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YouTube video by POWWOWMIK Little Willie John - I'm Shakin'

Great track! There's another earlier release without overdubbed drums that is slightly better imo
youtu.be/b0ht_NkXfh8?...

Ignore the alt saying they are all US records, the German one on Europa is obviously German, the ringwear and bright colours confused me for a moment

Ignore the alt saying they are all US records, the German one on Europa is obviously German, the ringwear and bright colours confused me for a moment

Think I've pondered over (and rejected) that Richard Betts before, but probably at a record shop price... Also don't think Mark Spoelstra is a keeper from a quick listen, but happy with the other two (and maybe the Betts as well once cleaned up 🧼)

Four US LP sleeves - The Peppermint Rainbow 'Will You Be Staying After Sunday", The Petards "A Deeper Blue", Richard Betts "Highway Call", Mark Spoelstra "State of Mind"

Some charity finds from the other day. Expect these are someone's cast offs, but much more interesting than usual charity fare anyway.
Sunshine Pop, German Psych, Southern/country Rock, 60s Folk, details in alt

Reminds me I've not played that Styscraper game for a while... 🐷

YouTube video by XzibitVEVO Xzibit - What U See Is What U Get

Xzibit - What U See Is What U Get is another. Not my favourite track of his, but a decent big budget video and some cameos
youtu.be/gddQhQnwZIY?...

YouTube video by Aria Rostami - Topic Czarat (Secret Circuit Acid Dub Remix)

Don't know much about them, but I have those Tropical Psychedelics comps by Secret Circuit and they are very enjoyable
youtu.be/h6xHwCIAK-8?...

Plain white card sleeve with a scary/scared looking head

Second was a charity shop find yesterday.
Aria Rostami - Czaral EP
Picked this up for the Secret Circuit "Acid Dub" remix

Album sleeve with decorative Islamic style geometric tiles and pointed arch, album name written in script in both English and Farsi(?)

Couple of unintentionally topical finds from the past few days, both by Iranian emigrants.
First is one I'd been after for a while (should have just got one on Discogs, looks like there's a few cheap copies now, don't think that used to be the case)
Shusha - Persian Love Songs and Mystic Chants

Guyanese Style Sorrel Drink Guyanese Style Sorrel Drink is made with sorrel blossoms and warm spices and typically served during the Christmas holiday season.

I can see Rosemary working well (it's nice in lemonade too, either fresh or homemade rosemary syrup).
You can also add cloves, cinnamon, dried orange peel (and ginger in Jamaica) for Caribbean style "sorrel". Really nice cold in summer
metemgee.com/guyanese-sty...

Both great artists! Didn't know about this track though, must go investigate...

I saw the documentary years ago but still haven't heard the album, meant to get it and never did - but found it recently though, so need to dig it out for a play. The documentary was good!

It's really good on those unplayable ones that are sort of grimy/mildewy too, sometimes I do a pre-wash under the tap to get the worst off

Also just use water from a dehumidifier with Fairy liquid for cheap records. But any wet cleaning makes a big improvement on most records, even new stuff which always seem to crackle a bit before cleaning

As people say, the Knosti works well. I got two and use the second with plain distilled water as a rinse, no idea if needed, but saw someone recommend that way. Fluid is the usual record cleaner pure alcohol, water, surfactant mix, but have also used "l'art du son" which was good

The Rocker is the original trio line-up on the first three (Decca) albums, lots of interesting, slightly wonky tracks on those. Not a rock fan generally but love Lynott's voice and his slightly strange, nostalgic songwriting.

Anyway, now you know the sleeve to look out for!

Still around in some charities I see! (I didn't even know it had a UK release, mine was a cheap US one years ago)
bsky.app/profile/birm...

YouTube video by Garnet Mimms - Topic A Quiet Place (Remastered 1992)

I see Garnet Mimms is still with us, wonder if he's ever heard all these covers? Quite a journey his song's been on!
youtu.be/fBT8hkm19QQ?...

Golden Axe! Had completely forgotten about that game

Oh and Rondo Alla Turca thanks to Bone Cruncher, and like molesworth 2 and "Fairy Bells" I'd play in increasingly spirited renditions any time a piano was within reach...

At least newer games have some good music - all I was introduced to from 80s games was the Peter Gunn theme (in Spyhunter, and which my mum wrongly told me was the Dragnet theme) and the theme from MASH which some game I've forgotten played tinnily in an endless loop

Happy families - Wikipedia

Is it a set for playing Happy Families?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_F...

That's a great find, reminds me I haven't donated blood in a while, I should go and maybe I'll get a nice vinyl reward too! 😀

They made some crazy albums with prepared piano etc in the 50s then went boring EZ. Their exotica album is ok too

YouTube video by Rare Samples & Songs Oleg Tsoy Ferrante And Teicher - Cristo Redentor

Their late 60s/early 70s albums are quite good in that groovy easy-listening sound youtu.be/waYta9GfOgE?...

YouTube video by MissDellaReese Della Reese - Lay Baby Lay

Nice didn't know that, looks like it's 45 only?
Off the top of my head Della Reese does a funky version youtu.be/4p7LrLW60i8?...

Seems to be sold out anyway, so I might have to wait a while to find out!

DRB (dry robe barker)