John Peel Tribute, Peel Sessions Compilation

So it was John Peel’s anniversary of death last week. As I recalled the manner in which I found out he had died (via text message, signing on in Partick job centre) and how utterly gutting it was, and how massively he is still missed by everyone with half a clue about music, I thought a wee tribute compilation was in order.  I decided to make a compilation made up purely of tracks from Peel sessions, which quickly got out of hand as I realised just how many Peel sessions I actually had. So I’ve ended up splitting it over two volumes. It’s pretty mental that all of these recordings were fundamentally part of the same radio show, split up as they are over four decades with basically every genre of modern music represented. The guy brought us Captain Beefheart and also Bong-Ra. Led Zeppelin and Lightning Bolt. Pink Floyd and Polysics. There will never be another John Peel.

Thunder Road

Marcellus Pittman - Razz 09

I really feel that this tune deserves a post of its own after hearing it on the (brilliant) Theo Parrish and Benji B mix dsco posted recently. The juxtaposition of the rigid, 808 (?) percussion, especially them insistent high hats, with the lazy, live-sounding melody does me right every time.

First time in ages I've heard something and immediately rewound it, and again, and again...

Thanks Marcellus

Doo Wop Halloween is a SCREAM

A little novelty doo wop to get you all in the mood for whatever you're up to for Halloween. Anyone doing anything good? I'm off to Devilles for Horror Monster Beach Party where the dress code is 'monsters versus beachnicks' . . . canny wait . . . The best tune on here is 'Dead' by The Poets by the way, what an utter classic.



Download if you dare

1. Trick or Treat – 4 Flops
2. Zombie Walk – Magics
3. Headless Ghost – Nightmares
4. Monster Mash – Frankie & the Newports
5. Dead – Poets
6. Frankenstein’s Den – Hollywood Flames
7. I’m in the Ground For Good – Newports
8. Zombie Jamboree – King Flash & the Calypso Carnival
9. Mummy’s Ball – Verdicts
10. Queen of Halloween – Chotalls
11. Horror Pictures – Calvanes
12. Spooksville – Nu-Trends
13. Witch Doctor – Frankie & the Fashions
14. Dead Man’s Stroll – Revels
15. Screamin’ Ball – Duponts
16. That Halloween Night – Denise & the Double-Dates
17. Rockin’ Zombie – Crewnecks
18. Frankenstein’s Party – Swinging Phillies
19. My Baby Likes Scary Movies – Pete & the Bloodsuckers
20. Nightmare Mash – Bill Riley
21. Dorothy My Monster – Companions
22. The Vampire – Archie King
23. Monster’s Love – Denny & Lenny with the Hollywood Ghouls
24. At The House of Frankenstein – Big Bee Knornegay & Group
25. Beware – Bill Buchanan
26. Dracula – Zane Brothers
27. Dr. Jekyll & Mrs. Hyde – Crystalairs

Rock n Roll Vinyl Rips - Bunker Hill & Link Wray

If you've ever heard "The Girl Can't Dance" by Bunker Hill, you've got an idea what kind of incredible capacities a human voice can have. The song altogether, with Bunker's mind-blowin' caveman-alike hollering is so way beyond belief, that there ain't just enough superlative words to describe its invincibility. Bring it together with Bunker's other early sixties novelty masterpieces, and you've got there a load of the most powerful black rock'n'roll ever made.

Under the guidance of Vernon Wray he recorded three frantic secular singles, all backed by Vernon's brother Link Wray along with the Raymen. The debut disc, "Hide and Go Seek", was Bunker Hill's biggest hit, cracking the top 40 in 1962 and becoming a regional smash in the DC area. Two highly charged singles followed, "Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf" and the unruly "The Girl Can't Dance", and while neither did much business in their day, both enjoy serious dance floor racket time today.

GIT IT!
BUNKER HILL & LINK WRAY SPLIT 45

Rock n Roll Vinyl Rips - It's Monk Time!

1967 UNRELEASED Heavy FUZZ Version from Mega Rare One-sided Acetate) This is the one to change the History Books. So far we were lead to believe that the Monks, after their LP failed to Chart tuned it down and tried a couple more pop tunes before vanishing in oblivion. The truth is far from that: Bound by their contract with Polydor, the Monks were unable to develope their music the way they really wanted to. In 1967 the Monks went on their own time and money into Tonstudio Pfanz near Hamburg to record this smashing Fuzz driven Freak Beat Version of Pretty Suzanne behind Polydors back!!Trying to fuck over Germanys biggest Record Label? It doesnt get more Punk than that in my book. Sure enough they got in trouble for it and this killer Version remained unreleased to this day. First ever Legit Re-issue in full Cooperation with the Monks. Mastered from the Original ( Only Known) Acetate. In Amazing High Fidelity Fuzz Sound.

