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Duncan Lamont | “Sunny” | (Music For Pleasure) | The text discusses the album ‘Best of the Bossa Novas,’ highlighting bossa nova as a revitalizing force in music, contrasting it with the complexities of jazz that hinder emotional connection. It…
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The Living Brass | “Zabadak” | (RCA Camden) | The LP “The Tijuana Sounds of the Living Brass,” featuring Ray Martin’s arrangements, showcases a vibrant blend of pop and traditional music, including tracks like “Zabadak” and “Lady of Spain.” Released in…
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The Torero Band | “Eleanor Rigby” | (Music For Pleasure) | The album ‘Lennon & McCartney Tijuana Style’ blends the Beatles’ iconic songs with Tijuana’s unique mariachi sound. It features twelve tracks that maintain the original’s charm while introducing new, sunny arrangements.…
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Lynsey De Paul | Cover Version | “Sugar Me”| In August 1972, Lynsey De Paul’s cover of “Sugar Me” emerged as a standout track among popular hits like Jackie Wilson’s “I Get The Sweetest Feeling” and Cliff Richard’s “Living In…
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Tijuana 70 | “Bye Bye Blues” | (Deacon Records) | The LP ‘Tijuana 70’ features excellent production and lively performances, infusing original tracks with a fresh sound while honoring their roots. It’s highly recommended for fans of Herb Alpert &…
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The LP “Academy Award-Winning Film Themes” features the Hollywood Sound Track Orchestra’s rendition of “Theme From Midnight Cowboy.” Released in 1974 on Stereo Galaxy G 807, this album showcases award-winning film themes with full orchestral depth and fidelity, captivating audiences…
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Billy Preston | Cover Version | “Outa Space” | The post reflects on a nostalgic 1972 LP, ’12 Tops – Volume 6′, highlighting key tracks like “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon and “Outa Space” by Billy Preston. It notes…
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Sounds Orchestral | “Downtown” | (World Record Club Ltd) | The post reflects on the ambition behind the album “Cast Your Fate To The Wind,” emphasizing the significance of music as a source of happiness amidst progress, especially in space exploration. It…
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Sounds Orchestral | “Baby Elephant Walk” | (World Record Club Ltd) | The LP “Sounds Orchestral play Henry Mancini,” released in 1968, features easy-listening tracks like “Baby Elephant Walk.” The music, characterized by jazzy tunes and strings, appeals to fans of…
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The Equinox | “Black Mike” | (Boulevard) | The Equinox, a short-lived British band formed in 1972, recorded their album “Hard Rock” for Boulevard Records with minimal budget and promotion. The album, noted for its hard rock and garage sound, features…
