SPLENDIDA PROJECT

The End

2009-10-17T01:12:00.000-07:00

THIS IS AN EX-BLOG.

John Martyn ~ RIP

2009-01-29T11:26:00.000-08:00

A Sad Farewell to a Truly Great Musician
John Martyn
September 11th 1948 - January 29th 2009

Christmas A Go Go

2008-12-10T01:04:00.000-08:00

Santa's back in town and so is

Christmas A Go Go

Christmas a go go!

2007-12-12T05:09:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMASAGOGO

Is back!

Go get your groovy vintage Christmas tunes!

FUMIE HOSOKAWA

2007-08-25T23:16:00.000-07:00

If you've ever wanted to hear surf's up version of France Gall (I can't say it's ever crossed my mind, but I'm open to new things of course), here's your chance. This track comes off of 2002's compilation Gainsbourg Made In Japan, which is exactly what it sounds like. As for Fumie, Wikipedia tells me she's one of the pioneers of the big bust bikini craze in Japan. Here's to you, Fumie.

Fumie Hosokawa - Poupée de cire, poupée de son

RetroBabe! gets Stoned

2007-08-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Folks !! By way of making a loooooong overdue post at Splendida Project and as an unashamed tool to plug the fact that my own blog 'Retrobabe!' is back up & running with regular, yes! 'regular' posts, jus' like befo' ........ I'm posting this blog twinning post based around tracks that appear in this months 'Mojo' magazine cover CD. Celebrating yet another Stones Anniversary the Mojo cd offers tracks both covered & written by the Stones by a variety of artistes offering covers of the Stones numbers & originals of songs that Keef & the boys covered themselves! So, in keeping with Splendida & it's general style here are three excellent covers by some Retro girls ......

Time is on my Side ~ Irma Thomas

Sympathy for the Devil ~ Sandie Shaw

As Tears go By ~ Nancy Sinatra

[zip file]

..... Now when you're finished at Splendida Project feel free to check out more 'Stoned' samples at RetroBabe!

Back Soon, IanB

Love power by Lorenzo St. DuBois (LSD)

2007-06-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

From the movie "The producers".Incredible!

stereo total

2007-05-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

Stereo Total, check them out! A multilingual German-French team of new wave - garage band - 60s pop inspiration. This is from their recently released Party Anticonformiste Best Of disc, a cover version (sort of) of Serge Gainsbourg's "Qui est'in' qui est 'out' ". ok enjoy it!

Stereo Total - In-Out

acid!

2007-05-04T03:15:00.000-07:00

Ok i'm known for my changing moods and interests (being an aquarius and all that...) so it will come to many as no surprise i dabbled in house and especially acid house a couple of years ago...
I made some old-school acid tracks in that period which have now seen the light here ,you can listen to or download the tracks.I especially like the 2 last efforts (think they capture that classic feel pretty good). Now go baby!

Heatwave!

2007-04-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

Here's hoping, I'm about ready for one. Enough of this springtime weather.

Well, here it is. Organ-driven 1960s cover of Martha & The Vandellas. Everything sounds better in a thick german accent.

Ruby Rats - Heatwave

2007-03-03T07:37:00.000-08:00

The Sicilian - Chop Tops

Rockabilly anyone?
This group is from
Santa Cruz, Ca, USA.
My nephew lent me this
CD & Evil Six.
The song is an instrumental, but any of their
early CDs are quite good.
Here's their website:
Chop Tops

2007-02-24T13:22:00.000-08:00

Long Way To Hollywood - Steve Young

Singer songwriter,
from back in the 60s.
I thought maybe this song would
entertain you for the Oscars.

His website is here.
His catalog is well worth searching.

Music video a gogo : My name is potato

2007-02-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

Ok I love Rita,guess the cat is out of the bag,and this song from 1977 is like really amazing later Pavone! Brill!

Edwyn Collins ~ A Girl Like You

2007-01-31T15:23:00.000-08:00

Just in case you don't own a copy ...... Shame on You !!!

A Girl Like You

I'm getting there !!

2007-01-18T14:36:00.000-08:00

[Love] You just can't walk away ..... Dean Courtney

Hey guys, I suspended my Blogging pursuits, closing my blogs over Christmas due to my transplanted kidney failing. Well I'm back on full time dialysis but actually feeling a lot better than I did, after a real downer ver Chritmas I'm now listening to music again, reading, watching movies & in a couple of weeks hoping to be well enough to resume gigging [if only occasionally at first !] ...... so I felt like sharing some music and am starting to consider a return to blogging [although this is some way off at the moment due to nearly all my time being spent at hospitals or caring for my wife who also has health problems, but that is another story ! It's only one track for now but I love it, hope you do to ! See you soon !!

IanB

2007-01-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

Mainliner - Little Esther

Later changing her name to Esther Phillips,
you can find more info on her here.
Any of her records are worth listening to.

Music a gogo : Lorraine Silver

2006-12-31T00:08:00.000-08:00

Read the amazing story behind this song here!

