Vinyl-O-Matic

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Vinyl-O-Matic episodes

June 11, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter C as in Charlie, Part 2
Cat Stevens [00:52]
"Sitting"
Catch Bull at Four
A&M Records SP 4365 1972
How about a nice song about meditation from a number one album?
Eddy Arnold [04:03]
"Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
Cattle Call
RCA Victor LSP-2578 1963
Written by a golf caddy, no less.
Heatwave [06:45]
"The Groove Line"
Central Heating
Epic JE 35260 1978
Funk from the UK! This hot song made it to number 7 on the Hot 100.
Thou [11:00]
"The Defeatist's Lament"
Ceremonies of Humiliation
Vitriol Records/Dead Tank Records/Bloated Veins VIT037/DTR-031/BV-007 2014
A 3 record compilation consisting of singles, EPs and splits from this fantastically heavy Louisiana group.
Thou [14:47]
"Skinwalker"
Ceremonies of Repetition
Gilead Media RELIC109 2019
Skinwalkers are a pretty intriguing bit of Navajo folklore.
New Order [18:34]
"Ceremony"
Ceremony
Factory FAC. 33 1981
This is the first version of this single, released as a 7" in January 1981, and the 12" release in March. It was re-recorded in September 1981 when Gillian Gilbert joined the band.
Jimmy Buffett [22:59]
"Margaritaville"
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
ABC Records AB-990 1977
Every day someone is born who has never heard Margaritaville.
Yves Montand [27:07]
"Le Chant de la Libération (Le Chant des Partisans)"
Chansons Populaires de France
Monitor MF 324 1959
A song about the French Resistance that sort of became an alternate National Anthem in the years after the war.
Charles Mingus [32:19]
"Ool-Ya-Koo"
Charles Mingus and Friends
Columbia KG 31614 1973
Recorded at Lincoln Center on February 4, 1972 featuring quite the collection of musicians. This Dizzy Gillespie numbers is quite fun.
Mutilation Rites [36:26]
"Axiom Destroyer"
Chasm
Gilead Media/Argento Records RELIC74/AT0009 2018
Some blackened heaviness from Brooklyn on "blood and bone" splatter vinyl.
Scott Walker [40:25]
"The Meeting"
The Childhood of a Leader
4AD CAD3620 2016
Haven't seen the film but the soundtrack is outstanding, as you might expect from Scott Walker.
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem [43:19]
"Little Saint Nick"
A Christmas Together
RCA Victor AFL1-3451 1979
It's Christmas in June as Dr. Teeth and crew give us their best Beach Boys.
Buck Owens and his Buckaroos [46:41]
"Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy"
Christmas with Buck Owens and his Buckaroos
Capitol Records T-2396 1965
Mysteries revealed!
Clan of Xymox [45:54]
"7th Time"
Clan of Xymox
Relativity EMC 8037 1986
Some exemplary goth from The Netherlands. If you want to read a hilarious argument about goth music vs darkwave, head over to the Talk page of the Dark Wave Wikipedia entry.
George Carlin [53:31]
"Muhammad Ali - America the Beautiful"
Class Clown
Little David LD 1004 1972
I'd still say this still holds up lo these many years later.
Bowerbirds [28:10]
"This Year"
The Clearing
Dead Oceans DOC033lp 2012
Phil and Beth and crew bring us some fine indie folk rock on this 2012 Dead Oceans album. Interested parties should definitely check out the new Bowerbirds EP Thrift Store/High Rise.
Music behind the DJ: "Soulful Strut" by Billy May and his Orchestra
1 hr 4 min
May 27, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter C as in Charlie
Albums and All That, Starting with the letter C as in Charlie
From Cabaret (Original Sound Track Recording) to Castlevania (Trevor Morris)
Joel Grey [00:42]
"Two Ladies"
Cabaret
ABC Records ABCD 752 1972
Deedle Eee Deedlee Dee indeed!
Caetano Veloso [03:54]
"O Leãozinho"
Caetano Veloso
Nnonesuch 79127 1986
Recorded in NYC with translated lyrics by Arto Lindsay.
