A harmonized version of the George Harrison classic.
Carlos Barbera - lead vocal, guitar
Butch O'Brien - vocals, guitar
Tom Rucktenwald - vocals, bass

Here Comes The Sun

Butch O’Brien (Lead Vocal and Drums)
Woody Wilson (Keyboards)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar and Vocals)
Steve Gledhill (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass Guitar)
Karen Dobbs (Vocals)
Diane Barbera (Vocals)

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at ‘Tom’s House’ Studio.

Desperado

A CSN song performed by 1 Eighty.

Helplessly Hoping  *
Carlos Barbera (Guitar and Lead Vocals)
Butch O’Brien (Guitar and Vocals)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals)

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at ‘Tom’s House’ Studio.

Helplessly Hoping

Mother Nature’s Son  *
Butch O’Brien (Vocals)
Carlos Barbera (Vocals and Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals and Bass)

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at ‘Tom’s House’ Recording Studio.

Mother Natures Son

This song is from a jam session.

Mesmerize Me  *
Woody Wilson (Keyboards)
Butch O’Brien (Drums)
Steve Gledhill (Guitar)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass)

 Mixed and Mastered at Music to the Eye Studio.

Photo by Andy Pieski

Mesmerize Me

25 or 6 to 4 was originated by the band Chicago (aka Chicago Transit Authority).  It has been covered many times, most notably by the heavy rock band Motley Crue.  Our version is an amalgamation of those two concepts for this great song.


25 or 6 to 4  *
Woody Wilson (Keyboards)
Steve Gledhill (Lead Guitar)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Butch O’Brien (Drums)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, Lead Vocals)
Karen Dobbs (Harmony)
Diane Barbera (Harmony)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Photo by Andy Pieski

25 Or 6 To 4

Harvest Moon is a Neil Young song and, when it was new, it bridged the genres of country and pop music.  Our version brings back the emotion we felt when we first heard this beautiful song.


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  Coming Soon  

Harvest Moon  *
Woody Wilson (Keyboards)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Butch O’Brien (Drums, Lead Vocals)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass)
Karen Dobbs (Harmony)
Diane Barbera (Harmony)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Photo by Andy Pieski

Harvest Moon

1 EIGHTY is proud to present “I Saw the Light,” a song that includes our celebrated vocal harmonies.


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  Coming Soon  

I Saw the Light  *
Butch O’Brien (Drums, Lead Vocals)
Woody Wilson (Keyboards)
Steve Gledhill (Lead Guitar)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar, Harmony)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, Harmony)
Karen Dobbs (Harmony)
Diane Barbera (Harmony)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

LogoTM by Andy Pieski

I Saw The Light

Riding With The King, a John Hiatt song from 1983, has also been covered by Eric Clapton and BB King as well as Joe Bonamassa, considered by many as the top guitarist today.  Bonamassa changed the title and song to Riding With The Kings (plural) and used it as the theme song for a tour where he played the songs of BB, Albert, and Freddie King.

Thank you to those that have personally stated their appreciation for our music.  Also thanks to those that, knowing our musical style, have suggested additional songs that we might record and play live in the future.
 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  Coming Soon  

Riding With The King  *
Butch O’Brien (Drums, Lead Vocals)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass)
Steve Gledhill (Lead Guitar)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Karen Dobbs (Background Vocals)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Photo and LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Riding With The King

7 Bridges Road is an Eagles song that they have only performed in concert; it featured a country sound, which we faithfully reproduce in this recording.


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  Coming Soon  

7 Bridges Road  *
Butch O’Brien (Vocals, Drums)
Carlos Barbera (Vocals, Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass)
Steve Gledhill (Guitar)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

7 Bridges Road

1 EIGHTY replicates a Blind Faith hit in this week’s offering.  Blind Faith was the successor to the super-group Cream and featured Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood.  Winwood’s falsetto vocal style is imitated in “Can’t Find My Way Home.”  

