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20 Gospel Greats - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDROP 1017)
No less than 20 cracking gospel cuts from the Specialty catalogue of the '50s, featuring The Original 5 Blind Boys Of Alabama, Swan Silvertones and many more at Hallelujah prices. Tracks:- The Soul Stirrers Featuring Johnnie Taylor - The Love Of God; The Swan Silvertones - Trouble In My Way; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Get Away Jordan; The Pilgrim Travelers - Straight Street; Meditation Singers - I'm Determined To Run This Race; The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - Living For My Jesus; Sister Wynona Carr - The Ball Game; The Soul Stirrers Featuring Sam Cooke - Touch The Hem Of His Garment; Chosen Gospel Singers - Prayer For The Doomed; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - You Better Run; The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - Alone And Motherless; Alex Bradford - Holy Ghost; Bessie Griffin & The Consolaters - Whosoever Will; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Ninety-nine And A Half; The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - This May Be The Last Time; The Pilgrim Travelers - Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb; Alex Bradford - The Lifeboat; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Wade In The Water; Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers - Pilgrim Of Sorrow; The Swan Silvertones - My Rock; | ) |
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30th Birthday Sampler - Blues And R&B (Various). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 1076)
It's all here- for just over five of your earth pounds, 20 tracks of some of the finest R'n'B (in the PROPER sense of the term) toonery ever laid down. Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, BB King, Pee Wee Crayton, Johnny Guitar Watson, Ike Turner, Richard Berry and a squozen other more obscure artists- including 'The Great Gates' and the wonderfully named Drifting Slim. Lonesome, brother. |
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30th Birthday Sampler - Doo Wop And Rock And Roll- Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 1077)
Does exactly what it says on the tin. Value for money at just over a Lady Godiva, too. Includes The Cadets, Link Wray, The Searchers (not THOSE Searchers!!), Marvin and Johnny, Etta James, Joe Houston etc etc. |
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30th Birthday Sampler - Garage Beat & Punk Rock (Various). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 1078)
Some of the best screechin', wailin', down'n'dirty garage punk from the vaults of Ace, spanning a good 40 years worth of rockin'. Includes The Sonics, The Wailers (not the reggae ones), Oxford Circle, She, the Zombies (yes, those Zombies), The Damned , The Milkshakes, Naz Nomad And The Nightmares, The Delmonas and the Prisoners among others. TERWAAANNNNGGGGG!!! | ) |
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30th Birthday Sampler - Soul & Funk (Various Artists). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 1079)
20 tracks of pure unadulterated groovemoungous soul and funk vibes, dug from the vaults of the mighty Ace Records. Everything from the well-known to the most obscure: Bettye Swann, Johhny King & The Fatback Band, Millie Jackson, Clay Hammond, The Ikettes, ZZ Hill (not to be confused with ZZ Top's Dusty Hill!) John Edwards and several more to wear out yer dancing shoes with. |
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5 Royales - It's Hard But Fair-The King Hits And Royalties. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD103)
Long awaited and finally available, a compilation (26 tracks) for the first time together on the same CD, of this seminal 50s R'n'B (original meaning of the term, folks) combo led by vocal genius Johnny Tanner and guitarist Lowman Pauling. Influenced just as much by gospel as by the blues, their own influence itself spilled into soul and laid the foundations for over a quarter of the 60s' best music. Steve Cropper of the MGs was Pauling's greatest aficionado; only befitting then that he should have written some of the sleevenotes, alongside Billy Vera. All of their King hits are here, including 'Think' and 'Dedicated To The One I Love' and we all know how famous they became in the hands of others (just don't dare mention Twatty McLean round here!). Several of these tracks have never been reissued anywhere, but there's no excuse for not owning them now. | ) |
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5 Royals - Catch That Teardrop. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1055)
Twenty eight track compilation that chart's the seminal 50s R'n'B group's releases through the '60's. | ) |
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50s : Rockabilly Fever - Various Artists. LP.
(Ace Records - CHD 218)
Tracks:- Pat Cupp - I Guess It's Meant That Way; Glen Glenn - Everybody's Movin'; Hal Harris - I Don't Know When; Byron Johnson - True Affection; Les Cole And The Echoes - Be Boppin' Daddy; Sonny Hall & The Echoes - My Big Fat Baby; Joe Jackson - Rock My Warriors Rock; Les Cole And The Echoes - Rock Little Baby; Don Cole - Snake Eyed Mama; Jimmy Stewart & His Nighthawks - Nothin' But A Nuthin'; Charlie Feathers - Wild Wild Party; Johnny Todd - Pink Cadillac; Jimmy And Johnny - I Can't Find The Doorknob; Link Davis - Slipping And Sliding; Pat Cupp And The Flying Saucers - Long Gone Daddy; Sleepy La Beef - All The Time; Glen Barber - Go Home Letter; Glen Glenn - If I Had Me A Woman; Ray Scott - Boppin' Wig Wam Willie; Pat Cupp - Don't Do Me No Wrong; |
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50s: Juke Joint Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 216)
A bottle of Jack Daniels is a must to go with this collection of low down blues. Tracks:- B B King - Three O' Clock Blues; Elmore James - Long Tall Woman; Boyd Gilmore - Ramblin' On My Mind; Babyface Turner - Gonna Let You Go; Bobby Bland - Love Me Baby; Howling Wolf - Riding In The Moonlight; Dudlow And Peck Curtis - 44 Blues; Sunny Blair - Step Back Baby; James Reed - The End; Lightnin' Hopkins - Jake Head Boogie; Little George Smith - Hey Mr Porter (Aka Down In New Orleans); Dixie Blues Boys - Monte Carlo; Floyd Dixon - Doin' The Town; Rosco Gordon - Just In From Texas; Jimmy Nelson - Big Mouth; Mercy Dee - Have You Ever; Walter Robertson - Sputterin' Blues; Johnny Fuller - Prowling Blues; Kid Tanner - Going To New Orleans; Joe Hill Louis - Good Morning Little Angel; Jimmy McCracklin - The Panic's On; Walter Horton - What's The Matter With You; | ) |
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50s: R&B Vocal Groups - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 212)
Fabulous 50s collection of some real fine west coast vocal groups, drawn from the Modern group of labels. Tracks:- The Rams - Rock Bottom; The Flairs - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Chill Me; The Robins - I Made A Vow; The Five Bells - Please Remember My Heart; The Cliques - The Girl In My Dreams; The Hawks - Ever Since You've Been Gone; The Chanters - Please Don't Go; Marvin & Johnny - Tick Tock; The Flairs - My Darling, My Sweet; The Jacks - Why Did I Fall In Love; The Five Bells - My Cutie Pie; Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Sweet Thing; The Cadets - Hands Across The Table; The Rocketeers - Hey Rube; The Hawks - It's All Over; The Native Boys - It Won't Take Long; The Native Boys - Native Girl; Bobby Relf And The Laurels - Farewell; Richard Berry & The Dreamers - At Last; The Five Hearts - Please, Please Baby; The Chimes - Love Me Love Me Love Me; Marvin & Johnny - I Love You, Yes I Do; | ) |
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50s: Rockabilly Fever - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 218)
Third in the series highlighting different music from the fabulous 50s. This one pulls together a whole bunch of essential rockabilly sounds. Tracks:- Pat Cupp - I Guess It's Meant That Way; Glen Glenn - Everybody's Movin'; Hal Harris - I Don't Know When; Byron Johnson - True Affection; Les Cole And The Echoes - Be Boppin' Daddy; Sonny Hall & The Echoes - My Big Fat Baby; Joe Jackson - Rock My Warriors Rock; Les Cole And The Echoes - Rock Little Baby; Don Cole - Snake Eyed Mama; Jimmy Stewart & His Nighthawks - Nothin' But A Nuthin'; Charlie Feathers - Wild Wild Party; Johnny Todd - Pink Cadillac; Jimmy And Johnny - I Can't Find The Doorknob; Link Davis - Slipping And Sliding; Pat Cupp And The Flying Saucers - Long Gone Daddy; Sleepy La Beef - All The Time; Glen Barber - Go Home Letter; Glen Glenn - If I Had Me A Woman; Ray Scott - Boppin' Wigwam Willie; Pat Cupp - Do Me No Wrong; Hal Harris - Jitterbop Baby; Sleepy La Beef - Little Bit More; | ) |
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Across The Tracks - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 672)
Further excursions across the tracks in Music City to check out the R&B productions of songwriter Ted Jarrett, as Ace once more dig deep into the vaults to bring you sounds you didn't know you needed! Tracks:- Larry Birdsong - Three Times Seven; Larry Birdsong - Live The Life I Sing About; The Kinglets - Six Days A Week (And Sundays Too); The Kinglets - You Gotta Go; Charles Walker & The Daffodils - No Fool No More; Charles Walker & The Daffodils - Slave To Love; Gene Allison - If Things Don't Change; Earl Gaines - Sittin' Here Drinkin'; Jimmy Beck & His Orchestra - Blue Night; Murfreesboro (Al Garner) - Real Good Man; Murfreesboro (Al Garner) - Oh My Love; Larry Birdsong - Scooter Poofin'; The Fairfield Four - Lord You Know; Christine Kittrell - I Thank Him; The Clips - Kiss Away; The Clips - Let Me Get Close To You Baby; Larry Birdsong - You're My Baby; Earl Gaines - Love You So; Don Q & Clenest Gant - Hallelujah; Cliff Butler - Rent's Too High; Ted Jarrett - Love Me A Long, Long Time; Little Shy Guy (Douglas) - My Little Baby; Chuck Harrod & The Anteaters - Crawdad Hole (Crawdad Song); Joyce Paul - Goofin' Off; Earl Gaines - Let Me Down Easy; Arthur K Adams - The Same Thing; Earl Gaines & Lucille Johns - You Are My Sunshine; Gene Allison - Stay A Little Longer; Roscoe Shelton - It's Almost Sundown; Gene Allison - Medley: You Can Make It If You Try; Gene Allison - Medley: Have Faith; | ) |
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Across The Tracks: Nashville R&B - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 493)
Rhythm & Blues is not immediately associated with Nashville, but Ted Jarrett's Champion, Cherokee, Kit, Calvert, Poncello, Spar & Valdot are. No household names, but some cookin' R&B, a little hot gospel & some R&R. Tracks:- Little Ike - She Can Rock; Larry Birdsong - Every Night Of The Week; Little Shy Guy Douglas - Let's Rock And Roll; Earl Gaines - Now Do You Hear; Gene Allison - I Understand; Larry Birdsong - Somebody, Somewhere; The Fairfield Four - Let Your Will Be Done; Jimmy Beck And His Orchestra - Pipe Dreams; Gene Allison - Now That We're Together; Christine Kittrell - I'm Just What You're Looking For; Larry Birdsong - Young And Fancy Free; Clenest Gant - Jump Jump Hi Ho; Larry Birdsong - Do You Love Me; Gene Allison - You Gonna Be Sorry; Earl Gaines - Best Of Luck Baby; Larry Birdsong - Since You Left Me Behind; Rudy Green - Oh Baby; The Chellows - I Want To Be A Part Of You; Lucille & The Strangers - For You My Love; Lucille & The Strangers - I Know Johnny Loves Me; Jimmy Tig And The Rounders - Small Town Girl; Chuck Harrod & The Anteaters - They Wanna Fight; Johnny Keaton - Twistin' USA; Ted Jarrett - Let's Twist (Slow And Easy); Herbert Hunter - Doctor Feelgood; Leevert Allison - I'm Going Home; Roscoe Shelton - Yesterday's Mistake; The Consolers - Thank God Things Are As Well As They Are; | ) |
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Al Casey - Jivin' Around. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 612)
The twangin' guitar sound of Phoenix, Arizona cut in the early '60s by top session guitarist Al Casey, with Lee Hazlewood on leave from Duane Eddy production duties. Tracks:- Surfin' Hootenanny - El Aguila (The Eagle) - Thunder Beach - Baja - Surfin' Blues(Part 1) - Lonely Surfer - Guitars, Guitars, Guitars - The Hearse - Ramrod - Caravan - Surfin' Blues(Part 2) - Surfs You Right - Cookin' - Hot Foot - Indian Love Call - Jivin' Around - Doin' The Shotish - Doin' It - The Hucklebuck - Full House - Laughin' - Monte Carlo - Theme From Huckleberry Hound - Chicken Feathers - Easy Pickin' - What Are We Gonna Do In '64? - | ) |
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Al Terry - Hickory’s Cajun Hillbilly: Best Of The Hickory Recordings . CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1159)
A much-loved and collected 1950s hillbilly hero finally makes his legal CD debut, with a handsome collection of his Hickory recordings and a few nice bonuses besides. Cajun Louisianan Al Terry was an early signing to Hickory and his early singels were the first hits for the label. Amongst the twenty six tracks here are his early hits, his flirtations with rockabilly and alternative versions. This is the first Terry compilation for years, it is a welcome return for this important figure. | ) |
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Albert Washington - Blues And Soul Man. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 727)
Fantastic tough blues and deep funky soul on these Fraternity sides which also feature Lonnie Mack. Three extended versions, three previously unissued and four jewel sides make for a handsome package. Tracks:- Doggin' Me Around - A Woman Is A Funny Thing - Tellin' All Your Friends - Rome, GA. - You Got To Pay Your Dues - Jealous Woman - These Arms Of Mine - I'm The Man - Woman Love - Bring It On Up - Turn On The Bright Lights - Lonely Mountain - Hold Me Baby - I'm Gonna Pour Me A Drink - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) - Having A Good Time - Crazy Legs (Part 1) - Crazy Legs (Part 2) - Mischievous Ways - Hour Of Power - Case Of The Blues - Go On And Help Yourself - Loosen These Pains And Let Me Go - If You Need Me - Love Is A Wonderful Thing. | ) |
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All American Rock 'n' Roll From Fraternity Records - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 316)
A whole mess of cool cats who cut for Cincinnati's Fraternity label in the late '50s, including the coolest kitten of all, Sparkle Moore, feature on this bumper CD compilation. Tracks:- Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra - Rock-A-Bop; Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra - Flower Of My Heart; Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra - Killer; Dale Wright And The Rock-It's - She's Neat; Carl Dobkins Jr With Lew Douglas & His Orchestra And Chorus - Take Hold Of My Hand; Richard Turley With The All American Boys - Makin' Love With My Baby; Jesse Lee Turner With Luther Brandon & His All American Boys - My Girl; Bill Parsons - Absolutely Nothin'; Gene Marcum - Try It No More; Dale Wright And The Wright Guys - That's Show Biz; Carl Dobkins Jr With Lew Douglas & His Orchestra And Chorus - That's Why I'm Asking; Bill Parsons - Dance, Dance, Dance; Dale Wright And The Wright Guys - You're The Answer; Robin Hood Brians With Lew Douglas His Orchestra & Chorus - Dis A Itty Bit!; Bobby Bare With The All American Boys' Orchestra - Buddies With The Blues; Bill Parsons - Hand Me Down My Rockin' Shoes; Jimmy Jeffers And The Jokers - Teardrops From My Eyes; Bill Parsons - Jungle Bandstand; Bill Parsons & Orville Lunford - Rubber Dolly; Bobby Bare - The All American Boy. | ) |
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Allons Cajun Rock & Roll - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 367)
24 cajun dance tracks culled from Carol Racou's La Lousianne label. Tracks:- Aldus Roger - Lafayette Two-step; Lawrence Walker - Allons Rock 'n' Roll; Nathan Abshire - Hip Et Taiau; Blackie Forestier - Cush Cush; Vin Bruce - La Fille De La Ville; Aldus Roger - Lacassine Special; Lawrence Walker - La Valse De Reno; Rufus Thibodeaux - Lake Arthur Stomp; Happy Fats - Les Veuves De La Coulee; Louis Cormier - Married Life; Aldus Roger - Mardi Gras Dance; Aldus Roger - La Valse D'ennui; Blackie Forestier - Just Because; Doc Guidry - Boil Them Cabbages Down; Vin Bruce - Le Sud De La Louisianne; Aldus Roger - Diga Ding Ding Dong; Lawrence Walker - Mamou Two-step; Blackie Forestier - Hang Your Hat; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Grand Mamou; Jimmy Breaux - Creole Stomp; Michael Doucet - La Valse De KLFY; Jimmy Breaux - Bosco Stomp; Cajun Born - Ma Belle Evangeline; Cajun Born - La Maison A Deux Portes. | ) |
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Another Saturday Night - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 288)
For many this compilation was the introduction to the sounds of Louisiana when first released by compiler and writer Charlie Gillett on his Oval label. It is presented here in an expanded form. Tracks:- Tommy McLain - Before I Grow Too Old; Belton Richard - I'm A Lonesome Fugitive; Tommy McLain & Clint West - Try To Find Another Man; Vin Bruce - Jole Blon; Cookie & The Cupcakes - I Cried; Belton Richard - Oh Lucille; Gary Walker - Who Needs You So Bad; Margo White - Don't Mess With My Man; Rufus Jagneaux - Opelousas Sostain; Cookie & The Cupcakes - The Great Pretender; Clint West - Another Saturday Night; Belton Richard - Another Sleepless Night; Johnnie Allan - The Promised Land; Austin Pitre - Two Step De Bayou Teche; Tommy McLain - Sweet Dreams; Cookie & The Cupcakes - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do; Belton Richard - Laisser Les Cajuns Dancer; Donnie Jacobs - If You Want Good Lovin'; Rufus Jagneaux - Downhome Music; Cajun Gold - Georgie Lou. | ) |
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Art Neville - His Specialty Recordings 1956-1958. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 434)
Brother Art's debut solo sessions feature N.O. sessionmen Lee Allen, Earl Palmer, Alvin Tyler & Allen Toussaint. Tracks:- Please Believe Me - Standing On The Highway - Please Don't Go - When My Baby Went Away - Please Listen To My Song - A Lover's Story - Oooh-whee Baby - The Whiffenpoof Song - Oooh-whee Baby (No.1) - Let's Rock - Back Home To Me - Zing Zing - Cha Dooky Doo - That Old Time Rock 'n' Roll - Arabian Love Call - Larry Williams/Art Neville - Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu; What's Going On - Belle Amie - The Dummy - I'm A Fool To Care. | ) |
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Art Neville - Mardi Gras Rock 'n' Roll. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 188)
Neville Brother Art's Specialty recordings in a New Orleans rock 'n' roll vein, including a duet with Larry Williams and a bunch of other previously unissued sides. Tracks:- Zing Zing - Oooh-whee Baby - Belle Amie - I'm A Fool To Care - Cha Dooky Doo - Back Home To Me - What's Going On - That Old Time Rock 'n' Roll - Larry Williams/Art Neville - Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu; A Lover's Story - The Dummy - Oooh-whee Baby (No.1) - Let's Rock - Arabian Love Call - Please Listen To My Song - The Whiffenpoof Song - Zing Zing - Standing On The Highway - Let's Rock. | ) |
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Art Rupe - In His Own Words - The Story Of Specialty Records. Dble CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH2 542)
Kevin Howlett and Pete Frame have produced countless radio documentaries for the BBC and, in an adventurous exercise in publishing, Ace Records produces this unbroadcast two hour documentary on one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll. Art Rupe's words, the music of Speciality Records and Paul Jones narration add up to an in-car must. Tracks:- Speciality Montage & Introduction - First Steps In Los Angeles - Jukebox And Cigar Box - Speciality Hits With Roy Milton - The X-Temporaneous Session - Gospel Recordings - Joe Liggins - Please Send Me Someone To Love & Percy Mayfield - Mastering & Recording The Blues - Crossover With 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy' - General Recording Principles - Little Richard - Larry Williams - Sam Cooke - Business On The Sunset Strip - The Performance Was The Thing. | ) |
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Arthur Alexander - The Greatest. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 922)
The definitive collection from the man who gave The Beatles 'Anna' and The Rolling Stones 'You Better Move On' and produced the best in Southern soul. Tracks:- Anna - You're The Reason - Soldier Of Love - I Hang My Head And Cry - You Don't Care - Dream Girl - Call Me Lonesome - After You - Where Have You Been All My Life - A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues - Don't You Know It - You Better Move On - All I Need Is You - Detroit City - Keep Her Guessing - Go Home Girl - In The Middle Of It All - Whole Lot Of Trouble - Without A Song - I Wonder Where You Are Tonight - Black Night - | ) |
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B B King - B B King (Soul Of). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM986)
This was BB's twelfth album for and final album for Crown Records in 1963. Deep blues roots from Mississippi and Memphis are easily discernable. Eight bonus tracks two of which have never been available before. | ) |
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B B King - Best Of The Blues Guitar King: 1951 - 1966. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 1151)
Amongst these twenty one early jewels are songs that survive in the modern day B B King set list and have been covered by Clapton. Included are the definitive versions of classics such as "Rock Me Baby", "Everyday I Have The Blues", "Sweet Little Angel", "3 O’Clock Blues" and "Sweet Sixteen." | ) |
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B B King - Best Of The Early Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1150)
Twenty five of the best tracks from B B's fledgling years as a recording artist. Twenty five tracks, many of them still inhabit the King's set list in the Twentieth Century despite being recorded in the '50's and '60's. Featuring the definitive versions of "Rock My Baby", "Sweet Sixteen", "Everyday I Have The Blues" and "3 O'Clock Blues." An ideal starting point for those interested in the man but are put off by the vast number of in depth compilations out there. | ) |
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B B King - Best Of The Kent Singles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 760)
For the first time ever these superb BB King Kent sides, cut for Modern in the late '50s and into the '60s, are compiled as first issued on 45. A lesson in the blues in all its forms from the master himself. Tracks:- Why Do Everything Happen To Me - Days Of Old - You've Been An Angel - Please Accept My Love - Sugar Mama - Mean Ole Frisco - Sweet Sixteen (Pts 1&2) - I've Got A Right To Love My Baby - Partin' Time - Walkin' Dr. Bill Aka Gotta Find My Baby - Peace Of Mind - Someday - My Sometime Baby - Gonna Miss You Around Here - My Reward - Rock Me Baby - Beautician Blues - Blue Shadows - Eyesight To The Blind - Five Long Years - It's A Mean World Aka Mean Old World - The Jungle - Worry, Worry, Worry - Your Fool - That Evil Child. | ) |
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B B King - Do The Boogie!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 916)
Combining the best of the now deleted "One Nighter Blues" and the "Do The Boogie" albums on one handsome CD. Tracks:- Boogie Woogie Woman - Past Day (previously issued as Don't Have To Cry) - I Gotta Find My Baby (Alt) - Bye Bye Baby - Woke Up This Morning - Please Love Me - Blind Love - When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer - Whole Lotta' Love - That Ain't The Way To Do It - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Let's Do The Boogie - Dark Is The Night (Part 1) - Dark Is The Night (Part 2) - Why I Sing The Blues - Everything I Do Is Wrong - The Woman I Love - Jump With You Baby - Troubles, Troubles, Troubles - Crying Won't Help You. | ) |
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B B King - Easy Listening Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1011)
The sixth volume in our popular mid-price series based on B.B. King’s original Crown LPs with bonus tracks."Easy Listening Blues", from 1962, is an all-instrumental set with B.B.’s guitar, Lucille, well to the fore.The eight bonus tracks are blues/R&B instrumentals. Includes the new-to-CD ‘Boogie Rock’ and ‘Talkin’ The Blues’, a superbly inventive RPM single from 1955 with the Maxwell Davis Orchestra. Compiler John Broven supplies the explanatory background notes. An essential set for the many admirers of B.B. King and his all-conquering blues guitar style. | ) |
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B B King - Fabulous B B King. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFAB 004)
A budget price compilation of 12 of his best known Modern sides. Tracks:- Three O'Clock Blues - You Know I Love You - Please Love Me - You Upset Me Baby - Bad Luck - On My Word Of Honor - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Woke Up This Morning - When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer - Sweet Little Angel - Ten Long Years - Whole Lotta' Love. | ) |
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B B King - He's Dynamite. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 691)
Until the real thing comes along, here is a 24 tracker from BB's RPM & Kent sides at a bargain price. If you see this selection and it is not Ace, then brother beware. Some nice alternates sneak in.Tracks:- Everyday (I Have The Blues) - B.B. King - B.B.'s Boogie; A New Way Of Driving - B.B. King - Walkin' And Cryin'; She's Dynamite - Shake It Up And Go - My Fault - Catfish Blues (Previously issued as Fishin' After Me) - Mr Pawnbroker - Flying High - Low Rider - Jumpin' With B B - I'll Survive - You're On The Top - Please Love Me - You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now - You Know I Go For You - Past Day (previously issued as Don't Have To Cry) - The Other Night Blues - Questionnaire Blues - She Don't Move Me No More - Rock Me Baby (alternative mix) - Sweet Sixteen (alternative mix) - You Upset Me Baby (alternative mix). | ) |
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B B King - Heart And Soul. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 376)
The Blues Boy is in mellow, mellow mood for this selection of blues ballads culled from his '50s and early '60s Kent/Modern recordings. Tracks:- Lonely And Blue - Sneakin' Around - You Can't Fool My Heart - Story From My Heart And Soul - Don't Get Around Much Anymore - You Know I Love You - I'm King - A Lonely Lover's Plea - My Heart Belongs To Only You - Don't Cry Anymore - Please Accept My Love - Peace Of Mind - I Was Blind - On My Word Of Honor - I'll Survive - If I Lost You - My Reward - I Am - I Love You So - Key To My Kingdom. | ) |
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B B King - Live At The Regal. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 86)
The greatest live blues LP ever recorded by the man who has played more live shows than any other performer in his 40 years on the boards. Tracks:- Introduction - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Sweet Little Angel - It's My Own Fault - How Blue Can You Get - Please Love Me - Introduction - You Upset Me Baby - Worry, Worry - Woke Up This Morning - You Done Lost Your Good Thing - Help The Poor. | ) |
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B B King - Modern Recordings 1950 - 1951. Dble CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM2 835)
One of the king's of blues guitar, here are some of his earliest tracks layed to tape. Many have appeared on a dozen or so compliatiions over the years but this is the first time they have been put all together. Superb Double CD with over 25 tracks. | ) |
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B B King - More BB King. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1034)
The seventh volume in our ongoing mid-price series based on B.B. King’s original Crown LPs with bonus tracks.More B.B. King was released in 1961. It is an entertaining mix of booting R&B, blues ballads and instrumentals, drawn primarily from the Kent singles of the period.The bonus tracks comprise eight related Kent singles that have mainly escaped the reissuers’ net. These are quality recordings orchestrated by the great Maxwell Davis.As ever, there is an eye-catching front cover, while compiler John Broven supplies the explanatory background notes.The B.B. King 'Crown' series, which supplements our landmark box Set ‘The Vintage Years’ (ABOXCD8), is meeting with widespread acclaim. This release maintains the same high standards. | ) |
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B B King - My Sweet Little Angel. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 300)
21 '50s cuts continue Ray Topping's meticulously compiled history of BB's Modern label recordings. Tracks:- Sweet Little Angel - Crying Won't Help You - Ten Long Years - Quit My Baby - Don't Look Now, But I've Got The Blues - You Know I Go For You - Why Do Everything Happen To Me - Worry, Worry, Worry - Shake Yours - Please Accept My Love - Treat Me Right - Going Down Slow - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Time To Say Goodbye - Early Every Morning - You've Been An Angel - Growing Old - In The Middle Of An Island - String Bean - Recession Blues - You Shouldn't Have Left. | ) |
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B B King - RPM Hits 1951-1957. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 712)
The high wailing vocals & biting guitar of the young BB King has never sounded better, remastered from best sources, several of which are newly discovered masters. If you want an insight into BB's enduring talent, just start here. Tracks:- Three O'Clock Blues - Please Love Me - You Know I Love You - Woke Up This Morning - Story From My Heart And Soul - Please Hurry Home - Bad Luck - You Upset Me Baby - Whole Lotta' Love - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Sneakin' Around - Ten Long Years - Crying Won't Help You - I Want To Get Married - Sweet Little Angel - Troubles, Troubles, Troubles - I Need You So Bad - I Wonder - Be Careful With A Fool - (I'm Gonna) Quit My Baby - On My Word Of Honor - I'm Cracking Up Over You - Shut Your Mouth - Did You Ever Love A Woman - Blind Love - When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer. | ) |
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B B King - Singin' The Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM104)
BB's very first Crown LP in 1957, and some say the very best (with a cover to match). It is truly a collection of his greatest early hits.The eight bonus tracks (including four previously unissued) are of the same high quality, and feature impeccable vocal and guitar work from B.B., with accompaniment by the Maxwell Davis Orchestra. | ) |
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B B King - Singin' The Blues/The Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 320)
The "Blues Boy"'s first two Crown LPs released more than 30 years ago. Tracks:- Please Love Me - You Upset Me Baby (alternative mix) - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Bad Luck - Three O'Clock Blues - Blind Love - Woke Up This Morning - You Know I Love You - Sweet Little Angel - Ten Long Years - Did You Ever Love A Woman - Crying Won't Help You - Why Do Everything Happen To Me - Ruby Lee - When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer - Past Day (previously issued as Don't Have To Cry) - Boogie Woogie Woman - Early Every Morning - I Want To Get Married - That Ain't The Way To Do It - Troubles, Troubles, Troubles - Don't You Want A Man Like Me - You Know I Go For You - What Can I Do. | ) |
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B B King - Sings Spirituals. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM1093)
Eleventh and final volume in the acclaimed midprice series based on BB King's Crown LPS with original, colourful artwork. "The Spirituals" was the fourth LP King made for Crown (sounds like a joke, but it isn't) and released in 1959 as a dedicated gospel album. A greatest hits package of the time, ranging from classics such as 'Precious Lord' and 'Swing Low', as well as several Blind Boys Of Misssissippi tunes. The tracks previously released as singles here are not available on any other CD, together with previously unissued tracks from the vaults. Notes by noted King authority John Broven. | ) |
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B B King - Spotlight On Lucille. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 187)
A chance to get intimate with Lucille as BB picks his guitar of the same name on this all instrumental collection, with extra cuts added from the vinyl issue. Tracks:- Slidin' And Glidin' - Blues With B B - King Of Guitar - Jumpin' With B B - 38th Street Blues - Feedin' The Rock - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Step It Up - Goin' South (Calypso Blues) - Easy Listening Blues - Shoutin' The Blues - Powerhouse. | ) |
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B B King - The Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM108)
The tenth and penultimate volume in our highly successful mid-priced, remastered series based on B. B. King’s original Crown LPs: ‘The Blues’ was the second.. Drawn from his RPM singles recorded between 1951- 1958, this album traces his early development into a world class artist. The six bonus tracks from the vaults come from the same time period. Included are three cuts from a withdrawn session for Chess Records in 1958, and two RPM singles that have never been reissued. Notes and compilation, as ever, are courtesy of The Vintage Years B.B. King box set producer, John Broven. B.B. King has just celebrated his 80th birthday and is still performing. 'The Blues' is a welcome addition to his available catalogue. | ) |
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B B King - The Great B B King. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM1049)
Originally released on Crown in 1960, 'The Great BB King' featured a selection of this master bluesman's recordings from 1952 up till that year, including his big hit single on the R&B charts at the time, 'Sweet Sixteen'. This edition comes complete with eight bonus tracks, never before reissued in any format, among them 'Bim Bam' which was the cause of mucho controversy at the time as BB himself though he might have strayed a little too far towards rock'n'roll. Ironically, we now recognise as a given that if it wasn't for BB, half of what we call rock'n'roll wouldn't exist- and that, in itself, is yet another reason to own this album. | ) |
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B B King - The Vintage Years. 4-CD Box Set.
