VA - Leiber & Stoller Present; The Daisy Tiger Records Story 1962-1964 [2003]

DAISY TIGER RECORDS

VA - Leiber & Stoller Present; The Daisy Tiger Records Story 1962-1964 [2003]

Legendary songwriter-producers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller took several cracks at record label ownership before finding financial and chart success at Red Bird Records in the 1960s with the Dixie Cups and Shangri-Las. Their first attempt, Spark Records, found some success with the Robins, but it wasn't until the label folded in the mid-50s, and the Robins' "Smokey Joe's Café" was re-released on Atlantic's Atco subsidiary that the single really took off.  The duo's subsequent writing and production success at Atlantic throughout the late '50s and early '60s is impressive enough, but when one considers the sides they wrote and produced on Capitol, RCA (including hit singles for Elvis Presley), Scepter, Wand and numerous other labels, their output is truly staggering. It should be no surprise then that their second foray into label ownership, Tiger Records (and subsequently its sister label, Daisy), yielded a superb collection of singles and B-sides. What's truly astounding is that the labels' combined output, collected here in its entirety, had virtually no success on the charts.   In addition to twenty-two sides that should have been contenders for the tops of the charts, Sundazed has generously added three previously unreleased alternate takes, detailed liner notes and period photos. If not for the quirks of record promotion, this would be a collection of chart-toppers, rather than unknown gems. Nearly everything here is as good as anything Leiber & Stoller actually got onto the charts, and after only a few spins you'll forget that you didn't actually hear these back in 1963. (Amazon)

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01 Bessie Banks - Go Now 2:41

02 Bessie Banks - It Sounds Like My Baby 3:08

03 Alvin Robinson - Something You Got 2:29

04 Alvin Robinson - Searchin' 2:42

05 Tippie & The Clovers - Bossa Nova, Baby 2:06

06 Tippie & The Clovers - The Bossa Nova (My Heart Said) 2:45

07 Lovejoys - It's Mighty Nice 2:39

08 Lovejoys - Payin' (For the Wrong I've Done) 2:02

09 Vic Donna - It Won't Be Me Anymore 2:51

10 Vic Donna - Dance Marie 1:57

11 Bob Moore & The Temps - Trophy Run 2:19

12 Bob Moore & The Temps - Braggin' 2:12

13 Tams Featuring Little Floyd - My Baby Loves You 1:45

14 Tams Featuring Little Floyd - Here I Am 2:29

15 Moody & The Deltas - Everybody Come Clap Your Hands 2:49

16 Moody & The Deltas - Monkey Climb 2:14

17 Cathy Saint - Big Bad World 2:38

18 Cathy Saint - Mr Heartbreak 2:43

19 Leola & The Lovejoys - He Ain't No Angel 2:53

20 Leola & The Lovejoys - Wait 'round the Corner 2:29

21 Dee Dee Warwick - Standing By 2:31

22 Dee Dee Warwick - Don't Think My Baby's Coming Back 2:47

23 Tippie & The Clovers - Bossa Nova, Baby (Alternate Version) 2:09

24 Alvin Robinson - Something You Got (Alternate Version) 5:17

25 Bessie Banks - It Sounds Like My Baby (Alternate Version) 2:56

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Jethro Tull - 25th Anniversary Box Set [1993] (4 x CD's)

JETHRO TULL

Jethro Tull - 25th Anniversary Box Set [1993] (4 x CD's)

This four disc CD boxed set is one of my favorite boxed sets. And it's unfortunate that this has been out of print for quite some time. CD1 "Remixed Classic Songs" is simply a sort of a "best of" collection of common Tull tracks, however, they have been tinkered with in the remix process to purposely present these tracks with a "new audio landscape".    CD2 "Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, NYC 1970"  has since been re-released in a slightly expanded form on the 2 CD deluxe edition of "Stand Up", although both releases contain elements making each unique to each other. The Carnegie Hall show is a stand out performance from their early days. "My God" is breathtaking (literally, as Ian Anderson demonstrates during the show).  CD3 "The Beacons' Bottom Tapes". These songs were recorded specially for this boxed set, in a studio. Brand spankin' new (at the time) studio versions of "Aqualung", "My God", "Living In The Past", "With You There To Help Me", "Bouree", about 10 minutes of "Thick As A Brick", an instrumental version of "Cheerio" and an instrumental version of "The Whistler". All in all, a nicely assembled collection that should appeal to the seasoned Jethro Tull fanatic as well as a newbie checking out Tull for the first (or second) time.   CD4 compiles several interesting live performances from various tours over the years. You get thrill packed live versions of "Kissing Willie", "Budapest", "Still Loving You Tonight", "Seal Driver", a medley that slaps "Wind Up", "Locomotive Breath" and "Land Of Hope And Glory" together, and quite a few more.  

