Brewer And Shipley - Weeds & Tarkio (2004) BMG Special Products - DMC 13606

 

MP3/320Kbs/162MB

folk rock, country rock

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Brewer & Shipley are an American folk rock duo who enjoyed their peak success in the late 1960s through the 1970s. The duo consists of singer-songwriters Mike Brewer (born on April 14, 1944) and Tom Shipley (born on April 1, 1941). They are known for their intricate guitar work, vocal harmonies, and socially conscious lyrics which reflected the concerns of their generation – especially the Vietnam War, and the struggles for personal and political freedom. Their greatest commercial success was the song "One Toke Over the Line" from their 1970 album Tarkio. They had two other singles on the Billboard charts: "Tarkio Road" (1970) and "Shake Off The Demon" (1971). They continue to perform, both separately and together, usually in the Midwest United States...

Tracks:

01. Lady Like You (02:10)

02. Rise Up (Easy Rider) (03:19)

03. Boomerang (02:22)

04. Indian Summer (02:58)

05. All Along The Watchtower (03:19)

06. People Love Each Other (02:53)

07. Pig's Head (02:10)

08. Oh, Sweet Lady (01:53)

09. Too Soon Tomorrow (02:49)

10. Whitchi-Tai-To (06:58)

11. One Toke Over The Line (03:21)

12. Song From Platte River (03:21)

13. The Light (03:12)

14. Ruby On The Morning (02:19)

15. Oh Mommy (03:05)

16. Don't Want To Die In Georgia (03:49)

17. Can't Go Home (02:33)

18. Tarkio Road (04:34)

19. Seems Like A Long Time (04:17)

20. Fifty States Of Freedom (06:52)

© Weeds (01-10) 1969 Kama Sutra Records

© Tarkio (11-20) 1970 Kama Sutra Records

Personnel: Weeds

Bass – John Kahn, Robert Huberman

Congas – Rienol Andino

Drums – Bob Jones

Electric Guitar – Fred Olson, Michael Bloomfield

Fiddle – Richard Greene

Harmonica – Apple Jack

Organ, Piano – Ira Kamin

Pedal Steel Guitar – Orville 'Red' Rhodes

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar – Shipley

Piano – Nicky Hopkins

Piano, Organ – Mark Naftalin

Tabla – Phil Ford

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Shaker, Vibraslap – Brewer

Personnel: Tarkio

Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Brewer, Shipley

Bass – John Kahn

Chorus – Danny Cox, Diane Tribuno, Nick Gravenites

Drums – Bill Vitt, Bob Jones 

Electric Guitar – Fred Olson

Flute – Noel Jewkes

Pedal Steel Guitar – Jerry Garcia

Piano, Organ – Mark Naftalin

Violin [Electric] – David LaFlamme

Free - Tons Of Sobs (1969/?) Island Records (France) - IMCD 62 (842 784-2)

 

MP3/320Kbs/93MB

blues rock, classic rock

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Tons Of Sobs is the debut studio album by the English rock band Free, released in the UK on 14 March 1969. While the album failed to chart in the UK, it reached number 197 in the US. Free are cited as one of the definitive bands of the British blues boom of the late 1960s, even though this is the only album of their canon that can strictly be called blues rock. It had the band's first minor hit "I'm a Mover", which was released as a single in December 1968.

The majority of the album was recorded over a few days in October 1968. Originally slated for a November release, the album was delayed until early 1969 due to the late addition of the cover of "The Hunter". 

Tracks:

01. Over the Green Hills (Part I) (Rodgers) - 0:52

02. Worry (Rodgers) - 3:24

03. Walk in My Shadow (Rodgers) - 3:28

04. Wild Indian Woman (Andy Fraser/Rodgers) - 3:37

05. Goin' Down Slow (James B. Oden) - 8:18

06. I'm a Mover (Fraser/Rogers) - 2:54

07. The Hunter (Booker T. Jones/Carl Wells/Donald "Duck" Dunn/Al Jackson/Steve Cropper) - 4:12

08. Moonshine (Rodgers/Kossoff) - 5:03

09. Sweet Tooth (Rodgers) - 4:53

10. Over the Green Hills (Part II) (Rodgers) - 1:57

Personnel:

- Paul Rodgers - vocals

- Paul Kossoff - guitar

- Andy Fraser - bass

- Simon Kirke - drums

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- Steve Miller - piano, keyboard

- Guy Stevens - producer

Key Largo (1970/2004) CMP 620-2/GTR 620

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Blues Rock with Jazzy Mood

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Key Largo are a prime example of the many fine, small semi-pro bands that never made the big time. - Mike Vernon

Key Largo may best be described as a group of musicians seeking to create something fresh and unique within the supposed musical boundaries of what most people would simply term blues state the sleeve notes to their album. In fact what's on offer is pretty British blues rock produced by Mike Vernon, and released through the Blue Horizon label with lots of harmonica, percussion and brass arrangements in places. The album includes cover versions of Willie Dixon, Alain Toussaint, B.B.King and P. Mayfield songs. 

