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Killer black rocker backed with popcorn flip. I've never heard a bad record by him.

Most people are familiar with this fine hypnotic Blues masterpiece but few people seem to own it. Here coupled with the relatively unknown original B side which builds into a fine mid-paced rocker with an irresistible driving sax break. A nice and tidy 'must have' 45.

Blind Willie McTell (May 5, 1898 - August 19, 1959) was a Piedmont blues and ragtime singer and guitarist. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique, common among many exponents of Piedmont blues. Unlike his contemporaries, he came to use twelve-string guitars exclusively. McTell was also an adept slide guitarist, unusual among ragtime bluesmen. His vocal style, a smooth and often laid-back tenor, differed greatly from many of the harsher voices of Delta bluesmen such as Charley Patton.
McTell's influence extended over a wide variety of artists, including the Allman Brothers Band, who covered his 'Statesboro Blues,' and Bob Dylan, who paid tribute to him in his 1983 song 'Blind Willie McTell,' the refrain of which is 'And I know no one can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell.' Other artists influenced by McTell include Taj Mahal, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Ralph McTell, Chris Smither and the White Stripes.

- The one and only excellent solo album by Keef Hartley band guitarist and vocalist
- Originally released on the EUK DERAM label in 1971
- First ever vinyl reissue
- Exact replica of the original cover
- Taken from the original master tapes
- Fully authorized
- 500 pieces limited, deluxe exact gatefold reissue
- 180g vinyl

Once upon a time there was Honey B buzzing happily over the meadows of Kalevala. One day she met up with T-Bone playing his bottleneck guitar at the edge of the forest. 'The B' and 'the Bone' not only enjoyed each other's company, but also making music together.

Songs followed, then albums, as well as constant touring, often all over Europe and North America... and cooperation with mentors such as Mel Brown and Gary Primich. Today, 35 years later, the Finnish psych-blues duo releases its half-autobiographical album consisting mostly of original material spiced up with a few tributes to their role models such as Canned Heat and Etta James.

"Half of the album was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee at the legendary SUN Recording Studios, where time seems to have stood still since 1959', says lead vocalist Aija 'Honey B' Puurtinen. 'Elvis' vintage SM-55 microphone was still on its place while the vintage soda machine was humming on the corner besides SUN secretary Marion Keisker's desk and typewriter. The two top ivory keys of the house piano Jerry Lee Lewis used to bang away with were branded by cigar burns ('The Killer' used to place it there while testifying his unholy gospel)', adds up Esa 'T-Bone' Kuloniemi, the guitar player and another founding member of the duo. 'Well okay, there was some newer equipment available as well: we used a 1968

Ludwig drum kit, which was brought there in 1987 for U2 - during their Rattle & Hum sessions!', laugh Aija and Esa hilariously adding that the biggest thing for them was, however, to be able to cut some tracks in the same historical atmosphere where Howlin' Wolf, Pat Hare, Ike Turner, James Cotton, Joe Hill Louis and numerous other blues giants recorded their immortal tracks.

The other half of the album was captured at another world-famous studio, that is, at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland. And this time with Moses himself on drums. (Moses, their 14 year old son, is already a capable musician and is - while not working with his parents - leading his own jazz trio!)

James Spectrum (of Pepe Deluxe fame) mixed most of the tracks, one of which features Verneri Pohjola, outstanding Finnish jazz musician, on trumpet.

'TIME WAS' TRACK BY TRACK:

ONE DAY YOU LOVE ME: Some people spare their precious time only when it suits them the best.

YOU HANG ME WITH YOUR LOVE: Tells about the psycho-hormonal reaction occurring in an individual in love, still a scientific mystery. On the other hand, an over-emphasized need of nurturance can make the relationship gagged.

SAUNA, TAR & BOOZE: Is dedicated to the ducks working hard at the lobby fountain of Peabody Hotel in Memphis.

TIME WAS: Is our little tribute to Blind Owl, Sunflower and The Bear, not to mention Fito and Mole, who keep Canned Heat going. Hallelujah, dudes!

FOLLOW ME: Large pieces of our collective heart remain in Reykjavik, Thunder Bay, Clarksdale, Mumbai and Tokyo. "Have Lute Will Travel", as William Shakespeare used to say!

EASY BABY: Indeed, nice and easy!

