BB LUCKY DIP #242

 

BB LUCKY DIP #242

Lucky Dip's will be a mystery gift to those who choose to pick them up. 

Today's topic: BURIED TREASURES 6

Stephen's Quote of The Day:    "I have a long history of being told I have no rhythm, and of people saying, 'I've heard chickens sing better than that'.” ...Mary Margaret O'Hara

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If you love music and want to explore some hidden gems, you should check out the “Buried Treasures” section in MOJO magazine. This section has been featuring albums that are considered as forgotten or underrated masterpieces since MOJO issue #40 until #310 (September 2019). You can find albums from various genres and eras, such as rock, pop, folk, soul, jazz, blues, country, psychedelic, experimental and more. You can also read a brief review and background information about each album and its artist. The “Buried Treasures” section is a great way to discover new music or revisit old favorites that may have been overlooked or underappreciated by the mainstream. You can also appreciate the diversity and richness of musical expression and creativity across different times and places. The section shows how much MOJO magazine cares about music and its history. (B)

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VA - The Official UK Top 50 Singles Chart: 01 September 1973 - 7 September 1973 (50th Anniversary 2023 Remastered Edition) [1973] (3 x CDs)

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VA - The Official UK Top 50 Singles Chart: 01 September 1973 - 7 September 1973 (50th Anniversary 2023 Remastered Edition) [1973] (3 x CDs)

1973 was a stellar year for music, particularly in the UK where so many great singles were released, and a perfect opportunity to celebrate 50 years since so many legendary songs graced the charts.  Acts like David Bowie, Gary Glitter, the Sweet, Slade, the Carpenters and Wizzard would have the best chart years of their careers. Teenybop stuff was alive and well with David Cassidy and The Osmonds peaking.

Plus, lots of new acts like Mud, David Essex, Suzi Quatro, Medicine Head and, erm, Barry Blue came through.

Tony Orlando and Dawn had the best-selling single of 1973 with "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree", which spent four weeks at the top spot and lasted 11 weeks in the top 10.  Slade became the first act to have three singles enter the UK charts at number-one; "Cum On Feel the Noize", "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me", and "Merry Xmas Everybody" (which also became the year's Christmas number-one single).

The glam-rock group had two further singles in the UK top 10 this year. They also reached number two in October with their single "My Friend Stan". They had five entries in total this year, but this included "Gudbuy T'Jane" from the latter part of 1972.

Another glam-rock band who made it big in 1973 was Wizzard, fronted by Roy Wood. Wood had previously achieved chart success as a member of both The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Wizzard scored four top 10 singles during the year, which included the number-one hits "See My Baby Jive" and "Angel Fingers", as well as their Christmas classic "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday", which peaked at number four for four consecutive weeks.  10cc achieved the first of their three UK number-one singles in June of this year with "Rubber Bullets", which spent one week at the top spot. They also reached number ten in September with "The Dean and I".

One-hundred and twenty-eight singles were in the top ten in 1973. Eight singles from 1972 remained in the top 10 for several weeks at the beginning of the year, while "The Show Must Go On" by Leo Sayer and "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me" by

The New Seekers featuring Lyn Paul were both released in 1973 but did not reach their peak until 1974. "Nights in White Satin" by The Moody Blues, "Shotgun Wedding" by Roy C and "Solid Gold Easy Action" by T. Rex were the singles from 1972 to reach their peak in 1973. Twenty-nine artists scored multiple entries in the top 10 in 1973. David Essex, Leo Sayer, Marie Osmond, Mud and Wizzard were among the many artists who achieved their first UK charting top 10 single in 1973.The 1972 Christmas number-one, "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" by Little Jimmy Osmond, remained at number-one for the first three weeks of 1973. The first new number-one single of the year was "Block Buster!" by The Sweet.  Overall, seventeen different singles peaked at number-one in 1973, with Slade (3) having the most singles hit that position.

Twenty-nine artists scored multiple entries in the top 10 in 1973. Donny Osmond secured the record for most top 10 hits in 1973 with six hit singles. He scored three top 10 entries in 1973 as a solo artist, with "The Twelfth of Never" and "Young Love" both reaching number-one, and "When I Fall in Love" peaking at number four in November. His sister Marie made her top 10 debut in November with the number two hit "Paper Roses". Donny's total was boosted to six by his participation on The Osmonds recordings. The family group scored two top 10 entries in 1973 with "Going Home", which peaked at number four in July and "Let Me In", which peaked at number two in November. Their number two hit from November 1972, "Crazy Horses", remained in the top 10 for the first three weeks of 1973.

David Bowie peaked in the top 10 with five singles in 1973. He reached number two in January with "The Jean Genie", while "Drive In Saturday", "Life on Mars" and "Sorrow" all peaked at number three. His single "The Laughing Gnome", originally released in 1967, also entered the top 10, reaching number six in October. Little Jimmy Osmond had two individual entries, including "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" from 1972 and his number four single "Tweedle Dee" in April, as well as being a part of The Osmonds collective.

