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Smoke gets in your eyes

Orchestra Harlow   “Heavy Smokin'”   Larry Harlow, piano and leader with Felo Brito, solo voice; Julian Priester and Marc Weinstein, trombones; Luis Bonilla, conga; Ralph Castrello and Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros, trumpets; Monguito, maracas; etc.   Musical Director Johnny Pacheco.   Fania Records. (1965)   Cover photo: Lee Kraft.   Art Director: Izzy Sanabria

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After hours

“Aviuva Alegre” Selecao Telefunken 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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Got cha

“Cha Cha Cha Mambos”   Los Latinos on MusicDisc.

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A smoke between sets

Baltimore Jazz by The Pier Five Jazz Band

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Smokey Joe

“Pal Joey”   The Don Elliott Quartet   Hallmark Records

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Smoking jacket

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Big Bamboo.   Cheech and Chong.   (1972)   “Sister Mary Elephant,” etc.

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Catch A Fire

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Bob Marley “Catch A Fire”   Island Records.   1973.   This is the record that made Bob Marley an international star.   His first on a major label.   With Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer and Aston and Carlton Barrett on bass and drums. Produced by Chris Blackwell.   The album including the classics “Stir It Up”, “Concrete Jungle” and “Kinky Reggae” is 125 on Rolling Stone magazine’s top 500 list (the highest of Marley’s four Lps to make the list).   The first 20,000 copies released were encased in this Zippo lighter die-cut sleeve.   The sleeve opened like a lighter case with a side hinge.   Rob Weiner and Rod Dyer designed.

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Adios Muchachos

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Ramoncito Gomes   Cartaz Records

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Not so tough

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“Surprise Party” Chez Gegene Barclay Records. France.

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