Bo Diddley - The Black Gladiator (1970/2012) Future Days Recordings FDR 600

 

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Blues-rock incorporating Funk and Soul elements

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Bo Diddley's album "The Black Gladiator" was released in June 1970 and marked a shift in his musical style, incorporating funk and soul elements while retaining his blues roots. It was recorded in response to the changing music scene of the late 1960s, where Bo Diddley aimed to modernize his blues-rock sound with a funk edge. The album includes ten tracks, with notable songs such as "Elephant Man", "I've Got A Feeling", "Funky Fly" and "I Don’t Like You" which showcase Diddley's humor and musical prowess. The cover art features Bo Diddley wearing a leather belt and a pseudo-S&M outfit, which was a bold statement at the time. There are raw gospel shouts, ripping guitar, fatback drums, gritty Hammond organ, and even a round of the dozens with Cookie Vee. (Cookie Vee, whose real name was Cornelia Redmond-Chavez, was a background singer and performer who toured with Bo Diddley for over 25 years.)

Tracks:

1. Elephant Man 4:28

2. You, Bo Diddley 3:30

3. Black Soul 2:47

4. Power House 2:50

5. If The Bible's Right 3:08

6. I've Got A Feeling 2:46

7. Shut Up, Woman 3:40

8. Hot Buttered Blues 3:44

9. Funky Fly 2:55

10. I Don't Like You 3:10

The backing band on the album:

Bass Guitar - Chester Lindsey  

Drums - Clifton James

Keyboard - Bobby Alexis

Backup vocals and tambourine - Cookie Vee (Cornelia Redmond-Chavez)

The Greatest Show On Earth - Discography_Essential

 

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Progressive Rock

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The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band were originally formed in 1968 by guitarist Garth Roy and his bass-playing brother Norman, who recorded two albums .

"Horizons" is the debut album by the band, released in 1970 on Harvest Records, a progressive rock label under EMI. The album features a mix of progressive rock and jazz-rock, with a notable horn section, and was one of the first albums to feature artwork by the design group Hipgnosis. "The Going's Easy" is a second studio album by the band, released in 1970 on Harvest Records. The album features a blend of blues rock and hard rock styles.

Horizons (1970/2006) Repertoire Records REP 5059

Tracks:

1. Sunflower Morning (Horton-Jennings, Deacon) 4:57

2. Angelina (Horton-Jennings) 4:06

3. Skylight Man (Horton-Jennings, Watt-Roy) 4:31

4. Day Of The Lady (Horton-Jennings, Saunders) 4:10

5. Real Cool World (Watt-Roy) 4:49

6. I Fought For Love (Horton-Jennings, Watt-Roy) 4:23

7. Horizons (The Greatest Show On Earth) 13:58

8. Again And Again (Watt-Roy) 4:02

Bonus Track

9. Real Cool World (Single A-Side 1970) (Watt-Roy) 2:33

The Going's Easy (1970/2005) Repertoire Records REP 5058

Tracks:

1. Borderline (Greatest Show On Earth) 9:19

2. Magic Woman Touch (Watt-Roy, Horton-Jennings) 5:13

3. Story Times And Nursery Rhymes (Watt-Roy, Horton-Jennings) 4:51

4. The Leader (Greatest Show On Earth) 5:44

5. Love Magnet (Hanson, Watt-Roy, Aitchison)     9:27

6. Tell The Story (Deacon, Prudence, Phillpotts) 4:29

Bonus Track

7. Mountain Song (Single B-Side 1970) (Watt-Roy) 2:57

Personnel:

Colin Horton Jennings - Lead Vocal, Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Bongos

Garth Watt Roy - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Norman Watt Roy - Vocals, Bass Guitar

Mick Deacon - Organ, Piano, Vocals

Ron Prudence - Congas, Drums

Dick Hanson - Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Percussion

Tex Phillpotts - Tenor & Alto Saxophones, Percussion

Ian Aitchison - Tenor & Baritone Saxophones, Percussion

Billy Cox (Billy Cox's Nitro Function) - Nitro Function (1971/2001) Lizard Records - LR 0714-2

 

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Hard Psychedelic Acid Blues

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In 1971, Cox released his album Nitro Function with Char Vinnedge (from Luv'd Ones) and Robert Tarrant. It features a psychedelic/blues rock sound with male and female vocals and reverb infused psychedelic guitars. 