FOREST IN THE WATER: Submerged Cathedral. House in a tree. Eagles' nest high up on a mountain top. Before his demise, a free spirit by the name of Kim Brown wrote this poet. Afterwards Honey B. wrote the music to it. Fare you well Matelot!

PINK CITY: Was inspired by a dream Esa had while visiting Toulouse, France. Any similarities between this track and Bobbie Gentry or 3rd Stone From the Sun are purely intentional.

TELL MAMA: Is our reading of the tune originally recorded by Clarence Carter as Tell Daddy. After him Peaches a.k.a. Etta James cut it and there has been nobody ever since to top that. (No wonder, as Minnesota Fats was her father.)

GOODNESS: Is trying to say that no one is totally good or bad. At least all the time, and deliberately.

Los Angeles high school buddies, The Olympics, first hit it big in 1958 with the classic single, "Western Movies". Soon after that they started a dance craze with "(Baby) Hully Gully", the inspiration for the title of this LP. "Big Boy Pete" was also a big single and a huge influence on pacific northwest garage rock group, The Kingsmen. Included here are many of those classic early singles, with bonus tracks, on 180 gram vinyl with a download code.

All time great Jump Blues classic from Daddy Cleanhead, the older brother of LA bandleader and R&B star Chuck Higgins. With a rock solid rhythm, catchy piano and bass riff, humorous and light-hearted lyrics and a rousing, rasping sax break, what's not to like Doesn't get much better!

Two Chicago Blues masterpieces from one of the true legends, the peerless Elmore James. Recorded for Chess but not originally released on 45, 'Madison Blues' has become one of James' most cherished recordings all the same, and is certainly one of his most outright dance-able numbers.

Releasesd on November 11th 'Long Live The Angels' is the second album from multi-platinum selling artist Emeli Sandé, comprising brand new single 'Hurts'. 'Hurts' and the rest of Sandé's upcoming album including the breath-taking ballad 'Breathing Under Water' mark a whole new chapter in her life. The album comes in a jewel case with a 16 page booklet.

'Long Live The Angels' is the second album from multi-platinum selling artist Emeli Sandé, comprising brand new single 'Hurts'. 'Hurts' and the rest of Sandé's upcoming album including the breath-taking ballad 'Breathing Under Water' mark a whole new chapter in her life. The album comes in a 6 Panel Digipak w/ Tray (16 page booklet).

'Long Live The Angels' is the second album from multi-platinum selling artist Emeli Sandé, comprising brand new single 'Hurts'. 'Hurts' and the rest of Sandé's upcoming album including the breath-taking ballad 'Breathing Under Water' mark a whole new chapter in her life. Spec TBC

Moody and malevolent, male vocal popcorn burner from jazzy crooner Lew Conetta. On the flip, we've paired it with an alternate cut of bluesman Jimmy Rogers' super low-down 'What Have I Done', a track so similar to 'You Got Me Crazy' that it must have provided the inspiration (maybe 'inspiration' is a bit of a kind term, considering just how simialr, but both tracks are so good that we're feeling generous!)

Cracking R&B dancefloor stroller with a strong New Orleans feel to it from Paul Perryman, backed up with Little Bobby Roach's 'Mush', a top R&B instrumental which sounds tailor made for tassel twirling!

Absolute killer R&B from Sweet Pea Walker, aka, singer Paul Clifton, with the eponymous 'Sweet Pea', a crude guitar and harp led groover with a twisting shuffle rhythm which for some reason was never originally issued, meaning that it appears on 45rpm vinyl here for the first time!

Adventures in all a capella songs of Soul, Blues, Pop and Experimental. Edwin Mathis White (from the band Tonstartssbandht) creates the a capella gospel that is Eola.

The delta guitar legend's 1949 recordings originally on Regal, rereleased on Biograph in the 1970s. This is mid-period McTell, finding the bluesman at his best with a pronounced guitar playing that conveys a sense of masterful urgency. Features a classic Biograph cover. Liner Notes by Down Beat's Chris Albertson and produced by Arnold Caplin. Limited edition gold vinyl.

The delta guitar legend's 1949 recordings originally on Regal, rereleased on Biograph in the 1970s. This is mid-period McTell, finding the bluesman at his best with a pronounced guitar playing that conveys a sense of masterful urgency. Features a classic Biograph cover. Liner Notes by Down Beat's Chris Albertson and produced by Arnold Caplin. Limited edition gold vinyl.

