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Discography

 

Stocking Stuffer (2007)
INCLUDES:
1. The First Noel
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. What Child Is This

Produced by: The Essentials & Brian Pickett
Engineered by: Brian Pickett at Voodoo Highway
Executive Producer: Mark Watson


BARE (2000)
This is a live recording of The Essentials' performance in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario on September 10, 1999. The Essentials captured the soul of one of their high energy live shows on CD! Hear them in your living room, or car...it's just like being there!

INCLUDES: Some Kind of Wonderful, Heartache Tonight, Brown Eyed Girl, Change In My Life, Stay, River of Dreams, We're Here For A Goodtime, Your Song, Lion Sleeps Tonight, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Kiss Him Goodbye

Mix Engineers: Jay Riehl & Dave Kalmusky at Signature Sound Studio
Executive Producer: Mark Watson


..And Then Some (1996)
"...the harmonies are as tight as ever..." (Primarily A Cappella, San Francisco, CA)

INCLUDES: Twistin' The Night Away, California Dreamin', I'll Begin, My Girl, Lean On Me, Under The Boardwalk, Wonderful Time Tonight, If I Fell, My Juanita, Only You, This Night, If I've Taken Too Long

Producer: Jack Richardson
Engineer: Don Geppert
Executive Producer: Terry McManus

 

Oh What A Night (1994)
"high energy quintet...devoting their harmonious labors on this album to the art" (Primarily A Cappella, San Francisco, CA)

INCLUDES: December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), I Wonder Why, Sixteen Candles, Runaround Sue, Up On The Roof, Denise, So Much In Love, Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do, Earth Angel, Come Go With Me, Lean On Me, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Blue Moon, In The Still Of The Night

Producer: Jack Richardson
Engineer: Don Geppert
Executive Producer: Terry McManus


Come Together: An A Cappella Tribute to the Beatles (2001)
This CD includes at least one song of each of The Beatles 13 major recordings. Each of the songs was recorded by a different artist. Including: The Nylons, The House Jacks, Cadence, and of course, The Essentials.

Listen to The Essentials' version of If I Fell

 

Scenes From A Dream (2000)
This is a compilation CD put together by the Timmins Concert Singers. It's a collection of recorded Highlights from 1984 - 2000. Special performances by: The Essentials, Patricia O'Callaghan, Greg Bond, Gregory Cross, Larry Herbet, Henry Ingram, and Paul Massel.

Listen to River of Dreams and Lean on Me

When The Lights Come On At Christmas (1997)
A CD of seasonal songs recorded to raise money for Jesse Davidson's campaign to fund genetic research. There are ten traditional tunes and four original songs. It features a variety of different artists including Beverly Mahood, McAuley Boys, and of course The Essentials. To hear a clip of The Essentials contribution to the CD click here.

 

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