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Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Julie Grant...Come To Me.

Here we have a British singer from the 1960's that should have been more successful than she was !!.30 Great tracks well worth a listen if you haven't heard of her voice !!

Julie Grant (born 12 July 1946) is an English pop music singer, who was mainly active during the 1960s. She had three hits on the UK Singles Chart with "Up on the Roof", "Count on Me" (both 1963) and "Come to Me" (1964). She also recorded a cover version of "Every Day I Have to Cry" (1964).
Grant was a contemporary of Petula Clark and Cilla Black, and Allmusic journalist, Richie Unterberger, noted "she had a strong, versatile voice" but was hindered by "her inability to carve out a recognizable stylistic niche".
"Tony Hatch would later recall: "I thought Julie Grant was great and I’m sorry I never managed to help her achieve her full potential. No doubt I was producing too many artistes at this time, especially girls. In those years, in-house producers often faced this problem and I could never give her the attention she deserved."
At age 15 Grant was discovered by Frankie Vaughan and signed by Vaughan's agent Eric Easton who arranged for Grant to audition for Pye Records. Pye signed Grant who was still known as Vivien Foreman: as the label requested she adopt a stage name Grant formed "Julie Grant" from the name of her father's accountant Julian Grant. The debut single by Julie Grant, "Somebody Tell Him", was released in March 1962 and was the first of fifteen singles all produced by Tony Hatch the fourth of which, a cover of The Drifters' US hit, "Up on the Roof", gave Grant her chart debut. Despite being beaten by a rival UK cover by Kenny Lynch, which reached No. 5 compared to the No. 33 peak of Grant's version, Grant was able to use the relative success of "Up on the Roof" to gain a series of television guest spots, plus star billing on a package tour which also featured The Rolling Stones, The Everly Brothers and Bo Diddley. Grant's profile was maintained by her follow-up single, the March 1963 release "Count on Me", which became her best chart placing in the UK at No. 24.
It has been alleged that Grant turned down the opportunity to record the Tony Hatch composition, "Downtown", recorded by Petula Clark on 16 October 1964 to become an international hit. However, Hatch has said that he only completed the lyrics of "Downtown" after Clark had heard the melody and asked to record it, and also said that prior to Clark's involvement he had thought to place the song with the Drifters: "it never occurred to me [originally] that a white woman could even sing it.
 
1. Somebody Tell Him                                   16. It's Alright
2. Every Letter You Write                            17. Everyday I have To Cry
3. So Many Ways                                          18. Watch What You Do With my Baby
4. Unimportant Things                         19. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
5. When Your Smiling                                  20. I Only Care About You
6. Lonely Sixteen                                          21. Come To Me
7. Up On The Roof                                       22. Can't Get You Out Of my Mind
8. When You Ask About Love                     23. Baby Baby I Still Love You
9. Count On Me                                           24. My World Is Empty Without You
10. Then Only Then                                    25. Giving Up
11. That's How Heartaches Are Made      26. 'Cause I Believe In You
12. Cruel World                                          27. Lonely Without You
13. Don't Ever Let Me Down                    28. As Long As I Know He's Mine
14. Somebody Cares                                  29. Stop
15. Hello Love                                            30. When The Lovin' Ends

       Julie Grant-- The Everly Brothers & Bo Diddley  
         
17. Everyday I Have To Cry.
               19. Your Nobody Till Somebody Loves You

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

The Fabulous Oldies. VA.

A trip now to the 30's /40's with some rousing songs that will bring some memories to any Silver Surfers that are still with us !!....enjoy the nostalgia folks !!
          5. Bless 'Em All

Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford.

A great pairing of well known voices !!....recorded in July 1950 !

1. I'll Never Be Free
2. You're My Sugar
3. Ocean Of Tears
4. Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own

         1. I'll Never Be Free.

Kay Starr & Tennessee Ernie Ford.


And here they are 29 years later sounding the same...this is a great video memory !!

Monday, 22 September 2025

Carmen McRae...Alive.

A Great "Live" performance From Carmen !!

Originally on Mainstream, this live session features the talented singer Carmen McRae at New York's Village Gate with pianist Norman Simmons, bassist Paul Breslin, drummer Frank Severino, guitarist Joe Puma, flutist Ray Beckenstein and Jose Mangual on bongos. The flute and bongos make the music seem a bit dated, as does the inclusion of some forgettable show tunes from the era (including three songs from The Roar of the Greasepaint — The Smell of the Crowd). McRae is in prime voice and sounds best on some Billie Holiday-associated tunes, but the set is mostly for her fans rather than general collectors. (Info By Scott Yanow)

Recorded live at The Village Gate, New York, in December 1965

       01 Sometimes I'm Happy
       02  Don't Explain 
       03  Woman Talk  
       04  Kick Off Your Shoes  
       05  The Shadow of Your Smile 
       06  The Sweetest Sounds  
       07  Where Would You Be Without Me  
       08  Feeling Good  
       09  Run Run Run  
       10  No More    
       11  Look at That Face    
       12  I Wish I Were in Love Again    
       13  You Better Go Now  
       14  Love for Sale  
       15  If I Could Be With You 
       16  Miss Brown to You  
       17  Perdido  
       18  Too Close for Comfort  
       19  Midnight Sun   
       20  Trav'lin' Light 
       21  Love Is Here to Stay 
        15. If I Could Be With You

Adrienne Posta...45's

A trip now to the 60's and an Actress/Singer from some classic comedy and  kitchen sink films !! that's what they called real life drama's in the 60's !......great recording of "Close To You" just shows what a cool voice Adrienne has...some great retro tracks to take your memory back !!

