Hard Times- Boz Scaggs Viva La Money- Allen Toussaint White Sugar- Peter Frampton I Get So Excited - The Equals Five Foot One- Iggy Pop When You Walk Through Me- Ultravox My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms- Tuff Darts
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I'll say this, I hadn't heard the Tuff Darts album in ages, but thanks to a nudge from hpunch, I took it for a drive. I knew every word to "My Guitar Lies Bleeding In My Arms." I surprised myself. I either played that track to death back in the day, or maybe included it on a favorite mixed tape. But it was great to hear it again. Also, it's no secret how much I adore the John Foxx Ultravox records, but I never loved "Systems Of Romance" as much as the first two...until recently. A great, great album.
This was originally posted in October of 2017. It received only three comments. I decided it deserved another chance.
I picked up a record this weekend, a Spanish compilation on the Pancho label called "Tremblin'." I hadn't heard a note from it but I knew it was a keeper from the title and the cover. And it was on a label called Pancho! The description of its contents was written on the back cover:
"Seductive and intense female vocals. Some are gritty, some torchy, some hurting. All are passionate. The result: a suggestive, atmospheric long player to be enjoyed with intimate company that will make you tremble."
Holy Smokes!
As it turns out, about half of these tunes are "Fever" with different lyrics. But there are a few gems here, like the track on top, "Johnny, With The Gentle Hands" by Wini Brown. Can't beat that title! I don't know Wini Brown, but further research turned up a record made with Duke Ellington Orchestra alumnus Cootie Williams.
Another killer is the one right above, "Strange Man" by Hannah Dean. Further research found out that she was a stage actress, and made a few movies in the 70's. She recorded a few more singles for Columbia, and this one, "You You You," a b-side, killed me more than "Strange Man." I am currently Hannah Dean's biggest fan.
Below is the title track, "Tremblin" from Byrdie Green, a jazz and R&B singer who made some records for Prestige with Johnny "Hammond" Smith. This single is pretty damn great.
Finally, the reason I ended up with this great collection, Miss Berna-Dean. One of my favorite records, is a song I first heard on an EMI 2 CD set collecting the great sides and productions of New Orleans Dave Bartholomew, "I Walk In My Sleep." I finally snagged a nice 45 last weekend, and was hoping to find more by Berna-Dean. She has a track on "Tremblin'," but it's nothing to...uh...tremble over. But, here is what started it all.
The Rose Of England- Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit Come On Girl- The Candy Butchers Wind Chimes- The Beach Boys No Good Trying- Syd Barrett Where You Get Love- Matthew Sweet Cigarette- Fiction Plane If It Don't Work Out- The Zombies
From Roxy Music and Sparks to Milk 'N' Cookies, bassist Sal Maida lived at the crossroads of art rock, glam and New York power pop. After his unexpected passing, simply replacing him in The John Sally Ride was unthinkable. Instead, the band created one final album in his honor: ten hook-filled, funny and heartfelt songs drawn from stories in Maida's memoir, "Four Strings, Phony Proof, and 300 45s."
"For Sal" follows his journey from Little Italy and London record shops to touring Roxy Music's "Stranded," Los Angeles sessions, Sparks and the cult legend of Milk 'N' Cookies.
The remarkable guest cast brings that history directly into the music: Phil Manzanera plays guitar on the Roxy chapter, former Sparks bassist Martin Gordon takes the bass chair for the Sparks story, and Justin Strauss and Julian Maile help recount Milk 'N' Cookies. Steve Wynn, Dennis Diken of The Smithereens, Artie Lamonica of The Shirts, Mike Fornatale and Derek Davidson also join this warm, witty celebration of a beloved musician and a life spent in rock and roll. Digipak CD with a 12-page booklet.
Here is the first single, "Mott & Broome" featuring John Dunbar on vocals, guitar and keyboards, Joe Pampel on guitar and vocals, Sal Nunziato on drums and special guest Artie Lamonica of The Shirts on bass.
