The Best Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Vol. II (1987/1989)

 

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Country Rock

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US American country rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drumer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music.

The Best Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1987) EMI America - CDP 7 46591 2

Tracks:

1. Buy For Me The Rain (2:23)

2. Mr. Bojangles (With/Prologue) (5:15)

3. Some Of Shelly Blues (2:50)

4. House At Pooh Corner (2:39)

5. Cosmic Cowboy (Part.1) (3:33)

6. Honky Tonk Blues (2:23)

7. Collegiana (2:36)

8. An American Dream (3:31)

9. (All I Have To Do Is) Dream (3:48)

10. Fire In The Sky (4:39)

11. Make A Little Magic (3:57)

12. In For The Night (3:33)

13. Bayou Jubilee Sally Was A Goodun (3:34)

14. Battle Of New Orleans (2:45)

15. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) (3:23)

The Best Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Vol. II (1989) Warner Bros. Records - 9 25830-2

Tracks:

1. Cadillac Ranch (3:42)

2. I've Been Lookin' (3:20)

3. Oh What A Love (3:08)

4. Workin' Man (Nowhere To Go) (3:51)

5. I Love Only You (3:32)

6. Fishin' In The Dark (3:22)

7. Baby's Got A Hold On Me (3:06)

8. Face On The Cutting Room Floor (3:11)

9. Down That Road Tonight (3:09)

10. Home Again In My Heart (3:31)

Zoot Money's Big Roll Band - A's & B's Scrap Book (2003) Repertoire Records - REP4768

 

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British Invasion, Rhythm and Blues

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Zoot Money's Big Roll Band was a British rhythm and blues and modern jazz group, with influence from rock and roll that was formed in England by Zoot Money, in the early autumn of 1961. The band has had a number of personnel changes over the years and was still performing in 2020. Money died in 2024, at the age of 82.

Paul Williams (born Paul Nigel Vincent Yarlett; 19 September 1940 - 1 March 2019) was an English blues and rock singer and musician. During his early career he joined Zoot Money's Big Roll Band on bass and vocals, alongside the guitarist Andy Summers.

Tracks:

1. The Uncle Willie (2:55)

2. Zoot's Suit (3:27)

3. Gin House (2:37)

4. Rocking Chair (2:51)

5. Good (2:25)

6. Bring It On Home To Me (3:43)

7. Please Stay (3:39)

8. You Know You'll Cry (3:12)

9. Something Is Worrying Me (2:56)

10. Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (2:19)

11. The Many Faces Of Love (2:21)

12. Jump Back (2:18)

13. Let's Run For Cover (2:12)

14. Self-Discipline (2:17)

15. Big Time Operator (2:42)

16. Zoot's Sermon (3:53)

17. The Star Of The Show (3:34)

18. The Mound Moves (4:08)

19. Nick Knack (2:39)

20. I Really Learnt How To Cry (3:48)

21. My Sly Sadie (2:26)

22. Stop The Wedding (3:52)

23. No One But You (3:10)

24. Prisoner (5:16)

Notes

Tracks: (1,2 and 23,24) Zoot Money (1964 and 1970)

Tracks (5-10,13-20) Zoot Money's Big Roll Band (1965-1967)

Tracks: (3,4) Paul Williams And The Big Roll Band (1964)

Tracks: (11,12) Paul Williams With Zoot Money's Big Roll Band (1965)

Tracks: (21,22) Paul Williams Set (1968)

Popol Vuh - Aguirre (1976/1996) Spalax Music - 14974

 

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Stage & Screen, Soundtrack, Krautrock

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Aguirre is the seventh album by German band Popol Vuh. It contains music used in the soundtrack to Werner Herzog's film Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), first released as an album in 1975 on Ohr. This score was the first of many film collaborations between the group and Herzog. Only two tracks ("Aguirre I" and "Aguirre II") are from the film, the rest were gathered from various recordings done by the group.

1. Aguirre I (L'acrime di rei & Flöte) (7:23)

2. Morgengruss II (2:56)

3. Aguirre II (6:16)

4. Agnus Dei (3:03)

5. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 1 (5:43)

6. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 2 (3:00)

7. Vergegenwärtigung Part. 3 (5:58)

Bonus Track (on CD release only)

8. Aguiire III (7:17)

Notes

On this reissue, the credited "Vergegenwärtigung" is in fact a compilation of songs "Wo bist Du?", "Auf dem Weg" and "Die Umkehr".

