Jonathan And Darlene's Greatest Hits.

Now for a bit of vocal comedy plus a piano !!....

Jonathan and Darlene Edwards were a musical comedy double act developed by American conductor and arranger Paul Weston ( March 12, 1912 – September 20, 1996), and his wife, singer Jo Stafford (November 12, 1917 – July 16, 2008). The routine was conceived in the 1950s, and involved Weston playing songs on the piano in unconventional rhythms, while Stafford sang off-key in a high pitched voice. The couple released five albums and one single as the Edwardses. 

1. I Love Paris

2. Dizzy Fingers

3. Take The A Train

4. You're Blase

5. Alabamy Bound

6. Nola  

7. I Am Woman

1. Don't Get Around Much Anymore

2. The Last Time I Saw Paris

3. Honeysuckle Rose

4. Autumn In New York

5. Be My Baby Bumble Bee

6. April In Paris

7. Stayin' Alive

       9. The Last TIme I saw Paris

1001 Songs...Part 9..VA

 Part 9 takes it to 225 tracks that you have listened to in the collection !

1. Eleanor Rigby......The Beatles

2. River Deep Mountain High......Ike & Tina Turner

3. 7 And 7 Is......Love

4. 96 Tears......Question Mark & The Mysterians

5. Pushin' To Hard......Seeds

6. Psychotic Reaction......Count Five

7. Reach Out I'll Be There......Four Tops

8. Good Vibrations......The Beach Boys

9. Dead End Street......The Kinks

10. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore......The Walker Brothers

11. Season Of The Witch......Donovan

12. Friday On My Mind......The Easybeats

13. I'm A Believer......The Monkees

14. Dirty Water......The Standells

15. I Feel Free......Cream

16. You Keep Me Hangin' On......The Supremes

17. Happenings Ten Years Time Ago......The Yardbirds

18. Tomorrow Never Knows......The Beatles

19. The End......The Doors

20. Electricity......Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

21. Corcovado......Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobin

22. Heron......Velvet Underground

23. Chelsea Girls......Nico

24. For What It's Worth......Buffalo Springfield

25. The Look Of Love......Dusty SpringField

       14. Dirty Water

        21. Corcovado

Hawaiian Touch...Martin Denny

Hawaiian Style  Music now via Martin  Denny...Via Luc..

1. E Lei Ka Lei Lei

2. Beyond The Reef

3. The Girl From Ipanema

4. Call Me

5. Friendly Islands

6. Everything In The Garden

7. Pearls

1. Hawaii

2. I'll Remember You

3.Jerusha's Theme

4. Oro (God Of Vengeance)

5. Hawaiian Rhapsody

6. Return To Paradise

7. Sukiyaki

        11. Oro (God Of Vengeance)

Gilbert Becaud In English.

A couple now courtesy of Luc.....that will please most of the French people that are having a look in !!....Thanks Luc !

Plus Another 13 Tracks

13. The Importance Of Your Love

14. Merry Go Round

15. A little Love And Understanding

16. My Love And Understanding

17. Summertime's The Time For love

18. The Masquerade

19. If Only I Could Live my Life Again

20. That's All

21. The Mexican Singing Bird

22. It's Wonderful To Be Alive

23. Sand And Sea

24. My Pretty Princess

25. Living

        

      1. What Now My Love

      12. Something Missing

Jean DuShon...Feeling Good.

Its great when you get to hear a new voice that you have not heard before and its a good one !...And here is a fine example !!.....Cheers for that Luc !

Jean DuShon (born Anna Jean Harris, later Atwell, August 16, 1935 – July 19, 2019) was an African American jazz and R&B singer, and stage actor. She was best known for her recordings in the 1960s, including the first released recording of the song "For Once in My Life" in 1966, although many had not heard her version, and assumed the original recording was by Stevie Wonder.

       7. Feeling Good

Mary Poppins...Film Soundtrack.

Another soundtrack from New Zealand !....via JohnF....Cheers John !

Mary Poppins is the original cast soundtrack album for Walt Disney's 1964 musical film of the same name, the album features music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers (Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman), performed by Julie Andrews in her Oscar-winning role as the magical nanny, alongside Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns, and David Tomlinson.

The soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, topping the Billboard LP chart for 14 weeks and selling over 2.3 million copies within its first year. Its success was propelled by iconic songs like "Chim Chim Cher-ee" (which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song), "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", and the poignant "Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag)"—Walt Disney's personal favorite. The album sold over 6 million copies up to 1968.

       7. Jolly Holiday

The Swingle Singers & The Modern Jazz Quartet

This certainly looks like the original "Swingles" doing what they do best !! Plus The MJQ !

       6. Alexander's Fugue

The Sound Of Julie...Julie Rogers.

Still in "John's" record store....and found another gem this time an EP I only knew of "Julie" via her hit Record "The Wedding" didn't realise she had such a good clear voice so very pleasantly surprised so folks give it a listen to !!

        2. Love Letters

Yma Sumac...Miracles.

 If you like unusual then have a listen to this..Its Great !!

Fantastic! This is Yma Sumac's rock album from the early 70's – and it's got a wild sound that's totally different from any of her work at Capitol! The record includes lots of electric instrumentation, and Yma's voice moves from the exotic to the psychedelic, as she sings along with some great organ/guitar small group backing produced by Les Baxter. Sounds weird at first, but it's great, and almost a bit funky! 

