Ike Turner - Blues Roots (1972/2012) BGO Records - BGOCD1037

 

MP3/320Kbs/87MB

Funky Soul-Blues Mix

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Blues Roots is a studio album by musician Ike Turner. The album was released on United Artists Records in June 1972. Blues Roots was a side project recorded in 1971 and 1972 at Turner's studio, Bolic Sound, in Inglewood, California. Blues Roots was reissued by BGO Records in 2012 on the double CD Blues Roots / Bad Dreams.

"Blues Roots" is notable for its authentic blues sound and Turner's ability to blend traditional blues elements with his own unique style. The album features Turner's prowess as a guitarist and pianist, along with his strong vocal performances. The inclusion of Willie Dixon's compositions adds to the album's credibility and depth in the blues genre. This album is a testament to Ike Turner's roots in the blues and his influence on the genre.

Tracks:

01. You’re Still My Baby 2:54

02. Tacks In My Shoes 2:57

03. The Things I Used To Do (I Don’t Do No More) 3:00

04. Goin’ Home 3:05

05. Lawdy Miss Clawdy 1:39

06. Right On 4:50

07. Think 2:56

08. Rockin’ Blues 2:51

09. That’s Alright 3:02

10. My Babe 3:00

11. Broken Hearted 3:32

12. If You Love Me Like You Say 3:13

Rare Earth In Concert (1971/1989) Motown Records MOTD-5443

 

MP3/320Kbs/173MB

Soul-Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Jazz Rock

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Rare Earth in Concert is a live album by rock band Rare Earth, which was released as a double-LP in 1971. It contains a 23:33 version of their signature hit "Get Ready", as well as a new studio song "Nice To Be With You". It was issued a RIAA gold record award. "Recorded live at Jacksonville, Jacksonville Coliseum, Miami Florida Marine Stadium, Ithaca, New York Cornell University. Track 8 recorded at Motown Studios."

Tracks:

01. I Just Want To Celebrate (Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris) – 4:40

02. Hey, Big Brother (Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris) – 7:26

03. Born To Wander (Tom Baird) – 4:23

04. Get Ready (William "Smokey" Robinson) – 23:33

05. What'd I Say (Ray Charles) – 6:28

06. Thoughts (Gilbert Bridges, Peter Hoorelbeke, Edward Guzman, John Persh, Mark Olson, Raymond Monette) - 10:45

07. (I Know) I'm Losing You (Cornelius Grant, Edward Holland, Norman Whitfield) - 14:02

08. Nice To Be With You (Mark Olson, Raymond Monette, Peter Hoorelbeke) - 2:23

Personnel:

- Pete Rivera - lead vocals, drums, percussion

- Ray Monette - guitars, vocals

- Mark Olson - keyboards, vocals

- John Persh - bass, vocals

- Gil Bridges - woodwinds, percussion, flute, vocals

- Ed Guzman - conga, percussion

The Osmonds - Crazy Horses (1972/2001) Unknown Label - OMSCD 240303002

 

MP3/320Kbs/97MB

Pop, Rock & Heavy Metal 

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Crazy Horses is the fourth studio album by the American singing group The Osmonds, released in 1972. Crazy Horses album was the band's first personal statement – the brothers have been quoted as saying that the title song refers to air pollution from cars, and its instrumentation featured an even harder rock sound bordering on early heavy metal. They wrote all the songs and played all the instruments with Alan on rhythm guitar, Wayne on lead guitar, Merrill on lead vocals and bass, Jay on drums and Donny on keyboards, all of the brothers sang backing vocals and an occasional lead on album cuts.