Mizmor [06:14]
"Desert of Absurdity"
Cairn
Gilead Media RELIC114 2019
This release was easily in my Top 10 albums from 2019.
Wymond Miles [17:15]
"Devil's Blue Eyes"
Call by Night
Sacred Bones Records SBR-153 2016
Sonic guitar wizard from the Fresh & Onlys in fine form on his 3rd solo album.
Stephen Malkmus and Friends [21:22]
"Spoon"
Can's Ege Bamyasi
Matador OLE 1030-1 2013
Recorded in 2012 in Köln to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Can's landmark album.
Barry White [25:10]
"Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe"
Can't Get Enough
20th Century Records T-444 1974
Every day, someone is born who has never heard "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe". This album topped the Top 200 and the single topped the Hot 100.
Elvis Presley [29:40]
"Snowbird"
A Canadian Tribute
RCA KKL1-7065 1978
One for all you Anne Murray fans out there from a post-humous Elvis compilation dedicated to the Great White North.
Siouxsie and the Banshees [32:38]
"Candyman"
Candyman
Wonderland/Polydor SHEX 10 1987
Some excellent mid-period Siouxsie, topped out at 34 on the UK charts.
Jerry Goldsmith [36:22]
"Main Title"
Capricorn One: Original Motion Picture Sound Track
Warner Bros. BSK 3201 1978
From the man who brought the Planet of the Apes original motion picture sound track comes some very dramatic music!
Captain & Tenille [39:10]
"Love Will Keep Us Together"
Captain & Tenille's Greatest Hits
A&M SP-4667 1977
Sedaka's back... as interpreted by The Captain and Toni Tenille. There's some pretty fun keyboard things going on throughout the whole song. Great work Cap'n!
Men at Work [42:34]
"Overkill"
Cargo
Columbia QC 38660 1983
While this album may lack the novelty impact of Business as Usual, I'd say the song craft is much stronger on this one. Case in point: Overkill. This triple-platinum album peaked at number 3 on the Top 200, as did this single.
Benny Goodman [47:22]
"One O'Clock Jump"
Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert
Columbia OSL-160 1963
A Basie classic, from a classic 1938 jazz concert that included the likes of Benny Goodman, Harry James, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Cootie Williams, Johnny Hodges, and Lester Young.
The Cars [53:57]
"My Best Friend's Girl"
The Cars
Elektra 6E-135 1978
Gotta love that Muswell Hillbilly riff. This New Wave multi-platinum smash hit has so many great songs it's hard to pick just one. Plus it's an example of Roy Thomas Baker at his finest.
The Decemberists [57:40]
"The Legionnaire's Lament"
Castaways and Cutouts
Jealous Butcher JB-052/Hush Records HUSH 049 2002
Released on my birthday way back in 2002.
Trevor Morris [01:02:23]
"Main Title"
Castlevania: Music from the Netflix Original Series
Lakeshore Records LKS35056 2017
Splatter red and black vinyl, known as "Belmont Blood". If you are at all interested in anime and/or the video game franchise, this series is definitely worth your time.
Music behind the DJ: "Sarah's Song" by Krzystof Komeda
1 hr 6 min
May 21, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 8
Sebadoh [00:43]
"Soul and Fire"
Bubble & Scrape
Sub Pop SP192 1993
If this song doesn't get you back together with your girlfriend, I don't know what will.
Buck Owens [04:29]
"A Happening in London Town"
Buck Owens in London 1969
Capitol Records ST-232 1967
The Boys from Bakersfield cut loose in Dear Old Blighty.
Buddy Alan [07:30]
"Lodi"
The Buck Owens Show Live in Las Vegas
Pickwick JS-6128 1969
A chip off the old block connecting with the kids.
Cat Stevens [10:54]
"Oh Very Young"
Buddha and the Chocolate Box
A&M Records SP 3623 1974
Maybe a song about Buddy Holly?
Stray Cats [14:24]
"Stray Cat Strut"
Built for Speed
EMI America ST-17070 1982
This Dave Edmunds-produced single helped the boys from Massapequa reach number 3 on the Hot 100.
