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'''Don Peachey''' is an American band leader, accordionist, musician and recording artist who has been performing and recording since the 1950s with The Don Peachey Band, aka Don Peachey and His Orchestra.<ref name="intlpolka">{{cite web|url=http://www.internationalpolka.com/don-peachey.html |title=Don Peachey |publisher=Internationalpolka.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311210740/http://www.internationalpolka.com/don-peachey.html |archivedate=March 11, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref> Peachey was elected to the International [[Polka Hall of Fame]] in 2011 by the [[International Polka Association]].<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecherokeean.com/news/2011-08-03/National/DON_PEACHEY__INDUCTED_IN_TO_THE_INTERNATIONAL_POLK.html |title=Don Peachey Inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame |publisher=www.thecherokeean.com |date=August 3, 2011 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>
'''Don Peachey''' is an American band leader, accordionist, musician and recording artist who has been performing and recording since the 1950s with The Don Peachey Band, aka Don Peachey and His Orchestra.<ref name="intlpolka">{{cite web|url=http://www.internationalpolka.com/don-peachey.html |title=Don Peachey |publisher=Internationalpolka.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311210740/http://www.internationalpolka.com/don-peachey.html |archivedate=March 11, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref> Peachey was elected to the International [[Polka Hall of Fame]] in 2011 by the [[International Polka Association]].<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecherokeean.com/news/2011-08-03/National/DON_PEACHEY__INDUCTED_IN_TO_THE_INTERNATIONAL_POLK.html |title=Don Peachey Inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame |publisher=www.thecherokeean.com |date=August 3, 2011 |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312020623/http://www.thecherokeean.com/news/2011-08-03/National/DON_PEACHEY__INDUCTED_IN_TO_THE_INTERNATIONAL_POLK.html |archivedate=March 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
Don Peachey is from [[Burnett, Wisconsin]]. He started playing the accordion at age 14, taking lessons from the Beaver Dam Music Center. While he was a junior in high school, he formed his own polka band and their first paying engagement was at the Fairwater Civic Center in the Village of [[Fairwater, Wisconsin]]<ref name="just peachy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_d7d3daa8-bfd9-11e0-94b4-001cc4c03286.html |title=Just Peachey : Beaver Dam Daily Citizen |publisher=Wiscnews.com |date=August 5, 2011 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> in June 1951, the same year Peachey graduated from Horicon High School, [[Horicon, Wisconsin]]. He then spent two years in the Army, serving in the 1st Cavalry Division and stationed in Japan. He then returned to his home in Burnett.<ref name="intlpolka" /> and resumed his musical career. Peachey released his first recording in 1957.<ref name="polkamart">{{cite web|url=https://www.polkamart.com/page.aspx?index=00000007 |title=Don Peachy |publisher=Polkamart.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> The group has continued to perform and record for over 50 years.<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref name="just peachy" /><ref name="polkamart" />
Don Peachey is from [[Burnett, Wisconsin]]. He started playing the accordion at age 14, taking lessons from the Beaver Dam Music Center. While he was a junior in high school, he formed his own polka band and their first paying engagement was at the Fairwater Civic Center in the Village of [[Fairwater, Wisconsin]]<ref name="just peachy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wiscnews.com/news/local/article_d7d3daa8-bfd9-11e0-94b4-001cc4c03286.html |title=Just Peachey : Beaver Dam Daily Citizen |publisher=Wiscnews.com |date=August 5, 2011 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> in June 1951, the same year Peachey graduated from Horicon High School, [[Horicon, Wisconsin]]. He then spent two years in the Army, serving in the 1st Cavalry Division and stationed in Japan. He then returned to his home in Burnett.<ref name="intlpolka" /> and resumed his musical career. Peachey released his first recording in 1957.<ref name="polkamart">{{cite web |url=https://www.polkamart.com/page.aspx?index=00000007 |title=Don Peachy |publisher=Polkamart.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312015000/http://www.polkamart.com/page.aspx?index=00000007 |archivedate=March 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The group has continued to perform and record for over 50 years.<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref name="just peachy" /><ref name="polkamart" />


