VA - In The Charts DECEMBER 1968 (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3

IN THE CHARTS 1968

VA - In The Charts DECEMBER 1968 (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3

"In The Charts 1968" ... visiting the tracks that are familiar and forgotten.

All these tracks were in the US and/or UK charts in 1968. 

It seems like yesterday we were dancing or singing to these tunes. I hope you enjoy this mix of artists from USA and UK. 

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CD01

01 Doors - Touch Me 3:13

02 Tommy James & The Shondells - Crimson And Clover 3:21

03 Fleetwood Mac - Albatross 3:12

04 Bee Gees - I Started A Joke 3:03

05 Casuals - Toy 3:15

06 Andy Kim - Rainbow Ride 2:41

07 Brooklyn Bridge - Worst That Could Happen 3:10

08 Barry Ryan - Eloise 5:44

09 Box Tops - Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March 2:15

10 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Ramblin' Gamblin' Man 2:24

11 Moody Blues - Ride My See-Saw 3:33

12 Johnny Nash - You Got Soul 2:40

13 Unifics - Beginning Of My End 3:20

14 Spanky & Our Gang - Yesterday's Rain 3:14

15 Dusty Springfield - Son-Of-A Preacher Man 2:30

16 Donovan - Donovan - Atlantis 5:04

17 Bobby Womack - California Dreamin' 3:18

18 5th Dimension - California Soul 3:13

19 Vanilla Fudge - Season Of The Witch, Pt. 1 3:32

20 Canned Heat - Going Up The Country 2:48

CD2

21 Sammy Davis Jr. - I've Gotta Be Me 2:58

22 Johnny Adams - Release Me 2:52

23 Tom Jones - A Minute Of Your Time 2:58

24 Crystal Mansion - The Thought Of Loving You 2:28

25 Wilson Pickett - Hey Jude 4:05

26 Bobby Vee - (I'm Into Lookin' For) Someone To Love Me 2:41

27 Archies - Feelin' So Good (S.K.O.O.B.Y. D.O.O.) 3:09

28 4 Seasons - Electric Stories 2:46

29 Joe Simon - Looking Back 2:26

30 New Colony Six - Things I'd Like To Say 2:23

31 Merrilee Rush - Reach Out 4:46

32 Beach Boys - Bluebirds Over The Mountain (Mono) 2:51

33 Rascals - A Ray Of Hope 3:43

34 John Wesley Ryles - Kay 3:39

35 Johnny Cash - Daddy Sang Bass 2:22

36 Jeannie C. Riley - The Girl Most Likely 2:06

37 Jay & The Americans - This Magic Moment 2:54

38 Herman's Hermits - Herman's Hermits - Something's Happening 3:04

39 Move - Blackberry Way 3:40

40 Manfred Mann - Fox On The Run 2:46

CD3

41 Goodees - Condition Red 2:53

42 Five Stairsteps & Cubie - Stay Close To Me 2:02

43 Edwin Starr - Stop Her On The Sight (S.O.S.) 2:17

44 Diana Ross And The Supremes And The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me 3:08

45 Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers - Malinda 2:40

46 Delfonics - Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love) 2:00

47 Jerry Butler - Are You Happy 2:41

48 Archie Bell & The Drells - There's Gonna Be A Showdown 2:37

49 Frankie Karl & The Dreams - Don't Be Afraid (Do As I Say) 2:21

50 Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind 2:46

51 Sam & Dave - Soul Sister, Brown Sugar 2:30

52 Moments - Not On The Outside 4:05

53 Esquires - You've Got The Power 2:37

54 Dells - Does Anybody Know I'm Here! 3:17

55 O.C. Smith - Isn't It Lonely Together 3:23

56 Chambers Brothers - Shout! - Part 1 3:25

57 James Brown - Tit For Tat (Ain't No Taking Back) 3:05

58 John W. Anderson Presents Kasandra - Don't Pat Me On The Back And Call Me Your Brother 2:03

59 Jimmy Mcgriff - The Worm 3:24

60 Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - My Favorite Things (Mono) 3:02

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Joni Mitchell - Joni Mitchell Archives Volumes 1, 2 & 3 [2020-2023] (15 x CDs)

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Fleetwood Mac 50 Years - Don't Stop Box set, Deluxe Edition [2018] (3 X CD's)

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Fleetwood Mac - Gold Dust Radio 1975-1988 the Legendary Broadcasts [2016] (6 x CD's)

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VA - Aussie Power Pop (A Butterboy Compilation) (6 x CD's) Part 1

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VA - Bassoon & Oboe in Rock (A Butterboy Compilation) CD1+CD2+CD3

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K SPECIAL Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon - The Greatest Hits - 45th Anniversary 1978-2023 [2023] (2 x CDs)

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Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon - The Greatest Hits - 45th Anniversary 1978-2023 [2023] (2 x CDs)

In celebration of 45 years since Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool 1978 here is my 2CD special presentation set of their very best work.