(Ace Records - ABOXCD 8)
A true icon of blues and the founding father of blues rock guitar. This is a stunning release with seminal recordings from the '50s and '60s. Each of the four CD's concentrates on particular Blues style; traditional, boogie, R&B, gospel, jazz, rock and his most popular songs. Lavish packaging 74 page colour booklet, discography, interviews, photos, illustrations and an introduction by BB. 106 tracks newly remastered and unreleased material. A must for BB fans or blues aficionados | ) |
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B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 577)
Classic rock 'n' roll massacre of the classics by Mr. Bumble and friends with the cream of the west coast session crop, and a young Kim Fowley warming up for a career in the unusual. Tracks:- Nut Rocker - Bumble Boogie - School Day Blues - Boogie Woogie - Near You - Bee Hive - Caravan - Nautilus - Nola - Rockin' On 'n' Off - Mashed # 5 - Apple Knocker - The Moon And The Sea - All Of Me - Dawn Cracker - Scales - Twelfth Street Rag - Canadian Sunset - Baby Mash - Night Time Madness - In The Mood - Chicken Chow Mein - Bumble Bossa Nova - Canadian Sunset - | ) |
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Baby Washington And The Hearts - The J & S Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1089)
An hour-plus of female doo wop ballads, R'n'B rockers and soul from the Bronx, with may songs written by fabled Harlem matriarch Zell Sanders. The Hearts featured lead vocals by Baby Washington, Lezli Valentine, Betty Harris, Hartsy Maye and others, with some male backup from the Plants and wild sax, guitar and piano solos. Originally released on the J &s, Zell and Tuff labels, these tracks walk the fine line betwixt R'n'B and soul, and thus should appeal to lovers of both genres. First ever legitimate release of this material on CD!! | ) |
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Baby, That Is Rock 'n' Roll - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 730)
No holds barred rant through the finest in full tilt '50s rock 'n' roll. You want ballads - find yourself a folk singer - this is the real deal - a square meal - for the price of a snack. Tracks:- Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly; Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin; Larry Williams - Dizzy Miss Lizzy; Ritchie Valens - Come On, Let's Go; The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog; Chan Romero - Hippy Hippy Shake; Young Jessie - Hit, Git And Split; Big Al Downing - Down On The Farm; Little Richard - Long Tall Sally; Long Tall Marvin - Have Mercy Miss Percy; Roy Montrell - (Everytime I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone; Richard Berry - Yama Yama Pretty Mama; The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie; Larry Williams - Slow Down; Ron Holden - My Babe; The Wailers - Dirty Robber (45 Version); Don And Dewey - Justine; Jerry Byrne - Lights Out; | ) |
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Bad, Bad Whiskey - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 516)
The bluesy R&B side of Fantasy Record's Galaxy imprint with 26 essential '60s/'70s soulful sides. Gritty. Tracks:- Roger Collins - She's Looking Good; The Merced Blue Notes - Rufus Jr; Betty Everett - I Gotta Tell Somebody; Bobby Rush - Chicken Heads; Bill Coday - Get Your Lie Straight; The Right Kind - Why Do You Have To Lie?; Sonny Rhodes - You Better Stop; Little Johnny Taylor - Nightingale Melody; Merl Saunders - I Pity The Fool; J J Malone - It's A Shame; Loleatta Holloway - Rainbow 71; Roger Collins - Foxy Girls In Oakland; Bill Coday - When You Find A Fool Bump His Head; The Merced Blue Notes - Mama Rufus; Little Johnny Taylor - For Your Precious Love; Charles Brown - Abraham, Martin And John; The Merced Blue Notes - Bad, Bad Whiskey; Lenny Williams - How Can I Forget You?; Betty Everett - Ain't Nothing Gonna Change Me; Bill Coday - Woman Rules The World; Claude Huey - Why Did Our Love Go; Bill Coday - Let Me Be Your Handy Man; Bobby Eaton - Fever, Fever, Fever; Lenny Williams - Lisa's Gone; Johnny "Guitar" Watson - I Don't Want To Be A Lone Ranger; Roger Collins - Get Away From Me; | ) |
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Bailey's Nervous Kats - Get Nervous!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 756)
Primo el primitivo from the wilds of northern California, where Bailey's Nervous Kats ruled the rockin' roost during the late '50s and early '60s. Equally adept at raw instrumentals or crude and crazy rock'n'roll, this compilation features their sought-after singles and a host of great unissued sides. Tracks:- Traveling Sam - Devil's Run - Chong - Good Golly Miss Molly - Rockin' Music - Simba - Dance To The Bop - I Don't Know - Kat Scratch Boogie - Subway - I Gotta Run (Live Version) - Miss Ann - Cobra - Let's Twist - Spider - Tremble - Ready Teddy - Baby Please - My First Love - Countdown - Rumble - Prophecy Of Love - Pandora - Nervous Drums - Traveling Sam (Live Version) - Foolish Little One. | ) |
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Balfa Brothers - The Balfa Brothers Play Traditional Cajun Music Vols 1 & 2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 955)
The first two Balfa LPs on one CD from Swallow Records of Ville Platte, making for a definitive compilation of the original band. Tracks:- La Valse De Bambocheurs - Lacassine Special - My True Love - La Valse De Grand Bois - Family Waltz - Newport Waltz - Indian On A Stomp - T'ai Petite Et T'ai Meon - Two Step A Hadley - Valse De Balfa - Parlez Nous A Boire - Les Blues De Cajun - 'Tit Galop Pour Mamou - Je Suis Orphelin - T'en As Eu Mais T'en N'auras Plus - Two Step De L'anse A Paille - La Danse De Mardi Gras - Je Me Suis Marillie - Enterre-moi Pas - Chere Joules Roses - Chere Bassette - J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte - Les Flames D'enfer - Madeleine - | ) |
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Bandera Blues And Gospel From The Bandera, Laredo And Jerico - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 808)
Tracks:- Dusty Brown - Do You Love Me; Dusty Brown - Will You Forgive Me Baby; Dusty Brown - Please Don't Go; Dusty Brown - Well You Know (I Love You); Jimmie Lee Robinson - recorded as Jimmie Lee - All My Life; Jimmie Lee Robinson - recorded as Jimmie Lee - Chicago Jump; Jimmie Lee Robinson - as Lonesome Lee - Lonely Traveling; Jimmie Lee Robinson - as Lonesome Lee - Cry Over Me (unedited version); Jimmie Lee Robinson - Twist It Baby; Jimmie Lee Robinson - Times Is Hard; Jimmie Lee Robinson - Cry Over Me; Grover Pruitt - Mean Train; Grover Pruitt - Fool For You Baby; Bobby Davis - She's A Problem; Bobby Davis - One Love Have I; Bobby Davis - I Was Wrong; Bobby Davis - Hype You Into Selling Your Head; The Norfleet Brothers - Standing On The Highway; The Norfleet Brothers - Draw Me Nearer; The Space Spiritual Singers - Let Jesus Fix It; The Space Spiritual Singers - Heaven On My Mind; The Faithful Wanderers - No Need To Worry; The Faithful Wanderers - Jesus Met The Woman At The Well; The Faithful Wanderers - Let God Abide; Elder Samuel Patterson - Two Wings; Elder Samuel Patterson - A Prayer; Elder Samuel Patterson - This Train; | ) |
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Bandera: Rockabilly And Country Roots - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 811)
Twenty four track compilation bringing together the best of Bernie Harville's Chicago based Bandera Records. Specialising in Rockabilly, Blues and Country, the low budget label achieved little commercial success but left a healthy legacy of Rockabilly numbers collected together here. Featuring the talents of Rick Emerson & The Sidewinders, Benny Ingram, Bob Perry, Merle Ray & The Southern Rockets, Chuck Akin and James Mask. Comes with a lavish booklet featuring sleeve reproductions and informative sleeve notes. | ) |
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Baton Label- Sol's Story - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD505)
This CD of prime 50s New York R&B from one of the city’s finest independents comes complete with a first hand account from label owner Sol Rabinowitz. A fantastic insight into the music business of the period, as well as the Baton label story. Reissued due to a recent surge in demand and we have pressed another 500 copies of this Ace CD that was originally released in 1997. | ) |
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Baton Label: Sol's Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 505)
This CD of prime '50s New York R&B from one of the city's finest independents comes complete with a first hand account from label owner Sol Rabinowitz producing a fantastic insight into the Baton label as well as the music business of the period. Tracks:- The Rivileers - A Thousand Stars; The Hearts - Lonely Nights; The Rivileers - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons; The Fidelity's - The Things I Love; Ann Cole - Got My Mojo Working; The Hearts - Oo-Wee; The Belvederes - Pepper-Hot Baby; Marie Knight - I Thought I Told You Not To Tell Them; Ann Cole - Easy Easy Baby; Ann Cole - My Tearful Heart; Ann Cole - Each Day; The Suburbans - T V Baby; Ann Cole - No Star Is Lost; Ann Cole - You're Mine; Ann Cole - I've Got Nothing Working Now (But My Real Old Fashioned Love); The Suburbans - I Remember; The Mello-Maids - Will You Ever Say You're Mine; The Pilgrims - Careless Love; The Mello-Maids - I Remember, Dear; The Belvederes - We Two; The Hearts - Until The Real Thing Comes Along; Ann Cole - Are You Satisfied; The Hearts - Gone, Gone, Gone; The Lonely Ones - My Wish; The Rivileers - Deep Down Inside; The Suburbans - I Told Them; Ann Cole - The Clock Of Love; Noble "Thin Man" Watts - Hard Times (The Slop); | ) |
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Battle Of Hastings Street - Raw Detroit Blues And R&B. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1121)
Twenty four track compilation of rare or unissued R&B and Detroit Blues, that wil blow away any serious collector. Largely recorded at Motor Entrepreneur Joe Von Battle's record shop and sold onto King Records. Taken from the original sources, remastered for the best possible sound. Features several of the Pre-Motown Detroit R&B stars such as Eddie Burns and Joe Weaver before they went on to sign for big labels, as well as Johnny Wright, Edie Kirkland and James Walton. God bless Joe Von Battle for being so enterprising and bringing these beautiful rarities to our ears! | ) |
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Bay Area Rockers - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 734)
Long before it was de rigeur to wear flowers in your hair, brylcreem and omade was what made the grade. 24 kick-ass rockers from the hippies' big brothers. Tracks:- Jerry Coulston - Cave Man Hop; Bobby Freeman - Betty Lou Got A New Pair Of Shoes; Jackie Gotroe - Lobo Jones; Benn Joe Zeppa - Doctor Doctor; Tyrone Schmidling - You're Gone, I'm Left; Pat La Rocca - Rowena; The Jades - Applesauce; Ben Zeppa And The Zephers - A Foolish Fool; Al & Nettie - The Frog Hop; Jackie Gotroe - Raised On Rock'n'Roll; The Treys - Rockin' Mary; Bobby Freeman - Big Fat Woman; Benn Joe Zeppa - Louise; The Jades - The Big Beach Party; The Martells - Rockin' Santa Claus; Jerry Coulston - Bon Bon Baby; Al & Nettie - Move, Baby, Move; The McMillin Brothers - Satisfied; Benn Joe Zeppa - Hocus Pocus; Roray Reid - Mad Lovin'; Jackie Gotroe - Rock It Up To The Moon; The Marcels - Betty Lou; The Savoys - I Love My Baby; Michael Monte - Rock My Rockin' Chair; | ) |
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Bayou Rockabilly Cats - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 744)
Rootsy swamp rockabilly as it evolved out of hillbilly music in the mid-50s. The original singles are reissued for the first time anywhere. Tracks:- Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - No No Baby; Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - I'll Never Do Any Wrong; Eddie Shuler's All Star Reveliers - Jambalaya Boogie; Hopeless Homer - New Way Rockin'; Hopeless Homer - The Girl In The Red Blue Jeans; Bill & Carroll & the Neches Valley Boys - Love Me Just A Little Bit; Bill & Carroll & the Neches Valley Boys - My Blue Letter; Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - My Baby Done Gone Away; Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - It's Too Late Now; Bee Arnold with Amos Como's Tune Toppers - Plant You Now, Dig You Later; Bee Arnold & the Tune Toppers - Way Down Under Blues; Red Le Blance & his Crescent Boys - Memory In My Heart; Red Le Blance & his Crescent Boys - I Love That Woman (Right Or Wrong); Bill Hutto & his Playboys - Wanna Go Steady; Jerry Noble & the Plantation Playboys - Mabel's Done Gone; Red Le Blance & his Crescent Boys - Freed My Silly Mind; Red Le Blance & his Crescent Boys - Blue Moon On The Bayou; Al Ferrier & his Boppin' Billies - What Is This Thing Called Love; Al Ferrier & his Boppin' Billies - Honey Baby; Bill & Carroll with the Neches Valley Boys - Honest To Goodness Baby; Bill & Carroll with the Neches Valley Boys - Feel So Good; Little Billy Earl - Couple In The Car; Little Billy Earl - Honey Baby-o; Don Mooring with the Yellow Jackets - Love Me Mary Ann; Buck Wheat & his Wheatbinders - Texas Woman; Buck Wheat - Twitterpated; | ) |
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Beatlemaniacs!! - The World Of Beatles Novelty Records (Various). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1075)
Now here's an interesting one- not an album of Beatles covers (with the exception of the late great Link Wray's rendition of 'Please Please Me' and a nascent Harry Nilsson's stab at 'You Can't Do That') but an album of songs about the Beatles, written and recorded (mainly) at a time in 1960s America when the Fab Four had no control over who used their name and in what context. Thus we get "My Beatle Haircut" by the Twiliters, Sonny Curtis' "A Beatle I Want To Be" and the wondeful "I Dreamed I Was A Beatle" by Murray Kellum rubbing shoulders with the less savoury 'John, You Went Too Far This Time'by Rainbo (obviously a reference to the 'Bigger Than Jesus' incident) and the Hi-Riders worrying 'Stamp Out The Beatles', and the rather sad and touching 'Beatles Please Come Back' by Gigi Parker And The Lonelies. Oh, and did we mention the BonBons' rhetorical "What's Wrong With Ringo?" This is the first ever legitimate CD compilation of its kind, and features eye cathcing cover art from Mr Bam Caruso himself, Phil Smee and a huge booklet full of every piece of Beatlemania-related schpiel you could think of. Notes by Rob Finnis. | ) |
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Beausoleil - Their Swallow Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 379)
Michael Doucet has done a lot for cajun music and we feature cuts from his band's '77 & '79 Swallow LPs. Tracks:- J'Ai Vu Le Loup - Valse A Beausoleil - Two-step Des Freres Mathieu - Travailler, C'est Trop Dur - Pot-pourri Cadjin - He, Mom - Valse De Balfa - Zydeco Gris Gris - Les Barres De La Prison - Hommage Aux Freres Balfa - Chanson - Love Bridge Waltz - Tu Peux Cognai - Contredanse De Mamou - Travailler, C'est Trop Dur - Reel De Dennis Mcgee - Blues A Bebe - Talle Du Ronces - Blues De Morse - Fi Fi A Poncho - J'ai Fait La Tour De Grand Bois - Je M'endors, Je M'endors - La Valse De Grand Bois - Trinquez, Trinquez - | ) |
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Belmonts - Laurie, Sabina & United Artists Sides. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 580)
Premier Bronx doo woppers without more familar prefix, deliver bumper 30 tracker with sensational memorabilia from original fan club secretary. Tracks:- Come On, Little Angel - Tell Me Why - Smoke From Your Cigarette - That Background Sound - How About Me - My Love Is Real - Searching For A New Love - I Don't Know How To Cry - I Need Someone - Hombre - Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Why - (I've Got) More Important Things To Do - Have You Heard - Dancin' Girl - Time To Dream - Not Responsible - Now It's All Over - Walk On Boy - Summertime Time - I Confess - Diddle-Dee-Dum (What Happens When Your Love Has Gone) - Ann-Marie - Come Take A Walk With Me - Such A Long Way - We Belong Together - I Don't Know Why, I Just Do - I Got A Feeling - Today My Love Has Gone Away - You're Like A Mystery - | ) |
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Belmonts - The Sabina, United Artists & Laurie Sides Vol 2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 685)
Erstwhile Dion backing singers pursued their own career into the '60s with Carlo Mastrangelo taking on lead duties. Many previously unissued, alternatives and stereo cuts are included here. Tracks:- So Wrong - Let's Call It A Day - Broken Heart - Lookout For Cindy - Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive - How About Me - Lookout For Sandy (Dutch Version) - I Need Someone - Searching For A New Love - That American Dance - This Love Of Mine - I Need Someone (Dutch Version) - Farewell - Walk On Boy (Dutch Version) - Lookout For Sandy - Today My Love Has Gone Away - Come On Little Angel - C'Mon Everybody (Do You Wanna Dance) - Diddle-Dee-Dum (What Happens When Your Love Has Gone) - My Foolish Heart - Wintertime - (Then) I Walked Away - To Be With You - Come With Me - Where You Gonna Run To Girl - Night Time - | ) |
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Belton Richard - Modern Sounds In Cajun Music. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 378)
The bridge between Iry LeJeune and Beausoleil, Belton Richard brought the cajun sound into the '60s with these sides. Tracks:- Cajun Stripper - I'll Have To Forget You - Just Un Reve (Just A Dream) - Un Autre Soir D'ennui - Cajun Waltz - San Antonio Rose - Madamme Sostan - Cherokee Waltz - Who-diggie - Oh Yea Yi-yi - Jolie Blonde - For The Last Time - Musician's Paradise - Laisser Les Cajun Danser - Give Me Another Chance - J'ai Pleurer Pour Toi - Oh Lucille - I'm Not A Fool Anymore - Cajun Fugitive - Won't Be Satisfied - Chere Tout-toute - Cette La J'aime - Roll On Wagon Wheel - She Didn't Know I Was Married - Heart Broken Waltz - The Cajun Streak. | ) |
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Benny Joy - Crash The Rockabilly Party. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 703)
Originally on the tiny Tr-Dec Records out of Haines City, Fla. Benny's masters were bought up by Buck Ram's Antler. As Billy Miller of Kicks Magazine and Norton Records says so succinctly - "Benny Joy fulfills all known rockabilly criteria". Tracks:- Crash The Party - Little Red Book - Miss Bobby Sox - Spin The Bottle - Hey High School Baby - Steady With Betty - Ittie Bittie Everything - Rollin' To The Jukebox Rock - Kiss Me - I'm Gonna Move - Button Nose - Bundle Of Love - In Study Hall - Rebel Rock - Gossip, Gossip, Gossip - I'll Never Have The One I Love - Cutie Pie - A Dream, A Hope And A Love - Come Back - Stompin' - She Cried For Me - Dearest Darling - Don't Boo Hoo Mary Lou - Hold My Hand - Wild Wild Lover - Money Money - Hey High School Baby - Crash The Party. | ) |
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Best Of Ace Rockabilly - Various Artists. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 45)
Classic rock 'n' roll compilation album from Ace featuring many lesser known classics from the rockabilly genre. Tracks:- Sonny Fisher & The Rocking Boys - Rockin' Daddy; Glen Glenn - Everybody's Movin'; Jimmy And Johnny - I Can't Find The Doorknob; Sonny Hall & The Echoes - My Big Fat Baby; Thumper Jones - How Come It; Link Davis - Trucker From Tennessee; Sleepy La Beef - Little Bit More; Hal Harris - Jitterbop Baby; Hershel Almond With Al Good & His Band - Let's Get It On; Glen Glenn - One Cup Of Coffee; Danny Reeves - I'm A Hobo; Danny Reeves - Rock It; Sonny Fisher - Sneaky Pete; Sleepy La Beef - I'm Through; |
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Best Of Excello Gospel - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 687)
Thrilling downhome southern gospel funk. The music's golden era of the '50s. Tracks:- The Boyer Brothers - Step By Step; The Boyer Brothers - Oh Lord Stand By Me; The Hendrix Singers - On The Beautiful Shore; The Silvertone Singers - Jesus Be My Keeper; The Silvertone Singers - Since Jesus Came Into My Heart; Young Gospel Singers - I Can Call Jesus Anytime; The Silvertone Singers of Cincinnati - I Got A Home In That Rock; The Silvertone Singers of Cincinnati - In My Heart; The Sermonairs - In The Sweet By And By; Bro. Henry Edwards - Is There Anybody Else Like Jesus; The Silvertone Singers ofCincinnati - Run On To The End; The Silvertone Singers Of Cincinnati - Way Bye And Bye; The Waldo Singers - Just Tell Jesus; The Waldo Singers - Trust Him Today; The Sons Of The South - In My Saviour's Care; The Sons Of The South - Didn't It Rain Children; The Silvertone Singers Of Cincinnati - Jesus My Saviour; The Silvertone Singers Of Cincinnati - Rescue The Perishing; The Sons Of The South - I'm Waiting And Watching; The Sons Of The South - One Day; The Sons Of The South - God Is Alright; The Sons Of The South - Travelin' Down This Road; The Jewel Gospel-Aires - Oh Lord, Guide The Way; The Jewel Gospel-Aires - After Awhile With Jesus; | ) |
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Best Of Goldband Rockabilly - Boppin' Tonight - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 442)
22 sides of hot rockabilly for boppin' crepe soul shoes all the way from Lake Charles Louisiana, courtesy Eddie Shuler's eclectic label. Enough to make you go boppin' every night. Tracks:- Al Ferrier - Let's Go Bopping Tonight; Al Ferrier & his Boppin' Billies - Honey Baby; Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - No No Baby; Al Ferrier - What Is That Thing Called Love; Al Ferrier & the Boppin' Billies - My Baby Done Gone Away; Little Billy Earl - Couple In The Car; Little Billy Earl - Whose Baby Are You; Little Billy Earl - Go Dan Tucker; Little Billy Earl - I Never Had The Blues; Little Billy Earl - Honey Baby-o; Larry Hart - Freight Train; Larry Hart - Oh Nellie; Larry Hart - I'm Just A Mender; Larry Hart - Coffins Have No Pockets; Larry Hart - Medley: Come On Baby; Larry Hart - Medley: Never Run Out Of Love; Larry Hart - Medley: Flashiest Classiest; Bill & Carroll - Hold Me Baby; Bill & Carroll - Bluff City Rock; Ray Vict - Bop Stop Rock; Johnny Jano - Oh Baby; Johnny Jano - Mabel's Gone; Johnny Jano - High Voltage; Jay Chevalier - Castro Rock; | ) |
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Best Of Nashboro Gospel - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 373)
This introduction to the Nashville-based gospel label covers its output from the mid-50s to the late '60s with a generous 27 cuts, so you get more than a taster. Tracks:- Angelic Gospel Singers - Touch Me, Lord Jesus; Professor Harold Boggs - I've Fixed It With Jesus; Bright Stars - Family Prayer; The CBS Trumpeteers - Milky White Way; The Consolers - Give Me My Flowers; Madame Edna Gallmon Cook - Stop, Gambler; Gospel Songbirds - The Bible Is Right; Brother Joe May - Wake Me, Shake Me; Famous Skylarks - Roll, Jordan, Roll; The Swanee Quintet - How I Got Over; Taylor Brothers - Mother's Advice; The Boyer Brothers - Step By Step; The Sons Of The South - In My Saviour's Care; The Silvertone Singers - Jesus Be My Keeper; Jorden River Singers - I'm A Soldier; The Radio Four - If You Miss Me From Praying; Christland Singers - Sell Out To The Master; The Silvertone Singers - Since Jesus Came Into My Heart; The Sons Of The South - Didn't It Rain Children; Jorden River Singers - My Life In His Hands; Lucille Barbee - Let The Church Roll On; Christland Singers - You Got To Be Born Again; The Radio Four - An Earnest Prayer; The Fairfield Four - Don't Drive Your Children Away; Supreme Angels - I Want To Be Just Like Him; The Brooklyn All Stars - No Cross, No Crown; Swanee Quintet - Step By Step; |
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Big Joe Louis & His Blues Kings - Big Sixteen. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 622)
Much lauded as 'authentic', for once this epithet is justified when applied to Jamaican born guitarist Big Joe Louis. Down home and in the pocket - approved by even the most hard core of blues anoraks. Tracks:- She Was All The World To Me - Back Door Slam - Christmas Eve 1993 - 3-6-9 - I've Got To Be More Selective - The Way I Feel For You - Another Married Woman - Rock 'n' Roll Baby - Catfish - Ella Mae - Down Jamaica Way - I Can Tell - Wine Head - I Took Care Of My Homework - Treat Your Daddy Right - Leaving On My Mind. | ) |
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Big Mama Thornton - Original Hound Dog. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 940)
The biggest and best female blues shouter of all time lets loose on this compilation of her Peacock sides, including the sublime original of the later hit by that kid from Memphis. Tracks:- Hound Dog - Walking Blues - My Man Called Me - Cotton Picking Blues - Willie Mae's Trouble - The Big Change - I Smell A Rat - I Just Can't Help Myself - They Call Me Big Mama - Hard Times - I Ain't No Fool Either - You Don't Move Me No More - Let Your Tears Fall Baby - I've Searched The World Over - Rock A Bye Baby - How Come - Nightmare - Stop A Hoppin' On Me - Laugh Laugh Laugh - Just Like A Dog Barking Up The Wrong Tree - The Fish - Mischievous Boogie. | ) |
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Big Surf - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 319)
On the crest of several waves comes a clutch of Del-Fi Records' finest surfin' outfits to make up the twangiest collection of surf tunes ever on CD. Tracks:- The Lively Ones - Pipeline; Dave Meyers & The Surftones - Church Key; The Centurions - Bullwinkle Part 2; The Impacts - Steel Pier; The Lively Ones - Surf Rider; The Sentinals - Exotic; The Centurions - Sano; The Lively Ones - Scratch; The Impacts - Impact; The Sentinals - The Pipe; The Lively Ones - Misirlou; The Sentinals - Latin'ia; The Impacts - Blue Surf; The Centurions - Surfin' At Mazatland; The Lively Ones - Surf Beat; The Centurions - Body Surfin'; The Impacts - Wipe Out; The Lively Ones - High Tide; The Sentinals - Latin Soul; Dave Meyers & The Surftones - Church Key; Dave Meyers & The Surftones - Moment Of Truth; The Sentinals - Tor Chula; The Centurions - Vesuvius; The Lively Ones - Baja; The Impacts - Fort Lauderdale; The Lively Ones - Torquay; The Sentinals - Latin'ia; The Lively Ones - Soul Surfer; Dave Meyers & The Surftones - Church Key; The Centurions - Intoxica; The Lively Ones - Rik-A-Tik; The Sentinals - Big Surf; | ) |
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Billy Bland - Let The Little Girl Dance. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 370)
One hit but not a one-hit wonder as this 29 track Old Town compilation of rock 'n' roll to blues sides reveals. Tracks:- Let The Little Girl Dance - Chicken Hop - Grandma Gave A Party - The Fat Man - Pardon Me - I Had A Dream - Chicken In The Basket - You Were Born To Be Loved - Harmony - Can't Stop Her From Dancing - Momma Stole The Chicken - Flo - Open The Door - What's That - Oh, You For Me - If I Could Be Your Man - Everything That Shines Ain't Gold - Make Believe Lover - My Heart Is On Fire - Steady Kind - Uncle Bud - Keep Talkin' That Sweet Talk - You Took My Love For Granted - Little Boy Blue - I Cross My Heart - I Spend My Life Loving You - All I Want To Do Is Cry - How Many Hearts - Do The Bug With Me - Let The Little Girl Dance - | ) |
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BJ Thomas - The Scepter Hits And More 1964-73. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1014)
The first and only CD to carry all the major early hits of this important 60s/70s US chartmaker.Contains the original and best versions of ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head’, ‘Mama’ (a UK hit in 1966 for Dave Berry), ‘I Just Can’t Help Believin’’ (covered by Elvis Presley), ‘Hooked On A Feeling’ (a UK hit for Blue Swede, and repopularised a couple of years ago via the TV show Ally McBeal) and more. Recordings are produced by such important names as Burt Bacharach, Chips Moman, Huey P Meaux and Stevie Wonder. |
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Blind Lemon Jefferson - Blind Lemon Jefferson. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 399)
Cut between 1926 and 1929 for Paramount and first re-issued as part of a vinyl '74 Milestone compilation series. Tracks:- Jack O' Diamond Blues - Chock House Blues - Stocking Feet Blues - That Black Snake Moan - Shuckin' Sugar Blues - Rabbit Foot Blues - Bad Luck Blues - Broke And Hungry - Easy Rider Blues - Match Box Blues - Rising High Water Blues - Teddy Bear Blues - Lonesome House Blues - Sunshine Special - Change My Luck Blues - Prison Cell Blues - Blind Lemon's Penitentiary Blues - Lock Step Blues - Hangman's Blues - Mosquito Moan - Southern Woman Blues - Bakershop Blues - Pneumonia Blues - Long Distance Moan - That Crawlin' Baby Blues. | ) |
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Bloodstains On The Wall - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 576)
26 of the most down home blues cut in '52 and '53 by Art Rupe's Speciality label. The originals are so rare they could seriously damage your credit card. Tracks:- Honey Boy - Bloodstains On The Wall; Honey Boy - You Better Move On Away From Here; Honey Boy - Have You A Match; Pine Blues Pete - Uncle Sam Blues; Pine Blues Pete - A Woman Acts Funny; Clarance London - Goin' Back To Mama; Clarance London - Got A Letter This Morning; Clarance London - Want To Boogie Woogie; Big Joe Williams - Ride My New Car With Me; Big Joe Williams - Rather Be Sloppy Drunk; Country Jim Bledsoe - Dial 110 Blues; Country Jim Bledsoe - Hollywood Boogie; Country Jim Bledsoe - One Thing My Baby Likes; Country Jim Bledsoe - Stormin' And Rainin'; Little Temple - I Ate The Wrong Part; Little Temple - What A Mistake; Little Temple - Mean And Evil; Little Temple - Cold Love; Pete McKinley - Black Snake Blues; Pete McKinley - Cryin' For My Baby; Pete McKinley - Looka Here Boy; Pete McKinley - Whistling Blues; Pete McKinley - Don't Want Me Blues; Pete McKinley - David's Boogie; Pete McKinley - Sail On, Little Girl; | ) |
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Blues For Dotsie - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1115)
Everything from Jump to Down Home to Boogie Woogie babes on this collection of West Coast Blues cut for and by Dootsie Williams. Includes rare sides from Joe Turner (with Dootsie Williams & Rhythm Kings) and Bobby Nunn (pre-Coasters) in this collection of hard-to-find records. In fact, virtually everything on the Blue label is so rare it hurts!None of these sides have been re-issued on CD or LP before and with 30 tracks it’s positively packed to the gills. Also includes a fascinating and highly-informative booklet, with notes by Jim Dawson, drawn from his in-depth interviews with Dootsie. |
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Blues For Hippies - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 504)
No frills on the final Excello sessions of the late '60s and early '70s aimed at the Southern Blues audience, but here for hippies, yuppies and anyone with the ears to hear the heart & soul of the real blues. Tracks:- Jimmy Dawkins - Things I Used To Do; Charles Friday - Five Minutes More; Slim Harpo - Boogie Chillen; Otis Spann - Bloody Murder; Tiny Watkins - Fine Drivin' Machine; Tabby Thomas - Keep On Trying; Marion James - Give Me Your Love; Charles Friday - Baby! I'm Stickin' To You; Mildred Woodard - I've Waited So Long; Jimmy Dawkins - High Cost Of Living; Willie Baker - Don't Let Nobody Know; Tabby Thomas - Mr Buzzard; Rose Davis - Sittin' Here Drinking; Jimmy Dawkins - Make My Way In This World; Bobby Powell - Thank You; Charles Friday - The Right One; Jimmy Dawkins - Think Twice Before You Speak; Charles Friday - I Believe; Slim Harpo - I'm So Sorry; Tabby Thomas - I Say I; Jimmy Dawkins - Chicago On My Mind; James Stewart - Jimmy's Blues; Jimmy Dawkins - All For Business; Otis Spann - Blues For Hippies; | ) |
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Bluesville - Vol. 1: Folk Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 247)
A collection of the finest US blues men that were the originators of the genre. Taking their own slant on Country, Delta and Mississippi blues coupling with a tradition of folk story telling. Many great names are here including Blind Willie Mctell, Lightnin Hopkins, Big Joe Williams, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry. A fitting testament to the idealism of the blues scene of the late '50s and early '60s. | ) |
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Bluesville - Vol. 1: Folk Blues - Various Artists. LP.
(Ace Records - HCH 247)
A collection of the finest US blues men that were the originators of the genre. Taking their own slant on Country, Delta and Mississippi blues coupling with a tradition of folk story telling. Many great names are here including Blind Willie Mctell, Lightnin Hopkins, Big Joe Williams, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry. A fitting testament to the idealism of the blues scene of the late '50s and early '60s. | |
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Bo Diddley - Bo's Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 396)
With a plethora of shody compilations being schlocked around, here's a much more focused approach with emphasis on Bo's blues. Tracks:- Down Home Special - You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care) - Blues Blues - 500% More Man - Live My Life - She's Fine, She's Mine - Heart-O-Matic Love - Bring It To Jerome - Pretty Thing - You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover - The Clock Strikes Twelve - Cops And Robbers - Run Diddley Daddy - Before You Accuse Me - Diddy Wah Diddy - Bo's Blues - Little Girl - I'm A Man - I'm Bad - Who Do You Love? - I'm Looking For A Woman - Two Flies. | ) |
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Bob Gaddy - Harlem Blues Operator. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 407)
50s Old Town sides cut in New York with Brownie McGhee, Jack Dupree and guitar legend Jimmy Sprull guesting. Tracks:- Come On Little Children - Stormy Monday Blues - Operator - Out Of My Name - Forgive Me - Could I - What Wrong Did I Do - Paper Lady - Gonna Be At The Station - You Are The One - The Girl Who Promises - The Things That I Used To Do - I Love My Baby - Take My Advice - Rip And Run - Early One Morning - What I Would Do - Till The Day I Die - Don't Tell Her - Woe Woe Is Me - I'll Go My Way. | ) |
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Bobby "Blue" Bland - The "3B" Blues Boy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 302)
These early Duke recordings from the maestro of the blues represent the best of the late '50s Bobby Bland. Tracks:- No Blow, No Show - Wise Man's Blues - Army Blues - Lost Lover Blues - It's My Life, Baby - Honey Bee - Time Out - Million Miles From Nowhere - Woke Up Screaming - You've Got Bad Intentions - I Can't Put You Down Baby - I Don't Believe - I Learned My Lesson - I Smell Trouble - Don't Want No Woman - Further Up The Road - Teach Me (How To Love You) - Bobby's Blues - You Got Me (Where You Want Me) - Loan A Helping Hand - Last Night - Little Boy Blue - You Did Me Wrong - I Lost Sight On The World - Wishing Well; | ) |
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Bobby Bland - The Voice. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 323)
Into the '60s with Bobby Bland and some of the finest material and arrangements in soul music from the best voice in town. Tracks:- Who Will The Next Fool Be? - I Pity The Fool - Don't Cry No More - Ain't That Loving You - I'm Not Ashamed - Cry, Cry, Cry - I'll Take Care Of You - Call On Me - Blue Moon - Turn On Your Love Light - Stormy Monday Blues - Two Steps From The Blues - Ain't Nothing You Can Do - Ain't Doing Too Bad (Part 1) - Sometimes You Gotta Cry A Little - Ain't No Telling - Yield Not To Temptation - I'm Too Far Gone (To Turn Around) - These Hands (Small But Mighty) - Good Time Charlie (Part 1) - Ask Me 'Bout Nothin' (But The Blues) - Share Your Love With Me - That Did It - Shoes - Back In The Same Old Bag Again - Chains Of Love - | ) |
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Bobby Day - Rockin Robin. LP.
(Ace Records - CDCHD834)
50's R&B pop Rock n Roll crooner Bobby Day with the distinctive voice. Who made one of the all time classic Rock n Roll songs, the titlle track here "Rockin' Robin". This compilation takes in his career throughout fifties. Featuring many of his best tracks: "Beep Beep", "Little Bitty Pretty One", "My Blue Heaven" and "Over & Over". LAST COPY IN STOCK. |
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Bobby Day - Rockin Robin Best Of. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 834)
At last the definitive collection of Bobby Day's rock n roll recordings for the Class and Rendezvuos labels between 1957 - 1962. All time favourite 'Rockin Robin' is featured along with his other chart hits. Classic west coast rock n roll with star session men and duets with Earl Nelson. Excellent remastered sound quality and five tracks appear in stereo for the first time. |
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Bobby Day - The Original Rockin' Robin. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 200)
All the hits about all the birds from the original Rockin' Robin man, recorded before the Jackson 5 were even two. Tracks:- The Bluebird, The Buzzard And The Oriole - Over And Over - Come Seven - Honeysuckle Baby - My Blue Heaven - I Don't Want To - When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano - Beep Beep Beep - Rockin' Robin - Ain't Gonna Cry No More - Little Bitty Pretty One - Life Can Be Beautiful - That's All I Want - Mr And Mrs Rock 'n' Roll - Sweet Little Thing - Three Young Rebs From Georgia - So Long Baby - Gotta New Girl - Say Yes - Don't Worry 'bout Me - Alone Too Long - Darling If I Had You - Oop-D-Du-Pers Ball - Unchained Melody - Love Is A One-time Affair - Little Turtle Dove. | ) |
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Bobby Freeman - C'mon And S-W-I-M. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 769)
As featured in the topless dance clubs of San Francisco's North Beach, 1964's "C'mon And Swim" marked a welcome return to the hit parade for local rock'n'roll pioneer, Bobby Freeman. Collected here for the first time are the singers recordings for Autumn label which also charts the emergence of a precocious Sly Stone as writer, arranger, and producer on all sides. Tracks:- C'Mon And Swim (Part 1) - Do The Monkey - Good Lovin' - Ya Ya - Speedo (The Monkey Man) - I'll Never Fall In Love Again - C'Mon And Swim (Part 2) - Walkin' The Dog - Work Song - Money (That's What I Want) - That Little Old Heartbreaker Me - S-W-I-M - Come To Me - I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Friends - The Duck - Cross My Heart - Dance All Night - Ain't That Lovin' You Baby - Every Dog Has Its Day - Lucille - Swing Me - Honest - S-W-I-M - That Little Old Heartbreaker Me. | ) |
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Bobby Fuller Four - Live At PJ's Plus!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 314)
Forget the other substandard live Bobby Fuller, this is the best and what's more there are 8 rare and unissued studio cuts included. Tracks:- Anytime At All - Medley: Wooly Bully - Medley: Gloria - Oh Boy! - Think It Over - Thunder Reef - High Heel Sneakers - Slow Down - I Fought The Law - A New Shade Of Blue - Let Her Dance (Version 1) - C C Rider - Medley: My Babe - Medley: Long Tall Sally - Medley: Keep A Knockin' - Think It Over - Baby My Heart - Pamela - My True Love - Keep A Knockin' - Our Favourite Martian - Never To Be Forgotten - Pamela - Let Her Dance (Version 2). | ) |
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Bobby Fuller Four - The Best Of The Bobby Fuller Four. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 388)
18-cut mid price CD charts the best of the hottest band out of Texas, even before the Clash discovered "I Fought The Law". Tracks:- I Fought The Law - Love's Made A Fool Of You - Another Sad And Lonely Night - She's My Girl - A New Shade Of Blue - My True Love - Pamela - Let Her Dance - Never To Be Forgotten - Thunder Reef - Baby My Heart - Fool Of Love - Only When I Dream - Don't Ever Let Me Know - King Of The Wheels - Think It Over - The Magic Touch - Keep A Knockin'. | ) |
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Bobby Fuller Four - The Bobby Fuller Four. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 956)
Since there is a duplication of tracks across the two Boby Fuller 4 original LPs Ace have put them together with all the issued non-LP single sides. Texas rock 'n' roll. Tracks:- Thunder Reef - Wolfman - She's My Girl - King Of The Wheels - The Lonely Dragster - The Phantom Dragster - KRLA Top Eliminator - Let Her Dance - Julie - A New Shade Of Blue - Only When I Dream - You Kiss Me - Little Annie Lou - I Fought The Law - Another Sad And Lonely Night - Saturday Night - Take My Word - Fool Of Love - Never To Be Forgotten - Love's Made A Fool Of You - Don't Ever Let Me Know - My True Love - The Magic Touch - I'm A Lucky Guy. | ) |
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Boy Trouble - Garpax Girls - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1005)
Gary 'Alley-ooop' Paxton tried his hand with all sorts of genres in the early mid 60's but, his girls group recordings rank with some of the best.The tunes on this CD were recorded between 63-67 and were leased to labels such as Garpax and Star-Burst however the bulk of the 26 recordings gathered here are presented for the first time.Highlights include the Rev-Lons and the well known title track,plus all their subsequent singles;the precocious Beverly Williams and classic swingers such as Diana Dawn and Mary Saenz. | ) |
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Boyd Bennett & His Rockets - Rockin' Up A Storm - The Best Of The King Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD103)
Boyd Bennett and his Rockets had one of the first major rock’n’roll hits with their original version of the much-covered ‘Seventeen’. It’s reissued here with 23 more mid-1950s classics by King Records’ answer to Bill Haley and his Comets. Also included, for the first time complete on CD, the complete Cecil McNabb Jr session, featuring some of the wildest rock’n’roll music ever committed to tape. Plus, several previously unreleased alternate (and superior) versions of familiar Rockets’ favourites, including a recently-located original take of ‘My Boy Flat Top’ with Bennett himself singing rather than the Rockets’ regular lead singer Big Moe. Remastered from the original production tapes and sounding better than ever (and with six tracks making their CD debut) this is a great reissue of enormously fun and exciting rock'n'roll. |
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Brenda Lee - All The Way/Sincerely. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD106)
Fifth and sixth albums from the early 60s singing star, who was aged just fourteen when she released her first records!! Although thought of as lightweight fluff at the time, Brenda has influenced everyone from Sandy Denny to Debbie Harry and therefore these albums should be discovered.Mastered from the original steroe recordings, with a booklet stuffed full of original cover art plus extra memorabilia and extensive notes. | ) |
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Brenda Lee - Brenda That's All/ All Alone Am I. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1083)
An international megastar, Brenda Lee was the biggest selling female pop star of the early to mid 1960s and this is the fourth in the Ace series of two on one CDs featuring her original LPs. This contains her seventh and eighth Decca albums, "Brenda, That's All" from 1962 and "All Alone Am I" from 1963. Mastered from the original stereo recordings, and featuring a booklet of original cover art and assorted memorabilia. |
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Brenda Lee - Grandma,What Great Songs You Sang/Miss Dynamite. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD102)
This CD features her first two albums from 1959 and 1960.Both were produced by Owen Bradley.Mastered from the original stereo recordings. The booklet will feature original cover art enhanced with extra memorabilia and notes by Rob Finnis. An international megastar, Brenda Lee was the biggest-selling female pop star of the early-to-mid 1960s. This is bound to be a strong catalogue item. | ) |
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Brenda Lee - Let Me Sing/ By Request. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1097)
Ace presents its fifth and final two-on-one CD from Little Miss Dynamite (no, not some dumb bitch from Harlesden with a speech impediment) The original and the best!! Featuring 'Let Me Sing' from 1963 and 'By Request' released in 1964 (both of which were produced by her long-time producer Owen Bradley) the albums illustrate the stage of her career during which Brenda was concentrating mainly on ballads. This CD features her interpretations of songs by Cole Porter and Bobby Darin, among others. | ) |
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Brian Wilson Productions - Pet Projects - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 851)
For the first time on CD a collection Brian's production work from the mid-1960's of which many were written and performed on by Brian. Includes Gary Usher, American Spring, Glen Campbell, The Honey's, Sharon Marie, Survivors, Laughing Gravy & Rachel & The Revolvers. The crystal clear Wilson multi-layered sound is as amazing as ever as these tracks have been lifted from the original masters. The CD includes a lavish 20 page booklet. | ) |
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Brother Claude Ely - Satan, Get Back!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 456)
The restless white gospel of Brother Claude caught live in the early '50s by King Records. Thank the Lord! Tracks:- I'm Crying Holy Unto The Lord - There's A Leak In This Old Building - Send Down That Rain - There Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down - Talk About Jesus - I'm Just A Stranger Here - Thank You Jesus - I Want To Rest - You've Got To Move - Farther On - Jesus Is The Rock - Little David Play On Your Harp - There's A Higher Power - Holy, Holy, Holy (That's All Right) - Dip Your Finger In The Water (And Cool My Thumb) - Do You Want To Shout - Those Prayers And Words Still Guide Me - My Crucified One - The Old Fireside - Fare You Well - I Want To Go To Heaven - You Took The Wrong Road Again - Stop That Train. | ) |
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Buck Ram's Doo Wop - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 735)
Buck Ram started out as an arranger/writer during the big band era and debuted his Personality Productions in '56. Besides being the man behind The Platters, he cut these superb group recordings. Tracks:- The Colts - Adorable; The Colts - Hey You, Shoo Bee Ooh Bee (Hey Pretty Baby); Shirley Gunter & the Flairs - Headin' Home; Linda Hayes & Group - You Ain't Movin' Me; The Colts - Never, No More; The Jewels - Pearlie Mae; The Colts - Guiding Angel; Linda Hayes & Group - Hubba Hubba; The Colts - Sweet Sixteen; The Jewels - The Wind; The Colts - Lips Red As Wine; Linda Hayes & Group - I Had A Dream; The Colts - Honey Bun; Linda Hayes & Group - Take The Hand Of A Fool; The Colts - Hey You, Shoo Bee Ooh Bee (Hey Pretty Baby); The Colts - The Sheik Of Araby; The Flairs - I'd Climb The Hills And Mountains; The Flairs - Swing Pretty Mama; The Peppers - All I Ask Of You; The Flares - Loving You; The Peppers - A Place In My Heart; The Peppers - One More Chance; The Chesterfields - A Dream Is But A Dream; The Chesterfields - You Walked Away; The Chesterfields - If I Saw You Crying; The Chesterfields - Trouble; | ) |
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Buddy Johnson & His Orchestra - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 623)
24 sides streching from 1941-52 make up a visually and aurally great package. Walk'n'roll at its best - seeliner notes for explanation. Tracks:- Walk 'Em - Since I Fell For You - Baby You're Always On My Mind - Boogie Woogie's Mother-In-Law - You Got To Walk The Chalk Line - I Don't Know What's Troublin' Your Mind - Be Careful - Root Man Blues - Til My Baby Comes Back - I'm Gonna Jump In The River - Talkin' About Another Man's Wife - No More Love - Shake 'Em Up - Satisfy My Soul - Stormy Weather - Did You See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball? - That's The Stuff You Gotta Watch - They All Say I'm The Biggest Fool - Fine Brown Frame - You'll Get Them Blues - Southern Echoes - When My Man Comes Home - Please, Mr Johnson - Shufflin' And Rollin'. | ) |
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Bugs - Darkside. CD.
