I'm Collector, Digger and DJ of 45RPM records. My tastes lean towards Northern Soul/60's Jamaican Reggae/Garage Punk. Oh, I also like to share those dusty old grooves so you can SHINDIGGIT too!
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Hi Folks! Yes I'm taking my time blogging new material lately. Sorry about that. I don't forget, I just seldom have the time to sit down at the computer these days. With my new job, I'm finding it hard to do a lot of things until I hit the groove. Hopefully I'll be posting more frequently in the next few weeks. I've actually hit a few record shows and shops recently so there is some fresh stuff waiting in the wings (as soon as I manage to scan the discs!) Todays selection is Lavern Baker's Tiny Tim. Lavern (who's real name is believed to be Delores Williams) was known for earlier hit's like Soul On Fire and Play it Fair but I really dig the sound of this single. Hopefully you do too! ENJOY!
Hello Folks! Sorry about the month long absence. I've been keeping my nose in my work in order to get a new promotion. What with the new house and all, a nice new job would be perfect! Well the wait is over and I've gotten that position! Woo Hoo! I realize that this essentially doesn't mean didly to most of you reaing this, but it puts me in my happy place and leaves me with better time to dig for nuggets (yes, I'm talking about records, not picking my nose). Anywho, I decided to post 2 today as it's all my fault there haven't been any in a month so let's move on shall we? The first is U Roy, sometimes known as Ewart Beckford (related to Theo?) and various forms of U and Roy with and without hyphens.....This track I have selected is one of my favourites. Released in 1972 during the height of the DUB craze, I think it speaks a lot about this mans talents as a toaster and DJ. The other side is "King Tubby's L'ficially", there is no catalog number and this single was made in Jamaica.
The next selection was a groovy little lounge instro I picked up the other day. For some reason I can't get this tune out of my head. I can see it as the theme song for a bad TV game show or comedy in the sixties. Still the hooks are there, so I think you should have a look see. Bob Crewe wrote songs for the Four Seasons and discovered Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. His own music was catchy and in 1967 with his own orchestra (The Bob Crewe Generation) released "Music To Watch Girls By" on his own Dynovoice label. This is the B-Side to that very successful single. Useless Trivia: The song "Music To Watch Girls By" is based on a Pepsi commercial jingle "Girl Watchers Theme" ENJOY!
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