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5/31/25

The Ska-Talites ‎– Ska Authentic


The Original Ska-Talites ‎– Ska Authentic, Studio One ‎records – SOL 9006 Vinyl, LP, Mono, Album

Studio One records 1967 ‎– SOL 9006


notes :

In spring 1964, The Skatalites recorded their first LP Ska Authentic at
Studio One in Kingston and toured Jamaica as the creators of ska. Their
producers were Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, Prince Buster, Vincent "King" Edwards,
Justin "Phillip" Yap, Leslie Kong, Lindon Pottinger, Sonia Pottinger
and Vincent "Randy" Chin. The Skatalites led sessions with top artists
and worked with young talents such as Delroy Wilson,
Desmond Dekker, The Wailers, Lee Perry, etc.

Former members:

Tommy McCook - tenor saxophone, flute (founding member; died 1998)
Roland Alphonso - tenor saxophone (founding member; died 1998)
Don Drummond - trombone (founding member; died 1969)
Johnny "Dizzy" Moore - trumpet (founding member; died 2008)
Lloyd Brevett - upright bass (founding member; died 2012)
Lloyd Knibb - drums (founding member; died 2011)
Jerome "Jah Jerry" Haynes - guitar (founding member; died 2007)
Jackie Mittoo - piano (founding member; died 1990)
Mark Berney - trumpet
Nathan Breedlove - trumpet (1991–98)
Cedric "Im" Brooks - tenor saxophone (2000–02,2007-10; died 2013)
Karl "Cannonball" Bryan - saxophone (2003–09)
Calvin "Bubbles" Cameron - trombone (1983–84)
Welford "Will" Clark - trombone (1994–2003)
Vin "Don D. Junior" Gordon - trombone (2003–08)
Devon James - guitar (1987–2009)
Bill Smith - keyboards (1993–99)
Ken Stewart - keyboards (1988-90,1998-2009;
also serves as the band's manager)
Clark Gayton- Trombone (1989–94)
Cary Brown - keyboards (1990-95)
Louis Bonilla - trombone

tracklist:

A1 Lee Harvey Oswald       
A2 Bridge View       
A3 President Kennedy       
A4 Further East       
A5 Ska In Vienna Woods       
A6 You're So Delightful       
B1 Four Corners Of The World       
B2 Scrap Iron       
B3 Feeling Good       
B4 Royal Flush       
B5 Ball Of Fire       
B6 Christine Keiler





5/30/25

Don Drummond ‎

 

The Best Of Don Drummond

 

Don Drummond ‎– The Best Of Don Drummond, Studio One ‎– SOL 9008 Vinyl, LP, Compilation

STUDIO ONE RECORDS 1969        SOL 9008     


credits:

recorded by Jamaica Recording studio
13 Brentford Road 
kingdton Jamaica
Producer – Coxon Dodd
Producer [Uncredited] – Arthur "Duke" Reid (tracks : A4, A5),
 Justin Yap (tracks : A1, A2, A3

tracklist:

A1 Ringo     
A2 Confucious     
A3 The Reburial     
A4 Eastern Standard Time     
A5 Occupation     
A6 Meloncolly Baby     
B1 Heavenless     
B2 Roll On Sweet Don     
B3 Elevation Rock     
B4 Schooling The Duke     
B5 African Beat     
B6 Valley Princess 
 
 
 
 




5/25/25

The Mustangs ‎– Dartell Stomp


The Mustangs ‎– Dartell Stomp

Providence Records 1964   ‎– PLP 001

notes:

The Mustangs,  consisted of Tom Wilson (Cordavox),
John Beach (Lead Guitar & Co-Founder),
Tom Wright (Bass & Co-Founder), and Jack Hunt (Drums).
Beach and Wright both played on the recording of "The Dartell"


tracklist:

A1        Dartell Stomp
Written-By – Dick Burns
A2        Milord
Written-By – Marguerite Monnot
A3        Foot Stomping Part 1
Written-By – Aaron Collins
A4        Rumpus
A5        Little Honda
Written-By – Brian Wilson
A6        Green Onions
B1        Topsy 65
B2        Sunrise
B3        Wipe Out
Written-By – The Surfaris
B4        Run, Run, Run
B5        Hot Pastrami
Written-By – Rozier*
B6        Lazy Love


 more on : https://www.the60sofficialsite.com/CQHams/The-Mustangs-Found-and-Rediscovered.html
 









Luther Ingram and The G-Men ‎– I Spy (For The F.B.I.)