David Cassidy and Gary Glitter scored four top 10 entries in 1973. The Partridge Family singer David Cassidy had two hit singles as part of the group - "Looking Through the Eyes of Love" at number nine and "Walking in the Rain" peaking at number ten - as well as the number one hit "Daydreamer"/"The Puppy Song", and "I am a Clown"/"Some Kind of a Summer" which reached number three. Gary Glitter's first two entries, "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" and "Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again", both peaked at number two, while the remaining two, "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" and "I Love You Love Me Love", both spent four weeks at number-one.

Solo artists Suzi Quatro, Barry Blue and David Essex all made their top 10 debut in 1973, and all three scored a second entry later in the year. Suzi Quatro made her top 10 debut in May with "Can the Can", which spent a week at number-one in June, while "48 Crash" peaked at number three in August. Barry Blue made his top 10 debut in August with "Dancing on a Saturday Night", which peaked at number two, while "Do You Wanna Dance" reached number seven in November. David Essex made his top 10 debut in September with "Rock On", which peaked at number three, while "Lamplight" reached number seven in December.

The Sweet had three top-ten entries, among these chart-topper "Block Buster!". The other artists with three top 10 singles were 10cc, Elton John, Paul McCartney, T. Rex and Wings.  Gilbert O'Sullivan was one of a number of artists with two top-ten entries, including the number-one single "Get Down". Alice Cooper, The Carpenters, The Partridge Family, Rod Stewart, Roxy Music and Status Quo were among the other artists who had multiple top 10 entries in 1973. 

Here is the ninth part of my month-by-month series featuring classic top 50 UK singles charts from selected weeks in 1973.

BBC Radio 1 also introduced a new logo in 1973 which is featured on the cover art above.

This 3CD set contains many rare and extremely hard to find tracks, with quite a few featured in their original 7" single versions and edits. Only the original studio mixes are included. No later remixes, re-recordings, 'stereo enhanced' or live versions here!  Compiled as always using the very latest and highest quality digital remasters, with a considerable number of tracks sourced from the original master tapes for superior sound quality and enjoyment.

I hope you are enjoying this ongoing series and have had the opportunity to revisit a few old favourites and long forgotten hits.

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The Official UK Top 50 Singles Chart: 01 September 1973 - 7 September 1973 (50th Anniversary 2023 Remastered Edition) (3CD) (1973)

https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19730902/7501/

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Track lists

CD1

01 Donny Osmond - Young Love 2:25

02 Barry Blue - Dancin' (on a Saturday Night) 3:11

03 Wizzard - Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) 4:32

04 Carpenters - Yesterday Once More (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:59

05 Al Martino - Spanish Eyes 2:46

06 David Essex - Rock On 3:22

07 Limmie & Family Cookin' - You Can Do Magic 2:58

08 The Drifters - Like Sister and Brother 3:26

09 The Rolling Stones - Angie 4:32

10 Hudson-ford - Pick Up the Pieces 2:35

11 Bobby Goldsboro - Summer (The First Time) 4:37

12 Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando - Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose 2:52

13 Medicine Head - Rising Sun 4:42

14 10cc - The Dean and I (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 2:52

15 Peters And Lee - Welcome Home 3:30

16 First Choice - Smarty Pants (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 2:39

17 Gary Glitter - I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) 3:29

CD2

18 Roy Wood - Dear Elaine 4:09

19 Elvis Presley - Fool 2:44

20 Roger Daltrey, The London Symphony Orchestra And Chamber Choir - I'm Free 2:31

21 New York City - I'm Doin' Fine Now 2:50

22 Rod Stewart - Oh! No Not My Baby 3:41

23 Suzi Quatro - 48 Crash 3:55

24 Guy Darrell - I've Been Hurt 2:07

25 Diana Ross - Touch Me in the Morning (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:27

26 Perry Como - For the Good Times 3:39

27 The Detroit Emeralds - I Think of You 3:43

28 Mungo Jerry - Alright, Alright, Alright 2:50

29 David Bowie - Life on Mars? (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:50

30 Bobby "boris" Pickett - Monster Mash 3:13

31 Neil Sedaka - Our Last Song Together 4:04

32 Geordie - Electric Lady 2:58

33 The Goons - The Ying Tong Song 3:24

34 Stealers Wheel - Everything Will Turn Out Fine 3:07

CD3

35 Nazareth - Bad Bad Boy 3:58

36 The Osmonds - Goin' Home 2:26

37 Free - All Right Now (Original 1970 7" Single Version) 4:11

38 The Jackson 5 - Skywriter 3:09

39 Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Joybringer 3:24

40 Mott The Hoople - All the Way from Memphis (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:24

41 Perry Como - And I Love You So 3:20

42 Albert Hammond - The Free Electric Band 3:24

43 Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando - Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree 3:24

44 Status Quo - Caroline (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:48

45 Mud - Hypnosis 2:47

46 Bloodstone - Natural High (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 4:09

47 Ike & Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits 2:58

48 Clifford T. Ward - Gaye 3:35

49 Aretha Franklin - Angel 4:28

50 The Hotshots - Snoopy vs. the Red Baron 3:08

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VA - Time Machine A Vertigo Retrospective [2005] CD1 + CD2 + CD3

VERTIGO RETROSPECTIVE

Previously posted May 11, 2019

VA - Time Machine A Vertigo Retrospective [2005] CD1 + CD2 + CD3

Whoever signed bands for Vertigo back in the late 60s and early 70s had incredible discretion and good taste. Colloseum, Atlantis, Cresseda, and Yes, even the mighty Sabbath made some fantastically advanced music, sampled on Time Machine.

