paul secor

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You could add book store owner to your list - especially in the U.S. (although some are hanging in there, including a friend of mine.) Book stores in France are in a different world, fortunately. Yes, I could add book store owner as one of my dreams. I've been reading a lot about Shakespeare and Company (Paris) lately, since you mention France... Coincidence - I recently finished reading Sylvia Beach's history of her store.

You could add book store owner to your list - especially in the U.S. (although some are hanging in there, including a friend of mine.) Book stores in France are in a different world, fortunately.

Hard to imagine anyone being a John Lee Hooker completest. Seems like it would be an exercise in masochism for the ears and mind.

Before I clicked the link, I thought to myself, "I hope Paul recommended the 'right' JLH CD." He did, of course - that's the one to have. on Krazy Kat, double lp vinyl has about a side more tracks than the otherwise fine CD. http://www.amazon.com/Boogie-Awhile-John-Lee-Hooker/dp/B00000DUWP the set recorded by Gene Deitch Detroit '49 >>>>> all Bill Evans trio recordings combined, Philly Joe included. http://www.amazon.com/Jack-O-Diamonds-1949-Recordings/dp/B0001Z36EG The Deitch set -

You make some cogent points. There are a few OJL releases that may not have been done in better sound. I'm not into Stockard or Chappell, so I don't know about those artists. Yazoo made the OJL blues reissues redundant. I can't imagine anyone wanting to listen to the OJL blues reissues these days. If Fresh Sound only issued material that hadn't been reissued, I'd be fine with them. But they've issued a lot of things that were available legally (my term) elsewhere. If you're fine with them, that's cool. There are a bunch of us here who are not into what they do. I'm not much interested in a reshuffling of material that's been all or mostly reissued before and including a booklet that expounds on it. If other people are, that's fine. I don't want to get into an extended argument on this subject. I've made my points. You and others have made theirs. It is what it is. One thing that I think that has been lost with all of the reissues is that what I would call the thrill of the chase. Who looks for old LPs, 45s, and 78s anymore? (There are a few people here who seek out 78s and play them, mainly, I believe, for the improvement in sound over LP and CD reissues.) How many people look for old o/p LPs in used stores (other than maybe Jim Sangrey)? Easier to buy a Fresh Sound. How many people seek out old blues 45s anymore? It's easier to browse the internet for compilations. Everything is easy these days and easy isn't always better. It used to be exciting to find something obscure. It's not so exciting to go online and get hold of everything with a series of clicks. And having everything easily can make you appreciate what you have less. I don't know if you agree, Steve, but I know you've been collecting long enough that you've experienced the difference.

There are times when I can identify with that notion.

Brian Blades Dolly Dagger Lester Bowie

Or if you'd like a boxset covering the same period then this is the one I'd go for: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Classic-Early-Years-1948-1951/dp/B000063CLG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1416941375&sr=1-1&keywords=lee+hooker+jsp There's no doubt some very good music there. I would take issue with the "Re-Mastered" label on the cover. Remastered from what? I doubt that JSP had access to original acetates, tapes, or even bothered to seek out 78s to do anything like that.

I have nothing against PD labels that actually do something. Labels like Yazoo, Blues Images, Frog, Hep, Jazz Oracle, and others have tended to work from original sources (usually 78s) and have attempted to present older music in the best sound as they could. Labels like OJL and Collectors Classics presented older recordings at a time when the music was unavailable but much of what they released has been made superfluous by better sounding reissues from some of the labels I mentioned above. The problem I have is with many of the current PD labels who don't work from 78s or acetates or any original sources and just reissue material from LPs or CDs that other companies have already done. To my mind, that's not making material available to the public. It's taking material that's already been available and repackaging it to make either a buck or to gain some fame. Some might call that parasitic. And I do tip my hat to companies like Bear Family and Ace who have contracted with the companies who recorded the music and reissued it in good sound and with style. Yazoo is basically not doing any new issues because the European PD labels have done no work of their own, copped Yazoo's (and other label's) issues and put it out basically at the cost of producing a physical CD. And - Has Bear Family issued any recordings done by Charley Patton or Ma Rainey?

The lady made a good choice. Getting rid of everything for a decent price and ridding yourself of the weight of what to do with it all is smart. Life is too short to worry about other people's stuff - even if the other person is your spouse.

John Lee Hooker recorded for a myriad of labels during the late 40's under a number of names other than his own - Texas Slim, Delta John, Birmingham Sam & his Magic Guitar, The Boogie Man, John L. Booker, Johnny Williams, etc. If you're looking for one great Hooker CD, here it is: http://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Modern-Recordings-1948-1954/dp/B000026DMQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1416937712&sr=1-1&keywords=john+lee+hooker+ace&pebp=1416937718346 It includes early solo sides, duets with Eddie Kirkland, and a few band sides. I have a fair number of Hooker CDs and LPs, but if I had to choose one, this would be it.

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Leiber and Stoller Big Mama Elvis

Guess I touched a nerve.

great platter, unforgettable Coverart !!!! Whenever I listen to that record, in addition to the magic of Sonny Boy's vocals, harp, and songwriting, I'm always amazed by the quality of the bands he recorded with.

Ginger Baker Art Pepper Yma Sumac

Hats off to Bear Family.

Sonny Boy Williamson: Down and Out Blues (Chess/P-Vine)

Calgary, 70

Life is about changes, so congratulations on your marriage, and I hope that the change you're making in your collection goes well.

Sonny Boy Williamson: Talk That Talk - Sonny Boy at the Chess Studio 1957-61 (Chess/P-Vine)

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Coltrane Live at Birdland (Impulse Japan)