== Recording artist/performer ==
== Recording artist/performer ==
Don Peachey has led music groups by two names during his professional recording and performing career; Don Peachey and His Orchestra and more recently, The Don Peachey Band. Peachey has recorded 18 Albums/CDs, including a popular novelty song called "''Horsie Keep Your Tail Up.''"<ref name="polkamart" /> Peachey made an early name for himself in the late 1950s and early 1960s as [[Billboard Magazine]] frequently covered the band through its "Talent Topics" section covering bands' touring and performing schedule
Don Peachey has led music groups by two names during his professional recording and performing career; Don Peachey and His Orchestra and more recently, The Don Peachey Band. Peachey has recorded 18 Albums/CDs, including a popular novelty song called "''Horsie Keep Your Tail Up.''"<ref name="polkamart" /> Peachey made an early name for himself in the late 1950s and early 1960s as [[Billboard Magazine]] frequently covered the band through its "Talent Topics" section covering bands' touring and performing schedule
<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ewsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CCoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=March 23, 1963 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V0UEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=March 23, 1960 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref><https://books.google.com/books?id=_iAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA4&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rUUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA10&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=August 29, 1964 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ewsEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CCoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=March 23, 1963 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V0UEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA12&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=March 23, 1960 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref><https://books.google.com/books?id=_iAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA4&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rUUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA10&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=August 29, 1964 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>
and also gave the songs, ''No No Polka'' and ''Morning Star Polka'' 4 Star Reviews.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kSAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=December 25, 1961 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 1959 [[Billboard Magazine]] labeled the band's recordings of the ''Jigsaw Polka'' 45 RPM record as "Sprightly... Polka themes given a springy instrumental treatment."<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wB4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA51&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=l3AkU5LlLMeSyAG4p4HIBg&ved=0CEAQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=June 29, 1959 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> The band has toured the United States from Wisconsin to Texas for over 50 years.<ref name="brusky">{{cite web|author=Tom Brusky |url=http://www.wisconsinpolkamusic.com/peachey.html |title=Don Peachey |publisher=Wisconsin Polka Music |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Don Peachey at Schroeder Hall|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19910307&id=CFNSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nTYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1594,1281520|newspaper=The Victoria (Texas) Advocate|date=March 7, 1991}}</ref> They appeared with Dan Rather on the [[CBS Evening News]] during a Patriotic Special and have performed at the largest Polka Venues in the United States.<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wisfarmer.com/business/feed-mill-owner-inducted-into-international-polka-hall-of-fame-jcpg-252868-137186233.html |title=Feed mill owner inducted into International Polka Hall of Fame |publisher=Wisfarmer.com |date=January 12, 2012 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> Don Peachey has said he believes his success is directly related to how much he practices even after over 50 years of performing. As Peachey stated "(I) heartily agree with piano player [[Victor Borge]]'s observation," "If I don't practice for a day, I can tell the difference, If I don't practice for two days my critics can tell the difference, and if I don't practice for three days, my audience can tell the difference."<ref name="just peachy" />
and also gave the songs, ''No No Polka'' and ''Morning Star Polka'' 4 Star Reviews.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kSAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KfYhU7TUOMjMyQHK2IGYDA&ved=0CEAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=December 25, 1961 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 1959 [[Billboard Magazine]] labeled the band's recordings of the ''Jigsaw Polka'' 45 RPM record as "Sprightly... Polka themes given a springy instrumental treatment."<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wB4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA51&dq=Don+Peachey+band&hl=en&sa=X&ei=l3AkU5LlLMeSyAG4p4HIBg&ved=0CEAQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=Don%20Peachey%20band&f=false |title=Billboard Magazine |date=June 29, 1959 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> The band has toured the United States from Wisconsin to Texas for over 50 years.<ref name="brusky">{{cite web |author=Tom Brusky |url=http://www.wisconsinpolkamusic.com/peachey.html |title=Don Peachey |publisher=Wisconsin Polka Music |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311200234/http://www.wisconsinpolkamusic.com/peachey.html |archivedate=March 11, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Don Peachey at Schroeder Hall|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19910307&id=CFNSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nTYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1594,1281520|newspaper=The Victoria (Texas) Advocate|date=March 7, 1991}}</ref> They appeared with Dan Rather on the [[CBS Evening News]] during a Patriotic Special and have performed at the largest Polka Venues in the United States.<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wisfarmer.com/business/feed-mill-owner-inducted-into-international-polka-hall-of-fame-jcpg-252868-137186233.html |title=Feed mill owner inducted into International Polka Hall of Fame |publisher=Wisfarmer.com |date=January 12, 2012 |accessdate=April 3, 2014 }}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Don Peachey has said he believes his success is directly related to how much he practices even after over 50 years of performing. As Peachey stated "(I) heartily agree with piano player [[Victor Borge]]'s observation," "If I don't practice for a day, I can tell the difference, If I don't practice for two days my critics can tell the difference, and if I don't practice for three days, my audience can tell the difference."<ref name="just peachy" />
Don Peachey has been a guest performer on [[RFD-TV]] with [[Molly B]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihigh.com/ruraltvmusic/video_923177.html |title=Mollie B Polka Party &#124; Rural TV Music About Videos |publisher=iHigh.com |date=October 30, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rfdtv.com/story/23174362/mollie-b-polka-party-this-weekend |title=Mollie B Polka Party This Weekend |publisher=Rfdtv.com |date=August 19, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> and numerous other telecasts over the years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don Peachy Band|url=http://madtoastlive.podbean.com/2010/09/07/episode-149-don-peachey-band//|publisher=Mad Toast Live!|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> Peachey helped start [[Volksfest]] in [[Waupun, Wisconsin]]. His band averages one to three engagements a week and has five to six members, including his son John Peachey.<ref name="just peachy" />
Don Peachey has been a guest performer on [[RFD-TV]] with [[Molly B]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ihigh.com/ruraltvmusic/video_923177.html |title=Mollie B Polka Party &#124; Rural TV Music About Videos |publisher=iHigh.com |date=October 30, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407091039/http://www.ihigh.com/ruraltvmusic/video_923177.html |archivedate=April 7, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rfdtv.com/story/23174362/mollie-b-polka-party-this-weekend |title=Mollie B Polka Party This Weekend |publisher=Rfdtv.com |date=August 19, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> and numerous other telecasts over the years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Don Peachy Band|url=http://madtoastlive.podbean.com/2010/09/07/episode-149-don-peachey-band//|publisher=Mad Toast Live!|accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref> Peachey helped start [[Volksfest]] in [[Waupun, Wisconsin]]. His band averages one to three engagements a week and has five to six members, including his son John Peachey.<ref name="just peachy" />