Lorraine Silver-Lost summer love

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A very fab new year to you all!

Mariska Veres

2006-12-03T04:19:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Mariska Veres, Dutch singer and member of Shocking Blue, died of cancer at the age of 59.
Mariska and Shocking Blue are best known for their international hit Venus in 1969 (no. 1 in the U.S.A.), and covers by other bands like Bananarama (Venus) and Nirvana (Love Buzz).

Mariska Veres - Is Het Waar

Mariska Veres - Little by Little

Shocking Blue - Venus

Shocking Blue - Love Buzz

2006-11-28T12:23:00.000-08:00

If Every Day Were Like Christmas - Joyride

Schlepp The Halls With Loaves of Hallah - The Three Weissmen

Papa Ain't No Santa Claus (And Mama Ain't No Christmas Tree)
Butterbeans & Susie (1930)

It's Always Christmas At Our House
Huntingtons

Some nuggets you may not have heard.

24 more here.

Video: Mini Mini Girl

2006-11-23T07:06:00.000-08:00

In addition to my Kanai Katsuko post here's a groovy clip with her and Le Girls wearing miniskirts and singing 'Mini Mini Girl'. While watching I smiled a bit, laughed, and danced a lot!

Chris Howland

2006-11-23T06:18:00.000-08:00

I'm going to see the new James Bond movie tonight. No, I don't think Daniel Craig seems to be the best Bond, but I'm giving him a chance. Here's a funny little song from a Deutsche Zoul compilation:

Chris Howland - Wenn ich James Bond wär

Christmas A Go Go!

2006-11-20T12:43:00.000-08:00

Remember when the candy tasted a little sweeter, the Christmas tree was a bit greener, and the snow whiter? This is our collection of the funniest, sweetest, and best of the classic and newer Christmas songs, that will get you in the right spirit and get you the best compilation ever!
Think cheesy, 60's, french, rare, funky, soul, and much more!

Bloggers allstar - Mordi from Blowupdoll - Christine from SpikedCandy - Bruno from Schlocker - Guuzbourg from Filles Sourires - Roy from Germans Under Cover - and me !

WWW.CHRISTMASAGOGO.BLOGSPOT.COM

2006-11-13T14:41:00.000-08:00

Up Jumped The Rabbit - Georgia Potlikers
Wild Cat Rag - Asa Martin & Roy Hubbs

Look for this Dbl. CD from Yazoo Records.
Comes with 20 page booklet.
46 songs from the 20-30s.
There are 2 unreleased songs from Son House also.
They sound pretty rough, but are worth the listen.

Boom Bang-A-Bang

2006-11-08T13:23:00.000-08:00

Go to Charlies blog and check his new GREAT compilations!

2006-11-04T03:01:00.000-08:00

Cast Your Fate To The Wind - Vince Guaraldi
Larry's Dance - Larry Vuckovich

Do you know the song: Little Boxes, by Malvina Reyn olds?
That's where I grew up, Daly City, Ca, USA.
My neighbor, while in HS and beyond, was Larry Vuckovich
and his late wife Linda. Why do I share this.
I thought that the 1st song may or may not be well known to you.
Vince Guaraldi is now more famous for his Charlie Brown music.
His 1st hit was "Fate."
From the album "Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus."
Although he never taught piano, his only pupil was Larry.
Larry's song is from his album "Blue Balkan."
Perhaps you'll enjoy hearing these 2 musicians,
if you've never heard them before.
Cheers!
And Thanks Bruno!

2006-11-01T05:50:00.000-08:00

Hep Cat's Holiday - The Cats & The Fiddle

This song was recorded in 1940.
Double Disc from Document Records, 52 songs of the season!

I need to bow out for many reasons, but want to Thank Bruno for the invite. Hope my additions weren't too
off base for ya!
Cheers from Nowhere going Somewhere!

Kill Bill:The Whole Bloody Affair

2006-10-27T13:31:00.000-07:00

Tarantino fans may like to avail themselves of the file linked below which features the whole Kill Bill vols.1 & 2 soundtrack including stuff not available on the officially released versions. Not sure how long it will be available but it is a great addition to any Tarantino fans. It is in .wma format so you may want to convert it.

The Whole Bloody Affair

IanB

2006-10-27T11:51:00.001-07:00

Think Twice (Version X) - Jackie Wilson & LaVern Baker
Don't Fuck Around With Love - The Blenders
Laundromat Blues - 5 Royales W/Charlie "Little Jazz" Ferguson Orchestra

Bear Family release w/90 page booklet.
Dirty blues songs, and they don't make 'em like this anymore.
Jackie Wilson redoing a hit he and LaVern Baker had, never before released, for obvious reasons.
Enjoy these 3 songs and purchase the CD, it's great fun.

Music a gogo : Le Winston

2006-10-24T06:50:00.000-07:00

Winston,originally a brand of cigarettes (seen here promoted by BB),even got it's own groovy theme courtesy of The Nilsmen.

