It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is dull, unbearable or unplayable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
trax:1. Walkin' with Mr. Lee (Ember) - Lee Allen & His Band 2. Promenade (Ember) - Lee Allen & His Band 3. Don't Blooper (Money) - The Suedes 4. Down Slow (Deluxe) - The Five Keys 5. Please Love Me Baby (Deluxe) - The Five Keys 6. T'en Fais Pas Jacques (Premiere) - Les Mersey's 7. Est C'que Tu Le Sais? (Click) - Jacline Guy 8. Take My Hand (Audio Blues) - Model "T" Slim 9. Don't Deny Me (Deluxe) - Otis Williams & His Charms 10. United (Deluxe) - Otis Williams & His Charms 11. The Train to Disaster (Mercury) - The Voice 12. The Truth (Mercury) - The Voice 13. Beans (Melmar) - The Superbs 14. I Gotta Go Now (Dawn) - The Starlings 15. She Bops a Lot (Herald) - Ronnie Pearson 16. I Dig That Gal the Most (Herald) - Ronnie Pearson 17. Wobble Wobble (Forbes) - The Matadors 18. Summertime (Cue) - Gatemouth Brown 19. The Wig (Cee-Jam) - Lorenzo Holden 20. Itchy Coo (Rca Victor) - The Escorts 21. You Can't Even Be My Friend (Rca Victor) - The Escorts 22. I Am a Man (Island) - Wynder K. Frog 23. Shook Shimmy Shake (Island) - Wynder K. Frog 24. Soul Train (Brunswick) - Little Richard 25. Can I Count on You (Brunswick) - Little Richard 26. Baby I'm Coming Home (Lu Pine) - Mack Rice 27. My Baby (Lu Pine) - Mack Rice 28. Daddy Rollin' Stone (Crackerjack) - Derek Martin 29. Don't Put Me Down Like This (Crackerjack) - Derek Martin 30. Hitch Hike - Pt. 1 (Symbol) - Russell Byrd 31. Hitch Hike - Pt. 2 (Symbol) - Russell Byrd
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...Where Cowabunga! concentrated on surf's stars, Surf-Age Nuggets digs deep; for every song by Dick Dale, there are many more by lesser-known but just as devoted acts such as the Ramrods, the Telstars, the Mosriters, and the Elite U.F.O. (!). The collection also lives up to the Trash & Twang part of its name with lots of rough, raw tracks that border on proto-punk in their intensity (check out the Emotionals' down-and-dirty version of "Miserlou," the Gestics' "Rockin' Fury," or the Safaris' "Kick Out") as well as commercials and movie trailers (the ones for Vox and House on Haunted Hill are especially memorable) that reflect how big a part surf music played in pop culture at the time, and vice versa. Covering all the bases of surf music from sleek to raw and everything in between, this set is a must for anyone who wants to explore the style beyond its big names. (Allmusic)
...In 1999 they released their impressive debut album "Fresh Set-O-Prints", containing classic tracks like "This Time It's Love", "Adeline Now", "Tonight" and many more. During their 3 year existence they recorded 52 tracks of powerpop laced with garage nous over 2 albums, 2 cd/eps, countless compilation tracks and songs for tribute releases to The Stems, The Replacements, Gene Clark, The Flamin' Groovies, The Real Kids and Radio Birdman. Comes with 16 page full colour booklet including rare pics, and extensive linernotes from main songwriter and all round skin pounder Mickster. All tracks recorded by Michael Carpenter at his Stagefright stuido. All tracks produced by Mickster and Michael Carpenter. All tracks remastered for this release by Ernie-O. - amazon
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...We find that a Easter party with the religious meaning of Easter does not bite. An exuberant Easter celebration in the family and with friends during the first rays of spring sunshine can only be refreshing and wanted by God. We provide the right music! Therefore, our focus was on songs that were simply fun and inspiring to dance. And of course to fit the topic as far as possible! There is nothing better than dancing to this music in the sun while the children are looking for their Easter eggs in the garden!
