Country, Pre-War & Acoustic Blues Vol 75 - The Blind Blues Singers Vol 02
Will A Matchbox Hold My Clothes
Welcome to my compilations of great Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Rockabilly, Early Rock & Roll, Hillbilly & Country music.
Country, Pre-War & Acoustic Blues Vol 75 - The Blind Blues Singers Vol 02
Will A Matchbox Hold My Clothes
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 97 (1952-1960)
Best Of Jazz Vol 87 - A Handful Of Jazz Vibraphone Greats Vol 03
Barreling Through (1956-2023)
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 96 (1945-1973)
Blues and Boogie music were highly popular in Australia in the early 1970s. Pretty well every band featured a flashy lead guitar player, and pretty well every band did a boogie. Blackfeather stood out from the pack for a short while in 1972 as they lacked a guitarist and instead showcased a blues piano player. The pianist, Paul "Doggie" Wylde (1947-1999) was a superb, trained musician who played an upright acoustic piano miked through an amp. I was living in Melbourne for much of 1972 and got to know Paul and the other Blackfeather musicians well. Paul had previously played in a few Sydney blues bands and had learned a lot from listening to the recordings of the blues piano greats. The band had a #1 hit in 1972 with their single "Boppin' The Blues" and this live album quickly followed that hit single. However, before the year was over Paul Wylde departed Blackfeather and was replaced by guitarist Lindsay Wells, who returned the band's sound to the standard lead-guitar format favored by Aussie bands throughout the 1970s.
A classic Australian blues/rock album from 1972 that definitely deserves another listen.
Blackfeather - Boppin' The Blues (1972)
Soul Party Vol 79 - It Takes Two, Baby Vol 02
Reach For The Sky
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 95 (1949-1981)
Rockabilly & Early Rock & Roll Vol 88
Rock & Roll Party Vol 04 - Let's Dance
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 94 (1930-2007)
Hillbilly & Country Vol 125 - Keep On Truckin' Vol 02
Truck Driver's Blues (1939-2015)
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 93 (1935-2022)
Here we are again at the end of another year. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all the good people who have generously shared their music with us over the past 12 months. In particular Reb, Patrick, Concha, cabledogg2, and Moezeke.
So my friends, enjoy a safe and happy NYE, and all the best to all of you for 2025.
Country, Pre-War & Acoustic Blues Vol 74
The Lonesome Blues Vol 02 - Tears On My Pillow
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 92 (1958-2022)
Best Of Jazz Vol 86 - A Handful Of Jazz Saxophone Greats Vol 05
Timing Is Everything (1957-2024)
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 91 (1958-2020)
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Well with Christmas almost here I'll make this post today but won't post again until the end of the week, as I reckon most of you will be busy with your families and Xmas parties, or away on vacations.
Included with today's regular posts is "Bob's Christmas Special". I made this up and posted it here a couple of years ago, but there are many new followers of the blog now, so I'll share it with you again. All I can say is it's a good 'un, with 40 of the best Christmas-themed tracks ever recorded in blues/R&B/soul, and even a few well-known country artists.
Anyway my friends, as always dig in and dig the great music here. Keep safe and a very Merry Christmas & Holiday Season to all of you, your families and loved ones.
The Best Of Country, Pre-War & Acoustic Blues Vol 73
Cities & Places Vol 03 - Vicksburg Stomp
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 90 (1951-2021)
Soul Party Vol 78 - Great Soul Hits Vol 01 - Needle In A Haystack
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 89 (1931-2007)
Rockabilly & Early Rock & Roll Recordings Vol 87
All About The Chicks Vol 04 - Oh, My Linda
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 88 (1951-2012)
Assorted Hillbilly & Country Recordings Vol 124
Knee Deep In The Blues Vol 01
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 87 (1954-2015)
Assorted Best Of Jazz Vol 85 - A Handful Of Jazz Guitar Players Vol 07
Lonely Town (1966-2023)
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 86 (1947-2021)
The Best Of Country, Pre-War & Acoustic Blues Vol 72
The Ladies Sing The Blues Vol 04 - Dirty Mother For You
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 85 (1948-1978)
Soul Party Vol 77 - Groups & Duets Vol 01
Shake Your Groove Thing
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 84 (1947-1975)
Rockabilly & Early Rock & Roll Recordings Vol 86
The Wild Women Vol 02 - Kwazi Wabbit Wock & Woll
Blues, R&B, Soul & Gospel Records Vol 83 (1954-2022)