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Burnette Dorsey - Til The Law Says Stop! EP (Red vinyl) (7 single/EP)
€9,00Quick ViewHaving gone solo following the demise of the much-admired Rock ’n’ Roll Trio, a group shared with his brother Johnny, Dorsey Burnette has now relocated to California to continue his brand of torrid Memphis rockabilly.
Here we present his first recordings for Abbott and Surf in his classic and melodic style. -
Poe Kats - Piano Nellie (7 single/EP)
€9,00Quick ViewHere’s a treat for ya – the Poe Kats, an exciting rock ’n’ roll group that has found regular gig backing Wanda Jackson on her tours.
Featuring Bobby Poe (AKA Bobby Brant), leader and vocals and their firecracker guitarist, Vernon Sandusky, their debut recordings for Dallas-based White Rock label have caused a stir to get such formidable concerns as Chalenge and Atalantic interest. -
Cash Johnny - Alternatively EP (7 single/EP)
€9,00Quick ViewImportant – Due to a mistake when pressing this first edition, the labels have been swapped. ”Eli etiketit väärinpäin ekassa painoksessa”
The newest sensation in the country music field, Arkansas-born Johnny Cash has consistently made a healthy profit for the Sun company over the last few years. Here we offer some lesser-known alternative versions of some of his biggest hits for the Memphis record label.
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Nelson Ricky - Sings SUN EP (7 single/EP)
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A star of radio and TV from the age of four in the popular ABC-TV comedy ”The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”, little Ricky Nelson is now a husky young man with his own rockabilly band that includes the dynamic guitar of James Burton. Here he offers his versions of some of his favourites from the Sun Records catalogue. -
Various - Infamous Instromonsters Vol. 2 (LP)
€17,00Quick ViewWe have done it again! In our effort to bring justice back for instrumental R&R we have rescued a new bunch of long time forgoten singles with no no other criteria than: kick off the singers and let the band play! So stand up and get ready to dance, the INSTROMONSTERS are back from the grave!
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Presley Elvis - Sings Don Robertson EP (Clear red vinyl) (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewThird of three volumes specially released to conmmemorate the King’s 85th anniversary!
A talented pianist and composer, Don Robertson co-wrote the million-selling ”I Really Don’t Want to Know” for Eddy Arnold in 1953 and secured one of his songs, the beautiful ballad ”I’m Counting on You”, on Elvis’ debut LP in 1956. Since then he has successfully pitched these other songs at Elvis and has played on a film soundtrack for the King.
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Presley Elvis - Sings Stan Kesler EP (Clear yellow vinyl) (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewFirst of three volumes specially released to conmmemorate the King’s 85th anniversary!
Like Elvis, musician and songwriter Stan Kesler began his career at Sun Records in Memphis. A master of the clever song title, Stan pitched ”I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone” to Elvis in 1955 and followed up with ”I Forgot to Remember to Forget” and, since Elvis’ move to RCA, the other two songs featured on this EP.
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Presley Elvis - Sings Pomus & Shuman EP (Clear vinyl) (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewSecond of three volumes specially released to conmmemorate the King’s 85th anniversary!
Both born in Brooklyn although over ten years apart, Jerome ”Doc” Pomus and Mort Shuman have rightly become one of the most successful song-writing partnerships during the rock ’n’ roll years. Their first for Elvis was 1960’s ”A Mess of Blues” and they have gone on to pitch these other great songs at the King.
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Steeler's Trio - 4 or 5 Times EP (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewThis new record by Steeler’s Trio is great! I’ve known this Portuguese hillbilly for a long, long time. This band loves American Western Swing, Jazz and Country Music, and they’ve done a killer job here mixing it all together coming up with something fresh and new!
Great job!
Deke Dickerson. -
Mel Peekaboo - Sings Straight To Your Heart (LP)
€17,00Quick View”Mel’s first album on El Toro entitled ””It’s Her”” was an immediate smash it and got benevolent reviews in many of today’s leading magazines and also on online platforms. In this, her second album, Mel presents an unusual variety of songs and tempos that demonstrate further her tremendous talent and versatility.
There are ballads and rockers which she has written herself. One of the song was not originally written for her, but it destined to become identified with Mel alone. Backing Mel and Massimo are the great musicians who can also be heard on her debut album; Michael ””Humpty Dumpty”” Kirscht on guitar, Axel Praefcke on drums and Johnny Pierce on upright bass.
This high-fidelity recording is a true reproduction of all sounds without discrimination or distortion. The original recording was done on a Telefunken M10 recorder at 38 cm/s using BASF PER-528 tape. To effectively record the full frequency spectrum Neumann U-47, U-67 and M-49 microphones were used. Artificial reverberation from EMT-140 reverb plate.
Sessions were held at LIGHTNING RECORDERS, Berlin/Germany.”
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Supersonics - 69 Automobile (LP)
€17,00Quick View“69 Automobile” is the 2nd studio album of Dutch based Rock ’n Roll – Roots band Supersonics. Established in 2016 in Eindhoven (NL) and formed by 4 musicians with years of background in the rock ’n roll / roots scene (The Taildraggers, Texarkana Trio, Powershake).
