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Today 09:18 AM

My Motown Pre-Planned Cemetery Headstone is Set in Place

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I just wanted to share this with the group. I'm originally from Oklahoma and wish to be buried near my hometown where many relatives, including my paternal grandparents, are buried. What I didn't spend on the burial plot compared to California costs, I spent on the granite headstone. I was asked about my interests in order to design something meaningful to my life. Classic Motown music is what I consider to be my life's soundtrack. The company came up with this concept and I couldn't resist going for it. The original proposed size was larger and more costly. I had it slightly reduced to cut the overall cost. This was set in place a few weeks ago. The company sent these photos to me when the final invoice was submitted to me for payment.
04-30-2023 05:08 PM

Bobby Darin - Motown Years 1970 to 1973

In the late 60s and early 70s Motown signed several well established acts but then sort of took their eye off the ball resulting in frustration. True that a lot was happening at once with the move to LA and entering the film industry with "Lady Sings The Blues". Nevertheless there were some fantastic tracks from artists such as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Bobby Darin and to a lesser extent Sammy Davis Jr and Lesley Gore.

Thankfully, in the case of Bobby Darin, material that had long been vaulted has been made available over the years - mainly thanks to Joe Marchesse & co [[e.g. Andy Skurrow) who've made it possible for these tracks to see release on CD. The Real Gone CDs have wonderful liner notes as well and are well worth looking up. In particular, "Another Song On My Mind" includes a great resume of Darin's Motown career - much of this can still be seen on the Real Gone website -

https://theseconddisc.com/2011/02/16...-motown-years/

You can see the full CD artwork here -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookep...57668721459480

And here are the covers for Darin's Motown albums / CDs

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cookep...in/dateposted/

Please advise of any errors

BOBBY DARIN MOTOWN DISCOGRAPHY

Recorded - 6 February 1971 Live at The Desert Inn [[Renamed “Finally” but still unreleased at the time)

M1183 – 17 April 1971
A Melodie
B Someday We'll Be Together

M1193 – November 1971
A Simple Song Of Freedom
B I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

M1203 – 2 June 1972
A Sail Away
B Hard Headed Woman

M753 ALBUM AUGUST 1972 – Bobby Darin

M1212 – Promo 3 November 1972 [[withdrawn)
A Average People [[mono)
B Average People [[stereo)

M1212 – 3 November 1972 [[probably a bootleg)
A Average People
B Something In Her Love

M1217 – 20 November 1972
A Happy [[Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")
B Something In Her Love

Bobby Darin died 20 December 1973

M813 ALBUM February 1974 – Darin 1936-1973

PR4 [[PROMO EP) - 1974
A1 If I Were A Carpenter
A2 Moritat [[Mack The Knife)
B1 Blue Monday
B2 Happy [[Love Theme From "Lady Sings The Blues")

MW3014 – 1974 [[UK & EU)
A Blue Monday
B Moritat [[Mack The Knife)

M5185 ALBUM July 1981 – Darin 1936–1973 re-issued with 5 tracks having different mixes.

MCD09070MD CD 1987 – Live At The Desert Inn [[first ever issue)

MOTD -5185 CD 1989 – Darin 1936–1973 first issue on CD.

3746351852 CD 1991 – Darin 1936-1973 CD re-issue

NTD-6509-2 CD 2005 – Live At The Desert Inn [[re-issue / remaster / 2 extra tracks “Work Song” and “Beyond The Sea”.