This boxset really is a Time Machine: No Demographics, no labels, no test-marketing, no boundaries. Rock, Jazz, Classical and Blues are all molded by each band on this set, but in ways very unique to each band. The idea in music then was to outdo the other bands, but by doing something very different, and doing it very well. You will never mistake one band or another here. You will also find very little self-indulgence or meandering in any of this music. This music is "prog" defined by jazz and blues, not quasi-classical jazz.

Time Machine is a fascinating look at an equally fascinating time in music, containing 41 tracks from the first golden age of the Vertigo label including rare and classic tracks from the likes of Aphrodite's Child, Black Sabbath, Colosseum, Gentle Giant, Jade Warrior and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band.  Whether you are a fan of Psychedelia or Prog Rock, there's something here to excite your senses.  A vital collection that rightfully takes its place next to other classic compilations like "Nuggets", "Atlantic Gold" or "Freakbeat Scene". (Amazon)

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01    Colosseum - The Kettle    :04:28
02    Juicy Lucy - Who Do You Love?    :03:03
03    Clear Blue Sky - My Heaven    :05:01
04    Manfred Mann's - Chapter Three    Travelling Lady    :05:51
05    Black Sabbath - Behind the Wall of Sleep    :03:41
06    Cressida - To Play Your Little Games    :03:22
07    Gracious - Introduction    :05:56
08    Affinity - Three Sisters    :04:59
09    Bob Downes - Walking On    :05:02
10    May Blitz - I Don't Know    :04:50
11    Nucleus - Torrid Zone    :08:44
12    Rod Stewart - Handbags and Gladrags    :03:57
13    Gentle Giant - Nothing at All    :09:11
14    Ben - The Influence    :10:06

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01    Dr. Z - Evil Woman's Manly Child    :04:48
02    Jade Warrior - Borne on the Solar Wind    :03:03
03    Patto - The Man    :06:16
04    Juicy Lucy - Thinking of My Life    :04:27
05    Jimmy Campbell - Half Baked    :04:43
06    May Blitz - For Madmen Only    :04:15
07    Tudor Lodge - The Lady's Changing Home    :04:37
08    Beggars Opera - Time Machine    :08:08
09    Colosseum - Bring Out Your Dead    :04:19
10    Warhorse - Mouthpiece    :08:45
11    Uriah Heep - Lady in Black    :04:44
12    Freedom & Whiskey - Through the Years    :04:25
13    Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Midnight Moses    :04:27
14    Magna Carta - Lord of the Ages    :10:03

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01    Atlantis - Living at the End of Times    :09:08
02    Ramases - Life Child    :06:38
03    Beggars Opera - MacArthur Park    :08:23
04    Nucleus - Song for the Bearded Lady    :07:23
05    Gentle Giant - Pantagruel's Nativity    :06:52
06    Gravy Train - (A Ballad Of) A Peaceful Man    :07:13
07    Ronno - Powers of Darkness    :03:34
08    Status Quo - Paper Plane    :02:54
09    Ian Matthews - Little Known    :02:56
10    Vangelis Papathanassiou - Let It Happen    :04:15
11    Jade Warrior - Mwenga Sketch    :08:37
12    Aphrodite's Child - The Four Horsemen    :05:56
13    Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect    :05:31

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VA - Norman Petty Recording Studios, Vault Series Vol. 01 - Vol. 10 [2016-2021] (10 x CDs)

VAULT SERIES

VA - Norman Petty Recording Studios, Vault Series Vol. 01 - Vol. 10 [2016-2021] (10 x CDs)

If you are a fan of rock and roll and its origins, you will love the Norman Petty Recording Studios vault series. This is a collection of rare and unreleased recordings from the legendary studio of Norman Petty, who was a producer, songwriter, and musician who worked with Buddy Holly, The Crickets, and other pioneers of the genre. The series consists of 10 volumes, each featuring a different period or genre of music that was recorded at the studio in Clovis, New Mexico. You will be amazed by the diversity and quality of the artists and songs that Petty worked with, as well as his innovative production techniques and sound. You will hear rockabilly, country, pop, instrumental, surf, garage, psychedelic, and more. You will discover Roy Orbison, Jimmy Bowen, Bob Montgomery, Jerry Engler, Ivan (aka Jerry Allison), Jack & Jim (aka Waylon Jennings and Buddy Holly), and many more. The series was compiled and produced by Shawn Nagy, who is a collector and researcher of Norman Petty’s recordings. He obtained the permission and cooperation of Petty’s widow Vi Petty and the Norman Petty Estate to release the series. The series is a treasure trove for anyone who appreciates the sound and spirit of Norman Petty Studios. It is a must-have for your music collection.  

