Check Check, Is this thing ON?

I need some feedback. Have you been able to get the songs you want from my blog? For those of you who return often, have you experienced a lot of downtime? I am asking this because I really dread moving my posts to another server. I just want to see how happy my readers are so I can judge whether or not to move. So if you feel like helpin' a fella out, or just wanna say Hi, send me a comment or email. Thanks Jason X

AAAARGH! Best Sharing is OFF and ON!

Okay Folks, I thought I had a good thing going with Best Sharing, however they seem to be offline too often, and they do not reply to my numerous requests for info as to when they will be back up and running. I will therefor be looking for a new site to share my songs. Still, give the posts a shot, you may get lucky and catch them actually working! I apologize profusely and am not looking forward to uploading all my music again to a different server.....give me a couple days to sort things out (If anyone has suggestions, please let me know!). I promise SHINDIGGIT will be back to normal soon. I hope everyone is having a great X-mas season!

Cheers
Jason X

Betty Wright - Sweet Lovin' Daddy (ATCO 4569X)

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Apparently "Best Sharing" was having yet MORE server problems but it looks like it's all cleared up now. They provide you with free downloads with no wait times, so even if they go down every once in a while, it's still better than Rapidshare. Anyway, today I present the B side of Betty Wright's first single. The actual release was "Girls Can't Do What Guys Can Do" but I actually prefer the flavour of side two "Sweet Lovin' Daddy". Betty is best known for her big hit "Clean-Up Woman" from 1971 but I thought I'd show you what she was doing back in '68. Download it and listen, I think you'll enjoy it.

Bobby Byrd - Keep On Doin What You're Doin (Brownstone 4205)

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I was out shopping in the T-Dot 2 weeks ago as I mentioned in an earlier post and picked up some great singles for a couple bucks a piece. This was among them. I like pretty much anything I hear by Bobby Byrd and this is no exception. It's just a funky funky tune. You really can't go wrong with anyone connected to the great JB and Bobby Byrd is one of the best. When James joined Bobby's band the Avons back in the mid 50's they changed their name to the Flames, then the much more popular FAMOUS flames. Bobby has always been right there beside JB. In turn, James has always been there to support Bobby as well. Produced by JB, this single was released in 1971 and is an example of some of his solo funk initiatives. While "I know you got soul" and "Hot Pants" are the staples, have a listen to this track. Talented Fellow. Factoid: Bobby was married to Funk Diva Viki Anderson! Download and ENJOY!

Rare Earth - Hum Along And Dance (Rare Earth R5054F)

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Hi Folks! In case you haven't read my last post, ALL links have been brought back to life with only a few exceptions (These are clearly marked) So go and enjoy while you can, I will NOT be filling in dead links like this again! As for todays selection, This is a track I've found myself listening to a lot lately. I love Funk & Soul music but there is nothing wrong with good ole Rock n Roll either. Rare Earth is a band that encapsulated the best of both worlds. Widely thought of as the ONLY white band to be signed to Motown, they were actually the only SUCCESSFUL white band to sign to the label. Right from the start they had a great hit with Get Ready, and followed it up with fantastic singles such as Born to wander, Big Brother, I just want to celebrate and many more. The track I'm posting today was originally released on the Temptations Psychedelic Shack LP in 1970. This version is definately more aggressive with more Rock n Roll guitars but that same infectious groove. Give it a listen, actually give Rare Earth a listen if you get a chance, they are a very under-rated band. By the way, this song was also released by the Jackson 5 in 1973....popular tune! ENJOY!

NOTE: Due to BestSharing telling me their servers are full for now I had to go with another download service for the time being....just a heads up! Jason X

Found'em!

Howdy Folks, who says Mondays are ALWAYS bad?! I was rummaging through some boxes in the basement and Lo & Behold there was a case of CD's I had missed. In that case was all my back-up recordings from Shindiggit! Starting today I will be fixing most of the dead links for your convenience. Starting from the most current, I will be working my way backwards. I may not revamp ALL the previous posts but most of them. Download the hell out of them because I don't want to have to do this again so soon! Ha Ha. While you're at it, let me know what you think. Leave me some feedback or just say hello! Well enjoy the fixed links!
Jason X

James Brown - Fat Eddie (KING KS 1038)

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I'm back with another great tune. If you're not into the moog synthesizer like the posting below (C'mon, it's a theme song to a 70's kids show!) then sink your teeth into this offering. I'm not going to go into the history of Little Willie John as I believe the web has enough info already. However, after LWJ died in 1968, James Brown put out a tribute album to his label mate. This was December of 1968 (38 Years ago.....crazy!). I'll be honest, the A side is not too interesting. The songs are more in line with James earlier ballady type stuff. However when I flipped the disc over, What a TREAT! Side B offers up 6 tasty instrumentals for your listening pleasure! My personal fav and the selection for todays post is "Fat Eddie" This is a song indicative of where the band was heading in the next few years. Right from the start till the end, it's 2:33 of musical pleasure. With an absolutely KILLER bassline and even a drumbreak...it's a must download! ENJOY!

March Of The Martians - Harry Breuer (Pickwick SPC-3160)

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Okay, so I actually mentioned this track in an earlier post. I do have a soft spot for the moog synthesizer and this is one of the best. This whole album is chock full of Moogy goodness but it's the one song "March of the Martians" that really makes me smile. This is the theme song to one of my favourite childhood shows. Back in 1971 (just before I was born) there was a TV show made right here in Hamilton Ontario called the Hilarious House Of Frightenstein. Actor Billy Van and a very small cast made a kids show about the 13th son of Dracula and his fiendish friends. It's campy, it's kooky, it's colourful and it has Vincent Price in it! What could be better. Anyway, it's back in re-runs yet AGAIN! Okay enough jabbering, download the themesong and enjoy! OOGA BOOGA!

Gloria Jones - Heartbeat Pt 1 (Capitol 72301)

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Here is an amazing little slice of wax I picked up earlier this week. I was digging through a stack of singles downtown Toronto when I found this and a couple other goodies (which you'll see soon enough). Much to my suprise, the shop owner was only looking for $2 a single and so has instilled faith in me that digging is still profitable in the Big Smoke (Toronto). Now, this track I believe is her third single and was released in 1966. Gloria is well known for that northern anthem "Tainted Love". It's fast, loud and heavy on the bass. All in all a VERY strong record. Interestingly, I read that Gloria herself was dating Marc Bolan of T.Rex fame and was the driver of the Austin Mini that crashed and killed him. Sad. A note about this single, it is Canadian and the fact that it is on a Capitol swirl is pretty cool. It apparently does not appear on this label anywhere else in the world! Of course if anybody knows differently, by all means let me know! Well, I've talked enough, Download the track and ENJOY!


*NOTE: Although no one has mailed me yet say what a crappy recording this is, I must tell you that it's a super clean single, except (and there's always an except) a small manufacturing flaw that ruined the grooves early on in the song. The only way to play it through without skipping was to track really lightly. That being said, it causes it to distort a bit because the bass on this song is so freakin strong! Sorry for the inconvenience, but I'm sure you like the song anyways, right? Am I right? Jason X