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Friday, June 27, 2025

VA - Rare and Obscure 70s (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

RARE and OBSCURE

VA - Rare and Obscure 70s (A Butterboy Compilation) (4 x CDs)

Rare and obscure music tracks are songs that, despite their artistic merit, never gained widespread recognition or commercial success. These tracks often come from lesser-known artists, underground scenes, or forgotten albums that were released in limited quantities. They can span various genres, but all are Lost to Time. Some artists disappeared after one album or single, leaving behind hidden gems others have gained cult status gaining appreciation years later through collectors and music enthusiasts and many were impacted by limited releases only being pressed in small batches or only available in certain regions.

"Rare and Obscure 70s" is a collection that ventures beyond mainstream nostalgia to explore the forgotten sonic gems of a decade filled with innovation and artistic freedom. Spanning four distinct track lists, Rock, Folk, Pop, and Soul each presenting 32 tracks, unearths the overlooked brilliance of musicians who, despite their talent, never fully reached commercial heights. It is a celebration of creativity unfettered by industry trends, shining a light on music that remains timeless despite its obscurity.

CD1, The Rock Track list encapsulates the raw energy of the 70s underground scene, embracing heavy riffs, progressive compositions, and psychedelic landscapes. These tracks reflect the era’s spirit of rebellion, where musicians crafted intricate soundscapes driven by passion rather than mainstream approval. From blistering guitar work to experimental structures, this segment is a deep dive into the unfiltered essence of rock’s most adventurous period.
CD2, The Folk Track list is a tribute to introspective storytelling and melodic craftsmanship, capturing a range of acoustic textures and poetic lyricism. These tracks embody a warmth and sincerity that remains unparalleled, drawing from tradition while embracing the fresh perspectives of an era in cultural flux. The selection here is rich with evocative melodies and timeless narratives, offering a glimpse into the quieter yet profoundly moving corners of 70s music.
CD3, The Pop Track list challenges the notion that commercial success defines musical greatness. It features melodies and songcraft that, despite their brilliance, slipped through the cracks of widespread recognition. From dreamy harmonies and radio-friendly hooks to boundary-pushing experimentation, this section revives the vibrant and diverse spirit of pop music beyond the mainstream hits of the decade.
CD4, The Soul Track list embodies the heart and groove of the 70s, highlighting powerful vocal performances and deep emotional resonance. These songs evoke themes of love, struggle, and celebration, carried by rich instrumentation and undeniable rhythm. Whether smooth and sultry or raw and impassioned, this collection captures the essence of soul music at its most heartfelt and enduring.

Ultimately, Rare and Obscure 70s is a rediscovery, a tribute to artistry that deserves to be heard and appreciated. These artists, while not as widely known as some of the era’s headliners, have come to be celebrated as rare gems for the way they capture the spirit and innovation of 1970s. By bringing together these hidden tracks, the set challenges listeners to explore beyond the familiar and embrace the beauty found in the overlooked corners of musical history. This is a deep dive into forgotten sounds. Each song in this collection reflects the daring essence of 70s energy (B)

While every effort was made to include only tracks from the 1970s, a few slipped in from just before the decade—but they still embody the spirit and sound of the ’70s.”