RGM-0440 2xCD 6 May 2016 – Another Song On My Mind [[Real Gone Music)

RGM-0714 CD 13 July 2018 – Go Ahead And Back Up [[Real one Music)
Today 01:28 AM

The Rascals: It’s Wonderful: The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings [7CD 5/31/2024]

Description from Now Sounds/Cherry Red UK:

The group’s entire Atlantic Records output 1965-1971.
• 152 carefully remastered tracks across seven compact discs.
• The first four albums presented in both stereo and mono, along with significant single edits and foreign language versions.
• For the first time on any Rascals re-issue, 14 previously unreleased tracks.
• 60-page booklet with detailed notes and rare illustrations from The Rascals Archives.
In the mid-1960s, the Rascals fused the best of rock and soul with memorable hits like ‘Good Lovin’’ and ‘I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore”, and they remain the most beloved of acts of that era. The electrifying quartet of Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli defined the term blue-eyed soul. As the hits mounted up, the group expanded their musical horizons and revealed a powerful songcraft with introspective originals ‘Groovin’ and ‘How Can I Be Sure,’ future standards both. And their 1968 smashes ‘A Beautiful Morning’ and ‘People Got To Be Free’ remain among the greatest celebrations of peace and harmony ever cut to disc.

Although the Rascals are principally remembered for their singles, their albums were also studded with gems, and showcased not just their signature rock and R&B styles but also a progressive exploration of jazz, Eastern modes, psychedelia and other diverse styles. This set presents the full complement of their cornerstone Atlantic recordings, featuring the band’s seven LPs for the label —the first four in both mono and stereo variations—along with assorted non-LP singles, foreign language versions and, for the very first time on a Rascals reissue, 14 previously unreleased tracks.

‘It’s Wonderful’ is the definitive compendium of the group’s first five years 1965-1970, charting their growth from New York club band to international superstars. Compiled and suitably remastered by Alec Palao, this major refurbishment of their catalogue leaves no stone unturned. A nearly 10,000-word essay by Richie Unterberger provides an in-depth account of their career, and is supplanted by an extensive session history and copious illustrations from the Rascals Archives. All housed in a deluxe, handsomely appointed box art directed and designed by Steve Stanley.

For more details and to pre-order the set, click here-
The Rascals: It’s Wonderful: The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings, 7CD Box Sets [cherryred.co.uk].



Yesterday 01:44 PM

CENTER STAGE: Power Of Zeus ....Uncertain Destination

I am trying something new. This thread will be used for showcasing new talent. Got a song or band you think deserves recognition? Feel free to post it here and give us a chance to listen. Could be fun.
Yesterday 10:53 AM

The Salsoul Orchestra: 'It’s Good For The Soul [1975-1978]' [8CD Set-5/31/2024]

Descripition from Soul Music Records/Cherry Red UK:

SoulMusic Records and The Second Disc present the definitive first-ever box set celebrating The Salsoul Orchestra’s groundbreaking albums produced, arranged, and conducted by Vincent Montana, Jr. Comprising six Salsoul Orchestra albums including collaborations with “First Lady of Salsoul” Carol Williams and “Cuchi-Cuchi” superstar Charo – all generously expanded.
DISC ONE
THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA

1 Salsoul Hustle
2 Get Happy
3 Chicago Bus Stop [Ooh, I Love It]
4 You’re Just the Right Size
5 Tangerine
6 Tale of Three Cities
7 Salsoul Rainbow
8 Love Letters
Bonus Tracks
9 Salsoul Hustle [Single Version]
10 Tangerine [Single Version]
11 You’re Just the Right Size [Single Version]
12 Chicago Bus Stop [Ooh, I Love It] [Single Version]
13 Salsoul Hustle [Disco Version]
14 Ooh, I Love It [Love Break] [Shep Pettibone Mix]
15 You’re Just the Right Size [Dr. Packer Rework]
16 Ooh, I Love It [Love Break] [Moplen Rework]
DISC TWO
NICE ‘N’ NAASTY [Pt 1]
1 It’s Good for the Soul
2 Nice ‘n’ Naasty
3 It Don’t Have to Be Funky [To Be a Groove]
4 Nightcrawler
5 Don’t Beat Around the Bush
6 Standing and Waiting on Love
7 Salsoul 3001
8 We’ve Only Just Begun/Feelings
9 Ritzy Mambo
10 Jack and Jill
DISC THREE
NICE ‘N’ NAASTY [Pt 2]
“THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA” THROWBACK
1 Tale of Three Cities [Mike Maurro Mix]
2 Salsoul Rainbow [A Tom Moulton Mix]
NICER ‘N’ NAASTIER
3 Nice ‘n’ Naasty [Single Version]
4 Nightcrawler [Single Version]
5 Salsoul 3001 [UK Single Version]
6 Ritzy Mambo [Single Version]
7 Salsoul 3001 [Single Version]
8 Nice ‘n’ Naasty [Walter Gibbons 12” Disco Mix]
9 Salsoul 3001 [Walter Gibbons 12” Disco Mix]
10 It’s Good for the Soul [Walter Gibbons 12” Disco Mix]
11 It Don’t Have to Be Funky [To Be a Groove] [Tom Moulton 12” Disco Mix]
12 Ritzy Mambo [12” Disco Mix]
13 It’s Good for the Soul [Demarkus Lewis Chocolate Dice Re-Drum Mix]
DISC FOUR
’LECTRIC LADY – Carol Williams, Music by The Salsoul Orchestra
1 Love Is You
2 This Time May Be The Last Time
3 More
4 Just Feel
5 My Time of Need
6 Come Back
7 Danger Sign
8 Rattlesnake
9 You’re So Much A Part Of Me
Bonus Tracks
10 Love Is You [Single Version]
11 Rattlesnake [Single Version]
12 More of “More” [Disco Version]
13 Come Back [12” Disco Version]
14 More [12” Disco Version]
15 Love Is You [A Tom Moulton Mix]
16 Rattlesnake [Disco Version]
DISC FIVE
MAGIC JOURNEY
1 It’s a New Day
2 Short Shorts
3 Run Away
4 Guantanamera
5 Themes from Montreal Olympics, 1976: Farewell Song & Ballet of the Closing Ceremony
6 Getaway
7 Magic Bird of Fire
8 Journey to Phoebus
9 Alpha Centauri
Bonus Tracks
10 Getaway [Single Version]
11 Magic Bird of Fire [Single Version]
12 Run Away [Single Version]
13 Magic Bird of Fire [Walter Gibbons Disco Madness Remix]
14 Run Away [Danny Krivit Re-Edit]
DISC SIX
CUCHI-CUCHI - Charro and The Salsoul Orchestra
1. Dance A Little Bit Closer
2. Let's Spend The Night Together
3. Borriquito
4. More Of You
5. El Reloj [The Clock]
6. Speedy Gonzalez
7. Cuchi-Cuchi
8. Cookie Jar
9. You're Just The Right Size
10. Only You [Can Make My Life Worthwhile]
Bonus Tracks
11. Dance a Little Bit Closer [Single Version]
12. Cuchi-Cuchi [Single Version]
13. Dance a Little Bit Closer [12” Version]
14. Cuchi-Cuchi [12” Version]
DISC SEVEN
UP THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
1.
Ease on Down the Road

2 West Side Story Medley
3 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
4 Fiddler on the Roof Medley
5 Evergreen
Bonus Tracks
6 West Side Encounter/West Side Story [Medley]
7 Evergreen [Single Version]
8 Ease on Down the Road [Single Version]
9 West Side Encounter [12” Disco Version]
DISC EIGHT
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE – The Salsoul Strings
1 How Deep Is Your Love
2 Just the Way You Are
3 You Light Up My Life
4 More Than a Woman
5 Yours
SATURDAY NIGHT DISCO PARTY – The Salsoul Orchestra
6 You Should Be Dancing
7 Night Fever
8 Stayin’ Alive
STILL WANT MORE? WE’VE GOT MORE!
9 Tangerine [Mike Maurro Mix]
10 Salsoul Hustle [A Tom Moulton Mix]
11 More [Single Version] – Carol Williams and The Salsoul Orchestra





Additional information and Pre-Order from Cherry Red UK-
The Salsoul Orchestra: It’s Good For The Soul - The Vince Montana Years [1975-1978], 8CD Box Set [cherryred.co.uk]






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