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Peachey was elected "Bandleader of the Year" by the [[Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association]] in 1973<ref name="brusky" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiorchestraleaders.com/bandleaders.html |title=Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders of the Year |publisher=Wiorchestraleaders.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> and was inducted into the [[Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame]] twice in 1998 as a recipient of both the Lifetime Achievement and the Senior awards.<ref name="brusky" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wisconsinpolkahalloffame.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=221 |title=Inductees |publisher=Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2011 he was inducted into the International [[Polka Hall of Fame]] in the "Pioneer" category for "significant contributions in the advancement of polka music."<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.internationalpolka.com/hall-of-fame.html |title=Hall of Fame |publisher=Internationalpolka.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iwantthenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=15844 |title=Don Peachey inducted into Polka Hall |publisher=Iwantthenews.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2011, Peachey received a special citation from the Legislature of the [[State of Wisconsin]] recognizing his achievements and accomplishments in the music field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiorchestraleaders.com/bandleaders/peachey.html |title=Don Peachy |publisher=Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> He is listed in The Heritage Registry of Who's Who.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theheritagewhoswho.com/blog/tag/don-peachey-orchestra/ |title=Don Peachey Orchestra |publisher=Heritage Registry of Who's Who |date=March 28, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>
Peachey was elected "Bandleader of the Year" by the [[Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association]] in 1973<ref name="brusky" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiorchestraleaders.com/bandleaders.html |title=Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders of the Year |publisher=Wiorchestraleaders.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> and was inducted into the [[Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame]] twice in 1998 as a recipient of both the Lifetime Achievement and the Senior awards.<ref name="brusky" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wisconsinpolkahalloffame.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=221 |title=Inductees |publisher=Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2011 he was inducted into the International [[Polka Hall of Fame]] in the "Pioneer" category for "significant contributions in the advancement of polka music."<ref name="intlpolka" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.internationalpolka.com/hall-of-fame.html |title=Hall of Fame |publisher=Internationalpolka.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312031244/http://www.internationalpolka.com/hall-of-fame.html |archivedate=March 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iwantthenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=15844 |title=Don Peachey inducted into Polka Hall |publisher=Iwantthenews.com |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> In 2011, Peachey received a special citation from the Legislature of the [[State of Wisconsin]] recognizing his achievements and accomplishments in the music field.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiorchestraleaders.com/bandleaders/peachey.html |title=Don Peachy |publisher=Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association |date= |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> He is listed in The Heritage Registry of Who's Who.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theheritagewhoswho.com/blog/tag/don-peachey-orchestra/ |title=Don Peachey Orchestra |publisher=Heritage Registry of Who's Who |date=March 28, 2013 |accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 14:28, 12 September 2017

Don Peachey
Born1933 (age 90–91)
Burnett, Wisconsin, United States
GenresPolka, waltz foxtrot, swing
Occupation(s)Musician, recording artist
InstrumentAccordion
LabelsCadet

Don Peachey is an American band leader, accordionist, musician and recording artist who has been performing and recording since the 1950s with The Don Peachey Band, aka Don Peachey and His Orchestra.[1] Peachey was elected to the International Polka Hall of Fame in 2011 by the International Polka Association.[1][2]

Early years

Don Peachey is from Burnett, Wisconsin. He started playing the accordion at age 14, taking lessons from the Beaver Dam Music Center. While he was a junior in high school, he formed his own polka band and their first paying engagement was at the Fairwater Civic Center in the Village of Fairwater, Wisconsin[3] in June 1951, the same year Peachey graduated from Horicon High School, Horicon, Wisconsin. He then spent two years in the Army, serving in the 1st Cavalry Division and stationed in Japan. He then returned to his home in Burnett.[1] and resumed his musical career. Peachey released his first recording in 1957.[4] The group has continued to perform and record for over 50 years.[1][3][4]

