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2010-03-25T19:18:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-08T14:00:00.001-08:00

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2010-02-22T06:37:00.000-08:00

On the RPM label is a decent sax flavored R & B tune by Jack Lewis.

Jack Lewis-Bippin'and A Boppin' (Over You)

2010-02-18T13:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a strange one on the SPECIALTY label by Willie Joe and his Unitar. Interested in making a home-made instrument like Willie Joe did back in the day?? For plans, tips and playing lessons, check out:

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Willie Joe and his Unitar-Unitar Rock

2010-02-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

Here's a pair of surf flavored instrumental sides out of New York.

Iridescents-Cool it Reba

Iridescents-Iridescent Mood

2010-02-05T05:50:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe it's been a year since Lux Interior escaped this crazy planet. I hope Poisen Ivy is holding up well. Here's an original...later covered by The Cramps....

Blues Rockers-Calling All Cows

2010-01-22T09:29:00.000-08:00

From 1958 on the ROULETTE label comes a decent offering by Paul Anthony. I can just hear this one being played at a high school sock-hop!

Paul Anthony-Bop! Bop! Bop!

2010-01-09T07:49:00.000-08:00

Here's a sleazy sax based R & B side by Earl Palmer's Party Rockers with the Jayhawks on the infamous ALADDIN label.

Earl Palmer's Party Rockers-Johnnie's House Party

2009-12-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

One my favorite tunes by Ronnie Self. Google this legend to learn of his sad story....

Ronnie Self-Pretty Bad Blues

2009-12-19T18:45:00.000-08:00

From what I can gather, this the third & last 45rpm on the CAPITOL label from Kenny Loran. Circa 1959. I like the drums here.

Kenny Loran-Top Man

2009-12-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics recorded some desireable sides for the USA label. Here's a neat 2-sider on the SCORE label in which side A is a frat rocker b/w a hot-rod instrumental. Not sure of the release date.

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Come On Willie

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Top Eliminator

2009-11-09T18:23:00.000-08:00

Here's a good rockin' 2-sider on the NOVA label out of Hillside Ill.. Not much info...but who cares? Both sides should put a smile on your face....

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Heartbreak Hotel

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Submarine Races

2009-10-29T08:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a Halloween treat from 1959. John Sowell on the Boston based Citation label....

John Sowell-Nightmares

2009-10-26T16:22:00.001-07:00

Here's a great version of a Kinks' tune by Ann Arbor's The Early Rationals (aka The Rationals). Good punker circa 1966.... found on many comps.

The Early Rationals-I Need You

2009-10-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

WANDA JACKSON at the Rhythm Room (Phoenix). My wife & I caught a great show last nite by the iconic Wanda Jackson. Still got the rockin' zest after all these years. She did some of her rockabilly gems along with a few country tunes. She looked great & sounded better! As an added bonus....she was backed by The Cadillac Angels.

Wanda Jackson-You Bug Me Bad

From WESTERN RANCH PARTY (dig Joe Maphis on guitar!):

2009-10-08T11:57:00.000-07:00

Here's an obscure R&B slab with a nice rockin' guitar break. Not much info on this one by The Three of Us Trio, featuring Charles Kelly.

The Three of Us Trio-Telegram

2009-09-29T20:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple punk/screamer outta North Carolina. Little Alton and The Velvatones. Get ready to hit a frat party!

Little Alton and The Velvatones-She Said Yeah

2009-09-16T15:17:00.000-07:00

Here's another mystery disc... Hoi Polloi on the KANWIC label. Dig the Roky Erikson style scream near the end...

Hoi Polloi-Better Things

2009-09-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

Here's another mystery disc. Would appreciate any info someone would like to share on The Crystal Revelation. But for now...listen up!

Crystal Revelation-Life

2009-08-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

Classic rockabilly / country bop by Curley Griffin who also penned the classic "Dixie Fried".

Curley Griffin-Got Rockin' On My Mind

2009-08-05T17:03:00.001-07:00

From 1958 comes this rare rockabilly cut by Gene La Marr and his Blue Flames.

Gene La Marr-That Crazy Little House On The Hill

2009-07-26T20:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare punker out of Walnut Creek California circa 1967. The Epics had Bob Winkleman on guitar is about the extend of info on this side. Cool tune none the less...

The Epics-Homesick

2009-07-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice 2-sider by Carl & Norman from 1961. On the EMPIRE label out of Washington D.C.

