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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Everly Brothers


 





















Artist:  The Everly Brothers
Born:  Don:  February 1, 1937.  Brownie, Kentucky, USA.
           Phil:  January 19, 1939.  Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Died:  Phil:  January 3, 2014  (Aged 74).  Burbank, California, USA.
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony

Original line-up:

Don Everly:  Vocals, Guitar
Phil Everly:  Vocals, Guitar

The Everly Brothers were American Country-influenced Rock 'N' Roll Singers playing Close Harmony Singing.  The Duo consisting Don Everly and Phil Everly, who also among the most influential rockers of any era such as The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel as well as Roots Rockers like Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe.  The Everly Brothers topped the charts in Britain and America in the late '50s and early  '60s with a series of hits including  "Cathy's Clown", All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Devoted To You".  They were elected to The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1986 and The Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2001.















Title:  It's Everly Time! (Limited Editin) (2023)

Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony

Label:  WaxTime

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad) (2:33)

 2.  Just In Case (2:12)

 3.  Memories Are Made Of This (2:35)

 4.  That's What You Do To Me (2:03)

 5.  Sleepless Nights (2:24)

 6.  What Kind Of Girl Are You (1:57)

 7.  ('Till I Kissed You) (Bonus Track)

  8.  The Silent Treatment (Bonus Track)


Side Two:


 1.  Oh True Love (2:13)

 2.  Carol Jane (1:51)

 3.  Some Sweet Day (2:25)

 4.  Nashville Blues (2:39)

 5.  You Thrill Me (ThroughAnd Through) (2:05)

 6.  I Want You To Know (2:02)

 7.  Temptation (Bonus Track) 8.  Grandfather's Clock (Bonus Track)


Personnel:


Don Everly:  Guitar,Vocals

Phil Everly:  Guitar, Vocals

Chet Atkins:  "Sugarfoot" Garland, Electric Guitar

James Clayton:  Steel Guitar

Floyd Cramer:  Piano

Marvin H. Hughes:  Piano

"Buddy" Harman Jr.:  Drums


 It's Everly Time! is the third studio album by The Everly Brothers, originally released o n May, 1960 by Warner Bros. remastered and reissued on August 25, 2023 by WaxTime.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Pressing, with 4 Bonus Tracks.







Monday, July 19, 2021

The Everly Brothers


 




















Artist:  The Everly Brothers 
Born:  Don:  February 1, 1937.  Brownie, Kentucky, USA.
           Phil:  January 19, 1939.  Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Died:  Phil:  January 3, 2014  (Aged 74).  Burbank, California, USA.
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony

Original line-up:

Don Everly:  Vocals, Guitar
Phil Everly:  Vocals, Guitar

The Everly Brothers were American Country-influenced Rock 'N' Roll Singers playing Close Harmony Singing.  The Duo consisting Don Everly and Phil Everly, who also among the most influential rockers of any era such as The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel as well as Roots Rockers like Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe.  The Everly Brothers topped the charts in Britain and America in the late '50s and early  '60s with a series of hits including  "Cathy's Clown", All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Devoted To You".  They were elected to The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1986 and The Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2001.








Title:   Greatest Hits  (2018)
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony
Label:   Not Now Music
Rating:    *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Wake Up Little Susie  (2:01)
 2.  Bye Bye Love  (2:17)
 3.  When Will I Be Loved (1:59)
 4.  Rip It Up  (2:11)
 5.  Be Bop A-Lula  (2:15)
 6.  I Wonder If I Care As Much  (2:13)
 7.  Problems  (1:57)
 8.  Brand New Heartache  (2:13)
 9.  Keep A Knockin'  (2:14)

Side Two:

 1. All I Have To Do Is Dream  (2:21)
 2.  Claudette  (2:14)
 3.  Bird Dog  (2:14)
 4.  Cathy's Clown  (2:25)
 5.  Devoted To You  (2:23)
 6.  Walk Right Back  (2:19)
 7.  Lucille  (2:30)
 8.  This Little Girl Of Mine  (2:13)
 9.  (Till) I Kissed You  (2:21)

Greatest Hits is the compilation album by The Everly Brothers, was released in 2018 by Not Now Music, including "Wake Up Little Susie", "Bye Bye Love", "All I Have To Do Is Dream", Cathy's Clown", "Bird Dog", "Walk Right Back", "Devoted To You", and many more!.  180 Gram Vinyl.












