Originally released in 1971, produced by the legendary Sandy Roberton and featuring the likes of Richard & Danny Thompson, Keith Christmas and members of Mighty Baby & Fotheringay, the album has been talked about in glowing terms by an ever increasing fanbase over the years & is highly sought after. It’s a beautiful mixture of folk, psychedelic flourishes and adventurous production combining majestically with Shelagh’s exquisite songwriting and purity of voice. It will immediately appeal to fans of Pentangle, Incredible String Band and Joni Mitchell, as well as the solo records from members of some of the biggest U.S. bands of the 1970s; David Crosby’s ‘If Only I Could remember My Name’ and Gene Clark’s ‘No Other’, and is presented here for the first time ever on vinyl re-issue.
Born in Edinburgh in 1948 before moving to Glasgow and attending the Glasgow School of Art, Shelagh McDonald’s reputation grew rapidly on the London and Bristol folk circuit, gaining a cult following. In her early twenties she cut her first album titled simply ‘Shelagh McDonald’, the following year entering the studio with producer Sandy Roberton (Ian Matthews, John Martyn, Chocolate Watch Band, Steeleye Span) to cut ‘Stargazer’. Unfortunately for Shelagh, following a bad LSD experience, she withdrew from not only the music industry but public life shortly before commencing work on her third album.
However, it is ‘Stargazer’ that continues to grow its reputation, with original copies changing hands for hundreds of pounds.
Imbued with the finest instrumentation and vocal delicacy in late ‘60s folk, the record is heightened by a progressive production approach; the slow organ grooviness in the traditional ‘Dowie Dens of Yarrow’, uplifting gospel overtones of ‘Odyssey’ and the perfect match of melancholic piano and haunting strings by Robert Kirby on the title track. These sublime arrangements all serve Shelagh’s songwriting and soulful voice that invoke the finest folk traditions but at the same time look forward.
The album is the inaugural release on new label Different Strokes For Different Folks with more genre bending, rare and cult records scheduled for 2025.
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- A1: Jennifer Touch - Wasted Time 05 32
- A2: Dame Area - Tu No Me Cambiaràs
- A3: Baby Volcano - Gatito Zombie (Warrior Version) 03 42
- A4: Cate Hortl - K.-O
- B1: Paloma, Rebeka Warrior Et Raumm - P.a.l.o.m.a 05 07
- B2: Denuit - Cendre
- B3: Vimala Pons - Actresses
- B4: Zombie Chang - Bouquet De Cigarettes
- C1: Syzygyx - Let's Lose To Disco
- C2: Minuit Machine - Love Bomber
- C3: Borusiade - Warrior
- C4: Putas Vampiras - Vampira Déjeuner
- D1: Nnhmn - Love
- D2: Belaria - Parasite
- D3: Jean Terechkova - Operatek
- A Necessary Response With Gerald Casale
- Recombo Dna (Demo)
- The Words Get Stuck In My Throat (Live)
- Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin’) (Demo)
- Be Stiff (Alternate Mix)
- Pink Pussycat (Demo)
- Goo Goo Itch (Alternate Version)
- Strange Pursuit (Demo)
- Sequence (B)
- The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise (Demo)
- Bushwacked (Prosthetic Version)
- Girl U Want (Demo Alternate Version)
- Turn Around (Demo Alternate Version)
- Snowball (Demo Alternate Version)
- Luv & Such
- Conscious Mutation With Mark Mothersbaugh
- Sequence (C)
- Gates Of Steel (Demo Alternate Version)
- Planet Earth (Demo Alternate Version)
- Whip It (Demo Alternate Version)
- Cold War (Demo Alternate Version)
- Time Bomb
- That’s Pep (Demo Alternate Version)
- Mental Warfare With Gerald Casale And Mark Mothersbaugh
- Make Me Dance (Labeled ’Make Me Move’)
- Gotta Serve Somebody (Live) By Dove
- I Saw Jesus
- Psychology Of Desire (Demo)
- Pity You (Demo)
- Sequence (E)
- Beautiful World (Demo)
- Race Of Doom (Demo)
- I Desire (Demo)
- Big Mess (Demo)
- Pink Pussycat (Demo)
- The 4Th Dimension (Alternate Rough Mix)
- Here To Go (Alternate Rough Mix)
- Sequence (F)
- Some Things Don’t Change (Rough Mix)
- Big Adventure (Rough Mix)
- No Noise (Rough Mix)
- Love Is Stronger Than Dirt
- Faster And Faster
- Modern Life
- We Are Unique With Gerald Casale And Mark Mothersbaugh
- Sequence (G)
- The Only One (Demo) With Vocal By Toni Basil
