La Revolucion de Emiliano Zapata-1971 Mexico

La Revolucion de Emiliano Zapata is a Mexican rock band that broke sales records in Europe and Mexico with their hit song "Nasty Sex" at the height of the counterculture era of the early 1970s.
Breaking ties with their original concept as the hippie era waned worldwide by the mid-1970s, they continued actively interpreting romantic ballads with considerable success. In 2009, they returned as a rock act.(wiki)
From their first s/t album from 1971 i chose the instrumental guitar fuzzy song "Ciudad Perdida". Enjoy!!!

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Selda Bagcan - Selda -1976 Turkey

Selda Bagcan also known mononymously as Selda, is a Turkish folk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and music producer. (wiki) From 1976 s/t album i chose the excellent and fuzzy song "Ince Ince".

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Johnny Harris- Movements- 1970 UK

Johnny Harris (born John Stanley Livingstone Harris in 1932) is a Scottish-born composer, producer, arranger, conductor and musical director. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music in London. He has lived in the US since 1972.(wiki)
From his 1970 album titled "Movements" (Warner Bros Records), i chose the cover version of Lennon–McCartney song  "Give Peace A Chance".

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Mephistopheles - In Frustration I Hear Singing -1969 US

Mephistopheles was a American psychedelic rock band who release just one album on Reprise Records (RS 6355). Taking its name from 16th century Faustian legend (Mephistopheles was the devil to whom Faust sold his soul) this six-piece outfit emerged from the psychedelic underground and recorded this now rare album, titled "In Frustration I Hear Singing".
I chose the Zappa style song "Dead Ringer". Enjoy!!!

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Terry Knight And The Pack-1966 US

Terry Knight and the Pack (earlier known as the Pack) was an American garage rock band formed in Flint, Michigan in 1965. The band was signed to the Lucky Eleven label throughout most of its short recording career, and they produced one national hit with their cover version of the song, "I (Who Have Nothing)". Despite their inability to replicate their success, the band was still a frequent attraction in the Michigan rock scene. The Pack was fronted by singer, Terry Knight. In 1967, the group disbanded, but two of the members of the band, drummer/vocalist Don Brewer and guitarist Mark Farner, would later go on to form another band, Grand Funk Railroad.(wiki)
From their first 1966 s/t album (Lucky Eleven Records LE-8000) i chose the excellent "A Change On The Way".

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The Baroques -1967 US

The Baroques were an American psychedelic rock band formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1966. The band reached regional success for their transition from garage rock to the psychedelic rock genre, and the controversary aroused from their single, "Mary Jane". The band released one studio album before its disbandment in 1968.(wiki)
From this album i chose of course the second "Mary Jane" for today. Enjoy!!!

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Willie And The Red Rubber Band-1968 US

Willie And The Red Rubber Band was a psychedelic rock band formed in Shreveport, TX.The members were: Willie Redden (vocals, guitar), Glen Ballard (bass), Charles Addington (keyboards, piano, cello), Conley Bradford (drums) and Lanny Fiel (guitar).
The band  release two albums in RCA Victor. The first s/t in 1968 (LSP-4074) and their second titled "We're Comin' Up" (LSP-4193) in 1969.From the first album i chose the psychedelic "Mary Jane".

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Joe Bataan - Saint Latin's Day Massacre - 1971 US

Joe Bataan (also spelled Bataan) (born November 15, 1942 in Spanish Harlem, New York City) is a Filipino-African American Latin soul musician from New York. (wiki)
"Saint Latin's Day Massacre" released in 1971 by Fania Records (SLP 00420). From this album i chose the cover version of  Isaac Hayes' "Shaft". Enjoy!!!

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Trio Mocoto -1973 Brazil

Trio Mocotó is a Brazilian band, originally formed in 1968 in the Jogral nightclub in São Paulo, and
reformed in 2000. The group was influential in forming the musical style that became known as samba rock or samba soul.(wiki) From their 1973 s/t album i chose the song "Desapareca, Va, Desapareca".