Luther Ingram & The G-Men ‎– I Spy (For The F.B.I.) Smash Records  ‎– S-2019 Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM

Smash Records 1966  ‎– S-2019


Crédits

    Producer – R. Bateman, R. Moseley

tracklist:

A     I Spy (For The F.B.I.)     2:25
written by R. Wylie, H. Kelley
B     Foxy Devil     1:57
written by Wicker, Moseley, Bateman





 

 




5/24/25

Brother Jack McDuff – Down Home Style


Brother Jack McDuff – Down Home Style, Blue Note records – BST 84322  Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold

Blue Note records 1969 – BST 84322


notes:

Down Home Style is an album by American organist Brother Jack McDuff
recorded in 1969 and released on the Blue Note label.

credits:

    Brother Jack McDuff - organ
    Jay Arnold - tenor saxophone
    Charlie Freeman - guitar
    James Alexander - electric bass
    Sammy Creason - drums
    Unidentified large band (tracks 2, 3 & 6)
Memphis, TN, June 10, 1969
Producer    Lew Futterman, Larry Rogers


tracklist:

A1        The Vibrator
Written-By – J. McDuff*
4:48
A2        Down Home Style
Written-By – J. McDuff*
5:03
A3        Memphis In June
Written-By – H. Carmichael*, P. F. Webster*
4:15
A4        Theme From Electric Surfboard
Written-By – J. McDuff*
3:32
B1        It's All A Joke
Written-By – J. McDuff*
3:47
B2        Butter (For Yo Popcorn)
Written-By – J. McDuff*
4:07
B3        Groovin'
Written-By – E. Brigati, Jr.*, F. Cavaliere*
5:15
B4        As She Walked Away
Written-By – J. McDuff*
8:00










5/23/25

Elmore James ‎– To Know A Man


Elmore James ‎– To Know A Man, Blue Horizon ‎– 7-66230 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation

Blue Horizon records 1969  ‎– 7-66230

 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation
  

credits:

 Coordinator – Mike Vernon, Richard Vernon
    Liner Notes – Mike Leadbitter
    Producer – Bobby Robinson


tracks list

To Know A Man Volume 1
    Hand In Hand / I Have A Right To Love My Baby / Hand In Hand     (7:45)
A1.1     Tape Announcement    
A1.2     Hand In Hand - Take 1 3:10
Written-By – E. James*
A1.3     Tape Announcement And Band Tuning     0:25
A1.4     I Have A Right To Love My Baby 2:45
Written-By – E. James*
A1.5     Hand In Hand - Take 2 (Last Verse) 1:25
Written-By – E. James*
Hand In Hand - Take 3     (3:15)
A2.1     Tape Announcement    
A2.2     Hand In Hand - Take 3
Written-By – E. James
A3     Hand In Hand - Take 4  3:04
Written-By – E. James
A4     Everyday I Have The Blues 3:26
Written-By – P. Chatman*
Dust My Broom     (3:48)
B1.1     Tape Announcement And Speech     0:50
B1.2     Dust My Broom 2:58
Written-By – E. James*
It Hurts Me Too     (3:24)
B2.1     Tape Announcement    
B2.2     It Hurts Me Too - Take 1
Written-By – M. London*
Talk To Me Baby / Can't Stop Loving My Baby     (5:30)
B3.1     Tape Announcement    
B3.2     [False Start] Talk To Me Baby - Take 1 3:00
Written-By – E. James*
B3.3     Tape Announcement    
B3.4     Can't Stop Loving My Baby 2:30
Written-By – E. James*
Got To Move     (4:06)
B4.1     Tape Announcement    
B4.2     Got To Move
Written-By – J. Williamson*
Manhattan Slide     (3:36)
B5.1     Tape Announcement    
B5.2     Manhattan Slide
Written-By – E. James

To Know A Man Volume 2
Twelve Year Old Boy     (4:15)
C1.1     Speech And Tape Announcement     0:45
C1.2     Twelve Year Old Boy 3:30
Written-By – M. London*
Elmore Jumps One     (4:10)
C2.1     Tape Announcement    
C2.2     Elmore Jumps One - 1st False Start     0:25
C2.3     Elmore Jumps One - 2nd False Start     0:30
C2.4     Elmore Jumps One - Take 1 3:15
Written-By – E. James*
I Believe / I Gotta Go Now     (7:55)
C3.1     I Believe - Take 1  3:40
Written-By – E. James*
C3.2     Speech And Announcement     0:35
C3.3     I Gotta Go Now 3:40
 Written-By – E. James*
Back In Mississippi     (3:40)
C4.1     Musicians In Discussion: Speech Only    
C4.2     Back In Mississippi    
Second Fiddle Man     (2:30)
D1.1     Unidentified Singer Possibly "Bushy Head"    
D1.2     Tape Announcement    
D1.3     Second Fiddle Man
Written-By – Bushy Head
Make My Dreams Come True     (3:37)
D2.1     Tape Announcement    
D2.2     Make My Dreams Come True - False Start     0:35
D2.3     Make My Dreams Come True - Take 3 3:02
Written-By – E. James*
Mean Mistreatin' Mama     (4:30)
D3.1     Tape Announcement    
D3.2     Mean Mistreatin' Mama - Take 1 Incomplete     1:35
D3.3     Mean Mistreatin' Mama - Take 2 2:55
Written-By – E. James*
D4     Mean Mistreastin Mama - Take 3 2:50
Written-By – E. James*
Sunnyland     (2:25)
D5.1     Tape Announcement    
D5.2     Sunnyland - Take 1
Written-By – E. James*
Footrace To A Resting Place / Wrong Doing Woman     (5:35)
D6.1     Unidentified Singer Possibly "Bushy Head". Speech    
D6.2     Footrace To A Resting Place 3:05
Written-By – Bushy Head
D6.3     Tape Announcement    
D6.4     Wrong Doing Woman 2:30
Written-By – Bushy Head