- Baby Doll (Demo)
- Some Things Never Change (Demo)
- Plain Truth (Demo)
- Sequence (D)
- Happy Guy (Demo)
- Sequence (H)
- Before Baby Doll There Was Satan With Mark Mothersbaugh
- Satan (Pre-Baby Doll)
- Red Alert (Unreleased)
- Sad Song (Unreleased Instrumental)
- Mind Games (Demo)
- Later Is Now (Instrumental)
- It’s Not Nuclear Bombs You Must Fear With Booji Boy
- Sequence (I)
- The Somewhere Suite (Studio Version Demo)
- Ton ‘O Luv (Instrumental Demo)
Also includes a large double sided poster , colour inner sleeves and liner notes by Gerald V Casale.
Spuds rejoice. After years of requests, Futurismo are thrilled to announce a brand new limited pressing of the DEVO’s incredible Recombo DNA 4xLP with Mini CD Set, plus also available is a brand new 3xCD version.
For decades Devo have been working non-stop at Recombo DNA Laboratories on a new kind of research to keep up with the mutating world around us. That extensive research is now ready for public consumption once again. Futurismo were the first to bring you this on vinyl and now they present unhindered access into Devo’s labs, documenting the scientific analysis and demonstrations as conducted by the band between the years 1977-2008.
This tireless research has manifested itself in Recombo DNA…an unmissable collection of studio demos and unreleased rare tracks that span Devo’s entire recording career, from their original basement days to their famed ’Freedom Of Choice’ era, right the way through to unused demos from their last studio album. You may know the track ‘Baby Doll’ but do you know it’s original incarnation as ‘Satan’? If you submit to the findings of Recombo DNA Labs you will, Futurismo’s version of this compilation includes six bonus tracks taken from the archives that had never been released, or even heard before.
This limited edition 4xLP set is a sonic fusion of demos, alternate versions and outtakes, demonstrating the true breadth and talent of one of America’s most important bands. But this set doesn’t stop at four beautiful slabs of mutated vinyl, also included is ’The Somewhere Suite’ served up on the format it was originally intended to be back in the May of ‘89, advertised although never released, it’s contained here in all it’s full length glory on a 3” Mini CD. Recombo DNA is also coming on a 3xCD digipak version for the very first time from Futurismo, including all the wonderful artwork and bonus material. Devo’s Recombo DNA is an essential addition to the collection of any science fearing spud, and the perfect sister release to last years Art Devo. The original 2017 pressing of Recombo DNA sold out in less than 48 hours, so grab this while you can. Each set includes 4xLP on limited edition coloured vinyl and includes a Mini CD. This fantastic collection of devolved recordings and bonus tracks are contained within the gloss laminated wide spined sleeve, with newly tweaked artwork, a huge A1 poster, full colour inner sleeves and liner notes by Gerald V Casale. A 3xCD digipak version is also available. Submit to these findings and witness audio mutation in action.
- 1: Who Was That
- 2: 40 Acres (How Long)
- 3: Hey Baby (What Are We Gonna Do)
- 4: Uncle Esau
- 5: Make Love To You
- 6: Long Way From Home
- 7: G String
- 8: You So Fine
- 9: Young Ways
- 10: What She Said
Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd were born about 44 years and miles apart. Several decades later after the two forged their own path in music and the blues, it seemed like an idea that had been waiting to happen. For over 100 years, blues music has inspired, comforted and spoken to the truth. YOUNG FASHIONED WAYS has managed to accomplish all of that and more. Shepherd notes, “Once Bobby and I got together, it felt like going home," with Rush adding, "I've been waiting a long time for something like this to come knocking.” Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a multi-platinum recording artist with five Grammy nominations, several Blues Music awards, among many other awards and accolades. Bobby Rush is a 3x Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Famer with his most recent Grammy win for his last album All My Love For You.”
