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

 

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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

The Rod Stewart Album (1969/?) Mercury Records - 314 558 058-2

 

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Rock, Pop Rock, Rhythm & Blues

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The Rod Stewart Album is the debut solo studio album by Rod Stewart, originally released in the United States in November 1969 under the title The Rod Stewart Album. It was later reissued in the United Kingdom in February 1970 with the new title An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down. The album features a blend of folk, rock, and country blues, showcasing Stewart's heartfelt vocal style and British working-class sensibility, with a mix of original compositions...

Tracks:

1. Street Fighting Man (5:08)

2. Man Of Constant Sorrow (2:33)

3. Blind Prayer (4:41)

4. Handbags & Gladrags (4:27)

5. An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (3:07)

6. I Wouldn't Ever Change A Thing (4:48)

7. Cindy's Lament (4:30)

8. Dirty Old Town (3:43)

Personnel:

Rod Stewart – vocals, guitars on "Man of Constant Sorrow"

Ronnie Wood – guitars (including bottleneck slide), bass, harmonica on "Dirty Old Town"

Martin Pugh – guitars

Martin Quittenton – acoustic guitar

Ian McLagan – piano, organ

Micky Waller – drums

Mike d'Abo – piano on "Handbags and Gladrags"

Lou Reizner – vocals on "I Wouldn't Ever Change a Thing"

Keith Emerson – organ on "I Wouldn't Ever Change a Thing"

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)