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Back in the late 70s thru 80s the studio musicians that recorded at Sigma Sound Studios for the Sound of Philadelphia got together to bring a latin vibe to soul with the Salsoul orchestra. Under the direction of Vince Montana, Jr., Christmas Jollies was recorded in 1978 and offers a unique sound for the holidays:
| 1. The Little Drummer Boy | | 2. Christmas Medley | | 3. Joy To The World | | 4. Deck The Halls | | 5. O Come All Ye Faithful | | 6. Jingle Bells | | 7. Hark The Herald Angel Sing | | 8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | | 9. The Christmas Song | | 10. White Christmas | | 11. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer | | 12. Ill Be Home For Christmas | | 13. Winter Wonderland | | 14. The First Noel | | 15. We Wish You A Merry Christmas | | 16. New Years Medley | | 17. Auld Lang Salsoul | | 18. Im Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover | | 19. Alabama Jubilee | 20. Oh Dem Golden Slippers
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As a child, Jones appeared as "a featured tap dancer on The Kiddie Show on the Philadelphia radio Station WIP." In 1947 he became the house drummer at Cafe Society in New York City, where he played with the leading bebop players of the day. Jones toured and recorded with the Miles Davis Quintet from 1955 to 1958 and then became a leader of his own band. This collection, recorded in 1959 with Blue Mitchell, Julian Priester, Bill Barron, Pepper Adams, Dolo Coker, Sonny Clark and Jimmy Garrison features:
- "Battery Blues" - 4:06
- "Minor Mode" - 4:26
- "Gwen" - 3:57
- "Joe's Debut" - 5:35
- "Gone" - 4:42
- "Joe's Delight" - 3:50
- "Julia" - 3:26
- "I'll Never Be The Same" - 3:58
- "Interpretation" - 4:02
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Rare R&B soul from the early 70s gave us such hits as It's Forever, You're The Reason Why, Life in the Country, I'm So Glad I'm Me, Do It, Christmas Aint' Christmas and New Year's Aint New Year's Without The One You Love.
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This is a rare and out of print box set of the complete festival on 4 cds. There are less expensive cds with only 10 songs, but this is the big kahuna, including:
1. Scots Piping - Bruce Martin
2. Walk A While - Fairport Convention
3. Green, Green Rocky Road - Dave Van Ronk
4. If I Had My Way - Rev. Gary Davis
5. Open Up Them Pearly Gates - Doc & Merle Watson
6. Kokomo Blues - Bonnie Raitt
7. Talkin' Fishin' Blues - Ramblin' Jack Elliott
8. Did You Hear John Hurt? - Tom Paxton
9. Ain't No Tellin' (Make Me A Pallet) - Mississippi John Hurt
10. Irish Danc Medley - De Dannan
11. Here's To Cheshire, Here's To Cheese - Pete Seeger
12. The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face - Bonnie Dobson
13. Panama Limited - Tom Rush
14. City Of New Orleans - Steve Goodman
15. Sharon - David Bromberg Band
16. Farewell Toast/Boatman - Mike Cross
1. These Are The Days - Michael Cooney
3. No Love Today - Chris Smither
4. Watchin' The River Go By - John Hartford
5. Sensitive New Age Guys - Christine Lavin
6. Wild Goose Chase - Roger Sprung
8. Society's Child - Janis Ian
9. Hello In There - John Prine
10. From A Distance - Nanci Griffith
11. Georgia State Patrol/Deep Gap Salute - Gamble Rogers
12. I'm Alright - Loudon Wainwright III
13. When I'm Gone - Mollie O'Brien
14. Ciorcirlia - Harmonia
15. People My Age - John Gorka
16. Le Jig Francais - Beausoleil
1. Going Up - Great Big Sea
2. My Father's House - Eric Bibb
3. Tanglewood Tree - Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer
4. My Heart in Rio - Oscar Lopez
5. Old Dominion - Eddie From Ohio
6. Ode To A Butterfly - Nickel Creek
7. Cakewalk Into Town - Taj Mahal
8. Simple Gearle - Stacey Earle
9. Rawhide - Ricky Skaggs Band
10. This Town Is Wrong - Katryna & Nerissa Nields
11. Minnie The Moocher - Moxy Fruvous
12. Olympic Reel - Natalie MacMaster Band
13. Golden Apples Of The Sun - Judy Collins
14. Bee's Wing - Richard Thompson
15. St. Mary Of Regrets - Susan Werner
16. Alturas - Inti Illimani
17. You Jacobites By Name - Tempest
1. Beg To Differ - Patty Larkin
2. Ring-Around-A-Rosie Rag - Arlo Guthrie
3. Darcy Farrow - Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen
4. I Ain't Marchin anymore - Phil Ochs
5. Devil's Dream/Sailor's Hornpipe - Bill Keith & Jim Rooney