Tracks include the soul/funk orientated “Give It Up” with a brass arrangement; the slow number “As The Years Go Passing By”, which features some good blues guitar work, and “Come On And Get It Baby”, written by thirties English pianist Stanley Black - an instrumental with jazzy electric piano, sharp guitar chords and percussion by Kenny Lamb who later went on to Jellybread. (Costas Arvanitis)

Tracks:

01. Big Chief (Part 1) (Ulis Gaines, Wardell Quezergue) - 1:27

02. Axe And The Wind (Willie Dixon) - 1:35

03. Give It Up (Allen Toussaint) - 2:42

04. What Do I Do With It (Now I've Got It) (Mike Vernon, Laurie Sanford) - 1:54

05. Stranger In My Own Home Town (Percy Mayfield) - 2:54

06. That Did It (Dave Clark, Pearl Woods) - 4:58

07. Big Chief (Part 2) (Ulis Gaines, Wardell Quezergue) - 2:24

08. Come On And Get It, Baby (If You Want It) - Bit One (Big Black) - 3:04

09. Get In It (Together) (Kenny Lamb, Lawrence Garman) - 2:06

10. Come On And Get It, Baby (If You Want It) - Bit Two (Big Black) - 1:03

11. O.S. Blues (Mike Vernon, Bob Savage) - 3:16

12. Wrapped Up In Love Again (Albert King) - 2:15

13. Biscayne Bug (Key Largo) - 1:54

14. As The Years Go Passing By (Deadric Malone) - 5:30

Bonus:

15. Voodoo Rhythm (1970, single A-side mono) - 3:04

Personnel:

Pat McAuliffe - vocals

Lawrence Garman - harmonica

Bob Savage - piano, electric piano, organ

Laurie Sanford - guitar

Tom Stead - bass

Kenny Lamb - drums, percussion

Producer – Mike Vernon

Grand Funk Railroad - Trunk Of Funk Vol 2 [Box Set 6xCD] (2017) Capitol Records, LLC - 5373080

 

MP3/320Kbs/275+275+252MB

Hard Rock

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This CD box set (Vol 2) includes, next six original albums, including bonus tracks.

Grand Funk Railroad were one of the biggest US rock 'n' roll band. Formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica), Don Brewer (drums, vocals) and Mel Schacher (bass). The band achieved peak popularity and success during the 1970s. Initially coming to prominence following the band's performance at the Atlanta Pop Festival, they sold millions of records and played to sold out arenas the world over... A hard working, no-nonsense power trio fronted by the energetic showmanship of Mark Farner, they were often cited as the loudest rock and roll band in the world. In an era dominated by progressive rock, Grand Funk faired badly with critics, but the public, especially in America, had no such problem in adopting them as their favourite band... Grand Funk released six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between their recording debut in 1969 and their first disbandment in 1976.

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Personnel:

Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Organ, Clavinet, Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Moog], Harpsichord, Mellophone  – Craig Frost 

Vocals, Drums, Congas, Percussion – Don Brewer

Vocals, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitarrón, Harmonica, Harp, Congas, Electric Piano, Organ – Mark Farner 

Bass, Backing Vocals – Mel Schacher

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Fiddle [Electric] – Doug Kershaw (tracks: Fight Of The Phoenix)

Guitar – Todd Rundgren (tracks: Carry Me Through)

Harmonica – Jimmy Hall (tracks: Sally)

Saxophone – Jimmy Hall (tracks: Talk To The People)

Backing Vocals – Donna Hall, Jana, Lorraine Feather

Grand Funk Railroad - Trunk Of Funk Vol 1 [Box Set 6xCD] (2016) Capitol Records, LLC - 5373094

 

MP3/320Kbs/300+300+295MB

Hard Rock

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This CD box set includes, first six original albums, including bonus tracks.

Grand Funk Railroad were one of the biggest US rock 'n' roll band. Formed in Flint, Michigan, in 1969 by Mark Farner (vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica), Don Brewer (drums, vocals) and Mel Schacher (bass). The band achieved peak popularity and success during the 1970s. Initially coming to prominence following the band's performance at the Atlanta Pop Festival, they sold millions of records and played to sold out arenas the world over... A hard working, no-nonsense power trio fronted by the energetic showmanship of Mark Farner, they were often cited as the loudest rock and roll band in the world. In an era dominated by progressive rock, Grand Funk faired badly with critics, but the public, especially in America, had no such problem in adopting them as their favourite band... Grand Funk released six platinum and seven gold-certified albums between their recording debut in 1969 and their first disbandment in 1976.