Carl & Norman-Shooting For the Moon

Carl & Norman-We're Happy

2009-06-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Here's the first single (of only two) from The Adventurers. From the small town of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania is all the info I can dig up.

The Adventurers-BAby Baby My Heart

2009-06-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

Heading off to Nashville, Memphis and Clarksdale later this month. Have a stop planned in Jackson to check out the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame. From 1958...this cut hopefully sets the tone of what's in store!

Wayne Williams-Red Hot Mama

2009-05-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Here's a blistering fuzz version of the Tiny Bradshaw classic. So many bands have covered this one, but not like the Precious Few !!

Precious Few-The Train Kept A-Rollin'

2009-05-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

A sweet punker by The Bojax who hailed from Greenville, South Carolina. This was their first of three singles. Circa 1967.

The Bojax-Go Ahead and Go

2009-05-02T09:30:00.000-07:00

Here's another mystery disc from a town about an hour north of me. Sammie Cole and the Alibis out of Prescott Arizona.

Sammie Cole-I'm Sorry About That

2009-04-11T13:38:00.000-07:00

A ~rare~ wet day in the desert here...seems like some surf is in order. One of my all time fav's !!!

The Avengers IV-The Avenger's Stomp

2009-03-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare rockabilly side outta Memphis on the MOON label. This one has been comp'ed several times....rightfully so!

Allen Page-She's The One That's Got It

2009-03-15T13:46:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare & rockin' instrumental by Eddie Smith and the Hornets.

Eddie Smith and the Hornets- Upturn

2009-03-09T09:23:00.000-07:00

From 1958 comes a great rocker on the Hi label out of Memphis. This release is somewhat an oddball for the label that would also release offerings from Elvis' bass player--- Bill Black as well as other instrumental artists.

Kimball Coburn-Please Please

2009-02-27T19:54:00.000-08:00

From 1966 comes this obscure garage entry. Not much info again, so if anyone can help.....

The Gentlemen-Come On

2009-02-11T15:02:00.000-08:00

Obama promised change.....and change did happen..... I'll let the late great Esquerita explain:

Esquerita-Laid Off

15+years in high tech job...WILL WORK FOR COOL TUNES!!!