This is our 10th cover plus we have posted one additional jam segment.  We wish to thank all that have listened to our songs.  Our Soundcloud postings have generated nearly 3,300 listens.   We invite you to listen to all the song offerings once again.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  Coming Soon  

Can’t Find My Way Home  *
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass)
Butch O’Brien (Cajón)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Steve Gledhill (Guitar)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Cant Find My Way

1 EIGHTY returns with the Mamas & Papas hit “California Dreamin’.”

While we have continued to record tracks, our collective schedules and circumstances have created a slight delay in our completed accomplishments.  We continue to create for our first album release and look forward to seeing you in person after its completion.

We wish to thank all that have listened to our songs.  Our SoundCloud postings have generated many listens.   We invite you to listen to all the song offerings once again.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

California Dreamin’  *
Carlos Barbera (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Diane Barbera (Vocals)
Karen Dobbs (Vocals)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Flute)
Butch O’Brien (Drums)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

California Dreamin

Classic Rock Ballad
This one was done entirely by the guys…

We wish to thank all that have listened to our songs; with the last posting, we were hoping to surpass 4,000 plays but we have now passed 4,700.  We invite you to play all the songs once again.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Surfer Girl   *
Tom Rucktenwald (Lead Vocals, Bass)
Butch O’Brien (Vocals, Drums)
Carlos Barbera (Vocals, Guitar)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Surfer Girl

When you hear the new song released by 1 EIGHTY you are going to say it was worth the wait…

We return with the classic ballad “Because” from the Abbey Road album.

We wish to dedicate this song to our band mate Woody Wilson, who is going through some ill health at this time.  We miss his enthusiasm, creativity, and musical prowess and look forward to his return to 1 EIGHTY sometime in the future.

We wish to profusely thank Gwen Cox for her amazing cameo appearance and her support for the band.  Gwen, you are a superstar!

Also, thanks to our listeners; we now top over 6,000 plays, approaching a couple thousand more than we reported in a past posting.

Because   *
Gwen Cox (Keyboards)
Butch O’Brien (John’s Vocal)
Carlos Barbera (George’s Vocal)
Tom Rucktenwald (Paul’s Vocal, Bass, Flute)

 Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Because

Years well after the Abbey Road album, producer and engineer George Martin created an A Cappella version of Because.  In that tradition for the song, we include our 1 EIGHTY version.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Because A Cappella   *
Butch O’Brien (John’s Vocal)
Carlos Barbera (George’s Vocal)
Tom Rucktenwald (Paul’s Vocal)

 * Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Because A Cappella

This rendition of Black Magic Woman is different than any other. It is different than Santana or Fleetwood Mac or any version you may have heard.  It breathes the passion and obsession that the words convey.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Black Magic Woman   *
Butch O’Brien (Drums)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Alto Saxophone)

 * Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Black Magic Woman

1 EIGHTY presents “Wasted on the Way” a high harmony song that encourages us to make the most of our lives. As the song says, “Look around you now - you must go for what you wanted.”  The song is located at this URL:   https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty/wasted-on-the-way 

Thanks to you, our songs on SoundCloud continue to rack up hundreds of plays each week!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Wasted on the Way   *
Butch O’Brien (Vocals, Guitar)
Carlos Barbera (Vocals, Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Flute)

 * Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Wasted On The Way

1 EIGHTY presents “Find the Cost of Freedom/Daylight Again” a high harmony song that that honors our veterans for Memorial Day and gives thanks for what they have done for our nation, the freedoms and blessings that we enjoy every day.

Thanks to you, our songs on SoundCloud are now closing in on 8,500 plays!

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Find the Cost of Freedom/Daylight Again   *
Carlos Barbera (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Cajon, Flute)

 * Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Find The Cost Of Freedom

Karen Dobbs is a SuperStar!

1 EIGHTY returns after several months.    We are back…

This is our 1 EIGHTY rendition of “Eternal Flame,” the greatest selling song for the Bangles (no, it was not “Walk Like an Egyptian”).  