Note: This set is the download series available from 7digital, an online music store that offers high-quality audio files. 

There are many standout tracks in this series, depending on your taste and preference. Here are some favorites include:

A True Love Goodbye by Roy Orbison: This is a rare and early recording of the legendary singer, who was only 18 years old at the time. He showcases his distinctive voice and style, as well as his songwriting talent. The song is a heartfelt ballad about parting ways with a lover, and it features some beautiful guitar work by Norman Petty himself.

Frankie Frankenstein by Ivan: This is a novelty song by Jerry Allison, who was the drummer of The Crickets and a close friend of Buddy Holly. He recorded this song under the pseudonym Ivan, and it is a humorous tribute to the horror movie genre. The song is full of spooky sound effects and witty lyrics, and it has a catchy rockabilly beat.

Tarzan & Jane by Jack & Jim: This is another novelty song, but this time by two future stars: Waylon Jennings and Buddy Holly. They recorded this song as a duo called Jack & Jim, and it is a parody of the popular Tarzan movies. The song is full of hilarious impressions and jokes, and it shows the playful side of these two legends.

Jitterbuggin’ by Five Bops: This is a rocking tune by a local group from Clovis, New Mexico. They were influenced by Buddy Holly and The Crickets, and they recorded this song at Norman Petty Studios in 1958. The song is a celebration of the jitterbug dance craze, and it features some energetic vocals and guitar riffs.

Knockout by The Ivy Jives: This is a surf instrumental by a group from Texas. They were one of the first bands to record surf music at Norman Petty Studios, and they used some of the studio’s unique equipment and effects. The song is a fast and furious track that showcases their skill and creativity.

These are just some of the standout tracks in this series, but there are many more to discover and enjoy. (B)

