The Ferko String Band


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Since 1922, the Joseph A. Ferko String Band has been entertaining audiences the world over. A participant in Philadelphia's annual Mummers Parade, the Ferko String Band boasts the most successful record in the history of the parade. With more first prize finishes than any other band and placing in the top 5 a remarkable 87 out of 94 parades, the Ferko String Band of Philadelphia is a model of consistency and professionalism.

From New York to France, New Orleans to Italy, Texas to Hong Kong, and all points in between, the Ferko String Band has performed with its unique sound and elaborate costumes to people all over the world. Audiences of all ages sing and dance to the sights and sounds that are unique to the Ferko String Band Mummers of Philadelphia.

ALBUMS


The Ferko String Band
The Best Of The Ferko String Band Volumes 1 & 2
2002, CD, Comp, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
More String Band Favorites
1994, CD, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
The World Renowned The Ferko A. String Band String Band Favorites
1988, LP, Founder
The Ferko String Band
The World Renowned The Ferko A. String Band String Band Favorites
1988, CD, Album, Founder
The Ferko String Band
Happy Days Are Here Again / You Are My Sunshine
1977, 7", Single, Metronome
Die Hot Town Stompers, Bill Haley Und Die Comets*, Rod Und Die Cobras*, Die Ferko Band*
Tanzparty
1964
The Swingin' Ferko String Band*
Golden Slipper Strut / Ferko's Monkey
1963
The Ferko String Band
Happy Days Are Here Again
1961
The Ferko String Band
Italian Street Song/Finiculi Finicula/Golden Slippers
1958, 7", Single, Regent
The Ferko String Band
The Happiest Music In The World
1958
Ferko String Band*
Champions Of The Philadelphia Mummers Parade
1956, LP, Regent
Ferko String Band*
Champions Of The Philadelphia Mummers Parade Vol. 2
1956, LP, Regent
The Ferko String Band
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade Volume 1
1956, 7", EP, London Records, London Records
The Ferko String Band
The Philadelphia Mummers Parade Volume 2
1956, 7", EP, London Records, London Records
Ferko String Band*
Happy Days Are Here Again / Deep In The Heart Of Texas
1955
Ferko String Band*
Alabama Jubilee / Sing A Little Melody
1955, ,
Dixieland
Ferko String Band*
You Are My Sunshine / Ma - (She's Makin' Eyes At Me)
1955, ,
Dixieland
Ferko String Band*
There Are Two I's In Dixie / Smiles
1955
The Ferko String Band
Heartbreaker / Kelly & H-A-R-R-I-G-A-N
1948, Shellac, 10", Palda
The Ferko String Band
Baby Face / Take Me Out To The Ball Game
1948, Shellac, 10", Palda
The Ferko String Band
Lili Marlene / Redwing
1948, Shellac, 10", Palda
The Ferko String Band
When You're Smiling
1948, Shellac, 10", Palda Record Co.
The Ferko String Band
I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover / Heart Of My Heart
1948
The Ferko String Band
Christmas Medley / Heartbreaker
1947, Shellac, 10", Palda
The Ferko String Band
I Want A Girl
1947, Shellac, 10", Palda Record Co.
Ferko String Band*
Dilly Dally Polka / When You Wore A Tulip
1947, Shellac, 10", Palda
Ferko String Band*
Golden Slippers
1947
Ferko String Band*
Philadelphia Mummers Parade Champions
10", Album, Media Records (2)
The Ferko String Band / Dr. Herbert Braun
Happy Days Are Here Again / Zur Premiere Von Triumph Bademoden
7", Mono, Promo, Triumph Bademoden
The Ferko String Band
Philadelphia Mummers Parade Champions
7", EP, Media Records (2)
The Ferko String Band
The Best of The World Renowned Ferko String Band
LP, Sure
The Ferko String Band
Golden Slippers
7", EP, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
Four Leaf Clover / Heart Breaker
7", Single, Palda
Ferko String Band*
Redwing / Sweet Georgia Brown
Shellac, 10", Ferko
The Ferko String Band
Ferko
7", EP, Mono, Not On Label
The Ferko String Band
2-Eyes In Dixie / Kelley
7", Ferko
Ferko String Band*
Heart Breaker/ I Want A Girl
Shellac, 10", Ferko
Ferko String Band*
Four Leaf Clover/ Heart Of My Heart
Shellac, 10", Ferko
Ferko String Band*
Do You Ever Think Of Me
7", Single, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
The Roaring 20s
12", Sure
Ferko String Band*
Golden Slippers
7", Palda
The Ferko String Band
Bill Bailey / Medley Of - Sidewalks Of New York, Little Annie Roonie and The Band Played On
7", Sure Music And Record Co., Inc.
Ferko String Band*
Lili Marlene
7", Palda
Ferko String Band*
Red Wing / Sweet Georgia Brown
7", Ferko
The Ferko String Band
The Ferko String Band Plays Sousa
LP, Album, Sure
Ferko String Band*
Hello
7", EP, Ferko
Ferko String Band*
When You Wore A Tulip
7", EP, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
The Ferko String Band Volume 1
LP, Regent Records, Inc.
The Ferko String Band
The Ferko String Band Volume III
12", Regent, Regent
Ferko String Band*
I Want A Girl / Heart Breaker
7", Single, Ferko
The Ferko String Band
"The World Renowned" Vol. 7
Ferko String Band*
Take Me Out To The Ball Game
The Ferko String Band
"The World Renowned" Ferko String Band On Broadway

