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noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:37:00 +0000

On the RPM label is a decent sax flavored R & B tune by Jack Lewis.

Jack Lewis-Bippin'and A Boppin' (Over You)

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:35:00 +0000

Here's a strange one on the SPECIALTY label by Willie Joe and his Unitar. Interested in making a home-made instrument like Willie Joe did back in the day?? For plans, tips and playing lessons, check out:

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Careful tho, these things can be addictive!

Willie Joe and his Unitar-Unitar Rock

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:24:00 +0000

Here's a pair of surf flavored instrumental sides out of New York.

Iridescents-Cool it Reba

Iridescents-Iridescent Mood

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0000

Hard to believe it's been a year since Lux Interior escaped this crazy planet. I hope Poisen Ivy is holding up well. Here's an original...later covered by The Cramps....

Blues Rockers-Calling All Cows

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:29:00 +0000

From 1958 on the ROULETTE label comes a decent offering by Paul Anthony. I can just hear this one being played at a high school sock-hop!

Paul Anthony-Bop! Bop! Bop!

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:49:00 +0000

Here's a sleazy sax based R & B side by Earl Palmer's Party Rockers with the Jayhawks on the infamous ALADDIN label.

Earl Palmer's Party Rockers-Johnnie's House Party

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:49:00 +0000

One my favorite tunes by Ronnie Self. Google this legend to learn of his sad story....

Ronnie Self-Pretty Bad Blues

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:45:00 +0000

From what I can gather, this the third & last 45rpm on the CAPITOL label from Kenny Loran. Circa 1959. I like the drums here.

Kenny Loran-Top Man

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics recorded some desireable sides for the USA label. Here's a neat 2-sider on the SCORE label in which side A is a frat rocker b/w a hot-rod instrumental. Not sure of the release date.

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Come On Willie

Oscar Hamod and His Majestics-Top Eliminator

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Here's a good rockin' 2-sider on the NOVA label out of Hillside Ill.. Not much info...but who cares? Both sides should put a smile on your face....

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Heartbreak Hotel

Bobby Angel and the Hillsiders-Submarine Races

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:12:00 +0000

Here's a Halloween treat from 1959. John Sowell on the Boston based Citation label....

John Sowell-Nightmares

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:22:00 +0000

Here's a great version of a Kinks' tune by Ann Arbor's The Early Rationals (aka The Rationals). Good punker circa 1966.... found on many comps.

The Early Rationals-I Need You

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +0000

WANDA JACKSON at the Rhythm Room (Phoenix). My wife & I caught a great show last nite by the iconic Wanda Jackson. Still got the rockin' zest after all these years. She did some of her rockabilly gems along with a few country tunes. She looked great & sounded better! As an added bonus....she was backed by The Cadillac Angels.

Wanda Jackson-You Bug Me Bad

From WESTERN RANCH PARTY (dig Joe Maphis on guitar!):

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Here's an obscure R&B slab with a nice rockin' guitar break. Not much info on this one by The Three of Us Trio, featuring Charles Kelly.

The Three of Us Trio-Telegram

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:50:00 +0000

Here's a simple punk/screamer outta North Carolina. Little Alton and The Velvatones. Get ready to hit a frat party!

Little Alton and The Velvatones-She Said Yeah

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:17:00 +0000

Here's another mystery disc... Hoi Polloi on the KANWIC label. Dig the Roky Erikson style scream near the end...

Hoi Polloi-Better Things

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:50:00 +0000

Here's another mystery disc. Would appreciate any info someone would like to share on The Crystal Revelation. But for now...listen up!

Crystal Revelation-Life

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:25:00 +0000

Classic rockabilly / country bop by Curley Griffin who also penned the classic "Dixie Fried".

Curley Griffin-Got Rockin' On My Mind

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:03:00 +0000

From 1958 comes this rare rockabilly cut by Gene La Marr and his Blue Flames.

Gene La Marr-That Crazy Little House On The Hill

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:40:00 +0000

Here's a rare punker out of Walnut Creek California circa 1967. The Epics had Bob Winkleman on guitar is about the extend of info on this side. Cool tune none the less...

The Epics-Homesick

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:37:00 +0000

Here's a nice 2-sider by Carl & Norman from 1961. On the EMPIRE label out of Washington D.C.

Carl & Norman-Shooting For the Moon

Carl & Norman-We're Happy

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:47:00 +0000

Here's the first single (of only two) from The Adventurers. From the small town of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania is all the info I can dig up.

The Adventurers-BAby Baby My Heart

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:12:00 +0000

Heading off to Nashville, Memphis and Clarksdale later this month. Have a stop planned in Jackson to check out the International Rockabilly Hall of Fame. From 1958...this cut hopefully sets the tone of what's in store!

Wayne Williams-Red Hot Mama

noreply@blogger.com (The_Noise_Maker) — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Here's a blistering fuzz version of the Tiny Bradshaw classic. So many bands have covered this one, but not like the Precious Few !!

Precious Few-The Train Kept A-Rollin'

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