Rick & The Ravens - The Singles (2017) HemiTS Releasing - TS-0007

 

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Surf Rock, Frat Rock

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Rick & the Ravens was an American surf rock and frat rock band, known as the forerunner of the Doors. Ray Manczarek joined his brothers band in 1962 and became the bands leader shortly after that.

The 2017 compilation album The Singles by Rick & The Ravens was released by HemiTS Releasing. This unofficial CD compilation features eight tracks, including the band's original singles released in 1965 on Aura Records and Posae Records, as well as unreleased recordings from the same period. The album includes tracks like "Soul Train," "Henrietta," "Big Bucket 'T'," and "Rampage," with the artist credited as "Ray Daniels feat. Rick & the Ravens" on the first single, reflecting the band's initial promotional strategy to highlight Ray Manzarek (billed as "Ray Daniels") as the lead artist. The compilation was released in the United States and falls under the genres of Rock & Roll and Surf.

Tracks:

1. Soul Train 3:08

2. Geraldine 2:43

3. Henrietta 2:02

4. Just For You 2:10

5. Big Bucket 'T' 3:05

6. Rampage 2:52

7. Circle Twist 2:03

8. Blow Top 1:43

Notes

Tracks 1 & 2 Aura single Ray Daniels With Rick And The Ravens - Soul Train (1965)

Tracks 3 & 4 Aura single Rick And The Ravens Featuring Ray Daniels - Henrietta (1965)

Tracks 5 & 6 Posae single Rick And The Ravens - Big Bucket 'T' / Rampage (1965)

Tracks 7 & 8 unreleased single (1965)

Personnel:

Bass – Roland Biscaluz

Drums – Vince Thomas

Guitar – Rick Manzarek

Organ, Harmonica – Jim Manzarek

Piano – Ray Manzarek

Saxophone – Patrick Stonier

Vocals – Jim Manzarek (tracks: 7), Ray Manzarek (tracks: 1-6)

Smith - A Group Called Smith (1969/1984) Varèse Sarabande - VSD-5489

 

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Rock, Soul, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

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Smith was an American rock band formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California. They had a blues-based sound and scored a Top 5 hit in the United States in 1969 with the Burt Bacharach song "Baby It's You", featuring Gayle McCormick on lead vocals. Smith released two albums titled "A Group Called Smith" and "Minus-Plus". After Smith disbanded, McCormick went on to record three solo albums.

Tracks:

1. Let's Get Together (Chet Powers) 3:28

2. I Don't Believe (I Believe) (Jeffrey Thomas) 3:38

3. Tell Him No (Rod Argent) 3:23

4. Who Do You Love (E.McDaniel) 2:54

5. Baby It's You (Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams) 3:24

6. The Last Time (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) 5:34

7. I Just Wanna Make Love To You (Kenny Lynch, Bob Wackett) 2:35

8. Mojaleskey Ridge (Harvey Price, Joel Sill, Dan Walsh) 2:29

9. Let's Spend The Night Together (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) 3:49

10. I'll Hold Out My Hand (Al Gorgoni, Chip Taylor) 3:01

Bonuses:

11. The Weight (From the soundtrack album Easy Rider,1969) (J.R.Robertson) 4:30

12. Take A Look Around (From the album Minus-Plus,1970) (Jerry Carter, Richard Cliburn) 2:51

13. What Am I Gonna Do (From the album Minus-Plus,1970) (Carole King, Toni Stern) 2:52

14. Gonna Be Alright Now (From the album Gayle McCormick ,1971) (D.Lambert, B.Potter) 2:47

15. It's A Cryin' Shame (From the album Gayle McCormick,1971) (D.Lambert, B.Potter) 2:48

Personnel:

Gayle McCormick - female vocals

James Richard "Rich" Cliburn - guitar, vocals

Jerry Carter - bass, vocals

Bob Evans - drums

Larry Moss - keyboards

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Larry Knectal - piano (11)

