Burkhardt Mole 2005

Between the fall of 1962 and the end of 1963, Allan Sherman was perhaps the most popular comedian in America, and along with Bob Newhart he was one of the first to rise to fame through the medium of the long-playing record album. Sherman's gimmick was his gift for taking familiar melodies – folk songs, old standards, hits of the day – and pairing them with new lyrics that turned their original meanings upside down and threw them into a whole new (and very funny) light. Sherman's twin obsessions were Jewish-American culture and the daily outrages that were part and parcel of life in postwar America – from cut-rate clothing and extended families to crabgrass and summer camp, Sherman could point out the foibles of muddling through the Kennedy era and show what was both funny and ridiculous about them.

With all the recordings making their debut in CD, this compilation is every ska fan's dream. Featured on this 3-CD set are some of the giabts of the age, including instrumentalists, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond and Baba Brooks, top vocal groups, the Maytals, the Techniques and the Clarendonians, and popular vocalists, Stranger Cole, Joe White and Freddie McKay. 50 rare Ska tracks in all from Trojan, packaged in cardboard sleeves and housed in a slimline box. 2005.

Spread over 4 discs is material recorded by the great Charlie Parker in studio for the legendary producer and promoter Norman Granz from 1947 until the end of 1954, which was a few months before his death. This complete set includes a session recorded at Carnegie Hall, 3 tracks from the two first Parkers Sessions with Machito's big band, the famous 'Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite' divided into 6 parts 'Cancion', 'Mambo Part 1-2', 'Rhumba Abierta', '6/8' & 'Jazz' with Charlie Parker, Flip Phillips & Buddy Rich, and finally 4 tracks from the legendary 'Jam Sessions'

America is a huge, diverse country with Yankee home cooking and Tex Mex cuisine. People ski on frozen Vermont mountains and surf the big waves in sun drenched California. One thing that binds it all together is TV. Television is American culture, a common thread that holds it all together on a nightly basis as we assemble around our living rooms to watch our favorite characters and shows. Twenty years ago, TVT Records was born with its first release, Television's Greatest Hits. Now after having sold millions of its TV theme compilations around the world, America's #1 independent label for the past 4 years running is returning to its roots. In celebration of TVT's 20th Anniversary, it is releasing the ultimate TV collection, All Time Top 100 TV Themes, featuring themes drawn from all the original sources.

Between the fall of 1962 and the end of 1963, Allan Sherman was perhaps the most popular comedian in America, and along with Bob Newhart he was one of the first to rise to fame through the medium of the long-playing record album. Sherman's gimmick was his gift for taking familiar melodies – folk songs, old standards, hits of the day – and pairing them with new lyrics that turned their original meanings upside down and threw them into a whole new (and very funny) light. Sherman's twin obsessions were Jewish-American culture and the daily outrages that were part and parcel of life in postwar America – from cut-rate clothing and extended families to crabgrass and summer camp, Sherman could point out the foibles of muddling through the Kennedy era and show what was both funny and ridiculous about them.

David Live is the first official live album by English musician David Bowie, originally released by RCA Records in 1974. The album was recorded in July of that year, on the initial leg of Bowie's Diamond Dogs Tour, at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. The second leg, a more soul-oriented affair following recording sessions in Philadelphia for the bulk of Young Americans, would be renamed 'Philly Dogs', as reflected on a different live release, Cracked Actor (2017).

Old School Original Salsa Classics Deluxe Box, is a various artist compilation album. Released in 2005.

Amazon Review by JRK: Bought this to get hold on one particular track that I couldn't find anywhere else… and discovered many others that I'd only heard on white label back in the 80s. Took me right back to my yoof! Some real gems on here - proper rare - with others more obvious and widely available.
A few of the tracks are obviously recorded straight from vinyl - a few clicks and hisses, and even a small jump at the end of one track (something for all the vinyl junkies out there). Shame that some of the tracks are faded out too soon but then they have crammed 100 tracks onto 5 CDs. Large value!

The first thing I'd like to convey is that this Proper box has excellent sound. It's very clear & natural. Top notch remastering indicates some extra care was devoted on this release. Paul Desmond was the primary draw for me on this purchase along with the live stuff. Brubeck's Live at Oberlin was the obvious well known release which is included here on CD4. This begins in the late 40s and is a large band configuration which is quite interesting & unique. Few would ever guess Brubeck would be in the midst of this!