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SONG OF THE DAY 8.4.26 The Wytches -Beehive Queen Revisiting the early days of The Wytches with their 1st single from 2013! Their snd has evolved but, for me, it's the unhinged warbles of Kristian Bell's voice,coupled with the raw, frantic, madness-unleashed,surf-doom that wins me over every time!

SONG OF THE DAY 7.4.26 The Jolly Beggers – The Last Step of Doom Couldn’t resist sharing this little beast tonight. In all its raw glory, I love the under-produced psych-guitars and bass-heavy drums! Released in 1966, this was the only 45 for NY's The Jolly Beggers.

SONG OF THE DAY 6.4.26 Bango – Ode To Billy Hailing from Rio de Jeneiro in the late 1960’s & born out of the ashes of Os Canibais, Bango were considered by many to be Brazil’s answer to the Beatles. A cool little twist to this band, however, is their darker, more heavy-psych snd 2! Drums are cool!

SONG OF THE DAY 5.4.26 Andrew Wartts and The Gospel Storytellers – Rich Man, Poor Man A gospel gem from the early 80’s,which sounds far earlier than this! Cited as “one of the best Gospel/Soul LP’s out there", I’m inclined to agree. This is a wonderful listen (find link to whole LP in this post)

SONG OF THE DAY 3.4.26 The Starks-Shelly Belly & Hop Skippin' Lulu I don’t think I’ve revisited a song on my blog before,but 2day I have decided to share not 1,but 2 glorious previously featured trks. Why am I doing this? I guess there need not be any other reason other than love alone! 1966 bliss!

SONG OF THE DAY 2.4.26 Curtis Mayfield – Mighty Mighty(Spade & Whitey) 2days song was written by Curtis Mayfield,performed by The Impressions & featuring on a 1969 LP entitled, "The Young Mods’ Forgotten Story" 2yrs later this superb live version was recorded,appearing on the 1971 'Curtis/Live' LP

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SONG OF THE DAY 1.4.26 Tom Tyler – Daylight Robbed Her Taken from his 2005 LP, "Forward Going Backward", 2days song is a feast of beat-delights. Illuminated by coaxing melodies that dance like cascading raindrops in places, this is a tune that simmers in the fringes, whilst seeping into the seams.

SONG OF THE DAY 30.3.26 Bukka White – Parchman Farm Blues I guess nobody can write a song about prison blues quite as good as a man who has actually served a sentence! Released soon after his own release from prison,2days song was issued on Okeh Records in 1940 & documents White's time behind bars.

SONG OF THE DAY 29.3.26 Gli Squali 66 – Venne Un Uom Translating as "A Man Came", 2days song was one of only a handful to be recorded by this Italian psych-beat band .Issued on a small label called Tavola Records,today's song was inspired by the 60's psych rock movement that spread over the globe.

SONG OF THE DAY 27.3.26 Abdou El Omari – Alach Yayouni “..his music continues to travel. It seems to emerge from another time, another world, or perhaps simply from a dream shared between the blue nights of Casablanca & the silent dunes of the Sahara” @bornbadrecords.bsky.social Enchanting sounds!

SONG OF THE DAY 25.3.26 Gary Burton – Las Vegas Tango Sampled extensively over the years, today's song was first released in 1970 and showcases the visionary and pioneering brilliance of US jazz vibraphonist and composer, Gary Burton...

SONG OF THE DAY 24.3.26 Los Diablos Rojos – El Chacarero Recorded by a Peruvian band called Los Diablos Rojos (The Red Devils), today's instrumental delight was issued on a Peruvian record label called Discos Sono Radio in 1971...A lovely way to end the day..

SONG OF THE DAY 22.3.26 Zia – Helelyos Recorded sometime in the 1970's (I believe?) today's song comes to you from pre-1979-revolution Iran, courtesy of Iranian singer/actor, Zia... I love its fiery soul...

SONG OF THE DAY 21.3.26 Olatunji ‎- Mystery Of Love Well, it’s no mystery as to why one could fall so easily in love with this song! It’s intoxicating rhythm surrounds me in a spell and in a somewhat bewitched state, it’s all too easy to follow. It's all about glorious rhythm! LOVE this artist!💚

SONG OF THE DAY 20.3.26 Why Horses? & Spirited Followers –Jain Song Co-written by 2 Cardiff groups & recorded 2gether as a 10-piece in one continuous take,"Ground" (listen in post) b/w "Jain Song" combines the post-rock energy of Why Horses? with the progressive dream-folk of Spirited Followers.