 

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Albert Collins – Love Can Be Found Anywhere (Even In A Guitar)


Albert Collins – Love Can Be Found Anywhere (Even In A Guitar), Imperial records – LP-12428 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Imperial records 1968  – LP-12428 


credits:

Art Direction – Woody Woodward
    Producer, Arranged By – Bill Hall

     Record Company – Liberty Records, Inc.
    Record Company – Transamerica Corporation


tracklist:

A1        Do The Sissy
Written-By – Stephen Hollister
4:04
A2        Collin's Mix
Written-By – Albert Collins
2:20
A3        Let's Get It Together
Written-By – Albert Collins
2:14
A4        Got A Good Thing Goin'
Written-By – Albert Collins
3:10
A5        Left Overs
Written-By – Albert Collins
2:08
A6        Doin' My Thing
Written-By – Jim Mulloy
1:35
B1        Let's Get It Together Again
Written-By – Albert Collins
2:38
B2        Ain't Got Time
Written-By – Stephen Hollister
3:00
B3        Turnin' On
Written-By – Stephen Hollister
2:47
B4        Whatcha Say (I Don't Know)
Written-By – Albert Collins
1:48
B5        Pushin'
Written-By – Stephen Hollister
2:20
B6        Stump Poker
Written-By – Rice*, Foster*
2:35
 
 
 
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Lou Donaldson ‎– Musty Rusty


Lou Donaldson ‎– Musty Rusty

Argo Records 1965   ‎– LP-759

notes:

Musty Rusty is an album by jazz saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded
for the Cadet label in 1965 and performed by Donaldson with Bill Hardman,
Billy Gardner, Grant Green, and Ben Dixon.

credits:

Alto Saxophone – Lou Donaldson
Drums – Ben Dixon
Guitar – Grant Green
Organ – Billy Gardner
Trumpet – Bill Hardman

Producer, Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
June 3, 1965 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder

tracklist:

A1     Musty Rusty
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
6:03    
A2     Midnight Sun
Written-By – Lionel Hampton, J. Francis Burke*
4:45    
A3     Hipty Hop
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
5:20    
B1     The Space Walk
Written-By – Ben Dixon
6:10    
B2     Ha' Mercy
Written-By – Lou Donaldson
5:30    
B3     Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Written-By – Luis Guglielmi, Mack David, Marcel Ageron
5:20







5/22/25

The Skatalites ‎– Ska Boo-Da-Ba

The Skatalites   ‎– Ska Boo-Da-Ba, Wirl Records‎– LP 1042 Vinyl, LP, Album

Wirl Records 1965  ‎– LP 1042


Crédits

    Cover, Design – Guy Stevens
    Liner Notes – Stanley G. Lee
    Producer [Uncredited] – Justin Yap
    Written-By – Drummond (tracks: A2 to A5)

tracklist:

A1 Ska-Boo-Da-Ba     
written by Doggett
A2 Confucious     
A3 China Town     
A4 The Reburial     
A5 Smiling     
A6 Skaravan
written by Elligton
B1Wings Of A Dove
traditionnal    
B2 Ringo
written by Yoneyama, Ozawa     
B3Surftide Seven
written by Ellington    
B4 Lawless Street
traditionnal     
B5 China Clipper
written Conad
B6 Shame And Scandal
written by Donaldson, Brown
 

 
 
 


5/17/25

Jack McDuff ‎

 

 The Honeydripper

 

Jack McDuff ‎– The Honeydripper, Prestige records –  lp 7199 Vinyl, LP

     Prestige records 1961 –  lp 7199

 
 notes:

The Honeydripper is the third album by American organist Jack McDuff,
 recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label. Guitarist Grant Green,
who previously recorded with Sam Lazar, is part of the line-up,
 as well as saxophonist Jimmy Forrest.

credits:

 Jack McDuff - organ
 Jimmy Forrest - tenor saxophone
 Grant Green - guitar
 Ben Dixon - drums

Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
Recorded :
February 3, 1961
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
engineer: Rudy Van Gelder


tracklist:

A1        Whap!
Written-By – Jack McDuff*
4:24
A2        I Want A Little Girl
Written-By – Moll*, Mencher*
6:48
A3        The Honeydripper
Written-By – Joe Liggins
8:15
B1        Dink's Blues
Written-By – Jack McDuff*
7:58
B2        Mr. Lucky
Written-By – Henry Mancini
5:04
B3        Blues And Tonic
Written-By – Jack McDuff*
5:01
 
