A collection of all the sides Big Jay McNeely recorded for Imperial Records in 1951 and 1952, along with his first few Federal Records tracks from that year, this anthology, although chronological, is neatly divided into vocal and instrumental pieces. The first half dozen or so selections feature the Three Dots and a Dash vocal group, while the rest of the disc is made up of the muscular tenor and baritone-driven saxophone instrumentals that were McNeely's stock in trade. The lead track, "Insect Ball," is probably the most striking of the vocal sides, while the instrumental highlights include "Deacon Rides Again," the cranked-up "The Goof," "Penthouse Serenade" (which shows that McNeely can play soft and pretty when the piece calls for it), and the proto-rock & roll of "Big Jay Shuffle." (Steve Leggett, Allmusic)
trax:
01 Insect Ball w/Dope & Skillet 02 Sad Story w/Jesse Belvin 03 All That Wine Is Gone w/Jesse Belvin 04 Don't Cry Baby w/Jesse Belvin 05 Let's Do It w/Three Dots & A Dash 06 I'll Never Love Again w/Three Dots & A Dash 07 Love From The Heart w/Three Dots & A Dash 08 Old Black Mule w/Three Dots & A Dash 09 The Deacon Blows For Ray 10 Tall, Brown Woman w/Marvin Phillips 11 Deacon Rides Again 12 Blow Blow Blow 13 Jay Walk 14 Night Ride 15 Jet Fury 16 Deacon's Express 17 The Goof 18 Penthouse Serenade 19 Just Crazy 20 Big Jay Shuffle
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Big Jay McNeely - The Deacon 1951-1952, Unabridged, Vol. 2
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gitit! no pw
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BONUS 1 OF 5
REGGIE KING - Looking For A Dream 1968-1971 (2012 Release) @320
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This is truly the stuff of dreams. An album of unreleased Reggie Kings tracks, the majority backed by his old band mates from The Action. These aren’t scrappy demos of familiar songs but twelve songs never heard before with an additional three on the CD previously only available on the limited edition 10 inch EP Missing In Action. (Monkey Picks)
After re-releasing the official “Reg King” album and “Missing in Action” E.P., several years ago, Circle Records had every intention of releasing another complete album of the former Action vocalist’s original material soon afterwards. However, time passes and things often don’t go as planned: It was only by late 2010 that all official permissions were granted, and a further six months before restoration and editing was complete. Recorded between Reggie leaving The Action in 1968 and the end of 1969, these songs feature his former bandmates throughout (still trading as The Action without him). With just one exception, the tracks are full-band, not just ‘acoustic sketches’ as many demo. recordings are. Aside from three tracks rescued from unlikely tape sources and an acetate, the majority are in perfect ‘finished master’ quality. For some reason, all of this material was left aside when the time came for Reggie’s 1971 album. In comparison, they are brighter and more uplifting than that record, not hampered by a similar busy / heavy production. The music ranges from the soulful pop of his Action days, shows influences of jazz and just hints at the ‘progressions’ yet to come. Nothing is overlong and all tracks show just what a tremendous songwriter the man was. This record bridge’s the gap between The Action’s “Rolled Gold” and Mr. King’s ‘official’ solo record perfectly. If it had been released as a last Action record, or as a ‘first’ solo album, maybe Reggie’s career and our and respect for him would have been even bigger. FEATURES • Twelve of the fifteen tracks are totally unreleased in any format. The remaining three (*) have only ever appeared a limited vinyl E.P. • Eight – page booklet with colour outer, heading ,centrespread and matching tray card. The disc itself, looks like a late ‘60s United Artists label (done to pre-date his ‘official’ album). • Includes descriptive appraisal from renowned writer Kevin Pearce, along the story of how the album came to be. • The cover art uses a treated, previously unpublished picture to striking effect (one of two in the package). • With Ian Hebditch & Jane Shepherd’s book on The Action “In the Lap of the Mods” now available, there should be renewed interest in their musical history. This is almost certainly the last unreleased studio material from a great singer and band.
1. GET UP, GET AWAY
2. LET ME SEE SOME LOVE IN YOUR EYES
3. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE ME
4. ALL UP TO HEAVEN
5. SO FULL OF LOVE*
6. MERRY GO ROUND*
7. SUDDENLY
8. PICKING UP NANCY’S GRIN
9. IN AND OUT
10. PUT SOMETHING TOGETHER
11. LIVE FOREVER
12. MAGENTA*
13. THINKIN’ ‘BOUT GETTING OUT
14. THEY MUST BE TALKING ‘BOUT ME
15. YOU’LL BE AROUND
INFO
http://monkey-picks.blogspot.com/2013/01/reggie-king-looking-for-dream-2013.html
https://www.fastweb.co.uk/circlerecords/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=76&osCsid=f40c72c27095cce03b563c98e90e4fb7
Thanks Gyro, great jump blues !
