CANDI STATON & BETTYE SWANN "Tell It Like It Is" 1986

Wonderful ‘69/’70 country soul recorded at Muscle Shoals, Alabama and released on Capitol Records.traxfromwax:
Candi Staton:
1. someone you use 2. i'd rather be an old man's sweetheart (than a young man's fool) 3. evidence 4. sweet feeling 5. i'm just a prisoner (of your good lovin') 6. do your duty 7. get it when you want it
Bettye Swann:
8. tell it like it is 9. these arms of mine 10. no faith, no love 11. cover me 12. don't you ever get tired (of hurting me) 13. you're up to your same old tricks again 14. today i started loving you again 15. willie & laura mae jones
...served by Gyro1966...

"Diggin' Gold - A Galaxy Of West Coast Blues" 2004 - VA

In 1963 Fantasy hired legendary LA production team Cliff Goldsmith and Ray Shanklin to furnish artists and masters for their R&B subsidiary. Over the next two years the team would produce a small but perfectly formed catalogue of classy, soulful blues of the highest quality, showcased for the first time on "Diggin’ Gold – A Galaxy Of West Coast Blues". Of the acts Goldsmith and Shanklin brought to Galaxy, by the far the most successful was Little Johnny Taylor, whose 1963 single ‘Part Time Love’ was a huge hit in that era and has since become a blues standard. Taylor’s prolific release schedule has been anthologised elsewhere, but with "Gold Diggin’" we are proud to present seven tracks by this exemplary blues stylist that are totally new to CD, including three titles previously unissued on any format. Also featured on the compilation are blues stalwarts such as Clay Hammond and Saunders King, along with a handful of more obscure acts such as Del Cunningham, Joe Johnson, Billy Keene and Rob Robinson. All these singers are staunchly in the same gutsy gospel-blues mould as Taylor, and similarly, are backed by the jazzy horn charts, stinging guitar and meaty rhythm section of Shanklin’s fabulous accompaniment. Many of these original Galaxy singles are also exceptionally rare. All tracks were cut in Los Angeles 1963-65, with this being the debut on CD for 22 of the 24 sides. Meticulous research in the Fantasy vault has meant the original session tapes have been utilised throughout, making this a feast for the ear of any discerning blues aficionado.

trax:
1. On My Way Back Home - Little Johnny Taylor 2. Compact Baby - Rob Robinson 3. Just Wondering - Del Cunningham 4. My Baby Left Me Crying - Clay Hammond 5. Too Far Beyond Repair - Billy Keene 6. Looking At The Future - Little Johnny Taylor 6. Rattlesnake, Baby, Rattlesnake - Joe Johnson 8. I Don't Know Why - Bill McAfee 9. It's All Over Now (No Use Crying) - Clay Hommond 10. Darling I Wonder - Little Johnny Taylor 11. Watch That Stuff - Good Time Charlie 12. Talk To You Baby - Rob Robinson 13. S K Blues - Saunders King 14. You Gotta Go On - Little Johnny Taylor 15. My Love - Bill McAfee 16. Baby It's All Right - Clay Hammond 17. My Love Is Real - Little Johnny Taylor 18. You're A Deserter - Billy Keene 19. Gold Digging Man - Joe Johnson 20. As Quick As I Can - Little Johnny Taylor 21. Lay Up In Bed And Read - Del Cunningham 22. Nobody But You - Rob Robinson 23. She's Yours, She's Mine - Little Johnny Taylor 24. There's Gonna Be Some Changes - Clay Hammond 25. Kiss Me Baby - Little Johnny Taylor
...served by Paul...
Paul wrote: "Please can you re-post Barnyard Soul?"
Paul, please give me more informations! can't find "Barnyard Soul" neither in my i-Tunes nor in the former TZ's backups... - RYP

JIMMY HUGHES / JOE SIMON "Soul Neighbors" 1984

Terrific mid-sixties deep southern country soul recorded at Rick hall’s Fame Studios near Muscle Shoals, Alabama.traxfromwax:
Jimmy Hughes:
1. a shot of rhythm and blues 2. neighbor, neighbor 3. there is something on your mind 4. i tried to tell you 5. stormy monday blues 6. i'm getting better 7. try me 8. steal away
Joe Simon:
9. say (that your love is true) 10. my adorable one 11. when you're near 12. the whoo pee 13. when i'm gone 14. i keep remembering 15. bring it on home to me 16. let's do it over
...served by Gyro1966...

Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement" 1992 - Disc 3

"good morning, mr. ryp. i continue my "mission" to share the music i love through your blog. i have the box set dedicated to jackie wilson, published by rhino in 1992. great performer, with a voice that is recognizable after few seconds. i do prefer the up-tempo songs, but in front of jackie wilson, all have to be in silence and to listen. further, you'll find a pdf copy of booklet enclosed in the box. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
01 Shake! Shake! Shake! 02 Danny Boy (Version II) 03 No Pity (In The Naked City) 04 Think Twice (With LaVern Baker) 05 I Believe 06 Whispers (Gettin' Louder) 07 I've Lost You 08 Who Am I 09 Just Be Sincere 10 I Don't Want To Lose You 11 Stop Lying 12 (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher 13 Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy 14 Open The Door To Your Heart 15 Chain Gang (With Count Basie) 16 Even When You Cry (With Count Basie) 17 I Get The Sweetest Feeling 18 For Once In My Life 19 (I Can Feel Those Vibrations) This Love Is Real 20 This Love Is Mine 21 You Got Me Walking 22 No More Goodbyes 23 Just Call My Name 24 Don't Burn No Bridges (With The Chi-Lites)
...served by skampus...

Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement" 1992 - Disc 2

"good morning, mr. ryp. i continue my "mission" to share the music i love through your blog. i have the box set dedicated to jackie wilson, published by rhino in 1992. great performer, with a voice that is recognizable after few seconds. i do prefer the up-tempo songs, but in front of jackie wilson, all have to be in silence and to listen. further, you'll find a pdf copy of booklet enclosed in the box. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
01 Sazzle Dazzle 02 (You Were Made For) All My Love 03 A Woman, A Lover, A Friend 04 Am I The Man 05 Alone At Last 06 My Empty Arms 07 The Tear Of The Year 08 Your One And Only Love 09 Please Tell Me Why 10 I'm Comin' On Back To You 11 Years From Now 12 You Don't Know What It Means 13 Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time) 14 Lonely Life 15 My Heart Belongs To Only You 16 The Greatest Hurt 17 Jackie Wilson w/ Linda Hopkins - I Found Love 18 I Just Can't Help It 19 Baby Workout 20 Jackie Wilson w/ Linda Hopkins - Shake A Hand 21 Squeeze Her - Tease Her (But Love Her) 22 I've Got to Get Back (Country Boy) 23 Silent One 24 She's All Right
...served by skampus...

CHUCK JACKSON "Mr. Emotion" 1984

Chuck Jackson is one of the great underrated soul singers of the '60s. His deep and unerringly smooth vocals and the slick uptown sound of his records may give some listeners and critics the impression that he is lacking in soul. Not so. One listen to him soaring through the incredible "Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)" or "I Keep Forgettin' (Everytime You're Near)" will certainly dispel any doubts. Other hilights include the unusually raw "Hand It Over" and an intimate version of "I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself." (Tim Sendra, All Music Guide)traxfromwax:
01 i keep forgettin' 02 tell him i'm not home 03 any other way 04 i need you 05 i'm your man 06 make the night a little longer 07 gettin' ready for the heartbreak 08 i just don't know what to do with myself 09 hand it over 10 good things come to those who wait 11 these chains of love (are breaking me down) 12 two stupid feet 13 any day now 14 look over your shoulder 15 i forgot to tell her 16 since i don't have you
...served by Gyro1966...

Destroy All Monsters "Live" 1989

Upon releasing their first-ever single, 1978's "Bored", Destroy All Monsters became darlings of the British music press, based largely upon the connection to the Stooges' legacy; "Bored" was soon set for UK release on the Cherry Red label, which licensed the record before ever even hearing it."Lester Bangs once said that D.A.M. was the closest thing to the Stooges ever to emerge from Detroit's underground. The wall of sound immediatly overwhelms you. It's dangerous and very addictive even in small doses. Ron Asheton's Les Paul builds layers of dense metallic textyre. Michael Davis counter attacks with a thunderous base. Niagara haunting vocals, at times eclipsed by this mayhen add the erie atmosphere tus band is famous for. Larry Steel's explosive percussion completes the assault. Their music has been called a war of nerves and to witness it without the benefit of a couple of stiff ones is not recommended. I could never quite figure out what is different about Detroit bands, but there is a certain kind of energy that defies discription. But what ever it is, I think you'll agree that Destroy All Monsters are at ground zero." - Garry Henderson

Destroy All Monsters:
Ron Asheton (RIP January 6. 2009) - guitars, vocals / Niagara - vocals / Mike Davis- bass (ex-MC5) / Larry Steal - drums

traxfromwax:
1. Anyone Can Fuck Her 2. Bored 3. Party Girl 4. Fast City 5. Go Away 6. Having It All 7. Boots 8. Little Boyfriend 9. Nov. 22 10. Right Stuff 11. Ground Zero

Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement" 1992 - Disc 1

"good morning, mr. ryp. i continue my "mission" to share the music i love through your blog. i have the box set dedicated to jackie wilson, published by rhino in 1992. great performer, with a voice that is recognizable after few seconds. i do prefer the up-tempo songs, but in front of jackie wilson, all have to be in silence and to listen. further, you'll find a pdf copy of booklet enclosed in the box. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
01 Billy Ward & The Dominoes - St. Louis Blues 02 Billy Ward & The Dominoes - St. Therese Of The Roses 03 Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet) 04 By The Light Of The Silvery Moon 05 Danny Boy (Version 1) 06 Right Now! 07 I'm Wanderin' 08 We Have Love 09 Singing A Song 10 To Be Loved 11 Lonely Teardrops 12 I'll Be Satisfied 13 You Better Know It 14 Talk That Talk 15 Only You, Only Me 16 Hush-A-Bye 17 That's Why (I Love You So) 18 I Know I'll Always Be In Love With You 19 Wishing Well 20 So Much 21 It's All A Part Of Love 22 Night 23 Doggin' Around 24 She Done Me Wrong
...served by skampus...

