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.

The 5th Dimension – Greatest Hits on Earth

The 5th Dimension – Greatest Hits on Earth

Greetings and welcome to this presentation of “The 5th Dimension – Greatest Hits on Earth” vinyl long-playing record album. This album was released in Stereo on the Bell Record Label in 1972. It reached #14 on the US chart that year. I am happy to present this album as it is one of my favorite LP and songs. The members are professionals and polished vocalists and entertainers. We had the pleasure to meet Billy and Marilyn recently in 2010.  More information on their present productions and offerings is included in this broadcast.

The 5th Dimension is an American popular music vocal group, whose repertoire also includes Pop, R&B, Soul, and Jazz. The five original members were Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson.

They were best known during the late 1960s and early 1970s for popularizing the hits “Up Up and Away, Wedding Bell Blues, Stoned Soul Picnic, One Less Bell to Answer, Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In”, and many others.

The songs on this LP includes (Last Night) I Didn’t Get T Sleep At All, Stoned Soul Picnic, One Less Bell To Answer, Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In, Wedding Bell Blues, Save the Country, Love’s Lines Angles and Rhymes, Puppet Man, Up Up and Away, Never My Love, and Together Let’s Find Love.

Thank you for sharing this time with us here on the East LA Revue.com internet radio presentation of the Vinyl Classics. Check out the DJs shows as well. 

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. are now involved with their ministry in Christ with Soldiers 4 Second Coming.  They also have a new CD with original music.
More information on that at  www.myspace.com/soldiers4secondcoming .

Time Peace - The Rascals

Time Peace - The Rascals

La Sk8er, our youngest DJ, presents a blast from the past with Atlantic Records’ “Time Peace – The Rascals Greatest Hits”.

These songs were recorded in Stereo and the album was released on June 24, 1968. Most of the songs were recorded when the group was known as The Young Rascals.

In 1997, The (Young) Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The inductees are Eddie Brigati – vocals and percussion, Felix Cavaliere – vocals, Hammond B3 Organ and keyboards, Gene Cornish – guitar, and Dino Danelli – drums.

The song list includes I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out Mt Heart Anymore, Good Lovin’, You Better Run, Come On Up, Mustang Sally, Love Is Love is a Beautiful Thing, In The Midnight Hour, Lonely Too Long, Groovin’, A Girl Like You, How Can I Be Sure, It’s Wonderful, Easy Rollin’, and Beautiful Morning.

We have a dedication from Margaret to Felix “it’s a beautiful morning”.
La SK8er’s favorite is Groovin’ (she’s groovin’ in the 6th 8th Grade now) Bye.

This is a rebroadcast from 2008.    Recording Time 41m 21s.

Yes, I'm Ready – Barbara Mason

Yes, I'm Ready – Barbara Mason

Barbara Mason was very young when "Yes, I'm Ready" climbed the charts and Arctic Records and Barbara quickly followed with this debut album. This long-playing record album was released in 1965. Mason wrote most of her singles and has said they're based on real life experiences. Her first hit single, "Girls Have Feelings Too," shows the sweet innocence of youth. "Sad, Sad Girl," another self-written Mason ballad, drips with hurt as she explains how blue her world has become since she lost her guy. She followed with another album titled “Oh How It Hurts” and the “Yes, I’m Ready” ballad (number five pop, number two R&B) appears in that album also. The songs on this LP include: Yes, I ’m Ready, Come to Me, You Got What It Takes, Misty. Something You Got, Come See About Me,  Sad Sad Girl,  Got to Get You Off My Mind, Girls Have Feelings Too, Moon River, and Trouble Child.
Barbara Mason was born August 9, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA. One of the first examples of the sweet, lush sound that later came to be called Philly Soul. An interesting soul performer, Mason initially focused on song writing when she was young and achieve success throughout the rest of the decade on the small Arctic record label, reaching the Top 40 again in 1965 with "Sad, Sad Girl", and "Oh How It Hurts" in 1967-68.
We love all of Barbara’s original material. We featured the album 1968 “Oh, How It Hurts” on the Vinyl Classics in 2008. We thank you for joining us on the Vinyl Classics feature on our East LA Revue.com Internet site. Please check out the other album and the DJ studio programs on our Home page. This is Steven Chavez wishing you peace and happiness. Recording Time 36m 32s

Feliciano

Feliciano

Annette Alvarez is here from Dallas, Texas, to present “Feliciano”. Check out her web site at CaliMusica.com. Dallas HomeGirl is also an occasional guest DJ on the Chicano Express with Señor Crazy Chuy at http://www.chicanoexpress.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
This is a rebroadcast from 2008 for your enjoyment. Thank you, Annette. This was requested by Steven Chavez and remains his favorite Feliciano album. We thank you for your support. We need you to continue keeping the music alive and well. We hope that you enjoy the Vinyl Classics presentation, as much as we enjoy playing the music.