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CD1

01 Jimmy Self - Recipe For Happiness 2:35

02 Hope Griffith - Harboring The Blues 2:19

03 The Serenaders - Be Bop Rock 2:09

04 Ralph Newton - Yes I Do 2:33

05 Jack Huddle - Believe Me 2:31

06 Gary Dale Tollett - Honey Honey 3:28

07 Ramona Locke - No Minors Allowed 2:09

08 Buddy Knox - Hey Love 2:10

09 Rick Tucker - Patty Baby 2:12

10 Picks - Moondreams 2:40

11 Jimmy Browen - Well Oh Well 2:14

12 Click Clacks - Pretty Little Pearly 2:19

13 Johnny Peanuts Wilson - Silly Lilly 2:03

14 The Five Bops - Jitterbuggin 2:25

15 Charlene Condray - Do You Remember 2:21

16 Don & The Roses - Leave Those Cats Alone 2:11

17 Jack & Jim - Midnight Monsters Hop 2:39

18 Mortie Mead - Cape Canaveral 2:23

19 Harold Porterfield - Baby Doll 2:04

20 Ivy Jives - Knockout 2:29

Vol. 02

01 Ray Roberts - That's Cheap Talk 2:25

02 Freddie Williams - If You Love Me (Like I Love You) 2:42

03 Doug Bowman - Al's State Line 2:19

04 Jerry Sparks - Mighty Strong Love 2:23

05 Jerry Roberts - Little Bitty Lover 1:59

06 Hollyhawks - I Cry All The Time 2:20

07 Don Lanier - Gangster Of Love 1:50

08 Jack Herbst - Jimmy's Party 2:15

09 Lana Stevens - This Hurt 2:01

10 Bobby Fuller - My Heart Jumped 2:14

11 Walker Parris - Think Of Me 2:12

12 Sammy Cooper & The Emeralds - Miss Tiny Tears 2:34

13 Ray Ruff & The Checkmates - Cruel Love 2:14

14 Eddy & The Centuries - I Don't Love You Anymore 2:08

15 Jimmy Lee Fautheree - Nobody Knows Where You Go 2:26

16 Jack Arnold & The Flames - Whole Lot Of Trouble 2:07

17 Don Hume - Go Right Ahead 1:51

18 Jackie Dallas & The Tiaras - All I Want 2:07

19 Billy Kay - A Big Big Goodbye 2:09

20 Bug Men - Beatles, You Bug Me 2:26

21 Pat Carter - I'm Coming Down With Love 2:12

Vol. 03

01 John And Paul - Would You Tell Her 2:35

02 Pebbles - It's Alright With Me Now 2:18

03 Embers - Don't Run Me Off 2:01

04 Frankie Rino - Maybe The Last Time 1:56

05 Teardrops - Armful Of Teddy Bear 2:45

06 Trolls - Stupid Girl 2:44

07 Chandells - We Are The Ones 1:59

08 Noels - Love That Never Could Be 2:03

09 Three Of A Kind - Something Special 2:08

10 Brentwoods - Babe You Know 2:15

11 Rockin' Chair - Rockin' Chair -You Girl 3:18

12 Shi Guys - The Absence Of Your Love 1:46

14 Tea Arena Band - Alianza 3:25

15 Trademarques - I Can Set You Free 2:29

16 Sojourners - Sun Summer Days 2:22

17 Heart Beats - Everywhere 2:34

18 Don And Jon - The Window Pane Of Time 2:56

19 Gentleman's Agreement - Groovy Day 2:40

20 Motifs - Come Back To Me 2:27

Vol. 04

01 Royce Clark - She's The Woman 2:00

02 Hope Griffith - You're Still A Part Of Me 2:36

03 Jim Robinson - It's A Wonderful Feeling 2:31

04 Hal Goodson - Later Baby 2:05

05 Charlene Condray - My Summer Heart 2:16

06 Bob Church - Little Teardrops 2:05

07 Click Clacks - Rocket Roll 2:01

08 Ivan - Real Wild Child 2:23

09 Glen Pace - My Night Off 1:56

10 Terry Wayne - School Is Out 2:19

11 Roses - I Kissed An Angel 2:17

12 Earl Henry - My Suzanne 1:52

13 Don Johnson - I'm Hypnotized 2:34

14 George Whitely - Flip-Flop-Flop 2:04

15 Dennis Binder - She's Sumpin Else 2:42

16 Sonny Curtis - Talk About My Baby 1:59

17 Jimmy Craig - Oh Little Girl 2:09

18 Don Chaney - Flip Flop - Bip Bop 2:13

19 Don Webb - I'll Be Back Home 1:59

20 Billy Thompson - Love Is Sweet (Til Hope Is Gone) 2:00

21 Susan Levins - Saturday Night 2:39

22 Gene Evans - Big Time Ladies Man 2:05

Vol. 05

01 Ronny Smith - Long Time No Love 2:22

02 Keen Teens - Naughty Neena 2:20

03 Jerry Roberts - Madonna 2:12

04 Joe Bob Barnhill - Baby, You Belong To Me 2:21

05 Carolyn Bennett - I'm Gonna Love You Right 1:46

06 Jerry Sparks - My Tears 1:56

07 Hollyhawks - When Came The Fall 2:35

08 Jimmy Brown - Hootchi Koo 2:26

09 Pat Carter - True Love's Untrue 2:13

10 Jimmy Slone - Wedding Bells 2:35

11 Russell Don & The Premiers - Wonderful Personality 2:20

12 Don Lanier - I Don't Think You Love Me Anymore 2:13

13 Django - Note Upon My Door 1:49

14 Sammy Cooper & The Emeralds - Am I Blue 2:13

15 Eddy & The Centuriers - My Girl 1:52

16 Jackie Allen - The Dance 2:19

17 Larry Bell & The Continentals - Baby, I've Been So Good To You 1:45

18 Eddie Reeves - Heartbreakin' 2:18

19 Bobby Sharp & The Group Fore - Jeanie 2:31

20 Buddy Knox - Something's Got A Hold On Me 2:36

Vol. 06

01 Crickets - Rave On 2:20

02 Gary Von - Heartbreaking Emily 2:08

03 Roman Reed - Our Special Day 2:31

04 Arthur Alexander - You Don't Care 2:37

05 Tryb - No Time To Lose 2:54

06 Chita Rivera - Come On Back 2:34

07 Creations - We Know How To Do It 2:29

08 Pebbles - You Better Go Away 2:37

09 Teardrops - You Go Your Way 2:05

10 Eternals - I Get So Lonesome 2:01

11 Perils - Baby, Do You Love Me? 2:07

12 Fran Wald Four - Fool Fool 2:49

