East LA Revue Vinyl Classics

The East LA Revue.com Internet Radio presents VINYL CLASSICS for your listening and entertainment pleasure. We dedicate this effort to expose and educate our listeners to the music, sound, and life style from the days of 33.3 rpm record albums and 45 rpm (revolutions per minute) records. We use the finest diamond tip stylus and the finest turntables available. Many classics albums have never been recorded to digital CDs for and many represent local and regional groups. This exposes a wealth of talent to us now and the ability to share the history and stories of our musical leaders.

We are hosting VINYL CLASSICS to introduce our listeners to more music and music from various sources. You may notice a different tonality to the music. It is a deeper and richer sound with the surface noise intact. The records are in Mono, Stereo, or High Fidelity. We will play the long-playing record albums from start to finish and without interruption, except to flip the album over to the other side. We hope you enjoy and appreciate the music.

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are pleased to bring you another vinyl classic from our vaults, Poncho Sanchez’s Sonando. Sonando was Poncho's debut recording on the Concord Picante Label and was recorded at United/Western Studios in Hollywood, California, in August 1982. Several tracks on this album exemplify Poncho's Afro-Cuban influence with solid vocals by Jose Perico Hernandez, and Luis Conte on the bata drum. The sample "Este Son," was written by Poncho Sanchez and Jose Perico Hernandez. This album was a landmark recording for Poncho and it launched his association with Concord Records as a leader. Poncho has now released over 28 recordings for Concord including the grammy award winning Latin Soul released in 1999.

Poncho was born Idelfonso Sanchez on October 30,1951 of Mexican parentage, in Laredo, Tejas and was raised in Norwalk,California where he studied flute, guitar, and later studying Congas and Latin Percussion. Poncho is also a great vocalist and in the early years was the featured vocalist for many of the local barrio groups singing the music of Wilson Pickett, James Brown and many others. Inspired by the conga playing of Cuban great Mongo Santamaria, he honed his skills as a percussionist and broke into the limelight at the age of 23 when he joined vibraphonist Cal Tjader's famed Latin jazz ensemble in 1975. Poncho performed with him until Tjader's untimely death in 1982. A year later, he began his unprecedented 23-year relationship with Concord Records, which has produced two dozen recordings, a GRAMMY® Award and several GRAMMY nominations. Our Host Chico Manqueros recalls hearing the sounds of Poncho for the first time while listening to a Latin Jazz show hosted by DJ Enrique Soto on KKGO 105.1 FM in Los Angeles as a teenager and he was immediately hooked. “I was really digging the sound of Poncho and his grooving Congas, I heard on the radio and now some new music from a new artist …Poncho Sanchez…wow.. it was an honor to finally meet the man in 1986 and shake his hand to thank him for his wonderful music”- Says Chico. Chico had the opportunity to take a few lessons from Poncho and have Poncho visit the studios of KPCC when Chico had his radio program there. “Poncho has had a huge influence on me and I am very proud of his great accomplishments and to see how his music has grown and developed over the years. The man is a one of kind musician and a living legend !” – concludes Chico.

Poncho Sanchez congas, background vocals
Charlie Otwell piano
Ramon Banda timbales, drums
Tony Banda bass, background vocals
Luis Conte bongos, bata, percussion, background vocals
Mark Levine trombone
Gary Foster saxophone, flute
Steve Huffsteter trumpet, flugelhorn
Dick Mitchell saxophone, flute
Jose Perico Hernandez vocals

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are pleased to share with you this landmark and classic recording from the legendary Latin Crooner, Ralfi Pagan. Ralfi (1947 - 1978) was a Bronx, New York based 'Latin soul' and salsa singer of Puerto Rican parentage who was active from the late 1960s to the mid 70s. He specialized in soul ballads sung in Spanish and English and released five albums during the 1970s. He is best known for a duet with Sylvia entitled 'Soul Je'Taime' and for his solo reworking of 'Make It With You' previously recorded by Bread. This David Gates composition is featured on this release With Love / Con Amor from Fania Records which was released in 1971.

