tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21074080063716866912024-03-12T20:33:36.017-07:0045 RPMTHE RECORD KITCHEN ~~~~~~ obscure to lesser known, unusual to rare vinyl 45 rpm record sides.
It's all about the songthomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.comBlogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-54351422160542399392022-12-29T19:19:00.007-08:002022-12-29T19:31:33.424-08:00west coast surf instrumental ~ California 1962<br><br<div><iframe width="300" height="60" src="https://vocaroo.com/embed/1bLREvWdWS6E?autoplay=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay"></iframe><br><a href="https://voca.ro/1bLREvWdWS6E" title="Vocaroo Voice Recorder" target="_blank"
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Classic surf instrumental b-side from the band's second single.
The Sentinals were from San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast. <br />
The a-side flip is: 'Tor-Chula'thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-30628520379459441112022-08-05T15:29:00.013-07:002022-08-05T17:23:51.152-07:00On the street job offer interview ~ San Francisco 1963<br><div><iframe width="300" height="60" src="https://vocaroo.com/embed/1n2OXUn736pT?autoplay=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay"></iframe><br><a href="https://voca.ro/1n2OXUn736pT" title="Vocaroo Voice Recorder" target="_blank"></a></div><br>When the streets where alive. When the streets where cool. A real to reel job interview on the street - San Francisco, California 1963<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPKj1tJL7ZnRlh5WgPAUHdrOmUHB-uvcyj1-1LsGHf2qCKUZpQaLntzDtPgRrQCqbQ3bqrNLgpzzcBOT9IlgAf_9krg8w8K4VcdwxVbqYKuWGeNEdWgK5bOAjCBKwNY4HQtwWB9TrNNoVgiLKd1izal_tvNPmK19eBnYWUpndq_9cOZ7tA19OdsgKFA/s550/Real%20Reel%20Job%20offer%2063.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqPKj1tJL7ZnRlh5WgPAUHdrOmUHB-uvcyj1-1LsGHf2qCKUZpQaLntzDtPgRrQCqbQ3bqrNLgpzzcBOT9IlgAf_9krg8w8K4VcdwxVbqYKuWGeNEdWgK5bOAjCBKwNY4HQtwWB9TrNNoVgiLKd1izal_tvNPmK19eBnYWUpndq_9cOZ7tA19OdsgKFA/s400/Real%20Reel%20Job%20offer%2063.jpg"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38ZlYeN5mcMioMUEUcr1S96tYAJPGmqzIdqQj4xastiKh0zbbmsT5vmM_2s1ZbhZInQGhILbG40f4eBJeEJKHMddoKGr-ZsQ61DwMgY44xgiCWIwRw_owS8sU9cx46HljaWNU1q6dl8SuWEVbUFzSikZHX2xWCw6QUnAtNh40SaXGBPrAQD5gHSwydQ/s613/bright%20young%20job%20applicants%20.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="613" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38ZlYeN5mcMioMUEUcr1S96tYAJPGmqzIdqQj4xastiKh0zbbmsT5vmM_2s1ZbhZInQGhILbG40f4eBJeEJKHMddoKGr-ZsQ61DwMgY44xgiCWIwRw_owS8sU9cx46HljaWNU1q6dl8SuWEVbUFzSikZHX2xWCw6QUnAtNh40SaXGBPrAQD5gHSwydQ/s400/bright%20young%20job%20applicants%20.jpg"/></a></div>Bright young job applicants riding the cable car 1963thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-45557882795346719402022-08-05T14:24:00.007-07:002022-08-13T20:58:08.015-07:00R & B / early soul group dancer ~ Virginia 1963<br><div><iframe width="300" height="60" src="https://vocaroo.com/embed/1hK2D0eMvD2B?autoplay=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay"></iframe><br><a href="https://voca.ro/1hK2D0eMvD2B" title="Vocaroo Voice Recorder" target="_blank" </a></div><br><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lYEjTEcwqk/YA4GDiw1QVI/AAAAAAAADdg/tBJaRfgKvKkB6lIV22cd3nY4nQEYlN13wCLcBGAsYHQ/s667/grandison%2Brca%2B45%2Bdaddy%2B001.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="667" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lYEjTEcwqk/YA4GDiw1QVI/AAAAAAAADdg/tBJaRfgKvKkB6lIV22cd3nY4nQEYlN13wCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/grandison%2Brca%2B45%2Bdaddy%2B001.jpg"/></a></div>From '62 to 1963, The Grandison Singers recorded/pressed only three 45s during their time together, all on RCA Victor. They also had an EP pressed in Spain consisting of the same US recorded songs. Found this 45 some time ago, but couldn't find much info/detail until recently. Was curious as to who the singer was. <br> The Grandison Singers, two sisters and their two cousins originally from Virginia. From church gospel to secular R&B and early Soul, a familiar history/musical path many groups/artists took in the early years of RnB & Soul. A measured chorus, these ladies can sing and the slightly delayed lead-in makes the song build. 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Hello loyal 45 RPM followers. <br>It's most unfortunate that the file sharing site "yourlisten" that I've used here for more than a few years does not technically work anymore - At least not for me. A tech glitch? Tried contacting multiple times to no avail...<br>In the meantime, this blog is on hold until I figure out another service and repost some of the better broken 45 post links. Will be back soon with more obscure to unusual 45s.<br>thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-58712924861338832822022-05-21T09:00:00.004-07:002022-08-15T19:27:07.625-07:00rocksteady reggae ~ Jamaica 1969<br />
