Made In the U.K. Vols.1-4: A Brumbeat and Merseybeat Collection (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

For this compilation we are taking a trip back to the 60's in the U.K. for a selection of Brumbeat and Merseybeat sounds. This is a collection of foot stompin' and head shakin' tracks, with a few slower paced ones in the mix, that will take you back to a time in history that was vibrant and exciting!

Vol.1

1 Dimples - Spencer Davis Group

2 If You Won't Come Back - The 'Takers

3 My Advice (Demo Version) - Billy Fury

4 Night Of Fear - The Move

5 My Colour Is Blue - Nicky James

6 Steady Date - The Three Bells

7 When You Walk In The Room - The Searchers

8 You Better Run - The 'N Betweens

9 Ain't She Sweet - The Beatles

10 It Keeps Rainin' - Keith Powell

11 That's Alright - Jimmy Powell & The Five Dimensions

12 The Wild Side Of Life - Tommy Quickly & The Remo Four

13 Can't See For Looking - The Bobcats

14 Don't Cry For Me - Mark Peters & The Silhouettes

15 How Do You Do It? - Gerry & The Pacemakers

16 Journey Into Dreams - The Wolves

17 Ciao Baby - The Montanas

18 Fortune Teller - Tony Jackson & The Vibrations

19 Some Other Guy - The Big Three

20 You'd Better Come Home - The Rockin' Berries

21 Sadness Hides The Sun - Greta Ann

22 Sweets For My Sweet - The Searchers

23 The Eagle Flies On Friday - The Exceptions

24 Your Loving Ways - Carl Wayne & The Vikings

25 He's In Town - The Rockin' Berries

Vol.2

1 Lies - Johnny Sandon & The Remo Four

2 Real Good Girl - The Ugly's

3 Stage Door - Tony Jackson

4 Daydreaming Of You - The Hellions

5 Difference Of Opinion - The Montanas

6 I Wanna Know - Paddy Klaus & Gibson

7 Love Potion No. 9 - The Searchers

8 Take It Or Leave It - Cinnamon Quill

9 Dawn (Go Away) - The Rockin' Berries

10 Go Now - The Moody Blues

11 I Don't Care - The Chants

12 She Belongs To Me - The Masterminds

13 Don't Leave Me In The Dark - Young Blood

14 I'm A Lover Not A Fighter - The Brand

15 Money {That's What I Want} - The Undertakers

16 Wastin' Time - Jimmy Tarbuck

17 Boys - Jeannie & The Big Guys

18 Sugar Babe - Jimmy Powell & The Five Dimensions

19 Take Me For What I'm Worth - The Searchers

20 William Chalker's Time Machine - The Lemon Tree

21 His Lordship - Gary Aston

22 Kiss Me Now - Tommy Quickly & The Remo Four

23 Take Me For A Little While - The Koobas

24 Walk Baby Walk - Johnny Neal & The Starliners

25 Here She Comes - The Breakaways

Vol.3

13 Pain - The Rockin' Berries

13 What'cha Gonna Do Baby - Jason Eddie & The Centremen

13 You Could Be Fun (At The End Of A Party) - Carl Wayne & The Vikings

14 Doctor Junk - Ian Campbell Group

14 Hippy Hippy Shake - The Swinging Blue Jeans

14 No Good Without You Baby - Paddy Klaus & Gibson

14 People Get Ready - Keith Powell

15 All My Loving - The Trends

15 Dream Child - The Hellions

15 Please Stay - The Cryin' Shames

15 Wizard Of Gobsolod - Velvett Fogg

16 I've Seen The Light - The Ugly's

16 Needles And Pins - The Searchers

16 Sorrow - The Merseys

16 Wake Up My Mind - The Ugly's

17 A Place I Know - The Koobas

17 Just A Little Bit - The Undertakers

17 Mary Colinto - Paradox

17 Take My Hand - Mike Sheridan's Lot

18 All That Is Mine Can Be Yours - The Montanas

18 I Want You - Jeannie & The Big Guys

18 Take It Or Leave It - The Searchers

19 He Doesn't Love Me - The Breakaways

19 My Girl - Carl Wayne & The Vikings

19 Quick Before They Catch Us - Paddy Klaus & Gibson

Vol.4

1 The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill - Young Blood

2 Baby I Like The Look Of You - Peter London

3 Singing The Blues - Jason Eddie & The Centremen

4 The Colour Of My Love - Jefferson

5 Then I'll Be Home - The Chants