There are plenty of Tull's more familiar songs and plenty of the more obscure songs to keep everyone happy. The package design is the icing on this cake. It mimics a cigar box, and when you open it the first thing you see is the booklet, which depicts a full row of "Jethro Tull Brand" cigars! The booklet itself is fun and informative. In fact, the booklet is why I couldn't settle for just having this boxed set. There's nothing like having the official release with all the bells and whistles. Every track here is a gem. (Amazon)

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CD1

01 Jethro Tull - My Sunday Feeling (remix) 3:41

02 Jethro Tull - A Song For Jeffrey (remix) 3:21

03 Jethro Tull - Living In The Past (remix) 3:24

04 Jethro Tull - Teacher (remix) 4:06

05 Jethro Tull - Sweet Dream (remix) 3:58

06 Jethro Tull - Cross-Eyed Mary (remix) 4:07

07 Jethro Tull - The Witch's Promise (remix) 3:50

08 Jethro Tull - Life Is A Long Song (remix) 3:17

09 Jethro Tull - Bungle In The Jungle (remix) 3:38

10 Jethro Tull - Minstrel In The Gallery (remix) 8:12

11 Jethro Tull - Cold Wind To Valhalla (remix) 4:12

12 Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll: Too Young To Die (remix) 5:30

13 Jethro Tull - Songs From The Wood (remix) 4:53

14 Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses (remix) 9:04

15 Jethro Tull - Black Sunday (remix) 6:41

16 Jethro Tull - Broadsword (remix) 4:54

CD2

01 Jethro Tull - Nothing Is Easy (live) 6:06

02 Jethro Tull - My God (live) 11:10

03 Jethro Tull - With You There To Help Me (live) 6:46

04 Jethro Tull - A Song For Jeffrey (live) 5:45

05 Jethro Tull - To Cry You A Song (live) 7:59

06 Jethro Tull - Sossity, You're A Woman (live) 2:15

07 Jethro Tull - Reasons For Waiting (live) 3:55

08 Jethro Tull - We Used To Know (live) 3:18

09 Jethro Tull - Guitar Solo (live) 8:23

10 Jethro Tull - For A Thousand Mothers (live) 4:47

CD3

01 Jethro Tull - So Much Trouble 2:28

02 Jethro Tull - My Sunday Feeling 3:55

03 Jethro Tull - Someday the Sun Won't Shine for You 2:00

04 Jethro Tull - Living in the Past 3:25

05 Jethro Tull - Bourée 3:31

06 Jethro Tull - With You There to Help Me 6:11

07 Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick 9:00

08 Jethro Tull - Cheerio 3:58

09 Jethro Tull - A New Day Yesterday 8:01

10 Jethro Tull - Protect and Survive 3:04

11 Jethro Tull - Jack-A-Lynn 4:56

12 Jethro Tull - The Whistler 2:51

13 Jethro Tull - My God 10:01

14 Jethro Tull - Aqualung 7:30

CD4

01 Jethro Tull - To Be Sad Is A Mad Way To Be (Stockholm Concert Hall, 01-19-1969) 3:57

02 Jethro Tull - Back To The Family (Stockholm Concert Hall, 01-19-1969) 3:35

03 Jethro Tull - Passion Play Extract (Paris, 1976) 3:18

04 Jethro Tull - Wind-Up + Locomotive Breath + Land Of Hope And Glory + Medley (London, 1977) 11:48

05 Jethro Tull - Seal Driver (Hamburg, 1982) 5:36

06 Jethro Tull - Nobody's Car (London, 1984) 5:02

07 Jethro Tull - Pussy Willow (London, 1984) 4:58

08 Jethro Tull - Budapest (Leysin, Switzerland, 1991) 10:49

09 Jethro Tull - Nothing Is Easy (Leysin, Switzerland, 1991) 5:17

10 Jethro Tull - Kissing Willie (Tallin, Estonia, 1991) 3:39

11 Jethro Tull - Still Loving You Tonight (London, 1991) 5:00

12 Jethro Tull - Beggar's Farm (Pullman, WA, 1992) 5:20

13 Jethro Tull - Passion Jig (Chicago, IL, 1992) 2:00

14 Jethro Tull - A Song For Jeffrey (Chicago, IL, 1992) 3:26

15 Jethro Tull - Living In The Past (Montreal, Canada, 1992) 3:42

