The Isley Brothers And Jimi Hendrix - In The Beginning (Testify) (1971/2004) Akarma - AK 308

 

MP3/320Kbs/70MB

Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Funk

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The Isley Brothers & Jimi Hendrix – In The Beginning... is a 1971 compilation album released on the T-Neck label (catalog number TNS 3007) in the United States. The album features recordings originally made between 1964 and 1965, when Jimi Hendrix was a member of The Isley Brothers' band. The Isley Brothers are an American soul group originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that began as a vocal trio consisting of the brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley in the 1950s.

(Notably, four tracks on the album "The Last Girl," "Looking For A Love," "Simon Says," and "Wild Little Tiger" do not feature Hendrix playing guitar, as they were recorded without him.)!?

Tracklist:

1. Move Over And Let Me Dance Part I 2:40

2. Have You Ever Been Disappointed Part I And II 6:20

3. Testify Part I And II 4:10

4. Move Over And Let Me Dance Part II 2:43

5. Wild Little Tiger 2:23

6. The Last Girl 2:51

7. Simon Says 2:27

8. Looking For A Love 3:15

Ursa Major (1972/1994) Pearls From The Past - PFTP UM1

 

MP3/320Kbs/98MB

Hard Rock, Heavy Psychedelic

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In 1972 Dick Wagner guitarist and vocalist (ex-The Frost) formed the band Ursa Major in New York City, which included keyboardist Billy Joel and drummer Rick Mangone. However, Billy Joel was soon forced to leave the band for personal reasons and Wagner replaced him with bassist Greg Arama (ex-Amboy Dukes). The power trio released their only self-titled album and toured nationally with Jeff Beck and then Alice Cooper.

Tracks:

1. Sinner 7:28

2. In My Darkest Hour 5:25

3. Silverspoon 6:13

4. Stage Door Queen 5:25

5. Back To The Land 6:47

6. Lay Me Down 4:35

7. Liberty And Justice 5:50

Personnel:

Dick Wagner (Richard Allen Wagner) - guitar, lead vocals

Greg Arama - bass, vocals

Ricky Mangone - drums, percussion, vocals

The Great Metropolitan Steam Band (1969/2013) Big Pink - BIG PINK 270

 

MP3/320Kbs/95MB

Folk Rock, Blues Rock

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The Great Metropolitan Steam Band was a musical group active in the late 1960s, known primarily for their 1969 self-titled album released on Decca Records. The band specialized in a vibrant, brass-driven sound that drew from jazz, ragtime, and early 20th-century American music, reflecting the "steam band" style reminiscent of early jazz ensembles. Their album has gained a cult following over the years and is documented on music archives.

Tracks:

1. Blues Ain't Nothin'

2. Keep Your Hands Off Her

3. Doctor Jazz

4. Cocaine Blues

5. Spare Change Rag

6. It's Tight Like That

7. I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man

8. Jackass Blues

9. How Sweet I Roamed From Field To Field

10. Cold In Hand

11. Basin Street Blues

Personnel:

Bonnie Bagley - vocals

Rocky Rockwood - guitar, mandolin & harmonica

Eliot Kenin (banjo) – also listed as producer

Peter (Sy) Simmonds – bass

Granny's Intentions - Honest Injun (1970/2004) Lemon Recordings - CD LEM 39

 

MP3/320Kbs/92MB

Blues Rock, Country Rock

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Honest Injun is the sole studio album by Irish rock band Granny's Intentions, released in March 1970 on the Deram label. The album blends blues rock with folk and psychedelic influences, representing a transitional sound between the late 1960s beat scene and the emerging 1970s rock era. Although considered slightly disappointing upon release and out of step with prevailing musical trends, it has since gained recognition as a cult classic, particularly due to the early appearance of legendary guitarist Gary Moore.

Tracks:

1. Maybe 3:06

2. We Both Need To Know 3:07

3. Good Eye 3:14

4. Fifty Years On 3:04

5. Susan Of The Country 2:54

6. Rise Then Fall 3:42

7. With Salty Eyes, Dirty Lies 8:05

8. Fourthskin Blues 2:34

9. Nutmeg, Bitter-Sweet 3:11

10. I’m Going 2:22

11. Heavy Loaded Minds 3:14

Personnel:

Johnny Duhan - vocals

Johnny Hockedy - guitar, mandolin

Pete Cummins - bass, flute, whistle

Gary Moore - guitar (2-8,11)

Noel Bridgeman - drums

John Ryan - piano, organ, harpsichord

Pat Nash - drums

Sir Douglas Quintet + 2 = [Honkey Blues] (1968/2002) Acadia - ACA 8040

MP3/320Kbs/96MB

Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock

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The Sir Douglas Quintet was an American rock band formed in San Antonio, Texas in 1964. Active from 1964 to 1999. Overall, the quintet were exponents of good-times music with strong roots in blues and Texas-regional traditions. Good example of what they produced by absorbing the new jazz and psychedelic elements into their music can be found on the album Sir Douglas Quintet + 2.

Tracks:

1. Are Inlaws Really Outlaws? 3:15

2. Sell A Song 5:25

3. Song Of Everything 4:04

4. Can You Dig My Vibrations? 3:12

5. Glad For Your Sake 3:39

6. Whole Lotta Peace Of Mind 5:50

7. You Never Get Too Big And You Sure Don't Get Too Heavy, That You Don't Have To Stop And Pay Some Dues Sometime 2:37

Bonus Tracks:

8. Linda Lou 3:35

9. Soulful Woman 2:21

10. Too Many Docile Minds 2:28

Personnel:

Bass – Whitney "Hershey" Freeman

Drums – George Rains

Guitar, Fiddle – Doug Sahm

Harmonica (Harps), Effects (Special Sound Effects On Harps) – Hewlett Crist, Lee Charlton

Horns – Bill Atwood, Frank Morin, Martin Ferrio, Mel Martin, Terry Henry

Piano – Wayne Talbert