 
 


 

Brother Jack McDuff ‎– Walk On By

 

Brother Jack McDuff ‎– Walk On By, Prestige Records‎– PRST 7476 Vinyl, LP, Stereo

Prestige Records 1966 ‎– PRST 7476

 
 notes:

Walk On By is an album by organist Jack McDuff
recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label


credits:

Jack McDuff - organ
Red Holloway (tracks 2 & 8),
Harold Ousley (tracks 3, 6 & 9) - tenor saxophone
Pat Martino - guitar
Joe Dukes - drums
Unidentified orchestra arranged and conducted
by Benny Golson (tracks 1, 4, 5 & 8)


Recorded     February, 1966
New York City
Producer    Lew Futterman

tracklist:

A1 Walk On By
Written By – Bacharach, David-Blue
A2 Around The Corner
Written By – McDuff-Growl
A3 Haitian Lady
Written By – Ousley-Meager
A4 Talking 'Bout My Woman
Written By – Barnes-Meager, Jackson
B1 Jersey Bounce
Written By – Feyne-Wright-Platter-Bradshaw-Johnson
B2 For Those Who Choose
Written By – Ousley-Meager
B3 Too Many Fish In The Sea
Written By – Holland-Whitfield
B4 There Is No Greater Love
Written By – Jones-Isham, Symes
B5 Song Of The Soul
Written By – Ousley-Growl
 
 
 
 
 





5/15/25

Joe Zawinul ‎– Money In The Pocket


Joe Zawinul ‎– Money In The Pocket

Atlantic records  1967  ‎– SD 3004

notes:
Money in the Pocket is the debut studio album led
by jazz fusion keyboardist Joe Zawinul released on the Atlantic label in 1966

credits:

Joe Zawinul: piano;
Blue Mitchell: trumpet (2, 4, 5, 7);
Joe Henderson: tenor saxophone: (2, 4, 5, 7);
Clifford Jordan: tenor saxophone (1);
Pepper Adams: baritone saxophone (2, 4, 5, 7);
Sam Jones: bass (2, 4-8);
Bob Cranshaw: bass (1);
Louis Hayes: drums (2, 4-8);
Roy McCurdy: drums (1).

Recorded    February 7, 1966
Studio    Atlantic Studios, NYC
Recording – Phil Iehle
Producer    Joel Dorn


tracklist:

All compositions by Joe Zawinul except as indicated
A1 Money In The Pocket
A2 If
Written By Joe Henderson
A3 My One And Only Love
written by Guy Wood, Robert Mellin
A4 Midnight Mood
B1 Some More Of Dat
Written By Sam Jones
B2 Sharon's Waltz
written by Rudy stephenson
B3 Riverbed
B4 Del Sasser
Written By Sam Jones






               


Al Reed ‎– 99 44/100 Pure Love- Sorry About That

Al Reed ‎–  99 44/100 Pure Love- Sorry About That, Axe Records  ‎– Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM

Axe Records 1967   ‎– 103

 
 credits:

Arranged By – Wardell
Written-By – A. Reed
    Apr 1967

tracklist:

A        99 44/100 Pure Love    2:56
B        Sorry About That    2:40








5/13/25

Fania All Stars – Vol.1 & 2 Recorded "Live" At The Red Garter

Fania All Stars – Vol. 1 Recorded "Live" At The Red Garter, Fania Records – SLP 355 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

   Fania Records 1968  – SLP 355

 notes:
The Fania All-Stars is a musical group formed in 1968 as a showcase
for the musicians on Fania Records
The original lineup consisted of:
 Band Leaders:
 Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Willie Colon, Larry Harlow, Monguito, Johnny Pacheco,
 Louie Ramirez, Ralph Robles, Mongo Santamaria, and Bobby Valentin.
 Singers;
Héctor Lavoe, Adalberto Santiago, Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, and Ismael Miranda.
Other Musicians;
La La, Ray Maldonado, Ralph Marzan, Orestes Vilató, Roberto Rodriguez,
Jose Rodriguez, and Barry Rogers.
 Special Guests;
Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Ricardo Ray and Jimmy Sabater.