(Ace Records - CDWIKM 62)
A very obscure Garage group from '87 that briefly appeared and then went again, thought forgotten but recently discovered by the garage fraternity. Never before released on CD, this is a special mid priced version housed in a card facsimile of the original LP sleeve. Twelve tracks including the cracking "Hate", "Six String Goddess", "Saparilla Sidewalk", "One Of These Days" and more. |
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Cadence Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 550)
Archie Bleyer's label probably scored the highest rate of issue-to-hit of all time, with its small roster of acts and meticulously crafted pop'n'roll and Link Wray's "Rumble". Tracks:- Andy Williams - Butterfly; The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream; Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion; The Chordettes - Lollipop; Eddie Hodges - I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door; Link Wray - Rumble; The Top Hatters - 45 Men In A Telephone Booth; The Metronomes - Dear Don; The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love; Andy Williams - I Like Your Kind Of Love; The Chordettes - Born To Be With You; Ocie Smith - Lighthouse; Bill Hayes - Message From James Dean; The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie; Andy Williams - Baby Doll; The Metronomes - I Love My Girl; Link Wray And His Ray Men - The Swag; Charlie McCoy - Cherry Berry Wine; Johnny Tillotson - Without You; Eddie Hodges - (Girls, Girls, Girls) Made To Love; Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You; Johnny Tillotson - It Keeps Right On A-hurtin'; Eddie Hodges - Ain't Gonna Wash For A Week; Lenny Welch - Ebb Tide; Julias LaRosa - Eh, Cumpari!; Archie Bleyer - Hernando's Hideaway; The Chordettes - Mr Sandman; Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett; | ) |
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Cadets Meet The Jacks - Stranded In The Jungle. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 534)
One group - two names and a hell of a first compilation from the premier west coast doo-wop group, who cut for Modern & RPM in the late '50s. Tracks:- The Cadets - Stranded In The Jungle; The Cadets - Let's Rock'n'Roll; The Cadets - Fools Rush In; The Jacks - My Clumsy Heart; The Cadets - Annie Met Henry; The Cadets - Rollin' Stone; The Cadets - Don't Be Angry; The Cadets - Hands Across The Table; The Jacks - Smack Dab In The Middle; Aaron Collins & The Cadets - Pretty Evey; The Cadets - Love Can Do Most Everything; The Cadets - Baby Ya Know; The Cadets - Love Bandit; The Jacks - Why Did I Fall In Love; The Cadets - Church Bells May Ring; The Cadets - Car Crash; The Cadets - Ring Chimes; The Cadets - Heartbreak Hotel; The Cadets - Dancin' Dan; Aaron Collins & The Cadets - Rum, Jamaica Rum; The Cadets - Don't; The Cadets - I Got Loaded; The Cadets - I'll Be Spinning; The Jacks - Sugar Baby; The Cadets - Stranded In The Jungle; | ) |
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Cajun Classics - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 820)
Classic Cajun at a price to taste the cream of US country. Spicey flavours from. Badeaux & The Louisiana Aces, Joe Bonsall & The Orange Playboys, Balfa And Friends, Jimmy 'C' Newman and The L.A. Aces. Value for money....... a give away at this price. | ) |
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Cajun Hot Sauce - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 591)
The opening polka "The Mosquito That Ate Up My Sweetheart In New Iberia" sets the tone for this 'wild' compilation of Louisiana cajuns from the very wonderful Arhoolie Records of California. Tracks:- Beausoleil - The Mosquito That Ate Up My Sweetheart In New Iberia (Polka); Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band - The Kaplan Waltz; California Cajun Orchestra - Monsieur Leonard; Dewey Balfa - Port Arthur Blues; Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band - Two-Step D'amede; D L Menard - En Bas Du Chêne Vert (Beneath A Green Oak Tree); Canray Fontenot & Beausoleil - Shoo Black; Octa Clark & Hector Duhon - Bosco Stomp; Chuck Guillory - Jolie Blonde; Harry Choates - Allons A Lafayette; Cheese Read - Bayou Pom Pom; Hackberry Ramblers - Crowley Waltz; Breaux Brothers - Hey, Ma!; Chuck Guillory - Grand Texas; Octa Clark & Hector Duhon - Valse Criminelle; Cheese Read - Keep A Knocking; Wade Fruge - Catch My Hat; Hackberry Ramblers - Je Veux Me Marier; California Cajun Orchestra - Valse Du Mariage; Michael Doucet - One-Step D'amedee; Harry Choates - Basile Waltz; Joseph Falcon - Osson Two-step; | ) |
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Camille Howard - Rock Me Daddy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 511)
45 years later than originally planned by Speciality's Art Rupe comes the debut album from the torch singing boogie woogie babe of the post war era. Tracks:- The Boogie And The Blues - You Don't Love Me - You Used To Be Mine - Unidentified Boogie No 1 - Has Your Love Grown Cold - The Mood That I'm In - Got To Have A Little Lovin' - How Long Can I Go On Like This - Cry Over You - O Sole Mio Boogie - Within This Heart Of Mine - Boogie In G - I'm Blue - Rock Me Daddy - Broken Memories (Sad And Blue) - I Ain't Got The Spirit - Shrinking Up Fast - Easy - Money Blues - Schubert's Serenade Boogie - You Lied To Me Baby - Real Gone Daddy - Unidentified Boogie No 2 - Old Baldy Boogie - Song Of India Boogie. | ) |
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Caribbean R&B Classics - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 849)
Before ska became the sound of Jamaica in the early 60's, R&B ruled the day. Smooth vocal R&B influenced by America was the sound you would here across the Caribbean islands, at parties on street corners and on the radio. This collection brings together the most popular R&B songs of the 50's, most of which were later revived by rocksteady, ska and reggae versions in the mid 60's. | ) |
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Caribbean R&B Classics 2 - Big People Music. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 849)
A collection of 20 American R&B songs that were favourites among Jamaican listeners in the 1950s. It's a good collection of R&B, doo wop, and early rock & roll, more listenable than most of the many other comps of the same style. | ) |
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Carlo And The Belmonts - Carlo And The Belmonts. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 251)
Pre and post Dion history of the Belmonts and Carlo solo on Mohawk, Laurie, Sabrina, Laurie - hey there was a lot going on in the Bronx in the early '60s. Hear and read it on this fine compilation. Tracks:- The Belmonts - We Belong Together; The Belmonts - Such A Long Way; Carlo - Little Orphan Girl; The Belmonts - Santa Margherita; Carlo - Five Minutes More; Carlo - Write Me A Letter; Carlo - Brenda The Great Pretender; Carlo - Ring A Ling; The Belmonts - We Belong Together; The Belmonts - My Foolish Heart; The Belmonts - Such A Long Way; Carlo - Baby Doll; Carlo - Mairzy Doats And Dozy Doats; The Belmonts - Teen-Age Clementine; Carlo - The Story Of Love; Carlo - Kansas City; Carlo - Stranger In My Arms; Carlo - Time Is Wastin'; Carlo - Ghost Man; Carlo - Just You; Carlo - You Turned Me Over; Carlo - Nowhere Chick; The Belmonts - A Brand New Song; The Belmonts - Story Teller; | ) |
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Champion Jack Dupree /Tony (TS) McPhee - Dupree 'n' McPhee- The 1967 Blue Horizon Session. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM106)
AT LAST, the recordings everybody believed lost. The result of a totally unique one-off session in 1967 where the master blueswailer of old met the young buck of the new, this shows two people of totally different ages, backgrounds and nationalities complimenting each other perfectly in a way that can only come from an instinctive love of the same music. In their hands the blues becomes a language to enrich and be enriched by- check out 'Sick In Bed' 'Down In Clarksdale' the black humour of 'Dead Cat On My Line', 'No Meat Blues' and 'My Home's In Mississsippi' (later reworked by ZZ Top as 'My Head's In Mississippi') for proof. Previously unavailable for years, the only recordings to have surfaced having previously been a single, in 2005 we finally have the full and definite article. | ) |
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Champs - Go Champs Go!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1126)
Re-release of the Champs 1959 album, packaged in a cardboard replica LP sleeve. Twelve tracks featuring the twangy sound of the Champs' instrumentals, including the legendary "Tequilla", "El Rancho Rock", "Robot Walk" and "Just Walkin' In The Rain." | ) |
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Champs - Go Champs Go/Everybody's Rockin'. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 451)
Honkin' sax and raunchy guitar as defined by the 'Tequila' boys in 1958 and re-written by a host of aspirant rockers since. Tracks:- Go Champs Go - El Rancho Rock - I'll Be There - Sky High - What's Up Buttercup - Lollipop - Tequila - Train To Nowhere - Midnighter - Robot Walk - Just Walkin' In The Rain - Night Beat - Everybody's Rockin' - Chariot Rock - The Caterpillar - Turnpike - Lavenia - Mau Mau Stomp - Rockin' Mary - Subway - The Toast - Bandido - Ali Baba - Foggy River; | ) |
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Champs - Tequila. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 227)
This LA group was formed in the late '50's and at some point featured Glenn Cambell and Seals and Crofts in their ranks. Twangy instrumental sounds released on Challenge Records and recorded in the '50s, including the all-time classic 'Tequila'. Tracks:- Tequila - Train To Nowhere - Sombrero - Sky High - Experiment In Terror - La Cucaracha - The Shoddy Shoddy - Jumping Bean - Too Much Tequila - Turnpike - The Caterpillar - Beatnik - El Rancho Rock - Midnighter - Chariot Rock - Bandido - Limbo Rock - Subway - Red Eye - Gone Train - What's Up Buttercup - Caramba - Sky High - The Shoddy Shoddy - Jumping Bean - The Caterpillar - Bandido - What's Up Buttercup. | ) |
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Champs - Tequila. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 227)
This LA group was formed in the late '50's and at some point featured Glenn Campbell and Seals and Crofts in their ranks. The twangy sound of the Champs' instrumentals were recorded in the '50s, including the all-time classic, 'Tequila'. | |
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Champs - The Early Singles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 525)
This popular format for compiling the careers of hit acts of the '50s and '60s comes in handy again with the first 15 A's & B's from those 'Tequila' boys. Tracks:- Tequila - Train To Nowhere - El Rancho Rock - Midnighter - Chariot Rock - Subway - Turnpike - Rockin' Mary - Gone Train - Beatnik - Caramba - Moonlight Bay - Night Train - The Rattler - Sky High - Double Eagle Rock - Too Much Tequila - Twenty Thousand Leagues - Red Eye - The Little Matador - Alley Cat - Coconut Drive - Tough Train - The Face - Hokey Pokey - Jumping Bean - Sombrero - The Shoddy Shoddy - Cantina - Panic Button - | ) |
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Champs - The Later Singles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 631)
Still popular approach to anthologising stretches easily to another thirteen 45s from the Champs as they are joined by Glen Campbell taking over from Dave Burgess who retires to record company and production work. Tracks:- Tequila Twist - Limbo Rock - Experiment In Terror - La Cucaracha - Limbo Dance - Latin Limbo - Varsity Rock - That Did It - Mr Cool - 3/4 Mash - Nik Nak - Shades - Cactus Juice - Roots - San Juan - Jalisco - Only The Young - Switzerland - Kahlua - Fraternity Waltz - Bright Lights, Big City - French 75 - The Man From Durango - Red Pepper - Anna - Buckaroo - | ) |
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Champs - Wing Ding! - Rarities. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 460)
Digging deep into the vaults this time and coming up with 21 tracks of previously unheard honkin' & twangin' from the fabulous Champs. Tracks:- Wing Ding - TNT - Percolator - Swanee River Blues - Baja - Rough Neck - Istanbul - Stampede - Shiverin' And Shakin' - Lowdown - Siesta - Volkswagen - Panic Button - Cherokee Stomp - Shiver - Rockin' Crickets - Fireball - Hot Line - You Are My Sunshine - Wildwood Flower - Club House - Eternal Love - The Rattler - Twenty Thousand Leagues - Double Eagle Rock - Jumping Bean - The Man From Durango - Roots - | ) |
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Charles Brown with Johnny Moore's Three Blazers - Drifting And Dreaming. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 589)
1945/6 recordings by one of the smoothest voices in blues, as one of Johnny Moore's 3 Blazers. First issued under thr group moniker, they re-appeared as Charles Brown records after his Alladin success. Tracks:- Charles Brown - Travelin' Blues; Charles Brown - I'll Get Along Somehow; Charles Brown - What Do You Know About Love?; Charles Brown - It's The Talk Of The Town; Charles Brown - Nutmeg; Charles Brown - How Deep Is The Ocean?; Charles Brown - You Left Me Forsaken; Charles Brown - Warsaw Concerto (Part 1); Charles Brown - Warsaw Concerto (Part 2); Charles Brown - So Long; Charles Brown - Make Believe Land; Charles Brown - You Won't Let Me Go; Charles Brown - You Are My First Love; Charles Brown - It Had To Be You; Charles Brown - You Showed Me The Way; Charles Brown - More Than You Know; Charles Brown - Sail On Blues; Charles Brown - Blue Because Of You; Charles Brown - When Your Lover Has Gone; Charles Brown - If You Ever Should Leave; Charles Brown - Copyright On Your Love; | ) |
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Charlie Feathers And Mac Curtis - Rockabilly Kings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1053)
Compilation of the best of the King Records output of these rockabilly legends, adding a further 10 tracks to the original vinyl compilation from 1975, plus in between song chat and banter which reveals a lot we didn't know about the genesis of what we call rock'n'roll. A very important document. | ) |
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Chartbusters USA Vol 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 722)
Taking off where Golden Age left off, Ace plunge into the mid '60s with a fab new series of pop and a frisson of garage. Perfectly capturing the mood of young America 1964-69. It's definitely a mover. | ) |
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Chartbusters USA Vol 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 832)
29 classic hits from 1963 to 1969 that captured the mood of young America in the mid 60's. Beat garage, psych to summery pop by acts like Young Rascals, Steppenwolf, Jefferson Airplane, Kingsmen, Martha & The Vandellas and the Zombies . Mastered from the best sources available, many of the tracks have been long deleted. |
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Chartbusters USA Vol 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 890)
Another mouth watering instalment of the Chartbusters series. With an eclectic choice of over 30 pop gems from the USA post Beatles era. A vibrant mix of garage, lounge, soul and pop 80 minutes of pure listening pleasure. Artists include Steppenwolf, Marvin Gaye, Booker T, Box Tops, Wilson Pickett, Canned Heat, Beach Boys, Paul Revere and The Zombies. | ) |
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Checkers - Checkmate- The Complete King Recordings 1952-55. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1047)
Continuing in their run of classic 50s reissues, this compilation contains all the hits recorded for the King label betwixt 1952 and 1955 by the Checkers, who grew out of the Dominoes and later had links with the early Drifters. Lead vocals are handled by Little David Baughn, who replaced the legendary Clyde McPhatter in said band. Like their better-known counterparts, they alternate beautifully between jumping doo wop and smoother, more soulful balladic numbers. | ) |
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Chicago Blues From Federal Records Vol 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 717)
This mouth-watering collection of Chicago blues cut for the King subsidiary under the supervision of Ralph Bass & Sonny Thompson includes a half-dozen extra sides from Kid Thomas' sessions and two extras from Willie Mabon. Tracks:- Kid Thomas - Wolf Pack; Kid Thomas - The Spell; Kid Thomas - Jivin' Mess; Kid Thomas - You're Fine; Kid Thomas - Come Here Woman; Kid Thomas - Beulah Come Back; Kid Thomas - Here Is My Story; Kid Thomas - Ride On, Ride On; Smokey Smothers - I've Been Drinking Muddy Water; Smokey Smothers - Blind And Dumb Man Blues; Smokey Smothers - Hello Little School Girl; Smokey Smothers - Come On Rock Little Girl; Willie Mabon - Light Up Your Lamp; Willie Mabon - Rosetta Rosetta; Willie Mabon - It's Gonna Hurt You; Willie Mabon - Got To Find My Baby; Bobby King - I Want You To Rock Me; Bobby King - Two Telephones; Bobby King - W-A-S-T-E-D; Bobby King - What A Day What A Night; Eddie Clearwater - Real Good Time; Eddie Clearwater - Hey Bernardine; | ) |
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Chordettes - Born To Be With You. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 836)
50's close harmony female pop group nad one of the longest lasting. Contains their most renowned hits "Lollipop", "Mister Sandman", "Born to Be With You", "Lay Down Your Arms" and "Just Between You and Me". |
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Chordettes - Mainly Rock'n'Roll. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 934)
The Chordettes rock out in their own sweet way on this full length CD covering the best and the rest of their Cadence output recorded in the '50s. Tracks:- True Love Goes On And On - Mr Sandman - Lonely Lips - Humming Bird - The Wedding - Eddie My Love - Born To Be With You - Lay Down Your Arms - Teenage Goodnight - Echo Of Love - Just Between You And Me - Soft Sands - Photographs - Lollipop - Baby Come A Back A - Zorro - Love Is A Two Way Street - No Other Arms, No Other Lips - A Girl's Work Is Never Done - No Wheels - Lonely Boy - Charlie Brown - I Cried A Tear - Pink Shoelaces - Tall Paul - To Know Him Is To Love Him - My Heart Stood Still - For Me And My Girl - A Broken Vow - Never On Sunday - Faraway Star - In The Deep Blue Sea; | ) |
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Chordettes - The Fabulous Chordettes. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFAB 005)
A budget priced collection of their 12 greatest songs. Tracks:- Lollipop - Born To Be With You - Eddie My Love - The Wedding - Mr Sandman - Teenage Goodnight - Just Between You And Me - Soft Sands - Zorro - No Other Arms, No Other Lips - Lay Down Your Arms - Never On Sunday; | ) |
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Chosen Gospel Singers - The Lifeboat. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 414)
All 22 Speciality 52-55 sides from multi-membered group, who featured Lou Rawls among many others. Tracks:- Before This Time Another Year I May Be Gone - Ananais - Don't You Know The Man? - Come By Here - Family Prayer - Leaning On The Lord - One-Two-Three - The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow - It's Getting Late In The Evening - No Room At The Hotel - Watch Ye Therefore - I'm Going Back With Him - I've Tried - Ananais - Don't You Know The Man? - The Lifeboat Is Coming - What A Wonderful Sight - Don't Worry About Me - When I Get Home - On The Mainline - Stay With Me Jesus - Prayer For The Doomed; | ) |
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Chris Montez - Let's Dance. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 369)
Bridging the gap between '50s rock 'n' roll and the Beatles was the uptempo pop of artists like Chris Montez. Tracks:- Let's Dance - No! No! No! - Some Kinda Fun - It Takes Two - I Ran - It's Not Puppy Love - Shoot That Curl - My Baby Loves To Dance - All You Had To Do (Was Tell Me) - Rockin' Blues - Chiquitita Mia - You're The One - Let's Do The Limbo - Tell Me (It's Not Over) - I Feel Like Dancing - He's Been Leading You On - In An English Town - Monkey Fever - Say You'll Marry Me - Love Me. | ) |
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Chuck Berry - On The Blues Side. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 397)
Chuck has that blue feeling, with two sides released for the first time without silly fake live audience. Tracks:- Confessin' The Blues - Run Around - Worried Life Blues - The Things That I Used To Do - Blues For Hawaiians - Wee Wee Hours - I Still Got The Blues - Down The Road Apiece - No Money Down - Stop And Listen - Blue On Blue - Sweet Sixteen - I Got To Find My Baby - I Just Want To Make Love To You - Merry Christmas Baby - Deep Feeling - Wee Hour Blues - Don't You Lie To Me - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Driftin' Blues - Blue Feeling - | ) |
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Chuck Higgins - Blows His Wig!!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1102)
Along with his contemporaries Big Jay McNeely and Joe Houston, Chuck Higgins was one of the three kings of post-WWII Los Angeles R&B sax blasting. During the 1950s Higgins and his group the Mellotones cut around 100 slabs of mostly hot rockin’ R&B for just about every LA R&B indie you could think of. This CD spotlights his work for Jake Porter’s Combo Records and is full of the reckless, good-time rhythm & blues that everyone associates with that label’s output. The earliest of the sides included here feature the first recorded vocal performances of Johnny 'Guitar' Watson (then primarily known as a boogie piano man called Johnny Piano Watson!!) - including the original master of ‘Motor Head Baby’, from which a certain famous heavy metal power trio got their name. Also featured are some classic early R&B rockers with vocals by Chuck’s brother Fred ( aka 'Daddy Cleanhead) all of which are highly prized by collectors of uptempo rhythm ‘n’ rock. Hardly any of these tracks have ever been on CD before, and three have never been issued before. A perfect companion to Ace’s ongoing 'The Central Avenue Scene' and 'Mellow Cats'. | ) |
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Chuck Higgins - Pachuko Hop. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHP 024)
These 1954-56 sides were cut for Speciality and Money by the 'Pachuko Hop' man. Housed in a mini sleeve this is one of the rarest-ever LP covers as it was withdrawn almost immediately. America wasn’t ready for a naked white woman on the front sleeve of a blues album that had a photo of a black man on the back. An original fetches upwards of $1000.·Once inside the cover you get eight honkin’ sax instrumentals and two songs each by Daddy Cleanhead and a very young Johnny 'Guitar' Watson who plays piano on the record.A classic inside and out. |
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Chuck Rio - The Tequila Man. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 688)
The godfather of Latin rock and the man who made one of the most famous interjections on a rock 'n' roll record. This fantastic overview of saxophonist Chuck Rio (born Danny Flores) is an absolute must for lovers of instrumentals and Latin rock. Dah Dah Dah Dah Da Da - "Tequila"! Tracks:- Chuck Rio & The Originals - Margarita; The Champs - Midnighter; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Surfin' Blues; Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Denise; The Champs - Tequila; The Champs - El Rancho Rock; Danny Flores & The Fans - Bruce; Antonillo - Chuck Rio & The Originals - C'est La Vie; The Originals - The Whip; The Champs - TNT; Mama Inez - The Contenders - Wildman; The Persuaders Featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Persuasion Aka Let's Go Surfin'; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Taking Off On A Wall; The Creshendoes with Chuck Rio [The Persuaders] - Hanging Ten; The Creshendoes with Chuck Rio [The Persuaders] - Surfer Strip; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Surfer's Lullaby; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Gremmie Bread; Chuck 'Tequila' Rio & the Creshendoes [The Persuaders] - Kreshendo Stomp aka Kahuna Stomp; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Toes On The Nose; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Caught In The Soup; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Surfer's Nightmare; The Persuaders featuring Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - The Raid; Danny Boy - Don't Go Baby; Danny Flores - Crazy Street; Danny Flores - You Are My Sunshine; Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Bad Boy; Chuck 'Tequila' Rio - Call Me Baby; Danny Flores - Worried, Restless And Sad. | ) |
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Church Street Five - A Night With Daddy "G". CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 742)
The house band for Frank Guida's Legrand records stomp through 24 good time party R&B instrumentals. This was the band that provided the backing for the Gary US Bonds hits and was led by saxophonist Gene Barge. Tracks:- Church Street Five - A Night With Daddy G; Church Street Five - A Night With Daddy "G" (Part 2); Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Norfolk Country USA (Country); Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Fallen Arches; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - I'll Be Home Next Year; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Everybody's Happy; King Coney & the Hot Dogs - Ten, Two And Four; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Church Street Walk; Baby Earl & the Trini-Dads - Back Slop; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - It's A Dream Groove; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - When I'm With You; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Look Alive; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Hey Now; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - D.C. Shuffle; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Frankie's Serenade; Baby Earl & the Trini-Dads - Everybody Do The Ska; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Daddy "G" Rides Again; King Coney & the Hot Dogs - Ba Pa Da; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Church Street Battle; Daddy "G" & the Church Street Five - Monkey USA; Earl Swanson Plus Six - Tiger Rock (Part 2); South Street Six - Back Slap; Daddy "G" And The Church Street Five - Sing A Song Children; Daddy "G" with Bill Deal & the Rhondels - Take Me To Virginia Beach; | ) |
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Classic Doo Wop - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 417)
The sweet harmonies of the boys who sang on the street corners all those years ago have matured as this reunion of these classic originals shows. Tracks:- Earl Lewis And The Channels - You Promised Me Love; Margo Sylvia And The Tune Weavers - Come Back To Me; Joel And The Dimensions - Sweetest One; Johnny Staton And The Feathers - At The Altar; Rudy West And The Five Keys - Miracle Moment Of Love; Herb Cox And The Cleftones - My Angel Lover; The Five Boroughs - Heaven And Cindy; Richard Blandon And The Dubs - Wherever You Are; George Grant And The Castelles - One Little Teardrop; The Storytellers - Heaven's For Real; Leon Peels And The Bluejays - Alice From Above; Joel And The Dimensions - Whispering Bells; Margo Sylvia And The Tune Weavers - I've Tried; The Jaguars - Play A Love Song; Herb Cox And The Cleftones - You Lost The Game Of Love; The Five Boroughs - One Too Many Lies; Joel And The Dimensions - That's The Way It Goes; The Wrens - Why Can't You; George Grant And The Castelles - Surrender To Love; Arthur Lee Maye - Moonlight; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Our Love; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Accept Me For What I Am; Joel And The Dimensions - My Juanita; Richard Blandon And The Dubs - This Time; | ) |
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Clickettes Meet The Fashions - Their Complete Dice Recordings Plus Later Sides. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1095)
Much loved by doo wop fans, the teenage girl group the Clickettes finally get the attention they deserve with this collection featuring their complete Dice recordings. The CD also contains tracks cut subsequently as the Fashions, plus sides by affiliated groups and previously unissued material. Future soul chartmaker Barbara Jean English supplies most of the lead vocals. The Clickettes' Dice singles (all contained here) are amongst the highest-priced girl group items around. Includes two previously unreleased tracks, and sleevenotes by Mick Patrick. | ) |
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Clifton Chenier - King Of Zydeco. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 234)
The late great King of Zydeco, proving that even in the 80s the black sound of Louisiana was alive and kicking. Tracks:- My Baby She's Gone To Stay - Driftin' Blues - Tutti Frutti - Love Me Or Leave Me - Old Time Waltz - Zydeco Boogie - What'd I Say - Moon Is Rising - Zydeco Jazz - Zydeco Is Back Again - Mama Told Papa - Tired Of Being Alone; | ) |
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Clifton Chenier - Zodico Blues And Boogie. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 389)
You say Zodico I say Zydeco, whichever way you say it, Clifton Chenier was the undisputed King and these 1955 Speciality sides go a long way to proving it.Tracks:- Boppin' The Rock - Ay-Tete-Fee - The Cat's Dreamin' - Squeeze Box Boogie - The Things I Did For You - Think It Over - Zodico Stomp - Yesterday (I Lost My Best Friend) - Chenier's Boogie - I'm On My Way (Back Home To You) - All Night Long - Opelousas Hop - I'm On My Way (Back Home To You) - Wherever You Go I'll Go - Opelousas Hop - Clifton's Dreamin' - Chenier's Boogie - Wherever You Go I'll Go - Ay-tete-fee - All Night Long; | ) |
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Coast To Coast - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 594)
East coast meets west coast in a wonderful run through the '50s, doo wop style, with this Billy Vera compilation of Prestige and Speciality vocal groups. Tracks:- The Mello Moods - Call On Me; The Mello Moods - I Tried And Tried And Tried; The Mello Moods - I'm Lost; The Mello Moods - When I Woke Up This Morning; The Mello Moods - The Christmas Song; The Cabineers - Each Time; The Cabineers - My, My, My; The Cabineers - Lost; The Cabineers - Baby, Where'd You Go; The Cabineers - What's The Matter With You; The Cabineers - Baby Mine; Henry Pierce And His Five Notes - Thrill Me Baby; Henry Pierce And His Five Notes - Hey Fine Mama; The Metronomes - That's Bad; The Dukes - Come On And Rock; The Dukes - I Was A Fool; The Dukes - Oh Kay; The Dukes - Ooh-Bop-She-Bop; The Chimes - Zindy Lou; Jesse Belvin - Gone; Jesse Belvin - One Little Blessing; Byron "Slick" Gipson And The Sliders - Honey Dew; Vernon Green & The Phantoms - How Do You Kiss An Angel; Eugene Church - Why Oh Why; The Titans - Can It Be; The Monitors - Red Sails In The Sunset; | ) |
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Coed Records Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 707)
New York's classy Coed label blazed a trail through the US charts in the late '50s and early '60s with a series of doo wop and pop singles which really were something special. This is the cream, compiled on CD directly from studio masters, with many in stereo. Tracks:- The Crests - Sixteen Candles; The Rivieras - Count Every Star; The Harptones - Foolish Me; The Calendars - I'm Gonna Laugh At You; The Duprees - Have You Heard; Trade Martin - Joanne; The Crests - Trouble In Paradise; The Rivieras - Moonlight Serenade; Sheron Ivy - Believe Me; The Harptones - All In Your Mind; Ronnie & the Schoolmates - Don't, Don't, Don't Drop Out; The Duprees - Why Don't You Believe Me; The Crests - The Angels Listened In; Trade Martin - Strategy; The Harptones - Rain Down Kisses; The Visions - Down In My Heart; The Rivieras - Stay In My Heart; Johnny Maestro - Model Girl; Ralph London - Some Day You'll Be My Girl; The Harptones - Answer Me, My Love; Sheron Ivy - I Need You; Trade Martin - That Stranger Used To Be My Girl; The Harptones - What Will I Tell My Heart?; The Calendars - You're Too Fast; The Duprees - You Belong To Me; Ralph London - Lovely, Lovely Girl; The Joy Tones - This Love That I'm Giving You; The Crests - Step By Step; The Rivieras - Moonlight Cocktail; The Harptones - The Last Dance; | ) |
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Columbia Rockabilly - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 785)
Hot blooded and sharp-boned, this is the original voice of teen frustration. No dewy-eyed walk down memory lane, just passion packed music that burst out of the hills and changed the world... Tracks:- Ronnie Self - Ain't I'm A Dog; Joe Maphis And Larry Collins - Hurricane; Carl Perkins - Where The Rio De Rosa Flows; The Collins Kids - Party; Marty Robbins - Tennessee Toddy; Bobby Lord - Everybody's Rockin' But Me; Johnny Horton - The Woman I Need (Honky Tonk Mind); Werly Fairburn - I'm Jealous; Link Wray - New Studio Blues; Ronnie Self - You're So Right For Me; Sid King & The Five Strings - Sag, Drag, And Fall; Ersel Hickey - Goin' Down That Road; Derrell Felts - It's A Great Big Day; Commonwealth Jones (Ronnie Dawson) - Who's Been Here?; Johnny Horton - Lover's Rock; Charlie Adams - Sugar Diet; The Collins Kids - Hop, Skip And Jump; Carl Perkins - Pointed Toe Shoes; Commonwealth Jones (Ronnie Dawson) - Do Do Do; Billy Brown - Flip Out; Sid King & The Five Strings - Purr, Kitty Purr; Cliff Johnson - Go Away Houndog; Rose Maddox - Hey Little Dreamboat; Onie Wheeler - Goin' Back To The City; Billy Brown - Did We Have A Party; | ) |
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Columbia Rockabilly - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 786)
The second volume of the original voice of teen frustration. No dewy-eyed walk down memory lane, just passion-packed music that burst out of the hills and changed the world. Tracks:- Larry Collins - Whistle Bait; Lefty Frizzell - You're Humbuggin' Me; Freddie Hart - Snatch It And Grab It; Link Wray - Raw-Hide; Johnny Horton - Honky Tonk Hardwood Floor; Rose Maddox - Wild Wild Young Men; Ronnie Self - Bop-A-Lena; Maddox Brothers - Ugly And Slouchy; Werly Fairburn - Everybody's Rockin'; Carl Perkins - Jive After Five; Wayne Walker - Bo Bo Ska Diddle Daddle; Billy 'Crash' Craddock - Ah, Poor Little Baby; The Collins Kids - Hoy Hoy; Freddie Hart - Dig Boy Dig; Joe Maphis - Guitar Rock And Roll; Little Jimmy Dickens - I Got A Hole In My Pocket; Ronnie Self - Big Fool; Johnny Cash - All Over Again; Jaycee Hill - Romp Stompin' Boogie; Jimmy Murphy - Baboon Boogie; Sid King & The Five Strings - Good Rockin' Baby; Ronnie Self - Rocky Road Blues; Carl Perkins - Pink Pedal Pushers; Johnny Horton - I'm Coming Home; Marty Robbins - Mean Mama Blues; | ) |
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Combo Vocal Groups Vol 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 599)
Jake Porter's Combo Records out of California has long been a magnet for vocal group collectors. Though some of this material has appeared in varying degrees of legality, Ace present it direct from the masters (barring one 45) for the first time. Fifties Doo Wop and Pop artists include The Paramounts, The Ko Kos, Jake Porter & The Laurels, The Nutones, Brother Woodman & The Chanters (featuring Gene Ford), The Squires, and Gene Moore & The Chimes. | ) |
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Combo Vocal Groups Vol 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 852)
Second in the series of 50's doo wop vocal groups. Highly collectable tracks from the likes of The Squires, Debonaires, The Chanters, Native Boys, Echoes and Nutones. Ten of the tracks have never seen the light of day before. | ) |
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Complete Meteor Blues R&B & Gospel Recordings - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH2 1090)
The companion double CD set to the acclaimed 'The Complete Meteor Rockabilly & Hillbilly Recordings'. Here we have every 'black' single released by Meteor from 1952-1957. Next to Sun Records, Lester Bihari’s Meteor Records is the most famous Memphis, Tennessee record label of all. The leading Meteor blues and R&B names are Elmore James, Rufus Thomas, Little Milton and Fenton Robinson, all class acts in the genre; among the many rarities is a doo wop record by the Del Rios, featuring a young William Bell (the future Stax artist) on lead vocals. Veteran blues writer Dave Sax has written an authoritative note, while the booklet is further embellished by many unique photographs and label shots. This newly-mastered deluxe double CD is a very important historical release. Leading record dealer John Tefteller reckons you would struggle to buy the complete Meteor blues collection for $50,000, even if you could find them. Now readily available for the price of a double CD. | ) |
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Complete Meteor Rockabilly & Hillbilly Recordings - Various Artists. Dble CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH2 885)
The legitimate release of the bootleg of the hottest 50s rockabilly /Hillbilly recordings- . Tracks:- Junior Thompson - Mama's Little Baby; Junior Thompson - Raw Deal; Charlie Feathers - Tongue Tied Jill; Charlie Feathers - Get With It; Wayne McGinnis - Rock, Roll And Rhythm; Wayne McGinnis - Lonesome Rhythm Blues; Bill Bowen - Don't Shoot Me Baby (I'm Not Ready To Die); Bill Bowen - Have Myself A Ball; Jess Hooper - All Messed Up; Jess Hooper - Sleepy Time Blues; Jimmy Lamberth - Latch On To Your Baby; Brad Suggs - Bop Baby Bop; Brad Suggs - Charcoal Suit; Barney Burcham - Can't Steal My Way Around; Barney Burcham - Much Too Young For Love; Steve Carl - Curfew; Steve Carl - 18 Year Old Blues; Jimmy Haggett - Gonna Shut You Off Baby; Lendon Smith - Women; Red Hadley's Wranglers - Brother, That's All; Velvatones - Real Gone Baby; Mac Sales - A Gal Named Joe; Mac & Jake - Yakety Yak; Mason Dixon - Don't Worry 'bout Nuthin'; | ) |
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Consolers - Give Me My Flowers/Heart Warming. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 425)
Down home gospel from the Nashboro catalogue, this time from this early '60s husband and wife duo. Tracks:- Give Me My Flowers - How Long Has It Been - I Shall Not Want - Long Long Journey - Some Sweet Day Afterwhile - God Will Take Care - Every Christian Mother - I Know What It Means - After The Clouds Roll Away - Help Me To Understand - Glad To Be In The Number - My Soul's Salvation - Waiting For My Child - I'm Not Uneasy - On God's Word - The Grace Of God - Won't It Be Grand - I Must Tell Jesus - Peace Will Prevail - Wipe All Tears Away - What A Friend We Have In Jesus - One Of These Mornings - Another Child Of God - Remember Me; | ) |
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Cookie And The Cupcakes - Kings Of Swamp Pop. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 142)
The welcome return - on CD - of an old friend for long time Ace fans is this expanded compilation from Louisiana's finest voices led by Huey 'Cookie' Thierry. Remastered from the best available sources & annotated by Shane Bernard, author of 'Swamp Pop'. Tracks:- Got You On My Mind - Mathilda - I'm Twisted - The Great Pretender - I've Been So Lonley - I Cried - Breaking Up Is Hard To Do - Betty And Dupree - I Almost Lost My Mind - Feel So Good - Charged With Cheating - Sea Of Love - Close Up The Back Door - Until Then - Even Though - Honey Hush - Belinda - Trouble In My Life - Who Would Have Thought It - I Had The Blues - Walking Down The Aisle - Franko-Chinese Cha Cha Cha - Shake 'Em Up - Mary Lou Doing The Pop-Eye - Just One Kiss - Since Your Love Has Grown Cold - Cindy Lou - Such As Love - Married Life - Mathilda; | ) |
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Cool Daddy- The Central Avenue Scene 1951-57 - Volume 3 (Various Artists). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1099)
Righteous meets riotous at the corner of Venon and Haven! 24 more cool 1950s killers from the deep vaults of Combo Records, and the third compilation in the "Central Avenue" series. The repertoire is once again all drawn from the Combo catalogue, and once again all the tracks are making their first appearance on CD. Many of the artists featured here are some of the most eminent members of the 1950s LA R&B scene: yet several of the tracks have not been issued before in any form. Some were available on previous Ace vinyl releases, but they are now also out of print. Now here they are once again at their best. | ) |
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Country Joe And The Fish - C.J. Fish. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 6555)
The final 'Fish album, from 1970, recorded with the 'Woodstock' line-up... Barry Melton's guitar is a fluid as ever and the bands song-writing still as strong - for sure, this is an underrated album and one that deserves re-appraisal. Includes "Sing Sing Sing", "The Return Of Sweet Lorraine" and the beautiful "Silver and Gold" ... | ) |
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Country Joe And The Fish - Collected Country Joe And The Fish 1965 - 1970. CD.
(Ace Records - VCD 111)
Comprehensive classic collection of this West Coast, San Francisco acid band. Over 71 mins of pure bliss, this CD comes with sleeve-notes from long-time 'Fish associate Bill Belmont and includes 3 tracks from the rare 1st "Rag Baby" EP. | ) |
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Country Joe And The Fish - Life And Times Of. CD.
(Ace Records - VCD 27)
Ace compilation of this classy West Coast '60s psych band. Includes rare live material recorded at Fillmore East 1968, Fillmore West 1969 and the Woodstock festival, as well as choice studio cuts from 1965 - 1969. Includes a killer version "Superbird (Tricky Dick)" and the hilarious "Marijuana" 77 mins of hippy freakout! | ) |
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Country Joe McDonald - The Best Of - The Vanguard Years (1969-75). CD.
(Ace Records - VCD 119)
Post 'Fish retrospective, with a folky / country / protest feel. One track, "Fantasy" includes The Pretty Things, whilst Peter Green and Spencer Davis also make guest appearances. | ) |
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Country Joe McDonald - Incredible! Live!. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 79316)
Great 1972 solo album, recorded live at a small club in NYC. Intimate and acoustic, Country Joe performs versions of "Tricky Dicky" and "Fly So High" from the 'Fish back-catalogue as well as tackling environmental issues ("Living In The Future In A Plastic Dome"- the Millenium Dome ?), Vietnam ("Kiss My Ass") and Left-Wing Politics ("Deep Down In Our Hearts"). The club atmosphere may be relaxed, but this only helps Joe's spellbinding performance. A good intro' to the world of Country Joe! | ) |
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Country Joe McDonald - Something Borrowed, Something New. CD.
(Ace Records - CDWIKD 180)
Over 72 minutes of this San Franciscan legend finest moments from 1971 - 1994. Includes solo performances of 'Fish classics such as "Here I Go Again" and "Who Am I?", the best of his later work - such as the protest "War Hero" and the previously unreleased "Thinking Of John Fahey". | ) |
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Country Joe McDonald - Thinking Of Woody Guthrie. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 6546)
If you ever wondered where the "Country" in CJ & The Fish came from... here's the answer. This 1969 solo album from the 'Fish main-man, contains a selection of tracks written by cult US folkie, Woody Guthrie (yes Arlo's Dad)... Includes renditions of "This Land Is Your Land", "Pastures Of Plenty", "Roll On Columbia", "Pretty Boy Floyd" and loads more. Whoa-dad! Yeah! | ) |
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Cramps - Big Beat From Badsville. CD.
(Ace Records - VEN 674)
Recorded for Epitaph, home of many a US punk band, 'Big Beat From Badsville' is definitely The Cramps return to form. Jam-packed with guitar heavy rockabilly tunes that have their trademark horror/ exploito/ biker/ B-Movie feel to it. |
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Crazy 'Bout An Automoble - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 990)
Cruisin' rock n roll favourites from the 1950's and 1960's. Get the hood down, slip on the shades and cruise past your local hot spot. With the stereo blasting out some hot rod tunes. Which is why this CD fits the bill with such gems as The Shutdowns - 'Four In The Floor', MarKeys - 'Hot Rod', Jan & Dean - 'Drag City', Gene Vincent - 'Why Don't You People Learn To Drive', The Jesters- 'Cadillac Man', Chuck Berry - 'You Can't Catch Me' and 19 other rockin' drivin' specials. | ) |
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Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising: Best Of. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFE 500)
Excellent comprehensive collection of the mighty CCR which contains all of Creedence Clearwater Revival's hits and more - proving that they were one of the definitive and most successful singles bands of 1969-1976. Fantastic rural rock. | ) |
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Creole Kings Of New Orleans - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 393)
Once more Billy Vera stirs the Speciality Records pot and comes up this time with a musical gumbo of sounds from the Crescent City. Tracks:- Joe Liggins And The Honeydrippers - Going Back To New Orleans; Percy Mayfield - Louisiana; Percy Mayfield - The River's Invitation; Lloyd Price - Lawdy Miss Clawdy; Lloyd Price - Where You At?; Lloyd Price - Frog Legs; The Royal Kings - Teachin' And Preachin'; Guitar Slim - The Things That I Used To Do; The Kings - 'Til I Say Well Done; Clifton Chenier - Ay-Tete-Fee; Alberta Hall - Oh! How I Need Your Love; Leo Price - Send Me Some Lovin'; Ernest Kador - Do, Baby Do; Big Boy Myles & The Sha-weez - Who's Been Fooling You; Li'l Millet & His Creoles - Rich Woman; Lloyd Lambert - Whistlin' Joe; Professor Longhair - No Buts - No Maybes; Professor Longhair - Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand; Roy Montrell - (Everytime I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone; Edgar Blanchard - Bop Sit-in Blues; Big Boy Myles - Just To Hold My Hand; Jerry Byrne - Lights Out; Art Neville - Cha Dooky Doo; Art Neville - I'm A Fool To Care; Larry Williams - Jockomo; Larry Williams - Bad Boy; | ) |
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Crests Johnny Maestro - The Best Of The Crests Featuring Johnny Maestro. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 297)
'16 Candles' and 17 other great doo wop sides, cut for Co-Ed by this mixed group from the late '50s. Tracks:- The Crests - Sixteen Candles; What A Surprise - The Crests - Trouble In Paradise; Gee (But I'd Give The World) - Pretty Little Angel - Flower Of Love - Johnny Maestro - Model Girl; The Crests - The Angels Listened In; The Crests - Six Nights A Week; Isn't It Amazing - I Thank The Moon - A Year Ago Tonight - Journey Of Love - The Crests - Step By Step; It Must Be Love - Young Love - Mr. Happiness - (I'll Remember) In The Still Of The Night; | ) |
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Cruisin' Instrumentals - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 731)
Bongos, congas, honky pianos and Hammonds collide with guitars twangin'. On the blues side and singularly stringed on this selection of timeless instrumentals; the soundtrack for that exotic dinner at a price that leaves room for dessert. Tracks:- The Champs - Tequila; Mongo Santamaria - Watermelon Man; Cannonball Adderley & His Orchestra - African Waltz; Preston Epps - Watusi Bongos; The Wailers - Tall Cool One; Link Wray - Rumble; The Lively Ones - Misirlou; Lonnie Mack - Wham!; The Fireballs - Bulldog; B Bumble & the Stingers - Bumble Boogie; Rene Hall's Orchestra Featuring Willie Joe - Twitchy; Elmore James - Hawaiian Boogie; Pee Wee Crayton - Blues After Hours; Sir Isaac & the Do-Dads - Blue Groove; Booker T & the MGs - Wade In The Water; Maxwell Davis - Super Chase; Johnny Gilliam - Mission Impossible; Brother Jack McDuff - Theme From "The Pink Panther"; | ) |
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Dale Hawkins - Rock 'n' Roll Tornado. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 693)
Overdue 30 cut anthology of the Shreveport rocker includes eight storming previously unissued sides, notes based on personal interviews by Bill Millar, James Burton and Roy Buchanan as sidemen and of course 'Susie Q'. Tracks:- Susie-Q - La-Do-Dada - Back to School Blues - Teenage Dolly - Boogie Woogie Teenage Girl - Sweetie Pie - Cross-Ties - My Babe - Lonely Nights - Yea-Yea (Class Cutter) - Grandma's House - I Want To Love You - Boy Meets Girl - Superman - One Dozen Roses - Caldonia - Convicted - Lifeguard Man - Liza Jane - Hot Dog - Someday, One Day - Lovin' Bug - Four Letter Word (Rock) - Wild Wild World - Heaven - Little Pig - Mrs Merguitory's Daughter - See You Soon Baboon - Don't Treat Me This Way - Tornado. | ) |
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Dan Hicks - Early Muses. CD.