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VA - Loose The Funk; Rarities From The Jewel-Paula Vaults [1968]

RARE SOUL

 VA - Loose The Funk; Rarities From The Jewel-Paula Vaults [1968]

"Heavy funk from Sound Stage 7, a legendary label that's often known for its deep soul work of the late '70s, but an imprint who are equally skilled in the funk department as well! The label's Nashville placement gave them a unique opportunity to draw from sources like Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and even Ohio, and create a tight blend of grooves that was one of the hippest on the underground scene of the time, one of the few southern soul labels you could trust for funky cuts as much as any of the New York or east coast indies. Jewel and Paula were more than able to come up with the goods again and again over the years, with roots in the south, and artists in styles that included blues, gospel, and jazz, making for a fresh and unique criss-crossing of modes in a set of singles that dug way deeper than the usual hits from the label." (Dusty Groove)

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    01. Shootin' the Grease - Jesse Gresham Plus 3
    02. I've Got to Find Somebody New - Ted Taylor
    03. Looking for a Woman - Joe Perkins
    04. Loose Booty, Pt. 1 - The El Dorados
    05. Get It on with Me - Bobby Rush
    06. Peace Begins Within - Bobby Powell
    07. Prove It - The Genies
    08. If You Love Me Like You Say - Little Joe Blue
    09. Loose Eel - Dumas King
    10. The Thrill Ain't Gone - Alex Williams
    11. Woman, Hang Your Head in Shame - The Wallace Brothers
    12. The Hen, Pt. 1 - Louise Chachere
    13. Hard Working Man - Ray Agee
    14. My World - The Four Shades
    15. Junkie for Your Love - Cash McCall
    16. Black Reflections - Essence
    17. Good Thing, Pt. 2 - Casey Jones
    18. Games People Play - Willie Rogers
    19. Impeach Me Baby - Arlene Brown & Lee "Shot" Williams
    20. Take 'Em Up - Buddy Ace

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Zombies - Zombies Heaven [1997] (4 x CD's)

ZOMBIES

Zombies - Zombies Heaven [1997] (4 x CD's)

Thorough release covering the band's career, including 41 unissued tracks (outtakes, early demos, home recordings, etc.), a 30 track compilation of live recordings 1964-1971, top quality packaging as a four CD digipak, a 64 page booklet with rare photos and memorabilia and sleeve notes made in cooperation with all band members. A total of 119 digitally remastered tracks, including the timeless hits 'She's Not There', 'Time of the Season' and 'Tell Her No'. 6 x 10in digi-book packaging.

When this 4 CD, 119-song collection appeared, there were those who doubted anyone would want so much music by a group that only had three hits ("She's Not There," "Tell Her No," and "Time of the Season"). Defying the naysayers, Zombie Heaven inspired renewed Zombie mania among pop cognoscenti. With its beautiful cover, fascinating book, and every recording the group ever made, it truly is Zombie heaven. Unlike most artists of their era whose album cuts were far inferior to their singles, Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, and company had, if anything, too much talent. From the baroque beauty of "Care of Cell 44," to the wistful pop soul of "If It Don't Work Out," and the driving "Indication," this is a treasure for all fans of pure pop (Amazon)

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CD1        Begin Here & Singles