13 Noels - Runaway Boy 2:02

14 Three Of A Kind - Today May Bring Raindrops (Only Time Will Tell) 2:01

15 Venturie 5 - Good 'n Bad 2:31

16 Shi Guys - The Absence Of Your Love 1:46

17 Hooterville Trolley - The Warmth Of Love 2:22

18 James Aho - Dandelion Wine 2:38

19 Gentleman's Agreement - Sand, Man! 2:23

20 Hysterical Society - Hey, Old Wise Wind! 2:19

21 Dard - Beautiful People 2:14

22 Happy Return - I Thought I Loved Her 3:39

23 Sojourners - La Da Dee (Can You See) 2:41

24 Colorado Sunshine Company - Just As Though You Never Were There 1:46

25 Group Axis - Blind Man (Show Me The Way) 4:20

26 Sledgehammer - A Warm Hello 2:13

27 Press - My Friend 2:46

28 White Lightnin' - Blue Man (Peace Of Mind) 2:43

Vol. 07

01 Norman Petty - I Kiss Your Hand, Madam 2:00

02 Don Guess - Believe Me 1:57

03 Hope Griffith - Only Once In A While 2:07

04 Ralph Newton - I'm Grievin' 2:19

05 Bobby Jackson - Wow, Man! 2:14

06 Jim Robinson - Man From Texas 2:15

07 Lloyd Call - If I Had Known 2:12

08 Bob Church - Teenage Lady 2:20

09 Sherry Davis - Broken Promises 2:37

10 Ramona Locke - Mister Midnight 1:59

11 Don & His Roses - Since You Went Away To School 2:19

12 Rick Tucker - Dig Ya Little Later 2:01

13 Earl Henry - Whatcha Gonna Do? 1:39

14 Jimmy Stewart & The Shy Guys - Livin' Doll 2:16

15 Glen Pace & The Starlites - Outer Space 2:20

16 Johnny Peanuts Wilson & The Sparkplugs - I'm With You 2:09

17 Ronnie Price - White Bucks 2:26

18 Bill Sego & Norman Petty Trio - Come Along Dolly 2:32

19 Sonny Curtis - Red Headed Stranger 2:39

20 Ivan - That'll Be Alright 2:16

21 Jimmy Bowen - You Made Me Love You 2:25

22 Jack Kennelley - Cool Fool 2:00

23 Eddie Alvis Edwards - I Wake Up Crying 2:26

24 Honest Jess & His Western Cavaliers - Suzanne (Quit Rockin' To The Can-Can) 2:14

25 Don Webbs - Little Ditty Baby 2:00

26 Rhythm Orchids & The Big Beats - I'm Runnin' Late 1:50

27 Juanita Jordan - Some Sweet Day 2:31

28 Terry Wayne - Be My Baby 2:06

Vol. 08

01 Jim Solley - Somewhere My Lover 2:12

02 Ray Roberts - You Gotta Love 2:16

03 Angeloes - Angie 2:15

04 Patterns - Blue, Lawdy, Blue 2:25

05 Whirlwinds - The Mountain 2:10

06 Freddie Williams - Purty Li'l Mama 2:40

07 Jerry Roberts - After Awhile 2:21

08 Jimmy Brown - She's All Mine 2:26

09 Morris Alexander - Sittin' In A Dark Place 1:57

10 Monte Mead - She's Gone Away 2:08

11 Don Lanier - I Don't Think You Love Me Anymore 2:13

12 Django - Note Upon My Door 1:49

13 Don Carpenter - Texas Twist 2:12

14 Sonny Parks - Rosie 2:28

15 Hollyhawks - Time & Time Again 2:12

16 Eddy & The Centurie - My Girl 1:52

17 Jack Arnold & The Flames - High Blood Pressure 2:47

18 Joe Bob Barnhill - Great Day In The Mornin' 2:12

19 Lary Bell & The Continentals - Opposites Attract 1:58

20 Jack Herbst & The Continentals - Hurt Yourself 1:54

21 Walker Parris - Dreams Of You 2:02

22 Jimmy Bowen - When A Good Love Dies 2:24

23 D.c & The Gents - I'm Gonna Make A Comeback 2:09

24 Sidro Garcia - Let The Good Times Roll 2:29

25 Webb Lee - You're Mine 2:05

26 Pat Carter - Tears, Rain 2:02

27 Crickets - Rollin' Stone 2:08

28 Bobby Sharp & The Group Fore - White Roses 2:46

29 Buddy Knox - You'll Be Glad 1:58

30 Gene Evans - Bye & Bye 2:23

Vol. 09

01 Pebbles - Forever More 1:50

02 Michael Brewer - Once Upon A Time 3:20

03 Bill Eustis - Lonely Days 2:12

04 Monocles - You Don't Know 2:21

05 Creations - I've Got To Find A Way 2:35

06 Chick Rivera - Ruby Rebel 2:15

07 Chandells - Little Girl, Pretty Girl 2:47

08 Trolls - I Don't Recall 2:40

09 Fran Wald Four - Love For Sale 2:57

10 Brentwoods - Yeah Yeah No No 2:00

11 Noels - Roadshow 2:32

12 Rockin' Chair - The Reason Why 2:51

13 Shi Guys - Mystic Magic Movements 2:36

14 Hooterville Trolley - No Silver Bird 2:41

15 Group Axis - Smokestack Lightning 3:22

16 Trademarques - Free Your Fears 2:42

17 Gentleman's Agreement - Letter To Sandy 2:47

18 Daniel Paul Revelation - By Myself 2:35

19 Hysterical Society - I Put A Spell On You 3:41

20 Mike Burnett - Mattie Jo's 4:15

21 Livin' Ends - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know 3:57

22 Happy Return - To Give Your Lovin' 2:56

23 Sojourners - Live Developing Slide 1:56

24 Don & Jon - In The Back Of My Mind 2:30

25 Intricate Blend - Door Knob 3:46

26 Sledgehammer - Someone's Here A-Watchin' 2:12

27 Apple Glass Cyndrom - Someday 3:48

Vol. 10

01 Elroy Dietzel - Teenage Ball 2:02

02 Gary Dale Tollett - The Golden Rocket 2:20

03 Jack Huddle - Starlight 2:09

04 Jim Robinson - A Whole Lot Of Lovin' 2:10

05 Bobby Jackson - Deep Elem Blues 2:14

06 Roy Orbison - A True Love Goodbye 2:30

07 Hope Griffith - Don't Ever Leave Me 2:01

08 Dean Kelley - If You Only Knew 2:03

09 Jimmy Bowen - Island Love 2:15

10 Don & His Roses - Right Now! 1:55

