tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18746879191936352024-03-01T10:57:07.118-08:00Derek's Daily 45An occasional 45; used to be daily postings.Derek Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16243707785298348196noreply@blogger.comBlogger1868125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874687919193635.post-52639027851240102872020-11-18T07:51:00.001-08:002020-11-18T07:51:51.020-08:00The Commotions - Somebody's Got To Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0KkoacA1me1Krtr8NfXQvcDbw3fBWczPGGKB_Q5L93336d_a-8fIsThGuh8jErBhjxeIyeFXjk2GsVTHOMlJ5yV-EsxChD4ByNSAKR65qiIEztIOh65FlaLXBHew3dM99-yugttvLw/s2048/commotions.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb0KkoacA1me1Krtr8NfXQvcDbw3fBWczPGGKB_Q5L93336d_a-8fIsThGuh8jErBhjxeIyeFXjk2GsVTHOMlJ5yV-EsxChD4ByNSAKR65qiIEztIOh65FlaLXBHew3dM99-yugttvLw/s400/commotions.jpg"/></a></div>
I admit it; after listening to so many 45's thru the years, stuff can easily slip thru the cracks. Thanks to shuffle play on my trusty ol' ipod though, it's quite often that something pops up that gives me a reminder of how great it is. When this one came on, it REALLY floored me. It's so good, how could I have forgotten about it? A quick search of this ol' blog showed that I had never featured it!
Hard hitting, funky jams with female vocals full of fire? You KNOW I'm 100% on board, and this record has that kinda vibe in full effect. I wish I knew some biographical info; the group released one other 45 on the Blue Rock label (which featured mostly Chicago artists), and their producer worked with artists from several regions. If you know more, please write.
I think the universe works in powerful ways, as the time is right to feature this jam and dedicate it to the Trump administration, 'cause it's TIME TO GO.
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(originally posted 9/9/2009)
The Sons Of Adam (founded by guitar legend Randy Holden), had started life as a surf instrumental band from Baltimore, moved to LA at the tail end of ‘63, and morphed into The Sons Of Adam by ‘65. By the time their final single was released, Randy Holden was out of the band, replaced by Craig Tarwater on (blazing) lead guitar.
What sets this apart from so many psych/ garage tracks is that it was penned by none other than Arthur Lee (at his peak), exclusively for the Sons Of Adam. Arthur’s genius plus the Sons instrumental prowess made for a devastating single.
Shortly after this release, the band broke up, and drummer Michael Stuart joined Love, just in time for Forever Changes. Craig Tarwater joined Love in their heavy period (‘70-‘73), and played in Arthur Lee’s excellent ‘Vindicator’ LP.
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This is a real favorite of mine these days from this Chicago group who released far too few records. In this writer's humble opinion, this track is their best. Combining grungy garage rock guitar and those beautifully smooth Chicago group vocals, there is no way this song could lose. Add to the mix the excellent songwriter (and, unusually, a member of the group) Bobby Newsome, and this track is by far one of the best EVER featured in the 45 of the day club. Hope you love it as much as I do.
from 1967...
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ALL of the music I love was created by black artists or influenced by
black music. This is the 3rd of 3 mixx tapes of my favorite 45's, as I'm
about to turn 45 (RPM) myself. Turn it up loud and honor these
incredible artists. I could listen to these 40 songs only, 100 minutes
of music, for the rest of my days and be content.<br />
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I'm turning 45 (RPM) in less than a week, so it seems like a good time
to celebrate with a handful of favorite mellow/ sweet soul 45's. Anyone
who knows me is well aware of my deep love affair with the small records
with the big hole! 2 more (high quality audio) mixes coming up within
the next week. As always, music (art) heals. Listen, share, repeat.<br />
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You Don’t Have To Worry - Doris & Kelley<br />I Won’t Do Anything - Lezli Valentine<br />Love’s Gonna Do You In - The Autographs<br />The Time Is Right For Love - Bobby Reed<br />Run To Me - Sheryl Swope<br />In My Opinion - The Vandals<br />So I Can Love You - The Emotions<br />I Fooled You This Time - Gene Chandler<br />It’s You - Hal & Brenda<br />These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding<br />Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - The Casinos<br />He Will Break Your Heart - Jerry Butler<br />Part Of Me - Johnny Adams<br />Soldier Of Love - Arthur Alexander<br />Sometimes I Wonder - Major Lance<br />It’s Just Your Way - Jan Bradley<br />Cry To Me - Solomon Burke<br />Echo - Brenda Holloway<br />My Love-Is - Little Willie John<br />Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye<br />Open Our Eyes - Funkadelic <br />
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(originally posted 7/2009) <br />
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Little Richard cut some great sides in the period after he went lighter
on religion and went back to the devil's music (including the great deep
soul cut "I Don't Know What You've Got'...which features Hendrix on
guitar) but it took Larry Williams as producer to get some of that old
fire out of the Georgia Peach once again.<br />
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This red hot number is one of the many great cuts from 1967's "The Explosive
Little Richard" which is an excellent album from start to finish. Practically every cut is a
great dancer, but Okeh records chose wisely when they issued this one as
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(originally posted sometime in 2007) <br />