(Ace Records - CDWIKD 183)
Part of the 'Nuggets From The Golden State' series, this retrospective delves into Dan Hicks' vault, exploring his recordings made outside of The Charlatans between 1967-68. On offer amongst the 20 tracks is a relaxing mix of folk and country. Lovingly annotated by Alec Palao, the booklet also includes an interview with Dan Hicks. | ) |
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Dana Gillespie - Blues It Up. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 950)
Bawdy blues from the inimitable Ms Gillespie, compiled from her Ace and Blue Horizon LPs, cut with the finest musicians in town. Tracks:- A Lotta What You Got - My Man Stands Out - Fat Sam From Birmingham - Sweet Meat - Ugly Papa - Sweets - King Size Papa - One Hour Mama - Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy - Don't You Make Me High - Big Ten Inch Record - Below The Belt - Long Lean Baby - Tongue In Cheek - Meat Balls - Wasn't That Good - Joe's Joint - Organ Grinder Blues - Come On (If You're Coming) - Nosey Joe - It Ain't The Meat - Sixty Minute Man - Snatch And Grab It. | ) |
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Dana Gillespie - Experienced. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 752)
The UK's finest female blues stylist- well, since the death of Jo Ann Kelly, anyway- returns to Ace with a crack band, 12 new songs - 11 self penned, and one from Frankie Miller. Oh and there is a guest appearance from Rolf Harris. Tracks:- Experienced - Tough Love - One Kiss x 108 - Something Coming - Break Down The Door - Ten Ton Blocks - Crying For The Moon - There Will Always Be A New Tomorrow - Try Me - Happy Birthday Blues - Me Without You - Take It Like A Man. | ) |
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Dana Gillespie - Hot Stuff. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 605)
Dana's affair with Ace Records has been going on for some years, so now's the time to catch up with an overview. Tracks:- Lovin' Machine - Pencil Thin Papa - Easy Does It - Meat On Their Bones - Raise A Little Hell - Empty Bed Blues - Play With Your Poodle - Big Fat Mamas Are Back In Style Again - Too Many Drivers - Sailor's Delight - Built For Comfort - Fat Meat Is Good Meat - Hot Stuff - Tall Skinny Papa - Big Car - Spoonful - Diggin' My Potatoes - Mainline Baby - Pint Size Papa - Horizontal Boogie. | ) |
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Dana Gillespie - Live With The London Band. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1146)
First live album by the Blues diva. Released to match the demand of her fans, it was recorded in Pooole, 2006. Showing offjust why she has become a must have artist at festivals worldwide, she has lost none of her abilities as a powereful singer songwriter. Twelve tracks Including: "Staying Power", "Your Mind Is On Vcation" and "Be My Sugar." | ) |
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Danny James - Boogie In The Mud. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 626)
Danny James Sonnier from Sulphur, Louisiana was a journeyman backing guitarist until Eddie Shuler cut him solo for Goldbrand. Swamp pop of the funkiest kind ensued. Tracks:- Boogie In The Mud - Your Gravy Train - Please Mr Sandman - Devil Made Me Say That - That's Right - No Yo - Paper In My Shoe - Soul And Wine - Sick And Tired - Lonely Feeling - Intrusion - Switchit - Another Day - Dark Was The Night - Tequila - Blues Train - Blue Clouds - Crazy Cat - Linda Lu - Charles Page - Baby You Been To School; Lollipoluzza - Appelousa - Peek-A-Boo Lou - My River - Corpus Christi - Frosty - High Camp. | ) |
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Dapper Cats, Groovy Tunes & Hot Guitars - Vol. 3 - The Legendary Dig Masters - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 351)
The Blues Detective, Ray Topping, turns up another 24 seriously groovy tunes cut for Johnny Otis' mid 50s Dig label. The title says it all. Tracks:- Johnny "Guitar" Watson & Jeannie Barnes - Telephone Boogie; Johnny "Guitar" Watson - I Got A Girl That Lives Over Yonder); Henry Strogin - My Aching Feet; Robert McKirby - I've Been Blind, Blind, Blind; Jimmy Nolan - Jimmy's Jive; Richard Lewis - Hey Little Girl; Abe Moore - Bingo; Roy "Happy" Easter - Talk To Me Baby; Larry Waters - Sad Stories; Tony Allen & Barbara - Check Yourself; T W Sams - Someday; Preston Love And The Orchestra - Country Boogie; Pete "Guitar" Lewis - Get Away From Here; Dessa Ray - Ain't Gonna Tell; Johnny Otis - Wiggle Walk; Devonia "Lady Dee" Williams - Things Won't Be Right Without You; Jessie & Joyce - Much More; Ray Johnson - Itty Bitty Bee; Little Billy Robbins - Baby Please Come Home; Little Billy Robbins - Gotta Have Lovin'; Johnny Otis & The Jayos - The Blooper; Little Arthur Matthews - Bad Bad Bulldog; Little Arthur Matthews - Hot Diggety Dog; Johnny Otis & His Orchestra - Dead Man's Hop; |
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Dave "Baby" Cortez - Happy Organs, Wild Guitars And Piano Shuffles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 386)
Beyond the novelty hit lies a whole wealth of fine R&B, rock'n' roll and weirdness, so write this guy into the history books. Tracks:- The Happy Organ - Piano Shuffle - Cat Nip - Hey Hey Hey - Mardi Gras (The Blues) - Fiesta - Love Me As I Love You - The Whistling Organ - Hurricane - Deep In The Heart Of Texas - Do The Slop - You're Just Right - Red Sails In The Sunset - Calypso Love Song - Dave's Special - I'm Happy - Summertime - Tootsie - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie - The Boogie Piano - The Boogie Organ - The Shift - Organ Bounce - The Swinging Piano - Riffin'; | ) |
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Dead - The Grim Reaper's Greatest Hits - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1100)
This collection brings the fan who likes their black humour on the lighter side, the first of a planned 2-volume set of 'Death Discs' from the classic era of the late 50s through to the end of the 60s. Included are huge pop hits like ‘Terry’ by Twinkle and ‘Give Us Your Blessings’ by the Shangri-Las, both of which straddle the Death Disc and Girl Group sounds. The Joe Meek production ‘Johnny Remember Me’ shares digital space with ‘Tell Laura I Love Her’. The hit-makers on this set also include the Everly Brothers, Jan & Dean and Bob Luman. In fact, the compilation is so radio-friendly that it’s almost impossible to believe that most of the tracks were banned during the less-enlightened time of their release! For the morbid angels amongst us. | ) |
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Deep Harmonica Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 604)
Calling all cows to this harp fest, of blues wailing suckin' & blowin' from men who could wail on a comb and paper. Sonny Little and Sonny Boy Williamson alongside some fine Jerry McCain blowing. Tracks:- Jerry McCain And His Upstarts - Courtin' In A Cadillac; Jerry McCain And His Upstarts - That's What They Want; The Blues Rockers - Calling All Cows; The Blues Rockers - Johnny Mae; Baby Boy Warren With Sonny Boy Williamson - Santa Fe (Aka Not Welcome Anymore); Baby Boy Warren With Sonny Boy Williamson - Chicken (Aka Chuck A Luck); Little Sonny - Love Shock; Little Sonny - I'll Love You Baby (Until The Day I Die); Baby Boy Warren With Sonny Boy Williamson - Baby Boy Blues; Baby Boy Warren With Sonny Boy Williamson - Hello Stranger (Aka Mattie Mae); Ole Sonny Boy - You Better Change; Ole Sonny Boy - Blues And Misery; Jerry McCain And His Upstarts - You Don't Love Me No More; Jerry McCain And His Upstarts - Things Ain't Right; Lightnin' Slim - Goin' Home; Lightnin' Slim - Mannish Boy (Aka I'm Grown); Slim Harpo - Wondering And Worrying; Lazy Lester - They Call Me Lazy; Whispering Smith - Harmonica Twist; Whispering Smith - Please Give Me One More Chance; Jimmy Anderson - Shut Your Mouth; Jimmy Anderson - Rats And Roaches On Your Mind; Jolly George - When I Met You Baby; Jolly George - She's Got Me; | ) |
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Del-Fi And Donna Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 313)
From the people who brought you the late great Ritchie Valens we have the hits and the obscurities, from the seriously rockin' Chan Romero and Ron Holden to some cool cool doo wop and twangin' guitar rockers. Tracks:- Chan Romero - Hippy Hippy Shake; Ritchie Valens - That's My Little Suzie; Ron Holden - My Babe; Shadows - Jungle Fever; Ron Holden - Love You So; Chan Romero - I Don't Care Now; Johnny Crawford - Rumours; Carlos Brothers - Little Cupid; Addrisi Brothers - Gonna See My Baby; Chan Romero - I Want Some More; Dick Dale - Marie; Rene Hall - The Untouchables; Ritchie Valens aka Arvee Allens - Fast Freight; The Fantastics - Blabbermouth; Johnny Flamingo - Is It A Dream; The Shadows - Under Stars Of Love; Larry Bright - When I Did The Mashed Potato; Hawks - A Little More Wine, My Dear; The Addrisi Brothers - Cherrystone; Chan Romero - My Little Ruby; Ritchie Valens - La Bamba; Johnny Crawford - Proud; The Pentagons - To Be Loved (Forever); Ron Holden With The Thundertones - Everything's Gonna Be Alright; Addrisi Brothers - Back To The Old Salt Mine; Ronnie And The Pomona Casuals - Please, Please, Please; The Lively Ones - Misirlou; The Sentinals - Big Surf; David Gates - The Okie Surfer; Bruce Johnston - Original Surfer Stomp; Surfettes - KRLA Jingle; | ) |
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Delmore Brothers - Fifty Miles To Travel. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1074)
The second in Ace’s series of King acetate restorations offers an overview of the important recordings by one of hillbilly music’s most renowned ‘brother’ acts. Ace’s previous volume of the Delmore’s King sides (CDCHD 455) is one of the company’s best sellers of the past decade. We are delighted that the content of the follow-up is just as good musically, and even better sound wise. Many of the acetates from which these recordings were taken had not been played in almost 50 years, prior to the transfers that were made for this CD. As is the policy throughout this series, where the acetate for the master take has been lost or destroyed we have used the most significant of the alternates available to us. Few of these tracks have ever been reissued before. Most have been unavailable for over half a century. Watch for more King R&B and hillbilly packages from Ace, all taken from the original acetates for maximum audio fidelity. |
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Delmore Brothers - Freight Train Boogie. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 455)
A compilation of the '40s - '50s work of brothers Alton and Rabon, with their unique close harmony boogie and blues. Tracks:- Blues Stay Away From Me - Freight Train Boogie - Trouble Ain't Nothing But The Blues - Boogie Woogie Baby - Rounder's Blues - Mobile Boogie - Used Car Blues - Pan American Boogie - Field Hand Man - Brown's Ferry Blues - Peach Tree Street Boogie - Blues You Never Lose - Steamboat Boogie - Muddy Water - Sand Mountain Blues - Hillbilly Boogie - You Can't Do Wrong And Get By - Kentucky Mountain - Weary Day - Take It To The Captain. | ) |
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Dewey Balfa And Friends - Souvenirs/Fait A La Main!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 328)
Two albums Dewey recorded with younger musicians after the deaths of Will and Rodney Balfa. These performances easily match the more famous early recordings. Tracks:- Equand J'Etais Pauvre - La Valse Du Canada - La Valse De Deux Familles - 1755 - Bienvenue Au Paradis - Fiddlesticks - J'ai Pleure - Don't Stop The Music - La Reel De Joie - La Mauvaise Reel - The Watermelon Reel - Grand Mamou - Pauvre Hobo - La Jolie Blonde - The Back Door - Valse De Balfa - Blues A Leo Soileau - Two Step A Nathan Abshire - Chere Tout Tout - J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte - Les Veuves De La Coulee - Les Flames D'enfer - T'ai Petite Et T'ai Meon - Perrodin Two Step - | ) |
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Dig These Blues - Vol. 2 - The Legendary Dig Masters - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 334)
More hot, rare and bluesy sides from Johnny Otis' meteoric early '50s Dig label. Tracks:- Al Simmons With Slim Green & The Cats From Fresno - Old Folk's Boogie; Sailor Boy - Country Home; Sidney Maiden Slim Green & The Cats From Fresno - Hand Me Down Baby; Hozay - Going Back To The Plow; Moose John - Wrong Doin' Woman; T W Sams - Springtime Blues; Moose John - Talkin' 'bout Me; Jimmy Nolan - Come On Home; Roy "Happy" Easter With Preston Love & His Orchestra - If You Ever Get Lonesome; Slim Green & The Cats From Fresno - My Woman Done Quit Me; Al Simmons With Slim Green & The Cats From Fresno - You Ain't Too Old; Hozay - I've Got An Expensive Woman; Sailor Boy - What Have I Done Wrong (Part 1); Sailor Boy - What Have I Done Wrong (Part 2); Abe Moore And Orchestra - Moore Boogie; Little Billy Robbins - Singing The Blues; Larry Waters - Full Grown Woman; Larry Waters - Don't Tell Me That You Love Me; Billy Robbins With Johnny Otis Orchestra - Bring Her Back To Me; Abe Moore And Orchestra - S And J; Sugarcane And His Violin - Elim Stole My Baby (Boo Hoo); Sugarcane And His Violin - They Say You Never Can Miss; | ) |
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Diggin' Gold - A Galaxy Of West Coast Blues - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1017)
In 1963 Fantasy hired legendary LA production team Cliff Goldsmith and Ray Shanklin who produced a small but perfectly formed catalogue of classy, soulful blues of the highest quality.On this CD are seven tracks( new to CD, including three titles previously unissued) by Little Johnny Taylor, the exemplary blues stylist.All tracks were cut in Los Angeles 1963-65, with this being the debut on CD for 22 of the 24 sides. Meticulous research in the Fantasy vault has meant the original session tapes have been utilised throughout, making this a feast for the ear of any discerning blues afficionado. | ) |
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Dion - Best Of The Rest: Runaround Sue. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 915)
Welcome return to the Ace catalogue for the original cut of 'Runaround Sue' and 23 other out-takes in glorious Stereo. Tracks:- Runaround Sue - Lonely Teenager - The Kissin' Game - Havin' Fun - Little Miss Blue - The Wanderer (Take 1) - Tonight, Tonight - My One And Only Love - PS, I Love You - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Close Your Eyes - North East End Of The Corner - Runaround Sue - Little Diane - In A Room In A House - Ain't That Better Baby - Baby What You Want Me To Do - Moon River - Crying - After The Dance - Somebody Nobody Wants - Heaven Help Me - I'm Gonna Make It Somehow - Could Somebody Take My Place Tonight. | ) |
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Dion - Born To Be With You/Streetheart. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 793)
Two on one release for Dion (Runaround Sue, The Belmonts) of his two mid seventies albums. Tinged with folk and country feel, this is a great reminder of the versatility of the man. | ) |
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Dion - Deja Nu. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 765)
Dion's latest album - as he says "With a young heart and a passion to capture the wonder of the music I grew up with. This album is an expression of joy to joy - my friends". Tracks:- Shu Bop (The Lost Track) - Hug My Radiator - In New York City - Ride With You - Book Of Dreams - If You Wanna Rock & Roll - Makin' My Heart Go Boom - You Move Me - Every Day (That I'm With You) - Hey Suzy - I Can Laugh At It Now. | ) |
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Dion - Return Of The Wanderer/Fire In The Night. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 936)
Both of the '70s albums on 1 CD bridging the gap between his classic '50s material and his '90s comeback. Tracks:- The Heart Of Saturday Night - Midtown American Main Street Gang - You've Awakened Something In Me - Guitar Queen - The Pattern Of My Lifeline - I Used To Be A Brooklyn Dodger - Streetheart Theme - The Power Of Love Within - Spanish Harlem Incident - Do You Believe In Magic - Fire In The Night - We Don't Talk Anymore - Hollywood - Midnight Lover - Street Mama - All Quiet On 34th Street - You Are My Star - Poor Boy. | ) |
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Dion - Sanctuary/Suite For Late Summer. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 792)
Two on one release for Dion DiMucci's two early 1970s albums produced by Russ Titelman. Mostly self-penned material with Titelman's lush production over a folk-tinged backing. He'd come a long way since Runaround Sue and The Wanderer! Tracks:- Sunshine Lady - Sanctuary - Willigo - Harmony Sound - Gotta Get Up - Medley: Take A Little Time - Medley: Please Be My Friend - The Wanderer - Abraham, Martin And John - Almond Joy - Ruby Baby - Brand New Morning - Soft Parade Of Years - Running Close Behind You (1st Version) - Traveller In The Rain - Tennessee Madonna - Sea Gull - Wedding Song - Jennifer Knew - Didn't You Change - It All Fits Together - To Dream Tomorrow - Richer Than A Rich Man - Running Close Behind You (2nd Version) - Young Virgin Eyes (I'm All Wrapped Up) - | ) |
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Dion - Sit Down Old Friend/You're Not Alone. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 791)
Classic doo-wop/r&b from Mr DiMucci. One of the great voices of 50s US music, Dion is best known for Runaround Sue and his work with the Delmonts. This compilation proves that there was a ton of great material recorded. Tracks:- Natural Man - I Don't Believe My Race Is Run - Jammed Up Blues - Little Pink Pony - You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover - If We Only Have Love - Sweet Pea - Just A Little Girl - Let Go, Let God - King Con Man - Sit Down Old Friend - Close To It All - Sunniland - Windows - The Visitor - Peaceful Place - Let It Be - The Stuff I Got - Blackbird - Josie - Attraction Works Better Than Promotion - Doctor Rock 'n' Roll - | ) |
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Dion - The Best Of The Gospel Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 644)
Few if any of the class of the late '50s survived, never mind flowering & developing creatively - Dion is an exception and Ace Records is proud to continue a long association with his music on this deeply moving expression of his beliefs from his '80s gospel albums. Tracks:- Center Of My Life - Still In The Spirit - I Put Away My Idols - The Truth Will Set You Free - New Jersey Wife - New Breed Of Man - Sweet Surrender - Healing - Train For Glory - I Believe (Sweet Lord Jesus) - Hymn To Him - Come To The Cross - He's The One - Simple Ironies - Daddy - Golden Sun Silver Moon - You Need A Love - Day Of The Lord. | ) |
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Dion And The Belmonts - Lovers Who Wander/So Why Didn't You Do That The First Time. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 943)
So before which one of Dion's biggest hits does he say 'These lyrics get me'? Ace's 1985 compilation of rarities and unissued cuts answers this and provides a fascinating insight into the making of some of those hits. Coupled with original Dion album from '63. Tracks:- Lovers Who Wander - Come Go With Me - King Without A Queen - So Long Friend (By The Way I Love You) - The Twist - Mi Muchacha (Little Girl) - Stagger Lee - Shout - Tonight, Tonight - (I Was) Born To Cry - Queen Of The Hop - Candy Man - Sandy - Lost For Sure - The Wanderer (Take 1) - My Private Joy - Moon River - Ain't That Better Baby - Every Little Thing I Do - We Went Away - Come Take A Walk With Me - In A Room In A House - Lovers Who Wander - Tag Along - Crying - It Was Never Meant To Be - Will You Love Me Still - A Teenager In Love - That's How I Need You - Baby What You Want Me To Do. | ) |
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Dion/ And The Belmonts - Presenting Dion & The Belmonts/Runaround Sue. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 966)
This is the seminal first album from Dion & The Belmonts, the epitome of white doo wop, coupled with Dion's first rock 'n' roll solo album after casting aside attempts to groom him for Las Vegas. Both feature bonus tracks. Tracks:- I Wonder Why - Teen Angel - Where Or When - You Better Not Do That - Just You - I Got The Blues - Don't Pity Me - A Teenager In Love - Wonderful Girl - A Funny Feeling - I've Cried Before - That's My Desire - No One Knows - I Can't Go On (Rosalie) - Runaround Sue - Somebody Nobody Wants - Dream Lover - Life Is But A Dream - The Wanderer - Runaway Girl - I'm Gonna Make It Somehow - The Majestic - Could Somebody Take My Place Tonight - Little Star - Lonely World - (I'll Remember) In The Still Of The Night - Kansas City - Take Good Care Of My Baby; | ) |
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Dion/ And The Belmonts - Wish Upon A Star/Alone With Dion. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 945)
The romantic hits on these re-mastered versions of two 1960 albums with many tracks in Stereo and greatly enhanced packaging from the original CD issue. Tracks:- When You Wish Upon A Star - In The Still Of The Night - A Lover's Prayer - My Private Joy - My Day - Swinging On A Star - Every Little Thing I Do - All The Things You Are - It's Only A Paper Moon - Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) - I'm Thru With Love - When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along - September Song - Faith - Lonely Teenager - After The Dance - PS, I Love You - Save The Last Dance For Me - Little Miss Blue - Havin' Fun - Heaven Help Me - Close Your Eyes - Fools Rush In - My One And Only Love - North East End Of The Corner - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Then I'll Be Tired Of You - The Kissin' Game. | ) |
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Diz And The Doormen - Bluecoat Man. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 54)
Early 80's album from UK rock n roll, rockabilly band. Highly rated by those looking back on the good old days of rock n roll. Now on CD for the first time and if you find an original pressing on vinyl it may be worth a few pounds. |
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Do Be You - King Vocal Groups Vol.4 (Various Artists). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1068)
Continuing Ace’s survey of the King label vocal group output. The three previous volumes have all been well received by doo wop fans. As before a mix of stalwart groups like the Charms, the Royals (later renamed the Midnighters), and the Five Keys are compiled together with rarer acts. Despite being the fourth volume there is no drop in quality: there are even seven previously unreleased tracks, unearthed during the Ace team’s recent visit to the Nashville King vaults. Compilation and sleeve notes by Gordon Skadberg of Early Bird Records: as well as the unreleased many of these tracks are on legitimate CD release for the first time. There is very little overlap with the CDs planned for the individual King acts. |
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Domino Records Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 506)
Domino Records (& Balcones Music publishing) was formed in 1957 by 11 members of the Austin Texas professional classes after a YMCA seminar on 'How To Market A Song'. It went on to hit with "You Cheated" by The Slades, cut rockabilly with Ray Campi, R&B and Blues, before folding in 1961. Honest! Tracks:- Joyce Harris & The Daylighters - I Got My Mojo Working; Joyce Harris & The Daylighters - Your Kind Of Woman; Joyce Harris - No Way Out; Joyce Harris - Dreamer; The Daylighters - I'll Never Let You Go; The Daylighters - Something Is Wrong; The Spades - Baby; The Spades - You Mean Everything To Me; The Slades - The Waddle; The Slades - You Cheated; Joyce Webb With The Slades - Right Here; Joyce Webb With The Slades - After You've Gone; Joyce Webb - I Don't Care; The Slades - No Time; The Slades - You Gambled; Ray Campi - My Screamin' Screamin' Mimi; Ray Campi - With You; Joyce Harris & The Slades - I Cheated; The Slades - Just You; The Slades - It's Better To Love; The Slades - Summertime; The Slades - You Must Try; The Slades - It's Your Turn; The Slades - Take My Heart; The Slades - So Tough; The Slades - Little Star; The Slades - I've Had It; The Slades - In The Still Of The Night; The Slades - Ling-Ting-Tong; The Slades - Gee Whiz; | ) |
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Don And Dewey - Jungle Hop. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 358)
Originators of hits for the Righteous Brothers, Olympics and Premiers' "Farmer John"... one 25 track wild and rockin' compilation. Tracks:- Jungle Hop - A Little Love - Hey Thelma - Baby Gotta Party - Miss Sue - Good Morning - I'm Leaving It All Up To You - Jelly Bean - Sweet Talk - Farmer John(Slow Version) - Just A Little Lovin' - The Letter - When The Sun Has Begun To Shine - Bim Bam - Day By Day - Koko Joe - Justine - Little Sally Walker - Kill Me - Big Boy Pete - Farmer John - Pink Champagne - Jump Awhile - Mammer Jammer - Get Your Hat. |
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Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Heaven & Paradise. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 552)
Doo wop heaven is attained with the complete early recordings for Dootone, Original Sound and RPM. Tracks:- Heaven And Paradise; Don Julian &The Meadowlarks - Love Only You; I Got Tore Up - Untrue - Oop Boopy Oop - Devil Or Angel - Boogie Woogie Teenage - Blue Moon - Pass The Gin - Doin' The Cha Cha - Always And Always - Embarrassing Moments - L F M S T Blues - Thrill Me Night And Day - Please Love A Fool - Big Mama Wants To Rock - I Am A Believer - Real Pretty Mama - This Must Be Paradise - Mine All Mine - Please (Say You Love Me) - I Got Tore Up. | ) |
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Doo Wop From Dolphin's Of Hollywood - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 365)
John Dolphin's honestly named Cash, Money and Recorded In Hollywood labels produced a wealth of doo wop, by the Voices, Gassers, Miracles etc. Tracks:- The Hollywood Arist-O-Kats - I'll Be Home Again; The Hollywood Arist-O-Kats - Amazon Beauty; The Hollywood Arist-O-Kats - Hunter Hancock Radio Ad; The Turks - Emily; The Hollywood Flames - Fare Thee Honey, Fare Thee Well; The Original Turks - Wagon Wheels; The Hollywood Flames - I'm Leavin' (Clickity Clack); The Unknown Group - Dot-Dot-Do-Wah; The Unknown Group - Do It Yourself; The Unknown Group - Give Me A Chance; Grady Chapman And The Suedes - I Need You So; Grady Chapman And The Suedes - Don't Blooper; The Hollywood Flames - This Is Our Love; The Hollywood Flames - Little House On The Hill; The Hollywood Flames - My Confession; The Hollywood Flames - Fortune Teller; Clyde "The Thin Man" Tillis - It Makes No Difference Now; The Sunrisers - Soft Soft Lips; The Sunrisers - Behold A Dream; Bobby "Baby Face" Byrd And The Birds - Let's Live Together As One; Bobby "Baby Face" Byrd And The Birds - The Truth Hurts; The Five Bars - Stormy Weather; The Ebonaires - I Wish YouThe Very Best Luck In The World; | ) |
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Dootone Doo Wop - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 579)
Doo wop in the raw from Dootsie Williams' stable of chanters cut from 1954 through into the early '60s, shows that there was a lot more than the freak smash "Earth Angel". Includes four previously unissued sides. Tracks:- The Cuff Links - Guided Missiles; The Penguins - You're An Angel; The Pipes - Let Me Give You Money; Charles McCullough - You're Not Too Young; The Penguins - Ookey Ook; The Dootones - Teller Of Fortunes; Johnny Twovoice & The Medallions - My Pretty Baby; The Cuff Links - How You Lied; The Fabulous Pearls - I Laughed So Hard; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Always And Always; The Souvenirs - Alene, Sweet Little Texas Queen; The Calvanes - Don't Take Your Love (From Me); The Dootones - Down The Road; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Buick '59; The Cufflinx - Zoom; Charles McCullough & The Silks - My Girl; The Penguins - No There Ain't No News Today; The Cuff Links - It's Too Late Now; The Cameos - Craving; The Dootones - The Day You Said Goodbye; The Calvanes - They Call Me Fool; The Souvenirs - Double Dealing Baby; Cleve Duncan & The Radiants - To Keep Our Love; The Cuff Links - The Winner; The Cameos - Only For You; The Calvanes - Flee Oo Wee; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Rocket Ship; The Fabulous Pearls - My Heart's Desire; | ) |
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Dootone Doo Wop - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 588)
28 more from Dootsie Williams '2 microphones, 4 or 5 chairs & a piano' style of recording doo wop - featuring 5 more previously unissued cuts. Tracks:- The Calvanes - Crazy Over You; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Heaven And Paradise; The Fascinators - I Wonder Why; The Romancers - I Still Remember; The Saigons - Honey Gee; The Cuff Links - Lawful Wedding; The Dootones - Ay Si Si (Mambo); The Calvanes - Baby Come On Home; The Romancers - Jump And Hop; The Penguins - I Ain't Gonna Cry No More; The Cuff Links - Did I Do Wrong; Lee Collins & The Orbits - Tell Me Baby; The Dootones - Sailor Boy; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Speedin'; The Saigons - You're Heavenly; The Cuff Links - My Heart; Cleve Duncan & The Radiants - I'm Betting My Heart On You; The Pipes - You Are An Angel; The Romancers - House Cat; The Dootones - If You Were My Darling; The Calvanes - One More Kiss; Eli & The Manhattans - That'll Make It Nice; Johnny Twovoice & The Medallions - I'll Never Love Again; Lee Collins & The Orbits - Two Crazy Scientists; The Debonairs - May We Be On Better Terms; The Souvenirs - So Long Daddy; The Crescendos - Ding A Ling; The Romancers - This Is Goodbye; | ) |
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Dootone Doo Wop - Vol. 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 676)
28 more oop shoo wops including seven previously unissued and a nice stereo cut from 1962 complete Peter Gibbon's overview of Los Angeles other finest doo wop label. Tracks:- The Pipes - Be Fair; The Cufflinx - Trick Knees; Eli & The Manhattans - My Big Dream; The Fascinators - Shivers And Shakes; The Doowhoppers - Going Away Baby; The Cufflinx - Chancing My Love; The Dootones - Strange Love Affair; The Souvenirs - Look At A Fool; The Penguins - Baby Let's Make Some Love; The Creators - I’ve Had You; The Cufflinx - So Tough; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Edna; The Dootones - Please Don’t Stop Me; Charles McCullough & The Silks - I Cried All Night Long; The Cuff Links - Hard Time Lover; The Fascinators - Teardrop Eyes; The Fabulous Pearls - Baby Drop Top; The Dootones - Teller Of Fortunes; The Cufflinx - I Don’t Want Nobody; The Doowhoppers - Darling Be Mine; The Pipes - I Love The Life I Live; The Debonaires - The Cause Of A Bad Romance; The Cufflinx - My Love Is With You; The Crusaders - I Found Someone; Willie Headen & The Birds - Back Home Again; The Crescendos - Baby Doll; Charles McCullough & The Silks - Zorro; The Cufflinx - A Fool’s Fortune; | ) |
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Dootone Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 242)
The late Dootsie Williams tripped over his place in history with the Penguins' smash "Earth Angel" capitalising on it with these great sides. Tracks:- The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine); Vernon Green & The Medallions - Speedin'; The Crescendos - Ding A Ling; The Crescendos - Baby Doll; Roy Milton & His Orchestra - I Can't Go On; Roy Milton & His Orchestra - You Got Me Reelin' And Rockin'; Charles McCullough & The Silks - My Girl; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - I Got Tore Up; Cleve Duncan & The Penguins - Please Mr Junkman; The Calvanes - Flee Oo Wee; Chuck Higgins And His Band - Wet Back Hop; Chuck Higgins - Here I'm Is; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Boogie Woogie Teenage; The Pipes - Be Fair; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Buick '59; Don Julian & The Meadowlarks - Heaven And Paradise; Vernon Green & The Medallions - Magic Mountain; The Romancers - Jump And Hop; Willie Headen - Let Me Cry; Chuck Higgins - Tonky Honk; The Cuff Links - Guided Missiles; The Cufflinx - So Tough; | ) |
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Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Best Of Dorothy Love Coates. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 343)
The inspiring voice of Dorothy Love Coates soars through 24 sides of gospel magic. Tracks:- He's Calling Me - One Morning Soon - You Better Run - No Hiding Place - When I Reach My Heavenly Home - Get Away Jordan - I'm Sealed - That's Enough - Ninety-nine And A Half - Where Shall I Be? - Jesus Laid His Hand On Me - He's Right On Time - Jesus Knows It All - You Must Be Born Again - These Are They - Why Not - I Shall Know Him - Ev'ry Day Will Be Sunday By And By - I Wouldn't Mind Dying - Lord, Don't Forget About Me - There's A God Somewhere - Just To Behold His Face - Am I A Soldier - Heaven - |
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Dorothy Love Coates and The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Get On Board. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 412)
One of the great, house wrecking, female gospel groups with material also familiar to R&B fans. Tracks:- Peace Be Still - Glory To His Name - I'm Sealed - Get Away Jordan - Rest For The Weary - Deliver Me - Oh My Lord - Lead Me, Holy Father - Old Gospel Train (The Next Stop Is Mine) - Get On Board - The Railroad - Plenty Good Room - Sometime - No Hiding Place - Waiting For Me - Wade In The Water - I Wouldn't Mind Dying - I'll Be With Thee - He's Calling Me - Untitled Instrumental - Thank You Lord For Using Me - These Are They - 99 1/2 Won't Do - That's Enough; | ) |
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Dot Cover To Cover... Hit Upon Hit - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 609)
Overview of one of the most successful independent pop labels of the '50s, which concentrates on the original material, despite the tongue in cheek title. Tracks:- Fontane Sisters - Hearts Of Stone; Pat Boone - Two Hearts; Jim Lowe - Maybellene; Snooky Lanson - Why Don't You Write Me; Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame; The Hilltoppers - Only You (And You Alone); Fontane Sisters - Rollin' Stone; Pat Boone - At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama); Jim Lowe - Blue Suede Shoes; Fontane Sisters - Eddie My Love; The Hilltoppers - Ka-ding-dong; Gale Storm - I Hear You Knockin'; Fontane Sisters - Seventeen; Pat Boone - I'll Be Home; Gale Storm - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?; Snooky Lanson - Seven Days; Pat Boone - Long Tall Sally; Gale Storm - Ivory Tower; Fontane Sisters - I'm In Love Again; Pat Boone - I Almost Lost My Mind; Fontane Sisters - Please Don't Leave Me; Pat Boone - Chains Of Love; Gale Storm - Lucky Lips; Tab Hunter - Young Love; The Hilltoppers - Marianne; Nick Todd - Plaything; Billy Vaughn - Raunchy; Mills Brothers - Get A Job; The Hilltoppers - The Joker; Nick Todd - At The Hop; | ) |
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Dot Rock 'n' Roll - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 592)
The little label from Gallatin that dared take on the big guys licensed in a slew of great rock 'n' roll from all over the US. Commercial success may have emanated from more svelte quarters, but the legacy endures in these raunchy rockers. Tracks:- Sanford Clark - The Fool; Leroy Van Dyke - Chicken Shack Boogie; Mac Wiseman - Step It Up And Go; Jimmy Dee And The Offbeats - You're Late Miss Kate; Nervous Norvus - Transfusion; Ray Campi - It Ain't Me; Bob Denton - Playboy; Dick Lory - Ballroom Baby; Jimmy Ringo - I Like This Kind Of Music; Danny Wolfe - Pucker Paint; Gene Brown - Big Door; Keith Courvale - Trapped Love; Kay Cee Jones - Johnny, Johnny, Johnny; Robin Luke - You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming; Niki Sullivan - It's All Over; Ray Sharpe - Oh My Baby's Gone; Danny Wolfe - Let's Flat Git It; Snooky Lanson - Stop! Let Me Off The Bus; Tommy Danton - Oh Yeah; Joyce Paul - Baby You've Had It; Bob Denton - Skinnie Minnie; Mickey Gilley - Call Me Shorty; Ray Sharpe - That's The Way I Feel; Jimmy Newman - Carry On; The Five Bops - Jitterbuggin'; Sanford Clark - Modern Romance; Billy Adams - You Heard Me Knocking; Jimmy Dee And The Offbeats - Henrietta; | ) |
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Duprees - Their Complete Coed Masters. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 617)
From the Italian side of the tracks the Duprees formed in 1962 and produced a string of US hits all compiled here with the rest of the complete Coed sides. Many first time stereos. Tracks:- You Belong To Me - Unbelievable - I Gotta Tell Her Now - Ginny - I Wish I Could Believe You - Please Let Her Know - Have You Heard - September In The Rain - These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You) - So Little Time - Exodus - Where Are You - I'm Yours - Try To Remember - My Own True Love - So Many Have Told Me - It Isn't Fair - The Sand And The Sea - My Dearest One - As Time Goes By - Sunset To Sunrise - Take Me As I Am - Why Don't You Believe Me - Gone With The Wind - Wishing Ring - The Things I Love - It's No Sin - Yours - Love Eyes - I'd Rather Be In Your Arms - Let's Make Love Again. | ) |
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Earl Palmer - Backbeat - The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Drummer. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 719)
In the wake of his fascinating biography comes this CD tribute to the powerhouse behind more great rock 'n' roll records than just about any instrumentalist could claim. And it makes for a fantastic rock 'n' roll compilation. Tracks:- Little Richard - I Got It; Lloyd Price - I'm Glad, Glad; Roy Montrell - (Everytime I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone; Smiley Lewis - Shame, Shame, Shame; Lee Allen - Rockin' At Cosmo's; Amos Milburn - Chicken Shack Boogie; Charles Brown - Please Believe Me; Etta James - The Wallflower (Dance With Me Henry); Jimmy Beasley - Don't Feel Sorry For Me; Richard Berry - Mad About You; Eddy Lang - I'm Beggin' With Tears; Fats Domino - I'm Walkin'; Shirley And Lee - Rock All Nite; Earl Palmer's Party Rockers with the Jay Hawks - Johnny's House Party Pt 1; Earl Palmer's Party Rockers with the Jay Hawks - Johnny's House Party Pt 2; Big T Tyler - King Kong; Big T Tyler - Sadie Green; Thurston Harris And The Sharps - Little Bitty Pretty One; Earl Palmer & His Ten-Piece Rockin' Band - Drum Village Pt 1; Earl Palmer & His Ten-Piece Rockin' Band - Drum Village Pt 2; Don And Dewey - Koko Joe; Artie Wilson - Jerry Jerry; Jesse James - Red Hot Rockin' Blues; Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin; Bob & Earl - Sweet Pea; The Turks - Rockville U.S.A.; Ritchie Valens - La Bamba; Addrisi Brothers - It's Love; Eddie Cochran - Somethin' Else; The Ernie Fields Orchestra - In The Mood. | ) |
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Earls - Remember Then: The Best Of The Earls. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 366)
In the mid 1960s the British invasion swept aside the bequiffed '50s, but not before the last doo wop hit, the anthemic 'Remember Then'. Tracks:- Remember Then - Life Is But A Dream - Eyes - Out In The Cold Again - Looking For My Baby - Remember Me Baby - Never - Lookin' My Way - All Through Our Teens - Don't Forget - Cry, Cry, Cry - Without You - Amor - Let's Waddle - I Believe - Oh What A Time - Cross My Heart - Kissing - Ol' Man River - Never (Alternate Take) - Ask Anybody - Our Day Will Come - I Keep A-Tellin' You - Cry, Cry, Cry - Remember Then (Alternate take). | ) |
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Early Girls - Vol 1 : Popsicles & Icicles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 608)
Despite the title not all of these 28 distaff sides are sugar sweet and innocent; drawn from the lull between rock 'n' roll and The Beatles, who were no strangers themselves to these early girls. Tracks:- The Exciters - Doo-wah-diddy; Betty Everett - You're No Good; Shirley Ellis - The Name Game; The Cookies - Chains; Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September; Earl Jean - I'm Into Something Good; Skeeter Davis - I Can't Stay Mad At You; Little Peggy March - I Wish I Were A Princess; Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star; Janie Grant - Triangle; Toni Fisher - West Of The Wall; Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoelaces; The Sensations - Music, Music, Music; The Hearts - Dear Abby; Reparata And The Delrons - Whenever A Teenager Cries; The Murmaids - Popsicles And Icicles; Robin Ward - Wonderful Summer; The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me; Bonnie Guitar - Dark Moon; The Aquatones - You; The Angels - 'Til; Kathy Young - The Great Pretender; Rosie & The Originals - Angel Baby (UK Version); The Teen Queens - Eddie My Love; The Chantels - He's Gone; The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love; The Blossoms - Son-in-law; The Essex - Easier Said Than Done; | ) |
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Early Girls - Vol 4 Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1045)
Essential recordings by female solo artists and groups from the pre-Beatles era. Contains a deluxe booklet plus sound quality second to none. Tracks:-Brenda Lee:Dum Dum, Nancy Wilson:(You Don't Know) How Glad I Am, Lavern Baker:I Cried A Tear, Annette & The Afterbeats:Tall Paul, The McGuire Sisters:Sincerely, Doris Day:Secret Love, Sue Thompson:Sad Movies (Make Me Cry), etc. |
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Early Girls - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 657)
Another dose of female attitude as the roots of the post-Beatles era unfolds with the powerful influence of those early girls. More tuff girl sides from the golden age of rock 'n' roll. Tracks:- Barbie Gaye - My Boy Lollipop; The Exciters - Tell Him; Ruby & The Romantics - Our Day Will Come; The Secrets - The Boy Next Door; The Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart; Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me; Terry & The Tunisians - The Street; Marcie Blane - Bobby's Girl; The McGuire Sisters - Sugartime; Bonnie Sisters - Cry Baby; Patience & Prudence - Tonight You Belong To Me; The Raindrops - The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget; Peggy Lee - Fever; Dinah Washington - September In The Rain; Damita Jo - I'll Save The Last Dance For You; April Stevens - Teach Me Tiger; Ann-Margret - I Just Don't Understand; The Shirelles - I Met Him On A Sunday; Rosie & The Originals - Lonely Blue Nights; Babs Tino - Forgive Me (For Giving You Such A Bad Time); Kathy Young & The Innocents - A Thousand Stars; The Sensations - Let Me In; The Chantels - Well, I Told You; The Hearts - Lonely Nights; The Pearlettes - Duchess Of Earl; The Blossoms - Move On; Gladys Knight & The Pips - Letter Full Of Tears; Timi Yuro - What's A Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You(; | ) |
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Early Girls - Vol. 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 775)
28 more female classics from the Golden Age of American pop. Tracks:- The Girlfriends - My One And Only, Jimmy Boy; Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him; Alice Wonder Land - He's Mine; Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel; Ginny Arnell - Dumb Head; Cathy Jean and the Roommates - Please Love Me Forever; Etta James - At Last; The Percells - What Are Boys Made Of; Della Reese - Don't You Know?; Lillian Briggs - I Want You To Be My Baby; Jodie Sands - With All My Heart; Margie Rayburn - I'm Available; Patti Page - Old Cape Cod; Shelby Flint - Angel On My Shoulder; Timi Yuro - Hurt; Joanie Sommers - Johnny Get Angry; Diane Ray - Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard; The Pixies Three - Birthday Party; Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes); Faye Adams - Shake A Hand; Etta Jones - Don't Go To Strangers; Bernadette Carroll - Party Girl; The Starlets - Better Tell Him No; The Charmaines - What Kind Of Girl (Do You Think I Am?); Esther Phillips - Release Me; Debbie Dovale - Hey Lover; The Chantels - Look In My Eyes; Suzie Clark - Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya; | ) |
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Ebb Story - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 524)
Lee Rupe's post marital spin-off from Speciality nailed some of the finest blues, rockabilly, doo wop available in the sunshine state in the late '50s. Tracks:- The Ebb-Tones - I've Got A Feeling; Floyd Dixon - What Is Life Without A Home?; Riff Ruffin - If You Please; Dolly Cooper - Time Brings About A Change; Professor Longhair - Look What You're Doing To Me; Ray Agee And Elly Johnson - True Lips; The Hollywood Flames - Buzz, Buzz, Buzz; The 5 Orleans - The Way You Carry On; The Georgettes - Love Like A Fool; Professor Longhair - Looka, No Hair; Eddie Danniels - I Wanna Know; J J Jones - Darkness; Ted Taylor - Keep Walking On; Smokey Hogg - Good Mornin' Baby; Smokey Hogg - Sure 'nuff; Tony Harris - You Fascinate Me; The Jaguars - Mine All Mine; The Souvenirs - Voodoo Love; Ralph Mathis - Never Let Me Go; Ted Taylor - Wrapped Up In A Dream; Kip Tyler - She's My Witch; Kip Tyler - Oh Linda; Jerry Hawkins - Lucky Johnny; Jerry Hawkins - Need Your Lovin'; The Hollywood Flames - Much Too Much; Earl Nelson - Come On; Ray Agee And Elly Johnson - My Silent Prayer; Samual Vance - Run, Run, Run; Dave Lee - Kiss Me, Squeeze Me; Earl Nelson - Hali-lou; Kip Tyler - Hali-lou; | ) |
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Ebb Story - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 603)
This second look at Lee Rupe's Ebb label produces 30 blues, R&B and gospel gems - as classy a bunch of west coast sides as you'll hear - swingin', tight, croonin' & funky. Tracks:- Ted Taylor - Everywhere I Go; The Twi-Lighters - Live Like A King; Ted Taylor - Days Are Dark; Ted Taylor - Hold On (I've Got The Chills); The Jaguars - Picadilly; The Ebb-Tones - Trinidad Woman; The Jaguars - Hold Me Tight; Ted Taylor - Very Truly Yours; Ted Taylor - If I Don't See You Again; The Ebb-Tones - Danny's Blues; The Zion Travelers - Beautiful City; The Zion Travelers - Believe In Me; Tony Harris - When I Get You Back; The Hollywood Flames - Give Me Back My Heart; Tony Harris & The Georgettes - You Send Me; The Hollywood Flames - Two Little Bees; The Fabulous Tones - Close To You; The Hollywood Flames - There Is Something On Your Mind; The Tempo-Mentals - Burning Desire; The Hollywood Flames - Just For You; Tommy Lampkin - The Weather's Stormy; Riff Ruffin - True Confession; Tommy Erkard - Look Up; Souvenirs (Or Robin Martin) - Bump-De-Bump; Ray Agee - When The Deal Goes Down; Tony Allen - Why In The World; 5 Orleans - Heavenly Escort; Professor Longhair - Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand; Professor Longhair - Misery; J J Jones - Harlem Nocturne; | ) |
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Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - Bald Headed Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 877)
The complete post war King recodings (1949 - 1952) of a bona fide blues legend bought together for the first time. A real treat for collectors is the inclusion of a previously unissued original version of "Sittin On It All The Time" once thought to have been lost. 26 cuts of undiluted blues. | ) |
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Eddie Cochran - The Early Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 237)
These early years of Eddie Cochran highlight his great guitar playing and give an insight into the fact that the man was more than a few hits wonder before his untimely death. Tracks:- Skinny Jim - Half Loved - Tired And Sleepy - Jerry Capehart - That's What It Takes To Make A Man; Pink Peg Slacks - Open The Door - Country Jam - Don't Bye Bye Baby Me - Slow Down - My Love To Remember - Jerry Capehart - Latch On; Guybo - Dark Lonely Street - Fool's Paradise - If I Were Dying - Jelly Bean - Darry Weaver - Bad Baby Doll; Darry Weaver - Itty Bitty Betty; Jerry Capehart - Heart Of A Fool; Instrumental Blues | ) |
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Eddie Cochran - The Early Years. LP.
(Ace Records - CHA 237)
These early years of Eddie Cochran highlight his great guitar playing and give an insight into the fact that the man was more than a few hits wonder, before his untimely death. Tracks:- Skinny Jim - Half Loved - Tired And Sleepy - Jerry Capehart - That's What It Takes To Make A Man; Pink Peg Slacks - Open The Door - Country Jam - Don't Bye Bye Baby Me - Slow Down - My Love To Remember - Jerry Capehart - Latch On; Guybo - Dark Lonely Street - Fool's Paradise - If I Were Dying - Jelly Bean;..Gatefold sleeve is slightly damaged (barely noticeable) hence price. | |
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Eddie's House Of Hits - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 424)
This selection of sides from Eddie Shuler's house cum studio reflect the wide range of music from the Lake Charles area in the late '50s and early '60s. Tracks:- Phil Phillips - Stormy Weather; Juke Boy Bonner - Let's Boogie; Cleveland Crochet and Band - Sugar Bee; Al Ferrier - Let's Go Bopping Tonight; Guitar Junior - The Crawl; Johnny Duhon And The Yellow Jackets - So What; Gene Terry And The Down Beats - Cindy Lou; Charles Perrywell - You're Lonesome Now; Danny James - Boogie In The Mud; Guitar Junior - Goin' Crazy Baby; Ashton Savoy - Rooster Strut; Rockin' Sidney - No Future; Pee Wee Kershaw - You're So Fine; Danny James - Frosty; Big Walter Price - San Antonio; Jimmy Wilson - Please Accept My Love; Cookie & The Cupcakes - Blue Bayou Shuffle; Sticks Herman - Teenage Baby; Elton Anderson - Secret Of Love; Hop Wilson & His Buddies - Chicken Stuff; Gene Terry - Teardrops In My Eyes; Dolly Parton - Puppy Love; Phil Phillips - Don't Leave Me; | ) |
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El Primitivo - American R'n'R/Rockabilly - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 473)
In search of Elvis and on their way to their 15 seconds of fame, these guys just rocked, rolled, hicupped, stood on their heads.... Tracks:- Mel Robbins - Save It; Wally Jeffrey - Oh Yeah; Chuck Wiley - I Wanna Dance All Night; Chuck Wiley - It's Love; Cliffie Nash - Bandstand; Chuck Wiley - Times Is Tough; Mel Robbins - Are You With Me; Curtis Hobock - I Wanna Shake It; The Embers - The Thump!; Jimmy Hurt And The Del Rio's - I Love You Dearly; Herbie Smith - Baby Moon; Buck Turner - Best Dressed Beggar In Town; Chuck Wiley - Door To Door; The Imps - Uh Oh; The Embers - I Walked All Night; Cliffie Nash - Explosion; Chuck Howard - Out Of Gas; Cliffie Nash - Tell Me Baby; Chuck Wiley - Why Worry About Me; Cliffie Nash - Bandstand; The Imps - That'll Get It; Cliffie Nash - No Time For Sister; Chuck Wiley - I Love You So Much; Cliffie Nash - Jenny Lou; | ) |
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Elemental Instrumentals!! - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1044)
Not every state in America was beholden to the British Invasion in the 60s- Wisconsin, for instance, just wouldn't let go of that rock and roll. Jim Kirchstein founded the Cuca label for this very reason- and betwixt '59 and '69 he released hundreds of sides of rock- but with a leaning toward twangy, jiving instrumentals (mixed with a touch of polka to satisfy Wisconsin's older folks!) The original 45s are now so rare they are priceless: 90 percent of these tunes have never been issued on CD before, so grab 'em now!! Will appeal to fans of rockabilly, garage, exotica or anything unusual. |
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Elmore James - Best Of Elmore James. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 31)
The vinyl compilation of the best '50s recordings cut for the west coast-based Modern Records by the king of the slide guitar. Tracks:- Dust My Blues - I Was A Fool - Dark And Dreary - Late Hours At Midnight - Blues Before Sunrise - Goodbye Baby - Standing At The Crossroads - Sunnyland - Mean And Evil - Happy Home - No Love In My Heart - Wild About You Baby. |
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Elmore James - Best Of Elmore James:The Early Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 583)
28 45s spanning a five year period from 1951 - 56; the definitive sides from the king of the slide guitar. Often copied - never equalled. Tracks:- Dust My Broom - I Held My Baby Last Night - Baby What's Wrong - I Believe - Sinful Woman - Early In The Morning - Hawaiian Boogie - Can't Stop Lovin' - Make A Little Love - Strange Kinda Feeling - Please Find My Baby - Hand In Hand - Make My Dreams Come True - Sho' Nuff I Do - Dark And Dreary - Rock My Baby Right - Sunnyland - Standing At The Crossroads - Late Hours At Midnight - Mean And Evil - Happy Home - No Love In My Heart - Dust My Blues - I Was A Fool - Blues Before Sunrise - Goodbye Baby - Wild About You Baby - Long Tall Woman. | ) |
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Elmore James - Blues After Hours. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1043)
The original 1960 release of this classic Crown album, with the foxiest of covers, introduced Elmore James’s intense vocals and slide guitar to legions of young blues fans everywhere. He is now venerated as one of the greatest bluesmen of all time. The eight bonus tracks featured on this new reissue include three singles relevant to the LP and five other cuts coming from the top-class Chicago sessions. Of particular note is the stand-out piano work of the wonderful Little Johnny Jones. The notewriter is dedicated blues expert Dave Sax, with the compilation being supervised by John Broven. To round off this heady brew, the CD has been completely remastered from newly discovered original sources. Elmore James has never sounded better! |
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Elmore James - Classic Early Recordings 1951-1956. 3-CD Set.