6. I Blinked Once - Steve Forbert
7. El Pajarillo - Irene Farrara
8. Drag Queens In Limousines - Mary Gauthier
9. Goodnight Irene - Steve Goodman
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The innovator of hot west coast jazz came to Philly with his new band and vocalist June Christie clicked at Frank Palumbo's Click Club at 16th & Market on tour in
1948. Selections include Machito, I'll Remember April, Laura, I Get a Kick Out Of You, How High The Moon, Lover, Over The Rainbow, Artistry in Percussion,
and The Peanut Vendor. | | | | |
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This cd features some of the memorable performances from the festival, including:
1. When The Ship Comes In - Arlo Guthrie 2. Capricorn And Hominy - Laura Love Band 3. Me, Too - Sonia 4. Dougie McDonald Medley - Solas 5. Make Me A Pallet - David Bromberg 6. Take No Prisoners - Janis Ian 7. All Along The Watchtower - Richie Havens 8. Getting Up Early - Tom Paxton 9. Killin' The Blues - Chris Smither 10. Two Headed Man - Jimmy Johnson 11. Sleepy Eyed John - Laurie Lewis 12. Driving Wheel - Tom Rush 13. Mountain Girl - Judy Collins |
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Here's a rare live recording from the Folk Festival in 1968 featuring the legendary Bill Monroe & The Blue Grass Boys. Selections include Uncle Pen, Blue Ridge Mountain Blues, Train 45, Blue Grass Breakdown, Down In The Willow Garden, Wayfaring Stranger, Dusty Miller, and Orange Blossom Special.
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This incredible live 1990 performance from one of Philly's favorite jazzmen was recorded at an Atlantic City showroom and features Grover's most popular selections, including an awesome medley of hits!
| 1 | | Winelight | | 2 | | Nice And Easy | | 3 | | Take Me There | | 4 | | Blues For D.P. | | 5 | | Time Out Of Mind | | | Medley | | | 6.1 | | Inner City Blues | | 6.2 | | Mercy Mercy Me | | 6.3 | | Where Is The Love | | 6.4 | | Knucklehead | | 6.5 | | Black Frost | | 6.6 | | Santa Cruzin' | | 6.7 | | Just The Two Of Us | | 6.8 | | Feels So Good | | 6.9 | | Sausalito | | 7 | | Let It Flow
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A real collection for the Philly Sound connoisseur, 20 classic tracks including
Expressway To Your Heart by the Soul Survivors, La La Means I Love You by The Delfonics, Lonely Girl by Eddie Holman, Get a Job by The Silhouettes, At The Top of The Stairs by The Formations, A Wonderful Dream by The Majors, Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & The Comets, Long Lonely Nights by Lee Andrews & The Hearts, You Gave Me Somebody To Love by The Dreamlovers, 1-2-3 by Len Barry, I Will Follow him by Little Peggy March and Bad Luck by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes.
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Formed in 1953 in West Philly, The Turbans were trailblazers for Philly doowop and their songs have stood the test of time for crisp harmonies. This 18 track compilation features:Tracks:- 1.When You Dance
- 2.Congratulations
- 3.Sister Sookey
- 4.Bye And Bye
- 5.I Am Lonely
- 6.Farewell To Arms (Take 1)
- 7.Miss Thing
- 8.Let Me Show You Around My Heart
- 9.I'm Nobody's
- 10.It Was A Night Like This
- 11.All Of My Heart
- 12.The Wadda Do
- 13.Valley Of Love
- 14.Farewell To Arms (Take 3)
- 15.B.I.N.G.O.
- 16.I'll Always Watch Over You
- 17.Zaki Sue
- 18.Bye And Bye
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This fabulous collection of early hits from the pride of South Philly sounds just as good today as it did back in the day!Tracks:- 1.Venus
- 2.Why
- 3.Dede Dinah
- 4.Gingerbread
- 5.Bobby Sox to Stockings
- 6.A Boy Without a Girl
- 7.Just Ask Your Heart
- 8.I'll Wait For You
- 9.Don't Throw Away All Those Teardrops
- 10.Where Are You
- 11.Togetherness
- 12.You Are Mine
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Philly teen idol's early classics include, Goodbye Cruel World, Gidget, Angel Face, Her Royal Majesty, Because They're Young and Hail To The Conquering Hero.
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One of the greatest vocal groups of the late 50s put Philly soul doowop on the map. Tracks include Long Lonely Nights, Teardrops, Try The Impossible, The Clock, Maybe You'll Be There, Really Glad To Be Here, Lonely Room, I Wonder, Baby Come Back, White Cliffs of Dover and The Bells of St Mary's.
