[78-L] Reser question

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: <zimrec at juno.com>
>I have a copy of Domino 4315, one side of which is "Honey" (mx 8668-1) by 
>THE ROUNDERS.  Vocalist as listed on label is Rodman Lewis.  The Abrams 
>list has this mx listed in three places:
> (1) Under Banner where it is shown as by Campus Boys on BA 6347A & DO 
> 4315.  There, it is shown with vocal by SL, which I would assume is 
> Scrappy Lambert.  (2) Under Broadway where it is listed as by Midnight 
> Ramblers on BD1271+ with vocal by RL.  (3) Under Challenge where it is 
> listed as by University Boys (Rounders HR) on CHG935 CQ7340 with vocal by 
> L. Holton.
>
> The recording, no doubt, is by a Harry Reser group.  What is the correct 
> identity of the vocalist.  And, on the Abrams list, does the + sign after 
> the BD number have any significance?
>
1) "Rounders" was a standard "nom du disque" for Reser groups...!

2) "Rodman Lewis" was likewise an ARC/Plaza nom du disque for "Scrappy" as
was the "Holton" identity! I have often wondered if Scrappy's middle name 
was
"Rodman"...?!

...stevenc