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Every time I hear the intro to this great record, it reminds me of the flamboyant Little Richard interview in the 1973 <i><b>Jimi Hendrix</b></i>
film where he claims that Jimi was ALREADY a star when he met him and
was a member of Richard's band. As the luscious guitar intro proves,
even though Jimi was playing in the Curtis Mayfield style at the time of
this recording, he was a musician of grace, taste, finesse and a giant
TALENT. <br />
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Allegedly Jimi's time with Richard was cut short due to the amount of
attention Jimi was receiving on the bandstand which infuriated the star
of the show, but fortunately he stuck around long enough to cut this one
and only single.<br />
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For nearly five years (late '57 until 1962) Little Richard had left the
sinners life of secular music, and became a preacher. It wasn't until an
offer to tour England in '62 came on the table (thanks to Don Arden,
villain of yesterday's post)that Richard made a return to his signature
secular sounds.<br />
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This record shows off beautifully how well Richard can SING. Everyone
knows that he can peel the paint off of the wall with the shouts, but
damn does he put in a stellar vocal performance here.<br />
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from 1965...<br />
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LITTLE RICHARD - I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT BUT IT'S GOT ME<br />
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(Originally posted 8/21/09)<br />
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It's a real mystery as to how a record this great could be released by a nationally distributed label and languish in obscurity, but there are hundreds of examples of this kinda injustice. It's a great song, the arrangement cooks, and Alder Ray's vocal performance hits the stratosphere.<br />
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When I first wrote about this one, there wasn't much info available about Alder Ray, but I've since learned that she was a member of The Delicates, a Los Angeles girl group. She released a few other singles, all of which failed to catch on, but remain sought ought by collectors. Alder certainly deserved better. This song was written by Los Angeles soul singer/ songwriter Fred Hughes (not to be confused with Oakland, CA's Freddie Hughes). This is another all time favorite side of mine.<br />
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from 1966...<br />
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If I was forced to compile a '20 favorite 45's' list, this one would undoubtedly be near the top. <br />
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This scorcher was
released right around the time that tiny little Swan records went belly
up, limiting any chances of much promotion, and more than likely very few got pressed. This song is yet another
example of one that with the right exposure probably could have been a
massive hit. The song was written by the late great General Johnson, he of The Showmen and Chairmen Of The Board.<br />
<br />
The 3 Degrees were formed in Philadelphia
in 1963 and went through several lineup changes (I believe this is their
final record with the original lineup) before settling into their hit
making 70's pop-soul sound.<br />
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from 1966...<br />
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THE 3 DEGREES - ARE YOU SATIS-FIED?</div>
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Been far too long since I've featured an instrumental of any sorts
around here. This is one primal slab of molten hot lava from the blazing
Texas guitarist. Dig the organ!<br /><br />As Albert was known as the 'ice
Man", this was another of his records to feature a 'cool" name (the
previous record to this was called 'Frosty").<br /><br />A great one from the last blast of an era of electric blues that essentially ended in the mid-sixties. And what a blast it was.<br /><br />from 1964...<br /><br />ALBERT COLLINS - THAW OUT
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(originally posted 2/9/11) <br />
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This hot shot record has quickly become one of my favorite bay area
releases; Johnny Talbot (real name Tolbert) was born in Texas but moved
to Oakland at a young age. He has had a long career and is known mostly
for his blues/ funk sides (as well as being a staple of the local live
scene). Here. on this early release, we find him churning out a
fantastic uptempo r&b scorcher that starts in fifth gear and doesn't
let up for two and a half minutes.<br /><br />from 1964...<br />
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originally posted 10/16/09<br />
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Hailing from Detroit, Gwen Owens was apparently still a teenager when
this track was cut. Talk about precocious, with a seasoned voice like
this!<br /><br />She cut a few more records on her own (some of which sell for
massive bucks, but this one is my personal fave), then went on to work as a
session backup singer, lead a group in the 70's and today, she is "back
home" teaching music and singing at her church (in Los Angeles). Great
to read that she is still singing.<br />
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2020 Update: Gwen's daughter, Xiantoni Ari, is active in the Los Angeles soul scene, with several releases and a fantastic live set. In fact, I had the pleasure of playing this song about two years ago. She does an amazing job singing this song; must make mom very proud!<br />
<br />A MASSIVE record!<br /><br />from 1967...<br /><br />GWEN OWENS - I LOST A GOOD THING</div>
