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July, 2008

Smile

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Tschaikowsky “Pathetique” Symphony on HALO Records.   (Thanks to Mona Lisa)

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Who do you love?

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Meanwhile, just next door…

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Two concept lps from the folks at Coral Records. “We Like Girls!” and “We Like Guys!” (Notice the exclamation points as if to say they really like them.)

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Disc jockey

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Columbia Records compilation from Brazil   “As 14 Mais”   Volume 7.

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Mr. Peepers

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Jocinto, O Donzelo   “Dentro da Abertura”   Beverly Records

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“Wrenching” says Popular Mechanics

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Snap-on Tools presents the Snap-on Male Chorus singing “Let There Be Music”

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Kiddie corn

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“Poppin’ Corn”   Melody House.

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Riding the grooves

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“At the Hi-Fi Jazz Band Ball”   Gene Mayl’s Dixieland Rhythm Kings.   Riverside.   Designed by Paul Bacon.   Photo by Paul Weller.   Look at the elegance of that tone arm, sweeper, cartridge and needle.   What a photo!   A portrait of a turntable from the golden age of Hi-Fi.

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“Who’s your caddy?”

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Franck Pourcel “Musica! Amor! Fantasia!” Odeon Records

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Shakin’ all over

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“Sounds to Make You Shiver” is a very nice old and rare record from my collection. Best regards, Joyceln

Here’s a nice alternative cover to the one I have posted of the same name. Also on Soma Records. Check out Jocelyn’s nice blog of Halloween records!
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Nassau’s gone funky

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“Paradise Island” by Bob and Nancy

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