JULIE DRISCOLL, BRIAN AUGER & THE TRINITY "Open" 1968

One of the icons of London's underground jazzy mod scene, Brian Auger puzzled more than one music critic bringing this crossover to perfection during the mid-late sixties. 1967's Open sees Auger switch to a more hippy folk acid R&B with the help of Julie Driscoll - his female partner already featured in his earlier project, the Steampacket. Driscoll performs in her perfectly trendy disjointed vocal style over Auger's Hammond aural carpet to createsome interesting pop r'n'b tunes culminating in the fabulous cover version of Donovan's "Season Of The Witch". (Elusive Disc)From the outgrowth of Steampacket, a band that included not only Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll, but also a young Rod Stewart, came Auger and Driscoll's collective effort that produced two albums. When Driscoll left in 1969 to pursue a solo career, Auger, drummer Clive Thacker, and bassist Dave Ambrose continued as Brian Auger & the Trinity. Open has been unfairly characterized as a kind of groove jazz rip, one that combines Wes Montgomery, Jimmy McGriff, and the rock sensibilities of the psychedelic era. Whatever. There are many tracks here, from deep grooved funky jazz to lilting ballads and greasy blues numbers and the skronky exotica number "Goodbye Jungle Telegraph." Auger may not have been as gifted an organist as Alan Price technically, but he could more than hold his own on the Hammond B-3 (as evidenced by the first two tracks here which are instrumentals, "In And Out" and "Isola Nate"). He was also able to pull more sounds out of the instrument than any of his peers. Auger wasn't much of a vocalist, but he could dig deep and get the emotion out of a song — especially in a funky number like "Black Cat," which featured a killer though uncredited studio horn section. Driscoll's contributions are all on the second half of the album, beginning with the shuffling choogle of Lowell Fulsom's "Tramp," continuing through a moving reading of Pops Staples' "Why (Am I Treated So Bad)," two Auger originals, and concluding in a reading of Donovan's "Season of the Witch" that single-handedly established her reputation as a vocalist of great interpretative ability and emotional dexterity. Almost eight minutes in length, it is the perfect interplay for the quartet with its dark, smoky swirling energy and extant soul groove, and capos the album on a high note, making it a delightful precursor to the classic Streetnoise which was to follow. - AMG Review

trax:
01 In And Out 02 Isola Natale 03 Black Cat 04 Lament For Miss Baker 05 Goodbye Jungle Telegraph 06 Tramp 07 Why (Am I Treated So Bad) 08 A Kind Of Love In 09 Break It Up 10 Season Of The Witch
...served by Gyro1966...

THE LEFT BANKE "There’s Gonna Be A Storm"

The excellent Left Banke collection is long out of print and now sells for good money!This New York group pioneered "Baroque'n'Roll" in the '60s with their mix of pop/rock and grand, quasi-classical arrangements and melodies. Featuring teenage prodigy Michael Brown as keyboardist and chief songwriter, the group scored two quick hits with "Walk Away Renee" (number five) and "Pretty Ballerina (number 15). Chamber-like string arrangements, Steve Martin's soaring, near-falsetto lead vocals, and tight harmonies that borrowed from British Invasion bands like the Beatles and the Zombies were also key elements of the Left Banke sound. Though their two hits are their only well-remembered efforts, their debut album (Walk Away Renee / Pretty Ballerina) was a strong, near-classic work that matched the quality of their hit singles in songwriting and production. (Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide)

trax:
01 Walk Away Renee 02 I Haven't Got The Nerve 03 Pretty Ballerina 04 She May Call You Up Tonight 05 I've Got Something On My Mind 06 Barterers And Their Wives 07 Let Go Of You Girl 08 What Do You Know 09 Evening Gown 10 Lazy Day 11 Shadows Breaking Over My Head 12 Ivy Ivy 13 Men Are Building Sand 14 Desiree 15 Dark Is The Bark 16 My Friend Today 17 Sing Little Bird Sing 18 And Suddenly 19 Goodbye Holly 20 In The Morning Light 21 Bryant Hotel 22 Give The Man A Hand 23 Nice To See You 24 There's Gonna Be A Storm 25 Pedestal 26 Myrah
...served by Gyro1966...

WILLIAM BELL "Do Right Man" 1984

STAX SOUL AT IT’S BEST!traxfromwax:
01 you don't miss your water 02 any other way 03 i'm waiting on you 04 somebody mentioned your name 05 i'll show you 06 don't stop now 07 crying all by myself 08 share what you got (but keep what you need) 09 never like this before 10 everybody loves a winner 11 do right woman-do right man 12 then you can tell me goodbye 13 eloise (hang on in there) 14 it's happening all over 15 every day will be like a holiday 16 a tribute to a king
...served by Gyro1966...

"Out On The Floor - Northern Soul - FloorShakers!" CD3 - VA

"Hi Ryp. i'm back! I'm browsing still your previous blog and i'm sure I'll find something interesting. In the meantime, I'll send you a box set of northern soul (3 cd's): "floorshakers". I know that there aren't many unheard songs, but i'm sure it will be interesting for someone. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
1. I'm Gonna Get You - Leroy Harris 2. The 'in' Crowd - Dobie Gray 3. A Lot Of Love - Homer Banks 4. I Love You Baby - Cindy Scott 5. The Drifter - Ray Pollard 6. Movin' Away - Kenny Lynch 7. I can't Help Loving You - Jimmy Breedlove 8. River Of Tears - Barbara Banks 9. I Hurt On The Other Side - Jerry Cook 10. You've Got The Love - Little Rose Little 11. With All That's In Me - Marv Johnson 12. She Blew A Good Thing - Donald Height 13. Love Power - The Sandpebbles 14. A Dream - Barbara Mercer 15. Why Do (I Let You Do The Things You Do) - Sunny Monroe 16. And In Return - Shelia Ferguson 17. Under Your Spell - The Motor City Runners 18. Driving Me Mad - Three Degrees 19. Walking Alone - Mark Valentio
...served by skampus...