Recording artist/performer

Don Peachey has led music groups by two names during his professional recording and performing career; Don Peachey and His Orchestra and more recently, The Don Peachey Band. Peachey has recorded 18 Albums/CDs, including a popular novelty song called "Horsie Keep Your Tail Up."[4] Peachey made an early name for himself in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Billboard Magazine frequently covered the band through its "Talent Topics" section covering bands' touring and performing schedule [5][6][7][8] and also gave the songs, No No Polka and Morning Star Polka 4 Star Reviews.[9] In 1959 Billboard Magazine labeled the band's recordings of the Jigsaw Polka 45 RPM record as "Sprightly... Polka themes given a springy instrumental treatment."[10] The band has toured the United States from Wisconsin to Texas for over 50 years.[11][12] They appeared with Dan Rather on the CBS Evening News during a Patriotic Special and have performed at the largest Polka Venues in the United States.[1][13] Don Peachey has said he believes his success is directly related to how much he practices even after over 50 years of performing. As Peachey stated "(I) heartily agree with piano player Victor Borge's observation," "If I don't practice for a day, I can tell the difference, If I don't practice for two days my critics can tell the difference, and if I don't practice for three days, my audience can tell the difference."[3] Don Peachey has been a guest performer on RFD-TV with Molly B[14][15] and numerous other telecasts over the years.[16] Peachey helped start Volksfest in Waupun, Wisconsin. His band averages one to three engagements a week and has five to six members, including his son John Peachey.[3]

Awards

Peachey was elected "Bandleader of the Year" by the Wisconsin Orchestra Leaders Association in 1973[11][17] and was inducted into the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame twice in 1998 as a recipient of both the Lifetime Achievement and the Senior awards.[11][18] In 2011 he was inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame in the "Pioneer" category for "significant contributions in the advancement of polka music."[1][19][20] In 2011, Peachey received a special citation from the Legislature of the State of Wisconsin recognizing his achievements and accomplishments in the music field.[21] He is listed in The Heritage Registry of Who's Who.[22]

Discography

The Don Peachey Band[23][24][25]

  • Peachey Dancing (Cuca Records)
  • 1959, Happy Polka Dance Party (Domino Records #100)
  • 1961, Happy Polka Dance Party, Volume II (Cadet Records #101)
  • 1966, Dance and Swing Out (Cadet Records #102)
  • 1971, Musically Yours (Cadet Records #103)
  • 1973, Early Hits and Bandstand Favorites (Cadet Records #104)
  • 1973, Lucky Polka Favorites (Cadet Records #105)
  • 1974, Collector's Choice (Cadet Records #106)
  • 1976, Let's Go Dancing (Cadet Records #107)
  • 1980, Dancing On A Cloud (Cadet Records #108)
  • 1983, Pretty Rainbow (Cadet Records #109)
  • 1986, No Dance Like a Polka Dance (Cadet Records #110)
  • 19??, We Love Christmas (Cadet Records #111)
  • 19??, Music Does It (Cadet Records #112)
  • 19??, Music on The Move (Cadet Records #113)
  • 2004, What Goes on Here? (Cadet Records #114)
  • 2007, Some Funtastic Fox Trots ... and Other Treasures (Cadet Records #115)
  • 20??, A Picture in Time (Cadet Records #116)

45 RPM records

  • Don Peachey: "Jigsaw Polka/Red Wine Polka"
  • Don Peachey and His Orchestra: "For You My Love; Thanks For A Wonderful Evening" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey and His Orchestra: "Last Chance Polka/Forsaken Love Waltz" (Domino Records)
  • Don Peachey and His Band: "Singing In The Kitchen / Paloma Blanca" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey and His Orchestra: "Dixieland Polka / Last Night On The Back Porch" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey and His Orchestra: "Good Morning Polka / Mayme's Polka" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey and His Orchestra: "Country Boy Polka / Doodle Doo" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey: "After Sundown – Polka / Swiss Lullaby"
  • Don Peachey: "Cherry Pickers Polka/Without a Thin" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey: "Don't Cry Anna/No Beer Today" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey: "I love Everybody/Skirts" Cadet Records
  • Don Peachey: "Jolly Musicians Polka/She Don't Wanna" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey: "Spanish Two Step/You Can't Take It With You" (Cadet Records)
  • Don Peachey: "Swill Lullaby/After Sundown Polka"

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Don Peachey". Internationalpolka.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Don Peachey Inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame". www.thecherokeean.com. August 3, 2011. Archived from the original on March 12, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Just Peachey : Beaver Dam Daily Citizen". Wiscnews.com. August 5, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "Don Peachy". Polkamart.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Billboard Magazine. March 23, 1963. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
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