Furry Lewis : Kassie Jones

Furry Lewis doing his most famous song, from 1968. 

Serge Gainsbourg : All the things you are

Here's a strange and rare clip of Serge not being like Serge at all.  For those that know him, obviously he's big into jazz, but I've never seen him this straight ahead.  And, I couldn't post it here (because people disable embedding) but if you haven't seen Serge telling Whitney Houston scandalous things, check that out on youtube.

Download "Histoire de Melody Nelson" HERE.

George Harrison : On the Dick Cavett Show

Maybe some of you saw the excellent Martin Scorsese directed George Harrison documentary "Living in the Material World" recently.  Here's a look at the "quiet Beatle," my favorite, George Harrison.  He's always honest and straightforward, and this interview is no exception.  Below you can download George's final album, Brainwashed.

Download "Brainwashed" HERE.

Carla Thomas : Every Ounce of Strength

Here's a clip from 1965...its Carla Thomas doing "Every Ounce of Strength."  The audio on the clip is not the best, but you still get to see a rare glimpse of the young soul singer.  Maybe you had a chance to download some of her stuff from the Complete Stax Collection I posted previously...below is some more of her stuff.

Download "The Queen Alone" HERE.

Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers : The Monster Mash

I am proud to say that this is the very very first record I owned.  It was the record below (I believe), and I can picture the weird cover...it seemed like it was from outer space. I was about 6 or 7 and played it on a Fisher Price record player and the world was alright.  Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers (nice name) made song after song of novelty "Ghouly-Halloweeny" tunes, and it gets a bit old, but this is a true classic. 

Download the track "Monster Mash" HERE.

Lightnin' Hopkins

I've been listening to a lot of Lightnin' Hopkins recently.  That's Sam John Hopkins, the legend.  In the second video, its Joan Baez he's singing to.

Download "Lightnin' Sings the Blues" HERE.

Dock Boggs : "Country Blues"

The first time I saw video of Skip James or Mississippi John Hurt or Son House, it was like seeing video of a ghost.  These were legends of the 20's that made their mark on shellac wax cuttings and went back to their sharecropping shacks; not compatible with Youtube and Google.  But here's another one that surprised me: none other than Dock Boggs.  After listening to him for years, I built an image of what I thought he looked like (even though I've seen pictures)...this wasn't exactly it.  Dock started recording in 1926/27 and did "revival" recordings in the 60's as well.

Download "Country Blues (LP)" HERE.

Roger Damawuzan : "Wait for me"

African Scream Contest: Raw and Psychedelic Afro Sounds from Benin and Togo 70's.  This is Roger Damawuzan doing a funky number from a great compilation.  

Download the record HERE.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Eddie Cochran : C'mon Everybody

I believe this is from 1959, its Eddie Cochran.  Not much needs to be said.  Below is a nice and thorough (35 song) collection.

 Download "Portrait of a Legend" HERE.

Clara Rockmore, the Theremin : "The Swan (Saint-Saens"

"Rockmore had several gifts that enabled her to play the theremin so well. Her classical training gave her an advantage...She possessed absolute pitch from birth, helpful in playing an instrument that generates tones of any pitch throughout its range, not just those those defined by equal temperament. She had extremely precise, rapid control of her movements, important in playing an instrument that depends on the performer's motion and proximity rather than touch. She also had the advantage of working directly with Léon Theremin from the early days of the instrument..."

Download "The Art of the Theremin" HERE.

Sonny Boy Williamson (II) - Bye Bye Bird

Possibly the coolest, most badass man ever to walk the earth, its Sonny Boy Williamson...aka Rice Miller aka Willie Williamson aka the Goat aka Footsie.  It was actually his radio sponsor on the King Biscuit Time show that started billing him as SBW, to capitalize on the fame of another popular blues singer, named Sonny Boy Williamson.  His year of birth is unknown, dates range anywhere from 1899 to 1912.  He died in 1965.   

 Download the "Best of" HERE .

Sol Hoopii - 40's Hawaiian steel guitar

You can watch Sol Hoopii in a rare Christian promotional film from 1943.  The video definitely doesn't show him at his most impressive, but its a unique film, either way.  Many name Sol as the all-time greatest lap steel guitar player.  His most famous recordings were with his Novelty Quartette and Novelty Five from '33-'38.  Note: In the clip above his name is mispronounced, it should be Sol "Ho-Op-Pee."  

Download a Sol Hoopii record HERE.