6 Aggravation - Chris Curtis

7 At The Club - The Wolves

8 For Your Love (Demo) - The Ace Kefford Stand

9 The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Trends

10 Days Of Broken Arrows - Idle Race

11 Hungry - The 5 a.m. Event

12 Sally Go 'Round The Roses - The Remo Four

13 Shades Of Blue - The Revolution

14 I'm No Good For Her - Copperfield

15 It's Almost Good - Eddie Cave & The Fyx

16 Some Kinda Wonderful - Johnny Sandon & The Remo Four

17 The Quiet Explosion - The Ugly's

18 Early Morning Rain - The Settlers

19 It's A Crime - The Kirkbys

20 Jackie - Sight And Sound

21 Love Or Money - The Wackers

22 Bye Bye Baby - Tony Jackson & The Vibrations

23 Nobody Waved Goodbye - The Cryin' Shames

24 Slow Down - Jimmy Powell

25 That's When Happiness Began - The Montanas

Made In the U.K.

Classic 60's USA Vol.2 - various artists (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

Th second volume of 60's popular artists and hits from the USA incorporating pop, rock, soul, folk, easy listening and instrumental. 

1 Do You Believe In Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful 

2 Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon [Mono] - Neil Diamond 

3 I Am a Rock - Simon & Garfunkel 

4 I Saw Her Again Last Night - The Mamas And The Papas 

5 I'm A Believer - The Monkees 

6 Surfin' Safari - Beach Boys 

7 Tic-Tac-Toe - Booker T. & The MG's 

8 (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin 

9 By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Glen Campbell 

10 Mexican Road Dance - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 

11 You Got to Me [Mono] - Neil Diamond 

12 Crying - Roy Orbison 

13 Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind - The Lovin' Spoonful 

14 Sweet Blindness (Digitally Remastered 1997) - The Fifth Dimension 

15 (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame - Elvis Presley 

16 Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MG's 

17 Don't Worry Baby - Beach Boys 

18 Running Scared - Roy Orbison 

19 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Simon & Garfunkel 

20 Where's The Playground Suzie - Glen Campbell 

21 A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You - The Monkees 

22 Dedicated To The One I Love - The Mamas And The Papas 

23 Lana - Roy Orbison 

24 Return To Sender - Elvis Presley 

25 Abanda - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 

26 Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel 

27 You Didn't Have To Be So Nice - The Lovin' Spoonful 

28 Wedding Bell Blues (Digitally Remastered: 1997) - The Fifth Dimension 

29 Galveston - Glen Campbell 

30 Look Out Here Comes Tomorrow - The Monkees 

31 Make Your Own Kind Of Music - The Mamas And The Papas 

32 My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & The MG's 

33 Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley 

34 Honey Come Back - Glen Campbell 

35 Daydream Believer - The Monkees 

36 The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley 

37 Whipped Cream - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 

38 Workin' On A Groovy Thing (Digitally Remastered 1997) - The Fifth Dimension 

39 It's Getting Better - The Mamas And The Papas 

40 The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel 

Classic 60's USA Vol.2

Rock and Roll Rarities Vol.2 - various artists (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

This second volume of rock and roll rarities is a mix of alternate takes, cover versions and some of those lesser known tracks you may not have heard before or were not that popular in their time. Again, the main theme here is they all ROCK!!

