Homebase: Puyallup, WA.
Stats: 1937-2021
Misc Notes: Tacoma-based rockabilly and country singer who moved on to Nashville, married Molly Bee, and wrote and recorded many records.
SEE ALSO:
1.) PORTER BROS., THE
2.) ALLEN & THE RENEGADES, IRA
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Retail copy of dj disc #2782
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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen - Ray Wood
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - G - 103 - A (etched wax); 45 - G - 103 - A (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^ 45897
A-SIDE COMPOSER: N. Miller
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - G - 103 - B (etched wax); 45 - G - 103 - B (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^ 45897 - X
B-SIDE COMPOSER: I. Allen - B. Mize
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Garpax Music - Alanbo Music (BMI)
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A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^43401 (May/June, l962)
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen - Billy Mize
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B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^43401 (May/June, l962)
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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PROMOTIONAL RECORD
NOT FOR SALE
A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - PRO - 4782 - A1 (etched wax)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ira Allen - Ray Wood
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - PRO - 4783 - A1 (etched wax)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Ira Allen
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Music (BMI)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: 909005 - A (etched wax); 909005A - 85 (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ernie Cate
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Flatriver Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 909005 - B (etched wax); 909005B - 85 (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Michael Dees- Randy Van Horn
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Musicways Inc. (BMI)
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Produced by Gene Breeden and Bobby Wooten
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Distributed by Ripcord
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1.) A - B retail disc. Yellow label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
A_SIDE MATRIX: 45 033 - A (etched wax); 45 - 033A (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^97099
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Reed, Mason
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Francis Day & Hunter (ASCAP)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 45033 - B (etched wax); 45 - 033B (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: ^97099-X
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Hangin' On Music (BMI)
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Promo release of #2794 retail disc.
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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(2794) / (2794)
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1.) A - B promo disc. Red and Orange bullseye label background. CAPITOL and logo left center of spindle hole.Black logo, numerals and lettering. Star (*) upper left of spindle hole on side A. PROMOTIONAL RECORD ( lower left of spindle hole) NOT FOR SALE (lower right of spindle hole.
A-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - PRO - 5005- H - 2 (etched wax)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ira Allen - P. Calvin
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 - PRO - 5006 - H1 (etched wax)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Red Simpson
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Music (BMI
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Retail release of promo disc PRO - 5005
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen - Phil Calvin
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Red Simpson
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MISC NOTES: Blue Book Publishing was owned by Buck Owens.
LOCATION: Seattle?
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Ira Allen (vocals/ guitar); Ty Willard (lead guitar); Dusty Rhodes? (steel guitar?).
RECORDING STUDIO: Joe Boles Custom Recorders?
RECORDING ENGINEER: Dusty Rhodes (producer)
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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"Nursery Rock" album reissues:
1.) 2002. Side One Track #3 on Shake Um Up Rock (Norton Records NW 912) compilation LP.
A-SIDE MATRIX: BK-5
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Allen
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Publishing
B-SIDE MATRIX: BK - 6
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Allen
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Publishing
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RECORDING ENGINEER: Produced by Bonnie Guitar and George Richie
FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: MB-20614
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Buddy Mize - Ira Allen
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Mize
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Both songs also issued on Capitol as #PRO - 6075
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SIZE:7"
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Buck Owens
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:B. Presley - D. Haddock
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - B promotional disc. Reddish and orange "target" label background. Black "45 record" logo left center of spindle hole. Black numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL RECORD NOT FOR SALE
PRO - 6074 (2993) / PRO - 6075 (2993) *
2.) A - B retail disc. Reddish and orange "target" label background. Black "45 record" logo left center of spindle hole. Black numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) Pro - 6074 - J1 - 1 (etched wax); PRO - 6074 (label)
2.)S45 - 75339 - J2 (etched wax); S45 - 75339 (label)
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1.) None
2.) None
A-SIDE COMPOser: B. Presley - D. Haddock
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blender Music / Gold Book Music (ASCAP)
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1.) Pro - 6075 - J1 - 1 (etched wax); PRO - 6075 (label)
2.) S45 - 73202 - J2 (etched wax); S45 - 73202 (label)
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1.) None
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Buck Owens
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blue Book Music (BMI)
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Side One
1. Hanging ON (Allen - Mize)
2. Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves (Bob Stone)
3. Love Can't Feel Good All The Time (Ira Allen)
4. Good Ole Country Son (Ira Allen)
5. Raining All Over Town (Ira Allen
Side Two
1. Delilah (Reed - Mason)
2. Solid Gold (Ira Allen)
3. One Last Kiss (Bobby Wooten)
4. Woman, I Love You (Ira Allen)
5. Real Live Country Star (Ira Allen)
LOCATION: Vancouver, WA / Nashville, TN
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RECORDING STUDIO: Ripcord Recording / Jack Clement Studios
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: U 4185 Portland SLP 1002 - A
B-SIDE MATRIX: U 4186 Portland SLP 1002 - B
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1.) A - B retail disc. Yellow label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:45 1016 A (etched wax); 45 - 1016 - A (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:"90769 ( )
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen - Buddy Mize
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Plaque Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: 45 1016 B (etched wax); 45 - 1016 - B (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:^90769 - X ( )
B-SIDE COMPOSER:Ira Allen
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Plaque Music (BMI)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:I. Allen, D. Newman
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Lerner, Loewe
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Stereo / Stereo
U-14512 / U-14512
A-SIDE MATRIX: LS - 177 - A
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: None
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Ira Allen
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: :Hangin' On Music (BMI)
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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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