The Dusty Springfield Anthology (3CD/1997) Mercury Records - 314 553 501-2

 

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Pop, Blue-Eyed Soul, French Chanson, Country, Jazz...

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The Dusty Springfield Anthology, released in 1997, is a 3-disc set that compiles a comprehensive selection of Dusty Springfield's work. It was released by Mercury Records and includes 77 tracks. The anthology features a wide range of her songs, including hits and lesser-known tracks, providing a thorough overview of her career.

Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien (16 April 1939 – 2 March 1999), better known by her stage name Dusty Springfield, was a British singer. With her distinctive mezzo-soprano voice, she was a popular singer of blue-eyed soul, pop and dramatic ballads, with French chanson, country, and jazz also in her repertoire.

CD1

1. The Springfields – Silver Threads And Golden Needles

2. The Springfields – Island Of Dreams

3. I Only Want To Be With You

4. Stay Awhile

5. Wishin’ And Hopin’

6. Anyone Who Had A Heart

7. Do-Re-Mi

8. I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself

9. All Cried Out

10. Guess Who

11. Live It Up

12. He’s Got Something

13. Losing You

14. Your Hurtin’ Kinda Love

15. Now That You’re My Baby

16. In The Middle Of Nowhere

17. Some Of Your Lovin’

18. Oh No, Not My Baby

19. It Was Easier To Hurt Him

20. I’ve Been Wrong Before

21. Needle In A Haystack

22. I Had A Talk With My Man

23. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)

24. Little By Little

25. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

26. Goin’ Back

27. All I See Is You

28. I’ll Try Anything

29. The Corrupt Ones

CD2

1. The Look Of Love

2. Give Me Time

3. What’s It Gonna Be

4. Chained To A Memory

5. If You Go Away

6. Don’t Let Me Lose This Dream

7. I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten

8. Sweet Ride

9. Magic Garden

10. I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today

11. Son Of A Preacher Man

12. Just One Smile

13. Don’t Forget About Me

14. Breakfast In Bed

15. The Windmills Of Your Mind

16. Willie And Laura Mae Jones

17. Am I The Same Girl

18. In The Land Of Make Believe

19. A Brand New Me

20. Goodbye

21. Silly, Silly Fool

22. I Wanna Be A Free Girl

23. How Can I Be Sure

24. Spooky

25. What Good Is I Love You

26. Haunted

27. Yesterday When I Was Young

CD3

1. Who Gets Your Love

2. Tupelo Honey

3. Mama’s Little Girl

4. The Other Side Of Life

5. Let Me Love You Once Before You Go

6. You Set My Dreams To Music

7. Give Me The Night

8. Sandra

9. A Love Like Yours

10. I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love

11. Living Without Your Love

12. You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me

13. It Goes Like It Goes

14. Bits And Pieces

15. Don’t Call It Love

16. Soft Core

17. Time And Time Again

18. What Have I Done To Deserve This (Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield)

19. Nothing Has Been Proved

20. In Private

21. Where Is A Woman To Go

The Firm & Mean Business (1985/86) Atlantic Records

 

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Rock, Hard Rock

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The Firm were a British rock supergroup formed in 1984, featuring singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer Chris Slade, and bassist Tony Franklin.The band released two albums in 1985 and 1986 and eventually saw their greatest chart success with the songs "Radioactive", "All the King's Horses" and "Satisfaction Guaranteed".

The Firm (1985) Atlantic Records - 7 81239-2

Tracklist:

1. Closer (02:53)

2. Make or Break (04:22)

3. Someone to Love (04:54)

4. Together (03:55)

5. Radioactive (02:49)

6. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (04:33)

7. Money Can't Buy (03:34)

8. Satisfaction Guaranteed (04:10)

9. Midnight Moonlight (09:14)

Personnel:

Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, production

Jimmy Page – acoustic and electric guitars, production

Tony Franklin – fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals

Chris Slade – drums and percussion

Additional musicians:

Steve Dawson – trumpet on "Closer"

Paul "Shilts" Weimar – baritone saxophone on "Closer"

Willie Garnett – tenor saxophone on "Closer"

Don Weller – tenor saxophone solo on "Closer"

Sam Brown, Helen Chappelle & Joy Yates – backing vocals on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" & "Midnight Moonlight"

Mean Business (1986) Atlantic Records - 7 81628-2

Tracklist:

1. Fortune Hunter (05:01)

2. Cadillac (05:57)

3. All The King's Horses (03:19)

4. Live In Peace (05:06)

5. Tear Down The Walls (04:46)

6. Dreaming (06:03)

7. Free To Live (04:15)

8. Spirit Of Love (05:07)

Personnel:

Paul Rodgers – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, producer

Jimmy Page – acoustic and electric guitars, producer

Tony Franklin – fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, rhythm guitar on "Dreaming", vocals

Chris Slade – drums and percussion

The Monterey International Pop Festival. June 16-17-18 1967 (4CD Box Set/2013) Salvo - SALVOSBX 102

 

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Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Blues Rock, Folk Rock & Country

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The Monterey International Pop Festival was a three-day music festival held June 16 to18, 1967, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California. The festival is remembered for the first major American appearances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, the Who, the Byrds, the Mamas and the Papas, Ravi Shankar and others, the first large-scale public performance of Janis Joplin, and the introduction of Otis Redding to a mass American audience...