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Sole album from 1979 by Irish pop / punk band fronted by Terry Sharpe, who later formed The Adventures. This band is one of the many real talented powerpop bands. All you have to do is listen to the first song, "School Days" and you will be caught in a trance. DEFINITELY A MUST HAVE FOR ANY POP-PUNK or POWERPOP FAN OUT THERE. - By "illona1039" (Buffalo Grove, IL United States)
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...In 1999 they released their impressive debut album "Fresh Set-O-Prints", containing classic tracks like "This Time It's Love", "Adeline Now", "Tonight" and many more. During their 3 year existence they recorded 52 tracks of powerpop laced with garage nous over 2 albums, 2 cd/eps, countless compilation tracks and songs for tribute releases to The Stems, The Replacements, Gene Clark, The Flamin' Groovies, The Real Kids and Radio Birdman. Comes with 16 page full colour booklet including rare pics, and extensive linernotes from main songwriter and all round skin pounder Mickster. All tracks recorded by Michael Carpenter at his Stagefright stuido. All tracks produced by Mickster and Michael Carpenter. All tracks remastered for this release by Ernie-O. - amazon
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is dull, unbearable or unplayable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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…You may even find yourself doing both. They are Australia's power-pop supergroup, featuring Michael Carpenter (PyramidiacS), Mick O'Regan: (Pyramidiacs, The Intercontinental Playboys, Thurston Howlers), Matt Allison (Spurs For Jesus, The Slaters) and Mickster (The Stoneage Hearts, Crusaders, Pyramidiacs, The Slaters).
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After two albums and a coupla singles of garage power-pop extravaganza, the “pop boomerang” gets back with another Finkers’ release, mostly remaining “under the light of the Big Star”.
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...So it's not too surprising that around half the sides on this collection were recorded for Sun. Although most of these have been reissued several times before it's certainly nice to have all the Ray Harris and Jimmy Wages cuts in one place complete with alternate takes. Both artists are among the wildest rockabilly artists recorded for Sun - Harris had two singles issued by Sun and both sides are here along with unissued songs and alternate takes featuring Harris with a small group featuring great guitar by Wayne Cogswill. Nothing was issued on Sun by Jimmy Wages but the four songs here and two alternate takes show that he was an exceptional performer - his band is unknown but are very hot. Other Sun artists here include Gene Simmons (three songs - two originally unissued), Hayden Thompson (two great, originally unissued, songs with Roland Janes on guitar) and Glenn Honeycutt (the great unissued All Night Rock by Rold Janes. The rest of the tracks were recorded for various small Mississippi labels along with customs pressings made by Texas's Starday label and although lacking the magical imprimatur of Sun there is no shortage of great rocking from Bobby Roberts, The Hodges Brothers (originally a country group with their great), Lou Millett (another former country performer recording hot rockabilly for Johnny Vincent's Ace label), Mack Banks (two outstanding cuts recorded for his own Fame label) and others. An exceptional collection with superb sound and informative notes by Dave Penny. (Frank Scott, Roots & Rhythm)
...This is timeless Australian power pop lead by the sparkling vocals and dynamic bass playing of Michael Carpenter. However, what makes Double Back And Go such a pleasure to listen to, are all the little things you don't expect on your average power pop record, whether it be the slide guitar in 100 Watt Ronson, the theremin in Twin Swing Action, the saxophone in Long Forgotten One or the beautiful Hammond break in Teenage Crush. While they don't always hit the mark, (Go Go Devils and Daphne Green are both pretty ordinary, the highs more than make up for the lows, as no better exemplified in Try and Up To You, two of the finest pop songs you could ever hope for. - pop on top
