The Byrds – Original Singles A’s & B’s 1965-1971 (2012) Sony Music Japan - SICP 3467-8

 

MP3/320/391MB

American Folk, Psychedelia, Country Rock, Pop Rock

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"This compillation by Sony Music Japan’s 2012 two CD set “Original Singles A’s & B’s 1965-1971” which compiles both sides of every US single released during the period, as well as some sides that were withdrawn before hitting record stores. The fifty two tracks are all included in their original mono single mixes, with the exceptions of “Citizen Kane” and “Farther Along” which were only recorded in stereo and were never folded down or prepared in any mono format. The forty eight page booklet contains the full lyrics in both Japanese and English, although all the other notes are unfortunately included only in Japanese. The set comes with an OBI strip and as with all Japanese releases, the sound is simply immaculate. Fans of 1960s folk, psychedelic and country rock will definitely want this set in their collection." - K. Rathert

CD1

1. Mr. Tambourine Man 2:22

2. I Knew I'd Want You 2:18

3. All I Really Want To Do 2:06

4. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better 2:35

5. Chimes Of Freedom 3:53

6. The Bells Of Rhymney 3:34

7. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 2:58

8. She Don't Care About Time (Version 1) 2:30

9. The Times They Are A-Changin' (Version 1) 1:57

10. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) 3:39

11. She Don't Care About Time (Version 2) 2:33

12. Set You Free This Time 2:53

13. It Won't Be Wrong 2:01

14. He Was A Friend Of Mine 2:33

15. Eight Miles High 3:40

16. Why 3:02

17. 5D (Fifth Dimension) 2:37

18. Captain Soul 2:38

19. Mr. Spaceman 2:12

20. What's Happening?!?! 2:36

21. I Know My Rider (I Know You Rider) 2:47

22. Psychodrama City 3:24

23. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star 2:08

24. Everybody's Been Burned 3:06

25. It Happens Each Day 2:51

26. My Back Pages 2:36

27. Renaissance Fair 1:52

CD2

1. Have You Seen Her Face 2:33

2. Don't Make Waves 1:36

3. Lady Friend 2:37

4. Old John Robertson 1:54

5. Goin' Back 3:26

6. Change Is Now 3:26

7. You Ain't Going Nowhere 2:51

8. Artificial Energy 2:23

9. I Am A Pilgrim 3:40

10. Pretty Boy Floyd 2:36

11. Bad Night At The Whiskey 3:26

12. Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man 3:46

13. Lay Lady Lay 3:20

14. Old Blue 3:25

15. Ballad Of Easy Rider 1:43

16. Oil In My Lamp 3:15

17. Wasn't Born To Follow 2:06

18. Jesus Is Just Alright 2:13

19. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 4:59

20. Chestnut Mare 3:01

21. Just A Season 3:34

22. Glory, Glory 3:31

23. Citizen Kane 2:38

24. America's Great National Pastime 2:57

25. Farther Along 3:01

Kahvas Jute ‎- Wide Open (1971/2006) Aztec Music - AVSCD015

 

MP3/320/155MB

Heavy Prog Hard Rock

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An Australian progressive hard rock combo based in Sydney and active initially between 1970-1971 and reformed during 1973-1974, 1991, 1993-1994 and 2005-2006. During 1974-1977 the group was named as Chariot. They issued their sole album Wide Open in January 1971.

Tracks:

1. Free (Dennis Wilson) 5:12

2. Odyssey (Dennis Wilson) 3:59

3. Up There (Tim Gaze, Dannie Davidson) 2:49

4. She's So Hard To Shake (Dennis Wilson 4:17

5. Vikings (Dennis Wilson) 4:32

6. Steps Of Time (Dannie Davidson) 3:22

7. Twenty Three (Tim Gaze) 3:50

8. Ascend (Bob Daisley) 3:11

9. Parade Of Fools (Dennis Wilson) 9:08

Bonuses (Live at the Basement 2005)

10. Politician (Pete Brown, Jack Bruce) 6:24

11. She's So Hard To Shake (Dennis Wilson) 4:21

12. Ascend (Bob Daisley) 1:47

13. Ascension (Tim Gaze) 1:44

14. Parade Of Fools (Dennis Wilson) 10:51

Notes

Wide Open recorded at Festival Studios, Sydney, Australia 1970, and released January 1971 (Infinity Records).