Le Winston-The Nilsmen (battered 45 yeah!)
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2006-10-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

Vana Kannel (Sung)
Taevalaotuse (Instrumental)
by Kirile Loo

A bit more info here.
Scroll part way down the page.

Music from Estonia, quite beautiful and etheral.

Been away and have had to figure out the new RS.
Hello to ya'll from the US of A.

A Slice of The North ............................

2006-10-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

A long overdue selection of Northern Soul from yours truly .....

Roll back the carpet !!

No one can take your place - Inspirations
Wait till I get to know you - Bobby Treetop
Nothing can compare to you - Velvet Satins
I love her so much (it hurts) - Majestics
If you ever walked out of my life - Dena Barnes
She's wanted - Larry Clinton
Since you left - Inticers
Strange change - Herb Ward
I'll pay the price - Moses Dillard & The Dynamic Showmen

IanB

Mini Mini Girl: Kanai Katsuko

2006-10-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

Kanai Katsuko released a number of popular singles during the seventies including “Tanin No Kankei” [Love With A Stranger; 1973) and “Ningen Morou” (Human Condition; 1974). Kanai was born in the Japanese Occupied Territory of Tien Tzin in 1945. Joined the “Nishino Ballet Dan” Talent Agency in 1953. Got her big break as a regular on the NHK variety program “Uta No Grand Show” (The Grand Singing Show; 1964). It was there that she would meet the rest of the singers and dancers that would eventually form the “Nishino Bellet Dan Go Nin Musume”. After “Zero Zero Kunoichi”, Kanai went on to star in various Musicals and Stage Plays and also released a couple more singles.
Thank you ChaChaSheila for the photo!

Kanai Katsuko - Mini Mini Girl

Music a gogo : Max Berlin

2006-10-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

Cerrone's brother pursued a short recording career in the seventies when he released a four track ep on Belgian label USA Import.It featured this twisted song à la Gainsbourg.

Elle et moi
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Music a gogo : The "New" New Avengers Theme

2006-09-22T08:51:00.000-07:00

Classic Jazzy cover by UK dj-producer-percussionist and band leader Snowboy from around 1996.
"I was always pleased with my version of this classic T.V. series. I went through every episode (when I was on a tour bus) and recorded every little bit of incidental music and strung it all together for the middle section."

Snowboy-The New Avengers

Hear the original (much shorter) theme by Laurie Johnson and watch the original opening titles here.

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2006-09-21T06:15:00.000-07:00

Zanzibar - Earth, Wind & Fire

From 1973, a 13 minute epic that
always inspires a smile.

The Persuaders ~ John Barry

2006-09-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

Unmissable TV back in the day with a theme tune to match !!

The Persuaders Theme ~ by John Barry

2006-09-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

It's Raining Hard Outside - Yanka Rupkina

She is the most popular singer in Bulgaria.
She was the musical leader of:
"The Mysterious Voices of Bulgaria."
I don't know who she's singing with here,
but sounds a bit like Tom Waits,
and know it isn't.

Country Mix

2006-09-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

A few Country faves and a picture from one of my favourite 'Saturday night movies!'

{Country Zip}

Tracks:

Rose Garden ~ Lynn Anderson

Me & Bobbie McGee ~ Loretta lynn

Ruby, Don't take your love to town ~ Kenny Rogers

Guitars & Cadillacs ~ Dwight Yoakam

IanB

Pussycat

2006-09-17T10:25:00.000-07:00

Pussycat was a Dutch country music band driven by the three Kowalczyk sisters: Tonny, Betty and Marianne. In 1976 they scored a hit with the song "Mississippi", which climbed to number one in the UK singles chart. It was later followed by "Smile" in 1976, and "Hey Joe" in 1978.

Pussycat - Mississippi
Pussycat - Mississippi (German version)

A Flamenco frame of mind ......

2006-09-16T16:22:00.000-07:00

As a big fan of the Flamenco movies of Carlos Saura I was watching 'Carmen' on DVD this morning and thought,"haven't posted at Splendida for a while..." so here is a track from several Flamenco favourites I have stored away. Nothing to do with the movie but thrilling nevertheless !

Bulerias ~ El Guito & Ensemble

***

IanB

Music and video a gogo : Gal Costa

2006-09-12T12:46:00.000-07:00

Divino,maravilhoso
Objeto sim,objeto nao
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"Divino,maravilhoso" live 1968 video
One of the greatest from Brazil!

2006-09-09T04:22:00.000-07:00

The Outcast - Dave Van Ronk

Although this is a TR CD, this song is sung by
the late DVR. Appropriate for today, and a song
that probably has only been heard by people who
know and listen to the song cycles of
Tom Russell.
He's well worth listening to.