Wonderful, rare Davis recordings. The sessions that created New Blues And Gospel were the last before Reverend Gary Davis' death and feature the only studio version of Whistlin' Blues.' This album was never released in its original form on CD and some of the tracks are not available anywhere else. One of the finest releases by one of the best blues guitar pickers. Limited edition blue vinyl.

Wonderful, rare Davis recordings. The sessions that created New Blues And Gospel were the last before Reverend Gary Davis' death and feature the only studio version of 'Whistlin' Blues.' This album was never released in its original form on CD and some of the tracks are not available anywhere else. One of the finest releases by one of the best blues guitar pickers. Limited edition blue vinyl.

The Shadows of Knight are an American rock band from the Chicago suburbs, formed in the 60s, who play a form of British blues mixed with influences from their native city. At the time they first started recording, the band's self- description was as follows: The Stones, Animals and the Yardbirds took the Chicago blues and gave it an English interpretation. We've taken the English version of the Blues and re-added a Chicago touch'.
Back Door Men is the second album by The Shadows of Knight. Both this album and its predecessor, Gloria (MOVLP1752) were released in 1966 and are considered to be seminal garage band albums.







[F] A6. Gospel Zone [Mono Single Version]
[G] A7. Willie Jean [Mono]






[N] B7. I'm Gonna Make You Mine [Mono]

Joanne Shaw Taylor has spent the spring writing and recording her fifth studio album 'Wild' in Nashville and is ready to release it on September 30th.
Recorded at Grand Victor Sound Studios, Nashville TN, 'Wild' has been produced by Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Aerosmith, Journey, Iron Maiden) and features members of Joe Bonamassa's band who Joanne met whilst performing with him. Bonamassa has in the past described her as A superstar in waiting'.
British blues star, Joanne says: Recording at Grand Victor was incredibly inspiring. It is quite the legendary studio. Dolly Parton cut Jolene and I Will Always Love you here. And Chet Atkins worked here. Basically, if there was a hit record out of Nashville, it was made here. I am very proud of this album, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it.'

Joanne Shaw Taylor has spent the spring writing and recording her fifth studio album 'Wild' in Nashville and is ready to release it on September 30th.
Recorded at Grand Victor Sound Studios, Nashville TN, 'Wild' has been produced by Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Aerosmith, Journey, Iron Maiden) and features members of Joe Bonamassa's band who Joanne met whilst performing with him. Bonamassa has in the past described her as A superstar in waiting'.
British blues star, Joanne says: Recording at Grand Victor was incredibly inspiring. It is quite the legendary studio. Dolly Parton cut Jolene and I Will Always Love you here. And Chet Atkins worked here. Basically, if there was a hit record out of Nashville, it was made here. I am very proud of this album, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it.'

Joanne Shaw Taylor has spent the spring writing and recording her fifth studio album 'Wild' in Nashville and is ready to release it on September 30th.
Recorded at Grand Victor Sound Studios, Nashville TN, 'Wild' has been produced by Kevin Shirley (Joe Bonamassa, Aerosmith, Journey, Iron Maiden) and features members of Joe Bonamassa's band who Joanne met whilst performing with him. Bonamassa has in the past described her as A superstar in waiting'.
British blues star, Joanne says: Recording at Grand Victor was incredibly inspiring. It is quite the legendary studio. Dolly Parton cut Jolene and I Will Always Love you here. And Chet Atkins worked here. Basically, if there was a hit record out of Nashville, it was made here. I am very proud of this album, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it.'

The live music scene of Bristol, UK has been a melting pot of musical talent for years. MOHAWKESTRA are a quintet who've emerged from the centre of that melting pot in 2016 with their debut single on Reed Records, available on 7' vinyl and download.

The Lo Fi studio is where the gritty Funk is forged, always with a nod to the live stage and the B-Boy friendly DJ set in equal measure. Presented on this first of several scheduled releases are 2 blinding British invasion covers that showcase the musicianship of MOHAWKESTRA with The Rolling Stones classic Paint It Black and Green Manalishi of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac fame.

MOHAWKESTRA opt to record direct to reel to reel tape so as to preserve the warmth and feel found in classic recordings from the 60's before the days of having the ability to edit out mistakes quite as easily as can be done today.