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The ultimate collectors gold for fans of Philly street corner doo wop! Includes hits and rare gems from the likes of Lee Andrews & The Hearts, The Silhouettes, The Superiors, The Boss Tones, The Fabulaires and soo many more. Tracks include:
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They brought the soulful group sound of Philly to the world of doowop. This rare reissue features 13 songs in stunning sound including one of the first crossover hits of rock & roll, Get a Job, plus Bing Bong, I Am Lonely, Miss Thing, I Sold My Heart to the Junkman and Your Love Is All I Need.
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Motown came to Philly in the early 70s when Gamble & Huff retuned the OJays sound into a string of rhythm & soul hits, including Love Train, Back Stabbers, For The Love of Money, Put Your Hands Together, I Love Music and Livin' For The Weekend.
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A collection of soaring instrumentals recorded by Philadelphia International Record's famed back-up band features their best hits:
- 1.Interlude
- 2.Love Is The Message
- 3.Poinciana
- 4.Freddie's Dead
- 5.My One And Only Love
- 6.Sexy
- 7.Something For Nothing
- 8.Zack's Fanfare (I Hear Music)
- 9.Back Stabbers
- 10.Bitter Sweet
- 11.T.S.O.P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- 12.Cheaper To Keep Her
- 13.My Mood
- 14.T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care)
- 15.Philadelphia Freedom
- 16.Smile Happy
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The girl group sound of Philly started to soar in 1962 with Nora Hendrix, Sara Dash, Cindy Birdsong and Patti Labelle vocalizing on such timeless classics as I Sold My Heart To The Junkman, Down The Aisle, What Kind of Heart, You'll Never Walk Alone, C'est La Vie, I Walked Right In, Where are You and 16 other rare recordings.
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The 1970s soul star from Philly croons smooth, supple, jazzy songs here including his classic hits including Me & Mrs Jones, Let 'Em In, Your Song, Thanks For Saving My Life, Be Truthful To Me, This Is Your Life, Am I Black Enough For You, When Love Is New, I Think I'll Stay Home Today and Love Buddies
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Another masterful compilation of soulful hits includes:
1. This Must Be Heaven - Brainstorm
2. We Both Deserve Each Other's Love - Ltd 3. Your Body's Here With Me (But Your Mind's On The Other Side Of Town) - The O'Jays
4. Silly Love Song - Enchantment 5. Fire & Desire - Rick James/Teena Marie 6. Chocolate Girl - The Whispers 7. Kiss And Say Goodbye - The Manhattans 8. After The Love Has Gone - Earth Wind & Fire 9. It's Been A Long Time - New Birth 10. You Are My Starship - Norman Connors 11. Hello It's Me - The Isley Brothers 12. Let Me Make Love To You - The O'Jays 13. Never Can Say Goodbye - Isaac Hayes 14. The Way We Were/Try To Remember - Gladys Knight & The Pips
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Philly's pride and joy for soft rock and soul featured in a compilation that includes Sara Smile, Rich Girl, Private Eyes, I Can't Go For That No Can Do, Man Eater and Out of Touch.
Tracks:- 1.Sara Smile
- 2.Rich Girl
- 3.It's A Laugh (Single Version)
- 4.Wait For Me
- 5.Kiss On My List
- 6.You Make My Dreams
- 7.Private Eyes
- 8.I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
- 9.Did It In A Minute
- 10.Maneater
- 11.One On One
- 12.Family Man
- 13.Say It Isn't So
- 14.Adult Education (Promotional 12in)
- 15.Out Of Touch (Single Version)
- 16.Method Of Modern Love
- 17.Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
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Little Sonny, Bird, Phil and Big Sonny were the prototypical Philly soul group in the early 70s and these tracks back it up, including their best of the best:
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The legendary rocker from Upper Darby charted some classic hits with Nazz, Utopia and on his own--
We Gotta Get You A Woman Be Nice To Me I Saw The Light Hello It's Me Couldn't I Just Tell You Just One Victory A Dream Goes On Forever Real Man Love Is The Answer Love In Action Can We Still Be Friends Bang The Drum All Day Love Of The Common Man The Very Last Time Something To Fall Back On The Want Of A Nail
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The Hooters had a string of popular hits in the mid to late 80's. This collection of their best includes the 1985 MTV standards "And We Danced" and "Day By Day" plus a live version of their song "Time After Time". And We Danced Day By Day Karla With A K Satellite Where Do The Children Go Nervous Night Always A Place The House Of Wolfgang Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Time After Time - Live Version
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Our beloved South Philly corner boy is known for his early 60s pop classics and movie roles as Moon Doggie in Gidget, but his jazzy recordings in 2001 are a worthy edition to our Best of Philly Collection. Tracks include Because of You, Just One of Those Things, A Nightingale Sang in Barkley Square, More Today Than Yesterday, Good Life, Our Day Will Come and I Can't Give You Anything But Love.
