Will Dowdy As many of you may already be aware of, Country & Western singer Charley Pride passed away today (12/12/20) from COVID related complications. My condolences go out to his family and to those who knew him well. I’ve been familiar with Pride all of my life, though I’ve honestly never taken the deep dive into … Read moreCharley Pride 3/18/1934 – 12/12/2020
I was recently hipped to Circus Maximus, a lesser known 60s psych act that features, as singer and rhythm guitarist, none other than recently deceased Texas country legend Jerry Jeff Walker. This is a huge departure from what I’ve grown accustomed to hearing from him. It’s a really solid approximation of the Byrds and Buffalo … Read moreJerry Jeff Walker’s Psychedelic Beginnings
Recording in the 70s on the People label, Collins worked with James brown and used his backing band, the jbs, on many of these recordings. Sharon Jones and the dap Kings fans would be wise to dive into her discography.
Because at the end of the day, we’re music geeks just like you. For your listening enjoyment, we’ve created a Spotify playlist that features some of our favorite discoveries from the Vinyl Records Inc. collection – present and past. Expect a little bit of everything – we’re all over the board as long as it’s great music!
Bettye should be held in much higher regard than she is. Such vocal control, great songs, it’s truly unfair that she doesn’t stand next to the other great female r&b artists of her time.
If he isn’t he (along with the aforementioned Vernon Garrett) should be a staple in every BBQ restaurant’s jukebox. His earlier recordings on the Kent label are not to be missed.
This record shows the delicate and artistic side of southern music. It is not jingoistic or overly nationalistic, descriptors often associated with southern rock.
In her 1968 sophomore album, Gentry shows reverence toward her southern roots without allowing herself to fall into any traps along the way.
Minimalist funk? Rudimentary drum machine beats matched with keyboard swells and punchy lead riffs (also keys)? Timmy is a new obsession of mine.