Charley Pride [17:41]
"Burgers and Fries"
Burgers and Fries/When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone)
RCA Victor APL1-2983 1978
Ah yes, Ye Olden Time When Things Were Presumably Simpler. This one made it all the way to number 2 on the Hot Country Songs in 1978. Don't even ask me about the disco country single When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone).
Glen Campbell [20:53]
"Together Again"
Burning Bridges
Capitol Records T-2679 1967
Well, since we've already got some Buck Owens in the show, why not some more?
Burt Bacharach [23:12]
"Bond Street"
Reach Out
A&M Records SP 4131 1967
Whoops. The jacket is for Burt's 1971 self titled album, but the record is actually his 1967 album Reach Out. But we've made the best of it with this selection from the Columbia Pictures Casino Royale film.
Carpenters [26:32]
"I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
Burt Bacharach & Friends
A&M Records SP-19007 1971
Huh, maybe this is the perfect song for these times. Boys are germy!
Men at Work [29:31]
"Who Can It Be Now?"
Business as Usual
Columbia FC 37978 1982
Every day, someone is born who has never heard Who Can It Be Now. Made it to number one on the Hot 100 and the album was multi-platinum.
Pure Prairie League [32:52]
"Falling in and Out of Love/Amie"
Bustin' Out
RCA Victor AYL1-4656 1972 (1982 reissue)
String arrangements by Mick Ronson. Whaddya know.
BJ Thomas [39:22]
"On a Bicycle Built for Joy"
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
A&M SP 4227 1969
The main theme repeated for bicycle shenanigans as performed by Paul Newman.
Audacity [43:32]
"Hole in the Sky"
Butter Knife
Suicide Squeeze S122 2013
Fullerton's Audacity with their fine 2013 release Butter Knife, on lovely translucent orange gold.
Bob Newhart [46:32]
"An Infinite Number of Monkeys"
The Button-Down Mind Strikes Back
Warner Bros 1393 1960
Ah monkeys. What would we do without them. Fun fact: My daily quarantine routine includes watching an episode of The Bob Newhart Show while I eat my lunch (not to be confused with Newhart). Does not disappoint. Hi, Bob.
Contortions [48:06]
"My Infatuation"
Buy
ZE Records/Island ILPS 7002 1979
Some exemplary No Wave from James Chance and company.
The Andrews Sisters [50:25]
"Rum and Cola"
By Popular Demand
Decca Records DL 8360 1957
The Andrews Sisters interpretation of Lionel Belasco and Lord Invader's calypso classic, as sanitized by Morey Amsterdam.
Music behind the DJ: "Alfie" by Christopher Scott
57 min
May 13, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 7
Tortoise & Bonnie Prince Billy [01:01]
"Love Is Love"
The Brave and The Bold
Overcoat Recordings OC27 2006
A solid collaboration providing a pretty good cover of an excellent Lungfish song. Who knew the combo would work out so well?
Dave Brubeck [04:30]
"Besame Mucho"
Bravo! Brubeck!
Columbia CS 9495 1967
The quartet recorded live in Mexico, with support from Chamin Correa on guitar and Salvatore Agueros on bongo and conga.
Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge [10:16]
"Sweet Susannah"
Breakaway
Monument PZ 33278 1974
A snappy little cajun-flavored number by Floyd Gib Guilbeau.
Deerhoof [12:50]
"Mothball the Fleet"
Breakup Song
Polyvinyl Record Company PRC-244 2012
I really like the thumb piano-type riff in this one.
George Benson [17:16]
"Breezin'"
Breezin'
Warner Bros. BS 2919 1976
Certified RIAA Sales Award! The Bobby Womack-penned title track looms large in my memory as the community calendar music for KCCI.
B/B/S/ [22:54]
"Mask"
Brick Mask
Miasmah MIALP022 2013
The debut from Berlin trio of Canadian Aidan Baker on guitar, Italian Andrea Belfi on drums and electronics, and Norwegian Erik Skodvin on guitar.
