Nice Enough To Eat...VA

After that Virtual fill of Chocolate Below....just a click of the heels and Woah ! "Nice Enough To Eat" in New Zealand with John for some compilations !

1. Cajun Woman......Fairport Convention.

2. At The Crossroads.....Mott The Hoople.

3. Better By You,Better Than Me.....Spooky Tooth.

4. We Used To Know.....Jethro Tull.

5. Woman.....Free

6. Keep Singing That Same Old Song......Heavy Jelly.

1. Sing Me A Song That I Know......Blodwyn Pig.

2. (Roamin' Thro' The Gloaming'With) Forty Thousand Headmen...Traffic.

3. Time Has Told Me.....Nick Drake.

4. 21st Century Schizoid Man......King Crimson.

5. Gungamani......Quintessence.

6. Strangley Strange But Oddly Normal.....Dr Strangley Strange

      5. Woman.

Love To Love You Baby...Donna Summer.

So we now have Donna's "Love To Love You Baby"!!!...All 16 min 48 Secs of It !!..

It's Got Be "The Sound Bite" !!!!!!!!!!..........

      1. Love To Love You Baby

The Door Is Still Open To My Heart...Dean Martin.

Dino On "Reprise" Instead Of Capitol !

      7. In The Misty Moonlight.

Yep ! We Are Still In Belgium !!

Love Theme From "The Flight Of The Phoenix".

As it say's below a touch of The Tijuana Brass..But a great Beat !!...some sound that is new to me And I like It !!Thanks Luc !!

Phil Bodner (June 13, 1917 – February 24, 2008) was an American jazz clarinetist and studio musician known for his versatility across various woodwind instruments, including flute, oboe, saxophone, and English horn. He was a prominent figure in the jazz scene, recording with notable artists such as Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, and Gil Evans. Bodner is best known for leading the instrumental group The Brass Ring, which released nine albums between 1966 and 1972, and achieved two hit singles, "The Phoenix Love Theme" and "The Dis-Advantages of You". 

The band was based in New York City and was stylistically similar to The Tijuana Brass, The Brass Buttons, the Baja Marimba Band, and other "Now Sound" instrumental pop groups from the 1960s, although the twin-sax sound more closely resembles the music of Billy Vaughn, whose biggest hits were in the 1950s.

1. Theme From "The Fight Of The Phoenix".

2. The Shadow Of Your Smile.

3. Theme "From A Summer Place"

4. Love Is A Many Splendoured Thing.

5. My Foolish Heart.

6. Moment To Moment.

1. Unchained Melody.

2. Lara's Theme.

3. Moon River.

4. Secret Love.

5. Tara's Theme

6. Laura.

     5. My Foolish Heart.

Lara's Theme...The Brass Ring.

Its great when you come acros a Sound or Singer that you have not heard of...and I do like this sound !!..Plus the good Stereo !!

      1. Lara's Theme (Somewhere My Love).

Daltrey...Roger Daltrey.

Sir Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona earned him a position as one of the "gods of rock and roll".

Daltrey's hit songs with the Who include "My Generation", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley", "Who Are You" and "You Better You Bet". He began a solo career in 1973 while still a member of the Who, and has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums and one live album. His solo hits include "Giving It All Away", "Free Me", "Without Your Love", "Walking in My Sleep", "After the Fire" and "Under a Raging Moon".

In June 2025 Daltrey was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the Birthday Honours for services to charity and music.

1. One Man Band.

2. The Way Of The World.

3. You Are Yourself.

4. Thinking.

5. You And me.

1. It's A hard Life.

2. Giving It All Way.

3. The Story So Far.

4. When The Music Stops.

5. Reasons.

6. One Man Band.

      2. Giving It All Away.

Music For Lovers... Vol 3

Here's the last of the trio from the EMI (Columbia) stable of popular hits & songs compilation....Its great to hear them once again...

      4. The Carnival Is Over.

Music For Lovers Vol 2...VA

Volume 2 and its green !...and artists from the "Capitol" stable again !!..great Peggy Lee recording ! Not heard before !

        1. My Sweet Lord.

Without Her...Jack Jones.

This is the first L/P that JJ recorded when he changed labels to RCA....lots of standards and as usual first class singing !!

1. Without Her
2. The Look Of Love
3. Don't Talk To Me
4. You And The Night And The Music
5. I Can't Get Started
6. Homeward Bound

1. Live For Life
2. Hushed Whispers
3. Isn't It Romantic
4. Mean To Me
5. For All We Know

     4. You And The Night And The Music.

Nicely Out Of Tune...Lindisfarne.

