Alta Records

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.[1] 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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "James E. 'Jim' Lowe". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. 31 May 2000. p. 8B.