APPEARANCES +


Various
Tanzparty
Various
Rare Pop Instrumentals Of The Fifties
2015, CD, Comp, Complete 60s
Various
1955 British Hit Parade - Britain's Greatest Hits Volume 4 - Part 2 - July - December
2006, 3x CD,
Various
Hard To Find Pop Instrumentals
1999, CD, Comp, Mono, Eric Records, Universal Music Special Markets
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" String Bands 25th Annual Musical Salute
1986, 2xLP, Comp, Ltd, Sure
Philadelphia String Bands
"Best Of The Mummers": 23rd Annual Musical Salute
1983, 2xLP, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Bands 22nd Annual Musical Salute
1983, 2xLP, Comp, Ltd, S/Edition, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" 20th Annual Musical Salute
1980, 2xLP, Comp, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Bands 19th Annual Musical Salute
1979, 2xLP, Sure
Philadelphia String Band Champions
"Best Of The Mummers": Spotlight Series 8
1979, 2xLP, Sure
Various
The Best Of The Mummers Philadelphia String Bands 18th Annual Musical Salute
1978, 2xLP, Album, Quad, Ltd, Sure
Various
Top Hits Von Gestern
1978, LP, Comp, Metronome, ,
Schlager/Vocal
Various
20 Original Oldies
1977, LP, Comp, Promo, Metronome
Philadelphia String Bands
Best of the Mummers: Philadelphia String Bands 17th Annual Musical Salute
1977, 2xLP, Album, Quad, Ltd, Sure
Various
Best Of The Mummers Philadelphia String Bands
1976, 2xLP, Album, Quad, Ltd, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Bands 15th Annual Musical Salute
1976, 2xLP, Album, Quad, Ltd, Sure
Various
Best Of The Mummers Philadelphia String Bands 14th Annual Musical Salute
1975, 2xLP, Quad, Ltd, Sure
Various
Best Of The Mummers Philadelphia String Bands 13th Annual Musical Salute
1974, LP, Album, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Band Champions - Spotlight Series 3
1973, LP, Quad, Sure
Various
"The Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Band Champions Spotlight Series-1
1971, LP, Sure Music & Record Company
Various
Let's Have A Party With The Best Of The Mummers
1967, LP, Album, Sure
Various
Let's Have A Party With The Best Of The Mummers
1967
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" 6th Annual Musical Salute
1967
Various
Best Of The Mummers 4th Annual Musical Salute
1965, LP, Album, Sure
Various
A Musical Salute to the "Best of the Mummers"
1963, LP, Sure
Various
A Musical Salute to the "Best of the Mummers"
1963, LP, Whi, Sure
Various
The Music From Drum Beauty
1961, LP, Mono, Fleetwood Records (2)
Various
Whistle While You Work
1957
Various
The Best Of The Mummers 11th Annual Musical Salute
2xLP, Quad, Sure
Various
Best Of The Mummers: Annual Musical Salute
LP, Sure
Various
Golden Oldies
LP, Comp, Smplr, Metronome
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" 8th Annual Musical Salute
2xLP, Album, Sure
Various
"Best of the Mummers" 5th Annual Musical Salute
LP, Album, Sure
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Bands 21st Annual Musical Salute
LP, Comp, Sure Music And Record Co., Inc.
Various
"Best Of The Mummers" Philadelphia String Bands 10th Annual Musical Salute