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Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream (1972/1993) Pilz UK Ltd - DNR 009

 

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Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Blues Rock

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Python Lee Jackson were an Australian rock band active from 1965 to 1968, before a brief sojourn in the United Kingdom from late 1968 to mid-1969. The group had recorded a single, "In a Broken Dream" (October 1970), featuring Rod Stewart as guest vocalist in April 1969. The group reformed in 1972 and the single was re-released in August: it peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 56 on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The group disbanded again later that year. Their early vocalist, Mal McGee (1966–68) died on 17 May 2012.

Tracks:

01. Python Lee Jackson - If it's Meant to be a Party 3:09

02. Python Lee Jackson - If the World Stopped Still Tonight 3:05

03. Python Lee Jackson - The Blues 4:07

04. Python Lee Jackson - Sweet consolation 4:10

05. Python Lee Jackson - Boogie Woogie Joe 4:13

06. Python Lee Jackson - In a Broken Dream 3:42

07. Python Lee Jackson - Second Time Around the Wheel 4:44

08. Python Lee Jackson - Your Wily Ways 3:20

09. Python Lee Jackson - Doing fine (cloud nine) 3:52

10. Python Lee Jackson - Turn the Music Down 3:00

11. Python Lee Jackson - In A Broken Dream (Extended Version) 4:16

Personnel:

Backing Vocals – Sue & Sonny

Bass – Tony Cahill

Drums – David Montgomery 

Guitar – Gary Boyle, Mick Liber

Keyboards – David Bentley

Saxophone – Bruce Johnson 

Vocals – The Bones 

Guest:

Vocals – Rod Stewart (03,06,09)

Burnin Red Ivanhoe - Canal Trip An Anthology 1969-1974 (2013/2CD) Esoteric Recordings - ECLEC 22395

 

MP3/320Kbs/380MB

progressive rock mixing blues and jazz elements

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Burnin' Red Ivanhoe was formed back in 1967, and that makes them one of the first scandinavian prog bands. Their style was quite original from the start, blending jazz-rock with R&B, blues, psychedelia etc...

Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly remastered anthology featuring the best of the recorded output by the legendary Danish band Burnin Red Ivanhoe, drawn from the recordings made for Sonet Records between 1969 and 1974.

 

CD1

01. Ivanhoe I Brondbyerne 03:55

02. Saxophone Piece 1 02:16

03. Antique Peppermint 04:08

04. Kaj 02:43

05. Tingle Tanglemanden 05:28

06. Purple Hearts 05:46

07. Ivanhoe In The Woods 05:15

08. Ida Verlaine 04:18

09. Inside 02:47

10. Ksilioy 10:35

11. Across The Windowsill 07:40

12. Canal Trip 05:21

13. Gong Gong The Elephant song 05:41

14. Secret Oyster Service 09:47

CD2

01. WWW 06:13

02. Avez Vous Kaskelainen? 04:36

03. All About All 04:06

04. Kaske-Vous Karsemose 03:47

05. I Want The Rest Of My Life Surrounded With Money 05:33

06. Indre Landskab 05:45

07. Bareback Rider 08:50

08. Rotating Irons 06:15

09. Goodbye 03:26

10. August Suicidal 04:34

11. When I Look Into Your Eyes 03:46

12. La Bearte Du Buste 04:58

13. Rockin' Rambler 11:50

14. After The Car Crash 03:07

Personnel:

Kim Menzer - Mouthharp, trombone, saxophone, flute, piano, harmonica, violin, vocals

Karsten Vogel - saxophone, organ, vibraphone, mellotron

Ole Fick - guitars, vocals

Steen Claesson - guitar, vocals, violin, bass

Bo Thrige Andersen - drums

Steffen Andersen - bass

Arne Wurgler - bass

Mads Vinding - bass

Jess Stahr - bass, vocals

Mr. Albert Show - Mr. Albert Show / Warm Motor (2CD/2014) Universal Music 377 380-4

 

MP3/320Kbs/213MB

Progressive Jazz Rock

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Dutch band Mr. Albert Show, apparently named after a roadie, was formed in 1969 by Bertus Borgers (saxophone, flute, vocals), Roeland Boogaart (drums), Tom Fautubun (bass), Eric Lintermans (guitars) and Bonki Bongaerts (organ). Strengthened by the vocal talents of Floortje Klomp they make their debut with the single "Wild Sensation" in 1970, followed by their full length debut album "Mr. Albert Show" later the same year. The following their sophomore effort "Warm Motor" appeared, while the non-album single "Show Me Your Tongue" was released in support of it.