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Haunting rhythmic vocal side reissue pressed on a correct late 60s, "period-blue" Supreme label. The flip is, 'So Many Problems' by the Viceroys. The Supreme label was an offshoot/subsidiary label of producer Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label through the early 70s.<br />
Recorded at Studio One in Jamaica in 1969, 'Whisper To Me' was originally pressed/released the same year on a blank Jamaican Estick label (also as Estic) with the B-side flip, 'I Need Love.' <br />
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If 'Whisper To Me' was ever intended to be officially released on any of Coxsone Dodd's stock, full design colored labels, it's anyone's guess. It never was at the time. Such is the case and mystery with many great Jamaican blank pre-release 45s. <br />
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Cecile Campbell joined Jamaica's, 'Soulettes' in 1968 during the middle period of the group's incarnation with Rita Marley (Bob Marley's wife) and Hortense Lewis (not to be confused with reggae soulster, Hortense Ellis). <br />
She recorded two other 45s, 'Breaking Up' with Jackie Estick on the Studio One label in 1968 with the flip, 'Musical Scorcher' by the Sound Dimension (also pressed on Muzik City). The other, 'Shimmering Star' which was pressed on a blank Coxsone/Studio One pre-release label about the same time. Though not sure of the flip. <br />
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Nora Dean left the group in 1969, joined/replaced then by Hortense Lewis.<br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-6554944158843435002022-05-14T21:35:00.000-07:002022-05-14T21:35:39.266-07:00funk dancer ~ 1972<br />
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Could argue that Bobby Byrd invented funk.<br />
Always viewed Bobby Byrd and James Brown as one and the same. They needed each other. Their collaborations created so many amazing sounds.<br />
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In 1970, James Brown collaborated and started the Brownstone record label with Florida producer and future 70s soul disco pioneer, Henry Stone. Stone would later run TK records, Florida. From 1970 to 1977, the Brownstone record label released about eleven 45s. Most all funk/soul. <br /><br>It's been written and documented that Bobby actually "discovered" the young James Brown in 1952 while playing baseball on a juvenile prison field in Georgia. James was serving time there for stealing clothes...<br />
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A dance side that needs to be played with some volume through speakers.<br />
Sayin' it and doin' it are two different things.<br>True enough. Funk perfection. thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-73888964312220542972021-10-31T11:07:00.001-07:002021-11-08T20:07:38.246-08:00northern soul dancer ~ 1968 <br />
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Recorded in Hollywood, California 1968. <br />
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Detroit super soul singer, Marvin' Tyrone 'Jones (1942-1982) aka Jack Montgomery recorded and released only four 45s. <br />
Existing from 1962 to 1970, the Los Angeles based Revue record label recorded/pressed about 60 45s, soul, soul-funk, soul-funk-jazz.thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-80501933594833648992021-10-29T16:21:00.119-07:002022-01-04T08:36:04.740-08:00deep soul ~ Chicago 1968<br />
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Don't know who she is. I've dug around over the years trying to come up with any information on this Bamboo label 45. Though Sylvia Thomas likely was from Chicago. This was her only 45 and recording released. ' So Will I ' was the first 45 in a series of about 20 released on the label. <br />
Contrary to the St Louis label address, this was a Chicago based soul label which existed from 1968 to 1971.<br />
