Marvin Gaye - A Tribute To The Great Nat 'King' Cole



What discerning fan of great music could look at a title like that and not stop to listen to the music? Two of the shining lights of modern song, and bright stars in DaddyRich's firmament, I just had to give it a whirl. It's Nat's songs covered by Marvin, and although I usually feel like the classics should almost never be messed with... it IS Marvin, after all. Somehow this one got buried in the mid 1960's without much notice, but we know all about music critics, don't we? This exampe of early Marvin isn't what fans of his later output might rally dig but let's not be too concerned about them. This was well before 'What's Going On' and 'Sexual Healing', Marvin was much more fo a crooner in these times. Either way, I love Nat and believe no one but Marvin should attempt something like this and he succeeded beatifully.


1. Nature Boy
2. Ramblin' Rose
3. Too Young
4. Pretend
5. Straighten Up And Fly Right
6. Mona Lisa
7. Unforgettable
8. To The Ends Of The Earth
9. Sweet Lorraine
10. It's Only A Paper Moon
11. Send For Me
12. Calypso Rose




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A Double-Shot Of Soul From Otis Redding






Otis Redding - Otis Redding Sings Soul (1966)


Another aptly-named album from the 1960's. What a corny title, eh? File next to "Bob Marley Sings Reggae". But to say that Otis "sings" soul is a bit of a misnomer. The man belted and wailed that sweet soul music. You could FEEL Otis, you know? It's a shame he didn;t live longer to give us more of his art, but we have quite a bit still here to enjoy. One of the best compilations I have heard of the man's music and I hope you all can dig it, too.


1. Ole Man Trouble
2. Respect
3. Change Is Gonna Come, A
4. Down In The Valley
5. I've Been Loving You Too Long
6. Shake
7. My Girl
8. Wonderful World
9. Rock Me Baby
10. Satisfaction
11. You Don't Miss Your Water






Otis Redding - In Person Live At The Whisky A Go Go (1966)


A more astute and well written description than I could have come up with...

"Recorded in 1966, Otis Redding's In Person At The Whisky A Go Go is his best live album, beating out Live in Europe, and is one of the best and most energetic live albums ever made. The album kicks off with the great I Can't Turn You Loose followed by Pain In My Heart, from Redding's first album. This is followed by the soulful plea of Just One More Day and a great version of his earlier hit Mr. Pitiful. The recording of Satisfaction on here is even better then the version on Otis Blue, and easily rivals the Stone's version. This is followed by three great soul songs, I'm Depending On You, Any Ole Way and the great ballad These Arms of Mine. Reddin then goes into a kickin' version of James Brown's Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, which at least as good as the original. The album closes with the classic Respect. This is just a tour de force performance and you can feel the energy coming off of it. This prooves just how great of a voice Otis Redding had and just how soulful he was. This is an essential album in Otis Redding's catalog and in the history of Soul and R&B."


1. I Can't Turn You Loose
2. Pain In My Heart
3. Just One More Day
4. Mr. Pitiful
5. Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)
6. I'm Depending On You
7. Any Ole Way
8. These Arms Of Mine
9. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
10. Respect


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Stevie Wonder - Light My Fire



I did my damndest to find out more information about this one but came up short. My apologies - although you will enjoy the record. Another of Uncle Bill's vinyl (@320) rips of classic plastic. A quick glance at the track list will tell you that this a cover album by the coolest of the cool - Stevie Wonder. I respect him more and more each time my dumb ass tries to play any musical instrument - and I am not blind. This has a catalog number mfp 50420 but google didn't hook an old man up with anything. Regardless of background info, all that is really needed is to play and enjoy. The choice of his covers is indicative of it's time of recording. A few Dylan, a Doors tune (obviously) and a great Billie Holiday song 'God Bless The Child', among other great jams given the Wonder touch. Everyone here knows of my fawning worship of all music Stevie - so of course, this comes highly recommended.


