tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15811246872209550272024-02-22T08:10:17.495-08:00Black GoldI love music, all kinds of music. I love vinyl specifically. I love sharing music. This is where I share my music ripped straight from vinyl out of my collection.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-18723413570660174382011-05-15T18:56:00.000-07:002011-05-15T19:03:55.726-07:00Pat Kelly - If It Don't Work Out<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q1KcRMrL2mNo__o4EKroczJIYG5_lBfEbCAlyHyk_Mpg1SN42XXcuGi-yKWLi9ix4h_UtUov8-VT4crkZQemZUo4dqQtRLNe4MNXxtU91qJmMNjj_5YbvcReLpDJkdVCbD-7hA-Jazkl/s1600/patkelly.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Q1KcRMrL2mNo__o4EKroczJIYG5_lBfEbCAlyHyk_Mpg1SN42XXcuGi-yKWLi9ix4h_UtUov8-VT4crkZQemZUo4dqQtRLNe4MNXxtU91qJmMNjj_5YbvcReLpDJkdVCbD-7hA-Jazkl/s400/patkelly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607127152680743298" /></a><br /><br />There are two genres of forty-fives in which there are an abundance in NYC: Latin (Tico, Fania, Uptite, etc..) and Jamaican (ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub and so forth). Although North American Soul and Funk are what I primarily search out I'd be a fool not to take advantage of the massive wealth of Jamaican records that made their way to New York. I found this one today in Bed Stuy for three dollars. I bought it because I was familiar with a reggae version of "The Dark End of the Street" that Pat Kelly recorded. Luckily I wasn't disappointed. Kelly's voice is so seductive, especially on the track I'm posting. Like a Jamaican Sam Cooke or something, so smooth and controlled.<br /><br />Hope this helps you all mellow out before another work-week. <br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE0ODQ2MjMyIjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE0ODQ2MjMyLTcxMSI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NzoiMTg5NTM4OCI7czoxMjoiZXh0ZXJuYWxDYWxsIjtpOjE7czo0OiJ0aW1lIjtpOjEzMDU1MTEyNjY7fQ==&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE0ODQ2MjMyIjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE0ODQ2MjMyLTcxMSI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NzoiMTg5NTM4OCI7czoxMjoiZXh0ZXJuYWxDYWxsIjtpOjE7czo0OiJ0aW1lIjtpOjEzMDU1MTEyNjY7fQ==&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-74173869295492476532011-05-01T19:05:00.000-07:002011-05-01T19:16:44.209-07:00B(o)-Sides: Marilyn Barbarin - "Believe Me"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5GAEml6hyuUcFKatFGhR7HURgyBrCBDNCnPEluVQUUCNx2wxjAz3kCeo8LO2PbPRCrIRN9ACHUYOBPmttnClRbnpsNGlkKHPtjSQnwpUpWJ5qV_vxmOP67XFFfz3vkiiTLu0xbpXTBEF/s1600/marilyn.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5GAEml6hyuUcFKatFGhR7HURgyBrCBDNCnPEluVQUUCNx2wxjAz3kCeo8LO2PbPRCrIRN9ACHUYOBPmttnClRbnpsNGlkKHPtjSQnwpUpWJ5qV_vxmOP67XFFfz3vkiiTLu0xbpXTBEF/s400/marilyn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601934527779069874" /></a><br /><br />A consequence of life are constant distractions and disruptions. I've been experiencing a substantial amount of both as of recently, mostly do to work but also some heavier issues. So once again I apologize and to make it up to you I'm going to share a song with y'all that's a constant source of comfort for me.<br /><br />Everyone knows Eddie Bo for penning and recording some of the finest funk tunes ever and some are privy to the fact that the flip sides of those records contain some very very sweet and deep ballads. The record I bring you today is one of his most sought after and for the good reason, the track "Reborn" is the most off-the-wall slightly gospel-tinged funk tracks you'll ever hear. It's the reason why the record is worth a good deal of money. The flip though, the side I'm posting, is a strangely melancholic sounding ballad with Marilyn Barbarin delivering a tremendous vocal performance on top of it all. If there was ever a song to fall in love with this is in. Perfect soundtrack for cool spring evenings. Hope you enjoy. I'll try and be a little more attentive to the blog.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE0NzIyODc2IjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE0NzIyODc2LTQwZSI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NzoiMjA1MjI2MyI7czoxMjoiZXh0ZXJuYWxDYWxsIjtpOjE7czo0OiJ0aW1lIjtpOjEzMDQzMDIwOTU7fQ==&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtzOjg6IjE0NzIyODc2IjtzOjQ6ImNvZGUiO3M6MTI6IjE0NzIyODc2LTQwZSI7czo2OiJ1c2VySWQiO3M6NzoiMjA1MjI2MyI7czoxMjoiZXh0ZXJuYWxDYWxsIjtpOjE7czo0OiJ0aW1lIjtpOjEzMDQzMDIwOTU7fQ==&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-66455572747068785862011-03-02T18:12:00.001-08:002011-03-02T18:22:00.805-08:00Jimmy & Eddie - Stop Think It Over<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2GGKozmC2qrE5WMCXJqv1-W_h5mbHqXJYZhxJ6rymQWaFJYbYBi8FgGQbvBq-2bPUpGBdtbHvKOkuuRrwtMpWtKErFA5wNJ86YaS5b-GinlxV6oymVCMMWyvfn6DfwbujSWe-_qcEreL/s1600/jimmy%2526eddie.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju2GGKozmC2qrE5WMCXJqv1-W_h5mbHqXJYZhxJ6rymQWaFJYbYBi8FgGQbvBq-2bPUpGBdtbHvKOkuuRrwtMpWtKErFA5wNJ86YaS5b-GinlxV6oymVCMMWyvfn6DfwbujSWe-_qcEreL/s400/jimmy%2526eddie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579670970792964162" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sorry for the delay again, the proverbial pipeline of life has sent a substantial amount of bullshit my way. I'm not going to share my burdens with all of you for the sake of privacy and because that's not why you come here. You come here for good tunes. <br /><br />I found this slab of Chicago funk at a record fair this past weekend along with a VERY nice stack of some heavy hitters i've been after for a while, all for an excellent price. I'm posting this up as a request I received via Facebook and also because I really like the tune. I'm not really sure about the details regarding who Jimmy and Eddie are, I only know that the record is a Chicago record. That soulful scream at the beginning of the song is a heavy one. <br /><br />I'm also going to use today's post to speak about the dog my girlfriend and I are currently fostering. There's a little website up for her to tell her story and collect donations <a href="http://laurenschipinwidget.chipin.com/fannys-plea">here.</a> She's an extremely sweet dog and if you can help out at all it would definitely help her cause. <br /><br />Thanks again for reading y'all. See you soon.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MjEyMDE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQyMTIwMTctZDlhIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk5MTE4NjI3O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MjEyMDE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQyMTIwMTctZDlhIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk5MTE4NjI3O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-70917469853942900402011-02-18T07:37:00.000-08:002011-02-18T07:43:51.468-08:00Emanuel Lasky - "I Need Somebody"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuSCzknBFu3WdHRRKw6CDvzb6pP6BZJKSbGiiTOb-8TlRe1RsVNpAX6Ln2wzBPOFBWT-RkUyQjVOsSVvrtM786Uj4u3CTl20vakpkl7K8VHTF9nS6P9s8ft7oN5-Rj7pcS1KGfJmFPRvm/s1600/emanuel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuSCzknBFu3WdHRRKw6CDvzb6pP6BZJKSbGiiTOb-8TlRe1RsVNpAX6Ln2wzBPOFBWT-RkUyQjVOsSVvrtM786Uj4u3CTl20vakpkl7K8VHTF9nS6P9s8ft7oN5-Rj7pcS1KGfJmFPRvm/s400/emanuel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575055304197396562" /></a><br /><br />My girl and I went out to dinner last night for a postponed Valentines Day date. She also took me to my favorite local record spot and bought me some records. This is one of them. She's been working on her out food-centric blog called <a href="http://hammyonrye.blogspot.com/">Hammy On Rye</a>. <br /><br />Emanuel Lasky - "I Need Somebody"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDk5NTg5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwOTk1ODktOTUxIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk4MDQzNTQ3O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDk5NTg5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwOTk1ODktOTUxIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk4MDQzNTQ3O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-87694490182709710202011-02-15T18:45:00.000-08:002011-02-15T18:58:26.784-08:00Lowell Fulsom - "Funky Broadway"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHLIPdthFE7WBc1dfq8D3JahHiu50aM4C0B30NKbV76a_EIB6A_C2qigihe3JxX8xNMdLqsND4PfeNCUp-KS5YKiD-lqIZWaG0sQdqG_NtyH3CIchc-Pfu5VeUH3ELs5NXswo5IkM9H83/s1600/lowellfulsom.