Whether this Chicago label started in St Louis then moved to Chicago, or simply pressed and distributed their 45 catalog out of St Louis is anyone's guess. The Bamboo label was owned by Yolanda Hardin, mother of Mel Harden - Mel Hardin of soul singing duet, Mel & Tim - 'Backfield In Motion' also on the Bamboo label. <br> The flip side is 'At Last'.thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-34197324986057560062021-10-24T14:20:00.000-07:002021-11-06T14:37:21.369-07:00R&B vocal ~ Louisiana 1961<br />
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Leo Price 1935 ~ 2016 <br />
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Drummer, composer/singer, and younger brother of R&B/pop singer Lloyd Price, this Hull label 45 was first recorded/pressed in 1961. It was pressed again with the same flip and added arrangements in '65 on the Up-Down label. Can't find info on where this was recorded...possibly in NYC. Though Leo grew up and lived in Kenner, LA, the Hull record label was out of the Brill building in New York City.<br />
Leo played and composed with many other artists, including a cross country tour with his brother Lloyd in the early mid-50s. He also co-wrote 'Send Me Some Lovin' for Little Richard. Other than his two Hull and Up-Down label 45s, he recorded and pressed only one other 45 on the GMC label in '67.<br />
The flip side: 'Quick Draw'thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-70156440490638037752021-10-22T21:12:00.006-07:002021-12-02T23:08:15.641-08:00lounge / bossa nova - cha-cha-chá ~ Italy 1965<br />
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La Sorella di Cristina - "Cristina's Sister." Can't find much info on this 45. Found another Andrea Tosi 45 released on the same label, 'Junior' out of Milan, Italy. Both produced by "Lord". <br>The flip side of this is - 'La Girandola'.<br />
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Wish Beppe wouldn't have written on her back! Guess I can't blame him.<br />
Roughly " Sister Cristina, once me if you can " - Beppe<br />
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Below: Second Andrea Tosi Junior label 45 from 1965.<br />
And two other mid-60s, "Quintetto Andrea Tosi" E.P.s ...one pressed in Portugal, the other pressed in Italy.<br />
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thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-62890369183154929902021-10-19T15:30:00.003-07:002022-08-15T19:34:04.821-07:00funk instrumental ~ Las Vegas 1972<br />
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Louis Prima (1910 – 1978), trumpeter/singer, jump blues/swing bandleader, features his guitarist Ronnie James on this a-side.<br />
Ronnie James was Louis' guitarist for two years in the early 70s. Owned by Louis, the Prima-Magnagroove record label existed out of Las Vegas from about 1962 to '72.<br />
Great funk with a bit of cheese, backed by some fantastic drumming by Jimmy Vincent. 'Two Face' may be just that, a bit annoying perhaps in its' wah-wah goodness, but also a perfect display in exercising a funky freakout overindulgence.<br />
The b-side is 'Oh Happy Day.'<br />
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* note: this is not heavy metal vocalist/guitarist, Ronnie James Dio.thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-51319812842238158092021-10-12T12:02:00.003-07:002022-05-16T12:25:31.129-07:00The song remains the same?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />
'Rickets' Special'<br />
'Buttermilk Pt I & II'<br />
'2120 South Michigan Ave' <br />
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Three songs, three artists, one mod riff. Who was first? I feel as if I've done some half-assed detective work with no absolute conclusion. <br />
Case in point, three great instrumental recordings from the 60s, all with the same bass line, guitar riff, and harmonica break.<br />
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Quite curious to me are the recordings, and recording dates from all artists involved, two in fact, with different writers' credits...<br />
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Quite curious still, is the fact that I recently discovered the Rickets, a mod/psych/German rock & roll band with some very rare early 60s recordings. <br />
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The song in question, a live recording from the Rickets called 'Rickets Special', first recorded on a vintage Telefunken two track tape recorder in 1963. <br />