GENE CHANDLER "Just Be True" 1980

Chicago Soul At It’s Very Best!Gene Chandler is remembered by the rock & roll audience almost solely for the classic novelty and doo wop-tinged soul ballad "Duke of Earl"; the unforgettable opening chant of the title leading the way, the song was a number one hit in 1962. He's esteemed by soul fans as one of the leading exponents of the '60s Chicago soul scene, along with Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler. Born Eugene Dixon, he was a member of the doo wop group the Dukays and "Duke of Earl" was actually a Dukays recording; Dixon was renamed Gene Chandler and the single bore his credit as a solo singer. Chandler never approached the massive pop success of that chart-topper (although he occasionally entered the Top 20), but he was a big star with the R&B audience with straightforward mid-tempo and ballad soul numbers in the mid-'60s, many of which were written by Curtis Mayfield and produced by Carl Davis. (All Music Guide)

traxfromwax:
01 nothing can stop me 02 a song called soul 03 you can't hurt me no more 04 just be true 05 nite owl 06 festival of love 07 rainbow 08 you threw a lucky punch 09 (gonna be) good times 10 kissin' in the kitchen 11 man's temptation 12 think nothing about it 13 the girl's a devil 14 the big lie 15 what now 16 duke of earl
...served by Gyro1966...

"Out On The Floor - Northern Soul - FloorShakers!" CD2 - VA

"Hi Ryp. i'm back! I'm browsing still your previous blog and i'm sure I'll find something interesting. In the meantime, I'll send you a box set of northern soul (3 cd's): "floorshakers". I know that there aren't many unheard songs, but i'm sure it will be interesting for someone. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
1. Dance dance dance - The Casualeers 2. The Wrong Girl - The Showmen 3. Only your Love Can Save Me - Betty Lavette 4. By Yourself - JD Martin 5. A lil' lovin' sometimes - Alexander Patton 6. Looking For You - Garnet Mimms 7. Dr. Love - Bobby Sheen 8. What's Wrong With Me Baby - The Invitations 9. Heartbreaker - HB Barnum 10. It'll Never be Over You - Timi Yuro 11. Time Marches On - Lainie Hill 12. One Day Love - Tommy Dodson 13. Forget It - The Sandpebbles 14. Long After Tonight Is Over - Irma Thomas 15. Stand up like a man - Betty Lavette 16. Mama's got a bag of her own - Anna King 17. Why Girl - The Precisions 18. In Love - Tony Galla
...served by skampus...

"BOB MOONEY AND REM RECORDS" - VA

Great collection of obscure rockers on Bob Mooney’s REM record label from Lexington, Kentucky recorded in the late 50’s to early 60’s.traxfromwax:
1. white felt hat - Little Jackie Wayne 2. king of rock and roll - Billy Lathrem 3. rubber legs - Gene Smith 4. little darling - Jimmy Lee Ballard & The Rhythmrockers 5. rockin' - The Rhythmrockers 6. twist twist blues - Billy Lathrem 7. bird walk - Billy Lathrem 8. hip twitching mama - Billy Lathrem 9. little darling - Jimmy Lee Ballard & The Rhythmrockers 10. molly darling - Rusty York & Bill Stamper 11. i know - Tommy Baldwin & The Bob Mooney Band 12. since you've been gone - Tommy Baldwin & The Bob Mooney Band 13. rock all night pt. 2 - Joe Coleman & The Starlights 14. rocking mountain dew - Little Ennis & The Fabulous Table Toppers 15. baby what you want me to do - Bill Stamper 16. say you'll be mine - Jimmy Lee Ballard & The Rhythmrockers 17. wang dang do - Jimmy Lee Ballard & The All Nighters 18. i've got a notion - Chester & Ruby
...served by Gyro1966...

"Out On The Floor - Northern Soul - FloorShakers!" CD1 - VA

"Hi Ryp. i'm back! I'm browsing still your previous blog and i'm sure I'll find something interesting. In the meantime, I'll send you a box set of northern soul (3 cd's): "floorshakers". I know that there aren't many unheard songs, but i'm sure it will be interesting for someone. enjoy!" - skampus

trax:
1. Out on the floor - Dobie Gray 2. Stolen hours - Patrice Holloway 3. Nothing can help you now - Lenny Curtis 4. Think about the good times - Baby Washington 5. The real thing - Tina Britt 6. Seven days too long - Chuck Woods 7. I feel good - Betty Lavette 8. I'll do anything - Doris Troy 9. What can i do - Billy Prophet 10. Ecstasy - Patrice Holloway 11. What can go wrong - The Thrills 12. If you ask me - Jerry Williams 13. I can't do it - Eddie and Ernie 14. The girls got it - Billy Preston 15. What shall i do - Frankie & The Classicals 16. What did i do - Anita Humes & The Essex 17. Sidra's theme - Ronnie & Robyn 18. Our love will grow - The Showmen 19. How to make a sad man glad - The Capris
...served by skampus...

