The Villagers included Phil Haskins, Rick Haskins and Charles Petit.
They cut their only single in very early 1969 at Kennett Sound Studio, located in a renovated barn just south of the village of Kinderhook, NY.
Phil Haskins wrote the words to the slow, lovely “Wishes and Memories” and co-wrote the music with Rick Haskins (Richard J. Haskins).
Charles R. Petit wrote the more soul-styled “Cry On”, copyright registered February, 1969.
There is no label name, but Kennett Sound appears on other singles by the Cleaners and East Coast Clique, and the 0018 release number is similar to others from that studio, usually four digits starting with 00.
Anyone have a photo of the group?
I was in the Villagers and played organ on this recording. “Cry On” was a regional hit, but since the Haskins financed it that put the other (rather dreary) song as the A-side. The group made an appearance on a TV show in Burlington and stayed together until 1970 or so. Called the Villagers because we came from the village of Hudson Falls, NY. Kip Grant was the drummer and is continues to be a radio DJ in Glens Falls, NY. It’s very nice to see this page, and I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have.
The “ Villagers” were a 5 piece band from the village of Hudson Falls. Members were Kip Grant, Rick Haskins ,Tim Horrigan, Chuck Petit and John Stewart. They only cut the one record, see above , but were quite popular at the local level.
Is there a video?
John J. Stewart was the bass guitar player for the band.