BONUS 2 OF 5
AL KOOPER & SHUGGIE OTIS - Kooper Session: Super Session, Vol. 2 (Al Kooper Introduces Shuggie Otis) 1969 (Reissued 2007) @320
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In 1969, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist Al Kooper added "talent scout" to his already lengthy résumé on the follow-up to the highly successful Super Session disc, which had been issued the previous year. One major difference between the two, however, is the relatively unknown cast featured on Kooper Session. Both albums again converge with the presentation of top-shelf musicianship and inspired performances. At only 15 years of age, guitarist Shuggie Otis is equally potent a performer as the seasoned keyboardist/guitarist Kooper. The duo is able to manifest an aggregate of material whose success leans as much on Kooper's experience as it does on Otis' sheer inspired youthful energy. The LP is divided between a side of shorter works (aka "songs") and a few extended instrumentals (aka "blues"). Kooper and Otis steer their house band, which includes Stu Woods (bass), Wells Kelly (drums), and Mark Klingman (piano). The tight arrangements aptly reveal Kooper's uncanny ability as a musical conduit. "Bury My Body" -- a variation on "In My Time of Dyin'" -- has been reworked into a gospel rave-up and features Kooper on one of the album's only vocals. Conversely, "Double or Nothing" is a spot-on re-creation of a Booker T. & the MG's track, which not only retains every Memphis-inspired intonation, but also shows off Otis' ability to cop Steve Cropper's guitar solo note for note. The blues instrumental jams are documented live and presented on this album the way that they originally went down at the recording sessions. The descriptively titled "Shuggie's Old Time Dee-Di-Lee-Di-Leet-Deet Slide Boogie" is endowed with a nostalgic piano/bottleneck slide duet and even features the added production value of manufactured surface noise. Both "12:15 Slow Goonbash Blues" and "Shuggie's Shuffle" are certainly no less traditional, allowing both Otis and Kooper the chance to stretch out and interact in real time. (Lindsay Planer, Allmusic)
1. Bury My Body
2. Double Or Nothing
3. One Room Country Shack
4. Lookin’ For A Home
5. 12:15 Slow Goonbash Blues
6. Shuggie’S Old Time Dee-Di-Lee-Di-Leet-Deet Slide Boogie
7. Shuggie’S Shuffle
INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/kooper-session-super-session-vol-2-mw0000532234
http://www.amazon.com/Al-Kooper-Introduces-Shuggie-Otis/dp/B000NDDUPQ
BONUS 3 OF 5
C’mon & Dance, Vol. 1 (Goldmine Soul Supply CD)
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Classic Northern soul.
1. Marke Jackson - I`ll Never Forget You (3:11)
2. Tempos - Countdown Here I Come (2:33)
3. Epitome Of Sound - You Don`t Love Me (2:44)
4. Otis Smith - Let Her Go (2:47)
5. Darrow Fletcher - Gotta Draw The Line (2:15)
6. Theresa Lindsey - Gotta Find A Way (2:05)
7. Soul Twins - Quick Change Artist (2:21)
8. United Four - She`s Putting You On (2:08)
9. Fury's - I`m Satisfied With You (2:19)
10. Johnny Bragg - They`re Talking About Me (2:18)
11. Bobby Wells - Let`s Copp A Groove (2:28)
12. Freddie Chavez - They`ll Never Know Why (2:51)
13. Moses Smith - The Girl Across The Street (3:09)
14. Sherry's - Put Your Arms Around Me (3:06)
15. Servicemen - I Need A Helping Hand (2:13)
16. Volcanos - A Lady`s Man (2:39)
17. Sandra Phillips - World Without Sunshine (2:40)
18. Incredibles - There`s Nothing Else To Say (2:27)
19. Bob Relf - Blowing My Mind To Pieces (1:58)
20. Jerry Williams - If You Ask Me (2:45)
21. Jimmy Soul Clark - Sweet Darlin` (2:36)
22. Fuller Brothers - Time`s A Wasting (2:35)
23. Eddie Foster - I Never Knew (2:30)
24. Topics - Women`s Liberation (3:14)
25. Tymes - This Time It`s Love (2:42) 2
6. Jelly Beans - You Don`t Mean Me No Good (2:08)
27. Ad Libs - New York In The Dark (2:21) 28. Vontastics - Lady Love (2:05)
Info:
http://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/various_artists_f2/cmon_and_dance_volume_one/
http://www.discogs.com/Various-CMon-Dance-Volume-1/release/3898423
BONUS 4 OF 5
C’mon & Dance, Vol. 2 (Goldmine Soul Supply CD)
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Classic Northern soul.