There has never been a truly comprehensive set of their best work from 1979 to the present day all in one place featuring all the classic single hits (with many in their original 7" single form of edits and remixes), the best B-sides and album tracks.

This 39-track set features 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.

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bassist Les Pattinson. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer.

Their 1980 debut album Crocodiles went into the top 20 of the UK Albums Chart. After releasing their second album Heaven Up Here in 1981, the band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the UK in 1983 when they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the album which the song came from, Porcupine, hit number 2 in the UK. Ocean Rain (1984) continued the band's UK chart success with its lead single "The Killing Moon" entering into the top 10.

After they released a self-titled album in 1987, McCulloch left the band and was replaced by singer Noel Burke. In 1989, de Freitas was killed in a motorcycle accident. After working together as Electrafixion, McCulloch and Sergeant regrouped with Pattinson in 1997 and returned as Echo & the Bunnymen, before Pattinson's departure in 1998. The band has done some touring and released several albums since the late 1990s to varying degrees of success.

Early years

Ian McCulloch began his career in 1977, as one third of the Crucial Three, a bedroom band which also featured Julian Cope and Pete Wylie. When Wylie left, McCulloch and Cope formed the short-lived A Shallow Madness with drummer Dave Pickett and organist Paul Simpson, during which time such songs as "Read It in Books", "Robert Mitchum", "You Think It's Love" and "Spacehopper" were written by the pair. When McCulloch left the band, A Shallow Madness changed their name to the Teardrop Explodes, and McCulloch joined with guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson to form Echo & the Bunnymen. This early incarnation of the band featured a drum machine, assumed by many to be "Echo", though this has been denied by the band.

In the 1982 book Liverpool Explodes! Will Sergeant explained the origin of the band's name:

We had this mate who kept suggesting all these names like the Daz Men or Glisserol and the Fan Extractors. Echo and the Bunnymen was one of them. I thought it was just as stupid as the rest.

In November 1978, Echo & the Bunnymen made their debut at Liverpool's Eric's Club, appearing as the opening act for the Teardrop Explodes. The band played one song, a 20-minute version of "Monkeys" which was entitled "I Bagsy Yours" at the time.

Echo & the Bunnymen's debut single "The Pictures on My Wall" was released on Bill Drummond & David Balfe's Zoo Records in May 1979, the B-side being "Read It in Books" (also recorded by the Teardrop Explodes approximately six months later as the B-side of their final Zoo Records single "Treason"). Though credited as a McCulloch/Cope collaboration, McCulloch has denied on more than one occasion that Cope had any involvement with its writing.

With the group now gaining wider attention, they were invited to record a four-song set for the BBC's John Peel Show on August 22, at which time they were still using a drum machine. This was the first of six live sets they would cut for the Peel show between 1979 and 1983.

By the time of their debut album, 1980's Crocodiles (July 1980), the drum machine had been replaced by Trinidad-born Pete de Freitas. Unlike the other band members, who were from working class Liverpool families, de Freitas was considered "posh" - he came from an affluent background, grew up in the south of England, and attended an elite private school. Despite his different background, the drummer's affable and outgoing manner was a welcome addition for his famously fractious bandmates. De Freitas met the trio at their September 15, 1979, gig at Eric's in Liverpool and immediately joined the band, but his October 12 live debut with them at London's Electric Ballroom was less than auspicious. Supporting hugely popular ska bands Madness and Bad Manners, the Bunnymen proved an uncomfortable fit, and they were booed off after just two songs.

"Rescue" (produced by Ian Broudie), the lead single from Crocodiles, reached No. 62 on the UK singles chart but the album (co-produced by manager Bill Drummond and his business partner David Balfe of the Teardrop Explodes) broke into the Top 20, reaching No. 17, and garnered wide critical acclaim.

Eschewing the traditional "pin-up" cover shot, Crocodiles featured an atmospheric cover image, which showed the band posed in a mysterious woodland setting, lit by hidden coloured lights. Designed by Martyn Atkins and photographed by Brian Griffin, it became the first in a coordinated series of elemental-themed album covers by Atkins and Griffin, which spanned their first four LPs, each depicting the band posed at some distance from the camera, in a visually striking natural setting -- a forest (Crocodiles), a beach at sunset (Heaven Up Here), a frozen waterfall in Iceland (Porcupine) and a subterranean river (Ocean Rain). It would not be until their fifth, self-titled album that the band employed a traditional group portrait.

The band kicked off a hectic year of touring in 1984 with their first dates in Japan, in January, followed by a month-long round of dates in the United States beginning in March. April-May saw them playing concerts in Europe and the UK, followed by the second and more extensive leg of their U.S. tour during August-September, concluding with a show at the famed Greek Theater in Los Angeles on September 9. The band then immediately undertook an intensive two-month UK tour, beginning in Dublin on September 15 and concluding at London's Brixton Academy on October 24 (their last concert of 1984).