Monday, October 19, 2020

The Puppini Sisters


 
















Artist:   The Puppini Sisters

Origin:  London, England

Genre:  Jazz, Pop, Close Harmony, Swing, A Cappella, Vocal Pop, Harmony Vocal Pop,  Harmony Vocal Group, Alternative Pop, Indie Pop


Original line-up:


Marcella Puppini:  Vocals

Kate Mullins:  Vocals

Rosana Schura:  Vocals


The Puppini Sisters are an English Close Harmony Vocal Trio from London, formed in 2004 by Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Rosana Schura.  Although the three are not related, the name was chosen in tribute to The Andrews Sisters.

















Title:   Dance Dance Dance  (2020)

Genre:  Jazz, Pop, Close Harmony, Swing, A Cappella, Vocal Pop, Harmony Vocal Pop,  Harmony Vocal Group, Alternative Pop, Indie Pop

Label:   Absolute

Rating:    *****


Format:   CD


Tracks:


 1.  9 To 5  (3:32)

 2.  I Wanna Dance With Somebody  (3:50)

 3.  Sing Sing Sing  (2:42)

 4.  Shallow   (4:18)

 5.  Dance Dance Dance  (3:39)

 6.  Ba Ba Baciami Piccina  (2:53)

 7.  Jealousy  (3:22)

 8.  Dancing Queen  (3:47)

 9.  Mack The Knife  (3:19)

10. I Put A Spell On You  (3:57)

11. Pittin' On The Ritz  (2:47)

12. Groove Is In The Heart  (3:43)

13. Don't Fence Me In  (2:59)















Format:   LP


Side 1:


 1.  9 To 5  (3:32)

 2.  I Wanna Dance With Somebody  (3:50)

 3.  Sing Sing Sing  (2:42)

 4.  Shallow   (4:18)

 5.  Dance Dance Dance  (3:39)

 6.  Ba Ba Baciami Piccina  (2:53)


Side 2:


 7.  Jealousy  (3:22)

 8.  Dancing Queen  (3:47)

 9.  Mack The Knife  (3:19)

10. I Put A Spell On You  (3:57)

11. Pittin' On The Ritz  (2:47)

12. Groove Is In The Heart  (3:43)

13. Don't Fence Me In  (2:59)


Personnel:


Marcella Puppini:  Vocals

Kate Mullins:  Vocals

Emma Smith:  Vocals


With The Pasadena Roof Orchestra


Dance Dance Dance is the new album by The Puppini Sisters, released on September 4, 2020 by Absolute, featuring The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, including "9 To 5" (Dolly Parton), "Dance Dance Dance" (Abba), "Mack The Knife" (Bobby Darin), "I Put A Spell On You" (Screamin' Jay Hawkins), and more!.  Great Album!












Friday, June 5, 2020

The Everly Brothers



































Artist:  The Everly Brothers
Born:  Don:  February 1, 1937.  Brownie, Kentucky, USA.
           Phil:  January 19, 1939.  Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Died:  Phil:  January 3, 2014  (Aged 74).  Burbank, California, USA.
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony

Original line-up:

Don Everly:  Vocals, Guitar
Phil Everly:  Vocals, Guitar

The Everly Brothers were American Country-influenced Rock 'N' Roll Singers playing Close Harmony Singing.  The Duo consisting Don Everly and Phil Everly, who also among the most influential rockers of any era such as The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel as well as Roots Rockers like Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe.  The Everly Brothers topped the charts in Britain and America in the late '50s and early  '60s with a series of hits including  "Cathy's Clown", All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Devoted To You".  They were elected to The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1986 and The Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2001.
















Title:  Down In The Bottom - The Country Rock Sessions 1966-1968 (Box Set 3 CD)  (2020)
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony
Label:  RPM Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  The Hit Sound Of The Everly Brothers:

 1.  Blueberry Hill  (3:04)
 2.  I'm Movin' On  (2:29)
 3.  Devil's Child  (2:40)
 4.  Trains and Boats And Planes  (3:04)
 5.  Sea Of Heartbreak  (2:24)
 6.  Oh, Boy!  (2:48)
 7.  (I'd Be) A Legend In My Time  (2:48)
 8.  Let's Go Get Stoned  (3:07)
 9.  Sticks And Stoned  (2:49)
10. The House Of The Rising Sun  (4:37)
11. She Never Smiles Anymore  (3:20)
12. Good Golly, Miss Molly  (2:43)
13. Even If I Hold It In My Hand (Take 2)  (3:35)
14. When Eddie Comes Home  (2:49)
15. Nothing But The Best  (2:51)
16. A Little Bit Of Crazy  (3:03)
17. Bowing Green (Demo)  (2:36)

Disc 2:  Sing:

 1.  Bowling Green  (2:50)
 2.  A Voice Within  (2:23)
 3.  I Don't Want To Love You (Remastered Version)  (2:48)
 4.  It's All Over  (2:22)
 5.  Deliver Me  (2:34)
 6.  Talking To The Flowers  (2:57)
 7.  Mary Jane (Remastered Version)  (3:01)
 8.  I'm Finding It Rough  (2:46)
 9.  Do You  (2:47)
10. Somebody Help Me (Remastered Version)  (2:02)
11. A Whiter Shade Of Pale  (4:55)
12. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy  (2:32)
13. Love Of The Common People  (3:28)
14. You're Just What I Was Looking For Today (Remastered Version)  (2:59)
15. My Elusive Dreams  (3:25)
16. Lord Of The Manor  (4:50)
17. Love With Your Heart (Remastered Version)  (3:01)
18. Love With Your Heart #2  (2:57)
19. It's My Time  (2:57)
20. Empty Boxes  (2:48)
21. Milk Train  (2:49)

Disc 3:  Roots:

 1.  The Everly Family (1952)  (1:13)
 2.  Mama Tried  (2:20)
 3.  Less Of Me  (3:05)
 4.  T For Texas  (3:32)
 5.  I Wonder If I Care As Much  (3:00)
 6.  Ventura Boulevard  (2:52)
 7.  Shady Grove  (2:31)
 8.  Illinois  (2:15)
 9.  Living To Close To The Ground  (2:18)
10. You Done Me Wrong  (2:18)
11. Turn Around  (2:50)
12. Sing Me Back Home (3:59)
13. Montage:  The Everly Family (1952)/Shady Grove/Kentucky  (2:4)
14. Lady Anne #2 (Demo)  (1:31)
15. Shop Girl (Demo)  (2:55)
16. Human Race  (3:09)
17. Omaha  (3:20)
18. Mr. Soul (Mix 1)  (3:16)
19. Down In The Bottom (Mix 1)  (2:50)
20. In The Good Old Days #1 (Mix 1)  (3:56)

Personnel:

Don Everly:  Vocals, Guitar
Phil Everly:  Vocals, Guitar

Additional Musicians:

Al Capps:  Guitar on Disc 2
Terry Slater:  Bass on Disc 2

Others:  Unknown!

Down In The Bottom - The Country Rock Sessions 1966-1968 is the Box Set 3 albums of The Everly Brothers in the late 60s, released on March 27, 2020 by RPM Records.  For Fans of The Everly Brothers and Music Collectors.


Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The Everly Brothers






































Artist:  The Everly Brothers
Born:  Don:  February 1, 1937.  Brownie, Kentucky, USA.
           Phil:  January 19, 1939.  Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Died:  Phil:  January 3, 2014  (Aged 74).  Burbank, California, USA.
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony

Original line-up:

Don Everly:  Vocals, Guitar
Phil Everly:  Vocals, Guitar

The Everly Brothers were American Country-influenced Rock 'N' Roll Singers playing Close Harmony Singing.  The Duo consisting Don Everly and Phil Everly, who also among the most influential rockers of any era such as The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel as well as Roots Rockers like Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe.  The Everly Brothers topped the charts in Britain and America in the late '50s and early  '60s with a series of hits including  "Cathy's Clown", All I Have To Do Is Dream", "Devoted To You".  They were elected to The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1986 and The Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2001.



















Title:  Songs Our Daddy Taught Us (Limited Red Colored Vinyl)  (2020)
Genre:  Folk, Country, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rockabilly, Close Harmony
Label:  Demon Records
Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Roving Gambler  (3:38)
 2.  Down In The Willow Garden  (3:00)
 3.  Long Time Gone  (2:33)
 4.  Lightning Express  (4:45)
 5.  That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine  (3:07)
 6.  Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet?  (2:36)

Side 2:

 1.  Barbara Allen  (4:40)
 2.  Oh So Many Years  (2:33)
 3.  I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail  (3:38)
 4.  Rockin' Alone (In An Old Rockin' Chair)  (2:58)
 5.  Kentucky   (3:05)
 6.  Put My Little Shoes Away   (2:18)

Personnel:

Don Everly:  Guitar, Vocals
Phil Everly:  Guitar, Vocals
Floyd Chance:  Upright Bass

Songs Our Daddy Taught Us is the second studio album by The Everly Brothers, originally released on December 1958 by Cadence Records, remastered and reissued on March 6, 2020 by Demon Records.  All Pop Songs from the first half of the 20th century,  pressed on 180 Gram Red Vinyl.