2009-02-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

~~~~~ R.I.P. LUX INTERIOR ~~~~

THANX FOR OPENING MY EARS TO THE STUFF THAT MATTERS......

Bill Allen and the Back Beats-Please Give Me Something

Jack Scott-The Way I Walk

2009-02-04T15:26:00.000-08:00

The Secrets : Yet another mystery band pulled from the dusty storage room. A slick '60s punker!

The Secrets-Cryin' Over Her

2009-01-23T19:02:00.000-08:00

The Rockin' R's..... a group of teens, from the '50s that recorded some kick-ass cuts...Never made it big, but left their mark none the same.

The Rockin' R's-Nameless

The Rockin'R's-Heat

2009-01-10T16:10:00.000-08:00

The late Werly Fairburn could probably get play in a cell phone ad...alot cooler & more rocking than Chad & his friends...

Werly Fairburn-Telephone Baby

2008-12-31T19:13:00.000-08:00

HAPPY 2009 !!!!

Here's a rockin' slab from right outta Arizona. Don't have any info on The Droupouts but a worthy cut none the less!

The Dropouts-I'm Leaving

2008-12-22T21:02:00.000-08:00

With the Holiday season upon us....there's bound to be some partying goin' on!

Billy Brown-Did We Have A Party

2008-11-29T15:56:00.001-08:00

Out of Nebraska comes this rare country bopper by Jim Pike. Circa 1959.

Jim Pike-Shaken and Shuddern

2008-11-12T15:33:00.000-08:00

Here's a tough rockabilly side that originally was only found as an acetate...but later pressed in the '70s for collectors.

Jimmy Sysum and the Rockin' Three-Big Time Mama

2008-11-06T19:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a nice rockabilly cut that represents what most of the country is ready to do post election....

Jim Burgett And His Make Believers-Live It Up

2008-10-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

Here a treat for your Halloween ears.....one of my favs out of the great Chess/Checker studio

Eugene Fox-Sinner's Dream

2008-10-25T09:44:00.000-07:00

Bill Haley and His Comets are best known for their string of hits in the '50s. Some say he was rockin' way before that cat from Memphis. Here's a moovin' instrumental side of Haley and the gang not usually heard on "oldies" radio.

Bill Haley and His Comets-Blue Comet Blues

2008-10-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a strong rocker (sort and to the point!) by The Collins Kids who go by Lorrie and Larrie Collins on this release. Great guitar work by Larry!

Lorrie and Larry Collins-Whistle Bait

2008-10-07T04:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a Duane Eddy influenced instrumental from 1964. Straight out of Detroit, the only info I have found on this one is Jamie Coe (real name= George Colovas) was in the band.

The Gigilos-Movin' Out

2008-10-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

Allentown PA is where The Kings Ransom hailed from. This gem, the first of only two singles, surfaced in 1966. The band has been featured on several compilation LPs. A good sign they had the right sound.

The Kings Ransom-Shame

2008-09-25T20:46:00.000-07:00

Coming right out of Nebraska....is a cool instrumental with some growling guitar.

Don Sohl and the Roadrunners-Knockout

2008-09-19T20:26:00.000-07:00

Here's one from '59 that I have little info on. Sidney Ester may have only cut this as his only 45 but it was released on two differnet labels. The other being GOLDBAND.

Sidney Ester & the Dreamers-Let Me Walk With You

2008-09-12T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a strong pounding punker from '67. Read more about The Jelly Bean Bandits on their site HERE

Jelly Bean Bandits-Generation

2008-09-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

From 1958.... comes a gem outta the legendary SUN studio...

Ray Smith-You Made A Hit

2008-09-04T16:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a strong punker from 1966 that I first heard as covered by The Fuzztones. The Bold were from Springfield area of Massachussetts. Finding a copy of this one might set you back about $150 (ebay) . Google will help get addtional info on this gem!

The Bold-Gotta Get Some

2008-08-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a classic early doo-wop number by the Five C's on the UNITED label. Great vocals and cool red wax!

The Five C's-Tell Me

2008-08-12T04:13:00.000-07:00

Keith Anderson doesn't beat around the bush with this cool country bopper!

Keith_Anderson and the Western Gentlemen-I Need A Hit

2008-08-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

Yet another mystery disc, this time from Michigan. Anyone with info??

Michael John & The Pendulums-Your're Wrong Girl

2008-07-19T05:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a fantastic fuzzed-out side that I (again) have no info on. Doesn't matter though...it's cool enough to be featured here!

Powered By Love-Powered By Love

2008-07-13T04:13:00.000-07:00

From Texas, circa 1959 comes this only release by K.C. Grand & The Shades. A cool moover.

K.C. Grand & The Shades-Lookie-Lookie-Lookie

