RUSH, MERRILEE
Homebase: Seattle, WA.
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SEE ALSO:
1) STATICS, THE
2) TINY TONY AND THE STATICS
3) RUSH / STATICS, MERRILEE
4.) MERRILEE AND THE TURNABOUTS
5.) RUSH AND THE TURNABOUTS, MERRILEE
"Merrilee Rush (b. 1944)"
by Peter Blecha
Copyright (c) 2015, and courtesy HistoryLink.org
Merrilee Rush was among the most popular homegrown singing stars that the Northwest rock 'n' roll teen scene produced during the mid 1960s. Her trademark low voice and comely looks and an exciting stage presence helped her lead a string of teen combos -- notably the Statics and the Turnabouts -- to regional fame. But then in 1968, after scoring her first of several international radio hits, "Angel of the Morning," she was no longer Seattle's private treasure and the years of major-label record deals, television appearances, and concert touring began. [READ MORE...]
"Tiger Beat" magazine, September 1968
"Tiger Beat" magazine, September 1968
"Tiger Beat" magazine, October 1968
"Tiger Beat" magazine, October 1968
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LOCATION: Memphis, TN
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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KNOWN LABEL DESIGNS:
1.) A - B PROMO DISC..LIGHT BLUE LABEL BACKGROUND. DARKER BLUE BELL RECORDS CENTERED ABOVE SPINDLE HOLE. LIGHTER BLUE BELL, BELL, BELL, THROUGHOUT LABEL BACKGROUND. AGP RIGHT CENTER OF SPINDLE HOLE. PROMOTION COPY BELOW AGP
2.) A - B RETAIL DISC. DARK BLUE LABEL BACKGROUND. SILVER NUMERALS AND LETTERING. BELL RECORDS CENTERED ABOVE SPINDLE HOLE. AGP LOWER RIGHT OF SPINDLE HOLE.
3.) A - B retail disc. Dark blue label background. Silver numerals and lettering. BELL RECORDS centered above spindle hole. AGP left center of spindle hole.
[Hear It Here] "That Kind.........."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9voPfhxN
1968 (?). As RUSH, MERRILEE "THAT KIND OF WOMAN" / "SUNSHINE & ROSES" ISSUED ON 3 7/8" BLACK FLEXIBILE PLASTIC 33 1/3 RPM POCKET DISC BY AMERICOM. (BELL M-227A - M227B)
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1.) 8791 - BW
2.) 8791
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1.) 8791 - 4
2.) 8791 - 1 Bell Sound
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Donna Weiss - Mary Unobskey
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1.) 8792 - BW
2.) 8792
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1.) 8792 - 4
2.) 8792 Bell Sound
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Mark James - George Klein
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - B retail disc. Silver/gray label background. Black numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Blue label background. Silver/gray numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "That Kind Of Woman"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9voPfhxNjA
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2.) 8472 (etched wax); 8472 (label)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Chip Taylor
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Donna Weiss - May Unobskey
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Columbia - Screen Gems Music, Inc. (BMI)
Side l
l. It's Worth It All (Mark James - Wayne Jackson)
2. Sandcastles (C. Moman - S. Oldham - D. Penn)
3. Billy Sunshine (Chip Taylor - Al Gorgoni)
4. Handy (D. Penn - D. Carter - S. Oldham)
5. San Francisco [Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair] (John Phillips)
6. Angel Of The Morning (Chip Taylor)
Side 2
l. That Kind Of Woman (Donna Weiss - Mary Unobsky)
2. Working Girl (Chip Taylor)
3. Observation From Flight 285 [In 3/4 Time] (Mark Lindsay
4. Hush (Joe South)
5. Do Unto Others (Mark Lindsay)
6. Sunshine & Roses (Mark James - George Klein)
MISC NOTES: This disc was credited to: Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts. However it was recorded by studio musicians rather than her band, the Turnabouts, so we have opted to list it under her name. Released in the spring of 1968. Some LPs were issued with a round sticker on the front cover announcing that the album also included the song "That Kind Of Woman".