Tracks:

1. Hold Her Tight (3:18)

2. Utah (2:22)

3. Girl (2:48)

4. What Could It Be (3:13)

5. We All Fall Down (2:51)

6. And You Love Me (3:28)

7. Crazy Horses (2:33)

8. Life Is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes (3:43)

9. Hey, Mr. Taxi (2:55)

10. That's My Girl (3:13)

11. Julie (3:12)

12. Big Finish (0:19)

Personnel:

Rhythm Guitar - Alan Osmond

Drums - Jay Osmond

Lead Vocals, Bass - Merrill Osmond 

Lead Guitar - Wayne Osmond

Keyboards - Donny Osmond

Horns – Jim Horn (tracks: 2,5,7,9)

Lee Moses - Time And Place (1971/2011) Essential Media Group - 894232334527

 

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blend of funk, soul and Rhythm and Blues

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Vincent Lee Moses (March 13, 1941 – January 26, 1998), known as Lee Moses, was an American R&B and soul singer and guitarist. 

Time and Place, Lee Moses's debut and only album, released in 1971 on Maple Records. It includes his versions of several classic songs of the period, such as "Hey Joe" and "California Dreaming", are highly regarded within the deep soul genre. Recorded with a band including members of The Ohio Players and Moses’ own backing group The Deciples. Time And Place soon became a much-sought after item for collectors, and its cult has continued to grow over the years.

Tracklist:

1. Time And Place 2:58

2. Got That Will 3:01

3. What You Don't Want Me To Be 2:51

4. California Dreaming 4:24

5. Every Boy And Girl 2:42

6. Hey Joe 6:11

7. Free At Last 3:49

8. Would You Give Up Everything 3:23

9. Adorable One 3:48

The Best Of 3 Dog Night (1982/?US) MCA Records - MCAD2-6018

 

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Pop Rock

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The Best of 3 Dog Night is the fifteenth album (compilation) by the American rock band and is a double album released in 1982. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on May 1, 1996. Three Dog Night is an American rock band formed in 1967, founded by vocalists Chuck Negron, Cory Wells, and Danny Hutton.

They initially went by the name Redwood. Shortly after abandoning the Redwood moniker in 1968, the vocalists hired a group of backing musicians – Ron Morgan on guitar, Floyd Sneed on drums, Joe Schermie from the Cory Wells Blues Band on bass, and Jimmy Greenspoon on keyboards – and soon took the name Three Dog Night. Morgan left the band before its first album was recorded. Michael Allsup was quickly recruited to replace Morgan on guitar...

Tracks:

1. Joy to the World (Hoyt Axton) – 3:33

2. Easy to Be Hard (Galt MacDermot, James Rado, Gerome Ragni) – 3:10

3. The Family of Man (Jack Conrad, Paul Williams) – 3:09

4. Sure as I'm Sittin' Here (John Hiatt) – 3:06

5. Old Fashioned Love Song (Williams) – 3:23

6. Mama Told Me (Not to Come) (Randy Newman) – 3:17

7. Try a Little Tenderness (Jimmy Campbell, Reginald Connelly, Harry Woods) – 4:09

8. Shambala (Daniel Moore) – 3:22

9. Let Me Serenade You (John Finely) – 3:02

10. Never Been to Spain (Axton) – 3:42

11. Black and White (David I. Arkin, Earl Robinson) – 3:45

12. Pieces of April (Dave Loggins) – 4:11

13. Liar (Russ Ballard) – 3:03

14. Out in the Country (Roger Nichols, Paul Williams) – 3:07

15. The Show Must Go On (David Courtney, Leo Sayer) – 3:27

16. Eli's Coming (Laura Nyro) – 2:40

17. One Man Band (Billy Fox, January Tyme, Thomas Jefferson Kaye) – 2:50

18. One (Harry Nilsson) – 3:04

19. Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) (Allen Toussaint) – 4:48

20. Celebrate (Gary Bonner, Alan Gordon) – 3:16

Compilation notes:

Track 1,13,17: Taken from the album Naturally, released ℗1970.

Track 2,16,20: Taken from the album Suitable For Framing, released ℗1969.

Track 3,5,10: Taken from the album Harmony, released ℗1971.

Track 4,19: Taken from the album Hard Labor, released ℗1974.

Track 6,14: Taken from the album It Ain't Easy , released ℗1970.

Track 7,18: Taken from the album Three Dog Night, released ℗1968.

Track 8,9,15: Taken from the album Cyan, released ℗1973.

Track 11,12: Taken from the album Seven Separate Fools, released ℗1972.