They recorded Live At The Red Garter, Volumes 1 and 2 with this original lineup

Credits

    Bass – Bobby Rodriguez
    Congas – Ray Barretto
    MC – Symphony Sid
    Piano – Larry Harlow
    Recording Supervisor, Flute, MC – Johnny Pacheco
    Timbales – Jimmy Sabater
    Trombone – Jose Rodriguez*, Willie Colón
    Trumpet – Bobby Quesada, Bobby Valentin, Ralph Robles
    Vocals – Hector Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Pete Conde Rodriguez*

- Ray Barretto: Performer
- Joe Bataan: Performer
- Willie Colon: Performer
- Larry Harlow: Performer
- Monguito: Performer
- Johnny Pacheco: Performer, recording director
- Bobby Quesada: Performer
- Louie Ramirez: Performer
- Ralph Robles: Performer
- Monguito Santamaria: Performer
- Bobby Valentin: Performer

Special guest stars
- Tito Puente: Guest artist
- Eddie Palmieri: Guest artist
- Ricardo Ray: Guest artist
- Jimmy Sabater: Guest artist

Other members
- La La: Performer
- Héctor Lavoe: Performer
- Ray Maldonado: Performer
- Ralph Marzan: Performer
- Ismael Miranda: Performer
- Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez: Performer
- Bobby Rodriguez: Performer
- Jose Rodríguez: Performer
- Barry Rogers: Performer
- Adalberto Santiago: Performer
- Orestes Vilató: Performer

- Ted Daryll: Composer
- Chip Taylor: Composer

    Engineer – Richard Alderson
Producer – Jerry Masucci
Recording Supervisor, Flute, MC – Johnny Pacheco
recording at The Red Garter

Tracklist
A1        Introduction Theme
A2        Sabor Sabor
A3        Guatacando
B1        Country Girl - City Man
B2        Me Gusta El Son
B3        Exit Theme
 
 
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Fania Records 1968    – LP 364

 
notes:
The Fania All-Stars is a musical group formed in 1968 as a showcase
for the musicians on Fania Records
The original lineup consisted of:
 Band Leaders:
 Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Willie Colon, Larry Harlow, Monguito, Johnny Pacheco,
 Louie Ramirez, Ralph Robles, Mongo Santamaria, and Bobby Valentin.
 Singers;
Héctor Lavoe, Adalberto Santiago, Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez, and Ismael Miranda.
Other Musicians;
La La, Ray Maldonado, Ralph Marzan, Orestes Vilató, Roberto Rodriguez,
Jose Rodriguez, and Barry Rogers.
 Special Guests;
Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Ricardo Ray and Jimmy Sabater.

They recorded Live At The Red Garter, Volumes 1 and 2 with this original lineup


credits:

- Ray Barretto: Performer, composer
- Joe Bataan: Performer
- Willie Colon: Performer
- Larry Harlow: Performer, composer
- Monguito: Performer
- Johnny Pacheco: Performer, recording director
- Bobby Quesada: Performer
- Louie Ramirez: Performer
- Ralph Robles: Performer
- Monguito Santamaria: Performer
- Bobby Valentin: Performer

Special guest stars    Recorded At – The Red Garter, New York
- Tito Puente: Guest artist
- Eddie Palmieri: Guest artist
- Ricardo Ray: Guest artist, composer
- Jimmy Sabater: Guest artist

Other members
- La La: Performer
- Héctor Lavoe: Performer
- Ray Maldonado: Performer
- Ralph Marzan: Performer
- Ismael Miranda: Performer
- Pete "El Conde" Rodríguez: Performer
- Bobby Rodriguez: Performer
- Jose Rodríguez: Performer
- Barry Rogers: Performer
- Adalberto Santiago: Performer
- Orestes Vilató: Performer


    Recorded At – The Red Garter, New York
- Jerry Masucci: Producer
- recording director - Johnny Pacheco
- Richard Alderson: Engineer

Tracklist

A1        Son Cuero Y Boogaloo    8:33
written by Ray Baretto
A2        Noche    7:12
Written by Larry Harlow
A3        Red Garter Strut    2:10
Written By R.R.
B1        Kikapoo Joy Juice    5:48
written by Charlie Palmieri
B2        If This World Were Mine    3:12
Written By Marvin Gaye
B3        Richie's Bag    5:05
Written By Ricardo Ray

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5/11/25

Ann Peebles – I Can't Stand The Rain

 

Ann Peebles – I Can't Stand The Rain, Hi Records – XSHL 32079  Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Hi Records 1973    – XSHL 32079

notes:

I Can't Stand the Rain is the fourth studio album by American
 Memphis soul singer Ann Peebles. It was released on the Hi label
 in 1974 and was her highest-charting record on the Billboard 200,
where it reached no. 155 and spent 7 weeks.

credits:

    Ann Peebles – vocals
    Howard Grimes – drums
    Charles Hodges – Hammond organ
    Leroy Hodges – bass guitar
    Mabon "Teenie" Hodges – guitar
    Wayne Jackson – trumpet
    Jack Hale – trombone
    Ed Logan – tenor saxophone
    Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
    James Mitchell – baritone saxophone
    Archie Turner – piano
    The Memphis Strings – string section
    Charles Chalmers, Donna Rhodes, Sandra Rhodes – background vocals