LOCATION: Memphis, TN
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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1.) A - A (MONO/STEREO) promo disc. White label background. Black numerals and lettering.
November 13, 1968 rubber stamped on label.
2..) A - A promo disc. White label background with black logo area accent. . Black numerals and lettering SHORTENED & RE-MIXED VERSION/SHORTENED & RE-MIXED VERSION PROMOTIONAL COPY. AGP in black area centered above spindle hole in white.
3.) A - B retail disc. Orange label background. Black label accent, numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Reach Out"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjFT0eVQmTo
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1.) 8932 (etched wax); 8932 - BW (label)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Holland - Dozier - Holland
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1.) 8932 - S (stamped wax); 8932 - S - BW (label)
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Mark James - George Klein
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MISC NOTES: This disc was credited to: Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts. However it was recorded by studio musicians rather than her band, the Turnabouts, so we have opted to list it under her name.
LOCATION: Memphis, AZ
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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"Angel Of The Morning" [HEAR IT HERE...]
"Angel Of The Morning" album reissues:
1.) Merrilee Rush. Side Two, Track #1 on compilation LP Dial A Hit (Bell Records 6030)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Chip Taylor
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Mark James
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
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1.) A - A promotional "Everyday Livin' Days" disc. White label background. Black numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Orange label background. Black numerals and lettering.
3.) A - B retail disc. Red label background. Black numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Your Loving Eyes......"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-keZk_DPDgk
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3.) 9174 Bestway (etched wax); 9174 - BW (label)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Mark James - Glenn Spreen - Wayne Carson
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Dan Penn - Wayne Carson
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Bestway pressing
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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1.) A - A mono/stereo promotional disc. White label background. Black accents, numerals and lettering. PROMOTIONAL COPY
2.) A - B retail disc. Orange label background. Black numerals and lettering.
3.) A - B retail disc. Red label background. Black numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 9293 (etched wax); 9293 (label)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Eddie Rabbitt - Mickey Matheny
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Noma Music Inc./ SPR Music Corp. (BMI)
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1.) 9293 - S (stamped wax); 9293 - S (label)
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Mark James - Glen Spreen
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Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Movie Soundtrack Album
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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Side 2 Track #1
COMPOSER: B. Bacharach - H. David
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SIZE:7"
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1.) A - A promotional disc. White label background. Black numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Orange label background. Black numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Angel On My Shoulder"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkZEohbDYNE
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Chip Taylor
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Mark James - Wayne Jackson
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MISC NOTES: This disc was credited to: Merrilee Rush and the Turnabouts. However it was recorded by studio musicians rather than her band, the Turnabouts, so we have opted to list it under her name.
LOCATION: Memphis, TN
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - B retail disc. Orange top/white bottom label background. Black numerals and lettering.
Note: At least some of these discs were issued with "Angel Of The Morning" label on both sides.
2.) A - B retail disc. Blue label background. Silver/gray numerals and lettering.
A-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 8472 Bell Sound foe Bestway (etched wax); 8472 (label)
2.) 8472 Bell Sound foe Bestway (etched wax) 8472 - BW (label)
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^70269
2.) None
A-SIDE COMPOSER:Chip Taylor
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX:
1.) 8473 Bell Sound foe Bestway (etched wax): 8473 (label)
3.) 8473 Bell Sound foe Bestway (etched Wax); 8473 - BW (label)
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE:
1.) ^70269 - X
2.) None
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Mark James
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Press Music Co. (BMI)
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1.) A - A (mono/stereo) promotional disc. White label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Reddish label background. Black, white and gray logo. Black numerals and lettering.