The Blues Brothers [31:37]
"Hey Bartender"
Briefcase Full of Blues
Atlantic SD 19217 1978
10 year old me was super into this album. This double-platinum album was recorded in LA at the Universal Ampitheater, where they were the opening act for Steve Martin. When I spotted this copy at Dog Eared Books in San Francisco for 3 bucks, I figured it was worth it for sentimental reasons at least.
Silver Jews [34:36]
"Slow Education"
Bright Flight
Drag City DC215 2001
The opening track to this engaging 2001 album. Words and music by the late, great David Berman.
Pavement [37:35]
"We Are Underused"
Brighten the Corners
Matador OLE 197-1 1997
Theme song for a generation? The fourth studio album from Pavement, which reached alllll the way up to 70 on the Top 200. It was definitely in my Top 5 for 1997.
Jackie Gleason [41:49]
"Wilkommen"
Broadway & Hollywood Showstoppers
Capitol SL-6645

Aw, I was really hoping The Great One himself would be belting this out, but evidently it's from one of his mood music collections.
Aidan Baker [45:25]
"Anna Broke De Dr Me"
Broken & Remade
Revolverman Records RMR 004 2010
A sublime album of songs built from 4-8 second samples of instruments, featuring Aidan Baker on electric, acoustic and bass guitars, flute, vocals, and synth; Richard Baker on drums; Lucas Baker on trumpet; and Sarah Gleadow on violin.
Marianne Faithfull [53:47]
"Broken English"
Broken English
Island ILPS 9570 1979
I was hoping to find a video for her infamous SNL performance of this song, but no such luck. Plus, it's better to just enjoy the song in its original format.
Boston Spaceships [58:23]
"Go for the Exit"
Brown Submarine
Guided By Voices Inc GBVI-3

Robert Pollard, Chris Slusaranko, and John Moen brining their indie power pop excellence together.Spaceships
Music behind the DJ: "Jackie" by Billy May and his Orchestra
1 hr 4 min
May 06, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 6
Tom Waits [00:51]
"Romeo Is Bleeding"
Blue Valentine
Asylum Records 6E-162 1978
Probably should have done some content editing on that last bit, but ah well... so it goes.
Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys [05:43]
"Roly-Poly"
Bob Wills Special
Harmony HS 11358 1969
Good ol' Tommy Duncan on vocals, with Bob hollerin as he does so well. First recorded in 1946 and reached number three on the charts.
Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell [08:21]
"Mornin' Glory"
Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell
Captiol Records ST 2928 1968
A classic record featuring a classic duo. The Gentry-penned Mornin' Glory stands out as a winner and was the first single from this album.
Eddie Jefferson [11:14]
"Psychedelic Sally"
Body and Soul
Prestige PR 7619 1968
Some very groovy bop from Eddie Jefferson, with James Moody on sax, Dave Burns on trumpet, Barry Harris on piano, Steve Davis on bass and Bill English on drums.
The Clean [14:49]
"Billy 2"
Boodle Boodle Boodle
Flying Nun Records FN 003 1981
Track one, side one from easily my most favorite EP ever.
Booker T & the M.G.'s [17:16]
"Sing a Simple Song"
The Booker T. Set
Stax Records STS 2009 1969
A mighty fine rendition of the Sly & the Family Stone classic.
Gershon Kingsley & Michael Shapiro [19:56]
"(excerpt)"
Boom! Boom! Crack! Ping! The Sounds of Early America
Peter Pan Records 8143
This is what passed for history in the mid-1970s. Did you know that the crew of the Mayflower referred to the Puritans as psalm-singing puke-stockings.
Kris Kristofferson [24:00]
"Little Girl Lost"
Border Lord
Monument KZ 31302 1972
Winsome, losesome. Thanks Kris.
Bruce Springsteen [28:23]
"I'm Goin' Down"
Born in the USA
Columbia QC 38653 1984
Hout! Pretty fine single that made it to number 9 on the Hot 100 from the multi-platinum Born in the USA.
