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Thursday, December 19, 2019

The Gunboat Diplomats seasonal release Take It In .... bouncy and cheerful 60's style pop


The Gunboat Diplomats once again treat our senses with their timely seasonal release "Take It In". The tune is a trip back to 60's style bubblegum pop that is bouncy, cheerful and just feels good! These guys are all about presenting positive and enlightening lyrics and a vibe that is rollicking, relentless and riotous. Is there a message here you may ask, of course there is, just open your ear canals and take it all in!

official website: https://gunboatdiplomats.com




Thursday, December 5, 2019

60's influenced female pop duo The Debutantes cover Amen Corner classic on their debut release


60's influenced pop female duo The Debutantes have recently released their cover of the Amen Corner classic ‘If Paradise Is Half As Nice’ featuring original band member Andy Fairweather Low.  Both of the girls, Victoria and Lavinia, have been hugely inspired by the 1960’s fashions, style and culture.

Their debut album is the creation of musician/songwriter Alan Jones. Alan has enjoyed a long career in both music and fashion, having had success as an original member/sax player with 1960’s Welsh chart toppers Amen Corner, followed by a chain of pioneering rock fashion shops, both in the UK and Los Angeles. All of these experiences have led to Alan creating, writing and recording an album of sixties influenced songs which he describes as ‘Symphonic Pop’, performed by these two talented sisters from Cardiff, Victoria and Lavinia George-Veale, collectively known as The Debutantes. 




Born in Cardiff into a Welsh musical family, the sisters’ home was filled with the Motown/Phil Spector sound of the 60's, by artists such as The Supremes, The Ronettes, The Crystals and Dusty Springfield. Since those early days the sisters have always loved singing, dancing and performing together. Their love of music has stayed with them into adulthood, with Victoria starring in musical theatre, and Lavinia in her final year at The London School of Music and Drama. So, when the sisters heard of a new musical project with a strong ‘60's influence, they were very interested.




They were introduced to Alan in a Cardiff coffee shop, and before long he was hearing them sing acappella in their own front room. The idea of bringing back the swinging sixties with a fresh twist was so appealing to the girls, they immediately began working on an album of fourteen tracks with Alan. All the tracks on the album were engineered by Richard Jackson, and feature Victoria and Lavinia’s stunning blend of vocals combined with John Rea’s lush orchestration.


Marty's review: these very talented ladies have nailed the sound of the 60's on their debut single and have certainly captured the vibe and style of the era. Being produced by Alan Jones with guest appearance by Andy Fairweather Low is an added bonus. They have recreated the original Amen Corner song with a fresh approach, and the delightful vocals of these sisters is such a pleasure to hear. The accompanying video is colourful and very psychedelic too.




Sunday, December 1, 2019

Louis Prima...Swing It!...25 original mono recordings 1933-1950


Louis Prima ‎– Swing It!
Label: Living Era 
Format: CD, Compilation
Released: 2002
Genre: Jazz
Style: Big Band

Tracklist:
1 Chinatown, My Chinatown
2 Dinah
3 Let's Have A Jubilee
4 It's The Rhythm In Me
5 Worry Blues
6 Swing Me With Rhythm
7 The Lady In Red
8 Chasing Shadows
9 Basin Street Blues
10 In A Little Gypsy Tea Room
11 Sing, Sing, Sing
12 Pennies From Heaven
13 Yes, There Ain't No Moonlight - So What?
14 Rosalie
15 Robin Hood
16 Angelina
17 Oh, Marie
18 Bell-Bottom Trousers
19 Brooklyn Boogie
20 Felicia No Capicia
21 St. Louis Blues
22 A Sunday Kind Of Love
23 All Right, Louie, Drop The Gun
24 Charley, My Boy
25 Oh, Babe