Los Bravos: "Going Nowhere"

Spain's Los Bravos from 1966 with an amazing song...the video is almost distractingly ridiculous...pure 60's.  This song was also featured in the Nuggets 2 Compilation.  

And, just like a Phil Spector drag racing song : "One of Los Bravos' founding members Manuel Fernandez committed suicide on 20 May 1967, at the age of 23, after the death of his bride Lottie Rey in an auto accident."

September for lovers: Yves Montand "Les Feuilles Mortes"

Yves Montand was a very popular Italian born French singer and actor.  He was discovered by Edith Piaf in Paris, and she became his mentor, and lover.  He later went on to marry several times, and have affairs with high profile women, like Marilyn Monroe.  Yes, September is for lovers. 

""[H]e died on the set... On the very last day, after his very last shot. It was the very last night and we were doing retakes. He finished what he was doing and then he just died. And the film tells the story of an old man who dies from a heart attack, which is the same thing that happened!"

Download Chante Paris HERE. 

 

S.E. Rogie - "I wish I was a Cowboy"

From Sierra Leone, its Highlife/Palm Wine guitarist and singer S.E. Rogie.  Born in 1926, he began performing early, while working as a tailor.  He started playing music professionally in the 60's.  He recorded mostly during the 70's and 80's and died in 1994, shortly after releasing his last album "Dead Men Don't Smoke Marijuana."

Download "Palm Wine Guitar Music" HERE.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Suicide "Surrender"

Suicide (Alan Vega and Martin Rev) was like no band before or after.  Well, maybe some after, as their sound has been highly influential...but no one quite got it right like Suicide.  Their first album (S/T - 1977) was unbelievably progressive and unique for its time.  I urge you to check it out (clip below).  

But above is a track from their 1988 album, "A Way of Life."  Keep in mind: this was done before this sort of thing was considered ironic...it was genuine.

Download "A Way of Life (1988)" HERE. 

PS - As AQD posted a bit back, Bruce Springsteen did a wonderful cover of Suicide's Dream Baby Dream.  Check that out HERE.  Bruce continues to surprise with his eclectic taste.

Waiphot Phetsuphan เจ็ดปีที่รอคอย- ไวพจน์ (Thailand)

Waiphot Phetsuphan is a Thai music legend.  I don't know if he's still alive or not...He started in the 60's and proved himself a talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.  About half way through his career, his lyrics became religiously oriented; focusing on simple Buddhist themes.  For more info check out StereoMono, and Monrakplengthai.  

Download a record by Phetusphan HERE.

Patrizia e i Six Lions (Italy)

Here is a crazy group from Italy called Six Lions.  In the clip above, Patrizia is singing with them.  I can't find any info about the group, except that they're from the 60's and they did some crazy beat/garage stuff including some covers.  Download an album below.

DOWNLOAD A Six Lions album HERE.

September for lovers : Porter Wagoner - The Cold Hard Facts of Life

September may be for lovers, but love can be dark.  Porter Wagoner often showed the darker side of love.  This is a great dramatic story song from 1967.  So "Who taught who, the Cold Hard Facts of Life?"  Yes, September is for lovers.  You can download the brilliant album below.  (THE LINK IS FIXED, IF YOU CHECKED EARLIER)

Download the album HERE.

Sir Victor Uwaifo - Kirikisi

Here's a track by Nigeria's Victor Uwaifo.  His biggest hit was in 1966, called "Guitar boy and Mamiwater," which was "inspired by an encounter (which he has long maintained actually occurred) with a mami wata (mermaid) while lounging on Bar Beach in Lagos."

"Uwaifo's hobbies include swimming, bodybuilding, gaming, reading, writing, and bringing up other people's children."

Download the sweet record Guitar Boy Superstar HERE. 

 

BUY IT if you really dig it. 

George Johnson : The Whistling Coon (1891)

Today's post is a true piece of history.  This is the VERY FIRST RECORDING by an African-American !  Ever.  From, 1891, its George Johnson, with "The Whistling Coon."  Now, its tough to hear the music through the surface noise/etc, but just to think, this is someone singing and whistling from 120 years ago!  Yes, it's offensive.  If you follow the video to youtube, there is a bit of the story behind it.   

Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas

The wonderfully titled Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas is a 2LP (or CD) set featuring "Tropicalia Psychedelic Masterpieces from '67-'76."  It's well packaged, it comes with a huge booklet and 3D glasses.  

