Lenis Guess - Just Ask Me (EMI Acetate)

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Okay, so this is the second part of the post below. Side 2 of this Acetate that arrived in the mailbox this morning.

The second side is Lenis Guess's "Just Ask Me" originally on Legrand 1042. Released in about 1966 and packed with a mindbending Baseline this has the earmarks of a classic. I feel the disc is either wearing thin on this track or it was a poor recording as it sounds a little muddy, but still it's a floorfiller! Lenis (originally from Norfolk Virginia) is still at it today recording new music and even trying his hand at Directing. You can find out more from his own website (HERE!).

Make sure to scroll down to the next post (which is actually the FIRST post) to catch the flipside of this disc. Also, I've finaly succumbed to the beast that is Twitter. I mean I've spent the last week figuring it out and I'm still not sure of it's usefulness. Please feel free to follow my every move and inane bantering by clicking on the link below. I may even mention something about records from time to time. Ha Ha Ha Ha

- Jason X

Alice Clark - You Hit Me (EMI Acetate)

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Hi Folks,

I've got another Northern flavour post for you today and this time it's a twofer. Ya, I'm going to give you the A and B side to a recent purchase that just arrived in the mail today.

I've done a bit of online digging recently and should be reaping the benefits in the next couple days. There's some classics and some scarce singles coming your way. I'm waiting to get some together to do the next "On A Northern Tip" mix. However, I can't wait to tempt your tastebuds with these 2 class choons.

This double sided single is an acetate. For those who don't know, these were the test records that gave the producers an idea of what the finished product would sound like. It consisted of a thin layer of vinyl pressed over an aluminium plate. The track was then pressed into the finished product. More often than not, these were one sided, but 2 siders were not uncommon. Because of the way they made them, these acetates were pretty fragile and if you tracked too heavy on your needle, you'd probably dig a new groove in the record. They weren't made to last and most were garbage after 10-20 plays. I'm not going to go into too much detail as the story of acetates is very easy to find on the web.

I, however, have an idea that this is a knockoff EMI disc (Read here for more info) but it has two smashing tracks so I had to have one. On MY side of the pond we don't see a lot of these knockoff acetates and I wanted one for my collection. I figured I may as well own one with 2 great singles on it. Maybe now I need to purchase an authentic acetate to balance out the collection....hmmmmmmm....

This track is Alice Clark and her well known "You Hit Me (right where it hurt me)" originally on Warner Brothers 7270. I believe this was from 1966ish and does well to get you twirling on the dancefloor. Sadly I don't know much about this lady beyond the fact that she released a couple more singles approx 2 years apart from each other. Anyone else have any info?

Make sure to scroll back up and hit the play button on each of these tracks. Have a listen to these obscure gems. And if anyone has anymore information on the EMI acetates (bootleg or authentic) let me know, I can SHINDIGGIT!

- Jason X

Dance The Slurp - 7-11 Promo single

 

 

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It's a cool Saturday morning and I thought I'd warm things up a bit with a new track based on a flavoured ice drink. Well, not new, it's actually from 1970 and was given away to kids at their local 7-11 when they bought a Slurpee. This track has been revived by Cut Chemist in recent years and has developed a large fan base in the crate digging masses. I found this copy at a record show about 2 years back. The music is reminiscent of Spy Hunter or Batman with a real swingin' 60's vibe. The odd part is the slurping sound effects and the manic women yelling SLURP SLUUURP!  So here it is in it's entirety. It's the wildest, the kookiest, the grooviest and let's not forget to mention...the Slurpiest single. Have a listen and SHINDIGGIT!

-Jason X

Adoms Treo - Reggae Experience (Nu-Sound S0059B)

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Hey Folks,

I'm back with a single that's been rolling around in my head since I'd heard about the further toils in Haiti. My wife and I had visited the Dominican in September for our honeymoon. We met many folk from Haiti who worked in the resort and had many conversations with them about their lives there and the country itself. One fellow in particular, Terrance, was VERY proud of his country and was reflecting on how things were cleaning up and that he hoped people like us would consider vacationing in Haiti to increase the tourist trade. He worked for 2 weeks in the Dominican and then trekked back to Port-Au-Prince to give the money to his wife and child.  He spent only 3 days at home before starting the process over again. These are good people making the best out of a bad situation and my heart goes out to them in their time of need.  If you're out there Terry, I hope you and your family are alright!

The words to this song are simple and make me think of the children in Haiti. I originally included this single in my Jamaican mix, but I believe it is worth it to bring to the forefront and not buried in a mix. I know that the label is a subsidary or shadow of Straker, but cannot find any info on Adoms Treo. Have a listen and make sure to donate some $$$ to your nearest Haiti Relief Fund.

Jason X