This would prove to be the final release by this short-lived band, who disbanded in 1973 following the departure of Bertus Borgers.

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Mr. Albert Show (1970/2014) Universal Music 377 380-1

Tracks:

All tracks written by Bertus Borgers except where noted.

01. Act Of Love (Bertus Borgers, Roger McGough) - 5:28

02. Kings Of Galaxy (Bertus Borgers, Cees Schrama) - 4:06

03. King Horse - 3:18

04. Don't Worry - 2:34

05. White Bear Skin Coat - 2:25

06. Wild Sensation - 3:07

07. There's A Sad Song In The Air (Bertus Borgers, Cees Schrama) - 7:12

08. White (Bertus Borgers, Eric Lintermans, Van der Heyden) - 4:21

09. Revolver - 4:31

Mr. Albert Show - Warm Motor (1971/2014) Universal Music 377 380-3

Tracks:

All tracks written by Bertus Borgers except where noted.

01. Did You Really Find Somebody? - 9:54

02. I'm Not More Than A Sign - 3:52

03. Electronic Baby (Bertus Borgers, Bonki Bongaerts, R.Sylvester) - 6:43

04. Let It All Hang Out - 4:38

05. Bantal - 3:49

06. Woman - 11:26

Personnel:

- Bertus Borgers (Embertus Johannes Maria Borgers) - lead vocals, flute, all saxophones, guitar, keyboards, vibes

- Erik Lintermans - lead guitar

- Bonki Bongaerts - organ, piano, blues harp, other keyboards

- Tom Fautubun - bass

- Broer (Roeland) Boogaart - drums, percussion

- Floortje Klomp - vocals (Mr. Albert Show 1970)

Julian Jay Savarin - Waiters On The Dance (1971/2006) Air Mail Archive - AIRAC-1237

 

MP3/320Kbs/78MB

Psychedelic and Progressive Rock

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Waiters On The Dance is a music album by Julian Jay Savarin, released in 1971. It is a science fiction concept album that shares its title with the first novel of Savarin's Lemmus trilogy, which also serves as the basis for the two concept albums by the musical group Julian's Treatment. The album features Julian Jay Savarin as the main artist, with John Dover on bass, Nigel Jenkins on guitar, Roger Odell on drums, and Jo Meek on vocals. It is noted for its heavy and aggressive sound, with Mellotron and cosmic organ playing significant roles in the music. The album is considered an excellent piece of psychedelic and progressive rock. 

Julian Jay Savarin, born in Dominica and moved to Great Britain in 1962, is known for his work as a musician, songwriter, poet, and science fiction author. He was the organist and main songwriter of Julian's Treatment, a group that recorded two albums, "A Time Before This" 1970 and "Waiters on the Dance" 1971.

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Tracks:

1. Child Of The Night 1&2 (8:36)

2. Stranger (2:21)

3. The Death Of Alda (5:29)

4. Dance Of The Golden Flamingoes (8:55)

5. Cycles (4:23)

6. Soldiers Of Time (2:59)

Personnel:

Tom Parker - additional string arrangements

Lady Jo Meek - vocals

Julian Jay Savarin - story, arrangements, keyboards

John Dover - bass

Nigel "Zed" Jenkins - guitar

Roger Odell - drums

Doctor Feelgood - Something To Take Up Time (1971/2007) FootPrint Records - FPR 29016

 

MP3/320Kbs/105MB

Progressive/Blues/Jazz Rock

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Not to be confused with Dr. Feelgood, the UK pub-rock group, this is an LP by Doctor Feelgood, an unrelated American outfit specializing in moody, heavy blues-rock and obscurity. That band's lone 1971 LP, which features strong psychedelic blues-rock in the spirit of early Tull, and a woodwind player clearly influenced by both Ian Anderson and free-jazz, is long out of print on vinyl and long sought after by serious heads. (lpcdreissues) I can only recommend it! 

Tracks:

01. Number Ten 2:45

02. The Roach Did It 3:02

03. Smoke Dream 8:48

04. Mr. Bojangles 2:32

05. Medicine Man 4:03

06. Nasal Greens And Toe Jam 3:08

07. Hey Gyp 5:12

08. 5 XR.V.W 6:04

09. Something To Take Up Time 7:35

10. Junk 5:27

Personnel:

Dick Winters - vocals, flute, tenor, baritone & soprano saxophones, maracas

Paul Rivers - electric & acoustic guitar

Bill Corelle - bass, cowbell

Ralph Cooper - drums, congas, maracas