Papa Zoot Band - SWF-Session 1973 (2011) Long Hair - LHC00108

 

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Prog Rock

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Great lost band from Frankfurt, Germany. In 1973/1974 Papa Zoot Band played all over Germany, mainly in clubs but also on festivals. Titles 1 to 4 were recorded live at SWF-Studio U1 in Baden Baden on April 13, 1973. Titles 5 to 10 were recorded at "Bunker", the bands rehearsal room in Frankfurt. They played a very melodic sound but with a sense of drama comparable to Nektar, Eloy or Jane. Outstanding nearly 18 minute titles "Fly away" could be a long track. Characteristic for the bands sound are especially the swirling organ sound played by Ex-Nosferatu organ-player Reinhard "Tamy" Grohé. These recordings show Papa Zoot Band during their best period. Hard to believe, that there was no record company to give them a contract. The sound of the CD is brilliant. All titles were remastered from the original master tapes. CD comes with comprehensive booklet and rare photos.

SWF-Session 1973

1. Driving High (3:33)

2. Mr. Good Society (4:48)

3. Hear Me When I´m Calling (5:01)

4. Song From Back Home (8:51)

Main Brand 1973/74

5. All The Girls (6:56)

6. Future In The Past (4:36)

7. Song From Back Home (extended) (9:48)

8. Can´t Be Myself (8:32)

9. Mr. Good Society (guitar version) (5:24)

10. Fly Away (17:18)

1-4: SWF-Session 13.04.1973 Südwestfunk in Baden-Baden for a studio session.

5-7: demo tape recorded in a Frankfurt bunker rehearsal room, spring 1973. 

8-10: tape recorded in a Frankfurt bunker rehearsal room, 1974.

Personnel:

Bass – Robby Matthes

Drums – Christian Engel

Guitar – Lutz Sommer (tracks: 8,9,10)

Organ – Reinhard "Tammy" Grohé

Vocals – Christian Engel (tracks: 5,7,8,9), Ernst Nadler (tracks: 1,3), Jean Shy (tracks: 2,4), Robby Matthes (tracks: 2,4,6,7,9,10)

The Vagrants - I Can't Make A Friend 1965-1968 (2011) Light In The Attic - LITA 059

 

MP3/320Kbs/66MB

Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock

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The Vagrants were an American, Long Island-based rock and blue-eyed soul group, formed in 1964. The group was composed of Peter Sabatino on vocals, harmonica, and tambourine, Leslie West on vocals and guitar, Larry West (Leslie's brother) on vocals and bass guitar, Jeremy Storch on organ, and Roger Mansour on drums. In 1969, guitarist Leslie West left to form the power-band Mountain, that became famous with Felix Pappalardi, on bass and vocals.

Tracklist:

1. Oh Those Eyes (Jerry Storch) 2:36

2. You're Too Young (Richard Tyson, Alan Abrahams) 2:05

3. I Can't Make A Friend (Jerry Storch, Trade Martin) 2:34

4. Young Blues (Trade Martin, Ed Miller, B. Smith Jr.) 2:16

5. The Final Hour (Bert Sommer) 2:27

6. Your Hasty Heart (Bert Sommer) 2:59

7. Respect (Otis Redding) 2:15

8. I Love, Love You (Yes I Do) (Bennie Earl) 2:38

9. Beside The Sea (Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi, Bert Sommer) 2:18

10. A Sunny Summer Ran (Felix Pappalardi, Bert Sommer) 2:50

11. And When It's Over (Bert Sommer) 2:19

12. I Don't Need Your Loving (Jerry Storch) 2:53

Personnel:

Roger Mansour - Drums

Peter Sabatino - Vocals, Harmonica, Tambourine

Jerry Storch - Organ, Vocals

Larry West - Bass, Vocals

Leslie West - Guitar, Vocals

Tommy James & The Shondells - Crimson & Clover (1969/2015) Roulette Records - WPCR-16837

 

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Rock, Pop Rock

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Tommy James & the Shondells is an American rock band formed in Niles, Michigan, in 1964. Tommy James (born Thomas Gregory Jackson; April 29, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. James is the frontman of the rock band Tommy James & the Shondells, which is known for hit singles such as Mony Mony, Crimson & Clover and I Think We're Alone Now. This is the sixth album by Tommy James & the Shondells. It features the #1 hit Crimson & Clover.

