Here's a few to brighten an otherwise rainy Sunday Chicago Sunday afternoon..........
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
A soulful Sunday mix...
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
A Saturday afternoon mix.....
Just another little genre hopping summer afternoon mix....enjoy. :)
Esther Phillips-Justified (From the 1973 release, "Black Eyed Blues", one of her funkier records....definitely superior to the Atlantic recordings, IMHO.)
J. Mascis-Take a run at the sun (The beach Boys-like cut, that Matt Dillon lip synched to, in the 1996 film "Grace of my heart")
My American Heart-California (a cover of Tupac's "California", from the "Punk goes crunk" CD....fun version)
Bebel Gilberto-Every day you've been away (A cut from the 2004 CD "Bebel Gilberto", from the American-born Brazilian singer, daughter of João Gilberto and singer Miúcha.)
Miles Davis-Masqualero (Live in Antwerp !0/28/1967-stereo recording)
Buffalo Springfield-We'll See (a previously unreleased cut from the BS, from the 2001 4-CD box set)
Crash Karma-Awake (Excellent 2009 single from the Canadian supergroup)
The Ravens-Rock me all night long (A 1952 R&B chart hit from the Ravens...Jimmy Ricks, Ollie Jones, Leonard Puzey, and Warren Suttles.)
Aretha Franklin-You're all I need to get by (Studio take 2, an unreleased version of the Ashford and Simpson written classic)
Gipsy Kings-Soledad (beautiful....from the 2004 CD, "Roots")
Beck-Walls (From the 2008 "Modern Guilt" CD)
The Replacements-Valentine (A studio Demo from "Pleased to meet me")
Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers-Walkin' (An unreleased recording of "Walkin'", from the mid-'40s)
Japan-Visions of China (from the fifth and final studio album "Tin Drun", released in 1981, by Japan)
XTC-Complicated Game (from the 1979 XTC release, "Drums and Wires")
Neko Case-Look for me, I'll be around (from the 2002 CD "Blacklisted"...moody, atmospheric...marvellous)
Quartetto Cetra-Donna (One of the best Italian Jazz vocal quartets, a recording from the '50s)
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Going places....songs about different places....
A strange little genre hopping collection of songs about different places....
Nat King Cole Trio-(Get your kicks) on Rt. 66 (a rare studio alternate take)
Ahmad Jamal Trio-Moonlight in Vermont (a live cut)
Art Pepper-A night in Tunisia
Stray Cats-Rumble in Brighton (from the Built for Speed album)
Pete (Guitar) Lewis-Louisiana Hop (A 1952 R&B chart hit for Lewis)
Dwight Yoakam-Witchita Lineman (an excellent over of the Glen Campbell classic)
Nellie Lutcher-Lake Charles Boogie (The wonderful Ms. Lutcher's one-of-a-ind vocals and boogie piano)
Arie Shaw-Back Bay shuffle
Dinah Washington-Pacific Coast Blues (An early one you don't hear often from Ms. Washington)
The Buddy Banks Sextet-East side boogie (a late '40s cut from Banks)
Teena Marie-Harlem Blues (from the Congo Square CD-2009....Lady T still kicks ass)
Gary and the Pacemakers-Ferry Cross the Mersey (that other Brian Epstein managed Liverpool group...lol)
Charlie Parker-K.C. Blues (that's as in Kansas City K. C.)
Andy Kirk and his 12 clouds of Joy w/ Mary Lou WIlliams-Dallas Blues (an early Kirk side, featuring MLW on piano)
Mistinguett-ca c'est paris (a very early recording from the French chanteuse)
Trini Lopez-Made in Paris (some wonderful mid-60's Bacarach/David cheese, courtesy of Trini...love it)
Johnny Tyler-Oakie Boogie (classic Western Swingbilly)
Roy Eldridge w/ the Gene Krupa Orch.-Swiss Lullaby (A fun cut that starts out cheesy and then rocks, courtesy of "Little Jazz" Eldridge's trumpet, with the Gene Krupa Orch.)