Peace.

Barbara Mason LP

Barbara Mason LP

Doña Pancha of the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio Jukebox hosts this presentation of the Vinyl Classics and features “Barbara Mason presents, Oh How It Hurts”. Released in 1968, this album is one of Doña Pancha’s favorites. It 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 (revolutions per minute) record album.

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.  Recording Time 36m 37s

This is a rebroadcast from 2008 for your enjoyment. This was DJ Doña Pancha first vinyl classic presentation. It is one of our favorite albums and Barbara Mason is on of our favorite recording artists here at the East LA Revue.com studios. The jukebox in the staff-cafeteria is full of her 45 rpm singles. Thank you for your support. We need you to continue keeping the music alive and well in the Land of 1000 Dances

Still Soupy, after all these years

Still Soupy, after all these years

Welcome to another vinyl classic here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Music site. The culture of listening to vinyl is still alive and doing well here on the internet jukebox. This feature is a popular page and well visited. Record collecting has been a part of my life since I was in grammar school. Fortunately, the records are still in great condition and properly stored. The sound from the vinyl, with the surface noise intact is the best sound available. The tonality and surround sound effect are better than the sound from any other music source. You can hear the difference. Also, some of these records have never been duplicated or transferred to CD format for you and I. This is unfortunate for some who have never had the opportunity to hear the vintage recordings. This long-playing record album is one such gem, lost in the rough and ready to shine again.
This is Steven Chavez here to present another classic. This record was released on the MCA Record label in 1981. The record is titled “Still Soupy, after all these years”. This particular record is a Promotional Copy and even harder to find. The promos were usually stamped as such and were the early pressings that were given to the radio stations for the local air-play. Fortunately for us, the internet technology has made this process easier to reach millions, world-wide and 24/7.
Milton Supman (January 8, 1926 – October 22, 2009) was born in North Carolina. He was an American comedian, radio-TV personality and host, jazz aficionado, and actor. His parents emigrated from Hungary in the early 1900s. He got his nickname by his family. His brothers had the nicknames Ham Bone and Chicken Bone because of the family name. Milton became known as Soup Bone and later shortened it to “Soupy”. He got the last name “Sales” from comic Chick Sale. He graduated from high school in Virginia and joined the US Navy and served in the South Pacific. He started working in the entertainment business and after much hard work landed a television show in the late 1950s. The Soupy Sales Show was a rapid-fire stream of sketches, gags and puns, which usually resulted in getting a pie in the face. This became his trademark and Soupy has been allegedly been hit by over 25,000 pies. He developed many puppet characters on the black and white television shows (color television had not been introduced yet). Characters like White Fang “The biggest and meanest dog in the USA”; Black Tooth “The biggest and sweetest dog in the USA”; Pookie the Lion, Peaches, and Hippy the Hippo. On this recording he tells about the silver days of television and the New Years Day incident which ended in a two week suspension. He retired from television in the 1980s. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 7, 2005.
I was a kid when the Soupy Sales Show was airing in Los Angeles, California NA. I enjoyed the shows very much and was very happy to find this record in the discount bin at a local record shop. Just wanted to share this record with you and want to say that it is good to laugh. Good for you and we thought you would enjoy the interesting information and history.

Let's Get Small

Let's Get Small

This is Doña Pancha here to present another vinyl Classic here for your entertainment. This album is from Warner Brother records and was released in 1977. The long-playing record is titled “Let’s Get Small” by Steve Martin. It was recorded live at the Boarding House in San Francisco, California. It is an early example of the wit that Steve Martin displayed on stage and his spontaneous comedy. His movies are enjoyable and funny. Movies like “The Jerk, All of Me, Parenthood, and the Pink Panther series are examples of his movies.
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin was born August 14, 1945 in Waco, Texas. He is an American, actor, comedian, writer, producer, musician, and composer. He was raised in Garden Grove, California where his early influences were working at Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. He became well known for his comic writing for the Smothers Brothers Show, the Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and several other successful television shows. He performed on the Saturday Night Live show for many seasons. He starred in several feature comic dramas and comic full-length movies. He has over 50 movies and 5 record albums to his credit.
We hope that you enjoy the vinyl classics as we present you a variety of recorded sound for the experience and information. It is good to laugh. Good for your health and soul.      

