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TheDA1 14th Sep 2023		Vinyl Album The 5th Dimension - The Magic Garden	This LP ranks in my top 100 albums of the 1960’s. I purchased it solely on the basis that it was written and arranged by Jim Webb. From the moment that the opening "Prologue" melded into “The Magic Garden”, I knew for sure this was going to be a great ride. As a writer, Jim Webb could practically do nothing wrong during this period, and the arrangements here are all top of the line. Excellent production by Bones Howe. The 5th Dimension are given room to stretch, and never sounded better. If you like pop music, this one’s a keeper.
TheDA1 14th Sep 2023		Vinyl Album Bob Lind - Don't Be Concerned	Review Bob Lind is a name that is probably not familiar to anyone except hard core 60’s music fans. However, his one big hit, the self-penned “Elusive Butterfly” is one of the most outstanding singles of that decade. In late 1965, the pop world was captivated by the opening strains of “You might wake up some morning to the sound of something moving past your window in the wind.” The song is filled with one evocative phrase after another, and still sounds as fresh today as it did back then. Generally speaking, one hit wonders do not usually release albums with any particular merit. “Don’t Be Concerned” is a complete exception to that rule. Mr. Lind not only has the soul of a poet, but also a strong melodic sense that serves each of the selections well. Aside from the throwaway “The World Is Just a B-Movie”, there’s not a weak cut among the other eleven. Excellent production and arrangement by Jack Nitzsche. 2 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
TheDA1 7th May 2020		Music Memorabilia The Beach Boys - Guitar Sounds Of The Beach Boys Featuring Carl Wilson	The folio has a note written by Murry G. Wilson that contains the longest run-on sentence I've ever read. It's a brutal 132 words or so. "The success story of The Beach Boys starting from scratch and not knowing how to play instruments to any great degree, and to become one of the most famous all time rock and roll great instrumental and vocal groups is a success story in itself, but when one knows that Carl Wilson was only 14 1/2 years old when he started to play a battered up six string guitar and who made so many bad mistakes in the fingering of tough chords, but who later practiced religiously from three to four hours each day, with firm determination; and the result was he established after beats and guitar rift runs which became what was known to the world as Surfin' guitar sounds and which actually helped The Beach Boys distinctive band style sound different."
TheDA1 26th Apr 2020		Music Memorabilia [no artist listed] - Coral Sea	Cover seems surprisingly racy for a 1920 publication.
TheDA1 22nd Apr 2020		78 RPM Nelson Eddy - The Magic Of Your Love / At The Balalaika	sheet music added
TheDA1 27th Jun 2018		Vinyl Album Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes	Review This is probably the Lou Christie album that would appeal to the widest range of listeners. Side one covers an excellent group of contemporary songs from the mid-60s, and Lou handles both ballads and uptempo numbers in fine fashion. Of particular note is an interesting and effective rendition of the Lennon-McCartney classic, “If I Fell”. Side one is good, but the real fireworks start on side two with all six songs written by Lou and his partner Twyla Herbert. Five of the six feature his distinctive falsetto, and are filled with one killer hook after another. Aside from the falsetto, Lou has one of the great voices in pop music with an exciting sense of urgency. Both he and his partner knew how to tailor a song to his vocal strengths, and were at the top of their game here. Side two is not just the the monster hit “Lightning Strikes” and five other also rans. There are at least two other selections on this side that have the word “hit” written all over them, plus three other very worthy album cuts (“Jungle”, “Baby We’ve Got To Run Away”, and “Diary”). Of particular note is Christie’s use of female background singers who play an essential part in his overall sound. This is as much of his trademark as is the falsetto, and adds an exciting element that is rare in most male vocals. The background harmonies on all songs are every bit as good as they are on “Lightning Strikes.” They are creative in ways that truly move a song along, and a pleasure in their own right. Unfortunately MGM was a record company with lots of money coupled with almost no clue how to effectively promote an artist. The potential follow-up hits (“Trapeze” and “Cryin’ in the Streets”) got criminally buried on the b-side of Lou’s first two releases, and he was never able to build the kind of momentum necessary to sustain a singles artist back then for more than a couple hits at a time. Also, the failure to release and promote another a-side off the album undoubtedly did nothing to increase album sales. This is my favorite Lou Christie album. On the strength of Side two alone, I would give the album a 9. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
TheDA1 1st Mar 2018		Music Memorabilia Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill/Countdown To Ecstacy	Front cover and contents page added.
TheDA1 1st Mar 2018		Music Memorabilia The Association - The Best Of The Association Vol. 1	Contents: Cherish Wasn't It a Bit Like Now No Fair At All Enter the Young We Love Us When Love Comes to Me Songs in the Wind Angeline All Is Mine Requiem for the Masses Standing Still Sometime
TheDA1 28th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Sammy Fain - The Sammy Fain Songbook	Front cover and contents page added.
