A quick look round will show most people are eating credit crunchies for breakfast, courtesy of our friendly Banks and Governments, who are happily selling us down the river at the moment.
This goes for a fair whack of the collectors I know too, who are being far more cautious than ever. Annoyingly, at a time when money seems to be tight there’s a tidy influx of sought after records appearing on sales lists, maybe due to people selling up to make some quick cash - who knows?
After discussing this ongoing situation with Jamie Coughlan, we decided we’d pool our collections and start The Recession Sessions, which will hopefully (or not, depending on your out look on the current financial situation!) become a regular feature here.
We’ve decided to post some decent 45s that we like, all of which can be found readily on Ebay or elsewhere online, and cost pretty much the same as a Big Mac and Fries.
Feel free to spread the love by posting any files in the comments box that you feel might fit into this category. We have tried to steer away from major label stuff but that doesn’t mean you have to.
Fittingly, an increase in new subscribers and downloads has seen my account get totally caned in the last few days (Bandwidth's too tight to mention!!). Unfortunately this has seen a large portion of the older posts on the site become unavailable to you. But fear not as this should be rectified in the next few days, so please pop back later on to pick up anything you’ve missed lately.
Anyway on with business. Ladies and gentlemen…….The Recession Sessions!!
Intro
Jamie C
Apostles Of Music - Look Where He Brought Us From - Revival Records
A nice bit of Gospel Funk to kick off with. I've seen this not sell on Ebay for 10 quid! Classy 45 for the lack of money for sure.
Isley Brothers - Take Inventory - T Neck
Basically most of their 45s on this label are awesome. Work To Do being a firm favourite and Sock It Too also hits the spot. You could probably buy all 3 with a tenner and still get a Coke with the change.
Mr Double Down
Jerry O - Soul Lover - Boo-Ga-Loo RecordsA record which has certainly dropped in price and is also much cheaper and easily obtainable than the Keb Darge comped Mutt And Jeffo version.
Count Sidney & His Dukes - The Grandpa - Goldband Records
Straight up R&B from the quality Goldband label. Keep an ear to the ground for the other Count Sidney 45s on this label which are equally as good as this.
Jamie C
Monica - I Don't Know Nothing Else To Tell You – ToxanSame label as Herb... This is one of a few Monica did on this label. Classy horn work on this cracking sister funk outing. Amusing lyrics, basically saying she's as thick as pig shit but she's loyal and loves her man. Romantic stuff!
Mickey Murray - I Can't Tell Ya – Federal
Cracking JB style funk. I think this can go for a bit more than 'cheapie value' (seen as high a 60 quid on some lists) however last two I've picked up from Ebay have been for 7 quid. Value for money factor - high!
Chet Davenport - War In The Ghetto - King Bee Records
I was surprised at how many people didn't seem to know this 45, but not surprised that they thought it was gonna cost them to get it. I've had a few of these over the years and this minty one cost 4 dollars 18 months ago from Ebay.
Mr Double Down
Paul Humphrey And His Cool Aid Chemists - Detroit - Lizard RecordsSuper big drums straight out of L.A. Can be picked up for less than a tenner with a little bit of looking.
Bo Diddley - Ooh Baby - Checker
This one was bought to my attention by Hoppin’ John who recently started dropping it again at our regular nights. Sounds great over a big bassy system!!
Rufus Thomas - So Hard To Get Along - Stax Records
Awesome Southern Soul from Rufus – Coupled with Funky Mississippi, so you definitely get a lot of bang for your bucks with this one!
Jamie C
Harvey Averne And His Band – People - Uptight Records
Tight Latin soul 45 here from Harvey and his band. Favourite of mine for a long while and also Helena at Sweden’s Club Function. Dance floor friendly.
Oscar Weathers - Just To Prove To You – Top And Bottom
Cracking piece of funky soul here. I’ve heard this out a few times of late. Kinda in vogue sound and a damn fine cheapie.
Mark V – Gone! – Sagport
Now this is an interesting one. Backing track is the same as the hell rare Cindy and the Playmates 45. The Cindy version slightly grates on my ears as I think there is too much going on in it. So, save yourself roughly a grand in dollars and the heartache of trying to bag one of the 3 copies of Cindy’s tune, go without beer for a day and get one of these.
Special Touch - This Party’s Just For You – Bracket
There are 1000s of modern soul and boogie 45s out there in the 'cheapie' category but this was a fairly new one to me. I've heard it played in a few places so thought I’d include this nice 'slap and rap' 45. Nice girl rap section too. Fine party tune for the price of a Big Mac and fries.
Outro
Track List
Intro
Apostles Of Music - Look Where He Brought Us From - Revival Records.
Isley Brothers - Take Inventory - T Neck
Jerry O - Soul Lover - Boo-Ga-Loo Records
Count Sidney & His Dukes - The Grandpa - Goldband Records
Monica - I Don't Know Nothing Else To Tell You - Toxan
Mickey Murray - I Can't Tell Ya - Federal
Chet Davenport - War In The Ghetto - King Bee Records
Paul Humphrey And His Cool Aid Chemists - Detroit - Lizard Records
Bo Diddley - Ooh Baby - Checker
Rufus Thomas - So Hard To Get Along - Stax Records
Harvey Averne And His Band – People - Uptight Records
Oscar Weathers - Just To Prove To You – Top And Bottom
Mark V – Gone! – Sagport
Special Touch - This Party’s Just For You - Bracket
Outro
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