Recording Time 40m  14s

Los Angeles Dodgers 1981 Championship Season

Los Angeles Dodgers 1981 Championship Season

Welcome to the Vinyl Classics here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Music site. This is Steven Chavez here to present a long playing record album from the Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Organization of the recap of the 1981 championship season. I found this record at the Salvation Army thrift store many years ago and recently rediscovered it in our music vaults. The 2010 Major League Baseball Season is starting soon and we thought it time to share this historic recording. We present a variety of recorded sound from different sources for your enjoyment and for the information. Some of the pleasure involved with record collecting is the discovery of different types of recordings that document the times and era. This is one.
Now, a little information about this vinyl record produced by the LA Dodger Baseball Organization; the record is narrated by the only radio announcer for the Dodgers, Vin Scully. He is always in top form with Jerry Doggett and Ross Porter announcing the play-by-play of the 1981 player-strike shortened season. The LA Dodgers had many notable stars with Garvey, Cey, Russell, Guerrero, Baker, Tommy Lasorda, and Fernando Valenzuela and the playoffs were against Nolan Ryan and the Houston Astros. Side 1 is a recap of the season with the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award winner Fernando Valenzuela winning his first game on April 9, 1981, the season opener, with a shut-out game. “Fernandomania” sweep the Chavez Ravine hillsides. Side 2 continues the season with the National League playoffs against the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos. The World Series is against the New York Yankees with Pinella, Gossage, Watson, Guidry, and Jackson for the Yankees. The LA Dodgers won the series 6 – 2.
Well, we hope you have enjoyed this recording and the other Vinyl Classics here on the internet jukebox.

Recording time 1h 5m 24s

I Put A Spell On You

I Put A Spell On You

Skipper Al on board and ready to present another Vinyl Classic here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio. This album is titled “I Put A Spell On You”by Nina Simone. The long-playing record album was recorded in Mono and released on the Philips record label in 1965.
Eunice Kathleen Wayman better known by her stage name NINA SIMONE, February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003, was a Grammy Award – nominated American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist. Nina originally aspired to become a classical pianist. Her vocal style is characterized by intense passion, a loose vibrato, and an unusual low vocal range. Also know as the High Priestess of Soul, she paid great attention to the musical expression of emotion. She recorded over 40 live and studio record albums. This album tracking listing “I put a spell on you, Tomorrow is my turn, No me quitte pas, Marriage is for old folks, July tree, Gimme some, Feeling good, One September day, Blues on purpose, Beautiful land, You got to learn, and Take care of business”. This album contains some of her best known songs.
Thank you for stopping by for a trip to the days of vinyl records, phonographs, artful lp covers, and a unique sound that can not be touched. Skipper Al and the East LA Revue.com invite you to check out the other programming and vinyl classics at your leisure. Enjoy Ms Nina Simone.

Better Days - Paul Butterfield

Better Days - Paul Butterfield

Ahoy, land-lovers! This is Skipper Al here to present another Vinyl Classic on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio site. I am glad to be back and it is a pleasure to present another blues long-playing record album by Paul Butterfield. This is another favorite of mine and titled “Better Days”. It was released on the Warner Brothers label in 1973.
Paul Butterfield was born in Chicago’s Hype Park area in 1942. With a heavy influence in blues music and the influence of black artists like Muddy Water, Junior Wells, and Howlin’ Wolf, he started his own band. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band performed at Woodstock, NY during the Summer of Love. After much success, the band broke-up in 1970. He formed a new group including guitarist Amos Garrett, Geoff and Maria Muldaur on vocals, pianist Ronnie Barron and bassist Billy Rich and named the ensemble “Better Days”. The songs on this LP include New Walking Blues, Broke My Baby’s Heart, Highway 28, Buried Alive in the Blues, Done A lot of Wrong Things, Rule the World, Nobody’s Fault But Mine, Baby Please Don’t Go, and  Please Send Me Someone to Love.
Thank you for joining us here on the internet jukebox that is The East LA Revue.com. Check out the other vinyl offerings and special DJ programming and podcasts. This is Skipper Al sailing around to your harbor, soon. May you always have Better Days.

