10 Years at gmtPlus9(-15)

This weblog was born on May 23, 1999 - 10 years ago today.

Let's hear some music...

01 - Lopez Walker... Fly Away (.mp3 audio 06:10). A Phase One extended release produced by the great Roy Francis. From the album Children Of Jah: The Chantells & Friends, 1977 -1979 (Blood and Fire BAFCD028).

02 - Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds... Poor Jenny (.mp3 audio 02:29). Cover of an Everly Brothers' tune - one of four tracks off a free 45 included with the Rockpile album Seconds of Pleasure.

03 - The Alabama Kid... Rocking Jalopy (1965, Varsity 83 .mp3 audio 01:28). Found on the compilation Desperate Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 2 (Flame 002, England, 1987).

04 - Prince Buster All Stars... Rough Rider (1968, FAB 40 .mp3 audio 03:26). Produced by Prince Buster.

05 - The Contortions... Dish It Out (.mp3 audio 03:17). From the album No New York (1978, Antilles Records).

06 - Frank Lee Sprague... Give It All You Can (.mp3 audio 02:15). From the album Cavern (2005, Wichita Falls Records).

07 - Bobby Bare... Down On The Corner Of Love (1956, Capitol F3557 .mp3 audio 01:57). Found on the compilation lp Rock And Roll At The Capitol Tower, Vol. 3 (Capitol (France) 2S 150- 85345/6). Written by Buck Owens.

08 - Mo Ho Baroque Ensemble... Sympathy For Lady Vengeance (Main Theme) (.mp3 audio 02:26). From the original soundtrack of Sympathy For Lady Vengeance (Chinjeolhan geumjassi, 2005, directed by Chan-wook Park).

09 - Joe Higgs with Lyn Taitt & The Jets... You Hurt My Soul (.mp3 audio 01:59). From the album Hold Me Tight: Anthology 65-73 by Lyn Taitt & The Jets (2005, Trojan Records).

10 - Val Bennett... The Russians Are Coming (1968, Trojan 640, Island 3146, Produced by Bunny Lee, aka "Take Five" .mp3 audio 03:40).

11 - Big Star... Femme Fatale (.mp3 audio 03:30). From Third/Sister Lovers, Recorded in 1974 at Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.

12 - The Oil Tasters... Get Out Of The Bathroom (1982, Thermidor Records .mp3 audio 02:19). Play this very loud.

13 - The 13th Floor Elevators... You're Gonna Miss Me (1966, Contact Records 5269 .mp3 audio 02:21).

14 - Baby Huey & the Babysitters... Monkey Man (1965, Satellite 2013 .mp3 audio 02:27).

15 - Françoise Hardy... Suzanne (.mp3 audio 03:19). From the album Alone (1970).

16 - Sandy Denny... Crazy Lady Blues (mp3 audio 03:21). From the album The North Star Grassman And The Ravens (1971, Island ILPS 9165).

17 - Slim Harpo... Shake Your Hips (1966, Excello 2278 .mp3 audio 02:30).

18 - Charlie Feathers... Today And Tomorrow (1961, Memphis M-103 .mp3 audio 02:33).

19 - New Age Steppers... Fade Away (1980, On-U Sound ON-U S 01 .mp3 audio 05:33). Produced by Adrian Sherwood. Cover of the Junior Byles song.

20 - Au Pairs... You (1979, 021 Records OTO 2, .mp3 audio 02:50).

21 - The Box Tops... Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March (1969, Mala 12035 .mp3 audio 02:15).

22 - Leonard Cohen... Winter Lady (.mp3 audio 02:15) and... Sisters Of Mercy (.mp3 audio 03:33). From the album Songs Of Leonard Cohen (1968, Columbia Records) and featured in the Robert Altman film McCabe & Mrs. Miller.

23 - Sakura and The Quests... My Boy Lollipop (.mp3 audio 01:56). From the album Girls In The Garage Volume 9 - Oriental Special (Romulan Records UFOX27).

24 - Dusty Springfield... I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (1964, Philips BF 1348 .mp3 audio 03:02).

25 - Vivian Girls... Where Do You Run To (.mp3 audio 03:14). A wonderful wall of lo-fi from their 2008 debut on Mauled by Tigers.