Gems From

The formation of Peacock Records in late 1949 dates back to an event nearly three years earlier when a young guitarist called Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown saw his chance to grab the spotlight - and took it with both hands! 'Gate' had never been backward in coming forward. When legendary bluesman T-Bone Walker fell ill in mid-performance, he leapt up, picked up the guitar left on the stage and started playing his own 'Gatemouth Boogie'. 15 minutes later a star was born. The owner of the club, Don Robey, ensured the young upstart put his autograph on a management contact. Robey would eventually found Peacock Records to release his music, and that's where the label's history starts.

Mercury Records was founded in 1945 and originally only signed black artists. By 1962, the year of our compilation, they had recruited a host of new artists of all hues which made Mercury the dominant force in jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and pop in the US. These artists included Little Richard, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Jivin' Gene, Clyde McPhatter, Charles Aznavour, Quincy Jones, Patti Page, Ray Stevens and many more.

Compilation of previously released tracks available across the "Bootleg Series". Free with Mojo magazine dated March 2023, released Jan 2023. THIS MONTH, MOJO IS BOB DYLAN CRAZY, revisiting Time Out Of Mind, the album that saved Dylan’s career, in the light of his upcoming Bootleg 17 archive release and with help from its cast of thousands. THIS MONTH’S COVERMOUNT CD is a special event, an all-Bob Dylan spectacular featuring 14 revelatory tracks selected from the 17 Bootleg Series albums so far. Stunning versions of I Pity The Poor Immigrant, Moonshiner, Baby, Let Me Follow You Down, You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go, and more!

Presented here for the first time ever in digital format are twenty-four Italian songs with a strong emotional impact, all recorded between the late 1960s and mid-70s. Originally released as forty-five rpm records, these tracks enjoyed only a brief moment in the spotlight. Yet, their power to evoke nostalgia and emotion remains undiminished. They transport listeners to a carefree provincial Italy, a land where musicarello films and photoromance magazines, alongside live music contests like Cantagiro and televised variety shows like Canzonissima, dominated popular culture and entertainment. The airwaves were filled with breezy pop hits, languid ballads, and soulful vocals. Amidst the cultural transformations of the era, these songs offer a poignant reminder of a simpler time. From romantic gems like "La strada di Soho" to melancholic tracks with a soul and R&B vibe like "Ti voglio come sei," and upbeat, cheerful little marches like "Che bel tipino," the collection showcases a diverse range of styles, but with the common themes of hope, longing, and unrequited or impossible love woven throughout.

Presented here for the first time ever in digital format are twenty-four Italian songs with a strong emotional impact, all recorded between the late 1960s and mid-70s. Originally released as forty-five rpm records, these tracks enjoyed only a brief moment in the spotlight. Yet, their power to evoke nostalgia and emotion remains undiminished. They transport listeners to a carefree provincial Italy, a land where musicarello films and photoromance magazines, alongside live music contests like Cantagiro and televised variety shows like Canzonissima, dominated popular culture and entertainment. The airwaves were filled with breezy pop hits, languid ballads, and soulful vocals. Amidst the cultural transformations of the era, these songs offer a poignant reminder of a simpler time. From romantic gems like "La strada di Soho" to melancholic tracks with a soul and R&B vibe like "Ti voglio come sei," and upbeat, cheerful little marches like "Che bel tipino," the collection showcases a diverse range of styles, but with the common themes of hope, longing, and unrequited or impossible love woven throughout.

Presented here for the first time ever in digital format are twenty-four Italian songs with a strong emotional impact, all recorded between the late 1960s and mid-70s. Originally released as forty-five rpm records, these tracks enjoyed only a brief moment in the spotlight. Yet, their power to evoke nostalgia and emotion remains undiminished. They transport listeners to a carefree provincial Italy, a land where musicarello films and photoromance magazines, alongside live music contests like Cantagiro and televised variety shows like Canzonissima, dominated popular culture and entertainment. The airwaves were filled with breezy pop hits, languid ballads, and soulful vocals. Amidst the cultural transformations of the era, these songs offer a poignant reminder of a simpler time. From romantic gems like "La strada di Soho" to melancholic tracks with a soul and R&B vibe like "Ti voglio come sei," and upbeat, cheerful little marches like "Che bel tipino," the collection showcases a diverse range of styles, but with the common themes of hope, longing, and unrequited or impossible love woven throughout.

The stripped-down Americana-infused alternative roots-rock trio first unleashed with their powerhouse 1993 debut album, Fuzzy, rendering them cult heroes worldwide. Propelled by front man Grant Lee Phillips' masterful songwriting, they went on to deliver three more artistically acclaimed albums before disbanding in 1999.

1997. Howie B (Björk, Tricky, U2) discovers a rare gem in the archives of the library music series Chappel Music: on Volume 26 of ‘Chappell Mood Music’, a 1972 piece of music called ‘Scrabble’ shines like an oyster pearl. The British musician/producer uses the break of the song as the foundation of ‘Switch’, the standout piece on his breakthrough album ‘Turn the Dark Off’ (1997). Shortly afterwards, ‘Scrabble’ is also discovered by Common (‘U, Black Maybe’), Fila Brazilia (‘DNA’) and J-Dilla (on the underground club hit ‘Fuck the Police’), and DJ’s start paying hard cash for the original album. Expectancy: Collected Library Gems From The 70’s is a selection from René Costy, a versatile and insatiable artist. It’s hard to underestimate the importance of this compilation, which focuses on Costy’s library music production from the ’70s.

Henry Stone, an icon of the American independent music industry, is at the origin of the "Miami sound". Through this collection, discover some 70's Funk gems from the different labels created by Henry Stone!