Personnel:

Cory Wells - vocals

Chuck Negron - vocals

Danny Hutton - vocals

Backing musicians:

Mike Allsup - guitar

Jimmy Greenspoon - keyboard

Skip Konte - keyboard

Jack Ryland - bass guitar

Joe Schermie - bass guitar

Floyd Sneed - percussion, drums

Koko Taylor And Her Blues Machine - An Audience With The Queen - Live From Chicago (1987) Alligator Records - ALCD 4754

 

MP3/320Kbs/132MB

Chicago Blues

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Cora Ann Walton (aka. Koko Taylor) US R&B singer, sometimes referred to as "The Queen of Chicago Blues". Born September 28, 1928, Bartlett, Tennessee... Her 1985 album "Queen of the blues" won her a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album that year. Performing till the end, she died after complications from surgery for gastrointestinal bleeding in 2009. Died June 03, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Tracks:

01. Let The Good Times Roll

02. I'm A Woman

03. Going Back To Iuka

04. The Devil's Gonna Have A Field Day

05. Find A Fool, Bump Her Head

06. I Cried Like A Baby

07. Come To Mama

08. I'd Rather Go Blind

09. Let Me Love You

10. Wang Dang Doodle

Personnel:

Bass – Jerry Murphy

Drums – Clyde "Youngblood" Tyler, Jr.

Guitar – Eddie King, Michael "Mr. Dynamite" Robinson

Vocals – Koko Taylor

The Electric Flag - A Long Time Comin' (1968/1988) Columbia - CK 9597

 

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Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock, Rhythm & Blues

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A Long Time Comin' is the first album by American rock band the Electric Flag. The album, released in March 1968, was recorded between July 1967 and January 1968. The album was one of the first pop recordings to blend sound and voice samples with music. The album has a mix of musical styles, including soul along with blues and rock, with a horn section. It was voted number 4 from Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. 

Tracklist:

1. Killing Floor (C. Burnett) - 4:11

2. Groovin' Is Easy (N. Gravenites) - 3:06

3. Over-Lovin' You (B. Goldberg, M. Bloomfield) - 2:13

4. She Should Have Just (R. Polte) - 5:03

5. Wine (Traditional, Arranged By M. Bloomfield) - 3:15

6. Texas (B. Miles, M. Bloomfield) - 4:49

7. Sittin' In Circles (B. Goldberg) - 3:55

8. You Don't Realize (Dedicated With Great Respect To Steve Cropper And Otis Redding) (M. Bloomfield) - 4:56

9. Another Country (R. Polte) - 8:48

10. Easy Rider (M. Bloomfield) - 0:54

Bonus tracks:

11. Sunny (B. Hebb) - 4:03

12. Mystery (B. Miles) - 2:57

13. Look Into My Eyes (B. Miles, H. Brooks) - 3:07

14. Goin' Down Slow (J. Oden) - 4:43

The original LP record has 10 tracks, and a 1988 Columbia Records reissue on CD has four bonus tracks.

Personnel:

Backing Vocals – Courts, Bloomfields

Baritone Saxophone – Herbie Rich

Bass – Harvey Brooks

Drums – Buddy Miles

Guitar – Harvey Brooks, Michael Bloomfield, Sivuca (Severino Dias de Oliveira)

Keyboards – Barry Goldberg, Herbie Rich, Mike Fonfara

Percussion – Buddy Miles, Harvey Brooks, Joe Church, John Court, Marcus Doubleday, Michael Bloomfield, Richie Havens, Sivuca

Sitar – Richie Havens

Strings – Charles McCracken, George Brown, Julius Held, Leo Daruczek

Synthesizer (Moog) – Paul Beaver

Tenor Saxophone – Herbie Rich, Peter Strazza

Trumpet – Marcus Doubleday

Violin – Bob Notkoff

The Luv'd Ones - Truth Gotta Stand (1999) Sundazed Music Inc. SC 11050

 

MP3/320Kbs/129MB

Garage Rock

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The Luv'd Ones were an American, all-female rock group, of the 1960s. 