Ralfi Pagan (born Rafael Pagan) in Puerto Rico first came to prominence in 1969 with the release of the album 'Ralfi Pagan' for Johnny Pacheco and Jerry Masucci's Fania label. Issued twice first with all Spanish sung titles and shortly after with four English sing titles substituted for four Spanish titles Pagan's falsetto tenor favored ballads. For this vinyl classic, we are featuring a copy of the original release that includes 3 of the salsa numbers that Fania records was trying to promote at the time of the recording. The second version of this release became the most popular. This made him highly popular amongst young Hispanic Americans particularly in the urban centers of Los Angeles and New York where Pagan made a significant cultural impact. His forte was ballads such as 'Who Is The Girl For Me', 'Don't Stop Now' (originally recorded by Eddie Holman) & 'I Can't See Me Without You'. He was also adept on up-tempo salsa such as his cover of Oscar Brown's 'Brother, Where Are You?'. This album also features the tune “Just one of your Kisses” that was written for Ralfi by dear friend and Latin Soul legend, the Great Joe Bataan.

In 1971 he broke through nationally with a latin cover of 'Make It With You' which entered the Billboard R&B chart on the10th of July 1971 for an eleven week run during which it peaked at # 32. It sold 250 000 copies nationally and Pagan also was invited to appear on the nationally syndicated TV show Soul Train . This album 'With Love' was produced by Harvey Averne and Jerry Masucci and recorded in New York.

By 1976 Pagan moved to Los Angeles where he found especially favor amongst Chicanos for whom his persona as a sensitive latin lover resonated. He became a regular on the thriving club and salsa dance circuit that included: The Gold Dust on Garfield Avenue in Montebello, The King's Table in Pico Rivera, The Monterey West in East Los Angeles and the Mardi Gras across from MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. So sit back and enjoy this classic recording from our vaults with your host Mrs. Chico.

Crazy Chuy Hernandez from the Chicano Express.com internet radio, presents "Tortilla Factory 1973" on the Vinyl Classics. This is the first LP record album by the Tortilla Factory. It was released in 1973 and remains a classic.
Tortilla Factory is a musical group that organized in June 1973. The Tortilla Factory has achieved a musical status like no other band in their field because of its unique sound and style. The band distinguished itself for having the best musicians in the genre. Tortilla's music is a blend of American music and the old Mexican folkloric songs [Rancheras] and given a completely different sound and style which is the unique Texas Chicano sound.
Tony "Ham" Guerrero, a trumpet player, singer, and musical Director and Bobby Butler are the two charter members that have recently been inducted in the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in Alice Texas. Tony is one of the Pioneers of West Texas Music and inducted in the West Texas Hall of Fame in Fort Worth Texas. Bobby is one of the unique performers from the Texas Chicano music scene as he is the first African American singer to become an international star in the genre. He sings in Spanish and English and is a gifted composer.
Please enjoy "Tortilla Factory 1973" on the East LA Revue.com Internet Jukebox and thank you Tony, Bobby, and Jesus for the history and great musica.

Sylvia is here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio to present "Mambo Mania" by Perez Prado. It was released in 1955 on the RCA record label. Prado's all-time smash hit, "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" makes it's LP debut on this vinyl classic. This is also the first 12 inch long playing record (LP) by Perez Prado released in the United States.
Damaso Perez Prado, El Rey de Mambo, was born in Matanza, Cuba on December 11, 1916. His conception of the Mambo began to develop in 1943. The late night jam sessions and the resultant cross rhythms and syncopation of Afro-Cuban rhythm with a dash of American swing gave him the idea, While Perez Prado is generally given the credit with popularizing the mambo, the beginnings are often attributed to two other Cubans, Arsenio Rodriquez and Orestes Lopez.
Please enjoy this vinyl classic "Mambo Mania" by Perez Prado.

Carlos B. Chavez is our guest here on the Vinyl Classic with the East LA Revue.com. Carlos is here to introduce the record album "Yes Indeed" by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. This album was released in 1956 on the RCA Victor Record Label with Tommy Dorsey hit songs including I'm Getting Sentimental Over You, Marie, Star Dust, I'll Never Smile Again, Yes, Indeed, Boogie Woogie, Little White Lies, Song of India, Who?, Royal Garden Blues, Once in a While, and Opus # 1.