Jud Huss - bass, vocals (13)

Alan Parker - guitar, vocals (13)

The Wackers - Shredder (1972/2006) Collectors' Choice Music - CCM-621-2

 

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Pop Rock, Rock

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The Wackers' third album (Released in 1972 after the band had relocated to Montreal from California) has a distinctly British pop sensibility, both in Randy Bishop's faux-camp vocals and its stripped-down production. "Eventually, Even You Even Me" sounds both like early David Bowie and a template for the Britpop explosion of the 1990s, while the tropical textures of "Beach Song" recall mid-period Kinks, and "It's My Life" rivals the Raspberries in its pure unashamed pop exuberance. Releasing three studio albums.

Tracks:

1. Day & Night 3:06

2. Hey Lawdy Lawdy 3:55

3. I'll Believe in You 3:15

4. Puttin' Myself to Sleep 2:21

5. Eventually, Even You Even Me 3:34

6. Coming Apart 3:57

7. It's My Life 3:32

8. Beach Song 2:43

9. Buck Duckdog Memorial Jam 10:13 

    a.) Our Ship’s Comin’ In   

    b.) My Old Lady   

    c.) You Really Got Me

10. Last Dance 3:04

Personnel:

Drums, Percussion – Spencer T. "Ernie" Earnshaw

Vocals, Bass, Slide Guitar – William "Kootch" Trochim

Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano – Randy Bishop

Vocals, Guitar, Percussion – Bob Segarini

Vocals, Lead Guitar, Piano – Michael Stull

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Saxophone, Clarinet – Jack “Mr. Wacker Bilk” Schaeffer (tracks: 1,7)

Shaker, Claves, Congas – Dan-Yen Mantor (tracks: 1)

Backing Vocals – Robert (tracks: 4,8,10), Frankie Hart (tracks: 1,4,8,10), Janet Abramson (tracks: 8), Randy (tracks: 2,6), Ray Blake (tracks: 8), Kootch (tracks: 2)

Wave (1972/2015) Paisley Press - PP 110 / Germany

 

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Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock

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The album was released in 1972 by the Dutch progressive rock band Wave (It's not a band, but a duo formed by Paul Adriaansens and Loubèr Van Der Swart) on Philips Records rom vinyl LP featuring a blend of progressive rock and psychedelic rock with English-language tracks. The album has gained a cult following over the years and was remastered and reissued on CD in 2015 by Paisley.

Tracklist: 

1. In Vain (Adriaansens) 2:18

2. Season Of The Witch (D. Leitch) 8:06

3. Summerday (Adriaansens) 1:37

4. Carry On (Swart/Lugten) 3:54

5. Fun Of The World (Adriaansens) 2:23

6. A Thousand Times (Adriaansens) 2:29

7. Double Dutch (Adriaansens) 3:15

8. Certain Kind Of Sadness (Adriaansens) 3:41

9. The Little Snowball (Adriaansens/Lugten) 3:23

10. Suicide Of Hatred (Adriaansens) 2:00

Personnel:

Paul Adriaansens - vocals, piano, Hammond organ, mellotron, guitars, bass

Loubèr van der Swart - acoustic guitar, drums, bongos, vocals

Guests:

Frans Doolaard - steel guitar

Tony Vos - soprano saxophone

West, Bruce & Laing - Why Dontcha (1972/1990) Columbia - CK 31929

 

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Hard/Blues Rock

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Why Dontcha is the debut studio album by the power trio West, Bruce & Laing, released in November 1972. The album was released on the Windfall/Columbia label. It features a blend of hard rock and blues rock genres. The album reached No. 26 on the Billboard U.S. album chart, making it the band's most successful release.