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHLIPdthFE7WBc1dfq8D3JahHiu50aM4C0B30NKbV76a_EIB6A_C2qigihe3JxX8xNMdLqsND4PfeNCUp-KS5YKiD-lqIZWaG0sQdqG_NtyH3CIchc-Pfu5VeUH3ELs5NXswo5IkM9H83/s400/lowellfulsom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574113273551431122" /></a><br /><br />Seems like I've been digging up quite a bit of covers lately. Today is no exception. I present you with an absolutely bombastic cover of the Dyke & The Blazers funk classic "Funky Broadway." The original is noted as being the first song to include "Funky" in the title. It's also one of the original funk tunes, on the same page as "Cold Sweat," that paved the way for things funk that succeeded it. <br /><br />The original, however classic and wonderful in its own right, can't hold a candle to Lowell's version. The original sentiment is kept but Lowell adds just enough to put it over the top. Some noticeable differences include: more prominent roll of the organ, dirtier and more raw production qualities specifically the tremendous amount of reverb on the drums and guitar tone, Lowell's blues-inflected voice that has a more grizzled quality compared to Christian's, and finally a CLASS horn arrangement that is slightly more sophisticated than the original. Info I've turned out indicates a 1970 release date on Lowell's version, which allowed a three year period for funk to develop and room for improvement on proto-funk songs for whomever should take on the task. I think you get that I really really like this version. Hope y'all dig, I'll see you soon!<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDczODM3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNzM4MzctMGYyIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3ODI0ODY1O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDczODM3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNzM4MzctMGYyIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3ODI0ODY1O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-48832032519197982492011-02-13T16:50:00.000-08:002011-02-13T16:52:55.982-08:00The Staple Singers - "Why? (Am I Treated So Bad)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJ_kfENnB_uKkHU9QCLHX7fgcfxKjuL387mU-CMuTX4G3sViEssRoeSiB4p2NG31DERixSOZa4jOPPbv-eDBll6arFMBI5wbTqM4jo1X-rECORFn3pLwGtd7gUH2aPSFSo8_hY9MccWFe/s1600/staplesingers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 385px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJ_kfENnB_uKkHU9QCLHX7fgcfxKjuL387mU-CMuTX4G3sViEssRoeSiB4p2NG31DERixSOZa4jOPPbv-eDBll6arFMBI5wbTqM4jo1X-rECORFn3pLwGtd7gUH2aPSFSo8_hY9MccWFe/s400/staplesingers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341532224547442" /></a><br /><br />This one's for Black History Month. It's also for Mavis Staples who won a Grammy tonight. Congrats Mavis!<br /><br />One of my all time favorites. <br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDUxNDMzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNTE0MzMtMzA4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NjQ0MjUwO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDUxNDMzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNTE0MzMtMzA4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NjQ0MjUwO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-47000751708419784822011-02-12T21:11:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:09:19.707-08:00Gary and The Top Ten - "Think Nothing About It" b/w "Bootleg"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXR3rQbkqkAn9-HsIPsip6fJ6BqDVIiwkAZtHyyuxYPoCXWQc7i7ttzQjKyWamWGQtFnsTKl-1CfaAJYlhhVL03ccIopEaKgUThWsIiQRI2zEkfeoZhqKixMqhA8qo4F_rZtPNAd6oQvjJ/s1600/garygriffinbootleg.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXR3rQbkqkAn9-HsIPsip6fJ6BqDVIiwkAZtHyyuxYPoCXWQc7i7ttzQjKyWamWGQtFnsTKl-1CfaAJYlhhVL03ccIopEaKgUThWsIiQRI2zEkfeoZhqKixMqhA8qo4F_rZtPNAd6oQvjJ/s400/garygriffinbootleg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573037673931787522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofF3M3DU_RrwIUPPBYHyl0yByChvs3EI6sQyNfqsvMyUFm0aI42bnFC2_HRbpXzYAzGv9ZNZzcPj9Sd_mPGCegIFu6cNHka87VQ-ThmWAkL93S9uu6o9BDrTi4JK8VbP8s2efjn9ERLhn/s1600/garygriffinthink.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofF3M3DU_RrwIUPPBYHyl0yByChvs3EI6sQyNfqsvMyUFm0aI42bnFC2_HRbpXzYAzGv9ZNZzcPj9Sd_mPGCegIFu6cNHka87VQ-ThmWAkL93S9uu6o9BDrTi4JK8VbP8s2efjn9ERLhn/s400/garygriffinthink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573037668817435394" /></a><br /><br />Here's what I know about this record: the A-side is a cover of a Curtis Mayfield penned tune originally performed by Gene Chandler, the b-side is a cover of a Booker T & The M.G.s tune. The label was based in Alabama and apparently produced by someone named Rick Moman. That's about it. I can't find much else about the group or the label. I do suspect that Rick Moman is either Chips Moman, Rick Hall, or the two of them had something to do with this record. What for sure I can't really say. Oh the other thing I know is, "Bootleg" is comprable to the original and slowly winning a spot as my favorite and "Think Nothing About It" absolutely destroys the original. Sorry Gene but those female vocal harmonies, the gentle organ, and the tremolo laden lead guitar push this version into the number one slot. An absolute low-rider anthem. If anyone has some info on the record please let me know. <br /><br />*Also, something fishy is going on with my receiver which is why the recording of "Think Nothing..." gets a little wonky. I'm going to attempt to re-do it tomorrow. Hope you can deal. See y'all soon.<br /><br />Gary Griffin & The Top Ten - "Think Nothing About It"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDUwNTU1O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNTA1NTUtZWI1IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NjM0ODYxO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDUwNTU1O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNTA1NTUtZWI1IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NjM0ODYxO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />Gary Griffin & The Top Ten - "Bootleg"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDQ0MjM3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNDQyMzctMTFlIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NTc0MjcyO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjE0MDQ0MjM3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTQwNDQyMzctMTFlIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3NTc0MjcyO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />*FIXED!