ABBA in Spanish

2006-09-06T09:39:00.000-07:00

My mom had a crush on a Spanish hunk named Fernando in the early 70's, but they lost contact. She went down to Spain looking for him, but thank god she didn't find him, or else I wouldn't be here today ;)

ABBA - Fernando (Spanish version)

Music a gogo : Jack Treese

2006-09-06T09:35:00.000-07:00

Something I had lying around,don't have a clue who this is,it's a mystery...Heavy 60's pop-psych with "way-out" lyrics sung in French,if that's your bag check this out.Translation of the title is "I'm an elephant"????

Je suis un éléphant
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Honky Tonkin'

2006-08-31T14:20:00.000-07:00

More Roots

.....

Honky Tonkin' ~ Merle Haggard

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IanB

Mississippi Sheiks

2006-08-29T14:49:00.000-07:00

I'm on a 'Roots' thing just now & so I am gonna post a few gems which might contrast a little harshly with the bulk of what is posted here, but 'Eclectic' is in the subtitle and that is also my middle name so here goes .....

'The World is Going Wrong' ~ Mississippi Sheiks

............ pour me a sour mash !!!!!

IanB

Music a gogo : Jerry Lott a.k.a. The Phantom

2006-08-26T09:35:00.001-07:00

"Most experts generally agree that when the music gets too good and too polished it isn't considered the real thing."

Love me (new links)

More in the same vein...

Hasil Adkins-She said
The Legendary Stardust Cowboy-Paralyzed
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2006-08-22T06:19:00.000-07:00

Something's Got A Hold Of Me - Dante Harmon

Sacred Steel Guitar, an amazing lost art, that isn't.
If this peeks your interest, check the Arhoolie site
for some interesting CDs from amazing players.

Bedazzled 1967

2006-08-22T01:50:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post featuring my fave tune from the original [& best by far!] version of the movie 'Bedazzled' ........

Moon Time

I'll get back to posting here a little more often once the next week or so has passed ....... busy bee me !!!

IanB

Music a gogo : Lou Johnson

2006-08-19T07:09:00.000-07:00

"The high esteem in which Lou Johnson is held by soul collectors is sadly disproportionate to the size of his catalog. He recorded only 10 singles and two albums in his ten year career.He started his career by working with Burt Bacharach and Hal David and recorded the original versions of several of their classic songs.Next to nothing is known about Lou Johnson. He doesn't appear to have been interviewed in his prime, and he nowadays lives reclusively. Fortunately Johnson's recorded legacy speaks volumes for his talent." (cd universe)
Here's another Bacharach/David composition.(Thanks to Robert for the inspiration for this post)

Magic potion
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Jackie DeShannon

2006-08-19T05:47:00.000-07:00

You'll know Jackie DeShannon from her massive hit What the World Needs Now, but she did more great songs with the Bacharach/David team. Have a listen to So Long Johnny, one of my faves.

So Long Johnny

Music a gogo : Ils sont fous ces gaulois!

2006-08-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

If you ever come across one of these compilations (vinyl only me thinks) get out your hard-earned cash and rush to that counter.Some of the most insane French-language yé-yé ever made,from Canada,France,Belgium and even Congo! 3 compilations full of yé-yé boys and some girls.Here's a little taste...

Munda-C'est la paye
Milou Duchamp-Tropical
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Julie London

2006-08-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

A few of my favourite songs by actress/singer Julie London.
With her smoky and sexy voice she sure knows how to get your attention. She had her greatest successes in the 50s, but remained a singing artist until 1980, leaving a great heritage of beautiful albums and songs.

Julie London – Love Must Be Catchin’ On

Julie London – Come On-A My House

And don't forget to watch Julie perform Daddy

2006-08-11T11:08:00.000-07:00

Boogie Juice - Brian Bennett

Perhaps you folks in Europe know about this.
It's new to me and this song is Great!
Attitude & Funk.........

Music video a gogo : César et les Romains

2006-08-10T06:57:00.000-07:00

"Splish-splash" Québec 1965
I quote "This was,of course,the band that led to the international ban on French Canadian Rock and Roll." :)

Charlotte Leslie

2006-08-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

I know you are craving for some French yé-yé. This track is absolutely fab!

Charlotte Leslie - Les Filles C'est Faire Pour Faire Lamour

Charlotte Leslie on the yé-yé girls website

we (were) havin' a heatwave

2006-08-05T19:58:00.000-07:00

The oppressive heatwave on the U.S. eastern seaboard finally passed. But not without three swealtering days. Prompting my iPod to dial up a couple of heatwave tunes. Starting it off with James White and the Blacks' (formerly James Chance & the Contortions) great post-punk / no-wave cover of "(Tropical) Heatwave."

(Tropical) Heatwave -- James White and the Blacks (1979)

And here's a mash-up by Boston's dj BC featuring "Heatwave" by Martha and the Vandellas (vs. Mos Def vs. Led Zeppelin).

Hotbreaker -- dj BC (Martha & the Vandellas vs. Mos Def vs. Led Zeppelin) (2005)

stay cool
. . .

Music videos a gogo : La casa azul

2006-08-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

"Como un fan"

"El sol no brillará nunca mas"
Spanish feel-good music!

