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2008

“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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Elementary

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“Adventures in Music” RCA Victor. A box of three classical music 45’s produced to introduce second graders to the wonders of music. Every school used to have these boxey record players in classrooms and the library too. And just look at the fun that they’re having. Circa 1960.

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Tango & panache

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“Tangos y Tangos” Gran Orquestra Popular de Las Americas Vol. 2.

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Delta Delta Delta…Delta

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Les Collegiennes de la Chanson

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Jamaican me dance

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Ska from 1964 featuring Byron Lee and the Dragonaires Jamaica’s number one band backing the Maytals, the Charmers, Ken Lazarus and others. Keytone Records.

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