The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees is an American female vocal group formed circa 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although 16 women have been members over the years, the group has always been a trio. The current line-up consists of Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday, and Freddi Poole. The group were particularly successful in the UK, achieving 13 Top 50 hit singles between 1974 and 1985.

The Three Degrees is a 1973 studio album released by girl group The Three Degrees. Since their formation in 1965 until 1969, The Three Degrees had released several hit singles on various labels, including Swan Records, Warner Bros. Records, Metromedia, and Neptune. Their first studio album, entitled "Maybe" was released on Roulette Records in 1970 as were several other singles on the same label.This was the first studio album recorded by the Group for Philadelphia International Records and was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Released in 1973, the album includes three hit singles, "Dirty Ol' Man", a number 1 hit single in the Netherlands, "Year of Decision" and the UK number 1 "When Will I See You Again".

1. Dirty O'l Man

2. Can't You See What Your Doing To Me

3. A Woman Needs A Good Man

4. When Will I See You Again

1. I Don't Know

2. I Like Being A Woman

3. If And When

4. Year Of Decision

          1. Dirty O'l Man

Dinah Washington

Another Great singer on the turntable now...enjoy the emotion !!

1. Bewitched

2. Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

3. Mood Indigo

4. Am I Blue

5. I'm A Fool To Want You

6. Tears And Laughter

1. Secret Love

2. You Do Something To Me

3. If I Should Lose You

4. Jeepers Creepers....with The Dells

5. Wake The Town And tell The People

6. I Just Found Our About Love

          1. Secret Love

Tony Mottola

Great Guitar playing and on the Command Stereo Label...what more can you ask for Music Excellance

         3. Carnival Of Venice

Dickie Valentine

Ted Heath's Band singer from the 50's.....Can't seem to find the Back cover...thought maybe the band was Ted Heath's but found out that it is "Ronnie Aldrich and the Decca Dixielanders"

"With Vocal Refrain" is the title of this L/P and it lives up to its name ! on most of the tracks the vocal does not start till about a minute into it.

1. One Two Button Your Shoe

2. Bidin' My Time

3. Sunday

4. There'll Be Some Changes Made

5. Singin' The Blues

6. Mary

1. Lucky Waltz

2. Carolina In The Morning

3. If I Knew I'd Find You

4. Back In You Own Back Yard

5. Everybody Loves My Baby

6. When It's Sleepy Time Down South

6. When Its Sleepy Time Down South

Glen Gray & The Casa Loma Orchestra

Now we have some Great Big Band Swing sounds.....this is the first of many L/P's CD's of The Casa Loma Orchestra that I will be posting courtesy of "Duke"...Thanks Duke !

The Casa Loma Orchestra was an American dance band active from 1929 to 1963. Until the rapid multiplication in the number of swing bands from 1935 on, the Casa Loma Orchestra was one of the top North American dance bands. With the decline of the big band business following the end of World War II, it disbanded in 1947. However, from 1957 to 1963, it re-emerged as a recording session band in Hollywood, made up of top-flight studio musicians under the direction of its most notable leader of the past, Glen Gray.The reconstituted band made a limited number appearances live and on television and recorded fifteen LP albums for Capitol Records before Gray died in 1963.

          4. Stars And Stripes Forever

Caterina Valente

 The recording of these 12 tracks the volume is a bit up and down but it does not spoil the great voice of Caterina's singing in Italian....some of the tracks are easily recognizable !!

1. Personalita

2. Nessuno Al Mondo

3. Bongo Cha Cha

4.Till

5. Appuntamento A Madid

6. Lo Credo

7. Sucu Sucu

1. Amor

2. Il Ragazzo Della Accanto ( The Boy Next Door )

3. Ti Diro

4. Cosi Mi Innamorai ( Almost Like Being In Love )

5. La Gioia Di Verderti

6. Vattene ( Get Out Of Town )

7. Che Bel Romazo ( A Fine Romance )

         4. Till

Wacky Favourites..1.VA

A wacky Compilation to keep you amused and perhaps cool you down from the Compilation Below !!

