Afghan Whigs - Come See About Me

I have been away from having a Sub Pop night. Here is a classic cover version from the Afghan Whigs with their video as well. They have a new album coming out in a few months. I pre-ordered my copy last week.

Reverend Cleophus Robinson - He's Done Great Things

I went to Raleigh today for a Record show but came away with little to show for it. There were few people with 45's and some people had ridiculous prices on regular thrift store stock 45's you can find for a nickle. You might say the most enjoyable part of my morning was the banana bread and Starbucks coffee. So I sit here relaxing before I hit the mattress and enjoy the good Reverend. I picked this up a few weeks ago on my little spree.

The Other Half - Mr. Pharmacist

The big complaint is time. I just don't have time to record and scan to this blog as much as I would like.  I don't even have the time to search for records as I have in the past. But that being said, I did take yesterday off and hit my favorite little record spot. I found some interesting things but scored one major find that I have been on the prowl for over the years. It is finds like this that makes it all worth while.

Paul Kelly - Forty Miles to Saturday Night

There does not seem to be enough time to record 45's and thus this blog suffers. But I am rewarding patience with a treat. Paul Kelly is a treasure!  Of course Paul Kelly changed the name of his group to a more politically correct name [the "Messangers"].and then later went solo. He continues to be very active. I found a video on Youtube when Paul had hair!

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Afro

I saw the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in a small club in Denver right after this song was released. They played with such energy which I thought was absolutely amazing because there were only about 50 people who showed up. Afterwards Jon sat at the bar with a beer and was accessible to all. So, close your eyes and imagine the following fantasy. President elect Trump is having his inaugural get together and the stage is empty. The blues explosion walk on stage, plug in and Jon starts his wailing and they blow the roof off the dump while the president elect has this sickening horrified look on his face. Welcome to 2017!

Stevie Wonder - What Christmas Means To Me

Merry Christmas. This was a down year in locating new and fantastic Christmas 45s to add to my collection. But I did find this lucky charm, rarity that has been on my want list for some time.

Larry Coverdale reposted

I had some requests for a re-posting for the Larry Coverdale 45.

The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

It has been too long since my last post. Call it a mixture of lack of time, lack of opportunity and shear laziness. This blog has not gone as I would have liked over the past year. Let's see if I can do better in 2017.
I was a late comer to finding out about the Jam. They were not very popular in the states and that is a shame. Some of their US 45's are hard to find and I am fortunate to have all of them [I think].

Jay And The Americans - Sunday And Me

It has been a busy month with work, the Hurricane etc. We lost power for 3 days and had some minor damage and were blessed compared to all those who lost everything. But I am back with a bang, a not so rare 45 [I believe this was the first hit single Neil Diamond wrote] with a very rare promo only picture sleeve. Searched for years for this and lucked into a copy dirt cheap.

The Majestics - (I Love Here So Much) It Hurts Me

Here is a fantastic Soul rarity for you

The Swan Silvertones - If You Believe Your God Is Dead (Try Mine)

Fantastic Funk Modern Soul Spiritual

db's - Black and White

So I finally got my lap top fixed so a little patience will be needed to get back in to the grind of jumping back in to the classic soul and garage music.  I have more modern music ready [well if you can call tonight's 36 year old 45 modern! I always loved the db's and Peter and Chris still put things out. Oh, Chris by the way is Chris Stamey, a more recent upload. Yep, I paid 3 bucks for this back in the day.

Thee Headcoats - Davey Crockett (Gabba -Hey)

Billy Childish and Thee Headcoats. Lo fi at its' finest

 

Leon Thomas - China Doll

I was driving to work at 4:30 am one morning when I heard this on the Jazz station. Imagine my surprise when I happened to find a promo 45. Sweet!

Gories- Give Me Some Money

Another week done gone. It was fairly slow on the record front. I have pretty much taken it easy as I had injured my leg [don't ask me how cuz I don't know] so I have been limping along slow and easy. Today's Sub pop upload is from a Singles Club release. The Gories version of a Spinal Tap song.  4,500 pressed up with most on Red. The Blue and Pink versions are extremely limited [pink the rarest] and both are pricey! Classic!

Rev. Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freak Out

Another Sub Pop Sunday. This has been a quick few days. I enjoyed taking a friend of mine to a record store on Friday that was about 3 hours away. I had not been to this little shop in 1 1/2 years. Picked up a bunch of cool vinyl and had a great time but now for the big let down- time to go back to work tomorrow.
Tonights Sub Pop offering is a scorcher. I highly rcommend all his Sub Pop releases especially te 10" release of which. I have several different copies of the 10" as well as a test pressing of it. It's a Pscyhobilly Freakout!

Chris Stamey - The Summer Sun

I picked up a about 100 45s over the past couple of days and some nice variety.My Laptop continues to be out of commission so of course I am forced to wait until it is repaired to record them. Tonight I share a nice powerpop 45 from Chris Stamey. I bought this in a Denver record store at least 24 years ago. What a fantastic 45 that was produced by Alex Chilton.

Dinosaur Jr - The Wagon Sub Pop Sunday

Sub Pop Sunday. One of my faves from the early days of Sub Pop glory. I was on a vacation road trip and happened to be in Seattle when this was released so my white vinyl copy was purchased in Seattle. Later found out about the pink and purple versions and snagged them up after searching far and wide. The white vinyl pressing was about 10,000 copies while the purple version was limited to about 200 copies. There are no accurate numbers on the pink version but it is most likely a few hundred as well. Dinosaur Jr. is still round and have a new LP coming out in a week or so [I have pre ordered a purple vinyl version]

Robb Storme Group - Here Today

My laptop has been having problems with charging and I'm waiting for the repair shop to get the part in. Damn thing is not even 2 years old. Anyway, I'm working off older stuff recorded and scanned...what a pain. I have been sitting in the front room all afternoon just groovin to music. Albums listened to today include:
Ben Webster- Soulsville,
The Jam- Setting Sons
Jorma Kaukonen-Quah
Kurt Vile- Smoke Ring For My Halo
Flying Burrito Brothers-
The Strand- Seconds Waiting

Afghan Whigs - Sister Brother Sub Pop

Sub Pop Sunday #2. The Afghan Whigs.. Some of the most powerful music to slam out during the grunge era. I saw them in concert a few times, the last time was most notable. It was at the Mercury Cafe in Denver Colorado. Several of the songs that night eventually were put on the What is Jail Like release [I have a promo 12" for that release]. So without more interruption,  here is one of my favorites with a copy of the promotional video as well