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CD1

01 Sir Lord Baltimore - Lake Isle of Innersfree 4:02 1971

02 Orange Wedge - Comfort of You 5:28 1972

03 Christopher - Dark Road 2:54 1970

04 Dark - Live for Today 8:04 1972

05 Ellison - Freedom 3:13 1971

06 Mirkwood - Love's Glass of Sunshine 11:32 1973

07 Cargo - Sail Inside 10:53 1972

08 Demian - Snake Head 4:30 1974

09 Bolder Damn - Rock On 4:15 1971

10 May Blitz - I Don't Know? 4:49 1970

11 Felix - Outside Woman Blues 2:08 1970

12 Highway - Seems to Me 5:20 1975

13 Duffy - Tell me 3:05 1972

14 Aquila - The Aquila Suite (First Movement: Aquila (Introduction), Flight If The Gilden Bird) 8:29 1970

15 Kissing Spell - Yellow Moon 2:17 1970

16 Hard Meat - The Ballad of Marmalade Emma and Teddy Grimes 2:58 1970

17 Geroge Brigman - I Can Hear The Ants Dancin' 3:34 1975

18 Stone Circus - Mr. Grey 3:04 1970

19 Sainte Anthony's Fyre - Summer Fun 3:42 1970

20 Highway Robbery - Mystery Rider 3:01 1972

21 Cold Sun - See What You Cause 3:41 1970

22 Aardvark - Put That in Your Pipe and Smoke It 7:35 1970

23 Haystacks Balboa - The Children of Heaven 3:09 1970

24 Jenghiz Khan - The Lighter 5:07 1972

25 Azitis - The Prophet 6:11 1971

26 Gift - You'll Never Be Accepted 6:32 1972

27 Fields - While The Sun Still Shines 3:18 1971

28 Big Brother feat. Ernie Joseph - Wake Me Up in The Morning 6:27 1970

29 Blast Furnace - Toytown 4:18 1971

30 Bodkin - Three Days After Death (Part 1) 4:34 1972

31 Third World War - Working Class Man 4:31 1971

32 The Damnation of Adam Blessing - Everyone 4:15 1970

CD2

01 Heron - Upon Reflection 2:37 1970

02 Gallery - Let No Man Steal Your Theme 2:29 1972

03 Happy and Artie Traum - Misty Dreams 3:19 1971

04 Skybird - Remembering 4:09 1974

05 Keith Christmas - The Fawn 4:57 1970

06 Ora - Seashore 2:52 1970

07 Madden & Harris - Wishes 4:27 1975

08 Shona Laing - Like Days Gone Before 2:55 1973

09 Sparrow - Dream Song 2:48 1972

10 Comus - Song to Comus 7:28 1971

11 Jade - Mayfly 3:35 1970

12 Bill Fay - Be Not So Fearful 2:46 1970

13 Evensong - Firefly 2:37 1973

14 Catherine Howe - It Comes With The Breezes 3:28 1971

15 Midwinter - Maids and Gentleman 4:31 1973

16 Jean Ritchie - None But One 6:27 1977

17 Nigel Planer & Chris Wade - Robbie 1:49 1971

18 Jan Dukes De Grey - Sorcerers 2:42 1970

19 Dave Goulder - Black Five 1:49 1971

20 Wizz Jones - Magical Flight 5:14 1977

21 Gaynor Jenkins - The Gypsy 2:56 1970

22 Kevin Coyne - White Horse 4:14 1972

23 Lambert & Nuttycomber - Putting Myself Together Again 2:18 1970

24 Michael Yonkers - Sunflower 3:49 1974

25 Fraser & DeBolt - David's Tune 3:25 1971

26 Emtidi - Yvonne's Dream 2:39 1970

27 Lifeblud - Waxing of The Moon 3:33 1970

28 Wolverlei - Een Ruiter Langs De Straat 6:13 1973

29 Folque - Harpa 4:53 1974

30 Caedmon - Maker Man 3:22 1978

31 Druids - The Prickly Bush 5:16 1970

32 Linda Perhacs - Chimacum Rain 3:23 1970

CD3

01 Dwight Twilley Band - Just Like The Sun 3:38 1976

02 Honeybus - Remember Caroline 2:33 1970

03 Fox - Me Without You 4:07 1975

04 Hudson-Ford - Such A Day 4:15 1974

05 Barry Blue - Dancin' (On A Saturday Night) 3:13 1973

06 Clodagh Rodgers - Come Back and Shake Me 2:37 1969

07 McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead and Gone 3:41 1971

08 Poppy Family - Which Way You Goin' Billy 3:24 1970

09 Klaatu - Sub-Rosa Subway 4:36 1976

10 Emitt Rhodes - Pardon Me 2:49 1971

11 Rubinoos - Leave My Heart Alone 2:38 1977

12 Patto - Sittin' Back Easy 3:34 1970

13 Neon Philharmonic - Flowers for Your Pillow 2:19 2003

14 Roger Rodier - Easy Song (Single B-Side) 3:29 1972

15 Bryn Haworth - Grappenhall Rag 2:58 1974

16 Gallery - Nice to Be With You 2:37 1972

17 Glenda Collins - Run to Me 2:11 1971

18 Laurie Styvers - Beat The Reaper 3:34 1972

19 Fickle Pickle - Sinful Skinful 3:11 1970

20 Spring - Fool's Gold 6:27 1971

21 Bobby G. Rice - Sugar Shack 2:11 2011

22 Kim Carnes - You're A Part of Me 3:38 1975

23 Fairfield Parlour - The Glorious House of Arthur 2:46 1970

24 Sweet Smoke - Believe Me My Friends 4:30 1970

25 Roger Denison - Running Out of Time 2:10 1973

26 Claire Hamill - Geronimos Cadillac 3:57 1974

27 Promise - Sundown Sky 2:22 1975

28 Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - Cherchez La Femme - Se Si Bon 5:50 1976

29 Kevin Ayers - Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes 3:25 1971

30 Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man 4:13 1971

31 Odyssey - Native New Yorker 3:27 1977

32 Bobby Bloom - Montego Bay 2:33 1970

CD4

01 Billy Jones & the Stars - Message From a Black Man 5:21 1970

02 Sam Dees - The Show Must Go On 3:27 1975

03 Charmetts - Breaking Up Again 3:09 1973

04 Darrow Fletcher - I Think I'm Gonna Write A Song 2:49 1970

05 Leon Ware - Why Be Alone 3:31 1972

06 Reuben Howell - You Can't Stop A Man in Love 2:39 1973

07 Bobby Patterson - Take Time to Know The Truth 3:36 1972

08 Soul Searchers - Close to You (Cover) 4:28 1974

09 Sylvia - Pillow Talk 4:27 1973

10 Earl Gaines - Nine Pound Steel 3:38 1975

11 Linda Lewis - Old Smokey 3:17 1972

12 Betty Davis - In The Meantime 2:44 1973

13 Dynamic Superiors - If I Could Meet You 3:36 1976

14 Ruth Copeland - The Silent Boatman 6:19 1970

15 Lenny Williams - Cause I Love You 7:07 1975

16 Sisters Love - You've Got My Mind 3:45 1973

17 William DeVaughn - Be Thankful for What You've Got 7:14 1974

18 Yvonne Fair - It Should Have Been Me 3:34 1975

19 Milton Wright - Black Man 4:10 1975

20 Marva Whitney - He's The One 2:32 1970

21 Little Ann - Deep Shadows 2:42 1967

22 Jean Knight - Do Me 2:52 1972

23 Vernon Garrett - One Man's Loss 3:39 1975

24 Barbara Mason - Bed & Board 8:14 1972

25 Bobby Patterson - How Do You Spell Love? 2:25 1972

26 Foster Sylvers - Misdemeanor 2:33 1973

27 Laura Lee - Women's Love Rights 3:15 1971

28 Billy (Sugar Billy) Garner - You're Wasting My Time Part 1 2:53 1971

29 Darondo - Let My People Go 3:54 1974

30 Zulema - Wanna Be Where You Are 3:28 1974

31 Margie Joseph - Your Sweet Lovin' 3:40 1970

32 The Undisputed Truth - You Got The Love I Need 3:00 1971

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025

VA - Time! Gentlemen! Pub Rock Rhythm 'n' Groove, Classic Cuts and Rarities 1974-1982 [2025] (3 x CDs)

PUB ROCK

VA - Time! Gentlemen! Pub Rock Rhythm 'n' Groove, Classic Cuts and Rarities 1974-1982 [2025] (3 x CDs)

Pub Rock wasn’t just another chapter in British rock history—it was a movement born out of frustration, rejecting the indulgence of stadium-sized rock in favor of something rawer, sweatier, and more immediate. The smoky backrooms of London pubs became the proving ground for bands that fused rock, R&B, and a touch of country swagger into something entirely their own. Time! Gentlemen! Pub Rock Rhythm 'n' Groove, Classic Cuts and Rarities 1974-1982 is a love letter to that era, a mammoth three-CD set that resurrects both the defining anthems and the forgotten gems of Pub Rock’s heyday.