Charlie Byrd [31:51]
"Bim Bom"
Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros
Riverside Records RS 9436 1962
A fine quick little Gilberto number considered to be the first bossa nova song.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet [33:40]
"Cantiga Nova Swing"
Bossa Nova USA
Columbia CS 8798 1963
The bossa nova bandwagon continues with this outing from Brubeck and co.
Boston [36:27]
"Rock & Roll Band"
Boston
Epic 34188 1976
Woof. Well, I support somewhere someone hasn't heard this highly varnished solipsism.
Thin White Rope [40:34]
"Waking Up"
Bottom Feeders
Zippo Records ZANE 005 1987
A fine quirky jerky number from Davis CA's very own Thin White Rope.
Belle & Sebastian [43:20s]
"Sleep the Clock Around"
The Boy with the Arab Strap
Matador OLE 311-1 1998
I'd say that was a pretty good follow up to the previous track.
Divinyls [48:14]
"Boys in Town"
Boys in Town
Chrysalis SPRO 225 1982
Some early-eighties antipodean angst.
Brass Construction [51:05]
"Ha Cha Cha"
Brass Construction II
United Artists Records UA-LA677-G 1976
Hotcha cha funk from Brooklyn. Where is Brass Construction 1, III, IV, 5 and 6? Presumably in a bin somewhere, waiting to be found.
Music behind the DJ: "Faded Love" by Buck Owens and his Buckaroos
1 hr
April 29, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 5
Curve [01:01]
"I Speak Your Every Word"
Blindfold EP
Anxious Records ANX T 27 1991
Rise again, mighty wah guitars of the early 90s!
Nadja [04:56]
"Bliss Torn from Emptiness Part One"
Bliss Torn from Emptiness
Dirtier Promotions DPROMDLP103
Originally released in 2005 as one 49 minute track, this splatter white/black vinyl copy was released in 2014 with Bliss Torn from Emptiness split across three sides with the fourth side containing a live German recording of "Memory Leak".
Alvarius B [23:09]
"Dirty Angels"
Blood Operatives of the Barium Sunset
Abduction ABDT 032 2005
One of Alan Bishop's aliases covering an Ennio Morricone song from the 1969 Mauro Severino film Dirty Angles (Vergogna schifosi).
Ash Borer [26:43]
"Oblivion Spring"
Bloodlands
Gilead Media/Psychic Violence RELIC 47/PV-VII 2013
Some fine Bay Area-ish atmospheric black metal, with a somewhat relevantly titled lead track.
Lord Buckley [42:19]
"Subconscious Mind"
Blowing His Mind (And Yours Too)
Fontana TL 5396 1966
So far out, he was in.
Blue Magic [45:16]
"Sideshow"
Blue Magic
ATCO Records SD 7038 1974
Yes indeed, step right up ladies and gentlemen and hear this Philly Soul classic.
Joni Mitchell [49:30]
"All I Want"
Blue
Reprise MS 2038 1971
This album made it to number 15 in the top 200, dulcimers and all.
Matthew Sweet [53:03]
"Back to You"
Blue Sky on Mars
Zoo Entertainment
A very Beach Boys bit of Power Pop, in a mighty fine way.
Music behind the DJ: "The Singleman Party Foxtrot" by Dave Grusin
59 min
April 22, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 4
Carrie Nations [01:03]
"Sweet Talkin' Candy Man"
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
20th Century Records TFS 4211 1970
Vocals by Lynn Carey.
Fuzzbox [03:22]
"Walking on Ice"
Big Bang!
Geffen Records GHS 24185 1989
They do have a fuzzbox and they know how to cover Yoko Ono.
Bongwater [07:10]
"Love Song"
The Big Sell-Out
Shimmy Disc 050 1992
The last outing from the Ann Magnuson and Kramer, with support from David Licht and Randolph A. Hudson III.
Björk [11:00]
"Big Time Sensuality (The Fluke Minimix)"
Big Time Sensuality
Elektra O-66244 1993
Björk's solo breakout track is still pretty damned awesome.
