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The Hangmen - Bad Goodbye (1966)

Here are the Hangmen from Washington D.C. with some downbeat, hang your head, garage rock. Vocalist Dave Ottley sounds like he's really been through the wringer.

And now the only words that'll do Are "we're through"

#The Hangmen #Bad Goodbye #garage rock

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Lee Hazlewood & The Hazlewood Kids - (Let's Take a Walk) Down Valhallavägen (1972)

This is kind of a strange one - recorded when Lee was living in Sweden (see Viking label below). I'm not exactly sure who the Hazlewood Kids were as Lee only had two children at the time, and they were in their teens.

#Lee Hazlewood & The Hazlewood Kids #Lets Take a Walk Down Valhallavägen #Lee Hazlewood

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The Bevis Frond - Maybe We Got It Wrong (2024)

The Bevis Frond is guitarist and songwriter Nick Salmon, who has put out somewhere near to 30 LPs since the early 80s. While some people are drawn to his wild psych guitar playing, I've always been more partial to his jangly melodic tunes, like this one from his most recent LP Focus on Nature. Not miles away from Teenage Fanclub (who have covered a Bevis Frond song)

#The Bevis Frond #Maybe We Got It Wrong #Focus On Nature #Nick Saloman

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Frankie and the Classicals - What Shall I Do (1967)

My favorite soul songs are often a bit strange in some way.  This has an unusual backing track,  which is not exactly “classical” but prominently features a dramatic violin part. Furthermore, the backing track was used on several other releases. Finally,  there also seems to be some discussion whether Frankie is a woman singer or simply a male singer with vocals sped up to sound like a woman.

#Frankie and the Classicals #What Shall I Do

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Ricardo Ray Orchestra - Ricardo Ray Arrives (1964)

#Ricardo Ray Orchestra #Ricardo Ray Arrives #Ricardo Ray #Comejen

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Freddie McKay - When I Am Grey (1971)

Sadly reggae singer Freddie McKay never got old and grey, dying of a heart attack at age 39. Still, he left behind some great tracks, including this one, recorded with Coxsone Dodd at Studio One. It's got such a cool sound.

#Freddie McKay #When I Am Grey #Old and Grey #When I Am Gray #reggae #Coxsone Dodd #Studio One

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Dusty Springfield - I've Been Wrong Before (1965)

Cilla Black had a minor hit with this Randy Newman penned tune, but it seems like Dusty had a better feel for the song. Perhaps it's a unfair comparison as Dusty was vocally heads above nearly everyone else.

#Dusty Springfield #I've Been Wrong Before #Randy Newman #Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty #John Franz #Ivor Raymonde

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France Gall - Don't Make War Captain, Make Love (1968)

France speaking out against the Vietnam War. Stereolab may have heard this tune.

Mais maintenant Captain Tu joues avec des bombes Tu fais des badaboum À l'autre bout du monde

#France Gall #Don't Make War Captain Make Love #Vietnam War

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The Verlaines - Just Mum (1988)

One of my favorite LPs ever - one that rewards repeated listens. Ambitious and brilliant.

At level best we'll just survive

#The Verlaines #Just Mum #Bird Dog #Graeme Downes #Flying Nun

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Love, Peace & Happiness - Lonely Room (1972)

Funky Detroit soul. I'm guessing the group name was aspirational cause they certainly seem to be lacking all three.



Love, Peace & Happiness - Lonely Room (RCA Victor)

arr. Riley Hampton & prod. Harvey Fuqua.

Flutes.

#Love Peace & Happiness #Lonely Room #Love is Stronger #New Birth #Harvey Fuqua

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The Plugz - Achin' (1981)

Along with the Zeros, the Plugz were one of the first Latino punk bands.

I love the way you stand Sharp nails Holding your cigarette A jukebox maniac

#The Plugz #Achin' #Tito Larriva #Cruzados #L.A. punk

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I haven't bought an action figure for years, but maybe...

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#Phil Lynott #Thin Lizzy

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Bob Brady and the Con Chords - Everybody’s Going to the Love-In

I’ll automatically listen to any song that contains the words “love-in”.  Of course, the Chocolate Watch Band have the mightiest song containing the words, but it’s impossible not to like this song by Smokey Robinson sound-alike Bob Brady and his blue-eyed Baltimore combo.

#Bob Brady and the Con Chords #Everybody’s Going to the Love-In

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Elza Soares (1973)

#Elza Soares

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Brown Sugar - The Game is Over (What's the Matter With You) (1976)

Another one of the those songs that should have been a hit. There seem to have been countless groups called Brown Sugar, from Japanese reggae to hardcore punk bands. This particular Brown Sugar, one of two soul groups in the 70s, was a all female Philly soul trio who recorded just two singles.

Never, never, never, never knew I played

#Brown Sugar #The Game is Over #The Game is Over (What's the Matter With You) #Philly Soul

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The Love Generation - Montage From How Sweet It Is (I Knew That You Knew) (1968)

Perhaps the perfect name for a sunshine pop band. As some of you might know, I have a soft spot for this type of pop, particularly when it's done really well and in this case, it's written by Jimmy Webb.

I regained my self control and tried to close my big fat mouth

#The Love Generation #Montage From How Sweet It Is (I Knew That You Knew) #Montage #Sunshine pop #Jimmy Webb #Picardy

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Evie Sands - Take Me For A Little While (1965)

Blue Cat records was all set to release Evie's single, when after getting a test pressing, Chess records rush released their own version by Jackie Ross. Sadly, in the confusion and legal battles, the record went nowhere. This seems to have been a pattern in her career, with I Can't Let Go made a hit by the Hollies, as well as Angel in the Morning by Merrilee Rush.

#Evie Sands #Take Me For A Little While #Trade Martin #Jackie Ross