Gerry & The Pacemakers - Ferry Cross The Mersey 1965-67

Up next is a collection of "Gerry & The Pacemakers". I have included 3 rare tracks from the US "Ferry Cross The Mersey" Original Soundtrack for the benefit of one of my readers Newman.

01. It's Gonna Be Alright (2:09)
02. Why Oh Why (1:46)
03. Fall In Love (1:46)
04. Think About Love (1:46)
05. I Love You Too (2:03)
06. All Quiet On The Mersey Front (2:07)
07. This Thing Called Love (2:10)
08. Baby You're So Good To Me (2:34)
09. I'll Wait For You (2:09)
10. She's The Only Girl For Me (2:28)
11. Is It Love (2:54)
12. Ferry Cross The Mersey (2:24)

ADDITIONAL TRACKS

13. It's Gonna Be All Right (2:24)
14. Come Back To Me (2:38)
15. When Oh When (2:19)
16. Give All Your Love To Me (2:35)
17. Hallelujah I Love Her So (2:45)
18. The Way You Look Tonight (2:06)
19. Looking For My Life (2:53)
20. The Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine (2:47)
21. Hello Little Girl (1:51)
22. Where Have You Been All My Life(2:34)

EP MIX

23. Skinnie Lizzie (1:39)
24. My Babe (2:43)
25. Away From You (1:32)
26. What'd I Say (4:33)



FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY US ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (EXTRA)

01. Shake Your Tail Feathers - Earl Royce & The Olympics (2:12)
02. I Gotta Woman - Black Knights (1:59)
03. Why Don't You Love Me - Blackwells (2:20)

Scorpion - Scorpion 1969

Well hello again folks. I hope y'all have recovered from overindulging this Christmas and are ready to get back to listening more rare music. I can tell I have at least. I thought it would be prudent to take a few days off, to let most of spend some quality time with friends & family. Now it is time to get more quality music with your favorite blogger.

So up next is the sole self-titled debut album by US hard rock band "Scorpion". This album appears on robotsforronnie's wishlist and as I have a few more of his albums, it seems I will be giving him the chance to post more himself, due to the kindness of some of his readers who have gathered a fair few for him. I have enjoyed helping him out this year and have learnt a lot also. Therefore enjoy this cool obscurity and you will find his link to more excellent & rare music on my link list.

Paul Collins' Beat - The Beat 1979

"The Beat" was the debut album by power pop band "Paul Collins' Beat" or sometimes called "The Beat" is in a word awesome. Every track on this album is quality. I have listened to it more times than I can remember in the last week and it just makes me wanna listen some more. The songs are well written, well sung and well played. A must. And don't be fooled coz it says power pop. It totally rocks folks. This is on request for Stymie for some time now. I tell you this wasn't an easy find either. Happy festivities in Indiana my friend.

01. Rock N Roll Girl (2:17)
02. I Don't Fit In (2:47)
03. Different Kind Of Girl (3:27)
04. Don't Wait Up For Me (3:02)
05. You Won't Be Happy (2:23)
06. Walking Out On Love (1:45)
07. Work-A-Day World (2:56)
08. U.S.A. (2:14)
09. Let Me Into Your Life (2:27)
10. Working Too Hard (1:57)
11. You And I (2:49)
12. Look But Don't Touch (3:12)
13. There She Goes (2:41)

Cecilio & Kapono - Night Music 1977

"Night Music" is another rare album by Hawaiian duo "Cecilio & Kapono". What a beautiful album indeed. Grab it here FIRST folks. And 'may all your Christmas' be white'.

01. The Nightmusic (4:09)
02. Love By The Numbers (5:02)
03. After The Omen (3:04)
04. We're All Alone (3:28)
05. Have You Ever Had That Feelin' (4:03)
06. Climb The Line (3:22)
07. Make It Up With You (3:15)
08. Here With You (4:27)
09. I Love You (3:07)
10. Longing (1:56)
11. Sailin' (5:21)

Lobby Loyde - Plays With George Guitar 1971

Legendary Australian rock guitarist 'Lobby Loyde' of "Coloured Balls" fame released this debut album in 1971, while "Coloured Balls" released their debut in 1973. This guy has influenced a generation of punk rockers and R&B artists alike, that he can only be described as a god. "Plays With George Guitar" is an excellent piece of rock history that should be got here FIRST again folks.

