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Welcome to Rhythm Records!

New single releases for rhythm, (within last 3 months).

  • You Are My Special Angel RR 440 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Wade Driver
  • Nobody Nowhere RR 436 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Wade Driver
  • Kindly Keep It Country RR 433 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Mike Seastrom, Mike Wright
  • Wasted Days And Wasted Nights RR 431 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Adam Christman

New Single Releases for All Other Labels

  • Gonna Get Along Without You Now LS 614 ( 2024-08-16) Vocal by Henna Yauger
  • Live Your Story RI 976 ( 2024-07-02) Vocal by Jake Shimada
  • Wild Honey RS 731 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Walt Burr
  • Volare RS 728 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Greg Moore
  • Something Stupid RS 725 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Wade Driver, Nao Nittono
  • What Am I To You RI 943 ( 2024-07-01) Vocal by Jennifer Davis, Wade Driver

Rhythm International

A mixture of past Rhythm releases with new vocals by a staff of international callers, and brand-new releases by our international staff. These will include harmony tracks that we were not able to produce in the past when we were distributing on vinyl. All Rhythm International releases will be single releases, and not part of the Rhythm Exclusive program.

Brand New Releases

  • RI 976 - Live Your Story called by Jake Shimada (2024-07-02)
  • RI 975 - Speechless called by Jake Shimada (2023-12-06)
  • RI 973 - XXX's And OOO's (An American Girl) called by Juli Burr (2023-08-21)
  • RI 974 - Permission To Dance called by Jake Shimada (2023-08-21)
  • RI 970 - Miss The Mississippi called by Hanna Tenenbaum (2023-06-14)
  • RI 968 - That's What Breaking Hearts Do called by Keita Takahata, Adam Christman (harmony) (2023-06-12)
  • RI 967 - Heartfirst called by Nao Nittono (2022-12-13)
  • RI 969 - Crazy called by Masumi Nishinaka (2022-12-08)
  • RI 965 - Cabaret called by Keita Takahata (2022-10-31)
  • RI 964 - Casablanca called by Rascal Araki (2022-09-19)

Re-Releases (New vocals, new harmony tracks)

  • RI 948 - Loving You Is A Natural High called by Nao Nittono (originally RR 136)
  • RI 949 - What's Forever For called by Kiyomi Taneyama (originally RR 176)

See Our Rhythm International page

Rhythm exclusive program.

FULL packages of yearly Rhythm music releases

Exclusive 2022-23 and earlier Single Releases Available

See and order previous editions on the exclusive page.

  • 2022-23 ($170)
  • 2021-22 ($160)
  • 2020-21 ($160)
  • 2019-20 ($160)
  • 2018-19 ($160)
  • 2017-18 ($75)
  • 2016-17 ($75)
  • 2015-16 ($75)
  • 2014-15 ($75)
  • 2013-14 ($75)
  • 2012-13 ($75)
  • 2011-12 ($75)

A selection of recordings by some of the true legends in square dance callings. Appearances on this imprint are by invitation only.

  • Amarula Sun called by Larry Letson
  • The Okie From Muskogee's Coming Home called by Elmer Sheffield, Jr. of ESP Recordings
  • The Night That Marshall Flippo Came To Town called by Gary Shoemake, Melton Luttrell, Mike Seastrom, Tony Oxendine (Royal Records), Ken Bower (Blue Star/Riverboat), Jerry Junck and Wade Driver
  • Baby What Do You Want Me To Do called by Dan Nordbye

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Includes all single releases up to and including the Rhythm Exclusive 2012 Package!

If you are thinking about or just beginning to use a laptop for your calling, and you don't have the time, equipment, and/or expertise to transfer music from vinyl to an mp3 format !! Great News !! Get Rhythm Records singing calls 101 through 305, and hoedowns 1300 through 1315, including vocals, instrumentals and cuesheets

$350.00 plus $10 processing That's an average of less than $1.60 per tune

NOTE: Packages are too large to be offered by instant download. When we receive confirmation from PayPal, you will be sent an email with download instructions.