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The Rickets did release a 45 in 1964. Probably released in Germany and/or Europe only. Unfortunately I've never seen the label to check the writer's credits. Though I did find online the original 45 rpm picture sleeve.<br />
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The a-side, 'My Dear' flipped over reveals a great b-side tune, 'Rickets' Special'. <br />
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The Rickets -'Rickets Special' was apparently re-recorded and retitled, 'Action Painting' sometime between 1965-67.<br />
This version does appear on a rare German prog/kraut-rock compilation LP from 1970 entitled,'Wir Im Scheinwerfer' (We In the Spotlight). <br />
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If this first live 1963 recording date is accurate, it would predate both the Rolling Stones' and Sly Stone's "penned versions"...<br />
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Could the Rolling Stones have heard the Rickets version in some form before 1964? It's possible.<br />
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It's also possible the Stones, and later Sly Stone "lifted or borrowed" this brilliant hook/arrangement from the Rickets, both claiming the song as their own? <br />
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Or is it possible that the Stones had already been playing their '2120 South Michigan Ave' in clubs live, before they recorded it later in 1964 with the Rickets just adopting it and recording the tune just from hearing it live? <br />
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The Rickets' "original" live tape from 1963. This does sound a bit progressive for 1963(?)<br />
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Sly Stone spinning the sounds at KSOL radio - San Francisco 1967 <br />
photo: Micheal Ochs<br />
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It also seems odd that Sly Stone's recorded Autumn label 45 from 1965 takes writer's credit one year after the Rolling Stones recorded and released their Decca version (essentially the same tune).<br />
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Recently read that Sylvester Stewart aka 'Sly Stone' is broke and living in a large trailer somewhere in Los Angeles. Not sure how true or to what extent, but it's always sad to read about poor circumstances talented artists fall upon.<br />
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Sly Stone put his mark on music, not to mention San Francisco's musical history. One of the top first artists to help bridge, blend, and shape 60s rock and soul together.<br />
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And here, his second 45 from 1965 pressed on the San Francisco Autumn label.<br />
But wait, this funky, mod riff sounds familiar...?<br />
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and again?!<br />
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Recorded in 1964 at Chess records in Chicago - The Rolling Stones 5x5 UK Decca EP.<br />
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Note writers' credit on '2120 South Michigan Ave': <br />
Nanker and Phlege, a pseudonym used by the Rolling Stones between 1963 and 1965.<br />
The song title is the address to Chess records, Chicago.<br />
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Who was first? Does it really matter? Not really. <br />
Personally, I feel the Stones may have came up with the first arrangement/riff.<br />
I just like the song and I'm intrigued that I noticed. <br />
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AN UPDATE: <br />
Here are a couple of emails that may put this story to rest:<br />
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In Feb. I received an email from a guy named Ernst. Not sure if he was/is associated with the band or a former member of The Rickets:<br />
To:ThomasSherrod<br />
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Hi Thomas,<br />
the titel "action painting" is live-recorded in 1963<br />
with a Telefunken Recorder 1/4" Tape.<br />
The Titel is new recorded for the German TV-Show<br />
"Wir im Scheinwerfer".<br />
It`s released on vinyl LP: Label RESONO: Wir im Scheinwerfer.<br />
5 Tracks from the Band. THE RICKETS<br />
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Look at You Tube: cicodelico<br />
psychedelic freakout 1966/67 ricketts action painting<br />
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Cheers<br />
Ernst <br />
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In March I received another email from Marius. <br />