Luis Gasca – Born To Love you 

Luis Gasca – Born To Love you 

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to welcome you to our very popular vinyl classics segment.  This time we visit the San Francisco bay area and the recording on Fantasy records Luis Gasca’s “Born to love you”.  This LP has become a collectors item and it was produced in 1974 by Orrin Keepnews.  It features some wonderful original tunes and some covers of notable Jazz classics. Luis was born in Houston, Texas in 1940 and at the time of this recording had worked with some notable groups and recordings including the first Malo LP, Mongo Santamaria, Janis Joplin, Little Joe y La Familia, Perez Prado, Cal Tjader, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, The Grateful Dead, George Benson, Joe Henderson, Jefferson Airplane and countless others.  Luis is known for his powerful and melodic sound and his great arrangements and ability to take standards and give them new life.  On this LP Luis works with some great musicians like; Joe Henderson – Tenor Sax, Mark Levine – Acoustic , Electric Piano and Trombone, Joe Gallardo – Trombone, Ray Pizzi – Soprano Sax and Basson, George Duke – Electric Piano, Hadley Caliman – Sax and Flute, John Heard on Bass, Carmelo Garcia – Timbales, Victor Pantoja – Congas and Jack DeJohnette – Drums.  The tunes featured include “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane, “Search for Peace”, “Just Say Goodbye”, “I was born to love you”, “Dr. Gasca” which was also recorded by the late great Mongo Santamaria.   We hope you enjoy this rare recording from trumpeter, Luis Gasca.   

Chicanos Explode in Concert – Let us Be Heard 

Chicanos Explode in Concert – Let us Be Heard 

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to welcome you to our vinyl classics segment.  This time we reach into deep into the vaults and pull out a gem of a recording from 1971 on the Mares record label “Chicanos Explode in Concert – Let us Be Heard”.  This is a rare recording of some soulful Chicano groups from East Los Angeles area who each have their own distinctive sound.  This LP was produced by Earl H. Chavez and features the groups “Cold Duck”, “Odyssey”, “T.C. and Friends”, “Thee Vellords”, “Our Generation”, “Freedom Suite” and “Truth”.   The liner notes written by Pablito Gordito explain that this recording was done to document the groups that participated in the East Los Angeles Championship battle of the bands.  These group were the finalist in the fourth annual battle.  “Cold Duck” won first prize and “Thee Vellords” and “Odyssey” were first and second runner-ups.  These were the sounds created by young Chicano musicians who wanted their music to be heard and enjoyed.  This LP represents some classic grooves and we share it with you our supportive and loyal listening audience.

Tierra – Together Again 

Tierra – Together Again

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to bring you another classic from our library, this time the timeless and classic band from Los Angeles Tierra.  This release from 1981 on Boardwalk records was the follow up recording to the LP “City Nights”.   This LP was recorded in Los Angeles at the Conways Recording Company and mastered at A & M Records in Hollywood.  Tierra at the time of this recording was enjoying huge success with their hits “ Together” and “Gonna Find her” and used this LP to follow up on that success.  Listen to the wonderful composition by Rudy Salas “ Wanna Get together again” and the smooth cover of the Delfonics signature tune “La La Means I love you”.  There are a few nice up tempo numbers like “Tequila”, “Celebrate with Tierra” and “Summer Daze” that allow the band to stretch out and groove with their signature latino sound.  The musicians on this set include: Bobby Navarette – Sax, Flute and Vocals, Phillip Madayag – Drums, Roberto (Bobby) Loya – Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Trombone, Steve Falomir – Bass, Joey Guera – Keyboards and Vocals, Andre Baeza – Congas, Percussion, Rudy Salas – Guitar and Vocals, Steve Salas – Vocals and Timbales.  We hope you enjoy this vinyl classic with your host Mr. Chico        