We wish to thank all who have listened to our songs; we are well past 9,000 song plays, over 500 per song!  We invite you to play all the songs once again.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Eternal Flame  *
Karen Dobbs (Lead Vocals)
Carlos Barbera (Vocals, Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Flute)

 Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Eternal Flame

This recording is very different.  I hope you enjoy the incredible original and creative perspective.

When Woody Wilson first shared the musical tracks for this, I told him he was born too late.  In the 50's he would have been a very successful part of the beatnik contingency and would have created many memorable pieces combining music and lyrics, words, or poetry.  

Anyone that played in a gigging band is familiar with the musician who seems always the last to pack, and not just because they have a lot of stuff but because they are distracted and get engaged elsewhere.  9 times out of 10, it is the drummer, the guy who does have the most stuff to pack.  

When this was completed, I sat back and laughed and laughed.  And, yes, Pete is a real character from my past and this scenario actually played out pretty much as in this recording.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 
SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/1_eighty 
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty

Blame the Drummer  *
Woody Wilson (Original music, keyboards)
Tom Rucktenwald (Original lyrics, vocals)

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios (Tom) and Music to the Eye Studios (Woody)
Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Blame The Drummer

Our new 1 EIGHTY song is “Born Under a Bad Sign.”  Many may remember this song as it was recorded and performed by Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker).  Our arrangement is somewhat different.

The original recording was made by blues legend Albert King in 1967.  It was written by William Bell and Booker T Jones (Booker T and the MGs).  Each of them recorded a version and released the song in 1969 along with Cream.

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

Born Under A Bad Sign   *
Butch O’Brien (Lead Vocals, Drums)
Carlos Barbera (Lead Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, Alto Sax, B-3, Rhythm Guitar)

 * Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Picture, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Born Under A Bad Sign

This 1 EIGHTY song is “Java Jive,” a clever pre-World War II jazz-era number that 1 EIGHTY performed in a recent show here in Orlando/Groveland, FL.  This is our studio recording of that song.

The song was originally recorded by the Ink Spots in 1940, but our arrangement is patterned after the 1974 Manhattan Transfer version.

Our website and the band’s Facebook page are:
Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

Java Jive   *
Karen Dobbs (Soprano)
Diane Barbera (Alto)
Tom Rucktenwald (Tenor)
Carlos Barbera (Bass)
Gwen Cox (Keyboards)

 * Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Photo, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Java Jive

“You Don’t Have To Cry” is the first song that Crosby Stills and Nash ever sang together and as such is iconic. This is our high-harmony 1 EIGHTY version of the song.

The song is on our website, www.tgday.com/1eighty.

Thanks to you, our songs on SoundCloud are well past 11,000 plays!  AMAZING…  Thank You!!!

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

You Don’t Have to Cry   *
Butch O’Brien (Vocals (Stills))
Carlos Barbera (Vocals (Crosby), Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals (Nash), Bass)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

You Dont Have To Cry

Tom’s House Productions is pleased to introduce the newest member of our family, The Cascade Sisters with their first release, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

The Cascades Sisters first release includes music from their successful Resident’s Show appearance last November.  They will soon have their own SoundCloud site as well as their own website and Facebook page. 

Temporarily, the song is on the 1 EIGHTY website, www.tgday.com/1eighty.

Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy *
Diane Barbera (Vocals)
Karen Dobbs (Vocals)
Clarissa Gregory (Vocals)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Apple Tree Boogie Woogie

1 EIGHTY brings you “Yesterday,” the Paul McCartney/Beatles bittersweet love song. 

This recording features the original George Martin string quartet arrangement played on flutes.  

Thanks to you, our songs on SoundCloud have surpassed 12,500 plays!  Thank You!!!

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

Yesterday   *
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Flutes)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Yesterday

1 EIGHTY and Tom’s House Productions are proud to present Mac (Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie) and his first released Tom’s House recording, “Ain’t No Sunshine.”