Members: Char Vinnedge (born Charlotte Alyce Vinnedge, March 1, 1943, Niles, Michigan - died December 5, 1997, Dowagiac, Michigan) - vocals, lead guitar.

Chris Vinnedge (born Christine M. Vinnedge, May 25, 1950, Niles, Michigan - died January 16, 2004, Dowagiac, Michigan) - bass guitar. Mary Gallagher - rhythm guitar.

Faith Orem (born January 25, 1945, Niles, Michigan) - drums. After Luv'd Ones, Vinnedge founded the group Syrup. In 1971, she recorded an album, Nitro Function, with Billy Cox. In 1999 they released all of the Luv'd Ones' Dunwich Records singles and a large collection of their demos on the album Truth Gotta Stand.

Tracks:

01. Dance Kid Dance (2:06)

02. Up Down Sue (2:05)

03. Stand Tall (1:57)

04. Yeah I'm Feelin' Fine (2:08)

05. Walkin' The Dog (2:20)

06. Come Back (2:23)

07. Scratchy (2:20)

08. The Memory Of It All (2:46)

09. I'm Leaving You (2:01)

10. Truth Gotta Stand (2:31)

11. It's Quiet (2:42)

12. He Cried (2:46)

13. Come On In (Live) (3:08)

14. Please Get Up (3:24)

15. And When I'm Sad (2:12)

16. Walk Me To The Door (2:58)

17. You'll Never Know (3:47)

18. One Days Mood (2:52)

19. Portrait (6:45)

20. Your Mind Is (3:24)

Uriah Heep - ...very 'eavy ...very 'umble (1970/1996) Essentiali - ESMCD 316

 

MP3/320Kbs/122MB

Heavy Prog, Hard Rock

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...Very 'Eavy ...Very 'Umble is the debut studio album by English rock band Uriah Heep. It is recognized as a foundational album in heavy metal music.

Uriah Heep are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene and have been referred to as major pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres. They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 56-year caree.

Tracks:

01. Gypsy (Box/Byron) - 6:39

02. Walking In Your Shadow (Newton/Byron) - 4:31

03. Come Away Melinda (Fred Hellerman/Fran Minkoff) - 3:48

04. Lucy Blues (Box/Byron) - 5:12

05. Dreammare (Newton) - 4:41

06. Real Turned On (Box/Byron/Newton) - 3:38

07. I'll Keep On Trying (Box/Byron) - 5:25

08. Wake Up (Set Your Sights) (Box/Byron) - 6:24

Bonus Tracks:

09. Gypsy (Single Version) - 2:59

10. Come Away Melinda (Previously Unreleased) - 3:45

11. Born In A Trunk (Previously Unreleased) - 3:47

Personnel:

- David Byron - lead vocals

- Mick Box - lead & acoustic guitar, vocals

- Ken Hensley - piano, organ, mellotron, slide guitar, vocals

- Paul Newton - bass, vocals

- Nigel "Ollie" Olsson - drums, percussion

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- Alex Napier - drums (tracks 01-03, 06-08)

- Colin Wood - keyboards (tracks 03,08)

Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs - The Complete Wooly Bully Years 1963-1968 (3CD/1993) Golden Lion Records SAM 1001/2/3

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Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Rollre, Rock, Pop, Beat

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Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs were an American rock and roll band from Dallas, Texas, known for their hit song "Wooly Bully," which was the number one song of 1965 according to Billboard magazine's year-end Hot 100.

The band was formed by lead singer Domingo "Sam" Samudio, better known by his stage name Sam the Sham (February 28, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, United States) in 1961. They were active until 1967 and were associated with genres such as garage rock, rock and roll, and proto-punk. The original lineup of the band included Carl Miedke, Russell Fowler, Omar "Big Man" Lopez, and Vincent Lopez.

 However, the lineup changed over time, and the band consisted of members like Andy Kuha, Anthony Gerace, Billy Bennett, Butch Gibson, David Martin, Frank Carabetta, Jerry Patterson, Ray Stinnett, and Sam Samudio. Some of their other notable songs include "The Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin" and "Betty and Dupree".