"The Luv'd Ones were an American, all-female rock group, of the 1960s. Founded Char Vinnedge lead guitarist and singer. After Luv'd Ones, Vinnedge founded the group Syrup. In 1971, she recorded an album, Nitro Function, with Billy Cox."

Tracks:

1. a.) Message (B. Cox) 

    b.) 42-70 (Peace) (C. Vinnedge) – 5:58

2. Touch Me (C. Vinnedge) – 2:50

3. You Really Got Me (R. Davies) – 4:13

4. Portrait (C. Vinnedge) – 4:56

5. Powerhouse (C. Vinnedge) – 3:11

6. You Got A Hold On Me (B. Cox) – 3:12

7. Play Your Own Blues (C. Vinnedge) – 4:59

8. Not My Time (C. Vinnedge) – 3:53

9. Let Me Do What I Want To Do (B. Cox, C. Vinnedge) – 2:40

Personnel:

Bass – Billy Cox

Drums – Robert Tarrant

Guitar, Vocals – Char Vinnedge

Steppenwolf - Steppenwolf & Monster (Two Originals)

 

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Heavy Psychedelic Blues Rock

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Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967. The group was founded by singer/rhythm guitarist John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian band the Sparrows. Guitarist Michael Monarch and bassist Rushton Moreve were recruited via notices placed in Los Angeles-area record and musical instrument stores. Steppenwolf is the debut studio album by band, released on January 29, 1968. Monster is the fourth studio album by band, released in November 1969. 

Steppenwolf (1968/2013) Analogue Productions - CAPP 50029 SA

Tracks:

01. Sookie Sookie (Don Covay) – 3:13

02. Everybody's Next One (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 2:56

03. Berry Rides Again (John Kay) – 2:48

04. Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon) – 5:11

05. Born To Be Wild (Mars Bonfire) – 3:28

06. Your Wall's Too High (John Kay) – 5:44

07. Desperation (John Kay) – 5:44

08. The Pusher (Hoyt Axton) – 5:49

09. A Girl I Knew (John Kay, Morgan Cavett) – 2:38

10. Take What You Need (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 3:27

11. The Ostrich (John Kay) – 5:41

Personnel:

- John Kay - guitars, harmonica, lead vocals

- Rushton Moreve - bass, backing vocals

- Michael Monarch - guitars, backing vocals

- Goldy McJohn - Hammond organ, piano, electric piano

- Jerry Edmonton - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Steppenwolf - Monster (1969/?US) MCA Records - MCAD 31328

Tracks:

01. Monster (John Kay, Jerry Edmonton) / Suicide (John Kay, Nick St. Nicholas, Larry Byrom, Jerry Edmonton) / America (John Kay, Jerry Edmonton) – 9:15

02. Draft Resister (John Kay, Goldy McJohn, Larry Byrom) – 3:20

03. Power Play (John Kay) – 5:25

04. Move Over (John Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 2:53

05. Fag (Larry Byrom, Nick St. Nicholas, Jerry Edmonton) – 3:12

06. What Would You Do (If I Did That To You) (Leno Francen, Nolan Porter) – 3:19

07. From Here To There Eventually (John Kay, Goldy McJohn, Jerry Edmonton) – 5:27

Personnel:

- John Kay - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica

- Larry Byrom - lead guitar

- Goldy McJohn - keyboards

- Nick St. Nicholas - bass

- Jerry Edmonton - drums, percussion

Aragorn - The Suite (1973/2022) Merry Go Round Records MGRC-0005

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Progressive Rock

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Australian progressive rock band in 1973-1974. Forerunner of Snakes Alive. "The Suite" recorded at Clover Studios, Sydney, Australia, September 1973. Mixed at EMI Studios, Sydney, Australia, February 1974, was released 50 years after it was recorded. This album is a 43-minute suite of drawn from consisting of 16 short related pieces. Awesome progressive music!!