CB Chavez served this country in the US Marine Corp during WWII, recalls his return home, and on a three day furlough in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Maggie. They went to the Orpheum Theater to see the big bands, including Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. Semper Fi.

Welcome to the Vinyl Classics, here on the East LA Revue.com. We are featuring "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" by Ray Charles Robinson, aka Ray Charles. This 33.3-rpm stereo record album was released in April 1962 on ABC-Paramount Label, ABCS 410. Ray Charles and Sid Feller produced the record with all music arrangements by jazz composer, Gerald Wilson. The track listing includes, Bye Bye Love; You Don't Know Me, Half as Much; I Love You So Much It Hurts; Just a Little Lovin' (will go a long way); Born to Lose; Worried Mind; It Makes No Difference Now; You Win Again; Careless Love; I Can't Stop Loving You; and Hey Good Lookin'.
Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia September 23, 1930 and passed away on June 10, 2004. At age 6, Brother Ray was challenged with blindness for the rest of his life. He shortened his name to Ray Charles when he entered show business to avoid confusion with the popular boxer, Sugar Ray Robinson. He is a very accomplished songwriter and entertainer. This album helped to bring Country and Western to the mainstream. His song "Georgia on my mind" was proclaimed the state song of Georgia in 1979. He also had success with his unique version of "America the Beautiful". Recently, and after his death in 2004, a full-length movie was released about Ray Charles' life and a US Post Office was dedicated in his name.
Please enjoy this Vinyl Classic with us here on the East LA Revue.com. This is one of Steven's all-time favorite record albums. Recording Time 46m 06s.

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com is proud to present another Vinyl classic with this timeless treasure from our vaults, Azteca – Pyramid of the Moon. This segment is hosted by Mrs. Chico and showcases this powerhouse band from the San Francisco Bay Area that featured a strong mix of Latin, Rock, Jazz fused with great musical progression. This was the bands second and final album released in 1973 on the Columbia Record label and it demonstrates the bands versatility and powerful sound. This group was the brain child of the late Coke Escovedo who is heard here on Timbales and was the producer of the session. Brother Pete Escovedo who is regarded as one of the legends of West Coast Latin Jazz is heard here on Vocals and percussion. Conga legend Victor Pantoja, vocalists Wendy Haas and Errol Knowles were also the backbone of the group along with a stellar cast of Bay Area musical giants. Flip Nunez – Organ, Paul Jackson – Bass, Tom Harrell – Trumpet, Flugelhorn and others created a sensational sound that lead this group to become one of the most progressive bands of it’s time. Rumor has it that the group recorded a 3rd album but it was never released. Chico remembers speaking to Pete “Pops” Escovedo regarding the Azteca band on many occasions and one story of the bands long list of historic performance stands out. The band was scheduled to play in Colombia and conguero Victor Pantoja was unable to perform due to illness. A very young Sheila E.(Escovedo) Pete’s daughter and Coke’s niece probably in her middle teens filled in on Congas and impressed and made the capacity crowd go crazy with her sensational play and solos. This recording remains unreleased on CD and is a collector’s item. Listen to the bands original numbers of “Find Love Today”, “A night in Nazca”, “Mazatlan”, “Whatcha Gonna Do” and the very popular “Someday We’ll Get By” that has become a Latin Jazz West Coast Standard, having been recorded by several groups. In 2007 Azteca enjoyed a reunion of the surviving members of the band at a sold out performance in Hollywood California. The sound of Azteca continues with this vinyl classic presentation on EastLArevue.com and the musica still sounds sweet.