Tracks:

1. Crimson & Clover (5:32)

2. Kathleen McArther (2:42)

3. I Am A Tangerine (3:35)

4. Do Something To Me (3:19)

5. Crystal Blue Persuasion (4:02)

6. Sugar On Sunday (3:23)

7. Breakaway (2:46)

8. Smokey Roads (2:51)

9. I'm Alive (3:15)

10. Crimson & Clover (Reprise) (1:00)

Personnel:

Tommy James – lead vocals and backing vocals, acoustic and electric rhythm guitar, piano

Eddie Gray – lead guitars and backing vocals

Ronnie Rosman – organ and backing vocals

Mike Vale – bass and backing vocals

Pete Lucia – drums, bongos, tambourine, güiro and backing vocals

Monty Python Sings (1989) Virgin - 0777 7 86253 2 2

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Folk Rock, Comedy

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Monty Python Sings is a compilation album of songs by the English comedy troupe Monty Python, released in 1989 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. It was released on November 17, 1989, by Virgin Records. The album contains 25 tracks, compiling popular songs from their previous albums and films. It was dedicated to the memory of founding member Graham Chapman, who died two months before its release.

Tracks:

1. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life (3:35)

2. Sit On My Face (0:46)

3. Lumberjack Song (3:22)

4. P@s Song (0:42)

5. Oliver Cromwell (4:10)

6. Money Song (0:55)

7. Accountancy Shanty (1:17)

8. Finland (2:03)

9. Medical Love Song (3:34)

10. I'm So Worried (3:19)

11. Every S@m Is Sacred (4:34)

12. Never Be Rude To An Arab (1:03)

13. I Like Chinese (3:12)

14. Eric The Half A Bee (2:09)

15. Brian Song (2:39)

16. Bruces' Philosophers Song (0:54)

17. Meaning Of Life (2:17)

18. Knights Of The Round Table (1:06)

19. All Things Dull And Ugly (1:35)

20. Decomposing Composers (2:46)

21. Henry Kissinger (1:31)

22. I've Got Two Legs (0:35)

23. Christmas In Heaven (2:46)

24. Galaxy Song (2:43)

25. Spam Song (0:33)

 

Jane - Together (1972/2016) Bran - 843075-2

 

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Krautrock, Heavy Prog

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Jane is a German progressive rock krautrock band, that was formed in October 1970 in Hanover, Germany. Together is the first official album by the  band, Jane, released in 1972. The album is a landmark of the Krautrock and heavy prog rock scene, blending blues-based progressive rock with psychedelic and space rock elements. It features prominent organ work by Werner Nadolny, guitar solos by Klaus Hess, and the distinctive, emotionally raw vocals of Bernd Pulst. Jane continues to bear the torch of the early seventies Krautrock phenomenon and continues in that spirit to this day in three different guises led by original members.

Tracks:

1. Daytime 8:05

2. Wind 4:52

3. Try To Find 5:23

4. Spain 11:53

5. Together 3:42

6. Hangman 9:28

Personnel:

Bernd Pulst - vocals 

Klaus Hess - lead guitar 

Werner Nadolny - organ, flute (5)  

Charly Maucher - bass, vocals (4)

Peter Panka - drums, percussion (4)

Blue Jug (1975/2017) Crossroad Productions - 5845

 

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Country Rock, Southern Rock

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The self-titled debut album Blue Jug was released in 1975 by the American Southern Rock band Blue Jug on Capricorn Records. The album was recorded at American Studios in Nashville and features a blend of rock, country and soul influences..

