Thursday, July 7, 2022

K Tells Vol. 19

 

K Tells Vol. 19


K tells -   Yes, it's Number One, it's Top of the Pops!

All three of these albums were the titles of smash hit #1 songs, but surprisingly not one featured the actual songs!

Good Vibrations - 22 Original Hits - 22 Original Artists (Ronco RR 2004 UK - P 11773 US - CSPS 661 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1973)        When this album was originally released by Ronco in 1973, you would have automatically assumed by the title that the Beach Boys 'Good Vibrations'

would have been included. It was not. I have now put things to rights and added this classic 1966 number one hit as a bonus. The album was released in the UK, US and Canada all with different track listings. I've compiled this 2021 remaster to include the best tracks from all versions, expanding to a 26 track compilation with a running time of 79:49 CD length.

Get It On! - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Artists (Ronco P 12101 US - CSPS 783 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1974)        When this album was originally released by Ronco in 1974, you would have automatically assumed by the title that T. Rex's 'Get It On' would have been included. It was not. I have now put things to rights and added this classic 1971 number one hit as a bonus.  The album was released in both the US and Canada with virtually identical track listings. This 2021 remaster is now expanded to 22 tracks, with a total running time of 75:20 CD length.

Block Buster - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-tel TU 2430 US - TC 229 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1976)          When this album was originally released by K-tel in 1976, you would have automatically assumed by the title that The Sweet's 'Block Buster!' would have been included. It was not. I have now put things to rights and added this classic 1973 number one hit as a bonus. The album was released in both the US and Canada with different track listings.   I've compiled this 2021 remaster to include the best tracks from both versions; 15 from the US edition, and 8 from the Canadian edition, making a 23 track compilation with a running time of 79:51 CD length.


Enjoy!

K

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Track lists

Good Vibrations - 22 Original Hits - 22 Original Artists (Ronco RR 2004 UK - P 11773 US - CSPS 661 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1973)  

01 The Beach Boys Good Vibrations (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:37

02 The Monkees I'm a Believer (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:52

03 Sonny & Cher I Got You Babe 3:05

04 The Toys A Lover's Concerto 2:41

05 Dionne Warwick Walk On By 2:54

06 Tommy James and the Shondells Mony Mony 2:50

07 The Marcels Blue Moon (Original 1961 7" Mono Single Version) 2:16

08 Dion The Wanderer 2:43

09 The Everly Brothers Cathy's Clown (Original 1960 7" Single Version) 2:25

10 Neil Diamond Cherry, Cherry (Original 1966 7" Mono Studio Single Version) 2:42

11 The Turtles Elenore 2:30

12 Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 2:41

13 Percy Sledge When a Man Loves a Woman 2:55

14 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes If You Don't Know Me by Now 3:24

15 Johnny Nash I Can See Clearly Now 2:48

16 The O'Jays 992 Arguments (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 2:23

17 Johnny Williams Slow Motion (Part 1) (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 2:57

18 James Brown Down and Out in New York City 3:16

19 Looking Glass Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) 3:03

20 Sly and the Family Stone Thank You (Falettinme Me Be Mice Elf Again) 4:49

21 Blood, Sweat & Tears Go Down Gamblin' (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 2:48

22 The Hollies Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress 3:16

23 Albert Hammond It Never Rains in Southern California (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:17

24 Rod Stewart Handbags & Gladrags 4:22

25 The Association Darling Be Home Soon 3:43

26 Mott the Hoople All the Young Dudes 3:32


Get It On! - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Artists (Ronco P 12101 US - CSPS 783 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1974) 

01 T. Rex Get It On 4:25

02 Brownsville Station Smokin' in the Boy's Room 2:55

03 Ohio Players Funky Worm 2:40

04 Jim Stafford Spiders & Snakes 2:59

05 Johnny Nash Stir It Up (Original 1972 7" Single Mix) 3:01

06 Barry White I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 4:10

07 Jerry Lee Lewis Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (1973 'The Session' 7" Single Version) 3:37

08 B.B. King To Know You Is to Love You (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:52

09 The Pointer Sisters Yes We Can Can (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:54

10 Maureen McGovern The Morning After 2:23

11 The O'Jays Love Train (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 2:59

12 Clint Holmes Playground in My Mind 2:54

13 Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show The Cover of "Rolling Stone" 2:55

14 The Stylistics You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart) 3:39

15 Lobo I'd Love You to Want Me 4:02

16 The Four Tops Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got) 3:08

17 Deodato Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001) (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 5:07

18 Dobie Gray Drift Away 3:57

19 Donna Fargo The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A. 2:29

20 Murray McLauchlan The Farmer's Song 3:00

21 Billy Paul Me and Mrs. Jones (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:41

22 Ian Thomas Painted Ladies 3:33


Block Buster - 20 Original Hits - 20 Original Stars (K-tel TU 2430 US - TC 229 CAN) (2021 Remastered Expanded Edition) (1976)

01 The Sweet Block Buster! 3:12

02 KC & the Sunshine Band That's the Way (I Like It) (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 3:03

03 Carol Douglas Doctor's Orders (Original 1974 7" Single Edit) 3:00

04 Silver Convention Fly, Robin, Fly (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:20

05 Average White Band Pick Up the Pieces 3:58

06 War Low Rider 3:09

07 B.T. Express Peace Pipe (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:30

08 Earth, Wind & Fire That's the Way of the World (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 3:07

09 The Stylistics Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) 3:11

10 5000 Volts I'm on Fire (Original 1975 7" Single Mix) 2:48

11 Leon Haywood I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You (Original 1975 7" Single Mix) 3:45

12 War Slippin' into Darkness (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 3:46

13 KC and the Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 3:11

14 Kool & the Gang Caribbean Festival (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:42

15 Frankie Valli Swearin' to God (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 4:02

16 Charity Brown 16 Saving All My Love 2:54

17 Gladys Knight & the Pips Part Time Love 2:30

18 War Why Can't We Be Friends? 3:49

19 The Edgar Winter Group Frankenstein (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:27

20 Jigsaw Sky High 2:53

21 Alice Cooper Only Women Bleed (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:30

22 The Hollies The Air That I Breathe 4:04

23 10cc I'm Not in Love (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 6:00

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12 comments:

  1. Wow! I actually bought Block Buster when it was released in Canada. What a trip; what memories!

    Thank you, K; thank you, BB

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    1. Hi jwittkamp.
      It is always great to hear when someone is truly delighted. Enjoy!
      Cheers.

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  2. BB thanks much for another in this great series

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  3. K does it again! Thankin' ya kindly now!

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  4. Another Thursday, another Xmas Day. Thanks as ever K & BB! SPx

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