Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Chyvonne Answers Barbara Lynn
Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing (45)
Chyvonne Scott - You Lost Your Good Thing
Barbara Lynn will be appearing live at the Brooklyn Soul Festival on Friday, October 8th at the Bell House in Brooklyn.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Fool's Paradise
Did you miss Rex's interview with Hardrock Gunter last weekend? Don't worry. You can catch the archive here. Stay tuned for an upcoming guest spot with Terry Zwigoff on the DVD release of his 1986 documentary Louie Bluie. Saturdays 1-3 PM on WFMU.
Jackass Blues
Elton Britt - Jackass Blues (2:09)
Elton Britt's 1952 barnyard classic proves his amazing vocal talents extended way beyond his trademark yodel.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Doodles Weaver and Vampira, 1956
In 1956, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce hired Doodles Weaver and Vampira to portray Mr. & Mrs. Droopert, a fictional couple used in their annual traffic safety campaign. This outstanding photo comes to us via the USC Digital Library.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Recent Additions To The Ichiban New Bin
Beehives & Bumper Bullets: A spotlight on the country gals of the 1960s from T-Bird records. Stand out tracks include Diddy Boppin' And Motor Mouthin' (mp3) by Clara Dean and Lonesome Lovin' Diesel Drivin' Man (mp3) from Penny Jay. Hear them all on the Ichiban stream.
Special Thanks to Kitty Wells and Rex.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
R.I.P. The King
Funky 16 Corners posted the Boo Boo Song here.
Dance Time CD
Crazy Feeling (mp3)
Friday, September 10, 2010
Does Steppin' Out Mean Daddy Took A Walk (MP3)
Red Sovine - Does Steppin' Out Mean Daddy Took A Walk (3:03)
This week's "Country MP3 Of The Week" isn't pulled off a 45; instead it comes from Red Sovine's 1976 Teddy Bear LP. The song, rendered with Sovine's trademark deadpan panache, is delivered from the perspective of a little kid who is struggling to understand all the neighborhood gossip about his horndog of a dad.
The neighbors have been doing plenty of gum-flapping on the topic, but some of the language is just beyond the kid's grasp so he comes to mom with questions like:
"Does stepping out mean daddy went out walking?"
"Does two-timing mean daddy stepped out twice?"
"Does ladies man mean daddy's a sissy?"
Image via Dr. Tabouli's Flickr stream.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The "In" Sound With Harry Harrison
Tommy James - Mirage (mp3)
In the mid 1960's, Harry Harrison had a weekly radio spot where he asked fans what they thought the next hit would be. He conducted brief interviews with the band, played the selected song and plugged the army. I wonder how many of these are out there.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
The Love Bug . . . LIVE!
We shared the 45 a couple months back, but here's a live clip of George Jones' The Love Bug, with the extra bonus of seeing the young Johnny Paycheck (with a badass haircut!) singing harmony vocals.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Phantom 309 (MP3)
Edgar Buchanan - Phantom 309
I'm of the opinion that nobody could ever top Red Sovine's definitive version of Phantom 309, a spooky and dramatic recitation with a truck-driving theme composed by singer and songwriter Tommy Faile.
But Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe from TV's Petticoat Junction) has nothing to hang his head about.
Next week: Red Sovine himself makes an appearance with a song about about infidelity.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Ichiban Caption Contest!
It's time for an Ichiban Caption Contest! If you win, you will receive an Ichiban Prize Pack that is guaranteed to make you the envy of all your friends and neighbors. Leave your caption in the comments section. If you're truly comically gifted, feel free to enter multiple times.
Ichiban hostess Debbie D is the judge and the deadline is Monday at noon.
Photo courtesy of Special Collections Department, Georgia State University.
Editor's Note: Please, keep it classy.
And the winner is:
That picture doesn't need a caption!!
Sent in by Eegah!! and Tabonga!
Congratulations and thanks for entering.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
After Party
Join us at Ruby's Bar this Saturday at Coney Island USA to raise a glass to Summer 2010. 3:00 until.
Les Paul and Mary Ford - In The Good Old Summertime (mp3)
The Duals - Beach Party
Ghost In The Invisible Bikini
Tempos - See You In September
Annette - Muscle Beach Party
The Trashmen - Whoa Dad
Dick Dale and the Del Tones - Secret Surfing Spot
Wayne Hollers - Dancing In The Sand
Nat Foster - Rockin' The Summer Away
The Images - A Swingin' Summer
Frank Sinatra Jr. - Beach Girl And The Monster
Big Beat plus Summer Love
Judy Russell - Surfin' With Jimmy
Bobby Freeman - She Said She Wants To Dance
Jimmy Simm's Thunderbirds - Twistin' On The Beach
Surf Bunnies - Summertime Is Surfin' Time
The Silly Surfers - Woodie On A Safari
The Banshees - Take A Ride With Me
The Beach Boys - Girl Don't Tell Me
The Sandals - The Endless Summer
Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind
Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood - Some Velvet Morning
Chiffons - Great Shakes Ad
The Fashions - Surfin' Back To School
King Uszniewicz & The Uszniewicztones - Surfin' School
MP3s sound like crap! Go buy some 45s.