2008-07-05T19:12:00.001-07:00

From 1969 comes this creepy pounder by Jerry & Jeff. The label was based of New York, that's about the extend of info I ever found out about it....

Jerry and Jeff-Voodoo Medicine Man

2008-06-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

All the info I could dig up on this little gem from Rick Montgomery is that 1) it was his only release on the small MELMAR label 2) the label was from Philadephia, PA. In any event, it it worthy of attention here!

Rick Montgomery-Waitin'

2008-06-19T15:34:00.000-07:00

This one is an all time classic from 1959. Jules Blattner and his Teen Tones hailed from the mid-west town of.... St. Louis. This gem can be found on many comps. Check out the more on this LEGEND at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame site.

Jules Blattner-Rock and Roll Blues

2008-06-08T05:21:00.000-07:00

Jersey based Richard and the Young Lions made their mark with this cool punker back in '66. In the '80s, The Romantics would give the tunesome more exposure by including it on one of their LPs. Check out the band's web site HERE

Richard and The Young Lions-Open Up Your Door

2008-06-02T10:23:00.000-07:00

........ R.I.P. Bo Diddley ..........

A true founder of rock n roll. Gone, but his "beat" continues on.....

Bo Diddley-Live My Life

2008-05-22T15:25:00.000-07:00

I was quite sure that after hearing The Other Half's "Mr. Pharmacist" on some comp. LP...I would indeed dig their other releases. Here's a great offering from 1968 on the ATCA label....

The band consisted of:

LARRY BROWN bass
RANDY HOLDEN lead guitar
JEFF KNOWLEN vocals, harmonica, guitar
GEOFF WESTERN rhythm guitar
DANNY WOODS drums

The Other Half-Oz Lee Eaves Drops

The Other Half-I Need You

2008-05-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a great 2-sider from 1960 that can be heard on many comps. Andy Anderson was born in Clarksdale Misssissippi...home of some blues greats.

Andy Anderson-Tough Tough Tough

Andy Anderson-Gimme A Lock Yo Hair

2008-04-26T19:41:00.000-07:00

Short on time but not on tunes... here a cool mild rockbilly number from 1958!!

Harold McKinnon-Little Jump Joint

2008-04-21T13:08:00.001-07:00

From California, circa 1965 comes this sweet harmonica based garage gem by The Spats.

The Spats-Gotta Tell Ya All About It,Baby

2008-04-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

One of my most favorite finger-style blues guitarists.... Reverend Gary Davis. Amazing work! Check out more via the web site devoted to this lengend HERE

Reverend Gary Davis-I Didn't Want to Join the Band

Reverend Gary Davis-Hesitation Blues

2008-04-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

For most of the time I stay away from the mainstream artists here (they can be heard elsewhere) BUT when a lost gem surfaces....it makes its mark with me! Here's a RARE acetate take from the Fab Four. I'm not sure if this has made it to some compilation cd or not (any info appreciated!)

The Beatles-Paperback Writer (acetate)

2008-04-04T19:53:00.000-07:00

Needed a shot of my guitar HERO recently...so here's the late, great Link Wray

Link Wray and the Raymen-Handclapper

Link Wray and the Raymen-Slinky (alt take)

2008-03-29T05:44:00.000-07:00

Heading out this morning to a record swap. Hoping to find more gems to share here!

Jim Burgett-Pick-Up-A-Couple-A-Records

2008-03-22T18:50:00.000-07:00

Keeping the '60s punk theme here with another kicker from It's All Meat. Google hard & find more on this great band!!!

It's All Meat-Feel It

2008-03-15T20:58:00.000-07:00

Here's some blistering sounds from Sweden served up by The Namelosers. Just recently picked up a cool compilation CD of theirs. Recommended!

The Namelosers-But I'm So Blue

The Namelosers-That's Alright

2008-03-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

This cut came to me via a cool comp. LP I just recently sold. Finding an original 45rpm would be a tough chore. My mission....find the flip side !!

Poppy and the Savoys- Domino

2008-03-03T11:47:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool fuzzed number by The Liverpool Set. With a major label release, I bet..thoughts were to try and capture some of The Beatles success.

The Liverpool Set-Seventeen Tears To The End

2008-02-28T20:44:00.000-08:00

From what I can gather, Ronnie Allen hailed from the Nashville area. He rewarded us with three great 45s on the SAN label. Most re-appear on comp. LPs. This was his first release. "Great golly molly...I'm a juvenile...!!!"

Ronnie Allen-Juvenile Delinquent

2008-02-26T18:46:00.000-08:00

Here's a neat number from 1957. Not alot of info other than Aubrey died in 2004. His stuff can be found on several comp. LPs/cds if you search.

Aubrey Cagle-Real Cool

2008-02-22T12:12:00.000-08:00

The Fendermen's rendition of "Bertha Lou" was the first I ever heard. Just gotta love the dualing guitar licks! From the rare/collectable LP on the SOMA label. Check them out HERE