01. Everybody Come Together (5:06)
02. Feels Good (8:00)
03. George (7:03)
04. Dream (8:23)
05. What I Want (3:46))
06. Evolution (6:59)
07. Herreni (1:07)
08. I Am The Sea (3:27)
09. Daily Planet Bon (3:55)

Sweet Toothe - Testing 1975 (US South Blues)

This sole album by West Virginian band "Sweet Toothe" is an eclectic mix of rock, blues and psychedelia. Their songs are slow and deliberate, with some fine fuzz guitar and some interesting tongue-in-cheek lyrics. It is certainly worth a listen, but I feel it lacks a certain punch. Still grab it here FIRST folks and let me know what you think. Now posted on bluescentar.blogspot.com 31 Jan' 09. (with same link).

01. Karen (4:47)
02. Music's Gotta Stay (3:21)
03. Wind And Water (3:03)
04. Live In Concert (5:05)
05. You Know How To Love Me (3:27)
06. Just Loved Look (3:55)
07. In The Beginning (4:22)
08. E.R. (4:00)
09. All The Way Home (3:10)
10. Swamp Fox (3:14)

Dirk Steffens - The Seventh Step 1976

"The Seventh Step" is the first solo contribution by "Dirk Steffens", the former guitarist of the band "Birth Control". There are some excellent hard rock songs here and a fair amount amount of sweet electric solos to keep most of you hooked. Only 1500 copies of this CD was re-released back in 1995 and is therefore most rare indeed. Dirk also produced second album "I'm A Rebel" by heavy metal band "Accept" back in 1979.

01. Just A Game (3:52)
02. Light It On (3:10)
03. Save My Soul (3:12)
04. What Do I See (4:34)
05. Elysa (3:40)
06. Things And Thoughts (3:32)
07. Right On Woman (4:31)
08. Gettin' It Out, All Out (4:53)
09. Beggars Song (3:50)
10. Lost Home Of 16 Blackbirds (Instrumental) (1:22)

The Adventures of Robert Savage - Vol. 1 1971

"The Adventures of Robert Savage" is a very obscure psychedelic rock band from the 70's that hailed from Californ-i-a. There is a lot of heavy fuzz guitar here, excellent riffs and far-out solos, that this guy was obviously heavily influenced by the great Jimi Hendrix. Why not ? It's quality all the way man. Grab it here folks. Another FIRST methinks.

01. Beaver Baby (3.10)
02. Milk Run (3.13)
03. Don't Run And Hide (4.06)
04. A Hard One (3.22)
05. 7 Days Drunk (4.32)
06. Save Us From The Cyclops (5.51)
07. Amy (3.53)
08. Lonely World (3.12)
09. Road Apples (4.29)

VA - The Piccadilly Story Part 2

01. Cast Your Fate To the Wind - Sounds Orchestral (3:14)
02. Don't Cry For Me - Mark Peters & The Silhouettes (2:35)
03. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Barbara Ann (3:13)
04. Girl Who Wanted Fame - The Wackers (3:20)
05. Baby Do It - Val McKenna (2:11)
06. Lonely Room - Mal Ryder & The Spirits (2:03)
07. Poor Man's Son - The Rockin' Berries (2:42)
08. She's About A Mover - Buddy Britten & The Regents (2:12)
09. Tossin' And Turnin' - The Ivy League (2:27)
10. Take A Heart - The Sorrows (3:16)
11. Leave My Baby Alone - Britt (2:53)
12. Leave It To Me - A Band Of Angels (3:29)
13. That's My Life - Freddie Lennon (3:00)
14. Why Don't I Run Away From You - Antoinette (2:43)
15. Ask The Lonely - Bobby Rio (2:38)
16. I Know (You Don't Love Me No More) - Felder's Orioles (2:26)
17. You Don't Know Like I Know - Keith & Billie (2:22)
18. Dear Mrs. Applebee - David Garrick (2:15)
19. Ain't That Peculiar - Loving Kind (3:13)
20. Que Sera, Sera - Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band (2:21)
21. Ain't Love Good, Ain't Love Proud - Jimmy James & The Vagabonds (3:14)
22. It Keeps Rainin' - Keith Powell & The Valets (2:36)
23. Run To The Door - Clinton Ford (2:40)
24. 98.6 - The Bystanders (3:20)
25. I'll Always Love You - Time Box (2:57)
26. Almost But Not Quite There - Traffic Jam (2:46)