Tracks:

1. Hard Luck Jimmy 3:23

2. Education 3:27

3. It’s A Fact 3:31

4. Poor Virginia 3:27

5. Sugar Man (Bill Little) 3:00

6. When The Moon Rises 5:02

7. A Miner’s Song 4:00

8. Come On To Town Ned 3:32

9. Take A Little Time (Bill Little, Ed Raetzloff) 3:00

Personnel:

Bass Guitar – Bill Burnett 

Drums – "Mac" Paul Wakley

Electric Guitar, Vocals – Clint Delong

Fiddle – Buddy Spicher (tracks: 3,4,8)

Keyboards, Vocals – Bill Little 

Rhythm Guitar, Vocals – Ed Raetzloff

I Want Candy: The Best Of The Strangeloves (1995) Bang Records - ZK 47075

 

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Contemporary Pop/Rock, Garage Rock

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I Want Candy: The Best Of The Strangeloves: 1995 compilation album by The Strangeloves, featuring 20 tracks including hits like "I Want Candy" and "Night Time". The album blends genres of Rock, Garage Rock, Pop Rock, and Novelty. The Strangeloves were a band created in 1964 by the New York-based American songwriting and production team of Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer.

Robert C. Feldman (June 14, 1940 – August 23, 2023) was an American songwriter and record producer. Richard Gottehrer (born June 12, 1940) is an American songwriter, record producer and record label executive. Gerald Goldstein (born February 17, 1940) is an American producer, singer-songwriter, talent manager, music executive, musician and entrepreneur. He was one of the members of The Strangeloves.

Tracks:

1. Cara-Lin (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:42

2. Sendin' My Love (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:29

3. (Roll On) Mississippi (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:28

4. I Want Candy (Berns, Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:56

5. It's About My Baby (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:29

6. Just The Way You Are (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 3:11

7. Night Time (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 3:23

8. No Jive (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:29

9. Rhythm Of Love (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:15

10. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Jagger, Richards) 3:44

11. I Gotta Dance (Feldman, Goldstein) 3:00

12. Hang On Sloopy (Farrell, Russell) 3:52

13. New Orleans (Royster, Guida) 3:10

14. Hand Jive (Otis) 2:45

15. Out In The Sun (Hey-O) (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:35

16. Love, Love (That's All I Want From You) (Rotha) 2:28

17. I'm On Fire (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:18

18. Honey Do (Barry, Sanders) 2:16

19. I Wanna Do It (Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer) 2:58

20. Quarter To Three (Bonds, Barge, Royster, Guida) 2:31

Tracks: 1-10, 12,13 released on The Strangeloves - I Want Candy which was only released in mono at the time. The stereo versions here are newly created mixes.

Tracks: 11,14 originally released as The Strangeloves - Hand Jive

Tracks: 15 originally released on The Beach-Nuts - Out In The Sun (Hey-O)

Tracks: 16,17 originally released as The Strangeloves - I'm On Fire / Love Love (That's All I Want From You)

Tracks 18,19 originally released on The Strangeloves - Honey Do / I Wanna Do It

Track: 20 originally released on The Strangeloves - Just The Way You Are / Quarter To Three

Backing band (1965)

John Shine - vocals and bass guitar

Jack Raczka - guitar

Tom Kobus - drums & vocals

Richie Lauro - sax & vocals

Backing band (1966-1968)

Ken Jones (a.k.a. Niles Strange) - vocals & keyboards

Jack Raczka (a.k.a. Giles Strange) - guitar

Joe Piazza (a.k.a. Miles Strange) - drums & vocals

Greg Roman - bass

6 Feet Under - Studio Recordings (2011/Modified) Anazitisi Records - ARLP 60-51F

 

MP3/320Kbs/98MB

Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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This garage-driven heavy psychedelic band formed in 1968 out of the ashes of the Marc 5 and Sonix in Colonia, NJ. They captured the changing times and sociological upheaval of the pre-Woodstock Nation and like the Jefferson Airplane and Neighb'rhood Childr'n. It features a dynamic female lead vocalist Nanette DeLaune alongside swirling organ, wah-wah guitar, and fuzz-laden rock and gifted songwriting with prophetic lyrics. This release contains 4 tracks from their singles, one alternate version of the single track and 5 unreleased songs. All recordings made between 1969-1971.