GIT IT!
MONKS - PRETTY SUZANNE

Rock n Roll Vinyl Rips - Our Boy Roy.

Two gems from his earlier rockabilly hellcat Sun years. I found this original pressing on the floor of a used record store in New Mexico for less than 50p. You can imagine my delight.

GIT IT!
Roy Orbison - Go Go Go (Move On Down The Line)

I kick arse for the LORD!

Al was asking for Reverend Julius Cheeks recordings, I knew I didn't have any albums, but the name totally rang a bell. Turns out it's from a track off of this album. It's a great collection of funk laden gospel, every tracks a winner in my book . . . hope you enjoy it

Download Overcome: Preaching in Rhythm and Funk

1 - Rev. Cleophus Robinson-Morning and Evening

2- The Staple Singers- Going Away 

3- The Campbell Brothers feat. Katie Jackson-I Feel Good 

4- Rev. Louis Overstreet-Prayer/I'm a Solider in the Army of the Lord

5- Prince Dixon-He Brought Me Out 

6-Crownseekers-Keep on Trusting in the Lord

7- Gospel Hummingbirds-Pray On 

8-Southern Gate Singers-Keep on Praying

9-Prince Dixon-Get Right Church 

10-The Staple Singers-Uncloudy Day 

11-The Campbell Brothers feat. Katie Jackson-By and By 

12-Rev. Julius Cheeks-Nobody's Fault But Mine 

13- Sensational Harmonizers-He Never Lost a Battle

Es Fs Ts

Ahoy here!

I've been meaning to post on the blog for a good while now. Most of you probably know me, but for reasons unknown my name is Duke Yowie. Please find attached the first copy of my solo efforts recorded between 2001 and 2010. Recently my computer blew up, and I lost a lot of my work, about 200 tracks or so. Some of it was already retained in digital and tape format. (At the time windows 2000 was very stable) So this is a selection of what pieces I have left. I have been trying to compile it all for a while using various mixing methods, but I just want to draw a line. It's really just a fucked up mess. So here it is "Es Fs Ts" (Other people are fucking assholes") compressed into just under 40 minutes.

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Goodnight

Yowie

Valeri Obodzinski - Vocalise

Lyrics are counter revolutionary

Happy Trashy Surfin' Halloween From Los Tentakills

Happy Halloween From Los Tentakills - Gremlins On My Wing from Al Hotchkiss on Vimeo.

For those of you based in the Glasgow area get yourself down to Nice & Sleazy this Thursday night for some spooky based Halloween fun.

Details: http://www.list.co.uk/event/212433-johnny-reb-oscar-charlie-and-los-tentakills/

"Los Tentakills are a rooting-tootin gaggle of beasts who’ll surf you slap BANG! into a psychedelic prolapse. New EP ‘The Psychotomimetic Sounds of …’ bestialises what lesser men died for. They tore me a new arsehole; now it’s your turn."

Black Francis - 'Der Golem'

Black Francis of Pixies fame was commissioned to write a score for the 1920 German silent horror classic 'Der Golem' for the San Francisco film festival in 2008. He'll be releasing the music on November 16th as one hour 'Rock Opera'. Here's the film in it's entirety with Black Francis' score.The Golem is mythical monster which was created to protect the Jews of Prague but ends up running amok . . .


The Golem - Black Francis from Black Francis on Vimeo.

Los Tentakills - Surf Riders

Los Tentakills - Surf Riders from Al Hotchkiss on Vimeo.

Our infamous version of The Lively Ones Surf Rider. Get on your Architeuthis and ride!

You all know me. You know what I do for a living. I'll catch this bird for ya but it ain't going to be easy. Bad fish. It's not like going down to the pond chasing bluegills or tommy cods. This squid. Swallow you whole. Little shaking. Little tenderizing, down you go. Now we gotta do it quick. That will bring back all the tourists and put all your businesses on a paying basis. But it's not going to be pleasant. I value my neck a lot more than three thousand bucks chief. I'll find him for 3 but I'll catch him and kill him for 10. Now you gotta make up your minds. You want to stay alive anti up. Want to play it cheap. Be on welfare the whole winter. I don't want no volunteers I don't want no mates, there's too many captains on this island. Ten thousand dollars for me by myself. For that you get the head. The tail. The whole damn thing. Mr Mayer. Chief. Ladies and gentlemen.