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Old 13-07-2012, 14:45
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For fans of the man Elvis Presley called "the greatest singer in the world", it's Roy Orbison night on BBC-4 this evening.

9pm
Roy Orbison: 'Big O' In Britain

Documentary celebrating the extraordinary talent of Roy Orbison and his relationship with his loyal fans, British musicians and the British public.

10pm
Roy Orbison Live In 1965

Filmed in black and white in Holland in 1965, this short concert features Roy Orbison performing hits such as "Only The Lonely", "It's Over", "Oh Pretty Woman" and more

10.25pm
Roy Orbison And Friends

Filmed in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison performs some of his greatest hits with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, kd lang, Bonnie Raitt, T-Bone Burnett and Tom Waits.
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Old 13-07-2012, 14:50
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I'm fairly certain when I say the Rifkin track hasn't been on any psychedelic compilations, which is surprising as it's a great track.

This was another favourite of mine on the long lost mix tape:
Billy Fury - Suzanne In The Mirror (1967)
Haven't heard that one in ages. Great track.


Let's bring on some more girls!

Dusty Springfield - Summer Is Over (1964)
A fine track from her second album, Dusty.

Maxine Brown - I Don't Need Anything (1966)
I don't think Dusty Springfield ever recorded this particular song, which is a pity, because imho it's certainly one that would have suited her down to the ground. However, let's not ponder on Dusty's hypothetical version of this song, let's listen to and enjoy the excellent version by Maxine Brown.

Blossom Dearie - I'm Hip (1966)
Now for something that's very, very different from what we've just heard. This track features the girlish-voiced jazz singer performing one of her more amusing songs at Ronnie Scott's.
Good stuff. Love the Blossom Dearie track!
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Old 13-07-2012, 16:41
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Let's bring on some more girls!

Dusty Springfield - Summer Is Over (1964)
A fine track from her second album, Dusty.

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fantastic track! thanks for posting
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Old 13-07-2012, 18:46
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Maxine Brown - I Don't Need Anything (1966)
I don't think Dusty Springfield ever recorded this particular song, which is a pity, because imho it's certainly one that would have suited her down to the ground. However, let's not ponder on Dusty's hypothetical version of this song, let's listen to and enjoy the excellent version by Maxine Brown.
I particularly liked this track. Maxine Brown produced a lot of good records that weren't necessarily hits. Here's one:
Maxine Brown - Ask Me (1963)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xzxl...eature=related
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Old 13-07-2012, 19:10
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More obscure late-60s tracks:

Fire - My Father's Name is Dad (1968) - A fine slice of late-60s pop psychedelia by a band that didn't have any hits (as far as I know):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3helJXwGBSI

David Wagner & the Frosts - Sunshine (1967) - A nice garage-psych track from this Michigan band:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g8op8lGuo0

Zombies - This Will Be Our Year (1968) - A lovely song from their "Odyssey and Oracle" album that didn't chart. (I got to see the reformed Zombies play it live a few years ago!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmuswTEGF-U

Left Banke - Desiree (1968) - A gorgeous number that only made it to #98 on the Billboard charts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6d9k-Nn0P4

Onyx - Tamaris Khan - A pop-psych classic by this obscure British band who released a half-dozen 45s during 1968-71.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9z_Ggv38o

Enjoy!
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Old 13-07-2012, 23:46
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For fans of the man Elvis Presley called "the greatest singer in the world", it's Roy Orbison night on BBC-4 this evening.

9pm
Roy Orbison: 'Big O' In Britain

Documentary celebrating the extraordinary talent of Roy Orbison and his relationship with his loyal fans, British musicians and the British public.

10pm
Roy Orbison Live In 1965

Filmed in black and white in Holland in 1965, this short concert features Roy Orbison performing hits such as "Only The Lonely", "It's Over", "Oh Pretty Woman" and more

10.25pm
Roy Orbison And Friends

Filmed in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison performs some of his greatest hits with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Jackson Brown, kd lang, Bonnie Raitt, T-Bone Burnett and Tom Waits.
Oh boy! That was two and a half hours of pure joy. Roy Orbison really was one of the all time greats!
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Old 15-07-2012, 21:31
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Randy Alvey & The Green Fuzz - Green Fuzz(1966?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQljPbOJ7Cc

The recording's as ropey as hell, but it does have a certain charm.
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Old 15-07-2012, 23:46
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More late 60's:

The Mothers of Invention - Mom and Dad (1968) - A uncharacteristically pretty piece Frank Zappa from his "We're Only In It For The Money" album (although the subject matter is rather stark):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq7QL8fYBkc

