In The Trashcan Records
GARBAGE-X9
"It's impossible to equal the weirdness of The Weird Collection, but
this sampler must be crazier, you must agree: Zombies, Ghostriders,
Superman, James Bomb,... Ever seen a compilation with all these critters
gathered around a pile of long forgotten 45s?"
From vol 66 "Can't Stop Now"
And here are The Jokers, amongst the finest bands ever to emerge from the Antwerp 60s scene. This time with a fantastic fast rendition of the Batman theme (also recorded in 1966) including a frantic organ and fuzz guitars. The most recognizable sound of the Jokers however is the drum beat!
From vol 65 "Zombie Kartin' Is Taboo"
Originally known as “Jumbie Jamberee”, a Trinidad calypso tune from 1953, this 1957 "Zombie Jamboree" is about ghosts called jumbies dancing in a cemetery “back to back, belly to belly”. Harry Belafonte regularly performed the song and even Bob Marley and the Wailers issued a reggae version ("Jumbie Jamboree"). Later it was used by Spike Lee and others. It’s one of the craziest tunes to dance to on your local Tiki Halloween party.
2.
The Outlaws: Ambush
From vol 65 "Zombie Kartin' Is Taboo"
Don’t run, don’t hide; it’s not real bullets you hear at the intro… I’ve
never heard a bad song by The Outlaws (these Outlaws I mean). Ambush is wild
‘cowboys against Indians” entertainment for 2’23” full of guitar madness.
10. Pete
Bennett & The Embers: Fever
From vol 56 "Fall Out"
One of my all time fave songs is “Fever” (I collect every version). This is
a great swinging instrumental version of the Little Willie John classic
mixed with the Mar-Keys’ “Last night”. Two years earlier they had one other
45 “Bunny hop/Tarantella” on Cupid in 1959.
From vol 59 "Carnaby Street"
Don’t stop here! The Shadows have recorded some amazing tracks in the late 60s! Including this one from 1967; I have picked the flip “Bombay duck” for vol 60. Taken from the James Bondish motion picture “Maroc 7” featuring Cyd Charisse and set in Morocco.
From vol 56 "Fall Out"
Being the sexier version of The Andrews Sisters their careers started with RCA in 1951. In 1954 they switched to Pat Boone’s Dot label up until 1960. In 1955 they released this cool swinging tune.They also recorded a 45 with Perry Como in the beginning of the 50s.
4.
Tom Spencer & His Popcorns: Ghostrider
From vol 70 "Go To Hell"
The b-side is called ”Moogie boogie”, so it’s not so surprising to hear that
it’s an instrumental Moog version of “Ghostriders in the sky”. It’s made to
be mixed with one of the many “Popcorn” versions. Great party tune.
12. Burt
Mackay: Eagle pass ballad
From vol 56 "Fall out".
Another one from that same volume, but no, this 1972 recording ain’t Ennio
Morricone nor a Sergio Leone soundtrack. Would you close your eyes? Yes? Ok,
you’re riding through the Grand Canyon facing Eagle Pass, your guns burning
on your side and you’re too thirsty to whistle, but still you do…
From vol 67 "Superman vs Napoleon Solo"
Was this a theme for a movie, a televion series, a radio show? “Jerk, baby, jerk” is the flipside which I’ve put on vol 66. A piano based instrumental tune that’s not as bad as I first thought. As it's from 1964 it's not about the guy from Charlie's Angels.
From vol 54 "Copacabana"
He was 28 when recording this mysterious Napolitan tune. Together with his quartet he recorded hundreds of songs that appeared on so many 45s, most of them on the Italian label of Durium and sometimes in France as well on Vogue. More Marino Marini entries on volumes 28, 43 and 50.
6.
Sam & His Twistin’ Five: Gipsy twist
From vol 64 "Shake Twist Jerk Boogie"
Sam & His Rockin’ Five under a new name to cash in on the 1961 twist rage (very
popular in Belgium) only for this release. Four singles have been released
all being reissued over the years. Freddy Sunder and Jack Sels are behind
this project.
14.
Evariste: Les pommes de lune
From vol 67 "Superman vs Napoleon Solo"
One of the wackiest (and scariest?) people in France’s show business.
Evariste sings about the “apples of the moon”. A 1967 cosmic psychedelic
novelty craziness like nothing you’ve ever heard before! Don’t say I didn’t
warn you…
From vol 56 "Fall out"
This is the flip of “Mah little baby”, their version of the same Shortnin’ Bread, which I already put on vol 52. Born as Julie and Dux DeGiovanni the sisters had a recording career for almost all through the 50s and this 1957 release is among their best.
From vol 64 "Shake Twist Jerk Boogie"
A 1966 cut-up novelty comedy record about James Bond renamed as James Bomb. It’s not only one of the best I’ve ever heard, but also one of the lesser known. Dickie Goodman was the master in this kind of releases. His recording career is divided over 26 record labels!
8.
John Buck & Blazers: Chi chi
From vol 60 "Giant walk"
On the magnificent compilation “Forbidden city dog food” compiled by Lux
Interior you can find “Forbidden city” by this band from 1961 ("the last
upside down year before 6009"). I went looking for the 45 and here it is
with two fantastic instrumental sides. “Chi chi” is an exotic tune which
should be served with a Kahlua Mai Tai.
16. The
Jokers: Tabou
From vol 65 "Zombie Kartin' Is Taboo"
THEE exotica tune of exotica tunes “Tabou” by Belgian guitar instro masters
The Jokers recorded in 1964. There’s a Belgian surf band called Fifty Foot
Combo who have the unlikely habit to include a Jokers song (cover or
original) on each of their releases. Tabou appeared on their first EP.