1. Lou Pride - I'm Comun' Home In The Morn'un (3:00)
2. E.Rodney Jones - R&B Time, Pt. 1 (2:38)
3. Norma Jenkins - The Airplane Song (2:35)
4. Judy Hughes - Fine, Fine, Fine (2:11)
5. Louise Louis - Wee Oo I'll Let It Be Your Babe (3:00)
6. Flirtations - Stronger Than Her Love (2:51)
7. Eddie Parker - Love You Baby (2:50)
8. Helen Ferguson - My Terms (3:00)
9. Tonnettes - I Gotta Know (1:40)
10. Sunlovers - You'll Never Make The Grade (2:31)
11. Martells - Where Can My Baby Be (2:46)
12. Joan Moody - We Must Be Doing Something Right (2:35)
13. Shirley J Scott - Goose Pimples (2:49)
14. Millionaires - You've Got To Love Your Baby (2:12)
15. Boss Four - Walkin By (2:25)
16. Contenders - You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do (2:15)
17. John & the Weirdest - Can't Get Over These Memories (1:55)
18. Gene Anderson - Baby I Dig You (2:33)
19. Gene Woodbury - Ever Again (2:28)
20. Magicians - Is It All Gone (2:58)
21. Tamala Lewis - You Won't Say Nothing (2:24)
22. Spencer Wiggins - We've Got A Love That's Out Of Sight (2:13)
23. Yvonne Baker - I Can't Change (2:19)
24. Gloria Taylor - Poor Unfortunate Me (2:20)
25. Fabulous Jades - Come On & Live (2:33)
26. Casanova Two - We Got To Keep On (2:40)
27. Madeline Wilson - Dial L For Lonely (2:14)
28. Dave Love - Colalined Baby (2:58)
INFO
http://www.discogs.com/Various-CMon-Dance-Too/release/3898632
BONUS 5 OF 5
C’mon & Dance, Vol. 3 (Goldmine Soul Supply CD)
http://www42.zippyshare.com/v/22422381/file.html
Classic Northern soul.
1. James Coit - Black Power (2:25)
2. Paul Humphrey & His Cool Aid Chemists - Cool Aid (2:42)
3. Esquires - Dancin' A Hole In The World (2:47)
4. Para-Monts - Come Go With Me (2:38)
5. Adventurers - Easy Baby (2:07)
6. Kris Peterson - Just As Much (2:27)
7. Thelma Lindsay - Prepared To Love You (2:20)
8. Jay Lyle - How Good Can It Get (2:14)
9. Duke Turner & The Chitowns - (Let Me Be Your) Babysitter (2:30)
10. Ex Saveyon - Running Wild (3:24)
11. Darrow Fletcher - What Have I Got Now (2:29)
12. Remarkables - I Can't Give Up On Losing You (2:21)
13. Claude Huey - Feel Good All Over (2:16)
14. Bob & Earl - Dancin' Everywhere (3:11)
15. The Mask Man & Agents - I Wouldn't Come Back (2:03)
16. Magnificents - My Heart Is Calling (2:28)
17. Olympics - Mine Exclusively (2:13)
18. Ernie Marbary - Ain't Nobody's Business (2:55)
19. Ollie Jackson - Just A Little While (2:01)
20. Chi-Lites - Love Bandit (2:16)
21. Eddie Sull - I'm Looking For My Baby (1:56)
22. Edward Hamilton &The Arabians - I'm Gonna Love You (2:31)
23. Larry Santos - You Got Me Where You Want Me (2:48)
24. Bobby Paris - Personally (2:17)
25. The Generation - Hold On (2:33)
26. Gwen & Rae - Build Your House On A Strong Foundation (2:58)
27. Del-Larks - Job Opening (Part 1) (2:53)
28. Mickie Champion - What Good Am I (Without You) (2:35)
29. Joe Hicks - Don't It Make You Feel Funky (2:15)
30. Sam & Kitty - I've Got Something Good (2:26)
I've been an Al Kooper fan ever since I first heard "Like A Rolling Stone" and wondered who that organist was. And for me the real Blood, Sweat & Tears has always been Al Kooper's band with those crisp horn arrangements, not the bastardized David Clayton-Thomas aggregate that scored all those top 40 hits (my own personal opinion.)
I had heard of Shuggie Otis in the late 60s as the new guitar prodigy but it wasn't until 1971 that I saw him in a small club in Boulder, Colorado. I think he was with the Johnny Otis Show, but I wouldn't bet my life on it. What I remember most from that night was that that kid who played the guitar like no one I had ever heard looked so goddamn young!
So, thanks, Gyro. I know that I will enjoy this.
And by the way...
We're getting Northern Soul up the ying yang this month and I can't help but love it.
my ying yang craves northern soul,
another superb post!! I love you guys!!
pvc
Thanks
Listening to Al & Shuggy, very nice.
Anybody know what happened to TeenTown blog or if it will be back?
Gyro - you astound me with all this great music, often things I never knew existed, like the Reggie King.
I thank you deeply.
Mose
Tons of great stuff. Thanks!
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