Part 2

VA - The Piccadilly Story Part 1

01. Crazy Mixed Up Kid - Joe Brown & the Bruvvers (2:02)
02. Half Of My Heart - Emile Ford And The Checkmates (2:42)
03. There, I've Said It Again - Al Saxon And His Orchestra (2:33)
04. Honest I Do - Danny Storm (2:05)
05. Theme From Z Cars - Johnny Keating (2:11)
06. Don't Come Crying To Me - Davy Jones (2:06)
07. Picture Of You - Joe Brown & The Bruvvers (2:21)
08. River's Run Dry - Vince Hill (2:19)
09. I Knew It All The Time - The Dave Clark Five (2:23)
10. It Might As Well Rain Until September - The DeLaine Sisters (2:05)
11. All Of Me - Jackie Lynton (3:20)
12. Long Gone Baby - Buddy Britten & The Regents (2:16)
13. Ferryboat Ride - Cuddly Duddly (2:19)
14. Walk Right In - The Kestrels (2:13)
15. Hey Paula - Elaine & Derek (2:20)
16. Heavenly - Vince Eager (3:10)
17. Let's Make a Habit Of This - The Guv'ners (2:02)
18. Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya - Simone Jackson (2:26)
19. He's So Near - Donna Douglas (2:14)
20. Tip Of My Tongue - Tommy Quickly (2:08)
21. Don't Lie To Me - Jeannie & The Big Guys (2:18)
22. To Know Her Is To Love Her - Robb Storme & The Whispers (2:12)
23. He Don't Want Your Love Anymore - Linda Doll & the Sundowners (2:05)
24. Is It True - Tony D. & the Shakeouts (2:00)
25. Sally Go Round The Roses - Remo 4 (2:25)
26. Where Did Our Love Go - Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers (2:02)

Part 1

Planxty - Live In Dublin 1980 (Bootleg)

Up next are the wonderful Irish folk singers "Planxty". This was recorded at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin in August 1980. Enjoy the cool sounds of Christy Moore folks.

01. Plains Of Kildare (4:17)
02. Thousands Are Sailing (5:32)
03. Reels (3:13)
04. As I Roved Out (3:18)
05. Nancy Spain (4:01)
06. Jigs (3:33)
07. The Jolly Beggarman (5:10)
08. Reels-2 (4:30)
09. Kellswater (5:37)
10. John O'Dreams (4:05)
11. Jigs-2 (4:27)
12. Johnny Cope (8:15)
13. Pity The Poor Immigrant (5:13)
14. The Irishe Marche (4:05)
15. Smeceno Horo (6:07)
16. No Time For Love (7:18)
17. West Coast Of Clare (7:15)
18. Good Ship Kangaroo (6:16)

Part 1 Part 2

Lenny Bruce - The Berkeley Concert 1965

"Lenny Bruce" was a great American comedian & satirist, whose brand of comedy was very deep and insightful. I would say that he was a cleaner version of Bill Hicks, not to say that his ramblings didn't contain adult humor, they did. But he wasn't as vociferous as Bill. 'The Berkeley Concert' was recorded live on December 12, 1965 at Berkeley Community Theatre, California, less than a year before he passed on. And was released on CD in 1989. This little piece of social history is on request from Stymie in Indiana. I hope this helps imparts some useful knowledge over xmas bud. Enjoy.

Craphouse
The Law
Marijuana
Lyndon Johnson
Ruby
Obscenity
Guys Exposing Themselves
Midgets
How The Negro & Jew Got Into Show Business
Postman
Mark Eden
Dating Advice
Guys Don't Cheat On Girls
Get Even
Deny It
Ralph Gleason
Alaska

Madrigal - Sunshine & Baked Beans 1970

A few people are going to have a real nice Christmas when they see this album. None more so that Antony over at prognotfrog. "Sunshine & Baked Beans" is a very rare and obscure debut album by Canadian psych rock band "Madrigal". This request was posted on redtelephone66 many months ago and I have used my skills in granting him one of his wishes. So grab this little beauty here FIRST folks.

01. I Believe In Sunshine (2:33)
02. Picture Frame (2:19)
03. Boog (2:40)
04. Television Nightmare (2:52)
05. Lady (3:15)
06. Lovely Lady (4:02)
07. The Diddler Song (2:26)
08. Weekend (2:19)
09. Tell Her That (2:48)
10. You Got It Wrong (2:22)

One On One Original Soundtrack 1977

The soundtrack to the endearing film "One On One" is a very rare album indeed. Sung by the enchanting "Seals & Croft" this album is a excellent addition to those die-hard romantics music collection. And none more so than Talleyrand, whose second request eluded me for some time. So here you go bud - happy holidays dude. This album shines. And is only available HERE or itunes.

01. My Fair Share (2:39)
02. This Day Belongs to Me (2:43)
03. Janet's Theme (2:53)
04. John Wayne (2:37)
05. Picnic (2:10)
06. Flyin' (2:22)
07. Reflections (1:29)
08. Love Conquers All (2:39)
09. It'll Be Alright (2:08)
10. Hustle (2:25)
11. Time Out (3:03)
12. The Party (2:14)
13. The Basketball Game (1:38)
14. This Day Belongs to Me (2:17)

Gasper Lawal - Ajomase 1980

I didn't think that I would be posting world music, but I got a request in for this African artist from someone who has written Santa (me) a wishlist. I hope y'all like it. It has been converted from 4ma to AAC to mp3 192kbps. Enjoy.

