Listen To The Voices

Another album that blew my mind this year is Sly Stone In The Studio 1965-1970.  This record is the second volume from Ace Records chronicling the Stone Family's earliest recordings as well as outside collaborations with the Beau Brummels, Joe Hicks and his sisters, Vaetta and Tiny.

Sly Stone - For Real (Demo)

Snuff Dipper (MP3)

Malcolm Miller - Snuff Dipper (2:33)

I don't know about anyone else, but whenever I see an actual street address, as opposed, say, to a Post Office box, listed on a record label that put out something really odd or exciting, I sometimes cannot resist going to Google maps to check to see if a "street view" photo is available. So many weird records came from labels set up in small, unassuming houses in very normal looking neighborhoods. Below is the Hunstville, Alabama house from which Snuff Dipper emerged.

It's a Kay Martin Christmas!

Kay Martin was a model during the 60's. She eventually became a night club singer/entertainer and released a few albums of the "risque" variety. Please enjoy the memorabilia pictured above while you listen to her xmas album classic; I Know What He Wants for Christmas...But I Don't Know How to Wrap it!

While in Reno, stay at the Kay Martin Lodge.

I_Know_What_He_Wants_for_Christmas

Only 34 More Days Until Mighty Hannibal Day!

 

January 12th is Mighty Hannibal Day.  Go ahead and mark your calendar.  Hannibal will be in Atlanta, Ga. to mark the occasion. 

In between time, The Truth Shall Make You Free (45)


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MCKIE FITZHUGH 1915-1970

WURLITZER WEDNESDAY

Up Up and Away!

Today in the WFMU parking lot Station Manager Ken is planning to soar into the freeform stratosphere while strapped to his favorite lawn chair. (In case you were wondering, this is how the greatest listener supported radio station in the world raises money.) A consortium of scientists and intelligent chimps have determined that it will take 180 balloons to get Ken airborne. For every thousand bucks pledged we'll attach one helium balloon to Ken's chair. Cabbage pledged towards FMU naturally goes towards powering your favorite Number One Ichiban Rock 'n' Soul blogstream as well, so let's get with it and 1) get Ken airborne, 2) keep FMU and this blogstream up and running and 3) get stuff in the mail! Pledge here, check out the wild swag here and, oh yeah--today is also 85 years since Sammy Davis, Jr. popped onto the scene!

What could posibly go wrong??

Up Up and Away

ACME ANNOUNCEMENT

On The Air With Greg Cartwright Vol. 2

Poster by J.R. Williams!

The long-anticipated return of Boss Jock, Greg O spinning Rock 'n' Soul 45s on WFMU Ichiban!

Show Me Your Monkey (DJ Set) 

1-Lennis Guess - Old Mill Road
2-The Ron-Dels - Picture Of You
3-The Outcasts - The Winds Escape
4-Johnny Copeland - Wake Up, Little Suzie
5-The Bleu Lights - Bony Maronie
6-The Chayns - Live With The Moon
7-Benny Curtis - Ain't That Tuff
8-Mary Johnson - You Have My Blessings
9-Sonny Flaharty - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
10-Jay Dee Bryant - I Want To Know
11-John Hammond - I Wish You Would
12-The Spyders - Hush Puppy
13-The Merits - Arabian Jerk
14-Dee Dee Warwick - Don't Call Me Anymore
15-Rod & The Satellites - She Cares
16-Emil O'Conner - Some Of Your Lovin'
17-Billy Hambric - New York City Baby
18-The Unlimited Four - Calling
19-Al Greene - I'll Be Good To You
20-Kenny Hamber - Show Me Your Monkey
21-Roy Lee Johnson - Two Doors Down
22-Jimmy Gilreath - I Need It
23-Billy Barry - I Feel Thunder
24-Dee Dee Sharp - Deep Dark Secret
25-Ray Agee - From Now On
26-Eddie Bond - Slip Slip Slippin' In
27-Elvis Presley - Spinout
28-Little Willie John - Take My Love
29-Don Schraier - Pig Tail

And, be sure to tune in to the Cherry Blossom Clinic with Terre T for a live set from Greg's latest supergroup, The Parting Gifts.  LP available on In The Red Records.

Studio B shot by Jason Krekel

Damn right, I'll Buy A Freezer From You

Little Old Wine Drinker Me (MP3)

Robert Mitchum - Little Old Wine Drinker Me

Having left his mid 1950s calypso career behind him, Robert Mitchum resurfaced as a recording artist with this fine 1967 country effort.

Mind Over Matter

 

 

What are some of your favorite albums of 2010?  This one makes my list.

Reigning Sound - Mind Over Matter  (mp3)