1 That's All Right [Alternate Take] - Elvis Presley 

2 Bark, Battle And Ball - The Platters 

3 Good Rockin' Tonight - Buddy Holly 

4 Boom Boom Boom Yippy Yi Ya (Take 5) - Bob Luman 

5 Sixty Minute Man - Roberta Lee & Hardrock Gunter 

6 Hey Elvis ( 1, Recording ) - Boots Randolph 

7 Twenty-Flight Rock [Alt] - Eddie Cochran 

8 Let The Good Times Roll [Alt] - Shirley & Lee 

9 Maybelline - Marty Robbins 

10 Flip, Flop And Bop - Floyd Cramer 

11 Hound Dog - Little Esther 

12 Rocket 88 - Bill Haley and His Saddlemen 

13 Heartbreak Hotel [Alternate Take 6] - Elvis Presley 

14 Rockabye Baby - Big Mama Thornton 

15 That's My Little Suzie (Gold Star Studio outtake) - Ritchie Valens 

16 Baby Blue (Version 1) - Gene Vincent 

17 Guitar Boogie - Arthur Smith and The Crackerjacks 

18 Such A Night (take 5) - The Drifters 

19 Wild, Wild Young Man - Ruth Brown 

20 Rockhouse - Buddy Knox And Jimmy Browen With The Rhythm Orchids 

21 Boogie Woogie Country Girl - Big Joe Turner 

22 Loosely (aka The Wild One) - Ike Turner & His Kings Of Rhythm 

23 Jim Dandy Got Married - LaVern Baker 

24 Diggin' The Boogie (alt.) - Roy Hall 

25 Reelin' And Rockin' (Take 1)  - Chuck Berry 

Rock and Roll Rarities Vol.2

Retro Rockers Vols.1 & 2 - various artists (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

These compilations are a mix of tracks I have collected from YouTube (of which I have a few). They are mostly contemporary artists playing their own original rock and roll and rockabilly tunes and a few classic artists playing covers as well. The common thread is that they are ALL killer tracks (in my opinion). Enjoy these HOT rockers!

Retro Rockers Vol.1:

1 Angel Eyes - The Obscuritones 

2 Back Home - Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets 

3 Beltane Fire - Billy Ruffians & The Blue Cats 

4 Betty Lou - The Cadillac Kings  

5 Bourbon In Your Eyes - Devil Doll 

6 Burning Love - Darrel Higham 

7 Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC Cover - Postmodern Jukebox ft. Tara Louise 

8 Come On Pretty Baby (BOPFLIX sessions) - Emma & The Ragmen 

9 Dirty Baby - Danny Rockabilly and His Clan 

10 Drinkin' Gasoline - The Baboons 

11 Go Big Beat - The Megatons 

12 He's A Wolf (BOPFLIX sessions) - Tornado Beat! 

13 Hey, Ho Rock and Roll - The Cellmates 

14 High Class Baby - Darrel Higham 

15 Hipshakin' - Fanny Mae & The Dynamite Believers 

16 Hobo Blues (Live @ Bristol Rhythm & Roots) - Old Line Skiffle Combo 

17 Ice Cold - Darrel Higham 

18 I'm Lost About You - Sonny and His Wild Cows 

19 Jack Of Diamonds (Live @Rhythm and Roots in Bristol) - Old Line Skiffle Combo 

20 Jiggle Wiggle Walkin' Baby - Ed Cavin & The Blue Kings 

21 Knee High & Risin (bopflix sessions) - The Hi-Jivers  

22 Ledley Zeppelin - Gang Band Rockabilly 

23 Linda - The Starfires 

24 Rockabilly Boogie - Darrel Higham & The Enforcers 

25 New Orleans (live) - Jeff Beck & Gary U.S.Bonds 

Retro Rockers Vol.1

Retro Rockers Vol.2:

1 Hey Pretty Baby - Darrel Higham 

2 Jackson (feat. Sparky from Demented Are Go) - The Hillbilly Moon Explosion 

3 Lovin' You - Lil'Camille & The Rattletones 

4 Matchbox (Studio Version) - The Mavericks 

5 My Love For Evermore - The Hillbilly Moon Explosion  (ft. Sparky from Demented Are Go)  

6 Pass That Bottle - The Devil's Daughters 

7 Plastic Fish (Live @ Rhythm & Roots) - Old Line Skiffle Combo 

8 Right Amount Of Wrong - Imelda May & Darrel Higham 

9 Rockabilly Boogie_ - The Obscuritones 

10 Rockabilly Feeling - The Cellmates 

11 Rockabilly Legacy feat. JF Dérec - The Spunyboys 

12 Rockabilly Rhythm - Tom Stormy Trio feat Rhythm Sophie 

13 Rocket To the Moon - Moonlight Howlers 

14 Rockhouse - Darrel Higham 

15 Shake, Rattle & Roll - Jeff Beck, Brian Setzer, Darrel Higham 

16 Slow Down - Lil'Camille & The Rattletones 

17 Soulful Dress - The Hawkmen 

18 Speedy Race - The Cellmates 

19 Sweet Baby of Mine - Tammi Savoy and Chris Casello Combo 

20 They Call Me The Breeze - Raul Malo 

21 This Train (Rhythm Riot festival) BOPFLIX sessions - Alan Power & The Aftershocks 

22 Train Kept A Rollin' [live session] - Imelda May 

23 Turn Around And Go - Darrel Higham 

24 Tutti Frutti - Keep a Rockin'! 

25 You Never Can Tell - Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings 

Retro Rockers Vol.2

Classic 60's USA Vol.1 - various artists (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