(Ace Records - ABOXCD 4)
The definitive early recordings of Elmore James, the man who changed the face of post-war slide guitar, return to the Ace catalogue with this 3CD set. Originally released in a long box as ABOXCD 4, they have been revamped as a 3CD jewel case release.A huge influence on the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds and Fleetwood Mac, as well as being a giant on the blues scene, this set contains 71 tracks from Elmore's recordings for the Meteor, Flair and Modern labels, as well as the classic 'Dust My Broom' for Trumpet.·Cub Koda described the original box thus - "The intensity of James' vocals are nothing short of riveting and the material collected here (along with breakdowns, studio chat, etc.) is simply the best of James' early-'50s sides and a box set well worth saving up for." The new packaging, which includes all but one of the photos from the box set, and the new, lower price, mean you don't have to save up as long. Highlights include:- Dust My Broom - Please Find My Baby - Hawaiian Boogie - Please Find My Baby - Hand In Hand - Long Tall Woman - Rock My Baby Right - One More Drink - My Baby's Gone - One More Drink - Please Find My Baby - I Believe - I Held My Baby Last Night - Baby What's Wrong - Sinful Woman and more. | ) |
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Elmore James - King Of The Slide Guitar. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 68)
The searing slide and intense performance leap from the grooves of these '50s sides from one of the blues greats. Tracks:- Please Find My Baby - One More Drink - Strange Kinda Feeling - Sho' Nuff I Do - My Best Friend - So Mean To Me - Wild About You Baby - Sweet Little Woman - Long Tall Woman - Where Can My Baby Be - Dark And Dreary - My Baby's Gone - I May Be Wrong - Elmo's Shuffle. |
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Elmore James - Let's Cut It. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 192)
From the man who re-invented the tradition of Robert Johnson on electric guitar come 18 red-hot slide guitar-driven blues classics. Tracks:- Dust My Blues - Blues Before Sunrise - No Love In My Heart - Sho' Nuff I Do - Standing At The Crossroads - I Was A Fool - Sunnyland - Canton Mississippi Breakdown - Happy Home - Wild About You Baby - Long Tall Woman - So Mean To Me - Hawaiian Boogie - Mean And Evil - Dark And Dreary - My Best Friend - I Believe - Goodbye Baby. |
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Ernie Fields Orchestra - In The Mood. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 540)
Ernie Fields fronts kockout L.A. studio sides from Record Masters production team of Plas Johnson, Rene Hall & Earl Palmer, men not averse to playing on the odd hit record. Jivin' & Swingin'. Tracks:- In The Mood; Annie's Rock - Strollin' After School - Chattanooga Choo Choo - Workin' Out - Honky Tonk - Tuxedo Junction - Volare Cha Cha - My Prayer - Knocked Out - The Dipsy Doodle - Raunchy - Tea For Two Cha Cha - It's All In The Game - The Boot - Christopher Columbus - Things Ain't What They Used To be - Begin The Beguine - Teen Flip - The Honeydripper - The Charleston - Castle Rock - A String Of Pearls - Ernie's Tune - Hucklebuck (Twist). | ) |
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Ernie Freeman - Raunchy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 659)
Before groups were groups they were combos and with Plas Johnson, Earl Palmer & Irving Ashby in the line-up Ernie Freeman really had a combination. First time on CD for these great R&B instrumentals by this great west coast arranger.Tracks:- Raunchy - Puddin' - Dumplin's - Lost Dreams - Walking The Beat - River Boat - Swing It - The Tuttle - Leaps And Bounds - Shape Up - Theme From Igor - Indian Love Call - After Sunset - Jamboree - Junior Jive - School Room Rock - Blues After Hours - Live It Up - Marshmellows, Popcorn And Soda Pop - Night Sounds - Swamp Meeting - The Twist - A Touch Of The Blues - Jivin' Around (Part 1) - Jivin' Around (Part 2). | ) |
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Ernie's Record Mart - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 684)
From the famous record store, rompin' Nashville R&B meets early southern soul. A companion to Ace's series "Across The Tracks". Tracks:- John R - John R Theme; Lillian Offitt - Miss You So; Louis Brooks & His Hi-Toppers with Earl Gaines - It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day); The Solotones - Pork And Beans; The Solotones - Front Page Blues; Kid King's Combo with Good Rockin' Sam - Now Listen Baby; Ted Jarrett - Love, Love, Love; Larry Birdsong - Pleadin' For Love; Rudy Green - My Mumblin' Baby; Rudy Green - Cool Lovin' Mama; Arthur Gunter - Hear My Plea Baby; Guitar Red - The Hot Potato; Sugar And Sweet - I'll Be Good; Jerry McCain & His Upstarts - My Next Door Neighbor; Arthur Gunter - We're Gonna Shake; Eddie Williams - It's Love Pretty Baby; Ralph Harris with Skippy Brooks - Slim Lizard; Jimmie Birdsong - Oh How I Tried; Chuck Brown (King Karl) - Out Of Darkness; Al Garner - You Must Be Crazy; Eddie Williams - Have You Ever; Lattimore Brown - Got Plenty Troubles; Lattimore Brown - It Hurts Me So; Al Garner - Gonna Stop My Drinkin'; Lattimore Brown - Somebody's Gonna Miss Me; | ) |
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Etta James - Hickory Dickory Dock. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 680)
The queen of TV ads soundtracks, the good rockin' Mama lent her voice to a BT campaign and so you can now get this compilation of her Modern Records sides at mid-price. Tracks:- Hickory Dickory Dock - W-O-M-A-N - My One And Only - I’m A Fool - Strange Things Happening - Hey Henry - Betty & Dupree - I Hope You're Satisfied; Good Rockin' Daddy - Sunshine Of Love - That's All - I’m A Fool - Tears Of Joy - The Pick-Up - Market Place - Tough Lover - Do Something Crazy - Be My Lovey Dovey - Nobody Loves You (Like Me) - You Know What I Mean - The Wallflower (Dance With Me Henry) - Every Night - We’re In Love. | ) |
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Etta James - The Complete Modern And Kent Recordings. Dble CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM2 1085)
Thoroughly ‘Modern’ Etta - here’s a long-overdue, definitive 2CD set containing one take of every recording Ms James made for Modern and Kent Records between 1954 and 1958, plus every surviving significant alternate take - remastered from the original Modern tape sources. This repertoire was recorded in New Orleans and Los Angeles between 1954 and 1958, and features nothing but the cream of each city’s session musicians. Many of the tracks here are undisputed R & B Hall Of Fame classics, including ‘The Wallflower’ (a.k.a. Roll With Me Henry), ‘Good Rockin’ Daddy’, ‘The Pick-Up’ and the wild and crazy ‘Tough Lover’. Etta James is now rightly revered as one of R & B’s greatest ‘Living Legends’, her reputation assured by a catalogue that spans over half a century. These are the tracks that forged Etta’s reputation as one of R&B’s all-time finest female talents. This is the first time that they have all been reissued in the same place, at the same time, and they have never, ever sounded as good as they do here. | ) |
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Eugene Church - The Very Best Of. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1067)
Believe it or not, this is the very first full-length album ever issued by any label featuring the works of Eugene Church, one of the seminal crossover soul/ doo-wop/ R'n'B/ rock'n' roll artists, and the epitome of the cool West Coast sound (although the last 25 years of his life were spent recording in Texas). He released four great singles for the Class label betwixt 1958 and 1960: they're all here, plus his five King singles (which are largely unknown even among genre enthusiasts) , and his earlier recordings for the Speciality and Modern labels such as the pop hit 'Girl In My Dreams' which he and Jesse Belvin recorded, amongst others included here, as The Cliques (not to be confused with 60s UK freakbeat combo The Clique). Classic sounds from a classic voice. | ) |
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Even More Cats And Kittens - Hot R&B And Cool Blues 1945 - 1 - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1140)
The third volume in Ace’s ongoing series of mostly up-tempo west coast R&B obscurities from the late 1940s and early 1950s upholds the standards of its predecessors and may just be the best one yet. An incredible 14 of these tracks have never been released before! None of the previously-released items have been available in any format since the advent of CD. All tracks have been remastered from the original Modern Records acetates, and sound like they were recorded yesterday rather than 50+ years ago. Featuring tracks by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, Hadda Brooks, Jimmy Witherspoon and Helen Humes. | ) |
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Everly Brothers - Greatest Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 903)
All the Cadence hits on one luxury package.Tracks:- Wake Up Little Susie - Problems - Take A Message To Mary - I Wonder If I Care As Much - Poor Jenny - Love Of My Life - Bird Dog - Like Strangers - Hey Doll Baby - Leave My Woman Alone - ('Til) I Kissed You - Claudette - Should We Tell Him - All I Have To Do Is Dream - Rip It Up - When Will I Be Loved - Bye Bye Love - Let It Be Me. | ) |
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Everly Brothers - Songs Our Daddy Taught Us. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 75)
The Everly Brothers returned to their roots for these impeccable versions of traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, learnt at their Daddy's knee and recorded in the '50s. Tracks:- Roving Gambler - Down In The Willow Garden - Long Time Gone - Lightning Express - That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine - Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Foot - Barbara Allen - Oh So Many Years - I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail - Rockin' Alone - Kentucky - Put My Little Shoes Away. |
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Everly Brothers - The Everly Brothers/The Fabulous Style Of. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 932)
They certainly were "off and rolling" as these first two original Cadence albums combined on 1 CD testify. 50s pop. Tracks:- This Little Girl Of Mine - Maybe Tomorrow - Bye Bye Love - Brand New Heartache - Keep A Knockin' - Be-Bop-A-Lula - Poor Jenny - Rip It Up - I Wonder If I Care As Much - Wake Up Little Susie - Leave My Woman Alone - Should We Tell Him - Hey Doll Baby - Claudette - Like Strangers - Since You Broke My Heart - Let It Be Me - Oh, What A Feeling - Take A Message To Mary - Devoted To You - When Will I Be Loved - Bird Dog - ('Til) I Kissed You - Problems - Love Of My Life - Poor Jenny - All I Have To Do Is Dream. | ) |
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Everly Brothers - The Fabulous Everly Brothers. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFAB 006)
A budget price compilation of their 12 greatest hits. Tracks:- Bye Bye Love - Wake Up Little Susie - All I Have To Do Is Dream - Bird Dog - Problems - ('Til) I Kissed You - Let It Be Me - When Will I Be Loved - Take A Message To Mary - Claudette - Poor Jenny - Devoted To You. | ) |
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Everly Brothers - The Original British Hit Singles. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 544)
Another look at the Everly Brothers career, this time from the point of view of the British collector, compiling their London Records releases, right down to the different edits on the UK versions.Flawless vocal harmonies, simple but skilful instrumental support, memorable songs such as Bye Bye Love - I Wonder If I Care As Much - Wake Up Little Susie - Maybe Tomorrow - Should We Tell Him - This Little Girl Of Mine - All I Have To Do Is Dream - Claudette - Bird Dog - Devoted To You - Problems - Love Of My Life - Poor Jenny - Take A Message To Mary - ('Til) I Kissed You - Oh, What A Feeling - Let It Be Me - Since You Broke My Heart - When Will I Be Loved - Be-Bop-A-Lula - Like Strangers - Leave My Woman Alone. | ) |
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Everly Brothers - They're Off And Rollin'. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1127)
Debut album from the Everly's, first released in 1958. This twelve track album is released in a cardboard replica LP sleeve. The impact this singing duo made on the rock n roll scene cannot be underestimated, it is great to hear where they started, tackling some classic songs: "Be-Bop-A-Lula", "Rip It Up" and of course "Wake Up Little Susie." Turning professional when they were still teenagers, this documents the fact that they clearly weren't overawed by the recording studio or the situation they quickly found themselves in as huge stars. |
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Excello Hits - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 400)
Rockin' rollin' doo woppin' bluesin' hits from Nashville's premier label of the '50s and '60s. Perfect for discerning parties. Tracks:- The Gladiolas - Little Darlin'; Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart; The Crescendos - Oh Julie; Warren Storm - Prisoner's Song; The Marigolds - Rollin' Stone; Larry Birdsong - Pleadin' For Love; Guitar Gable - Congo Mombo; Al Ferrier - Hey! Baby; Carol Fran - Emmitt Lee; The Gladiolas - Shoop Shoop; Lonesome Sundown - I'm A Mojo Man; King Karl With Guitar Gable - This Should Go On Forever; Lazy Lester - I'm A Lover Not A Fighter; King Crooners - Now That She's Gone; Skippy Brooks - Doin' The Horse; Lightnin' Slim - Rooster Blues; Roscoe Shelton - Please Think It Over; Little Rico And The King Crooners - School Daze; Lightnin' Slim - Hello Mary Lee; The Meloaires - You Know Baby; Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back; Roshell Anderson - Snake Out Of Green Grass(Part 1); Slim Harpo - Tip On In(Part 1); Slim Harpo - Tip On In(Part 2); | ) |
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Fabian - This Is Fabian!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 321)
Pure pop for kids of all ages when pop was pop and teenagers had acne to sing about. He used a great guitarist as well. Tracks:- Tiger - Turn Me Loose - Got The Feeling - Mighty Cold - Tomorrow - I'm A Man - Hypnotized - Come On And Get Me - Tongue Tied - Gonna Get You - Steady Date - King Of Love - Stop Thief! - Hound Dog Man - Lilly Lou - Long Before - Wild Party - Shivers - This Friendly World - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - String Along - A Girl Like You - About This Thing Called Love - Kissin' And Twistin' - Love That I'm Giving To You - Grapevine. | ) |
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Fabulous Flips - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 444)
From the days when B-sides were B-sides and not 27 different mixes of the backing track, and London America released them all. Tracks:- Larry Williams - Slow Down; Rosie & The Originals - Give Me Love; Jack Scott - Leroy; The Everly Brothers - I Wonder If I Care As Much; The Gladiolas - Sweetheart Please Don't Go; Little Richard - Miss Ann; The Hollywood Flames - Crazy; The Champs - Train To Nowhere; The Crescendos - My Little Girl; The Kuf Linx - What'cha Gonna Do; Dicky Doo And The Don'ts - Did You Cry; The Titans - Can It Be; Link Wray And His Ray Men - The Swag; The Aquatones - She's The One For Me; Rene Hall - Flippin'; Jan & Arnie - Gotta Getta Date; Bobby Day - Over And Over; The Skyliners - One Night, One Night; The Crests - Beside You; The Rockin' Rs - Crazy Baby; The Eternals - Rock'n'roll Cha Cha; Dave "Baby" Cortez - Love Me As I Love You; Titus Turner - Taking Care Of Business; The Fiestas - Last Night I Dreamed; Billy Bland - Sweet Thing; Ron Holden - My Babe; | ) |
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Fabulous Flips - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 560)
Another bunch of brilliant Bs buried on the bottom of their more familiar top decks. It's amazing what can be found on the flip of a hit - frequently a better record. Tracks:- Del Vikings - Little Billy Boy; Sanford Clark - Lonesome For A Letter; Clarence "Frogman" Henry - Troubles, Troubles; Nappy Brown - It's Really You; Lloyd Price - Why; The Olympics - Well!; Chuck Berry - Little Queenie; The Pets - Cha-Kow-Ski; Jimmy Soul - I Can't Hold Out Any Longer; Slim Harpo - Don't Start Cryin' Now; Peanuts Wilson - Cast Iron Arm; Larry Williams - Bad Boy; Curtis Lee - Gee How I Wish You Were Here; Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra - Sail Along Silvery Moon; Tab Hunter - Red Sails In The Sunset; Bill Parsons - Rubber Dolly; Robin Luke - Living's Loving You; Jerry Butler And The Impressions - Sweet Was The Wine; Jody Reynolds - Tight Capris; Gerry Granahan - Girl Of My Dreams; The Shirelles And King Curtis - Love Is A Swingin' Thing; The Fireballs - Gunshot; Don And Juan - Chicken Necks; Gary U.S. Bonds - Havin' So Much Fun; Big Jay McNeely - Back … Shack … Track; Billy Ford & The Thunderbirds - The Monster; | ) |
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Fabulous Flips - Vol. 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 645)
The companion series to "Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll" uncovers more record company mistakes as follow-up hits were frequently given away free with the chart bound A-side; usual quality control on the audio side. Tracks:- Dion And The Belmonts - I Can't Go On (Rosalie); The Royaltones - Wail; The Wailers - Dirty Robber (45 Version); Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller; The String-A-Longs - Am I Asking Too Much; The Silhouettes - I Am Lonely; The Shields - That's The Way It's Gonna Be; Ray Sharpe - Red Sails In The Sunset; The Belmonts - Smoke From Your Cigarette; The Elegants - Getting Dizzy; The Clovers - Stay Awhile; The Delacardos - Mr Dillon; Fats Domino - Before I Grow Too Old; The Ames Brothers - Rockin' Shoes; The Chantels - Come My Little Baby; The Falcons - Goddess Of Angels; Johnny Burnette - Cincinnati Fireball; Bobby Freeman - Big Fat Woman; Frankie Avalon - Ooh La La; The Slades - The Waddle; Larry Williams - High School Dance; Eugene Church - I Ain't Goin' For That; The Showmen - Country Fool; Curtis Lee - Beverly Jean; The Tu-Tones - Saccharin Sally; The Pentagons - Down At The Beach; | ) |
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Fairfield Four - Bells Are Tolling. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 771)
An incredibly rare 1962 album from Old Town Records that represents post-war gospel quartet music at its very best. Tracks:- The Bells Are Tolling - What Are They Doing In Heaven Today? - Memories Of My Mother - Every Knee Has Got To Bow - Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around - Wait On The Lord aka He's My Rock, My Sword, My Shield aka Wait On Jesus - I John Saw The Number - In The Old Time Way - At The Gates Of The City - My Work On Earth Will Soon Be Done - I'll Be So Happy aka If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again - Hide Me In Thy Bosom. | ) |
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Fats Domino - The Early Imperial Singles 1950-1952. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 597)
The forming of a legend is documented here via his first fourteen singles (plus two 'bonus' LP tracks). Covering 1950 - 1952 pre the pop success which was still several years away, this is Fats in the raw. Includes notes by biographer Rick Coleman. | ) |
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Fats Domino - The Early Imperial Singles Vol 2 1953-1956. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 649)
The Fats Domino early singles extravaganza continues with 28 more A's & B's plus a couple of 'couldhavebeen' 7" LP cuts. Often issued in speeded-up versions, this CD re-instates the recordings at the right pitch. Raucous mid '50s Rhythm & Blues. | ) |
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Fats Domino - The Early Imperial Singles Vol 3 1956-1958. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 689)
Ace's chronological anthologising of all the A's & B's of Fats singles for Imperial, reaches Vol. 3 and an incredible run of hits. All of the A sides here charted and most of the B's made a showing too. When the Fat Man was king. | ) |
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Fiestas - Oh So Fine. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 382)
The oh "So Fine" Fiestas made a spectacular move from doo wop to soul without dropping a note on these 29 Old Town sides. Tracks:- So Fine - Last Night I Dreamed - Things We Can't Forget - Our Anniversary - I'm Your Slave - Come On And Love Me - Good News - That Was Me - Dollar Bill - It Don't Make Sense - You Could Be My Girlfriend - So Nice - Look At That Girl - Mr Dillon, Mr Dillon - The Hobo's Prayer - The Lawman - Broken Heart - The Railroad Song - I Feel Good All Over - The Gypsy Said - The Party's Over - Try It One More Time - Foolish Dreamer - Rock-A-By Baby Don't Cry No More - All That's Good - Anna - Think Smart - Love Is Good To Me - I Gotta Have Your Lovin'. | ) |
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Fireballs - Best Of The Fireballs. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 418)
25 of the most twangy guitar instrumentals this side of Duane Eddy cut in Norman Petty's Clovis, New Mexico studio, in the echo of Buddy Holly. Tracks:- Torquay - Bulldog - The Carioca - Yacky Doo - Foot Patter - Dumbo - Vaquero - Long Long Ponytail - Gunshot - Nearly Sunrise - Rik-a-tik - Quite A Party - Really Big Time - Peg Leg - Fireball - Panic Button - Cry Baby - Tuff-A-Nuff - Find Me A Golden Street - Blacksmith Blues - Daytona Drag - Kissin' - Chief Whoopin' Koff - El Ringo - Torquay Two. | ) |
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Fireballs - Blue Fire/Rarities. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 472)
So rare it hurts. The 'Blue Fire' album was a victim of label Top Rank's bankruptcy: these 19 sides are just plain obscurely rare. Tracks:- Blue Fire - Blues In The Night - Bluesday - The Wang Wang Blues - The Birth Of The Blues - Blacksmith Blues - Blue Tinted Blues - Wabash Blues - Big Daddy Blues - Basin Street Blues - Bye Bye Blues - St Louis Blues - Almost Paradise - Sweet Talk - Sneakers - I Doubt It - Yacky Doo - Clink Clink Classic - Spotnick - Power Packed - Vaquero (Latino) - Vaquero - Wicked - Rik-A-Tik - Teekee - Gunshot - Dooop - Tuff-A-Nuff - Joshi - Don't Lie To Me - Torquay. | ) |
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Fireballs - Bottle Of Wine/Come On, React!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 677)
The Fireballs albums, cut for Atco in '67/'68 were to prove to be their swan song after an 11 year career and provided their final big hit in the shape of Tom Paxton's "Bottle Of Wine". Cut from Norman Petty's original masters. Tracks:- Three Minutes Time - Ain’t That Rain - Where Can Tomorrow Be Found? - Bottle Of Wine - Mason Street - Barbara White - Groovy Motions - Goin' Away (The One Who Lives Inside Of Me) - I Don’t Have The Right - A Girl As Perfect As You - Baby, Listen To Me - Chicken Little - Hurry, Hurry - Cod'ine - Come On React - Light In The Window - It’s Easy For Me - Woman Help Me - Mr Reeves - Good Lovin’s So Hard To Find - Get Out Of My Life, Woman - Lonely Too Long - Little Bitty Bucket - Louie, Go Home. | ) |
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Fireballs - Clovis Classics- The Definitive Cokllection. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1112)
A giant thirty track career-spanning retrospective featuring the very best of George Tomsco and the Fireballs including all eleven of their US Top 100 hits. Although Ace is already known for the sound quality of its releases we have been to Clovis to make new transfers, direct from the master tapes, using the latest 24/96 technology and making new stereo remixes. At time of writing in 2006, the great man was still performing!! Sleeve notes by Dave Burke and Alan Taylor of Pipeline magazine. | ) |
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Fireballs - Firebeat!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1131)
Twenty seven track compendium, focussing on a slew of unissued material that shows off the Fireballs tougher side. An interesting chronicle of a group adapting to the early '60's British Invasion, bringing in classic Rock n Roll numbers like "Summertime Blues" and "Kansas City" as well as original Beat numbers like "Come To Me " and "Never You Mind." Includes tracks sung by original band leader Chuck Tharp and an alternative take of their final song "Botle Of Wine." Excellent sound quality throughout, most of these are making their debut on CD, and show off Norman Petty's masterful production abilities. Enhanced bonus material features three colour TV performances from 1968. Booklet contains rare photos, fresh quotes from the band and a lengthy essay on the album. | ) |
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Fireballs - The Fireballs/Vaquero. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 447)
Like his most famous prodigy, Norman Petty's legend lives on in these impecable recordings mastered from the studio tapes. Beware... Bootlegs can impair your understanding of the legend. Tracks:- Torquay - Guess What - Panic Button - Let There Be Love - Nearly Sunrise - Long Long Ponytail - Bulldog - I Wonder Why - Foot Patter - Blind Date - Kissin' - Cry Baby - Vaquero - La Raspa - In A Little Spanish Town - Cielito Lindo - La Golondrina - Tequila - The Spur (La Espuela) - A Spanish Legend (Leyenda Espanola) - Jesusita En Chihuahua - La Borrachita - A Gay Ranchero - El Rancho Grande. | ) |
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Fireballs - Torquay/Campusology. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 452)
From New Mexico to Torquay is as likely a journey as having two Fireballs Dot LPs on one CD. Tracks:- Torquay - Alone - Joey's Song - Last Date - Chief Whoopin' Koff - El Ringo - Wheels - Honey - Rawhide - Tuff-A-Nuff - Dumbo - Quite A Party - Ahhh Soul - Campusology - Daytona Drag - Evermore - Peg Leg - Sheezburger - In The Mood - Mr Mean - Mrs Mean - Gently, Gently - Mr Reed - Find Me A Golden Street. | ) |
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Fireballs Feat. Jimmy Gilmer - Lucky 'Leven/Folkbeat. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 665)
Lucky 'Leven features 11 road tested covers from Jimmy Gilmer recorded by Norman Petty with The Fireballs in emulation of Buddy Holly & the Crickets. Folk Beat is made up of songs recorded by Clovis alimni Caroline Hester, including a couple from her ex-harmonica player Bob Dylan. Tracks:- Boom Boom - Lucille - Shame, Shame, Shame - If You Ever - Candy Wrappers - My Daddy Walked In Darkness - Hi Heel Sneakers - Your Turn To Cry - The Fool - Note Upon My Door - Dixie Fried - Cod'ine - 500 Miles - Let Me Follow You Down - Bessie Barnes - Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound - Blackland Farmer - She Belongs To Me - Come On In - Rambler's Blues - Blowin' In The Wind - That's My Song - Come On Back. | ) |
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Fireballs Feat. Jimmy Gilmer - Sugar Shack/Buddy's Buddy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 646)
Norman Petty & his Clovis, New Mexico studio are reknowned for the production of the early hits of Buddy Holly. Here it comes full circle as the same studio combination pays tribute to Buddy with Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs on the 1964 LP twinned with the '63 spawned album. Tracks:- Sugar Shack - Let's Talk - Linda Lu - Lonesome Tears - Let The Good Times Roll - Red Cadillac And A Black Mustache - Won't Be Long - Little Baby - I Wonder Why - Suzie Q - Pretend - Almost Eighteen - Look At Me - Wishing - I'm Gonna Love You Too - Think It Over - Lonesome Tears - Maybe Baby - Listen To Me - Everyday - Words Of Love - It's So Easy - Little Baby - Oh Boy!. | ) |
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Fireballs Feat. Jimmy Gilmer - The Best Of The Fireballs' Vocals. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 468)
The Fireballs story continues with the addition of Jimmy Gilmer and vocals, so open up a bottle of wine and groove along to these rockin' '60s sides.Tracks:- Do You Think - Wishing - True Love Ways - Call In The Sheriff - Don't Stop - Good Good Lovin' - Won't Be Long - Sugar Shack - Ain't Gonna Tell Anybody - Daisy Petal Pickin' - When My Tears Have Dried - Look At Me - I'll Send For You - What Kinda Love - Cry Baby - Bullmoose - Lonesome Tears - Indian Giver - Red Cadillac And A Black Mustache - Almost Eighteen - Pretend - I Wonder Why - Maybe Baby - Everyday - Little Baby - It's So Easy - Bottle Of Wine - Come On React - Goin' Away (The One Who Lives Inside Of Me) - Can't You See I'm Trying. | ) |
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Five Blind Boys Of Alabama (Original) - Oh Lord: Stand By Me/Marching Up To Zion. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 341)
The two original '60s albums of the '50s recordings cut by Art Rupe for Speciality Records on 1 CD. Tracks:- Oh Lord, Stand By Me - You Got To Move - Lord Have Mercy - Living For My Jesus - Take My Hand, Precious Lord - I'll Fly Away - This May Be The Last Time - Alone And Motherless - Since I Met Jesus - Our Father's Praying Ground - Broken Heart Of Mine - Here Am I - Marching Up To Zion - Servant's Prayer Amen - Count Me In - When I Lost My Mother - There Is A Fountain - I've Been Born Again - He'll Be There - Think About Me - Does Jesus Care? - Fix It Jesus - Goodbye Mother - I've Got A Home. |
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Flairs - Ultimate Flairs. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1023)
The essential CD for the lovers of LA’s premier doo wop vocal group - the Flairs both in their own name and other guises.The Flairs recorded under their own name and under pseudonyms, as can be seen from the accompanying tracklisting this is the first time they have all been gathered together on one CD.This is the original Flairs group with Richard Berry taking most of the vocal lead parts.Annotated by the guys from Early Bird and illustrated to the standard of the Modern Vocal Groups’ series. |
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Flip Hits! Plus Flip Misses! - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1086)
This (kind of) 2-on-1 release features both of Max Fiertag's LA-based Flip label's two "Hits" LPs. Several tracks were duplicated, so it only features 17 tracks from the original, but- (and this is a big but) as a special bonus, 13 tracks that have never appeared on CD before (including two never before released) have been added. Including the original artwork and sleevenotes by Jim Dawson. |
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Floyd Dixon - Cow Town Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 740)
Floyd's career got off to a fine start with a casual session for Modern's Bihari brothers that turned into a hit. This compilation is drawn from his recordings for the label over the next two years, and includes seven previously unissued sides. Tracks:- Doin' The Town - Floyd Dixon Trio - Mississippi Blues; That'll Get It - That's All I Care - Till I Grow Old - Drafting Blues - Rita - Johnny Katherine - Forever And Ever - Houston Jump - Prairie Dog Hole - Frightening Poor Me - You Made A Fool Out Of Me - Cow Town - Dallas Blues - Helen - I'll Be Lonely - Baby Come Home - Shuffle Boogie - Roamin' Around - People Like Me - tk 2 - It's Getting Foggy - Baby Baby Will You Marry Me? - Gloomy Baby - Playboy Blues - Milky White Way. | ) |
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Floyd Dixon - Marshall Texas Is My Home. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 361)
Speciality, Ebb and Cash sides and even 'Hey Bartender' are all included along with many previously unissued tracks on this great compilation of the mid-50s work of pianoman Dixon. Tracks:- Hard Living Alone - Please Don't Go - Old Memories - Hole In The Wall - Time Brings About A Change - Me Quieres - Call Operator 210 - Ooh Eee! Ooh Eee! - Chicken Crowing - Carlos - Nose Trouble - Reap What You Sow - Judgement Day - Instrumental Shuffle - Ooh Eee! Ooh Eee! - Hey Bartender - Never Can Tell (When A Woman's Going To Change Her Mind) - Oh Baby - What Is Life Without A Home? - Rita - I'll Always Love You - Ooh Little Girl. | ) |
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Floyd's Early Cajun Singles - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 743)
The Floyd in question is Mr Soileau himself, without whom Cajun music would not be universally recognised as it is today. This collection anthologises his early singles from the late '50s and early '60s on a variety of labels. Every one a rarity. Tracks:- Milton Molitor with Austin Pitre Band - Midway Two-Step; Milton Molitor with Austin Pitre Band - Manuel Bar Waltz; Lawrence Walker & the Wandering Aces - Osson Two-Step; Lawrence Walker & the Wandering Aces - Bon Ton Rouley; Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys - O.S.T Special; Aldus Roger & the Lafayette Playboys - Midway Waltz; Lawrence Walker & the Wandering Aces - Walker Special; Lawrence Walker & the Wandering Aces - Midnite Waltz; Andrew Cormier & the Rambling Aces - Seventy-Three Special; Rodney Lejune & The Rambling Aces - Dans Les Misere; Andrew Cormier & the Rambling Aces - Two-Step De Vieux Temps; Rodney LeJune & the Rambling Aces - La Fille De La Veuve; Leo Fontenot & the Ville Platte Playboys - Ville Platte Playboys Special; Leo Fontenot & the Ville Platte Playboys - Jole Basete; Adam Hebert & the Country Playboys - North Side Door; Adam Hebert & the Country Playboys - Every Nite When It's Dark; Austin Pitre & the Evangeline Playboys - Flumes Dans Faire; Austin Pitre & the Evangeline Playboys - Opelousas Waltz; Louis Cormier & the Moonlite Playboys - One Step De Duson; Louis Cormier & the Moonlite Playboys - Drunkard's Blues; Austin Pitre & the Evangeline Playboys - Rene's Special; Austin Pitre & the Evangeline Playboys - Rainbow Waltz; Adam Hebert & the Country Playboys - Cette La J'Aime; Adam Hebert & the Country Playboys - Country Playboys Special; Rodney LeJune & the Rambling Aces - 99 Year Waltz; Andrew Cormier & the Rambling Aces - Lacassine Two-Step; Joel Sonnier & the Duson Playboys - Tee Yeaux Bleu; Sidney Brown & his French Accordion - Font Kee-Lot Two-Step; | ) |
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Frank Guida Presents The Norfolk VA R'n'R Sound - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 541)
Not a burr in sight from these transatlantic Norfolkians, as they rock out on Frank Guida's inimitable productions. Tracks:- Barbara Redd - Dancing Teardrops; The Sheiks - Why Should I Dance; Church Street Five - A Night With Daddy G; Gary U S Bonds - Satan Go Away; Jimmy Soul - Go 'Way Christina; Francios And The Anglos - Mimi; Lynn Earlington - My Last Phone Call; Daddy "G" And The Church Street Five - Sing A Song Children; The Rockmasters - Raining Teardrops; Linda Carter - Just You And I (Up The Aisle ); Garland Owens - I Want To Know If You Love Me; The Azaleas - Hey Little Boy; Jimmy Soul - My Baby Loves To Bowl; Garland Owens - Hula Wobble Shake; George Payton - In My Room; The Rockmasters - Get Yo'self Married; Maddie Gavin Andthe Baddy Singers - It's Praying Time; The Azaleas - Hands Off; Raven Wildroot - I Love You So; Margie Day - Crazy Over You; The Soul Cop - I Keep Coming Back For More; Lilly Russell - Paper Doll; The Five Sheiks - Give Me Another Chance; Gary U S Bonds - New Orleans; | ) |
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Frankie Avalon - The Fabulous Frankie Avalon. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFAB 007)
A budget price collection of his 12 best known original recordings. Tracks:- Venus - Why - Dede Dinah - Gingerbread - Bobby Sox To Stockings - A Boy Without A Girl - Just Ask Your Heart - I'll Wait For You - Don't Throw Away All Those Teardrops - Where Are You - Togetherness - You Are Mine - | ) |
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Frankie Ford - Cruisin' With Frankie Ford. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 696)
Over 25 years from his debut, Frankie Ford cut an LP with legendary producer Mike Vernon that appeared on Ace in 1984. Added to this are his early '60s Imperial sides; unjustly ignored until now, and you have Frankie Ford cruisin' through the decades. Tracks:- If You've Got Troubles - You Talk Too Much - They Said It Couldn't Be Done - Dedicated To Fats - The Groom - Dog House - A Man Only Does (What A Woman Makes Him Do) - One Hour - My Southern Belle - Seventeen - What Happened To You - Love Don't Love Nobody - Let' Em Talk - Saturday Night Fish Fry - Whiskey Heaven - Don't Drop It - A Certain Girl - Sick And Tired - Fine Thang! - Don't You Know Yockomo - That's Right - Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) - Rockin' Behind The Iron Curtain - Yours Truly - I Wanna Walk You Home - Bony Moronie. | ) |
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Frankie Lee Sims - Lucy Mae Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 423)
This CD comprises the complete Frankie Lee Sims' Speciality recordings, cut by Johnny Vincent, before Sims moved to Vincent's own Ace label. Tracks:- Lucy Mae Blues - Don't Take It Out On Me - Married Woman - Wine And Gin Bounce - Boogie 'Cross The Country - Jelly Roll Baker - I'm So Glad (I'll Be On My Feet Again) - Long Gone - Raggedy And Dirty - Yeh Baby! - No Good Woman - Walking Boogie - Frankie's Blues - Cryin' Won't Help You - I Done Talked And I Done Talked - Lucy Mae Blues(Part 2) - Rhumba My Boogie - I'll Get Along Somehow - Hawk Shuffle - Frankie Lee's 2 O'clock Jump. | ) |
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Freddy King - Blues Guitar Hero - The Influential Early Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 454)
Another king of the blues guitar with his earliest recordings for King Records and a major influence on the UK guitar gods. Chice cuts "Lonesome Whistle Blues", "Have You Ever Loved A Woman", "It's Too Bad Things Are Going So Tough" -and "I'm On My Way To Atlanta" | ) |
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Freddy King - Blues Guitar Hero - Volume 2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 861)
Another vocal and instrumental feast from the top blus guitar master. Recordings from his days at the King and Federal labels 1961 - 1966. Choice cuts "Over Drive", "Onion Rings", "Heads Up", "Double Eyed Wammy" and "Remington Ride". |
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Freddy Robinson - Bluesology. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 728)
Remarkably the first CD of his Stax sides from the ex-Howling Wolf and Little Walter sideman who by the '70s was cutting fine funky blues-soul sides in LA with the Crusaders and with the Isaac Hayes Band. Produced in co-operation with Abu Talib (Freddy's dead as he says). Tracks:- Bluesology - I Found My Soul Last Night - At The Drive-In - Off The Cuff - Medicine Man - The River's Invitation - Changing Dreams - Try It One Time - Georgia On My Mind - You're On My Side - I Remember - Here Comes Your Good Thang - House Hunting - After Hours - The Creeper - Sister Hot Pants - Treat Her Like A Lady - Good Feeling - Teddy Bear - Black Fox. |
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Frisco Records Story - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 679)
Despite the name, Frisco Records was that rare thing in New Orleans, a home grown record label. The very regional sound it produced may have kept it off the national charts, but in "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" it had a local smash with Danny White. You probably heard it here first. Tracks:- Danny White - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye; Al Adams - Baby It's Love; Willie West - You Told Me; The Rouzan Sisters - Men Of War; Danny White - The Little Bitty Things; The Royal Dukes Of Rhythm - My Heavy Load; Porgy & The Polka Dots - Say Yeah; Al Adams - Too Many Heartaches; Willie West - I'm Back Again; Willie West - Lost Love; Danny White - Never Tell Your Friend; Danny White - Why Must I Be Blue; Danny White - The Twitch; Willie West - I Need Your Love (Baby); Danny White - One Little Lie; Danny White - Loan Me A Handkerchief; Willie West - Don't Be Ashamed To Cry; Willie West - Am I The Fool; The Royal Dukes Of Rhythm - The Flirt; The Rouzan Sisters - Dance Every Dance; Wanda Rouzan - Long Time No See; Wanda Rouzan - Would You Love Me; Danny White - Can't Do Nothing Without You; Danny White - My Living Doll; Danny White - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (Promo Version); | ) |
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Frost - Frost Music. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 6520)
Debut album from this Michigan act who were led by Dick Wagner (ex-Bossmen and future writer/collaborator with Alice Cooper). A great mixture of 1969 rock and pop with excellent lead guitar work - particularly on the 19min "Stand In The Shadows".... | ) |
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Frost - Rock And Roll Music. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 6541)
Part studio / part live, this was Frost's 2nd album from 1969. With a similar feel to MC5's classic debut, the live tracks were also recorded at the Grande Ballroom, Detroit. The studio material is more polished, showing that Frost were more than just a full-tilt band but it's the live cuts that smoke.... | ) |
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Frost - Through The Eyes Of Love. CD.
(Ace Records - VMD 6556)
From Michigan, Dick Wagner's Frost were one of the one of the most popular acts of the locale. Their third album from 1970, contains some excellent songs soaked in soaring guitar and powerful melodic vocals - the title track being a particularly fine number. If you like the Third Power album you do need this… | ) |
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Fugs - The Fugs' Second Album (With Additional Material). CD.