Some of rock's most nauseating but memorable hits. The title aptly describes this compilation that includes Ray Stevens' zany "Gitarzan," David Seville's silly "Witch Doctor," the Hollywood Argyles' "Alley Oop," and Jose Jiminez' super-stupid "Astronaut." If you're a lover of novelty tunes then you'll love this collection. A good ice-breaker for those staid gatherings.

                Wacky Favorites: Crazy Classics Review by Andrew Hamilton From ALLMusic

          1. Witch Doctor

 

I Love You..VA

This compilation has a sub-title that has "Music for Special Moments"...I hope that is what it does  !!...Got to get my winter woolies and "Thermal" underwear on now co's the posts above are comming from a very cold and snowy New York
B'rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!.......RE-POST...(comment made in January 2018).....today in England it is HOT--HOT!!

2. If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body

Kurt Edelhagen

It's still cloudy and cold in Belguim so will have to wrap up when I go out for some "Choc's"...so music from the sunny land of Italy might brighten the night up and give a nice warm glow inside !!...so relax and enjoy !!......RE-POST....(Comments were made in January 2018)

 
5. Reginella Campagnole

Captain & Tennille.

 This is also a great L/P full of catchy songs...even the ones that are not well known are memorable and with Toni Tennille's clear voice its a cool one to sit down and listen to !!

 1. I'm On My Way
2. You Never Done It Like That
3. Dixie Hummingbird
4. You Need A Woman Tonight
5. Love Me Like A Baby
6. Love Is Spreading Over The World

1. "D" Keyboard Blues
2. Good Enough
3. If There Were Time
4. Back To The Island
5. Dream

2. You've Never Done It Like That

Keely Smith

A very subdued Keely !...Yep the title says that and she deliverers some great versions of classic standard songs....

1. Somebody Loves Me

2. As Long As He Needs Me

3. Blame It On my Youth

4. He Needs Me

5. Sinner Or Saint

6. It Had To Be You

1.Time After Time

2. Nancy / You Are My Sunshine

3. God Bless The Child

4. You'll Never Know

5. The Whippoorwill

6. Twin Soliloquies.....with Frank Sinatra

7. No One Ever Tell You

          2. Nancy / You Are My Sunshine

 

Nat King Cole

Originally envisioned as a standard 10- to 12-song LP, "Night Lights" never made it to a full release. Instead only eight of the tracks presented here were released (on various singles and an EPs), and only 3 of those made it to CD before release of this album. This release contains all the tracks from the "Night Lights Sessions". All tracks were recorded between December 20, 1955 and January 21, 1956.

(Revised) Review by William Ruhlmann Of AllMusic

Between December 20, 1955, and January 21, 1955, Cole held a series of recording sessions with arranger/conductor Nelson Riddle. Cole was near the peak of his commercial appeal, but this was also a transitional period in the record business, with rock & roll coming in and claiming a big chunk of the pop singles charts. The wonder is that, in the 36 years since Cole's death, Capitol has only bothered to release four of these tracks beyond the four singles sides released at the time, leaving 12 unreleased Cole masters of this quality. It's true that the performances are more impressive than the actual compositions, but this album still constitutes a welcome discovery among Cole reissues.

 

           7. Too Young To Go Steady

Dean Martin

First Dean Martin on this music blog.....the back comments says it all !!

1. Everybody loves Somebody

2. Your Other Love

3. Shutters And Boards

4. Baby O

5. A Little Voice

6. Things

1. My Heart Cries For You

2. Siesta Fiesta

3. From Lover To Loser

4. Just Close Your Eyes

5. Corina Corina

6. Face In A Crowd

     

          4. Just Close Your Eyes
    

International Pop All Stars

 

A couple of Percussion Instrumentals now...to keep the stereo enthusiasts happy !!

1. I Got Rhythm

2. We'll Be Together Again

3. Three Blind Mice

4. Nice Work If You Can Get It

5. Just A Gigolo

6. Lover

1. Button Up Your Overcoat

2. Green Eyes

3. Pennies From Heaven

4. La Mer

5. Why Don't You Do Right

6. Adios Muchachos

        1. I Got Rhythm