Saturday, April 20, 2019

Believe In These......Doo-Wop Wishes


Superb balled in "My Wishes" by Little Chico And The Corondolays stands high above the rest. Other good tracks include "Wish That You Were Here" by The Casual Crescendos and "I Wish" by Mike And The Utopias. Leave this one for the serious Doo Wops fans.
4 out of 10

The Best Of Joey Records


Single highlight here for the lowrider crowd in "Thinking Of You" by The Silvertones. Rest of the material is pop. 
2 out of 10

The Mellows


Early R&B sounds out of the Bronx featuring the beautiful voice of Lillian Leach. This will take a hardcore fan of the genre to truly appreciate. Highlights include "I Still Care", "Smoke From Your Cigarette", "My Darling" and "So Strange". Very good sound quality.
4 out of 10

Ding! Dong! Doo-Wops




Highlights here are few, "Wedding Bells" by Billy Stewart, "Lullabye Of The Bells" by The Deltaires, "The Bells Are Ringing" by The Van Dykes, "Bells" by The Playgirls and "Bells Of Love" by The Mint Juleps. Overall sound quality is good. Not a comp for those seeking sweet soul.
4 out of 10

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Lovers Leap









Highlights in this series include "Your Baby's Back" by The Downbeats, "Baby It's You" and "All That's Good" by The Jewels, "She Belongs To Me" by The Talents, "I Remember Linda" by The Tigers, "Kiss Me" by The Honey Duo Twins, "Until I Die" by The Fawns, "You Had Time" by The Heartbreakers, "Boy And Girl" by Gin & Gents, "Just One More Chance" by The Combinations, "Till The End Of Time" by The Sunglows, "Baby Think It Over" by The Martinels, "How Are You" by The Monarchs, "Heartbreaking Moon" by The Victorians and the killer tune "Moonlight" by The Young Lads.
Sound quality varies.
4 out of 10

Dazzling Group Sounds











The usual mix of odd ball upbeat numbers and early R&B with a sprinkling of more appealing ballads. Highlights include "Eternally" by The Twilighters, "You Hurt Me" by Frankie Ervin & Group, "Just Another Fool" by The Debs, "You're All I Live For" by The Four Vibes, "I Found A Love" by The Hi-Lites, "This Day Is Ours" by La La And The Lalaretts, "Telling Lies" by The Boomerangs, "If You Left Me Today" by The Matadors, "Darling" by The Dynamos, "I Want Your Love" by The Delongs, "Wedding Bells" by The Valients, "Now I Confess" by The Deli Cados, "For Sentimental Reasons" by The Marvells, "You're My Desire" by The Equadors and "My Dear" by The Constellations. Rare recordings so sound quality will vary.
4 out of 10

Monday, April 8, 2019

Prelude To Romance


Some nice obscure Doo Wop ballads such as "In The Night" by the Fortunes, "I Need You My Dear" by The Fabulous Flames, "Your Are Irresistible" by The Medallions, "Pains In My Heart" by The Enchantments, "Forever Yours" by The Pentagons, "Come Home Girl" by The Empires, "My Turn" by The Servicemen" and "(La La) I Love You" by The Caesars. A solid pick up.
6 out of 10

From The Vaults OF Drum And Elgin


Highlights here are "Do Me A Favor" by Betty Watts & Watts, "Love Is True" by The Five Chestnuts, "Is This The End" by The Baby Dolls and "Tell Me Why" by The Walcoes. This one will not be a good fit for most soul oldies fans.
3 out of 10

Billy & Lillie


Mainly upbeat numbers but still had to pick up since I enjoy playing "Love Me Sincerely". Unfortunately, no other tracks comes close. "Terrific Together", "I'll Never Be Free" and their take on "Over the Mountain, Across The Sea" are decent tracks too.
4 out of 10