The 60's were one of the most exciting decades in terms of music. The new artists and sounds that emerged from this era created the blueprint for what came in the decades following.

For this compilation I've collected some of the popular artists and hits from the USA incorporating pop, rock, soul, folk, easy listening and instrumental. If you're already a fan of 60's music you will enjoy the nostalgic trip, and if you're not so familiar then enjoy the adventure of discovering these classics.

1 A Taste Of Honey - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 

2 How Does That Grab You, Darlin' - Nancy Sinatra 

3 I Got You Babe (feat. Cher) - Sonny & Cher 

4 In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett 

5 Last Train To Clarksville - The Monkees 

6 Monday, Monday - The Mamas And The Papas 

7 Respect - Aretha Franklin 

8 Solitary Man [Mono] - Neil Diamond 

9 Stuck On You - Elvis Presley 

10 Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful 

11 The Girls in Paris (with Suzi Jane Hokum) - Lee Hazlewood 

12 The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel 

13 Try A Little Kindness - Glen Campbell 

14 Up, Up and Away - The Fifth Dimension 

15 Wouldn't It Be Nice [Stereo Mix] - The Beach Boys 

16 Ain't That Love - Jackie DeShannon 

17 Alone - Rick Nelson 

18 Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful 

19 Green Onions - Booker T. & The MG's 

20 (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 

21 Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) - Roy Orbison 

22 California Dreamin' - The Mamas And The Papas 

23 Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel 

24 (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone - The Monkees 

25 Darling, I Hum Our Song - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas 

26 Kentucky Woman [Mono] - Neil Diamond 

27 Sloop John B [Stereo Mix] - The Beach Boys 

28 Spanish Flea - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass 

29 Suzanne On A Sunday Morning - Rick Nelson 

30 These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra 

31 When You Walk In The Room - Jackie DeShannon 

32 Witchita Lineman - Glen Campbell 

33 Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis Presley 

34 Blue Angel - Roy Orbison 

35 Darling Be Home Soon - The Lovin' Spoonful 

36 Do Right Woman - Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin 

37 Jellybread - Booker T. & The MG's 

38 Learn How To Fly (Digitally Remastered 1997) - The Fifth Dimension 

39 Come Home Baby - Wilson Pickett 

40 So Long, Babe - Lee Hazlewood 

Classic 60's USA Vol.1

Rock and Roll Rarities Vol.1 (A TJR Original Compilation)

 

This is the first of a series of compilations from my own collection. These tracks are alternate versions, different takes or covers of hits by other artists. Some may vary only slightly than the popular version but are still worth a listen. Others are the less popular or not well known tracks from the classic rock and roll artists. The common connection is that they all ROCK!

Rock and Roll Rarities Vol.1:

1 (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock (with count-in) - Bill Haley and His Comets