(Ace Records - CDWIKD 121)
From New York, early '66 comes this angst filled mixture of protest, strangeness and drugged lunacy from a band who had no mental barriers holding them back. Possibly the Fugs finest moment, this reissue comes with bonus tracks from Greenwich Village '67 and three Atlantic demos... | ) |
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Furry Lewis - Shake 'Em On Down. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 486)
Furry re-records some of his 20s songs for Bluesville in 1961. Tracks:- John Henry - When My Baby Left Me - Shake 'Em On Down - Big Chief Blues - Old Blue - I'm Going To Brownsville - Back On My Feet Again - White Lightnin' - Roberta - St Louis Blues - Baby You Don't Want Me - Done Changed My Mind - Goin' To Kansas City - Judge Boushay Blues - Casey Jones - This Time Tomorrow - I Will Turn Your Money Green - Frankie And Johnny - Longing Blues - Long Tall Gal Blues. | ) |
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Garagemental - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1113)
Compilation that taps into a rich vein of raw garage and psych rock; cut in the Mid-West between 1966-69 and released on Cuca and subsidiary labels such as Night Owl and Wright. Most of the original, quite superb, 45s were pressed up in very small quantities and were generally only promoted locally, making them extremely rare. Joey Gee & The Come-Ons’ legendary ‘She’s Mean’/ ‘Till The End Of Time’ appear here in stereo straight from the masters for the first time. Add to that, seven previously unissued titles of equal quality (including two by Joey Gee) and "Garagemental!" more than lives up to its ‘Ultra Rare’ sub-title and doesn’t waver from start to finish. Brilliant eye-catching cover art.Compiled and annotated by Rob Finnis. | ) |
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Gary "US" Bonds - Quarter To Three/Twist Up Calypso. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 692)
They rarely make such well dressed albums nowadays as these two, blistering, trend-setting long players. And once you have got past the packaging there is that cosmic rock 'n' roll sound from another land. Ask Bruce Springsteen about it next time you see him. Tracks:- Quarter To Three - A Trip To The Moon - Cecilia - That's All Right - I Know Why Dreamers Cry - Minnie The Moocher - Gary U S Bonds - New Orleans; One Million Tears - Not Me - Please Forgive Me - School Is Out - Don't Go To Strangers - Dear Lady Twist - Where Did The Naughty Little Girl Go aka Naughty Little Flea - Stop The Music - Mama Look A Booboo - Scratch Scratch Me Back - Food Of Love - Twist, Twist Senora! - A Woman Is Smarter (In Every Kinda Way) aka Man Smart, Woman Smarter - Give Me One More Chance - Coconut Woman - Cordelia Brown - Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) - | ) |
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Gary "US" Bonds - Take Me Back To New Orleans. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 549)
The hits and B-sides have been adequately dealt with elsewhere, so here are the rarities and unissued sides from an artist with a surprisingly enduring career. Tracks:- Take Me Back To New Orleans - Send Her To Me - Shine On Lover's Moon - Please Forgive Me - Workin' For My Baby - Give Me One More Chance - My Little Room - What A Dream - Don't Go To Strangers - Food Of Love - The Girl Next Door - What A Crazy World - I'm That Kind Of Guy - Call Me For Christmas - Romeo And Juliet - One Million Tears - Time Ol' Story - My Sweet Ruby Rose - I Know Why Dreamers Cry - I Walk The Line - Oh Yeah! Oh Yeah! - The Nearness Of You - I Love You So - I Don't Wanna Wait (Why Wait 'Til Saturday Night) - | ) |
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Gary Paxton Story - Hollywood Maverick- Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1073)
This dynamic anthology not only traces Paxton's career but also includes early and/or rare recordings by David Gates, Paul Revere & The Raiders & more. Tracks:-The Pledges (aka Skip & Flip):Betty Jean, Gary Paxton:What Kind Of Girl You've Been, Skip & Flip:Fancy Nancy, Chuck & The Chuckles:Bury The Hatchet, Doug & Freddy:Need Your Love, The Hollywood Argyles:Alley-Oop, Joe Lover & The Gaylads:Don't Leave Me Baby, The Rod Marshall Combo:Hot Toddy, The Innocents:Tick Tock, Paul Revere & The Raiders:Midnite Ride, The Hi-Tensions:The Clock, PF Flyers:The Turtle & The Hare, The Mavericks:Sugar Babe, The Paradons:Never Again, Dorothy Berry & The Swans:You Know You Lied, The Cordials:The International Twist, Ritchie Marsh:Darling, I Swear That It's True, Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers:Monster Mash, Sonny Day:Razor Blades, Johnny MacRae:Honest John, David & Lee:Tryin' To Be Someone, Gary Paxton:Your Money Makes You Pretty, Don Wyatt:I've Got Love, Gary Paxton:Spookie Movies, Renfro & Jackson:Elephant Game Part 1, Wee Willie:We're Gonna Dance, Ron Holden:Shake A Shake, Buddy Wayne:Agent 007 Dance, Mickey Rooney Jr:I Can Read Between The Lines, The Four Freshmen:Nowhere To Go, The Art Reynolds Singers:Jesus Is Just Alright. | ) |
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Gaz's Rockin' Blues - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1071)
A compilation of the very best tunes spun at the legendary London nightspot owned and managed by John Mayall's eldest son Gaz Mayall, who is probably (after his father) the UK's leading authority on blues as we know it. The club opened in 1980 and still offers the best in rock and blues into the 21st century- thus, the first 14 tracks on this disc comprise the club's first compilation album from 1981, and the remaining 14 are newies again selected by Gaz himself. Eleven of the overall tracks have never appeared on CD anywhere before, including John Lee Hooker's 'Shake, Holler and Run', and the whole fascinating story is told in Gaz's lavishly illustrated sleevenotes. | ) |
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Gene & Eunice - Go On Ko Ko Mo!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 812)
Tracks:- Ko Ko Mo - You And Me - This Is My Story - Move It Over, Baby - Have You Changed Your Mind? - I Gotta Go Home - Hootchy Kootchy - I'm So In Love With You - Let's Get Together - Hi Diddle Diddle - Bom Bom Lulu - The Vow - Doodle Doodle Doo - Don't Treat Me This Way - The Angels Gave You To Me - Poco-Loco - Go On Kokomo - Tell Me That You Love Me - Flim Flam - Move It Over, Baby - This Is My Story - I Know A Girl - Can We Forget It? (Colder By The Minute) Tk 1 - Can We Forget It? (Colder By The Minute) Tk 2 - Gene Forrest - Aching And Crying; Eunice Levy & the Four Feathers - I'll Never Forget You; Eunice Levy - Send Me Someone; Eunice Levy - Only Lovers; | ) |
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Gene Phillips - Swinging The Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 746)
One of the early stars of Modern Records, Gene Phillips' jump blues from the late '40s - early '50s really swing. Beautiful recordings quality, meticulously researched from the original master acetates. Tracks:- Big Legs - It's Raining - Honey Chile - Big Fat Mama - Snuff Dripping Mama - To Each His Own, Brother - Punkin' Head Woman - My Mama Told Me - My Baby's Mistreatin' Me - Slippin' & Slidin' - See See Rider aka C.C. Rider - I Wonder What The Poor Folks Are Doin' - Honky Tonk Train - How Long Blues - Happy Birthday (Jules Bihari) - Fatso - Gene's Guitar Blues (inst) - Broke And Disgusted aka It's A Lonely World - Jumping With Lloyd (inst) - Cherry Red - Gene Jumps The Blues - Short Haired Ugly Woman - Ramblin' Woman - Crying Won't Help You None - Flying Home (inst); | ) |
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Gene Vincent Cut Our Songs ~Primitive Texan Rockabilly & Hon - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1018)
Prime slice of 50s Americana for all rockabilly fans as well as followers of the late great Gene Vincent. It all took place in a motel in Mineola, where a bunch of good ole boys gathered for a songwriting session convened by the motel's owner, Jack Rhodes. A guitarist in small time country outfits, Rhodes didn't take up songwriting in earnest until the early fifties by which time he was in his forties. His lyrical flair made him something of a hillbilly poet. One or two of his songs got recorded and pretty soon he was on his way. In 1956 Rhodes' 'Woman Love' got a free ride on the back of Gene Vincent's million selling 'Be-Bop-A-Lula'. Another of his songs, 'Missing Persons', appeared on the B-side of 'Gone' by Ferlin Husky a 1957 smash on the Capitol label.Most of the material consists of demos by Rhodes' accolytes There is a common thread in that Gene Vincent recorded five of the songs heard here and tried out at least three others written for him in the wake of 'Be-Bop-A-Lula'. The original demos of 'Red Blue Jeans And A Pony Tail', B-I-Bickey-Bi-Bo-Bo-Go' and 'Five Days Five Days' are also heard here for the first time. Stunning cover art includes a previously unpublished early photo of Gene Vincent in the studio with the legendary guitar player Cliff Gallup which is worth the price of the CD alone and the booklet contains many other rare unseen photos of the writers and artists involved Detailed annotation by noted Gene Vincent biographer Rob Finnis interlinks all the common threads with groundbreaking new information. A very important new release for rock'n'roll collectors. |
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Genuine Excello R & B - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 678)
Companion CD to Ace's "Authentic R&B" and "Real R&B" sets, that in their original formats, were such an influence on the British R&B boom of the mid-60s. Tracks:- Silas Hogan - Go On Pretty Baby; Jimmy Anderson - I'm A King Bee; Tabby Thomas - Roll On Ole Mule; Whispering Smith - Don't Leave Me Baby; Jimmy Anderson - Frankie & Johnny; Lightnin' Slim - A Stranger In Town; Lazy Lester - Courtroom Blues; Whispering Smith - Hound Dog Twist; Lonesome Sundown - Please Be On That 5.19; Joe Johnson - Dirty Woman Blues; Joe Johnson - We Gonna Rub; Lazy Lester - I'm Gonna Leave You Baby; Blue Charlie - Don't Bring No Friend; Blue Charlie - I'm Gonna Kill That Hen; Lazy Lester - They Call Me Lazy; Lazy Lester - Go Ahead; Leroy Washington - Be Kind; Lonesome Sundown - No Use To Worry; Leroy Washington - Bow Legged, Knock Kneed And Big Eyed; Lonesome Sundown - Sitting On Another Man's Knee; Leroy Washington - Hello Stranger; Lazy Lester - Bye Bye Baby (Gonna Call It Gone); Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart; Jay Nelson & The Jumpers - Don't You Wanna Man Like Me; | ) |
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George Jones - Don't Stop The Music. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 912)
Down-home honky tonk from the Starday recordings of the King of country music. Includes the hit "Who Shot Sam". Tracks:- Into My Arms Again - Who Shot Sam? - You Gotta Be My Baby - Mr Fool - Time Lock - Candy Hearts - What'cha Gonna Do - Vitamins L-o-v-e - Don't Stop The Music - Accidentally On Purpose - All I Want To Do - Giveaway Girl - Cup Of Loneliness - A Wandering Soul - My Sweet Imogene - The Likes Of You - What Am I Worth - Boogie Woogie Mexican Boy - I'm With The Wrong One - With Half A Heart - Ship Of Love - The Honky Tonk Downstairs. | ) |
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George Tomsco - Tex-Mex Fireball (Various). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 695)
The second in Ace's series of Great Rock 'n' Roll instrumentalists features the man who fired up the Norman Petty Buddy Holly sides with his fluid and unique Tex-Mex guitar picking. His name may be little known outside the cognoscenti, but believe me, you've heard him many times. Tracks:- The Fireballs - vocal Chuck Tharp - I Don't Know; Jimmy Craig - Oh Little Girl; Buddy Holly - Bo Diddley; Arthur Alexander - You Don't Care; Jerry Roberts - Little Bitty Lover; Larry Trider - Don't Stop; Don Hume - Go Right Ahead; Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue Got Married; Pat Carter - Lyin' Ways; Carolyn Hester - That's My Song; Hulan Bass - Little Bitty Man; Fireball Country - vocal by George Tomsco - Goin' Away; Tommy Haney - Like All The Others; The Fireballs - Walkin'; Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs - Sugar Shack; The Fireballs - Fiero; George Tomsco & The Dots - Mexican Fun; Buddy Holly - Crying, Waiting, Hoping; George & Babs - You Don't Need Me; George & Babs - Come On Home; Buddy Holly - Learning The Game; Ben Wasson - It's Spring Time Baby; Gary Lee Swafford - Bandit Boy; Gary Lee Swafford - Drum Riot; The Fireballs - Say I Am (What I Am); Wes Dakus - Las Vegas Scene; Chuck Tharp & The Fireballs - Let's Take The Long Way Home; Pat Carter - Tell Me; The Fireballs - demo - Rip It Up; The Fireballs - Torquay. | ) |
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Gerry Goffin & Carol King: Song Collection 1961 - 1967 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1170)
Twenty six track compilation, bringing together the hard to find classics and numbers that might surprise some listeners, not realising that they were the work of the brilliant writing duo Goffin & King. A number of these tracks will be known by everyone but there are a few here that have never made it onto CD before now, while others have never been reissued in any format. Booklet features Gerry Goffin interview extracts, label shots, photos from the era and more. Features tracks performed by Aretha Franklin, The Crickets, Tony Orlando, Jackie De Shannon, The Animals, Righteous Brothers, Dee Dee Warrick, P J Proby, Everly Brothers, Ben E King, Dusty Springfield and more. | ) |
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Get On Board Little Children - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 537)
From Modern Records between 1946 - 52 comes this steaming hot gospel, cutting it up in true and extreme house wrecking style. Lord have mercy on this poor sinner's heart. Tracks:- James Earle Hines And His Goodwill Singers - Get On Board; Echoes Of Zion - Climbing Jacob's Ladder; Madam Ira Mae Littlejohn - Go Devil Go; The Harmonizers - Satisfied; Four Star Quartet - Steal Away To Jesus; Swanee River Quartet - Brother Noah; Echoes Of Zion - A Charge To Keep I Have; Smith Jubilee Singers - Just A Little Talk With Jesus; Rev Louis Narcisse - Why Should I Worry; Lillian Holmes And Madam Wesley Mae Walker - Jesus Said If You Go; Four Star Quartet - In My Savior's Care; James Earle Hines And His Goodwill Singers - Heavenly Highway; Echoes Of Zion - Those Chiming Bells; Swanee River Quartet - The Sun Will Never Go Down; Smith Jubilee Singers - Dig A Little Deeper; Echoes Of Zion - I Took My Master's Hand; Prof James Earle Hines & His Goodwill Singers - God Rode In The Windstorm; Swanee River Quartet - Take Your Burdens To The Lord; The Harmonizers - I John Saw; Echoes Of Zion - King Jesus Is Listening; Madam Ira Mae Littlejohn - I Wanna See Jesus; James Earle Hines And His Goodwill Singers - Daniel; Echoes Of Zion - I'll Rest After Awhile; Smith Jubilee Singers - Lord Remember Me; Swanee River Quartet - On The Battlefield For The Lord; G W Killens And The Mt Calvary Congregation - Father, I Stretch My Arms To Thee; Rev C C Chapman & The Faith Temple Choir - On My Way(Part 1); Rev C C Chapman & The Faith Temple Choir - On My Way(Part 2); | ) |
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Get Your Lie Straight - A Galaxy Of Funky Soul - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDBGPD 162)
Based in the San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s Galaxy focused on the bluesy, earthier style of soul popular in that region, a sound exemplified by the local smash ‘Foxy Girls In Oakland’ by Rodger Collins. Other local acts on Galaxy were vocalist Lenny Williams, later to find fame with Tower Of Power, and blues singers JJ Malone and Tiny Powell, both of whose funky waxings for the label are represented here, along with instrumental grooves from Merl Saunders and The Right Kind, and obscure nuggets from further notables like The Debonaires and Loleatta Holloway.The vast majority of the material has never been on CD, or at least not in the unsurpassed quality arrived at after major research in the Fantasy tape vault. | ) |
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Gigi & The Charmaines - Gigi & The Charmaines. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1135)
A collection of all of the recordings this popular R&B / Soul girl group recorded for the Columbia, Date and Fraternity labels. A well respected Black trio from Cincinnatti, their run of hits in the early '60's as a three piece and as backing singers to some of the stars of the day are all included here. Twenty eight tracks, including three unreleased soul gems. Featuring tracks lead by by Lonnie Mack, Carl Edmonson, Kenny Smith and Max Falcon. |
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Girls With Guitars - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 989)
Great comp of girl groups from the 60's to the present. The common denominator is that they all play guitars with a passion. Packed with very rare and previously unreleased tracks it features Ann-Margaret, Pat Powdrill and The Powerdrills, The 2 Of Clubs, She, The Beatle-ettes and many others. This is the real-deal female '60's and '70's Rock and Roll! | ) |
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Girls! Girls! Girls! - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1141)
Twenty eight compilation picking together the best '50's and '60's tracks with girls names in their titles. Recorded in the days when women were longed for and loved on record, personalised and idolised in songs. Perhaps an odd concept on paper but the proof is in the audible pudding; found here are The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Johnny Mathis, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran and many more. Includes tracks by lesser known groups like The Passions and Jerry Cole, while some songs have never found their way onto CD before now or are very collectable. | ) |
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Glen Glenn - The Glen Glenn Story. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 57)
One of the most enduring LPs in the Ace catalogue, this is timeless West Coast rockabilly from the still-active Glen Glenn. Tracks:- If I Had Me A Woman - One Cup Of Coffee - Hold Me Baby - Baby Let's Play House - Laurie Ann - Be-Bop-A-Lula - Kitty Kat - Everybody's Movin' - Shake, Rattle And Roll - Treat Me Nice - Blue Jeans And A Boy's Shirt - I Got A Woman - Kathleen. |
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Glen Glenn - The Glen Glenn Story/Everybody's Movin'. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 403)
Ace's album of 50s/60s Era label material backed with his comeback LP cut for Ace in 1984. Tracks:- If I Had Me A Woman - One Cup Of Coffee - Hold Me Baby - Baby Let's Play House - Laurie Ann - Be-Bop-A-Lula - Kitty Kat - Everybody's Movin' - Shake, Rattle And Roll - Treat Me Nice - Blue Jeans (And A Boy's Shirt) - I Got A Woman - Kathleen - Would Ja' - I'm Glad My Baby's Gone Away - Down The Line - Come On - Flip, Flop And Fly - Jack And Jill Boogie - I Sure Do Love You Baby - Bony Moronie - Mean Woman Blues - Rock 'n' Roll Ruby - Sick And Tired - Rockin' Around The Mountain - Why Don't You Love Me - Ugly And Slouchy - You Win Again - Everybody's Movin' Again. | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Popular Music - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1111)
A change in direction in Ace's ever popular Golden Age series, now focusing upon more of the MOR hits from '56 - '65. As before, some of the more obscure tracks included will be making their CD debut as well as some of the better known hits of the time. This twenty-eight track CD will have a suberb sound quality and comes with a lavishly illustrated colour booklet. Artists include Bobby Darin, The Rivieras, Johny Mathis, Billy Grammer, Tony Orlando, Dorsey Burnette and The Tempos. |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol 10 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 850)
Last in the series and this is as good as the all the rest. It's the golden age of American rock n roll from 1954 to 1963. Open top Caddy with fins 50's cruisin' music . Not to be missed by fan's of the previous volumes. |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol 11 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1200)
A surprise return for this series whose last release was in 2002, this is the eleventh edition of this popular compilation series. Here are thirty more golden numbers (hits and rarities) from the 50s and 60s, including tracks by: The Strollers, Ruth Brown, Bobby Lewis, The Drifters, Dion, Charlie Grace and many more. | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol 9 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 800)
Tracks:- Joe Barry - I'm A Fool To Care; Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park; Dion And The Belmonts - I Wonder Why; The Six Teens - A Casual Look; Charlie Rich - Lonely Weekends; Buster Brown - Fannie Mae; Paul Chaplain and his Emeralds - Shortnin' Bread; The Stereos - I Really Love You; Dr Feelgood and the Interns - Doctor Feel-Good; Boyd Bennett And His Rockets - Seventeen; Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home; Ronnie Self - Bop-A-Lena; The Majors - A Wonderful Dream; Clint Miller - Bertha Lou; Matt Lucas - I'm Movin' On; The Excellents - Coney Island Baby; The Chanters - No, No, No; Jimmy McCracklin - Just Got To Know; The Cellos - Rang Tang Ding Dong (I Am The Japanese Sandman); Little Willie John - Fever; Johnny and the Hurricanes - Crossfire; The Shells - Baby Oh Baby; Wanda Jackson - Let's Have A Party; The Velvets - Tonight (Could Be The Night); Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part I; The Original Casuals - So Tough; Rene and Ray - Queen Of My Heart; Joe Jones and his Orchestra - You Talk Too Much; The Five Keys - Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind; Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 289)
This highly acclaimed series annotating the history of early rock has set industry standards. Containing a scintillating mix of major and minor hits from the American Hot 100 in the years of 1954 - 1963. Tracks:- Randy & The Rainbows - Denise; The Jaynetts - Sally Go Round The Roses; The Fendermen - Mule Skinner Blues; The Crests - Sixteen Candles; Curtis Lee - Pretty Little Angel Eyes; The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me; Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt; Kathy Young & The Innocents - A Thousand Stars; Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin; The Penguins - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine); Preston Epps - Bongo Rock; Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'; The Jive Five - My True Story; The Cadets - Stranded In The Jungle; Rosie & The Originals - Angel Baby (UK Version); Claudine Clark - Party Lights; The Dreamlovers - When We Get Married; Johnny Crawford - Cindy's Birthday; Chris Montez - Let's Dance; The Genies - Who's That Knocking; Ron Holden - Love You So; Skip & Flip - Cherry Pie; The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You; The Kingsmen - Louie Louie; Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You; The Safaris - Image Of A Girl; The Corsairs - Smoky Places; The Innocents - Gee Whiz; The Jarmels - A Little Bit Of Soap; The Teen Queens - Eddie My Love; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 445)
Even harder-to-find happening hits mastered off the best sources: others did try, but could only follow in the shadow. Tracks:- Lonnie Mack - Memphis; Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles - I Sold My Heart To The Junkman; The Duprees - You Belong To Me; Kenny Dino - Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night; Jimmy Charles - A Million To One; The Etermals - Rockin' In The Jungle; The Rockin' Rebels - Wild Weekend; Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - Stay; The Quintones - Down The Aisle Of Love; Harold Dorman - Mountain Of Love; The Halos - Nag; Billy Bland - Let The Little Girl Dance; The Capris - There's A Moon Out Tonight; The Silhouettes - Get A Job; The Aquatones - You; The Hollywood Flames - Buzz, Buzz, Buzz; The Bell Notes - I've Had It; Barbara George - I Know; The Videls - Mister Lonely; The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night; The Willows - Church Bells May Ring; Gabriel And The Angels - That's Life (That's Tough); Link Wray - Rumble; Bobby Comstock - Let's Stomp; The Crescendos - Oh Julie; The Gladiolas - Little Darlin'; Sandy Nelson - Teen Beat; The Paradons - Diamonds And Pearls; The Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop; The Rivieras - California Sun; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 497)
The much acclaimed Golden Age... Series digs deeper into the nether regions of the Billboard charts for another juke box full of previously hard-to-find hits. Tracks:- Bill Parsons - The All American Boy; Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City; Jack Scott - My True Love; Jan & Arnie - Jennie Lee; Billy Myles - The Joker; The Rockin' Rs - The Beat; The Teddy Bears - To Know Him Is To Love Him; The Turbans - When You Dance; Ketty Lester - Love Letters; The Kuflinx - So Tough; The Five Satins - To The Aisle; Billy & Lillie - La Dee Dah; Jody Renolds - Endless Sleep; Tony Harris - Chicken, Baby, Chicken; The Blue Jays - Lover's Island; Gerry Granahan - No Chemise, Please; Skip & Flip - It Was I; The Tokens - Tonight I Fell In Love; Kathy Young & The Innocents - Happy Birthday Blues; Ray Smith - Rockin' Little Angel; The Mello-Kings - Tonite, Tonite; The Pets - Cha Hua Hua; The Olympics - Western Movies; The Cliques - The Girl In My Dreams; Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs - Sugar Shack; Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind; Teddy & The Twilights - Woman Is A Man's Best Friend; The Castells - Sacred; Tony And Joe - The Freeze; Dicky Doo And The Don'ts - Click Clack; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 4 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 500)
The Golden Age shines on in the Rock 'n' Roll firmament with 30 more hotter 100 hits spanning 1954 - 1963. This series will deservedly run and run. Tracks:- Ray Sharpe - Linda Lu; Nappy Brown - Little By Little; The Edsels - Rama Lama Ding Dong; The Royaltones - Flamingo Express; Gary U S Bonds - New Orleans; The Chantels - Maybe; Dion - Drip Drop; Sal Mineo - Start Movin' (In My Direction); Don French - Lonely Saturday Night; Roy Hamilton - Don't Let Go; The Sherrys - Pop Pop Pop-pie; The Lafayettes - Life's Too Short; Tommy Facenda - High School Usa; The Roommates - The Glory Of Love; Little Joe And The Thrillers - Peanuts; Donnie Owens - Need You; Buddy Knox - Party Doll; The Dub - Could This Be Magic; The Rocky Fellers - Killer Joe; The Temptations - Barbara; The Cadillacs - Peek-a-boo; Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing; Billie & Lillie - Lucky Ladybug; Little Anthony And The Imperials - Tears On My Pillow; Jan & Dean - Baby Talk; The Rip Chords - Here I Stand; Nat Kendrick & The Swans - (Do The) Mashed Potatoes; The Jacks - Why Don't You Write Me?; The Regents - Barbara Ann; Little Caesar - Those Oldies But Goodies; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 5 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 600)
The long running hit 'hit' series reaches Vol. 5 by widespread popular demand. Inimitable. Tracks:- The Accents - Wiggle Wiggle; The Clovers - Love Potion No 9; Dale And Grace - I'm Leaving It Up To You; The Shields - You Cheated; The Showmen - It Will Stand; Santo And Johnny - Sleep Walk; Eddie Fontaine - Nothin' Shakin' (But The Leaves On The Tree); The Tune Weavers - Happy, Happy Birthday Baby; Jan & Dean - Heart And Soul; Don And Juan - What's Your Name?; Thurston Harris And The Sharps - Little Bitty Pretty One; The Knockouts - Darling Lorraine; Freddy Cannon - Tallahassee Lassie; The Belmonts - Tell Me Why; Johnnie And Joe - Over The Mountain, Across The Sea; The G-clefs - Ka-Ding Dong; The Frogmen - Underwater; Jay And The Americans - She Cried; Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit; Gene Thomas - Sometime; The Ribbons - Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya; The Revels - Midnight Stroll; Jimmy McCracklin - The Walk; Dee Clark - Hey Little Girl; The Valiants - This Is The Nite; Travis And Bob - Tell Him No; The Jive Bombers - Bad Boy; The Jayhawks - Stranded In The Jungle; Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl; The Spaniels - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 6 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 650)
Not so much a series more a legend. This popular stew of hits big, small & great continues to be one of Ace Records most popular compilation series. A must for those interested in pre-Beatles US music. Tracks:- John Fred - Shirley; The Dell-Vikings - Come Go With Me; Joe Bennett & The Sparkletones - Black Slacks; Ronald & Ruby - Lollipop; Harvey & The Moonglows - Ten Commandments Of Love; Jimmy Edwards - Love Bug Crawl; Bobby Freeman - Do You Want To Dance; Noble "Thin Man" Watts - Hard Times (The Slop); The Quotations - Imagination; The Pentagons - I Wonder (If Your Love Will Ever Belong To Me); The El Dorados - At My Front Door; The Falcons - You're So Fine; The Wailers - Tall Cool One; Johnny Restivo - The Shape I'm In; The Elegants - Little Star; Clyde McPhatter - Lover Please; The Sevilles - Charlena; Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love; Bobby Hendricks - Itchy Twitchy Feeling; Eddie Cooley - Priscilla; The Delacardos - Hold Back The Tears; Gene Allison - You Can Make It If You Try; Ivan - Real Wild Child; The Stompers - Quarter To Four Stomp; Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns - Don't You Just Know It; Ricky Nelson - I'm Walking; Little Bill & The Bluenotes - I Love An Angel; The Royal Teens - Short Shorts; Bunker Hill - Hide And Seek (Part 1); The Rivingtons - Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 7 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 700)
30 more cuts of solid gold plated, guaranteed to please, rock 'n' rollin' pop from the series that just won't stop, encapsulating the real sound of the late '50s and early '60s when independent producers, singers and musicians were inventing it on the hoof. Forget the rest - Golden Age is the best! Tracks:- The Monotones - Book Of Love; Dale Hawkins - Susie-Q; Chuck Willis - C C Rider; The Emotions - Echo; Ritchie Valens - Come On, Let's Go; Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law; The Five Keys - Ling, Ting, Tong; Frankie Ford - Sea Cruise; Jimmy Clanton And His Rockets - Just A Dream; The Strangers - The Caterpillar Crawl; The Pentagons - To Be Loved (Forever); The Addrisi Brothers - Cherrystone; Vito & the Salutations - Unchained Melody; Eugene Church & The Fellows - Pretty Girls Everywhere; Sonny Knight - Confidential; Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step; The Viscounts - Harlem Nocturne; Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1; The Flares - Foot Stomping - Part 1; Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want); Lee Andrews & the Hearts - Tear Drops; The Bobbettes - Mr Lee; The Cascades - Rhythm Of The Rain; Barry & the Tamerlanes - I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight; The Mystics - Hushabye; The Beau-Marks - Clap Your Hands; Cleveland Crochet and Band - Sugar Bee; The Miracles - Shop Around; The Blenders - Daughter; The Kendall Sisters - Yea, Yea; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock 'n' Roll - Vol. 8 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 750)
The breadth of styles of American music that made the Billboard charts in the late '50s and early '60s is quite remarkable. The longest running series in the Ace catalogue documents it in the most comprehensive way, exhibiting no fear of the obvious and revelling in the arcane. Tracks:- Ernie Maresca - Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out) *; The Dell-Vikings - Whispering Bells; Robert And Johnny - We Belong Together; The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home); Freddy Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans; The Fiestas - So Fine; Little Joey & The Flips - Bongo Stomp; Danny Zella and his Zell Rocks - Wicked Ruby; Thomas Wayne with the DeLons - Tragedy; Wade Flemons & the Newcomers - Here I Stand; The Crows - Gee; Nappy Brown - Don't Be Angry; The Danleers - One Summer Night; Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Lotta Lovin'; The Graduates - Ballad Of A Girl And Boy; The Cyclones - Bullwhip Rock; Larry Bright - Mojo Workout (Dance); The Furys - Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart; Ray & Bob - Air Travel; Rochell & the Candles with Johnny Wyatt - Once Upon A Time; Sanford Clark - The Fool; The Cadillacs - Speedoo; Lonnie Russ - My Wife Can't Cook; Johnny Preston - Running Bear; Dick & Dee Dee - The Mountain's High; The Heartbeats - A Thousand Miles Away; Oscar McLollie & Jeanette Baker - Hey Girl, Hey Boy; The Pastels - Been So Long; Jimmy Norman - I Don't Love You No More (I Don't Care About You); Johnny Bond - Hot Rod Lincoln; | ) |
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Golden Age Of American Rock N Roll - Country Edition. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 845)
Classic US country from the late 50's to mid 60's. Many were later covered by rock n roll artists and even later a few psych versions appeared on the horizon. Some golden oldies by Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Burl Ives and Claude King. Lavish booklet with detailed info. |
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Golden Crest Instrumentals - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 724)
First time release for the Wailers' debut session and two 1962 tracks from the ubiqutous Jerry Williams aka Swamp Dog. Wild, wooly and twangy as it gets. Tracks:- The Wailers - Wailin'; The Wailers - Scotch On The Rocks (aka Tall Cool One); Lord Dent And His Invaders - Wolf Call; The Mad Plaids - Blood Rare; Bob Hood and the Rhythmaires - The Alamo; Billy and Gary Mure - Wipe Out; Gino with Johnny Greek - Hand Clappin' Time; Paul and the Four-Most - Tight Spot; Baby Sticks and the Kingtones - Pigmy; The Rhythm Rockers - Terock; The Rhythm Rockers - The Slide; Sterly Singleton and the Rocking Dukes - Little Daddy; Little Jerry Williams (Swamp Dogg) - Jerry's Monkey; The Bandidos - Bandido; The Wailers - Snake Pit; The Wailers - High Wall; Paul and the Four-Most - Cut Out; The Hitch-Hikers - Dog Fight (Part II); Lord Dent and the Invaders - The Greaser; The Mad Plaids - Cool It; Teddy Tyle and the Jim-Dandies - Minuet; Cy Seymour and Group - Margie; Big Bob Dougherty and His Band - Squeezer; Sterly Singleton and the Rocking Dukes - Cross Current; Little Jerry Williams (Swamp Dogg) - Miami Dreams; The Bandidos - Ape Walk; Paul and the Four-Most - Fried Onions; Mando and the Chili Peppers - Congo Mombo; The Wailers - Mau-Mau; The Wailers - Scotch On The Rocks (aka Tall Cool One - Hey Cumba version); | ) |
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Golden Groups - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 515)
1985's album expanded by 8 extra sides, and featuring the doo wop side of Speciality from recordings cut in Los Angeles and New Orleans. Tracks:- The Chimes - Tears On My Pillow; The Dukes - I'll Find Her; Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Don't You Know (I Love You So); Tony Allen & the Champs - Nite Owl; The Crystals - Love You So; The Chimes - The Chimes Ring Out; Ben Zeppa And The Zephers - A Foolish Fool; The Dukes - So Long Love; Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - Cool Loving; The Metronomes - She's Gone; The Tropicals - Sweet Sixteen; The Pharaohs - My Little Girl; The Twilighters - It's True; The Chimes - Chop Chop; Arthur Lee Maye & the Crowns - Gloria; Byron "Slick" Gipson And The Sliders - I Want 'cha Baby; Clydie King - Our Romance; The Echoes - Over The Rainbow; The Pentagons - It's Spring Again; The Pentagons - Silly Dilly; The Titans - Arlene; The Titans - What Have I Done; The Monitors - Our School Days; The Monitors - Closer To Heaven; The Five Knights - Miracle; | ) |
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Good Girls Gone Bad, Wild, Weird And Wanted - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1016)
A compilation that spotlights weird, wild and wonderful women in a wigged-out collection of stone rockers and the occasional walk on the strange side.It features all Fraternity Records bombshell Sparkle Moore's rockin’ sides together on one CD, including alternate takes. Plus alternate unreleased sides by Jeani Mack & Billie Jo Spears, with obscure sides by Janice Morgan & others.This compilation will appeal to a wider market than just the girl group fans or the rockabilly purist and will cross- over to the rock’n’roll fan who traditionally ignores femme-rock. | ) |
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Grandpa Jones - Steppin' Out. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1098)
The first-ever UK CD anthology of King Records’ first ever signing. In his later years, Grandpa Jones was a beloved member of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry and also of US TV’s long running country music comedy show Hee Haw. 50 years earlier he and his friend Merle Travis made some of the best downhome country music of the 1940s and the best of it is included on this CD. Merle Travis' amplified guitar is a highlight of many of the tracks, with some of his solos proving hot enough to be considered a prototype for the following decade’s rockabilly. As well as the Jones/Travis 'duets', "Steppin' Out " also features many cuts which highlight Jones' clawhammer banjo style including the first version of his massive hit 'Old Rattler'. Also included are some rare duets with Grandpa’s King labelmates the Delmore Brothers and Cowboy Copas, none of which have ever been reissued in ‘directly from the acetates’ sound before now. Recommended without reservation to anyone with an interest in vintage country music, especially to those who have recently purchased Ace’s Delmore Brothers King Acetates package. | ) |
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Great Googa Mooga! - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 880)
Twenty six novelty pop, rock and roll from the late 50's and early 60's. A fun album with oddities by The Rivingtons, The Savoys, Richard Berry, Little Richard and King Coleman. For you collectors there are unreleased alternate versions of "Bama Lama Lama Loo" and "Yama Yama Pretty Mama". | ) |
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Great R&B Duets - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 778)
The classic R&B duets of the 1950s and early 1960s. Tracks:- Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - Baby (You've Got What It Takes); Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange; Joe And Ann - Gee Baby; Shirley And Lee - Let The Good Times Roll; Johnnie And Joe - Over The Mountain, Across The Sea; Gene & Eunice - Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So); Betty & Dupree - I Hope You're Satisfied; Robert And Johnny - You're Mine; Billy & Lillie - Creepin', Crawlin', Cryin'; Marvin & Johnny - Cherry Pie; Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine; Huey & Jerry - I Think You Jiving Me; Don And Dewey - I'm Leaving It All Up To You; Mickey & Sylvia - Bewildered; Bob & Earl - Chains Of Love; The Teen Queens - Eddie My Love; Tarheel Slim & Little Ann - It's Too Late; Oscar McLollie & Annette - Let's Get Together; Ruth & Al - Real Gone Party; Marvin & Johnny - Tick Tock; Gene & Eunice - Poco-Loco; Willy & Ruth - Love Me; Robert And Johnny - Dream Girl; Etta & Harvey - If I Can't Have You; Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around And Fall In Love); | ) |
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Great R&B Instrumentals - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 819)
Tracks:- Lee Allen & His Band - Boppin' At The Hop; Jimmy Forrest & His All Star Combo - Night Train; Larry Dale - Keep Getting Up; Wild Jimmy Spruill - Hard Grind; Googie Rene & His Band - Side-Track; Plas Johnson & His Orchestra - Hoppin' Mad; Irving Ashby - Big Guitar; Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers - The Honeydripper; Lloyd Glenn & His Band - Southbound Special; Big Bob Dougherty & His Band - Honky; Pee Wee Crayton & His Guitar - Blues After Hours; Paul Williams & His Hucklebuckers - The Hucklebuck; Little Jessie - Huggin'; Ernie Freeman Combo - Jivin' Around Pt.1; Ernie Freeman Combo - Jivin' Around Pt.2; Joe Houston Orchestra - All Night Long; Maxwell Davis & His Orchestra - Boogie Cocktails; Roy Milton & His Solid Senders - T-Town Twist; Ernie Fields Orchestra - The Happy Whistler; Jimmy Beck & His Orchestra - Pipe Dreams; Buddy Lucas - Deacon John; Rene Hall's Orchestra - Thunderbird; Bobby Peterson Quintet - The Hunch; The Mar-Keys - Whot's Happenin'!; Booker T & The MGs - Red Beans And Rice; | ) |
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Greatest Gospel Gems Vols 1/2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 344)
A fantastic sampler of the amazing gospel cut by Speciality Records in the '50s - start here and continue. Tracks:- The Soul Stirrers feat Sam Cooke - The Last Mile Of The Way; Brother Joe May - Search Me, Lord; The Pilgrim Travelers - Mother Bowed; The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - Oh Lord, Stand By Me; Alex Bradford - Too Close To Heaven; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - Get Away Jordan; The Swan Silvertones - My Rock; Robert Anderson - Let God Abide; Chosen Gospel Singers - Prayer For The Doomed; Sister Wynona Carr - The Ball Game; Soul Stirrers - By And By; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - He's Calling Me; Alex Bradford - Lord, Lord, Lord; The Soul Stirrers Featuring Johnnie Taylor - The Love Of God; Meditation Singers - I'm Determined To Run This Race; The Soul Stirrers Featuring Sam Cooke - Touch The Hem Of His Garment; The Pilgrim Travelers - Straight Street; The Original Five Blind Boys Of Alabama - I'll Fly Away; Joe May - Do You Know Him; The Pilgrim Travelers - Jesus Met The Woman At The Well; Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes - I'm Sealed; Brother Joe May With The Pilgrim Travellers/Swan Silvertones - Lead Me, Guide Me; The Swan Silvertones - Jesus Is A Friend; James Cleveland - Now The Day Is Over; |
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Group Harmony & Jump: Dig Masters - Vol. 5 - Legendary Dig Masters - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 759)
The second volume of vocal groups recorded for Johnny Otis' Dig and Elso labels in the mid-50s, which also covers vocalists who are accompanied by uncredited backing groups. Many of these are previously unissued jewels. Tracks:- The Phantoms - Crazy Little Beat; The Phantoms - My Delores; The Phantoms - Well Done; The Phantoms - My Sister Mildred; Henry Strogin & the Crowns - Why Did You Go Away?; Tony Allen - I Found An Angel; Tony Allen - I'm Dreamin'; The Teenettes - I'm In Love; Abe Moore - Way Down In My Heart; Little Julian Herrera - Symbol of Heaven; Little Julian Herrera - Here In My Arms; Little Julian Herrera - Lonely Lonely Nights; Jimmy Stephens - Congratulations; Tony Allen - Star of Love; The Senders - I'm Just A Lonely Fellow; The Senders - Uh Oh Treat Me Right; The Videls - Don't Cry; The Videls - Oh! Baby; Tony Allen - I'm Still Your Fool; The Senders - Eagle Eyed Willie; The Click-Clacks - A Teardrop Falls; The Click-Clacks - Baby I'm In The Mood For Love; Sugar Pie & Pee Wee - Don't Ever Leave Me; The Ding Dongs - Ding Dong (Saw Wood Mountain); Harold Lewis - The Drums In My Heart; Prentice Moreland - My Mother's Eyes; | ) |
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Guitar Slim - The Things That I Used To Do. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 318)