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-77730637811327545642011-02-06T17:10:00.001-08:002011-02-06T17:27:40.465-08:00Hugh Roy with Tommy McCook & the Supersonics - Flashing My Whip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_0c4rgVNJaVRxYtij6GgS8KTAI0qS-8L4mrU-b13_XNwt6iqOIX9cPYZ1jJk9t5LG-aFvt7BkFk3KouBrR7kRiMWbdTwoNaL4QVjt8905beRl_9oZRhY-jICOJYLdjaPrqHGXS5PSx8z/s1600/hughroy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_0c4rgVNJaVRxYtij6GgS8KTAI0qS-8L4mrU-b13_XNwt6iqOIX9cPYZ1jJk9t5LG-aFvt7BkFk3KouBrR7kRiMWbdTwoNaL4QVjt8905beRl_9oZRhY-jICOJYLdjaPrqHGXS5PSx8z/s400/hughroy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570748920913717058" /></a><br /><br />This post marks a first for the blog and a new chapter in my unquenchable quest for new music and records. I've now begun the slow and wallet-crushing descent into buying rocksteady 45s. I've always been a fringe fan of the genre: I've owned a copy of <span style="font-style:italic;">The Harder They Come</span> soundtrack for a long time and have regularly co-opted Toots and The Maytals as a summertime staple. Upon a recent trip to New Orleans I visited my favorite record store there (and in the entire United States of America out of all the ones I've been to). It's called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/domino-sound-record-shack-new-orleans">Domino Sound Record Shack</a> and it is an absolute imperative if you should ever find yourself in New Orleans. They carry an expansive selection of soul, funk, punk, metal, and rock 45s and LPs but their real bread and butter is Jamaican records. Owner Matt's knowledge of rocksteady, ska, reggae, dub, etc, etc is kind of overwhelming but fortunately he is a ridiculously humble dude who is willing to help you out if you're a lost puppy in the wide world of Jamaican music. Did I mention that his prices are RIDICULOUS, deals to be had all over the place. Alright, so that was my plug for a record store that has my unwavering support. Digressions aside, Matt hooked me up with a tape he made called "Prince Pauper's Rocksteady Revue" and the tune I'm posting today happened to be on it. After the first listen I became obsessed, and I really truly mean OBSESSED, with the song. Obviously as a consequence I had to find the record. Lucky for me it's relatively easy to track down and not very expensive (in the ten dollar range).<br /><br />I'm by no means knowledge on the genre or the record so I'm just going to link you to the wikipedia post about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Roy">Hugh Roy</a>. I do however know that "Flashing My Whip" is an absolutely celebration of life. I could listen to this song on repeat and be in completely bliss. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. See y'all soon with more selections from my collection.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzOTg2OTE2O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM5ODY5MTYtNmIzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3MDQxNTMxO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzOTg2OTE2O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM5ODY5MTYtNmIzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk3MDQxNTMxO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-52352451116883694912011-02-06T08:59:00.000-08:002011-02-06T09:02:48.064-08:00Two new sets from The Lost and FoundHey y'all. I uploaded two new mixes from my last two visits to The Lost and Found sessions. I started using Mixcloud but if you want the files for download just contact me and I'll gladly send them to you. I'm going to post up a record later tonight. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br /><div><object width="300" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=106"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-last-lost-and-found-session.json&embed_uuid=4d50f4a7-b3a3-4807-a4b8-6ef6234a31ae&embed_type=widget_standard"></param><embed src="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=106" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-last-lost-and-found-session.json&embed_uuid=4d50f4a7-b3a3-4807-a4b8-6ef6234a31ae&embed_type=widget_standard" width="300" height="300"></embed></object><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div><p style="display:block; font-size:12px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin:0; padding: 3px 4px 3px 4px; color:#999;"><a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-last-lost-and-found-session/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=cloudcast_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Dj Hambone @ The Last Lost And Found Session.</a> by <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/slashyourface/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=profile_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Joe Cristando</a> on <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=homepage_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;"> Mixcloud</a></p><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div></div><br /><br /><div><object width="300" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=106"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="flashVars" value="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-lost-and-found-11811.json&embed_uuid=dafdd34b-c33d-4f02-bee7-d89a33ab7be5&embed_type=widget_standard"></param><embed src="http://www.mixcloud.com/media/swf/player/mixcloudLoader.swf?v=106" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="feed=http://www.mixcloud.com/api/1/cloudcast/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-lost-and-found-11811.json&embed_uuid=dafdd34b-c33d-4f02-bee7-d89a33ab7be5&embed_type=widget_standard" width="300" height="300"></embed></object><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div><p style="display:block; font-size:12px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin:0; padding: 3px 4px 3px 4px; color:#999;"><a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/slashyourface/dj-hambone-the-lost-and-found-11811/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=cloudcast_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Dj Hambone @ The Lost And Found 1.18.11</a> by <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/slashyourface/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=profile_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;">Joe Cristando</a> on <a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=homepage_link" style="color:#02a0c7; font-weight:bold;"> Mixcloud</a></p><div style="clear:both; height:3px;"></div></div>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-34429682176211221122011-02-03T17:23:00.000-08:002011-02-03T19:18:54.170-08:00Deloris Riley - Hey, Boy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FDL4_i8KFs2PrZBTDw5Xfe-g_j3nnkXhBCFBddSWi1ZglPFMWevvu-uiuDmXlpJJ9bFTWvISGyayl27S6IlpQmeDttpNLnUsXXvyXTwuAqcgvnecHOs6C155cCOIMbn45kKGqocoAphA/s1600/deloresriley.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FDL4_i8KFs2PrZBTDw5Xfe-g_j3nnkXhBCFBddSWi1ZglPFMWevvu-uiuDmXlpJJ9bFTWvISGyayl27S6IlpQmeDttpNLnUsXXvyXTwuAqcgvnecHOs6C155cCOIMbn45kKGqocoAphA/s400/deloresriley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569639142496903810" /></a><br /><br /><br />I'M BACK! I've temporarily rigged it so I can make posts again, I don't know how long it will last but hopefully until I can afford to buy a new computer or get my broken one fixed.<br /><br />To make up for my prolonged absence I'm bringing you a true rarity. Rare in the record collecting world is a subjective concept: some base it on monetary value and others base it on whether a record or song is truly scarce. I believe this Deloris Riley record is a true rarity as it I've never seen another copy of it, don't know anyone else that has it, and to my knowledge, it's never been sold on eBay. <br /><br />It's a totally killer New Orleans funk track, I'm guessing '70 here. Publishing rites belong to none other than Joe Banashak. I can't find any information other than that. I don't know who Deloris Riley was/is or if she had any other records and I don't know who Justin James was/is. Regardless, the song is an all out, low-down, filthy, wah-infected funk jam. Deloris' voice is killer too! <br /><br />Hope y'all enjoy. I'll try and be back tomorrow with another tune.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzOTYwNDIwO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM5NjA0MjAtZDZjIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk2Nzg4ODA4O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzOTYwNDIwO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM5NjA0MjAtZDZjIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjk2Nzg4ODA4O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-66098962632082032132010-12-19T08:33:00.001-08:002010-12-19T08:43:37.480-08:00Crescents - "That's All She Left Me" & "Here You Come Again"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wmx36CJCEJRaZmqNgniZBmrP13pspqLdKg5aYH0IweTM-CIIgM2GI4SAEU8ZCalkLEVxlYp6Z89DZkOVGZPBwGPVqFF4yVjNE43VyQr0fuNdLrh-ntaK0SSKDXNf1WmMpfw-fO28mHgn/s1600/crescentsthat%2527sall.