Rhythm Records was founded by Wade Driver in December, 1975. Since that time, we have strived to produce and provide to square dance callers around the world the very best music possible.

We have produced more than four hundred singing calls and forty-five hoedowns. While not as many as some, we feel our music quality is second to none.

Many of our releases are considered classics, such as:

and many others.

We would like to thank all of the callers who have used our music and sincerely hope you will continue to do so.




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Elmer Sheffield Productions was founded in 1980 by Elmer Sheffield Jr., to provide quality music to square dance callers. Some of the world's best callers have recorded on the ESP label. To date, over 450 titles have been produced, and new music is added every month.

Click on the link buttons above to explore the different parts of this website. If you have questions, please contact us.

Thanks for visiting! Please check back for new music regularly — we're always adding more!

Check Out Our Packages!

  • ESP Classic Patter package 30 of ESP's patter classics for $85 — less than half price!
  • 10-Song You-Pick-'Em package Pick any 10 ESP or JoPat titles for $40 — that's a $20 savings!

See the Packages page for details and ordering info

Great for the holiday season (or for any time), we have gift certificates . (Well, it's not an actual paper certificate, but you can give it to your favorite caller and let them redeem it for music!)

We now have the JoPat catalog online!

The JoPat library, which Elmer took over back in the '90s, has been unavailable since vinyl was phased out. Now we have it again! Check out our JoPat page .

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In 1986 Jerry Story and I founded Royal Records.  It quickly became one of the largest square dance music labels, and since that time, Royal Records has been  the source  for callers desiring quality square dance music. 

It is my intention to continue the tradition that Jerry and I started almost 40 years ago by leading the activity and providing the best music in our industry.  I hope that the music that Royal Records provides gives you the same enjoyment that I get from producing it. 

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  1. Riverboat Records Square Dance Music: Home

    Riverboat Records was purchased in the 1980s by Bob Elling in the San Francisco Bay Area. His love of both square dancing and good music has driven his dedication to create the finest square dance music available. The early years produced several square dance records using top-notch musicians, including Phil Aaberg and Norton Buffalo.

  2. Riverboat Records Square Dance Music: Home

    We have a new package of songs for you this month: Riverboat 2022 Summer Gold. Twelve singing calls are included in the package, and as usual, you can buy single songs from the package for $10 each, or the entire package of twelve for $60. ... RIV 1107 - Square Dance Town (Vocal by Kumi Takahashi and Mitchell Osawa) RIV 1106 - Eighteen Wheels ...

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    Caller: Joe Saltel (courtesy of Royal Records)RIV 1055 - Riverboat Square Dance Music

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    Caller: Ken Bower, Palm Desert, CalifRIV 1070 Riverboat Square Dance Music

  5. Riverboat Records: MP3 Catalog

    Riverboat MP3 Catalog Each title is available as a MP3 download for $10 . If you need the music on CD, please contact Bob Elling directly to order. Titles on CD are $15 each, due to extra handling required. ... Square Dance Town H - Harmony: Kumi Takahashi, Mitchell Osawa: H: Add To Cart $10.00: RIV 1106:

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    Riverboat Records, San Leandro, California. 811 likes · 4 talking about this. Riverboat Records is one of the top producers of music for the modern Square Dance community. Bob Elling has been the...

  7. Riverboat Records: Links

    Find links to various square dance music producers and their websites, as well as equipment and programs for callers. Riverboat Records is a site that sells music for square dance callers and musicians.

  8. Riverboat Set: Denis Dillon's / Square Dance Polka / Dancing ...

    Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupRiverboat Set: Denis Dillon's / Square Dance Polka / Dancing On The Riverboat · John WhelanCeltic Crossroads℗ 199...

  9. Between the National Square Dance...

    Between the National Square Dance Convention and a few other events, what should have been our June releases got pushed back to July. We have eight songs this time around, two of which are new...