TED TAYLOR "Keep Walking On" 1980

16 great songs from the late 50’s to the early 70’s!Soul-blues singer Ted Taylor unleashed his stratospheric, falsetto-driven voice on a wide variety of material during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, his gospel heritage never far from the surface. Taylor first entered the studio as a member of the Cadets and Jacks, a Los Angeles R&B vocal group with two names that recorded for Modern. By the late '50s, Taylor was signed to Ebb, and a myriad of other imprints soon followed (notably Duke, where he waxed his first version of the sugary ballad "Be Ever Wonderful"), Okeh (his sides for the Columbia subsidiary were done in Chicago and Nashville), and Ronn, where he spent nearly a decade. A car wreck claimed his life in 1987. (Bill Dahl, All Music Guide)traxfromwax:
01 everywhere i go 02 days are dark 03 strange things happening 04 (hold on) i got the chills 05 if i don't see you again 06 keep walking on 07 miss you so 08 it's too late 09 she's got a munchy tunchy 10 bread box of love 11 how's your love life baby 12 only the lonely knows 13 don't be slappin' my hand buddy 14 houston town 15 i need your love so bad 16 keep what you get (and like it)
...served by Gyro1966...

"ROCK & ROLL COUNTRY STYLE" - Vol. 2

Here’s a wild collection of 20 unknown country rockers from the late 50’s to early 60’s, all from small labels.trax:
1. She's My Baby - Charlie Huff 2. Two Ton Love - Elva Carver, Pat Kingery & The Kentuckians 3. Styles And Ways Of The World - Glen Barber 4. I Carry A Torch - Red McCoy 5. Nine Dang Pins - Tex Jackson & The Clay Country Playboys 6. Little-Fo-Mo-Co - Al Sweatt 7. 3-0-3 - Nick Foley 8. Music Makin Mama From Tennessee - R.D. Hendon & His Western Jamboree 9. Friday Blues - Howard Collins 10. Can't Tame Wild Women - Charlie Huff & Bobby Kent 11. I Want You For My Own - Charlie Norris 12. Ask Me No Questions - Bill Woods Hardin's 13. Bread Boogie - Dreamy Joe 14. Little Darlin' - Jimmy Heath 15. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Charlie Huff & Bobby Kent 16. Live Your Life With Care - Red McCoy 17. A Losing Game - Otis White 18. Devil's Hot Rod - Johnny Tyler 19. Explain This Thing To Me - Charles Norris 20. My Foolish Heart - Bill Loop w/His Seneca Indian Boys
...served by Gyro1966...

The Damned "Strawberries" 1982

There is their high-energy punk edge, their ever-present and exceptional melodic sensibility (Vanian's voice has never sounded better), dark psychedelic textures, great lyrics, and EVERY song is excellent.Finding their feet again after yet another career misstep, the Damned emerged with STRAWBERRIES, their fifth studio album in as many years. With their line-up more or less stable at this point, it features Dave Vanian's more assured vocals and the more-pop-by-the-minute keyboards and guitars of Captain Sensible. STRAWBERRIES evokes the best of the Stranglers with a touch of XTC thrown in. Well produced by the band themselves, aurally it's a great improvement over previous efforts, and even includes a lyric sheet. From the catch-a-fire punk of "Ignite," the album moves on to new-wave pop with "Generals" and "Stranger on the Town." "Dozen Girls" foreshadows the gothic Damned of the near future, while "The Dog," STRAWBERRIES' most interesting track, fortifies their creepy vampiric image. For un-cynical punks in love, there's also the surprisingly bouncy un-cynical love song "The Pleasure and the Pain," and its companion "Life Goes On." An enjoyable album and highly recommended. - from cd universeThe Damned:
Dave Vanian (vocals); Captain Sensible (guitar, bass); Rat Scabies (drums); Paul Gray (bass); Roman Jugg (keyboards)

traxfromwax:
1. Ignite 2. Generals 3. Stranger On The Town 4. Dozen Girls 5. The Dog 6. Gun Fury 7. Pleasure And The Pain 8. Life Goes On 9. Bad Time For Bonzo 10. Under The Floor Again 11. Don't Bother Me

The LP cover includes a paper sheet with a printed big strawberry on it and I remember that stinked terribly for... food-designed strawberries! ...like strawberry soft-ice-cream. After 26 years the smell is gone... time is on my side...

BETTY EVERETT "Hot To Hold"

traxfromwax:
01 getting mighty crowded 02 you're no good 03 chained to your love 04 hound dog 05 until you were gone 06 too hot to hold 07 let it be me (w_Jerry Butler) 08 it's in his kiss (the shoop shoop song) 09 i can't hear you 10 the real thing 11 chained to a memory 12 hands off 13 no place to hide 14 the shoe won't fit 15 it hurts to be in love 16 i'm gonna be ready
...served by Gyro1966...

The SolarFlares "Can't Get You Out Of My Mind!" - "Reflections" - "You Want Blood"

"If you think playing bass or drums in someone else's band is my ultimate musical aspiration, then you don't know me at all." - Graham Daytrax:
01 Can't Get You Out Of My Mind! 02 Lunar Girl 03 Inside Of A Dream
...served by guehart...

