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The Searchers | It’s The Searchers |(Marble Arch) | The Searchers’ album “It’s The Searchers,” released in 1968 under Marble Arch, offers a budget re-issue of their 1964 LP. Notably, it lacks key tracks like “It’s In Her Kiss” and “Glad…
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Joan Baez | The Best Of | (Saga) | Joan Baez’s first album, “The Best Of,” captures her rise as a pioneering force in the 1960s folk music scene. Recognized for her powerful voice and unique presence, she quickly gained acclaim,…
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The Walker Brothers | The Walker Brothers Story |(Philips) | The Walker Brothers, a pop group that captivated fans in the 1960s, officially announced their breakup in May, marking the end of an era. Their emotional performances and unique sound established…
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Dusty Springfield | Golden Hits | (Philips) | Dusty Springfield’s “Golden Hits” album showcases her remarkable transition from the Springfields to a solo career, marked by chart-topping successes like “I Only Want To Be With You” and “You Don’t Have To…
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Françoise Hardy | 1st UK LP | (Pye) | Françoise Hardy’s 1964 debut UK album showcases her unique charm as a young singer-songwriter. At nineteen, she captures youthful love in her music, earning significant admiration from the French public. Priced…
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David Bowie | Pin Ups | (RCA Victor) | David Bowie’s album “Pin Ups” pays homage to his musical influences, featuring covers of iconic tracks like ‘Rosalyn’ and ‘See Emily Play’. While the homage is energetic, some tracks feel overproduced and…
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Marmalade | Ob La Di | (Embassy) | The album “Ob La Di” by Marmalade, released in 1973, showcases the band’s versatility and success in the music scene. Featuring hits by renowned composers and classic tracks, the compilation reflects their evolution…
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Saturday Scene | Sally James with Interviews | (Philips) | Sally James shares her experiences interviewing pop stars for her London-based program ‘Saturday Scene’ in the album “Saturday Scene” (Philips 9299 270, 1974). She expresses her excitement about connecting fans…
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WFIL Pop Oldies Explosion | Volume 3 | (Lost Nite) | The album “WFIL Pop Oldies Explosion” (Lost Nite LP-131) from 1967 features recent pop and soul hits, including tracks by the Count Five. Discovered at a British Heart Foundation…
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The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra | Film Themes | (Stereo Gold Award) | The 1971 album “Award Winning Film Themes” by The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra highlights the emotional significance of cinematic background music. Scored by Derek Cox and Leo Muller,…