Mac was part of the Intruders, a group with hit songs and a Billboard #1 hit; he replaced one of the original Intruders. Mac toured with the group.

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand

Ain’t No Sunshine   *
Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie (Vocals)
Butch O’Brien (Drums, Cajons)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, Flutes)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Aint No Sunshine

Mac (Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie) again fronts 1 EIGHTY through this Tom’s House Productions recording of the Martha and the Vandellas song “Dancing in the Street.”

Interestingly, this song does not follow the Vandellas original riff and background but instead  borrows the groove from another song.  Can you guess what song that is?

Mac was part of the Intruders, a group with #1 hit songs on Billboard; he replaced one of the original Intruders and toured extensively with the group.  

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand

Dancing in the Street   *
Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie (Lead Vocals)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, ORBA)
Karen Dobbs (background vocals)
Diane Barbera (background vocals)
Clarissa Gregory (background vocals)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Dancing In The Street

With the recent release of the very last Beatle song, 1 EIGHTY decided to bring you the John Lennon song that the Beatles could have but did not record, ”Grow Old With Me.”  
 
This song was on the cassette that the Beatles received in 1995 but Paul, listening to his best friend singing about growing old and having additionally lost his wife Linda to cancer could not record this song.  

This is, however, a beautiful love song.  

 If you are still with your true love, then this song is a wonderful way to celebrate your life and love together.  If you are one of us that has lost your love, then this song offers an amazing opportunity to remember and give thanks for all you had.

This recording utilizes the type of arrangement that the Beatles may have created for this song, including George Martin-like strings and flutes.  Grow Old With Me also plays on SoundCloud through our website, www.tgday.com/1eighty

Grow Old With Me   *
Jeff Kropp (John’s Vocals)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Gwen Cox (Piano)
Tom Rucktenwald (Paul’s Vocals, Background Vocals, Bass, Flutes, Synthesizers)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Grow Old With Me

Mac (Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie) again fronts 1 EIGHTY through this Tom’s House Productions recording of “I Remember You.”    

This is blues and R&B, and Mac is absolutely right on with this song.

Mac was part of the Intruders, an R&B group with #1 hit songs on Billboard; he replaced one of the original Intruders. Mac extensively toured with the group.  

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

I Remember You   *
Harland ‘Mac’ McKenzie (Lead Vocals)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Bass, Alto Sax, Hammond B3, Fender Rhodes piano, Synthesizers)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

I Remember You

Tom’s House Productions is pleased to release the newest Cascade Sisters recording,.

This release comes from a live and successful performance in a November 2023 Show.  The song was written by Neil Young and the Cascade Sisters arrangement was fashioned after a performance of this song by Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt.

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand 

After the Gold Rush *
Diane Barbera (Vocals)
Karen Dobbs (Vocals)
Clarissa Gregory (Vocals)
Mary Farwell (guitar)
Carlos Barbera (guitar)
Dave Maggoria (keyboards)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release., Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

After The Gold Rush

1 EIGHTY brings you “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” the Meghan Trainor love song ballad.

This recording features the talent of two that are new to our studio recording entourage, songstress Jeanmarie Jaycox and drummer Ken Botelho.  Their amazing talents add to the accomplishments that we have been able to achieve through the skills and dedication of all others that have recorded with us.

Website:  www.tgday.com/1eighty
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/1EightyBand

Like I’m Gonna Lose You   *
Jeanmarie Jaycox (Lead Vocal)
Ken Botelho (Drums)
Carlos Barbera (Guitar)
Tom Rucktenwald (Vocals, Bass, Flutes, Keys)

 * A Tom’s House Productions release. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Tom’s House Recording Studios.

Pictures, LogoTM by Andy Pieski

Like I'm Gonna Lose You

1 Eighty is a band playing eclectic music from several eras.  We specialize in harmony, great songs, many tempos and grooves, and pleasing our listeners as well as ourselves.

We often begin with an unrehearsed jam session and proceed to learn or play the music that we love.

1 Eighty

Popular tracks