HIDDEN GEMS
VA - Le Beat Bespoke Vol. 01-10 [2004-2023] (10 x CDs)
The “Le Beat Bespoke” series is a masterful anthology that captures the essence of an era defined by its bold experimentation and unbridled creativity. Each volume is a time capsule, a sonic journey through the vibrant tapestry of the sixties’ underground music scene. The curators have meticulously sifted through the archives to present a collection that is both a homage to the past and a beacon for future generations of music enthusiasts.
With every installment, “Le Beat Bespoke” has offered listeners a chance to rediscover the hidden gems of a bygone era. The tracks, each a unique story told through rhythm and melody, resonate with the energy of the clubs and the spirit of the times they were born in. The series is not just a compilation; it’s a celebration of the diversity and innovation that characterized the music of the sixties.
The latest volume continues this tradition with aplomb, serving up a platter of tunes that are as fresh and invigorating today as they were when they first spun on turntables decades ago. “Le Beat Bespoke” is more than just music; it’s a tribute to the artists whose names may not be on the tip of the tongue but whose influence echoes in the beats that move us. It’s a series that doesn’t just play songs; it revives an atmosphere, an experience, a moment in time where every beat was a heartbeat of a generation. And for that, it deserves every accolade. (B)
The songs in this collection are obscure underground sixties club sounds overlooked on release but revered by DJ’s, dancers and collectors in the twenty first century, and in many cases compiled here for the first time.
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Track lists
CD01
01 Danyel Gerrald - Sexologie 3:01
02 Howard Carpendale; Daisy Clan - Du Hast Mich,Glory Be 3:09
03 Flash & The Dynamics - Electric Latin Soul 3:14
04 Snap Shots - Hip Hip Hurray 2:23
05 Ola & The Janglers - No No No 2:32
06 Marmalade - Mess Around 3:14
07 Plastic Penny - Take Me Back 1:55
08 James Anderson Parkway - Born A Free Man 2:18
09 Gentle Influence - Easy To Know 2:00
10 Sonny Burke Quartet - All You 2:31
11 Les Lionceaux - Nowhere To Run 2:46
12 Bonny St. Claire - I Surrender 2:41
13 Judi Scott - Billy Sunshine 3:11
14 I 5 Monelli - Balbelatando 2:52
15 Los Gatos Negros - Hey Hey Bunny 2:55
16 Chopper - I Think I'm A Man 3:08
17 Simon K & The Meantimers - Bring Your Love Back To Me 2:25
18 Steve Ellis - Loot 3:01
19 Don Fardon - I'm Alive 2:27
20 Knut Kieswetter - Just The Same As You 1:53
21 David Walker - Ring The Changes 2:37
22 Strangers - Mary, Mary 2:18
23 Zoot - You'd Better Get Goin' Now 2:09
24 Driftin' 5 - Hard Headed Baby 3:09
25 Phil Wainman - Going Going Gone 2:39
Vol. 02
01 Pappy's Haunted House - Dude 3:19
02 Jimmy Thomas - Springtime 2:40
03 Light Nites - One, Two, Boogalo 2:14
04 Palace Guards - Gas Station Boogaloo Downtown 2:45
05 New Hudson Exit - Too Many People 2:32
06 E.G. Smith & The Power - Her Own Life 2:46
07 Moody Five - Blue Tail Fly 3:48
08 Paul King - So Right 1:57
09 Dick Turpin - Madeline 1:46
10 Proud Flesh - Happy 2:14
11 Shere Khan - Little Louise 2:48
12 Tops - I Found You 3:47
13 Brunetta & The Balubas - Baluba Shake 2:17
14 Mary Mccarthy - You Know He Did 2:16
15 Martells - Time To Say Goodnight 2:33
16 Christie Luame - Rouge-Rouge 2:18
17 Louisa Jane White - Truth In My Tears 3:22
18 Heidi Bruhl - Berlin 3:10
19 Paul Nicholas - Run Shaker Life 3:59
20 M.U.5 - Mrs. Watson 2:20
Vol. 03
