Tommy James and the Shondells - Somebody Cares/Do Unto Me

Happy Birthday to Tommy James. I have always been a Tommy James fan. I remember when I was in Jr High I would listen to this station that played oldies and I remember calling and requesting a Tommy James song (Sweet Cherry Wine- which has not made an appearance here so I think you know I will rectify that) and they played it. I was so happy...isn't funny what makes us happy when we are 12 or 13..lol.Today I present a double sided gem that is very underated. This was released after the smash Mony Mony and the A side barely dented the US charts at #53 and hit #40 in Canada. The B side didn't hit the charts and its as good or better than the A side!

Clyde Owens & The Tunesters- Right And Ready/Rock My Baby

Wow, my mp3 hosting site was down this morning. But at lunchtime it is back up. How about an extremley rare Rockabilly 45

Tex And The Chex - Beach Party / (Love Me) Now

Picked up this cool one at the Flea Market in March. Happy Monday!

Willie Banks & The Messengers - I'm So Tired

The first posting of the bunch of beautiful Peacock 45's I received in the mail last week...this is the newest of the bunch but so good. It was nice to record again yesterday and especially after a trying morning. I spent a fortune on new tires and then they messed up the paperwork and receipt as it didn't even have my name on it...had to express "You took MY money...put MY name on the receipt and paperwork." Then I had to fight the crowd (annual festival with thousands of people milling around) to try to get back home to my driveway. 

The Searchers - Sugar And Spice

This post was started a year ago but the recording was flawed. I finally re-recorded it a few weeks ago before Roxio took a dive (which I think I fixed and will know today after I go and purchase new tires for my truck----OUCH!). It did give me time to find the promo copy as I have plenty of my own boxes to dig through if I desire. Since I have probably neglected the invasion of Brits, I probably should record some more in the near future...So,  whatch'a whatch'a whatcha' want? Any songs or groups you are interested in? I can definately hit more Stones, or DC5 or Hermits, more Searchers,.Yardbirds anyone...maybe something obscure if I have it.

Eddie Holland - Leaving Here/Brenda

The first time I ever heard Leaving Here was not Eddie's version but the garage version of The Royal Guardsmen (posted on the ole blog). Later I heard the OG from Eddie and was on the search. I finally found a Motown version but it's pretty beat up. Last year while digging in the closed record store inventory I found the reissue and it was a no brainer pick up even though I pretty much stay away from those reissue Collectables 45s. This recording is from the Collectables due to the condition of the OG. Regardless, what a KILLER 45! I expect I will run into a better copy on Motown at some point

The Charades - He's Not Your Boyfriend/Hey Operator

Picked this one up last month when I went to the flea market. I took a chance figuring it was that girl sound I so love and isn't it nice when you are correct!