Lighthouse [Three Albums]

 

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Brass-Rock

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Lighthouse is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, whose repertoire included elements of rock music, jazz, classical music, and swing and featured horns, string instruments and vibraphone. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the Year in 1972, 1973 and 1974.

Peacing It All Together (1970/1012) Beatball

Tracks:

1. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo/Let The Happiness Begin

2. Every Day I Am Reminded

3. The Country Song

4. Sausalito

5. The Fiction Of Twenty-Six Million

6. The Chant

7. Mr. Candleman

8. On My Way To L.A.

9. Daughters And Sons

10. Just A Little More Time

11. Little People (Nam Myoho Renge' Kyo)

Personnel:

Skip Prokop - Drums, Vocals

Paul Hoffert - Keyboards, Vibes

Ralph Cole - Guitar, Vocals

Grant Fullerton - Bass, Vocals

Pinky Dauvin - Lead Vocals

Paul Armin - Violin

Don Dinovo - Viola

Dick Armin - Cello

Leslie Schneider - Cello

Arnie Chycoski- Trumpet

Bruce Cassidy - Trumpet

Howard Shore - Alto Sax, Flute

Russ Little - Trombone

One Fine Morning (1971/2012) Sony Records Int'l

Tracks:

1. Love Of A Woman

2. Little Kind Words

3. Old Man

4. Sing Sing Sing

5. 1849

6. One Fine Morning

7. Hats Off (To The Stranger)

8. Show Me The Way

9. Step Out On The Sea

10. Sweet Lullaby

Bonus:

11. One Fine Morning (single edit) 

12. Take It Slow (Out In The Country) 

13. Sweet Lullaby (single edit)

Personnel:

Ronn "Skip" Prokop - drums, percussion, vocals

Paul Matthew Hoffert - piano, vibes

Robert Bruce "Bob" McBride - lead vocals, percussion

Ralph Cole - guitar, vocals

Don DiNovo - viola

Dick Armin - cello

Louis Yacknin - bass

Keith Jolimore - baritone & tenor saxophones, flute, vocals

Larry Smith - trombone, vocals

Howard Leslie Shore - alto saxophone

Pete Pantaluk - trumpet

Sunny Days (1972/2008) Retro Disc International S.L

Tracks:

1. Silver Bird

2. Sunny Days

3. You Girl

4. Beneath My Woman

5. Merlin

6. Broken Guitar Blues

7. Letter Home

8. You Give To Me

9. Lonely Places

Personnel:

Ronn "Skip" Prokop - drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, vocals

Paul Matthew Hoffert - keyboards, vibes, congas, canary

Robert Bruce "Bob" McBride - percussion, acoustic guitar, vocals

Ralph Cole - guitar, vocals

Howard Leslie Shore - alto & tenor saxophone, flute, lead vocals (7)

Dick Armin - electric cello

Don DiNovo - electric violin

John Naslen - trumpet

Larry Smith - trombone, mellophonium, vocals

Alan Wilmot - bass

Louis Yacknin - bass (7-9)

Aguaturbia - Psychedelic Drugstore (1993) Back Ground - HBG 122/15

 

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Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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The album (a compilation of a two Chile releases) is highlighted by a few covers. Influential Chilean psychedelic rock band formed in 1969 in Santiago. The band was fronted by guitarist Carlos Corales and his wife Denise Corales. They split up 1974, but reunited in 2000, 2006 and on many other occasions, as they began to work on new material. The band's original drummer, Willy Cavada, passed away in 2013...

Tracklist:

1. Somebody To Love 3:03

    Written by - Grace Slick

2. Erotica 3:48

3. Rolling 'N' Tumbling 3:07

    Written by - M. Water

4. Ah Ah Ah Ay 2:46

5. Crimson & Clover 7:08

    Written by - Tommy James

6. Heartbreaker 5:42

    Written by - Mark Farner

7. Blues On The Westside 6:17

    Written by - Nick Gravenites

8. Waterfall 3:45

9. Evol 8:45

10. I Wonder Who 2:56

      Written by - Rory Gallagher

11. Aguaturbia 2:22

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Compilation from the band's two albums.

Tracks: 1-5 from Aguaturbia (1970).

Tracks: 6-11 from Volumen 2 (1970).

