PIERYMPLEZAK
Pierymplezak: Konzak, Dalrymple & Pierce, 1972, Seattle Times photo by Larry Dion.
Homebase: Bainbridge Island, WA
Stats: 1971-1974 / 1981-1983
Misc Notes: A folk-rock trio with an odd name that was pronounced: Peer-rimple-zak. It was a combination of the three members names: Paul Pierce (12-string); Bob Dalrymple (6-string); and Ron Konzak (bass). All three had been architects prior to dropping those careers for music. They performed at the Seattle Opera House for a World Without War Council event in 1971, at the Bellevue Art Fair and at the Mural Amphitheater for Seattle's Fun Fest in July 1972. Their first record, "Jo Anne," did not sell well. Their second, "The Geoduck Song" -- hit the Top-20 on several regional radio charts. They began recording a full album, but it remains unreleased. In September 1972 Konzak told The Seattle Times that: "We're going to call it 'Fiddleheads.' I guess you could say that the Pierymplezak is into the Northwest. We get off on trees and water..." "And geoducks," said Pierce. By 1973 they were gigging at the Washington Plaza's Oak Room lounge; in 1974 at the Headquarter at 110th & 8th Avenue NE and at Mad Anthony's in Bellevue. The trio evidently went on hiatus for several years before resurfacing for a few more of actively performing.
"The Seattle Times," July 16, 1972.
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Colored cartoon drawing pic sleeve. Drawing slightly different on each side.
Same song on both sides One side of label features english writing, the other Japanese. Accompanied by plastic " large to small" hole 45 rpm adapter. Not known if disc released with different B side Japanese title.
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: On side 1006 song title written in Japanese
A-SIDE MATRIX: AMSD 1005 33914
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Kanzak - Elfendahl
B-SIDE MATRIX: AMSD 1006 33194
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Kanzak - Elfendahl
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This GNP release - promo and retail - featured same song on both sides.
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - A promo label. White background. Black numerals and lettering including: PROMOTIONAL NOT FOR SALE
2.) A - A retail label. Red background. White GNP CRESCENDO. All other numerals and lettering black
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) N-4001
2.) N-4001
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1.) GNPS - 458 - N - 4001 SIDE - 1 K2527 (etched)
2.) GNPS - 458 - N - 4001 SIDE - 1 K2527 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Konzak - Elfendahl
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Skyview Music / Marinwood Music (ASCAP)
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1.) N-4001
2.) N-4001
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1.) GNPS - 458 - N - 4001 SIDE - 1 K2527 (etched)
2.) GNPS - 458 - N - 4002 SIDE - 2 K2758 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Konzak - Elfendahl
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Skyview Music / Marinwood Music (ASCAP)
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1.) A - A promo label.*
2.) A - B retail label.
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Konzak Elfendahl
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Konzak
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