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Tracklist of the 4CDs

The Blues Brothers Complete (2CD/1998) Atlantic Records - 7567 80840 2

 

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Blues, Blue-Eyed Soul

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The Blues Brothers (formally, The Fabulous Blues Brothers’ Show Band and Revue) are an American blues and soul revue band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, who met and began collaborating as original cast members of Saturday Night Live.

The Blues Brothers Musical Revue consisted of lead vocalist "Joliet" Jake Blues (Belushi) and his brother, Elwood Blues (Aykroyd), who played a harmonica that he carried onstage in a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist. The duo were usually dressed in matching black suits, black pencil ties, black trilby hats and sunglasses. The band itself was carefully constructed, and made up of experienced musicians of the time, including Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, "Blue" Lou Marini, Tom "Bones" Malone, and Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin.

CD1

1. Opening: I Can’t Turn You Loose (1:54)

2. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (3:23)

3. Gimme Some Lovin’ (3:05)

4. Think (3:15)

5. Soul Man (3:05)

6. Soul Finger (1:46)

7. Messin’ With The Kid (2:56)

8. Hey Bartender (2:57)

9. (I Got Every Thing I Need) Almost (2:42)

10. Rubber Biscuit (2:52)

11. Shot Gun Blues (5:22)

12. Groove Me (3:42)

13. I Don’t Know (4:12)

14. "B’"Movie Box Car Blues (4:04)

15. Flip Flop And Fly (3:25)

16. She Caught The Katy (4:09)

17. Peter Gunn Theme (3:49)

CD2

1. Shake A Tail Feather (2:50)

2. The Old Landmark (2:59)

3. Theme From Rawhide (2:40)

4. Minnie The Moocher (3:25)

5. Sweet Home Chicago (7:53)

6. Jailhouse Rock (3:22)

7. Who’s Making Love (3:32)

8. Do You Love Me (2:55)

9. Guilty (3:41)

10. Perry Mason Theme (2:05)

11. Riot In Cell Block Number Nine (3:33)

12. Green Onions (5:45)

13. I Ain’t Got You (2:44)

14. From The Bottom (3:25)

15. Going Back To Miami (4:03)

16. Expressway To Your Heart (3:25)

17. Excusez Moi Mon Cherie (2:41)

18. Closing: I Can’t Turn You Loose (0:49)

Personnel:

Vocals, Harmonica – Elwood Blues

Lead Vocals – Joliet Jake Blues

Bass – Donald "Duck" Dunn

Guitar – Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Steve "The Colonel" Cropper

Saxophone [Baritone], Trombone, Trumpet, Backing Vocals – Tom "Bones" Malone

Saxophone [Tenor, Alto], Backing Vocals – Lou "Blue" Marini, Tom "Triple Scale" Scott

Trumpet, Backing Vocals – Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin

Drums – Willie Hall (tracks: 1-2 to 1-4, 2-1, 2-5)

Drums [Additional] – Steve Jordan (tracks: 1-3)

Drums, Backing Vocals – Steve "Getdwa" Jordan

Guitar [Additional] – Elliot Randall (tracks: 1-3)

Keyboards – Murphy "Murph" Dunne (tracks: 1-2, 1-14, 2-5, 2-9)

Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Paul "The Shiv" Shaffer

Backing Vocals – Brenda Corbett (tracks: 1-4), Carolyn Franklin (tracks: 1-4), Margaret Branch (tracks: 1-4), Patti Austin (tracks: 1-2), Ullanda McCullough (tracks: 1-2), Vivian Cherry (tracks: 1-2)

Leader [Musical Director] – Paul Shaffer (tracks: 1-1, 1-5, 1-7 to 1-9, 1-11, 2-16)

The Long Train Runnin’ The Doobie Brothers 1970-2000 (4CD Box Set/1999) Warner Archives/Rhino - R2 75876

 

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Rock, Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul

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The Long Train Runnin' 1970-2000 is a compilation album by The Doobie Brothers released in 1999. It consists of 4 CDs and includes demo recordings, single versions, and live versions from throughout the band's career.