The set embraces the rugged, blues-infused energy of Dr. Feelgood, the pub-circuit harmonies of Brinsley Schwarz, and the stripped-down soulfulness of Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers. Yet what truly elevates this collection are its rarities—tracks that haven’t been heard in decades, some of them appearing on CD for the very first time. Roogalator’s “Cincinnati Fatback”, a groove-heavy number from their 1977 album, oozes funk-inflected rhythm, proving how Pub Rock flirted with a variety of sounds beyond traditional rock. Live Wire’s “Lone Car Cruising”, a demo from the Honky Tonk Demos, is a brilliant time capsule, giving a glimpse into the grassroots ethos of the genre.

There’s something wonderfully chaotic about The Wilko Johnson and Lew Lewis Band’s “Caravan Man”, originally appearing on an EP, with its raucous, punchy energy; exactly the kind of tune you’d expect to hear on a beer-soaked pub stage. Motor Boys Motor’s “Drive Friendly”, another long-lost single version, carries a swaggering intensity that set the stage for the harder-edged sounds of later punk rock. Chilli Willi’s “Jungle Song”, a demo, captures a moment of Pub Rock experimentation, reinforcing how this was never a genre defined by one sound, but rather an attitude: fierce, unfussy, and always ready for another round.

Tim Turan’s remastering breathes life into these tracks, allowing every riff and rhythm to land with the same force they did when they first rattled the walls of packed pubs. Simon Matthews’ accompanying booklet offers an insightful account of Pub Rock’s role in the British music scene, tracking its influence from grassroots grooves to punk’s explosive arrival.

For lovers of bluesy rock, rollicking R&B, and British soulfulness, Time! Gentlemen! isn’t just nostalgia it’s an invitation to rediscover an era that thrived on rebellion, rhythm, and the pure joy of live music. (B)

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CD1

01 Stranglers - Go Buddy Go 3:57

02 Dr. Feelgood - Down at The (Other) Doctors 3:50

03 Frankie Miller - Be Good to Yourself 3:00

04 Steve Gibbons Band - Tulane 2:54

05 Roogalator - Cincinnati Fatback (Original Album Version) 5:58

06 No Dice - Why Sugar 3:49

07 Red Beans & Rice - That Driving Beat 2:36

08 Bogey Boys - Friday Night 4:06

09 Chromatics - I'm A Rep 2:34

10 Motors - Dancing The Night Away (7" Version) 3:14

11 Live Wire - Lone Car Cruising ('Honky Tonk Demos' Version) 5:44

12 Clancy - Steal Away 4:37

13 Graham Parker & The Rumour - Soul Shoes 3:13

14 Rory Gallagher - Juke Box Annie 3:16

15 Elvis Costello - Mystery Dance 1:37

16 Split Rivitt - Soul Limbo 2:23

17 Straight Eight - Will You Love Me 3:39

18 Starry Eyed and Laughing - Oh What? 3:03

19 Deke Leonard - Get Off The Line 3:05

20 Deaf School - Knock Knock Knocking 3:27

21 Kursaal Flyers - Pocket Money (Live at The Marquee, Wardour Street, Soho, May 1977) 3:54

22 Nine Below Zero - Pack, Fair & Square (Live at The Marquee, Wardour Street, Soho, December 1979) 2:34

23 Mick Farren - I Want A Drink 1:44

CD2

01 Pirates - Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee 2:55

02 Blues Band - Death Letter 3:04

03 Mickey Jupp - Switchboard Susan (E.P. Version) 4:01

04 Roll-Ups - Blackmail 2:55

05 Leyton Buzzards - I'm Hanging Around 2:47

06 Beggar - All Night (Live) 2:44

07 Jackie Lynton - Learning How to Rock 'n' Roll 3:36

08 Remus Down Boulevard - Only for You (Live) 4:12

09 Nasty Pop - Stage and Plays 2:52

10 Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers - Jungle Song (Demo Version) 3:31

