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August, 2008

He’s our man!

Roger Ramjet and The American Eagles “Amazing Exploits of a Space-Age Hero” RCA Camden (1966) This TV cartoon series ran from 1965 -1968. Famous California radio personality Gary Owens (the original voice of Space Ghost and the announcer on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In) provided the voice of Roger Ramjet. The series was written by Gene Moss and Jim Thurman. These liner notes above are great and tell the tale! (Check out the show intro here).

Roger Ramjet and his Eagles

Fighting for our freedom

Fly through and in outer space

Not to join him but to beat him.

Roger Ramjet he’s our man

Hero of our nation

For his adventure just be sure

And stay tuned to this station.

Come and join us all you kids

For lots of fun and laughter

As Roger Ramjet and his men

Get all the crooks they’re after.

Roger Ramjet he’s our man

Hero of our nation

For his adventure just be sure

And stay tuned to this station.

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“Oops, wrong party!”

“Festival au Bresil” Philips

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Bam! Thank you ma’am!

“Wham” (1978) . Side A: Lovemaker /In love with love/Say what/Prison of love

Side B: Superslick/Livin of love/Do you feel like dancin/It’s worth waitin for/Boogie uptown.

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Small faces

Betinho e seu conjunto dancante No. 1.     Copacabana Records from Brazil.

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Busted

“Mickey Sings Ukranian-English Beer Parlour Songs.   Original and Uncensored Party Songs For Boozers and Tall Tales for Tipplers.   Guarenteed to put zip into your party.   Recipe for home brew included.” Mickey Sheppard.   V Records United (From Canada)   Check out the signs on the cover!

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Pity party for one

Felipe Pirela “El Bolerista De America”   “Sin ella”   Velvet Records

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Heartbreaker

Lp cover lover, Andrew Houze writes:   “She’s so good looking she’d break your heart”. Thanks for sending Andrew!   “Sad Songs Irish Style”   Emerald Gem Records

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Neapolitan Nights

“Hi, Great site. Here is a record that I bought at a second hand store just for the cover. The cover art really captures the idea of Italy in the 50’s. Thanks for the site.” — From LP cover lover, Rick Solda (Mood Music of the MGM Strings with Twin Mandolins. An MGM EP.)

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“Your crepes will be out in just a minute.”

Pierre Repp “Les Crepes” “L’Automobile” Philips.

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I see little people

“Hallowe’en” Composed and Narrated by Lionel Barrymore Story and Lyrics by Dailey Paskman. MGM Records

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