The Doobie Brothers are known for their classic rock style and their focus on good fun and music without major political or religious themes. The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in San Jose, California in 1970. Known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies, the band has been active for over five decades, with their greatest success taking place in the 1970s...

Tracklist of four albums

Members

Current official members:

Patrick Simmons – guitar, banjo, recorder, vocals (1970–1982, 1987–1991, 1992, 1993–present)

Tom Johnston – vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, harmonica (1970–1977, 1987–1991, 1992, 1993–present)

Michael McDonald – vocals, keyboards, synthesizers (1975–1982, 1987, 1992, 1995–1996, 2019–present)

John McFee – guitar, mandolin, banjo, violin, cello, pedal steel guitar, harmonica, vocals (1979–1982, 1987, 1993–present)

Current touring members:

John Cowan – bass, lead and backing vocals (1993–1995, 2010–present)

Marc Russo – saxophones (1998–present)

Ed Toth – drums, percussion (2005–present)

Marc Quiñones – percussion, backing vocals (2018–present)

The Band - The Last Waltz (4CD Box Set/2008) Warner Bros. Records, Rhino - 8122-79899-3

 

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Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock & Roll

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The Last Waltz is a 2008 four-disc box set re-release of the 1978 album The Last Waltz documenting the concert The Last Waltz, the last concert by the Band with its classic line up. A full forty tracks are taken from the show in addition to rehearsal outtakes. Twenty-four tracks are previously unreleased.

CD1

01. Theme From The Last Waltz (with Orchestra) (03:52)

02. Up On Cripple Creek (05:31)

03. The Shape I'm In (04:10)

04. It Makes No Difference (06:51)

05. Who Do You Love (With Ronnie Hawkins) (04:51)

06. Life Is A Carnival (04:26)

07. Such A Night (With Dr John) (04:42)

08. The Weight (04:51) *

09. Down South In New Orleans (With Bobby Charles) (03:11)

10. The Wheel's On Fire (03:54) *

11. Mystery Train (With Paul Butterfield) (05:04)

12. Caldonia (With Muddy Waters) (06:09) *

13. Mannish Boy (With Muddy Waters) (06:41)

14. Stagefright (04:31)

CD2

01. Rag Mama Rag (4:34) *

02. All Our Past Times (With Eric Clapton) (5:02) *

03. Further On Up The Road (With Eric Clapton) (5:30)

04. Ophelia (3:46)

05. Helpless (With Neil Young) (5:53)

06. Four Strong Winds (With Neil Young) (4:37) *

07. Coyote (With Joni Mitchel) (5:28)

08. Shadows And Light (With Joni Mitchel) (5:45) *

09. Furry Sings The Blues (With Joni Mitchel) (5:09) *

10. Acadian Driftwood (7:07) *

11. Dry Your Eyes (With Neil Diamond) (4:16)

12. The W. S. Walcott Medicine Show (3:39) *

13. Tura Lura Lural (That's An Irish Lullaby) (With Van Morrison) (4:11)

14. Caravan (With Van Morrison) (6:12)

CD3

01. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (4:35)

02. The Genetic Method / Chest Fever (Excerpt From Movie Soundtrack) (2:41) *

03. Baby Let Me Follow You Down (With Bob Dylan) (2:56)

04. Hazel (With Bob Dylan) (3:42) *

05. I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met) (With Bob Dylan) (3:29)

06. Forever Young (With Bob Dylan) (5:51)

07. Baby Let Me Follow You Down (Reprise) (With Bob Dylan) (2:59)

08. I Shall Be Released (Finale) (4:50)

09. Jam #1 (5:32) *

10. Jam #2 (9:11) *

11. Don't Do It (6:20) *

12. Greensleeves (From Movie Soundtrack) (1:38) *

CD4

01. The Well (3:33)

02. Evangeline (With Emmylou Harris) (3:10)

03. Out Of The Blue (3:20)

04. The Weight (With The Staples) (4:36)

05. The Last Waltz Refrain (1:32)

06. Theme From The Last Waltz (3:28)

07. King Harvest Has Surely Come (3:51) *

08. Tura Lura Lural (That's An Irish Lullaby) (With Van Morrison) (3:53) *

09. Caravan (With Van Morrison) (6:31) *

10. Such A Night (With Dr John) (5:25) *

11. Rag Mama Rag (3:52) *

12. Mad Waltz (Sketch Track For 'The Well') (5:31) *

13. The Last Waltz Refrain (Instrumental Version) (0:50) *

14. The Last Waltz Theme (Sketch) (3:35) *

* Previously Unissued

Personnel The Last Waltz

Martha Veléz - Fiends & Angels (1969/2008) Wounded Bird Records - WOU 8395

 

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Blues Rock

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Martha Veléz (born in New York City on August 25, 1945) is an American singer and actress of Puerto Rican descent.