Following a PR campaign that proclaimed it "the greatest album ever made" according to McCulloch, 1984's Ocean Rain reached No. 4, and today is widely regarded as the band's landmark album. Single extracts "Silver" (UK No. 30) and "Seven Seas" (UK No. 16) consolidated the album's continued commercial success.

Ocean Rain proved difficult to follow up, and their only releases in 1985 were the single, "Bring on the Dancing Horses" (UK No. 21), and a compilation album, Songs to Learn & Sing, which made No. 6 in the UK album chart.

1985/86 proved to be the turning point in the group's career. During their regular winter break, drummer Pete de Freitas had moved to America with a loose group of musical colleagues, friends and hangers-on dubbed The Sex Gods, but the other Bunnymen and his family later revealed that de Freitas was suffering from escalating mental health and drug problems, and following a New Year's Eve drug binge in New Orleans, de Freitas announced that he had quit the band.

With tour commitments looming, the remaining members hastily recruited former Haircut One Hundred drummer Blair Cunningham as their new drummer, but he did not fit in and left after their Spring 1986 American tour. Cunningham was replaced by former ABC drummer David Palmer. The group began recording material for the new album with Broudie and producer Clive Langer but they were unhappy with the results and the recordings were shelved.

They then recorded with Laurie Latham, who was chosen by McCulloch because he had been impressed by Latham's work on the Stranglers' single "Skin Deep". Three tracks from these sessions made their way onto the next album, including the song "Jimmy Brown", which was re-titled "Bring on the Dancing Horses" and released as their only single of 1986.

Echo & the Bunnymen returned to the studio to record more material with a new producer, Gil Norton, but in July, David Palmer left the group and de Freitas expressed his wish to rejoin. The other members were concerned about both his commitment to the band and his drug and mental health problems, so he returned to group as a hired musician rather than a full member of the band. The revised lineup performed live on BBC TV in September, presenting two new songs, "The Game" and "Lips Like Sugar", but by this stage, they were under intense pressure from their label to create what Warners considered to be more commercial material. Will Sergeant later recalled the band's outrage when Warner executive Rob Dickens played them Peter Gabriel's album So, declaring "I want you to sound like this!"

Their fifth studio album, the self-titled Echo & the Bunnymen (1987), was recorded with Palmer, but when de Freitas returned in late 1986, it was largely re-recorded. Released in mid-1987, the record sold well (UK No. 4), and was a small American hit, their only LP to have significant sales there. It is also significant as the final album to be recorded with the original lineup.

Departure of McCulloch

The group jointly headlined an American tour with New Order in August-September 1987, followed by a UK tour in the northern autumn. After a winter break they undertook another round of touring in the U.S. and the UK, to general acclaim, but the March 1988 single release of their cover of the Doors' "People Are Strange" drew withering reviews from the music press, with Melody Maker denouncing it as "a rancid effort".

The end of the original Echo & The Bunnymen came in March 1988. Following a Japanese tour, McCulloch announced that the band was breaking up. He hastily departed for the UK to see his father, who had just suffered two heart attacks, but he died before McCulloch arrived.

Months of speculation finally ended in September 1988 when McCulloch officially informed the other members that he was leaving the band, but Sergeant told McCulloch that he, Pattinson and de Freitas would continue working together. McCulloch departed, and later began work on his first solo album Candleland.

Reformation

In 1994, McCulloch and Sergeant began working together again under the name Electrafixion; in 1997, Pattinson rejoined the duo, meaning the three surviving members of the original Bunnymen line-up were now working together again. Rather than continue as Electrafixion, the trio resurrected the Echo & the Bunnymen name and released the album Evergreen (1997), which reached the UK Top 10.

Immediately before the release of the band's next album What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (1999), Les Pattinson quit to take care of his mother. McCulloch and Sergeant have continued to tour and record as Echo & the Bunnymen, touring repeatedly and releasing the albums Flowers (2001), Siberia (2005), The Fountain (2009) and Meteorites (2014). The Siberia band line up was Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Paul Fleming (keyboards), Simon Finley (drums) and Pete Wilkinson (bass), Hugh Jones produced Siberia after previously engineering early Bunnymen albums.

Since August 2009 the group's touring incarnation has comprised McCulloch and Sergeant along with Stephen Brannan (bass), Gordy Goudie (guitar), Nicholas Kilroe (drums) and Jez Wing (keyboards).

In 2002, the group received the Q Inspiration award. The award is for inspiring "new generations of musicians, songs and music lovers in general." The band were said to be worthy winners as they have done much to promote the Mersey music scene. In a later interview for Magnet magazine, McCulloch said "It validates everything that we've tried to achieve - cool, great timeless music. It's not like an inspiration award affecting the past, it's affecting the current music."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_%26_the_Bunnymen

Enjoy this second set of original 'Zoo' recording artists post-punk/neo-psychedelic bands formed in Liverpool in 1978 - Echo & the Bunnymen!

