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

 

MP3/320Kbs/196MB

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/77MB

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

 

MP3/320Kbs/81MB

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)