11 Earl Henry - I Am The Man 2:14

12 Ronnie Smith - I've Got A Love 2:29

13 Roses - Almost Paradise 2:19

14 Joe Bob Barnhill - Crossfire (Of Love) 2:32

15 Ken Copeland - Chaser Of Hearts 1:53

16 Whrilwinds - Unforgotten Love 2:14

17 Bob Montgomery - Taste Of The Blues 2:20

18 Neal Echols & The Raindrops - College Love 2:02

19 Jerry Engler - What-A Ya Gonna Do? 1:51

20 Juanita Jordan - Three Forevers 2:24

21 Ivan - Frankie Frankenstein 2:27

22 Wes Bryan - I Just Want Your Love 1:55

23 Jack & Jim - Tarzan & Jane 2:35

24 Don Webb - Maralina 2:41

25 Rhythm Orchids & The Big Beats - Cloudy Days 2:07

26 Jim Solley - Yes I Do 2:10

27 Harold Porterfield - She's Sweet 2:46

28 Glen Pace & The Gliders - Tell Me 2:21

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VA - The Rarest Rockabilly Album Ever! Volumes 1 & 2 [2019] (4 x CD's)

RARE ROCKABILLY
Previously posted October 25, 2019

VA - The Rarest Rockabilly Album Ever!  Volumes 1 & 2 [2019] (4 x CD's)

The earliest known form of what has become Rock music, Rockabilly was around as early as 1951, and throughout that decade was a hugely popular genre. The style waned somewhat during the 1960s, but by the late 70s a revival of epic proportions was in evidence. The style has remained enormously influential ever since, and artists as diverse as Stray Cats, The Cramps, Chris Isaak, Reverend Horton Heat and Brian Setzer s Big Band have kept the flag flying commercially for what has become a sub-culture all of its own, with a cult-following equal to those of Punk, Ska and Mod. The ongoing popularity of this enduring style of music has bought with it the customary collector s scene, and although there remains a wealth of obscure 45s from the 1950s just waiting to be discovered by both the aging fan inspired by the form s first wave and the alternative young rocker, the vast majority of these records, largely released on tiny American labels, remain enormously hard to locate and, when discoveries are made, hugely expensive to purchase. This collection brings together fifty such Rockabilly gems, many of which have never before been released on CD. All the tracks are as rare as a nun in a bikini, as sought after as Bin Laden, and will prove a pure delight for every collector in existence. Completed with deluxe packaging and extensive sleevenotes, this set is what every Rockabilly fan has been waiting years to own.

This 2-CD set lives up to it's name, rounding up rockabilly rarities that fetch huge sums on vinyl and, in many cases, have never been on CD. These date from 1956-59: Alley Cat Walter Brown; Solid Rock Jimmie John; So Tired Chavis Brothers; Speed Limit Tommy Lam; Big Door Gene Brown; Hot Rod Baby Rocky Davis; Go Cat Go Bill Flagg; Cool Baby Lee Cole; I Need It Ray McCoy; Big Sandy Bobby Roberts; Annie Mae Bob Dewitt; That Big Old Moon Buddy Burke; Coming Up Mike Wagoner, and more vintage red-hot rockabilly!

Following the success of sister volume 'The Rarest Rockabilly Album Volume 1', comes a second compilation of 50 of the rarest tracks from the genre that is more popular today than it was when the records included here were first released. Indeed it was this lack of success at the time which today makes the original 45s of the cuts which make up this collection so rare, and in most cases have never before been released on CD. This collection of the obscure serves to introduce the enthusiasts everywhere to a world of previously unheard Rockabilly gems. (Amazon)

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Track lists

VA -The Rarest Rockabilly Album in The World-Ever [2010]
CD1
1    Al Epp & The Pharoahs    Breaking My Heart    2:16
2    Walter Brown    Alley Cat    1:51
3    Glen Honeycutt    Rock All Night    2:03
4    Max Alexander & Hank Harral    Little Rome    2:13
5    Jimmy Patton    Yah I'm Movin    2:12
6    Jimmie John    Solid Rock    1:59
7    F Dee Johnson    Be My Baby    1:45
8    Don Woody    Barking Up The Wrong Tree    2:19
9    Chavis Brothers    So Tired    2:01
10    Don Feger    Date On The Corner    2:03
11    Carl Mann    Gonna Rock N Roll Tonight    1:54
12    Jimmy Lloyd    You're Gone Baby    1:59
13    Mike Waggoner    Coming Up    2:11
14    Joey Castle    That Ain't Nothin' But Right    2:32
15    Jay B Loyd    I'll Be Alright    2:37
16    Riley Crabtree    She Loves Me Better    2:00
17    Tommy Lam    Speed Limit    2:12
18    Marvin Rainwater    Hot And Cold    2:10
19    Al Urban    Won't You Yell Me Her Name    2:04
20    Dinky Harris & The Spades    She Left Me Cryin'    1:54
21    Kenny Owens    I Got The Bug    1:57
22    Jimmy Patton    Oakies In The Pokie    2:30
23    Charles Senns    Gee Whiz Liz    2:31
24    Don Willis    Boppin' High School Baby    2:33
25    Glenn Bond    When My Baby Passes By    1:51