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wmx36CJCEJRaZmqNgniZBmrP13pspqLdKg5aYH0IweTM-CIIgM2GI4SAEU8ZCalkLEVxlYp6Z89DZkOVGZPBwGPVqFF4yVjNE43VyQr0fuNdLrh-ntaK0SSKDXNf1WmMpfw-fO28mHgn/s400/crescentsthat%2527sall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552432589536754770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdv5_iIF-xDjIGbIq9K6doj8Ue7gl4qMqb6lT8H2r6Zi3C2j3hdhGSMJrX8hJLfgPpvBAD8NxOjw4tnbUtsSpqbLucGTSlVgtFEh8i5G-uvQLakDQG3KE6zEYqbeGYnCEcPAdY-GDe3aX/s1600/crescentshereyoucome"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirdv5_iIF-xDjIGbIq9K6doj8Ue7gl4qMqb6lT8H2r6Zi3C2j3hdhGSMJrX8hJLfgPpvBAD8NxOjw4tnbUtsSpqbLucGTSlVgtFEh8i5G-uvQLakDQG3KE6zEYqbeGYnCEcPAdY-GDe3aX/s400/crescentshereyoucome" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552432586301119170" /></a><br /><br />I'm sitting here at my desk finishing the last bit of coffee and writing this post while simultaneously putting off all of the Christmas shopping I need to accomplish today. You may ask why I'm torturing myself in this manner. Well, the record I'm posting is just too good to hold onto any longer. It's also kind of a mystery to me so I'm hoping to gain some information from y'all.<br /><br />This is obviously a New Orleans record: it's on Watch, both songs are written by Earl King, both songs are arranged by Big Wardell, and the group is call Crescents. I want to know if this is the same group that released a record on Seven B, my instincts tell me it is. However I can't seem to find any information on them. Regardless both sides are stunning. While I love the upbeat dancer "That's All She Left Me," the ballad is jaw-dropping. Whoever the McMillan Sisters are, they are quite talented. <br /><br />Hope you dig these sides and I hope you haven't left yourself in a last-minute shopping predicament like I have done.<br /><br />Crescents - "That's All She Left Me"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTU2NDk4O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NTY0OTgtMjc4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNzc2ODc0O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTU2NDk4O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NTY0OTgtMjc4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNzc2ODc0O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />Crescents & McMillan Sisters - "Here You Come Again"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTU2MzkzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NTYzOTMtM2Y0IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNzc2ODk5O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTU2MzkzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NTYzOTMtM2Y0IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNzc2ODk5O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-15037674940408533922010-12-18T05:52:00.000-08:002010-12-18T06:00:40.166-08:00Ray Charles - "I Don't Need No Doctor"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC8gYZXIGmrolwoYsoNbc2U2gwdIRVtXXnEkIrS7AEc9ll-0SwGD8bg7Volx9Kms6mV7DrqKju3hrzeiBKquSVYwbULzC9ES8rsODUrwD3o4_rX-fhimOf7bQjDm1uhDiB022m94egOEs/s1600/raycharlesdoctor.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC8gYZXIGmrolwoYsoNbc2U2gwdIRVtXXnEkIrS7AEc9ll-0SwGD8bg7Volx9Kms6mV7DrqKju3hrzeiBKquSVYwbULzC9ES8rsODUrwD3o4_rX-fhimOf7bQjDm1uhDiB022m94egOEs/s400/raycharlesdoctor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552019893899590418" /></a><br /><br />I'm about to bust out of the concrete jungle and do a lil hiking. Once in a while a man needs to get back to nature. Before I do so I'm going to bring you a stormy little number from Mr. Ray Charles.<br /><br />The last time Ben and I DJed he played this track and I immediately came to the booth to inquire. He told me it was a Ray Charles record. "No shit," I said. A week later I was flipping through a large and unruly stack of unsorted/uncleaned 45s I have and found the very same record. "No shit," I said. Although it's a little crispy sounding I don't really mind. Ray kills it on this number. Co-written by J. Armstead, a female Chicago based singer/songwriter who we've seen on here before. This is one of Ray's fiercest tunes that features the stormiest of rhythms and a top-notch horn arrangement. Come on, you know you're dancing ten seconds into it. Ray has got you hooked and now you need a little of his medicine. <br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTQ2MjIyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NDYyMjItOWQ5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNjgwODkwO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNTQ2MjIyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM1NDYyMjItOWQ5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyNjgwODkwO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-14768920757786895322010-12-12T18:48:00.000-08:002010-12-13T03:26:09.367-08:00Dee Clark - It's Raining<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ6LQ-akR6skmOh9zFnr9de0WgYzyV2VDc3HV2xsr8cc9E_PyO9VLezJK_38TlhTaSLZHt831zyZjW41Y7xdhyARMocVqoHPYjfm5HD10hl9hQeF_VJJKNypez58cOOWBEsqV_eoO3k1Q/s1600/it%2527sraining.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQ6LQ-akR6skmOh9zFnr9de0WgYzyV2VDc3HV2xsr8cc9E_PyO9VLezJK_38TlhTaSLZHt831zyZjW41Y7xdhyARMocVqoHPYjfm5HD10hl9hQeF_VJJKNypez58cOOWBEsqV_eoO3k1Q/s400/it%2527sraining.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549994304392749714" /></a><br /><br />Well, It hasn't stopped raining all day in New York. I hate the rain, under any circumstance. Obviously I understand its value but I can't help but feel great contempt for days like today where lethargy reigns. It does however give me a topical excuse to post this tune.<br /><br />Dee Clark was a soul singer out of Chicago who record for Vee-Jay and later Constellation. The song however is a New Orleans tune, penned by Naomi Neville (not Leville) and originally performed, exceptionally, by Irma Thomas. Although the original is by far my favorite I really like Dee Clark's version. It's a different take on the song but still retains the intended sentiment. <br /><br />I hope none of y'all are battling the elements but if you are may this song provide some comfort.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNDg2MjA5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM0ODYyMDktYWMzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyMjA4OTg2O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNDg2MjA5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM0ODYyMDktYWMzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkyMjA4OTg2O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-87939917879833075202010-12-09T19:12:00.000-08:002010-12-09T19:25:47.757-08:00Joey Gilmore - "Do It To Me One More Time"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8FaySGHKAiNnQeHaBNyyRKlhKTgTdySJ26-2R2aFYHi_LW4Tp0gUEs1skYAOoeQJQQVlbHR9P_nZKKb9Gr3qztuimD_mkimUGX9UmjV2j7yH9xiIU9QA4R20NDVJsGiLyJ_mJV2JpVwH/s1600/joeygilmore.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8FaySGHKAiNnQeHaBNyyRKlhKTgTdySJ26-2R2aFYHi_LW4Tp0gUEs1skYAOoeQJQQVlbHR9P_nZKKb9Gr3qztuimD_mkimUGX9UmjV2j7yH9xiIU9QA4R20NDVJsGiLyJ_mJV2JpVwH/s400/joeygilmore.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548886433291773026" /></a><br /><br />This is my favorite kind of record: relatively cheap (under the ten dollar mark) and completely killer. I haven't been able to try this out on the dance floor yet but I have a feeling it'll kill em. Such an interesting song that combines elements of funk, blues and employs latin influenced rhythm. It's got gritty organ, piano, and Joey has a spectacular voice to boot.<br /><br />As far as I could gather Joey Gilmore is a Florida based blues guitarist who is still active. Here is a link to his myspace page: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/joeygilmorebluesband">Joey Gilmore Blues Band.</a> I hope he doesn't mind me posting this because the people need to hear this song! The flip to this record is pretty exceptional too so I might post that up eventually. <br /><br />See you in a minute!