John Mayall - Live 1971

John Mayall - Live 1971

Welcome to the Vinyl Classics with your host and DJ, Skipper Al right here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio site. The Skipper is anchored down in Chavez Bay and brings us this European Import gem from the Polydor record label. Although, the record was recorded in live in Boston and New York, NA., it was produced in Germany. The import vinyl products from Europe, United Kingdom, and for the most part Japan are top quality and in high demand. You will enjoy a rich and deep tone from vinyl record while enjoying true surround sound.
This presentation is dedicated to Penelope Rae Rose from Skipper Al and the crew here at the radio site. The album is “John Mayall - Jazz Blues Fusion” performed and recorded live in Boston and New York. It was recorded in November 1971 and release in 1972. The album is up-beat and lively, with John Mayall on Harmonica, Vocals, and Guitar. The band musicians include Blue Mitchell, Clifford Solomon, Larry Taylor, Ron Selico, and Freddy Robinson. This is one of our favorites and the song list includes “Country Roads, Mess Around, Good Time Boogie, Change Your Ways, Dry Throat, Exercise in C Minor for Harmonica, Bass, and Shufflers, and Got To Be This Way”.
John Mayall is an English Musician, Singer, and Songwriter. He was born 29 November 1933. In 1970, he relocated from the United Kingdom to North America and continues to perform and produce music. Many of his earlier recordings were on the London record label and we hope to share some of those vinyl classics with you soon. This is Skipper Al here at the Revue Studios in Chavez Bay ready to hoist anchor and sail around to your locations soon.

Recording Time 46m 10s

Back to Oakland - Tower of Power

Back to Oakland - Tower of Power

Tower of Power is an American soul and funk, based horn section and band, originating from Oakland, CA. They have been performing for over 40 years now. The “Back to Oakland” vinyl record album was released in 1974 by Warner Bros. Records. It is Tower of Power’s fourth album and the third release by Warner Bros. record label. The song list for this LP includes Side 1- Oakland Stroke, Don't Change Horses (In The Middle of a Stream), Just When We Start Makin' It, Can't You See (You Doin' Me Wrong), Squib Cakes and Side 2- includes Time Will Tell, Man from the Past, Love's Been Gone So Long, I Got the Chop, Below Us, All the City Lights, and ...Oakland Stroke.
The band members are Lenny Pickett - 1st tenor sax, alto sax, bass sax, soprano sax, flute, alto flute, piccolo, Stephen "Doc" Kupka (The Doctor) - baritone sax, English horn, background vocals, Greg Adams - trumpet, fluegelhorn, orchestra bells, background vocals, Mic Gillette - trumpet, fluegelhorn, trombone, bass trombone, background vocals, Bruce Conte - guitar, background vocals, Chester Thompson - organ, bass pedals, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, clavinet, background vocals, Emilio Castillo - 2nd tenor sax, background vocals, Brent Byars - conga drums, David Garibaldi – drums, Francis Rocco Prestia – bass, and Lenny Williams - lead vocals. Ray Gillette and Kell Houston play trombone on “Time Will Tell:.
One of our favorite groups here on the East LA Revue.com. We have an band photo on the recording studios wall. We are pleased to feature this Vinyl Classic for you, our world-wide listening audience. This is dedicated to our brave men and women in uniform, serving away from home. You are not forgotten.
Tower of Power has been performing for over 40 years now and has released 19 albums, the latest is the new CD titled “Great American Soulbook” with special guests. We highly recommended it. For more information on Tower of Power contact http://www.towerofpower.com/memorabilia/gotham.htm and say hello from the staff and DJs here. Mic Gillette has contacted us on the air and when he visits Southern California. Always a pleasure and great time talking with MG. A big Q-VO to Jeff Eaton, Raider Larry, Al Carlos Hernandez, Jorge Santana, The Kool Katz – Kelly & Art, DJ David in Stockton, and Rey at KKUP in the San Jose and Bay area. Thank you all for stopping by and please check out the other vinyl offering here on the internet jukebox – The East LA Revue.com.

