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Bob Kames (April 21, 1925 – April 9, 2008) was a Milwaukee musician , composer, & promoter who specialized in genres such as polka. Kames is credited with developing and popularizing the modern-day version of the song Dance Little Bird, which is much better known by its more common name, The Chicken Dance.

ALBUMS


Happy Organ, Bob Kames, "Dad & The Kids"
The Chicken Dance
1997
Bob Kames Featuring The Fowl Four
The Chicken Dance
1995, CD, Single, GNP Crescendo
Bob Kames
Yesterday's Memories Tomorrow's Dreams
1993
Bob Kames, Frankie Yankovic*, George Cook*, Gene Heier, Joe Potzner, Louie Bashell, Romy Gosz*, Valentine Kujawa
All-Stars Of Polkaland USA
1988
Bob Kames
Melodies Of Love
1984, LP, Album, GNP Crescendo Record Co., Inc.
Bob Kames, Happy Organ Featuring "Dad & The Kids"
Clap Clap Song
1984
Bob Kames
Fun & Fitness Over 50 With Bob Kames & Phyliss Downey
1983
Happy Organ, Bob Kames, "Dad & The Kids"
Dance Little Bird
1982, LP, GNP Crescendo
Bob Kames, The Happy Organ* Featuring Dad & The Kids*
Nashville Beer Garden
1982
Bob Kames
Melodies Of Love
1981
Bob Kames
Dance Little Bird
1981
Bob Kames
My Happiness / You Can't Be True
1979, 7", Gusto Records (2)
Bob Kames
Liechtensteiner Polka / Lili Marlene
1979, 7", King Records (3)
King Karoleers And Bob Kames
16 Traditional Christmas Carols
1978
Bob Kames
Love's Greatest Songs
1977, LP, Sunnyvale Records
Bob Kames & Bill "Candy Man" Kehr*
GRT Presents Happy Organ Favorites
1977, 5xLP, Album + Box, GRT
Bill Kehr And Bob Kames
Happy Organ On Parade
1977, LP, Album, GRT
Bob Kames
Kames And Many Exciting Sounds
1968, LP, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Kansas City
1968, 7", Single, Promo, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Please Come Home For Christmas
1968
Bob Kames And The Caroleers
24 All Time Great Christmas Songs
1966, LP, Album, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Peg O'My Heart / Indian Love Call
1962, 7", Promo, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Bob Kames Goes Western
1962, LP, King Records (3), ,
Country/Easy Listening
Bob Kames
The 14 Academy Award Winning Songs
1962, LP, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Dance With Me The Christmas Tree 'Round
1962, 7", Single, Mono, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Mack The Knife
1962
Bob Kames
Show Stoppers
1962
Bob Kames
The Night Before Christmas (Part 1) / The Night Before Christmas (Part 2)
1961
Bob Kames
Happy Holidays From Bob Kames - Organ & Chimes, Vol. 3
1961
Bob Kames
A Hawaiian Party
1960, LP, Album, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Songs I'm Sure You Remember
1959, ,
Easy Listening
Bob Kames
Carolina Moon
1959
Bob Kames
Organ And Chimes 15 Songs of Christmas
1959, ,
Holiday/Organ
Bob Kames
Enchanting Organ
1959
Bob Kames
My Rose Garden
1958, 7", Single, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
All I Do Is Dream Of You / Red Wing
1958, 7", Erro Recording Co., Erro Recording Co.
Bob Kames
High Life In Hi-Fi
1957, LP, Album, Mono, Bally
Bob Kames
Tell Me You're My True Love / The Swiss Bell Waltz
1956, 7", Single, Mono, Bally
Bob Kames
High LIfe Polka / I'm Seein' My Baby Tonight
1951
Bob Kames, The Happy Organ* featuring "Dad & The Kids"
Dance Little Bird / Fly Little Bird
7", Single, Polskie Nagrania Muza
Bob Kames
You Can't Be True Dear
LP, Nashville, ,
Easy Listening
Bob Kames
Golden Years In Hi-Fi
LP, Album, King Records (3),
Bob Kames
Merry Christmas From Bob Kames And The New Hammond Organ X-66
LP, Album, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
You Can't Be True
7", Single, RE, King Records (3),
Bob Kames
Rare Songs - Rare Wine Live Forever
LP, Album, Mono, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
20 Good Old Songs
LP, King Records (3)
Bob Kames, DeLaine Sisters*
You Are My One True Love / Is There A You
10", Pfau (2), Pfau (2), ,
Polka
Bob Kames
Polka Magic And Golden Waltzes
LP, Album, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
Colonel Bogey March / I Want You
7", Single, Promo, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
In a German Beer Garden - Bob Kames at the Organ
LP, Chess
Bob Kames
Sentimental Journey
LP, Starday-King Records, Inc.
Bob Kames
Polkas Waltzes Fox Trots
LP, Album, King Records (3)
Bob Kames
#2 It's Christmas Time
LP, HI-, King Records (3), Gusto Records (2)
Bob Kames
Oh Marie! / Alexander's Ragtime Band
10", Rondo (2)
Bob Kames
Bobo Boogie / Alley Cat
Bob Kames
It's Christmas Time
Bob Kames
All-Time Country Favorites
Bob Kames
Organ With Percussion And Sound
Happy Organ
20 All Time Christmas Favorites
1980, LP, Album, GNP Crescendo
Happy Organ
Disney Favorites
1978, LP, Album, Sunnyvale Records
Happy Organ
The Best Of Hawaii
1977
Happy Organ
The Best Of Today
1976, LP, Album, Sunnyvale Records
Happy Organ
Goes Country
1976, LP, Sunnyvale Records
Happy Organ
The Spirit Of '76
1976
Happy Organ
Favorite Polkas & Waltzes
1976
Happy Organ
The Best Of Yesterday
1976
Louie Bashell
The Music That Made Milwaukee Famous
1963, Vinyl, ,
Polka
Happy Organ
On Parade
1977, ,
Easy Listening
Happy Organ
The Spirit Of '76
1976