01 Paragons - Abba 3:09
02 Syd's Group - Times A Good Thing 2:49
03 Soul Inc. - Love Me When I'm Down 2:04
04 Noons Express - Flashback 2:34
05 The Bit' A Sweet - Is It Off - Is It On 2:52
06 Fire & Ice - Mirrors 2:25
07 Bastille - Music Ship 3:10
08 Ro-D-Ys - Looking For Something Better 2:56
09 Joanna - Hold-Up Inusite 1:57
10 Don Shinn & The Soul Agents - A-Minor Explosion 3:09
11 Douglas - Si Je Buvais Moins 3:22
12 Jonah P. Jones - Sunrise Highway 2:30
13 Alex Harvey - Midnight Moses 3:30
14 Fire & Ice - Music Man 2:32
15 Whichwhat - It's All Over Again 3:40
16 Claude Bolling - Strange Magic 2:35
17 Tam White - Future Thoughts 4:21
18 Chris Britton - Fly With Me 3:28
19 Julie Felix - Snakeskin 2:59
20 Rick Mcclellan - Frozen Sunshine 2:24
Vol. 04
01 Jerry & Jeff - Voodoo Medicine Man 2:52
02 Peaceful Coalition - False Alarm Love 2:31
03 Paper Train - Brother 2:40
04 New Life - Ha Lese (Le Di Khanna) 3:07
05 Tages - It's My Life 2:36
06 Trubrot - Eg Veit Ro Pu Kemur 2:24
07 Joy Unlimited - Feelin' 2:44
08 Rod St. James - Has Anybody Seen The Superstar 2:40
09 Justine - Right Now 2:30
10 Russell Stone - Making The Same Mistake 2:16
11 Chris Carpenter - This World 2:42
12 Paul St. John - Spaceship Lover 2:55
13 Simon Scott - I'm The Universe 3:31
14 Persuaders - Burn 3:05
15 Kirk St. James - Tears I Cry 2:35
16 Maceys Window - It's Gettin' Harder 2:13
17 Big Tom - No Thank You Mr Pusher 3:16
18 East Of Eden - King Of Siam 2:15
19 Le Coeur - Bye Bye City 3:11
20 Twilights - Comin' On Down 2:12
Vol. 05
01 Grabbeltons - Make Love 3:17
02 Billy Joe Young & The Jades - Little Tin Soldier 1:57
03 Fun Of It - Silly Baby 2:27
04 Deep Set - That's The Way Life Goes 2:08
05 Maximus - A Better Mind 3:05
06 Sense Of Humoor - Sunset Show 2:48
07 Hush - Giny 3:00
08 Delphines - Ahora Ella Se Fue (Now She's Gone) 2:32
09 Sands Of Time - Turn Out The Lights 2:27
10 Dickie Loader - Gingerbread Man 2:10
11 Simon De Sade - Girl 2:50
12 Early Christian - Automatic 3:01
13 Gary Scruggs - Gentle When You Say The Word 2:55
14 Tobias - I'd Like To Know 2:47
15 James Curtis - One Fine Morning 3:25
16 La Revolution Francais - Y'mouille A Scioux 2:35
17 Vince Britton Jr. - The Only Thing 2:04
18 Satin Bells - Come C'mon 3:14
19 Joy & The Hot Kids - I'm Still A Child 2:43
20 Outcasts - Loving You Sometimes 1:51
Vol. 06
01 Jerry Holmes - I'm The Man 2:12
02 Omen & Their Luv - Maybe Later 2:13
03 Crystal Revelation - Life 2:46
04 Troy Marrs - My Baby's Got Me 2:21
05 Bird And The Bees - Tiger Dance 2:06
06 Chris Rayburn - One Way Ticket 2:36
07 Marian Ruxell - It's So Much The Better 2:28
08 Monica - Freedom 2:48
09 Sheephouse - Ladder 3:23
10 Perhaps Next Tide - Back To My Lady 2:38
11 Group - People In The Night 2:16
12 Paul Martin - It Happened 2:10
13 Damon - Poor Poor Genie 2:53
14 Paul St. James, The Frankys - Girl In The Future 3:38
15 Tears - Rat Race 2:35
16 Spontaneous Generation - Purple, Purple 2:52
17 Dutch Masters - The Expectation 2:21
18 Samurai - Temple Of Gold 2:16
19 Catapult - No Time To Turn Me On 2:41
20 Cords - The Lesson 3:46
Vol. 07
01 Dan Nix And The Teen Sounds - I Know 2:36
02 Chuck Conlon - Won't You Say Yes To Me, Girl 2:20
03 Fabulous Depressions - Can't Tell You 2:10
04 Frankie St. John, The Penetrations - Doubtful 2:11
05 Finnigans Wake - Situation Sad 2:43
06 Travis Pike's Tea Party - If I Didn't Love You Girl 2:36
07 Snaps - Polka Dotted Eyes 2:51
08 Cords - Too Late To Kiss You Now 2:35
09 Ron Gray - Hold Back The Sunrise 2:52
10 Bill Eucker - Norwegian Skies 2:17
