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oscar1 · 04/01/13 - 21:12

Man of Action ---Les Reed.
Ah --- if this doen't bring a tear to the older eyes !!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HVne4upl78

Smile a little smile for me --- The Flying Machine .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3xcZ-osqE

Another tear jerker for the oldies ----
Frank Cordell and his Orchestra --The Black Bear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kskueFxvwkw

Regards.

Vabosity · 07/01/13 - 12:54

Vabosity wrote: »

Three decent American tracks from the mid-sixties.

Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters - Cry Baby (1963)
If you're at all familiar with this song, then it's probably with the 1970 cover by Janis Joplin. This is the original version.

Dino, Desi and Billy - I'm A Fool (1965)
The fact that Dino was the son of the crooner, Dean Martin, and Desi the son of the comedienne, Lucille Ball, is likely to have been a major factor in securing a recording contract for this trio. However, once they started recording they weren't bad at all and I do rather like this track.

Paul Revere and the Raiders - Hungry (1966)
Yet another in the long line of good American sixties acts who were completely ignored in the UK. My particular favourite by this band, a song entitled Kicks, was one of the first tracks I submitted to the thread, so I'm surprised it's taken me two and half years before submitting Hungry, which I like almost as much.

Another track that I like by the aforementioned Dino, Desi and Billy.

Dino, Desi and Billy - Thru Spray Colored Glasses (1969)
Not that you particularly want to know this, but since making the above post (last Friday) I've discovered that as well as Dino having a famous father (Dean Martin) and Desi having a famous mother (Lucille Ball), the third member of the trio, Billy, had a famous brother-in-law (Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys). Oh, the joys of trivia.

mushymanrob · 07/01/13 - 14:19

Vabosity wrote: »

Another track that I like by the aforementioned Dino, Desi and Billy.

Dino, Desi and Billy - Thru Spray Colored Glasses (1969)
Not that you particularly want to know this, but since making the above post (last Friday) I've discovered that as well as Dino having a famous father (Dean Martin) and Desi having a famous mother (Lucille Ball), the third member of the trio, Billy, had a famous brother-in-law (Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys). Oh, the joys of trivia.

desi arnez junior?... i remember 'i love lucy' on tv, didnt she marry desi arnez and their vson was desi arnez junior...

Vabosity · 07/01/13 - 14:36

mushymanrob wrote: »

desi arnez junior?... i remember 'i love lucy' on tv, didnt she marry desi arnez and their vson was desi arnez junior...

Yes.

Desi Arnez Junior (son of Desi Arnez Senior and Lucille Ball) and Desi from Dino, Desi and Billy are one and the same.

Barney06 · 08/01/13 - 11:50

A psychedelic soul version of Respect from Rotary Connection , featuring Minnie Ripperton in their line up .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Eiyv9QD7M

JohnnyForget · 11/01/13 - 12:51

Here are a couple of great instrumentals.

First of all, some Jazzy Rhythm and Blues:-

Sam Butera - Blues In The Night (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofW0U3muy3g

"Bittersweet Symphony" by the Verve was one of the most successful and most memorable singles of the nineties, thanks in no small part to the fact that it heavily "borrows" from this tremendous orchestral version of a Rolling Stones song:-

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - The Last Time (1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKC5cdGBY04

Radio Ruderham · 11/01/13 - 20:46

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - The Last Time

WOW!
Great track I can see why they "borrowed" from it!

JohnnyForget · 11/01/13 - 21:15

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JohnnyForget · 11/01/13 - 21:16

Radio Ruderham wrote: »

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra - The Last Time

WOW!
Great track I can see why they "borrowed" from it!

The Verve were initially given consent to "borrow" by the copyright owners of "The Last Time", but were later told told that they had "borrowed" too much and were taken to court for plagiarism. The wikipedia entry for "Bittersweet Symphony" makes an interesting read:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_Sweet_Symphony

Capablanca · 11/01/13 - 22:01

Here's a very catchy Stevie Wonder album track:
Stevie Wonder - Love A Go-Go (1966)

Next up a lesser known Goffin-King tune:
Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie - Brand New Man (1962)

...and finally the great Sam Cooke (what a voice:)):
Sam Cooke - Tennessee Waltz (1964)

Barney06 · 14/01/13 - 19:02

Came across this track today , never heard of artist or song before .

