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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #855 on: April 07, 2015, 02:30:24 PM »
I had originally planned to upload a 1959 (!) set, but inspired by AL's set today, here is my 11th trip back to 1973:

(TV: CBS is easy on the eyes)
 1. Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You (per Big Fingers McGee)
 2. Peter Frampton - Lines On My Face (per urth)
(Documentary: Jazz Is Alive & Well In New York)
 3. Diana Ross - Good Morning Heartache (per RGMike)
 4. Faces - Cindy Incidentally (per Big Fingers McGee)
(Commercial: Shaft CBS TV series)
 5. Independents - Leaving Me (per Big Fingers McGee)
 6. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
 7. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This (per RGMike)
 8. O'Jays - Time To Get Down (per RGMike)
 9. Blue Ridge Rangers - Hearts Of Stone (per Big Fingers McGee)
10. Sylvia - Pillow Talk (per Big Fingers McGee)
(Commercial: Coca-Cola)
11. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Compared To What (per urth)

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/261-10-10-1973

This was done on the fly by using several requests -- let me know what you think!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #856 on: April 07, 2015, 09:12:25 PM »
With the passing of Stan Freberg, I have decided to upload my 1959 set:

(TV: The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis)
 1. George Weston - Well Don't You Know
 2. Buddy Holly - Crying, Waiting, Hoping
(Commercial: 7-Eleven)
 3. The Loafers - Crazy Talk
 4. Ronnie Hawkins - Red Hot
(Commercial: Sunshine powered milk) (R.I.P. Stan Freberg)
 5. Mark IV - I Got A Wife
 6. Phil Phillips with The Twilights - Sea Of Love
 7. Frank Pizani - Wanna Dance
(Commercial: Pepsi-Cola)
 8. Little Willie John - Leave My Kitten Alone
 9. Mickey & Kitty - Ooh-Sha-Lala
10. The Coasters - Three Cool Cats
(Commercial: Pontiac)
11. Billie Holiday - There'll Be Some Changes Made
12. Frank Sinatra - Come Dance With Me
(Commercial: Barbie)
13. Rockin' Crickets - Hot-Toddys
14. Chuck Berry - Little Queenie
15. Billy Williams - Nola
(TV: What's My Line? - Ricky Nelson)
16. Ricky Nelson - It's Late

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/262-10-10-1959

The set goes to sixteen for obvious reasons -- feel free to comment!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #857 on: April 08, 2015, 07:58:14 AM »
I had originally planned to upload a 1959 (!) set, but inspired by AL's set today, here is my 11th trip back to 1973:

(TV: CBS is easy on the eyes)
 1. Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough For You (per Big Fingers McGee)
 2. Peter Frampton - Lines On My Face (per urth)
(Documentary: Jazz Is Alive & Well In New York)
 3. Diana Ross - Good Morning Heartache (per RGMike)
 4. Faces - Cindy Incidentally (per Big Fingers McGee)
(Commercial: Shaft CBS TV series)
 5. Independents - Leaving Me (per Big Fingers McGee)
 6. Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
 7. Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This (per RGMike)
 8. O'Jays - Time To Get Down (per RGMike)
 9. Blue Ridge Rangers - Hearts Of Stone (per Big Fingers McGee)
10. Sylvia - Pillow Talk (per Big Fingers McGee)
(Commercial: Coca-Cola)
11. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Compared To What (per urth)

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/261-10-10-1973

This was done on the fly by using several requests -- let me know what you think!

Thanks! Will have to find the time..

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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #858 on: April 12, 2015, 07:32:48 PM »
A set that recalls The Beatles breaking up 45 years ago...

(Phone giveaway)
 1. The Beatles - Dig It
(WKNR Detroit - Goodbye Beatles)
 2. Rupert Holmes - I Don't Want To Hold Your Hand (1975)
(George on WPLJ New York, April 24, 1970)
 3. Barclay James Harvest - Titles (1975)
(John on WPLJ New York, December 12, 1970)
 4. Forbes - Beatles (1977)
(Flashback: John and Paul Silver Platter Service interview, August 24, 1964)
 5. The Residents - Beyond The Valley Of A Day In The Life (1977)
(Paul on WCBS New York, December 15, 1971)
 6. Bruce Foster - Platinum Heroes (1977)
(Paul Melody Maker interview, November 1971)
 7. Alto Passion - Let's Do It (excerpt) (1979)
(Paul Record Mirror interview, November 1971)
 8. Billy Preston - Beatle Tribute (1984)
(News: The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl 1965 - I'm Down)
 9. Beastie Boys - I'm Down (1986)
(News: CBS News reports on The Beatles breaking up, April 10, 1970)
10. Don Ho - Tiny Bubbles

https://soundcloud.com/capnjack-1/266-10-10-fab-four

This should have been posted on Friday to coincide with the anniversary, but, oh well.  Enjoy listening!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #859 on: April 14, 2015, 08:18:38 PM »
Spurred on by the passing of Percy Sledge, here is my 9th visit to 1967:

(Commercial: The Box Tops - Things Go Better With Coke)
 1. The Fantastic Johnny C - Boogaloo Down Broadway
 2. Cream - Blue Condition
(Sports: Philadelphia 76ers defeat San Francisco Warriors to win NBA title)
 3. Keith - 98.6
 4. The Casinos - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
(TV: The David Frost Show - John and George on Transcendental Meditation)
 5. Grateful Dead - Good Morning, Little School Girl
 6. The Five Americans - Western Union
(Movie: Cool Hand Luke)
 7. Jefferson Airplane - Two Heads
 8. The Happenings - I Got Rhythm
(News: Martin Luther King, Jr.)
 9. Jay & The Techniques - Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie
10. Percy Sledge - The Dark End Of The Street (R.I.P. Percy Sledge)
(Movie: Magical Mystery Tour)
11. The Monkees - Star Collector

https://soundcloud.com/capnjack-1/298-10-10-1967

Enjoy!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #860 on: April 20, 2015, 03:05:28 AM »
The second annual 420 set:

(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Time & Space)
 1. Pato Banton - Don't Sniff Coke
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Getting Hung Up)
 2. Commander Cody And His Lost Plane Airmen - Seeds And Stems (Again)
(Liz Phair - Wasted)
 3. Fats Waller - The Reefer Song (If You're A Viper)
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Funniness)
 4. Gang Starr - Take Two And Pass /
    Dillard/Hartford/Dillard - Two Hits And The Joint Turned Brown
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Meditation)
 5. Little Feat - Willin'
(Paul McCartney busted in Barbados)
 6. The Rainy Daze - That Acapulco Gold
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Eating Food)
 7. Janis Joplin - Mary Jane
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Listening To Music)
 8. Country Joe And The Fish - Bass Strings
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Making Love)
 9. Tone Lōc - Cheeba Cheeba
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Games)
10. Tom Paxton - Talking Vietnam Pot Luck Blues
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Outdoor Games)
11. John Hartford - Granny Wontcha Smoke Some Marijuana
(A Child's Garden Of Grass - Indoor Games)
12. Rita Marley - One Draw

https://soundcloud.com/capnjack-1/271-10-10-420

The set goes on for 75 minutes!  Enjoy!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #861 on: April 26, 2015, 05:32:34 PM »
5th visit to 1998:

(TV: The Drew Carey Show - The Horndogs "Cleveland, Ohio")
 1. The Presidents of the United States of America - Cleveland Rocks
 2. Lyle Lovett - I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord
 3. Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings
(Movie: Bulworth)
 4. Liz Phair - Ride
(TV: Brit Awards - Tom Jones)
 5. Space with Cerys Matthews - The Ballad Of Tom Jones
 6. Eve 6 - Inside Out
 7. Ben Folds Five - Air
(Movie: The X-Files: Fight The Future)
 8. The Cardigans - Deuce
 9. James Iha - Country Girl
10. Robyn Hitchcock - The Wind Cries Mary / The Big Six - 20th Century Boy (twin spin)

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/267-10-10-1998

Undoubtedly I was inspired by AL's set on Friday -- enjoy!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #862 on: April 27, 2015, 09:40:48 PM »
6th visit to 1995:

(KTVU news brief - Leslie Griffith)
 1. Elastica - Stutter
 2. Son Volt - Tear Stained Eye
(KRON news brief - Pete Wilson)
 3. Janet Jackson - Runaway
 4. Throwing Muses - Bright Yellow Gun
(KPIX promo - Dave McElhatton)
 5. The Human League - Tell Me When
 6. Montell Jordan - Somethin' 4 Da Honeyz
(KGO news brief - Dan Noyes)
 7. Belly - Now They'll Sleep
 8. Steve Earle - Sometimes She Forgets
(KNTV news brief - Judy Garcia)
 9. that dog. - He's Kissing Christian
(Movie: Seven)
10. Teenage Fanclub - Don't Look Back

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/273-10-10-1995

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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #863 on: May 03, 2015, 07:56:57 PM »
3rd random set, just testing things:

 1. The 88 - At Least It Was Here (Community Main Title Version) / Donald Glover & Danny Pudi - 101 Rap
 2. Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High)
 3. Chicago with Al Green - Tired Of Being Alone
 4. Riothorse Royale - Rabbit Hole
 5. Billy Ocean - L.O.D. (Love On Delivery)
 6. Steve Porcaro and John Bettis - Human Nature (demo) / Michael Jackson - Human Nature (alternate version)
 7. The Civil Wars - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson cover)
 8. Madi Diaz - Straight Up (Paula Abdul cover)
 9. Haim - XO (Beyoncé cover)
10. The Beatles - Helter Skelter (no fade)

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/289-10-10-random

Feel free to listen and comment.
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #864 on: May 10, 2015, 06:56:30 PM »
8th visit to 1969:

(The 5th Dimension - Things Go Better With Coke)
 1. 100 Proof Aged In Soul - Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)
(The Turtles - Pepsi Pours It On)
 2. The Monkees - Just A Game
(James Brown - Things Go Better With Coke)
 3. Janis Joplin - To Love Somebody
(Wilson Pickett - Pepsi Pours It On)
 4. Led Zeppelin - Moby Dick
(Area Code 615 - Medley: Crazy Arms - Get Back / The Beatles - Get Back)
 5. Chicago Transit Authority - Listen
(Aretha Franklin - Things Go Better With Coke)
 6. Johnny Cash - Wanted Man
(Gary Puckett & The Union Gap - Pepsi Pours It On)
 7. The Guess Who - A Wednesday In Your Garden
(The Box Tops - Things Go Better With Coke)
 8. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Sometimes In Winter
(Linda Ronstadt & The Stone Ponies - Pepsi Pours It On)
 9. Steppenwolf - Mango Juice
(Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance)
10. David Bowie - Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed
(The Ventures - Hawaii Five-O)

https://soundcloud.com/retrocapnjack/290-10-10-1969

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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #865 on: May 15, 2015, 01:31:27 AM »
As an alternative to AL's 2001 set today, I offer up a 10th trip back to 1968:

(H.P. Lovecraft - Ban Deodorant)
 1. Gene Pitney - She's A Heartbreaker
(The Cyrkle - 7 Up The Uncola)
 2. Sammy Davis Jr. - I Like The Way You Dance
 3. Etta James - I'm Gonna Take What He's Got
(Denver, Boise & Johnson - The '68 Nixon (This Year's Model))
 4. Bobby Bare - Find Out What's Happening
 5. Tom Jones - Day By Day
 6. Engelbert Humperdinck - Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
(The American Breed - Things Go Better With Coke)
 7. Del Shannon - River Cool
 8. Bobby Darin - Questions
(Bee Gees - Things Go Better With Coke)
 9. Glen Campbell - Hey Little One
10. Chuck Berry - My Tambourine
11. The 5th Dimension - California Soul
(B.B. King interview)
12. B.B. King - Paying The Cost To Be The Boss (R.I.P. B.B. King)

https://soundcloud.com/capnjack-1/284-10-10-1968

Added a tribute to B.B. King at the end of the set.  Enjoy.
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #866 on: May 15, 2015, 07:13:24 AM »

Denver, Boise & Johnson - The '68 Nixon (This Year's Model)

 

one of my fave rarities -- I have it on one of those Warners samplers (Hard Goods, I think) that you could order by mail for the cost of shipping.

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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #867 on: May 17, 2015, 01:45:37 PM »
All-request 10th visit to 1971:

(B.J. Thomas - Pepsi Generation)
 1. Neil Diamond - Crunchy Granola Suite (per Big Fingers McGee)
(News: Nixon / Vietnam)
 2. Freda Payne - Bring The Boys Home (per RGMike and Big Fingers McGee)
 3. The Nite-Liters - K-Jee (per urth)
(James Taylor - Things Go Better With Coke)
 4. The 5th Dimension - Never My Love (live)
 5. Carpenters - For All We Know
 6. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
(The New Seekers - Buy The World A Coke)
 7. Janis Joplin - Half Moon (per RGMike)
(The Carpenters - (Coke) It's The Real Thing)
 8. Gladys Knight & The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
(The New Seekers - (Coke) It's The Real Thing)
 9. Brenda & The Tabulations - Right On The Tip Of My Tongue (per Big Fingers McGee)
10. Seatrain - 13 Questions (per RGMike)
(News: Invasion of Laos)
11. The Chi-Lites - (For God's Sake) Give More Power To The People
12. Paul & Linda McCartney - Monkberry Moon Delight (per urth)

https://soundcloud.com/capnjack-1/279-10-10-1971

All requests taken from AL's recent excursion.  Enjoy!

ETA: After watching the series finale of Mad Men, the inclusion of The New Seekers' "Buy The World A Coke" was timely. ;)
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #868 on: May 17, 2015, 02:08:09 PM »
As an alternative to AL's 2001 set today, I offer up a 10th trip back to 1968:

(H.P. Lovecraft - Ban Deodorant)
 

Wow, I'm a big HP Lovecraft fan, and I'd never heard that before.  Is it real?  Using their arrangement of "Wayfaring Stranger" to sell deodorant!
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Re: 10@10: Alternative Takes
« Reply #869 on: May 17, 2015, 11:35:00 PM »
As an alternative to AL's 2001 set today, I offer up a 10th trip back to 1968:

(H.P. Lovecraft - Ban Deodorant)
 

Wow, I'm a big HP Lovecraft fan, and I'd never heard that before.  Is it real?  Using their arrangement of "Wayfaring Stranger" to sell deodorant!

It is real.  More details regarding it and other ads can be found here:

http://www.60sgaragebands.com/endorsements/dunwichjingles.html
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