLEY and His Mountain Dew Boys
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
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FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
3855. Instrumental
3862, Vocal by Leon Kelly
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B 78 rpm retail label. Red background. Silver/White numerals, letters and logo.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3855
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Fregon
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Clearance Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3862
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelly - Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Clearance Music (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Released in 78 rpm (5036) and 45 rpm (45 - 5036) formats.
"Uncle Sam Has Called My Number"
Referring to the U.S. military draft, written by Spokane's Leon Kelly and recorded during the Korean War/Conflict, "Uncle Sam Has Called My Number" was reworked in 1966 (Vietnam War/Conflict) by another Spokanite, Robert Wayne "Bobby Wayne" Snyder, as "Uncle Sam's Got My Number". (Jerden #786).
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10" / 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Vocaly by Leon Kelley ' Vocal by Arkie Shibley
Known Label Variations:
1.) A - B (78 rpm) promo label. Tan background. Black numerals and letters. Disc (stylized) GILT-EDGE Jockey. Salesman Sample. NOT FOR SALE. Artist name = ARKIE SHIBLEY. Record # = GE - 5036. 3987 contains following dialogue: "Arkie Shibley's "HOT ROD RACE" records have demonstrated the vast interest in hot rods. The race between the Ford, Mercury and the hopped up Model A seems to have had some repercussions which Arkie now tells about." *
2.) A - B (78 rpm) retail label . Red background. Silver/white numerals and lettering. Stylized label name. *
3.) A - B (45 rpm) retail label. Black background. Silver numerals and lettering.*
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3859
2.) 3859
3.) 3859
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
3.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3987
2.) 3987
3.) 3987
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
3.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Music (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Issued in 78 rpm (5030) and 45 rpm (45-GE-5030) formats.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"/ 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Vocal by Arkie Shibley / Vocal by Arkie Shibley
Note:
a.) Initial printing of the 45 rpm labels may not have featured G. Wilson as one of the composers on "I Wish I Was Somebody's Rose".
b.) Some labels (78 and/or 45 rpm) reportedly featured back-up band name in all caps.
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B (78 rpm) retail label. Red background. Silver numerals and lettering. *
2.) 45. Black background. Silver numerals and letters. Straight line (GILT-EDGE) label lettering.*
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3985
2.) 3985
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kraber - G. Wilson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3986
2.) 3986
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley - Hays
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:Leon Kelley (vocals on A-side); Arkie Shibley (vocals on B-side)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:*
Vocal by Arkie Shibley / Vocal by Arkie Shibley
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B retail label. Red background. Silver/White numerals and lettering. Stylized label name.*
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3862
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.)3996
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Wilson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on A-side); Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
A-SIDE MATRIX: 3864
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 3993
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Both songs originally released on Mountain Dew Records
Issued in 78 and 45 rpm formats
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B 78 rpm retail label. Red background. Silver numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B 45 rpm retail label. Red background. Silver numerals and lettering.*
Instrumental / Vocal by Arkie Shibley
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6084
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 4 (star) - 6084 - C (etched)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6086
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) 4 (star) - 6086 - C (etched)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Instrumental / Talking Blues Vocal Arkie Shibley
A-SIDE MATRIX: 3856 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Hays
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 3994
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES: Four artist, eight-song promo sampler album
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: A-Side: Arkie Shibley (vocals); B-Side: Grover Jackson (guitar).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES:
A-SIDE:
COMPOSER: Stevenson
PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE :
COMPOSER: Jackson
PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on B-side)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10" / 7"
SPEED: 78 rpm / 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Known Label Designs
1. ) A - B (78 rpm) promo labrl . Red background. Silver/BWhite numerals and letters.
Disc (Stylized) GILT-EDGE Jockey
Salesman Sample NOT FOR SALE
Performer names and instruments played listed on both sides of label.
2.) 45 rpm*
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3860
2.)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Leon Kelley
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 3998
2.)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
2.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Arkie Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Songs originally released on Mountain Dew Records
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocals).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
A-SIDE MATRIX: 6198
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley-Stevenson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales - BMI
B-SIDE MATRIX: 6199
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley-Stevenson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales - BMI
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on A-side); Grover Jackson (guitar);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Known Label Variations:
1. 78. Red background. Silver/white numerals and letters. Stylized label name.
A-SIDE MATRIX: 6084
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 6090
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Stevenson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI
MISC NOTES: Also issued in 78 rpm format (5059).
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (A-side vocals);
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *45-5059
Known Label Variations:
1. 45 = Maroon Background with Silver Numerals and Lettering. Stylized Label Name.
2. 78 = Red Background with Silver/White Numerals and Lettering. Stylized label.
A-SIDE MATRIX: 6087
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Stevenson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 6089
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (talking vocal on B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES: *l
Known Label Variations:
1. 78. Red background. Silver/While numerals and letters. Stylized label name.
A-SIDE MATRIX: 3860
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kelly
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 3988
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
Songs originally released on Mountain Dew Records
Artist name as printed on labels: ARKIE SHIBLEY and His Mountain Dew Boys
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL:
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: Disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
DISC NOTES:
Known Label Designs:
1.) A - B (78 rpm) retail label. Reddish background. Silver numerals and lettering.
Vocal by Arkie Shibley / Vocal by Akers Brothers ^
^(According to one source, the Akers Brothers vocal notation is interesting because the song recorded on the disc is an instrumental)
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6230
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley - K.V. Majors - Nuel
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 6231
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: J. Akers - B. Akers
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES:
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocal on th B-side).
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: *
Instrumental / Vocal by Arkie Shibley
Disc # as printed on labels: 45-5089
Known Label Designs:
1. A - B retail label . Dark red background. Silver numerals and letters. Stylized Gilt-Edge. *
A-SIDE MATRIX: 6083
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Jackson
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 6199
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales (BMI)
MISC NOTES: Promotional EP featuring four artists: The Stewart Family; Frank Miller and the Drifting Texans; Jolly Jerry Gilbertson and his Farm hands; and Arkie Shibley and The Mountain Dew Boys.
LOCATION:
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Arkie Shibley (vocals)
RECORDING STUDIO:
RECORDING ENGINEER:
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES: Light-tan colored label.
B-SIDE MATRIX: ET 102 B
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Shibley
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: 4 Star Sales Co. (BMI)