Alta Records Explained
Alta Records was a record label founded in Dallas, Texas in the early 1960s by radio personality Jim Lowe. Lowe was a DJ who hosted a rhythm and blues program "Kat's Karavan" from the WRR-AM studios. He was one of the first DJs in the Southwest to introduce early R&B recording artists to the area. Lowe was also noted for airing his "Library Of Laughs".[1]
Alta Records were produced for the Top 40 radio market and they had several chart successes.
Alta Records discography
- 100: Gloria Barr: "Ain't That A Crying Shame"/"Love Me"
- 101: Adam Lee: "Cruel Cruel World"/"Stairway of Love"
- 102: The Destinys: "Think About It"/"What's Up"
- 103: Odell Booker: "Chi Bob"/"Come Cry On My Shoulder"
- 104: Gene Summers: "You Said You Loved Me"/"Tomorrow"
- 105:
- 106: Gene Summers: "Dance Dance Dance"/"Juke Box Memories"
- 107: Larry Agan: "Honey Don't"/"Cryin' Time"
- 108: Jimmy Velvit: "That's All I Got From You" (w/Bobby Hendricks)"/"I Got A Feeling"
- 109: Jimmy Velvit: "Sometimes I Wonder"/"My Heart Is In Your Hand"
- 110:
- 111: Peyton Park: "Bad Mouth"/"Blue Norther (1964)
- 112: Smokey's Stompers: "Gone"/"My Days Are Numbered"
- 113: Glenn Keener: "Oil Break"/"Tracking"
- 114: Susie Johnson: "Sweet Bird"/"Mourning Dove"
- 115: Susie Johnson: "10,000 Tears"/"Time Hurries by"
See also
Notes and References
- News: James E. 'Jim' Lowe . . 31 May 2000 . Fort Worth, Texas . 8B.