Miracles re-unites the extraordinary five-octave voice of Peru's Yma Sumac with Les Baxter, the producer of her first album, "The Voice of Xtabay" (released in 1950). Acclaimed for her powerful and unique artistry, Miss Sumac achieved world fame during the Fifties with the use of Mr. Baxter's productions. He has chosen to record Yma in a contemporary setting with a four-piece rock band and modern recording techniques. The results are a stunning showcase for an unparalleled performer.

Yma is an adventurous musician. She has conquered many modes, from Peruvian folksongs, through operatic arias, as well as popular Latin songs and international folk music. Now, in her very unique way, she tackles rock....an improvisational tour de force.

1. Remember

2. Medicine Man

3. Let Me Hear You

4. Tree Of Life

5. Flame Tree

1. Zebra

2. Azure Sands

3. Look Around

4. Magenta Mountain

5. El Condor Pasa

          2. Medicine Man

The Swingle Singers...American Look.

Here's an unusual one all the way from John's record store over the pond !...The Swingle's doing some popular American songs!!...still "Shubee Dooin" and not a word in sight !..but still sounding great and cool !!!

       6. Saints Fugue

Fiddler On The Roof.. VA (WRC)

Not The Film Soundtrack on this recording...

        2. If I Was A Rich Man

Carousel...Film.

    A visit to the cinema Via the Music Soundtrack .

        4. If I Loved You

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go...Wham.

         1. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.....(Extended Version)

        2. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go.....(Mastermix Extended Floorfiller)

Swing The Mood...Jive Bunny.

Ok lets change the Mood....Big band swing meets the MasterMixers for about 14 mins...and all on super sound "Flac" files !!

1. Glenn Miller Medley....(The J.B. Edit)

2. Swing The Mood....(Radio Mix)

3. Swing The Mood....(12" Mix)

The Best Of Billie Holiday & Ella Fitzgerald

These two singing beauties need no Introduction.....Two Great Jazz Legends (RIP)

Billie Holiday.....

1. You Better Go Now

2. No Good Man

3. Please Tell Me Now

4. Guilty

5. Baby I Don't Cry Over You

6. What is This Thing Called Love

7. The Blues Are Brewin'

8. Weep No More

9. Girls Were Made To Take Care Of Boys

10. Big Stuff

Ella Fitzgerald.....

1. Until The Real Thing Comes Along

2. People Will Say Were In Love

3. Imagination

4. My Heart Belong To Daddy

5. I'm Glad There Is You

6. Lullaby Of Birdland

7. Air Mail Special

8. Rough Ridin'

9. Preview

10. Later

        1. You Better Go Now

         7. Air Mail Special

The Anthology of British Blues....Me And The Devil...VA

Another one from John in New Zealand...and artists and "Blues" that I know nothing about....So The comment Section is wide open for Debate !!....To answer perhaps what is below !!

1. Rollin' And Tunblin'....... Jo Ann Kelly

2. Duckin' And Dodgin'......Andy Fernbach

3. Death Letter......Tony McPhee

4. Elevator Woman......Steve Rye

5. Make Me A Pallet On The Floor.......Jo Ann Kelly

6. Heart Struck Sorrow......Simon & Steve

7. When You Got A Good Friend......Dave Kelly

8. Me And The Devil......Tony McPhee

1. You Better Mind...... Simon & Steve

2. Hard Time Killing Floor.......Andy Fernbach

3. Same Thing On My Mind......Jo Ann Kelly

4. Broke Down Engine......Andy Fernbach

5. Arkansas Woman......Dave Kelly

6. No More Doggin'......Tony McPhee

7. Diamond Ring......Jo Ann Kelly & Dave Kelly.

         6. Heart Struck Sorrow

Iris De Ment...Infamous Angel

Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.

DeMent's first album, Infamous Angel (1992), was released on the Rounder-Philo label, exploring such themes as religious skepticism, small-town life, and human frailty. "Let the Mystery Be" has been covered by a number of artists. 

        1. Let The Mystery Be

Digno Garcia....Greatest Hits From Mexico To Madrid.

We are in the "Latin American" area's of "Mexico & Madrid" with this lively set of tunes and songs Musically!....but ground wise we are recovering from that rowing boat c'os now for a while we are at "Bob's" Place in Belgium !!!

       8. Moliendo Cafe

Werner Muller & Orchestra......Germany

Phew!! this is a long way to go to find a "Pub" for a "Stein" of beer and aren't the locals noisy!!!..as you can see we are now up in the hills of "Germany" !!

       1. Drinking Song

Alberta Hunter....Amtrax Blues.

Amtrak Blues by Alberta Hunter recorded in 1980 when she was 84 !

Alberta Hunter (April 1, 1895 – October 17, 1984) was an American jazz and blues singer and songwriter from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. After twenty years of working as a nurse, Hunter resumed her singing career in 1977.

Amtrak Blues is an album by the American blues and jazz musician Alberta Hunter, re The album was nominated for a W. C. Handy Award, in the "Traditional Blues Album" category; Hunter won the 1980 award for best "Traditional Blues Female Artist".

1. The Darktown Strutters Ball 

2. Nobody Knows When Your Down And Out

3. I'm Having A Good Time

4. Always

5. My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More

1. Amtrax Blues

2. Old Fashioned Love

3. Sweet Georgia Brown

4. A Good Man Is Hard To Find

5. I've Got A Mind To Ramble

        6. Amtrax Blues