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is dull, unbearable or unplayable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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...Dickerson is nothing short of the reincarnation of Joe Maphis, right down to the double-necked Mosrite guitar and buck-toothed grin. Few modern guitar-slingers of the Stevie Ray Vaughan-abee variety would attempt the intricate minor-key picking of Maphis' "Rockin' Gypsy." But there's also a musical agenda and versatility at Dickerson's command that allows his music to embrace honky tonk country, Merle Travis, Link Wray, surf, rockabilly, Western swing, early-'60s pop, and doo-wop -- all of it tweaked with an enthusiasm and sense of warped humor that's positively contagious. Only Dickerson would have Billy Barty introduce his album and have Jerry Scoggins, the guy who sang the theme from the Beverly Hillbillies TV show, close it out. Once the novelty wears off, you realize that he's pulled it off, that somehow Dickerson makes it all work -- the nuttiness bookended in between rockers, torchy twangers, honky-tonk stompers, and guitar workouts of all stripes. Even Nervous Norvus' "The Fang" gets a new groove and paint job as Dickerson reinterprets it for the modern age as "My Name Is Deke." In addition to Dickerson's top-notch guitar work and infectious singing (the guy sounds like he has a perpetual smile on his lips), kudos go to the guest piano work Carl Sonny Leyland, quite possibly the best boogie-woogie flame-thrower out there. His jackhammer style enlivens many a track on this disc and he duets with the star on "I Think You Gotta Pay for That." Another audio bonus is the mix on this disc; the excitement leaps out of the speakers and pulls you right into this rockin' little cauldron of tape echo and snappy picking. Albums like this are the reason that roots music will survive -- and maybe even thrive -- into the new century. - AllMusic Review by Cub Koda
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Many tracks open with PBS travelog style introductions or samples from B-movies. The music is rendered dark and forbidding by evil atmospheric production and sometimes hypnotic songs. Among the most endearing tracks are two covers, "The Victor" and "Backseat Ballad." - Phil Dirt
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...And few things have changed as dramatically as our attitudes towards smoking and smokers. Those changing attitudes are reflected in the unique collection of Smoking Songs we present here. It's a pretty amazing cross section at that, drawn mostly from the 1940s and '50s with an emphasis on hillbilly and pop music. No matter how you slice it, this is the first time that Frank Sinatra, Rev. J. M. Gates and Little Jimmy Dickens have appeared on the same compilation. And you can throw in Patsy Cline and Homer & Jethro for good measure. And what could bring them together as easily as cigarettes' - Sit back and listen as smoking and cigarettes changed from telling the world how sexy and sophisticated you are to' well, let's just say to something less than socially desirable. Back a half a century ago that cigarette turned you into a cool, hard-boiled chick magnet. The woman' Smoking made her an alluring creature of mystery, as smoke swirled all around her. The cigarettes' They started out as sleek and romantic phallic symbols, and ended up being toxic and deadly ' colloquially referred to as 'cancer sticks.' 
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Fresh Set-O-Prints is a consistent yet slightly patchy debut album from Sydney power poppers The Finkers, who are reminiscent of such bands as Big Star, Teenage Fanclub and The Someloves. Composed of members from such noteworthy bands as The Pyramidiacs, The Crusaders, The Intercontinental Playboys and The Slaters, the Finkers could be described as an Australian power pop supergroup. While Fresh Set-O-Prints is full of great songs, such as This Time It's Love and Can't Wait, The Finkers let themselves down by including several throwaway tracks, which disturbs the overall continuity of the album. Thankfully, these songs are quickly forgotten when the power chords of Now That You Know come crashing in. All considered, The Finkers probably would have been better off releasing the best 6 or 7 songs on an extremely strong mini-album, which would have better highlighted the band's talents. Nevertheless, Fresh Set-O-Prints is still an enjoyable album that fans of Australian power pop should be rushing out to buy. - pop on top
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It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is dull, unbearable or unplayable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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The Watermelon Men were a Swedish band that put out a record, "Past, Present, and Future" in 1985 that turned out to be an appropriate title, since it was their only release. The album is FULL OF INFECTIOUS SOPHISTICATED POP and appeared on several 'Best of' lists for 1985 in Sweden.