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Titanic -Sultana -1970 Norway

Titanic is a rock band from Norway, which also included a British member in its line-up. It was first active from 1969 to 1979, and also reformed twice.The group was made up of Kenny Aas, Kjell Asperud, John Lorck, Janne Loseth, Roy Robinson (lead singer) and for a short time around their chart success, John Williamson. They formed in 1969 (Norway), and released several successful albums and singles before disbanding in 1979.(wiki)
From their 1970 single "Sultana/Sing Fool Sing" i chose the B-side song "Sultana".

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San Ul Lim-1977 Korea

San Ul Lim was a great Korean rock trio, active from 1977 to 2008, consisting of three brothers Kim Chang-wan (voc., g., 1954-), Kim Chang-hoon (b., g., 1956-) and Kim Chang-ik (dr., 1958-2008). Their music ranged from psychedelic moods to hard rock and pop with innovative elements.(wiki)
From their first album who released in 1977 i chose the second song from the A side, the fuzzy "Perhaps, It Was A Late Summer". Enjoy!!!

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East Of Eden-Jig-A-Jig- 1970 UK single

East of Eden was a British progressive rock band, who had a Top 10 hit in the UK with the single, "Jig-a-Jig", in 1971.The track was stylistically unlike any of their other work . Although some might consider this group as being a symphonic progressive band, others state that their style is mostly jazz oriented. Combining flutes, violins and tape loops to folk, gypsy and psychedelic music, the East of Eden style was always heavily supported on a pure rock base strong and experimental.(wiki)
This is the original UK Deram single (DM 297) who released in 1970.

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Three Dog Night- The Show Must Go On-1974 US

Three Dog Night is an American rock band.Their version of  Leo Sayer's "The Show Must Go On", (released in 1974 by ABC/Dunhill Records(D-4382),  is very good.This is the 1974 Dutch single from Probe Recods (5C 006-95324).

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The Searchers-Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya- 1963 UK EP

The Searchers are an English beat group, which emerged as part of the 1960s Merseybeat scene along with the Beatles, the Hollies, the Fourmost, the Merseybeats, the Swinging Blue Jeans, and Gerry and the Pacemakers.(wiki)
From their 1963 Ep on Pye Records (NEP 24177) i chose two songs, "Love Potion Number Nine" and "Alright").

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The Mohawks- Baby Hold On (Part 1)-1968 UK-France

The Mohawks were a UK band formed from session musicians, assembled by Alan Hawkshaw.
"Baby Hold On (Part 1)" released in UK by Pama Records (PM 739) in 1968. This is the French version of their single, released the same year by BYG Records (BYG 129 004).

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Rare Earth-(I Know) I'm Losing You-1970 US

Rare Earth is an American blues rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (named after the band), which prospered from 1970–1972.(wiki)
From their 1970 single i chose the funk/rock song "(I Know) I'm Losing You", produced by Norman Whitfield.

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Tim Buckley-Sefronia-1973 US

Timothy Charles "Tim" Buckley III (February 14, 1947 – June 29, 1975) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music and style changed considerably through the years, his first album (1966) was mostly folk, but his subsequent albums incorporated jazz, psychedelia, funk, soul, avant-garde and an evolving "voice as instrument" sound.
"Sefronia" is the eighth album by singer-songwriter Tim Buckley, released in 1973. It was recorded at Paramount Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California.(wiki)
From this album i am selecting the first song from the B side titled "Quicksand".

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Graham Bond -Springtime In The City-1970 US

Graham John Clifton Bond (28 October 1937 – 8 May 1974) was an English musician, considered a founding father of the English rhythm and blues boom of the 1960s.(wiki)
This is the  1970 Bond's single "Springtime In The City". This single  released in US by Warner Bros.(WB 8004).

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The Swinging Blue Jeans - You're No Good-1964 UK

The Swinging Blue Jeans were a four-piece 1960s British Merseybeat band, best known for their hit singles with the HMV label, "Hippy Hippy Shake", "Good Golly Miss Molly", and "You're No Good", issued in 1964.(wiki) This is their 1964 single with the song "You're No Good". Enjoy!!!