The title track is the song that launched a thousand blues licks, and the original is still the best, from the steaming guitar of Guitar Slim. Tracks:- Well I Done Got Over It - Trouble Don't Last - Guitar Slim - The Story Of My Life - A Letter To My Girl Friend - Reap What You Sow - Later For You Baby - The Things That I Used To Do - Quicksand - Bad Luck Blues - Think It Over - Our Only Child - I Got Sumpin' For You - Sufferin' Mind - Twenty-Five Lies - Something To Remember You By - Certainly All - Going Down Slow - Stand By Me - You Give Me Nothing But The Blues - You're Gonna Miss Me - I Wanna Love-a You - I Got Sumpin' For You - Reap What You Sow. | ) |
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Gulf Coast Grease: The Sandy Story Vol 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 595)
The sound of young Mobile Alabama for five years from 1957 was Sandy Records and Vol. 2 charts the rockin' and country rock sides from the likes of Jackie Morningstar and Ray Sawyer, who later found fame in Dr. Hook. Tracks:- Jackie Morningstar - Rockin' In The Graveyard; Jackie Morningstar - No Date Tonight; Helen Bozeman - Sugar Baby; Darryl Vincent - Because I Love You; Darryl Vincent - Wild Wild Party; Billy Clark - I Saw A Dream Walking; Billy Clark - I Know Why; Happy Wainwright - Juke Box Rock; Floyd Whitehurst - Brand New Baby; Ronny Keeman - Juke Box Queen; Ronny Keeman - Stop Sign On Your Heart; Ray Sawyer - Rockin' Satellite; Happy Wainwright And The Vi-Counts - Walking And Talking; Morris Simmons - Shenandoah Waltz; Ken Bozeman - Trackdown; George Richardson - Close To You; Ray Sawyer - I'm Gonna Leave; Darryl Vincent And His Flares - Daddy's Goin' Batty; Kenny Spivey - Woke Up This Morning; Billy Clark - I Saw A Dream Walking; Happy Wainwright And The Vi-Counts - My Baby Don't Love Me No More; Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock; Curtis Bunny & The No-names - Knocking At Your Door; Darryl Vincent And His Flares - Mercy Me; | ) |
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Gumbo Stew - New Orleans R&B - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 450)
The roux of the musical stew that is New Orleans created before your very ears by Mr. Harold Battiste, the man who stirred the pot. Tracks:- AFO Executives - Olde Wine; Barbara George - I Know; Tami Lynn - Mojo Hannah; Prince La La - Things Have Changed; Eddie Bo - Tee Na Na Na Na Nay; Dr John & Ronnie Barron - My Key Don't Fit; The Tick Tocks - Mary; Willie Tee - All For One; Wallace Johnson - Private Eye; Dr John - The Pot; Pistol - Keep On Lovin' You; Charles Carson - Time Has Expired; Nookie Boy - I'll Make A Bet; Robbie Lee - True Love; Willie Tee - I Found Out; The Tick Tocks - Is It Too Late; The Tuquinettes - Tell Me The Truth; Alvin Robinson - Tuned In, Turned On; Melvin Lastie And Harold Battiste With Cornell Dupree - Give Her Up; Cornell Dupree - Ignant; Alvin Robinson - Empty Talk; The Pastor - I Shall Not Be Moved; | ) |
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Hadda Brooks - Femme Fatale. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1129)
Only '50's album (not another compilation) from the late night cocktail jazz queen. Recorded with a trio as accompanyment, this is an intimate, soothing affair led by her unmistakable interpretations of standards and originals. Brilliant restored sound quality and wrapped in a replica original sleeve, this is a must for any Hadda fans. Includes: "There Is No Greater Love", "Stolen Love", "Take Me" and "How Do You Speak To An Angel." |
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Hadda Brooks - Romance In The Dark. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 453)
R&B Hall of Fame inductee kicked off with the Modern label in 1945 and went on to cut a slew of boogie piano & vocal R&B sides for the label. Tracks:- Variety Bounce - That's My Desire - Romance In The Dark - Bully Wully Boogie - Out Of The Blue - Honey, Honey, Honey - Keep Your Hand On Your Heart - Bewildered - Juke Box Boogie - Trust In Me - Don't Take Your Love From Me - Schubert's Serenade In Boogie - Tough On Your Heart - When A Woman Cries - Say It With A Kiss - I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - I Feel So Good - It All Depends On You - Don't Call It Love - Honky Tonk Boogie - Don't You Think I Ought To Know - You Won't Let Me Go - Tootsie Timesie - | ) |
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Hadda Brooks - That's Where I Came In. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1046)
Between 1946 and 1947 the idiosyncratic and unique blues/jazz songstress Hadda Brooks recorded these 24 sides for the now legendary Modern Records label. These tracks, whilst predominantly pop standards of the time, are all subject to Hadda's unmistakable interpretation, and mostly feature intimate small group accompaniment- something else that sets her work apart from the other prominent female vocalists of the era. Third in Ace's eries of reissues by the artist- the fourth is due out next year. | ) |
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Hands Off! 1950-1956 Modern Studio Recordings - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1163)
The complete studio masters by several of Modern’s best female singers of the 1950s, none of whom cut enough material for a CD of their own. Almost all the tracks have been freshly remastered from original tapes and acetates or, if not tapes exist, new dubs from best quality vinyl and shellac have been created for your maximum listening pleasure. A whole host of good rockin’ female R &B with a strong west coast vibe is featured here on these twenty seven tracks. | ) |
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Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - Dancin' & Twistin'. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 779)
The pioneering dance records of Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, featuring their original version of "The Twist". Tracks:- The Twist - Rock And Roll Wedding - Henry's Got Flat Feet - E Basta Cosi - Rock Granny Roll - The Coffee Grind - Finger Poppin' Time - Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go - The Hoochi Coochi Coo - The Continental Walk - Let's Go Again (Where We Went Last Night) - The Float - The Switch-A-Roo - Keep On Dancing - It's Twistin' Time - Good Twistin' Tonight - Do You Know How To Twist? - That Low Down Move - (I'm Going Back To) The House On The Hill -Poppin' The Whip - Sloop And Slide - Dance Till It Hurtcha - Funky Soul Train - Butter Your Popcorn; | ) |
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Harp Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 710)
A Who's Who of every bluesman who ever grabbed a 20 reed diatonic harmonica and a microphone in cupped hands and wailed. A knock-'em-dead compilation if ever there was one. Notes by one of the UK's best practitioners, Paul Jones. Tracks:- Papa Lightfoot - Wine Women, Whiskey; Jimmy Rogers with Big Walter - Walking By Myself; Doctor Ross - Chicago Breakdown; Sonny Boy Williamson - Ninety Nine; Jerry McCain - Steady; Cousin Leroy - Up The River; Little Junior Parker - Sweet Home Chicago; Sammy Myers - Sleeping In The Ground; Shy Guy Douglas - Monkey Doin' Woman; Jimmy Reed - Found Love; Little Walter & His Jukes - Roller Coaster; Frank Frost - Ride With Your Daddy Tonight; The Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band - All Night Long Aka Rockin' And Rollin'; Eddie Hope & Manish Boys - A Fool No More; Howlin' Wolf - Howlin' Wolf Boogie; Shakey Horton - Need My Baby; Little Willie Foster - Little Girl; Sonny Boy Williamson - Bring Another Half Pint; Billy Boy - I Ain't Got You; Jimmy & Walter - Easy (I Almost Lost My Mind); Chicago Sunny Boy (Joe Hill Louis) - Western Union Man; Shy Guy Douglas - What's This I Hear?; The Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet - Rocket 88; George Smith - West Helena Blues; Snooky Pryor - Boogie Twist; | ) |
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Heart Of Southern Soul - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CHCHD 568)
Unavailable since the mid-'90's, this excellent twenty four track soul compilation makes a welcome return. The first of three expected volumes, raiding the underrated label Excello that had a fine selection of quality deep-fried Southern soul throughout the '60's and '70's. Includes tracks by Kip Anderson, Lee Webber, Kelly Brothers, Marva Whitney, Shirley Brown and Slim Harpo. Featuring Includes five tracks that didn't make it onto the original album. Expect some seriously bluesy overtones on this high quality release. | ) |
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Heart Of Southern Soul - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 568)
From the Excelllo and A-Bet catalogues comes this deep soul collection guaranteed to break your heart. Tracks:- The Kelly Brothers - Falling In Love Again; The Wallace Brothers - Line Between Love And Hate; Kip Anderson - That's All I Can Do; Roshell Anderson - Snake Out Of Green Grass(Part 1); Roshell Anderson - Snake Out Of Green Grass(Part 2); Roshell Anderson - A Soldier's Sad Story; Tiny Walker - Pretty Little Thing; The Interpreters - Your Love Is Worth The Pain; Johnny Truitt - Talk To Me; The Avons - Your Love's So Good; Lee Webber - Somewhere Out There; Lucille Mathis - Mr Fortune Teller; Tiny Watkins - Midnite Tears; Tiny Watkins - The Woman In Me; The Wallace Brothers - Steppin' Stone; The Wallace Brothers - Gonna Need Somebody; Stacy Lane - I Went Off And Cried; The Kelly Brothers - You're That Great Big Feelin'; Kelly Brothers - You'll Never Ever Know; Shirley Brown - C C Rider; Bobby Powell - The Price Is Too High; Slim Harpo - There Goes A Girl; Marva Whitney - Do Your Thing; Marva Whitney - The Power Is Gone; | ) |
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Heart Of Southern Soul - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 601)
Cardiac arrest as two dozen more deep ones are corralled on a further compilation from Excello/A-Bet. Stacy Lane's orange suit on the front cover is just one of the many of the booklet's great colour images. Tracks:- Kip Anderson - Letter From My Darling; The Kelly Brothers - My Love Grows Stronger; Dee And Don - I Can't Stand It; The Wallace Brothers - Precious Words; Kip Anderson - You'll Lose A Good Thing; Tiny Watkins - Way Cross Town; Marva Whitney - Here I Am; Johnny Truitt - Don't Let Me Be A Cryin' Man; Lattimore Brown - I Will; Lee Webber - Seventh Son; Percy Wiggins - Look What I've Done; The Exotics - Let Me Be A Part Of You; Lucille Mathis - Am I Asking Too Much; Stacy Lane - The Lifetime Of A Man; Kip Anderson - Watch You Work It Out; Tiny Watkins - Forbidden Fruit; Jerry Washington - Right Here Is Where You Belong; The Exotics - Let's Try To Build A Love Affair; Stacy Lane - Funky Little Train; Chuck And Mariann - Let's Walk Down The Street Together; Lucille Mathis - I Don't Want To Go Through Life Being A Fool; Johnny Truitt - I'm Through With You; Eugene Kemp - No Pity In The City; Stacy Lane - No Brags, Just Facts; | ) |
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Heart Of Southern Soul - Vol. 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 660)
Into the '70s for this 3rd volume of prime southern soul culled from the Excello group, with added sweetners and production values enhancing the perennial subjects of love, life and cheating. Tracks:- Freddie North - She's All I Got; Doris Duke - It Sure Was Fun; Rose Davis - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye; Jimmy Jules - Ten Karat Fool; Big T & The Pacemakers - Tears (I Shed For You); Jean Stanback - The Next Man; 5 Degrees Fahrenheit - Daddy's Home; Bobby Powell - I'm Going To Try You One More Time; Freddie North - (You're Killing Me) Slowly But Surely; Doris Duke - He's Everything I Need; The Seventh Wonder - For The Good Times; 5 Degrees Fahrenheit - Big Bad Rain; Art Gentry - This Is My Chance; Doris Duke - Bad Water; Jerry Washington - I Won't Leave You Hanging; Freddie North - Lovin' On Back Streets; Doris Duke - If She's Your Wife (Who Am I); Jimmy Jules - My World Tumbles Down; Freddie North - Sun Comes Up; Bobby Powell - I'm Going To Win Her Love; Doris Duke - Since I Fell For You; Brooks O'Dell - Gotta Travel On; | ) |
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Hey Baby! The Rockin' South - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 641)
Nashville, home of southern R&B radio courtesy of WLAC's Hoss Allen, John Richbourg and Gene Nobles sowed the seeds and Excello's Ernie Young reaped the rock'n' roll & rockabilly harvest with these 30 southern & rockin' sides. Tracks:- Al Ferrier - Hey! Baby; Al Ferrier - I'm The Man; Jackson Toombs - Kiss-A-Me Quick; Lindsey Brothers - Big Hearted Joe; Lindsey Brothers - Let's Get Down To Business; Ray Batts - Stealin' Sugar; Don Haggard & The Sunset Drifters - Somebody Clipped Your Wings; Johnny Jano - Havin' A Whole Lot Of Fun; Johnny Jano - I'd Make A Good Man For You; Billy Fortune - Trapped; Slim Harpo - Bobby Sox Baby; Bobby Jenkins - My Baby's Gone; The Surf Riders - I'm Out; Jackie Trent - Little Andy; Lowell McGuire & The Crescendos - Spellbound; Lowell McGuire & The Crescendos - Leave My Girlie Alone; Warren Storm - Mama Mama Mama (Look What Your Little Boy's Done; Tommy Bell - Swamp Gal; Tommy Facenda - Little Baby; The Monorays - It's Love Baby; The Monorays - What's Your Name?; Gary Warren - Werewolf; Bob & Ray - Shorty, Shorty; Warren Storm - Troubles Troubles (Troubles On My Mind); Warren Storm - So Long So Long (Good Bye Good Bye); Tommy Angel - Honey Bee (I Love You); Tommy Angel - Black Night; Roy Teo - Mama Doll; The Trends - Tell Me; Warren Storm - I'm A Little Boy (Looking For Love); | ) |
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Hillbilly Jamboree - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 643)
The real roots of rockabilly, harking back to the days when country music had less to do with hats and good teeth. The stuff of real people is discussed here by Rose Maddox, The Carter Family and Uncle John Patterson and all. Arhoolie Records masters. Tracks:- J E Mainer's Mountaineers - Mississippi Sawyers; J E Mainer's Mountaineers - Ramshackle Shack; Uncle John Patterson - Milk Cow Blues; The Armstrong Twins - Eight Thirty Blues; The Hodges Brothers - The Leaves Are Falling; Homer "Pappy" Sherrill - Miller's Reel; Sam McGee - Railroad Blues; Uncle John Patterson - Plains, Georgia Rock; Bill Neely - Sun Setting Time In Your Life; Homer "Pappy" Sherrill - Boggy Road To Texas; Del McCoury - Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms; The Any Old Time String Band - Dear Companion; Sam McGee - Wheels; Rose Maddox - Philadelphia Lawyer; The Armstrong Twins - Greenback Dollar; Uncle John Patterson - Hen Cackle; The Hodges Brothers - Gathering Flowers On The Hillside; J E Mainer's Mountaineers - Run Mountain; Sam McGee - Ching Chong; The Any Old Time String Band - Hello Stranger; Rose Maddox - Sally Let Your Bangs Hang Down; Del McCoury - Dreams; Rose Maddox - Turn Your Radio On; The Carter Family - Intro & Theme / I Wonder How The Old Folks Are At Home; | ) |
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Hollywood Flames - The Hollywood Flames. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 420)
The story of Bobby Byrd (aka Bobby 'Rockin' Robin Day) and His Buzz, Buzz, Buzzin' Group in 27 cuts. Tracks:- Wheel Of Fortune - Later - Tabarin - W-I-N-E - My Confession - The Sound Of Your Voice - Crazy - Buzz, Buzz, Buzz - Ooh Baby Ooh - This Heart Of Mine - A Little Bird - Give Me Back My Heart - Two Little Bees - It's Love - Your Love - Frankenstein's Den - Strollin' On The Beach - Chains Of Love - Let's Talk It Over - A Star Fell - I'll Get By - Just For You - Hollywood Flames Radio Plug - I'll Be Seeing You - There Is Something On Your Mind - So Good - Romance In The Dark - Much Too Much. | ) |
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Hollywood Rock N Roll - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDHP 026)
Complete with replica LP packaging, these are twelve rare rockabilly tracks from the golden age of Hollywood. Originally released on LP years ago, this album goes for an obscene amount of cash online, making this a real bonus at this price. Featuring tracks by Glen Glenn, Dorsey Burnette, Dick Busch and Alis Lesley. | ) |
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Hollywood Rock N Roll Record Hop - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1142)
Many of the greatest names in 1950s West Coast R&B are featured here, as well as several of rock‘n’roll’s most enduring anthems. Released on LP twice in the late '50's with different track listings, this CD brings together both versions plus additional tracks from the era (twenty six tracks in all). Features by The Cadets, Etta James, Donna Hightower, B B King, Jessie Belvin, Jesse Belvin. |
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Honk! Honk! Honk! - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 781)
30 of the best of the hinking sax sound... With a dozen or so vocals to enhance the listening experience. Tracks:- Chuck Higgins - Pachuko Hop; Chuck Higgins - Bug Jump; Chuck Higgins - The Rooster; Chuck Higgins - Kubeon; Chuck Higgins And His Band - Wet Back Hop; Chuck Higgins - Oh Yeah!; Joe Houston - Drag Race; Joe Houston - Rock That Boogie; Joe Houston - Chicano Hop; Joe Houston - Joe's Hot House; Joe Houston - All Night Long; Joe Houston - Shuckin' 'n' A Jivin'; Lorenzo Holden - Back Stage; Roy Milton & His Orchestra - You Got Me Reelin' And Rockin'; Roy Milton - Baby I'm Gone; Jack McVea With Louise Beatty - Let's Ride Ride Ride; Jack McVea - Wine-O; Jack McVea - Tequila Hop; Jack McVea - Ube Dubie; Jack McVea & The Savoys - Yacka Hoom Boom; Jack McVea with Louise Beatty (vcl) - Trying To Tell Ya; Jack McVea With Al Smith & The Savoys - Chop Chop Boom; Jack McVea - Oh How I Miss You Tonight; Jack McVea - I'll Get Along Somehow; Floyd Turnham - Rocket Ride (Parts 1 & 2); Floyd Turnham With Cledus Harrison - Beer Drinkin' Woman; Floyd Turnham With Rozelle Gayle - Haste Makes A Waste; Jonesy Combo Feat Fletcher Smith's Squares - Ting Ting Boom Scat; Brother Woodman With Al Smith & The Savoys - Lovin' Man; Jake Porter & The Combonettes - Hi-Diddle Diddle; | ) |
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Honky Tonk! King & Federal R&B Instrumentals - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 761)
The classic R&Binstrumental sounds, not only on King and Federal but anywhere. Tracks:- Bill Doggett - Honky Tonk (Part 1); Bill Doggett - Honky Tonk (Part 2); Freddy King - Hideaway; Todd Rhodes Orchestra - Blues For The Red Boy; Earl Bostic & His Orchestra - Flamingo; Sonny Thompson with the Sharps And Flats - Long Gone (Part 1); Sonny Thompson with the Sharps And Flats - Long Gone (Part 2); Washboard Bill w. Mickey Baker & King Curtis - Pot Likker; Cal Green & His Orchestra - The Big Push; Jimmy Nolen - After Hours; Bill Doggett - Slow Walk; Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay; Washboard Bill w. Mickey Baker & King Curtis - Washboard Story; Johnny Otis w. Johnny 'Guitar' Watson - Early In The Morning Blues; Cal Green & His Orchestra - Green's Blues; Roy Gaines - Gainesville; Jimmy Nolen - Strollin' With Nolen; Washboard Bill w. Mickey Baker & King Curtis - In The Morning; Young John Watson - Space Guitar; Pete 'Guitar' Lewis - Louisiana Hop; Washboard Bill w. Mickey Baker & King Curtis - River Boat Dock; Johnny Otis w. Johnny 'Guitar' Watson - Let's Rock (Let's Surf Awhile); Freddy King - The Stumble; Bill Doggett - Hold It; | ) |
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Hop Wilson & His Buddies - Steel Guitar Flash!...Plus. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 240)
Though associated more with Hawaiians and Red Necks, Hop Wilson brings the steel guitar to the blues and really makes it weep and rock. Tracks:- Black Cat Bone - I Feel So Glad - I'm A Stranger - Be Careful With The Blues - I Ain't Got No Woman - My Woman Done Quit Me - Merry Christmas Darling - Chicken Stuff - Rockin' In The Coconut Top - Fuss Too Much - Why Do You Twist - A Good Woman Is Hard To Find - Rockin' In The Coconut Top - Need Your Love To Keep Me Warm - You Don't Move Me Anymore - I Done Got Over - You Don't Love Me No More - Toot Toot Tootsie - Your Daddy Wants To Rock - Broke And Hungry - Always Be In Love With You - Black Cat Bone - I Met A Strange Woman - Need Your Love To Keep Me Warm - Love's Got Me All Fenced In - Chicken Stuff - Rockin' With Hop - That Wouldn't Satisfy - Chicken Stuff. | ) |
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Hot Rod Hits - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 303)
Having caught a wave you can now burn rubber to this big big compilation of guitar twangin', sax honkin', engine roarin' Hot Rod Hits. Smell that tarmac. Tracks:- Deuce Coupes - Double A Fueler; Deuce Coupes - Nite Prowler; Deuce Coupes - Road Rattler; Deuce Coupes - Tijuana Gasser; Deuce Coupes - Gear Masher; Deuce Coupes - Candy Apple Blue; Deuce Coupes - Satan's Chariot; Deuce Coupes - Monkey See; Deuce Coupes - Nite Surfer; Deuce Coupes - Dawn Patrol; Deuce Coupes - Smooth Stick; Darts - Top Eliminator; Darts - Street Machine; Darts - Corn Pone; Darts - Hollywood Drag; De-Fenders - Four Banger; De-Fenders - Deuces Wild; De-Fenders - Taco Wagon; De-Fenders - Movin' And Groovin'; De-Fenders - Skin Diver; De-Fenders - Loose Nuts; De-Fenders - Little Deuce Coupe; De-Fenders - Drag Beat; De-Fenders - Wheelin' Home; De-Fenders - Tequila Joe; De-Fenders - Rum Runner; De-Fenders - Road Runner; Darts - Alky Burner; Darts - Slauson & Soto; Darts - Detroit Iron; Darts - Cruisin'; Sound Effects - Car Noise; | ) |
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House Rockin' Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 610)
House wreckin' jumpin' boogie blues from Chicago's finest, guaranteed to have the neighbours banging on the wall at the best parties. Includes many rockin' rarities. Tracks:- Little Walter - I Got To Go; J B Lenoir - Mama Talk To Your Daughter; Muddy Waters - Young Fashioned Ways; Howling Wolf - I Have A Little Girl; Bo Diddley - You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care); Morris Pejoe - Tired Of Crying Over You; Otis Spann - I'm Leaving You; John Brim - Rattlesnake; Willie Mabon - Poison Ivy; Billy Boy Arnold - You Got To Love Me; Little Walter - Mellow Down Easy; Bo Diddley - Little Girl; Blue Smitty - Date Bait; John Brim - Be Careful; Jimmy Rogers - If It Ain't Me; Howling Wolf - Who Will Be Next; Muddy Waters - Close To You; Billy Boy Arnold - Sweet On You Baby; Sonny Boy Williamson - The Goat; Jimmy McCracklin - He Knows The Rules; Otis Rush - I'm Satisfied; Buddy Guy - Let Me Love You Baby; Elmore James - Madison Blues; G L Crockett - Look Out Mabel; Little Luther - Twirl; Robert Nighthawk - Someday; John Lee Hooker - Let's Go Out Tonight; | ) |
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Howlin' Wolf - Rides Again. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 333)
The complete Modern Howling Wolf masters are gathered here (with no-noise treatment of the original masters), including both takes of "Riding In The Moonlight" from his first ever session - a must for all blues fans from one of the seminal figures of the blues. Tracks:- House Rockin' Boogie - Crying At Daybreak - Keep What You Got - Dog Me Around - Morning At Midnight Aka Moaning At Midnight - Riding In The Moonlight (Audition Acetate) - Chocolate Drop (Brown Skin Woman) - My Baby Stole Off - I Want Your Picture - Passing By Blues - Worried About My Baby - Chocolate Drop (Brown Skin Woman) (Alt) - Driving This Highway - The Sun Is Rising - Riding In The Moonlight (Audition Acetate) - My Friends - I'm The Wolf - Riding In The Moonlight (Audition Acetate). | ) |
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Howlin' Wolf - Sings The Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1013)
Drawing together Howlin' Wolf's complete output for Modern, this is a great collection of blues from one of the best loved and most influential musicians of all time. Recorded in the Memphis area by the great Sam Phillips (of Sun Records) and Ike Turner & Joe Bihari in 1951 and 1952. This release is based around Wolf's Crown LP, a long-time collectors' favourite, and, like the B.B King Crown LP reissues, features the original striking cover art. Included is the first version of Wolf's classic "Smokestack Lightnin'" as "Crying at Daybreak". Also included are two (of the three) Joe Hill Louis tracks that appeared on the Crown album. Includes notes by blues expert Dave Sax, period photographs and illustrations as well as remastered sound from freshly discovered masters. | ) |
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Hunky Dory - King Vocal Groups Vol 3- Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1048)
Third volume of classic doowop recordings from the King label. Includes groups such as the Midnighters and Lamplighters, the Strangers, the Mystics etc. Includes previously unissued items, and most of the tracks have never appeared on CD before. |
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Ian & Sylvia - Greatest Hits!. CD.
(Ace Records - VCD 5/6)
Two on one CD of this pre-Speckled Bird Canadian folk duo's finest '60s moves and grooves... great harmony vocals and intricate instrumentation... If you like Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell etc, this is well worth checking out. | ) |
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Ike Turner & His Kings Of Rhythm - Ike's Instrumentals. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 782)
A non-stop celebration of Ike Turner's famous tremelo-laden guitar work on this set of driving R&B instrumentals from 1954-65. Tracks:- Ho Ho - Prancin' - The New Breed (Part 1) - The New Breed (Part 2) - Steel Guitar Rag - The Gulley - The Groove - Twist-A-Roo - Katanga - Trackdown Twist - Potato Mash - Doublemint - The Rooster - Going Home - Prancing - It's Gonna Work Out Fine - Twistin' The Strings - Cubano Jump - Loosely - Cuban Getaway - Go To It aka Stringin' Along - All The Blues, All The Time (Medley): Feeling Good, Woke Up This Morning, Please Love Me, Rockin' And Rolling, Dust My Broom, Boogie Chillun, Love My Baby, Hoochie Coochie Man; | ) |
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Ike Turner & His Kings Of Rhythm - Rhythm Rockin' Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 553)
The legendary Ike Turner drives his band through the birth of rock 'n' roll producing the toughest R&B around. Tracks:- Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats - Rocket 88; Lover Boy - The Way You Used To Treat Me; Dennis Binder - I Miss You So; Dennis Binder - Nobody Wants Me; Ike Turner & His Orchestra - Loosely; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Love My Baby; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Dust My Broom; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Feeling Good; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Boogie Chillun; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Please Love Me; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Woke Up This Morning; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Hoochie Coochie Man; Ike Turner - All The Blues, All The Time: Rockin' And Rolling; J W Walker - Sitting And Wondering; Dennis Binder - Early Times; Johnny Wright - The World Is Yours; Johnny Wright - Suffocate; Little Johnny Burton - Talkin' About Me; Little Johnny Burton - Walk My Way Home; Lonnie "The Cat" - I Ain't Drunk; Lonnie "The Cat" - The Road I Travel; Billy Gayles - Night Howler; Bill Gale - My Heart In Your Hands; Billy Gayles - A Woman Just Won't Do; Billy Gayles - I'm Tired Of Being Dogged Around; Dennis Binder - You Got Me Way Down Here; Lover Boy - Love Is Scarce; Lover Boy - Nobody Seems To Want Me. | ) |
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Innocents - Complete Indigo Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 374)
Featuring the Top 30 hits "Gee Whiz" and "Honest I Do" by the Innocents sans Kathy Young. Tracks:- Gee Whiz - Please Mr Sun - Walking Along - Once In A While - Pain In My Heart - Chiquita - Girl In My Dreams - Because I Love You - Sleeping Beauty - Donna - Kathy - My Baby Hully Gullys - Honest I Do - Beware - I'm A Hog For You - When I Become A Man - Two Young Hearts - Dee Dee Di Oh - I Believe In You - It Was A Tear - You Got Me Going - Little Blue Star - I Know A Valley - Time Makes You Change - In The Beginning. | ) |
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Intoxica!! - Strange And Sleazy Instrumental Sounds From The SoCal Suburb. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1114)
First ever compilation of Downey Records' extensive catalogue of surf and R'n'B instrumentals. The bands included here were mainly youngsters from the California beach communitites (and in some extreme cases Las Vegas), mixed with cabaret acts from Tahoe and Palm Springs and some great R&B acts who used Downey's studio and cut some fine rug of their own. All have the same mixture of fun, sleaze and movie-theme kitsch: all were recorded in the same experimental spirit as the best of Joe Meek's work across the ocean. Filled up with oodles of rare sides and unreleased gems, this is a treat for surf collectors and lounge-sleaze lovers alike. Er, TWAAANNNNGGGG!! Includes 'Comanche' as featured in "Pulp Fiction" and covered several times by Billy Childish. | ) |
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Iry LeJeune - Cajun's Greatest; The Definitive Collection. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 428)
Iry LeJeune was to Cajun music what a cross between Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters were to the blues. Issued here without plodding bass overdub. Tracks:- Grand Nuit Special - Grande Bosco - Duraldo Waltz - J'Ai Été Au Bal - La Valse De Bayou Chene - I Made A Big Mistake - Come And Get Me - Donnez Moi Mon Chapeau - The Waltz Of The Mulberry Limb - Church Point Breakdown - La Valse De Grande Chemin - Jolie Catin - La Fitte La Vove - Bayou Pon Pon - La Valse De Cajun - Don't Get Married - The Convict Waltz - It Happened To Me - Parting Waltz - Evangeline Special - Love Bridge Waltz - Teche Special - Calcasieu Waltz - Te Monde - Lacassine Special. | ) |
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Isley Brothers - Shout And Twist With Rudolph, Ronald And O'Kelly. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 928)
The early days of Rudolph, Ronald and the late O'Kelly Isley are highlighted here, from the pre Fab Four "Twist And Shout" to a brace of previously unissued sides. Tracks:- Twist And Shout - Nobody But Me - Crazy Love - The Snake - Make It Easy On Yourself - Right Now - You Better Come Home - Twistin' With Linda - Never Leave Me Baby - Two Stupid Feet - Time After Time - Let's Twist Again - The Wah Watusi - I Say Love - Rubberleg Twist - Hold On Baby - I'm Laughing To Keep From Cryiing - Don't You Feel - Spanish Twist. | ) |
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It Came From The Suburbs - Rare Teen Rock From The Kennedy E - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD1133)
Twenty seven track compilation from the Downey Records back catalogue. The second in a series mining the Southern Californian label, this time concentrating on their rockier output. You'll find rockabilly, doo wop, teen ballads and R&B numbers here, painting a vivid picture of '60' s America. Included are unreleased tracks and rarities from acts such as The Debonaires, The Karols, Johnny MacRae, Paul Clifton, Jessie Hill, The Pastel Six, Ernie Baptiste and more. |
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It's Jesus Y'All - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 381)
This mid-price compilation of Nashboro sides (mainly) from the '70s really tears it up, and should appeal to soul and gospel fans alike. Tracks:- The Gospel Keynotes - Jesus You've Been Good To Me; The Salem Travelers - Hungry Child; Troy Ramey & The Soul Stirrers - I Can't Stop Holding On; The Swanee Quintet - Borrowed Time; Tommy Ellison & The Singing Stars - I Want To Be Loved; Cleophus Robinson - Grandma's Hands; The Angelic Gospel Singers - The Gamblin' Man; The Supreme Angels - I'm Going To Serve Jesus; The Brooklyn All Stars - I Stood On The Banks Of The Jordan; The Gospel Keynotes - That's My Son; The Swanee Quintet - Oh Yes He Did; Troy Ramey & Soul Searchers - I Know A Man From Galilee; The Supreme Angels - Crown Of Life; The Consolers - Won't It Be Grand; The Salem Travelers - Thank You Lord; The Swanee Quintet - I've Got That Feeling; The Brooklyn All Stars - People Get Ready; Harold Boggs - Lord Give Me Strength; Troy Ramey & Soul Searchers - It's Jesus Y'all; |
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Ivory Joe Hunter - Blues, Ballads.. (35522). CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 747)
The stylish R&B of Ivory Joe Hunter at his commercial and artistic peak in the Rock 'n' Roll era. Tracks:- I Got To Learn To Mambo - It May Sound Silly - It's A Doggone Crying Shame - I'll Never Leave You Baby - Heaven Came Down To Earth - I Want Somebody - That's Why - I Need You - A Tear Fell - You Mean Everything To Me - That's Why I Dream - Since I Met You Baby - You Can't Stop This Rocking And Rolling - To Lose You - All My Life - Love's A Hurting Game - Empty Arms - She's Gone - Every Time I Hear That Song - All About The Blues - If Only You Were Here With Me - Baby Baby Count On Me - Shooty Booty - I'm So Glad I Found You - You Flip Me Baby - Yes, I Want You - I Just Want To Love You - Now I Don't Worry No More. | ) |
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Ivory Joe Hunter - Woo Wee! The King & Deluxe Acetate Series. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1092)
There have certainly been no shortage of reissues of Ivory Joe Hunter’s King sides down the years - mostly OOC, many bordering on unlistenable from an audio standpoint - but "WOO WEE!" is the first to a) concentrate almost exclusively on the great boogies and jumps Ivory Joe made for King, instead of the sweet pop ballads that he had R&B chart hits with and b) bring you them with audio that’s totally representative of the way they sounded on the day that they were cut. As well as being a great songwriter and vocalist, Ivory Joe was also able to attract only the best accompanists for his 1940s sessions. He hired Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers to play on his first record Blues At Sunrise - reproduced here from the original Ivory Records acetates, which were sold to King in 1948. The tracks he subsequently cut for another Hunter-owned label, Pacific, featured such stellar names as Pee Wee Crayton, Ernie Royal and Wardell Gray. Ben Webster blew tenor on Ivory Joe’s first King session. And the bulk of the tracks featured on "Woo Wee!" utilise the talents of a band that was comprised entirely of Duke Ellington alumni, including Johnny Hodges, Oscar Pettiford, Ray Nance, Tyree Glenn, Russell Procope and Sonny Greer! When he wasn’t cutting hot R&B with the Ellington band members, he was down in Nashville working with a multi-racial band that included future production legend Owen Bradley, or up in Cincinnati playing it pretty with Cleanhead Vinson’s band, including Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis on tenor. If these men are not All Stars then who exactly would fit that description? Most of Ivory Joe’s King hits were soft, romantic ballads, but only one is featured here, the lovely (and classic) Guess Who? Most of the time we hear him in ‘blues ‘n’ boogie’ mode, laying down some of the coolest grooves of the day and proving that he could cut it with any of the more boisterous R&B names of his time. As well as presenting the best of the uptempo masters in blistering sound, the acetates yielded a handful of ‘alternate takes’ that really are ‘alternate’ -none of them have been heard in public since the day that they were recorded! This is great stuff that will appeal to anyone who’s been digging our Central Avenue-themed releases. Although most of these sessions were recorded away from L.A., they certainly capture all the spirit of the city’s R&B scene of the late 40s. If you only know Ivory Joe through his great 1950s hits like Since I Met You Baby, Empty Arms and A Tear Fell, you will enjoy the rockin’ surprises that await you here. |
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Jack Nitzsche Story 1963-78: - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1030)
A 26-track overview of the extraordinary career of this revered and sadly missed American pianist/composer/arranger/producer who worked with nearly everyone of note in popular music in the 60s and 70s, from writing hits such as the Searchers' 'Needles and Pins' to playing with Neil Young (sadly not represented here), The Rolling Stones,(as demonstrated by Marianne Faithfull's reading of 'Sister Morphine') Judy Henske, PJ Proby, Tim Buckley and Graham Parker among others, to the Oscar winning soundtrack for 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'. Not to mention his solo works which are classics in their own right. Many of these tracks have never been released on CD before- now they come complete with sleevenotes from expert Mick Patrick and never-before-seen photos provided by Nitzche's son Jack Jr. Buy it and learn about the man behind almost three decades of American music. | ) |
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Jack Nitzsche Story Vol. 2 Hard Workin' Man: - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1130)
Twenty six track collection that includes track from his entire forty + year career. A real collectors piece for Nitzsche fans, some of the tracks found here are either rare or unissued. Includes his collaborations with Captain Beefheart, The Monkees, CC Adcock (Jacks final recordings before his death), Crazy Horse, Bobby Vee, Frankie Laine and The Tubes. A real salute to the genius of the sadly missed American pianist/composer/arranger/producer. | ) |
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Jackie Lee Cochran With Jonnny And The Roccos - The 1985 Sessions: Fiddle Fit Man/Tearin' Up The Border. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1064)
Most comebacks inevitably suck donkey, but this 1985 session from one of Georgia's most distinctive cult figures and pioneers of the 50s rockabilly boom, backed by dogged UK rock'n'roll revivalists Johnny &The Roccos, and organised by former Blue Horizon supremo Mike Vernon, is an absolute delight. The Roccos' album is also featured on this great value 2fer CD, which also comes with bonus tracks from the sessions, including the Roccos' take on 'Matchbox'. First ever time on CD. | ) |
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Jackie Verdell - Lay My Burden Down. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 375)
Joe Simon-produced sides on this '70s Spring outing, feature a young Houston E. Whitney on background vocals!!! Tracks:- Lay My Burden Down - Praise Him - Can I Get A Witness - The Storm Is Passing Over - Walk All Over God's Heaven - When The Saints Go Marching In - Let It Be - I Want Jesus To Walk With Me. | ) |
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Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 902)
The early years of Jackie Wilson's career including the surprise # 1 hit of the '80s, "Reet Petite". Tracks:- Reet Petite - Why Can't You Be Mine - I'm Wanderin' - Lonely Teardrops - Shake! Shake! Shake! - It's So Fine - Come Back To Me - Doggin' Around - Do Lord - If I Can't Have You - All My Love - So Much - I Know I'll Always Be In Love With You - Danny Boy - You Better Know It - I'll Be Satisfied - Talk That Talk - That's Why (I Love You So). | ) |
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Jackie Wilson - Very Best Of Jackie Wilson. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 913)
From R&B to soul, this compilation covers the whole of Jackie Wilson's career, showing how he could transcend styles with his truly remarkable voice. Fantastic value at budget price. Tracks:- Reet Petite - Lonely Teardrops - To Be Loved - That's Why (I Love You So) - I'll Be Satisfied - Doggin' Around - Lonely Life - Night - You Better Know It - Talk That Talk - Am I The Man - I'm Comin' On Back To You - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend - Baby Workout - Squeeze Her,Tease Her, But Love Her - No Pity (In The Naked City) - Whispers (Gettin' Louder) - I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy - Love Is Funny That Way - Just Be Sincere - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher - You Got Me Walking - This Love Is Real. | ) |
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Jacks Meet The Cadets - Why Don't You Write Me. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 535)
Five guys named.... Jacks, Cadets, and at times just about any other group they needed to be on live shows. Fine, super fine west coast doo wop. Tracks:- The Jacks - Why Don't You Write Me?; The Jacks - Since My Baby's Been Gone; The Cadets - Heaven Help Me; The Cadets - Do You Wanna Rock; The Jacks - Away; The Jacks - How Soon; The Cadets - I Cry; The Rocketeers - They Turned The Party Out Down At Bessie's; The Jacks - Dream A Little Longer; The Cadets - Fine Lookin' Baby; The Jacks - So Wrong; The Cadets - Wiggie Waggie Woo; The Jacks - I'm Confessin'; The Jacks - Let's Make Up; The Cadets - If It Is Wrong; The Cadets - Annie Met Henry; The Rocketeers - My Reckless Heart; The Jacks - Why Did I Fall In Love; The Cadets - I Want You; The Cadets - You Belong To Me; The Jacks - Dream A Little Longer; The Cadets - Dancin' Dan; The Jacks - This Empty Heart; The Cadets - So Will I; The Jacks - My Darling; | ) |
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James Carr - A Man Worth Knowing. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1120)
Compilation of deep soul music's greatest cult hero, bringing together his recordings in the '90's and the re-recorded "You're Pouring Water On A Drowning Man", his last recording before his death in 2001. Originally singing on some stellar albums in the late sixties, James disappeared completely from view in the late '70's, having always suffered from his personal demons. His return in the '90's, aided by original producer Quintin Clauch, shows what we were missing out on. The thought that he could have released double the amount of albums he managed had he not gone into retirement is horrible, for even up to the end he was in superb voice. Those owning the early records from his career will be pleasantly surprised at the '90's arrangements to James' classic style songwriting. Much missed. Twenty one tracks featuring: "Soul Survivor", "Daydreamin'", "Memphis After Midnight" and "She's Already Gone" | ) |
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James Carr - Soul Survivor. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 487)
Another stunning album from the master of deep southern soul, again produced by long time mentor Quinton M Claunch. Cajun crackers here "Soul Survivor", " Put Love First ", "Day Dreamin" and -"Memphis After Midnight". | ) |
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James Carr - Take Me To The Limit. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 310)
A serious return to form in this new album from the master of '60s southern deep soul, produced by long-time associate Quinton M Claunch. Tracks:- Take Me To The Limit - Sugar Shock - Love Attack '90 - You Gotta Love Your Woman - High On Your Love - She's Already Gone - Our Garden Of Eden - I Can't Leave Your Love Alone - What's A Little Love Between Friends - Lack Of Attention - | ) |
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James Hunter Band - Believe What I Say. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 636)
The best blue-eyed soul voice from these shores in many a decade backs up his vocal skills with his own finely crafted R&B songs. Duets with Doris Troy and Van Morrison complete a sublime album of rhythm & soul music. Tracks:- Two Can Play - Way Down Inside - The Very Thought Of You - It Ain't Funny - Turn On Your Love Light - Let Me Know - I'll Walk Away - I Wanna Get Old With You - Hallelujah I Love Her So - Believe What I Say - Out Of Sight - Don't Step On It - Hear Me Calling - Ain't Nothing You Can Do. | ) |
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Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff. CD.
