No-frills anthology of 13 of his better late-'50s Prestige sides, all of which feature his vocals. It has most of his most famous songs, particularly to listeners from a rock background, including his versions of "The Seventh Son," "Eyesight to the Blind" (covered by the Who on Tommy, though Sonny Boy Williamson did it before Allison), "Parchman Farm" (done by John Mayall), and "Young Man's Blues" (also covered by the Who). Were it not for the significant omission of "I'm Not Talking" (retooled by the Yardbirds), this would qualify as the basic collection for most listeners, although more thorough retrospectives are available (particularly Rhino's Anthology). Greatest Hits does include liner notes by Pete Townshend, originally penned for a 1972 collection. (Ritchie “Wet Blanket” Unterberger, Allmusic)
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01 The Seventh Son 02 Eyesight To The Blind 03 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 04 Lost Mind 05 I've Got A Right To Cry 06 Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand 07 Parchman Farm 08 If You Live 09 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 10 One Room Country Shack 11 I Hadn't Anyone Till You 12 Young Man's Blues 13 That's All Right 14 Blueberry Hill 15 Trouble In Mind 16 Creek Bank
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MOSE ALLISON "Greatest Hits"
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For anyone who might be hemming and hawing about getting Mose Allison let me say that if you are a frequent visitor to this blog and are aware of the diversity of the music posted here then Mose with not disappoint. While there is a lot of Mose Allison that this record doesn't include what it does include is outstanding and I believe that it will have you searching for more. Mose is a truly great artist and spokesman for Jazz piano and vocals.
Mose is the MAN - As many different links from him as possible please !!!! XXXX
This seems to be just a directory file
BONUS 5 OF 8
BROTHER JACK McDUFF- Tobacco Road '67 @320
Brother Jack McDuff recorded an enormous number of albums during the '60s, so it can be difficult to figure out where to start digging a little deeper into his output (which Hammond B-3 fans will definitely want to do). 1967's Tobacco Road stands out from the pack for a couple of reasons. First, unlike many of his groove-centric albums, it's heavy on standards and pop/rock tunes (seven of nine cuts), which make for excellent matches with McDuff's highly melodic, piano-influenced style. What's more, about half of the album finds McDuff leading a large ten-piece ensemble arranged and conducted by J.J. Jackson, including a soulful horn section that sounds straight out of Memphis or Muscle Shoals (though this was recorded at Chess studios in Chicago). McDuff himself handles the arrangements on the rest of the material, which is done in a guitar/sax/drums quartet. The LP's style is fairly unified, though -- no matter what format, the tunes are given fantastically funked-up treatments that sound surprisingly natural. And these aren't grooves where everyone just settles back and stays in the pocket; McDuff attacks the arrangements with wildly funky rhythms and solos, and there's a polyrhythmic sense of interplay that recalls the best Southern soul. Arguably the most distinctive track is a cool, grooving quartet version of "The Shadow of Your Smile," complete with snaky bassline and airy flute solos from Danny Turner. None of the tracks are all that long, in keeping with the jukebox/radio orientation of McDuff's Atlantic period, but that won't prevent soul-jazz fans from thoroughly enjoying Tobacco Road. (Steve Huey, Allmusic)
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INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/tobacco-road-mw0000535056
http://www.amazon.com/Tobacco-Road-Brother-Jack-McDuff/dp/B000063TSA
BONUS 6 OF 8
THE MASTERSONS - Good Luck Charm '14 @320
The second album from husband-and-wife alt-country duo the Mastersons unwittingly makes a good case for the institution of marriage -- if you harmonize as well with someone as Chris Masterson and Eleanor Whitmore do on 2014's Good Luck Charm, it's hard not to imagine that you were meant to be together, and if not every song on this set is a joyous proclamation of love, their performances are as much about great personal chemistry as two voices that blend well. It doesn't hurt that Masterson and Whitmore pick as well as they sing; he shows subtle strength on a variety of guitars, and she's a whiz on the fiddle, and here they anchor a tight, capable little studio band that can go from the elegiac "I Found You" to the strutting "Closer to You" without missing a step. The fact Masterson's voice bears a close resemblance to Mark Olson certainly plays to their stylistic similarities to alt-country icons the Jayhawks, but while the Jayhawks could never quite shake the Minnesota chill in their songs, it's no surprise that Masterson and Whitmore are originally from Texas, as the bigger, warmer horizons are audible in these tracks even if the Mastersons call New York home these days. As strong as the songs and the performances are (and "It's Not Like Me" and "Cautionary Tale" are very good songs), it's those vocals that elevate Good Luck Charm into something out of the ordinary, and the Mastersons are smart enough to keep them front and center throughout. The family that sings together makes a pretty good album, or at least that's the case with Good Luck Charm. (Mark Deming, Allmusic)
Anyone who has seen Steve Earle live over the past few years can attest to the great musicianship and songwriting of The Mastersons. This follow up to their stunning debut, Birds Fly South, is testimony that Eleanor Whitmore and Chris Masterson will be around making great music for some time to come.
Their voices blend into joyful harmonies and are individually compelling. Their music is uplifting, Austin-inspired American roots that is a refreshing break from the noise coming out of Nashville these days. It's hard to pick out any song as being "better" than the others. The collection is a great listen from beginning to end. Eleanor's fiddle, Chris's guitar licks and George Rieff's bass lines propel the entire album. Greg Leisz's occasional pedal steel rounds out a great experience.