Recorded    1973
Studio    Royal Recording Studios, 1320 South Lauderdale, Memphis, Tennessee
Producer    , Engineer : Willie Mitchell


tracklist:
A1        I Can't Stand The Rain
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:29
A2        Do I Need You
Written-By – A. Peebles*, Darryl Carter, D. Bryant*, G. Arendt*
2:32
A3        Until You Came Into My Life
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Bryant*
3:10
A4        (You Keep Me) Hangin' On
Written-By – B. Mize*, I. Allen*
2:39
A5        Run, Run, Run
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Carter*, D. Bryant*
2:34
B1        If We Can't Trust Each Other
Written-By – E. Randle*
2:50
B2        A Love Vibration
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:45
B3        You Got To Feed The Fire
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:20
B4        I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down
Written-By – E. Randle*
2:44
B5        One Way Street
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Bryant*
2:51


 
 

 

5/10/25

Albert King – The Big Blues

 

King Records  –  Vinyle, LP, Album, Mono

King Records 1962  –  lp 852

notes:

 The Big Blues is a blues album by Albert King, released in 1962
 by King Records. Featuring mostly songs composed by Albert King himself,
 this was his first album and the only one before he signed with
 Stax Records, where he would record most albums along his career.
 The album is a collection of songs previously released by
 King Records and Bobbin Records as singles and B-sides.
King recorded "Blues at Sunrise" and "Let's Have A Natural Ball"
 (which appears on the album) for Bobbin in 1956, which helped
to establish him in recording. King Records bought his contract
from Bobbin in 1961.
Reissued and repackaged in 1969 as KSD-1060, with differing track order


 
  Personnel

Albert King – Electric guitar and vocals
Ike Turner – piano on "Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong"
Additional unknown musicians

 Tracklisting:

A1        Let's Have A Natural Ball
Written-By – Albert King
2:56
A2        What Can I Do To Change Your Mind?
Written-By – Albert King
2:53
A3        I Get Evil
Written-By – Hudson Whittaker
2:27
A4        Had You Told It Like It Was (It Wouldn't Be Like It Is)
Written-By – Sonny Thompson
3:06
A5        This Morning
Written-By – Charles Axton, Chips Moman, Floyd Newman, Gil Caple, Jerry Smith*
2:10
A6        I Walked All Night Long
Written-By – Albert King
2:56
B1        Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong
Written-By – Albert King
2:57
B2        Travelin' To California
Written-By – Albert King
3:02
B3        I've Made Nights By Myself
Written-By – Albert King
2:37
B4        This Funny Feeling
Written-By – Albert King
2:35







 Albert King ‎

 

Born Under A Bad Sign

 
 

Stax records ‎– S 723 Vinyl, LP, Album

 Stax records 1967 ‎– S 723


credits and notes:
Born Under a Bad Sign was the first album by Albert King for Stax Records 
and his second album overall. It is composed of singles released by King 
recorded between March 3, 1966 and June 9, 1967, with additional studio 
tracks. Providing accompaniment to Albert King, who sang and played lead guitar, 
were the Stax in-house recording session band, Booker T. and the MGs, 
featuring the Memphis Horns


    Albert King – lead guitar and vocals
    Steve Cropper – rhythm guitar
    Booker T. Jones – organ, piano
    Isaac Hayes – piano
    Donald "Duck" Dunn – bass guitar
    Al Jackson, Jr. – drums
    Wayne Jackson – trumpet
    Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
    Joe Arnold – baritone saxophone, flute

Memphis, TN, March 25, 1966

tracklist:
A1 Born Under A Bad Sign
Written-By – Booker T. Jones, William Bell
2:45
A2 Crosscut Saw
Written-By – R.G. Ford
2:31
A3 Kansas City
Written-By – Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller*
2:29
A4 Oh, Pretty Woman
Written-By – A.C. Williams
2:45
A5 Down Don't Bother Me
Written-By – Albert King
2:13
A6 The Hunter
Written-By – Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones, C. Wells*, Donald Dunn*, Steve Cropper
2:43
B1 I Almost Lost My Mind
Written-By – Ivory Joe Hunter
3:25
B2 Personal Manager
Written-By – Albert King, David Porter
4:28
B3 Laundromat Blues
Written-By – Sandy Jones (2)
3:19
B4 As The Years Go Passing By
Written-By – Deadric Malone
3:43
B5 The Very Thought Of You
Written-By – Ray Noble
3:45


 






Albert King Years Gone By


Albert King  Years Gone By, Stax records  STS 2010 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Stax records 1969    STS 2010


notes:

Years Gone By is the third studio album by Albert King, released by Stax Records in 1969.


credits:

    Albert King  Electric guitar and vocals
    Booker T. Jones  Piano and Organ
    Steve Cropper  Guitar
    Donald "Duck" Dunn  Bass
    Al Jackson, Jr.  drums

    Engineer [Recording]  Ron Capone
    Photography [Cover]  Don Paulsen
    Producer  Al Jackson*

Recorded Feburary 1969.
Track B4: Electronically rechanneled to simulate Stereo.

tracklist:

A1 Wrapped Up In Love Again 2:18
written by Albert King
A2 You Don't Love Me (Instrumental) 2:26     
written by Willie Cobbs
A3 Cockroach 3:18
written by Bettye Crutcher, Deanie Parker    
A4 Killing Floor 3:05     
Written by Chester Burnett
A5 Lonely Man 2:39
 written by Milton Campbell, Bob Lyons    
A6 If The Washing Don't Get You The Rinsing Will 2:12
written by Homer Banks, James Cross, Allen Jones    
B1 Drowning On Dry Land 3:54
written by Mickey Gregory, Allen Jones    
B2 Drowning On Dry Land (Instrumental) 2:38
written by Mickey Gregory, Allen Jones        
B3 Heart Fixing Business 2:41
 written by Homer Banks, Allen Jones    
B4 You Threw Your Love On Me Too Strong 3:14
 written by Albert King    
B5 Sky Is Crying 4:09
written by Elmore James, Morgan Robinson




        



5/8/25

Steve Allen and Terry Gibbs – Rhythm & Blues


Steve Allen and Terry Gibbs – Rhythm & Blues, Dot Records – DLP 25683 Vinyle, LP, Album, Stereo

Dot Records 1966    – DLP 25683

notes:
 
Steve Allen booked himself with the other members of the group
on two one-nighter gigs at the California Club and the Sands Club
in Los Angeles. By the time they came to the studio they were familiar
with the tunes, the routines and the special rhythmic requirements of the occasion.

credits:
    
    Piano – Steve Allen  (pistes : all)
    Vibraphone – Terry Gibbs (pistes : all)
     production Randy Wood

track list

A1        Song For My Father
Bass Guitar – Larry Knechtel
Electric Guitar – Don Peake
Harmonica – Larry Knechtel
Organ – Mike Melvoin
Percussion – Frank DeVito , Hal Blaine
Saxophone – Jim Horn
Trumpet – Don Rader
2:45
A2        Watermelon Man    5:12
A3        Let Go, Sloppy, Let Go    4:08
A4        Cloudy Monday Blues    3:46
B1        Soul Stuff    2:51
B2        Boss Groove    3:35
B3        Wama Lama Joogie Boogie Shuffle    3:01
B4        Scat    3:35
 
 
 

 

 








5/7/25

Young-Holt Unlimited ‎– Born Again

 

Young-Holt Unlimited ‎– Born Again

Cotillion records 1971 ‎– SD 18004

credits:
    Arranged By [String And Vocal Arrangements] – Richard Evans
    Backing Vocals – Barbara Fernandis, Donny Hathaway, Eulalah Hathaway, Paul Serrano
    Bass – Eldee Young
    Drums – Redd Holt
    Electric Piano, Organ – Kenneth Chaney (tracks: A4, B4, B5)
    Guitar – Cash McCall (tracks: A4)
    Piano – Marylean Holt (tracks: B2)
    Piano, Organ – Bobby Lyle

P.S. Recording Studios, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1970
Engineer – Paul Serrano
Engineer [Remix] – Lewis Hahn
Producer – Saturday Night Music, Inc

tracklist:

A1        I'll Be There
Written-By – Berry Gordy, Jr.*, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
5:41
A2        Something
Written-By – George Harrison
9:04
A3        We've Only Just Begun
Written-By – Paul Williams (2), Roger Nichols (2)
4:26
A4        Hot Pants
Written-By – Richard Evans (2)
2:33
B1        Make It With You
Written-By – David Gates
5:11
B2        Luv Bugg
Written-By – Marylean Holt, Isaac "Redd" Holt*
2:47
B3        Wah Wah Man
Written-By – Eldee Young
3:44
B4        Queen Of The Nile
Written-By – Kenneth Chaney*
4:55
B5        Blood In The Streets
Written-By – Isaac "Redd" Holt*
2:17
B6        Save The Day
Written-By – Bobby Lyle, Isaac "Redd" Holt*
3:41


 
 

 
 

 

Young-Holt Unlimited ‎– Just A Melody

Brunswick records 1969  ‎– BL 754150 

notes:

Young-Holt Unlimited (also known as Young-Holt Trio),
 were a U.S. soul and jazz instrumental musical ensemble
 from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt and bassist Eldee Young,
 formerly members of Ramsey Lewis' jazz trio,
 formed a new outfit called the Young-Holt Trio with pianist Don Walker in 1966

credits:

    Arranged By – Sonny Sanders
    Directed By – Willie Henderson
    Piano – Ken Chaney
    Producer – Carl Davis, Eugene Record (tracks: A1, A3, B3 to B5),
     Willie Henderson (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B2)





tracklist:

A1 When I'm Not Around
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:43    
A2 I Wish You Love (Que Reste-T-II De Nos Amours)
Written-By – Albert Beach, Charles Trenet
3:20    
A3 Give It Away
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:37    
A4 My Whole World Ended
Written-By – Fuqua*, Jimmy Roach, Joan Sawyer, Johnny Bristol
2:58    
A5 Just A Melody
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:15    
B1 I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
2:50    
B2 By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Written-By – Jim Webb
2:53    
B3 Light My Fire
Written-By – James Douglas Morrison, John Paul Densmore,
Raymond D. Manzarek, Robert Allen Krieger
2:40    
B4 Gotta Find Me A Lover (24 Hours A Day)
Written-By – Carl Davis, Eugene Record
2:15    
B5 Young And Holtful
Written-By – Kenneth Chaney*, Isaac Holt*
2:48


      





5/5/25

The Jazz Crusaders ‎– Give Peace A Chance


The Jazz Crusaders ‎– Give Peace A Chance, Liberty records  ‎– LST-11005 Vinyl, LP, Album

Liberty records 1970 ‎– LST-11005

Crédits

    Bass – Buster Williams
    Drums – Stix Hooper*
    Piano – Joe Sample
    Tenor Saxophone – Wilton Felder
    Trombone – Wayne Henderson

recorded at:
Liberty Studios, Hollywood, CA, February 28, 1970, March 7, 1970
Art Direction, Design – Ron Wolin
Engineer – Mike Deneke
Producer – Richard Bock

tracklist:

A1     Give Peace A Chance 2:26
Written-By – John Lennon-Paul McCartney*
A2     I Think It Was A Dream 5:48
Written-By – Wayne Henderson
A3     Black Bird 2:36
Written-By – John Lennon-Paul McCartney*
A4     The Thrill Is Gone 2:59
Written-By – Art Benson, Dale Petit*
A5     Anita's New Dance 5:13
Written-By – Stix Hooper*
B1     Space Settlement 11:12
Written-By – Wilton Felder
B2     All The Lonely Years 4:55
Written-By – Joe Sample
B3     Another Blues 6:45
Written-By – Joe Sample




Brother Jack McDuff ‎– The Natural Thing


Brother Jack McDuff ‎– The Natural Thing, Cadet Records ‎– LPS 812 Vinyl, LP

Cadet Records 1968 ‎– LPS 812

notes:

The Natural Thing is a 1968 album by organist Brother Jack McDuff
which was his first release on the Cadet label.

credits:

    Brother Jack McDuff - organ
    Cliff Davis - flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
    Roland Faulkner, Phil Upchurch - guitar
    Morris Jennings, James Slaughter, Marshall Thompson - drums
    unidentified brass arranged and conducted by Richard Evans (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6)

Recorded at the Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, April 1968
RecordingEngineer    Malcolm Chisholm
Producer    Lew Futterman
Supervisor    Richard Evans

tracklist:


A1 Let My People Go 3:55
Written-By – McDuff, Evans    
A2 Who Stole My Soul ? 3:45
Written-By – Eaton*, Satterfield*, Evans*    
A3 L. David Sloan 4:05
Written-By – Martin*, Meshel
A4 Funky Guru 3:20
Written-By – Jack McDuff    
A5 Ain't It ? 3:15
Written-By – Richard Evans     
B1 The Natural Thing 6:15
Written-By – Jack McDuff
B2 Run On Home 5:30
Written-By – Jack McDuff    
B3 Con Alma 3:31
Written-By – Dizzy Gillespie    
B4 Rock Candy 5:50
Written-By – Jack McDuff
 
 
 



5/3/25

Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‎– Eternal Equinox


Gerald Wilson Orchestra ‎– Eternal Equinox, World Pacific Jazz records – ST-20160 Vinyl, LP, Album

World Pacific Jazz records 1969  – ST-20160


notes:

Eternal Equinox is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded
in 1969 which became his last released on the Pacific Jazz label

credits:

Gerald Wilson (arranger),
Larry McGuire, Jay Daversa, Paul Hubinon (trumpet),
Lester Robinson, Frank Strong, Thurman Green (trombone),
Alexander Thomas (bass trombone),
Arthur Maebe (french horn),
Henry DeVega, Anthony Ortega (alto sax),
William Green (flute, piccolo),
Ernie Watts (tenor sax, flute, piccolo),
Hadley Caliman, Harold Land (tenor sax),
Richard Aplanalp (baritone sax),
Bobby Hutcherson (vibes),
Richard Holmes (organ),
George Duke (piano),
Bob West (electric bass),
Carl Lott (drums).

Produced by Richard Bock
Engineer: Lanky Linstrot
Recorded    June 2 & 3, 1969
Liberty Studios, Hollywood, CA

tracklist:

A1 Equinox
Written-By – John Coltrane
A2 Aquarius        
A3 Pisces
Written-By – Gerald Wilso    
A4 Scorpio Rising
Written-By – Gerald Wilson    
B1 Celestial Soul
Written-By – Gerald Wilson
B2 Baby Baby Don't Cry    3:00    
B3 Yes, Me And Now
Written-By – Gerald Wilson    
B4 Bluesnee
Written-By – Gerald Wilson