(Ace Records - CDSX 003)
Remastered and expanded absolute soul classic album from 1971 leading off with the all-time soul diva track "Mr Big Stuff". Miss Knight has the golden vocals of an angel in soul heaven. Apart from the title track there are some other top drawer soul gems "Little Bit Of Something", "Take Him You Can Have My Man", "Call Me A Fool If You Want To", "Pick Up The Pieces" and "You Think You're Hot Stuff". The girls got attitude!! Also has unreleased bonus tracks and multimedia extra with video, pictures and biog | ) |
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Jerry Cole - Hot Rod Twangin'. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1122)
Two dozen slabs of torrid twang by one of the greatest and busiest studio musicians of the 1960 and beyond. A heavily used session man (the most famous album he worked on was something called Pet Sounds) and a touring member of The Champs, Cole found time in his busy schedule to record his own instrumental albums. These twenty four tracks are highlights from his dozen or so solo albums recorded (under various names) during the '60's, the man was comfortable with any style. Compiled with Jerrys's own approval. | ) |
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Jerry Lee Lewis - Honky Tonk Rock 'n' Roll Piano Man. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 332)
First CD appearance of these sides, previously only available as a limited fan club issue, from the very last of the great rockers. Tracks:- My Fingers Do The Talking - Why You Been Gone So Long - Daughters Of Dixie - Teenage Queen - I'm Lookin' Over A Four Leaf Clover - I Am What I Am - Better Not Look Down - Only You (And You Alone) - Honky Tonk Rock 'n' Roll Piano - Circumstantial Evidence - I'm Lookin' Under A Skirt - Rock 'n' Roll Money - Forever Forgiving - Why You Been Gone So Long - Get Out Your Big Roll Daddy. | ) |
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Jerry Lee Lewis - Live At The Vapors Club. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 326)
From country to rock 'n' roll Jerry Lee can still beat the hell out of those 88s - unique, live and still alive! Tracks:- Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave - Chantilly Lace - I'll Find It Where I Can - Drinkin' Wine Spo-dee-o-dee - Sweet Little Sixteen - Boogie Woogie Country Man - Me And Bobby Mcgee - Rockin' My Life Away - Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On - You Can Have Her - Hey Good Lookin' - Will The Circle Be Unbroken. | ) |
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Jerry Lee Lewis - Pretty Much Country. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 348)
Country with attitude, on these previously unissued mid-80s sides from the rock 'n' roll survivor. Tracks:- Honky Tonk Heaven - She Never Said Goodbye - That Was The Way It Was Then - Candy Kisses - I Am What I Am - Come As You Were - She Sang Amazing Grace - Have I Got A Song For You - Daughters Of Dixie - Send Me The Pillow You Dream On - She Sure Makes Leavin' Look Easy - My Fingers Do The Talking - Honky Tonk Heart - Careless Hands - Honky Tonk Rock 'n' Roll Piano - Forever Forgiving. |
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Jesse Belvin - Goodnight My Love. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 336)
This compilation of Modern sides includes the mellowest of hits all featuring the silken voice of Jesse Belvin. Tracks:- Goodnight My Love - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - The Cliques - I'll Mess You Up; The Cliques - Once Upon A Time; The Cliques - I'm In Love With A Girl; The Cliques - The Girl In My Dreams; The Cliques - My Desire; Don't Close The Door - Senorita - The Cliques - I Wanna Know Why; Let Me Love You Tonight - I Need You So - My Satellite - Just To Say Hello - Dream House - I'm Not Free - You Send Me - By My Side - The Jacks - Let's Make Up; Summertime - I Want You With Me Christmas - Goodnight My Love - Sad And Lonesome - Beware - What Can I Do Without You - I'll Make A Bet - | ) |
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Jesse Belvin - The Blues Balladeer. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 305)
The velvet voice of Jesse Belvin with a selection of R&B cut for Speciality Records in the early '50s. Includes his first hit 'Dream Girl'. Tracks:- Daddy Loves Baby - My Love Comes Tumbling Down - Dream Girl - Daddy Loves Baby - Dream Girl - Confusin' Blues - Baby Don't Go - Confusin' Blues - Blues Has Got Me - Hang Your Tears Out To Dry - Dream Girl - Don't Stop (Pretty Baby) - Love Me - Puddin' 'n' Tane - Open Up Your Heart - What's The Matter - Ding Dong Daddy - One Little Blessing - Gone - Love, Love Of My Life - Where's My Girl - Let's Try Romance - Come Back - Love Of My Life - | ) |
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Jimmy C Newman (with Vin Bruce, Rufus Thibodeaux And Doc Gui - Lache Pas La Patate. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 501)
Cajun country at its best highlighting Jimmy 'C' Newman's 1974 hit and subsequent LP, with additional stylistically compatible string driven sound of three of his contemporaries. For once accordian free.Tracks:- Jimmy 'C' Newman - Lache Pas La Patate; Jimmy 'C' Newman - La Valse De Grand Basile; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Jolie Blonde; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Grand Texas; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Grand Mamou; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Allons Danser Colinda; Jimmy 'C' Newman - J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte; Jimmy 'C' Newman - La Valse Du Grand Chenier; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Hippy-Ty-Yo; Jimmy 'C' Newman - La Valse De Tolom; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Allons A Lafayette; Jimmy 'C' Newman - Cher Tout-Toute; Doc Guidry - Bayou Lafourche; Vin Bruce - Dans La Louisiane; Rufus Thibodeaux - Pauvre Clochard; Vin Bruce - Chere Cherie; Rufus Thibodeaux - La Valse De Amite; Doc Guidry - Tee Maurice; Rufus Thibodeaux - Silver Lake Blues; Vin Bruce - Te Petite A Te Meon; Doc Guidry - Ton Petite Couvert; Rufus Thibodeaux - Draggin' The Bow; Vin Bruce - Clair De La Lune; Rufus Thibodeaux - Port Arthur Waltz; Doc Guidry - Tee Kaplan; Vin Bruce - Bayou Lafourche; Rufus Thibodeaux - Fais Do-Do; Vin Bruce - J'ai Laisse Mon Coeur A La Maison; Doc Guidry - Over The Waves; Jimmy 'C' Newman - The Potato Song; | ) |
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Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy - Jimmy Liggins And His Drops Of Joy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 306)
Covering the period 1947 - 1953, this compilation includes the original "Cadillac Boogie", a close friend of Jackie Brenson's later "Rocket 88" and Jimmy's wonderful paean to alcohol, "Drunk". Tracks:- I Can't Stop It - Troubles Goodbye - Teardrop Blues - Cadillac Boogie - Move Out Baby - Careful Love - Homecoming Blues - Baby I Can't Forget You - Don't Put Me Down - Nite Life Boogie - Mississippi Boogie - Come Back Baby - Answer To Teardrop Blues - That Song Is Gone - Saturday Night Boogie Woogie Man - Shuffle Shuck - The Washboard Special - That's What's Knockin' Me Out - Hep Cat Boogie - I Want My Baby For Christmas - Train Blues - Baby's Boogie - Drunk - Going Away - Come Back Home. | ) |
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Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy - Rough Weather Blues Vol. 2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 437)
Jimmy rocks where brother Joe rolls as '47's test for "Saturday Night Boogie-Woogie Man" lays claim as another rock'n' roll progenitor. Tracks:- Bye Bye Baby Good-bye - Lookin' For My Baby - Rough Weather Blues - Misery Blues - Give Up Little Girl - Lonely Nights Blues - Saturday Night Boogie Woogie Man - Lover's Prayer - Now's The Time - Sincere Lover's Blues - Down And Out Blues - Seven Come Eleven - Blues For Love - Brown Skin Baby - Stolen Love - Jumpin' And Stompin' - Low Down Blues - Cloudy Day Blues - Goin' Down With The Sun - Dark Hour Blues - Pleading My Cause - I'll Never Let You Go - Railroad Blues - Drunk - I'll Always Love You. | ) |
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Jimmy McCracklin - Modern Recordings 1948-50. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 720)
Jimmy McCracklin's long career took him from gut-bucket blues through rock'n' roll to soul music. Among his earliest dates, these recordings certainly fit into the former category, and includes the piano/vocal demo session for Jules Bihari. Hear history unfold before your very ears. Tracks:- Reelin' & Rockin' Aka Rockin' All Day - Deceivin' Blues (alternate take) - Beer Drinkin' Woman - I'll Get A Break Some Day - Love When It Rains aka Rainy Weather Blues - Deceivin' Blues - I Think My Time Is Here - Josephine - Bad Condition Blues - Blues Blasters' Shuffle (instrumental) - Oh! I'm In Love - You Deceived Me - Gotta Cut Out - Up And Down Blues - Racket Blues (take 2) - Bad Health Blues - Just Won't Let Her Go - Don't Mistreat Me (take 1) - Cold Hearted (take 2) - Your Heart Ain't Right - Hamburger Joint - Crying Blues - Mistreating Me (demo) - Bad Health Blues (demo) - 1942 Boogie. | ) |
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Jimmy Murphy - Southern Roots. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 714)
Not quite the last to be heard from Mr. Murphy, but certainly a superb mix of Southern blues, rockabilly and country gospel. Includes title of the year in "Tears In The Eyes Of A Potato" as one of a dozen previously unissued performances. Tracks:- Shanty Boat Blues - Hub Cap - Tears In The Eyes Of A Potato - Heart Of Brass - Big Train - He's Always The Same - Electricity - Little Black Train - John The Baptist - Little David (Play On Your Harp) - Better Get Ready (aka $M) - Jesus Is My Only Friend - Jesus Is Coming To Reign - I Feel Jesus (My My My) - Holy Ghost Millionaire - Jesus Has Saved My Soul - I Believe - Wake Me Up Sweet Jesus - My Feet's On Solid Ground - Half A Loaf Of Bread - Take This Message To Mother. | ) |
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Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy - Very Best Of.... CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 593)
From the Frank Guida stable that produced the riotous Gary US Bonds records comes this 25 tracker including the No. 1 hit "If You Wanna Be Happy". Tracks:- If You Wanna Be Happy - I Can't Hold Out Any Longer - Some Kinda Nut - Twistin' Matilda (And The Channell) - Take Me To Los Angeles - Call Me - When I Get My Car - Everybody's Gone Ape - Guess Things Happen That Way - She's Alright - Church Street In The Summertime - I Want To Know If You Love Me - You're Nothing - I Hate You Baby - My Little Room - You Can't Have Your Cake - I Know Why Dreamers Cry - Hands Off - I Love You So - Treat 'Em Tough - I Need Your Love - Tell Me Why - Don't Release Me - When Matilda Comes Back - Go 'Way Christina. | ) |
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Jimmy Witherspoon - Blowin' In From Kansas City. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 279)
Equally at home as a jazz or a blues singer, Jimmy Witherspoon cut for a myriad of labels during his career, and these great blues sides come from his time with Modern Records. Tracks:- Love My Baby - There Ain't Nothing Better - Love And Friendship - T.B. Blues - Goin' Around In Circles - Geneva Blues - I'm Just A Country Boy - Good Jumping - Slow Your Speed - Blowing The Blues - It's Raining Outside - I'm Just A Lady's Man - I'm Just Wandering - Part 1 - I'm Just Wandering - Part 2 - Who's Been Jivin' With You - Sweet Lovin' Baby - Thelma Lee Blues - The Dr Knows His Business - Rain, Rain, Rain - Baby, Baby. | ) |
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Jimmy Witherspoon - Jimmy Witherspoon. . . Plus. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 1062)
Expanded edition, and the first ever release on CD for some of the tracks, of Witherspoon 's first Crown album from 1958- regarded by many as a benchmark in the worlds of jazz and blues. Several of the tracks included have never even appeared on any format other than 78, so their appearnce on disc is LONG awaited. One track features Jimmy fronting Jay 'Hootie' McShann's orchestra. |
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Jive Five - Our True Story. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCH 76)
The definitive compilation from the best doo wop group to have a No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B chart with their first release, "My True Story". Tracks:- My True Story - Do You Hear Wedding Bells - Beggin' You Please - Rain (Makes My Baby Cry) - Johnny Never Knew - People From Another World - What Time Is It? - When I Was Single - These Golden Rings - Girl With The Wind In Her - I Don't Wanna Be Without You Baby - No Not Again - Hurry Back - You Know What I Would Do - Never, Never, Never - Hully Gully Callin' Time - Lily Marlene - She's My Girl. | ) |
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Jiving Jamboree - Vol 3 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 848)
OK you hep cats dust off the spats and get ready for jumpin jive action. Twenty eight guaranteed rock n roll dance floor fillers, all drawn from the King and Federal records vaults. |
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Jiving Jamboree - Vol. 1 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 561)
Put on your dancing shoes, grab your partner, hit the floor and rip it up to 25 real gone dancers, Not just nostalgia - jive is alive!, and you say you're never too old to learn? | ) |
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Jiving Jamboree Vol 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 706)
Well if you have recovered from Vol. 1 then get ready to jive one more time!!! Hey if you're getting a bit past all that throwing the wife around the dance floor, this is still one hell of a good rockin', rollin', rhythm & bluesin' compilation. | ) |
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Joe Hill Louis - Boogie In The Park. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 803)
Tracks:- Heartache Baby - I Feel Like A Million - (Sonny Boy's) Cold Chills - Boogie In The Park - Walkin' Talkin' Blues - Come Back Baby - Mistreat Me Woman - Big Legged Woman - Goin' Down Slow - Train Ticket - Broke And Hungry (Blue In The Morning) - Highway 99 - Gotta Go Baby - Street Walkin' Woman - Early In The Morning (Near About The Break Of Day) - Joe Hill Boogie (Boogie Woogie All Night Long) - The Way You Treat Me - Eyesight To The Blind - Peace Of Mind - Chocolate Blonde - Twisting And Turning - Chicago Sunny Boy (Joe Hill Louis) - Western Union Man; I Love My Baby - Keep Away From My Baby - At The Woodchoppers' Ball - She Broke Up My Life - Good Morning Little Angel - Backslide Boogie - | ) |
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Joe Houston - Joe Houston Blows Crazy. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 772)
Classic 50s tracks from the Wild Man of the Tenor Sax - Issued for the first time on CD. Tracks:- All Night Long - Blow Joe Blow - Houston's Hot House - Have A Ball - Doin' The Lindy Hop - Dig It - Boogie Woogie Woman - Blowin' Crazy - Goin' Crazy Aka Joggin' Around - Celebrity Club Stomp - Sentimental Journey - Shtiggy Boom - Joe's Gone - Riverside Rock - Joe's Gone - Yessiree - Blowin' Crazy - Turn Around - Stompin' With Joy - Crazy Twist - Chitlun's Twist Aka Chittlin - Roy's Twist - Celebrity Club Stomp (Later Version) - Limbo And The Blues. | ) |
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Joe Liggins & His Honey Drippers - Dripper's Boogie Vol. 2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 436)
20 more sides from the 'Honeydripper' man complete the CD release of his early '50s Speciality waxings. Tracks:- Sentimental Lover - Little Joe's Boogie - Daddy On My Mind; Little Joe's Boogie Aka Guitar Boogie - Bob Is My Guy - That's The One For Me - Little Black Book - So Alone - Oh How I Miss You; Boogie-Woogie Lou - Cryin' Over You - Dripper's Boogie - My Heart Cried - Farewell Blues - Deep Feeling Kind Of Love - Hey Betty Martin - Everyone's Down On Me - Make Love To Me - Tenderly - Tears On My Pillow. | ) |
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Joe Liggins & His Honey Drippers - Joe Liggins And The Honeydrippers. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 307)
The other Liggins brother had hits with Exclusive as far back as the late '40s. Here, we have his early '50s Speciality sides including the mellow, mellow hit "Pink Champagne". Tracks:- Pink Champagne - Ramblin' Blues - Rag Mop - Rhythm In The Barnyard - Going Back To New Orleans - I've Got A Right To Cry - The Honeydripper - I Just Can't Help Myself - Don't Miss That Train - Frankie Lee - Brand New Deal In Mobile - Little Joe's Boogie - One Sweet Letter - Whiskey, Gin And Wine - Louisiana Woman - Trying To Lose The Blues - Shuffle Boogie Blues - Rain, Rain, Rain - The Flying Dutchman - Tanya - Blues For Tanya - Freight Train Blues - Whiskey, Women And Loaded Dice - The Big Dipper - Do You Love Me, Pretty Baby? | ) |
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Joe Lutcher - Jumpin' At The Mardi Gras. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 753)
Jump blues vocalist and alto sax player, Joe Lutcher (brother of the more famous Nellie) was the hit maker of the original "Mardi Gras" featured here, along with other R&B gems from the late '40s & early '50s recorded for Modern Records, before he moved away from secular music entirely. Tracks:- Rockola - Pasadena Rhumboogie - Mardi Gras - Please Be My Honey - This Is 49 - Night Cap - Let It Rain - Ojai - Take A Ride - Joe's Lament - Foothill Drive - Rag Mop - Beige Room - Cryin' & Singing The Blues - Carnival Parade - La Bohemie - Pasadena Rhumboogie - Joe's Mood - Take A Ride - Ojai - Let's Be Friends - I Want A Little Girl - Foothill Drive - I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Bumps And Lumps; | ) |
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Joe Simon - Mr Shout. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 663)
This is where it all began on the Bay Area based Hush Records label (later leasing to Vee-Jay & others) - 24 prime cuts of soulful R&B. Tracks:- Say (That Your Love Is True) - My Adorable One - The Golden Tones - Doreetha; When You're Near - Let's Do It Over - The Golden Tones - You Left Me Here To Cry Alone; The Golden Tones - Ocean Of Tears; It's A Miracle - Land Of Love - Everybody Needs Somebody - (Just) Call My Name - It's All Over - Pledge Of Love - Troubles - I See Your Face - I Keep Remembering - Goodnight Irene - When You're Near - No One Else Will Do - Just Like Yesterday - Only A Dream - The Whoo Pee - Bring It On Home To Me - When I'm Gone. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - Blues Brother. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 405)
Bernard Besman's Sensation sides, including the 1948 debut "Boogie Chillen" make up this slice of blues history from 1993 chartmaker John Lee Hooker. Tracks:- Boogie Chillen - Rollin' Blues - I Need Lovin' (Aka Tease Me Over Baby - Grinder Man - Women In My Life - My Baby's Got Something - Momma Poppa Boogie - Sailing Blues - Graveyard Blues - Huckle Up Baby - Alberta - Boogie Chillen # 2 - Three Long Years Today - Do My Baby Think Of Me? - Burnin' Hell - Goin' On Highway 51 - Sail On Little Girl, Sail On - Alberta - Part 2 - 21 Boogie - Find Me A Woman (Aka I'm Gonna Git Me A Woman) - Hastings Street Boogie - Canal Street Blues - War Is Over (Goodbye California) - Henry's Swing Club. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - Everybody's Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 474)
Drawn from the legendary Bernie Besman Sensation sessions and sides cut in '54 in Detroit for Speciality. The real Johnnie Lee. Tracks:- Do My Baby Think Of Me? - Three Long Years Today - Strike Blues - Grinder Man - Walkin' This Highway - Four Women In My Life (Aka Goin' Away Baby - I Need Lovin' (Aka Tease Me Over Baby - Find Me A Woman (Aka I'm Gonna Git Me A Woman) - I'm Mad (Again) - I Been Done So Wrong - Boogie Rambler - I Keep The Blues - No More Doggin' - Everybody's Blues - Anybody's Blues - Locked Up In Jail - Nothin' But Trouble - I Need Love So Bad - I Had A Good Girl (Aka Don't Trust Nobody) - Odds Against Me (Aka The Syndicators). | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - Graveyard Blues. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 421)
These seminal late 40s sides cannot be given enough exposure in the welter of Hooker material that has surfaced since his new found fame. Tracks:- War Is Over (Goodbye California) - Henry's Swing Club - Alberta - Hastings Street Boogie - Build Myself A Cave - Momma Poppa Boogie - Graveyard Blues - Burnin' Hell - Sailing Blues - Black Cat Blues - Miss Sadie Mae - Canal Street Blues - Huckle Up Baby - Goin' On Highway 51 - Sail On Little Girl, Sail On - Alberta - Part 2 - My Baby's Got Something - Boogie Chillen # 2 - 21 Boogie - Rollin' Blues. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - House Rent Boogie. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 799)
Tracks:- House Rent Boogie (alt) - Sally Mae - Nobody To Talk To Me (aka Mean Old Train) - Numbers Blues (alt) - Build Myself A Cave (alt) - Roll 'n' Roll - Anybody Seen My Baby - How Can You Do It - Key To The Highway (alt less overdub) - I Got Eyes For You - Blue Bird Blues - I Got Eyes For You (alt - Tk 2) - I'm In The Mood (w/harmonica overdub) - Love Money Can't Buy - It's Stormin' And Rainin' - Let's Talk It Over - It's Been A Long Time Baby - I Tried Hard - You Receive Me - Taxi Driver - Baby You Ain't No Good - Half A Stranger - Hug And Squeeze - I'm Ready - | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - Live At Sugar Hill Vol's 1&2. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 938)
Once more the almost 2 on 1 CD, this time Live At Sugarhill sessions, recorded over a week long residency. Tracks:- Can't Hold Out Much Longer - I'm Gonna Keep On Walking - T.B. Is Killing Me - Run On - This World (No Man's Land) - I Like To See You Walking - It's You I Love, Baby - Drifting Blues - You Gonna Miss Me - You're Nice And Kind To Me Lou Della - Money (That's What I Want) - I Want To Get Married - Matchbox - Boogie Chillen - Night Time Is The Right Time - You Don't Move Me - I Been Dealing With The Devil - My Babe - Key To The Highway. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - Live At Sugar Hill Vol. 1. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 287)
Tracks:- Can't Hold Out Much Longer - I'm Gonna Keep On Walking - I Was Standing By The Wayside - T.B. Is Killing Me - Run On - This World (No Man's Land) - I Like To See You Walking - It's You I Love, Baby - Drifting Blues - You Gonna Miss Me. |
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John Lee Hooker - Live At Sugar Hill Vol. 2. LP.
(Ace Records - FCD 7714)
Tracks:- You're Nice And Kind To Me Lou Della - Money (That's What I Want) - I Want To Get Married - Matchbox - Boogie Chillen - Night Time Is The Right Time - You Don't Move Me - I Been Dealing With The Devil - My Babe - Key To The Highway. |
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John Lee Hooker - Original Folk Blues Of John Lee Hooker. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHM 530)
Original 1964 Modern album of Hooker's 1948-54 recordings for the label with six big-value extra sides. Tracks:- Boogie Chillen - Queen Bee - Crawlin' King Snake - Weeping Willow Boogie - Whistlin' And Moanin' Blues - Sally Mae - I Need Love So Bad - Let's Talk It Over - The Syndicator - Let Your Daddy Ride - Drifting From Door To Door - Baby I'm Gonna Miss You - Cold Chills - Cool Little Car - I Wonder Little Darling - Jump Me One More Time - Lookin' For A Woman - Ride 'Til I Die. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - That's My Story. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 259)
1960 album for John Lee Hooker gets the Ace treatment in this re-issue. Classic delta blues from the late, great master. Tracks:- Money (That's What I Want) - Come On And See About Me - I'm Wanderin' - Democrat Man - I Want To Talk About You - Gonna Use My Rod - Wednesday Evening Blues - No More Doggin' - One Of These Days - I Believe I'll Go Back Home - You're Leavin' Me Baby - That's My Story. |
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John Lee Hooker - That's My Story/The Folk Blues Of John Lee Hooker. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 927)
2 LPs on 1 CD with a minor excision due to space problems. Over 75 minutes of John Lee's country & folk blues. Tracks:- Money (That's What I Want) - I'm Wanderin' - Democrat Man - I Want To Talk About You - Gonna Use My Rod - Wednesday Evening Blues - No More Doggin' - One Of These Days - I Believe I'll Go Back Home - You're Leavin' Me Baby - That's My Story - Black Snake Blues - How Long Blues - Wobblin' Baby - Weeping Willow Boogie - Pea Vine Special - Tupelo Blues - I Rowed A Little Boat - Water Boy - Church Bell Tone - Bundle Up And Go. | ) |
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John Lee Hooker - The Folk Blues Of John Lee Hooker. LP.
(Ace Records - CH 282)
Tracks:- Black Snake Blues - How Long Blues - Wobblin' Baby - Weeping Willow Boogie - Pea Vine Special - Tupelo Blues - I'm Prison Bound - I Rowed A Little Boat - Water Boy - Church Bell Tone - Bundle Up And Go - Good Morning Little Schoolgirl - Behind The Plow. |
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John Lee Hooker - The Legendary Modern Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 315)
The Ace John Lee re-issue programme continued apace with these recordings from the Modern label in the early 50s. Many of these titles are seeing the light of day for the first time on CD and from the masters. Tracks:- Boogie Chillen - Sally Mae - Hoogie Boogie - Hobo Blues - Weeping Willow Boogie - Drifting From Door To Door - Crawlin' King Snake - Women In My Life - Howlin' Wolf - Playin' The Races - Let Your Daddy Ride - Queen Bee - Wednesday Evening - I'm In The Mood - Tease Me Baby - Turn Over A New Leaf - Rock House Boogie - Too Much Boogie - Need Somebody - Gotta Boogie - Jump Me One More Time - Down Child - Bad Boy - Please Take Me Back. | ) |
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Johnnie & Joe - I'll Be Spinnig - The J & S Recordings. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1138)
Johnnie and Joe were an R&B duo who hit the R&B charts three times, including the massive hit "Over The Mountain" The musical & vocal arrangements are similar to and will appeal to collectors of doo wop from the same period. This collection brings together their hits for the J & S and Chess labels plus three unreleased tracks (30 tracks in all). | ) |
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Johnnie Allan - Promised Land. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 380)
All the hits and much more, from swamp-pop to country to cajun, from Louisiana's finest chanter. Tracks:- The Promised Land - South To Louisiana - She's Gone - Let's Do It - Cry Foolish Heart - What'cha Do - Your Picture - Somebody Else - Please Accept My Love - You Got Me Whistling - I'll Never Love Again - Secret Of Love - Nights Of Misery - Cajun Man - Graduation Night (As You Pass Me Baby) - Please Help Me I'm Falling - Somewhere On Skid Row - Isle Of Capri - Sweet Dreams - I Cried - A Stranger To You - I Can't Wait - I'm Missing You - Little Fat Man - Today I Started Loving You Again - Homebound Train - Let's Go Get Drunk - Tennessee Blues - | ) |
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Johnny 'Guitar' Watson - Hot Just Like TNT. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 621)
This is the young John Watson in all his early flash. Biting guitar and that Texas drawl that stamped his early Modern/RPM sides. Also included the two Keen 45s and four previously unissued Dig cuts showing his diversity. Tracks:- Hot Little Mama - I Love To Love You - Hot Little Mama - Don't Touch Me - Too Tired - Lonely Girl - Ain't Gonna Hush - Those Lonely, Lonely Nights - Oh Baby - Someone Cares For Me - Ruben - Give A Little - Love Me Baby - She Moves Me - Ruben - Three Hours Past Midnight - Love Bandit (Gangster Of Love) - Johnny "Guitar" Watson & Jeannie Barnes - Telephone Boogie; Dee's Boogie - I Got A Girl That Lives Over Yonder) - Gangster Of Love - One Room Country Shack - Deana Baby - Honey - Come On Baby - My Baby And Me - You've Been Gone Too Long - Come On Baby. | ) |
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Johnny 'Guitar' Watson - Listen/I Don't Want To Be Alone, Stranger. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 408)
The funky blues of these '70s Fantasy sides stayed in touch with his past and defined his present. Tracks:- If I Had The Power - You've Got A Hard Head - Lovin' You - It's All About You - You're The Sweetest Thing I've Ever Had - I Get A Feeling - Like I'm Not Your Man - You Bring Love - You Stole My Heart - I Don't Want To Be A Lone Ranger - Your New Love Is A Player - Tripping - Lonely Man's Prayer - You Make My Heart Want To Sing - It's Too Late - Love Is Sweet Misery - You Can Stay But The Noise Must Go - Strong Vibrations. | ) |
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Johnny Crawford - The Best Of Johnny Crawford. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 429)
Ex-TV star Crawford cut these 24 perfectly produced mini musical soap operas for Bob Keane's Del-Fi label. Tracks:- Cindy's Birthday - Rumours - Your Nose Is Gonna Grow - Proud - Patti Ann - Daydreams - Cindy's Gonna Cry - Judy Loves Me - Janie Please Believe Me - What Happened To Janie - Lonesome Town - Lucky Star - Devil Or Angel - Sandy - Debbie - Your Love Is Growing Cold - That's All I Want From You - Cry On My Shoulder - I Don't Need You - Mr Blue - The Girl Next Door - We Belong Together - No One Really Loves A Clown - Sittin' And A-watchin'; | ) |
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Johnny Maestro and The Crests - The Best Of The Rest Of Johnny Maestro And The Crests. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 322)
From the original 3-track tapes comes this superb companion to Ace's Best Of The Crests including eight previously unissued songs and four alternate takes on this big compilation. Tracks:- Learning 'Bout Love - Molly Mae - I O U - I Do - Keep Away From Carol - Paper Crown - The Way You Look Tonight - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - Let Me Be The One - Beside You - Always You - Test Of Love - Six Nights A Week - Let True Love Begin - My Special Angel - Step By Step - Say It Isn't So - Isn't It Amazing - Out In The Cold Again - Besame Baby - Strange Love - A Rose And A Baby Ruth - If My Heart Could Write A Letter - We've Got To Tell Them - Silhouettes - The Angels Listened In - You Took The Joy Out Of Spring - Dream Maker - The Warning Voice; | ) |
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Johnny Moore's Three Blazers - Be Cool: The Modern & Dolphin Sessions 1952-54. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1148)
Twenty five tracks by one of the cherised acts of the early 50s west coast "cool blues" scene. This compilation concentrates on their recordings on the Modern and Dolphin Label, soon after their frontman Charles Brown left them. This features three of the best replacements the group worked with: Mari "Mauri" Jones, Frankie Ervin and "Lex" Nelson Alexander Drawing from original master tapes and acetates, this collection concentrates on giving the listener access to unreleased takes, rare recordings and unissued. Surprisingly this is one of the few Three blazers collections released in the CD era. | ) |
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Johnny Otis - Greatest Johnny Otis Show. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 673)
The best of the Capitol Records output from the greatest rock'n' roll revue of them all, cut 1957-59, these sessions produced Otis only four US pop hits and had quite an impact on Brit rock'n'rollers and beat groups. Tracks:- Johnny Otis - Shake It Lucy Baby; Marie Adams & The Three Tons Of Joy - Ma (He’s Making Eyes At Me); Marie Adams & The Three Tons Of Joy - (Romance) In The Dark; Johnny Otis - Willie And The Hand Jive; Marie Adams & Johnny Otis - Bye Bye Baby; Marie Adams - Loop De Loop; Johnny Otis - Can’t You Hear Me Callin’; Marie Adams - The Light Still Shines In My Window; Johnny Otis - Hum Ding A Ling; Mel Williams - Well Well Well; Jeannie Sterling & The Moonbeams - Story Untold; Marie Adams - All I Want Is Your Love; Johnny Otis - Good Golly; Mel Williams - You Just Kissed Me Goodbye; Johnny Otis - Ring-A-Ling; Johnny Otis - Three Girls Named Molly, Doin’ The Hully Gully; Marie Adams - A Fool In Love; Johnny Otis - Crazy Country Hop; Johnny Otis - Hey Baby, Don’t You Know; Marci Lee & Johnny Otis - I’ll Do The Same Thing For You; Marie Adams - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?; Johnny Otis - Willie Did The Cha Cha; Johnny Otis - Mumblin’ Mosie; Johnny Otis - Let The Sun Shine In My Life; Marci Lee & Johnny Otis - Castin’ My Spell; Marci Lee & Johnny Otis - Telephone Baby. | ) |
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Johnny Otis Orchestra - Rock 'n' Roll Hit Parade. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 774)
An expanded form of the original album concept of covers of big-selling R&B chart toppers of earlier years, masterminded by Johnny Otis in 1956 and released on his Dig label. It features the cream of LA's best R&B vocalists, including Richard Berry, Jesse Belvin, Arthur Lee Maye, Mel Williams and Otis himself. Tracks:- The Jayos - Honey Love; The Jayos - Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream); The Jayos - Earth Angel; The Jayos - Gee!; The Jayos - Sincerely; The Johnny Otis Show - The Midnight Creeper (Part 1); The Jayos - At My Front Door; Long Tall Sally - The Jayos - Only You; The Jayos - One Mint Julep; The Johnny Otis Show - Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!; Please Don't Leave Me - Jeannie Barnes - Shake A Hand; The Jayos - Sexy Ways; Arthur Lee Maye & Mel Williams - Ko Ko Mo, I Love You So; Arthur Lee Maye - Fever; Harold Lewis - It's Love Baby; Prince Moreland - I Almost Lost My Mind; The Johnny Otis Orchestra - The Midnight Creeper (Part 2); The Jayos - Good Lovin'; Jeannie Barnes - Teardrops From My Eyes; Prince Moreland - I Need You So; Mel Williams - I Cried A Million Tears; Mel Williams - All Through The Night; | ) |
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Johnny Otis Show - Creepin' With The Cats - The Legendary Dig Masters Vol. 1. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 325)
First in a series drawn from Johnny Otis' mid-50s Dig record label featuring 22 rare or unissued sides. Tracks:- The Midnight Creeper (Part 1) - Driftin' Blues - Ali Baba's Boogie - Let The Sun Shine - Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! - Dog Face Boy (Part 1) - Dog Face Boy (Part 2) - Show Me The Way To Go Home - Sleepy Shines Butt Shuffle - Organ Grinder's Swing - Someday - Sadie - Butterball - Wa-Wa (Part 1) - My Eyes Are Full Of Tears - Turtledove - Groove Juice - Trouble On My Mind - Number 69/number 21 - The Creeper Returns - Stop, Look And Love Me - The Night Is So Young And You Are So Fine. | ) |
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Johnny Otis Show - Vintage 1950's Broadcasts - Various. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 981)
Hear the legends rocking live on the Johnny Otis Show in Los Angeles. These are live radio broadcasts that have never seen the light of day before since airing in the 50's. Features Johnny and his band, Penguins, Marie Adams, Kip Tyler and many others in their heyday. |
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Johnny Otis/Snatch & The Poontangs - Snatch And The Poontangs / Cold Shot. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 855)
X rated lyrics and funky R&B from Mr O and his crew. These two albums are the last recordings he made for Kent in the late 60's. Some street rhymes are rapped (often considered to be the roots of rap) over some gritty blues n funk backing with some blistering guitar breaks. The package includes a Robert Crumb inspired double page cartoon picture. | ) |
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Johnny Tillotson - All His Early Hits - And More!!!!. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 946)
Johnny's pop and country sides gathered together on this definitive CD covering his early career. Tracks:- Poetry In Motion - It Keeps Right On A-hurtin' - Send Me The Pillow You Dream On - Without You - You Can Never Stop Me Loving You - Well I'm Your Man - Dreamy Eyes - True True Happinness - Love Is Blind - Why Do I Love You So? - Never Let Me Go - Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - Princess Princess - Jimmy's Girl - (Little Sparrow) His True Love - Cutie Pie - She Gave Sweet Love To Me - What'll I Do - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Out Of My Mind - Empty Feeling - Judy Judy Judy - Funny How Time Slips Away - A Very Good Year For Girls - Lonely Street - I Got A Feeling - Lonesome Town - I Fall To Pieces - Poetry In Motion. | ) |
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Johnny Tillotson - Fabulous Johnny Tillotson. CD.
(Ace Records - CDFAB 003)
A budget price compilation of his 12 greatest hits. Tracks:- Poetry In Motion - It Keeps Right On A-hurtin' - Dreamy Eyes - True True Happinness - Why Do I Love You So? - Jimmy's Girl - Without You - Send Me The Pillow You Dream On - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) - Out Of My Mind - You Can Never Stop Me Loving You - Funny How Time Slips Away. | ) |
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Johnny Tillotson - She Understands Me/That's My Style. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 345)
Another 2 of Johnny's MGM LPs on 1 CD providing another pleasing pop and country mix. Tracks:- She Understands Me - That's Love - Busted - Willow Tree - Tomorrow - Little Boy - To Be A Child Again - That's When It Hurts The Most - More Than Before - Island Of Dreams - Yellow Bird - Take This Hammer - Heartaches By The Number - Without Your Sweet Lips On Mine - Things - Countin' My Teardrops - Me, Myself And I (These Things We Do) - Oh, Lonesome Me - Then I'll Count Again - You Don't Want My Love - I've Seen Better Days - Just One Time - Your Mem'ry Comes Along - The Race Is On. |
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Johnny Tillotson - Talk Back Trembling Lips/The Tillotson Touch. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 331)
2 Johnny Tillotson MGM LPs back to back on 1 CD show that the one time teeny bopper could also turn a fine country tune. Tracks:- Talk Back Trembling Lips - Blue Velvet - Danke Schoen (Ich Danke Schon) - What Am I Gonna Do - My Little World - I Can't Stop Loving You - Worried Guy - Another You - Rhythm Of The Rain - All Alone Am I - Please Don't Go Away - Blowin' In The Wind - I Rise, I Fall - On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - This Ole House - Suff'rin From A Heartache - I've Got You Under My Skin - Worry - I'm Watching My Watch - When I Lost You - Always - Cold Cold Heart - Jailer Bring Me Water. | ) |
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Johnny Tillotson - You're The Reason-Best Of The MGM Years. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 618)
Signed to MGM from Cadence in the eye of the British invasion hurricane. Tillotsen was one of the few '50s style artists to survive and chart consistently through to 1966. Tracks:- Talk Back Trembling Lips - Another You - Worried Guy - Please Don't Go Away - I Rise, I Fall - Worry - Heartaches By The Number - She Understands Me - Angel - Suff'rin From A Heartache - (Wait 'Til You See) My Gidget - No Love At All - More Than Before - Blue Velvet - Rhythm Of The Rain - I Can't Stop Loving You - The Race Is On - Without You - Always - Cold, Cold Heart - All Alone Am I - Things - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - It Keeps Right On A Hurtin' - Danke Schoen (Ich Danke Schon) - Oh, Lonesome Me - When I Lost You - Red Roses For A Blue Lady - Dreamy Eyes - You're The Reason. | ) |
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Jukebox R&B - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 335)
22 jukebox favourites from the heyday of the Wurlitzer, drawn from the west coast's Modern label's rockinest sounds. Tracks:- The Cadets - I Got Loaded; Floyd Dixon Orchestra - Dance The Thing; Etta James - Every Night; Earl Curry - One Whole Year Baby; The Flairs - This Is The Night For Love; Young Jessie - Hit, Git And Split; The Flairs - She Wants To Rock; B B King - Everyday (I Have The Blues); The Cadets - Wiggie Waggie Woo; Johnny "Guitar" Watson - She Moves Me; Elmore James - Standing At The Crossroads; Jimmy Beasley - Rhumba Rock; Ike & Tina Turner - Chicken Shack; B B King - Don't You Want A Man Like Me; Lowell Fulson - Shattered Dreams; The Cadets - Sixty Minute Man; Etta James - How Big A Fool; Jimmy Beasley - I'm So Blue; Richard Berry & The Flairs - Let's Make With Some Love; The Flairs - Double Crossin' Baby; The Jacks - My Darling; The Teen Queens - Rock Everybody; | ) |
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Jump, Jive And Swing! - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHK 721)
Bouncing in from across the Atlantic like a second World War rerun comes 40s Swing, the sensation that is sweeping the nation way over there. But we're ready for them with this swingsational compilation of homegrown sartorially and musically correct talent. Tracks:- Chevalier Brothers - Corn On The Cobb; Chevalier Brothers - Wise Up Baby; The Ray Gelato Giants - Givin' Up Givin' Up; Dana Gillespie - A Lotta What You Got; Sugar Ray's Flying Fortress - Bim Bam Baby; Big Town Playboys - Ain't No Big Deal On You; Big Town Playboys - Girls All Over The World; Tyrone Hibbs & The Hip Shakers - I'm Gonna Rock Till My Rocker Breaks Down; The Ray Gelato Giants - Medley: Angelina / Zooma Zooma; Dana Gillespie - Big Fat Mamas Are Back In Style Again; Ray Gelato's Giants of Jive - Sing, Sing, Sing; Dana Gillespie - Lovin' Machine; Tyrone Hibbs & The Hip Shakers - There Ain't Enough Room Here To Boogie; Ray Gelato's Giants Of Jive - Flying Home; Tyrone Hibbs & The Hip Shakers - You Better Believe It; Big Town Playboys - Hungry Man; Big Town Playboys - The Wobble; Sugar Ray's Flying Fortress - You Got Me Reelin' And Rockin'; Sugar Ray's Flying Fortress - Dark Eyes; | ) |
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Jumpin' And Jivin' - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 654)
An offshoot of swing, a precursor of rhythm & blues, a grand-daddy of rock 'n' roll and a parallel universe to bebop is that thing called jump - dance music to jive to coast to coast as this collection proves big time. Billy Vera nails it, robbing the vaults of Speciality & Prestige. Tracks:- Daddy Cleanhead - Something's Goin' On In My Room; Roy Milton - Tell It Like It Is; Duke Henderson - Lucy Brown; Leo Parker - Mad Lad Returns; The Nelson Alexander Trio - Drink Up, Light Up; Roy Milton - Baby, Don't Do That To Me; Amos Easton (Bumble Bee Slim) - Sometimes; Joe Turner - I Want My Baby (When The Rooster Crows); Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy - Hep Cat Boogie; Roy Milton - Baby, You Don't Know; King Pleasure/Annie Ross - Red Top; Amos Easton (Bumble Bee Slim) - Ida Red; Rudy Ferguson - Cool Goofin'; Marvin Phillips - Wine Woogie; King Pleasure/Annie Ross - Twisted; Amos Easton (Bumble Bee Slim) - Tiny's Boogie; Roy Milton - If You Don't Know; King Perry - I Must Have Been An Ugly Baby; Eddie Jefferson - Stop Talkin', Start Walkin'; Roy Milton - Gonna Leave You Baby; Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Squattin'; Floyd Dixon - Hole In The Wall; Joe Carroll - Got A Penny, Benny?; Roy Milton - Make Me Know It; King Pleasure - Moody's Mood For Love; | ) |
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Jumpin' The Blues - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 941)
Distilled from Ace's hugely successful vinyl series drawn from the vaults of US Decca, comes this compilation of early 50s red hot and jumpin' blues sounds to pop your wig to. Tracks:- Stomp Gordon - Damp Rag; Margie Day - Take Out Your False Teeth Daddy; Willie Brown - Cadillac Boogie; Harold Burrage - Hi Yo Silver; Cecil Payne - Block Buster Boogie; Stomp Gordon - Fat Mama Blues; Dole Dickens - We're Gonna Rock This Morning; Tiny Davis And Her Orchestra - How About That Jive; James Von Streeter And His Wig Poppers - Chit'lins; Zilla Maye And The Blue Caravan - Nightshift Blues; Big Bob Dougherty & Orchestra - Big Bob's Boogie; Tiny Davis And Her Orchestra - Race Horse; Waymon Brown - The Six Hundred Block; Joey Thomas - Hobo Boogie; Cecil Gant - Rock Little Baby; Johnnie Brown - I'm Gonna Stop My Foolin'; Goree Carter - I'm Your Boogie Man; Goree Carter - I've Got News For You; Willie Brown - Easter Bunny Boogie; John Godfrey Trio - Yes Ya Do; Connie Jordan - I'm Gonna Rock (Till My Rocker Breaks Down); Eunice Davis - Work Daddy Work; | ) |
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Kenny Vance & The Plantones - Soundtrack ToThe Doo Wop Era: A Kenny Vance Collection. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 1117)
Collection of classic Doo Wop songs lovingly covered in a late night listening style. This album is a twenty four track collection taken from several albums, featuring four unreleased songs. Having a career peak of opening for both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones on their debut US tours, it's hardly surprising how enamored Kenny Vance is with music from the '50's and 60's. The man is clearly in love with the style as he has been busy re-recording classics for years, notably in a much more mature approach that adds a fascinating new dimension to these tunes. Passionately performed, the group have an encyclopedic knowledge of Doo Wop songs and the craftmanship to create something new and relevant to these standards. Includes their signature tune: "Looking For An Echo", "Hushabye", "Gloria" and "This Wonderful Girl." Interesting fact: Kenny Vance has acted in several movies by directors such as Woody Allen and was the musical director for Saturday Night Live and National Lampoon's Animal House. | ) |
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Kim Fowley - Impossible But True - Kim Fowley Story. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 888)
CD that celebrates the life and times of one of the more colourful characters of the music industry (and christ knows we need them!) from the early hit of 'Alley-Ooop' through to his work with Cat Stevens, Soft Machine, Slade etc. This 32 track compilation spans the period 1960-69 and features CD gems such as 'Too Die Alone' by the Bush (pre Misunderstood), 'Pink Dominoes' by the Crescent, 'Comedown Song' by Spider, the rare first single by The Soft Machine and much more. Cover artwork by Phil Smee with extensive and entertaining annotation by Rob Finnis with input from Mr Fowley himself. 60's mondo at it's very best. | ) |
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King Curtis - Hot Sax, Cool Licks. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 757)
The master of the 'yakety sax' sound on a set of late 50s greasy, small combo R&B instrumentals for the Atco label (including six previously unreleased). As a bonus Ace have included the hit records by the Coasters and Chuck Willis featuring timeless King Curtis solos. Tracks:- That Is Rock & Roll - What Am I Living For? - Yakety Yak -Jest Smoochin' - The Birth Of The Blues - You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) - Ific - Castle Rock - Chili - Train Song - Splankin' - Peter Gunn - Linda - Lil Brother - Cuban Twilight - Restless Guitar (Take 9) - Heavenly Blues - Chains - The Honey Dripper (Part 1) - The Honey Dripper (alt. Version) - The Groove - Snake Eyes - Jaywalk - The Shake - Midnight Ramble. | ) |
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King Curtis - Old Gold/Doing The Dixie Twist. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 614)
The other two Tru-Sound albums from the ultimate session sax man, from around the time of his Enjoy hit 'Soul Twist'. Tracks:- Fever - Honky Tonk - So Rare - Tippin' In - You Came A Long Way From St Louis - Tuxedo Junction - The Hucklebuck - Lean Baby - Harlem Nocturne - Night Train - Soft - Sweet Georgia Brown - Alexander's Ragtime Band - In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town - St Louis Blues - Royal Garden Blues - When The Saints Go Marching In - Basin Street Blues - Muskrat Ramble - Up A Lazy River - St James Infirmary; | ) |
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King Curtis - Trouble In Mind/Party Time. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 545)
The King of the soulful saxophone, the man who set a thousand sessions alight, is featured here on two solo albums cut for Trutone in '61/'62. Tracks:- Trouble In Mind - Jivin' Time - Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Bad, Bad Whiskey - I Have To Worry - Woke Up This Morning - But That's Alright - Ain't Nobody's Business - Don't Deceive Me - Deep Fry - Free For All - Easy Like - Hot Saxes - I'll Wait For You - The Party Time Twist - Low Down - Keep Movin' - (Let's Do) The Hully Gully Twist - Slow Motion - Firefly - Something Frantic; | ) |
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King Hill Billy Bop & Boogie - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 854)
Hot hillbilly biscuits from the late 40's and early 50's, that paved the way for the full on rock n roll scene. Many seeing the light of day for the first time in a long time. Stomp away to Delmore Brothers, Jimmie Wonder, Moon Mulligan, Bill Long, Cowboy Copas and Shorty Long. Now where's that pitchfork gone!! |
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King Rock 'n' Roll Vol 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 975)
A bumper crop of black rock'n'roll/rhythm'n'blues at its finest from the King label's extensive vaults, featuring well known artists such as Bill Doggett (yes, the jazz organist !), Little Eva, Joe Tex, Donnie Elbert, Little Willie John and Hank Ballard, all performing some of their rarest recordings. Transferred from original production tapes for 'king' quality. Jive, stroll, rock'n'roll!! |
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King Rockabilly - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 777)
Tracks:- The Bluetones - Shake Shake; Boyd Bennett - Move; Cecil McNabb - Clock Tickin' Rhythm; Joe Penny - Bip A Little, Bop A Lot; Joe Penny - Mercy, Mercy, Percy; Bill Beach - Peg Pants; Bill Beach - You're Gonna Like Me Baby; Hank Mizell - Jungle Rock; Delbert Barker - No Good - Robin Hood; Delbert Barker - Jug Band Jump; Bing Day - Pony Tail Partner; Rusty York - Tremblin'; Mac Curtis - Grandaddy's Rocking; Bob & Lucille - Eeny-Meeny Miney Mo; Donnie White - Your Kind Of Lovin'; Dave Dudley - Rock'n'Roll Nursery Rhyme; Charlie Gore & Louie Innis - (You Ain't Nothin' But A Female) Hound Dog; Ronny Wade - Gotta Make Her Mine; Ronny Wade - Annie Don't Work; Fuller Todd - Top Ten Rock; Jimmy Lee Prow - You Tell Her, I Stutter; Moon Mullican - Seven Nights To Rock - full version; Charlie Feathers - Bottle To The Baby - alternate take with studio chat and false start; Booker Lee Jr - Rockin' Blues; | ) |
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Kiss 'n' Tell - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 330)
30 great lip-smacking girlie sounds including the Fab 4-covered "Devil In His (Her) Heart" and its flip from the fabulous Donays. Tracks:- The Shirelles - Celebrate Your Victory; The Shirelles - Remember Me; The Shirelles - You're Under Arrest; The Donays - Devil In Your Heart; The Donays - Bad Boy; Claudine Clark - Party Lights; Dean And Jean - Silly Little Girl; Earline And Her Girlfriends - Casanova; Earline And Her Girlfriends - Because Of You; Maxine Brown - Little Girl Lost; The Ikettes - Peaches 'n' Cream; The Ikettes - Fine, Fine, Fine; Candy And The Kisses - Are You Trying To Get Rid Of Me; Candy And The Kisses - You Did The Best You Could; The Toys - You Got It Baby; The Toys - Try To Get You Out Of My Heart; Lorraine And The Delights - I Just Couldn't Say; Les Girls - Stop, Look And Listen; Julia And The Desires - Kiss And Tell; Annette - Better Be Ready; The Del-Rons - Leave Us Alone; Bernadette Carroll - Don't Hurt Me; Bernadette Carroll - Nicky; Martin Sisters - Only Seventeen; Linda Laurie - Stay At Home Sue; The Gypsies - Hey There, Hey There; Nella Dodds - You Don't Love Me Anymore; The Chiffons - I Wonder Why; The Chiffons - Foolish Little Girl; The Chiffons - Three Dips Of Ice Cream; | ) |
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Krooning: Southern Doo Wop - Vol. 2 - Various Artists. CD.
(Ace Records - CDCHD 629)
Excello doo wops were more than just "Little Darlin". The Hollyhocks, Themes, Seniors and King Krooners all contributed vocal pyrotechnics, though an alternate of aforementioned hit is included. Tracks:- Johnny Bragg And The Marigolds - Juke Box Rock And Roll; The King Krooners - School Daze; The King Krooners - There's Been A Change; The Gladiolas - Comin' Home To You; The Five Chums - High School Affair; The King Krooners - One Day, One Day; Johnny Bragg And The Marigolds - It's You, My Darling It's You; The Gladiolas - Little Darlin'; The Seniors - Sloo Foot Soo; The Themes - Yes That's Love; The King Krooners - Now That She's Gone; The King Krooners - Won't You Let Me Know; The Gladiolas - Run, Run Little Joe; The Marigolds - Rollin' Stone; The King Krooners - Steps Of Love; The Gladiolas - I Wanta Know; The Five Chums - Give Me The Power; The Marigolds - Why Don't You; The King Krooners - What Does The Future Hold; The Gladiolas - Say You'll Be Mine; The Themes - The Magic Of You; The Hollyhocks - Don't Say Tomorrow; The Seniors - Why Did You Leave Me; The Hollyhocks - You For Me; | ) |
