The Magnificent Goldberg

Haven't heard any Christian Rock that I've enjoyed, but I LOVE Gospel music. If the music is good, I don't care if it praises Jesus, Hitler or my next door neighbor. Preach Brother! MG

Never bought any Little Jimmy Scott. That's a Specialty release, I think, isn't it? MG Just tried ordering this at CDUniverse. On back order since December - looks like Concord is in the process of deleting it. MG

Al Grey Bob White Big Black

I can see that MG

Rocky Horror Show Rock Hudson Hudson Rock

Hey! that "Main squeeze" is a fabulous album! One of my all time favourite McGriffs. MG

What's R&B, as distinct from Rap, according to these guys? MG Rap = Nelly, Jay-Z, Paul Wall (basically people with no skills as an MC rapping over cheesy, recycled beats) R&B = Beyonce, Usher, Justin Timberlake (basically people with no soul singing over cheesy, recycled beats) MG

The Cat Jimmy Smith Lalo Schiffrin

This is my entry for the "Why do people pay to hear music then talk while it's being played" thread, competition MG

What's R&B, as distinct from Rap, according to these guys? MG

Oh! Missed it. Happy unbirthday for today, Evan. Hope yesterday was a good 'un. MG

I'm bitterly disappointed Dan I had you marked down to get half of these! I expect you'll come up with a few more in a few days - or be kicking yourself when the answers come out. Nope. The tenor player isn't credited, but I doubt very much if it's Clifford. Charles Williams is right. Durium identified the track and album. He didn't mention the organist. Long story. Basically, I was an R&B fan in 59/60 and got to it from there. MG

Not that song. Indeed! I had expected you to get #4. Good idea! MG

Angie Stone Angie Dickinson Vic Dickenson

It's probably a stretch to say the AEC played like this, but I definitely can hear some similarities. The recordind that I think comes closest to this vibe is Americans Swinging in Paris: The Pathe Sessions, specifically "Les Stances a Sophie," with Fontella Bass. Sections of Bap-Tizum, which is a live recording from 1972, also might work. I'd suggest checking out The Pathe Sessions first. Just don't expect a real direct linkage from the track on your BFT. Ah, thanks John. MG

There's tons of Prestige stuff that I want to see out on CD for the first time, yet. I don't care who masters them. MG

Yes indeed! I think those are the only two I have. Will have to pay attention. MG

Slim Gaillard Slam Stewart Sly Stewart

So does this mean you're now to be known as "etanargemopgnilkrapsezzi"? I hope not..... MG

Went to bed last night thinking, "if the AEC play this kind of stuff, why aren't I buying their albums?" So, what would you recommend to start me off, John? Not too far from this kind of thing? MG

Not DOn Wilkerson. Not George Braith. Not RVG. Not Oliver Nelson arrangements. Royaume Uni, zero points. Royaume Uni, zero points. MG

Nearly correct. MG

Berry Gordy Eddie Holland Lamont Dozier

Yes - it's the same band. The two tracks are actually Pts 1 & 2 of a 45 - though they're not continuous; pt 2 is slightly faster than pt 1 and starts afresh, rather than fading in where pt 1 left off. Yes - you've got it John! It is out of print, but you can get a Japanese one (but not terribly cheap). I'll PM you the link. MG

Now I've heard "Bottoms up", the sound sounds OK to me. I had to turn the volume up to listen to it after the Magic System disc. MG