<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNDU3NTE0O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM0NTc1MTQtYzc5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkxOTUxNjE5O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzNDU3NTE0O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTM0NTc1MTQtYzc5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkxOTUxNjE5O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-16982159024032118122010-11-27T21:01:00.000-08:002010-11-27T21:11:05.607-08:00Lewis Clark - "I Need You Baby"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitbUB69gq4qWFnD74BGpspHP9W4DG22VDRv-OneiKjaDWJiI0cq90lC9Eg9_Stxrmoskfvcf4UBbHcXlaG0e21YAH4LqZT_6bpPYWiJRRk9qoKWc_-r8j3lNl5WNsxW6gfvBMQjNSveSx/s1600/lewisclark.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitbUB69gq4qWFnD74BGpspHP9W4DG22VDRv-OneiKjaDWJiI0cq90lC9Eg9_Stxrmoskfvcf4UBbHcXlaG0e21YAH4LqZT_6bpPYWiJRRk9qoKWc_-r8j3lNl5WNsxW6gfvBMQjNSveSx/s400/lewisclark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544462174631172914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8hVJA5OaaZsfLesxAVuOLul0l3INfTrRRhF4Mq2TWWv64cQORNjdIqhuZxtzvtigkTnsY_j2bZAPJ-abCE-Z20t6WrmdkxYkOTi43cFUecnUkvzn-uosVbp0WPBDkd7176w4QoEmPOJI/s1600/afterthelaughterdec4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8hVJA5OaaZsfLesxAVuOLul0l3INfTrRRhF4Mq2TWWv64cQORNjdIqhuZxtzvtigkTnsY_j2bZAPJ-abCE-Z20t6WrmdkxYkOTi43cFUecnUkvzn-uosVbp0WPBDkd7176w4QoEmPOJI/s400/afterthelaughterdec4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544462168002631810" /></a><br /><br /><br />First off, Ben Carey and I are at it again this coming Saturday at Lulu's in Greenpoint. We'll be spinning our finest soul, funk and r&B dusties from 10 PM to 4 AM. I posted the flyer and I advise you come if you're in NYC.<br /><br />Some of the independent labels from the sixties and seventies that weren't exclusively soul or funk labels but sometimes released soul and funk records can be really hit or miss. Most of the records you actually find on Brent are terrible. They're either bad pop, silly novelty songs or just other random stuff. The one I'm posting today is an except.<br /><br />Sir Shambling did an excellent and comprehensive write up on Mr. Clark <a href="http://www.sirshambling.com/artists/lewis_clark/lewis_clark.html">HERE</a>, so I'm not going to really bother going into biographical information that's been covered with considerable depth. <br /><br />I will say though that this song, actually the B-side to his first major hit, is a complete ripper through and through. I will be playing this on Saturday just in case you wanted to hear it REALLY loud.<br /><br />Lewis Clark - "I Need You Baby"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMzQ1OTYyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMzNDU5NjItNTM2IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwOTIwOTc1O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMzQ1OTYyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMzNDU5NjItNTM2IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwOTIwOTc1O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-21691082954162511522010-11-22T19:32:00.001-08:002010-11-22T19:44:51.858-08:00Baby Huey & The Babysitters - "'Mighty' 'Mighty' Children (Unite Yourself This Hour)" Pt 1 & 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5guZwfv3vrawE2KSq5Ma7pu7duZGSXRjpdvUCfUbhH4WsuS575xp7TxiwIZQjTjC11HLoF_MP_wPf_hHjenot88mBOU8jct-RKf77-ZTkdB8_EhE6rIAs1KuWH4c652xMW8dJDZF9LGh/s1600/mightymighty1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5guZwfv3vrawE2KSq5Ma7pu7duZGSXRjpdvUCfUbhH4WsuS575xp7TxiwIZQjTjC11HLoF_MP_wPf_hHjenot88mBOU8jct-RKf77-ZTkdB8_EhE6rIAs1KuWH4c652xMW8dJDZF9LGh/s400/mightymighty1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542583212903030258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIql1rRCdl96PahP1XUXUfcE5PNH4g0n5Dh2M0-8lDiplVglHpbOG9SJaOl3lkRM7SfON1VEptUr88-Ecot2tBqT27bo_meOTNKj5J4vHPwi-JWDripJFUVU8-zSQ4vZu0bkQMqknZcBfk/s1600/mightymight2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIql1rRCdl96PahP1XUXUfcE5PNH4g0n5Dh2M0-8lDiplVglHpbOG9SJaOl3lkRM7SfON1VEptUr88-Ecot2tBqT27bo_meOTNKj5J4vHPwi-JWDripJFUVU8-zSQ4vZu0bkQMqknZcBfk/s400/mightymight2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542583196412891634" /></a><br /><br />Picked this up over the weekend on a digging trip to Baltimore. <br /><br />Donny Hathaway arrangement + Curtis Mayfield production & song + Baby Huey's voice = GOOD VIBES. This is the kind of the record you play at a house party.<br /><br />For some reason part two has the band's introduction as opposed to part one. I don't know if this is intentional or a pressing mixup. Either way, this record is such a party jammer. It's even got a positive message we can all get behind and it even references a turkey dinner (what up Thanksgiving). <br /><br />Baby Huey & The Babysitters - "'Mighty' 'Mighty' Children (Unite Yourself This Hour) - Pt 1<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjkyNTExO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyOTI1MTEtNTRkIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwNDgzNjQ4O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjkyNTExO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyOTI1MTEtNTRkIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwNDgzNjQ4O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />Baby Huey & The Babysitters - "'Mighty' 'Mighty' Children (Unite Yourself This Hour) - Pt 2<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjkyNTQyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyOTI1NDItYTAyIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwNDgzNzY0O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjkyNTQyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyOTI1NDItYTAyIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjkwNDgzNzY0O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-52722886885479293942010-11-16T19:53:00.000-08:002010-11-16T20:01:33.846-08:00Mary Ann Fisher - "Give"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbACVXu7Xc2YJRQWK-oEYZNjrcddk9vOLiaZAwhE3QeKlSUxFGbRErrkY3EYFV_7BX692NsMy58S3CzLd_W-Ox5ZyS8zRHp3LjOH8DatxJ_H7rG8d0HNrNHNBltxHp-Ad1OO7KITNzM7v/s1600/give.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjbACVXu7Xc2YJRQWK-oEYZNjrcddk9vOLiaZAwhE3QeKlSUxFGbRErrkY3EYFV_7BX692NsMy58S3CzLd_W-Ox5ZyS8zRHp3LjOH8DatxJ_H7rG8d0HNrNHNBltxHp-Ad1OO7KITNzM7v/s400/give.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540363266602744738" /></a><br /><br /><br />I'm bringing you a late night special today. This song is best enjoyed with the lights turned down low, maybe a girl or boy to sway with. I first heard this tune on a mix <a href="http://djbluewater.com/">DJ Bluewater</a> did. I listened to the song on repeat for a week straight and resolved myself to finding a copy. They don't turn up often but fortunately when they do they're cheap. <br /><br />Fisher is best known as a one time member of The Raeletts, and for her duets with Ray Charles. This track though melts my heart every time. Hope you enjoy it.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjEwOTcxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyMTA5NzEtZjJmIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5OTY2NjA3O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMjEwOTcxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMyMTA5NzEtZjJmIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5OTY2NjA3O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-36554958359298679982010-11-08T20:02:00.001-08:002010-11-08T20:23:54.652-08:00Folkways selections: Mississippi John Hurt - "Monday Morning Blues" & Clarence Ashley & Doc Watson "Dark Holler"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUr-Ps0U6VoxH93QW_n9h6Ee2hNuUhtqqRPB-e4gbzPz_OEyt_mKAQjCUQP00V39Oc6SuNNQ5lywZirf522NWQ12D-qRXcDj-psQzIyucXea3dhvFBLqtSJuVTDTmCA-CcQJ_PFiL1lp1/s1600/IMG_0580.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUr-Ps0U6VoxH93QW_n9h6Ee2hNuUhtqqRPB-e4gbzPz_OEyt_mKAQjCUQP00V39Oc6SuNNQ5lywZirf522NWQ12D-qRXcDj-psQzIyucXea3dhvFBLqtSJuVTDTmCA-CcQJ_PFiL1lp1/s400/IMG_0580.