11 Meal Ticket - Day Job 4:24

12 Fabulous Poodles - See You Later Alligator 2:36

13 Dave Edmunds - Crawling From The Wreckage 2:54

14 Johnny G - All Aboard 3:44

15 Merton Parkas - In The Midnight Hour 2:24

16 Wilko Johnson - All Right (Original Album Version) 3:05

17 Bishops - Too Much Too Soon 2:29

18 Blast Furnace & The Heatwaves - Can't Stop The Boy 2:36

19 Eddie & The Hot Rods - Living Dangerously 3:35

20 Dogwatch - Ice Cream Man (Studio Version) 4:20

21 Inmates - Three Time Loser 2:37

22 Q-Tips - Please Don't Stay at Home 3:20

23 Whirlwind - Midnight Blue 3:27

24 Damned - New Rose 2:43

25 Splodgenessabounds - Two Pints of Lager & A Packet of Crisps Please 2:11

CD3

01 Nick Lowe - So it Goes 2:32

02 East Side Band - Blowing Away 2:59

03 Squeeze - Take Me, I'm Yours (Single Version) 2:48

04 Sore Throat - 7th Heaven 4:06

05 Philip Rambow - Don't Call Me Tonto 4:55

06 Tyla Gang - Suicide Jockey 3:04

07 Clover - Take Another Look 3:24

08 Kokomo - Lonely Town, Lonely Street 3:25

09 Sniff 'N' The Tears - The Thrill of it All 3:39

10 Ian Gomm - Hold On 2:58

11 Brinsley Schwarz - Cruel to Be Kind 2:43

12 Electric Bluebirds - Rockin' & Rollin' With Gran'maw 3:14

13 Brett Marvin & The Thunderbolts - Hurry Up Train 4:05

14 John Potter - When The Boogie Breaks 2:28

15 A Little Rooster - Ain't Proud 3:19

16 999 - Crazy 3:36

17 Motor Boys Motor - Drive Friendly (Original Single Version) 2:21

18 Records - Insomnia 3:02

19 Warm Jets - Big City Boys 3:19

20 Steve Hooker Band - How Did You Know? 2:28

21 Geraint Watkins & The Dominators - Casting My Spell 2:25

22 Wilko Johnson and Lew Lewis Band - Caravan Man (E.P. Version) 4:39

23 Joe Jackson - Sunday Papers 4:21

24 Rory McLeod - Farewell Welfare 3:15

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VA - The Motortown Revue Collection (Recorded Live) [2005] (4 x CDs)

SOUL

VA - The Motortown Revue Collection (Recorded Live) [2005] (4 x CDs)

The Motortown Revue Collection is a 4-Cd box set that is a vibrant celebration of Motown’s golden era, capturing the energy and excitement of live performances from some of the label’s most legendary artists. This box set, released in 2005 by Hip-O Select, a label known for its high-quality reissues and collector’s editions, brings together recordings from the iconic Motortown Revue concerts, showcasing the raw talent and electrifying stage presence that defined Motown’s rise to global fame

VA - The Motortown Revue Collection is a must-have for anyone who loves the raw energy and excitement of live Motown performances. Unlike studio albums, this box set brings you straight into the action, capturing electrifying concerts from Motown’s golden era.

There’s something special about hearing legendary artists like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes performing live; without studio polish, just pure talent and passion. Recorded at iconic venues like The Apollo Theater (1963) and Fox Theatre in Detroit (1964), this set takes you back to a time when Motown ruled the stage.

Motown was all about rhythm, energy, and unforgettable melodies, and this collection delivers exactly that. From powerful ballads to upbeat, dance-worthy hits, these tracks showcase why Motown artists dominated the charts. You can feel the excitement of the crowd, the chemistry between performers, and the tight musicianship that made these shows legendary.

For die-hard fans and collectors, this box set is a true gem. With remastered recordings it’s a piece of history. If you want to experience Motown the way it was meant to be heard, this collection is the perfect way to do it. (B)

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Vol. 1

01 Bill Murry - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 1 (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 0:33

02 Contours - Whole Lotta Woman (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:26

03 Supremes - Let Me Go The Right Way (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:41

04 Marvin Gaye - What Kind of Fool Am I? (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 4:07

05 Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind of Fellow (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:57

06 Marvelettes - Strange I Know (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 1:53

07 Marvelettes - Someday Someway (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:47

08 Stevie Wonder - Don't You Know (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 3:40

09 Mary Wells - Two Lovers (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 4:11

10 Mary Wells - Bye Bye Baby (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 5:02

11 Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold on Me (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 5:16

12 Miracles - Way Over There (Live at The Apollo Theater/1963) 2:41

Vol. 2

01 Bill Murry - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 2 (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 0:23

02 Temptations - Dream Come True (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:00

03 Temptations - I Want A Love I Can See (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:33

04 Kim Weston - Love Me All The Way (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:54

05 Kim Weston - He's Alright (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:42

06 Kim Weston - Just Loving You (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:56

07 Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman/Playboy/Strange I Know/Someday, Someway (Medley / Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:05

08 Mary Wells - You Lost The Sweetest Boy (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:37

09 Mary Wells - What's Easy for Two is So Hard for One (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:57

10 Marvin Gaye - Pride and Joy (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:41

11 Marvin Gaye - Days of Wine and Roses (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:25

12 Martha & The Vandellas - Quicksand (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:50

13 Martha & The Vandellas - It's Alright (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 3:06

14 Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:47

15 Stevie Wonder - I Call it Pretty Music But The Old People Call it The Blues (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 2:42

16 Stevie Wonder - Moon River (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 4:49

17 Miracles - Mickey's Monkey (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1964) 5:11

Vol. 3

01 Harold Kay - Introduction 2 / Motortown Revue in Paris (Live in Paris/1965) 0:18

02 Earl Van Dyke Sextet - Too Many Fish in The Sea (Live in Paris/1965) 2:36

03 Supremes - Stop! in The Name of Love (Live in Paris/1965) 2:56

04 Supremes - Baby Love (Live in Paris/1965) 3:10

05 Supremes - Somewhere (Live in Paris/1965) 2:48

06 Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby (Live in Paris/1965) 4:18

07 Miracles - Mickey's Monkey (Live in Paris/1965) 5:24

08 Martha & The Vandellas - If I Had A Hammer (Live in Paris/1965) 4:03

09 Martha & The Vandellas - Nowhere to Run (Live in Paris/1965) 2:54

10 Martha & The Vandellas - Dancing in The Street (Live in Paris/1965) 4:01

11 Stevie Wonder - Hi-Heel Sneakers (Live in Paris/1965) 3:10

12 Stevie Wonder; Clarence Paul - Funny (How Time Slips Away) (Live in Paris/1965) 4:03

13 Stevie Wonder - Fingertips (Pt. 1 / Live in Paris/1965) 6:05

Vol. 4

01 Motortown Revue Announcer - Introduction / Motortown Revue / Vol. 4 (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 0:12