- A1: Ann Wants To Dance
- A2: Simply Are
- A3: Toria's Song
- A4: Stories Of Numbers
- A5: Green Juice
- A6: Trampoline
- B1: Good Times On Earth
- B2: Chubby Baby
- B3: Brother
- B4: Wanted
- B5: Louise
- B6: One Of Those Days
Who doesn’t remember their hit song Ann Wants To Dance ?
Soundtrack of the summer 2015 and which music video made by Soko got a few millions views. This cheerful and addictive tune laid the foundations for the four-handed songwriting style of Ulysse Cottin (brown hair) and Armand Penicaut (blond hair). Those two performers, who compose and sing effortlessly in English, posed with a cheerful attitude on the sleeve of their first album Green Juice (2016) recorded at the Cap Ferret and mixed by Ash Workman (Metronomy, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains, Baxter Dury). Papooz have a talent for sway pop and irrefutable groove like very few of their compatriots, aside from Phoenix we cannot think of anyone else. Tropical pop here, wild bossa nova there, all of it deeply anchored in the American style of the Seventies, Ulysse and Armand are perfectly matched. Falsely dabbler and completely inspired, the duo fights the ambient gloom with their songs.
- A1: Champagne Socialist
- A2: Closer
- A3: On Broadway
- A4: Flowers
- A5: The Jacaranda
- A6: Underground
- B1: Paris In Summer
- B2: Go Easy
- B3: Bonnie & Clive
- B4: Night People
- B5: Some Kind Of Sweden
- B6: Kingdom
- B7: Northern Baby
"Black & White Movie" ist das bemerkenswert souveräne Debütalbum von Gustaffson, produziert von Craig Potter (Elbow). Die Platte enthält mitreissende Streicharrangements des preisgekrönten Filmkomponisten Bear McCreary (Outlander, The Walking Dead) und einen Cameo-Auftritt des legendären Schauspielers Sir Ben Kingsley. Die 13 Albumsongs sind individuelle Kinoerlebnisse. Die ergreifenden Texte des Leadsängers und Songwriters Andrew Gower, die er in 15 Jahren als Schauspieler perfektioniert hat, werfen Licht und Schatten auf die Dualität der menschlichen Existenz und erzählen aussergewöhnliche Geschichten aus gewöhnlichen Leben. Das Album vermischt nahtlos die klassischen Klänge der Musik- und Filmwelt und lädt die Zuhörer auf eine Reise ein, bei der jeder Titel ein Film für sich ist.
"Mein Leben als Teenager hat sich für immer verändert, als ich das 'White Album' der Beatles entdeckte. Es war die erste Platte, die es mir als Zuhörer ermöglichte, nuancierte Texte und Musik in ihrer besten Form zu entdecken", erklärt Gower. "Im Studio konzentrierten wir uns alle auf die Bedeutung und Verantwortung, die wir haben, die Geschichten zu erzählen, ohne das Publikum mit dem Löffel zu füttern."
- Just Want To Make Love To You - Muddy Waters
- You Can Make It If You Try - Gene Allison
- Confessin’ The Blues - Walter Brown
- Cops And Robbers - Boogaloo And The Gallant Crew
- I Can’t Be Satisfied - Muddy Waters
- Don’t Lie To Me - Tampa Red
- Key To The Highway - Big Bill Broonzy
- Honest I Do - Jimmy Reed
- I Want To Be Loved - Muddy Waters
- Down The Road A Piece - Will Bradley
- Tell Me Baby - Big Bill Broonzy
- Look What You Have Done - Muddy Waters
- (Get Your Kicks On)Route66 - The King Cole Trio
- Love In Vain - Robert Johnson
Way back in 1962 all roads led to Dartford in Kent when a coming together of influences would result in the formation of the world’s greatest rock and roll band,The Rolling Stones...