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537395682207447618" /></a><br /><br />Huge news! I have internet in my apartment! After six months of self-inflicted internet deprivation we finally caved and got the cable guy over here. I have to admit that having dependable access to the internet is a luxury I'm not too fond of living without.<br /><br />Today I'm switching things up a little bit. Since I never really laid out any rules for this blog I'm switching over to LP format and changing genres but still bringing y'all something unique and difficult to find. I'm only really setup for the 45 format so I don't have a scanner that'll fit LPs, an iPhone photo will have to do. This record is one of my favorites out of my entire collection. I'm a huge fan of early American folk music and thus a huge fan of the original Folkways compilations. In terms of packaging and creating records as a whole product (meaning equal attention to art, layout, and content) Folkways were way ahead of their time. Usually you can find the compilations in original format for pretty cheap and they're ALWAYS worth picking up. There's a lot of interesting comps of field recordings, Afghani folk music, early American folk, Russian folk, you name it and there's a good chance they've documented it. Anyway, this one is one of my favorites. It's aptly titled "The Friends of Old Time Music," and it features a variety of early American folk musicians ranging from finger-style blues, to banjo heavy folk and so on. It also happens to feature two songs from one of my all time favorite musicians, Mississippi John Hurt. If you're not familiar with the man you need to make yourself familiar. A pioneer in the finger-picking style of blues, he possessed the greatest natural sense of rhythm and melody. He created complex, full sounding, pieces just using his fingers and his ol' guitar. "Monday Morning Blues" is one of his blues dirges that make me want to crawl up inside myself and never come out. His voice is particularly haunting on this track. <br /><br />The next track is from South Appalachian banjo-folk pioneers Clarence Ashley and Doc Watson. Ashley is known for his very distinctive style of picking appropriately called clawhammer because of the way it looks when the person is using it. To be honest this song haunts me constantly. It's otherworldly with it's minor key tuning and Ashley's crooning narrative. <br /><br />I think the narratives told in the early folk songs are an often under-appreciated part of American history. There's so many incredible stories told in the lyrics of these songs, as well as in the lives of the musicians. They come from a place and time in America that is almost completely diminished but fortunately can be revisited in some small way but listening and appreciating these mostly forgotten songs. Sorry to get nostalgic on y'all but I have that tendency come Autumn. Hope you dig these.<br /><br />Mississippi John Hurt - "Monday Morning Blues"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMTI0NTkzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMxMjQ1OTMtNmQ3IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5Mjc2NTI0O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMTI0NTkzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMxMjQ1OTMtNmQ3IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5Mjc2NTI0O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />Clarence Ashley & Doc Watson - "Dark Holler"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMTI0NTkwO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMxMjQ1OTAtMzQzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5Mjc2NTY0O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMTI0NTkwO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMxMjQ1OTAtMzQzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg5Mjc2NTY0O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-47743830347056087072010-10-31T10:45:00.001-07:002010-10-31T12:41:42.632-07:00The Devils - "The X-sorcist" & "Hip Hug-Her"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4PYIALmRbIAGpyjwegMqWLr73D84UKjkt0aBk3L9LWRoGM500cZIBF7zRYsM4M_FQYQPzCfSUSXL283NjsiBiPuV3AmknxZ5GMxtjSbjGpQCwqgZoLNBh2NeebvRLVxM43RimWyAbfwo/s1600/xsorcist.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4PYIALmRbIAGpyjwegMqWLr73D84UKjkt0aBk3L9LWRoGM500cZIBF7zRYsM4M_FQYQPzCfSUSXL283NjsiBiPuV3AmknxZ5GMxtjSbjGpQCwqgZoLNBh2NeebvRLVxM43RimWyAbfwo/s400/xsorcist.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534268448951810930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWN4Fks2R2rUPIxdAUaP3NECpbzPcEGEUAzCEB5xG8IB0GO4MP-1BcHsH09QarYnrz78ryBJPFCDMzZ3TjgszeXoLTnTkcwlUEAHEoowmtGwb_s_LI5u1d2wB8Xl3L-PjsuC9hawyJ1yi/s1600/hiphug.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWN4Fks2R2rUPIxdAUaP3NECpbzPcEGEUAzCEB5xG8IB0GO4MP-1BcHsH09QarYnrz78ryBJPFCDMzZ3TjgszeXoLTnTkcwlUEAHEoowmtGwb_s_LI5u1d2wB8Xl3L-PjsuC9hawyJ1yi/s400/hiphug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534268448908524130" /></a><br /><br /><br />Happy Halloween! Here's a spooky, weird, and funky track from Mr. JB. I'm posting the flip because it's just too good.<br /><br />The Devils - "The X-sorcist"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDMyNzE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMzI3MTctNmMxIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4NTU0MTU3O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDMyNzE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMzI3MTctNmMxIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4NTU0MTU3O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />The Devils - "Hip Hug-Her"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDMxNjg3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMzE2ODctM2U4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4NTU0MTg5O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDMxNjg3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMzE2ODctM2U4IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4NTU0MTg5O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-4269633385460380042010-10-28T14:30:00.001-07:002010-10-28T14:47:13.643-07:00Gene Chandler "After The Laughter (Here Comes The Tears)" & Wendy Rene "After Laughter"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZRs4DFmIe_ZHfFGwQJtA14VPpgQ7q_Mp2BbX2HI1bn3TLXw_qRp47fK95svFem7XF9q2Y2oYwqYxavP795fGEmU5jBpFt14BLwG5EAFYL0dCQlKUKYJdVlB4PJQE8Jm1TXvVEWXBo1-4/s1600/afterthelaughterflyer.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZRs4DFmIe_ZHfFGwQJtA14VPpgQ7q_Mp2BbX2HI1bn3TLXw_qRp47fK95svFem7XF9q2Y2oYwqYxavP795fGEmU5jBpFt14BLwG5EAFYL0dCQlKUKYJdVlB4PJQE8Jm1TXvVEWXBo1-4/s400/afterthelaughterflyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533212863616207570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlCnFTyo1dAnYYFkjveoFLbozEoDqA75eeXsQl6EmVjMEkA2IZdg7PD5jcvd0E6F365oteAqD7MBAmdtflHdUxpZgK_1v-gApe5Xym6-RAm1C68IIWfgCIgGdfKH5rKpRMoC7pVdnblVA/s1600/wendyrene.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlCnFTyo1dAnYYFkjveoFLbozEoDqA75eeXsQl6EmVjMEkA2IZdg7PD5jcvd0E6F365oteAqD7MBAmdtflHdUxpZgK_1v-gApe5Xym6-RAm1C68IIWfgCIgGdfKH5rKpRMoC7pVdnblVA/s400/wendyrene.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533212854312745106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWgE4TUd8rxErXNX8j8HaydlhCe_dy31E6FYKxI5EfQZz83c_RLwaYXC2r_Mz_EEBny62dEILNDj2Uf27GuRZ-cdmbZzi2NWoIJepcDR83mntAv3m7OWI3igcf1tPU4YIX7pOH2xnb1Em/s1600/genechandler.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWgE4TUd8rxErXNX8j8HaydlhCe_dy31E6FYKxI5EfQZz83c_RLwaYXC2r_Mz_EEBny62dEILNDj2Uf27GuRZ-cdmbZzi2NWoIJepcDR83mntAv3m7OWI3igcf1tPU4YIX7pOH2xnb1Em/s400/genechandler.