Known by many fans as “El Inolvidable” (The Unforgettable One), Puerto Rican singer and bandleader Tito Rodríguez achieved great success in the 1950s during the peak of the mambo and cha-cha-cha dance craze. He would remain a highly popular artist until his untimely death on February 28, 1973, at the age of 50. This release […]
As adjuncts to our highly popular “America’s Greatest Hits” series of collections for each calendar year in the 50s and early ‘60s, we have already produced collections based on landmark moments in the Billboard charts – “The First Top 100 Nov. 1955” (ACQCD7062), “The First Hot 100 Aug. 1958” (ACQCD7083), “The First Hot 100 of […]
Originally released in 1983, this collaboration with Joe Esposito brought together this innovative producer with a brilliant vocalist. The result: disco heaven. Critics were full of praise for Solitary Men, which showcases Joe Esposito’s husky voice in a series of exuberant dance workouts. Richie Zito adds the intense bass guitar that underpins Espositos powerful vocals.
Julie London ( September 26, 1926 October 18, 2000) was an American nightclub, jazz and pop singer, film and television actress and a former pinup model, whose career spanned five decades of television. She was noted for her smoky, sensual husky voice and languid demeanor.She released 32 albums of pop and jazz standards during […]
Atlanta’s Burning Down is the third studio album by Dickey Betts, better known as bandmember of The Allman Brothers Band.It was recorded together with his band Great Southern and was originally released in 1978.The album contains a mix of southern rock with influences from rock and country.It features the songs “Good Time Feeling” and “Atlanta’s […]
Johnny Ace lived the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle some years before the true birth of rock ‘n’ roll. By all accounts, it was to be the death of him, too.Perhaps surprisingly for the son of a preacher man, he was a notorious philanderer, with a fascination for guns, prone to violent, drunken outbursts.He was an […]
“‘Let All That We Imagine Be The Light’ is the eighth studio record from Garbage and was recorded at Red Razor Sounds in Los Angeles, Butch Vig’s studio Grunge Is Dead, and Shirley Manson’s bedroom. The record was produced by the band and longtime engineer Billy Bush. The album is unmistakably Garbage. All the hallmarks […]
“Miles Davis Quintet – The Complete Studio Recordings 1965-1968” is a 6-CD box set originally released by Columbia Records in 1998.It compiles the complete studio recordings of Miles Davis’ legendary “Second Great Quintet,” which featured: Miles Davis on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor-saxophone, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on […]
This expanded anniversary edition, newly mastered at AIR Studios, features five bonus tracks, alternate mixes and rarities personally selected by Wayne Hussey. This special release comes in a 2CD deluxe gatefold packaging and includes a complete set of lyrics. A must have for longtime fans and collectors alike!
In the early 90s, a number of bands exploring the daring side of guitar rock and pop started to emerge in the UK. Most were new, some included members of 80s groups looking for new directions. They were supported by established independent labels such as Rough Trade and 4AD/Guernica and new ventures like Too Pure […]
