Ron Libby was a popular full-time professional caller.  From Maine, he was wildly popular through out New England and enjoyed even more popularity internationally.  Active until his passing in 2021, Ron was known for his singing call showmanship qualities and this album highlights that talent.

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Blue Star Music, one of the top producers in the square dance field presents the best selling "hits" from 2024.

Each release is available from buddyweavermusic.com

#1. The Wanderer by Mike Hogan

#2. Neon Moon by Buddy Weaver

#3. Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Eric Henerlau

#4. Greater by Ken Bower

#5. Singing In The Rain by Eric Henerlau

#6. Calendar Girl by Mike Hogan

#7. Walkin' On Sunshine by Eric Henerlau

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics.  "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists.  This album used the 75 Extended Basics plus experimental calls - new calls trying to find acceptance. 

MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood

Featured callers are:

Mike Burnham

Bob Yearington

Louis Calhoun

Ernie Kinney

Johnny Davis

Ken Anderson

Allen Tipton

Don Wiliamson

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing.  The average club level was called the Extended 75, similar to today's SSD program.  "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists.  This was the Extended 75 album. 

MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood

Featured callers are:

Frank Lane

Harper Smith

Billy Lewis

Arnie Kronenberger

Al Brundage

Vaughn Parrish

Jack Murtha

Cal Golden

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing.  The introductory list was called the 50 Basics which was considered beginner or entry level.  "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists.  This was the Basics Album. 

MC is Sets In Order owner/publisher - Bob Osgood

Featured callers are:

Bob Ruff

Art Shepherd

Dave Taylor

Earl Johnston

Bruce Johnson

John Essex

Dick Leger

Lee Helsel

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Recorded in 1967, here are two of the big name callers of the day, Bob Page and Frank Lane.  Both started calling in 1949 and both were successful full-time traveling callers.  This is an excellent snap-shot of square dancing in 1967 - the calls used, the music played, style and speed of calling.  These were two of the best.

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is producer of Rawhide Music, accompaniment used in these singing calls.  Excellent for all dancers as the calls are from the SSD program.

"Smoothies From Buddy Weaver For Your Listening And Dancing Pleasure".  The seven singing calls featured are available from buddyweavermusic.com

"Just To Hear You Say You Love Me"

"Dreamland Express" 

"Smooth Sailing" 

"You Belong To Me" 

"Burgers And Fries" 

"Young At Heart" 

"Come To Me"

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Here is BS 1006 "The Great Flippo Calls A Terrific Dance Of Great Square Dances To Double Your Dancing Pleasure".  

Released in August 1963 for dancer's home practice with Marshall Flippo, premier recording artist and traveling caller using calls that were new to the dancer in 1963.

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Here is BS 1005 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Sensational"

Incorrectly identified in the podcast (should be Blue Star 1005), this long play album was released in May 1963 for dancer's home practice.  Some of the calls used are no longer in square dancing today so listeners have to do some research before dancing.

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Released in May 1962 for dancer's home practice.  Only ten calls are used and the content of this album fits nicely into today's MWSD.  Marshall Flippo, the premier recording artist and traveling caller comes across in the style that is clear, concise, and smooth.  This is Blue Star 1004

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