Written at a time when the Civil Rights movement was gathering momentum, Nina Simone released this song in the early-1960’s. Recorded and issued whilst she was still signed to Colpix Records,…

What brought me to this song today was in fact a cover of this song, and a gorgeous cover it is too (I’ve pasted it below), but I had to feature the original! This is very magic and I am very…

Though they only recorded a handful of songs, this band were never short on the funk! Today’s song is testament to that! Consisting of Chris Lynwood on guitar/vocals, Ronald Curry on bass, To…

As cool as you could ever imagine a song to be coming from an artist who has been credited as one of the “pioneers in the creation of bossa nova”, this is Brazilian Greens! Released in …

he song “Woman of the Ghetto” was originally written, recorded, and released by American soul-jazz vocalist Marlena Shaw.She co-wrote the powerful, socially conscious track alongside Ri…

Possibly a bit lively for this late hour, but I couldn’t resist sharing this one before bed! To be honest, I was certain I’d shared this ages ago..but apparently not!! Not only was this…

Tonight I thought I’d share this little dreamy delight, something to coax the mind into a zone fit for slumber…. Released in December 1958 by Liberty Records, this was just one of sever…

The Allah-Las most recent offering has been out over a month now, and tonight I’ve checked it out a little bit more! Created purely from a jam session, this record is a prime example of matte…

Originally released as the B-side to How Many More years, this song proved to be more popular than its flipside, and if you know it, you will know why.. If you don’t know it, you soon will an…

US garage rock band from Simi Valley, CA, active from 1965 through 1968. The Humane Society were an American garage rock band from Simi Valley, California who were active from 1965 through 1968, wh…

Carrie Cleveland was an Oakland, USA resident and regular performer at hotels and clubs around the San Francisco Bay area in the 1970’s. Aside from a handful of songs that made it into the world at…

Florida resident, Edwin Mathis White, better known as Eola, has releasing since at least 2010, but I’ve only discovered him recently. He’s recorded five albums, of which the first three…

Since featuring this artist a few years back, the album today’s song appears on has been reissued, which is great news! This is a very cool record! Listening to it now, I’ve also been t…

Earlier this year in the midst of summer I featured a tender love song by a band called The Ideals. Something of a rarity, such songs rarely breakthrough the LP Blog’s slushy radar, but this …

You had better strap yourself down for this one, for it will send you floating to the stars if left untethered! Released five years ago, I was sure I’d covered this at the time of release, bu…

Sometimes you don’t even have to leave your seat to feel the breeze on your skin and the sun’s warmth on your face! Such is the case with today’s song, don’t you think? Pres…

Notable for his highly influential slide guitar playing, Elmore James was aptly known as ‘The King of the Slide Guitar.’ Not only was he nifty on the strings, his voice was another striking a…

“Baby smells like orange peel/ Cinnamon/ Vanilla/ She smiles like the sunrise/ Flowers/ From Manila…” Such pleasant and evocative lyrics for a band named after a WW1 British fight…

I stumbled upon Hug tonight and have just started to listen to their debut album..It’s pretty peaceful and perfect for my (ever) overthinking brain, especially tonight. It’s minimalist …

I can’t tell you how magic it was to hear this song tonight! All it took was a few seconds and I just knew! I simply knew that I would adore it….and I do! What a beauty… Sadly, th…

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The discernible contrast between the high-pitched croons, the rich-velvet tones of Maria Elena and the understated but integral backing vocals really makes this song work on many layered levels! A …

It’s taken me ten years to discover the hypnotic treasure that is Underworld’s I Exhale, and the more I listen, the more I find myself swirling about in its orbit as big beats curve the…

“There was a need within me to contribute in doing new things. In the sense of solidifying the music of Angola that was the result of the meeting of two cultures, and wanting to value the Ang…

Whilst this song may not have been Howlin’ Wolf’s favourite recording, its an interesting one, for it marks a change in style and direction for the blues singer/guitarist/harmonicist. B…

