Running Wild - by Summitt
"Summitt" was a popular New York based Rock Group which assembled back in the mid 1960's. Orignal members included Charles Iwachow (Rhythm), Ray Gillis (Bass) Wayne Gillis (Lead) & Mark Keifer (Drums). In the early 70's drummer, Mark Keifer, left the group and was replaced by Mark John Lanuto ("Isie") whose performance can be heard on this 1976 recording of "Running Wild," a song primarily composed by Rhythm guitarist, Charles Iwachow. Another member, keyboardist Tony Capone, had also been added, but due to untimely health-related issues would leave and re-join the band periodically. As a result, Capone's performance is not included on this release. In 1976, this version was professionally recorded over at "Ultrasonic Studios" in Hempstead, L.I. Other famous performers such as, BillyJoel, Todd Rungren, Iron Butterfly, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton, have also recorded at this same studio. An earlier (single) demo version of this song was recorded back in 1974, minus flip-side, "Keep in Touch," composed by brothers, Ray and Wayne Gillis. Any known copy, however, is, apparently, lost in history. "Running Wild" was initially offered a contract by A&M records. At contract time, a last minute decision was made to offer the group to sell the rights of the song outright. This offer was immediately refused by all members. To hear the Flip Side of this recording, "Keep in Touch," click below link ... www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=q9iL9n1Zwbw