Veléz released her debut blues-rock album "Fiends & Angels" in 1969 on the Sire/Blue Horizon Records label. The album featured backing musicians such as Eric Clapton, Paul Kossoff, Christine McVie, Jack Bruce, Mitch Mitchell, Brian Auger and others. It was produced by Mike Vernon. The album was released in different formats and countries. The track list includes songs like "Swamp Man" featuring Paul Kossoff and "Drive Me Daddy" featuring Eric Clapton.

Tracks:

01. I’m Gonna Leave You 4:08

02. Swamp Man 2:56

03. Fool For You 4:48

04. In My Girlish Days 2:44

05. Very Good Fandango 0:38

06. Tell Mama 2:15

07. Feel So Bad 5:14

08. Drive Me Daddy 4:55

09. It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry 3:00

10. Come Here Sweet Man 5:08

11. Let The Good Times Roll 2:55

Personnel:

Martha Veléz - vocals

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Johnny Almond, Chris Mercer, Chris Wood - saxophone

Brian Auger - organ

Dave Bidwell, Jim Capaldi, Mitch Mitchell - drums

Duster Bennett - harmonica

Jack Bruce, Andy Silvester - bass

Eric Clapton, Rick Hayward, Spit James, Paul Kossoff, Stan Webb - guitar

Jeff Condon, Bud Parkes, Derek Wadsworth - horns

Christine McVie, Blue Weaver - keyboards

Terry Noonan - horns, brass arranger

Andromeda (1969/2001) ProgRock Records - PRR-001-2

 

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Progressive Rock, Heavy Psych

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Andromeda were an English psychedelic rock power trio, that formed in 1966.

However, soon after formation, the band changed lineup, and led by John Du Cann a new line-up recorded their eponymous album in 1969 with backing vocals by Eddie Dyche. The album is noted for its blend of psychedelic, progressive, jazz and hard rock elements.The group split upon Du Cann's departure to join Atomic Rooster in 1970.

Their eponymous album was re-released remastered with bonus tracks, there are many variations!

Tracks:

1. Too Old (5:00)

2. The Day of the Change (5:04)

3. Now the Sun Shines (4:02)

4. Turns to Dust (6:51)

I. Discovery

II. Sanctuary

III. Determination

5. Return to Sanity (8:22)

I. Breakdown

II. Hope

III. Conclusion

6. The Reason (3:33)

7. I Can Stop the Sun (2:10)

8. When to Stop (8:38)

I. The Traveller

II. Turning Point

III. Journey's End

Bonus Tracks:

9. Go Your Way (RCA Victor Single A-side 1969) (3:03)

10. Keep Out 'Cos I'm Dying (RCA Victor Single B-side 1969) (3:46)

11. Ode To The Sea (4:08)

12. Lonely Streets (4:15)

Tracks 11,12 - Recorded for Andromeda's first album but not included due to length of same.

Personnel:

Bass Guitar, Vocals - Mick Hawksworth

Drums - Ian McLane

Guitar, Vocal - John Du Cann

Backing Vocals - Eddie Dyche

Ten Years After 1967-1974 (2018/10CD Box) Chrysalis - CRB1063

 

Blues, Classic Rock, Rock and Roll/M4A/335+335+335+65MB

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1967-1974 is a new 10CD box set that celebrates 50 years since the eponymous debut album of British blues/rock band Ten Years After. This collection gathers long-players from the Chrysalis and Deram eras and includes eight studio albums, one live album and a bonus disc of never before heard recordings from 1972 called The Cap Ferrat Sessions, which is newly mixed by producer Chris Kimsey. All the albums have been remastered from the original quarter-inch production master tapes.

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Jamming With Edward! (1972/1995) Virgin Records - CDV 2779...

 

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Blues Rock, Rhythm & Blues

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Jamming with Edward! is a 1972 album by three Rolling Stones band members (Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman) accompanied by Nicky Hopkins and Ry Cooder. The album was recorded at London's Olympic Studio on April 23, 1969, during the Let It Bleed sessions, and released on Rolling Stones Records in 1972. It consists of a series of loose jams performed by band members while waiting for Keith Richards to return to the studio.

Tracks:

1. The Boudoir Stomp 5:13

2. It Hurts Me Too 5:12

3. Edward's Thrump Up 8:11

4. Blow With Ry 11:05

5. Interlude A La El Hopo: Includes "The Loveliest Night Of The Year" 2:04

6. Highland Fling 4:20

Personnel:

Ry Cooder – guitar

Mick Jagger – harmonica, vocals

Charlie Watts – drums

Nicky Hopkins – keyboards, piano

Bill Wyman – bass guitar