Thursday, April 30, 2020

Land Of 1000 Dances: The Rampart Records 58th Anniversary Complete Singles Collection


Classic east side sounds of Phil & Harv, The Atlantics, The Four Tempos, Cannibal & The Headhunters and others on one amazing compilation. I did not find that great track that I had never heard before but all the stories and pictures in the book make this a must have. Obviously I cannot post any of the pictures so please do not request. Very much recommend this one before it starts to be scarce the the prices soar.

CD 1
1 "Darling (Please Bring Your Love)" Phil & Harv
2 "Friendship" Phil & Harv
3 "The Facts Of Love" Phil & Harv
4 "Sweeter Than Candy" Phil & Harv
5 "Ridin' The Rails" The Switchmen
6 "Ripple" The Switchmen
7 "Home On The Range" The Atlantics
8 "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" The Atlantics
9 "La, La, La, La, La" The Blendells
10 "Huggie's Bunnies" The Blendells
11 "Land Of 1000 Dances"  (Long Version) Cannibal & The Headhunters
12 "I'll Show You How To Love Me" Cannibal & The Headhunters
13 "Fine, Fine, Fine" The Atlantics
14 "Beaver Shot" The Atlantics
15 "Here Comes Love" Cannibal & The Headhunters
16 "Nau Ninny Nau" Cannibal & The Headhunters
17 "Girl I Love You" Ron Holden
18 "Nothing I Wouldn't Do" Ron Holden
19 "Follow The Music" Cannibal & The Headhunters
20 "I Need Your Loving" Cannibal & The Headhunters
21 "Sloop Dance" The Atlantics
22 "Sonny & Cher" The Atlantics
CD 2
1 "Land Of 1000  Dances" (Short Version) Cannibal & The Headhunters
2 "Chinese Checkers" The Mixtures
3 "Poochum" The Mixtures
4 "Gonna Be A Big Man" The Souljers (aka Phil & Del)
5 "Crazy Little Things" The Souljers (aka Phil & Del)
6 "Walkin'" The Summits
7 "Hey Joe, Where You Gonna Go?" The Summits
8 "The Great Crusade" Pvt. Randy Thomas
9 "My Heart Cries" Pvt. Randy Thomas
10 "Nursery Rhymes" Sammy Lee
11 "It Hurts Me" Sammy Lee
12 "Please, Baby, Please" Cannibal & The Headhunters
13 "Out Of Sight" Cannibal & The Headhunters
14 "Showdown (At The Union Hall)" The Four Tempos
15 "Memories" The Four Tempos
16 "These Feelings" Phil & Del
17 "It Hurts Me" Phil & Del
18 "Got To Have You (Can't Live Without You)" The Four Tempos
19 "Come On Home" The Four Tempos
20 "I Had A Strange Dream" The Four Tempos
21 "This Is The Way I Feel" The Four Tempos
22 "Hector" Part 1 The Village Callers
23 "Hector" Part 2 The Village Callers
CD 3
1 "I'm Leaving" The Village Callers
2 "Mississippi Delta" The Village Callers
3 "The Cat Walk (aka The Panther)" The East Bay Soul Brass
4 "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" The East Bay Soul Brass
5 "The Girl In My Dreams" David & Ruben (aka The Majestics)
6 "(I Love You So Much) It Hurts Me" David & Ruben (aka The Majestics)
7 "Evils Ways" The Village Callers
8 "When You're Gone" The Village Callers
9 "Lonely Prisoner" The Four Tempos
10 "Strange Dream" The Four Tempos
11 "Crystal Ball Persuasion" The Invincibles
12 "If I Should Win Your Love" The Invincibles
13 "Cho Cho San" Part 1 Hummingbird 4
14 "Cho Cho San" Part 2 Hummingbird 4
15 "La Cucaracha" Eastside Connection
16 "You're So Right For Me" Eastside Connection
17 "Over Please" Eastside Connection
18 "Frisco Disco" Eastside Connection
19 "Boogie Butt" Skylite
CD 4
1 "Rock And Roller By Night" Raven
2 "Flame Of Love" Raven
3 "Baby We're Through" Lava & The Hot Rocks
4 "Her I Go" Lava & The Hot Rocks
5 "Vision Love" Topazz
6 "Vision De Amor" Topazz
7 "El Huracan" Graciela Palafox
8 "Mi Hombre De Chocolate" Graciela Palafox
9 "La Negra Tiburcia" Graciela Palafox
10 "Feliz CumpleaƱos" Graciela Palafox
11 "Right Here Waiting" DiDi Scorzo
12 "Aqui Estoy Esperandote" DiDi Scorzo
13 "La Cucaracha" Eastside Connection
14 "You're So Right For Me" (Disco Mix) Eastside Connection
15 "The Na Na Song (Land Of 1000 Dances)" Skylite

Brenda And The Tabulations


The latest release on this artist featuring their late 70's material. CD is a bit misleading with the claim of "first time on CD" as a good portion of the songs have already appeared on legit CDs. Brenda Payton possessed one of the sweetest voices in soul as proven by the popularity of they earlier material on the Dionn and Top And Bottom labels. "Magic Of Your Love". "Key To My Heart" and "Home To Myself" are decent. Sound quality varies a bit.
4 out of 10

Little Joe And The Latinaires


"Crazy Baby" and their take on "Confidential" are the two standouts on this release. It's a real shame there is not more material released on CD featuring their songs from the 60's. I see it on MP3 (not a fan!) but I very much prefer the quality you get on a CD as it has a superior sound quality that can only compare to vinyl. Plus I am one of those people that want a physical copy.
5 out of 10

Surefire Hits On Central Avenue


Early L.A. area R&B movers and weepers. Not a comp that I can recommend to all as it has only a couple of tracks (The Medallions and Don Julian And The Meadowlarks) that play well to the lowrider crowds. The rest makes for good listening but will take a hardcore fan to truly appreciate.
4 out of 10

Cookie And The Cupcakes


If you like your R&B with more of a bluesy feel, make sure you pick this one up. Highlights include "Mathilda", "Got You On My Mind", "Charged With Cheating", "Trouble In My Life", "Belinda" and "Since Your Love Has Grown Cold". A well put together package with very good sound quality.
5 out of 10