Congrats! You’ve made it to the 50th K-Tel Open Thread! Radio Veronica was an offshore radio station that operated from 1960-1974. It was devised in The Netherlands by independent electronic retailers to offer an alternative to state run radio, but … Continue reading The 13 May Day Thread of “Radio Veronica: 40 All Time Greatest Hits (Period 1964-1974)” by K-Tel
Here we are, The Best of Country Music, Volume 7… don’t worry about the volume number, it will only confuse you. I’m left wondering about the word “best” in this context, as I’ve only heard of two of these songs. … Continue reading The 12 May Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music, Volume 7” by K-Tel
Gaze upon him: the all knowing, all powerful hologram of Hank Williams, Sr. He is the master of all he surveys. A1 Cold, Cold HeartA2 Half As MuchA3 I Won’t Be Home No MoreA4 Lovesick BluesA5 May You Never Be … Continue reading The 11 May Day Thread of “Memories of Hank Williams, Sr.” by K-Tel
Way back in the distant long ago time of January 26, 2026, I posted 20 Power Hits. However, that one was released in Japan in 1972, and is a totally different comp than this one. This one was released in … Continue reading The 10 May Day Thread of “20 Power Hits” by K-Tel
In the way back of 1973, K-Tel released this compilation, Canadian Mint. 22 Canadian Hits! 22 Canadian Artists… kind of, Terry Jacks appears on this three times, and Susan Jacks appears twice. The released it again in 1974. It has … Continue reading The 9 May Day Thread of “Canadian Mint” by K-Tel
22 Original Artists!22 Original Hits! Brownsville Station– Smokin’ In The Boy’s RoomThe DeFranco Family– Heartbeat – It’s A LovebeatWednesday (3)– Last KissLighthouse (2)– Pretty LadyJim Stafford– Spiders And SnakesSylvia– Pillow Talk James Leroy (2) & Denim (10)– Make It All … Continue reading The 8 May Day Thread of “Sound Exposion” by K-Tel
Those whacky kids at K-Tel put together this huge 3 LP collection of “Today’s Super Greats”. I have to say I am continually tickled by how often they would dip into their thesaurus and just throw together words SUPER GREAT … Continue reading The 7 May Day Thread of “Today’s Super Greats” by K-Tel
This is terribly a generic title. Kind of all over the place. Only two things I want to say: 1.) I hate “Crocodile Rock” with a passion, and 2.) I love any excuse to post this: A1 Gary Glitter– Do … Continue reading The 6 May Day Thread of “Fantastic” by K-Tel
Super Bad Is Back! I’m not sure how, since they didn’t really ever have the chance to leave. Joe Simon Featuring The Mainstreeters– Theme From “Cleopatra Jones”First Choice– Armed And Extremely DangerousAnnette Snell– You Oughta’ Be Here With MeManhattans– There’s … Continue reading The 5 May Day Thread of “Super Bad Is Back” by K-Tel
Well, here we are with 1973’s Super Bad… that doesn’t include James Brown’ s “Super Bad”. Joe Simon– Step By StepThe Isley Brothers– That LadyRobert Knight– Love On A Mountain TopSly & The Family Stone– If You Want Me To … Continue reading The 3 May Day Thread of “Super Bad” by K-Tel
This was assembled and released by K-Tel in 1973, as Reggae was hitting big in the U.S. Johnny Nash spent four weeks at Number One in November 1972 with “I Can See Clearly Now”, and our favorite cultural appropriator Paul … Continue reading The 2 May Day Thread of “The Best of Reggae” by K-Tel
We’re back to the 60’s! Unbelievably, this compilation shares no tracks with the 60 Flash-Back Greats of the 60’s that I covered back in February, and it doesn’t even repeat any artists. It’s apparent that K-Tel was on a mission … Continue reading The 1 May Night Thread of “24 Golden Greats of the 60’s” by K-Tel
Sigh. The 50’s. Again. And it’s not even the 50’s that I like, like the early rock n roll, it’s the more easy listening stuff. Not that I think it’s bad, exactly, but not what I’d prefer. Which is your … Continue reading The 30 April Night Thread of “20 Everlasting Memories of the 50’s” by K-Tel
Look, I’m more than just a pretty face posting K-Tel open threads. I can do this, too. Shades of Death Road is a two lane rural road that runs along Jenny Jump State Forest. They had to stop putting up … Continue reading The 30 April Day Thread of Shades of Death Road in Scenic New Jersey
Do you think the “Story of Pop” includes “Jimmy” Hendrix? Well, it doesn’t, because he doesn’t exist! A1 Foundations– In The Bad Bad Old Days A2 Bob And Earl– Harlem ShuffleA3 Lovin’ Spoonful– Summer In The City A4 Harpers Bizarre– … Continue reading The 28 April Night Tread of “The Story of Pop Vol. 2 by K-Tel”
In 1971, Donny Osmond was 14 years old telling a “little girl” that she should “go away”. Gross. Sweet And Innocent 2:49I’m Your Puppet 2:48Hey Little Girl 2:38I Knew You When 2:48Go Away Little Girl 2:42Big Man 2:36We Can Make … Continue reading The 27 April Night Thread of “Superstar by Donny Osmond” by K-Tel
I think the most amazing thing about Sha Na Na is that they existed for 53 years, and when they wrapped up they managed to have two members who were there from the beginning to the end… which is two … Continue reading The 25 April Night Thread of “Sha Na Na’s 20 Greatest Rock-N-Roll Hits” by K-Tel
K-Tel released this compilation in Australia in 1973. Yes, that Avocado sticker is covering up what you think it is. Traditionally, other nations didn’t have the relationship with blackface that the United States has had, but even in the 70’s … Continue reading The 22 April Night Thread of “Souled Out!” 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
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)”
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