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CD1

01 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Pictures on My Wall (Original 1979 Zoo Records 7" Single Version) 2:51

02 Echo & the Bunnymen - Read It in Books (Original 1979 Zoo Records 7" Single Version) 2:59

03 Echo & the Bunnymen - Rescue 4:26

04 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Puppet 3:09

05 Echo & the Bunnymen - Do It Clean 2:45

06 Echo & the Bunnymen - Villiers Terrace 2:46

07 Echo & the Bunnymen - Over the Wall 6:01

08 Echo & the Bunnymen - A Promise 4:02

09 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Back of Love 3:14

10 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Cutter 3:53

11 Echo & the Bunnymen - Never Stop 3:31

12 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Killing Moon 5:48

13 Echo & the Bunnymen - Silver 3:19

14 Echo & the Bunnymen - Seven Seas 3:19

15 Echo & the Bunnymen - Nocturnal Me 4:57

16 Echo & the Bunnymen - Bring on the Dancing Horses 3:55

17 Echo & the Bunnymen - The Game 3:51

18 Echo & the Bunnymen - Lips Like Sugar (Original 1987 12" Mix) 6:45

19 Echo & the Bunnymen - Bedbugs & Ballyhoo 3:29

20 Echo & the Bunnymen - People Are Strange 3:38

CD2

01 Echo & the Bunnymen - Nothing Lasts Forever 3:57

02 Echo & the Bunnymen - I Want to Be There (When You Come) 3:39

03 Echo & the Bunnymen - Don't Let It Get You Down 3:52

04 Echo & the Bunnymen - Just a Touch Away 5:09

05 Echo & the Bunnymen - Rust 5:24

06 Echo & the Bunnymen - Get in the Car 4:21

07 Echo & the Bunnymen - Lost on You 4:50

08 Echo & the Bunnymen - Fools Like Us 4:04

09 Echo & the Bunnymen - Hang On to a Dream 2:24

10 Echo & the Bunnymen - It's All Over Now 3:34

11 Echo & the Bunnymen - It's Alright 3:32

12 Echo & the Bunnymen - Make Me Shine 3:53

13 Echo & the Bunnymen - Stormy Weather 4:22

14 Echo & the Bunnymen - In the Margins 5:06

15 Echo & the Bunnymen - Scissors in the Sand (Radio Edit) 3:17

16 Echo & the Bunnymen - What If We Are? 5:09

17 Echo & the Bunnymen - Think I Need It Too 3:41

18 Echo & the Bunnymen - Life of a Thousand Crimes 3:22

19 Echo & the Bunnymen - Lovers On the Run 4:45

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BB LUCKY DIP #372

BB LUCKY DIP #372

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

Be quick. No re-uploads.

Today's topic: MIXED BAG

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VA - Rare Groove Story [2005] (5 x CDs)

JAZZ, FUNK, SOUL

VA - Rare Groove Story [2005] (5 x CDs)

Step into the world of “Rare Groove Story,” a mesmerizing 5-CD box set released by Classic Cuts Music Inc in 2005. This collection is an absolute gem for anyone who loves the vibrant blend of jazz, funk, and soul. It’s like taking a delightful journey through the golden era of rare groove, with each track offering a timeless and influential sound.

From the first note, you’ll find yourself immersed in a universe where every beat, rhythm, and melody weave a unique tale. The carefully chosen tracks highlight the genre’s incredible depth and diversity, making this box set a fantastic addition to any music lover’s collection. Whether you’re a seasoned rare groove enthusiast or just starting to explore, this compilation promises a truly rewarding experience.

What makes the “Rare Groove Story” so special is that it’s more than just a collection of songs. It’s a heartfelt celebration of a genre that has left a lasting impact on the music world. This box set stands as a reflection of the enduring charm of rare groove, showcasing its influence on modern music and its ability to transcend time and trends.

In essence, the “Rare Groove Story” is brimming with musical treasures that will undoubtedly enhance your listening pleasure. It’s a lovingly curated compilation that pays tribute to the legends of rare groove, making it an essential piece for your music library.