Tracks:

1. Inspiration In My Head (single version A-side 1970) 2:30

2. What Would You Do? 3:45

3. Fields (alternate version) 3:07

4. Baby, I Want To Love You 8:11

5. Freedom (single version B-side 1971) 4:08

6. In Retrospect (single version B-side 1970) 4:07

7. Black Movies (Instrumental) 3:22

8. Running Around In The Sun (Reference Mix) 3:32

Bonus:

9. What Would You Do? (rehearsal tape) 5:55

10. Fields (single version A-side 1971) 3:06

Personnel:

Bass – Duane Ulgherait

Drums – Jay Crystal

Guitar – Scott Julian

Keyboards – Jerry Dobb

Lead Vocals – Nanette DeLaune (tracks: 1-6,8-10)

Vocals – Jerry Dobb (tracks: 4,5)

Lone Star - Spring 70 (1970/1998) EMI/Gold - 7243 4 94936 2 9

 

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Rock, Blues

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The album Spring 70 by the Spanish band Lone Star is a live album recorded during a tour of Central Europe in the early 1970s, originally released in 1970 on the EMI Odeón label.Remastered reissue in 1998 on CD by EMI Gold. Spanish rock band founded in 1959 in Barcelona, by Pedro Gené (vocals, guitar, piano). They started playing covers in English, mostly R&B...

Tracks:

1. A Time To Love, A Time To Die 5:51

2. When Woke Up This Morning 2:32

3. I Believed 4:20

4. She's Not There 4:31

5. Love 4:46

6. When I Was Young 6:20

7.  What'd I Say 5:03

Bonus:

8. Pajaro De Fuego 8:00

9. It's A Man's Man's World 2:50

10. If By Night I Call Your Name 4:34

11. I Believe To My Soul 3:03

Personnel:

Bass – Rafael De La Vega

Drums – Luis Masdeu

Guitar – Juan Miró

Vocals, Piano – Pedro Gené

Michal Prokop / Framus 5 - Blues In Soul (1968/1995) Bonton 710321-2

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Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul

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Michal Prokop & Framus Five's debut album, originally released in 1968 as Michal Prokop + Framus Five, was strongly influenced by American blues music and later issued in an export edition in 1971 under the title Blues in Soul by Supraphon.

Framus Five (also known as Framus 5, Michal Prokop & Framus Five, Michal Prokop a' Framus (5), etc.) Czech rock band founded in Prague in 1963. Co-founder and led by singer and guitarist Michal Prokop. The group disbanded in 1971 but reunited in 1978 under the slightly altered name Framus 5.

Tracks:

1. Got My Mojo Working 4:18

2. Why Am I Treated So Bad? 5:06

3. Around And Around 2:44

4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out 3:37

5. Blues In Soul 3:13

6. What'd I Say 3:17

7. I Believe To My Soul 3:20

8. Keep A Light In The Window 3:02

9. If You Need Me 3:19

10. Some Day Baby 3:25

11. Hold On I'm Coming 3:08

Bonus Tracks:

12. In The Midnight Hour 2:11

13. Ton Of Joy 2:35

14. Mojo Mama 2:50

15. Don't Set Me Free 3:10

16. Respect 2:21 MP3

17. Work Song 2:49

18. My Days Are Numbered 3:05

19. Keep A Light In The Window 3:07

20. Georgia On My Mind 4:06

Personnel:

Michal Prokop - vocals, lead guitar

Ivan Trnka - keyboards

Ladislav Eliás - bass

Petr Klárfeld - drums

Ivan Umáčený - trumpet

Jiří Burda - saxophone, arrangements