Bonus tracks recorded live at The Basement, Sydney, Australia 7/17/2005.

Personnel:

Dennis Wilson - lead vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, bottleneck guitar, wah-wah guitar

Tim Gaze - guitar, steel guitar, piano, vocals

Bob Daisley - bass, harmony vocals

Dannie Davidson - drums (1-9)

Mark Marriott - drums (10-14)

The Rockets (1968/2001) Varèse Sarabande - 302 066 269 2

 

MP3/320/77MB

Folk Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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American psychedelic folk rock band from Los Angeles. The Rockets is the sole release in 1968. Selling only about 5,000 copies, it was far from a success. Nevertheless, the album found among its fans Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, who would soon take rhythm guitarist/lead vocalist Danny Whitten, bassist Billy Talbot and drummer Ralph Molina for his backing band on the album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Violinist Bobby Notkoff and guitarist George Whitsell reformed the band with a new lineup in 2013...

Tracks

1. Hole In My Pocket (Danny Whitten) 2:29

2. Won't You Say You'll Stay (Danny Whitten) 2:46

3. Mr. Chips (Danny Whitten) 2:16

4. It's A Mistake (Billy Talbot/Ralph Molina) 1:48

5. Let Me Go (Danny Whitten) 3:44

6. Try My Patience (Leon Whitsell) 2:13

7. I Won't Always Be Around (Leon Whitsell) 2:50

8. Pill's Blues (George Whitsell) 3:59

9. Stretch Your Skin (Leon Whitsell) 4:07

10. Eraser (Leon Whitsell) 1:55

Personnel:

Bobby Notkoff - violin

Leon Whitsell - guitar, vocals

George Whitsell - guitar

Danny Whitten - guitar, vocals

Billy Talbot - bass

Ralph Molina - drums

First two original Siren albums

 

MP3/320/276MB

Folk Rock, Blues Rock

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Siren is essentially Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague and Nick Cudworth, augmented from time to time by a drummer and lead guitarist.

The first two singles was released in 1969. In the same year they released their first LP. The second LP "Strange Locomotion" followed in 1971...

"Kevin Coyne (27 January 1944 - 2 December 2004) was an English musician, singer, composer, film-maker, and a writer of lyrics, stories and poems. He was critically acclaimed for his unorthodox style of blues-influenced guitar composition, the intense quality of his vocal delivery, and his lyrics".

Siren (1969/1993) Green Tree Records - GTR 013

Tracks:

1. Ze-Ze-Ze-Ze (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 3:02

2. Get Right Church (Fred McDowell, arr.by Kevin Coyne) 3:18

3. Rock Me Baby (B.B. King, Joe Josea, arr.by Kevin Coyne) 3:27

4. Wake Up My Children (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 3:34

5. Wasting My Time (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 2:46

6. Sixteen Women (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 2:44

7. First Time I Saw Your Face (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 2:50

8. Gardener Man (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 3:30

9. And I Wonder (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 2:44

10. The War Is Over (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague) 4:45

11. Asylum (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 3:42

12. Bertha Lee (Robert Petway, arr.by Kevin Coyne) 3:13

13. I Wonder Where (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 5:07

Personnel:

Kevin Coyne - vocals, guitar

Dave Clague - bass, guitar

Nick Cudworth - piano, guitar

John Chichester - lead guitar

Tat Meager - drums

Colin Wood - flute (4), piano (10)

Strange Locomotion (1971/2014) Turpentine Records - TURPD3

Tracks:

1. Relaxing With Bonnie Lou (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 3:20

2. Some Dark Day (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 3:30

3. Hot Potato (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 4:05

4. Soon (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 3:44

5. Gigolo (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 4:22

6. I'm All Aching (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 3:01

7. Strange Locomotion (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 2:52

8. Shake My Hand (Kevin Coyne) 3:15

9. Lonesome Ride (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 2:18

10. Fetch Me My Woman (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 7:36

11. Fat Moaning Minnie (Kevin Coyne, Nick Cudworth) 2:49

12. Squeeze Me (Kevin Coyne, Dave Clague, Nick Cudworth) 2:35

Bonus Tracks:

13. Lillian (US-only Album Track) 2:41

14. The Stride (A-Side/US Album Track) 2:39

15. Hot Potato (Alternative Version) 4:03

16. Soon (Radio Version) 3:16

Notes

Tracks: 1-12 Strange Locomotion - Originally issued in the UK on Dandelion DAN 8001, 1971

Personnel:

Kevin Coyne - vocals, guitar (8)

Nick Cudworth - piano (1,3,5-7,10,12), guitar (2,4,5,9,11)

Dave Clague - bass (1,3,5,7,10,12), guitar (1,4,7,9,12)

Mick Gratton - lead guitar (1,3,7,10,12)

Tat Meager - drums (1,3-5,7,10,12)

Pete Phillips - drums (15)

Tamam Shud - Goolutionites And The Real People (1970/2008) Aztec Music - AVSCD 036

 

MP3/320/195MB

Psychedelic-Prog Rock

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Tamam Shud are an Australian psychedelic, progressive and surf rock band formed in Newcastle, New South Wales, in 1964. The group released two albums, Evolution (1969) after which Tim Gaze replaced Zytnik on lead guitar and Goolutionites and the Real People (1970) before disbanding in 1972.

Tracks:

1. The Goolutionites (and the Real People) 1:04

2. They’ll take You Down on the Lot 3:37

3. I Love You All 3:43

4. Heaven is Closed 9:07

5. A Plague 5:11

6. Stand in the Sunlight 2:41

7. Take a Walk on a Foggy Morn 2:18

8. Goolutionites Theme Part 1 3:19

9. Goolutionites Theme Part 2 3:54

10. I Got a Feeling (Bonus Track Single, January 1972) 2:36

11. My Father Told Me (Bonus Track Single, January 1972) 2:40

12. First Things First (Bonus Track Morning of the Earth soundtrack) 4:06

13. Bali Waters (Bonus Track Morning of the Earth soundtrack) 6:16

14. Sea the Swells (Bonus Track Morning of the Earth soundtrack) 6:15

15. Midday ‘Til Four (Bonus Track Live at the Regent Theatre, South Yarra, December 1971) 4:30

16. Bali Waters (Bonus Track Live at the Regent Theatre, South Yarra, December 1971) 6:35

17. Being Absolutely Free (Bonus Track Live at the Regent Theatre, South Yarra, December 1971) 5:00

18. Bow Wow (Bonus Track Live at the Regent Theatre, South Yarra, December 1971) 3:20

Personnel:

Peter Barron - Bass Guitar

Lindsay Bjerre - Vocals, Guitar

Dannie Davidson - Drums (1-9)

Tim Gaze - Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Nigel Macara - Drums (10-18)

Larry Duryrea aka Larry Taylor - Percussion

Richard Lockwood - Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Vocals (10-18)

Larry Duryea - Congas (10-18)

Unit 4+2 - Concrete & Clay: The Complete Recordings (2016) RPM Records - Retro D944

 

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Pop Rock, Beat

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Unit 4 + 2 is the British pop band best known for their 1965 UK No. 1 hit single "Concrete and Clay". The group was part of the British Beat explosion, featuring strong vocal harmonies and guitarist Russ Ballard, who later gained fame with Argent. 

Concrete & Clay: The Complete Recordings 1964-1969 is a comprehensive 2-CD anthology released by RPM Records (originally in 2016, with a reissue in October 2024).  This collection encompasses the band's entire recorded output, including 43 tracks that comprise 14 singles, an EP, and two albums. 