Personnel:

Denise Corales - vocals

Carlos Corales - guitars

Willi Cavada - drums

Ricardo Briones - bass

Joy Of Cooking - The Complete Joy Of Cooking (2006) Acadia - ACA 8118

 

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Fusion of Folk, Country Rock, Blues and Rock elements

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Joy Of Cooking was an American music ensemble formed in 1967 in Berkeley, California. Associated with the hippie culture, the band's music combined rock & roll with folk rock, blues rock. The band released three studio albums on Capitol Records in the early 1970s as well as a minor hit single in 1971, "Brownsville". Led by guitarist Terry Garthwaite and pianist Toni Brown, who both shared lead vocals, Joy Of Cooking was a rare example of a rock band fronted by women. A fourth album, Same Old Song And Dance (1973) was never released.

CD1

Joy Of Cooking (1970)

1. Hush (2:46)

2. Too Late, But Not Forgotten (4:22)

3. Down my Dream (4:17)

4. If Some God (Sometimes You Gotta' Go Home) (3:44)

5. Did You Go Downtown? (7:39)

6. Dancing Couple (0:53)

7. Brownsville/Mockingbird (medley) (5:51)

8. Red Wine at Noon (3:35)

9. Only Time Will Tell Me (5:13)

10. Children's House (6:50)

Closer To The Ground (1971)

11. Closer to the Ground (4:45)

12. Blues for a Friend (3:39)

13. New Colorado Blues (3:28)

14. Humpty Dumpty (2:35)

15. A Thousand Miles (3:56)

CD2

1. Sometimes Like a River (Loving You) (3:28)

2. Pilot (3:40)

3. The War You Left (2:41)

4. First Time, Last Time (2:51)

5. Laugh, Don't Laugh (5:35)

Castles (1972)

6. Don't the Moon Look Fat & Lonesome (4:08)

7. Waiting for the Last Plane (4:05)

8. Lady Called Love (3:27)

9. Three-Day Loser (4:04)

10. Castles (3:49)

11. Beginning of Tomorrow (4:37)

12. Let Love Carry You Along (2:44)

13. Home Town Man (3:47)

14. All Around the Sun & the Moon (4:40)

15. Bad Luck Blues (3:30)

Personnel:

Terry Garthwaite - guitar, twelve-string guitar, clarinet, vocals

Fritz Kasten - drums, alto sax

Jeff Neighbor - bass, trombone

David Garthwaite - guitar, bass

Toni Brown - guitar, piano, organ, maracas, vocals

Ron Wilson - harp, tambourine, congas, bongos, cowbell

[Reuploading] The Creation - Action Painting (2017/2CD) Numero Group - NUM064

 

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British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Mod, Rock

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The Creation are an English rock band, formed in 1966. Their best-known songs are "Making Time", which was one of the first rock songs to feature a guitar played with a bow, and "Painter Man", which made the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1966, and reached No. 8 on the German chart in April 1967. It was covered by Boney M in 1979, and reached the No. 10 position on the UK chart. "Making Time" was used in the film Rushmore, and as the theme song from season 2 onwards of The Great Pottery Throw Down.

