Appearing In The Motel Lounge

Friday, June 1, 2012

Something Special (Just For You) - Freddie King

Crying

Something Special (Just For You)
Freddie King
CMC Records

From the back cover: You will find as you listen to the songs contained in the album, eleven years of hard work, dedication and love, sung from the heart of Freddie King. For it is a long way from Hamilton, Ohio to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, not only in miles, but, the many songs and long nights in between. Freddie was born in Hamilton, Ohio and moved to Florida eighteen years ago, and it was at age 16 that he seriously started singing.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Ray And Carl At The Musicade

Small World

Ray And Carl At The Musicade
Carlray Records - Tuscon, Arizona

From the back cover: Additional equipment includes an Arp Synthesizer, a Tascam 4-channel tape recorder, Hohner Clavinet, Mustel Celeste, Indian Tree Cymbal, Rhythm King, strobes, 20 assorted spot, flood and revolving colored lights, two mirrored balls, bubble machine and slide projector. Truly a marvel of the electronic age.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Michael O'Dea Sings His Favourite Songs

The Impossible Dream

Michael O'Dea Sings His Favourite Songs
Jury's JR LP 5

From the back cover: Most singers by nature are temperamental and invariably not only give ulcers to themselves but also to their Producers. I am happy to say that this is no way typical of Michael. He has a warm delightful personality and his greatest desire is to entertain and make people happy.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Zieli Band With Hammond Organ

The Boogaloo Dance

Torna Statte Vicino A Me Chella'lla

Zieli Band With Hammond Organ
DRC-43069

This post is sort of a messed. I found two other private press albums the Zieli Band made online. Apparently someone owned more than one Zieli LP and mistakenly switched records when they returned the disc to the jacket. I would not blog this record because of the jacket issue, but the tracks are so much fun... what the heck. The cover that should go with this album features a photo of the group, five men standing in matching jackets and a woman sitting at The Hammond. I believe the group must be Italian, probably doing cruise ship gigs.

Anywhoo... the recording is a quirky 60s lounge record (due to The Hammond vibe and plodding drum).