01. Jekajose (0:57)
02. Kita-Kita (3:41)
03. Eronu (6:04)
04. Ajomase (5:47)
05. Awon-Ojse-Oluwa (6:21)
06. Oro-Moro (6:33)
07. Saikoskro (5:04)

Michael Stanley Band - MSB 1982

A few people have requested more of this cool band. "MSB" just rock and this is their 8th studio album from 1982. There are too many people to mention who want more of this very underrated rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. So sometimes at Christmas, it's prudent to get some of your friends the same present. It's easy, cheap and covers a multitude of sins.

01. In Between The Lines (5:16)
02. If You Love Me (3:50)
03. Night By Night (4:38)
04. When I'm Holding You Tight (4:10)
05. Spanish Nights (5:42)
06. One Of Those Dreams (3:58)
07. Love Hurts (3:38)
08. Hang Tough (4:02)
09. Just A LIttle Bit Longer (3:50)
10. Take The Time (5:34)

Hustler - Play Loud 1975

I am going to change the momentum again with another "Hustler" album from 1975. Lord Haw Haw asked for some of their stuff recently and so here is "Play Loud". So do as it says and crank it up for this excellent hard rock band.

01. Money Maker (3:38)
02. You Had It Coming To You (3:56)
03. Boogie Man (4:47)
04. Break Of Day (3:58)
05. Who D'yer Think Yer Foolin' (2:42)
06. Goin' Home (3:01)
07. Strange Love (4:21)
08. Little People (3:46)
09. Night Creeper (6:45)

Noa - Blue Touches Blue 2000

Up next is a very special Christmas present for IMI. This is an album taken from their wishlist and what a lovely album it is, from this very beautiful sounding Israeli singer.

01. If I Give You Everything (3:26)
02. Can I Reach You (3:48)
03. Explain The Night (4:20)
04. Home Made Religion (3:59)
05. Wrap It Up With Love (4:06)
06. Angel (3:03)
07. Haunted (3:28)
08. Again And Again (3:33)
09. Long Coat Winter (3:02)
10. Blue Touches Blue (4:42)
11. Carefully (4:42)
12. Dala Dala (1:50)
13. Morning (3:48)
14. Beauty Of That (4:15)
15. Beautiful That Way (3:34)

Brahman - Brahman 1971

My next early xmas present, but not my last, is for J Richter. This sole self-titled album by obscure Canadian progressive rock band "Brahman" is another hard to find album, which I have tracked down for him off his wishlist. The music on this album has a very good flow to it, demonstrating sound songwriting and catchy riffs. They mix it up with unusual patterns, but then after clinging on to it, they bring it back to reality with a strange naive flair. Get this here again for the FIRST time in ages.

01. Paperwait (4:31)
02. Build A Tower (3:19)
03. Automatic Man (5:38)
04. Not Exactly A Friend (2:35)
05. You Changed My Life Around (4:12)
06. She Went Down (2:01)
07. Jonathon (3:53)
08. Waiting To Love You (7:08)

A Band Called O - S/T 1974

Here is my second present to Steve, who left a request recently for the truly addictive "A Band Called O" This is their self-titled debut album from 1974. Enjoy.

01. Red Light Mama, Red Hot! (6:17)
02. Angelica (3:50)
03. Helping Hand (3:45)
04. Lady Beatrice (4:00)
05. Ride, Ride, Ride (3:17)
06. Rock Roll Clown (3:32)
07. All I Need (2:11)
08. Get Funky (3:33)
09. Captain Cellphane/Sidewalk Ship (12:04)

Cecilio & Kapono - Goodtimes Together 1988

Aloha ! Surf's up folks. I'm going to kick off this festive month with an album that will just cheer everyone up, during these long cold nights. "Cecilio & Kapono" offer up a truly wonderful and easy sunny sound with this classic "Goodtimes Together". Get this little beauty here FIRST. And I am also taking as many requests as possible on the run up to Xmas, so that I can deliver as many rare presents to y'all as possible. So this album is on request for ME. Hey, I don't ask for much ...

01. Goodtimes Together (4:19)
02. Brother to Brother (3:46)
03. You (4:30)
04. Don't You Babe (3:41)
05. Sailors of Fortune (5:20)
06. That's the Way (2:56)
07. Brazilian Woman (4:40)
08. Sail Away (4:22)
09. Banana Road (4:21)