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!
02/22/14
The Sheppards
1959, Apex 7750
Genre: Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
This copy sounds a lot better than it looks! I'm making a snippet of the song since I just don't hear it often enough... Sublime!
02/09/14
The Everly Brothers
1961, WB 5199
Genre: Rockabilly/Retro
What a great single! Both sides hit the Billboard Top 10, and the B side (which was the slightly bigger hit) is an enduring classic written by Sonny Curtis, lead guitarist and vocalist for the post-Buddy Holly Crickets, who also penned the epic "I Fought The Law."
02/08/14
Jean Carn
1978, Phil. Int'l. 3646
Genre: Northern Soul, Philly Style
Don't miss this terrific dance number with some really great string arrangements going on.
02/08/14
Reflections
1976, Capitol 4358
Genre: Other Northern Soul
This terrific Philly-Soul dancer will definitely get you up on your feet!
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