Jimmy Scott-Broadway (a very different version of "Broadway"...nice arrangement)
Alison Krauss and Union Station-Oh, Atlanta (The Little Feat classic covered by AKUS)
Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orch.-Two tickets to Georgia (with Jack Teagarden....a 1930's cut)
Concrete Blonde-Walking in London (From the Cd of the same title, 1992)
Fletcher Henderson and his Orch.-I'm coming Virginia (Oh, how I'm always tempted to add a comma after the word coming....lmfao!!)
Jean Goldkette Orch.-Birmingham Bertha (a late '20s-early '30s cut from the Goldkette Orch.)
Glen Miller Orch.-Jersey Bounce
Leo Watson-Nagasaki (the original scatman himself)
Elton John-Philadelphia Freedom
Shelby Lynne-Rainy night in Georgia (a cover of the Tony Joe White classic)
Tony Joe White-Up in Arkansas
Bing Crosby w/ the Victor Young Orch.-Galway Bay
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
It's all in your head!! (but good head is better than no head at all) ;)
I've been MIA lately, being the end of the school year and all....SOOOOOooooo....Today I'm giving head for free (**cheezy drum roll.......**) Here's a strange 'lil set of songs with head in the title.....enjoy!
The link:
The tunes:
Dean Martin-Ain't that a kick in the head (do I really need a description?? nahhh)
Marlina Mars-Head and shoulders (some fun old Northern soul fer ya)
I'm from Barcelona-Headphones (strange pop from the 29 member Swedish band)
Aimee Mann-I can't get my head around it (From "The Forgotten Arm" CD)
Mary Lou Williams-Puddin' Head Serenade (An Andy Kirk era MLW gem)
Nat King Cole Quintet-Heads (with Illinois Jacquet)
Louis Armstrong and his hot seven-Potato Head Blues (1927 recording with amazing clarinet from Johnny Dodds, and one of Louis' best solos, IMHO)
Prince-Head
India.Arie-All in my head
Kristen Vigard-Paint my head (From the self titled 1990 CD...very underated singer, IMHO)
Bill Doggett-Hammer Head (excellent sax instrumental)
Joan Armatrading-Head of the table (from her 1972 debut album)
Les Chambers-Bald headed Daddy (a singbilly classic novelty)
Morrissey-Suedehead ('cuz as much as I try to dislike him...his song stick in my head...lol)
James Brown-Headache (one of the instrumentals that you don't hear too often....good stuff)
Lucinda Williams-Wrap my head around that ('cuz nothing she does is ever less than perfect!)
Nelly/Tim McGraw-All in my head (great song from an unexpected pairing of artists)
Buddy Johnson Orch. w/ Ella Johnson-Gotta go upside your head (one of my all time favourite lyrics)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs-Heads will roll (from the NYC indie trio)
Kinky- The Headphonist (pure electronic genius pop from the Monterrey, Mexico based five-piece band)
Sister Rosetta Tharpe-A gospel pop gem from 1948
Wanda Jackson-Heard headed woman (Ms. Wanda being SHElvis, back in 1960...ass kicking version!!)
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson-Bald Headed Blues (one of his best R&B cuts, IMHO)
Funkadelic-You hit the nail on the head (well...you DID! LOL)
Concrete Blonde-Your haunted head (An L.A. rollercoaster ride from their self-titled 1986 debut)
Gene Kardos Orch. w/ Dick Robertson-Red Headed Baby (A popular New York territory band of the early 1930s...vocals by Robertson)
Kate Nash-Dickhead (Kinda sez it all!! from the London-based singer's 2007 CD "Made of bricks")
The Cars-Got a lot on my head (from the 1979 release "Candy-O")
Dixie Chicks-Hole in my head (from the 1999 CD, "Fly")
Indigo Girls-Lay my head down (from their 10th album, the 2006 "Despite our differences")
Matthew Sweet-All over my head ('cuz everything he releases is good to me!...from "Blue sky on Mars"...1997)
Fred Wesley and the JBs-Blow your head (BOOOOOYA!! it kicks ass....as always!)