The bonus track is a bonus extra!

Personnel:

Florian Fricke – piano (4,5), Moog synthesizer, Choir-Organ (1,3)

Daniel Fichelscher – electric guitar (2,3,4,5,6,7), acoustic guitar (2,3,4,5,6,7), drums (4)

Djong Yun – vocals

Robert Eliscu – oboe (4), pan pipe (1 "Flöte"), flute (4)

Holger Trülzsch (uncredited) – African and Turkish percussion (8)

Conny Veit (uncredited, but believed to be there) – Electric guitar (1,3)

Motherlode - When I Die (The Best Of) (2008) Unidisc - AGEK-2246

 

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Rock, Funk, Soul

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Motherlode was a Canadian group formed in 1969 in London, Ontario. The group scored some success in the US with their single, "When I Die". The group did not have a bass guitarist. William Smith would play the bass notes on his keyboard. They did however use bass players on their studio recordings...

Tracks:

1. When I Die (3:17)

2. Oh! See The White Light (2:37)

3. You Ain't Lookin' In The Right Place Baby (3:47)

4. Help Me Find Peace Of Mind (3:20)

5. Hard Life (4:00)

6. Child Without Mother (3:50)

7. Dear Old Daddy Bill (2:51)

8. Memories Of A Broken Promise (2:26)

9. Soft Shell (4:59)

10. Living Life (3:53)

11. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) (2:20)

12. Can't You Find Love (2:36)

13. Quality Of Leadership (2:41)

14. Righteous Land (3:45)

15. Been So Long (5:42)

16. Robert E. Lee (1:50)

17. Black Cat (3:26)

18. Hiro Smothek (6:19)

19. Lilac Wine (8:52)

Notes

Tracks: 1-12 from LP. "When I Die" (1969)

Tracks: 13-19 from LP. "Tapped Out" (1970)

Personnel:

Bass, Acoustic Guitar - Carol Kay (1-10,12-19)

Drums - Wayne "Stoney" Stone (1-12)

Electric Guitar, Vocals - Ken Marco (1-12)

Organ, Piano, Harpsichord, Vocals - William "Smitty" Smith (1-19)

Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica, Vocals - Steve Kennedy (1-12)

Bass - Dave Young (11)

Congas - Paul "Mickey" MacCallum (11)

Percussion - Andy Cree (7)

Saxophone - Doug Richardson (13-19)

Guitar - Anthony Shinault (13-19)

Drums - Philip Wilson (13-19)

Judas Jump - Scorch (1970/2009) Retro Disc International - RDI33058

 

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Psychedelic Pop-Rock, Classic Rock

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Judas Jump was a British short-lived progressive rock supergroup, formed in 1969. The band released one album and three singles before disbanding in 1971. They are best known for their members who had success before and after Judas Jump.

Tracks:

1. John's Brown's Body 3:23

2. Rockin' Chair 2:55

3. Beer Drinking Woman 3:31

4. 49 Fingers 1:01

5. Purple God 3:06

6. Bossa Jump 4:28

7. Cry-De-Cry - 2:33

8. Run For Your Life (Trevor Williams) 3:36

9. Cully 2:31

10. Mississippi Turnpike 2:55

11. Primerose Lady 4:32

12. Scorch (Alan Jones, Andy Bown) 1:27

13. Private Holiday Camp 3:26

Personnel:

Adrian Williams - lead vocals, harmonica

Trevor Williams - lead guitar

Andrew "Andy" Bown - organ, guitar, producer

Alan Jones - saxophone, flute

Charlie Harrison - bass

Henry Spinetti - drums

Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon - Guilty! (1971/2012) Melting Sound Music - MSM 294

 

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Blues

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Guilty! is a 1971 album by Eric Burdon and Jimmy Witherspoon. The first release by Burdon after he left War... The album was re-released as Black & White Blues in 1976.

