Yehaaw! A brilliant album.
My Celtic heritage knows this song as something else. Do you know what?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Laredo_(song)
Saturday 10 September 2016
The Polperro Fishermen's Choir: Two Albums From Polperro Cornwall
*Where I live, in my part of merry-old England*, we have our own carols that are peculiar to our villages. These are heard nowhere else in the world; written by locals and now sadly appropriated by musicologists who feel it's their right to glorify their GOD (whatever that might be) and lesser the tradition of a local innocent religion. But we accept this.
The Celts of Cornwall often feel as though they are privileged in their uniqueness; they're not. Many Celts live all over Britain and never treat people as badly as these Cornwallian cocks do.
*Where I live, in my part of merry-old England *we treat everyone with the respect they deserve. No one is an outcomer, or incomer or whatever you dumb-asses call it. Interbreeding doesn't make you special.
Anyway!
These albums show where the American tradition really came from. If a country appropriates God then they better back it up with history because your God came from YOUR homeland.
The Platters: Siempre The Platters
Utterly magical music. A Spanish (Mercury) album from 1962. Classic songs like Sixteen Tons, Only you and The Great Pretender take you to a time where musicians did it all live.
Alan Hull: Pipedream
The recording of the vinyl is a little scratchy on track one but then it's pretty perfect. Alan Hull's first solo album after the break-up of Lindisfarne. All a bit pedestrian for my taste but someone will love it.
Ace Cannon: That Music City Feeling
Saxomaphone ace, Ace Cannon looks like a darts player but plays like a dream. He has a very fluid style that works well with his selection of tunes.
Friday 9 September 2016
El Al-Various Artists: Songs Of Israel Volume 2
Amazing what people listened to on flights. In-house entertainment from El Al with some nice tunes going on.
Thursday 8 September 2016
The Barrelhouse Six: Banjo Spectacular (Live at the Striped Garter)
Two sides of non stop Banjo band live in a pub. Pour yourself a beer and Sing-A-Long-A-Banjo with the crowd
Pat Dodd and Cyril Ornadel: 'Get Hi"
A Fiona Bentley Production utilising the skills of Pat Dodd and his boys and the Michael Sammes Singers. The album is two continuous sides of merry making that is obviously set-up, but, The music is harmless and will benefit anyone who wants to get their older relatives in the mood. I've added the track-listing below as I couldn't be arsed to write it all out. Enjoy.
Brian Dee (The Happy Hammond): All Time Great Movie Themes
Brian Dee (winner of the Melody Maker Jazz Pianist of 1960 Award) and his happy Hammond play the usual suspects but with a little more class than most. A nice version of 'A Man And A Woman' and a Latinised version of 'Lara's Theme' both stand out, but to be honest they're all pretty good.
Moe Bandy: I'm Sorry For You my Firend
Urm! Cut ya wrists country form Moe Bandy, The Jesus and Mary Chain of Texas. Not that bad really, a bit gritty recording but a nice album to your collection. Bought this in the charity shop at the bottom of the road, with, another couple of country albums that I think I'll save for later as depression has set in.
Cutris Pierre & The Dixieland Steel Orchestra: Self Titled
West Indian music from one of the stars of this genre. A bit scratchy and a bit same but if you want to spend an hour imagining a secluded beach, sunshine and a large ensemble, then this is your music.
Sunday 4 September 2016
Various Artists: All Aboard
24 comedy songs from a variety of artists including Danny Kaye, Benny Hill etc. I am a little concerned by one track by Charlie Drake, that has less than thoughtful lyrics but, It is from a different age so I'll let it go. As for track 23, well I'll let you judge whether it's an appropriate track. I've left it on. Other than that it's the usual stuff from the usual people. Stand out track is My Brother by Terry Scott, pure magic.
Pussycat: First Of All
Denim loving Dutch septet who were the Netherlands version of, well loads of bands. Up-beat pop nonsense that does what it intends to; light on the ear and memory. Stand-out track is Mississippi. Great for a kitsch party night.
Ena Baga: The Happy Hammond
Hammond organ goddess Ena Baga plays all the old favourites. She plays with a lot of dynamics, which is quite unusual for organ (fnarr).
Saturday 3 September 2016
The Toreno Band: Tijuana Nursery Rhymes
Like Herb Alpert at a Crèche. Harmless music from the Toreno band with big, bold and blowy brass. I like it.
Pinky and Perky: Have A Party
Kids TV favourites of the 60s and 70s sing the usual songs. Great for kids and big-kids alike.
