The album succeeds at providing the listener with a survey of R&B styles, they just so happen to be all holiday numbers.
Record Reviews
A Christmas Gift For You
Posted on December 16, 2010 Mike Elias
The sound is just so big. It’s as big as the spectacle of commercial Christmas
Ronnie Spector, Say Goodbye To Hollywood
Posted on September 29, 2010 Mike Elias
My first Spector record I found was called “Echoes of the 60s.” This was a collection of Phil’s work. I was steered to it through reading articles about Springsteen’s Born To Run.
Songs I Turned Up: Marvin Gaye, Let’s Get It On
Posted on September 26, 2010 Mike EliasAnd giving yourself to me could never be wrong / If the love is true, oh baby ooh
Songs I Turned Up: The Ramones, I Just Want To Have Something To Do
Posted on September 24, 2010 Mike EliasThe song just sounds tough, even with a Chicken Vindaloo reference
The Doughboys, Act Your Rage
Posted on September 23, 2010 Mike Elias
Three of these band members cut a couple singles in Jersey in the 60s before they split up. Thirty–some odd years later, they regroup with a couple of new members and sound like they’re still in 1965.
Sisters Loves, With Love; Love’s Gem
Posted on September 20, 2010 Brother Tad
Let’s be honest. The soul music of the late 60’s and early 70’s has been so thoroughly researched, analyzed and reissued that the discovery of heretofore unknown gems seems impossible. Then along comes an album like Sisters Love’s With Love to destroy that jaded notion.
Hugo Montenegro, More Music From The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Posted on September 17, 2010 DJ Father Time
Woooo hooooooo! What a find! 60s spy soundtracks are the bomb and this is no exception. This is the second release of music from the TV series; a show that shifted from thriller to camp and the music reflects the turn.
Mavis Staples, You Are Not Alone
Posted on September 15, 2010 Mike Elias
One reason I’ve always been a fan of southern soul music is because of the rich gospel tradition for which it is based. I’m not a religious man, but the elements of gospel, the emotional conviction, the voices, the blues that creeps into a guitar lick, resonate with my person.
Songs I Turned Up: Rosie & The Originals – Our Day Will Come
Posted on September 15, 2010 Mike Elias
This was also a time where there was an influx of Brazilian music. It had its affects on pop music. In ’63, Presley covered Tippie & The Clovers’ “Bossa Nova Baby” and Eydie Gorme recorded “Blame It On The Bossa Nova.” “Our Day will Come” had its bossa rhythm happening.