Ash - Fly Up Tight (1968) - An excellent fuzz-psych-garage number with strong organ playing, by a California band who only released a single 45.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMO4of29VTU

Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put a Spell on You (1968) - This song only made it to #58 on the U.S. charts, so I guess I can include it here. This is a very good quality recording of a smokin' performance at Woodstock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwCALR8ZAm8

Cykle - If You Can (1969) - Not to be confused with the band "Cyrkle", this North Carolina band only released a single 45, and this catchy garage number was the "A" side. Great guitar work, driving beat, good vocals, what's not to like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSv96ORQP4

Dana Gillespie - You Just Gotta Know My Mind (1968) - A killer version of a Donovan song by a talented singer who unfortunately didn't have a lot of commercial success.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8mkMuMMDQQ

Enjoy!
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Old 15-07-2012, 23:54
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Randy Alvey & The Green Fuzz - Green Fuzz(1966?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQljPbOJ7Cc

The recording's as ropey as hell, but it does have a certain charm.
It's pretty raw, but I like it! LOL

According to my source, Randy Alvey & the Green Fuzz were from Bridgeport, TX, and they only recorded a single 45, of which this is the "A" side. Randy was just 15 when this single was made. It was mastered on a portable reel-to-reel cassette and recorded in a cafe after hours, which explains the echoey sound. Only 500 copies were pressed.

That's probably more than you wanted to know...
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Old 16-07-2012, 13:41
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A post to let sixties music fans know that the "non-rare" equivalent of this thread, "The Sixties Music Appreciation Thread" has been moved from the main forum to the Music Appreciation sub-forum.

So if you want to post to or view that thread that's where you need to go from now on.
This is just another reminder that the "1960's Appreciation thread" has been moved to the Music Appreciation sub-forum as I'm not sure if the message has got through yet.

It's definitely worth repeating this information, because - and I'm not usually one to blow my own trumpet - I've posted some cracking tracks to that thread in the past week!

Here's a link:-

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...539027&page=21
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Old 17-07-2012, 22:41
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The Rolling Stones marked their 50th anniversary a few days ago, so let's celebrate that anniversary with a few excellent tracks from the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band. These tracks, all from 1964, are not exactly rare, but these days tend to get overshadowed by the band's later output.

The Rolling Stones - I Just Want To Make Love To You (1964)

The Rolling Stones - Little By Little (1964)

The Rolling Stones - Route 66 (1964)

The Rolling Stones - 2120 South Michigan Avenue (1964)

The Rolling Stones - Down Home Girl (1964)

The Rolling Stones - Down The Road A Piece (1964)
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Old 18-07-2012, 18:06
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I particularly liked this track. Maxine Brown produced a lot of good records that weren't necessarily hits. Here's one:
Maxine Brown - Ask Me (1963)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xzxl...eature=related
Love the Maxine Brown track , here's another one

Maxine Brown - Funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP2Ih...eature=related

Staying with the girls

Sweet Three - That's The Way It Is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeH0nmhkBto

Bertha Tillman - Oh My Sweet Angel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob1KXdEHU10
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Old 18-07-2012, 23:48
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Old 19-07-2012, 12:12
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A ballad from James Brown , what a storming performance from JB

James Brown - Prisoner Of Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKGxp...eature=related

Aretha Franklin - That Lucky Old Sun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTgkAzbXQqU
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Old 20-07-2012, 12:41
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think ill post this here as ive just used it in another thread.

nina simone with the beegees 'to love somebody', imho some of the most powerful lyrics ever, although im not sure theres a definitive version of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF64iyEkwPQ

heres janis joplins version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJxUFoR0Es
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Old 20-07-2012, 12:43
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Some sixties tracks by four of the greats of fifties rock 'n' roll.

Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow (1961)

Gene Vincent - Where Have You Been All My Life (1963)

Jerry Lee Lewis - Baby Hold Me Close (1965)

Little Richard - Holy Mackerel (1966)
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Old 20-07-2012, 12:50
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More late 60's:

The Mothers of Invention - Mom and Dad (1968) - A uncharacteristically pretty piece Frank Zappa from his "We're Only In It For The Money" album (although the subject matter is rather stark):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq7QL8fYBkc

Ash - Fly Up Tight (1968) - An excellent fuzz-psych-garage number with strong organ playing, by a California band who only released a single 45.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMO4of29VTU

Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put a Spell on You (1968) - This song only made it to #58 on the U.S. charts, so I guess I can include it here. This is a very good quality recording of a smokin' performance at Woodstock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwCALR8ZAm8

Cykle - If You Can (1969) - Not to be confused with the band "Cyrkle", this North Carolina band only released a single 45, and this catchy garage number was the "A" side. Great guitar work, driving beat, good vocals, what's not to like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSv96ORQP4