02 Originals - Sing A Simple Song (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:40

03 Blinky - I Can't Turn You Loose (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:26

04 Blinky - I Wouldn't Change The Man He is (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:24

05 Bobby Taylor - Who's Making Love (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:13

06 Bobby Taylor - Does Your Mama Know About Me (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:11

07 Bobby Taylor - Malinda (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:57

08 Temptations - Cloud Nine (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:40

09 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Ain't No Sun Since You've Been Gone (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:27

10 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I Wish it Would Rain (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 2:49

11 Gladys Knight - Monologue (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 1:29

12 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I'm Afraid The Masquerade is Over (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 1:11

13 Gladys Knight & The Pips - I Heard it Through The Grapevine (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 4:37

14 Stevie Wonder - For Once in My Life (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:30

15 Stevie Wonder - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 4:38

16 Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Live at Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI/1969) 3:07

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BB LUCKY DIP #432

BB LUCKY DIP #432

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Bobby Sherman- The Very Best of Bobby Sherman [2000] BOBBY SHERMAN R.I.P.

BOBBY SHERMAN R.I.P.

Bobby Sherman- The Very Best of Bobby Sherman [2000]

Robert Cabot Sherman Jr. (July 22, 1943 – June 24, 2025) was an American singer and actor who was a teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller "Little Woman" (1969). Sherman left show business in the 1970s for a career as a paramedic and a deputy sheriff but performed occasionally into the 1990s. (Wikipedia)

Bobby Sherman wasn’t just a pop star, he was a beacon of warmth, decency, and genuine charm in an era that often prized flash over feeling. For a stretch of time in the late 1960s and early ’70s, his boyish smile, gentle voice, and breezy melodies captured the hearts of millions. But what made Bobby truly remarkable wasn’t the screaming crowds or gold records, it was the life he chose after the spotlight dimmed.

With hits like “Little Woman,” “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” and “Easy Come, Easy Go,” Bobby gave us songs that shimmered with sweetness and sincerity. He had that rare ability to sing straight to the heart, no guile, no posturing, just honest pop magic. But instead of coasting on fame, Bobby stepped away from it, driven by a different kind of calling. He became a paramedic, a reserve police officer, and a CPR instructor, quietly devoting decades to public service with the same sincerity he once brought to the stage.

In a world that often forgets its idols, Bobby never stopped giving. Whether mentoring first responders, supporting education and music programs in Ghana through the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, or bringing joy to fans long after his touring days were over, he remained as grounded as he was gracious.

His passing in June 2025 at the age of 81 is a poignant reminder that the brightest stars don’t always burn with the loudest flame. Sometimes, they shine in the small, steady acts of kindness. Bobby Sherman left behind a legacy of compassion, melody, and heartfelt connection. He wasn’t just a teen idol; he was a reminder that a good heart never goes out of style.

For every fan who once taped his picture to their wall, or swayed to his songs on a transistor radio, and for every person whose life he touched behind the scenes, Bobby’s memory endures like a favorite song, gentle, timeless, and still humming in our hearts.

In March 2025, Sherman's diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer was made public. He died at his home in Los Angeles on June 24, 2025, at the age of 81. (B)

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01 Bobby Sherman - Little Woman 2:22

02 Bobby Sherman - Sounds Along The Way 2:26

03 Bobby Sherman - La La La 2:43

04 Bobby Sherman - Seattle 3:26

05 Bobby Sherman - Easy Come, Easy Go 2:41

06 Bobby Sherman - Hey, Mister Sun 2:32

07 Bobby Sherman - Julie, Do Ya Love Me 2:56

08 Bobby Sherman - Cried Like A Baby 3:20

09 Bobby Sherman - The Drum 2:19

10 Bobby Sherman - Bubble Gum and Braces 2:07

11 Bobby Sherman - Waiting at The Bus Stop 2:04

12 Bobby Sherman - Jennifer 2:36

13 Bobby Sherman - Getting Together 1:57

14 Bobby Sherman - Together Again 2:24

15 Bobby Sherman - (She Lets Her Hair Down) Early in The Morning 2:35

16 Bobby Sherman - Mr. Success 2:06

17 Bobby Sherman - Our Last Song Together 3:53

18 Bobby Sherman - Goin' Home (Sing A Song of Christmas Cheer) 3:15

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VA - Rhythm & Western Vol. 01-10 [2022] (10 x CDs)

R&B

VA - Rhythm & Western Vol. 01-10 [2022] (10 x CDs)

The Rhythm & Western series is a fascinating dive into genre fusion. The series is an exploration of the intersection between rhythm & blues and country music, showcasing how African American artists reinterpreted country classics with their own unique style. This collection, spanning ten volumes, offers a deep dive into the rich history of musical crossover, where blues, soul, and rock & roll meet the storytelling traditions of country.

One of the most compelling aspects of this series is its ability to highlight rare and lesser-known recordings that might have otherwise been overlooked. These tracks reveal the depth of artistry and innovation that went into transforming country songs into rhythm & blues masterpieces. The reinterpretations often bring a new emotional intensity, rhythmic complexity, and vocal power that distinguish them from their original versions.

Among the rarities featured in this collection, Scatman Crothers - Ghost Riders In The Sky stands out as a striking example of how an artist can take a well-known country tune and infuse it with a completely different energy. Similarly, King Curtis - Home On The Range showcases the ability of a blues and jazz musician to reinterpret a traditional song with a fresh perspective. Another standout is Charlie McCoy & Bo Chatman - Corrine Corrina, which brings a raw and authentic blues feel to a song deeply rooted in country tradition.

The series also includes Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song, a track that bridges the gap between folk storytelling and rhythm & blues, demonstrating how these genres share common themes and influences. Esther Phillips - Release Me is another rare gem, transforming a country ballad into a soulful, emotionally charged performance.