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Carmen McRae With The Dave Brubeck Quartet-Take Five-1962 US

This 1962 Ep is another example of the collaboration between Carmen McRae and the Dave Brubeck Quartet.The members are :Carmen McRae-vocals, Dave Brubeck-piano,Paul Desmond-alto,Eugene Wright-bass and Joe Morello-drums.
From this Ep i chose the classic "Take Five" with the smooth voice of Carmen McRae.

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Cold Blood -1969 US

Cold Blood is a long-standing soul-rock-jazz band founded by Larry Field in 1968 and originally based in the San Francisco East Bay area. They have also performed and recorded under the name "Lydia Pense and Cold Blood", due to the popularity of their lead singer, Lydia Pense.(wiki)
Their first self-titled album released in 1969 by San Francisco Records (SD 200).Their version of Barbara Lynn's song "I'm A Good Woman" is excellent (El Chicano's version is also great, i will post it soon). Enjoy!!!

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L. Bailly-Hair The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical-1979 Greece

This is the rare Greek 1979 reissue of The American Tribal Love-Rock MusicaL "Hair", released by Zodiac label (SYZP 44501).The original album who arranged and directed by L. Bailly
released in 1972 by Concert Hall recods (SVS 2715).I chose the fisrt song of this album, a great version of "Aquarius".

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The 5th Dimension- Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes -1971 US

The 5th Dimension is an American popular music vocal group, whose repertoire includes pop, R&B, soul, jazz, light opera and Broadway—the melange was coined as "Champagne Soul."
"Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes" is the sixth album by the group, released in 1971 on Bell Records(Bell 6060).(wiki)
I choose from this album  their version of  Gerald Wilson's song "Viva Tirado".

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Jimmy Castor Bunch-Tribute To Jimi-Purple Haze-Foxey Lady-1973 US single

James Walter "Jimmy" Castor (June 23, 1940 – January 16, 2012) was an American pop and funk musician. He is best known as a fun disco/funk saxophonist, with his biggest hit single being 1972's million seller, "Troglodyte (Cave Man)".
On this 1973 single Jimmy Castor make a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, with his "Purple Haze-Foxey Lady" version. Enjoy!!!

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Ezra And The Polka Dots- Dance, Sing and Swing -1969 Bahamas

Ezra was a guitar player from Bahamas.This rare album with the Polka Dots was released on Singca label (LP 103) in 1969.On this album has mostly play covers in a very unique style, like "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps", "Eleanor Rigby", "Shapes Of Things To Come" and "California Dreaming" among others.
I chose  the version of  "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps"  from  Ezra And The Polka Dots. Enjoy and a happy new year!!!

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GRAHAME BOND - MIGHTY -1969 US

GRAHAME BOND - MIGHTY 1969 USA

FOR THE FIRST POST I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT ONLY ONE SONG WILL BE AVAILABLE AS AN MP3 FROM THE ALBUM SHOWN ABOVE, FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
MUSIC NOWDAYS IS RECORDED SO FLAT WITHOUT DYNAMICS THAT'S WAY I WILL PRESENT ALL REFERENCE SONGS STRICTLY SAMPLED FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED LPs FOR GLORIOUS ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES (AS MUCH MY DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CAN HANDLE).
NOW LETS TALK ABOUT MR. BOND. HE WAS A HEAVY DUTY MUSICIAN AN INNOVATOR AND ONE OF MY HEROES!!!
WHENEVER I WAS PASSING OR HEARING ABOUT FINSBURY PARK MY MIND WAS CAPTURED BY HIS SPIRIT. OK, HE WAS A DRAGS AND BUZZ CASUALTY AND A MAGICIAN BUT HIS MUSIC WAS AND STILL IS MAGICAL.
FROM MIGHTY GRAHAME BOND I PRESENT THE SONG FREAKY BEAK.
ON GUITAR IS THE AMAZING HARVEY MANDEL.