DART Records
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Pappy Dailey's Dart records at the Bill Hall's Gulf Coast Recording Studios in Beaumon, twas a small independent record label based in Texas that emerged during the late 1950s. The label is best known for releasing regional rock and roll, rockabilly, and blues records during the early years of the genre's popularity. Dart Records focused primarily on promoting local Texas talent, many of whom would later go on to achieve greater fame, though the label itself remained relatively obscure on a national level. Pappy Dailey also owned "D" Records

One of its notable releases is Johnny Winter’s early recording, "School Day Blues" (1959), with Johnny & The Jammers, marking one of Winter's first appearances on a record. The label was part of a thriving regional music scene in Texas, which was a hub for early rock and roll, blending elements of country, blues, and rhythm and blues.

Johnny & The Jammers: School Day Blues (1959, Dart Records) 7" Vinyl Record

Description: At 14, Johnny formed his first band, Johnny & The Jammers, with Edgar on piano. A year later, they recorded two songs at Bill Hall's Gulf Coast Recording Studios in Beaumont. The single, "School Day Blues" b/w "You Know I Love You," was released a month later by Houston-based Dart Records, giving the Winter brothers some local fame.

The single "School Day Blues" has seen multiple re-releases, including a notable reissue on Big Beat Records.

School Day Blues (J.Winter)

Photo Side: School Day Blues

Music Genre:

"School Day Blues" by Johnny & The Jammers is a rock and roll track with strong blues influences.

Band-Name/Performers:

Johnny & The Jammers

Record Label Information

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Gold Music - BMI
Big Bopper Music
BMI 1301