The World's Greatest Rock'n'Roll Dance Party
Join WFMU DJ's Dave the Spazz, Todd-O-Phonic Todd and Joe Belock this Friday night at Maxwell's in Hoboken New Jersey for the world's greatest Rock'n'Roll dance party!! 9 PM. FREE!
Maxwell's
Friday, August 27, 2010
Another Skid Row Joe (Country MP3)
Carl Dean - Another Skid Row Joe (2:22)
The unknown (to me) Carl Dean executes a pretty fair Jerry Lee Lewis rip in this ode to everyone's favorite alcoholic. And check out that beautiful ARCH label, headquartered in St. Louis just as you'd expect. For more tales of winos in a tailspin, check out the extensive collection of Skid Row songs posted recently on WFMU's Beware Of The Blog.
Next week: Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe from Petticoat Junction) dips his toe into the Red Sovine songbook.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Japanese Pops
Key:
Thanks To Takeshi for sending us this compilation!
1.Aumi Ishida - So Long Baby (mp3)
2.Aumi Ishida - The Shadow Of Romans
3.Cookies - Teach Me First Love
4.Michie Sahara - Let's Go Mach
5.Aiko Ito - The Funky Look Girl
6-Sayuri Yoshinaga - Pleasure Of Love
7-Yukio Hashi - A Couple In The Rain
8.Yukio Hashi - Ameriachi
9.Tetsuya Goda - Sanmarion In Sun Set
10.Teruko Akatuki - Bikkuri Shakkiri Boogie
11.Akira Mita - Ameriachi of Love
12.Yaeko Mizutani - Song Of Hula Hoop
13.Takeshi Kiyohara - Mid Night Rock Party
14.Takeshi Kiyohara - Twist USA
15.Izumi Yukimura - How About Cha Cha
16.Hideko Tani - Tokyo Bosa Nova Girl
17.Hiroko Takegosh - Suku Suku Suki
18.Yuko Shimazu - Hey Monroe
19.Yuki Humi - Mini Mini Date
20.Michiru Maki - Crazy Heart
21.Makoto Mekata - Mash Potato
22.Makoto Mekata - That Girl Of Rumor
23.Makoto Mekata - Transistor Sister
24.Ryu Wakuda - Punch Guy
Friday, August 20, 2010
Code Alarm 7 (Country MP3)
Vern Stovall - Code Alarm 7 (2:47)
Tip: any record that starts with the words "The ambulance screamed out Highway 11" is very unlikely to have a happy ending. I hope y'all have your crying towels handy.
Next week: the further adventures of Skid Row Joe.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Way Out
Introduction
Motorcycle Ride
School For Robots
Nothing To Do
This has shown up on the blogosphere a time or two, but it's new to me! When I recently came across this VERY strange children's educational record from 1968, I was intrigued by the homemade cover art. What lay in the grooves however, was even more surprising. Using some early electronic techniques, tape manipulation, sound effects, a lot of imagination and a strong counter culture aesthetic, Bruce Haack created something I would be proud to have my children listen to. Enjoy...
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Country Fuzz - Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass (MP3)
Here is Sue Thompson's version of Buck Owens' Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass. As with the ear-grabbing Buck Owens original version, this one features some blazing fuzztone guitar sounds.
Sue Thompson - Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass (2:25)
To hear Buck Owens' original version of Who's Gonna Mow Your Grass (and a whole lot more country fuzz), head over to this Beware Of The Blog post.
Next week: a gut-wrenching "death on the highway" record.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
HILLBILLY APE CALL
GEORGE BARROWS, STAR OF HILLBILLYS IN A HAUNTED HOUSEALSO SEEN IN:
"The Man from U.N.C.L.E.".... Gorilla - The My Friend the Gorilla Affair
(1966)
"The Jackie Gleason Show".... Gorilla - Petticoat Jungle
(1966)
"The Beverly Hillbillies".... Gorilla - Herbie the Gorilla
(1966)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
New Zine On The Scene
Be sure to check out the new PRINT ZINE outta Seattle Washington. The debut issue features our hero, Ron Haydock, as well as Elvis sightings, a long Mike McCarthy interview and more! Info at the Get Dorked! website.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Ladies And Gentlemen - Star Time
Detroit Breakdown WFMU - Images by Jacob Blickenstaff
Re-live the magic of the Ponderosa Stomp at Lincoln Center. Live sets by Eddie "The Hawg" Kirkland, Spyder "Ride In My 225" Turner, Melvin "I Won't Be Your Fool" Davis, Dennis "Scorpio" Coffey and the fabulous Velvelettes, all backed by the Motor City Soul Revue, aka The Party Stompers.
Listen Now!
Be sure to tune in to Music To Spazz By on Thursday August 12th from 9 PM - Midnight for ? & the Mysterians' scorching set!
16 Tons - - - Go Go Version
Tennesse Ernie Ford boldly reinvents Merle Travis' 16 Tons for the Hollywood Palace tv show, which aired May 22, 1965.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sounds of Space Flight
Sounds of Space Flight.mp3
Here's a nice little flexi disc brought to you by General Electric Flashbulbs. Remember when the space program was exciting? Remember when people used flashbulbs?
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