VA - Get On The Right Track, Mod R&B, Jazz & Ska [2014] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Get On The Right Track, Mod R&B, Jazz & Ska [2014] (3 x CDs)

A vibrant 3 x CDs compilation that celebrates the dynamic sounds of the early to mid-1960s club scene. Released by Fantastic Voyage, this collection features 90 tracks that blend Mod R&B, jazz, and ska, offering a nostalgic journey through the music that defined an era.

Curated by Lois Wilson, a respected music journalist, the album captures the essence of the Mod subculture, which thrived on sharp style and an eclectic taste in music. The tracklist includes iconic artists such as John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Marvin Gaye, and Ray Charles, alongside ska pioneers like Derrick and Patsy. From the soulful grooves of "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker to the infectious rhythm of "Oh Carolina" by the Folkes Brothers, the compilation showcases a rich tapestry of genres.

This release is a cultural time capsule that reflects the energy and diversity of the Mod movement. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the scene, Get On The Right Track is a must-have for exploring the roots of Mod culture and its enduring influence on music. There are obvious cult classics combined with a selection interesting tracks. A good balance between Jazz, Ska, Soul and R&B. A fabulous compilation o from the heady days of the London scene. An authentic recollection for those who were there and a perfect legacy for those who love the lineage of soul but were not there. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom 2:34

02 Little Walter - My Babe 2:42

03 Billy Boy Arnold - I Wish You Would 2:43

04 Bo Diddley - You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover 3:16

05 Chuck Berry - Beautiful Delilah 2:10

06 Megatons - Shimmy, Shimmy Walk, Pt. 1 2:34

07 Elmore James - Shake Your Moneymaker 2:36

08 Slim Harpo - I Got Love If You Want It 2:50

09 Muddy Waters - Messin' With The Man 2:20

10 Jimmy McCracklin - The Walk 2:48

11 Howlin' Wolf - You'll Be Mine 2:29

12 Otis Rush - Homework 2:39

13 Folkes Brothers - Oh Carolina 2:46

14 Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Dumplins 2:47

15 Derrick & Patsy - Housewife's Choice 2:44

16 Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns - Rockin' Pneumonia and The Boogie Woogie Flu, Pt. 1 2:18

17 Ernie K-Doe - A Certain Girl 2:44

18 Prince La La - She Put The Hurt on Me 2:24

19 Etta James & The Peaches - The Wallflower (Dance With Me Henry) 3:08

20 Louisiana Red - I Done Woke Up 2:19

21 Slim Harpo - Don't Start Cryin' Now 2:14

22 Muddy Waters - You Need Love 2:45

23 Jimmy Reed - Baby What You Want Me to Do 2:29

24 John Lee Hooker - Dimples 2:14

25 Freddie King - Hide Away 2:39

26 Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightning 3:09

27 Chuck Berry - I'm Talking About You 1:51

28 Coasters - Poison Ivy 2:43

29 Russell Byrd - Hitch Hike, Pt. 1 2:26

30 Sonny Boy Williamson II - Boppin' With Sonny 2:28

CD2

01 Mar-Keys - Last Night 2:40

02 James Brown & The Famous Flames - Shout and Shimmy 2:52

03 Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want) 2:40

04 Contours - Do You Love Me 2:56

05 Marvin Gaye - Hitch Hike 2:34

06 Betty Everett - I've Got A Claim on You 2:30

07 Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song) 2:33

08 Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool in Love 2:54

09 Jimmy McGriff - I've Got A Woman, Pt. 1 2:37

10 Barbara George - I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) 2:26

11 Shirelles - Baby It's You 2:43

12 Donays - Devil in His Heart 2:39

13 Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo 2:36

14 Larry Williams - She Said "Yeah" 1:53

15 Otis Redding & The Pinetoppers - Shout Bamalama 2:15

16 Philip Upchurch Combo - You Can't Sit Down, Pt. 1 2:13

17 Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya 2:26

18 Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man 2:20

19 Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing 2:40

20 Solomon Burke - Cry to Me 2:36

21 Ray Charles - Get on The Right Track Baby 2:21

22 Mose Allison - The Seventh Son 2:42

23 Mar-Keys - Foxy 2:19

24 Drifters - Sweets for My Sweet 2:38

25 Major Lance - Delilah 2:15

26 Derrick & Patsy - Gypsy Woman 2:25

27 Junior Walker & The All Stars - Cleo's Mood 2:44

28 Bobby "Blue" Bland - I Pity The Fool 2:44

29 Mose Allison - Young Man Blues 1:29

30 Dr. Horse - Jack, That Cat Was Clean 3:32

CD3

01 Little Willie John - I'm Shakin' 2:29

02 Otis Blackwell - Daddy Rollin' Stone 2:43

03 Tiny Topsy - Just A Little Bit 2:39

04 Big Maybelle - I've Got A Feelin' 2:59

05 Mike Pedicin - Burnt Toast and Black Coffee 2:10

06 Piney Brown & His Blues Toppers - Sugar in My Tea (Cream in My Coffee) 2:30

07 Charles Sheffield - It's Your Voodoo Working 1:50

08 Otis Rush - Keep on Loving Me, Baby 2:22

09 "5" Royales - Think 2:38

10 Richard Berry & The Pharaohs - Have Love Will Travel 2:57

11 J.J. Jackson & The Jackaels - Oo-Ma-Liddi 2:37

12 Yvonne Fair - I Found You 2:28

13 Johnny "Guitar" Watson - Looking Back 1:57

14 Big Maybelle - That's A Pretty Good Love 2:37

15 Little Willie John - Uh Uh Baby (No No Baby) 2:10

16 Mark Murphy - Why Don't You Do Right? 2:31

17 Majestics - Oasis, Pt. 1 2:17

18 Prince Conley - I'm Going Home 2:52

19 Freddie King - I'm Tore Down 2:40

20 Valentines - That's it Man 2:50

21 John Lee Hooker - She's Mine 2:25

22 Ray Charles - Mess Around 2:43

23 Little Willie John - All Around The World 2:59

24 Dolores Johnson - What Kind of Man Are You 2:42

25 Carl Lester & The Showstoppers - When You See Me Hurt 2:21

26 Richard Berry & The Pharaohs - Louie Louie 2:16

27 Betty James - I'm A Little Mixed Up 2:53

28 Etta James - Seven Day Fool 3:04

29 Theola Kilgore - Chain Gang (The Sound of My Man) 2:29

30 Triumphs - Burnt Biscuits 2:01

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