Bikini Kill [16:11]
"Double Dare Ya"
Bikini Kill
Kill Rock Stars KRS-204 1992
Wowsers. Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, Tbi Vail and Billy Boredom. Still mighty powerful.
Billie Holiday [18:55]
"Everything I Have Is Yours"
Billie Holiday
Metro M-515 1965
This tune was a hit in a 1933 pre-Code Crawford/Gable musical called Dancing Lady.
Destiny's Child [22:45]
"Bills, Bills, Bills"
Bills, Bills, Bills
Columbia CAS 42631-S1
Destiny's lead single from The Writing's on the Wall and their first number 1 on the Hot 100.
Mahavishnu Orchestra [27:01]
"Miles Beyond (Miles Davis)"
Birds of Fire
Columbia KC 31996 1973
That's right. Not just jazz fusion guitar but also jazz fusion elecric violin. But the grooves laid down by Billy Cobham and Rick Laird, and the groovy Rhodes from Jan Hammer make the experience more enjoyable.
Chelsea Wolfe [32:40]
"Deranged for Rock & Roll"
Birth of Violence
Sargent House SH217 2019
Excellent atmospheric folky doom from Chelsea Wolfe on red/black galaxy vinyl.
Depeche Mode [36:11]
"But Not Tonight"
Black Celebration
Sire 1-25429 1986
I was going to go with the broodier "New Dress" but then when I heard to opening strains of this track, I was like... oh yeah.
John Barry [40:28]
"Six Robots"
The Black Holes Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Buena Vista Records 5008 1979
A very Bond-ian soundtrack for a sci-fi film.
King Tuff [42:25]
"Headbanger"
Black Moon Spell
Sub Pop SP 1080 2014
Hook master Kyle Thomas bringing us some tasty metallic power pop on glow in the dark splatter vinyl.
The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds [47:09]
"Across 110th Street"
The Black Motion Picture Experience
Buddah Records 5129 1973
Buddah Record's own Cecil Holmes bringing us his rendition of the Bobby Womack classic title track to the film of the same name. Cecil would later go on to co-found Casablanca Records.
Talking Heads [49:34]
"Blind (Extended Remix)"
Blind
Sire Records PRO-A-3182 1988
No good can come of extended remixes. More is not necessarily better. This just leaves me wanting to hear the album track.
Dead in the Dirt [57:16]
"Suffer"
The Blind Hole
Southern Lord Records LORD176 2013
Saw these vegan grindcore masters open for Sunn O))) at the Mezzanine in SF and they were mighty impressive.
Thomas Dolby [58:25]
"Blinded by Science (Extended Version)"
Blinded by Science
Harvest MLP-15007 1983
Huh, perhaps Extended Versions are better than Extended Remixes. Sometimes. Featuring bass synthesizer from Matthew Seligman, original member of the Soft Boys who recently passed away.
Music behind the DJ: "Dance with Domino" by John Barry
1 hr 7 min
April 15, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 3
Ira Ironstrings [00:55]
"The Huckle-Buck"
The Best Damned Dance Band in the Land
Warner Bros. W 1380 1960
Alter-ego of pedal steel guitar pioneer Alvino Rey.
Ohio Express [03:58]
"Yummy, Yummy, Yummy"
The Best from Buddah
Buddah Records BDS 5000
Bubblegum truly is yummy.
Terry Baxter and his Orchestra [06:20]
"Take a Letter Maria"
The Best of '70
Columbia Musical Treasuries P3S 5454 1970
An easy-listening cover of the R.B. Greaves smash hit from 1969.
Be-Bop Deluxe [08:44]
"Maid in Heaven"
The Best of and the Rest of Be-Bop Deluxe
Harvest SKBO-11870 1979
From their 1975 album Futurama, this features some excellent pop guitaring from Mr. Nelson that reached no. 36 in the UK but struggled to succeed in the US.
Bob Marley & Peter Tosh with the Wailers [12:09]
"Soul Shake Down Party"
The Best of Bob Marley & Peter Tosh with the Waylers
Star Bagger BAG 1502 1981
Pretty solid song from a South African compilation that spells the band's name with a y.