Mick Jagger the singer and Keith Richards lead guitarist were both fans of early rockers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, whilst rhythm guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart would be immersed in the Blues that were coming from Chicago,the same influences would bring the original bassist Dick Taylor and drummer Tony Chapman to the party.
- I Still Want You
- Motorcycle Rider
- Melanie Still Hurts
- Hope Street Rag
- I Think I'm Gonna Be Ok
- Baby Don't Burn
- What She Did To My Mind
- One Good Eye
- Permanent Damage
- Woman On My Mind
- Looks Like Rain
- Dumb Angel
Released in 1990, Permanent Damage is the fifth and final studio album by British alternative rock band The Icicle Works. Fronted by Ian McNabb, the album features the band’s signature blend of melodic songwriting and energetic rock. Tracks like "Motorcycle Rider" and "Melanie Still Hurts" highlight McNabb's evocative lyrics and strong vocal delivery, making the album a memorable conclusion to their career. Permanent Damage reflects the band's ability to evolve while staying true to their alternative rock roots. Although it marked the end of The Icicle Works' original run, the album holds a special place in the hearts of fans for its emotional depth and musical craftsmanship. For those exploring the band’s discography, Permanent Damage serves as a poignant farewell from one of Britain’s cherished alternative rock groups. Permanent Damage is available as a limited edition of 500 copies on translucent yellow coloured vinyl.
"The great Nina Simone's style encompassed a broad range of musical genres including jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, pop and classical music. This collection compiles some of her best performances, all of which were sounded hits. Included here are her perennial reading of George & Ira Gershwin's
""I Loves You Porgy"", which charted at #2 in the UK and #18 in the USA in 1959, along with ""Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"" (#23 in the UK; #93 in the USA in
1960), and ""Trouble in Mind"" (#11 in the UK; #92 in the USA in 1961). Also included is her perennial classic ""My Baby Just Cares for Me.""
16 TRACKS - 180-GRAM CRYSTAL CLEAR VINYL - LIMITED EDITION"
- A1: My Heroine
- A2: Babylon
- A3: Every Dawn’s A Mountain
- A4: Sanpaku
- A5: Sanctuary
- B1: Raven
- B2: Willow
- B3: Elegy
- B4: Dissolve
- B5: Amsterdam
Black Vinyl[25,63 €]
Mit dem neuen Album verfolgt Tamino einen konzeptionelleren Ansatz beim Songwriting, denn er verspürte
nach eigenen Worten „einen enormen Drang, einen metaphysischen Altar für das zu errichten, was verloren
gegangen ist. Das Endergebnis, obwohl manchmal eklektisch, fühlt sich wie die harmonischste Platte an,
die ich bisher gemacht habe.“
Alle 10 Songs sind vom selben Gefühl des Loslassens durchdrungen. Aufgenommen wurden in Studios
in seiner Heimat Belgien und seinem neuen Zuhause in den USA, gemeinschaftlich mit seinem langjährigen musikalischen Wegbegleiter PJ Maertens. „Every Dawn’s A Mountain“ bildet eine Brücke zwischen
Taminos eigener musikalischen Sozialisierung und zeitgenössischen Einflüssen, dessen Songwriting vor allem
seinen transzendentalen Gesang in den Vordergrund stellt. Ein besonderes Highlight des Albums bildet der
Track „Sanctuary“, ein gemeinsames Stück mit Mitski.
The second volume of Roundabout Sounds' 'All Hands' is another brilliant house collection. Arguably one of the Peckham's best known is Wbeeza, who kicks off with the grading mechanical house of 'FLIP SHxT' which brings to mind the best of Omar S. Demetrio Giannice keeps it deep and swaggering with his stripped back but enticing 'Talk', while Joe Babylon layers up lovely synth chords and organic beats on 'Adepsis'. The ultra mysterious Unknown Deetroit shuts down with 'It's Never Over' which is some playful loopy fun.