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Carole King - Gerry Goffin
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:Bodie Chandler
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Side 1
1. Save Me (G. Fletcher - D. Flett)
2. You (T. Snow)
3. Mama (S. Ferguson)
4. Easy, Soft And Slow (S. Dorff - L. Herbspritt)
5. Angel Of The Morning (C. Taylor)
Side 2
1. A Fool In Love (F. Miller - A. Fraser)
2. Love Birds (R. Supa)
3. Could It Be Love I Found Tonight (R. Supa)
4. True To You (E. Anderson)
5. Spare Me A Little Of Your Love (C. McVie)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: UA - LA - 735 - 1
B-SIDE MATRIX: UA - LA - 735 - 2
MISC NOTES: "SPECIAL DISCO RECORD" 5:04 length mix
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RECORDING ENGINEER: Ron Malo
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 45 rpm
DISC NOTES: DJ USE ONLY - NOT FOR SALE
From the United Artists LP "Merrilee Rush" UA-LA735-G
A-SIDE MATRIX: SP - 152
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Fletcher / D. Flett
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Almo Music Corp. / Big Secret Music Ltd. (ASCAP)
B-SIDE MATRIX: SP - 152
B-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Fletcher / D. Flett
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Almo Music Corp. / Big Secret Music Ltd. (ASCAP)
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SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: UAST - 18361
A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: UAST - 18361 - X (etched wax)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: G. Fletcher - D. Flett
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Almo Music Corp. / Big Secret Music Ltd. (ASCAP)
B-SIDE MATRIX: UAST - 18365
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: UAST - 18365 - X (etched wax)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: C. Taylor
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI)
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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1.) A - A promotional disc. White (mono) label background. Yellow (stereo) label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Beige/tan label background. Brown logo. Black numerals and lettering.
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:R. Supa
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:E. Anderson
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FORMAT:disc
SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1.) A - A promotional disc. White (mono) label background. Yellow (stereo) label background. Black logo, numerals and lettering.
2.) A - B retail disc. Beige/tan label background. Brown logo. Black numerals and lettering.
[HEAR IT HERE] "Save Me"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnj6tsleuug
[HEAR IT HERE "Easy, Soft & Slow"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asSTyxapykg
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:Fletcher - Flett
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:S. Dorff -L. Gerbspritt - G. Harju
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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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1. A - A promo disc. "Rainstorm" (mono). Rainstorm (stereo)
2. A - B retail disc.
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A-SIDE COMPOSER:S. Ferguson
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B-SIDE COMPOSER:C. Andrews
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MISC NOTES: Budgetline reissue of UA - 735
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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Radio Shack "Realistic" release.
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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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Side one, track #2 on compilation lp "Christmas Party"
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Artist photo picture sleeve
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
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RECORDING STUDIO: Lion Share Recording Studios
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SIZE:7"
SPEED:45 rpm
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A-SIDE STAMPER CODE: TLP - 428 A F - 2 R - 1069 RE 1 (etched)
A-SIDE COMPOSER: Vassy - Chay
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Lionsmate Music (BMI)
B-SIDE MATRIX: TLP - 428 BF - 2 R10070
B-SIDE STAMPER CODE: TLP - 428 B F - 2 R - 10670 RE 1 (etched)
B-SIDE COMPOSER: Wonder
B-SIDE PUBLISHER: Jobete Music Co.Inc / Black Bull Mus. (ASCAP)
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Artist photo picture sleeve
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SIZE:7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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1.) A - A promo disc. (Not known if A - B commercial disc produced/released.)
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Lieber/Stoller
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: Lieber/Stoller
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MISC NOTES: This is a 2-LP set issued under auspices of rock/pop formatted radio stations as fund raiser for Variety Club International charity. West Coast releases include KJR Seattle, WA, KISN Portland, OR and KYA Los Angeles, CA. Album sleeve inner gatefold featured pictures of station disc jockeys, etc. [ NOTE: The artist credit on this unit = Merrilee Rush.]
LOCATION: Memhois, TN
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SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
DISC NOTES: Disc l, Track A -1
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