James Moore, better known to the world as Slim Harpo, created the greatest works in the history of modern civilization in any medium. One of these is "Baby, Scratch My Back", presented here along with several worthy other versions, plus an unrelated but nonetheless excellent slab of limey fuzz also entitled "Scratch My Back". The Otis Redding and Booker T. versions contain some of Steve Cropper's finest moments, in my unwanted opinion.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Itchin'
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tommy James & The Shondells
The legendary Tommy James stops by Music To Spazz By thursday night to discuss his new book; Me, the Mob, and the Music. 8- 11 PM. Archives.
Tommy James & The Shondells - Say I Am (What I Am) Listen
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Hairpieces Lusterized Here!
Homer & Jethro - No Hair Sam (2:10)
Samson's ad: Billboard - June 17, 1967
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Country Comedy
In 1972, the Statler Brothers introduced us to Lester "Roadhog" Moran and his Cadillac Cowboys. They were an exaggeration of an awful country band trying to make it in Nashville, complete with a 15 minute radio show on Saturday mornings on the fictional WEAK in Rainbow Valley. They also played the Johnny Mack Brown High School dance every Saturday night and released two albums, Country Music Here And Now and Alive at the Johnny Mack Brown High School. Listen to Alive and you will become a fan of the Statlers.
1-Lester "Roadhog" Moran and his Cadillac Cowboys Saturday Radio Show (mp3)
2-Alive at the Johnny Mack Brown High School
3-Audition Tape
Friday, April 9, 2010
"Not Even a Mediocre Time...!"
Who is Cathy? Who are Poag and Hutcheson? When and more importantly why was this disc ever recorded? Completely mysterious and practically indescribable, I offer you the Epic "My Name Is Cathy."
Poag-Hutcheson - My Name Is Cathy
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Dolemite & Jimmy "Mr. Motion" Lynch At The Lakeside Lounge
Rudy Ray Moore - Ring A Ling Dong (mp3)
Jimmy Lynch - Notions Of Mr. Motion
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
It's Been A Good Year For The Roses
George & Tammy - We're Gonna Hold On (mp3)
George & Tammy - We're Not The Jet Set
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
"Cassius" Love Vs. "Sonny" Bono
Anyone who's spent much time being bombarded by my musical choices knows that two things I really love are Sonny Bono's solo records, as collected on the Rhino Handmade version of Inner Views (I'd avoid the Collector's Choice edition, which is only that album without his other singles), and Beach Boys' Party! So imagine my joy to hear Sonny's peanut butter in the Beach Boys' chocolate! Two great tastes that taste great together!
(Incidentally, you should go here, where the Sonny label is swiped from, to see one of the coolest autograph-collecting strategies I've ever seen)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Frank Sutton On His Day Off
What happens when Frank Sutton drops by the LA Dodgers locker room? He makes a beeline for pitcher Claude Osteen (nickname: Gomer) and berates him for his stupidity and knuckleheadededness. He couldn't help himself, I guess.
More on the late great Frank Sutton over here on WFMU's Beware Of The Blog.
The Shaynes
1966 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The Shaynes - You Tell Me Girl (mp3s)
The Shaynes - From My Window
The Shaynes - Valarie
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Corn Fed Arkansas Gal
Luke Wills & The Rhythm Busters - Corn Fed Arkansas Gal (2:27, MP3)
Image: Pomona County (California) Fair, 1936. Borrowed from the USC Digital Library.
Record Store Day
Grooves - San Francisco
Send me a picture of your favorite record, record store or player for this year's Record Store Day slide show.
Sun Ra - Daddy Gonna Tell You No Lies
wfmuichiban@gmail.com
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Bruce Johnston Rules?
I've never had a very strong opinion of Bruce Johnston, one way or the other. As far as I was concerned, he was kind of just there in the Beach Boys, neither good nor bad. Recently, I bought this album, which I had never heard of, seen or listened to. About half of the record is just about what you'd expect: decent, but average Beach Boy style surf tunes with passable vocals. The rest is certainly NOT what you'd expect. I couldn't believe my ears...
(from 1963)
Jersey Channel Islands Part 7
Virginia Beach
Hot Pastrami, Mashed Potatoes, Come On to Ricon, Yeah!!!
Malibu
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!
Top o' the morning to ye all, from the whole Ichiban Gang, but especially from yours truly, Patrick Devlin Thompson!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Record Store Day
Send me a 600 pixels wide photo of your favorite record store for this year's Record Store Day slide show by April 15th.
wfmuichiban @ gmail.com
Teddy "Mr. Bear" McRae - Hi Fi Baby (45)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The Rocky Fellers sing "Little Darling"
Everybody's favorite Filipino kiddy rock band is back, this time on the Dinah Shore Show.
There was once a video of Maurice Williams performing the song (which he composed for his first group, the Gladiolas) here, but, like so many You Tube videos, it was taken down. C'est la guerre.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
WFMU Marathon
Thanks to everyone for your support. We wouldn't be here without you! Help us reach our goal. Make a pledge here or call us at 800-989-9368
Rock 'n' Soul Shakers
For a pledge of $75, you could be today's Grand Prize Winner of 755 Rock 'n' Soul Shakers. 4 data cds of mp3s compiled by the Craptacular J.R. Williams. Here's a partial track listing for your enjoyment. Guaranteed to make your tassels spin. Do it between 1 and 3 P.M. Don't Delay!
Make a pledge here or call us at 800-989-9368
Friday, March 12, 2010
WFMU Marathon
$75 gets you Mr. Fine Wine's premium of killer soul instrumentals.
Friday 7-8 PM
Art work by Jorge Colombo.
1 Cozy Cole • Cozy and Bossa (Bethlehem)
2 Tim Whitsett and the Imperials • Monkey Man (Ace)
3 Sir Stan and the Counts • Soulin’ (Magnum)
4 Les De Merle • Bulldozer (Tournament)
5 The Night Hawks • Rockin’ Hawk (Alon)
6 Jimmy and the Groove Boys • Headin’ South (Spino)
7 Mario and the MDs • Duck Soup (Venture)
8 Twistin’ Kings • Congo Pt. 1 (Motown)
9 The Jaybees • Jaybee (Soul Bros)
10 Chip and Dave • Seventh Round (Sure Star)
11 The Sounds of Jack Downes • Monkey Mash (D’lux-Char Burger)
12 Toussaint McCall • The Monkey People (GRC)
13 The Moroccos • Muzik Megaton (Greenstar)
14 Noble Watts • Teen-Scene (Clamike)
15 Guitar Murphy • Sufferin’ Soul Pt. 1 (Emerson)
16 Nip and Tuck • Breakout (Brownfield)
17 Cold Water Army • One Time Around (Iron Beat)
18 Frankie Luv • Frankie’s L.A. Stomp Pt. 1 (Chancellor)
19 Natural Resources Band • The Joker (Way Out West Ltd.)
20 Johnny Guitar Watson • South Like West (Okeh)
21 Booker T. Averheart • I Wanta Be President (Soultex)
22 Soul Chargers • In Between (American)
23 The Chocolate Glass • Joseph Holly (Judnell)
24 The Tears • 1808 East Broad (Chord)
25 Stone Love • Stone Spanada (Lofton)
26 The Knights • Tipping Strings (Tragar)
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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