11 Sound Track - Face The New Day 2:44
12 Paragraph Music - Noone Knows The Day 2:06
13 Obsession Of Sound - Set Your Mind Free 2:25
14 Adrian Hoes - A Rose And A Heart 2:26
15 Little Bare Big Bear - Dr. Morgan's Panacea 4:31
16 Jocelyne Jocya, Dr Robert - Time 2:08
17 Marilyn Mattson - He Means So Much To Me 2:13
18 Wrench - The Day Is Hard 2:17
19 Showmen - Such A Good Thing 2:34
20 Mike Burnett - Saying Things 2:33
Vol. 08
01 Remaining Few & Dr Robert - Painted Air 2:57
02 Seeds - Just Let Go (Unissued 1966 Recording) 3:34
03 Neal Ford & The Fanatics - Seasons 2:10
04 Jude - I Want You Sherry 2:49
05 7th Seal - People Grow On You 2:17
06 Sean Bonniwell - Down To The Sky 2:51
07 Estes Bros - Tomorrow’s Sunlight 2:15
08 Bg System - Please 3:24
09 Sound Vendor - Mister Sun 3:20
10 Oedipus & The Mothers - (I Remember) How It Used To Be 2:30
11 Swinging Machine - Do You Have To Ask 2:00
12 Lenny Roberts - Searchin’ 2:24
13 Dean Carter - Love’s A Workin’ 2:05
14 Gents Inc. - Getting The Blues 2:17
15 Abdullah's Regime - Sally I Do 2:48
16 Difference - Outside 2:43
17 Sweet Feeling - Ask Me If I’m Ready 2:11
18 Lost Soul - Secret Of Mine 2:16
19 Johnny & The Copycats - The Pain Of Love 2:06
20 Tony & Terri - I Want You 2:54
Vol. 09
01 Unknown - Blow Up 2:46
02 Impact Express - I'm Gonna Change The World 2:44
03 Mongrels - Funny Day 2:15
04 Unknown - Don't Take A Bite Of His Apple 2:16
05 Les Serpents Noirs - Where Is Love 2:14
06 Blues Company - She's Gone 2:53
07 Soul, Inc. - Leaves Of Grass 2:21
08 Outcasts - Today's The Day 2:41
09 Don Paulin - Ananas [Dr. Robert Remix] 2:20
10 Skip Wulff - Soul Lovin' Baby 2:43
11 Armando - Blow'n My Mind 3:17
12 Legends - Baby Get Your Head Screwed On 2:45
13 Freddie & The Reflections - You Told A Lie 2:50
14 Aesop's Fables - The Truth 2:14
15 Freedom Of Choice - Fat Man 2:23
16 Airport - Streamline 2:34
17 Doctor Downtrip - Better Run Away 2:52
18 Freelanders - Miracle Worker 2:42
19 Smokey Circles - Love Me While You Can 1:58
20 Val Mckenna - House For Sale 2:00
Vol. 10
01 Christopher Cerf - Watch Your Step (Demo) 3:05
02 Confederate Music Corps - The God Of Love 2:22
03 Kandy Kolored Konspiracy - One Million People 2:34
04 Giant Red Jellybean - I Need Her 3:13
05 Mark Five - Search Your Mind 1:51
06 Sounds Of Tyme - Sold Out Show 1:48
07 Edwin - Chien De Rue 2:04
08 Bag - Red, Purple & Blue 2:59
09 Yellow Payges - Little Woman 2:34
10 Fantastic Mystics - Easy Baby 2:46
11 High Tensions - Poor Man 2:15
12 Mark Five - Determination 1:56
13 Unknown - Don't Cry To Me Babe 3:10
14 No Name - Why Don't We Wait 2:26
15 Sorrows - Which Way 2:38
16 Giant Red Jellybean - Going Out Of My Mind 2:26
17 Sweet Smoke - Mary Jane Is To Love 2:12
18 DJ Dr Robert - Lovemaker 2:46
19 Yellow Payges - Judge Carter 2:41
20 Spoetniks - Flying Monsters 3:50
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BB You are the Best !!! I've been looking for this series for some time !!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from New Zealand.
Great to hear, feint operation.
DeleteGlad I could help someone with this series.
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Wow, thanks BB! I have had 1-4 for years not knowing there were more.
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Glad to help out, D'artagnan.
DeleteFull sets are great to have.
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You had me at "sixties". Thanks BB
ReplyDeleteHi lemonflag.
DeleteA lot of great varied music in the sixties. Most sets have something new or forgotten.
Cheers.