APPEARANCES +


Frankie Yankovic*
Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks: Polka Favorites
2017, CD, Album, Comp, RM, Calle Mayor
Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks*
I'm Dreaming / Henrietta Polka
1993, 7", Single, GNP Crescendo
Κική Καψάσκη, Σπύρος Λάμπρου
Disco Zoo Party No1
1991, CD, ,
Italo-Disco
Bill "The Candyman" Kehr*
Plays Organ Plus
1982, LP, Kandy Records (4)
Don Gralak
The Happy Polkateers
1981
The Happy Organ*
20 Polkas & Waltzes
1980
Bobby Vinton
Serenades Of Love
1976
Frank Yankovic
Polka Variety With Frank Yankovic
1968
Polka All Stars
Just Because / Red Handkerchief Waltz
1964, 7", King Records (3)
Polka All Stars
All-Stars Of Polkaland U.S.A.
1963
Gene Tello With The Doo, Doos*
Take A Tip From The Lord / Waiting To Fall In Love
1958, 7", Erro Recording Co., Erro Recording Co.
Jack Teter And Combo*
Fraidy Cat / The Buzzer Wouldn't Buzz
1954
Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks
You Are My One True Love / Hu-La La-La-La
1950, ,
Polka
Jon And Sondra Steele
My Happiness
10", Album, Coral
Caryle McCabe
Jungle Dance / Candle And A Rose / Was It You / Your My Love
7", EP, Mono, Erro Records (2), ,
Vocal
Lawrence Welk And His Champagne Music
Polka And Waltz Time
,
Big Band/Easy Listening
Lawrence Welk, Frankie Carle
Battle Of Bands
,
Easy Listening
Various
Hip To The Jive 2
2008, CD, Comp, Sonic Scenery
Various
Summer Dance Party
1996, CD, Comp, Sony Music Special Products,
Various
The Ultimate Party Survival Kit
1995, CD, Comp, Risky Business, Sony Music Distribution, ,
Novelty/Instrumental/Vocal
Various
Strictly Instrumental
1995, 2xCD, Comp, Polygram Special Markets, Sound Exchange (4), ,
Light Music
Various
Disco Zoo Party
1991
Various
Christmas Memories - 20 Songs
1988, Cass, Comp, Highland Music
Various
25 Χρόνια Music Box - Ξένα
1984, LP, Comp, Music-Box
Various
Disco Zoo Party N°2 - Βατραχάκια
1984
Various
Tabu! Volume 2
LP, Comp, Paris Hollywood Records, ,
Surf/Garage Rock/Lambada/Rhythm & Blues/Rockabilly/Mambo/Cubano/Rock & Roll
Various
Golden Gate Oldies Vol. 1
1980, LP, Unofficial, Bronco's Records,
Various
SRS Records
LP, Comp, Unofficial, Pop, SRS Records (11)
Various
Must For Dancing "Blend For DJ" CD 005
CD, Comp, Unofficial, 4 AS Records, ,
Rock & Roll/Soul/Ballad/Boogie Woogie/Vocal/Swing