TheDA1 28th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Elvis Presley - Elvis, Elvis, Elvis, 48 World-Wide Golden Hits	Front cover added.
TheDA1 28th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Various Artists - Music Of Today, Sheet Music Previews	Front cover added.
TheDA1 28th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Sings Newman	Contents: The Beehive State Caroline Cowboy Dayton, Ohio 1903 I'll Be Home Living Without You Love Story (You and Me) So Long Dad Vine Street Yellow Man
TheDA1 28th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Doc Pomus And Mort Shuman - Doc Pomus And Mort Shuman Songs	Contents: Can't Get Used To Losing You Go, Jimmy, Go His Latest Flame Hound Dog Man' Hushabye I Count the Tears I Need Somebody To Lean On I'm a Man Its a Lonely Town Kiss Me Quick Little Sister Lonely Avenue A Mess of Blues No One Save the Last Dance for Me Sorrow Tomorrow Suspicion Sweets for My Sweet A Teenager in Love This Magic Moment Turn Me Loose You Be My Baby Your Other Love
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Various Artists - Still Pop Chart Winners	Front cover added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Various Artists - History Of Rhythm And Blues, Volume 1	Front cover added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Various Artists - Top Hits Of 1967 And Great Standards	Front cover added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia The Bee Gees - Best Of The Bee Gees	Contents: First of May Holiday How Can You Mend a Broken Heart I.O.I.O I Started a Joke I've Got To Get a Message To You Jive Talkin' Lonely Days Man for All Seasons Massachusetts My World New York Mining Disaster Nights On Broadway Run To Me To Love Somebody Words World
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Various Artists - Good Old Pop Songs	Front and back covers added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Alec Wilder - American Popular Song	Front cover and contents page added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Barry Mann And Cynthia Weil - The Mann-Weil Songbook	Front and back covers added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Hal David And Burt F. Bacharach - Songs By Hal David And Burt F. Bacharach	Front cover and contents added. Folio contains a number of Bacharach-David compositions/obscurities whose sheet music is extremely hard to find. Front cover reads "For Promotional Purposes Only, Not for Sale". Unclear to me who this folio was being distributed to.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia 10cc And Godley And Creme - Changing Faces	Front and back covers added.
TheDA1 27th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia John Sebastian - Anthology	Front and back covers added.
TheDA1 26th Feb 2018		Vinyl Album Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes	Review This is probably the Lou Christie album that would appeal to the widest range of listeners. Side one covers an excellent group of contemporary songs from the mid-60s, and Lou handles both ballads and uptempo numbers in fine fashion. Of particular note is an interesting and effective rendition of the Lennon-McCartney classic, “If I Fell”. Side one is good, but the real fireworks start on side two with all six songs written by Lou and his partner Twyla Herbert. Five of the six feature his distinctive falsetto, and are filled with one killer hook after another. Aside from the falsetto, Lou has one of the great voices in pop music with an exciting sense of urgency. Both he and his partner knew how to tailor a song to his vocal strengths, and were at the top of their game here. Side two is not just the the monster hit “Lightning Strikes” and five other also rans. There are at least two other selections on this side that have the word “hit” written all over them, plus three other very worthy album cuts (“Jungle”, “Baby We’ve Got To Run Away”, and “Diary”). Of particular note is Christie’s use of female background singers who play an essential part in his overall sound. This is as much of his trademark as is the falsetto, and adds an exciting element that is rare in most male vocals. The background harmonies on all songs are every bit as good as they are on “Lightning Strikes.” They are creative in ways that truly move a song along, and a pleasure in their own right. Unfortunately MGM was a record company with lots of money coupled with almost no clue how to effectively promote an artist. The potential follow-up hits (“Trapeze” and “Cryin’ in the Streets”) got criminally buried on the b-side of Lou’s first two releases, and he was never able to build the kind of momentum necessary to sustain a singles artist back then for more than a couple hits at a time. Also, the failure to release and promote another a-side off the album undoubtedly did nothing to increase album sales. This is my favorite Lou Christie album. On the strength of Side two alone, I would give the album a 9. Recommend that you purchase the stereo album which provides a fuller highlight of the background vocals. 9 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
TheDA1 26th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Johnny Tillotson - Souvenir Song Album Of Hits	Front cover and contents page added.
TheDA1 26th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Manassas - Manassas I	Front and back covers added.
TheDA1 26th Feb 2018		Live Music The Blues Brothers @ Concord Pavilion	"Aykroyd and Belushi are introducing a great style of music to a group of people who might otherwise have spent their whole life listening to Sammy Hagar and Pat Travers." How true! Excellent review Cameron McMenemy. Did you write it?
TheDA1 25th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Eddie Rabbitt - The Best Of Eddie Rabbitt Songbook	Front cover and contents added.
TheDA1 25th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Stephen Stills - Stephen Stills	Front cover, back cover, and contents page added.
TheDA1 25th Feb 2018		Music Memorabilia Simon And Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water	Front and back cover added.

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