1. i was made to love her
2. send me some lovin'
3. respect
4. my girl
5. baby don't you do it
6. can i get a witness
7. light my fire
8. sunny
9. everytime i see you i go wild
10. God bless the child
11. angie girl
12. please please please
13. mr tambourine man
14. blowin' in the wind


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Stevie Wonder - Lost Treasures : Rarities from the 1960's-1990's


Of course, among my first posts and I have been meaning to return to the genius of Stevie Wonder. There are not enough words for me to express how much I love and admire Stevie. If any group of people deserve to have a grudge against everyone, I think it's those with severe disabilites. Although I am only partially disabled, I can only imagine the pain of having a total lack of some important ability. Sight and sound would be extra tough to live without on a daily basis. Not withstanding the treatment they get as children with cruel taunting and such but even how difficult life can be as an adult. Anyways, I am digressing - don't let DaddyRich get on his hobby horse here. So, I have a great admiration for those who can write and perform beautiful pieces of music and even more for those who do (and have done) it against great odds. This little gem of a disc contains some rare Stevie songs and unreleased classics. Excellent tracks like 'Uptight', 'Superstition' and an excellent cover of Marvin Gaye's 'Stubborn Kind Of Fellow' - damn, I should really be posting some Marvin Gaye rarities here. Listen and love the music people - that is an order. Also, remember me whenever you happen across some Stevie rarities.

Look at the picture for a track list, I am in a hurry here and have to make Richie's lunch for school. Be back soon.


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Bob Marley - The Nash & Sims Demos 1968


A great article online that is very informative -

"For those who don't know Sims or Nash:
In late 1967, Bunny was arrested on a charge of Marijuana possession and sent to jail for 14 months. Shortly after, in early 1968, Peter Tosh was also behind bars, being arrested at an anti-Rhodesia demonstration alongside singer/producer Prince Buster.

Bob didn't escape the cells either. One day in 1968, Bob was driving his newly acquired second hand Hillman Minx through Kingston, when he let his passenger, Mortimer Planner, take over at the wheel. Planner didn't have a driving licence, and so when the pair were stopped by the police, both were arrested and spent the night locked up.

It was Mortimer Planner who introduced Bob to Danny Sims, a Jamaican based American who promoted concerts throughout the Caribbean. Sims was also the manager of Johnny Nash, a powerfully voiced Texan singer who had enjoyed several hit singles in the States. Both Sims and Nash were highly impressed with Bob's tunes and convinced him to sign a publishing deal with Sims company, Cayman Music.

The deal with Sims also allowed the Wailers to record freely for other producers, giving them the best of both worlds - for if their records failed to sell, they could always rely on Sims for cash. The Wailers set about recording a series of demo tapes for Sims, remaking versions of 'Put It On', 'Nice Time' and even a version of 'I'm Still Waiting', reworked as 'I'm Still Wailing'.

By now the Wailers consisted of Bob, Peter and Bunny, who had just been released from Richmond Prison Farm. Rita would often add harmonies to the recordings made for Sims, but none of these demos were released at the time. In early Spring 1969, the Wailers approached Leslie Kong, who had produced Bob's first ever recordings, at Beverleys Records and had just produced the first ever Jamaican No.1 hit in Britain with Desmond Dekker's 'Israelites'."

The quality is about what one would expect from demos recorded in 1968 Jamaica, but that don't bother me none. I am a big fan of the early Wailers demos and hopefully a few of you are as well.


01 Soul rebel 3:48
02 Gonna get you 3:12
03 All It Takes 3:51
04 Lonesome feeling 3:39
05 Stay with me 2:29
06 Milk shake and potato chips 2:51
07 Reggae on Broadway 3:11
08 Do the reggae 3:09
09 I'm hurting inside 3:37
10 Oh lord I got to get there 2:43

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Mojo Magazine - The Roots Of Hip-Hop


While I don't always find these "Roots Of" discs to be commendable or complete, I am almost always impressed with the folks at Mojo Magazine. This contains some great old funk and rap joints for your ears and leads DaddyRich to believe that he should make his own 'roots of hip-hop series' - food for thought. Great oldies from Flash, Lee Dorsey ("Everything I do gon' be funky..."), James Brown and some strange inclusions like Blood, Sweat & Tears (WTF?) make this a nice little nugget for your collection.


01 Grandmaster Flash The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
02 Lee Dorsey Get Out Of My Life Woman
03 Lowell Fulson Tramp
04 Rufus Thomas Itch & Scratch (Part 1)
05 Bar-Kays In The Whole
06 Mad Lads, The No Strings Attached
07 James Brown Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
08 Blood, Sweat And Tears Lucretia Mac Evil
09 J.B.'s, The The Grunt (Parts 1 & 2)
10 Dramatics, The Get Up & Get Down
11 Al Green Here I Am (Come & Take Me)
12 Flaming Ember Gotta Get Away
13 Jimmy Castor Bunch, The It's Just Begun
14 Kool & The Gang NT
15 Cymande Bra
16 Parliament Flash Light
17 Fatback King Tim III (Personality Jock)

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