This second album carries on the torch with 16 new original songs, all written by singer / guitarist Pascal Snijders and arranged by the band. There’s no particular label intended to slap on the 16 tracks, they vary from rock & roll to rockabilly, country to blues and more in-between Americana / roots styles which create the Supersonic style of it’s own. Influences go back and forth, from Elvis to John Lee Hooker, from the early Beatles to Buck Owens.. and then some. Intended to do something different, mix up styles and genres but stay within the roots sound and feel all together. Lead by 2 electric lead-guitarists (Telecaster and Gretsch) and backed up by double bass and drums. All backing vocals, percussion and acoustic guitars were done by the band as well. Three songs are accompanied by Pascal’s son, Boudewijn Snijders, who lays down some Hammond organ and Wurlitzer piano tracks.
All original songs yet a familiar sound in fresh and brave outfit!
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Supersonics - 69 Automobile (CD)
€15,00Quick View“69 Automobile” is the 2nd studio album of Dutch based Rock ’n Roll – Roots band Supersonics. Established in 2016 in Eindhoven (NL) and formed by 4 musicians with years of background in the rock ’n roll / roots scene (The Taildraggers, Texarkana Trio, Powershake).
This second album carries on the torch with 16 new original songs, all written by singer / guitarist Pascal Snijders and arranged by the band. There’s no particular label intended to slap on the 16 tracks, they vary from rock & roll to rockabilly, country to blues and more in-between Americana / roots styles which create the Supersonic style of it’s own. Influences go back and forth, from Elvis to John Lee Hooker, from the early Beatles to Buck Owens.. and then some. Intended to do something different, mix up styles and genres but stay within the roots sound and feel all together. Lead by 2 electric lead-guitarists (Telecaster and Gretsch) and backed up by double bass and drums. All backing vocals, percussion and acoustic guitars were done by the band as well. Three songs are accompanied by Pascal’s son, Boudewijn Snijders, who lays down some Hammond organ and Wurlitzer piano tracks.
All original songs yet a familiar sound in fresh and brave outfit!
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Rossella Scarlet And The Cold Cold Hearts - The Day Will Come EP (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewEvery once in a while a new songwriter comes along who makes you sit up and take note. The brand new EP from Rossella Scarlet & the Cold Cold Hearts on El Toro is a debut recording with exquisite original songs in the best tradition of old school Country music. Honouring the themes and standards of Hank Williams, these musical jewels amply demonstrate Ms Scarlet’s ability to craft new classics in a timeless way.
Rossella Scarlet, that petite flame haired songbird, incongruously came to Americana via Italy and London. And yet here are those universal themes we all recognise, love, loss, longing and hope. Rossella’s fragile, sweet vocals and lovely harmonies take us on a familiar journey though the Country canon.
Accompanied on her Western road trip by legendary steel player Phil Morgan (Lynette Morgan & the Blackwater Valley Boys, Doel Brothers and Boot Heel Playboys), Emma Goss on bass (Sarah Vista, Hiway 51 and the Chord Royales) and Graham Murphy (Jump Cat Jump) on lead guitar (with Rossella herself on additional guitar, the music forms the perfect backdrop to these wistful, yearning tunes.
Title track The Day Will Come is a mid tempo number, amply communicating the hope still to be found through tears, whilst a duet with Phil Morgan, Wondering, is a stellar arrangement of a song written by the great Frankie Riedel communicating that breathless pause on the brink of a new relationship. Painting on the Wall is a bittersweet ballad like a little stab to the heart and You Were so Blind is an almost defiant lament to a careless, selfish lover.
This first mini collection of Rossella’s work promises great things from this original and talented artist but for now, we can all be glad that ‘The day has Come’!
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Muskrats - Rock ’n’ Roll Cleopatra / If You Can’t Rock Me (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewThe Muskrats first formed in 1993. There’s been a few line-up changes on bass and drums over the years, always fronted by Steve Németh on vocals and guitar and recorded the debut album for Nervous records in 1998. As their main influences the band recognizes Eddie Cochran, Benny Joy, John Lee Hooker… judge yourself!
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Arnold Billy Boy - I Wish You Would EP (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewHandsome William ”Billy Boy” Arnold, a Windy City native, was blessed with harmonica tuition as a child by a neighbour who happened to be none other than legendary Sonny Boy Williamson the first.
He made his recording debut on Cool Records at the tender age of 16, but his recent sides for the Vee Jay label, as featured here, prove that he has mastered the art of the rockin’ blues.
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Washboard Sam - Diggin’ My Potatoes EP (7 single/EP)
€10,00Quick View”Robert Brown was born in Arkansas in 1910 and tried out various nicknames before ”Washboard Sam” stuck to him in the 1930s when he moved to Chicago.
A veteran blues recording artist for Vocalion and Bluebird through the ’30s and ’40s he has now come out of retirement to record these four super tracks for Chess Records with his half-brother Big Bill Broonzy, boasting an update of his big hit ”Diggin’ My Potatoes”
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Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Ride & Roll EP (7 single/EP)
€8,00Quick ViewGeorgia-born blind harp-player Saunders Terrell (AKA Sonny Terry) joined forces with Walter ”Brownie” McGhee from Tennessee in the early 1940s and their successful partnership has been entertaining fans of real blues ever since. Although they are known for playing traditional blues they are also adept at performing in a more modern style as these recent recordings for Savoy and Groove are testiment.
