The 21 April Night Thread of “50 Children’s Favorites” by K-Tel

In 1973, our good friends at K-Tel released “50 Children’s Favorites”. Fifty songs guaranteed to drive your parents insane. A1 Breezy Theme Shortnin’ BreadA2 Sing A Song Of SixpenceA3 Buffalo GirlsA4 Little Bo PeepA5 Old Mac DonaldA6 Twinkle Twinkle Little … Continue reading The 21 April Night Thread of “50 Children’s Favorites” by K-Tel

The 20 February Day Thread of “K-Tel Super Star Chance-A-Tune (Hit, Flop, Break Even)”

So, this was part of a “game” called K-Tel Super Star. Players collected gold record discs to win. This was a triple groove record, and it would tell you if the record was a hit, a flop, or “break even”… … Continue reading The 20 February Day Thread of “K-Tel Super Star Chance-A-Tune (Hit, Flop, Break Even)”

The 19 February Day Thread of “Fantastiques 25 Supers Succès” by K-Tel

Oh, those crazy Canadian Francophiles. A1 Patrick Zabé– AgadoudouA2 Diane Juster– Vive Les RosesA3 Donald Lautrec– Boogaloo BabyA4 Anne Renée– Je Veux SavoirA5 Robert Demontigny– L’Amour Est DifférentA6 Emmanuëlle– J’Parle PuA7 Claire Syril– C’Est Le Temps De PartirA8 Johnny Farago– … Continue reading The 19 February Day Thread of “Fantastiques 25 Supers Succès” by K-Tel

The 18 February Day Thread of “20 Dynamic Hits (also Volume 2)” both by K-Tel

K-Tel, operating in several countries, causes a lot of confusion because the catalog numbers make no sense at all. In today’s example, 20 Dynamic Hits (no actual volume number) was released in the UK in 1973. A1 Argent– Hold Your … Continue reading The 18 February Day Thread of “20 Dynamic Hits (also Volume 2)” both by K-Tel

The 13 February Day Thread of “24 Country & Western Greats Vol. 6” by K-Tel

I want you to stay with me here, but there are no Volumes 1 through 5. A1 Anne Murray– SnowbirdA2 Glen Campbell– GalvestonA3 Sonny James– Running BearA4 Ferlin Husky– Wings Of A DoveA5 Faron Young– Sweet DreamsA6 Hank Thompson– Squaws … Continue reading The 13 February Day Thread of “24 Country & Western Greats Vol. 6” by K-Tel

The 04 February Night Thread of “60 Flash-Back Greats of the Sixties” by K-Tel

This collection released in Canada in 1972 was sold as three LPs or two 8-Track cartridges, with the most unimpressive “cover art” you’ve ever seen. Fun fact, all of these songs were re-written to be about Jesus Christ and featured … Continue reading The 04 February Night Thread of “60 Flash-Back Greats of the Sixties” by K-Tel

The 03 February Night Thread of “22 Explosive Hits Volume Two” by K-Tel

No, you’re not going crazy. In fact, there is no Volume 1… although K-Tel International (a subsidiary ran from Frankfurt, London, and Dublin) released a 20 Explosive Hits. The thing that always tickles me about these collections is just the … Continue reading The 03 February Night Thread of “22 Explosive Hits Volume Two” by K-Tel

The 02 February Night Thread of “20 All Time Greats of the 50’s” by K-Tel

Released in 1972, this K-Tel collection celebrates everyone’s favorites from the 50’s! I feel like in 1972, these songs were probably not “cool”. I will always love Cash’s “Don’t Take Your Guns to Town”, my dad used to perform it … Continue reading The 02 February Night Thread of “20 All Time Greats of the 50’s” by K-Tel

The 01 February Night Thread of “25 Polka & Waltz Greats” by K-Tel (Again?!)

“But Skull Ring,” I hear you complain, “You just did this two days ago!” Au contrare, mon frere. In 1972, K-Tel released another compilation with the exact same title, and nearly identical artwork, but a completely different track list. It … Continue reading The 01 February Night Thread of “25 Polka & Waltz Greats” by K-Tel (Again?!)

The 28 January Night Thread of “25 Rock Revival Greats Vol. 2” by K-Tel

K-Tel released this gem in 1972 in Canada, and launched a billion rockabilly bands by accident. There’s only five here I don’t know, but maybe I would if I actually heard them. A1 Chuck Berry– MaybellineA2 Gene Vincent– Be Bop-A-LulaA3 … Continue reading The 28 January Night Thread of “25 Rock Revival Greats Vol. 2” by K-Tel

The 27 January Night Thread of “20 Electrifying Hits (Plus Bonus 20 Hits of the 60’s)” by K-Tel

Forty, count ’em, FORTY songs! About 6 of them are good. 20 Electrifying HitsA1 Ray Stevens– Everything Is BeautifulA2 Tokens– Lion Sleeps Tonight A3 Beverly Bremers– Don’t Say You Don’t Remember A4 Stylistics– You Are EverythingA5 Ronnie Dyson– Why Can’t … Continue reading The 27 January Night Thread of “20 Electrifying Hits (Plus Bonus 20 Hits of the 60’s)” by K-Tel

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