"Being in the SolarFlares has been a journey of extremes." - Graham Daytrax:
01 Reflections 02 Open Your Eyes
...served by guehart...

"I'd like to thank anybody who ever bought one of our records, came to a gig, arranged a gig, bought us a drink, put us up, fed us or just said nice things about us over the last four or five years." - Allan Crockfordtrax:
01 You Want Blood 02 Captain Blue
...served by guehart...

IKE & TINA TURNER "The Soul Of...." 1984

Fourteen of the duo's 1964-1967 recordings for the Kent and Modern labels are on this compilation. Note, however, that this is just a partial retrospective of their mid-'60s work, since during this time the Turners were also releasing sides on several different other labels.Tina Turner's vocals are unflaggingly enthusiastic and committed.(All Music Guide)

traxfromwax:
01 goodbye so long 02 if i can't be first 03 chicken shack 04 i don't need 05 i wish my dreams would come true 06 hard times 07 flee flee flee 08 it's crazy baby 09 gonna have fun 10 am i a fool in love 11 some thing came over me 12 hurt is all you gave me 13 don't you blame it on me 14 i can't believe what you say
...served by Gyro1966...

LOS BRUJOS "FIN DE SEMANA SALVAJE" 1991

"Hi there! Heres some stuff from Argentina. If you want/like/can post it... well its in your hands... if not.. hope you like it! ... lol ..." - Pablo "Pochola" Cazorlathe review/history of the band:
Argentinean alternative band Los Brujos got involved in the local scene in 1988. Combining '60s beat sounds and '80s hardcore-metal, Los Brujos was pointed out as an experimental group. In addition, their theatrical performances, where musicians created a special atmosphere around them, made Los Brujos a very special rock act. Daniel Melero produced their first album, called Fin De Semana Salvaje, in 1992; soon, their song "Kanishka" hit the charts. In 1993, San Cipriano was released, followed by 1995's Guerra De Nervios, which had contributions by Gustavo Cerati and Juana La Loca's dummer Aitor Graña. The band announced its breakup in 1998.
(some spanish words from the band)
Los Brujos somos un grupo de rock que renueva la escena musical de los 90, encabezando el denominado Nuevo Rock Argentino. Nuestro sonido es el beatcore, brindamos unos shows hiper energéticos, y poseemos un vestuario único.

trax:
01 Cancion Del Cronopio 02 La Tia Marcia 03 Kanishka 04 Embolarium 05 India 06 Mi Vestido Floreado 07 Fin De Semana Salvaje 08 Yo Cai Por Tu Amor 09 Mi Papi No Te Quiere 10 Monsenor Leflip 11 No Te Dejes Caer
...served by Pablo "Pochola" Cazorla / GARAGE MUSIC + música ácida (links in the sitebar)...

TYRONE DAVIS "The Tyrone Davis Story"

The king of romantic Chicago soul, Tyrone Davis' warm, aching vulnerability and stylish class made him especially popular with female soul fans during a lengthy hitmaking run that lasted throughout the '70s. Best known for the classics "Can I Change My Mind" and "Turn Back the Hands of Time," Davis was a versatile baritone singer who could handle everything from pop-soul to funk to bluesy chitlin-circuit R&B;, but smooth soul was his true bread and butter. Once Davis broke through in the late '60s, he never really stopped recording; although the R&B; chart hits dried up by the early '80s, he was still going strong into the new millennium, decades after his first single was released. (Steve Huey, All Music Guide)traxfromwax:
01 can i change my mind 02 one way ticket to nowhere 03 turning point 04 i wish it was me 05 after all this time 06 so good (to be home with you) 07 i had it all the time 08 a woman needs to be loved 09 turn back the hands of time 10 without you in my life 11 is it something you've got 12 have you ever wondered why 13 there's got to be an answer 14 you keep me holding on 15 i keep coming back
...served by Gyro1966...

The Solarflares "Laughing Suns" 2004

The second Big Beat album from the band formed by the two lead members of the Prisoners - Allan Crockford and Graham Day - and members of Billy Childish's Buff Medways and Dutronc. Day is one of the country's great unsung vocalists and songwriters. Big Beat's re-issue of the Prisoner's catalogue has seen good sales and a re-awakening of interest in the band once described as one of the great lost acts of the 80s. " Laughing Sons" shows an extension of the SolarFlares' modus operandi from the straight garage rock'n'roll of " Look What I Made Out Of My Head" into a more psychedelic vision of albion, most notably on the tour- de-force 'Chatham Town'trax:
1. dragging you down 2. the same story 3. unsociable 4. remember me 5. windsor oval 6. moonshine of your love 7. tender minds 8. every way i lose 9. laughing sun 10. really want me 11. twisted witch 12. free 13. dirty clothes 14. chatham town
...served by guehart...