This is the ultimate rare groove collection, and you are unlikely to find a better set anywhere. These classics tracks truly come to life when listened to with a discerning ear. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get this set and embark on a sonic adventure that will leave you craving more. (B)

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CD1

01 Star Vue     - Body Fusion 3:48

02 2 Trons     - Never Like This 4:00

03 Arnold Blair - Trying To Get Next To You 2:48

04 Side Effects - S. O. S. 3:40

05 Vibrations - Shake It Up 3:09

06 Milton Wright - Keep It Up 3:46

07 Foster Sylvers - Misdemeanor 2:33

08 Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff 2:49

09 Foxy - Madamoseille 4:43

10 Carl Anderson - Buttercup 3:50

11 Maze & Frankie Beverley - While I'm Alone 4:33

12 Dynasty     - Adventures In The Land Of Music 3:44

13 Archie Bell & The Drells - Don't Let Love Get You Down 3:53

14 Jean Terrell - How Can You Live Without Love 3:11

15 Sweet Charles - Yes It's You 3:13

16 Benny Golson - I'm Always Dancing To The Music 6:14

17 Vernon Burch - Lovely Lady 2:57

18 Barkays     - Open Your Heart 3:48

19 80's Ladies - Turned Onto You 3:47

20 L.A. Boppers - You Did It Good 3:43

CD2

01 Odyssey - Don't Tell Me, Tell Her 3:45

02 Hi Rhythm - On The Loose 4:35

03 Dazz Band - Laughing At You 3:40

04 Rita Wright - Touch Me 2:53

05 Barry White - Early Years 6:30

06 Bar Kays - Feels Like I'm Falling In Love 3:52

07 Latimore - Sweet Vibrations 3:35

08 Karin Jones - Ready, Ready Love 3:46

09 Walter Jackson - It's Cool 4:26

10 Don Blackman - Holding On 3:48

11 Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love 3:35

12 Haywoode Tucker - Never Drive You Crazy 2:47

13 Lowrell - Mellow Mellow 7:03

14 Maxi - Lover To Lover 3:45

15 Side Effects - Midnight Lover 4:03

16 Geraldine Hunt - Undercover Lover 3:50

17 Carolyn Franklin - Sunshine Holiday 2:07

18 Wille Bobbo - Coming Over Me 3:40

19 Jean Carne - Early Morning Love 2:50

20 Esther Phillips - I'll Hope You Will Be Very Unhappy Without Me 3:41

CD3

01 Jeff Lorber - Think Back & Remember 4:00

02 Sylvia Striplin - Yor Can't Turn Love Away 5:29

03 Father's Children - Hollywood Dreaming 3:48

04 Jeanie Reynolds - The Fruit Song 6:04

05 Willie Beaver Hall - Groove On 3:53

06 LJj. Reynolds - Key To The World 3:38

07 Michael Cooper - Over & Over 5:57

08 Passion - Midnight Lovers 3:40

09 Barbara Streisand & Barry Gibb - Guilty 3:48

10 Randy Crawford - Endlessly 3:45

11 Gwen Mcrae - 90% Of Me 2:55

12 Ashford & Simpson - Love Or Physical 3:48

13 Sergio Mendes - That's Enough For Me 3:41

14 L.T.D. - Lovers Everywhere 3:45

15 Peabo Bryson - I've Been Down 3:44

16 Jackson 5 - Blues Away 3:09

17 Cymande - The Message 3:21

18 Barbara Lynn - You Make Me So Hot 3:37

19 Leyroy Hutson - So In Love 2:55

20 Black Ice - Postcard Love Affair 3:31

CD4

01 Futures     - Ain't No Time For Nothing 5:28

02 Bennie Johnson - I've Got To Know 2:34

03 Staple Singers - Do It Again 4:39

04 Chuck Mangione - Do You Ever Think About Me 3:44

05 Love Unlimited - If You Want Me 3:46

06 Melvin Hudson - Life In The City 3:51

07 Yvonne Elleman - Love Me 3:18

08 Lou Raglin - Making Love 4:50

09 Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love 5:39

10 Jean Carne - Don't Let It Go To Your Head 4:51

11 Brenda & Herb - What Goes Around 3:46

12 Emotions - Feeling Is 3:31

13 Bobby Womack - How Could You Break My Heart 3:46

14 Natalie Cole - Annie Mae 3:31

15 Latoya Jackson - Camp Kutchi Kaia 3:33

16 Dee Edwards - Deal With That 3:32

17 James Brown - Someone To Talk To 3:31

18 Soul Survivors - City Of Brotherly Love 3:24

19 Edee - Make It Last 3:31

20 Rupert Holmes - Pina Colada 3:51

CD5

01 Leon Ware - Rocking You Eternally 4:00

02 Tracy Spurlin - If You Could Read My Mind 3:48

03 George Howard - Shower You With Love 3:51

04 Guinn - Give Everything 3:45

05 Tyrone Davis - In The Mood 3:51

06 Joshie Jo Armstead - In The Right Place 3:46

07 Earth Wind & Fire - Reasons 5:03

08 Club Nouveau - Share Your Love 3:48

09 Nayobe - Who Do I Call 4:07

10 Debra Laws - Very Special 3:47

11 Carl Carlton - Feeling Rated X 4:10

12 Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming 3:58

13 Black Ice - Blind Over You 3:35

14 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Your Number One 3:44

15 Whispers - I'm The One For You 4:07

16 Cloe Martin - It Comes To My Attention 3:29

17 Paris - I Choose You 3:49

18 Cameo - I Never Knew 3:42

19 Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait 3:45

20 Skool Boys - Your Love 3:56

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REUPLOADS # 52

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Link Wray - Guitar Preacher the Polydor Years (1971-74) [1974] + The Rumbling Guitar Sound of Link Wray 1958-1962 [2013] (4 x CD's)