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From Birmingham, AL, Sam Dees journeyed to Nashville as a young man to
begin recording (of which this is one of his earliest sides) in the mid '60's. Sam later
recorded for Atlantic in the 70's and appears to be somewhat active in music to this
day.<br />
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This is one of those records that isn't messing around; high octane, earthy, and pounding.<br />
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from 1969...<br />
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SAM DEES - SOUL SISTER</div>
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(originally posted some time in 2008)<br />
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My personal favorite records featuring the legendary Mr Wilson are those
he recorded with Chicago soul production/ arrangement/ songwriting wizards Gerald Sims, Carl Davis, and
Sonny Sanders. These records were capturing the cutting edge of a harder
soul sound that was perfectly suited to Jackie's powerful vocals. This
double sider is pure dynamite; both sides are performed at a blazing
tempo and delivered with pure excitement.<br />
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from 1967...<br />
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JACKIE WILSON - THE WHO WHO SONG + SINCE YOU SHOWED ME HOW TO BE HAPPY</div>
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(originally posted 7/27/09)<br />
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While it's a wonderful thing that Betty has had a career renaissance in
recent years with excellent new recordings and extraordinary live
performances, her mid to late 60's releases are simply unbeatable. This
is the type of record that could easily be used to demonstrate what soul
music is for someone who hasn't a clue. "I Feel Good" is an intense,
pounding and swirling number; the kind of things that makes me go wild
over 45's.<br />
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from 1965...<br />
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BETTY LAVETTE - I FEEL GOOD (ALL OVER)</div>
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(originally posted 7/13/09)<br />
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This seems to be the only record that this Detroit singer cut (at least
under this name...) and what a favorite it is! I'm a complete sucker for
any record that has a groove like this, and the first time I heard it I was hooked within the first five seconds.<br />
<br />from 1965...<br /><br />LILLIAN DUPREE - HIDE & SEEK
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Several years before he became one of the first of the country-pop crossover hitmaking acts, Ronnie Milsap began his career deeply rooted in rock and soul, releasing several singles in that bag. This, his own composition tucked away on a b-side, is my fave. His vocal performance is incredible, the band is raw, and there's some blistering, swampy guitar work.<br />
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from 1968...<br />
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RONNIE MILSAP - A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE<br />
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When I put this site to rest a few years back, it was mostly because I felt the records I was featuring weren't up to a high enough standard by that point. However, it sure is nice to come across an occasional gem that gets me fired up about 45's again. This is one of those kinda records.<br />
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I was familiar with (L.A soul group) The Autographs, as their uptempo stomper 'I Can Do It' was an early feature on this site, so it was a pleasant surprise to hear this sweet soul mini-masterpiece and welcome it into my collection.<br />
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Apparently, this group was working with (west coast Motown producer) Hal David, and they were likely the backing voices heard on several Brenda Holloway records. Hal hooked them up with the tiny Los Angeles label Joker, where they cut a few records of their own. Another Los Angeles R&B legend, Chester Pipkin, produced and co-wrote this gorgeous track.<br />
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It's dreamy, propulsive, and features some glorious male/ female vocals on top of an excellent song; the type that had serious hit potential if it would have fallen into the proper channels. <br />
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(originally posted 11/10/09) <br />
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When I originally wrote about this record (nearly ten years ago? WOW. Can't believe how time slips away), there was little to no information out there about the group or the record, and the same rings true today (although we do know that this was a Los Angeles record). At the time, I had the UK reissue from the mid 70s and for years I've casually searched for an original copy, as this is truly one of my favorite soul singles. Thanks to a good friend and a great deal, this well loved (but still great sounding) OG copy is now in my stash.<br />
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Many of these mysterious records have seen information come to the surface in the internet age, and one of the coolest aspects of writing this blog was that many of the relatives of the artists would come forward, and in a few occasions the artists themselves did, more often than not touched that anyone still could be excited about records they made many years ago. Sadly, no more info has come to light on this amazing one-off record.<br />