SONG OF THE DAY 19.3.26 Gregory Walker & The Co-Real Artists –What Was Her Name Recorded in 1975,this is one of the few rare soul nuggets this LA band recorded Joined by Gregory Walker,I like the horn section about 1:30 mins in,& tho this section is only a fleeting dynamic,it leaves a sweet taste

SONG OF THE DAY 18.3.26 Osamu Kitajima – Masterless Samurai Today’s song comes to you from late-1970’s Japan (via some otherworldly realms). Infusing the traditional sounds of his country with progressive rock & jazz music of the west,2days song is the title trk from Osamu Kitajima's second album..

SONG OF THE DAY 17.3.26 Los Monjes – Pobre Niña A highly charged feast of drums, fiery keys and cool call-and-response vocal work; this is the sound of Mexico’s Los Monjes (The Monks).

SONG OF THE DAY 16.3.26 Henry Thomas - Bull Doze Blues (and Floyd Jones) Today's I've been on a little trip into the blues roots and origins of Canned Heat's, "On The Road Again" and "Going Up The Country"..

SONG OF THE DAY 15.3.26 Tramhaus - Make It Happen Taken from their 2022 EP, "Rotterdam", today’s song is a great opening track & I love the fluttering rim-tapping percussive element, the cool bass riff, the howling guitar and the spoken-lyrical delivery. This has a great, get-in-your-skull sound!

SONG OF THE DAY 14.3.26 The Shaprels –Dare I Weep Dare I Mourn 2days delight comes from 1960’s Wisconsin, courtesy of a band that hailed from Milwaukee. I love how the vocals & guitar in this trk evolve in the chorus,offering a heavier contrast to the jangly verse. Both sides of this 45 are superb!

SONG OF THE DAY 13.3.26 Girma Bèyènè – Yebeqagnal This Ethiopian artist recorded four songs as a vocalist, but arranged more than 60 titles, and collaborated on at least 25 other tracks. In 1969 he recorded four tracks for Amha Records and today's beauty is one of them..

SONG OF THE DAY 11.3.26 Art Guy - Where You Gonna Go Originally recorded in 1967, it's thanks to Hyperloop Recs that this gorgeous slice of psych made it out in2 the world! Reissued in 2020,this is cool & dreamy,offering a more wistful trip into the realm of garage rock & I like its gentle refrain

SONG OF THE DAY 10.3.26 Pinduca – Pai Xangô Pinduca is a Brazilian Carimbó singer, composer and something of a legend! His discography is mighty and his influence stretches far! Today's song was recorded in 1974 and issued on Brazil's AMC label

SONG OF THE DAY 9.3.26 Mohammad Nouri – Bia Bar Safar Bebandim Thank you Now Again Records (Egon) for pointing my radar in the direction of this song! An Iranian delight from...not too sure when, but it's a smasher!

SONG OF THE DAY 7.3.26 King Khan & Hoodsie D. Woodsie – The Hobo That Spooned Me New release from King Khan goes deep, offering something personal and profound. This is more than just a collection of songs, but an insight into a troubled soul that lost its way.... Accompanying film in this post!!

SONG OF THE DAY 6.3.26 Dirty Filthy Mud – Forest of Black Cosmic snd effects scatter like exploding moondust, vocals border the unhinged & melodies soar to the stars like a wayward rocket! I love the vocal embellishments,starting with the cool “alright” that slinks out at the start! What a song!!

SONG OF THE DAY 5.3.26 Collage – Mets Neidude Vahel A cool blend of folk and funk takes this Estonian ensemble into a sonic realm of their own where ethereal vocals and funky loose rhythmic grooves walk hand in hand.. Active in the 1970's, today's song comes from their 1978 album, "Käokiri".

SONG OF THE DAY 4.3.26 The Pro-Teens – Peachfuzz This fusion of fluttering big beats and airy melodies makes for a smooth listen, breathing a sense of openness into the room Taken from "MF TEEN:Your Concurrence In The Above Is Assumed", an album that the band released last year...

SONG OF THE DAY 3.3.26 Los Orientales de Paramonga –Lobos Al Escape Released in 1970,"Lobos Al Escape" (Wolves on the Run) is one of many glorious dazzlers to be recorded this Peruvian band This shimmering instrumental is heavy on the percussion & nifty on the rhythm. It charges me up & I love it!

SONG OF THE DAY 2.3.26 Skalpel - Together I like how this starts off one way & then erupts into something you didn’t anticipate. Not only does this serve as a pleasant surprise,but it accentuates the progression, & when that beat kicks in you really feel it You'd never think this is 2 decades old!