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…Peter Lewis (future Moby Grape) played in this band. He worshipped Ricky Nelson, preferred Freddie King's R&B instros, jammed with Hail King & the Newports, hung with John Jones of Mike Adams & the Red Jackets, and sat in on Jan & Dean recording sessions at Gold Star with members of the Guilloteens. The band also included Bob Linkletter, son of Art Linkletter and future actor. Hollywood brats in bands, like Rob Reiner of the Leaves or Dino (Martin), Desi (Arnaz) and Billy, usually meant music that was not particularly from the soul of paying dues. In this case, Peter's golden spoon childhood in the hills above Belair was overshadowed by institutionalization and doses of some chemical fix-it for his thoughts as an adolescent, an experience that would certainly drive him to deeper seated emotional performances. Band influences were more towards Johnny and the Hurricanes and Duane Eddy. The First twelve tracks were issued on the original LP, followed by three vault finds. This album was issued on Garrex in the US, and in Canada on Condor as Ten Tons of Wet by the Surf Riders. Some of the tracks were renamed for reasons unknown, and most were remastered from original mono into a processed stereo effect for the Canadian release, giving it a more surf sound. Here's the A to B of it. - Phil Dirt
…In 2009, wrote the soundtrack to the Australian drama film Beautiful Kate. The album received an ARIA nomination for Best Original Soundtrack / Cast / Show Album for the soundtrack at the ARIA Music Awards of 2009. - from: http://www.youami.net/archived_news.htm
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…Joining Rollins are Jazz Messengers Art Blakey on drums and Horace Silver on piano, Miles Davis' favorite bassist Paul Chambers, the quintessential trombonist J.J. Johnson, and even Thelonious Monk himself. The tour de force in swing begins with a bang and doesn't let up until the last note has faded away. Rollins' own uptempo "Why Don't I" kicks off the session with a rhythmic jolt before his big tenor launches into a classic swinging solo followed by turns from Johnson and Silver and some heated exchanges with Blakey. The aptly titled "Wail March" begins deceptively with a street-beat groove before careening into several blistering solo choruses. Monk sits in for his own "Misterioso" and "Reflections," two quintessential works from this eccentric master that are given excellent readings here. The bouncing "You Stepped Out of a Dream" provides some tasty interaction between Rollins and Johnson. Finally, the lilting "Poor Butterfly" is a nice bluesy ending to this all-star session. - AllMusic Review by AllMusic
"This album is FANTASTIC, with some real gems such as Destination Sunshine, Coastline Cruising, California and This Morning being so evocative. They bring back memories of wonderful times I personally had in California interviewing and having fun with people who became such great friends and who sadly are no longer with us. It is like a memoriam to them and the times we had." - Stephen McParland - Beach Boys & Surf culture historian 
Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers, have joined forces, releasing their first album, My Better Half, on September 2nd through Liberation. T'N'T’s first stop on their tour is Europe in August before debuting the album, My Better Half, in Australia. They’re dirty, mean and mighty unclean, they’re wanted men. So go and experience a T'N'T show in September when they blow into a venue near you. They are a force to be reckoned with. Watch them explode.
Another terrific collection of regional rockabilly from El Toro - this time featuring Texas recordings spearheaded by singer/ guitarist Royce Porter who is featured on nine songs - a mix of Elvis inspired rockers and Roy Orbison inspired ballads. The rockers feature some of Royce's dynamic guitar work and he also plays guitar on sides by his good friend Ray Doggett. Royce and Ray first recorded for the Spade label run by the legendary Bennie Hess and quite a few of the other tracks here are from Hess labels. Other artists include Vern Pullens (three superb tracks including his sensational updating of an old song as Mama Don't Allow No Boppin'), Johnny McAdams, Bennie Hess (his great and frequently reissued Wild Hog Hop), Donald Simpson & The Rockenettes (a nice swamp pop feel on Woeoh Baby with some hot guitar into the bargain), Darrell Rhodes (four songs including the Bo Diddleyish I Thought About You), Meredith Neal and others. Superb sound and informative notes on many of the artists. (Frank Scott, Roots & Rhythm)
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...The first in a new series from Cactus devoted to country instrumentals this volume features artists who recorded for major labels and features performers recording for major labels. There are great solo performers like Joe Maphis (three tracks including a duet with Larry Collins), Merle Travis, Arthur Smith, Jimmy Bryant, Hank Garland, etc; bands that are best known as backup bands for vocalists - The Country Boys (Jimmy Dickens), The Tunesmiths (Carl Smith) and The Drifting Cowboys (Hank Williams) and groups like Jerry Byrd & The String Dusters, The Country All Stars (an all star studio group featuring Chet Atkins, Jerry Byrd and Homer & Jethro!), Cecil Campbell's Tennessee Ramblers and others. Most of the tracks focus on electric and steel guitar but one track by Jimmie Skinner's band features some great electric mandolin work from Ray Lunsford. A great collection with superb sound and no notes. (FS) (Roots & Rhythm)
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...Their first album Sad But True was released in 1993. Their distinctively Australian country-blues cocktail was reflected in their live album of '95, Monday Morning Coming Down. In March 2005, Tex, Don and Charlie released their second studio album All is Forgiven and a third, You Don't Know Lonely in 2017. All four albums have charted in the ARIA top 100. - wiki
It's just me having fun with my 45's and whatever random record I pull out of the boxes. I will try to give both sides of the 45 unless one side is dull, unbearable or unplayable. I hope you enjoy. (Gyro1966)
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