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Lady Day was born in Baltimore but raised in Philly and performed at such local joints as The Earle, Pep's,
The Showboat, Spider Kelly's, the Blue Note on North Broad Street and The Cadillac Club.
This CD set import includes all of her best performances:
Tracks on Disc 1:- 1.Lover Man
- 2.I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues
- 3.Miss Brown to You
- 4.Swing Brother Swing
- 5.Good Morning Heartache
- 6.Long Gone Blues
- 7.All of Me
- 8.I Cried for You
- 9.The Mood That I'm In
- 10.I Can't Get Started
- 11.That Ole Devil Called Love
- 12.Nice Work If You Can Get It
- 13.The Way You Look Tonight
- 14.They Can't Take That Away from Me
- 15.Easy Living
- 16.I Cover the Waterfront
- 17.Love Come Back to Me
- 18.The Man I Love
- 19.I Must Have That Man
- 20.God Bless the Child
Tracks on Disc 2:- 1.Don't Explain
- 2.Fine and Mellow
- 3.No Regrets
- 4.What a Little Moonlight Can Do
- 5.I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- 6.Solitude
- 7.On the Sunny Side of the Street
- 8.My Man
- 9.I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
- 10.I'll Get By
- 11.Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)
- 12.These Foolish Things
- 13.Pennies from Heaven
- 14.Them There Eyes
- 15.No More
- 16.A Fine Romance
- 17.You Go to My Head
- 18.He's Funny That Way
- 19.Yesterdays
- 20.Strange Fruit
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South Philly born and bred, this top pop singer started out as a musician in the late 40s and then made quite a name
for himself as a performer from Philly and New York to Vegas and LA. This CD includes his greatest hits:
Tracks:- 1.Baubles, Bangle And Beads - (studio)
- 2.When I Fall In Love - (studio)
- 3.Girl Talk - (studio)
- 4.She Loves Me - (studio)
- 5.This Is All I Ask - (studio)
- 6.Satin Doll - (studio)
- 7.More I See You - (studio)
- 8.Lady Is A Tramp - (studio)
- 9.L.O.V.E. - (studio)
- 10.My Funny Valentine - (studio)
- 11.Like Young - (studio)
- 12.Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - (studio)
- 13.Around The World - (studio)
- 14.Passing Pastels - (studio)
- 15.Macarthur Park - (studio)
- 16.Hungry Years - (studio)
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Here's where it all began, the little town of Chester introduced the big sound of Bill Haley & The Comets in 1955 and the rest was history. This double CD import includes 25 of their greatest hits, including the rock & roll anthem Rock Around The Clock, plus See Ya Later Alligator, Shake Rattle & Roll, The Hound Dog, Mambo Rock, Rock A Beatin' Boogie, Burn That Candle, Razzle Dazzle, The Saints Rock & Roll, Corrine Corrina, Choo Choo Ch'Boogie, Dim The Lights, Rip It Up and more!,
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For those of you who can never get enough of the godfather of Philly dance music,
now you can dance along to 40 original Chubby Checker recordings on this double CD set!
Disc 1
1. The Twist
2. Pony Time
3. Limbo Rock
4. Good Good Lovin’
5. The Fly
6. The Chicken
7. Make Love To Me (with Dee Dee Sharp)
8. Mashed Potato Time
9. The Wah Watusi
10. Dance The Mess Around
11. Havin’ A Party
12. Let The Good Times Roll (with Dee Dee Sharp)
13. The C.C. Rider Stroll
14. Twist And Shout
15. Shake Rattle And Roll
16. Do You Love Me (with Dee Dee Sharp)
17. Don’t Knock The Twist
18. At The Hop
19. Teach Me To Twist (with Bobby Rydell)
20. The Class
Disc 2
1. Let’s Twist Again
2. The Hucklebuck
3. Dancin’ Party
4. Twistin’ U.S.A
5. Hully Gully Baby
6. Slow Twistin’ (with Dee Dee Sharp)
7. The Ooh Poo Pah Doo Shimmy
8. The Madison
9. The Pony
10. Twist Marie
11. Love Is Strange Chalypso (with Dee Dee Sharp)
12. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On
13. The Slop
14. I Need Your Lovin’
15. Popeye
16. La Paloma Twist
17. Your Feet’s Too Big
18. Pledging My Love (with Dee Dee Sharp)
19. The Strand
20. Jingle Bell Rock (with Bobby Rydell)
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Three women and one bass man from Overbrook High School blended soulful doowop with R&B in a manner that was pure Philly gold. Tracks include South Street, Crossfire, Wah-Watusi, Don't Hang Up, Heartbreak Hotel and 10 more timeless classics.
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