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Random Vinyl: Week of 7/6-7/10

Posted at 1:29 PM on July 10, 2009 by Michael Wells
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Monday: Hank Williams, "Mr. and Mrs. Hank Williams" (1969)
The description on the back of this record says it all. "For those old-timers who remember the early barn storming days of Hank and Audrey Williams, for those younger fans who wish they had, here's a collector's collection of vintage Mr. and Mrs." We played the duet, "Lost on the River."

Tuesday: Spanky and Our Gang, "Spanky's Greatest Hit(s)" (1970)
Jill says, "I don't know what I like more. The music or the fact that this band decided to name themselves after the Our Gang (The Little Rascals) comedies. I'm also a sucker for 1960's bands that were fronted by women." We played what is probably the most recognized 1967 hit, "Sunday Will Never Be the Same."

Wednesday: Cat Stevens, "Greatest Hits" (1975)
Not every greatest hits collection is simply just a collection of past work. This release had a new song on it called "Two Fine People," which was also released as a single in 1975.

Thursday: Jane Siberry, "No Borders Here" (1984)
The Canadian avant-folk chanteuse's second release (and first released outside of Canada), it was the first of two records during the 80s that had a slight new wave tinge. I played a lovely, atmospheric number called "Dancing Class" that almost verges on prog in the middle, with off-kilter arpeggios and time signatures.

Friday: Red Rockers, "Good As Gold" (1983)
No, not the "red rocker" Sammy Hagar. This band from New Orleans existed from '79-'85, and are best known for their hit "China," which leads off this record. Red Rockers toured the United States opening for The Cars, Men at Work, U2, Joan Jett, and The Go-Go's. Lead singer John Thomas Griffith went on to co-found the band Cowboy Mouth.

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