Rock it so
An early Rock and Roll record from Brazil — Betinho “Rock & Calypso” on Copacabana. (1962)
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(22 votes, average: 3.32 out of 5) Loading ...Great shakes
TWIST! “Explosivos Vol. IV.” A compilation from Mexico (I think) with bands like: “Los Electronicos”, “Los Crazy Boys”, “Los Locos Del Ritmo” in addition to Bill Haley Y Sus Cometas! A beautiful golden glow to this one.
(5 votes, average: 3.2 out of 5) Loading ...Not Mick’s licks
The hits of the Rolling Stones. Performed by Rockery this is a mockery on the Windmill budget label.
(2 votes, average: 2.5 out of 5) Loading ...Shaker heights
The Shakers “Break It All” on Audio Fidelity Records. (1965)
“It’s often difficult to remember just how all-encompassing the Beatles influence was. How the release of the film “A Hard Days Night” instantly revolutionized teenagers and their bands all over the world. Stories of groups like the Byrds emerging from the movie theater with new found direction are well known, and the impact of the British Invasion on other parts of the world (Europe, Japan, Australia) is fairly well established, as well.
But South America is different. One would be hard-pressed to name a band of international fame that sprouted from the original Beatles seed. Unless, of course, you happen to have a copy (original or much bootlegged) of The Shakers 1966 US LP release, “Break It All,” or by some quirk picked up one of their original LPs from EMI Argentina, or the early 90s CD collection from EMI Brazil. All rather obscure on US soil.
The Los Shakers debut LP, each a letter-perfect homage to the sound of a Hard Days Night, Beatles For Sale, and Help. Particularly impressive is that while the heart and soul of these songs are derivative of Liverpool pop, the overall effect is a unique group sound. These songs don’t sound like the Beatles - they sound like Los Shakers, and in turn, Los Shakers sound like a band who studied the Beatles records very, very carefully.” - Amazon
(5 votes, average: 2.4 out of 5) Loading ...Red, White and Blonde
What a pin-up beauty! This came in from Lp cover lover Ulf Gustafsson.
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Elvis for Everyone! Including Ann Margret and Nipper.
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Van Morrison and THEM. “Again”. On Decca UK. For Tim B.
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Van Morrison and THEM. Decca UK.
(4 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5) Loading ...The Angels Smash hit
The Angels “My Boyfriend’s Back” Smash Records (1963) Check out the girl’s swinging, hand-clapping appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Sounds live and really goood.
(2 votes, average: 3 out of 5) Loading ...Mr. Dynamo
Ronnie Hawkins Roulette Records (1959) With the Hawks (aka The Band). Featuring “Forty Days” (a re-working of Chuck Berry’s “30 Days”) and “Mary Lou” among others!
“I’m Going To Tell You A Story About Mary Lou
I Mean The Kind Of A Woman Who Makes A Fool Of You
She Makes A Young Man Groan And An Old Man Pain
The Way She Took My Money Was A Crying Shame
(Mary Lou, Mary Lou) She Took My Diamond Ring
(Mary Lou, Mary Lou) She Took My Watch And Chain
(Mary Lou) She Took The Keys To My Cadillac Car
Jumped In My Kitty And She Drove A-Far”
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