Tracks:

1. Why Dontcha 3:01

2. Out Into The Fields 4:38

3. The Doctor 4:27

4. Turn Me Over 2:42

5. Third Degree 5:13

6. Shake Ma Thing (Rollin’ Jack) 3:14

7. While You Sleep 3:22

8. Pleasure 3:59

9. Love Is Worth The Blues 4:10

10. Pollution Woman 4:25

Personnel:

Leslie West (Leslie Weinstein) - vocals, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, guitar, dobro

Jack Bruce (John Symon Asher) - bass, organ, harmonium, harp, vocals, choir, chorus, ARP synthesizer, acoustic guitar, piano

Corky Laing (Laurence Gordon Laing) - drums, rhythm guitar, vocals

Kallabash Corp. (1970/2001) Green Tree Records - FR 2011

 

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Progressive Blues Rock

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Kallabash Corp. is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Greensboro, North Carolina, originally under the name "Kallabash". In the same year, they signed a contract with Uncle Bill Records and changed their name to Kallabash Corp.. The band's musical style blends progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and blues rock, characterized by a distinctive combination of blues guitar, flute, and organ. They recorded their self-titled debut album in private at Mega Sound Studios in Bailey, North Carolina, during 1970. The album was released in a very limited edition of only 500 copies, making it a rare collectible...

Tracks:

1. Wishing Well 4:09

2. Toe Jam 3:24

3. Blue, Down, And Out 2:51

4. Big Leg Woman 2:38

5. Revaduction 1:15

6. Where Do We Go From Here 4:10

7. I'll Be Gone Come Yesterday 2:57

8. I've Learned To Hide The Pain 4:21

9. Jimmy's Song 3:24

10. K.D.'s Dilemma 5:30

11. Rainbows 1:58

12. Princess 3:27

13. Critics, Friends, And People 3:26

Personnel:

Ish Brady - lead & backing vocals, bass

Ted Keaton - lead & backing vocals, organ, acoustic guitar

Rick Oates - lead guitar, slide guitar

Mark "Bird" Wrenn - flutes, saxophones, backing vocals

Tom Coleman - drums, congas

Brinsley Schwarz - Last Orders! (2021) Mega Dodo - BSCD3

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Rock, Pub Rock, Country Rock

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Brinsley Schwarz's album Last Orders! was released on June 25, 2021, and is a compilation of previously unreleased recordings, outtakes, rehearsals, and home recordings from the band's early years and the Silver Pistol era.

The album features tracks such as "Seymour (I Love You)," a previously unreleased instrumental from 1970, and "Indian Woman," another early unreleased song showcasing the band's heavier influences.

Other tracks include broadcast versions of "Funk Angel," alternative takes on songs from the Silver Pistol period like "Unknown Number" and "That's What It Takes," and recordings from the Greasy Truckers Party sessions, including "She's Got To Be Real" with vocals from Ian Gomm.

➥Brinsley Schwarz were a 1970s English pub rock band, named after their guitarist Brinsley Schwarz. With Nick Lowe on bass and vocals, keyboardist Bob Andrews and drummer Billy Rankin, the band evolved from the 1960s pop band Kippington Lodge. They were later augmented by Ian Gomm on guitar and vocals.

Tracks:

1. Seymour (I Love You) 4:34

2. Funk Angel 4:37

3. Indian Woman 8:24

4. The Old Country 3:11

5. That's What It Takes 3:55

6. Strange Feeling 2:41

7. What Would You Do 5:12

8. Crime Of Passion 7:19

9. Unknown Number 2:44

10. Silver Pistol 3:40

11. She's Got To Be Real 2:52

12. Country Girl 3:06

13. Range War 2:27

14. Murder On My Mind 3:43

Notes

Live in the studio: Tracks 1 to 3 and 9 to 14 

Unreleased home recording: Tracks 4 to 8

Personnel:

Brinsley Schwarz - guitar and tenor saxophone

Billy Rankin - drums

Bob Andrews - keyboards, alto saxophone, vocals

Nick Lowe - bass, vocals

Ian Gomm - rhythm guitar, vocals

 

SRC - Lost Masters (1993) One Way Records - OW 29219

 

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Psychedelic Rock

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US psychedelic rock band from Birmingham, Michigan and active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Originally called The Scot Richard Case, which was shortened to SRC.