Lindisfarne are an English folk rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne established in 1968 (originally called Brethren). The original line-up comprised Alan Hull (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Ray Jackson (vocals, mandolin, harmonica), Simon Cowe (guitar, mandolin, banjo, keyboards), Rod Clements (bass guitar, violin) and Ray Laidlaw (drums).

They are best known for the albums Nicely Out of Tune (1970), Fog on the Tyne (1971) (which became the biggest selling UK album in 1972), Dingly Dell (1972) and Back and Fourth (1978), and for the success of songs such as "Meet Me on the Corner", "Lady Eleanor", "Run for Home", "Fog on the Tyne" and "We Can Swing Together".

Lindisfarne performing at Concert at the Kings, 2015

     1. Lady Eleanor.

      10. Jackhammer Blues.

Music From Woodstock..

A Soundtrack now of the Documentary Film of the Woodstock Concert !!

In 1969, 500,000 people descended on a small patch of field in a little-known town in upstate New York called Woodstock. In this documentary, the iconic event is chronicled in unflinching detail, from the event's inception all the way through to the unexpected air-delivery of food and medical supplies by the National Guard. The film contains performances, interviews with the artists and candid footage of the fans in a defining portrait of 1960s America.

Woodstock (1970) is an Oscar-winning documentary chronicling the landmark 1969 music festival in Bethel, New York. Blending iconic performances with behind-the-scenes glimpses, it captures the music, spirit, and cultural significance of a generation’s defining event. Praised for its immersive style, innovative editing, and historical impact, it’s considered one of the greatest concert films ever made and remains essential viewing for music, history, and documentary fans.

     14. With A Little Help From My Friends.

Naked Songs...Al Kooper.

We now move to the other side of the world with John in New Zealand...I don't know much about Al Kooper so here's a review of this L/P (Album) from ALL Music !

1. Be Yourself Be Real.

2. As The Years Go Passing By.

3. Jolie.

4. Blind Baby.

5. been And Gone.

1. Sam Stone.

2. Peacock Lady.

3. Touch The Hem Of His Garment.

4. Where Were You When I Needed You

5. Unrequited.

Naked Songs Review by Bruce Eder ( ALL Music )

Naked Songs represents the other end of Al Kooper's early career from I Stand Alone. Where that first album was recorded very gradually at the outset of his solo career, soon after exiting Blood, Sweat & Tears, Naked Songs was a much more cohesive work (cut in New York and Georgia) from the end of his stay at Columbia Records. Ironically, it was a contractually obligated album, but never one to throw away an opportunity, Kooper embraced soul, gospel, blues, pop, and even country music in the course of filling its two sides. Playing his usual array of instruments, including loud, note-bending blues guitar and gospel-tinged organ on "As the Years Go Passing By," he effortlessly switches gears to the smoother pop-soul sound of "Jolie," then straight country with a blues tinge on "Blind Baby." John Prine's grim and uncompromising "Sam Stone" gets an extraordinary performance, but the real surprise is the presence of Sam Cooke's Soul Stirrers-era gospel classic "Touch the Hem of His Garment" -- the latter is one of a pair of Cooke songs (the other is "A Change Is Gonna Come") that one would not expect any white artist to try and cover, much less do well, but Kooper does it justice and then some, and this track alone is worth the price of the album. The album benefits from the fact that Kooper had spent a good chunk of the prior year working with the Atlanta Rhythm Section (which appears here) as well as discovering Lynyrd Skynyrd. Naked Songs may have been intended mostly to get him out of his Columbia contract, but it proved a highlight of his career as well as his last new recording for four years.

       6. Sam Stone.

Rockin' Chair...Gwen McCrae.

We now have two Singers that I have not heard of !...Courtesy of Luc.in Belguim.. The one in the post below are tracks in the "Disco" Mood...And this one !!...well read on folks !!

Gwendolyn Patricia McCrae (née Mosley, December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025) was an American singer. She is best known for her 1975 hit "Rockin' Chair", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B chart and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. Known across Europe as the "Queen of Rare Groove", McCrae's gospel, soul, disco, and funk vocals have been heavily sampled in dance music, including songs by Cassius, Madlib, Lady Gaga, Avicii, and Mobb Deep. 

1. Rockin' Chair.

2. Move Me Baby.

3. He Keeps Something Groovy Goin' On.

4. Let Them Talk.

1. For Your Love.

2. It's Worth The Hurt.

3. 90% 0f Me Is You.

4. It Keeps On Raining.

5. He Don't Ever Lossing His Groove.

Rockin' Chair is a hit 1975 song by singer Gwen McCrae. The song is not to be confused with either Fats Domino's 1951 R&B hit of the same name or the 1929 "Rockin' Chair" by Hoagy Carmichael.