Ted Taylor - ( Love Is Like A ) Ramblin' Rose

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZVhHBODVlE

Barney06 · 15/01/13 - 18:00

A couple of tracks from an obscure girl group .

The Glories - The Dark End Of The Street , love this version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bazYibNjlQg

The Glories - I Stand Accused ( Of Loving You )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le6Wtp_IEM4

Vabosity · 18/01/13 - 12:31

Vabosity wrote: »

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Steppin' Out (1966)
My favourite Eric Clapton track of the sixties. I prefer this to anything he did with the Yardbirds or Cream.

Capablanca wrote: »

This one of my favourite Greeny solos:
John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Looking Back
It's pretty early (1966) and it sounds like he was under orders to play like Clapton - but the solo is superb, as indeed is the record.

Vabosity wrote: »

Great track. Here's yet another from John Mayall that I particularly like:-

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Parchman Farm (1966)

Capablanca wrote: »

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Someday After A While (You'll Be Sorry) (1967)

Vabosity wrote: »

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers featuring Peter Green - The Supernatural (1967)
Before forming Fleetwood Mac, Peter Green was playing lead guitar with what was at the time the UK's foremost blues band. This track is a particular favourite of mine.

More from John Mayall.

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Crawling Up A Hill (1964)

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Hideaway (1966)

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - It Ain't Right (1966)

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - The Death Of J.B. Lenoir (1967)

hallc · 18/01/13 - 13:44

Thanks V,, pent most of my morning listening to those tracks I feel really chilled now

[Deleted User] · 18/01/13 - 15:23

Mike_1101 wrote: »

Max Romeo - "Wet Dream" (Trojan 1969)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C79spWeuakU
According to my book this reached number 44 and I assume it was banned off the radio!

Actually it reached #10 on 16 August 1969

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[Deleted User] · 18/01/13 - 15:33

The Herd – I Can Fly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCyIxWrRPNc
Incredibles – There’s Nothing Else To Say Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdG-a_-Jw0A
Isley Brothers – Take Some Time Out For Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8zxHPzoteE
Tommy James & The Shondells – Crimson & Clover
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpGEeneO-t0
Jay & The Techniques – Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5njDmUMhfa0
Jess & James – Move
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D6AI8wtaf4
Elton John – Lady Samantha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWMZMwt4sYM
Tammy Jones – All The Love In The World – (no video available)

Keith – Daylight Saving Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94U6A2pAgTs
Gladys Knight & The Pips – If I Were Your Woman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4_oIrZyTuk
Robert Knight – Isn’t It Lonely Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVsiu6n0rY
Krimson Kake – Feelin’ Better – (no video available)

Hoagy Lands – The Next In Line
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLfuEeh130I
Jackie Lee – The Duck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrgp-hBFWVE
Lemon Pipers – Jelly Jungle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOVn6vR_p4c
Gary Lewis & The Playboys – My Heart’s Symphony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d0d6TmYfJk
Los Bravos – Going Nowhere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JsNJyowfSg

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[Deleted User] · 18/01/13 - 15:35

Joni Mitchell – Night In The City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_NnNIW7aRc
Fortunes – Is It Really Worth Your While
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAzTNMm-Ijw
Gibsons – The Magic Book
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s3bmLW-chw
Paul Kelly – Chills & Fever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csunwdoDnyc
Jason Knight – Our Love Is Getting Stronger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EfNXlTRQEo
Marquis Of Kensington – Changing Of The Guard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SsZIqxS-Es
David McWilliams – Days Of Pearly Spencer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjqRHbBScp8
Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WANNqr-vcx0
Young Rascals – Good Lovin’
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy625sZAHN8
Marlena Shaw – Let’s Wade in the Water (vocal version of Ramsey Lewis hit)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL36d0j6b2I
Gene Pitney - Half Heaven Half Heartache
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-_Mb_bs__c
Crazy Elephant - Sunshine Red Wine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_YtqUISc2o
Reperata & The Delrons - Panic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbeyADHTPBs
Napoleon XIV - I'm In Love With My Little Red Tricycle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzgrSfuMRuU

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Barney06 · 18/01/13 - 19:10

In my opinion this is as good as any well known Shirelles track , classic girl group sound .

The Shirelles - What Is Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu0WFixgW0s

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