"THEY ARE ALL ROCKIN KATS" - VA

Great collection of 18 ultra rare & raw rockers from the late 50’s on obscure small labels!traxfromwax:
1. kitty kat - Kenny & Doolittle 2. big bad wolf - Clinton O'Neal & The Country Drifters 3. i know why - Billy Clark 4. if i told you - Al Casey 5. teenage hop - Tall Pall & The Neighborhood 6. i was too blind - The Rockin' Jesters 7. tonight's the night - The Rockin' Jesters 8. my car's (faster than your car) - Don Agee 9. she's gone - Lonnie Ragan 10. betty, betty, betty - The Cole Brothers 11. natalie - Charles Jones & the Stardusters 12. cuttin' out - Rockin' Ronald & The Jesters 13. when i'm gone - Wayland Seals & The Oil Patch Boys 14. nightspot - The Teen Beats 15. bandstand baby - Bill Taylor 16. flirty gertie - Dean Stevens & The Jiv-A-Tones 17. fire engine - Dean Stevens & The Jiv-A-Tones 18. teenage party - Ted & Johnny
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THE MILKSHAKES / THE STING-RAYS / THE CANNIBALS "These Cats Ain't Nothing But Trash" 1983

"I tell you it just won't go away... It's been buried more times than Bela Lugosi and still it keeps right on bouncing back... Every time the bland start leading the bland up the charts... Along comes......
They called it ROCK'N'ROLL They called it ROCKABILLY They called it BEAT They called it PUNK
THEY CALL IT TRASHIt's found in garages living off the carbon monoxide fumes and every now and then it crawls out of the pit and onto the stage. The 100 Club, The Hope And Anchor, Brixton's Garage and even Dingwalls have all hosted a Night Of Trash. Now for the first time the three bands at the top of the heap, together on one record." (liner notes)traxfromwax:
THE MILKSHAKES: 1. Before The Night Is Through 2. Nothing said 3. Please Don't Tell My Baby 4. It's Gonna Be / THE STING RAYS: 5. I Want My Woman 6. The Cat 7. Hidden Charm (not noticed on the cover) 8. Dinosaurs 9. Math Of The Trend / THE CANNIBALS: 10. Light Bulb Blues 11. Can't Seem To Make You Mine 12. Weekend on Mars 13. Come see me

The Solarflares "Can Satisfy You" 2003

The Solarflares return with their 4th album on their own Own-Up label, following last year’s LP on Big Beat – and it’s a collection of covers and live tracks with the odd new track and alternate take from previous albums.
It all starts with a new track, ‘Inside Of A Dream’, a current highlight of the band’s set and a typical Graham Day masterpiece with a crunching guitar riff and lyrics that build up to a chorus that remain in your head before it merges into a cover of possibly The Monkees’ finest moment in ‘Valerie’.
Wimple Winch’s ‘Save My Soul’ is probably the ultimate freakbeat track and I doubt many could do the track justice – no surprise that The Solarflares are one of the few who could, and aside from the guitar riff, the haunting organ of Parsley comes to the fore.
The first of 3 live tracks follow with ‘Miles Away’, originally on ‘That Was Then And So Is This’, the band’s 2nd album. Another Graham Day original, the live cut is from a blistering performance at the tail end of last year. Then a trip back to The Prisoners’ ‘A Taste Of Pink’ album, and a dust-down for ‘Creepy Crawlies’. It still retains the rawness of the original and shows how well these songs stand up 21 years later.
The Seeds’ ‘Satisfy You’ is covered next before the 2nd LP is raided again for an alternate take on ‘Get It Together’ and the 2nd live track ‘Suckin’ Out My Insides’. There’s not a great deal of difference between the 2 versions of ‘Get It Together’, though a little heavier on the organ, whilst ‘Suckin’ Out My Insides’ sees the band in full flow at the Buffalo Bar Islington, with their energetic live sound captured perfectly.
The Ramones’ ‘Glad To See You Go’ is tackled next followed by a new take on last year’s excellent single, ‘Open Your Eyes’. A great Who-like number, ‘Just Wanna Be Bad’, the 3rd live track on the album, is again full of power, energy and anger and builds up to a feedback crescendo. The quality of the live tracks makes me wonder why they don’t issue a live LP.
The album finishes with 2 more covers, Fire’s ‘Father’s Name Is Dad’ and ‘Hold On’, which sees Parsley take lead vocal and let loose on the keyboard.
It’s more or less a fan club album and is only currently available from Detour Records. It is, however, well worth tracking down for some interesting covers, great live cuts and especially ‘Inside Of A Dream’. - Reviewed by Dave Edwards

The Solarflares:
Allan Crockford (Bass, Backing Vocals) Graham Day (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Backing Vocals) Parsley (Organ, Backing Vocals) Wolf Howard (Drums, Percussion)

trax:
01. Inside A Dream 02. Valerie 03. Save My Soul 04. Miles Away 05. Creepy Crawlies 06. Satisfy You 07. Get It Together 08. Sucking Out My Insides 09. Glad To See You Go 10. Open Your Eyes 11. Just Wanna Be Bad (Live) 12. My Fathers Name Is Dad 13. Hold On

Tommy Ridgley "The New Orleans King Of The Stroll"

Tommy Ridgley was a solid R&B; vocalist who was quite successful with novelty tunes & was also a good balladeer. This 15-track collection mostly covers material from 1960 to 1964 for the Ric label, and ranges from laments like "Please Hurry Home" and "I Love You Yes I Do" to such comic material and dance-based numbers as "Double Eyed Whammy" and "The Girl From Kooka Monga." (All Music Guide)traxfromwax:
01 double eyed whammy 02 is it true? 03 should i ever love again 04 my ordinary girl 05 i've heard that story before 06 heavenly 07 the girl from kooka monga 08 in the same old way 09 three times 10 the only girl for me 11 i love you yes i do 12 please hurry home -alt. 13 please hurry home 14 all my love belongs to you 15 i want some money baby
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The Solarflares "Look What I Made Out Of My Head" 2002