 The band toured the world as a supporting act for The Beach Boys, Peter And Gordon, James Brown, Sonny And Cher, and many others. Sam the Sham, known for his camp robe and turban, would haul his equipment in a 1952 Packard hearse with maroon velvet curtains.

CD1

1. Wooly Bully (Stereo)

2. The Memphis Beat (Stereo)

3. I Found A Love (Stereo)

4. Go-Go-Girls (Stereo)

5. Every Woman I Know (Crazy 'Bout An Auto) (Stereo)

6. Haunted House

7. Juimonos (Let's Went) (Stereo)

8. Shotgun (Stereo)

9. Sorry 'Bout That (Stereo)

10. Gangster Of Love (Stereo)

11. Mary Lee

12. Long Tall Sally (Stereo)

13. Ju Ju Hand

14. Magic Touch (Stereo)

15. 'Cause I Love You (Stereo)

16. Medicine Man (Stereo)

17. That Old Black Magic (Stereo)

18. I've Got A Voodoo Doll (Stereo)

19. Got My Mojo Working (Stereo)

20. The Gypsy (Stereo)

21. Witchcraft (Stereo)

22. Love Potion No. 9 (Stereo)

23. Magic Man (Stereo)

24. Hoochie Coochie Man (Stereo)

25. Ain't Gonna Move

26. Monkey See, Monkey Do

27. Betty And Dupree

28. Man Child

29. How Does A Cheating Woman Feel

30. The Signifying Monkey

CD2

1. Red Hot (Stereo)

2. Big Blue Diamonds (Stereo)

3. Over You (Stereo)

4. Big City Lights

5. Like You Used To (Stereo)

6. Please Accept My Love (Stereo)

7. Ring Dang Doo (Stereo)

8. Save The Last Dance For Me (Stereo)

9. Let's Talk It Over (Stereo)

10. Mystery Train (Stereo)

11. Can't Make Enough (Stereo)

12. Uncle Willy (Stereo)

13. Li'l Red Riding Hood

14. Hanky Panky (Stereo)

15. Deputy Dog (Stereo)

16. Green'ich Grendel (Stereo)

17. Mary Is My Little Lamb (Stereo)

18. Sweet Talk (Stereo)

19. El Toro De Goro (The Peace Loving Bull) (Stereo)

20. The Phantom (Stereo)

21. Little Miss Muffet (Stereo)

22. Pharaoh-A-Go-Go (Stereo)

23. Ring Them Bells (Stereo)

24. Grasshopper (Stereo)

25. The Hair On My Chinny Chi Chin (Stereo)

26. (I'm In With) The Out Crowd (Stereo)

27. Standing Ovation (Stereo)

28. Ready Or Not (Stereo)

29. Don't Try It

30. A Long, Long Way

31. How Do You Catch A Girl

32. The Love You Left Behind

33. Wooly Bully '67

CD3

1. Black Sheep (Stereo)

2. Struttin' (Stereo)

3. I'm Not A Lover Anymore (Stereo)

4. Leave My Kitten Alone (Stereo)

5. Wanted Dead Or Alive (Stereo)

6. You Can't Turn Me Off (Stereo)

7. My Day's Gonna Come (Stereo)

8. The Cockfight (Stereo)

9. Let It Eat (Stereo)

10. Love Me Like Before (Stereo)

11. Groovin' (Stereo)

12. Old MacDonald Had A Boogaloo Farm (Stereo)

13. Stand By Me (Stereo)

14. The Down Home Strut (Stereo)

15. I Passed It By (Stereo)

15. It's So Strange (Stereo)

17. Stagger Lee (Stereo)

18. Despair (Stereo)

19. If You Try To Take My Baby (Stereo)

20. Yakety Yak (Stereo)

21. Poison Ivy (Stereo)

22. A Little Bitty Thing Called Love (Stereo)

23. I Wish It Were Me (Stereo)

24. Oh That's Good, No That's Bad

25. Take What You Can Get

26. Banned In Boston

27. Money's My Problem

28. Let Our Love Light Shine

29. I Never Had No One

30. I Couldn't Spell