Founded in 1965 by ex-Vee Jay president Randy Wood, L.A.-based Mirwood Records reigns among the definitive Northern soul labels. Creatively spearheaded by songwriter/producer Fred Smith and arranger James Carmichael, Mirwood enjoyed its greatest commercial success while still in its infancy via Jackie Lee's "The Duck" -- never again would the label flirt with pop chart immortality, but Smith and Carmichael nevertheless went on to hone a distinctive style all their own, creating soul music that was both relentlessly energetic and sweetly sophisticated, topped off by trademark vibes that evoked the otherworldly beauty of a Pacific Ocean sunset. Kent's tremendous The Mirwood Soul Story compiles two dozen of the label's shining moments, records that were guaranteed crowd-pleasers at Northern soul clubs during the 1970s -- this is the real deal, an overview and a label both worthy of the tag "essential." Highlights include Richard Temple's "That Beating Rhythm" (a major favorite of Catacombs DJ Farmer Carl Dene), Bobby Garrett's "I Can't Get Away," and Jimmy Thomas' "Where There's a Will." (Jason Ankeny, Allmusic)
trax:
1. Oh, My Darlin' - Jackie Lee 2. Baby, Do The Philly Dog - The Olympics 3. Set Me Free - The Performers 4. Words Can't Explain - The Belles 5. Where There's A Will (There's A Way) - Jimmy Thomas 6. My Little Girl - Bobby Garrett 7. The Same Old Thing - The Olympics 8. That Beatin' Rhythm - Richard Temple 9. Baby, Your Time Is My Time - Bob & Earl 10. Stubborn Heart - The Sheppards 11. Your Kind Ain't No Good - The Mirettes 12. Whether It's Right Or Wrong - Jackie Lee & Delores Hall 13. Lost - The Darlettes 14. Now That I Found You, Baby - The Mirettes 15. Don't Pretend - The Belles 16. Keep It Coming - Bobby Garrett 17. Do The Temptation Walk - Jackie Lee 18. I'll Do A Little Bit More - The Olympics 19. Is She In Your Town? - Curtis Lee 20. I Can't Get Away - Bobby Garrett 21. Anything You Want aka Any Way You Want - Jackie Lee 22. Ooh Honey Baby - Earl Cosby 23. Just Tryin' To Please You - Jimmy Thomas 24. I Can't Stop You - The Performers
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"The Mirwood Soul Story"
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Today’s Special: Fresh Vinyl Rips
MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY, Compilation
Thrift store score! Originally issued in 1956 on Hollywood Records, this rip is taken from the 1978 Gusto reissue. A classic collection of R&B, blues, swing jazz, doo wop, and early gospel-fueled soul from the King, Federal, and Hollywood catalogs. I’ve included cover art for the ’56, ’65, and ’78 editions so you can pick which one you like best – personally, I think the ’78 version that this rip comes from is the least attractive of the three.
01 / A1 –Charles Brown “Merry Christmas Baby”
02 / A2 –Johnny Moore's Blazers “Christmas Every Day”
03 / A3 –Mabel Scott “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus”
04 / A4 –Johnny Moore's Blazers “Christmas Eve Baby”
05 / A5 –Billy Ward And His Dominoes “Christmas In Heaven”
06 / A6 –Freddy King “Christmas Tears”
07 / A7 –Jackson Trio “Jingle Bell Hop”
08 / A8 –Johnny Moore's Blazers “Christmas Dreams”
09 / B1 –Lowell Fulson “Lonesome Christmas (Part 1)”
10 / B2 –Bull Moose Jackson “I'll Be Home For Christmas”
11 / B3 –Lloyd Glenn “Sleigh Ride”
12 / B4 –Freddy King “I Hear Jingle Bells”
13 / B5 –Johnny Moore's Blazers “Christmas Letter”
14 / B6 –Jackson Trio “Love For Christmas”
15 / B7 –Jimmy Witherspoon “Christmas Blues”
16 / B8 –Lowell Fulson “Lonesome Christmas (Part 2)”
V/A “Merry Christmas Baby” compilation (1978) 320 vinyl rip
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JONNY CHAN & THE NEW DYNASTY 6
Retro-styled 90’s garage rock, they had a song featured on the “Knights Of Fuzz” commentary disc I shared a while back. Another underappreciated rock’n’roll revivalist from Dionysus, Jonny was a member of Detroit underground heroes The Covingtons with Freddy Fortune, and later joined Freddy’s band Fortune & Maltese towards the end of their run. The New Dynasty 6 came and went pretty quietly, this was their only official release but they do have a lost album called “I Hate You Baby” that was finally put out by a tiny label a few years ago with a whole disc of bonus material – if anyone is lucky enough to have a copy, please consider sharing.
Jonny Chan & The New Dynasty 6 “So… You Want Action” (1998) 320 vinyl rip
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THE DISTRACTION
A more recent one-album wonder from Huntington Beach, with members of FM Bats, Le Shok, Suedehead, and other short-lived underground So-Cal acts. They call their music “Punk Wave”, tapping into the late 70’s scene when punk & new wave hadn’t yet split paths. They have a strong power pop vibe, a snotty Dead Boys shine to the vocals, and a penchant for sweet’n’raspy hooks.
The Distraction “Calling All Radios” (2002) 320 vinyl rip
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THE ACKERMANS
Unabashed power pop euro-garage rock & roll from Sweden, they played the circuit for 10 years before recording their only album for German label Alien Snatch. This was originally released only on vinyl, limited to 500 copies worldwide, but eventually saw a small CD reissue in Japan. Every bit as addictive as fellow Nordic rockers The Yum Yums, The Manikins, or The Hives, maybe we’ll see a second album from them next year when the band turns 20.
The Ackermans “No One Knows Us Better Than The Ackermans” (2006) 320 vinyl rip
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THE NECKBONES
They came from Mississippi but played a decidedly Memphis strain of rockin’ bluesy garage punk – in fact, members have played in several notable Memphis bands, including Oblivians side-projects The Cool Jerks with Jack Yarber and New Memphis Legs with Eric Friedl. A missing link for you 90’s Memphis collectors, they doled-out two albums of trashy R&B gutter-bop over their seven-year run, fans of the era won’t be disappointed.
The Neckbones “Souls On Fire” (1997) 320 vinyl rip
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The Neckbones “The Lights Are Getting Dim” (1999) 320 vinyl rip
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Thanks LoFI for these tasty looking morsels, any mention of the Yum Yums and i'm all up for it. I have to ask if you have anything by the Teenage Bubblegums? and The Beltones (punk band)I'm also looking for more Tina Lucchesi related releases (she was in the Bobbyteens and Tina and the Total Babes)but there's more, Midnite Snaxxx, Deadly Weapons,The Trashwomen, Top Ten, Cyclops all with Tina! thanks again
Great stuff. Thanks, Lofi!
Thank you RYP!
Thanks for the Mirwood, you guys are great.
Wow. Too much great stuff today! Thanks, everyone!
Very cool I still own this Gusto album of Xmas greats- one of the 1st to touch on 50s R&B thanks!
Gyro!Thanks a lot for the Mirwood Soul
Gyro, many thanks for the "Mirwood".
cheers,ELtel
Gremlin-
I do have some of that stuff, some of it needs to be transferred though so I'll do a Tina post when I get it all together. Are you talking about The Beltones from the late 90's on TKO? Got that digitized already if they're the ones.
@LoFi Larry Yes That Beltones
Big tanx to LFL for Akur Mann & Nek Bonz!
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