XTC-Ballad of Peter Pumkinhead (From Swindon's best!! 1992....."Nonesuch")
Nan Wynn-You go to my head (A 1938 recording by one of my favourite all time vocalists)
Art Pepper-You go to my head (From his 1979 release "Artworks"....brilliant!)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Japan "Live at Hammersmith Odeon" London Feb. 7, 1981
By request....Live recording by Japan, from February of 1981, at London's Hammersmith Odeon.
Link:
Tracklist:
Swing
Gentlemen take polaroids
Alien
...Rhodesia
Quiet life
My new career
Taking islands in Africa
Methods of dance
Ain't that peculiar
Haloween
European son
Holly Palmer "Holly Palmer" 1996
If there ever was a singer that you've heard everywhere, but most likely never heard of, it would be Holly Palmer. You've heard her singing backup for everyone...David Bowie, Gnarls Barkley, Idina Menzel....many movies you've seen have had her songs in the soundtrack...Down With love, Party of Five, Into the Blue....I could keep running a list here for quite awhile...really. An amazing singer....she is instantly recognizable, and sings comfortably in almost any genre. Four albums released, dating back to 1996...none really ever had the airplay they should've received.....truly criminal, IMHO. Today, I'm posting Palmer's debut release from 1996. I think it's out-of-print, although it may be available through her website, or for download from Amazon. This is an album that is truly worth a listen...very original, different. Palmer's songwriting is nearly as impressive as her voice. At the time of it's release, I remember thinking how much it stood out from anything that was released that year. I still love it.
Link:
Tracklist:
Five little birds
Scandinavian ladies
Different languages
Come lie with me
Lickerish man
Wide open spaces
Sal the gardener
The three of us
Fourteen year old moment
Oxblood 2x4s
Safety belt
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tony Joe White "Continued" 1969
Here is the 1969 album, "Continued", by Tony Joe White. This is his second album. Produced by the acclaimed Billy Swan, it includes his original version of 'Rainy Night In Georgia', a huge hit for Brook Benton & covered by many including Hank Williams Jr., Shelby Lynne & Randy Crawford. Also Includes two bonus tracks never before released on an album, 'Watching The Trains Go By' and the single version of 'Old Man Willis'.
Elements and things
Woodpecker
Rainy night in Georgia
For Le Ann
Old Man Willis
Woman with soul
I want you
I thought I knew you wellThe migrant
BONUS TRACKS:
Watching the trains go by
Old Man Willis
Wayne Shorter "Speak no Evil" 1964
Wayne Shorter's compositions helped define a new jazz style in the mid-'60s, merging some of the concentrated muscular force of hard bop with surprising intervals and often spacious melodies suspended over the beat. The result was a new kind of "cool," a mixture of restraint and freedom that created a striking contrast between Shorter's airy themes and his taut tenor solos and which invited creative play among the soloists and rhythm section. The band on this 1964 session is a quintessential Blue Note group of the period, combining Shorter's most frequent and effective collaborators. Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Elvin Jones merge their talents to create music that's at once secure and free flowing, sometimes managing to suggest tension and calm at the same time. --Stuart Broomer/Amazon.com
Not much more to say, really. Sometimes it's hard to see Shorter as a composer, or as a sax player for me. Equally groundbreaking in both areas....this is an amazingly good record. It hasn't aged badly at all....I think still that it is one of his best recordings, and also that it is a necessity for any serious collection of jazz.
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Whitch Hunt
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
Dance Cadaverous
Speak no Evil
Infant Eyes
Wild Flower
Baden Powell "Tristeza on guitar" 1966
One of the Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell's best recordings, IMHO. A 1966 collaboration with Joachim Berendt. Truly a necessity for anyone into Brazilian music, Powell bridges the gap between technical artistry in classical playing, and popular Bossa nova and afro samba. Amazing record...finally back in print.
Tristeza
Canto de Xangô
'Round About Midnight
Saravá
Canto De Ossanha
Manha De Carnaval
Invencão Em 7½
Rosas
Som Do Carnaval
O Astronauta
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