CD1

1. The Green Fields 2:42

2. Swing Down Chariot 2:39

3. Sorrow and Pain 2:42

4. The Lonely Valley 2:24

5. Concrete and Clay 2:18

6. When I Fall in Love 2:26

7. Woman From Liberia 1:42

8. Wild Is the Wind 2:13

9. Cotton Fields 2:10

10. Cross a Million Mountains 2:06

11. To Be Redeemed 2:14

12. (You've) Never Been in Love Like This Before 2:30

13. Tell Somebody You Know 2:15

14. Couldn't Keep It to Myself 2:41

15. You'll Remember 3:01

16. 500 Miles 2:57

17. La Bamba 2:34

18. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 3:44

19. The Girl From New York City 3:09

20. Hark 2:24

21. Stop Wasting Your Time 2:25

22. You've Got to Be Cruel to Be Kind 2:25

23. I Won't Let You Down 2:29

CD2

1. Baby Never Say Goodbye 1:58

2. Rainy Day 2:27

3. For a Moment 2:20

4. Fables 2:05

5. I Was Only Playing Games 2:40

6. I've Seen the Light 2:55

7. Too Fast, Too Slow 2:21

8. Booby Trap 2:43

9. Butterfly 2:59

10. A Place to Go 2:21

11. The Unit / Loving Takes a Little Understanding 2:46

12. The Unit / Would You Believe What I Say? 2:14

13. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere 3:00

14. So You Want to Be a Blues Player 2:55

15. 3.30 3:05

16. I Will 2:38

17. Face in My Head 2:52

18. Something I Can Believe In 2:39

19. (Living in) The World of Broken Hearts 2:29

20. I Can't Stop 2:36

Notes

CD1 tracks: 1-4 1964, tracks: 5-23 1965.

CD2 tracks: 1-6 1966, tracks: 7-12 1967, tracks: 13-14 1968, tracks: 15-20 1969.

[Reposted] The Old Man & The Sea (1972/1996) Walhalla WH 96002

 

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Heavy Prog

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The Old Man & The Sea was a progressive rock band from Denmark which was formed in Horsens, Midtjylland in 1967 by Benny Stanley (guitar), Knud Lindhard (bass) and Tommy Hansen (organ, keyboards). The band's first line-up was finalised with the addition of Lars "Beske" Thygesen on drums and Robert Hauschild on vocals. This version of the band toured widely in Denmark and also played some gigs in Norway, but split up when they returned from there in 1969.

The band went on to record their self-titled "Old Man and the Sea" debut album at Rosenberg Studios in 1972.

Tracks:

1. Living Dead (Tommy Hansen, John Lundvig, Benny Stanley) 7:51

2. Princess (Knud Lindhard) 6:01

3. Jingoism (Knud Lindhard) 6:52

4. Prelude (Tommy Hansen) 1:11

5. The Monk Song, Part 1 (Tommy Hansen) 5:53

6. The Monk Song, Part 2 (Tommy Hansen) 3:37

7. Going Blind (Knud Lindhard) 10:29

Personnel:

Ole Wedel - lead vocals (1,3,5,6), percussion (1,3,5,7), vocals (2,7)

Benny Stanley - electric guitar (1-3,5-7), acoustic guitar (1,2,5,7), Leslie guitar (7)

Tommy Hansen - organ (1-7), piano (2,3,7), vocals (2,6,7)

Knud Lindhard - bass (1-3,5-7), lead vocals (2,7), vocals (1,3,5,6)

John Lundvig - drums (1-3,5-7)

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Poul Åge Hersland - flute (5,7)

[Reposted] Jellyroll (1970/2015) Big Pink - BIG PINK 369

 

MP3/320/102MB

Jazz-Rock, Brass-Rock

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Jellyroll was an American brass-rock band from Cincinnati that released a 1970 self-titled album on Kapp Records. Built from members of James Brown’s backing unit The Dapps, they fused soul, fuzz rock and jazzy arrangements in a post-psych crossover style marked by theatrical vocals, swirling organ and ensemble interplay. The band included members as Roger Troy (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Heding (keyboards, background vocals), Ed Setser (guitar), Stu Perry (drums, percussion), Les Asch (saxophones), Dave Parkinson (tenor saxophone) and Bob Thorne (trumpet). The album includes tracks like "Restless Feeling", "Search For A Memory" and "Strange"...