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VA - Big Box Of Link Wray And More Kings Of Distortion [2014] (6 x CDs)

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VA - Magic in the Air, 1965-1971 The Birth Of Cool Britannia Vol. 01+Vol. 02+Vol. 03 [2019-2022] (9 x CDs)

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VA - Diggin' for Gold (A Collection of Demented 60's R&B Punk & Mesmerizing 60's Pop) Vol. 01 - 12 [1994-2021] (12 x CD's)

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K's PSYCHEDELIC 60's SPECIAL - VA - Psychedelic 60's: 160 Iconic Tracks that Defined the Psychedelic Era (Super Deluxe Edition) [2023] (8 x CD's) UPDATED

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Don Shirley - A BOX OF... Don Shirly [1956-1972] (14 x CDs) Plus

DON SHIRLEY

Don Shirley - A BOX of Don Shirly [1956-1972] (14 x CDs) Plus

Donald Walbridge Shirley, born on January 29, 1927, in Pensacola, Florida, to Stella Gertrude (1903–1936), a teacher, and Edwin S. Shirley (1885–1982), an Episcopal priest, was a remarkable classical and jazz pianist and composer whose musical journey was truly unique. As the son of Jamaican immigrants, Shirley’s exceptional talent was evident from a very young age. By the age of three, he was already playing the organ, and his early musical education laid the foundation for an extraordinary career.

Shirley’s musical education was both extensive and diverse. He studied at Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and the Catholic University of America, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music in 1953. Despite facing significant racial barriers, Shirley’s immense talent and determination led him to perform with prestigious orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, at a young age.

Donald Shirley’s music style is a fascinating blend of classical, jazz, and popular music, resulting in a seamless fusion of American and European musical traditions, creating a sound that is both unique and revolutionary. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Shirley recorded numerous albums for Cadence Records, creating a unique and sophisticated sound.  This innovative approach not only showcased his technical prowess but also his deep understanding of various musical forms. His compositions ranged from organ symphonies and piano concerti to a symphonic poem based on James Joyce’s “Finnegans Wake.” Shirley’s ability to transcend musical genres made him a standout figure in the world of music. By blending different genres, Shirley’s music challenges listeners to appreciate the beauty and complexity of diverse musical traditions.

One of the most notable chapters in Shirley’s life was his collaboration with Tony “Lip” Vallelonga, a New York nightclub bouncer who became his driver and bodyguard during concert tours in the Deep South. Their story was later dramatized in the 2018 film “Green Book,” which brought renewed attention to Shirley’s legacy.

Shirley’s contributions to music were recognized with numerous accolades, including two honorary doctorates. He was also a resident of Carnegie Hall, where he performed solo concerts and collaborated with other renowned artists. Despite the challenges he faced, Shirley’s resilience and passion for music left an indelible mark on the world.

Donald Walbridge Shirley passed away on April 6, 2013, in Manhattan, New York, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical innovation and cultural impact. His life and work continue to inspire musicians and audiences alike, reminding us of the power of music to bridge divides and elevate the human spirit. 

Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky, who was an admirer of Shirley's, said of him, "His virtuosity is worthy of Gods." (B)

Collected here are the following albums:

Don Shirley - An Improvisation Based On The Story Of 'Orpheus In The Underworld' [1956]

Don Shirley - Improvisations By The Don Shirley Duo [1957]

Don Shirley - Plays Love Songs [1960]

Don Shirley - Plays Gershwin [1960]

Don Shirley - Don Shirley Trio [1961]

Don Shirley - Piano Arrangements Of Famous Spirituals [1962]

Don Shirley - Pianist Extraordinary [1962]

Don Shirley - Presents Martha Flowers [1962]

Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears [1962]

Don Shirley - Water Boy [1965]

Don Shirley - The Gospel According To Don Shirley [1969]

Don Shirley - The Don Shirley Point of View [1972]

Don Shirley - Golden Classics [1997]

VA - Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2018]

Additionally, I have included the movie, Green Book for your enjoyment.

