Brainbox (1969/1996) Pseudonym ‎- CDP 1033 DD

 

MP3/320Kbs/131MB

Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz fusion, Blues Rock

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Brainbox is a Dutch rock group from the late 1960 early 1970s. The band was founded in Amsterdam by guitarist Jan Akkerman, drummer Pierre van der Linden and singer Kazimir Lux. Their debut single was "Down Man", which established their progressive blues sound. In late 1969, soon after they released their first album, Akkerman left to join Focus...

Tracks:

1. Dark Rose (5:22)

2. Reason To Believe (2:24)

3. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (2:37)

4. Scarborough Fair (6:27)

5. Summertime (4:23)

6. Sinner's Prayer (2:32)

7. Sea Of Delight (16:59)

Bonus tracks:

8. Down Man (2:40)

9. Woman's Gone (4:15)

10. Sea Of Delight (Try Out) (1:05)

11. Sea Of Delight (take 1) (2:52)

12. Amsterdam, The First Days (3:11)

Personnel:

- Kazimierz Lux - vocals, percussion

- Jan Akkerman - guitar, organ, vibraphone, bass (9)

- André Reijnen - bass

- Pierre van der Linden - drums

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- Tom Barlage - flutes (1,4)

- Rob Hoeke - piano (9)

Tony Orlando & Dawn - The Definitive Collection (1998) Arista Records, Inc. - 07822-19036-2

 

MP3/320Kbs/138MB

Vocal Pop

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Tony Orlando & Dawn (also known simply as Dawn) is an American pop music group that was popular in the 1970s, composed of singer Tony Orlando and the backing vocal group Dawn (Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson).

Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis (born April 3, 1944), known professionally as Tony Orlando, is an American pop singer, songwriter, producer and actor. His career spans over 60 years and he already had songs on the charts at age 16. Best known as the lead singer of the group Tony Orlando and Dawn which was popular in in the early 1970s. After the breakup of the group, Orlando then continued as a solo singer.

Tracks:

1. Candida (3:08)

2. Knock Three Times (3:00)

3. Carmen (3:02)

4. I Play and Sing (2:22)

5. Summer Sand (2:59)

6. What Are You Doing Sunday (2:35)

7. Runaway/Happy Together (3:47)

8. Vaya con Dios (3:08)

9. You're a Lady (4:48)

10. Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree (3:27)

11. T Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose (2:55)

12. Who's in the Strawberry Patch With Sally (2:25)

13. It Only Hurts When I Try to Smile (3:33)

14. Steppin' Out (I'm Gonna Boogie Tonight) (2:54)

15. Look in My Eyes Pretty Woman (3:07)

16. Skybird (3:49)

17. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) (3:38)

18. Mornin' Beautiful (3:15)

Flock Rock The Best Of The Flock (1993) Columbia/Legacy - CK53440

 

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Jazz Rock, Jazz Fusion

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Flock Rock: Best Of The Flock is a compilation album by The Flock. It includes songs from their first and second albums, the only ones released on Columbia Records, as well as five previously unreleased songs.

The Flock was an American, Chicago-based jazz rock band, that released two albums on Columbia Records in 1969 (The Flock) and 1970 (Dinosaur Swamps). The Flock did not achieve the commercial success of other Columbia jazz-rock groups of the era such as Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears, but were recognized for featuring a violin prominently in their recordings. The violinist, Jerry Goodman, went on to become a member of Mahavishnu Orchestra and a solo artist. They also received some exposure with their release of a cover of The Kinks' song "Tired Of Waiting For You" as a single in April 1970.

Tracklist:

01. Introduction (4:52)

02. Clown (7:45)

03. I Am The Tall Tree (5:38)

04. Tired Of Waiting For You (4:39)

05. What Would You Do If The Sun Died? (2:48)

06. Lollipops And Rainbows (4:06)

07. Green Slice (2:03)

08. Big Bird (5:50)

09. Hornschmeyer's Island (7:28)

10. Crabfoot (8:15)

11. Mermaid (4:55)

12. Chanja (2:38)

13. Atlantians Truckin' Home (4:51)

14. Afrika (4:35)

15. Just Do It (6:34)

Bonus CD 

Single Version 1969 (Previously Unreleased on CD)

01. Tired of Waiting [A-side] (2:42)

02. Store Bought - Store Thought [B-side] (2:44)

Single Version 1970 (Previously Unreleased on CD)

03. Clown (Part One) [A-side] (3:12)

04. Clown (Part Two) [B-side] (4:38)

Single Version 1970 (Previously Unreleased on CD)

05. Mermaid [A-side] (2:49)

06. Crabfoot [B-side] (2:49)

Personnel:

- Jerry Goodman - guitar, violin, vocals

- Rick Canoff - tenor saxophone, vocals

- Fred Glickstein - guitar, vocals, 12 string electric & acoustic guitars

- Ron Karpman - drums

- Frank Posa - trumpet

- Tom Webb - flute, harmonica, tenor saxophone, vocals

- Jerry Lee Smith - bass, vocals

T. Rex - Electric Warrior (1971/2012) Reprise Records - R2 6466

 

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Glam Rock

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Electric Warrior is the second studio album by English rock band T. Rex, released on 24 September 1971, by Fly Records in the United Kingdom and Reprise Records in the United States. The album marked a turning point in the band's style, moving away from the folk-oriented sound of the group's previous albums and pioneering a more flamboyant, pop-oriented glam rock style.

Tracks:

All songs written by Marc Bolan.

01. Mambo Sun 3:38

02. Cosmic Dancer 4:26

03. Jeepster 4:09

04. Monolith 3:46

05. Lean Woman Blues 3:00

06. Get It On 4:23

07. Planet Queen 3:10

08. Girl 2:30

09. The Motivator 3:58

10. Life's A Gas 2:22

11. Rip Off 3:39

Personnel:

- Marc Bolan - lead vocals, guitars

- Mickey Finn - conga drums, bongos, vocals

- Steve Currie - bass

- Bill Legend - drums

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- Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman - backing vocals

- Rick Wakeman - keyboards (06)

- Ian McDonald - saxophone

- Burt Collins - flugelhorn

The Foundations - Baby Now That I’ve Found You (2CD/1998) Sequel Records - NEECD 300

 

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Pop Soul

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The Foundations' song "Baby Now That I've Found You" was released on 1998 as part of a compilation album on Sequel Records. This release was a 2CD compilation includes 41 songs, featuring the song as part of a broader collection of their work. The Foundations were a British soul band who were primarily active between 1967 and 1970. The group's background was West Indian, White British and Sri Lankan. The group disbanded towards the end of 1970. Since the 1970's Clem Curtis has continued to perform in a revived version of the group named Clem Curtis & The Foundations, Meanwhile, Colin Young formed his own shortlived version of the group, New Foundations.

CD1

01. Baby, Now That I’ve Found You 2:36

02. Come On Back To Me 2:14

03. Back On My Feet Again 2:54

04. I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving 2:17

05. Hold Me Just A Little While Longer 2:27

06. Love Is A Five Letter Word 4:16

07. Call Me 2:27

08. Show Me 2:52

09. Jerkin’ The Dog 2:59

10. A Whole New Thing 2:54

11. The Writing’s On The Wall 2:16

12. Mr. Personality Man 2:27

Bonus:

13. Any Old Time (You’re Lonely And Sad) 2:51

14. (We Are) Happy People 2:51

15. It’s All Right 3:00

16. Build Me Up Buttercup 2:58

17. New Direction 2:59

18. Am I Groovin’ You 3:08

19. Harlem Shuffle 3:08

20. Tomorrow 4:46

21. Give Me Love 2:48

Tracks: 01-12 From The Foundations (1967)

Tracks: 13-21 Build Me Up Buttercup (1968)

CD2

01. My Little Chickadee 2:57

02. Till Night Brought Day 3:09

03. Waiting On The Shores Of Nowhere 3:07

04. In The Bad, Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me) 3:23

05. A Penny, Sir 3:12

06. I Can Feel It 3:40

07. Take Away The Emptiness Too 2:57

08. Let The Heartaches Begin 2:55

09. A Walk Through The Trees 3:38

10. That Same Old Feeling 3:07

11. Solomon Grundy 4:06

Bonus:

12. Born To Live, Born To Die 3:44

13. Why Did You Cry 2:11

14. Baby, I Couldn’t See 3:28

15. Take A Girl Like Vou 2:37

16. I’m Gonna Be A Rich Man 3:48

17. In The Beginning 4:04

18. I Need Your Love (The New Foundations) 2:23

19. Something For My Baby (The New Foundations) 3:11

20. Where The Fire Burns 5:34

Tracks: 01-11 Digging The Foundations (1969)

Tracks: 12-20 45′ Singles 

Personnel:

Clem Curtis - lead vocals

Colin Young - lead vocals

Arthur Brown - vocals

Alan Warner - lead guitar

Peter Macbeth, Steve Bingham, Paul Lockey - bass

Tim Harris - drums

Tony Gomez - keyboards

Pat Burke - tenor saxophone, flute

Mike Elliott - tenor saxophone

Eric Allendale - trombone

Mike D’Abo, John McLeod - piano