 

Tracks:

1. Restless Feeling (Roger Troy, Richard Podolor, Jellyroll) 2:20

2. Seach For A Memory (Roger Troy, Richard Podolor, Jellyroll) 2:52

3. Strange (Dan Hoagland) 2:25

4. Trying To Forget Someone Too (Roger Troy) 4:03

5. Quick Trip (Tim Hending) 1:13

6. Help Me Over (Roger Troy, Richard Podolor, Jellyroll) 2:57

7. Come On Baby (Roger Troy, Jellyroll) 3:13

8. Follow Me (Roger Troy, Richard Podolor, Jellyroll) 2:49

9. At The Beginning Of Tomorrow (Roger Troy) 3:04

10. Hard Times (Roger Troy, Richard Podolor, Jellyroll) 4:35

11. Standing On The Inside (Roger Troy, Ed Setser) 3:27

Personnel:

Roger "Jellyroll" Troy - lead vocals, bass

Tim Heding - keyboards, backing vocals

Ed Setser - guitar

Stu Perry - drums, percussion

Les Asch - alto & tenor & baritone saxophones

Dave Parkinson - tenor saxophone

Bob Thorne - trumpet

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Cosme Joseph Deaguero - congas

Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Singles Collection (2009) Fantasy Records/Concord Music Group- FAN-31752

 

MP3/320/290MB

Swamp Rock, Roots Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Southern Rock

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Creedence Clearwater Revival's official compilation The Singles Collection was released on November 3, 2009, by Fantasy Records. This comprehensive set presents the band's entire U.S. single output from 1968 to 1972 in chronological order, including both A-sides and B-sides.  It includes major hits such as "Proud Mary" "Bad Moon Rising" "Fortunate Son" and "Green River" alongside lesser-known tracks like "Porterville", "Call It Pretending" and the double-sided "45 Revolutions Per Minute." All tracks mono, except CD2 # 13 & 14 stereo.

CD1

1. Porterville (2:13)

2. Call It Pretending (2:07)

3. Suzie Q. (Pt. 1) (4:33)

4. Suzie Q. (Pt. 2) (3:48)

5. I Put A Spell On You (4:26)

6. Walk On The Water (4:33)

7. Proud Mary (3:07)

8. Born On The Bayou (3:42)

9. Bad Moon Rising (2:17)

10. Lodi (3:08)

11. Green River (2:31)

12. Commotion (2:37)

13. Fortunate Son (2:19)

14. Down On The Corner (2:42)

15. Travelin' Band (2:05)

16. Who'll Stop The Rain (2:24)

CD2

1. Run Through The Jungle (3:00)

2. Up Around The Bend (2:38)

3. Long As I Can See The Light (3:33)

4. Lookin' Out My Backdoor (2:31)

5. Have You Ever Seen The Rain? (2:39)

6. Hey Tonight (2:43)

7. Sweet Hitch-Hiker (2:51)

8. Door To Door (2:05)

9. Someday Never Comes (3:59)

10. Tearin' Up The Country (2:13)

11. I Heard It Through The Grapevine [Single Edit] (3:58)

12. Good Golly, Miss Molly (2:40)

13. 45 Revolutions Per Minute (Part I) (3:13)

14. 45 Revolutions Per Minute (Part II) (7:11)

Joe Pass With Herb Ellis - Joe's Blues (1968/1998) Laser Light - 21094

 

MP3/320/73MB

Bop, Jazz Blues, Guitar Jazz, Instrumental

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Joe Pass (Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua) American jazz guitarist of Sicilian descent. Born January 13, 1929 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, died May 23, 1994 in Los Angeles, California. Joe's Blues recorded in 1968 and released posthumously in 1998. The listed bassist and drummer are disputed.

Herb Ellis (Mitchell Herbert Ellis) American jazz guitarist. Born: August 4, 1921 in Farmersville, Texas, died March 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Tracks:

1. Alexander's Ragtime Band (3:25)

2. Look For The Silver Lining (3:42)

3. Joe's Blues (3:25)

4. Georgia (6:12)

5. When You're Smiling (3:30)

6. The Shadow Of Your Smile (2:36)

7. What Have They Done To My Song (3:37)

8. You Stepped Out Of A Dream (1:47)

9. Sweet Georgia Brown (3:54)

Note

Joe plays duo with Herb on 6 & 8.

Personnel:

Joe Pass – guitar

Herb Ellis – guitar

Colin Bailey – drums (?)

Monty Budwig – bass (?)