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PDF of The Negro Motorist Green Book 1941 Edition (NMAAHC) (Aka) the Green Book

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Track lists

Don Shirley - An Improvisation Based On The Story Of 'Orpheus In The Underworld' [1956]

01 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 1 2:55

02 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 2 1:29

03 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 3 5:27

04 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 4 1:17

05 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 5 2:25

06 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 6 1:49

07 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 7 1:12

08 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 8 1:58

09 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 9 1:08

10 Don Shirley - Orpheus In The Underworld, Pt. 10 & 11 4

Don Shirley - Improvisations By The Don Shirley Duo [1957]

01 Don Shirley Duo - Sometimes I'm Happy 7:36

02 Don Shirley Duo - But Not For Me 3:44

03 Don Shirley Duo - Tenderly 2:59

04 Don Shirley Duo - What Is There To Say 4:06

05 Don Shirley Duo - Autumn Leaves 3:18

06 Don Shirley Duo - Atonal Ostinato Blues In B Flat 4:44

07 Don Shirley Duo - When I Fall In Love 3:20

08 Don Shirley Duo - Over The Rainbow 5:30

09 Don Shirley Duo - Let's Fall In Love 4:03

10 Don Shirley Duo - Walkin' By The River 4:57

Don Shirley - Plays Love Songs [1960]

01 Don Shirley - Tenderly 3:00

02 Don Shirley - Something To Remember You By 3:31

03 Don Shirley - What Is There To Say 4:06

04 Don Shirley - Answer Me My Love 3:36

05 Don Shirley - I'm In The Mood For Love 4:35

06 Don Shirley - These Foolish Things 2:26

07 Don Shirley - I'll Be Around 4:40

08 Don Shirley - I Can't Get Started With You 4:11

09 Don Shirley - Secret Love 4:08

10 Don Shirley - It Could Happen To You 4:33

Don Shirley - Plays Gershwin [1960]

01 Don Shirley - Porgy & Bess Suite 11:29

02 Don Shirley - Love Is Here To Stay 4:12

03 Don Shirley - But Not For Me 3:47

04 Don Shirley - The Man I Love 9:21

05 Don Shirley - Someone To Watch Over Me 4:32

06 Don Shirley - They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:14

Don Shirley - Don Shirley Trio [1961]

01 Don Shirley - Water Boy 4:54

02 Don Shirley - Where's My Bess 2:51

03 Don Shirley - In A Moorish Market Place 3:28

04 Don Shirley - The Man I Love 10:06

05 Don Shirley - This Nearly Was Mine 5:13

06 Don Shirley - Blue Skies 4:23

07 Don Shirley - Adieu Madraz 3:36

08 Don Shirley - Tribute To Billie Holiday 7:53

09 Don Shirley - By Myself/I Know Where I'm Going 3:56

10 Don Shirley - Freedom/I'm On My Way 3:08

11 Don Shirley - When Your Lover Has Gone 4:07

Don Shirley - Piano Arrangements Of Famous Spirituals [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child 4:11

02 Don Shirley - Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen 2:25

03 Don Shirley - Heaven 1:11

04 Don Shirley - Were You There 4:50

05 Don Shirley - Swing Low Sweet Chariot 1:36

06 Don Shirley - My Lord It's So High 1:32

07 Don Shirley - Take My Hand Precious Lord 3:17

08 Don Shirley - In-A My Soul 1:55

09 Don Shirley - Go Down Moses 4:00

10 Don Shirley - Even Me 2:04

11 Don Shirley - Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho 1:49

12 Don Shirley - When The Saints Go Marching In 3:29

13 Don Shirley - God Be With You 2:48

14 Don Shirley - It's Me Standing In The Need Of Prayer 1:04

15 Don Shirley - Let Us Break Bread Together 3:51

16 Don Shirley - Every Time I Feel The Spirit 2:58

Don Shirley - Pianist Extraordinary [1962]

01 Don Shirley - How Deep Is The Ocean (How Deep Is The Sky) 3:35

02 Don Shirley - I Understand 3:00

03 Don Shirley - My Ship 3:18

04 Don Shirley - Time After Time 3:51

05 Don Shirley - Love Walked In 4:25

06 Don Shirley - It's The Talk Of The Town 3:48

07 Don Shirley - Lady Be Good 3:26

08 Don Shirley - I Cried For You 4:41

09 Don Shirley - Russian Folk Song 2:08

10 Don Shirley - Mack The Knife 3:11

11 Don Shirley - Trust In Me 3:00

12 Don Shirley - In Other Words 2:48

Don Shirley - Presents Martha Flowers [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere 2:45

02 Don Shirley - Dancing On The Ceiling 4:54

03 Don Shirley - I Had Myself A True Love 3:59

04 Don Shirley - Fools Rush In 3:54

05 Don Shirley - Love Walked In 4:02

06 Don Shirley - Porgy And Bess Suite 19:10

Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears [1962]

01 Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears 2:57

02 Don Shirley - Margie 3:56

03 Don Shirley - Stand By Me 2:18

04 Don Shirley - Willow Weep For Me 5:16

05 Don Shirley - I Got Rhythm 2:17

06 Don Shirley - Georgia On My Mind 7:44

07 Don Shirley - The Lonesome Road 2:29

08 Don Shirley - At Last 4:14

09 Don Shirley - Amen 4:06

10 Don Shirley - Happiness Is A Thing Called Love 3:59

11 Don Shirley - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) 5:21

12 Don Shirley - Just For A Thrill 4:56

Don Shirley - Water Boy [1965]