Tango - For Radio Air Play Only

Welcome to this presentation of our Vinyl Classics feature here on the East LA Revue.com Internet site. DJ Sapo presents the long-playing record album “Tango” by the band of the same name. This record was released in 1974 on the A & M record label. Tango band is comprised of four musicians headed by: Mark Guerrero – lead vocals, electric and acoustic guitar, electric piano, piano, and mellotron; Ernie Hernandez – drums, background vocals; Richard Rosas, bass guitar; John Valenzuela, lead guitar, background vocals. The album was produced by Joe Wissert.
This is a classic from the 1970s scene in the Southern California barrio of East Los Angeles. The music on this album is a nostalgic example of the musicians’ style and a sample of the Chicano consciousness of that time. It also marked a developmental time in Mark Guerreros career as he had performed with two other bands in the 1960s, this album was his solo-album. But, due to the record labels insistence that it be a band project and due to the close and groovy vibes with the musicians, the band and record were titled “Tango”. There are ten songs on this 1974 LP including He’s an Artist, Walk on Down, I’m a Human, Allesandro, I’m Brown, Rock & Roll Queen, Wild Night at the Old Rest Home, Brown Hair Growing’, Living Off The Land, and Greenback Blues. All songs are written and arranged by Mark Guerrero.
We hope that you enjoy the sounds of the 1970s and this classic vinyl gem. El Sapo and the East LA Revue.com present these recordings for the nostalgia and historical content. The sound from the Analog recordings gives you a deeper and richer tonality. It is truly 360 surround-sound Stereophonic. The album is also a rarer Promotional Copy from the first pressings. We obtained the copy of the LP from Mark Guerrero. Please visit his web site at http://www.markguerrero.com. The site contains an enormous wealth of the musical history of Mark Guerrero, of his Father the late and great - Lalo Guerrero, and many other facts and treasures from the vaults of the Chicano Musical Library. Check out his archived interviews with Chicano Music Legends and some of the memorabilia. Thanks Mark.  This is Sapo saying so long for now and I hope you enjoyed this Vinyl Classic.

Recording Time 41m 14s.

Ten Golden Years - Brenda Lee

Welcome to another vinyl classic here on the East LA Revue.com with your host and DJ, El Beto-Man. He is here to present an album that was released in 1966 on MCA record label titled “10 Golden Years Brenda Lee”and includes Jambalaya (On the Bayou), Dynamite, Bill Bailey Wont You Please Come Home, Sweet Nothings, I’m Sorry, Fool #1, Dum Dum, All Alone Am I, As Usual, and Too Many Rivers.
Brenda Mae Turpley (born 12.11.1944) is better known as Brenda Lee. Brenda is an American performer, who sang rockabilly, pop and country music who had 37 US chart hits during the 1960s. Her biggest hits were the 1958 “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree” and the 1960 hit “I’m Sorry”. She is a member of the Rock and Roll, Country Music, and Rockabilly halls of fame. She currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
El Beto-Man enjoys all of the Brenda Lee Christmas songs and found new treasures listening to this record. This album was released in his birth year so he finds this record release to be good timing. We hope you have also enjoyed this Vinyl Classic. For more information about Brenda Lee, please check out http://www.brendalee.com.
Thank you for your support of the Firme Memories Show and the other segments and DJs here on the East LA Revue.com. Roberto “El Beto-Man” Tijerina can be reached at mechamanual@hotmail.com or at www.RobertoTijerina.com.

Tapestry - Carol King

Dona Pancha digs deep deep into the vaults for this album by Songwriter and Vocalist Carole King. “Tapestry” released in 1971 and a favorite since, has received Four Grammy Awards including Best Album. Featuring Carole 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 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 Vietnam. That is part of the enjoyment of listening to record albums and remembering the times that you heard the record play.
So please enjoy this selection and treatment by Dona Pancha and the Clean-up Show here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio.  47m 43s

Landy Nova

De Ahora, Palante Inca Records 1974 SLP1036

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.

El Chicano – Cinco 1974 MCA Records 

Gozando with Chico and EastLArevue.com are proud to present to you another classic recording from our library.  This time we go back in time to the year 1974 and visit the popular Los Angeles based band, El Chicano and their album “Cinco”.  El Chicano broke out into the national music scene with the release of their 1970 debut smash "Viva Tirado." The album, released on MCA records, became a huge success, thanks in part to the chart-topping prowess of its title track.  On this album El Chicano gets into a funky groove visiting some classics and adding their signature mixture of Latin, Rock and Funk.  This LP features the tune “El Cayuco” composed by the late Timbalero and bandleader Tito Puente, “The Latin One” that was used for the movie Donnie Brasco, ”Ahora Si” that was a big hit for New York conguero Ray Barretto, also a nice version of “Little Sunflower” written by Jazz Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard.  Listen to the harmony, the swing and grooves that these pioneers of Latin Rock create on this historic recording.  This recording features the talents of: Bobby Espinosa on Keyboards, Arp and Vocals; Mickey Lespron on Electric and Acoustic 12 string guitar; Enrique Andre Baeza on Congas & Percussion; Hector Rudy Regalado on Timbales, percussion, drums and vocals; Brian Magness on Bass; Jerry Salas on Electric & Acoustic Guitars and Vocals; Eddie Rodriguez on Drums, Percussion and Vocals.  We hope you enjoy the sounds of El Chicano and the album “Cinco”.        

