 It's Too Good To Be Kept A Secret Some music just washes on by you. Some is discovered fresh and new pristine from the press, or just to you... others rediscovered from the pile of old vinyl or CD's etc.... So if you've found something that you feel deserves a wider audience, an old favourite long forgotten but deserves an introducion to a new generation or just too good to leave rotting in the pile.....Give It An 'Earing 'Ere...and tell us why.... I've added two to the spotify Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere. Laura Izibor "Shine" Link to her song's video New to me.....Gentle up-beat jazz vocals...love the lyric "got a pain in the face from all your stressing out!...." We don't promote enough of these sounds.... Leadbelly from album "The Roots of Led Zepplin" unable to fnd a link elsewhere. This was new to me.........and made me think that we owe the old 'uns a lot for the musical heritage they have given us...."A Cappella' version..... Just, his voice and hands holding the whole thing together.... Have fun...let's share the music.
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I love Leadbelly's music. At least as good as Robert Johnson in my opinion. The best album from a recording point of view (significantly better than the Library of Congress recordings) is actually Alabama Bound. This was one of the few commercially produced albums that he did for RCA with the Golden Gate Quartet. I think it might also be known as or form a part of 'Take This Hammer' as it was released in the 'states.
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Hi Chris, Thanks for that I'll add it to my wish list....already had someone ask me where it was available - you're ia star..... 12 string guitar is enough to make a crowd turn out to see him.... I was going to post this here because friend has just mentioned that if they could they'd add this....It's not on Spotify..I have found it on Youtube so here's the link for everyone In The Court of the Crimson King - King Crimson and so long as it doesn't disappear we can all listen to for while longer.....
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 Nice one Tamara - do you want to make that Spotify list collaborative so we can all add to it?
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Just realised that's a different version of Black Betty to the one I know - same style but longer. He's still doing that strange singing in 4/4 but clapping in 3/4 time (I think) which really makes his version unique.
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HI Dave, THANKS...I'll kick myself as soon as I've left the keyboard... I have been surprised at the feedback on that one song. All huge rock fans who are amazed and are looking for his works availability. They all mentioned the Nirvana cover on your thread "Superior Covers" but this convinced of his quality....Thanks for the timing detail - i woudn't pick up on that I'll pass it on thanks again. All the best Tamara
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WEll, I've just added two more to the list. Frankie Avalon's Venus The song is haunting....not to be hidden... Youtube link to Frankie Avalon ; Venus Don't miss this even if you're onSpotify...it shosthe original 45rpm disc on turntable... JJ Cale Magnolia...... friend reminded me of his work.....brilliant Link To His Official Website I chose this song, as his "too good to keep a secret track"...... Youtube link to JJ Cale: Magnolia could be the saxaphone which sold it to me..... all the best Tamara
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Hi all, Latest listings Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere. A class piece: Porcelain By Moby...... on Spotify but also Youtube link and then this one .....Oh My!!!!! IT's.....See for yourself.... Link to Shocking Blue....Venus. ..it's U-rated...and thanks to Youtube available (No Spotify for this) This was their promo video. It is so not what I was expecting...and I haven't stopped laughing. I am petrified of putting it on the thread in case it's misunderstood... all the best Tamara
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Hi All Two Songs; The Noisettes : Don't upset the Rhythm..... Noisettes Myspace Link This is just such an appropriate tune...seems to have caught the imagination of even the diehard rockers.....and the teenies... so why leave it out Iron and Wine: Flightless Bird, American Mouth Iron and Wine Myspace Link Poetic, love the vocals....
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Hi all, Today, There's a duet by two of my favourite artists... I couldn't believe that it as possible for their voices to be blended together...... It's remarkable.... Al Green and Corinne Bailey Rae... singing Take Your Time..... It's laidback and lovely.... Youtube Link Al Green and Corinne Bailey Rae Take Your Time. Then, there's Deep Purple's - Child In Time... It's 12 minutes long from their "The Best of Made In Japan" album.... They were going to feature sooner or later... I was spoilt for choice...Smoke On The Water, Highway Star, Speed King, Black Night..... Youtube link Deep Purple Child In Time and I'm going to Spotify to Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere. again ...and again... just you take your time..... Tamara
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Hi all, Today's Good Friday.....and heading towards a Bank Holiday which usually means my personal bank account's hammered and occasionally myself.... First up is an appropriately titled song by Joe Jackson. Friday. I love the concept.....it's got a great beat, tells a story and it's so real life....... especially the concept of clocking in.... "Friday's her magic day....Friday rules OK." Then to soothe those with a gentler nature....there is . Dionne Warrick's Love Song. Of course she's better known for her Grammy Award winning song "Do You know The Way To San Jose?"...but you'd be word perfect and that spoils the fun.....no rain on the holiday parades please..... Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere. Tamara
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Today, it's one that's new to me.....and the other is old but worth 'earing again...OK - perhaps not your taste....well haa. Got one you prefer...put it on... Curtis Mayfield - Freddies Dead Youtube link *We can deal with rockets and dreams but reality....." The Theme tune to SUPERFLY ...... Eddy Grant - Give me hope Jo'anna Youtube link beautiful video.. and who couldn't do with a little hope? Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere.
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Ok - who could resist the traditional greetings so here goes Happy by Alexia Easter by Marillion This is always an Easter conundrum in our house... when confronted with an Egg someone always chirps in with the question Which Came First? by Ry Cooder (great guitar) Hope that solves it..... all the best Tamara Oh gone on have some Chocolate too!!!! by Marisa Monte (very good !) Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere.
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What can I say...It's springtime.. I am going to enjoy the outdoors....... and I hope you will too. Can't remember when I last heard this but it sums up the spirit of just now... Springtime Promises - Pentangle Youtube link and then, Easter is great for others peppering you with their favourites. Crowd reaction suggested this was the most popular: so being generous. Thought I'd give it another 'earing 'ere ...... Davy's On The Road Again... Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Youtube link: old but gold footage Spotify users Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere.
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Hi All, Something fresh and new... The Bird and The Bee's song "My Love" from "Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future" You Tube Link And next is Josh Ritter's tune "Come and Find Me" which is charrming in the way that only the Golden Age can conjure up. It was reportedly made for the kind of money of those days too. A meagre $1,000 - It's on The "Golden Age of Radio" album 2001. For me it's one of the best and brings hope for the music hungry in these hard pressed times. You Tube Link Spotifiers : Give it an 'Earing. 'Ere.
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Hi Chris, Thanks for that one ..I've posted "Eli's Coming" on the Spotify site...the album will display if the titles's cliicked on. Gonna Take a Miracle shows The other album doesn't show on Spotify. .but there are others...... Her voice reminds me of Petula Clarke /Dusty Springfield sound and era ...Wow I am surprised that we've not heard more of her... but we obviously have of her songs...they are done by a huge variety others Wiki Laura Nyro link Amaziing. All the best Tamara
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