CD2
1    Nat Couty    Woodpecker Rock    2:00
2    Gene Brown    Big Door    2:15
3    Elroy Dietzel & the Rhythm Ban    Teenage Ball    1:59
4    Curtis Long    Going Out On The Town    2:15
5    Rocky Davis    Hot Rod Baby    3:00
6    Benny Joy    Little Red Book    2:00
7    Benny Ingram    Jello Sal    2:16
8    Bill Flagg    Go Cat Go    1:54
9    Jim Oertling    Old Moss Back    2:08
10    Johnny Edwards & The Whitecaps    Rock N Roll Saddles    1:51
11    Dennis Volk    You're The One    2:15
12    Lee Cole    Cool Baby    2:14
13    Wally Willette    Pink Elephants    1:51
14    Ric Cartey & The Jivatones    Scratching On My Screen    2:27
15    Luke McDaniel    My Baby Don't Rock    1:58
16    Clyde Owens & The Moonlight Ra    Swing It Little Katy    2:02
17    Ray McCoy    I Need It    1:56
18    Maylon Humphries    Worried About You Baby    2:47
19    Larry Dowd    Blue Swinging Mama    2:02
20    Bobby Roberts    Big Sandy    1:54
21    Wally Hughes    Convertible Car    2:07
22    Bob Dewitt    Annie Mae    2:49
23    Bob Hicks and the Fenders    Rock Baby Rock    1:55
24    Buddy Burke    That Big Old Moon    2:26
25    Bill Allen    Please Give Me Something    2:14


VA - The Rarest Rockabilly Album In The World, Volume 2 [2010]
CD1
1    Ersel Hickey    Going Down The Road    1:50
2    Roxters    So Long    2:11
3    Mike Cushman    Me And My Guitar    2:17
4    Curtis Gordon    Draggin'    1:47
5    Rio Rockers    Mexicali Baby    2:14
6    Larry Donn    Honey Bun    1:58
7    Walter Brown    Jelly Roll Rock    2:14
8    Gene Watson    My Rockin' Baby    2:47
9    Bud Landon    Six Mile Climb    2:31
10    Whitey Pullens    Walk My Way Back Home    2:20
11    Paul Seipp    Little Gray Shack    2:18
12    Chuck Higgins    Too Smart    2:49
13    Jimmy Stewart & The Nighthawks    Rock On The Moon    1:53
14    Ray Vernon    I'm Counting On You    2:08
15    The Rhythm Rockers    Thinkin' Bout You    2:24
16    Jimmy Patton    Love Come Back To Me    1:55
17    Don Feger    Don't Be Mad    2:23
18    Jimmie Piper    Don't Play Around With My Heart    1:48
19    Hollis Champion    Long Gone Lonesome Blues    1:51
20    Tyrone Schmidling    You're Gone But I'm Left    2:01
21    Rex Ellis    Bop Hop Jamboree    1:49
22    Cliff Blakely    I Want To Be With You    2:10
23    Willie Ward    I'm a Madman    2:21
24    Bill Lawrence with The Coins    Hey Baby    2:11
25    Jimmy Wages    Heartbreakin' Love    2:15

CD2
1    Skeets McDonald    You Oughta See Grandma Rock    2:02
2    Deacon & The Rock N Rollers    Rockin' On The Moon    1:45
3    Fat Daddy Holmes    Chicken Rock    1:59
4    Stoltz Brothers    Rock 'n' Roll Riot    1:57
5    Frank Triolo    Ice Cream Baby    1:59
6    Curtis Gordon    Sitting On Top Of The World    1:55
7    Larry Terry    Hep Cat    2:12
8    Hal Payne    Honky Tonk Stomp    2:06
9    Jerry Arnold    High Classed Baby    2:28
10    Rod Willis    The Cat    2:15
11    Jim Murphy & The Accents    I'm Gone Mama    2:06
12    Don Wade    Oh Love    1:50
13    Al Urban    Gonna Be Better Times    2:20
14    Paul Wheatley    I'm Not Movin'    2:10
15    The Chavis Brothers    Love Me Baby    2:25
16    Tom James    Track Down Baby    2:41
17    Pat Cupp    Do Me No Wrong    2:24
18    Billy Pragar    Do It Bop    2:10
19    Jesse Stevens    Mama Mama    1:57
20    Gene Watson    Drummer Boy Rock    2:51
21    Jimmy Ford    Don't Hang Around Me Anymore    3:06
22    Sonny Cole    I Dreamed I Was Elvis    2:19
23    Tommy Bell    Swamp Girl    2:13
24    Joe Clay    Slipping Out & Sneaking In    2:08
25    Joey Michaels    Sixteen Cats    1:52
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