Lovely Runner

“The Mercy” is an upcoming British biographical drama film, directed by James Marsh and written by Scott Z. Burns. It is based on the true story of the disastrous attempt by the amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst to complete the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis, Ken Stott, and Jonathan Bailey. Johann Johannsson wrote the score.

The Ventures are the most successful and influential instrumental group of all time, with worldwide record sales in excess of 110 million. The late 50s to the early 60s were the 'Golden Era' for R&R instrumentals, and as the first guitar driven instrumental group, their influence was immeasurable, providing the template for The Shadows and just about every other group who followed. This unique compilation comprises their entire 1962 record output, featuring five LPs 'Twist With The Ventures', 'The Ventures Twist Party Vol. 2', 'Mashed Potatoes And Gravy', 'Going To The Ventures Dance Party' and 'The Ventures Play Telstar And The Lovely Bull' and a pair of non-album singles. Also includes a rare radio promo spot for their 'Twist Party Vol 2' LP. They still enjoy enormous international popularity, notably in Japan & the Far East, where they continue to tour and record. Their current line-up includes the groups founder Don Wilson and long time member Nokie Edwards, this duo were The Ventures' lead guitarists during their glory years.

Special Limited Edition 10 CD box featuring the finest selection of Nu-Jazz in the world. The 150 songs and/or mixes contained in this set are exclusive to Saint-Germain Des-Pres Cafe including cuts from Alex Gopher, Bebel Gilberto, De Phazz, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Dimitri Fro Paris, DJ Food, Funki Porcini, Gotan Project, Jazzanova, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Koop, Terry Callier, Quantic and many others.

100 Sensational Sounds Of the Seventies! Chartbusting tunes from T.Rex, The Jacksons, Bay City Rollers, Heatwave & The Drifters.

For the summer an excellent NOW Thats What I Call Classic Soul gathered a lot of excellent data from the performers, Retro nostalgic! In the Midnight Hour is a song originally performed by Wilson Pickett and released on his album, also appearing on the album The Exciting Wilson Pickett. Sittin On The Dock of the Bay is a song co-written by soul singer Otis Redding and guitarist Steve Cropper. It was recorded by Redding twice, including once just days before his death in a plane crash.What Becomes of the Brokenhearted is a hit single recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records Soul label in the summer. It is a ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the brokenhearted.

While there are plenty of Ventures collections floating around, none are as massive as Floating World's Big Box of the Ventures. Made up of 165 tracks and spread out over six discs, this set shows just how eclectic the band's sounds were, touching on elements of surf, lounge, country, and early rock & roll. While the bulk of the tracks here are stereo versions, every disc includes a handful of mono tracks, giving fans a taste of both worlds with some alternate mixes. For someone new to the band, there are certainly more streamlined ways to get an introduction to the Ventures' sprawling back catalog, but for surf enthusiasts, Big Box of the Ventures is a dynamite listen.