Monday 28 March 2016
Torfrock: ....Dat Matscht So Schön and Rata-Ta-Zong
Two albums from German band Torfrock. Pretty weird stuff going on.
A1
Torfmoorholmer Regionalhymne
A2
Spruch: Arbeitstag In Torfmoorholm
A3
Rut Mit'n Torf (...Dat Matscht So Schön)
A4
Spruch: Torfmoorholmer Arbeitswelt
A5
Sommertied-Blues (Summertime Blues)
A6
Spruch: Jochen Kurzschluß
A7
He, Jo
A8
Spruch: Torfmoorholmer Frühgeschichte
A9
Rollo, Der Wikinger
B1
Rollos Taufe
B2
Spruch: Fingerfertigkeit
B3
Karola Petersen (Oh, Carol)
B4
Spruch: Joe Verfällt Der Mystik
B5
De' Wind Secht Maria (The Wind Cries Mary)
B6
Spruch: Friedhelm Fusel
B7
Spuk Am Brautsee
B8
Spruch: Torfmoorholmer Gastfreundschaft
B9
Let's Wörk Togesser (Let's Work Together)
A1
Die Sonntagsjäger
A2
Volle Granate, Renate
A3
Tarzan Von' Teer
A4
Die Butterfahrt
A5
Tanz Der Wikinger
B1
Presslufthammer B-B-Bernhard
B2
Ufos Über Torfmoorholm
B3
Watt?
B4
Wikingerbeerdigung
Wednesday 9 March 2016
Rentnerband: ...alles klar
Yahoo! Those crazy Germans didn't half know how to take a well-known tune and do a little craziness to it. This album is an odd mix of cover versions of songs: "Lily The Pink" and "Liverpool Lou" and songs/tunes that, I think, were their own. There's a mad version of "The Entertainer" and their take on, the previously stated, "Lily The Pink" is almost as good as the original, as it adds, toward the end, a mini-homage to "Rockbound The Clock" and "Ja, mir san mit'm Radl da" which is a song I love from the Die Moosacher band album. If you get off on strange, mid 70s Germania then this is your album.
Monday 7 March 2016
John Keating: Space Experience
Crazy sound fun from fellow scot, John Keating. He taught himself to compose and arrange during his teens and while working in the Ted Heath band he was asked to be the primary arranger. This album is a funky-monkey of early 70s mild psychedelia. Keating writes a few of the songs and also arranges songs like 'Rocket man' and 'The Sound Of Silence'. This is a great album of all round grooviness. I do recommend.
Friday 4 March 2016
Roland Shaw And His Orchestra: The Phase 4 World Of Spy Thrillers
Beautifully arranged and played spy thrillers. All the tracks are stand-out although I do have a soft spot for 'My Man Flint'. So glad I found this.
Thursday 3 March 2016
Klaus Wunderlich: Hammond Pop 5
Holy ORGAN Geoff! This is a fabulous concoction of Hammond arrangements made by Germany's premier concoctor of organ-stuff, Klaus Wunderlich. Each track is a medley of two or three songs/tunes that were obviously created to send young (and old) Germans mad with delight. It's not surprising why! It's a brilliant album of mad organ music. SIMPLES.
Tony Mottola: Tony Mottola Joins The Guitar Underground
Mr Mottola plays in several styles and does them all rather well. I really like this album because it evokes those lazy, sunny afternoons when, as a kid, the days seemed to go on forever. He does a nice version of 'Those Were The Days' made famous over here by Mary Hopkin. The cover's pretty ridiculous to, so that's a bonus.
Wednesday 2 March 2016
28 Stars: Top Programm 2
German pop from around the late 60s-70s. Brilliantly odd stuff particularly "Das int main Weg" by Peter Bell. 55" of him sounding like he's singing about his wig. Phenomenal find.
Percy Thrower: Percy Thrower's Guide To Good Gardening
Ah! Percy Thrower. The thinking man's Alan Titchmarsh. Percy was a staple on British TV for many-a-year. Gardener's World was in its prime when Percy hosted it. His gentle, lilting voice and laid-back manner coupled with his handy tips on gardening (not that I ever did any) created a show that oozed calmness and made for the perfect antidote to the stressfulness of 70s life.
This double album has twelve tracks that correspond to each month and, Percy gives advice to the listener on what, when and how to get the best from your garden during each of the months.
