The great Elektra label has much to offer. Behind the great names (Doors, Stooges, Tim Buckley...) there are many lesser-known acts who beg for rediscovery. Here's our attempt to do them justice. Jack Margolis & Jere Alan Brain – The history of Marijuana...
Third and final part of our soft rock trilogy, this one is all about beaches, yachts and blue skies, or how sunshine pop kept on ruling the world in the 70’s. Joe & Bing – Daybreak The Beach Boys – The trader Dennis Wilson – Rainbows Ricci Martin – Streets...
Aka the beards and flutes preservation society Miller Anderson – Bright city David and David – In the city Andy Roberts – Queen of the moonlight world Trader Horne – Morning way Gary Higgins – Thicker than a smokery Robb Kunkel – O light John Villemonte...
Tribute to the magical Youngbloods and the late great Jerry Corbitt. (All tracks by the youngbloods except where noted) Dreamer’s dream Tears are falling Don’t play games Jesse Colin Young – California child Country home Sugar babe One note man Jerry...
Boogie and bollocks ! Tommy James & The Shondells – Breakaway The Tidal Wave – Searching for love The Illusion – I love you yes I do The Bay Ridge – Without you Aesop’s Fables – Lift up your hearts Spirit – Street worm Country – Love quite like her kind...
BBQ time with some of the most gleaming southern fellas. Terry & The Chain Reaction – Keep your cool Travis Wammack – Whatever turns you on Ray Stinnett – You make me feel Donnie Fritts – Sumpin funky going on Allman Brothers Band – Stand back Grinderswitch...
Second part of our two shows dedicated to Dylan’s influence in the 60’s, this time focusing on mid-60’s US teenbeat (with a few notable exceptions) Phil & the Frantics – What’s happening Art Guy – Where you gonna go Mouse & the Traps – Maid of sugar,...
Mellow sounds from the south. Wet Willie – Faded love Fallenrock – World on a string Jonathan Edwards – Emma Linda Ronstadt – I won’t be hangin’ round Sandra Rhodes – Sowed love and reaped the heartache Bobbie Gentry – Sunday best Sir Douglas Quintet...
A musical tribute to the best “adult rock” band ever, by american and british bands (1968-1975). Blue Jug – Sugar man Bobby Charles – Small town talk Jackie de Shannon – I got my reason Bernie Schwartz – Peace on earth The Beach Boys – Carry me home The...
Tribute to the great producer, with a special guest, the shimmering Jean-Pierre Paul Poire. Johnny Robinson - Funky Feet James Fry – Tumblin’ down Don Bryant – You cause me to wonder The Rayons – I’m giving up baby Minnie Epperson – Grab your clothes...
Ballsier efforts of soft-oriented bands ! The Millenium – The know it all The Beach Boys – How she boogalooed it The Sunrays – Don’t take yourself too seriously The Tokens – Animal Del Shannon – Move it on over Herman’s Hermits – Ace, king, queen, jack...
Doug Ashdown est australien. Préambule factuel, moins pour esquisser une moue condescendante qu’afin d’inciter à savourer un certain piquant dans l’affaire qui nous concerne. Au milieu des années 60, il représente une certaine orthodoxie folk, avec le...
Before the Gallagher brothers discovered the joys of glue-sniffing there was a great Marin County folk-rock band named Oasis. There are dozens of other examples, here are a few samples. The Go-Betweens – Knock knock Feelies – Happy The New Order – You’ve...
Due to technical reasons, there's no sound clip available for this tribute to the greatest soul songwriter ever. Instead, listen to the soundcloud mix below and be sure to check Kent's beautiful compilation "Impressed : 24 Groups Inspired By The Impressions"....
Honeybus members and Ian Matthews have this thing in common : they are amongst the most well-known underrated acts of the late’s/early 70’s. Here’s our tribute to their delicate genius. Pete Dello radio 1 interview Honeybus – Tender are the ashes Colin...
Last show before the holidays ! The beautiful remains of 60's icons ! Paul Revere & The Raiders – Powder blue mercedes queen The Hollies – Lizzy & the rainman The Searchers – Desdemona The Troggs – Strange movies Paul Mc Cartney – London town Frankie...
Take a ride on the strip ! Yankee Dollar – Reflections of a shattered mind Things To Come – Hello The Fantastic Zoo – This calls for a celebration The Joint Effort – The Children Dave Travis Extreme – Last night the flowers bloomed The Churchill Downs...
First part of a trilogy dedicated to crescent city sweet music ! David Robinson – I’m a carpenter Robert Parker – The scratch The Showmen – Country fool Johnny Adams – You made a new man out of me Ernie K. Doe – Back street lover Betty Harris – Show it...
Morose sounds from past dimensions ! Victoria – Ride a rainbow Yesterday’s Obsession – The Phycle Autosalvage – Rampant Generalities Morgen – Of dreams The Factory – Path through the forest We All Together – It’s a sin to go away Focal Point – Girl on...
Here’s a bunch of songs Ray Davies wrote for others, plus some kool Kinks kovers. John Schroeder Orchestra – The Virgin Soldiers March Sonny & Cher – Set me free The Thoughts – All night stand Dave Berry – This strange effect Leapy Lee – King of the whole...
A collection of lesser-knowns productions from Tom Wilson's vaults. Beacon Street Union – Recitation The Blues Project – I can’t keep from crying Fratenity Of Man – In the morning Harumi – Sugar in your tea The Willows – Hurtin’ all over Nick Ashford...
Quiet marinas and endless summers. Full Sail – Sailin’ along Shoot – Ships and sails Rich Mountain Tower – Song of the sea Alessi – Seabird The Doors – Ships w/ sails Iguana – Sailing ships Ernie Graham – Sea fever Fool’s Gold – Sailing to Monterey Shaun...
Dedicated to lesser-known Detroit suburbian barbarians from the late 60's and early 70's. Doug Brown & The Omens – Youth and experience Bob Seger System – Lucifer The Rationals – Poor dog (who can’t wag his own tail) Grand Funk Railroad – Please don’t...
Bands blending several male voices with a female singer, from sunshiney folk-rock to smooth soul ! The Yankee Dollar – Sanctuary The Vejtables – The last thing on my mind Ashes – Return home The Deep Six – When morning breaks The Rose Garden – Long time...
J'écoutai ce disque pour la première fois pendant l'hiver 1970, avec un mélange de prévention naturelle à l'encontre de son interprète, qui, même si les Psycho-Bataves applaudissaient toujours la carrière fructueuse d'un ItaloAméricain, incarnait cependant...