Overall, Rhythm & Western is a testament to the fluidity of musical genres and the creative brilliance of artists who dared to reinterpret and redefine established traditions. It serves as a reminder that music is a constantly evolving art form, shaped by cultural exchanges and artistic innovation. (B)

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Track lists

Vol. 01

01 Hurricanes - Pistol Packin Mama 2:27

02 Long John Hunter - Ole Rattler 2:26

03 Titus Turner - A Knockin at My Babys Door 2:29

04 Bumble Bee Slim - Ida Red 2:14

05 Stewart Brothers - Sleep on The Porch 2:18

06 Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song 2:37

07 Andre Williams - Rosa Lee (Stay Off That Bell) 2:29

08 Bobettes - Billy 2:00

09 Koko Taylor - Honky Tonky 2:05

10 Bob Gaddy - Could I 2:33

11 Chuck Willis - Thunder and Lightning 2:37

12 Ivory Joe Hunter - I Just Want to Love You 2:22

13 Ray-O-Vacs - Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle 2:57

14 King Curtis - Home on The Range 2:15

15 Damita Jo - When Two Worlds Collide 2:30

16 Guitar Jr - Pick Me Up on Your Way Down 2:28

17 Chuck Berry - Maybelline 2:20

18 Smokey Hogg & His Guitar - Crawdad 2:21

19 Wade Flemons - Woops Now 2:21

20 Fats Domino - Your Cheatin Heart 2:09

21 Coasters - Sorry But Im Gonna Have to Pass 2:10

22 Mercy Dee - Oh Oh Please 2:04

23 Nappy Brown - Oh You Dont Know 2:08

24 Scatman Crothers - Ghost Riders in The Sky 2:41

25 Esther Phillips - Release Me 3:18

26 Solomon Burke - Keep The Magic Working 2:06

27 Crowns - Kiss & Make Up 2:15

28 Charlie McCoy & Bo Chatman - Corrine Corrina 3:17

Vol. 02

01 Clyde McPhatter - Im Movin On 1:54

02 Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers - Whiskey, Women & Loaded Dice 2:45

03 Damita Jo - Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 2:09

04 Ike & Tina Turners Kings of Rhythm - Going Home 2:38

05 Bobby Hebb - Night Train to Memphis 1:50

06 Lou Rawls - If He Holds Your Hand 3:24

07 Mabel Scott - Catch Em Young, Treat Em Rough, Tell Em Nothin 2:50

08 Cecil Gant - Goodnight Irene 2:58

09 Billy Bland - Uncle Bud 2:01

10 Little Mack - Let Hootenanny Blues (Out of Jail) 2:02

11 Brook Benton - Got You on My Mind 3:14

12 Ray Charles - It Makes No Difference Now 3:31

13 Ivory Joe Hunter - I Almost Lost My Mind 3:12

14 Lovers - I Wanna Be Loved 1:55

15 Richard Berry and The Pharaohs - You Are My Sunshine 2:37

16 Lazy Lester - I Hear You Knockin 2:12

17 Esther Phillips - Am I That Easy to Forget 2:46

18 Arthur Alexander - I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 2:38

19 Eartha Kitt - Long Gone 3:45

20 King Curtis - Your Cheatin Heart 2:22

21 Jimmy Beasley - Dont Break This Heart of Mine 1:59

22 Willy & Ruth - Farewell 2:43

23 Soul Stirrers - Wade in The Water 3:06

24 Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - Excuse Me (Ive Got A Heartache) 2:07

