The Yeomen My Girl Full Of Happiness

I have been going through the computer trying to come up with some postings and I have to tell you what a pain. Over the past year I recorded 45's to the computer but did not scan the labels, or I scanned labels but .....did not record the 45. Once I get a new computer I have some organizing to do with these pesky files!
Here is a bubblegum 45.....I'll see if I can match up some soul. Speaking of soul, I have over the past month lucked into some fantastic soul 45's, matter of fact I have picked up some fantastic all around 45's.

The Byrds Lady Friend

How about the A side to last weeks post. I included a scan of an import copy I picked up last year. I managed to score some killer soul 45's last week and can't wait till I get a new computer so I can upload the wealth.

Byrds - Old John Robertson

Could not post for some reason over the past few days...nothing has changed with the computer situation but I'm making do. Have plenty of Byrds 45's that I can post..one of my faves...oh hell, most of the Byrds 45's are faves!

 

 

Hoagy Lands - The Next In Line

This limited computer access sucks. I have to be cautious as I've already drained 2 batteries and have had to take them back. It all appears to be a faulty motherboard as I have tried all other remedies. I'd rather save the money on fixing this big paperweight and hope for a good Black Friday Computer sale....I'm leaning toward an all in one with a touch screen. At least all my files are backed up.
On a positive note, I have found some cool 45's lately that will find a home on this blog. I have a few things I believe are ready to go. Here is a classic Laurie Soul 45.

Well I am having computer problems. My computer was dead when we came back from vacation (the battery was drained even though it was off). I replaced that battery and it won't charge and slowly drained. I returned that one for an exchange and have the same problem this time I am taking out the battery when I turn the computer off. Power supply won't power the computer unless the battery is in it. I went looking for another laptop yesterday but was disgusted by the computers and left empty handed (well, did buy an external hard drive so I can back up my computer).  So my plan is to make sure I have all my files off my lap top, and I will start to configure my wife's old lap top (I bought her a new one as she was starting to have problems with hers but at least it wasn't dying). I may be slower on my posts till I can get a new computer and I am hoping to be able to wait until black Friday.....we shall see.

Great Expectations- Welcome To The World

Darn Post office. The records I mailed from Arvada last week arrived at the PO on Saturday but they did not leave me a notice. I went in and asked today If I had received any packages and it was, "Oh, you have 2 big boxes." I was getting nervous that my records I mailed to myself were lost.

Generals - For What More Could I Ask

I think I need a vacation to recover from my vacation. We flew to Colorado for a week (high school reunion and parents 50th wedding anniversary). I managed to see an old acquaintance and picked up some 45's (thanks Cliff). I rounded out the trip with 45's and lp's from antique stores and record stores. The old record shops just weren't the same, especially in Boulder which was down right atrocious. Had to ship them back home so needless to say I am still waiting for them. Another of my wonderful Pyramid finds

Ascots - I Need You

Cool cover of the Kinks song.

Roy Lee Johnson - Take Me Back And Try Me

Time for a little soul on the Philips label.

 

Emitt Rhodes - With My Face On The Floor

I never understood why Emitt Rhodes was never a superstar. What a brilliant 45 that received no attention. Emitt was definitely a record label casualty. Matter of fact, the record store where I first bought a mint UK copy of his debut for a buck was also a casualty. Maybe it's a conspiracy?

Chosen Few - Baby Don't Do It

Another nice North Carolina find. Divishare seems to be working again and I think I will bounce around using different sites.

Lou Donaldson - Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky

What a stressful week this has been. I came home with a headache that was slowly going away after 3 Excedrin an hour before I came home. I was greeted with Burritos and Chile Relanos for dinner. I still have the headache but dinner was grand!
Picked this one earlier this year

Strawberry Alarm Clock - Paxton's Back Street Carnival

An enjoyable Monday outing.

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles- If You Can Want

Had a busy week that took me away from the blog. My wife's car broke down and of course it was pouring rain as I was trying to get it going. Turns out Saturns were notorious for having ignition cylinder problems. Yesterday I retiled the bathroom floor and 12 hours later I finished and trust me when I say my body and fingers are feeling it today. Thought I had better upload now while I feel up to it.
Here is a Smokey Robinson and The Miracles 45 released after I Second That Emotion. I had never heard this song before I found the 45. It was a hit reaching #11 and just goes to show that unless it was a smash hit radio all but has forgotten gems like this.

Lightnin' Slim - I'm Tired Waitin Baby

Well I found another site for media sharing that I am going to give a try. This 45 is nothing pretty to look at but it plays better than it looks

Divishare issues

I have had posts ready the past 3 days but due to divishare issues of freezing when I upload a song I am a bit flustered so bear with me. I am not sure if there are any other "free" sites out there but due to my budget that is what it must be. If anyone knows of any other sites that offer the ability to upload a and store an mp3, with the ability to embed a player in a blog I would appreciate the info.

On a more positive note, I had a pretty good Friday and Saturday of finding a bunch of lp's and 45s. Tons of weird unknown 1970's promos. Not sure if anything will eventually make this blog but it was fun finding stuff cheap. Also found a bunch of Hank Williams lp's and Ventures lp's that I did not have.

Mike Sheridan & The Nightriders - Please Mr. Postman

A nice relaxing Saturday that began with 2 miles on the treadmill at the Y, struck out at a few yard sales. When the rain storm started I went home and listened to some 45's and puttered around the house. The day was topped off with Fajitas.

Freddy Cannon - 20th Century Fox

Now here is a crazy one. I would have never guessed this would have worked. I mean, really! But we have a very worthwhile cover version. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon covering a song off the Doors debut. Freddy really wanted to do a note by note cover of THE END but Warner Brother's nixed that idea (ok, that was a lie, but a could you imagine Freddy singing, "Ride The Snake, To The Lake" or, "Father, I want to Kill you, Mother, I want to...all night long". 