This may be our answer...<br />
Hi Thomas,<br />
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I found your blog entry by chance about the question, if the Stones have been influenced by the Rickets in the early 60s or even copied one of their songs.<br />
My uncle happens to be the founder of the Rickets. He was later replaced by his brother. I recently play with the Rickets' drummer in a 60s and 70s cover band together with my father who also joined the Rickets in the late 60s till the 2000s. Since I got many records of the Rickets I'm very sure that their recording is not from 1963! As you mentioned in your blog, it sounds way to "progressive" for 1963. The number of the year is wrong. Must be from the mid 60s. Furthermore the Rickets were known to cover many Stones songs back in the day. All in all, the Stones haven't stolen the idea from the Rickets. It's the other way round I guess ;)<br />
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Have a nice day!<br />
Marius<br />
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We may have the answer. thank you Marius!<br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-44653997550892275592021-10-10T14:32:00.000-07:002021-11-06T14:32:57.178-07:00funk / jazz instrumental - 1972<br />
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Chuck Rainey in 1974thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-4526511293811919352021-10-08T14:47:00.013-07:002021-11-08T11:50:44.486-08:00pop / rock ~ France 1972<br />
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" Say thanks to life. A bird will sing.
There will be music for the whole day.
Say thanks to life. The moment given to us.
Let's look under the vines for the rising sun.<br>
Five minutes of love. Five minutes is enough
to change your life so we love the world.
We're happy. Five minutes of love is all I need to
forget the sad days (Let me forget them)
and like that world. It belongs to the two of us.<br>
The sun has set. And the train has whistled.
But before you go, wait a little on the platform.
You tell me "think of me." You say "don't get cold."
You do up my scarf. You take me into your arms.<br>
Five minutes of love. Five minutes is enough
to change your life (To change your life)
so we love the world. We're happy.
Five minutes of love is all I need to
forget the sad days (Let me forget them)
and like that world. It belongs to the two of us... "<br><br> "La voix d'un ange..." <br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-4903689288619204582021-10-08T09:30:00.000-07:002021-11-07T21:43:48.875-08:00northern soul / mid-tempo dancer ~ 1966<br />
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Sister and brother, Inez and Charlie Foxx somewhere in the mid 60s.<br />
This is the B-side flip to ' Come By Here ' <br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-65829071024198953592021-10-07T10:47:00.002-07:002021-11-08T11:55:27.948-08:00garage rock ~ San Jose, California - 1966<br />
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South Bay Area - San Francisco garage rock masters, the Count Five formed in San Jose, California in 1964. Recorded in Hollywood between 1965-66, this was the Count Five's last 45 of six released in 1969 on the Double Shot label. This is the b-side flip to 'Mailman'. <br />
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thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-62512594894280869832021-10-06T14:25:00.000-07:002021-11-06T14:26:35.254-07:00 Latin Jazz - pop / easy listening ~ 1963<br />
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Maestro Xavier Cugat with wife/singer, Abbe Lane <br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-4527297073718004872021-10-05T14:16:00.000-07:002021-11-08T20:54:21.207-08:00roots reggae vocal ~ Jamaica 1974<br />
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Not a 45 this time, but a song from the 1974 Jamaican LP, 'Play Me Sweet And Nice' by Marcia Griffiths. Roots reggae sounds with some great tracks on this LP. <br />
This song has been covered and recorded about a hundred times by everyone in all genres of music. Most know Roberta Flack's 1972 version, but I've always loved this version by Marcia Griffiths.<br />
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A tough song to cover if not done right. Many have fallen into a sappy, at times uncomfortable, emotional sound and interpretation. Marcia's version here sounds emotionally warmer and a bit less sad. She honors her feelings with more strength. Intriguing to me also because it can sound past tense, but we're never really sure...<br />