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com is proud to present another Vinyl classic with this amazing release from 1966 with the Joe Cuba Sextet and their Latin Vibe based sound. This recording introduced the Joe Cuba sound to a wider audience because of their mixture of Funky Latin rhythms, powerful vocals and strong musicianship. This album marked the 5th release for the group on Tico Records and was the follow up to the popular “We Must be doing something right” that featured one of the bands first Boogaloo / Latin Soul numbers “ El Pito”. Joe Cuba whose real name is Sonny Calderon was and still is considered the crazy man of Latin Music with his wild antics on the Congas and how he could work a crowd in a party frenzy with gritos, whistles or hand claps. He always featured the top talents of the day in his sextet including vocalist Jimmy Sabater (To Be With you), Cheo Feliciano (Fania All-stars), Hector Rivera, Willie Torres to name a few. His albums continue to be popular with collectors and Latin Music aficionados. This album and other great Joe Cuba recordings have now been released on CD and the folks at Fania / Emusica reissued this gem as part of their original remastered series in 2006 with much success. For more information visit www.Faniarecords.com. Listen to party numbers on this release of “Bang, Bang “, “Oh Yeah”, “ Sock it to me” and the beautiful and lush boleros of “Mujer Divina” and “ Triste”. Many Latin music musicians refer to this album as the one that put Joe Cuba and his Sextet on the map. Following this recording Joe and his group enjoyed many sold out performances throughout New York and the country while showcasing their progressive and exciting sound. Joe is still living in New York City with his family and enjoys special appearances from time to time. His sound has inspired many groups to imitate and copy his trademark sound. Many groups worldwide have even recorded tributes to this legend of Latin Music. We are proud to share this wonderful recording from our library and we hope you enjoy the sounds of the Joe Cuba Sextet.

Feliciano

Annette Alvarez is here from Dallas, Texas, to present “Feliciano”. Check out her web site at CaliMusica.com. This album, released in 1968 on the RCA Victor Record Label LSP -3957, is nearly the start of many by Jose Feliciano. His emotional style of singing and the warm feel of his guitar are enjoyable throughout the record. The musician line-up includes Jose Feliciano (guitar, vocals), Jim Horn (flute, alto flute, recorder), Ray Brown (bass), Milt Holland (percussion), and George Tipton (string, woodwind, orchestral arrangements). “California Dreaming”, “Light My Fire”, Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying”, “And I Love Her” and “Sunny” are a few songs included on this Grammy Award winning album.

Jose Feliciano Garcia was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on September 10, 1945 and moved with his family to New York’s Spanish Harlem five years later. He was born permanently blind. This 1968 effort was Feliciano’s breakthrough album so much that he was invited to sing the National Anthem at the opening game of the World Series that same year. He has over 57 record albums to his credit. So sit back and enjoy the fantastic Jose Feliciano.

Recording Time 40m 17s

La Bamba

Ramon Santamaria Ramirez (aka Mongo Santamaria) was born in La Habana, Cuba, April 1922 and passed away in Miami, Florida, February 2003. The Vinyl Classics presents his 16th record album "La Bamba" and was recorded on Columbia Record label in 1964. La Bamba is filled with a wide range of material from familiar songs with the Mongo Santamaria treatment to new material with moving rhythmic patterns. The album features Mongo Santamaria, Bongo Drums; Marty Sheller, trumpet; Hubert Laws, flute and alto sax; Bobby Capers, alto and baritone sax; Carmelio Garcia, timbales and drums; Roger Grant, piano; and Victor Venegas, bass. You will enjoy the songs from the opening "La Bamba" to the ever popular "Watermelon Man". The album included the following songs "Fatback", "Summertime", "Manha de Carnaval", "Jose Outside", "Coconut Milk", "Watermelon Man" "Do It To It", "Ricky Tick", "Streak O'Lean", "Just Say Goodbye", and "From Me To You All". Enjoy this classic. SC

Dona Pancha takes us back to 1963 with the Cameo Label High Fidelity record "Biggest Hits - The Orlons" on the Internet Jukebox Vinyl Classics.
The quartet consisted of lead singer Rosetta Hightower, Shirley Brickley, Marlena Davis, and Stephen Caldwell.
Before rising to fame with their first national hit, "The Wah-Watusi," the group provided back-up vocals for Dee Dee Sharp's hits "Mashed Potato Time" and "Gravy (for My Mashed Potatoes)." They recorded their own cover versions of those songs for their debut album, The Wah-Watusi.
Don't Hang Up, South Street, I'll Be True. Not Me, Them Terrible Boots, He's A Rebel, Keep Your Hands Off My Baby, Something's Got A Hold On Me, Dedicated To The One I Love, and My Best Friend are included in this Vinyl Classic on Cameo Record Label C - 1061.
This LP was recorded in High Fidelity (Hi-Fi) Sound, which preceded Stereo. Check out the unique sound of High Fidelity and the sound of the early 1960s. Recording 31m 33s

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to present this Vinyl classic, the first recording from the San Francisco power house band, Malo. This album marked the first release by the band Malo released in 1971. It features the classic Soul Cha “Suavecito” which was a huge top 20 hit for the group.