Earth Wind & Fire [15:19]
"Got to Get You into My Life"
The Best of Earth Wind & Fire, Vol I
ARC AL 35647 1978
A very groovy cover of the Beatles groove, as performed in the film Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, which we'll get to later in this season of Vinyl-O-Matic.
Miriam Makeba [19:23]
"Iya Guduza"
The Best of Miriam Makeba
RCA Victor LSP-3982 1968
Some fine afro-pop from the Mama Africa.
Henry Mancini [21:37]
"A Shot in the Dark"
The Best of Mancini Volume 2
RCA Victor LSP-3557 1966
The theme from the 2nd Pink Panther film, and also the theme to the Inspector Clouseau animated shorts that would appear in the Pink Panther Show.
Mel Tillis [25:20]
"Little Ole Wine Drinker Me"
The Best of Mel Tillis
MCA Records MCA2-4091

Mel takes a fine turn at the Charlie Walker hit made famous by both Robert Mitchum and Dean Martin. Hmm, and now that I think of it... Dean Martin played the drunk lawman in Rio Bravo and Robert Mitchum played the drunk lawman in El Dorado.
The Beach Boys [28:02]
"In My Room"
Best of the Beach Boys
Capitol Records DT 2545 1966
Seems as though one might take this as a positive outlook on the current situation.
The Beach Boys [30:17]
"Don't Worry Baby"
Best of the Beach Boys, Vol. 2
Capitol Records DT-502706 1967
Brian's attempt to capture the magic of The Ronette's "Be My Baby". Not bad, but not quite.
The Beau Brummels [33:06]
"Here We Go Again"
The Best of the Beau Brummels, 1964-1968
Rhino Records RNLP 101 1981
The Bay Area's own Beau Brummels with one of their singles that sadly failed to chart but is pretty awesome. Also, The Beau Brummelstones?!
Merle Haggard [36:58]
"Mama Tried"
The Best of the Best of Merle Haggard
Capitol ST 511082 1972
According to the sleeve, Merle had a toy terrier named WaWe, who is pictured on the back cover. Her sone Pepper is on the front cover. You need to know these things, right?
The Stylistics [39:08]
"I'm Stone in Love with You"
The Best of The Stylistics
AVCO AV-69005-698 1975
When I grow up to be a man?
Isaac Hayes [42:28]
"I Stand Accused"
The Best of Isaac Hayes
Enterprise ENS-7510 1974
Some solid soul to be sure.
Herman's Hermits [49:21]
"Sea Cruise"
The Best of Herman's Hermits
MGM E-4315 1965
It's no Huey Piano Smith/Frankie Ford rendition, but not bad for a bunch of limeys.
Music behind the DJ: "Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes" by Terry Baxter and his Orchestra
55 min
April 08, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo, Part 2
Guided by Voices [00:58]
"Echos Myron"
Bee Thousand
Scat Records SCAT 35 1994
One of the many classics from this canonical lo-fi album on beautiful translucent blue vinyl. If you're the sort that digs the 33 1/3 book series, there is an excellent one on this album.
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra [03:39]
"Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: Scherzo-Allegro/Allegro; Presto"
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67/Egmont Overture Op. 84/Coriolan Overture, Op. 62/Overture "Leonore" No. 3, Op. 7a
Mercury MG 50017 1953
Well, the cover says Beethoven: Eroica Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, but instead, it's a completely different Beethoven piece by a different orchestra, on a different label. Ah well. Can't argue with free.
Otto Klemperer conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra [12:52]
"Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto Scherzando"
Symphony No. 1 & No. 8
Angel Records 35657 1958
Supposedly this is a parody of a metronome. Gotta love musical jokes. And yes, Otto Klemperer is the father of beloved actor Werner Klemperer.
Bob Dylan/The Band [18:38]
"All Along the Watchtower"
Before the Flood
Asylum Records AB-201 1974
Some interesting items on this double live album. Some less interesting and chaotic things. All Along the Watchtower seems to be a solid symbiosis between Bob and the Band.