2006-07-28T10:27:00.000-07:00

Don't Touch My Tomatoes - Josephine Baker

While getting out in the humid heat of our yard,
to pick little cherry tomatoes, I thought this
would be nice to share, for those of you
who might not be aware of Ms. Baker.

If It Don't Fit Don't Force It - Barrelhouse Annie & Lil Johnson

There's so much work to do around the house, but it's too hot.
At least, I think that's what this song is about.
I could be wrong.

Henry Mancini Treats.....

2006-07-27T18:04:00.000-07:00

Peter Gunn / Charade

from the album

'Ultimate Mancini' from eMusic

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If you haven't tried eMusic yet then time to do it now! Take them up on their excellent '25 free downloads' offer {I think its still up & running?}

Marilyn Monroe

2006-07-20T04:33:00.000-07:00

A quick track from Miss Monroe -

'My Heart Belongs to Daddy'

A precursor to a further look at Marilyn's music at my own Blog soon .....

IanB

Chuck Jackson ~ Any Day Now

2006-07-17T15:51:00.000-07:00

You Tube is my latest addiction and Taswhitco very kindly just sent me a link to this wonderful piece of Soul History ... check out his You Tube page for more great music videos. Enjoy!

IanB

Pearlene

2006-07-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since a Rock track hit me quite so hard as this one did when I heard it for the first time earlier this week. Lot's of classic influences being drawn on but a sound that comes out as very much their own. I am going to be downloading more from these guys at eMusic and I will be featuring them at my own Blog in the future , I just couldn't wait to share this one, it is that good as far I'm concerned, hope some of you think so to !

Watch The Way ~ Pearlene

See the bands website linked in the above picture

IanB

Music videos a gogo : Bollywood style baby!

2006-07-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Yaadon Ki Baarat-Lekar Hum-Neetu Singh

I just love 60's and 70's Indian films,nowadays you can get them on dvd (even the old ones) at your local indian supermaket for as little as 5 Euro (and with subs)! Where's the time I had to beg friends who went to India to bring me a suitcase full...

Duniya Main Logo Ko from the film Apna Desh

More indian musical madness! One of my favorites...WILD! :)

2006-07-16T07:46:00.000-07:00

Billy & The King Bees - Bango

This is an instrumental from the
Stax-Volt Singles collection.
Nothing is known about this group
from all that I can find out.
Great song for the Heat spell in the states,
or in your neck of the woods.

go Lolita go

2006-07-16T02:06:00.000-07:00

A swinging version of the Nelson Riddle classic, 'Lolita Ya-Ya'.

Kim & Co - Lolita Ya-Ya

Available on Songs For The Jet Set Vol. 2.

Jane Birkin & Vanessa Paradis - La Ballade de Johnny Jane

2006-07-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

GET HIP!

2006-07-12T05:15:00.000-07:00

GET HIP! Forums are up.

Discuss french, retro, whatever.
Requests songs, pictures and more.
Post your pictures, video's,
And much much more.

If you want to help me with the boardlayout, write back at the forums.

Go post-nuts and remember to link the forum! :)

GO JOIN!

Deedee Pitt

2006-07-11T03:16:00.000-07:00

'Laars Er Op' is taken from the 'From the Kitchen to the Garage' compilation which consists of 60's Dutch girl-groups.

I have no idea what Laars Er Op means, but in the Danish language Lars is a boy name, 'Er' is are, and 'Op' is up. So Lars Is Up? Up Where? I don't know, but I know this is your new favorite song. ;)

Deedee Pitt - Laars Er Op

Taxi for Rufus !!

2006-07-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

My Dad owned a taxi business once upon a time and one night his fare happened to be Chaka Khan & one member of Rufus heading back to a hotel in Stoke on Trent after playing a gig at The Heavy Steam Machine nightclub!! What a great band, what a wonderful voice. This is an early version of 'I'm Every Woman'

'I'm Every Woman' ~ Rufus

IanB

Music a gogo : Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman

2006-07-05T12:32:00.003-07:00

Patrick Macnee and Honor Blackman - Kinky Boots / Let's Keep It Friendly (Decca F11843, February 1964), Great Britain.
Yes,its that record.Reissued twice,adopted by French and Saunders,and written by the men responsible for Peter Sellers' "Goodness Gracious Me".(Oh and yes I'm an Avengers fan)

Kinky boots

EXTRA Let's keep it friendly (big thanks to Kurt!)

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Juliette & the Licks: Mallory Knox Did It !!

2006-07-04T17:27:00.000-07:00

Juliette & The Licks

As Hollywood wannabe Rock Stars go Juliette Lewis is the exception that proves the rule!! The Licks really do Rock !! Especially live where Juliette charges the stage with unbound energy and balls !! Don't listen expecting to hear anything other than hard,heads down Rock n Roll, plain & simple, you'll love it or hate it !!