The Twintones: Eleven Plus Two
Yes! Yes! Yes! This is more like it. The Twintones were a brother and sister duo (twins strangely enough) from Nanpeen in Cornwall. This is f'ing brilliant stuff. Organ and percussion from the 70s that reeks amateurism from every pore but does it with such style. A scratchy as fuck record but who cares? Not me! There's a brilliant piece of buff on the back:
"If Kay and Gary had a chance to appear on NEW FACES or OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, it is quite possible they would greatly impress a national audience." There's also a huge chance they wouldn't. There's also an endorsement from Dick Emery, who obviously saw them whilst on holiday and was roped in to give a little testimony that is writ large over the back of the album.
Monday 29 February 2016
Mono?
I've just noticed that some posts have been recorded as mono rather than stereo. There are quite a few of the earlier posts that are mono recordings so no problem there. As for the ones that are recorded mono, I'll replace them in the next week or so and let the dear listener know. All the albums posted very recently are stereo.
YD (LFB)
YD (LFB)
Sunday 28 February 2016
Lonely Trailer: Lonely Trailer 6 Track Promotional EP
I was given this by a friend whose band I joined, for a short period, in the mid 80s. His band were friends with Lonely Trailer, who sent across quite a bit of stuff for the guys to pass on as promo material. This is quite a rare little gem that contains six tracks from other albums and has a hand stencilled picture on the front.
Petra: More Power To Ya
Bought this album years ago on the recommendation of a friend and, although I am totally irreligious, I did find their songs really interesting. The album is a nice combination of ROCK and Blues ROCK that is quite accessible and catchy, as long as you try and ignore the ludicrous religiosity of the lyrics.
Various Artists: Yorkshire Pilgrimage - A Souvenir In Sounds
A curious album of anthropological insights into the Yorkshire psyche, interspersed with songs, tunes and curio. I nearly didn't buy this as I thought it may be a salmagundi of dire music. It actually is an interesting digest on certain Yorkshire traditions.
This record welcomes you in typical sounds, from the bells of the Minster to theatre mill driven hammers of an ancient Sheffield forge, from the story told by a Humber trawler skipper to the songs of Scarborough (guess which one?), the Dales and even a hymn composed by Anne Bronte.
The Big Ben Banjo Band: Strummin'
Swinging favourites from TBBBB. Up tempo banjo madness that makes you smile from the start to the finish. Plenty of slightly out-to-tune piano (à la Mrs Mills) corny drums and arrangements. A particular favourite is the song 'Strumming' On The Old Banjo' which was made for Sunday morning tidying up. Pure class.
Hot Butter: Original Hits Series Volume 1 Hot Butter POPCORN
De De De De Dedar De. De De De Dedar De. The Moog, the highly versatile machine that is often used on recording sessions seldom comes into its own as the real star pf the show. But it does on this album and the result goes to prove that the success "Hot Butter" enjoyed with "Popcorn" was not a passing fluke. The song that became an international hit was written some years ago by Gershon Kingsley and like many a catchy song it sat around in the publishing catalogues until Stan Free, Moog Player Extraordinary, came along and with Richard Talmadge, Danny Jordan and arranger John Abbott transformed it into an incredible hit.
John Barry: John Barry Conducts His Greatest Movie Hits
There's nothing that John Barry touched (musically) that didn't reek of class. One of my all-time favourite composers who was born just up the road from Lenin For Beginners central. His skill as a composer was remarkable considering he quit formal education at 15, "I just quit. I hated it." He actually trained by correspondence course in composition, orchestration and harmony ("I've never taken an exam, and I'd probably flunk if I did."
Monday 22 February 2016
The Country Rockers: Free Range Chicken
One of my all time favourite bands. I sent away for this album in the late 80s after hearing these guys. It's pure country played by three of the coolest old dudes there are. This is the way music should be played; no frills and straight from the heart. Some of the songs are pure heartbreakin', 'Finally' being a particularly fine track. Also, their version of 'Wipe Out' is one of the BEST EVER. This one is going to take a comment or mail request for a PW
Sam Baird: Sangs & Plays Guitar
Durand: Plays Bass & Sangs
Gaius "Ringo" Farnham: Plays Drums & Sangs
George Baker Selection: Paloma Blanca
This is one album I'm presuming I'll be asked to take down, which is a surprise because I've not heard (hide nor hair) of it for years. The George Baker Selection had one big hit with Paloma Blanca, and I remember NOT dancing to it as a young bloke in the late 70s. It was pop music of the lamest kind but, time has softened my opinion and now I kind of like the catchy, corniness; the faux rock look that is actually based in disco puerility. George now reminds me of Rory McGrath which is a shame because McGrath is a twat and I bet George is a bit of a dude. Put this one on when you're getting ready for a Friday night party with close friends.
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