From the record, The Youngsters are doing the Lennon/McCartney Beatles/Stones song "I wanna be your man."  I think they do it better than the Beatles or the Stones.

Download Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas HERE.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Aida Mustfa : Lido

One of my favorites by Indonesian singer Aida Mustafa.  Great garage/pop with the Zaenal Combo.  You can download 5 songs from an LP below, and there's a decent amount of her music on youtube. 

Download the record HERE.

Thanks to Madrotter.

Berkant - Şu Aydının Uşağı (Turkey)

This is a Turkish singer from the 60's called Berkant, singing with Vasfi Ucaroglu Orkestrasi.  The video is wild, the Mp3's are bit more listenable.  This is a world of music I don't know much about. Part of it is clearly very foreign and alien, another part is influenced by western stuff.  Check it out!  You can find a few MP3's over at GarageHangover.

Os Brazões - Tão longe de Mim

Fans of Os Mutantes and other 60's psych/garage should definitely check out Brazil's Os Brazões.  I don't know much about them...I can really only find their self-titled album from 1969.  They mixed tropicalia and other Brazilian music with American garage and psychedelic.  

Download the album HERE.

Slim Smith - "Girls Like Dirt"

Another powerful artist with a sad end; Slim Smith was one of the greatest vocalists of the general "reggae" genre.  He was a member of the Techniques, and later the Uniques.  Here is a classic track you gotta love called "Girls Like Dirt."  You can download a record of him with the Uniques below.  From Wiki -

 

"Smith died in 1973. Unable to gain entry to his parents' house, he broke a window, badly lacerating his arm. He bled to death before he could receive treatment. His death stunned Jamaica. Still widely regarded as one of Jamaica's great vocalists..."

Download the record HERE.

Chantal Goya: Les Annees 60

Chantal Goya is a French singer and actress.  She most famously appeared in Jean-Luc Godard's "Masculin, feminin."  If you like 60's French pop, check it out; and download the record. 

Download the record HERE. 

September for lovers: Otis Rush "Violent Love"

A truly entertaining and bizarre love song, "Violent Love" was written by Willie Dixon and first recorded by the Big Three (I believe).  That's also a great version.  Here's Otis Rush doing it in 1956.  Yes, September is for lovers.

Small Island Pride - Federation (1956)

From one of the best ever calypso compilations, here's Small Island Pride with "Federation."  This is from "Calypso Awakening" (Folkways), featuring recordings from the Emory Cook Collection.  Cook released some incredible music, including the fantastic "Luiz Bonfa: Solo in Rio 1959."

Download Calypso Awakening HERE.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Trio Visca, Indonesia

This is pure Indonesian girl group stuff from Trio Visca.  The harmonies and styling is very typical of other pop/garage groups of the 60's from over there.  Great stuff, pretty damn hard to find. 

Download the 4-track EP HERE.

Jenks "Tex" Carman - End of the World

I like originals.  Jenks "Tex" Carman was definitely an original.  Some called him a genius, some an idiot savant; he combined hillbilly music, cowboy music, and Hawaiian sounds.  He recorded during the 40's and 50's...here's one of my favorite tracks "End of the World."  Below is a crazy live video from the 50's.  He was truly from another time...maybe another world.

The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968

The Complete Stax-Volt Singles from '59-'68.  Amazing classic R&B and Soul from Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Booker T, and so many others. 

Download Disc 1 Here

Download Disc 2 Here

Download Disc 3 Here

Download Disc 4 Here

Download Disc 5 Here

Download Disc 6 Here

Download Disc 7 Here

Download Disc 8 Here

Download Disc 9 Here

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Clancy Eccles: Bag-A-Boo (Don't Brag Don't Boast)

OK, let's get off the September sap and visit Mr. Clancy Eccles.  Here's Jamaica's own telling you "Don't you brag and don't you boast."  Let's make everything as simple as possible, but not more so.  Let's be humble...you too Clancy.

September for lovers : Arthur Prysock "This is my Beloved"

This is the first (and possible only) post in a series of posts called September for lovers.  Arthur Prysock recorded the album "This is my Beloved" in 1969.  It's a spoken word album with tender heartsong poetry, erotic desires, and loving temptations.  The first track, "I need your Love" starts with an abrasion, then opens up...

At 2:24 into this clip, "Your Body Makes Eyes at Me," moves from the cerebral to the primal; but still remains delicate.  If you listen long enough to let it consume you, it will.  Yes, September is for lovers.