SONG OF THE DAY 28.2.26 Electrified People – Electrified People An instrumental (mostly) that lets the guitar do all the talking, this is the sound of Electrified People. Released in the early-1970's, this howling psych track was issued on US label, Red Lite Records.

SONG OF THE DAY 27.2.26 Little Barrie-More Bad Miles Of Road Flaunting the less-is-more ethic like they invented it,this is the 1st trk from upcoming LP I love how the rhythm navigates the song, pushing 4wd the coolest percussion ever as the bass drops its rich form like a cascading depth charge!

SONG OF THE DAY 26.2.26 Flammer Dance Band Hailing from Norway, this seven piece Afrofunk outfit are all about the groove!! Inspired by the funk sounds of the 1970’s, their sound is crafted around hypnotic rhythms, jaunty bass, pulsating synths, dancing guitars and spirited sax trips...

SONG OF THE DAY 25.2.26 (Showboy) Eric Akaeze & His Royal Ericos – We Dey Find Money Eric “Showboy” Akaeze was known for his hot saxophone skills & memorable dance moves!Matched by his top class bandleading,this Nigerian artist was also a fantastic musician & sax player 2day's sunbeam is from 1972

SONG OF THE DAY 24.2.26 Sun Ra Arkestra & Salah Ragab–Oriental Mood Perhaps this song should’ve been called 'Oriental Mood & Mind',4 not only does it guide one’s mood thru sun-scorched lands,but it transfer’s the mind to another world This was originally recorded in Egypt in 1983 & reissued in 2022

SONG OF THE DAY 22.2.26 Old and New Dreams – Chairman Mao Today’s journeying instrumental track was recorded some fifty years ago now, but its timeless charm never fails to transport the mind and soul to other plains…

SONG OF THE DAY 21.2.26 Worries And Other Plants – Three Four Don’t be fooled by the minimalist structure of 2days song, for it’s touch reaches deep and its weighty refrain covers without crushing. I love how this does so much with so little.. Taken from his new album, which released last week

SONG OF THE DAY 20.2.26 Work Money Death – Brother Earl "Brother Earl" feels like an embrace of rainbows and 13 minutes has never skipped by so quick! Taken from their most recent LP which marks the first recording since the passing of ATA guitarist Chris “Earl” Dawkins. Out now at ATA Records

SONG OF THE DAY 18.2.26 Pigeon - Miami Ahead of their new album comes "Miami"! This infectious, jittery & insanely hyperactive ear worm is well & truly wedged in my head! A band worth checking out with their genre-bending, free-form improvised creations that keep you guessing & never disappoints!

SONG OF THE DAY 17.2.26 Matt Gold & Dustin Laurenzi – Clown Car Two solo artists,one new project & a whole lot of improvisation! Due in April @wejazzhelsinki.bsky.social "Devotional Fade" is a new LP from collaborative artists, Matt Gold & Dustin Laurenzi. 2days stunner is the 1st trk from this LP

SONG OF THE DAY Monday 16th February The John Wright Trio – 47th And Calumet This is music that takes your mood by the hand and swirls it round in a slinky dance, and even your dance is the tapping of a toe or a twizzle to the fridge, if it gets to you, you get it! Taken from their 1962 debut LP.

SONG OF THE DAY 15.2.26 Kennelmus – Black Sunshine Early-1970's rarity you won't forget in a hurry! Blending influences as diverse as the Chantays, Lee Hazlewood, Ennio Morricone, Quicksilver Messenger Service and the Electric Prunes, the album that features today's song is as unique as it is rare!

SONG OF THE DAY Saturday 14th February The Throb – Believe In Me Released in 1966, this jangly, B-side-beauty was written by the band's drummer, Peter Figures. I love its fuzz-heady, hypnotic style, tambourine embellishment, strong vocal element and sinuous guitar sections…what a little smasher!!

SONG OF THE DAY 12.2.26 Duke Ellington -Caravan Credited to Barney Bigard & his Jazzopaters in Dec 1936, this was the 1st recording of "Caravan" In June 1937 Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra released their arrangement Both versions feat writers Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol & both are wonderful!

SONG OF THE DAY 11.2.26 Clifton Chenier – I’m On The Wonder Celebrating a career that spanned over thirty years, Clifton Chenier was not only an American/Creole accordionist, singer-songwriter, but was also a pioneer of Zydeco...And if you don't know what that is, check out this post!

SONG OF THE DAY 10.2.26 Ramon Marquez Y Su Orquesta – Abrete Sesamo Translating as "Open Sesame", 2days trk was released in the early-1950s via US label,Seeco Recs. Recorded by Mexican multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer & conductor, Ramon Marquez, this is a glorious feast of sonic sunshine!