Tracks:

1. Driftin' / Once Upon A Time (Eric Burdon, Jimmy Witherspoon) 3:49

2. Steam Roller (James Taylor) 4:22

3. The Laws Must Change (John Mayall) 4:55

4. Have Mercy Judge (Chuck Berry) 3:55

5. Goin' Down Slow (James Ogden) 6:30

6. Soledad (Eric Burdon, John Sterling) 5:06

7. Home Dream (Eric Burdon) 7:15

8. Wicked Wicked Man (George Suranovich, Terry Ryan) 3:35

9. Headin' For Home (Eric Burdon, John Sterling, Kim Kesterson) 3:52

10. The Time Has Come (Jimmy Witherspoon, Ted Edwards) 5:13

Personnel:

Eric Burdon - vocals

Jimmy Witherspoon - vocals

Howard Scott (7), John Sterling - guitar

Ike White - guitar (5)

The San Quentin Prison Band - Accompanied (5)

B.B. Dickerson (7), Kim Kesterson - bass

Lonnie Jordan (7), Terry Ryan - piano, organ

George Suranovich, Harold Brown (7) - drums

Papa Dee Allen - congas (7)

Bob Mercereau, Lee Oskar (7) - harmonica

Charles Miller - tenor saxophone (7)

Rev. James Cleveland Choir (7)

Früt - Spoiled Rotten (LP/1972) Westbound Records - WB 2008

 

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Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly, Pub Rock

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The band came from Mount Clemens, Michigan (USA) under the name Früt Of The Loom. In the early 70s, their name was simply shortened to "Früt".

Tracks:

A1. Ruby Baby 3:12

A2. Sixteen Candles 3:00

A3. You Can't Sit Down 3:52

A4. Gimme What You Got 3:10

A5. Sea Of Love 3:19

A6. You Just Gotta Have What It Takes 3:21

B1. Snatch N' Grabit 3:40

B2. Send Me Down 3:16

B3. Freckles On Her Butt 3:24

B4. Peggy Sue 2:31

B5. Save The Last Dance For Me 3:26

B6. Prison Of Love 3:14

Personnel:

Baritone Vocals - Mosely The Punk

Bass - John Kozmo

Drums - Snidley Whiplash

Lead Guitar - Crunchy Cristals

Lead Vocals - Panama

Soprano Vocals - Wildman Rapucci

Tenor Vocals - Meadowlark Brenner

Elijah & Elijah Fanfares (1972/73) United Artists

 

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Horn Rock

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"Elijah actually traces its roots to The Ever-Breen Blues band, who recorded a pair of late-60s albums, 7 Do Eleven and Comin' On. By the early 70's the band had morphed into Elijah, expanding the line-up to an eight piece with the addition of second keyboardist Jim Morris. They released two albums in the early 1970s: self-titled in 1972 and Elijah Fanfares in 1973. The band toured extensively in support of the albums, opening for a wide variety of acts ranging, but with minimal promotion from United Artists, the albums did little commercially amazing given the popularity of early 70's horn rock."

Tracklist:

1. It's Easy 3:16

2. Get Your Run Outq 4:53

3. You'll Never Keep The Woman Satisfied 3:36

4. L.A. Nites 3:51

5. Come On In 3:31

6. My Baby Oooo 2:57

7. You Don't Know Nothin About Love 4:48

8. Wishful Thinking 3:17

9. A Good Thing I'm On Fire 4:04

10. Baby Workout 5:20

11. Mama 3:08

12. 2Say What You Wanna 2:23

13. Elijah 2:48

14. Mean Man 2:58

15. Prehistoric Rhythm 5:02

16. Take A Ride 2:40

17. Nobody's Fault 2:30

18. Food For My Soul 2:55

19. Chant 13th Hour 3:17

20. Just A Few Days More 2:39

Notes

Tracks: 1-10 from LP. "Elijah Fanfares" (1973)

Tracks: 11-20 from LP. "Elijah" (1972)

Personnel:

Backing Vocals, Baritone Guitar, Guitar – Hank Barrio

Backing Vocals, Trombone – Kenny Walther

Bass – Joe McSweyn

Drums – Sam Lombardo

Lead Vocals – Manny Esparza

Piano, Piano [Electric] – Jame Morris

Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Don Roberts (1-10)

Trumpet – Stu Blumberg (1-10)

Saxophone, Organ – Steve Lawrence (11-20)

Trumpet – Tom Bray (11-20)

Kathi McDonald ‎- Insane Asylum (1974) Capitol Records - ST-11224

 

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Soul, R&B

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Insane Asylum is the debut album by American blues rock singer Kathi McDonald. The album was released on Capitol Records in February 1974.