Willie Bobo – A New Dimension

Gozando with Chico and Eastlarevue.com are proud to present you with another classic recording from our library.  This time Mr. Chico brings out one of his favorite recordings from Timbalero / Vocalist the late great Willie Bobo.  This LP A New Dimension recorded in 1968 in New York City features a mixed bag of musical rhythms from Willie and the band.  Actually the mixture of different music idioms is what has made created Willie’s signature sound.  On this recording Willie is working along side long time musical partners Guitarist Sonny Henry and Conguero Victor Pantoja who have been apart of the great Willie Bobo sound for years.  This album allows you the listener to enjoy Willie on vocals with the tunes “Quieres Volver”, “Yellow Days”, “The Look of Love” and to enjoy the vibrant and smooth sound of Willie’s Timbales playing on the tunes “ Lisa”, “Sham Time” , “Psychedelic Blues” and the Hugh Masakela classic “Grazing in the Grass”.  This is vintage Willie Bobo and the groove created on this album is a perfect example of the ability that Willie had to incorporate different elements into his sound.  On this LP you will hear the sound of a complete string section including Violins, cellos, tympanis and even an English Horn and Clarinet.  The other musicians featured include: Chuck Rainey on Bass, Jimmy Owens on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Kenny Rodgers on Tenor and Alto Sax, Felix Wilkins on Flute, Osvaldo Martinez on Guiro and Campana, John Rodriguez on Bongos and percussion.  We hope you enjoy A New Dimension by the Late Willie Bobo on our vinyl classics segment

Herbert Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - The Lonely Bull

Welcome to this Vinyl Classics presentation here on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio Station. Steven Chavez, Station Manager here to present a long playing record album from the A&M label “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Toro)”by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. This was the TJBs first and A&M record labels first album. It was released in 1962 in Stereo sound. The title song “The Lonely Bull” reached #6 on the national billboards that same year. Albert is the A in A&M.
Due to the success of the song and demand for concert tours, Herb went to Hollywood and assembled the recording and performance group the Tijuana Brass. The group went on to score 5 number 1 hits, 28 record albums on A&M, eight Grammy Awards, fourteen Platinum albums, and fifteen Gold albums.
 The song list on this LP includes the Lonely Bull, El Lobo, Tijuana Sauerkrout, Desafinado, Mexico, Never On Sunday, Struttin’ with Maria, Let It Be Me, Acapulco, Limbo Rock, Crawfish, and A Quiet Tear.
Herbert Alpert is of Israeli - American descent and born in Los Angeles, California. He learned to play the trumpet and other instruments and graduated from Fairfax High School in 1952.  Herb went on and also graduated from the University of Southern California and was a member of the USC Trojan marching band. He later joined the US Army and performed for in military ceremonies. In 1957, he joined with Lou Adler and later D. Moss to form A & M.
* Of significant note to me and maybe others is that none of the members of the group were Latino, Mexican-Americans, ni nada. I was in junior high school when this song came was released and lead to believe that this group was from Tijuana.
Oh well, you learn something everyday y mas on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio. Please check out the other Vinyl Classics and DJ programming. Recording Time 36m 42s

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Ahoy Mates, this is Skipper Al with my cruiser anchored here in Chavez Bay. It is good to be back off the California coast and in safe harbor. I can log into the East LA Revue.com internet radio station in by boat cruising on the Pacific Ocean. The music is everywhere you want it to be. I enjoy listening to the Vinyl Classics and asked the land-lovers here to share a favorite album of mine “The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (album)”by the same named band. They said that I could do the service myself, so here I be.
This LP was released in 1965 on the Elektra record label. The PB Blues Band featured Paul Butterfield – Harmonica and vocals, Mike Bloomfield – Guitar, Elvin Bishop – Guitar, Mark Naftalin – Organ, Jerome Arnold – Bass Guitar, and Sam Lay – Drums and lead vocals on “Got My Mojo Working”.
The track listing includes Born in Chicago, Shake Your Money Maker, Blues with a Feeling, Thank You Mr. Poobah, I Got My Mojo Working, Mellow Down Easy, Screamin’, Our Love is Drifting, Mystery Train, Last Night, and Look Over Yonder Wall.
Paul Butterfield (December 17, 1942 – May 4, 1987) was an American blues vocalist and harmonica player. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band helped introduce modern Chicago-style blues to mainstream white audiences, along with bands like Cream. The PB Blues Band performed at Woodstock and the Monterey International Pop Festival in the late 1960s.
Well we hope that you have enjoyed the musical experience here on the Vinyl Classics feature on the internet jukebox. This is Skipper Al saying, Chips Ahoy and bidding all a safe cruise.                    Recording Time 40m 42s