CD1

1. Making Time (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:57

2. Try and Stop Me (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:27

3. Painter Man (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:53

4. Biff, Bang, Pow (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:25

5. Sylvette [Edit] (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 2:43

6. If I Stay Too Long (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:27

7. Nightmares (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:12

8. Life Is Just Beginning (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:58

9. Through My Eyes (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:06

10. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:59

11. Tom Tom (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 2:56

12. Can I Join Your Band (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:03

13. Midway Down (John Wanderling) 2:46

14. The Girls Are Naked (Kim Gardner / Jack Jones / Kenny Pickett / Ronnie Wood) 1:59

15. Bonie Maronie (Larry Williams) 3:27

16. Mercy Mercy Mercy (Joe Zawinul) 2:33

17. For All That I Am (Stephen Friedland / Paul Kahan) 3:04

18. Uncle Bert (Kim Gardner / Kenny Pickett / Ronnie Wood) 2:30

19. Cool Jerk (Donald Storball) 2:19

20. I Am the Walker (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:45

21. Ostrich Man (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:01

22. Sweet Helen (Kenny Pickett) 2:59

23. How Does It Feel to Feel [US version] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:08

CD2

1. Hurt Me If You Will (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:55

2. I'm Leaving (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:33

3. Work All Day (Sleep All Night) (Roland Bradley / The Mark Four / Kenny Pickett) 2:57

4. Going Down Fast (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:36

5. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:35

6. Biff, Bang, Pow [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:26

7. For All That I Am [New Stereo Mix] (Stephen Friedland / Paul Kahan) 3:07

8. Can I Join Your Band [New Stereo Mix (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:04

9. Through My Eyes [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:31

10. Tom Tom [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:02

11. Midway Down [New Stereo Mix] (John Wanderling) 3:02

12. Nightmares [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:15

13. Life Is Just Beginning [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 4:02

14. Painter Man [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:54

15. If I Stay Too Long [New Stereo Mix] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 3:30

16. How Does It Feel to Feel (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 3:36

17. Cool Jerk [New Stereo Mix] (Donald Storball) 2:25

18. Hey Joe [New Stereo Mix] (Billy Roberts) 4:10

19. Like a Rolling Stone [New Stereo Mix] (Bob Dylan) 3:03

20. Making Time [Instrumental] (Eddie Phillips / Kenny Pickett) 2:59

21. Sylvette [Full Length] (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 3:30

22. Instrumental 1 (Bob Garner / Jack Jones / Eddie Phillips) 2:47

23. How Does It Feel to Feel [Instrumental] (Bob Garner / Eddie Phillips) 4:02

Indexi - Plima (1972) 7"EP Jugoton - MCY 105

 

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Heavy Prog Rock, Proto Prog

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Indexi was one of the earliest and most enduring bands in ex-Yugoslavia and Bosnia/Herzegovina that enjoyed popularity across generations of followers of rock music. The band was founded in 1962 in Sarajevo, Bosnia. At the beginning of the 70s, they released the legendary “Plima” single in 1972, a composition that had been recorded back in 1969 and featured one of the most memorable guitar solos in the Yugoslavian rock scene, played by Kovačević, largely thought of as one of the best and most influential guitarists in the country...

Tracks:

A1. Plima [High tide] (5:05) 

A2. Povratak Jacka trbosjeka i ostalog zla [The return of Jack the ripper and other evil] (3:58)

B. Ugasila je plamen [She put out the flame] (7:34) 

Personnel:

Slobodan "Bodo" Kovačević - guitars

Miroslav Šaranović - drums

Vlado Pravdić - keyboards

Davorin Popović - vocals

Fadil Redžić - bass, vocals

Harvey Mandel - Best Of The Janus Years (2020) HHO Records

 

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Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Funk

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"Best Of The Janus Years" is a 2020 compilation album by guitarist Harvey Mandel, featuring 15 tracks of blues rock and jazz-rock from his Janus Records era. The compilation gathers some of Mandel’s most notable work during his time with Janus Records, highlighting his innovative guitar techniques and fusion of blues and jazz influences. The album’s selection showcases Mandel’s versatility, especially his pioneering use of slide guitar and modern electric techniques. This compilation is a great entry point for new listeners as well as collectors interested in Mandel’s influential 1970s work, offering both classic tracks and a retrospective on his guitar artistry.

⮩ Harvey "The Snake" Mandel (born March 11, 1945) is an American guitarist best known as a member of Canned Heat. He also played with Charlie Musselwhite and John Mayall as well as maintaining a solo career.

Tracks:

1. Baby Batter 3:41

2. Shangrenade 4:14

3. Feel the Sound 6:00

4. What the Funk 3:04

5. Forever and Forever 2:35

6. Peruvian Flake 3:27

7. Lynda Love 2:30

8. Sugarloaf 4:14

9. Uno Ino 2:33

10. Frenzy 4:28

11. El Stinger 7:24

12. Million Dollar Feeling 3:30

13. Bite the Electric Eel 4:10

14. Freedom Ball 6:21

15. The Snake 3:04

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Tracks: (1,11,14) LP. "Baby Batter" (1971)

Tracks: ( 6,7,9,13,15) LP. "The Snake" (1972)

Tracks: (2,4,8,10,12) LP. "Shangrenade" (1973)

Tracks: (3,5) LP. "Feel The Sound" (1974)

Copperhead (1973/2001) Acadia - ACA 8005

 

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Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

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American rock and roll group founded by guitarist John Cipollina after leaving the band Quicksilver Messenger Service in 1970.

John Cipollina (August 24, 1943 - May 29, 1989) was a guitarist best known for his role as a founder and the lead guitarist of the prominent San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. After leaving Quicksilver he formed the band Copperhead, was a member of the San Francisco All Stars and later played with numerous other bands.