1. Only Fifteen
2. Shang A Doo Lang
3. He Doesn't Love Me
4. The Winds That Blow
5. When A Girl Really Loves You
6. Something Beautiful
7. They Long To Be Close To You
8. How Can I Hurt You
9. Backstreet Girl
10. Cruising Casanova
Adrienne Posta (born Adrienne Marsha Poster, 1 March 1949) is an English film and television actress and singer, prominent during the 1960s and 1970s. She adopted the surname 'Posta' in 1966....Posta appeared in films such as To Sir with Love (1967)and Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Up the Junction (both 1968), Spring and Port Wine (1970), and Carry On Behind (1975). She also featured in many TV programmes, including the first episode of Budgie (1971), where she appeared as a stripper. She appeared throughout the BBC 1 series It's Lulu (1973), singing, dancing and acting alongside her friend Lulu and comedian Roger Kitter.
Posta also recorded a number of singles. She has worked as a teacher in the Midlands and at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Posta is an honorary patron of the Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America.

     7. They Long To Be Close To You
      6. How Can I Hurt You

Sammy Davis...Sammy Swings.

As the title say's  !!!!

1. Temptation
2. The Lady's In Love With You
3. Comes Love
4. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
5. That Old Black Magic
6. Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be

1. Begin The Beguine
2. By Myself
3. Will You Still Be Mine
4. Don'cha Go Way Mad
5. Perdido
          6. Oo-Shoo-Be-Doo Be
          11. Perdido

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Happy Days..The Oldies Gold Collection No 7..(VA)

Another dip in the Retro Oldie's Gold Collection of music from the Vaults of different record Labels !!

01. David Whitfield - Answer Me 
02. Dean Martin - I'll Always Love You 
03. Henri René & His Orchestra, April Stevens - I'm In Love Again 
04. Helen O'connell - Slow Poke 
05. Eileen Barton - Cry 
06. Sammy Kaye, Tony Alamo, The Kaydets - Harbor Lights 
07. Jo Stafford, Frankie Laine - Pretty Eyed Baby 
08. Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody 
09. Paul Weston - Charmaine 
10. Red Foley - Cincinnati Dancing Pig 
11. Diana Decker - Poppa Piccolino 
12. David Whitfield - Mardi Gras 
13. Frankie Laine - Music, Maestro, Please 
14. Dinah Shore - Sweet Violets 
15. Eddie Fisher - Tell Me Why 
16. Frankie Laine - Answer Me 
17. Margaret Whiting - Hello Young Lovers 
18. Artie Shaw, Gordon Jenkins - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles 
19. Dennis Day - Never 
20. The Bell Sisters - Bermuda 
21. Guy Mitchell - Chicka Boom 
22. Perry Como - Patricia 
23. Doris Day - (Why Did I Tell You I Was Going To) Shanghai 
24. The Four Aces - Garden In The Rain 
25. Rosemary Clooney - Come On-A My House

     5. Cry.
     10. Cincinnati Dancing Pig

Saturday, 20 September 2025

The Beach Boys...All Summer Long.

Christmas will soon be on us !!...then the new year 2025 !!!...then "Spring" and what do we have then !!!!..."Summer" of course and here are some Summer songs by the guys with the name that goes with "Summer" !!!

1. I Get Around
2. All Summer Long
3. Hushabye
4. Little Honda
5. We'll Run Away
6. Carl's big Chance

1. Wendy
2. Do You Remember
3. Girls On The Beach
4. Drive In
5. Our favourite Recording Sessions
6. Don't Back Down


          6. Carl's Big Chance

1001 Songs..VA...Part 7

I hope everyone is still with us !!....There is certainly an Eclectic Mix in this Part !!

