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Post by nickbug on Feb 2, 2006 13:31:41 GMT
Have played the R&B/R&R disc loads over the last couple of months. I'd got the Trojan JA R&B box set not long before (and which I think is brilliant) I wanted to investigate further the American R&B stuff as I've not really got any so Gordy's selection was a great introduction. Particular favourites are Eddie Bo, Professor Longhair, Supremes and I'd obviously heard Fats Domino before. Wondered if anyone could recommend some albums/cds to buy that are in a similar vein? I'd also like to give some Dr John a go but wouldn't have a clue where to start. I've only ever heard a couple of songs. Any help appreciated.  |
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Post by I on Feb 2, 2006 13:47:57 GMT
There are millions of good blues, doo wop, boogie, jump, R&B, swing and rock'n'roll albums out there, so much so that it makes reggae look like a minority music.
Basically, you can buy anything as it's all good. If you want a fine Doctor John LP get 'Night Tripper'. Otherwise, anything from the Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, Drifters with Clyde McPhatter, early Clovers, Five Satins, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett, Lightnin' Hopkins, Roy Browm Rosco Gordon, Wynonie Harris, the list goes on and on and on...
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Post by ZarcyD on Feb 2, 2006 13:55:19 GMT
What Reelo said  Plus I've been digging up some of my old doo-wop stuff that I bought in the seventies and rediscovering it's wonders. C.D |
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Post by Rob on Feb 2, 2006 13:56:04 GMT
Dr John's Desitively Bonnaroo is also a cracker - Meters are the backing band, Allen Toussaint writes arranges and produces - very funky.
Soul Jazz did a couple of good New Orleans compilations - can only remember one title, Saturday Night Fish Fry.
Rob
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Post by ZarcyD on Feb 2, 2006 13:58:44 GMT
The other one is just called New Orleans Funk
C.D
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Post by Freddy C on Feb 2, 2006 14:15:25 GMT
Nick, those 2 Soul Jazz comps. 'New Orleans Funk' and 'New Orleans Funk Vol.2: Saturday Night Fish Fry' are absolutely essential but don't pay silly prices (they're becoming hard to find). Other indispensible collections I could recommend are: tinyurl.com/artqbtinyurl.com/dcq2ztinyurl.com/c9afpYou'll not want to stop playing them. |
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Post by I on Feb 2, 2006 14:23:38 GMT
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Post by ZarcyD on Feb 2, 2006 14:28:17 GMT
 Zoki's old job  C.D |
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Post by ekki on Feb 2, 2006 22:03:41 GMT
All of the above, plus 2 more  Check out the mastermind behind Fats:  Came out 2002 on EMI And this is my fave Dr.John, the most voodoist album of them all:  |
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Post by nickbug on Feb 3, 2006 8:00:14 GMT
Thanks all. Love those covers. I had a quick look on the way home yesterday but didn't find too much. I did buy an 'Introduction to Professor Longhair' cheap cd which I really enjoyed listening to last night. I'm up in London next week so I'll try and have a look round then. If I don't get time then I'll order some titles online. Coincidentally Mark Lamarr's new series of Shake Rattle and Roll, which I'd not listened to before, started off last night with a New Orleans show and he played some good tunes. Thanks guys, I'll try and do the karma thing for you all |
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Post by nickbug on Feb 3, 2006 8:47:37 GMT
What about a Kwik Fit fitter ? |
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Post by admin on Feb 4, 2006 1:22:14 GMT
How about "Gordy's New Orleans Selection Vol 3".........soon come peeps! Form an orderly line!
Respect
Gordy
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Post by nickbug on Feb 6, 2006 12:48:35 GMT
Is this number 3 to the 2 Fish Fry cds or something completely different?
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Post by zapatoo on Feb 6, 2006 13:04:51 GMT
How about "Gordy's New Orleans Selection Vol 3".........soon come peeps! Form an orderly line! Respect Gordy My line is never less than orderly Gordon (no drug connection!!!) - consider it formed!  |
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Post by rosko on Feb 11, 2006 3:21:28 GMT
Speaking of New Orleans tunes...
A cd I bought years ago is worth mentioning: Little Sonny Jones - "New Orleans R & B Gems" on Black Top. A really good time album.
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Post by Baldhead Selector on Feb 11, 2006 20:55:36 GMT
How about "Gordy's New Orleans Selection Vol 3".........soon come peeps! Form an orderly line! Respect Gordy I'm right behind Zapa please El G. Respect Baldy |
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Post by Baldhead Selector on Feb 11, 2006 20:56:33 GMT
Whoa - I posted out of the 'off-topic' section and now I feel a bit strange.  Respect Baldy |
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Post by ekki on Feb 11, 2006 23:17:06 GMT
Whoa - I posted out of the 'off-topic' section and now I feel a bit strange. The first cut is the deepest, Baldy. But now you're able to post in all other music sections |
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Post by Baldhead Selector on Feb 12, 2006 16:50:48 GMT
You could be right Ekki
My worry is that I'll post in one of these strange music sections and then forget where I posted, miss the responses and not say 'thank you' to those kind enough to try to help.
So I'll probably stick most of my music posts in the Off-topic section still so I can keep up with what I said and with how people respond.
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Post by nickbug on Feb 13, 2006 8:40:36 GMT
Baldy Sounds like someone else who would prefer one enormous huge section on it's own. Nice parcel being sent to you this week -- probably on Wednesday |
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Post by kas on Feb 21, 2006 18:33:25 GMT
Thanks for that Dave Batholomew tip. I'd been looking for just that: an introduction to his productions. Apparently there is also an Allen Toussaint comp. on that "Crescent City Soul" series. Has anybody heard that? I would imagine it is pretty crucial as well. |
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Post by kas on Feb 21, 2006 18:37:31 GMT
And now that I bothered to look up its tracklist I'd answer myself: yep, essential stuff...  |
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Post by matt on Feb 23, 2006 15:24:20 GMT
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Post by nickbug on Feb 23, 2006 16:35:57 GMT
Bedders, thanks for this link. Seems really interesting. Looking forward to having a proper read and listen when I get home. |
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