SRC's Lost Masters is a compilation album released in 1993 by One Way Records. It is a CD album featuring 20 previously unreleased tracks,  including leftover and unreleased material recorded after the band left Capitol Records, as well as early and late non-album singles. The album was recorded at Morgan Sound Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan, between 1970 and 1972. Tracks 1 to 10 were intended to form the band's planned fourth album.

Tracks:

1. After Your Heart 3:26

2. Gypsy Eyes 4:11

3. Valerie 3:43

4. Love Is Here Now 5:00

5. Heat Wave 2:57

6. Out in the Night 2:46

7. Badaz Shuffle 3:14

8. Eliza Green the Shimmie Queen 3:36

9. My Sunday's Gone 3:59

10. Never Let Your Daystar Fade Away 3:13

11. Born to Love 2:54

12. No Rules in Love 3:54

13. The Deeper the Longer 2:33

14. Lovelight 3:08

15. Cry in the Lonely 3:26

16. Get the Picture 2:29

17. Evil 4:04

18. I'm Crying 4:35

19. Ride the Wind 3:04

20. Richard's Song 3:50

Personnel:

Gary Quackenbush - Guitars

Glenn Quackenbush - Keyboards, Vocals

Scott Richardsonn - Vocals

E.G. Clawson - Drums, Percussion, Vocals

Richard Haddad - Bass, Vocals

Reg King (1971/2005) Circle Records - CPW C106

 

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Hard Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul

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Reginald King (5 February 1945 - 8 October 2010) known professionally as Reg King or Reggie King, was an English singer, songwriter and record producer...

In 1971, King released his first self-titled solo album on United Artists. It was accompanied by B.B. Blunder (ex-Blossom Toes) and Mighty Baby (former band members), along with other guest musicians such as Mick Taylor, Steve Winwood, Brian Auger, Danny McCulloch and others. 

Tracks:

1. Must Be Something Else Around 4:35

2. You Go Have Yourself A Good Time 3:10

3. That Ain't Living 6:41

4. In My Dreams 3:54

5. Little Boy 2:57

6. 10,000 Miles 3:30

7. Down The Drain 6:15

8. Savannah (Long Version) 11:52

9. Gone Away 2:38

Bonus:

10. Must Be Something Else Around (Guide Vocal) 6:20

11. Must Be Something Else Around (Rough Mix) 4:37

12. You Go Have Yourself A Good Time (Long Version) 4:23

13. Down The Drain (Demo) 3:10

14. Nobody Knows Where We Are (Long Version) 5:58

15. 10,000 Miles (Mighty Baby Version) 4:05

16. Gone Away (Rough Mix) 4:21

Personnel (Seen in the picture)

Head West (1970/?) Pop Music - CD-747

 

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Psychedelic Rock, Funk, Soul

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The album is the self-titled debut studio album by the American band, Head West, released in 1970. It was recorded in Paris, France, and initially released under the band name Head West with minimal distribution, primarily in France and Canada. The album blends genres such as psychedelic rock, funk rock, blues rock, and progressive rock, with a strong emphasis on organ-driven sound. Bob Welch became famous with Fleetwood Mac after this Head West period, nevertheless the band and their only album left overlooked till today.

Tracks:

1. Head West 3:42

2. People 2:03

3. Hurry Up 2:30

4. Changes 2:54

5. Tired Of Hangin’ On 5:49

6. Faces 2:58

7. Attention 3:22

8. Czar 2:51

9. Someday 3:08

10. Straight Down 3:44

11. Starchild 3:24

12. Costalarico 3:17

Bonus:

13. Victoria (Single A-Side, 1969) 3:39

Personnel:

Bob Welch - vocals, acoustic string guitar, electric guitar, bass

Robert Hunt - organ, vocals

Henry Moore - drums, percussion, vocals