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533212850173223922" /></a><br /><br />I apologize for the delay between the previous post and today's post. My work schedule and the fact that I still don't have internet in my apartment often makes it difficult to find the time to get to the coffee shop before they close. Anyway, I'm still here and to make it up to y'all I'm coming with two records today. Two very tasty records and an exciting announcement. First the news-- Ben Carey (co-creator of Hot Pants MN) and myself have teamed up to start a new, hopefully, monthly party in Brooklyn. For the time being we're tentatively calling it After The Laughter but it's possible that might be the permanent moniker. The information for the first party is on the flyer I posted above. Please come out if you're local, if we get enough support it'll be easier for use to convince the spot to allow us to keep throwing parties. <br /><br />Now onto the tunes. These two records couldn't have any less to do with each other other than sharing similarly named song titles. Gene's song is a positively classy Northern record with a beat made for stomping around. Wendy's is heartbreaking ballad with her stunning vocals as a focal point. I believe it's honestly one of the finest vocal performances in the Soul canon. I don't know why some Stax 45s that look PRISTINE yet sound kind of crappy but this happens to be one. I'd also just like to point out a fun little fact about yours truly. The very very first piece of music I bought with my own money was Wu-Tang's <span style="font-style:italic;">Enter The 36 Chambers.</span> My mom gave me twenty bucks one day when I went to the mall with a couple of friends and I bought the album on cassette from the wall. I remember playing that tape all day long, everyday. The reason I'm mentioning this story is because they sampled "After Laughter" on their song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFXkqef3Njk">"Tearz"</a>. I still love Wu-Tang's take on the Stax classic and the more informed twenty-five year old me now has a profound appreciation for Wendy Rene's original. <br /><br />Hope y'all enjoy the tunes and I hope to see some of you at the party next weekend.<br /><br />Wendy Rene - "After Laughter"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDAzNjA0O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMDM2MDQtOTM5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4MzAyMzc0O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDAzNjA0O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMDM2MDQtOTM5IjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4MzAyMzc0O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object><br /><br />Gene Chandler - "After The Laughter (Here Comes The Tears)"<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDAzNjAxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMDM2MDEtNDdlIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4MzAyNDE3O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEzMDAzNjAxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTMwMDM2MDEtNDdlIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg4MzAyNDE3O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-3770453097844637272010-10-17T15:14:00.001-07:002010-10-17T19:35:37.877-07:00The Magictones - "I've Changed"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-sB_Kgd-HZeAjDDLCI-SWEJ7g2oYNbnvQ6vA_dBS1B97ltcZkML9JdZ9WveSOLmTpTpmsU482TE3YJ1ma9eTsaq6dbKWZr2vTziGQS1c1vLlyInPc8DLoTLIDT5Cwo9PMuCEIUjw039f/s1600/magictones.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-sB_Kgd-HZeAjDDLCI-SWEJ7g2oYNbnvQ6vA_dBS1B97ltcZkML9JdZ9WveSOLmTpTpmsU482TE3YJ1ma9eTsaq6dbKWZr2vTziGQS1c1vLlyInPc8DLoTLIDT5Cwo9PMuCEIUjw039f/s400/magictones.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529142306011313394" /></a><br /><br />Alright, back on the Detroit tip! As I said two posts ago I've been digging hard on Detroit sounds, particularly Revilot/Westbound releases. Awhile back Larry Grogan posted a killer version of "Good Old Music" by a Detroit group called The Magictones. I remember listening to it and initially filing it to the back of my brain as often happens due to an overload in media-consumption. Later when I met Larry when he spun one sunday at Fat Buddha he showed me the record and my memory was jogged, then he played the record and I lost my mind. As a result I went on a hunt for other Magictones records and found this one for a little bit of scratch on the ol' eBay. Well worth it. <br /><br />Tremendous groove on this one with just enough attitude. Hope ya dig it.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODc0NjcyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4NzQ2NzItYzUwIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg3MzY5MzUyO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODc0NjcyO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4NzQ2NzItYzUwIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg3MzY5MzUyO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11794549489692181792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-47856006362449273632010-10-15T15:46:00.001-07:002010-10-15T15:48:43.465-07:00Sunny & The Sunliners - "The Thing"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdK9xA8ttDVcN8JSJbwhKO9qfDLzeRseeo4c8KAfWqNv95afcSSf2NhlMRdA80QVzB1vm0E7NwFkmkR_zKZKB7ivb2xVC2CSwFCna61H5ps-ig8SNjQKPvHIkxNjnuQMceVITfxbBl07Yb/s1600/sunnyandthesunliners.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdK9xA8ttDVcN8JSJbwhKO9qfDLzeRseeo4c8KAfWqNv95afcSSf2NhlMRdA80QVzB1vm0E7NwFkmkR_zKZKB7ivb2xVC2CSwFCna61H5ps-ig8SNjQKPvHIkxNjnuQMceVITfxbBl07Yb/s400/sunnyandthesunliners.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528408231728282850" /></a><br /><br />One of my favorite things about hunting for Soul music (including funk, jazz-funk, boo-ga-loo, northern soul, sweet soul, and all the other offshoots) is that there is literally just an endless amount of recorded material, really good material, out there. Throughout the sixties and seventies there was a seemingly unlimited amount of artists working and recording, some on major labels and some on microcosmic independent labels. So just when you think that you've uncovered every little niche of the genre, not necessarily discovering every artist or record in that niche but just as a whole, another door opens up and there's a whole different Thing going on that you had no idea existed. It's kind of like a giant puzzle and it's what holds my attention and keeps me interested (something that's NOT EASY to do) in discovering what else is out there.<br /><br />The primary way of finding these new doors is through networking and meeting new people. Since everyone has a different ear, and more importantly since everyone comes from a completely unique cultural background, each person is bound to have a different experience with the music. Sooooooo, getting to today's song and how this all relates. In New Orleans I meet Justin "Rambo" Salinas through my friend Tarik. Naturally Justin and I had a lot to talk about since we both have a profound love for Soul and records. He kept talking about a musician from his native state of Texas, Sunny Ozuna. I had never heard of Sunny before but Justin spoke with great passion about him and his music. This caught my attention since it seemed I had found out about a new little niche. After coming back from New Orleans I turned this record up by Sunny & The Sunliners, and it blew me away.<br /><br />"The Thing" is a tremendous instrumental workout that's part boo-ga-loo, part jazz and part funk. Throw that all together and you have an incredibly killer tune that's sure to get the people moving. The song moves along driven by a groovy rythym comprised of an organ, the bass, guitar and drums. Around that static rythym is where the magic happens: a few HUGE horn breaks and horn lines, and a seemingly improvisational jazz-like trade off between the trumpet and sax. Man, this song is just plain cool. <br /><br />I'm sending this out to Rambo Salinas. He's currently hosting an all-nighter weekender for the three year anniversary of his hot-as-hell Hot Pants party in Minneapolis. I wish I could have made it out for that but I'll have to celebrate on my own with this record. <br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODU0ODI5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4NTQ4MjktYWIwIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg3MTgyOTMxO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODU0ODI5O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4NTQ4MjktYWIwIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg3MTgyOTMxO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-17505123671018190682010-10-10T15:04:00.000-07:002010-10-10T16:58:17.621-07:00Solomon Burke - Down in the Valley<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K0SNj94BoUms55m-8iOs9aE-EE7Dlb5D7hZYO4dRbwnF9tW3ULF8Zbp9msDpg8t3eyKeypBeEa5xwaa6GX8zFYY6YjcPqBYvT8O28_A5OedzXK5WYNWv8FK2qEb-LAKph_pBU70vvip8/s1600/solomonburkedowninthevalley.