You can't go wrong with this one. (No Depression)
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INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/good-luck-charm-mw0002667661
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Luck-Charm-The-Mastersons/dp/B00JJOY4XM
BONUS 7 OF 7
JOHN LENNON - Mind Games ’73 (Mini LP PT-SHM Universal Japan 2014) @320
After the hostile reaction to the politically charged Sometime in New York City, John Lennon moved away from explicit protest songs and returned to introspective songwriting with Mind Games. Lennon didn't leave politics behind -- he just tempered his opinions with humor on songs like "Bring on the Lucie (Freda Peeple)," which happened to undercut the intention of the song. It also indicated the confusion that lies at the heart of the album. Lennon doesn't know which way to go, so he tries everything. There are lovely ballads like "Out of the Blue" and "One Day (At a Time)," forced, ham-fisted rockers like "Meat City" and "Tight A$," sweeping Spectoresque pop on "Mind Games," and many mid-tempo, indistinguishable pop/rockers. While the best numbers are among Lennon's finest, there's only a handful of them, and the remainder of the record is simply pleasant. But compared to Sometime in New York City, as well as the subsequent Walls and Bridges, Mind Games sounded like a return to form. (Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Allmusic)
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http://www.allmusic.com/album/mind-games-mw0000651897
BONUS 8 OF 8
THE BEACH BOYS - All Summer Long ’64 (Mini LP PT-SHM Universal Japan 2014) @320
The best pre-1965 Beach Boys album featured their brilliant number one single "I Get Around," as well as other standout cuts in the beautifully sad "Wendy," "Little Honda" (one of their best hot rod tunes, covered by the Hondells for a hit), and their remake of the late-'50s doo wop classic "Hushabye." The nostalgic "All Summer Long," another great production, seemed (whether intentionally or not) like a sort of farewell to the frivolous California beach culture that had supplied the lyrical grist for most of their music up to this point, with a longing, regretful chorus that was totally at odds with the bouncy arrangement. Other relatively little-known treasures are the sumptuous ballad "Girls on the Beach," with some of their best early harmonizing, and "Don't Back Down," with uncommonly anxious lyrics. (Richie Unterberger, Allmusic)
The Beach Boys' second album of 1964 (they released four that year!) was released at the height of rampant Beatlemania. But that stiff competition only served to push Wilson and his band to new creative heights. The budding transatlantic rivalry also effectively made this the final album of Brian Wilson's early sun-'n'-fun period--his personal introspection and insecurities would increasingly inform his work hereafter. That either dates All Summer Long or marks it as a time-capsule classic (more likely the latter). Wilson's Phil Spector-inspired production blossoms in service of such pressing concerns as the fun of motorcycling ("Little Honda"), seasonal fun ("All Summer Long") and the joys of dining out ("Drive In"). But the Hawthorne Hedonists also convey Wilson's romantic brooding on "Hushabye" and "Girls on the Beach," bittersweet reminders of how fragile their leader was at heart. All Summer Long now seems an ironic tribute to a simpler, long-vanished American ethos. --Jerry McCulley
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INFO
http://www.allmusic.com/album/all-summer-long-mw0000319105
Thanks for Mose Allison, a great talent somewhat forgotten...
Thank you very much, I lost my Mose Allison vinyl so this is a start in replacing them. Great site, THANK YOU.
Bob W.
Thanks
Thank you, great stuff. Mose Allison is one of the archtypes.
In the late sixties and early seventies, in my hometown of Montréal, the main rock station was CHOM and they used to play Mose Allison once in a while. Of course, it was mostly the 'bluesy' songs, but still, I suppose it allowed a lot of young people (I was one) the chance to discover that there were other kinds of music out there. Many years later Mose Allison still sounds damn good to me!
Thanks,
Ralph11
Mose was very popular with Georgie Fame back in the day.
I to am anonymous.
Thanks for an ever surprising selection of great music...alas the individual files read 'the directory name is invalid' when played.
Niall
Thanks for Mose ...the cat was coolness personified...any chance of re-upping those Fortune (label) comps I saw here like, forever ago ?
Great great Blog !
Niall - I just tried the Mose Allison, and it downloads perfectly. I take the time to properly tag and use art work for everything I do here. I never share a mess - and i encounter messes every day online. To suggest that this file doesn't work, or is invalid really bugs me.
'the directory name is invalid' when played." - What does this even mean?
Who is this 'Mose' you speak of? Never heard of him!
You guys are the best, thanks a lot!
Mose
(hehe)
I'm always - ALWAYS - impressed by the quality and completeness of Gyro's tagging. Bad, wrong, or incomplete tags are a serious peeve of mine.
Just want to thank Gyro (and RYP) for not only sharing great files but files that are ready to play as received.
Cheers.
-Xtm
And thanks for the Beach Boys as well! ;)
-Xtm
Gyro,I would never underestimate the great work you have done,and sorry if my note caused offence...........Thanks for the great work and the music!!
Niall
Ok Niall - thanks for the reply. Hopefully you can figure out what is causing it not to work for you.
Thanks for The Mastersons.
LittleJack
This (Mose) album changed my life.
Thanks for the Mose. W.
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