  10. Riverboat Records

    Riverboat Records, San Leandro, California. 784 likes · 12 talking about this. Riverboat Records is one of the top producers of music for the modern Square Dance community. Bob Elling has been the...

  11. Riverboat Home

    Riverboat Home. Welcome to Riverboat.com the Internet home of Bob and Lois Elling. If you're looking for square dance music from Riverboat Records, click here. If you're looking for information about square dancing, and square dance caller Bob Elling, click here. If you're looking for information about Clogging, and clogging instructor Lois ...

  12. This Old Riverboat ~ Square

    This Old Riverboat is a square dance devised by Johnny Davis in about 1966.This "Square Dance" can actually be danced with an arbitrary number of couples (we...

  13. "THIS OLD RIVERBOAT" Square Dance Calling-George Hutmacher

    My Uncle, George Hutmacher, square dance calling to "This Old Riverboat", back in 1964. It's from an old portable reel to reel tape, so the sound quality is ...

  14. RHYTHM RECORDS: Home

    A selection of recordings by some of the true legends in square dance callings. Appearances on this imprint are by invitation only. ... Tony Oxendine (Royal Records), Ken Bower (Blue Star/Riverboat), Jerry Junck and Wade Driver; Baby What Do You Want Me To Do ... equipment, and/or expertise to transfer music from vinyl to an mp3 format!! Great ...

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    Of the five dances uploaded in this series, this one has the best views of the various musicians.Lester Bradley (caller and guitar) with Paul Amey, fiddle, j...

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  17. Square Dance music Music For Callers.The World's Largest Square Dance

    Music For Callers.Website featuring links to samples of square dance music available today. Hoedown music singing calls Round dance music, Western square dance music, Clogging music . Saturday, Sep 09 2024 ... TAKE ALOT OF RIVER: CCD-5007 CMP3-5007: DAVID COX OR BERYL MAIN: 9.00: SC BLUE FINGER LOU: MMCD-382 MMMP3-382: MARTY NORTHRUP: 8.00: SC ...

  18. We're releasing our July titles ahead...

    We're releasing our July titles ahead of the 67th National Square Dance Convention in Kansas City at the end of the month. (Will we see you there?) We have three songs from the classic Red Boot...

  19. Riverboat, 11 S End Bridge Cir, Agawam, MA 01001, US

    Riverboat.com is the online destination for Bob and Lois Elling, a dynamic duo known for their expertise in square dance music and instruction. With Riverboat Records offering a wide selection of square dance music and Bob Elling's renowned skills as a square dance caller, as well as Lois Elling's expertise as a clogging instructor, Riverboat ...

  20. Music For Callers

    A one-stop place to shop for your square dance music needs! Take advantage of the Recent Additions button to quickly see what has been released in the last 30 days. Use the Title Search on the right for a quick song search, or click on the Search for Songs button above for additional search options. Click on the label name/logo to access their catalog/website.

  21. Riverboat Set: Denis Dillon's / Square Dance Polka / Dancing ...

    Listen to Riverboat Set: Denis Dillon's / Square Dance Polka / Dancing On the Riverboat (feat. Jerry O'Sullivan, Pat Kilbride, Liz Knowles, Lisa Gutkin, Jerry Douglas, Tim O'Brien, Winifred Horan & Lincoln Schleifer) on Spotify. John Whelan · Song · 2013.

  22. ESP: The Best in Square Dance Music: Home

    Welcome to ESP! Elmer Sheffield Productions was founded in 1980 by Elmer Sheffield Jr., to provide quality music to square dance callers. Some of the world's best callers have recorded on the ESP label. To date, over 450 titles have been produced, and new music is added every month. Click on the link buttons above to explore the different parts ...

  23. Royal Records

    In 1986 Jerry Story and I founded Royal Records. It quickly became one of the largest square dance music labels, and since that time, Royal Records has been the source for callers desiring quality square dance music. It is my intention to continue the tradition that Jerry and I started almost 40 years ago by leading the activity and providing ...