- A1: Wie Es Geht
- A2: Geld
- A3: Gib Mir Zeit
- A4: Dir
- B1: Mondo Bondage
- B2: Onprangering
- B3: Leichenhalle
- B4: Der Optimist
- B5: Alles So Einfach
- C1: N 48 3
- C2: Manchmal Haben Frauen
- C3: Las Vegas
- C4: Yoko Ono
- C5: Rock Rendezvous
- D1: Baby
- D2: Kann Es Sein?
- D3: Ein Sommer Nur Fuer Mich
- D4: Rock'n'roll Uebermensch
- D5: Herrliche Jahre
Es ist das Jahr 2000. Der Begriff „Kuschelrock“ muss neu bewertet werden. Nach dem Megaerfolg des Vorgängers „13“ soll ein neues Album her. die ärzte wollen es noch ein bisschen alberner. Also wird zum Aufwärmen mit „5, 6, 7, 8 – Bullenstaat“ erstmal eine Ultra-Deutschpunk-EP eingespielt. Die Entstehung des neuen Albumtitels ist zwar beschreib- aber nicht erklärbar. Und: Plüsch. Unter der flauschigen Hülle entpuppt sich „Runter mit den Spendierhosen, Unsichtbarer!“ als Füllhorn von Hits, die nahezu alle noch ein knappes Vierteljahrhundert später einen festen Platz im nicht gerade schmalbrüstigen Klassiker-Kanon der Besten Band der Welt innehaben und dabei dem Zeitgeist weit voraus eilen. Denn die ärzte sind – Überraschung! – vor allem bei einem Thema außerordentlich divers aufgestellt: Geschlechtsverkehr. Den gibt es in allen erdenklichen Spielarten, inklusive mehr oder weniger geläufiger Probleme, die den Spaß zwischen Männern, Frauen und allem dazwischen leider zu oft verkomplizieren. „Du nervst noch mehr als Yoko Ono“ ist nicht nur längst Alltagssprache sondern landet für das kurze, aber schmerzvolle Video sogar im Guinness-Buch der Rekorde. „Manchmal haben Frauen“ wächst sich ob des handfesten Themas fast zu einem mittleren Skandal aus, wird dann – dank des noch handfesteren Videos – zum Radiohit und zeigt letztendlich eine Option zur feministischen Selbstermächtigung auf. „Rock Rendezvous“ ist überaus F-Wort-intensiv und hemmungslos lustig. Aber auch sonst sind BelaFarinRod äußerst gut aufgelegt, reimen sich selbst für ihre Maßstäbe extensiv um Kopf und Kragen und sind außerdem noch total Rock.
- A1: Del Jones - The Last Letter
- A2: Herb Johnson - Where Are You
- A3: Timothy Mcnealy - Will You Be There
- A4: Little Beaver - Do Right Man
- A5: Soul Superiors - Trust In Me Baby
- A6: Outback - Strangers In Our Homeland
- A7: The Montecarlos - If You Leave
- A8: Words Of Wisdom - You Made Me Everything
- B1: Soul Charges - My Heart Beats For You
- B2: The Power Of Attorney - I'm Just Your Clown
- B3: James Reese - Throwing Stones (Kenny Dope Mix)
- B4: Richard Marks - I'm With You Love
- B5: Bonnie Floyd - You're My Everything
- B6: The Ledgends - A Fool For You
- B7: Apple & The Three Oranges - Moonlight
This anthology follows Now-Again's Loving On The Flipside, issued more than a decade ago. And that anthology itself got its start in a different time, a decade even earlier - the era in which Now-Again's Egon and his friends chased down funk 45s and the odd LP for their testosterone riddled, aggressive sound. Often times the funk song on one of their chosen is would be the throw-away b-side, the hasty afterthought the band cobbled together the night before hitting - or while in - the studio because they'd put all of their energies into writing the amazing ballad that would ensure their entry in soul's history books. Every once in a while, that funk song they coveted could have been - in an alternate universe - a ballad. The Third Guitar's "Baby Don't Cry," El Pooks* "I Could Do The Impossible" and Spider Harrison's "Beautiful Day" all fit into this category. That realization notwithstanding, more often than not they shined over the ballads to get to the tough stuff. Then they started flipping those funk records over to find some loving on the flip side. Some marvellous tunes were there to be found. This is the long awaited follow up. Contained within this anthology are some of the greatest soul ballads that go sweet with a beat - or, to follow our tagline, epitomize "sweet funk." Most of these songs have never been compiled. Some have never been issued in any form. Some, like the Ledgends entry here, were sampled to great success (in that case for Freddie Gibbs and Madlib's "Deeper"). Some haven't been sampled, but, like Herb Johnson's entry, are patiently awaiting their day. It should go without saying that we're proud to present this music in good conscience; with the full participation of everyone but the most obscure names contained within. And, for those who we've not yet been able to contact, this is our message: We've found your brethren, we've placed them beside you on an album that we hope you feel is befitting of your collective contributions to soul music and now we're just waiting for you. Though the music you recorded is from the years past, vour time is now.