Tracks:

1. Roller Derby Star 4:16

2. Kibitzer 3:45

3. A Little Hand 4:59

4. Kamikaze 5:24

5. Spin-Spin 3:18

6. Pawnshop Man 5:30

7. Wing-Dang-Doo 4:04

8. They're Making A Monster 7:35

Bonus:

9. Chameleon 3:37

Personnel:

John Cipollina - lead guitar, Hawaiian guitar

Gary Philippet - guitar, organ, vocals

Jim McPherson - bass, paino, percussion, vocals

David Weber - drums, percussion

Hutch Hutchinson - bass

Alcatraz - Vampire State Building (1972/2002) Long Hair - LHC00014

 

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Krautrock, Progressive Jazz Rock

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German jazz-rock band from Hamburg, active in late 60s early 70s.

In spring 1969, Alcatraz was set up from the suburban groups. In fall 1971 Jahnke established contacts to the producer Jimi Boyks, who then produced their debut "Vampire State Building". Recorded at Faust's Wümme Studio, the album was issued in 1972 by Phillips.

Tracks:

1. Simple Headphone Mind 9:59

2. Your Chance Of A Lifetime 5:06

3. Where The Wild Things Are 3:02

4. Vampire State Building 13:09

5. Piss Off 3:17

Bonus:

6. Change Will Come 6:08

Notes

Recorded October 1971 in Wümme, Germany, released in 1972 on Philips.

Bonus track recorded in the same period of the LP, but in a different recording studio (Windrose Studios in Hamburg).

Personnel:

Bass – Ronald Wilson

Drums, Bongos – Jan Rieck

Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Klaus Nagurski

Lead Guitar – Klaus Holst

Piano (Pianett), Lead Vocals – Rüdiger Berghahn

Showaddywaddy - The Bell Singles 1974 - 76 (2001) 7T's Records - GLAM CD 9

 

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Rock & Roll, Doo Wop, Pop Rock, Glam

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UK collection that brings together 20 tracks from the British group released during their ultra successful period with the legendary Bell Records in the mid 70's. 

Showaddywaddy are a rock and roll group from Leicester, England. They specialise in revivals of hit songs from the 1950s and early 1960s, while also issuing original material.

Tracklist:

1. Hey Rock And Roll

2. You Will Lose Your Love Tomorrow

3. Rock N Roll Lady

4. I'm A Traveller

5. Hey Mr. Christmas

6. Rock N Roll Man

7. Sweet Music

8. Windows

9. Three Steps To Heaven

10. The Party

11. Heartbeat

12. Lucy Jane

13. Heavenly

14. Smiling Eyes

15. Trocadero

16. Teenage Love Affair

17. Take Me In Your Arms

18. Go Johnny Go

19. Under The Moon Of love

20. Lookin' Back

Personnel:

Romeo Challenger - drums (1973-present)

Malcolm "Duke" Allured - drums, vocals (1973–1984)

Dave Bartram - vocals (1973–2011)

Rod Deas - bass (1973–2019)

Russ Field - guitar (1973–1985)

Buddy Gask - vocals (1973–1987)

Al James - bass, vocals (1973–2008)

Trevor Oakes - guitar (1973–2009)

The Andrew Oldham Orchestra & Chorus – 16 Hip Hits (1964/2013) Decca - UICY-75672

 

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Orchestral, Pop Rock, Easy Listening, Merseybeat and Mod

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The Andrew Oldham Orchestra was a musical side project in the mid-1960s created by Andrew Loog Oldham, the original manager and record producer of the Rolling Stones. There was no actual orchestra per se. The name was applied to recordings made by Loog Oldham using a multitude of session musicians...

Tracks:

1. Needles And Pins 2:25

2. Blowin' In The Wind 2:06

3. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself 1:50

4. La Bamba 2:37

5. Then He Kissed Me 2:32

6. Do Wah Diddy Diddy 2:47

7. I Want To Hold Your Hand 2:27

8. My Boy Lollipop 2:17

9. Da Doo Ron Ron 2:24

10. Memphis, Tennessee 2:32

11. You're No Good 2:19

12. The Rise Of The Brighton Surf (House Of The Rising Sun) 4:27

13. The Lonely Rocker 2:41

14. Theme For A Mod's Summer Night Dream 2:30

15. I Wanna Be Your Man 1:51

16. Chapel Of Love 2:32

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Reissue of the LP which was first published 1964. Japanese SHM-CD Promo version 2013. Papersleeve covering with imitation of the original vinyl artworks on cover and backcover.