Gwen's husband, George McCrae, had a number-one hit single the year earlier, "Rock Your Baby." "Rockin' Chair" was intended to be an answer song to George's hit. The songs were released just less than a year apart. George provided backing vocals on the song.

"Rockin' Chair" was McCrae's sole entry into the US top 10 on both the pop and soul charts. The single hit number nine on the US pop charts, and hit number one on the US soul chart for one week. In Canada, "Rockin' Chair" spent two weeks at number 23.

 1. Rockin' Chair

The Carol Douglas Album..

Carol Douglas (born April 7, 1948) is an American singer whose hit "Doctor's Orders" (1974) was a pioneering track in the disco genre.

In 1974, Douglas was recruited by Midland International Records via an ad in Showbiz magazine: label vice president/record producer Eddie O'Loughlin had heard the UK hit single "Doctor's Orders" by Sunny and was seeking a female vocalist to cut the track for the U.S. market. Douglas's audition led to a five-year contract and her version of "Doctor's Orders" became a hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard disco chart, No. 9 R&B, and No. 11 on the Hot 100; the single also reached No. 4 in France.

I don't think that Carol's version of Doctors Orders was released in England..There is no mention in "Wikipedia" of it being released In England !

      1. Doctor's Orders.

Unusual & Crazy Mixed Compilation No 1.

Not done a compilation for a while so here's some tracks that are mixed with hits unusual ones and maybe some rare ones....so enjoy it 

1. Talk Back Tremblin' Lips......Johnny Tillotson.

2. Stranger in Paradise......Gloria Lasso

3. Broken Hearted Melody......Sarah Vaughan

4. Lucky Lips.....Ruth Brown

5. Lovin'Spree......Ann-Margaret.

6. I Have But One Heart......Frank Sinatra.

7. Beach Boys Blues......Elvis Presley

8. Moonglow......Billie Holiday

9. When I Take My Sugar To Tea......Bing Crosby.

10. Tea For Two......Cliff Richard.

11. La Bamba......Chubby Checker.

12. Take Me Down To Lover's Lane......Robert Mitchum.

13. With a Hmm Hmm On my Knee......The Shadows.

14. Magic Moments......Nat King Cole.

15. Sea Cruise.....Frankie Ford

16. Drive In Show......Eddie Cochran

17. I'll Never Smile Again......Pat Boone

18. Pillow Talk......Doris Day.

19. Dream Lover......Craig Douglas

20. Under The Moon Of Love......Curtis Lee

21. Waikiki......Connie Francis.

22. People get Ready ( Live )......Rod Stewart.

23. When I Fall in Love......Celine Dion & Clive Griffin.

24. Can't Help Falling In Love......Julio Iglesias.

25. Hello Youmg Lovers......Malcolm Vaughan.

26. What A Wonderful World......Louis Armstrong.

27. Beyond The Sea ( La Mer )......George Benson.

28. Medley......Neil Sedaka

29. Tears On My Pillow......Kylie Minogue

30. Join In And Sing.......The Johnston Brothers.

       8. Moonglow....Billie Holiday.

     10. Tea For Two....Cliff Richard

The Shelton Sound...Anne Shelton.

I wish I had taken more care of the sleeves of my L/P's cos' this one is falling to pieces hence the sellotape around the edges but after 60 odd years it peels off leaving a yellow stain as you can see...that's the adhesive dried out....But that does not make any difference to the contents of the record...A fantastic one is this... Anne Shelton at her peak and sounding great....Now where are all the Classy English singers of today they seemed to have disappeared I wish we had some singers that have crystal clear voices so we can understand the words of the song they are singing....Okay styles and songs have changed over the last 60 odd years so its good job that "Edison" had a brainwave"!!!!...Oh yes forgot we do have a classy singer of today "Dame Shirley" of course...anybody got any other idea's!!!

P.S. This L/P is the best that Anne recorded  (IMHO)

1. My Heart Sings

2. Now I Know

3. How Did He Look

4. Tangerine

5. I'll Never Smile Again

6. There's a Lull In My Life

1. September Song

2. Let There Be Love

3. I Remember You

4. Taking a Chance On Love

5. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe 

6. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

      3. How Did He Look.

      3a. How Did He Look (Clean Version)

My Very Good Friends The Band Leaders...Ted Heath & His Music.

The Ted Heath Big Band paying tribute to the American big bands of the 50's & 60's !! pre "Phase 4 Stereo"....and its great to hear them in Concert Mode !!

1. Sing Sing Sing

2. When Its Sleepy Time Down South

3. Sorta Crazy

4. One O'clock Jump

5. Iv'e Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

6. Cherokee

1. Intermission Riff

2. Tuxedo Junction

3. Apple Honey

4. Take The A Train

5. Dragnet

6. Night Train

     9. Apple Honey.