Dana Gillespie - You Just Gotta Know My Mind (1968) - A killer version of a Donovan song by a talented singer who unfortunately didn't have a lot of commercial success.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8mkMuMMDQQ

Enjoy!
some good tracks there , thanks
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Old 20-07-2012, 12:56
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found this...not sure whether theyve been mentioned before (possibly 3 days ago knowing my short term memory, lol), dont know anything about them...

the misunderstood 'children of the sun'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrRIm...eature=related

new to me... the guilloteens - hey you , guessing 65 or 6.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Hz8...eature=related

the leaves - too many people, know nothing about them... lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NvXE...eature=related

the sorrows - no no no no
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ1qQ...eature=related

the sorrows 'take a heart'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoBab...feature=fvwrel
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Old 22-07-2012, 17:52
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Four minor hit singles from the early sixties.

The Cliff Adams Orchestra - The Lonely Man Theme (1960)
A terrific instrumental that I'm surprised to find has not previously appeared on the thread.

The Four Preps - More Money For You And Me (1961)
Three years before the Barron Knights recorded Call Up The Groups the Four Preps were doing something very similar.

Anthony Newley - D-Darling (1962)
Anthony Newley is not every sixties music fan's cup of tea, but I like him a great deal. As unlikely as it may seem Newley was a major influence on David Bowie.

Mike Sarne - Just For Kicks (1963)
A few months earlier Mike Sarne had topped the UK singles with the novelty song Come Outside. Here's another novelty song, but one which was nowhere near as successful. I wonder why?
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Old 23-07-2012, 00:28
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Mary Wells - Oh Little Boy

This was the B side to her best known track , My Guy , but I think this is a much better song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRfOMbj6kPs
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Old 23-07-2012, 12:33
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It's interesting to compare the above tracks with the following very different sounding versions:-

Etta James - I Just Wanna Make Love To You (1961)
Yes, I know this track is not exactly rare, but before it was featured in a Diet Coke TV ad in the nineties, which led to it being re-released and becoming a massive UK hit single, it was the epitome of a rare 60's classic. Anyway, if I have to break thread rules every now and again I'd much rather do so with an absolute classic like this one.

Alvin Robinson - Down Home Girl (1964)
Alvin Robinson was just one of many very talented R'n'B and Soul singers around that time who just didn't get any success whatsoever and you're left wondering why. Great track.
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Old 23-07-2012, 18:51
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More (somewhat) obscure tracks from 1968:

The Electric Flag - Groovin' Is Easy (1968) - Although the album charted, I don't think the single did, but its a fine track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3pQlYfCP8

Hallucinations - Tomorrow (1968) - My favorite track from their one album. A great slice of 60s British pop-psych.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvZ9AXgpjPs

The Sundowners - Blue-Green Eyes (1968) - A great track with strong playing and tight vocal harmonies from a forgotten 60s band from New York.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFLZsGb-z5M

Jefferson Airplane - Greasy Heart (1968) - A great psych-rock track from their "Crown of Creation" album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ckv1v9GWRk

Beacon Street Union - Blue Avenue (1968) - Excellent pop-psych track from this Boston band. (Being from Boston, I owned this album back then.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytNSd2dIYJI

Enjoy!
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Old 26-07-2012, 12:36
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Two days ago I posted the hit version of "One Way Love" by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers to the 1960's Appreciation thread. Fantastic track. The original version is very good too, but it wasn't a hit so here it is on this thread:-

The Drifters - One Way Love (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmuQIpj1F7o


Unless you're a hermit you'll be aware that this country is staging a major global sporting event over the next two weeks. Back in the sixties this country also staged a major global sporting event, the 1966 World Cup. Nowhere near as successful as "Back Home" four years later, this was the official 1966 World Cup song:-

Lonnie Donegan - World Cup Willy (1966)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn1ocjcD-ZE
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Old 29-07-2012, 13:14
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I'm sure there were quite a few artists who were signed to Motown but quite never made it , here is one of them .

Liz Lands - Keep Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_AMu1zQEjg
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Old 30-07-2012, 12:42
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Unless you're a hermit you'll be aware that this country is staging a major global sporting event over the next two weeks.
If you're not a sports fan then it's likely that you're not enjoying the Olympic Games, but if you're a fan of early sixties R'n'B and doo-wop then it's likely that you will enjoy these Olympics:-

The Olympics - Shimmy Like Kate (1960)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e89KQC3RnbE

The Olympics - The Bounce (1963)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtK93v9jxxg

The Olympics - The Hully Gully (1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fMlfXmHsb4
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