25 Little Esther Phillips - Why Should We Try Anymore 2:08

26 Elton Anderson - Humpty Dumpty Heart 2:20

27 Ruth Brown - I Burned Your Letter 2:47

28 Big Three Trio - Cigarettes, Whiskey & Wild Wild Women 3:01

Vol. 03

01 Lucky Millender - Chew Tobacco Rag 2:40

02 Jimmy Ricks - Do You Promise 2:20

03 Dinah Washington - Cold Cold Heart 3:21

04 Andre Williams - You Are My Sunshine 2:39

05 Chips - As You Can See 2:17

06 G-Clefs - The Big Rain 2:26

07 Clyde McPhatter - Lets Forget About The Past 2:31

08 Donna Hightower - Dog Gone It 2:59

09 Lonnie Johnson - Blues Stay Away From Me 2:51

10 King Curtis - Tumbling Tumbleweeds 2:01

11 Jimmy Elledge - Funny How Time Slips Away 2:50

12 Marvellettes - Love Letters 2:29

13 Rudy Ray Moore - Ballad of A Boy and A Girl 2:26

14 Platters - Only You (And You Alone) 2:45

15 Pilgrim Jubilee Singers - A City 2:26

16 Big Bill Broonzy - Nancy Jane 3:01

17 Brook Benton - Its Just A Matter of Time 2:28

18 Joe Hinton - Lovesick Blues 2:24

19 Ted Taylor - Ill Release You 3:22

20 Albert Ammons - Swanee River Boogie 2:35

21 Esther Phillips - After Loving You 3:09

22 Cab Calloway - Gamblers Guitar 2:36

23 Adam Wade - As If I Didnt Know 3:00

24 Fats Domino - Dont Come Knockin 1:56

25 Huey & Jerry - I Think Youre Jiving Me 2:26

26 Little Junior Parker - My Dolly Bee 2:33

27 Thin Man Watts - Walking The Floor Over You 2:20

28 Blind Boy Fuller - Step it Up & Go 2:56

Vol. 04

01 Varetta Dillard - A Little Bitty Tear 2:07

02 Little Willie John - Sleep 2:54

03 Adam Wade - The Writing on The Wall 2:24

04 Marigolds - Love You-Love You-Love You 2:56

05 Nite Riders Present Melvin Smith - Ugly George 2:20

06 Nappy Brown - Love Locks 2:48

07 Jimmy Wilson - Yanky Danky Doodle 2:11

08 Lula Reed - Rock Love 2:10

09 Big Al Downing - Just Around The Corner 2:50

10 Shields - Thats The Way Its Gonna Be 2:03

11 King Curtis - Beautiful Brown Eyes 2:06

12 Sarah Vaughan - True Believer 2:32

13 Ernestine Anderson - Come On, Baby Lets Go 2:10

14 Arthur Alexander - I Hang My Head and Cry 2:35

15 Bobby Day - Aint Gonna Cry No More 2:13

16 Angel Face - I Cant Look Back 2:19

17 Mickey & Sylvia - To The Valley 2:01

18 Joe Gaines - I Wanna Go Back Home 2:09

19 Oscar Woods (Lone Wolf) - Dont Sell it - Dont Give it Away 2:35

20 Piney Brown - Ooh You Bring Out The Wolf in Me 2:20

21 Travis Ricks - No Need to Cry 2:23

22 Jimmie Rodgers With Louis Armstrong & Lil Hardin - Blue Yodel No 9 2:41

23 Little Willie John - Big Blue Diamonds 2:49

24 Buster Brown - Gonna Love My Baby 3:11

25 Fats Domino - Ida Jane 2:15

26 Big Maybelle - Cold Cold Heart 3:14

27 Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness 2:44

28 Blind Willie McTell - Hillbilly Willies Blues 2:43

Vol. 05

01 Solomon Burke - How Many Times 2:20

02 Damito Jo - Crazy Arms 2:16

03 Arthur Alexander - Youre The Reason 2:30

04 Fats Domino - Jambalaya 2:27

05 King Curtis - Im Movin On 2:26

06 Little Richard - Do Lord, Remember Me 2:37

07 Sonny Boy Williamson - Wake Up Baby 3:00

08 Peppermint Harris - I Got Loaded 2:29

09 Ella Fitzgerald - Solid as A Rock 3:05

10 Twilighters - Hootenanny Stomp 2:34

11 Sharps - Look at Me 2:18

12 Ruth Brown - Jack O Diamonds 2:33

13 Magic Sam - Square Dance Rock Part 1 2:23

14 Ted Taylor - Keep Walking On 2:13

15 Pee Wee Crayton - Little Bitty Things 1:51

16 Bobby Day - Undecided 2:11

17 Fats Domino - Bo Weevil 2:08

18 Otis Williams & The Charms - Hearts of Stone 2:33

19 Johnny Nash - Cigarettes, Whiskey & Wild Wild Women 2:59

20 Smokey Hogg - Late Prowling Girl 2:44

21 Ketty Lester - Love Letters 2:43

22 Dinah Washington - I Dont Hurt Anymore 3:15

23 Nat King Cole - Cold Cold Heart 3:47

24 Sister Rosetta Tharpe - On My Way 4:08

25 Professor Johnson & His Gospel Singers - Where Shall I Be 2:30

26 Ben E King - My Heart Cries for You 2:22

27 Rochell & The Candles - When My Baby is Gone 2:07

28 Casey Bill Weldon - You Just as Well Let Her Go 3:08

Vol. 06

01 Mickey & Sylvia - I'm So Glad 2:41

02 Big Al Downing - When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again 2:08

03 King Curtis - Steel Guitar Rag 2:34

04 Little Willie John - She Thinks I Still Care 2:56

05 Johnny Fuller - Haunted House 2:33

06 Cecil Gant - Shotgun Boogie 2:50

07 Joe Henderson - Snap Your Fingers 2:59

08 Lil' Son Jackson - No Money 2:03

09 Little Richard - Joy, Joy, Joy (Down in My Heart) 2:22

10 Bubber Johnson - Keep A Light in The Window for Me 2:57

11 Lazy Lester - If You Think I've Lost You 2:18

12 Joe Jones - McDonald's Daughter 2:05

13 Richard Berry - What Good is A Heart 2:45

14 Johnny Nash - I´m Movin´On 2:22

15 Clyde McPhatter - Let's Forget About The Past 2:34

16 Larry Williams - You Bug Me Baby 1:55

17 Lloyd Price - Pistol Packing Mama 2:27

18 Wynonie Harris - Bloodshot Eyes 2:44

19 Dee Dee Sharp - You Are My Sunshine 2:43

20 Brook Benton - The Same One 2:32

21 Ivory Joe Hunter - A Tear Fell 2:57

22 Wade Flemons - I Hope, I Think, I Wish 2:12

23 Platters - Blue Christmas 2:00

24 Sam Cooke - Along The Navajo Trail 3:06

25 Eugene Church - Light of The Moon 2:23