2 Rock & Roll Music (unreleased version) - Chuck Berry

3 Shake, Rattle And Roll (take 8) - Elvis Presley

4 Blueberry Hill (Original Key) - Fats Domino

5 Long Tall Sally (The Thing) - Little Richard

6 Lonely Weekends - Wanda Jackson

7 Hey, Doll Baby [Demo] - The Everly Brothers

8 Midnight Shift (unissued) - Buddy Holly

9 Jelly Bean - Eddie Cochran

10 Blue Suede Shoes (alt. 2) - Carl Perkins

11 Be-Bop-A-Lula (take 12) - Gene Vincent

12 Bigelow 6-200 (alt) - Brenda Lee

13 Honky Tonk - The Champs

14 Be-Bop Baby (album version) - Ricky Nelson

15 Suzi-Q (alternate version) - Dale Hawkins

16 White Ligtnin' - Big Bopper

17 Shake Baby Shake (2) - Johnny O'Keefe

18 Sixteen Tons - Bo Diddley

19 Dance With Me Honey (Rock With Me Baby No.2) - Billy Lee Riley

20 Ooby Dooby - Janis Martin

21 Mean Little Mama (Alt) - Roy Orbison

22 Hound Dog - Freddie Bell & The Bellboys

23 Little School Girl - Larry Williams

24 Runaway [Stereo] [Different Take Version] - Del Shannon

25 Rumble - Duane Eddy

Rock and Roll Rarities Vol.1

The Beatles - The Instrumental Mixes Vols.3 & 4 (A TJR Compilation)

 

Continuing with my series of Beatles instrumental mixes, these are volumes 3 and 4 with tracks from their middle to later period. Some very interesting tracks here that are stand alone without the vocals and almost totally new versions. To me these highlight the creative musicianship and production qualities of the Beatles in the studio and why they are still revered today.

Full credit to the creative people on YouTube who produced these mixes.

Vol.3

1 It Won't Be Long (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

2 Another Girl (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

3 Think For Yourself (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

4 I Need You (Instrumental Mix & Backing Vocals) - The Beatles 

5 I'll Cry Instead (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

6 It's Only Love (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

7 Things We Said Today (Instrumental & Paul's Second Vocal Line) - The Beatles 

8 You Won't See Me (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

9 Girl (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

10 Paperback Writer (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

11 You've Got To Hide Your Love Away (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

12 Good Day Sunshine (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

13 Yellow Submarine (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

14 Across The Universe (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

The Instrumental Mixes Vol.3

Vol.4

1 Magical Mystery Tour (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

2 Hello, Goodbye (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

3 Your Mother Should Know (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

4 She's Leaving Home (Take 1 Instrumental) - The Beatles 

5 Nowhere Man (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

6 Old Brown Shoe (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

7 I'm So Tired (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

8 Sexy Sadie (Backing Vocals, Drums And Guitar) - The Beatles 

9 The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

10 The Ballad Of John And Yoko (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

11 Revolution (Instrumental) - The Beatles 

12 Something (Take 39 Instrumental Strings Only) - The Beatles 

13 Mean Mr. Mustard (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles 

14 Don't Let Me Down (Instrumental) - The Beatles 

15 Get Back (Instrumental) - The Beatles 

16 Hey Jude (Instrumental) - The Beatles 

The Instrumental Mixes Vol.4

The Beatles - The Instrumental Mixes Vols.1 & 2 (A TJR Compilation)

 

Have you ever wondered what your favourite band would sound like if you took their vocals out of the song mix? Well, there are some very clever people on YouTube who have been remixing Beatles tunes for many years and fans have been enjoying these new mixes as a way to revisit these popular songs.

What I have been doing is collecting these and creating my own compilations of some of these mixes. These are the first two volumes. You can use them sing along with, maybe for that next karaoke party, or play along with your own instrument.

I'll have more volumes to come but would be interested to know your comments on these.

Vol.1

1 My Bonnie (Instrumental & Backing Vocals) - The Beat Brothers

2 Leave My Kitten Alone (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

3 From Me To You (Instrumental) - The Beatles

4 Please Please Me (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

5 I Saw Her Standing There (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

6 I Wanna Be Your Man (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

7 Rock And Roll Music (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

8 I Want To Hold Your Hand (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

9 Long Tall Sally (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

10 Matchbox (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

11 Can't Buy Me Love (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

12 Eight Days A Week (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

13 You're Going To Lose That Girl (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

14 You Can't Do That (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

15 Roll Over Beethoven (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

Vol.2

1 All I've Got to Do (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

2 Baby's In Black (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

3 Chains (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

4 Devil In Her Heart (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

5 Every Little Thing (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

6 I Call Your Name (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

7 I Feel Fine (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

8 If I Fell (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

9 I'm Looking Through You (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

10 Kansas City   Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

11 Little Child (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

12 No Reply (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

13 Not A Second Time (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

14 She's A Woman (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

15 The Word (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

16 There's A Place (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

17 Ticket To Ride (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

18 When I Get Home (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles

19 Yes It Is (Instrumental Mix) - The Beatles