'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' surprisingly was originally written in the style of a folk song in 1957 by British folk singer/songwriter, Ewan MacColl.<br />
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thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-85387352521797786162020-09-23T21:42:00.000-07:002022-08-29T11:05:55.820-07:00pop vocal ~ 1953<br />
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The flip on this 45 is: 'Real Cool' by Tommy McCook and the Supersonics.<br />
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Treasure Isle comp LP from 1967 featuring The Jamaicans, Tommy McCook (pictured on the cover), The Techniques, and a few others.<br />
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Not to be confused with blues singer, Bobo Jenkins, or middleweight boxing champ, Carl 'Bobo' Olson, this obscure 45 tells a short story of the man known only as Bobo, a "most famous unknown..."<br />
An accomplished musician and rumored silent music mogul, Bobo was at the top of mid 50s "bohemian cool". He mixed with the social elite as well as the working classes, and yet his true identity is still unknown today, as it was then, to the many musicians and music lovers who mingled with him at the time.<br />
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Al 'Dr. Horse' Pittman sums up Bobo perfectly with his Fire label 45 from 1962.thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-72396401565580807182020-09-09T14:23:00.000-07:002022-08-29T11:08:27.105-07:00hillbilly country ~ Detroit 1950
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Somewhere in Los Angeles - Skeets in 1954.thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-80838359946740006472020-07-03T22:11:00.001-07:002021-11-08T10:38:45.943-08:00soul / jazz vocal ~ Los Angeles 1965<br />
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The flip side is, 'Rainy Day In L.A.'<br />
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The Los Angeles Palomar record label released about fifteen other records, but only existed from 1963 to '65.<br />
Marvin also had one another 45 on the Palomar label, 'I've Got The Blues (What Should I Do)'. <br />
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One of those songs one might feel ends too soon. Perhaps a bit more of a straight forward acoustic folk sound than some of their others. <br />
Singer/songwriter/guitarist David Roback's early Los Angeles based bands, The Rain Parade and Opal both had similar ethereal, melancholy-psych drone sounds as Mazzy Star. His writing skills, production and arrangements really crystallized with the exit of former Opal bassist and singer Kendra Smith in 1987.<br />
The consequent addition of singer/songwriter Hope Sandoval in 1989 created Mazzy Star's distinct sound.<br />
This song is included on their 1996 LP, 'Among My Swan'. Not sure how many 45s were pressed. 'I've Been Let Down' never charted. Released as a "jukebox only" single. <br />
thomassherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14268980624249002260noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107408006371686691.post-44889135319266372322020-06-21T18:55:00.000-07:002022-05-27T20:20:33.921-07:00early R&B ~ Los Angeles 1952<br><a href="http://yourlisten.com/45-RPM/john-watson-motorhead-baby--wchuck-higgins" id="yl17484446">Embed Music Files - Download Audio - </a><script src="http://yourlisten.com/embed.js?17484446" type="text/javascript" async></script><br><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1E-EvND8c2k/VonZp8XRY7I/AAAAAAAACFU/9OvKAPpTjjY/s1600/motorhead%2Bbaby.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1E-EvND8c2k/VonZp8XRY7I/AAAAAAAACFU/9OvKAPpTjjY/s400/motorhead%2Bbaby.jpg" /></a><br />
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With Chuck Higgins and his Mellotones backing, this was Johnny 'Guitar' Watson's first vocal and first recording put on a 45. He played piano on this side with Chuck Higgins playing saxophone. <br />
Great early R&B sound, but really in the tradition of a "Jump Blues" style one might hear in the late 1940s a few years before.<br />
The flip side is 'Pachuko Hop' by Chuck Higgins and his Mellotones. John Watson recorded another version of 'Motor Head Baby' a year later in 1953, as the Young John Watson on the Federal label.<br />
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