To get the story of Malo, it begins with lead singer Arcelio Garcia. Arcelio was born in Puerto Rico and moved to San Francisco with his family when he was three years old. When he was a teenager, some friends of his had a singing group and asked him to sing with them because their baritone had gone into the army. Arcelio didn't know if he could sing, but said he'd give it a shot. He found that he liked it and started to learn from his more experienced friends. One day a car drove by while Arcelio was singing on the sidewalk with his group. The driver told Arcelio he liked his voice and asked him if he would join his band. Arcelio checked it out and joined the band called The Malibus, named after the sporty Chevrolet. They went on to become a very well known and popular band in the Bay area in the mid-sixties. At first they played mainly R&B, but later started to add Latin music to the mix. Three or four years into the career of The Malibus, a guitarist was brought in by the name of Jorge Santana, the brother of the already famous Carlos Santana.

In 1970 the Malibus changed their name to Malo and things started happening. By 1971 they were signed to Warner Brothers Records and recorded their first album which was simply titled "Malo" (BS 2584). Arcelio co-wrote four of the six songs, including their classics "Nena" and "Cafe." Released in 1972, "Malo" also included "Suavecito" which had evolved from a song they had written and been doing in clubs called "My Love." One of the band members at the time, Richard Bean, wrote a new lyric which gave birth to a major hit record. Malo members Pablo Tellez and Abel Zarate also got credit for the composition. "Suavecito" led to world tours and laid the groundwork for their career of over three decades so far. The members on the first album were: Arcelio Garcia, lead vocals; Jorge Santana, lead guitar; Abel Zarate, lead guitar, vocals; Pablo Tellez, bass; Richard Spremich, drums; Richard Kermode, keyboards; Luis Gasca, trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals; and Roy Murray, 2nd trumpet, trombone, flute and sax. Guest musicians included Coke Escovedo, timbales; Victor Pantoja, congas; and Richard Bean, timbales and lead vocal on "Suavecito." Malo has always had a "melting pot" of an ethnic mix, with Chicanos, Anglos, and people of Puerto Rican, Nicaraguan and Filipino descent. We hope you enjoy this classic and timeless recording from the vaults.

Ike & Tina Turner’s Greatest Hits (the Get Back LP) now featured by La Traviesa on the East LA Revue Vinyl Classics. This album was released in 1975 and re-released in 1985, with additional tracks, on Liberty Record Label. From Ike & Tina’s first hit record “A Fool in Love” in 1960 to the title track “Get Back”, this long-playing disc covers many of the hits; including, Proud Mary, I Want to Take You Higher, Nutbush City Limits, Let’s Spend the Night Together, River Deep, Mountain High, Honky Tonk Woman, Ooh Pooh Pah Do, and Baby Get It On. Anne Mae Bullock (aka Tina Turner) was born in 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee. She married Ike Turner in 1958. Their first hit record was in 1960.