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K0SNj94BoUms55m-8iOs9aE-EE7Dlb5D7hZYO4dRbwnF9tW3ULF8Zbp9msDpg8t3eyKeypBeEa5xwaa6GX8zFYY6YjcPqBYvT8O28_A5OedzXK5WYNWv8FK2qEb-LAKph_pBU70vvip8/s400/solomonburkedowninthevalley.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526541986940938178" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure a good majority of you have heard the sad news of Solomon Burke's passing this morning. If you're unfamiliar with Dr. Burke (as he liked to call himself), he was one of the pioneer Soul singers of the 1960's and is largely responsible for the mainstream/crossover success of the genre. In my opinion he was the most versatile of all his peers, he could utilize his sweet voice in any number of ways: from deep baritone to screaming falsetto. He certainly stands out among the plethora of Soul Singers working his era, mostly due to his severe talent and also due to his larger-than-life personality. I suggest reading Peter Guralnick's <span style="font-style:italic;">Sweet Soul Music: Rhythm and Blues and the Southern Dream of Freedom,</span> as Big Sol plays a primary role in the book and a crucial link between all other working entertainers. There are amazing stories about Sol outwitting, and ultimately performer to, a large gathering of KKK members and duping the promoter of The Apollo into allowing Burke "full concessions." Those are abstract summaries of the stories he tells in the book but it's definitely worth it to read them in full. <br /><br />Now, on to the tune. "Down in the Valley," was co-written by Burke and Bert Berns in 1962 and was later, more famously, covered by Otis Redding on Otis Blue. As much as I love the Otis version it has nothing on the original. Burke displays his supreme grasp over his craft in this sweet blend of Country and Soul that he was most known for. The lyrics are exceptional, and the metaphorically biblical undertones are not to be overlooked (he was a working preacher after all). Just sit back and appreciate Burke's true artform so rarely found in modern times. <br /><br />Rest in peace, Big Sol.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODAxNDcxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4MDE0NzEtNzJmIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2NzQ4MTA4O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyODAxNDcxO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI4MDE0NzEtNzJmIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToyMDUyMjYzO3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2NzQ4MTA4O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-44881783477458389602010-10-06T14:57:00.000-07:002010-10-06T15:10:47.500-07:00Darrell Banks - "I've Got That Feelin'"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavVyZHDXdJlCVclRIxc24b-LaSBB1lJ_DSA82eq-atgh5IaJVyTjDcme3gbegJiLXlmqGrDlaeUKG5MW6UKSZwLLSX95pRYsgWEbFu0l_yCmHhM6T0oTv7xalLPuU4HRXu9AgfBx2qONL/s1600/dbanks.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavVyZHDXdJlCVclRIxc24b-LaSBB1lJ_DSA82eq-atgh5IaJVyTjDcme3gbegJiLXlmqGrDlaeUKG5MW6UKSZwLLSX95pRYsgWEbFu0l_yCmHhM6T0oTv7xalLPuU4HRXu9AgfBx2qONL/s400/dbanks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525057360537029218" /></a><br /><br /><br />I'm going to be M.I.A. for a little while, or more accurately my computer is going to be M.I.A. for a little while. There's a huge gaping crack across the LCD screen of my lap top as I type this. Of course it's not covered under Applecare's bogus protection policy and it will probably cost a small fortune but the silver beauty shall rise again. I figured I'd get a post in before it goes off to be repaired.<br /><br />I've been digging hard on the sounds of Revilot lately, specifically the early releases from The Parliaments. I went searching through my stash and came up with this one, which although it isn't a Revilot release it was recorded at the Revilot studios and features one of Detroit's most talented singers. Unfortunately Darrell Banks was cut down by a Detroit police officer at the young age of 35. "I've Got That Feelin'" is a serious booty-shaker with a terrific Northern sound. Love the bass on this track. <br /><br />Hope y'all dig it and I'll see you as soon as my computer is returned to me.<br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyNzU2NTAzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI3NTY1MDMtODUzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2NDAyOTU1O30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyNzU2NTAzO3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI3NTY1MDMtODUzIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2NDAyOTU1O30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581124687220955027.post-462290588673978972010-10-03T11:23:00.000-07:002010-10-03T12:38:15.933-07:00DJ Hambone (aka Me) live set from Lost & Found 09/28/2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUDXoHegaNrR1NPipcNG_JpfJzZlHRa4Gb34iQnNW7raRVKZlHuBYCs_eaN8aE57M_hyphenhyphen27vg1TNmWm58kktNHQSDbwYQvK-kiiakjUEQF47TFrMK8BH3lOeNSk5SoiF8cduiQuH2VAR6Y/s1600/The_lost_and_found_flyer.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUDXoHegaNrR1NPipcNG_JpfJzZlHRa4Gb34iQnNW7raRVKZlHuBYCs_eaN8aE57M_hyphenhyphen27vg1TNmWm58kktNHQSDbwYQvK-kiiakjUEQF47TFrMK8BH3lOeNSk5SoiF8cduiQuH2VAR6Y/s400/The_lost_and_found_flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523904009057629250" /></a><br />Here's my set from Lost and Found this past Tuesday. Almost everything on here came from my trip to New Orleans. Hope you dig these tunes. Internet connection my apartment is non-existant so I'm posting this from the local coffee shop. Unfortunately I can't recall what two of the records I played are and those are marked with question marks. As soon as I get home I'll look them up and fill in the blanks. I'll be back soon with some more featured 45s. Be well!<br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons (Power Pac)<br />Willard Burton & The Funky Four - Funky In Here (Capitol)<br />Betty Harris - Ride Your Pony (Sansu)<br />Honey & The Bees - Why Do You Want To Hurt The One You Love (Arctic)<br />Billy McGregor - Fall Down On My Knees (Flash)<br />Evie Sands - You've Got Me Uptight (Blue Cat)<br />The Enchanting Enchanters - Boss Action (BenMoKeith)<br />James Rivers - Let's Live (Eight Ball)<br />Charlene P.M. - Loving You (FW)<br />Lee Moses - Got That Will (Maple Leaf)<br />Bobby Rush - Done Got Me Good PT. 2 (Sedgrick)<br />???<br />Chris Kenner - All Night Rambler Pt. 1 (Instant)<br />Charles Mintz - Give a Man a Break (Uplook)<br />Ernie Hines - Were Gonna Party (USA Records)<br />Tommy Ridgley - I Want Some Money Baby (Johen)<br />Bobby McClure - Love's Coming Down (Klondike)<br />Eddie Bo - Can You Handle It (Bo-Sound)<br />Cody Black - Going Going Gone (Ram Brock)<br />Mel Hueston - Double Confusion (Chanson)<br />???<br />Diamond Joe - Hurry Back To Me (Sansu)<br />Doug Anderson - Hey Mama Here Comes The Preacher (Janus)<br /><br /><br /><object height="28" width="335"><param value="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyNzIyNDE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI3MjI0MTctNjJiIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2MTM0NzcxO30=&autoplay=default" name="movie"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed wmode="transparent" height="28" width="335" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.divshare.com/flash/audio_embed?data=YTo2OntzOjU6ImFwaUlkIjtzOjE6IjQiO3M6NjoiZmlsZUlkIjtpOjEyNzIyNDE3O3M6NDoiY29kZSI7czoxMjoiMTI3MjI0MTctNjJiIjtzOjY6InVzZXJJZCI7aToxODk1Mzg4O3M6MTI6ImV4dGVybmFsQ2FsbCI7aToxO3M6NDoidGltZSI7aToxMjg2MTM0NzcxO30=&autoplay=default"></embed></object>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708565323776946788noreply@blogger.com5