  01. She's Not There
  02. You Make Me Feel Good
  03. Leave Me Be
  04. Woman
  05. Tell Her No
  06. What More Can I Do
  07. Road Runner
  08. Summertime
  9. I Can't Make Up My Mind
  10. The Way I Feel Inside
  11. Work 'N' Play
  12. You've Really Got A Hold On Me/Bring It On Home To Me
  13. Sticks And Stones
  14. Can't Nobody Love You
  15. I Don't Want To Know
  16. I Remember When I Loved Her
  17. I Got My Mojo Working
  18. She's Coming Home
  19. I Must Move
  20. I Want You Back Again
  21. Whenever You're Ready
  22. I Love You
  23. Is This The Dream
  24. Don't Go Away
  25. Remember You
  26. Just Out Of Reach
  27. Indication
  28. How We Were Before
  29. Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself
  30. Goin' Out Of My Head
  31. She Does Everything For Me

CD2            Odessey & Oracle and The Lost Album

  01. Care Of Cell 44
  02. A Rose For Emily
  03. Maybe After He's Gone
  04. Beechwood Park
  05. Brief Candles
  06. Hung Up On A Dream
  07. Changes
  08. I Want Her She Wants Me
  09. This Will Be Our Year (Mono Mix)
  10. Butcher's Tale (Western Front 1914)
  11. Friends Of Mine
  12. Time Of The Season
  13. I'll Call You Mine (Single Version)
  14. Imagine The Swan
  15. Conversation Off Floral Street
  16. If It Don't Work Out (Overdubbed)
  17. Don't Cry For Me (Overdubbed)
  18. I Know She Will (Overdubbed)
  19. Walking In The Sun (Overdubbed)
  20. I'll Keep Trying (Overdubbed)
  21. I'll Call You Mine (Overdubbed)
  22. Smokey Day
  23. She Loves The Way They Love Her
  24. Girl Help Me
  25. I Could Spend The Day
  26. A Rose For Emily (Alternative Version)
  27. This Will Be Our Year (Stereo Version)
  28. Time Of The Season (U.S. Radio Spot)

CD3          In The Studio

  01. Summertime (Demo)
  02. Woman (Demo)
  03. Kind Of Girl (Demo)
  04. Leave Me Be (Demo)
  05. I'm Going Home (Takes 1 & 2)
  06. I'm Going Home
  07. Sometimes (Intro) (Takes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
  08. Sometimes
  09. It's Alright With Me
  10. Kind Of Girl
  11. Walking In The Sun (Undubbed)
  12. Studio Chat/The Way I Feel Inside (False Start)
  13. The Way I Feel Inside (Rehearsal)
  14. I Want You Back Again (Alternative Version)
  15. Nothing's Changed (Backing Track)
  16. Nothing's Changed
  17. Remember You (Soundtrack Version)
  18. Come On Time
  19. I'll Keep Trying (Undubbed)
  20. Whenever You're Ready (Demo)
  21. You'll Go From Me Aka Don't Go Away (Demo)
  22. I Know She Will (Undubbed)
  23. Don't Cry For Me (Undubbed)
  24. If It Don't Work Out (Undubbed)
  25. One Day I'll Say Goodbye (Home Demo)
  26. I Don't Want To Worry (Home Demo)
  27. A Love That Never Was (Demo)
  28. Call Of The Night Aka Girl Help Me (Demo)
  29. Out Of The Day (Demo)
  30. This Will Be Our Year (Demo)
  31. Bunny Lake Promo Spot - To Music Of Come On Time

CD4           Live On The BBC

  01. Road Runner
  02. You Make Me Feel Good
  03. Early One Morning
  04. She's Not There
  05. Tell Her No
  06. What More Can I Do
  07. I'm Going Home
  08. For You My Love
  09. Tell Her No (Acoustic Piano Version)
  10. Soulville
  11. Rip It Up
  12. Can't Nobody Love Me
  13. You Must Believe Me
  14. She's Coming Home
  15. I Must Move
  16. Just Out Of Reach
  17. If It Don't Work Out
  18. Whenever You're Ready
  19. It's All Right
  20. Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  21. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through Her Eyes
  22. Just A Little Bit
  23. Sitting In The Park
  24. Gotta Get A Hold Of Myself
  25. Goin' Out Of My Head
  26. This Old Heart Of Mine
  27. Friends Of Mine
  28. The Look Of Love
  29. Kenny Everett Show Jingle/Medley: Time Of The Season/A Rose For Emily/Jingle/This Will Be Our Year

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