The Fendermen-Bertha Lou

The Fendermen-Torture

2008-02-20T21:35:00.000-08:00

A classic cut done by many.....Sadly Johnny Faire passed away in 2007. This one will last forever.

Johnny Faire-Bertha Lou

2008-02-13T03:31:00.000-08:00

A cool garage fuzzed pounder here from 1967. The only release from this Georgia based group. A rare gem to find!

Mach V-If I Could

2008-02-07T19:06:00.000-08:00

I'm still in the discovery mode for Roscoe Gordon's work. Every find is a bonus for me. This comes from the legendary SUN label.

Roscoe Gordon-Shoobie Oobie

Roscoe Gordon-Cheese And Crackers

2008-02-06T14:20:00.000-08:00

Originating from here in the valley of the sun, circa 1961 comes a nice offering from Don Cole on the GUYDEN label.

Don Cole-Lie Detector Machine

2008-01-26T16:06:00.000-08:00

From the ERA label outta Hollywood comes this cool female rockabilly offering !!!

Alis Lesley-He Will Come Back To Me

2008-01-22T19:42:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool '60s garage side by The Six Deep. Not much info for me to offer. Label says Tyler Texas. Lots of great bands emerged from Texas in the '60s!!

The Six Deep-Girl It's Over

2008-01-17T14:25:00.000-08:00

Global warming?? Lots of stories in the news of bitter cold fronts around the world. Heck, it's even colder than normal here in the desert. I guess Al Gore must of shut his trap ..... keeping the hot air in!!!!

Marlon "Madman" Mitchell and the Rockateers-Ice Cold Baby

2008-01-12T06:48:00.000-08:00

Hitting the charts in 1968 with their fuzzed-up cover of Jimi's "Fire", Five by Five came from Magnolia, Arkansas. The band consisted of LARRY ANDREW guitar & vocals ; DOUG GREEN drums ; BILL MERRITT guitar ; TIM MILAM organ & vocals ; and RONNIE PLANTS lead vocals & guitar. Their lone LP is somewhat collectable. Here's a few 45s released on the Paula label:

From 1968 (Canadian pressing):

Five By Five-Hang Up

From 1970 (Canadian pressing):

Five By Five-Fruitstand Man

Five By Five-Apple Cider

2008-01-09T19:11:00.000-08:00

Keeping the instrumental thought going... here's a moovin' surf cut...

Bailey's Nervous Cats-Devil's Run

2008-01-03T15:58:00.000-08:00

The race is on!! Let's give a listen to last Presidential race candidate... John Kerry as he attacks the bass in the early '60s !!

The Electras-Guitar Boogie Shuffle

The Electras-You Can't Sit Down

2008-01-02T18:44:00.000-08:00

New Year's resolutions...you got one?? Weight loss seems to be a favorite....
Joe, Ron & George-Half Ton Mama (acetate)

2007-12-31T08:48:00.000-08:00

***** 2008 *****

Hope it's a GREAT year for everyone!

For me, I never got into the major end-of-year party thing.....

Eddie Cleary-I Don't Care

2007-12-27T08:25:00.000-08:00

Here's a cool fuzzed out number from northern California. Released in 1966. This was the band's 2nd single.

The Rob Roys-Do You Girl

2007-12-24T06:35:00.000-08:00

<><><><>HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!! <><><><>

Tommy Lee & The Orbits-Jingle Rock

2007-12-20T08:12:00.000-08:00

Keeping the spirit going with the late Cordell Jackson's offering....

Cordell Jackson-BeBopper's Christmas

2007-12-17T07:25:00.000-08:00

Well..I guess it's that time of the year again...

The Sonics-Don't Believe In Christmas

2007-12-15T06:07:00.000-08:00

Eddie Bond can sure get it! Some classic rockabilly. Check out his page on the Rockabilly Hall of Fame web site HERE

Eddie Bond And His Stompers-Slip, Slip, Slippin' In

2007-12-12T20:46:00.000-08:00

R.I.P. Ike Turner. Mainly known for his work with Tina...but there was more.... His band worked on Jackie Brenston's "Rocket 88" which is considered by many to be the first rock n' roll record.

Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats-Rocket 88

Here's a later (early 1960s) release by Ike:

Ike Turner-Takin' Back My Name

2007-12-10T06:38:00.000-08:00

With the cold/rainy weather here in the desert... sittin' around with a guitar in hand sounds like a cool idea....

Carl Miller-Rhythm Guitar

2007-12-07T15:58:00.000-08:00

Been listening to some cool western swing provided by the late Merrill Moore. Check out the pounding of the keys. Sounds like they had a real blast recording!

Get more info on Merrill from The Rockabilly Hall of Fame site HERE

Merrill Moore-Hard Top Race

Merrill Moore-Rock-Rockola

FRIDAY BONUS CUT.....a taste of blues...Merrill style!!!!!!
Merrill Moore-Moore Blues

2007-12-05T07:12:00.000-08:00

Flipping through a box of old 45s...I stumbled across this gem by Sonny Terry on the JOSIE label. Cool harmonica based sides. It's these kind of finds that keep me searchin' for new and exciting vintage sounds!

Sonny Terry-Fast Freight Blues

Sonny Terry-Dangerous Woman

2007-12-01T06:47:00.000-08:00

When pressed for something to post....one can ALWAYS count on 706 Union Street for a sure-fire winner. Here's SUN single 240

Jack Earls-Slow Down

Jack Earls-A Fool For Lovin' You

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