Tracks:

01. Creatures Of The Night (3:05)

02. Rivendell (3:51)

03. Wonder (4:49)

04. Rivendell South (0:48)

05. Land Of Mordor (3:49)

06. Trees And Grass (2:04)

07. East Of Greyhaven (4:13)

08. A History Book (3:32)

09. Thunder (2:59)

10. Grove (2:01)

11. Sky (1:21)

12. Dark Lord (2:32)

13. Rivendell East (1:39)

14. Aragorn (2:53)

15. Ends Of Time (1:51)

16. Dance Of The Ring (1:40)

Bonus track:

17. And The People And The Night (7:49)

Personnel:

Michael Vidale - Bass

Peter Nykyruj - Drums, Percussion

John Simpson - Electric Guitar

Jonas Sayewell - Flute, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Oleg Ditrich - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals

Charles Manson - The Way Of The Wolf (2017) The Power of Scorpions

 

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Acoustic and Folk Music "Lo-fi music"

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Over one full hour of previously unreleased stylings from the mind of Charles Manson. These 14 new recordings show sides of Manson that have been hidden from the public eye for more than a quater of a centuly. The Way Of The Wolf provides a rare glimpse into the life of an American legend. Music and some bonus conversation recorded in prison in the 1980s. Released in 1999 as a limited edition of 1000 copies (Pale Horse Incorporated).

Charles Milles Manson (né Maddox; November 12, 1934 – November 19, 2017) was an American criminal, cult leader, and musician who led the Manson Family, a cult based in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s...

Tracks:

1. In Your Music Mind (4:14)

2. I'm Doin' Fine/Stars/Friends (6:56)

3. Dream Train/My Oklahoma Angel Love (3:23)

4. Indian War Song (1:37)

5. ATWA: Message To The People Of The Earth/Computer Perfection (13:04)

6. Universal Law (7:19)

7. Blind Sky (1:26)

8. All In The Motions (2:53)

9. In The Infinite Mind (3:00)

10. Red Snake (7:34)

11. Eternal Wind (2:33)

12. Dead Grass Growing In The Garden (2:07)

13. Major (2:38)

14. Prison Conversation (7:43)

The Best Of Delaney & Bonnie (1990) Rhino Records - R2 70777 CD (revised and expanded edition)

MP3/320Kbs/198MB

Pop/Rock, Blues-Rock, Contemporary, Blue-Eyed Soul 

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The Best of Delaney & Bonnie is a compilation album of music recorded by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends during the years 1969-1971.

Delaney & Bonnie was an American duo of singer-songwriters Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett. In 1969 and 1970, they fronted a rock/soul ensemble, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at different times included Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Bobby Whitlock, Dave Mason, Steve Howe, Rita Coolidge, and King Curtis.

Tracks:

01. Get Ourselves Together (Bonnie Bramlett, Carl Radle) 2:25

02. When the Battle Is Over (Mac Rebennack, Jessie Hill) 3:32

03. Ghetto (Bettye Crutcher/Homer Banks, Bonnie Bramlett) 4:55

04. Piece of My Heart (Bert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy) 4:38

05. Comin' Home (studio version) (Bonnie Bramlett, Eric Clapton) 3:13

06. Groupie (Superstar) (Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell) 2:49

07. Things Get Better (live version) (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Wayne Jackson) 4:20

08. Where There's a Will There's a Way (Bonnie Bramlett, Bobby Whitlock) 4:57

09. That's What My Man Is For (Bessie Griffin) 4:41

10. I Don't Want to Discuss It (Beth Beatty, Dick Cooper, Ernie Shelby) 4:55

11. Soul Shake (Margaret Lewis, Myrna Smith) 3:10

12. Free the People (Barbara Keith) 2:47

13. The Love of My Man (Ed Townsend) 4:28

14. Will the Circle Be Unbroken (A.P. Carter) 2:42

15. Never Ending Song of Love (Delaney Bramlett) 3:20

16. Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad (Traditional, arr. Delaney Bramlett) 5:12

17. Only You Know and I Know (studio version) (Dave Mason) 3:26

18. Move 'Em Out (Steve Cropper, Bettye Crutcher) 2:50

Tracks: 03,04,09 and 13 are indicated as CD Bonus Tracks      

Details:

Tracks (01-03) - from Accept No Substitute (1969)

Tracks (04) - from Home (1969). Produced by Don Nix and Donald "Duck" Dunn

Tracks (05,06) - from Atco single #6725 (1969)

Tracks (07-10) - from On Tour with Eric Clapton

Tracks (11-13) - from To Bonnie from Delaney

Tracks (14-16) - from Motel Shot (1971)