Contrary to what you may read about today’s song, it isn’t polynesian! From what I can gather, this labelling was a marketing ploy set up to lure all those seeking that exotic, worldly,…

Weighted with an emptiness you can’t quite put your finger on, and charged with an energy that has long burned out, this song captures the moment just before the glow disappears. Memories dan…

Now this little bundle of absolute joy has brings a big smile to my face whenever I play it! With internet issues preventing me from uploading for the last couple of days, I’m glad I can fina…

Whilst not a million miles away from the original, I do like an unexpected cover and this certainly ticks that box! Adapted from Bob & Earl’s superp 1963 original (which featured a young …

Nicolas Kasanda Wa Mikalayi was better known as Dr Nico or, for those familiar with this affectionate title, he was crowned the “Guitar God” (Dieu de la Guitare)”. This Congolese …

It’s been three years since their last release, but the Allah Las are back with a new record! Issued today courtesy of Mexican Summer (in partnership with the band’s label Calico Discos…

For someone who’s not really a love-song-kind-of-girl, I do like a good old broken hearted ballad! Today I have for you the soulful howls of a Lonely Man! This tune is so familiar and I was s…

Labelled as Korea’s “Godfather of Rock”, Shin Joong Hyun was a guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer who pioneered the country’s rock, psych-rock and soul scenes during …

With a raucous energy perfectly suited to the raw power of lead their lead singer, The Flowers were a striking post punk band from Scotland. Led by Hilary Morrison, the band’s existence was b…

“…..You can opt to lose yourself in the music or pay attention to the fascinating details that fly across the sonic spectrum, whichever way you’re in for a ride.” (Bandcamp)…

Sometimes its all about being in the right place at the right time, that and sheer hard work! Lucky for Trini Lopez, both of these factors secured him a career in music! Trinidad López III, better …

I hope this divine collection of Gospel beauties fills your ears and hearts with as much joy as it does for me!

Based in Bermuda and active throughout the 1940’s and 1950’s, The Talbot Brothers were an actual outfit made up of six brothers: Archie, Ross, Bryan, Roy, Reggie, and Mandolin player Co…

Harem Dance” is a prominent 1957 Exotica and instrumental jazz track by trumpet player, percussionist, and bandleader Roger King Mozian.Originally released by Decca Records as a 7-inch vinyl …

Samuel Malcolm Williams, better known as Malcolm Dodds, released this catchy little heart-jerker in 1961. With a career that spanned over three decades, he emerged in the late-1950’s and was …

With a string of releases throughout the 1960’s and, I hasten to add, on some major labels, where has this little delight been hiding all these years! I dare say, given his popularity, he has…

The Bucaneer’s (or Bucaneers) had this one release, a great two-sider from 1966 on the Amigo label out of Philadelphia, PA. Both sides are well-written and performed. “You’re Never Gonna Love Me An…

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In all its tender glory, today’s song is no push over! For though it may dance among the heartstrings, there is a graceful power in this voice. Recorded in 1975, this is the sound of Ella And…

As far as covers go I think its safe to say that today’s song more than lives up the track title..whether that be the shortened or original length version. The cover goes by the name of It Su…

Long-time collaborators and friends, Dhani Harrison and producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead producer) were working together during the Covid lockdowns and are to release their self-titled debut album…

“…softness and kindness, alongside the true tension and relief of life’s roaring thunder..” If you like the sound of the above, you may be in the right place for a moment of stillness, …

In true Snapped Ankles style, new track Shopping Parade is high-energy and gripping, instantly latching on to that inbuilt mechanism we have that reacts to certain stimulus…Well, it’s g…

I love it when you find a cover that is not only a far cry from the original, but one that you can stand side by side and say is just as good as (if not better) than the first recorded copy. Nora D…

With a soothing sophistication that lingers on the senses, Amor Flamengo is a delicious jazz instrumental released in 1955. Recorded by guitarist Laurindo Almeida along with saxophonist Bud Shank, …