Two tracks below: 'Hardly wait' & 'Coming Around'

Music and promo video a gogo : James Hunter

2006-07-01T08:51:00.001-07:00

EPK reel for London soul(!)man James Hunter. If you don't know him now,you better get to know him.He's one of the few talented cats out there bringing this fine music back,and I like this guy.Check his new album called "People Gonna Talk." website
To hear the live FREE AT NOON CONCERT at World Cafe Live,click here and push the "listen button" (and turn up the volume!).

Riot in my heart

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Fado Em Mim

2006-06-30T20:07:00.000-07:00

This is a follow-up to my Amália Rodrigues post and Wouter's Nynke Laverman post. Part three of Fado week here at Splendida.

Mariza is a young (32 year old) Fadista and follower of Amália Rodrigues. Her music honors the deep tradition of Fado Português while breathing new life into the art form and gently pushing it in new directions.

Born in Mozambique to a Portuguese father and a Mozambican mother, Mariza grew up in Lisbon's Mouraria quarter, where the family moved when she was three. Her parents owned a cafe where Mariza began singing Fado at age five.

Ó Gente Da Minha Terra -- Mariza: Fado em Mim

Que Deus Me Perdoe -- " . . . " (2001)

Transparente -- Mariza: Transparente (2005)

"Transparente" is a tribute to Mariza's African grandmother. Lift a glass of vino verde to your own grandmother.
. . .

Toots 'N Keef :

2006-06-27T01:53:00.000-07:00

A quickie post to celebrate the return to health of my laptop!! During my time offline I had the pleasure to see Toots & the Maytals live in Manchester & on the journey up I sampled Toot's recent album of star guest collaborations, 'True Love' ~ How could I resist!! A track featuring Keith Richards alongside a Reggae legend !

'Careless Ethiopians' ~ Toots & the Maytals featuring Keith Richards

IanB

Dutch (or more accurately Frisian) Fado

2006-06-25T07:50:00.000-07:00

In response to Matt's post, here's some really great Fado from the Netherlands by Nynke Laverman. For her first album, Sielesâlt, she translated poems of J.J. Slauerhoff to Frisian and turned them into beautiful Fado songs. Her second album, De Maisfrou, came out recently (and is a huge succes in the Netherlands) and contains lyrics by the Frisian poet Albertina Soepboer.

Nynke Laverman - De Iensumen (Sielesâlt)

Nynke Laverman - O Enjeitado (Sielsâlt)

Amigos Em Portugal

2006-06-24T19:56:00.000-07:00

Amália Rodrigues

Summer. Time to break out the Vino Verde. And while you are sipping away, dreaming of Lisbon, perhaps your soul yearns for Fado. Or maybe just another dip in the ocean.

Here's a taste of Amália Rodrigues, "the queen of Fado." The music's godmother. The Billie Holiday of Portugal.

Soak up that amazing, haunting voice as you drink up the Vino Verde. And wipe a tear from your eye.

Amêndoa Amarga

Alfama

I was first introduced to Amália Rodrigues by the Durutti Column's 1994 album Sex and Death. Vini Reilly sampled Amália's voice, mimicing her other worldly vocal with his guitar in the track "Fado." Thanks Vini.

Fado -- The Durutti Column

happy summer

Amália Rodrigues photo courtesy of wikipedia

Does that make me crazy Django ?

2006-06-23T08:21:00.000-07:00

Danger Mouse & Cee-Lo, better known as Gnarls Barkley, are so stunned by the success of their megasummerhit Crazy, they asked people not to buy it anymore - for they fear over-playing. One can always play the sample-source of Crazy, called Nel Cimitero Di Tucson, music from the movie Preparati la bara! (a Django movie with Terence Hill). Composed by the Reverberi-brothers, great students of master Ennio.
DEAR DMCA, THIS FILE IS DOWN!
Nel Cimitero di Tuscon
AGAIN, DMCA, THIS FILE IS DOWN, IT HAS BEEN FOR A LONG LONG TIME.

Pretty stunning

2006-06-21T06:44:00.000-07:00

The jazz og rock keyboardist 60's project with singer Julie Driscoll and the band Trinity.
They went on to produce several hit singles, notably a cover of David Ackles' Road to Cairo and This Wheel's on Fire, a Bob Dylan song.

Their version of 'Seasons Of The Witch' is stunning.

Brian Auger & Julie Driscoll & The Trinity - Season Of The Witch

Music video a gogo : Avi Paul Weinstein

2006-06-20T12:08:00.000-07:00

Avi Paul Weinstein spent his youth with one of those 4-track recorders. About 200 songs later he came up with "Here Come the Clones", an over the top concept album about egg machines, clones and defects. On his second release Stumbler, he returned to his sample-based roots and found out what would happen if DJ Shadow and Sonic Youth traveled back in time to the yé-yé 1960's. In the past he's performed as one leg of The Daikon Legs Quartet and in other pop groups. You can get the whole experience by visiting www.paperthinrecords.com or www.avipaulweinstein.com. Here you can find music videos, artworks, more music, and one of a kind giant stuffed animals! Or visit the myspace profile.Here's his "The face of Jesus in my soup" video...