Siamese Soul : Vol. 2

Great comp of Thai pop from the 60's-80's.  Here is a track from  Kwan Jai & Kwan Jit Sriprajan.  

Download the record here.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

American Primitive Vol.1: Raw Pre-war Gospel 1926-1936

Roots enthusiasts may know this amazing compilation called "American Primitive" compiled by John Fahey and others.  There are two volumes out, the second is quite hard to find.  This first one has some cool stuff by Charley Patton, Bukka White, and here, Blind Roosevelt Graves.  This is really raw and unique gospel, check it out.

Download the record here.

 BUY IT if you really dig it.

France Gall - Ne sois pas si bete

OK, maybe this isn't the rarest but its one of my favorites.  It's the beautiful France Gall with "Ne sois pas si bete" ("Don't be so stupid"), which was her first single.  It got its first airplay on her 16th birthday in 1963.  Apparently this video clip was made from an old General Motors promotional film from 1956.

Bollywood Steel Guitar

This is really wild.  Its really steel guitars, and its really from India.  A compilation on the Sublime Frequencies label, this track is from artist Van Shipley, and kinda has a 60's jazzy go-go feel.

Download part 1 here.  And part 2 here.

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Michi Sarmiento y su Combo Bravo

From Colombia, recorded 1967-1977 its Michi Sarmiento y su Combo Bravo.  This is a release from the Soundway label.  Its a cool record, I'd definitely recommend it.  

Download it here

BUY IT if you really dig it.

Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou - Noude Ma Gnin Tche De Me

This is an unbelievable track from the record "Volume Two: Echos Hypnotiques" by Orchestre Poly Rhytmo de Cotonou from Benin.  Everything I've heard by them is definitely worth listening to; they have stuff out on Soundway Records, Analog Africa, and others.

London is the Place for Me: Calypso in London '50-'56

This is a cool comp of Calypso music in London during 1950-56.  There is also a Vol. 2 available.  Below you can download the record.

Download "London is the Place for Me"

BUY IT if you really dig it. 

Les Gams (France)

Not much really needs to be said about this.  Classic French pop from Les Gams.  I don't know much about them, I believe they only recorded one LP and released several singles between about '62-64.

Lightnin' Hopkins - The Blues According to Lightnin' Hopkins

This film was shot in 1967 and shows some of rural Texas, including some great blues musicians.  This 30 minute documentary is definitely worth checking out.

Chaweewan Dumnern (Thailand)

One of my favorites by Thai artist Chaweewan Dumnern.  This is from the 60's (I believe), and is available on the fantastic Thai Comp called "The Sound of Siam(1964-1975)."  Its available on Soundway Records.  The comp has two more songs from Chaweewan.

Los Mustang (ES)

Los Mustang is a group from Spain that did some cool stuff in the 60's.  They did quite a few Beatles covers and other classic 60's songs in Spanish.  And they did some cool originals.  Here's one of my favorite covers; a classic you will surely know. 

Renato Carosone - Caravan Petrol (IT)

This is pretty amazing.  From Wiki about Carosone "At the height of his career, Carosone announced his retirement from music in 1960: I'd rather retire now on the crest of the wave, than being tormented later by the doubt that yè-yè fashion and new armies wearing blue-jeans may wipe away all that I have achieved in so many years of work and worries. His decision caused an uproar. Some even suspected obscure criminal threats. Away from the spotlight, Carosone turned to other interests, mainly painting."  Renato Carosone is the piano player.

 

The Rogers (IT) - Quanto ho pianto

From 1968, these Italian garage rockers had a killer A-side, "Quanto ho pianto, " and cool B-side: "Se Mi Lascerai."  I hope to put these out (in better quality than here) on a compilation on Dolgoff Records.

Frank Stokes

Many roots enthusiasts will know the name, Frank Stokes.  These 1920's recordings of the Memphis blues singer/guitarist are worth checking out.  This Yazoo disc is one of 3-4 compilations available, and may be the best one.

http://www.zshare.net/download/8707768418e5e4e1/

Aida Mustafa, Indonesia

Aida Mustafa from Indonesia.  Here's a couple links to some of her music.

http://sharebee.com/ba73abaa
http://www.mediafire.com/?tu9b9wq2eoqc0cd

If you look, you can find a bit more on the web (including youtube).  I hope to put out some of her music on vinyl on Dolgoff Records in the future.  Thanks to Madrotter (madrotter.blogspot.com/) and StereoMono (stereoxmono.blogspot.com)

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