Tracks (17) - Recorded 1969, and originally issued on Atco single #6851 (1971)

Tracks (18) - Recorded 1971, and originally issued on Atco single #6866 (1972)

RM Točak (1976/2008) One Records - ONE 162 (Serbia)

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Instrumental Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Jazz-Rock, Hard Rock

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The one and the only 70's solo effort from the Smak's guitar player, Radomir "Točak" Mihailović is very similar in style and sound with the Smak's albums from the same era. A very nice, emotional bluesy progressive rock. Musicianship is very good, actually is almost on the same level as usual Smak setup.

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Tracks:

1. Oro (2:34) "Balkans dance called Oro"

2. Aria Daimond (6:35) "The name of his guitar"

3. Svrabež (5:31) "Itching"

4. Neki Paraziti (3:08) "Some parasites"

5. Organizam Blues (7:05) "Organism blues"

6. Modifans (4:30)

Personnel:

Bass – Zoran Milanović

Drums – Slobodan Stojanović "Kepa"

Guitar – Radomir Mihailović "Točak"

Keyboards – Lazar Ristovski

Altona - Altona / Chickenfarm (2000) disconforme sl.

MP3/320Kbs/199MB

Underground Jazz-Progressive Rock

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German rock fusion band from Altona (a suburb of Hamburg), formed by ex-members of "Thrice Mice" and made two further albums for RCA in 1974 and 1975.

Altona (1974/2000) disconforme sl - DISC 1977 CD

Tracks:

1. Can't Live without You (04:12)

2. Cocopus (05:43)

3. Uberlandfahrt (04:10)

4. 7/4 (04:21)

5. Boulevard (05:07)

6. Frustration (06:52)

7. Hide Yourself (05:50)

Personnel:

- Fritz Kahl (bass)

- Werner von Gosen (guitar)

- Wolfgang Wulff (tenor saxophone)

- Michael von Rönn (tenor/soprano saxophones)

- Klaus "Papa" Gerlach (guitar)

- Karl Heinz Blumenberg (vocals, baritone/soprano saxophones)

- Hans Heinz Gossler (drums)

Chickenfarm (1975/2000) disconforme sl - DISC 1978 CD

Tracks:

1. Elephant Walk (05:35)

2. Lover?s Tale (05:12)

3. Ramadam (04:05)

4. Tango Lady (04:10)

5. Back Again (05:17)

6. Feigenblatt (05:12)

7. Chicken Farm (10:18)

Personnel:

- Karl Heinz Blumenberg (vocals, baritone/soprano saxophones, flute, percussion) - Klaus "Papa" Gerlach (guitars, percussion)

- Bernd Michael Rosenbergen (keyboards, synthesizer, percussion) 

- Michael von Rönn (tenor/soprano saxophones, percussion) 

- Karl Heinz Gossler (drums, gong, percussion)

- Wolfgang Wulff (tenor saxophone, percussion)

- Fritz Kahl (bass, guitar, percussion) 

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- Klaus Bohlmann (voice)

Tony Joe White - Black And White (1969/1996) Warner Bros. - 9362-46364-2

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Swamp Rock

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Black and White was the first album released by Tony Joe White.

Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia".

"Swamp rock is a genre of rock music that originated in the mid-1960s as a fusion of rockabilly and soul music with swamp blues, country music and funk. The genre originated in Louisiana by artists such as Tony Joe White, but was subsequently popularized by California band Creedence Clearwater Revival."

Tracks:

01. Willie And Laura Mae Jones (4:58)

02. Soul Francisco (1:58)

03. Aspen Colorado (2:51)

04. Whompt Out On You (2:26)

05. Don't Steal My Love (3:54)

06. Polk Salad Annie (3:47)

07. Who's Making Love (3:14)

08. Scratch My Back (3:03)

09. Little Green Apples (4:00)

10. Wichita Lineman (2:49)

11. Look Of Love (3:20)

Bonus Tracks:

12. Ten More Miles To Louisiana (2:25)

13. Georgia Pines (2:53)

Personnel:

Bass – Norbert Putnam

Drums – Jerry Carrigan

Guitar – Chip Young

Guitar, Harmonica – Tony Joe White

Piano, Organ – David Briggs