The Hip Hypnotist

2006-06-19T06:30:00.000-07:00

Pat Collins, the Hip Hypnotist, owned a nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Las Vegas where she became such a sensation that famous people (like Lloyd Bridges in this picture) started to appear in her show. During the sixties and seventies she appeared in a lot of tv-shows like The Lucy Show and in 1968 she released a record called Turn On With The Hip Hypnotist which contains (among others) the great song I Only Have Eyes For You:

Pat Collins - I Only Have Eyes For You (Turn On With The Hip Hypnotist)

Moody Soundtrack Section

2006-06-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

La Piovra is ofcourse the italian tv series about a cop (Michele Placido) and his fight against the mob. It makes for impressive tv viewing and although the first season was scored by Riz Ortolani, it was during the second season that Ennio Morricone stepped in to write a typically gorgeous soundtrack for the rest of the series.

La Piovra
Mille Ecchi

Sucking chocolate cigarettes...

2006-06-16T12:18:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite song at the moment.

Loving those breathy, whispering voices with french accents.

Vanessa and the O's - Stand

Vanessa and the O's on myspace

Agnetha Fältskog

2006-06-15T10:55:00.000-07:00

Yes it's the blonde one from Abba.
Maybe you didn't know, but in May 2004, Fältskog released My Colouring Book. The album was well received by critics and was a best-seller in Scandinavia also reaching number 12 in the UK Albums Chart. In Germany the album got to number six in the charts and in Holland it reached the top 10. The album sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.

Agnetha Fältskog - If I Thought You'd Ever Change

Music a gogo : P.P. Arnold

2006-06-15T07:44:00.000-07:00

The best version of this classic song (written by Cat Stevens) by the first lady of British soul.The video was shot by Peter Whitehead on a beach with the Small Faces in tow.More about P.P. Arnold.

The first cut is the deepest

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Butches Brew [sic]

2006-06-12T00:45:00.000-07:00

More Hard Rockin' was promised, so here we are .................. Hard Rockin' inna Dub/Reggae stylee however! One of my favourite releases of recent years & almost totally the work of one Michael Hunter aka the 'Butch Cassidy Sound System' ; Butches Brew offers some high steppin Reggae Rockers as illustrated by the following tracks .................... Set your dial to 11 !!!!

Rockers Galore / Hear What I Say [zip]

Check out the album including a scorching take on The Meters track 'Cissy Strut' .... you won't regret it!

IanB

2006-06-11T16:02:00.000-07:00

Don't know anything about this or even where
it came from, except I needed to get it off my HD
and I like it. Hope you do too.
Huh? - TopKicks

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Music a gogo : The Small Faces

2006-06-10T07:53:00.000-07:00

Classic organ groover by this British group,enjoy!

Grow your own

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EXTRA
Julie Driscoll,Brian Auger & The Trinity "Indian rope man"

"the wildest organ in town" (r.i.p. Billy Preston)

2006-06-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

As you've no doubt heard by now, Billy Preston died on Tuesday, less than two weeks after we lost Desmond Dekker. He was only 59.

Known as "the fifth Beatle," Preston famously received credit on "Get Back," the only person outside of the fab-four to ever be noted for a contribution to a Beatles recording. Preston's electric piano solo on "Get Back" was a delight and he performed the track with the group on their final "rooftop"concert.

Check Preston's wikipedia entry and you may be surprised to learn that: Billy, along with Quincy Jones, co-wrote the score for the Sidney Poitier movie "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs." And a gravely ill Preston literally got up from his sick bed to contribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers recently released Stadium Arcadium. According to Flea, Preston, upon receipt of the working demo, emerged from bed just long enough to lay down the clavinet track for "Warlocks." Here's a clip of the Chili Peppers' "Warlocks." (Note that "Warlock" is the title of one of Desmond Dekker's best songs, which serves to give a nod to the original rude boy in this Preston tribute).

Sunny -- Billy Preston: Wildest Organ in Town (1966)

Rated X / Billy Preston -- Miles Davis: Panthalassa (Bill Laswell Reconstruction & Mix Translation)

Along with "Rated X," Bill Laswell included the track Miles Davis named in honor of Preston in Panthalassa, his reworking of Miles early '70 material, including In A Silent Way ('69), On The Corner ('72) and Get Up With It. ('74). It's a brilliant mix that remains faithful to Miles sound and vision while sounding fresh, exciting, a bit trippy and, of course, dubbier (dubbier? -- not a word) than the source material. Laswell showed great restraint by sparingly and judiciously weaving his trademark dub sound into the mixes. Check this great review of the album from the Austin Chronicle, which notes that Laswell "takes the nuclear-powered groove of one of the 20th Century's greatest musicians, and catapults it even farther into the stratosphere." The author also asked Laswell "what exactly is a 'mix translation'?" To which Bill replied:

It just means moving energy from one place to another. It's all energy that we're dealing with and translating means making it understood to someone else, bringing it to them in a language that they speak.