The Rolling Stones [22:01]
"Stray Cat Blues"
Beggars Banquet
London Records PS 539
A rockin blues number from Jagger and Richards, supposedly inspired by VU's Heroin. It also features Brian Jones on mellotron. The beginning of the end for Mr. Jones.
Cannonball Adderley [26:39]
"Spectacular"
Beginnings
Mercury EMS-2-404 1976
Recorded February 6, 1975, with Nat Adderley on cornet, Junior Mance on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Jimmy Cobb on drums.
Fine Arts Quartet [31:25]
"String Quartet No. 6, I. Mesto - Più mosso, pesante - vivace/II. Mesto - Marcia"
Bela Bartók Streichquartette Nr. 5 (1934) Nr. 6. (1939)
Barenreiter Musicaphon BM 30 L 1803
This selection used to belong to the Djerassi Foundation in Woodside CA. I wonder which artist liberated this from their collection.
Stevie Nicks [47:23]
"Edge of Seventeen"
Bella Donna
Modern Records MR 38-139 1981
Quadruple platinum from everyone's favorite witchy woman, on the record label that Stevie co-founded with Danny Goldberg and Paul Fishkin.
Nadja [52:46]
"Skin Like Sand"
Belles Bêtes
Beta-lactam Ring Records 2009
The first of many tracks you will be hearing from the transcendent duo known as Nadja. This track is a reinterpretation of a solo project by member Aidan Baker entitled Songs of Flowers & Skin.
Music behind the DJ: "Gomez" by Vic Mizzy
1 hr 2 min
April 02, 2020 Albums and All That, Starting with the letter B as in Bravo
L'Orchestra de la Suisse Romande [01:01]
"Dance Suite"
From Bartók: Dance Suite/Two Portraits Opus Five/Rumanian Dances
London ffrr CS 6407 1964
Composed by Bartók in 1923 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the union of the cities Buda and Pest.
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra [19:32]
"Second Suite for Orchestra, Op. 4: Comodo"
Bartok: Second Suite For Orchestra, Op.4
Mercury MG 50098 1959
This is the revised 1943 version, for those of you wondering.
Pete Fountain and his Jazz Group [27:19]
"Mack the Knife"
Bateau Lounge
Coral Records CRL 757314 1960
Ol Mack, he's back in NO with this one time Lawrence Welk saxophonist.
Bauhaus [30:57]
"Dark Entries"
Bauhaus
4AD 312 1983
A 4AD Bauhaus compilation, this track was their follow-up single to Bela Lugosi's Dead.
Bay City Rollers [34:50]
"Saturday Night"
Bay City Rollers
Arista AL 4049 1975
This album was the Rollers first foray into North America, reaching number 20 on this top 200 and this song made it to number 1 on the hot 100 of course. Sometimes you just have to go with the hits. I could have tortured you with their rendition of "Be My Baby" but I like you too much. And here's a friendly reminder of the excellent Nick Lowe song about the Rollers.
Afrika Bambaata & the Soul Sonic Force [37:47]
"Frantic Situation"
Beat Street Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Volume 1
Atlantic 80154-1 1984
Yes, there is a Volume 2, but it is not in my collection. Interested parties can listen to the Vinyl-O-Matic Movie of the Month regarding this film.
The Beat [42:57]
"Rock N Roll Girl"
The Beat
Columbia JC 36195 1979
It's so hard to just play one song from this killer album. Pure power pop goodness. And one of the best opening tracks ever.
The Beatles [46:26]
"I'm So Tired"
The Beatles
Apple SWB) 101 1968
Aren't we all?
The Beatles [48:30]
"Money"
The Beatles Second Album
Capitol ST 2080 1964
Actually, their third US album.
The Beatles [51:22]
"Eight Days a Week"
Beatles VI
Capitol T2358 1965
Evidently this song was not highly thought of by the Beatles.
The Beatles [54:10]
"I'm a Loser"
Beatles '65
Capitol T 2228 1965
Can't go wrong with a loser song, as far as I'm concerned. There's a pretty great Marianne Faithfull version of this song from the same year too!
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