- A1: Pressin’ My Bunk
- A2: Rabies (Feat. Benny The Butcher)
- A3: Pillar To Post
- A4: Speedy Gonzales
- A5: Cecil Fielder (Feat. Tee Grizzley)
- B1: Roland Bishop
- B2: Shrink Wrap (Feat. Babyface Ray)
- B3: Shadowboxing
- B4: Harvey Grant
- B5: Thuggin’
Boldy James & Harry Fraud team up for their first full-length colloborative album: The Bricktionary
Boldy James & Harry Fraud team up on The Bricktionary, their first full-length collaborative album. The Bricktionary, entirely produced by Harry Fraud, features Boldy at the top of his game and has guest appearances from BabyFace Ray, Benny The Butcher, and Tee Grizzley. While both artists have been consistently releasing albums over the years, fans of Bo Jack & La Musica have been waiting for this one and they will not be disappointed by the music or artwork of The Bricktionary on vinyl. “Arriving like a victory lap, the grandeur of Fraud’s production provides an intoxicating foil to Boldy’s steely honesty and delivery”....“Boldy and Fraud’s technical brilliance on The Bricktionary is direct and precise, not overcomplicated, and it allows their respective production and writing styles to fit like puzzle pieces. This kind of no-frills approach leans on intrinsic quality and dependability, not on bells and whistles, and leaps into the stratosphere.” - Pitchfork
- Process Of Elimination
- The Defectors
- They're Guilty
- Circumcision
- White Glove Test
- Trick Or Treat
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY has had more than its share of out-of-nowhere bands following from the second big bang that was punk rock. The Babylon Dance Band, Circle X, Your Food, Squirrel Bait, Bastro...these are but some of the exceptional music acts originating in Louisville after 1977. Now it"s time for the great secret of the Louisville first-wave punk scene to be revealed: The Endtables. The Endtables were the crazed brainchild of guitarist Alex Durig, brooding chess-master of the amplified freak-out, and singer Steve Rigot, a flamboyant transgender giant from the shores of southern Indiana who reinvented himself as a Warhol Factory superstar. Like Scarlett O"Hara wrapped in a green velvet curtain, Rigot crafted his own glamorous reality from what was available in the blasted cultural landscape of 1970"s Kentucky. Gold spray paint, duct tape, Ace bandages ... a spectacularly other trailblazer who caused folks to toss their received ideas of beauty and go with the new thing instead. The band first took the stage in late 1978 and was finished by the summer of 1980. In the fall of 1979 they recorded six tracks at a Louisville studio, four of which came out on a 7" EP on their own Tuesday Records. The two remaining tracks ("White Glove Test" and "Trick or Treat") were issued as a single on Self Destruct records in 1991. Both records are among the rarest of any American punk release - more sought after than seen, passed on disintegrating cassette tapes and shouted over upon impact. The music of The Endtables is another chapter in pure American weirdness, as jaw-locking today as the day it was recorded. The scent of modern can be detected in Steve Rigot"s remote vocalese, set against Alex Durig"s guitar outbursts, while drummer Steven Jan Humphrey and bassist Albert Durig (age fifteen!) supply frenzied rhythm. The band rocks its fevered vision to a ferocious degree while Rigot grimly rhymes the truths that remained locked out of the public"s pop tastes in "79-"80. Thirty years of rap and roll later, The Endtables seem inevitable.