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They don't come more exciting than this quick rush of energy! Kicking off with a guitar riff that could have stepped straight off of a psych record from the same year, a swirl of strings and then a POUNDING four on the floor drum beat, we're then graced with the glorious, powerful vocals of the Vel-Vets, with all of their infectious 'WOO's' and a lead vocal that captures the yearning of the lyrics. They don't come any finer.<br />
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from 1967...<br /><br />THE VEL-VETS - I GOT TO FIND ME SOMEBODY
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Los Shakers were from Uruguay, and brothers Hugo and Osvaldo abandoned a budding successful career in jazz when they heard the Beatles. These guys were YOUNG when they started (they were teens when they became professional jazz musicians) and the original lineup released three INCREDIBLE albums and a handful of singles (this is one of their non-LP tracks). Their 1968 album (which is essentially an answer to the Beatles Sgt Pepper LP) titled "La Conferencia Secreta Del Toto's Bar" is simply the best relatively unknown rock n roll (although it incorporates strong South American elements and even a few jazzy passages) album of the sixties. I would argue 'til I'm blue in the face about that! Los Shakers took a strong Beatles influence and didn't merely copy, but used their love for the Beatles to unlock their own creativity.<br />
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Beatle-esque harmonies over a tropicalia sound; it doesn't get any better than 'Adorable Lola". <br />
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from 1968...<br />
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(originally posted 3/18/09)<br />
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Barbara Lynn is certainly no stranger to this blog!<br />
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Seems
as though I have featured more of her singles on this blog than any
other artist. No way for me to hide how much I love her.<br />
<br />
I
am very happy to say that after a long period of either being outbid on
ebay for it (and also thinking GASP do I really want to pay THAT MUCH
for this record????) I'm now the proud owner of this 45 that is said
there are about 20 known copies of. It's NEVER been reissued or included
on any comps (I'd like to fix that- if anyone who produces reissues is
reading, please email me. I would love to see this get reissued
somehow). (Update - I provided a dub of my copy that was used on the Jazzman compilation).<br />
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Of course, just because something is RARE doesn't mean I want to listen to it! This infectious record absolutely slays me!<br />
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This
record was cut after Barbara Lynn moved to L.A and was comfortably
settled into motherhood and only gigging locally, occasionally. There
was a LONG period (about 5 years) where she didn't record anything, and
there was a gap of another 4 years or so after this.<br />
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from 1979...<br />
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BARBARA LYNN - MELLOW FEELING (PART 1)<br />
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(originally posted 12/24/2011) <br />
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One of the prettiest, yet little known soul Christmas singles. <br />
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I'm not sure if this Betty Lloyd is the same singer who was a member of
the east coast girl group The Percells; Thomas Records was a Chicago label (an offshoot of Curtis Mayfields' Curtom label), and this track certainly has an indelible
Chicago stamp on it.<br />
<br />
The lyrics brilliantly capture the feeling of being alone at Christmas,
but without self pity. Oozing with quality, this song should truly be a
holiday standard.<br />
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from 1969...<br />
<br />BETTY LLOYD - SNOWFLAKES</div>
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(originally posted 12/24/2013)<br />
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Christmas arrived early this year, in that I found a copy of this record (that I've been chasing for many years) back last July.<br />
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Issued both in 1976 (to the fan club in limited numbers) and again in
1986 (this copy), this single hardly ever turns up for sale because both
pressings were so limited, and most people tend to hang onto them. I
have no idea where the '86 release was even SOLD, as I was both a
Monkees fan and reading Goldmine magazine as a youngster during this era
and I never remember seeing it for sale, and certainly have never seen
it in any record stores. Perhaps producer Chip Douglas repressed it for
the fan club only, I'm simply not sure. I've had both sides of this 45
on a lo-fi bootleg LP for over 20 years, but nothing beats having this
copy with the uber-cool picture sleeve showing the fellas in the studio,
reunited.<br />
<br />
Chip Douglas and (Turtle) Howard Kaylan wrote the song back in 1968, and
it was issued as a single by a group calling themselves The Christmas
Spirit, which was made up of several Turtles and Linda Ronstadt. While
the song was revisited for The Monkees version, it was completely
re-arranged in a far superior way for their track, which is pure magic.<br />
<br />
The group was unable to use the name Monkees due to legal restrictions,
so the record was cleverly released as We Three Monkees. Michael Nesmith
chose not to participate, but the rumor mill claims that it's none
other than Nez playing pedal steel guitar on both sides. Micky and Davy
take turns on the lead vocal, which is heartfelt and lovely, and the
song itself is a wonderful thing. What's in the grooves makes it obvious
that everyone involved was having a ball when they made the record.
