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Pure trivia follows:

I noticed a piano roll MIDI file in the last batch from Terry Smythe.
"The Crazy Otto"

I was new to me and liked it, so I made some research.

I found that the original medley was a hit in 1955 (I was 5 years 
old then), Music Arranged and Performed by:  Johnny Maddox.

It was on a (polyester?) audio recording that was included in 
the "billboard" list of the year.

I also listen to some samples from a current CD in amazon.com and 
decided to copy (clone) the CH 1 track to a different track and 
channel; changed the program to "Honky Tonk" in the new track. So 
when playing, you listen both tracks.

Now it sounds more like the original.

By the way, Maddox said that Otto was a German pianist, I am not 
sure if true or imaginary.

Thanks again Terry, your files are full of surprises.

From: Jorge Fernandez

Pure trivia follows:

I noticed a piano roll MIDI file in the last batch from Terry Smythe.
"The Crazy Otto"

I was new to me and liked it, so I made some research.

I found that the original medley was a hit in 1955 (I was 5 years
old then), Music Arranged and Performed by:  Johnny Maddox.

It was on a (polyester?) audio recording that was included in
the "billboard" list of the year.

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Hi,

I have the original 45 (remember those?) record.

My folks originally purchased it when it came out, but I just about wore it out 
listening to it over and over for many years.

It's not really playable any more... :^(


Danny

For those of you that kindly asked.

9143S The Crazy Otto.mid

Is in batch 5

Saludos
Jorge Fernández
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Does anyone know where this midi is now: Crazy Otto?
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http://members.shaw.ca/smythe/archive.htm I cant remember in wich batch file ... -- Saludos Jorge Fernández ... http://members.shaw.ca/smythe/archive.htm I