With Billy Preston and Desmond Dekker's passing, there is a whole mess of magic musical mojo energy movin' out there in the stratosphere. Let's hope that those who tap into it put it to good use.
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Frédérique Spigt

2006-06-07T04:24:00.000-07:00

The Dutch contenders at the Eurovision Song Contest haven’t been successful for more than thirty years. The last few years we didn’t even make it to the finals and with those crappy artists we really don’t deserve it either. Personally I can’t even remember an artist that I liked being a participant for the Netherlands, but in 1998 Frédérique Spigt decided to compete in the National Finals with the song Mijn Hart Kan Dat Niet Aan (My Heart Can’t Take This).

Although we probably wouldn’t have won the Eurovision Song Contest with Frédérique either and probably wouldn’t even have achieved a higher ranking than our actual participant (Edsilia Rombley ended up at the 4th place), it would have been nice to hear a more melodramatic song for once.

A great song to sing-along on the top of your lungs on lonely road trips, or late at night on the couch when your girlfriend just broke up with you:

Frédérique Spigt - Mijn Hart Kan Dat Niet Aan

I think we're alone now

2006-06-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

Lene Lovich - I think we're alone now (Japanese version)

Tommy James and the Shondells track (thanks, G!) as covered by Tiffany, and others - this one's in Japanese, by Serbian-American-British Lene, who had a hit in the UK in the 70s with the squeak-tastic Lucky Number. Which you can watch on video here, and very silly it is, too.

Ministry: Wakey! Wakey!!

2006-06-06T12:55:00.000-07:00

........... time for NOISE !! Hadn't heard this for years ............ from the album by Ministry ~ Psalm 69 ~ Jesus Built my Hotrod!

"ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long, Ding dang a dong bong bing bong !!!!...................."

More Hard Rockin' to follow !!

Dream a Little Dream of Oui

2006-06-06T09:04:00.000-07:00

The Beautiful South - Les Yeux Ouverts

French Adaptation of "Dream a Little Dream of Me"
From the soundtrack to the movie 'French Kiss'.

Very sweet..

Moody Soundtrack Section

2006-06-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

I've always loved this Guesch Patti track from Peter Greenaway's The Pillow Book. This atmospheric number was written by Etienne Daho and even had a video with bits from the film.

Blonde

2006-06-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

I believe I was left with the wrong family when I was born!
Why you ask?
I enjoy most food, reading material and music not,
how do you say, normal, for an american.
That goes for my thought process also, but that's
a different topic.
This is an Italian song and if I'm correct,
celebrates the unifying potential of the sea?
I don't have anything else but this song by him but it's a favorite!
Che II Mediterraneo Sia : Eugenio Bennato

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Keep the faith baby!

2006-06-02T08:49:00.000-07:00

Let's spend a night at Wigan Casino in the 70's (77)!Northern Soul!
Yeah baby,yeah!
Update The influential American music magazine 'Billboard' officially voted it 'The Best Disco in the World' ahead of New York's 'Studio 54' in 1978!

Mary Roos

2006-06-02T01:42:00.000-07:00

In the Netherlands everybody is a little bit grumpy about the bad weather this spring. When the rain is pouring from the sky, you’ll have to find a solution to bring the summer into your livingroom. Music always seems to help and lately especially German singer Mary Roos, with her song L’Autoroute. Everytime I hear this song, which is quite often these days since it’s on a compilation I’ve made, I start to whistle and the sun seems to be shining again. Try it yourself, you’ll see it will work.

Mary Roos – L’Autoroute

The Marshmallow Kisses

2006-06-01T20:55:00.000-07:00

The Marshmallow Kisses is a band I've just been introduced to. They are an indiepop band from Hong Kong, and their songs are delightfully twee. But I suppose you can guess that from their name!

The Marshmallow Kisses - I Wonder Why My Favourite Boy Leaves Me In The Rain

The Marshmallow Kisses official site, here.
More songs on their myspace!

Old-school rap

2006-06-01T15:32:00.000-07:00

Jeanne Calment - La farandole de Jeanne

Jeanne Calment was born in Arles in 1875 and died in 1997 at 122 years of age, making her the official oldest person in the world, ever - and she was one damn cool, witty lady, by all accounts (quote: "I've only got one wrinkle, and I'm sitting on it). She also released a rap record at the age of 121, 'Maîtresse du temps' from which this track is taken, and it's a lot of silly fun. Read more about her here in English, or ici en français.

2006-06-01T12:24:00.000-07:00

Illustrated for Playboy, wrote and illustrated childrens books,
wrote songs that became famous for Dr. Hook, Johnny Cash.
Hopefully his early LPs will come out on CD,
as they're hard to find and expensive.
This cut is from:
Inside Folk Songs: 1962
It Does Not Pay To Be Hip
7 days and it's gone.

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