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Blind faith

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Blind twins Judy & Barbara Slye. “It’s Me Again Lord” on Hymntone Records.

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Giants of the accordian

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This one really gets me! They don’t make records like this anymore. Who knew they ever did!? Who DID make this record?

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Gaye Pride

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Cover lovers all over the world are finding and sharing some of the strangest record store finds. This one comes from a Swedish blogger. I can’t understand a word of the commentary, but who needs it! A picture is worth a 1,000 words and the name of this group says it all. Check this site out.

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Genuine Electric Latin Love Machine

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Genuine Electric Latin Love Machine Persuasive electronics by Richard Hayman. Front and back cover. 1969. Moog synthesizer arranged by Richard Hayman, programmed by Walter Sear. Cover art and design: Stephen Maka/Henry Epstein.

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Shakin’ not stirred

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The John Buzon Trio “Cha Cha On the Rocks” (Liberty Records)

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Living Stereo

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The great cartoonist Jack Davis illustrated this classic cover. “Bob and Ray Throw A Stereo Spectacular” a Living Stereo RCA Victor compilation lp.

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Cuttin’ a rug

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Space age Blast Off!

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Blast Off! by Ferrante and Teicher.

These guys sure were good sports.   I can imagine the environment in the Marketing and Art Depts. of ABC-Paramount in these days.   They must have had a lot of laughs.

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This year’s entry in the state fair

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Don’t make these guys open a can of whoop ass on ya.

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Pirate’s booty

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