26 Arthur Alexander - I Wonder Where You Are Tonight 2:40

27 Lavern Baker - Humpty Dumpty Heart 2:37

28 Blind Willie McTell - Pal of Mine 2:41

Vol. 07

01 Nat King Cole - Wolverton Mountain 3:05

02 Screaming Jay Hawkins - Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle 2:44

03 Amos Milburn - Square Dance Boogie 2:51

04 Baby Washington - Deep Down Love 2:10

05 Bobby Blue Bland - Close to You 2:07

06 Titus Turner - Jambalaya 2:00

07 Johnny Thunder - Don't Be Ashamed 2:48

08 Rosco Gordon - Sally Jo 2:06

09 Little Willie John - A Little Bit of Loving 2:16

10 Young Jesse - Do You Love Me 2:46

11 Washboard Sam - Crazy About Nancy Jane 3:34

12 Piano Red - Big Rock Joe From Kokomo 2:13

13 Maxwell Davis - Hey, Good Lookin' 2:19

14 Ray Sharpe - The Bus Song 2:22

15 Solomon Burke - I Almost Lost My Mind 2:23

16 Lou Rawls - Love, Love, Love 2:27

17 Joe Seneca - Rick-A-Chick 2:21

18 Sam & Dave - Keep A Walkin' 1:55

19 Big Maybelle - Tell Me Who 2:14

20 Mickey & Sylvia - There'll Be No Backin' Out 2:27

21 Rev Gatemouth Brown & His Gospel Singers - Glory, Glory 3:16

22 Joe Tex - Wicked Woman 2:39

23 Progressives - Along Came Jones 3:00

24 Platters - Sixteen Tons 2:37

25 Brook Benton - Crazy in Love With You 2:33

26 Little Arthur Mathews - Hot Diggety Dog 2:15

27 Buster Brown - Raise A Ruckus Tonight 2:48

28 Percy Marshall - Leaving Town 3:37

Vol. 08

01 Bullmoose Jackson - Cherokee Boogie 2:46

02 Chuck Willis - My Baby 1:55

03 Jimmy Jones - Ready for Love 2:34

04 Dinah Washington - I Dont Hurt Anymore 3:14

05 Sonny and Jaycee - Mister Froggie 2:24

06 Lead Belly - Irene Goodnight 2:56

07 Chuck Berry - Thirty Days 2:26

08 Jimmy Parker - We Gonna 2:22

09 Chris Kenner - Will You Be Mine 2:04

10 Rose Marie McCoy - Down Here 2:43

11 Ruth McFadden - My Babys Coming Home 2:24

12 Willy & Ruth - Come A Little Bit Closer 2:53

13 Olympics - Dooley 2:11

14 Ernie Freeman - Half as Much 2:26

15 Casey Bill Weldon - You Just as Well Let Her Go 3:10

16 Joe Seneca - Forty Days & Forty Nights 2:06

17 Baby Washington - Careless Hands 2:34

18 Swanee Quintet - Im A Pilgrim 2:20

19 Cookie & His Cupcakes - Got You on My Mind 2:36

20 Ray Scott & His Combo - We Need Love 2:23

21 Bo Diddley - Put The Shoes on Willie 2:38

22 Waylon Jennings with King Curtis - Jole Blon 1:57

23 Jimmy Sweeney - Whatcha Gonna Do About Me 2:29

24 Eddie Ware - Lima Beans 2:37

25 Amos Milburn - Square Dance Boogie 2:53

26 Fats Domino - Lil' Liza Jane 1:55

27 Anisteen Allen - Mine All Mine 2:43

28 Sylvester Weaver - Guitar Rag 3:00

Vol. 09

01 Pee Wee Crayton - Hillbilly Blues 2:38

02 Piano Red - Hey Good Lookin' 2:21

03 Little Willie John - Don´t Be Ashamed to Call My Name 2:46

04 Gingersnaps - Bald Headed Papa 1:50

05 Jesse Thomas - I Can't Stay Here 2:27

06 Damita Jo - I Walked Away from the Wreck 2:41

07 Speedo with The Pearls - Naggity Nag 1:52

08 Bill Lacey - Cowboy Santa Claus 2:45

09 Lonnie Russ - My Wife Can't Cook 2:34

10 Ursala Reed - You Hurt My Pride 2:40

11 Robins - [Now and Then There's] A Fool Such as I 3:02

12 Big Boy Myles - Hickory Dickory Dock 1:51

13 Richard Berry - It's All Right 2:35

14 King Curtis - Tennessee Waltz 2:38

15 Solomon Burke - Just Out of Reach 2:45

16 Eddie Lang - She's Mine All Mine 2:01

17 Travis Ricks - No Need to Cry 2:22

18 Clarence (Junior) Lewis - Half a Heart 2:04

19 Brook Benton - Come On, Be Nice 2:32

20 Original Gospel Harmonettes - Everyday Will Be Sunday (By and By) 2:32

21 Fats Domino - You Win Again 2:14

22 Ivory Joe Hunter - She's Gone 2:39

23 Nat King Cole - Your Cheatin' Heart 2:26

24 Lee Dorsey - You Are My Sunshine 2:43

25 Jackie Wilson - Why Can't You Be Mine 2:03

26 Mickey & Sylvia - What Would I Do 2:35

27 Wade Flemons - Slow Motion 2:12

28 Black Hillbillies - Kunjine Baby 3:07

Vol. 10

01 King Curtis - Beatnik Hoedown 1:49

02 Pearl Galloway - Think it Over Baby 2:01

03 Beulah Swan - Don't Steal My Heart 1:51

04 Bull Moose Jackson - If You Ain't Lovin' You Aint Livin 2:26

05 Eunice & Eddie - Tell Me to My Face 2:30

06 Screamin Jay Hawkins - You Made Me Love You 2:01

07 Gloria Gunter - Move on Out 2:00

08 Big Bob Kornegay - What Am I 2:23

09 The Shirelles - Big John 2:19

10 Washboard Sam - Bucket's Got A Hole in It 2:45

11 Esther Phillips - After Loving You 3:10

12 Slim Gaillard - The Hip Cowboy 2:44

13 Lowell Fulson - Can She 1:46

14 Johnny Guitar Watson - Cold, Cold Heart 2:29

15 Clyde McPhatter & Ruth Brown - I Gotta Have You 2:17

16 Damita Jo - Room Full of Roses 2:20

17 Little Willie John - Dinner Date 2:07

18 Cecil Gant Trio W Baby Ruth - Coming Round The Mountain 2:03

19 Hal Page & The Whalers - Sugar Babe 1:53

20 Lou Rawls - Nine Pound Hammer 2:15

21 The Emersons - Hokey Pokey 2:33

22 Piano Red - It Makes No Difference Now 2:27

23 Barbara Lewis - Snap Your Fingers 2:49

24 Mickey & Sylvia - I've Got A Feeling 2:13

25 Brook Benton - It's My Lazy Day 2:34

26 Edna McGriff - The Fool 2:34

27 Lloyd Price - Tennessee Waltz 2:30

28 The Mississippi Sheiks - Still I'm Traveling On 3:03

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