Tina Turner is a favorite vocalist of La Traviesa, who loves this album. She is SK8er’s Mommy and is having fun with us here at the East LA Revue.com studios. Recording Time 35m 16s.
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Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to present the Vinyl Classics segment with a legendary and rare recording from 1974, Landy Nova and his band De Ahora, Palante. This LP was released during the swinging Latin Soul years in New York and features the talents of Landy Nova on Vocals and Piano. Listen to some of the sweetest Latin Soul ever recorded as Landy brings you some dulce musica. Landy’s sound encompasses Latin Percussion, Vibes, Guitar and check out the tight arrangements and soulful and beautiful vocal work. This album is a very sought after classic and was re-released briefly on CD in 1997. Chico remembers playing this album often on his show on KPCC 89.3 FM. “I even remember the great Poncho Sanchez telling me that his sisters had this album in their collection and it was one of his favorites.” Poncho told me “Chico not too many people have or know about this album on the West Coast and I wonder what happened to Landy”. Well thanks to the world of the internet, Landy Nova is doing well these days and he resides in sunny Florida with his familia. Landy is also a regular listener of EastLArevue.com and he would like to thank all his fans for their support and enjoyment of this music. He has recorded some new material and a few of the tunes have made their exclusive debut on Gozando with Chico and the Great American Song book. We hope you enjoy this Latin Soul / Salsa classic from the early 70’s.

Dona Pancha digs deep deep deep into the vaults for this album by Songwriter and Vocalist Carol King. “Tapestry” released in 1971 and a favorite since, has received Four Grammy Awards including Best Album. Featuring Carol King on piano, vocals, and songwriter for all songs; James Taylor on acoustic guitar; and Merry Clayton on ground-up vocals, this Stereo vinyl record has sold an estimated 22 million worldwide. Carol was born in Brooklyn, New York and she continues to perform and help in the communities. The album song list is fantastic and features I Feel The Earth Move, So Far Away, It’s Too Late, Home Again, Beautiful, Way Over Yonder, You’ve Got A Friend, Where You Lead, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Smackwater Jack, Tapestry, and (you make me feel like a) Natural Woman. The album has many memories for Dona Pancha and she can remember these songs playing at weddings and parties, the music at the night clubs in Los Angeles, and she remembers the music playing when the veterans were returning from combat in Vietnam. Welcome Home

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to present this Vinyl classic with one of the most historic recordings to ever come out of E.L.A. It is hard to believe that this album was recorded 30 years ago. It only proves that music is timeless and we present this classic from our library for you to enjoy. This album marked the first release by Los Lobos on their own. Their first recording was 2 years earlier on the classic “Si Se Puede” which featured various artists including Los Lobos.

This album although it was re-released on CD in 2000 is still a sought after classic by music aficionados and collectors. Since limited amounts were produced, it is indeed a very rare album. According to many sources, these albums were sold at many of the early gigs of Los Lobos and if you own a copy, keep it close by. Some reports have this classic valued at $1000 or more.

Just another band from East L.A. features the band in an all acoustical setting playing some beautiful renditions of tunes such as: Cielito Lindo, La Feria De Las Flores, Maria Chuchena, Sabor A Mi – sung soulfully by Cesar Rosas and many other timeless tunes.

Over the years this “Green or Yellow” Los Lobos album as it has been referred to has been a staple in family get togethers and celebrations. We hope you enjoy this elegant recording as we revisit the Dulce sounds of Los Lobos Del Este De Los Angeles.

David Hidalgo – Guitar, Requinto Romantico, Requinto Jarocho, Mandola, tres, cuatro, violin, and Percussion

A&M Records released Wes Montgomery "A Day In The Life" LP in June 1967, exactly one year before John Leslie Montgomery (aka Wes Montgomery) died of a heart attack at his home in Indiana - June 1968. This album features Herbie Hancock - Piano, Ron Carter - Bass Guitar, Ray Barretto - Percussion, and Wes Montgomery on - Gibson L5 CES Electric Guitar. A&M Records Stereo SP 3001 with Orchestra Arranged and Conducted by Don Sebesky. This presentation of "A Day In The Life" featuring Jazz Guitarist Wes Montgomery is dedicated to the joyful memory of Robert "Bobby" Lara and to the Arzaga Family in celebration of the life he shared. Enjoy and thank you. Recording Time 37m 27s

Frankie Firme welcomes you to another featured presentation of Vinyl Classics with one of the classic groups from East Los Angeles, California. That is, Thee Midniters with “On Whittier Blvd”. The album was released on the Chattahoochee Record Label in Spring 1965 and was produced by Eddie Torres and Engineered by Bruce Morgan.

