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CD PICK’S OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2016 THIS MONTH'S FAB FOUR…
Something Else From The Move (Esoteric / Cherry Red)
My old band The Move had an amazing year in 1967. As well as playing hundreds of shows in the UK and Europe, we also notched up three massive hit singles: Night Of Fear (No 2); I Can Hear The Grass Grow (No 5); and Flowers In The Rain (No 2), which was also famously the first ever record played on BBC Radio 1.
At the beginning of 1968 we recorded a live five-track EP of cover versions at the legendary Marquee Club in London. This EP is now re-released on a CD package (and in its original vinyl format) including seven bonus tracks, plus a well-illustrated and informative booklet. There are also the original mono recordings and stereo remixes of those five original tracks: So You Wanna Be A Rock And Roll Star (The Byrds); Stephanie Knows Who (Love); It'll Be Me (Jerry Lee Lewis); Somethin' Else (Eddie Cochran); and Sunshine Help Me (Spooky Tooth).
Wilko Johnson Presents Essential Chess Master (Universal)
When Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey issued their Back Home album in 2014, it was released on the iconic Chess label. Now Wilko reunites with his favourite blues label for a new compilation showcasing the artists and songs that have had a profound effect on him and the music business in general. He has expertly and lovingly created a two-CD collection of absolutely classic R&B recordings and amongst the 40 tracks you will find such pure gems as: Hoochie Coochie Man (Muddy Waters); Help Me (Sonny Boy Williamson); Smokestack Lightening (Howling Wolf ); Pretty Thing (Bo Diddley); Johnny B Goode (Chuck Berry); My Babe (Little Walter); and High Heel Sneakers (Tommy Tucker).
The Real Nina Simone (RCA)
This is a budget-priced 53-track triple-CD compilation from one of the finest female music talents of all time. Born Eunice Wayman in 1933 in South Carolina, she changed her name to Nina Simone when she embarked on a career as a jazz vocalist and pianist after moving to New York and studying classical piano at the prestigious Julliard School of Music.
Her first chart success came in 1959, when she made the USA top 20 with the song I Loves You Porgy, from the movie Porgy and Bess. Nina eventually enjoyed more chart success here in Britain than America, with the top five hits Ain't Got No, I Got Life, To Love Somebody and My Baby Just Cares For Me. Some very fine tracks on this collection include: Since I Fell For You; I Shall Be Released; Here Comes The Sun; Mr Bojangles; I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl; and The Other Woman.
The Go Go’s – Vacation / Talk Show (Edsel)
Los Angeles all girl group the Go Go's, formed in 1978, comprised Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, Jane Wiedlin, Kathy Valentine and Gina Schock.
Capitalising on the huge success of their debut album, the Go Go's toured extensively in Europe and the USA , including New York City's then premier venue, Madison Square Gardens. The Go Go's’ follow up album, Vacation, released in 1981, featured eleven original songs including Get Up And Go Go and the title track, plus a reworking of The Capitols’ old favourite, Cool Jerk.
This expanded CD release includes several bonus tracks, most of them taken from live performances. See Bev Bevan Appearing Live In Your Area. The Bev Bevan Band at Henley-in- Arden Music Festival on Saturday 27th August. / 152
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