Carol Kaye - The Searchers - 1965

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Love me some Carol Kaye.

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1. DU Rec.

Carol Kaye
Born March 24, 1935 (age 80)
Everett, Washington
Occupation(s) Session musician, teacher
Instruments Electric bass guitar, guitar
Years active 1950s–present
Associated acts The Beach Boys, Phil Spector, The Doors, Ritchie Valens, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Sonny & Cher, Joe Cocker, Barbra Streisand, Ray Charles, Frank Zappa, Ike & Tina Turner, Johnny Mathis, Simon & Garfunkel, The Righteous Brothers, The Marketts, Herb Alpert, The Buckinghams, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, The Monkees, Buffalo Springfield, Howard Roberts, Joe Pass
Website www.carolkaye.com

Carol Kaye (born March 24, 1935) is an American musician, known as one of the most prolific and widely heard bass guitarists, playing on an estimated 10,000 recording sessions in a 55-year career.[1]

As a session musician, Kaye was the bassist on many Phil Spector and Brian Wilson productions in the 1960s and 1970s. She played guitar on Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba" and is credited with the bass tracks on several Simon & Garfunkel hits and many film scores by Quincy Jones and Lalo Schifrin. One of the most popular albums Carol contributed to was the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds.

more at link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Kaye

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3. Thanks for posting part of her bio- she's amazing.

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7. She is an inspiration.

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2. Thank you so much

Another unrecognized legend that has been a part of our lives.

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4. yw

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5. I have a radio show today at my local community station

I plan on doing a segment on Carol as I am sure many people do not know of her contributions.
In the future I plan on doing a show featuring many of the songs she played on as well.

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6. Oh, that's Great!

Bob Edwards had a terrific hour-long segment with her this weekend- http://www.bobedwardsradio.com/

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8. Sorry I missed that

Will try to fit it in, thanks for the link!

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9. I would like to listen to your program, if you're comfortable posting how/where to listen. :)

Bob Edwards has some awesome interviews and the topic range is endless.

NPR has a great Music program list-

All Songs Considered
Alt.Latino
First Listen
From The Top
Jazz Night In America
Metropolis
Microphone Check
Mountain Stage
Piano Jazz
Song Travels
The Thistle & Shamrock
World Cafe

But, 'The Tiny Desk' series, is probably my favorite -

http://www.npr.org/templates/search/index.php?searchinput=tiny+desk&dateId=0&programId=0

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12. I have been involved with our local

community station, KVNF in Paonia, CO, for many years. We were actually the first small market station to gain NPR affiliation. I am familiar with all the programs you mention, though we do not air them all. We are also an affiliate of Pacifica and carry Democracy Now with Amy Goodman.
On the music side, we are a volunteer DJ radio with wide variety throughout the week.
I do a show each week on Monday aft, noon to 3. I feature only new music to the station. Each week we receive over 30 new releases from major labels and independent artists. I do my best to mix up as many genres of music as come in.
We are streaming so if you do tune in give me a shout.

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13. We'll definitely tune in on Monday, thanks for the info.

ps: Nice user-friendly home page. bookmarked.

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10. She and Joe Osborn were the two first-call, A-list LA

session bass players for a seeming eternity as members of the legendary Wrecking Crew. More hits between them than one could ever count.

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11. Every M.A.S.H episode, among others

Kaye performed on several American television themes including the Quinn Martin produced Cannon, The Streets of San Francisco, Mission: Impossible, M*A*S*H, Kojak, Get Smart, Hogan's Heroes, The Love Boat, McCloud, Mannix, It Takes a Thief, Peyton Place and the Cosby Show. She is credited with performing on the soundtracks of Hawaii Five-O, The Addams Family and The Brady Bunch along with Ironside, Room 222, Bonanza, Wonder Woman, Alias Smith & Jones, Run for Your Life and Barnaby Jones.[6]