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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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Track lists
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 1978
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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Thank you BB for another masterpiece. Montego Bay - cannot remember the original version. But there is this great cover from the eighties by a band called Amazulu. Such a warm song, a group with few gems, truly recommended.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, StoneRose.
DeleteMontego Bay really has that sun-soaked charm that’s hard to forget, no matter the version. Amazulu’s take in the ’80s was an absolute delight, full of vibrant energy and that unmistakable island flair. It’s wonderful how a great cover can breathe new life into a classic. Appreciate you sharing the recommendation.
Cheers.
Que excelente compilación, apreciado amigo. Mil gracias. Saludos cordiales.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Juan Manuel.
DeleteI'm truly glad this compilation resonated with you. It's a joy to share these rare gems with kindred spirits. Wishing you many more hours of musical delight.
Cheers.
I am left wondering just how big your collection is! Thanks for this, it's filling gaps I didn't even know I had.
ReplyDeleteHaha, that's one of the great mysteries, Eden 232.
DeleteLet’s just say the vault runs deep and it keeps growing with every discovery and shared gem. I’m thrilled these tracks are helping uncover hidden spaces in your musical map. There’s always more where that came from. Glad to have you along for the journey.
Cheers.
Another incredible work.
ReplyDeleteThank you from the bottom of my heart, BB.
It's when I see the number of artists and groups I don't know that I tell myself that there is still a lot of listening to do. You are our stone/rock of Sisyphus. It never stops!
One detail intrigues me: you are almost only interested in the first half of the 70s. Is this intentional?
Thank you for everything.
Hi, Hervé.
DeleteThank you so much for your heartfelt words. They mean the world. The joy of discovering unfamiliar artists is half the reward, each name a new door opening into forgotten sonic landscapes. Your comparison to Sisyphus is poetic in the best way… though I’d like to think the boulder’s made of vinyl and we’re rolling it uphill to the sound of obscure brilliance. As for the focus on the early 70s, yes, that’s quite intentional. That period crackles with creative risk-taking and raw experimentation, often before commercial polish smoothed out the edges. Also, there were late 60s tracks that I wanted to include but didn't as I did not want to overload the listener. It’s a goldmine for those treasures that got overlooked in real time but sparkle with age.
Here’s to endless exploration and rolling that musical stone together.
Cheers.
Hi!
ReplyDeleteBeen following your site for years & LUV the musical variety.
Thanx for the compilation. Didn't recognize many of the artists. Any Canadians here? As a collector of Canadian music (the more obscure the better) would LUV any more you can share. Much appreciated.
Cheers!
Ciao! For now.
rntcj
Hi rntcj.
DeleteI appreciate you being along for the ride all these years. The joy of sharing these collections is discovering just how many musical alleyways are still unexplored, even for the most seasoned collectors. And yes, you’ve got a keen ear, there are a few Canadians tucked into the set, like Klaatu ("Sub-Rosa Subway"), The Poppy Family ("Which Way You Goin' Billy?"), and Roger Rodier ("Easy Song"). Each one adds a distinct flavor from the northern air. If you’re chasing more obscure Canadian gems, I’d be thrilled to dig up a few more rarities that might've flown under the radar for future volumes of Rare and Obscure.
Cheers.
Hi!
DeleteWent & D/L'ed Vol. 3 of this collection = for Canadian content, & tried to unzip told the file is "invalid". Need to D/L ALL 4 comps.? Please explain.
Cheers!
Ciao! For now.
rntcj
Hi rntcj,
DeleteI’ve checked the links and they’re all active and functioning properly on my end.
It looks like the issue may be on your side, perhaps try again using a different browser.
Cheers.
This is brilliant. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Etienne.
DeleteSo glad you think so. It’s a joy to share these sonic curiosities, and knowing they hit the mark makes it all the more rewarding.
Cheers.
BB It's funny how music we label does not always agree with the years. I think roughly that 50s music is 1955-1962, 60s is 1963-1972, 70s 1973-1979 until punk hit and after that......
ReplyDeleteThanks again for dreaming up these ideas and filling our collection with these treasures.
Hi lemonflag.
DeleteThank you for the kind words. It’s a joy to keep dreaming up these compilations and sharing the journey with music lovers like you. It is such a great point you make. The boundaries between musical eras rarely match the neat lines of the calendar. The spirit of a decade often bleeds across years, shaped more by shifting sounds and cultural waves than dates alone. Your timeline rings especially true for how genres evolved in real time.
Cheers.
I agree with your timeline Lemonflag. To my opinion, it's :
Delete50s : 54-62
60s : 63-65 + 66-71 (71 is an enormous year, 66-71 an impressive climax))
70s : 72-76 + 77-82 (punk-rock effect from 77)
80s : 83-87 + 88-92 (from jangle to indie dance literally)
90s : 91-95 + 96-2001 (from grunge to trip hop/techno-D&B)
IMO, the most impressive period of creativty and invention is from 66 to 96. After a rock "appetizer" from 54 to 65. Everything was worked on, kneaded, imagined, amplified and extrapolated during this period in terms of "pop" in the broad sense. Afterwards, musical recycling phenomena would largely take over.
Hi Herve,
DeleteThese kinds of reflections are what make this journey feel communal and alive.
Your timeline maps musical evolution with a historian’s precision and a listener’s passion.
Cheers.
THANK YOUUUUU
ReplyDeleteHi Ausie,
DeleteYou're welcome.
Savor the familiar favorites and let the new discoveries surprise you.
Cheers.
Thanks! Gonna love digging into this one!
ReplyDeleteYou’re very welcome, dc_animal
DeleteThat’s the spirit, I hope every track you uncover brings a spark of surprise or nostalgia. There’s a whole world tucked into this set, waiting to be explored. Happy digging.
Cheers.
Amazing compilation. Thank you, BB. Cheers from Brazil.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Silvio!
DeleteSo glad this compilation hit the mark for you. It's always a thrill to see these rare gems resonate across borders, cheers right back to you in Brazil! May the music keep surprising and inspiring.
Cheers.
Another great compilation, BB! One thing, though: the Lenny Williams track, "'Cause I Love You", says it's from 1975. The original one was made that year, but the track that you have posted is the rerecorded (and more famous) one from 1978.
ReplyDeleteGreat catch, DJMelloEll.
DeleteThanks for such a warm nod to the compilation.
You're absolutely right: while the 1975 version laid the emotional groundwork, it’s that powerful 1978 rerecording of “’Cause I Love You”, the one simmering with that signature vocal intensity and orchestral sweep, that really carved itself into musical memory. Its impact is undeniable, and it’s no surprise it’s become the definitive rendition for many listeners.
It’s the sort of refinement that passionate listeners like you bring to the table and it's genuinely appreciated. I have modified the date on the main page, please do the same with your download.
Cheers.