Burt Bacharach - Reach Out

Welcome to the Vinyl Classics on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio Station. “Burt Bacharach: Reach Out” is the first production released by A & M records, featuring his music. Hal David wrote the beautiful lyrics for all these songs that were composed, arranged, conducted, and produced by Burt Bacharach. The vinyl long-playing record album was released in 1967 and remains an excellent source of instrumental versions of their early hits. The record was reissued on CD in the late 1990s. Dionne Warwick sang most of these songs and had many hits written & composed by the Hal David/Burt Bacharach team. Dionne had over 38 songs to her credit by Bacharach/David. She is singing the back ground vocals on this LP. The song list includes Reach Out For Me, Alfie, Bond Street, Are You There (With Another Girl). What The World Need Now Is Love, The Look Of Love, A House Is Not A Home, I Say A Little Prayer, The Windows Of The World, Lisa, and Message To Michael. Many of these songs are on my favorites list. Burt was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 12, 1928.
This is Steven Chavez, Station Manager and we hope that you enjoy this LP for the songs and for the stereo sound by A & M Records. The tone and fidelity are deeper and richer than the sound from the condensed-sound versions (CDs). Please check out the other vinyl classic offerings and the DJ programming on our Home page and Thank You for logging onto the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio Station. Recording Time 34m 34s

Bo Diddley - New Dimensions

Welcome to another Vinyl Classic here on the East LA Revue.com internet radio station. This is Bo Diddley “New Dimension” on the legendary Chess Record Label. It was produced in 1970 by Bob Gallo and includes a fresh mix of music and attitude by the master guitarist - Bo Diddley.

It was 1970 and the Chess Record Label was looking to produce more records and up-date the action on their musicians. This LP is one such attempt and not a bad one at that. They included four songs by John Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival fame (who were tearing up the music charts at that time) and McDaniels (Bo) tune “Pollution”. One thing is consistent and that is the unmistakable sound of Bo Diddley vocals and his interpretations on his electric guitar.

The songs include on Side 1 – The Shape I’m In, I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know, Pollution, and Bad Moon Rising. Side 2 – Down On The Corner, I Said Shutup Woman, Bad Side Of The Moon, Lodi, and Go For Broke (Inst). Recorded in Stereo at Kings Park, New York.

Bo Diddley was born on December 30, 1928 in Mississippi and passed in 2008. He was born Ellas Otha Bates’ he used his adopted surname of McDaniels for a time and later changed his name due to the music business. He is a Grammy Award recipient and inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. His musical style has influenced so many.

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Trini Lopez "Live" at PJs

This is Steven Chavez for the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio here to present a long-playing record album from 1963. This LP is the Trini Lopez “Live at PJs”on the Reprise Record Label and recorded Stereophonic sound. The featured song on this vinyl record, “If I Had A Hammer” reached #2 on the record charts and billboard lists that year. This is Trini at his best, with a live audience.
Trindad Lopez III was born in Dallas, Texas on May 15, 1937. The family struggled to make ends meet.  His Father taught him to play the guitar and he learned the music from his Mother and at family gatherings. He was recognized by many for his talent as a vocalist and musician but he was denied the opportunity because of his Mexican surname and heritage. Trini Lopez refused to change his name and in 1962 was final given his reward with a long term contract from Frank Sinatra’s Reprise record company.
This album is his first long-playing record and has a variety of songs including A-ME-RI-CA, If I Had A Hammer, Bye Bye Blackbird, Cielito Lindo, This Land Is Your Land, What’d I Say, La Bamba, Granada, Medley - Gotta Travel On/Down By The Riverside/Marianne, When The Saints Go Marching In/Volare, and Unchain Your Heart. The music is in Stereophonic and rich in tonality and clarity. This is a nostalgic experience and a good example of the sounds from the early 1960s. We hope that you enjoy the Vinyl Classics here on the internet jukebox.

Recording Time 40m 10s

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