Kathryn Marie "Kathi" McDonald (September 25, 1948 – October 3, 2012) was an American blues and rock singer and songwriter. As a teenager she sang with different bands around the Pacific Northwest before she was discovered by Ike Turner. She sang as an Ikette with Ike & Tina Turner and eventually replaced Janis Joplin as the front woman of Big Brother and Holding Company. McDonald became a background vocalist for various artists, including Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, The Rolling Stones, Freddie King, and Long John Baldry. She also recorded as a solo artist and fronted her own band Kathi McDonald & Friends.

Tracks:

1. Bogart To Bowie (Pete Sears, Kathi McDonald) 4:09

2. To Love Somebody (Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb) 4:25

3. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozie) 2:01

4. Threw My Love Away (Pete Sears, Kathi McDonald) 2:56

5. Freak Lover (Mark Unobsky) 3:31

6. Down To The Wire (Neil Young) 2:50

7. Heartbreak Hotel (Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden, Elvis Presley) 2:30

8. If You Need Me (Wilson Pickett, Robert Bateman, Sonny Sanders) 2:49

9. Somethin' Else (Bob Cochran, Sharon Sheeley) 2:39

10. All I Want To Be (Peter Frampton) 3:39

11. Insane Asylum (Willie Dixon) 4:45

Personnel:

Kathi McDonald (Kathryn Marie McDonald) - lead vocals

Pete Sears - bass (1-4,6-11), keyboards, piano (1-11), guitar (11)

Nils Lofgren - guitar (1,6,11)

Aynsley Dunbar - drums (1-11)

Bobbye Hall - percussion (1,3,6)

Pointer Sisters - backing vocals (1-3,5,6)

Ronnie Montrose - lead guitar (3,7,8)

Greg Douglass - rhythm guitar (3,7,8)

Tower Of Power - horns (3,8)

Neal Schon - guitar (4,10)

Jim McPherson - bass (5)

Papa John Creach - violin (5)

Mark Unobsky - guitar (5)

John Cipollina - lead guitar (9)

Gary Philippet - rhythm guitar (9)

Boots Hughston - horns (11)

Sly Stone - vocals (11)

Two psychedelic masterpieces from Venezuela

 

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Psychedelic Rock

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The Love Depression (1968/2006) Shadoks Music 037

Venezuelan rock masterpiece from 1968. Originally released on the same label as Ladies WC. Their only album was recorded in April 1968 and is considered one of the Venezuelan rock masterworks, full of fuzz guitars with a psychedelic twist. This extremely hard to find record stands out for being much more than just another covers album. 

Tracks:

1. Gon'na Ride (Álvaro Falcón, Jesús Toro) 2:57

2. High Way Child (Jimi Hendrix) 3:00

3. When A Man Loves A Woman (Lewis Wright) 3:24

4. Kansas City (Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller) 4:55

5. If You Need Me (Bateman Picket) 2:28

6. Toad (Ginger Baker) 4:05

7. Stone Free (Jimi Hendrix) 3:30

8. Crossroads (Robert Johnson) 4:25

9. Whiter Shade (Gary Brooker, Keith Reid) 3:50

10. 51st Anniversary (Jimi Hendrix) 3:11

11. I'm Sorry (Bobby Womack) 3:15

12. Sweet Soul Music (Otis Redding) 1:56

Personnel:

Álvaro Falcón - guitar, organ, piano, harmonica, backing vocals

Richard Aumaitre - bass, backing vocals

Jesús "Torito" Toro - drums, lead vocals

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Alfredo Rugeles - organ (9)

Willy Pérez - organ (11)

Stephen Scott - harmonica (4)

Ladies W.C. (1968/2004) Shadoks Music 046

Venezuelan psychedelic band with one recorded album released in 1968. Abbreviation of Ladies Water Closet.

Tracks:

1. People 2:42

2. I Can’t See Straight 3:18

3. To Walk On Water 3:26

4. Heaven’s Coming Up 4:22

5. And Everywhere I See The Shadow Of That Life 3:23

6. Searching For A Meeting Place 2:49

7. Put That In Your Pipe And Smoke It 3:03

8. The Time Of Hope Is Gone 2:34

9. W.C. Blues 2:53

10. I’m Gonna Be 5:48

Personnel:

Adid Casta - guitar, organ, vocals

Jaime Seijas - guitar, organ, vocals

Steve Scott - harmonica, bass, vocals

Mario Seijas - drums, percussion

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Hector Fuenmayor - flute (3)

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