Davy takes the lead for a very moving, country flavored version of
"White Christmas" on the flip side, which shows how this man could croon
with the best of them and how missed he is.<br />
<br />
The words written on the back of the picture sleeve, "An expression of
friendship and togetherness to make the holidays a little brighter for
all of us" couldn't be more spot on. <br />
<br />
Whatever it is that you celebrate, I wish you peace, love, and happiness today, tomorrow and everyday.<br />
<br />
from 1976...<br />
<br />
THE MONKEES - CHRISTMAS IS MY TIME OF YEAR b/w WHITE CHRISTMAS<br />
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What happened when (Monkees producer and Turtles member) Chip Douglas, Linda Ronstadt, Gram Parsons, Gene Parsons, Howard Kaylan, Henry Diltz, Cyrus Faryar, and (probably) Micky Dolenz' Moog synthesizer got together in '67? This beautiful piece of folk-rock melancholy holiday sound was born.<br />
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Unjustly obscure, in a perfect world this is the type of record that would be heard everywhere during the holiday season.<br />
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Peace and love to all.<br />
<br />
from 1967...<br />
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THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - WILL YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME</div>
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This song has been continuously playing in my head recently, as every damn day brings a new level of disgust with what is happening in the US. Square one: stop calling the police on black folks who are simply trying to live their lives, and start treating fellow human beings with dignity and respect - everybody has their own personal struggles and stories, and what bonds us is the fact that we are all just trying to get thru this thing called life. Very simple concepts. <br />
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(originally posted 9/2/13) <br />
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I've had this record sitting in my stack of potential 45's of the day
for years, and I had forgotten how AMAZING it is; thankfully, it popped
up on shuffle play on the ipod during a long road trip I took last week.
Until this morning, I had no idea the story behind it and how HEAVY it
actually is (a BIG thank you to Ayana @ <a href="http://darkjive.com/tag/opportunity-please-knock-chorus/">darkjive.com</a> and her research on the group).<br />
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I strongly recommend reading the whole story at the above link, but, in a
nutshell, songwriter/ musician/ civil rights activist Oscar Brown Jr
(composer of "Work Song" among other classics) contacted the notorious
Chicago gang The Blackstone Rangers in 1967 about the possibilities of
life beyond gangs. It turns out that the gang was full of talent, and
Brown created a show call <i><b>Opportunity, Please Knock</b></i> that
showcased the talents of these young people that didn't really have much
of a chance in life. The show was a success and there was even a
performance from the troupe on <i><b>The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour</b></i>.<br />
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As for the record, it's extremely powerful stuff even without knowing
the back story. Learning what I did this morning makes it even more
extraordinary.<br />
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from 1968...<br />
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The tragic story of Chris Bell is well told elsewhere; through personal darkness came transcendent art. Thanks to the support of his brother David Bell, in 1974, the brothers took a trip to England and the European continent that was designed to both help lift Chris out of depression (and the hell of drug and alcohol abuse), and to record some of Chris’ new songs. As a Beatles fanatic, it must have been a dream come true for Chris to work with (Beatles engineer) Geoff Emerick for his masterpiece ‘I Am The Cosmos’. Geoff and Chris achieved a massive, hypnotic, swirling sound that captures the anguish and emotional torture of on/off love that are portrayed so honestly and directly in the lyrics. <br /><br />The flip side ‘You And Your Sister’ (with no Emerick involvement) found Bell reunited with fellow Big Star co-founder Alex Chilton. While Alex himself may have also been wrapped up in his own madness of (in his own words) ‘bad drugs’, he contributes a tender and downright angelic harmony with Chris here. <br /><br />Sadly, David Bell was not able to get a record deal for his brother, and his album wasn’t released until 1992. Thankfully, musician Chris Stamey (himself a massive Big Star fan, and Alex Chilton band member) released this single on his label in 1978, just a few short months before Chris’ death.</div>
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