The Joy of 45 Collecting: Lost 45 Tunes Not Available from iTunes, Spotify, or Similar Services
Jukebox "Snippet" 45s: Chronological List of Site Additions
As I add 45s to our inventory, I pick select 45s to highlight with mp3 "snippets" so you can hear the music yourself. I only record "snippets" of tunes I particularly like, ones I think have been under-played and under-appreciated, or ones that are so rare and wonderful I'll never hear them otherwise. For myself, I keep an iTunes playlist of these "snippets," and that playlist is one I listen to most often. These pages chronicle the mp3 "snippets" I've added to our online "jukebox" in reverse chronological order. You can browse the pages to see what was added and when. Click on the blue "Play" button to play the snippet, or click on a song's title to load the page. Many of these 45 records are still for sale, though just as many have been sold. I hope you enjoy perusing these pages as much as I have enjoyed putting them together!
Here, Santo Farina (of Santo & Johnny "Sleep Walk" fame) works his magic with a steel guitar against a spot-on rhythm section that puts his talents in a whole new perpsective. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it!
This terrific single got no significant airplay or sales, but is definitely worth seeking out. It's a Northern Soul-style dancer you won't want to miss. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of the tune.
Here's another terrific Dance number that should have gotten some airplay... Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. By the way, this was a non-album single, as the artist made no albums.
Here's a beautiful promo copy of this rarely seen single from the Texas Garage band, one of only two that charted (just barely). But it's the B side that grabbed me, and I notice it had been released as an A side on an earlier single. Check out the mp3 "snippet"... this thing gets a great groove on!
British singer Farlowe had success with a number of Jagger-Richards compositions in the mid-1960's, including this one also produced by Mick Jagger. Jagger has brought in arranger Art Greenslade for this recording, who adds some very effective and arty touches to the lesser-known Stones classic. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of the song.
This one grabbed me right away... with that iconic bass guitar part and the ethereal vocals, it's a winner! Check out the mp3 "snippet" I made for you to sample.
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