Loud guitars, fluid riffs - in fact maximum rock 'n' roll. Calling all mods!On their newest Longplayer, now also available on Vinyl, THE SOLARFLARES show again the world... how to play some of the most energetic 60's inspired sounds ever! 12 tracks that of course will make you think of the allmighty PRISONERS, but also you'll get all these Medway influences!! Jeez... there's no filler on this!! The band features now Parsley (e.g. BRISTOLS) on the keys... and is better than ever! You'll get it all... killer Instrumentals like "girl in a briefcase", Mod Hymns like "watch from shadows" or Psychmonsters like "reflections"! AAAAAaaaaaargh, this album is one of the best one's ever! You need it... believe me!! from soundflat
2002 album for garage rock act featuring Graham Day & Allan Crockford of The Prisoners (contemporaries of Billy Childish & part of the influential 80s Medway scene). Together with Parsley (Dutronc) on organ & drummer Wolf (Buff Medways) they've recorded an album that's a continuation & realization of what the Prisoners were about.

trax:
1. State Of Mind 2. Feet The Wrong Way Round 3. Tired Of Being Abused 4. Girl In A Briefcase 5. In Your Hair 6. Watch From Shadows 7. You Want Blood 8. Hold On 9. A Thousand Lies 10. You Hear Drums 11. Reflections 12. The Loving In Your Eyes

The Fuzztones "BOOM" 2006

This SUPER SONIC tribute from the Fuzztones to the Sonics!This six song set of Sonics' covers, compiled from past recorded endeavors, also includes the brand new recording, "Caught You Red Handed," a definite future classic which features Paul Revere and the Raiders' former frontman Mark Lindsay on tenor sax.
It was THE FUZZTONES that introduced an entire generation to the 60's garage punks, like THE SONICS, WAILERS & CO - Joachim Hiller, OX Fanzine Germany

trax:
1. Cinderella 2. The Witch 3. Have Love will travel 4. Strychnine 5. Boss Hoss 6. Caught you Red-handed
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"SOUL DEEP" Vol. 6

Here’s a rare and out of print collection of 16 soul, R&B, and blues gems from the original 45’s!traxfromwax:
1. I'm So Proud Of My Baby - The Ambassadors 2. I've Got To Find Happiness - The Ambassadors 3. I Can Feel It - Carl Carlton 4. Somethings Wrong - Chris Clark 5. I Think Im Gonna Write A Song - Darrow Fletcher 6. Dinky Do - Eddie Bo 7. Leaving Here - Eddie Holland 8. No Matter What You Do - Lesley Gore 9. Got My Mojo working - Muddy Waters 10. Hold On - The O'Jays 11. Working On Your Case - The O'Jays 12. Key To My Heart - The Rainbows 13. Let Me Come Within - Renaldo Domino 14. Dont Make Me A Story Teller - Steve Mancha 15. Young And Foolish - Wendy Rene 16. Smoke My Peace Pipe Smoke It Right - The Wild Magnolias
...originally posted by Derek See's "Derek's Daily 45" - link in the sitebar...
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The Solarflares "That Was Then... And So Is This" 2000

Killer Garage Mod Soul Pop burner from Graham Day, Alan Crockford, Fay Hallam and the geezer from Dutronc! who’s input is partly responsable for one of their greatest instros (Angel Interecepter) since ‘The Last Fourfathers’! Has some real gems in songs that hark back occasionally in style to Graham and Alan’s great ‘A Taste Of Pink’ period too! Graham’s voice is in great form! Grab!

The Solarflares:
Allan Crockford (Bass, Backing Vox, Organ) Graham Day (Lead Vox, Backing Vox, Guitars) Wolf Howard (Drums, Tambourine)

trax:
01. Can't Get You Out Of My Mind! 02. It's Alright 03. A Right And A Wrong Way 04. Miles Away 05. Get It Together 06. Sucking Out My Insides 07. Picture Of You 08. The Mountain 09. Angel Interceptor 10. Separate Ways 11. Inside Unseen 12. Souvenir

"STOP THEN ROCK" - VA

Excellent collection of 16 rockers from small labels from the late 50’s to the early 60’s!traxfromwax:
1. martha sue - Bingo Miller & The Velvetones 2. black diamonds - The Corvairs 3. you rock me jean - Bobby Dino & The Dynatones 4. fireball - The Rocket-Tones 5. somebody's got my baby - Phil Gray & The Go Boys 6. slipped disc - The Corvairs 7. oh! by the way - Tony Chick 8. la-do-da-da - Charlie Herman & The Keytones 9. stop then rock - Kent Parry & The Rogues 10. i tried to be fair - Gilbert Headley 11. c.b. baby - Bobby Allen & The Southern Comforts 12. tennessee rocker - Bob Jones & The Bob Cats 13. do drop inn - Cecil Cline 14. long john's flagpole rock - Lonesome Long John Roller 15. blue songs of love - Johnnie Honeycutt 16. rockin' shock - Jerry Parker & The Johnnie Carr Band
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