01 Don Shirley Trio - Water Boy 4:54

02 Don Shirley Trio - Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess (From 'porgy And Bess') 2:51

03 Don Shirley Trio - In A Moorish Marketplace 3:28

04 Don Shirley Trio - The Man I Love 4:27

05 Don Shirley Trio - This Nearly Was Mine (From 'south Pacific') 5:12

06 Don Shirley Trio - Blue Skies 4:23

07 Don Shirley Trio - Adieu Madraz 0:12

08 Don Shirley Trio - By Myself 4:00

09 Don Shirley Trio - Freedom 3:07

10 Don Shirley Trio - When Your Lover Has Gone 4:13

Don Shirley - The Gospel According To Don Shirley [1969]

01 Don Shirley - I'll Drown In My Tears 2:06

02 Don Shirley - Climb Every Mountain (From 'the Sound Of Music') 3:28

03 Don Shirley - Trilogy 2:04

04 Don Shirley - Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross 2:25

05 Don Shirley - Glory Burdens Down Lord 1:54

06 Don Shirley - When The Saints Go Marching In 3:20

07 Don Shirley - I've Been 'buked 4:08

08 Don Shirley - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands 2:54

09 Don Shirley - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free 3:08

10 Don Shirley - Blowin' In The Wind 2:43

11 Don Shirley - Dream Of A Time 3:38

Don Shirley - The Don Shirley Point of View [1972]

01 Don Shirley - The Warning 6:00

02 Don Shirley - Carry Me Back To Old Virginny 4:44

03 Don Shirley - Bridge Over Troubled Water 6:50

04 Don Shirley - The Shadow Of Your Smile 5:17

05 Don Shirley - Alfie 3:29

06 Don Shirley - Gershwin Medley 15:15

07 Don Shirley - By The Time I Get To Phoenix 3:16

Don Shirley - Golden Classics [1997]

01 Don Shirley - Waterboy 4:47

02 Don Shirley - Freedom 2:40

03 Don Shirley - Drown In My Own Tears 2:18

04 Don Shirley - Margie 4:11

05 Don Shirley - Stand By Me 2:16

06 Don Shirley - Willow Weep For Me 5:13

07 Don Shirley - I've Got Rhythm 2:16

08 Don Shirley - Georgia On My Mind 7:38

09 Don Shirley - Lonesome Road 2:24

10 Don Shirley - At Last 4:06

11 Don Shirley - Amen 4:04

12 Don Shirley - Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe 3:55

13 Don Shirley - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) 5:17

14 Don Shirley - Just For A Thrill 5:00

15 Don Shirley - Dancing On The Ceiling 4:52

16 Don Shirley - The Hammer Song 3:36

17 Don Shirley - Old Man River 4:22

18 Don Shirley - My Funny Valentine 3:20

VA - Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2018]

01 The Green Book Copacabana Orchestra - That Old Black Magic 2:13

02 Kris Bowers - 881 7th Ave 0:47

03 The Blue Jays - So Long Lovers Island 2:21

04 Kris Bowers - Dr Shirley's Luggage 0:33

05 Kris Bowers - I Feel Fine 0:44

06 Timmy Shaw - A Letter From My Baby 2:50

07 The Blackwells - You Took Advantage Of Me 2:03

08 Kris Bowers - Blue Skies (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:05

09 Kris Bowers - Dear Dolores 1:04

10 Kris Bowers - Vacation Without Aggravation 2:35

11 Al Casey Combo - Cookin' 2:14

12 Bill Massey - Whatcha Gonna Do 2:17

13 Kris Bowers - Water Boy (The Don Shirley Trio) 4:53

14 Jack's Four - Dearest One 2:09

15 Kris Bowers - Field Workers 0:50

16 Kris Bowers - I Got A Call / The Exception 1:16

17 Kris Bowers - Makeup For Wounds / It's A Complicated 1:22

18 Kris Bowers - Happy Talk (The Don Shirley Trio) 1:21

19 Bobby Page & The Riff-Raffs - I Love My Baby 2:03

20 Kris Bowers - Governor On The Line 1:09

21 Kris Bowers - Need Some Sleep 1:03

22 Kris Bowers - Make The First Move 1:20

23 Kris Bowers - Lullaby Of Birdland (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:40

24 The Orange Bird Blues Band - Let's Roll 1:54

25 The Orange Bird Blues Band - Backwoods Blues 1:44

26 Kris Bowers - The Lonesome Road (The Don Shirley Trio) 2:28

27 Bob Kelly - Mmm Love 2:31

28 Kris Bowers - Thanks Officer 0:58

29 Kris Bowers - If You Want Me To 1:42

30 Kris Bowers - Thank You For The Letters 2:12

31 Don Shirley - The Lonesome Road 2:23

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