1. Les Copains d-Abord......Geoges Brasssens
2. Samba Malato......Niccomdes Santa Cruz
3. Walk On By......Dionne Warwick
4. Don't Gimme No Lip Child.....Dave Berry
5. Ese Domani.....Mina
6. The Girl from Ipanema......Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto
7. A Change Is Gonna Come......Sam Cooke
8. Dancing In The Street......Martha And The Vandellas
9. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.....Dusty Springfield
10. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling......The Righteous Brothers
11. You Really Got Me......The Kinks
12. The House Of The Rising Sun......The Animals
13. Go 'Way From My Window......John Jacob Niles
14. Amsterdam......Jacques Brel
15. La Paloma......Caterina Valente
16. Sinnerman......Nina Simone
17. The Irish Rover......The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem
18. Needle Of Death......Bert Jansch
19. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag......James Brown
20. La Boheme......Charles Aznavour
21. California Dreamin'......The Mama's & The Papa's
22. Ticket To Ride......The Beatles
23. I Can't Get No Satisfaction......The Rolling Stones
24. The Tracks Of My Tears......The Miracles
25. Mr Tambourine Man...... The Byrds

          1. Les Copains d-Abord
           6. The Girl From Ipanema

Friday, 19 September 2025

The Beach Boys...Live In London.

 As with most of the "Live "L/P's this one is recorded as Side 1 and Side 2.... It was recorded at "Finsbury Park" in London in 1968....This information is not on the back sleeve so I had to do a little detective work to find out when and where I hope its right !!.... it contains most of their hits and they do a good job replicating the "Beach Boys" Sound Live !! as stated on the back sleeve

1. Darlin'
2. Wouldn't It Be Nice
3. Sloop John B
4. California Girls
5. Do It Again
6. Wake The World
7. Aren't You Glad

1. Bluebirds Over The Mountains
2. Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring
3. Good Vibrations
4. God Only Knows
5. Barbara Ann


                                
 

The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto..VA

Another surprising contribution from New Zealand...and the beat is as it says on the cover is indestructible...slightly different from the tempo on the post below !!!....Thanks JohnF for the diversity in the music you share !!
        3. Qhude Manikiniki / Fair Fight.
       11. Joyce No 2

Marches Of The British Army...Band Of The Military School Of Music--Kneller Hall

Get your Marching Boots on !!.....There are some well known marching tunes here !!
and plenty of British Army Regiments

         18. March Of The Men Of Harlech
         21. John Peel
         26. Ride Of The Valkyries

The Best of The Beach Boys.


 Beach Boys Hits Galore !!...they are all here !!


          4. Fun Fun Fun

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Blue Diamonds...Los Fabulosos.

A little experiment now !....This Ep comes from Luc and it is a FLAC (Lossless Format)....Thanks Luc !
For me I can't hear that there is much difference between the two formats....perhaps you might be able to if your computer or whatever you play the files on costs Thousands !!...that is EXPENSIVE  Equipment !...or have a recording studio !
So here is this EP in both Formats and everybody can decide if there is a difference
And if it is important that you do want the Lossless Format make a comment on the post that you want and I will reply with the file !......

Monday, 15 September 2025

Your Hit Parade...50's Instrumentals.

The 50's are back with some great Hit Instrumentals that I'm sure most will be recognised even if the titles and artists are not !!

1. Theme from The Man With The Golden Gun....Richard Maltby & Orchestra
2. Plantation Boogie......Lennie Dee
3. Moritat.......Dick Hyman Trio
4. The Swingin' Shepard Blues......Moe Koffman Quartet
5. Melancholy Serenade.......Jackie Gleason Orchestra
6. The Hot Canary......Florian Zabach
7. Caravan......Ralph Martieri Orchestra
8. Harem Dance......Armenian Jazz Sextet
9. Topsy......Cosy Cole
10. Soft Summer Breeze......Eddie Haywood
11. The Enchanted Sea.....Islanders
12. Ebb Tide......Frank Chacksfield Orchestra
13. In The Mood...Ernie Fields Orchestra
14. Portuguese Washerwoman......Joe Fingers Carr
15. Meet Mr Callaghan.....Les Paul
16. Theme From Summer Night......Mitch Miller Orchestra
17. Near You......Roger Williams
18. Theme From The Medic (Blue Star)......Victor Young Singing Strings
19. Isle Of Capri......Jackie Lee Orchestra
20. Mambo Jambo......Dave Barbour
21.The Crazy Otto......Johnny Maddox & The Rhythmasters
22. Taboo......Arthur Lyman
23. The Story Of Three Loves......Jerry Murad & Richard Heyman Orch
24. April In Paris......Count Basie Orchestra

        8. Harem Dance

The Big Guitar Sound...Living Guitars.

Another pretty good stereo recording that also should be played Loud !
         5. Malaguena

Monty Pythons Flying Circus.

A couple of hours now of comic humour from British TV (B.B.C) on this one. and the one below from (I.T.V)...courtesy of JohnF all the way across the world ! in NZ !!

The Muppet Show.

After the monologues of the post above we have some CRAZY music to keep you entertained....All British humour !!.........(I hope the Bots enjoy it )
        18. Hugga Wugga
          20. Sax And Violence

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Don Lusher Band...The Collection.

We "Brits" get everywhere another L/P from an "English" musician who has played in most of the "British Big Bands" of the day going right back to "Ted Heath"...Unfortunately he is no longer with us....A very pleasant selection of tunes and songs that makes easy listening "Easy"


        10. Without A Song
        18. The Typewriter