- Creed Of Love
- Bye Bye Baby
- The Grand Camel Suite
- No World For Glad
- Lady Love
- Words
- Place Of Dreams
- Oranges & Apples
- Anytime
- Bitter Wine
- Misery Loves Company
PURPLE VINYL[26,01 €]
Orange/Black/Sunburst Vinyl "Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime," released in 1971, marked the third studio album by It's a Beautiful Day, a band celebrated for their eclectic blend of rock, jazz, folk, classical, and world-beat influences. Formed in 1967 in San Francisco during the height of the city's vibrant music scene, the band initially featured vocalist Pattie Santos, violinist David LaFlamme, and keyboardist Linda LaFlamme. Their distinct sound, highlighted by David's five-string violin, set them apart from their contemporaries, even though they never reached the same level of fame as Jefferson Airplane or Santana. By the time of this album, the band's lineup had shifted significantly. Founding members Mitchell Holman and Hal Wagenet had departed, replaced by bassist Tom Fowler (later known for his work with Frank Zappa) and guitarist Bill Gregory. The album, recorded amid these transitions, reflects both the band's creative maturity and their ability to evolve while staying true to their signature style. Tracks like "Creed of Love" and "Anytime" exemplify their musical diversity and lyrical depth. "Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime" was a continuation of the band's legacy, cementing their place as a unique voice in the late 60s and early 70s rock scene, even as their lineup and fortunes changed.
Purple Vinyl. "Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime," released in 1971, marked the third studio album by It's a Beautiful Day, a band celebrated for their eclectic blend of rock, jazz, folk, classical, and world-beat influences. Formed in 1967 in San Francisco during the height of the city's vibrant music scene, the band initially featured vocalist Pattie Santos, violinist David LaFlamme, and keyboardist Linda LaFlamme. Their distinct sound, highlighted by David's five-string violin, set them apart from their contemporaries, even though they never reached the same level of fame as Jefferson Airplane or Santana. By the time of this album, the band's lineup had shifted significantly. Founding members Mitchell Holman and Hal Wagenet had departed, replaced by bassist Tom Fowler (later known for his work with Frank Zappa) and guitarist Bill Gregory. The album, recorded amid these transitions, reflects both the band's creative maturity and their ability to evolve while staying true to their signature style. Tracks like "Creed of Love" and "Anytime" exemplify their musical diversity and lyrical depth. "Choice Quality Stuff/Anytime" was a continuation of the band's legacy, cementing their place as a unique voice in the late 60s and early 70s rock scene, even as their lineup and fortunes changed.
- Don't Start Me To Talkin
- Cross My Heart
- All My Love In Vain
- The Key (To Your Door)
- Keep It To Yourself
- Dissatisfied
- Your Imagination
- Nine Below Zero
- Fattening Frogs For Snakes
- Wake Up Baby
- Your Funeral And My Trial / 99
- I Don't Know
- Let Me Explain
- Lonesome Cabin
- Help Me
- Stop Right Now
Sonny Boy Williamson (Alex Miller 1912 - 1965) was one of the most inspiring
harmonica players in blues history. Though he took his name from another well-known
harmonica player, no one really sounded like him. Williamson developed his own
signature harmonica style, always showing a metronome like timing and an endlessly
inventive technique.
This release consists of Sonny Boy's complete debut LP, Down And Out Blues ,
originally released in 1959 on the Chess Records subsidiary label, Checker. Featuring
Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Dixon, and Otis Spann, among others.
Sonny Boy Williamson toured England with American Folk Blues Festival in 1963 and
1965 and appeared on the iconic tv music show Ready Steady Go (8 January 1965)
backed by UK band,The T-Bones with Gary Farr.




