Dion - Let It Be

Dion has such a soulful voice. He makes this song his own.

The Blues Project - Catch The Wind

Once upon a time I did a "cover version" Thursday. Here is the newest addition.

Frankie & The Damons - Everybody's Time

It is a sad day when you find out an old favorite record shop closed. I was thinking about this shop I frequented when at CSU in Ft. Collins in the late 80's. After I moved to North Carolina, I would check out their record/CD auctions and bid occasionally. Overtime, I forgot all about the shop until a fleeting memory came to me today.  I went on line to check them out and found they closed 4 years ago. They used to have this yearly parking lot sale and would have thousands of lp's and they would charge by the pound. I can remember picking up brand new lp's for 1.99...a Graham Parker lp's comes to mind. I remember picking up a slew of Bruce Cockburn lp's for 3 bucks a pop, oh and the Robyn Hitchcock promo 12" on blue vinyl for a couple of bucks. They never had a ton of 45's but I always found something like the import U2 Out of Control for a buck. At least I have my memories....

Eartha Kitt- St. Louis Blues

I  like the temporary new found freedom from studying. I say temporary because here shortly I need to start studying for two licensure tests.
When I was in my 20's I was sick and out of work for a month. While at home on the couch, I watched the movie St. Louis Blues and loved it. I searched for years for the soundtrack. Recently, I came across this EP and bought it in a heartbeat. What a voice!

 

The Rascals A Ray Of Hope

I have been enjoying the Rascals lately. Would love to see their new Broadway show.

Bear - Greetings

I spent the day with a friend traveling the 1st annual highway 301 yard sale that went about 30 miles. Traffic was crazy and I ended up with a stack of lp's and a few 45's. We also found a guy that had 15,000 records and went to his house...it was DEPRESSING cr*p....imagine looking at 15,000 Jerry Vale, Andy Williams, plain 80's country 45's. Oh, well, they all can't be killer. I made me a post and then realized I had previously posted that 45...guess it is time to update my data base again!

The Sonics - Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark

Whew, what a week this has been at work. Then to come home tonight and take a 85 question pre test for a workshop tomorrow. I think I could use a scorcher tonight.....how about the SONICS

Rascals - Glory Glory

I had a productive weekend. Friday night my wife and I went to Chapel Hill to a concert (The Bats with Mac (from Superchunk) - great show in a small club and I was beat when I got home. Today started off  with early morning church, then came home and uploaded some songs to the computer, went to an auction up the road and bought 3 metal 45 boxes full of old country, R&B and rock 45's..mostly 50's country, and 1 box of LP records that were pretty much crap but in the bottom of the box I spied 4 Elvis Presley and 1 Ricky Nelson hard cover EP's and then came home and mowed the lawn. The records were a nice haul considering I found nothing on Saturday's yard sale trip.
I was thinking of this song while in Church so

The Electrons-It Ain't No Big Thing

I am adjusting to life after graduate school. No more papers or studying late at night. Last night I put the headphones on and watched Youtube concerts and videos. There is a wonderful concert with Paul Kelly and Neil Finn that I skipped through and at some point will get to watch all of it. So many videos, so little time but alas no video of The Electrons singing this song...bummer

Lyn Earlington - Goodnight My Love

Picked this up at a yard sale yesterday. A bit beat up but I managed to clean it up where the crackles are not too distracting.

The Eyes When The Night Falls

Picked up this last summer. Pretty sure it is a boot but what a killer song

The Ventures - The 2,000 Pound Bee Part 1 and Part 2

Wow, what a wonderful 3 days off. I spent Saturday looking through 7000 45's and brought home a nice 170. Spent yesterday doing yard work and today organized the record room as I grilled some ribs all day. Listened to a ton of albums while organizing...Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, 2 Cream albums, Traffic, Howard Tate, The Doors, The Motors, The Kinks, 20/20, Sir Douglas Quintet, Now for a little fuzz upload from the Ventures (Pt. 1 and 2) and then I'm going to tear into the ribs. May even have 1 more beer to go along with them

Doors - Runnin Blue

Ray Manzarek died today. I always liked him and recently watched several documentaries and concerts on Netflix on the Doors and found Ray's storytelling compelling. This is a quick post and
tribute

Charles Wolcott - Leatherjacket Cowboy

I don't know what it is lately but the spam to my blog has been absolutely horrible. I have had to change my settings so I hope that does not detract from my readers posting comments. I love to receive comments but weeding through the stupid a** spam has been RIDICULOUS.
My friends Ray and Jim gave me some cool albums yesterday, some Miles Davis on Prestige, Coltrane on Impulse, Cream on Atco. So I was trying to come up with something special for this post as it is post 700 and was in a jazzy mood. Yeah, this probably isn't your cup of tea.

Neal Ford And The Fanatics - Wait For Me

Graduation was wonderful yesterday and it is official- I am out of school. Of course I will still have some studying to do for the 2 licensure tests I will take but no more class. It seems like my life has had the motto for the past 3 years of "Wait For Me"

Ten Years After - I'd Love To Change The World

Tomorrow's the big day. Went to the Social Work celebration reception tonight and had a good time. My co-workers at both my jobs (full time and part time) threw me little surprise parties and I thank you all. Here is my favorite Ten Years After...we Social Workers believe we can change the world

 

The Thoughts - All Night Stand

I had the chance to copy some 45's to the computer today. This fantastic Ray Davies song was a lucky pickup within the past 6 months. Would have loved to have heard a polished Kinks version of this!