The members of Thee Midniters on this, their first, long-playing record album were Romeo Prado, Roy Marquez, Willie Garcia, Bennie Lopez, Larry Rendon, George Dominguez, Ron Figueroa, and George Salazar.

Let’s take a trip down Whittier Boulevard and enjoy these 12 songs from this classic vinyl LP with Frankie Firme and the East LA Revue.com. Recording Time 37m 01s

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com is proud to present another Vinyl classic with this amazing 1970 release from El Chicano, This very first LP from this classic East Los Angeles band featuring some sharp and vibrant melodies and classic musicianship. This album features the Chicano Classic anthem of Viva Tirado that was written by Gerald Wilson. This tune became the signature tune for El Chicano and was and still is considered an influential tune in the soundtrack of Chicano Music.

This classic and historical recording documenting the music of El Chicano and their own brand of Chicano Soul/Jazz Features some great interplay between Bobby Espinoza on Organ and Mickey Lespron on Guitar. This album was recorded after hours in the lounge of the Kabuki Sukiyaki Restaurant in Los Angeles. Check out the tight jazzy covers 60s groovers like "Cantaloupe Island", "Eleanor Rigby", "Hurt So Bad"and "Coming Home Baby". The record's also got an amazing version of "Quiet Village" and while it may not be as Latin as some of the group's later work, it's the beginning of a great tradition
and has a sound that was copied endlessly but rarely matched!

Dona Pancha finds another of her favorite vinyl albums in the vaults and presents Santana's first album.

Santana is the debut album released 1969 of the San Francisco rock group, led by guitar player Carlos Santana. The album features the line-up of Carlos (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (organ, piano, vocals), David Brown (bass guitar), Michael Shrieve (drums), Michael Carabello (timbales, congas, percussion) and Jose 'Chepito' Areas (timbales, congas, percussion).
1969 was a transition year in the barrios and mind-set of Americans in Aztlan. The Woodstock Festival; The Walk-Outs; The Chicano Moratorium; The Man on the Moon; The anti-war protests; and the music of Santana, MALO, El Chicano, Tower of Power, WAR, Tierra was heard throughout the country. Many of us returning from combat duty in Vietnam. Welcome Home.
The album was destined to be a major release, given a headstart by the band's performance at the Woodstock Festival in August the previous month. The single 'Evil Ways', taken from the album, was a Top 10 hit. Sound Engineer: Sk8er,

Gozando with Chico and the Vinyl hour, are pleased to bring you the King of Latin Soul Mr. Joe Bataan from one of his most popular releases on Fania Records. This album recorded in New York City in 1972 features Joe at his best as he lays down out some sweet soul. This album has proven to be one of Joe's most sought after and rare recordings and even to this day 36 years after it was released it is still requested by collectors. The sound on this album is very reminiscent of the Motown sound and Joe even does a very nice cover of "More Love" originally recorded by Smokey Robinson.

This album is one of Chico's favorites and we hope it brings back some memories for all of you. Chico shares with us some thoughts on this album "I used to play this album just about every week on my first radio show on KPCC in the late 80's, it really bring back some great memories and I know fans of Latin soul and of Joe's music will dig this gem of a recording". This recording also features 3 of Joe's most popular hits; "My Cloud", "Ordinary Guy" and "Young gifted and brown". This release surely represents some of the best in Suave Grooves. Let's go back to 1972 and visit the sweet soul sounds of Mr. Joe Bataan.
Recording Time 29:12

Dona Pancha of the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio Jukebox hosts this presentation of the Vinyl Hour and features “Barbara Mason presents, Oh How It Hurts”. Released in 1968, this album is one of Dona Pancha’s favorites. This record album by Barbara Mason is on the Artic Label, LPS-1004. Barbara was born in the year 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. Her other hits includes “Yes, I’m Ready” which was recorded in 1965 and is included in this vinyl long-playing 33.3 rpm record. That’s 33.3 revolutions per minute.

We are hosting the Vinyl Hour to introduce our listeners to more music and music from various sources. You may notice a different tonality to the music. It is a deeper and richer sound with the surface noise intact. We will play the Long Playing record from start to finish and without interruption, except to flip the album over to the other side. Sound Engineer: Sk8er,