The Day Thread of TACO
Truthfully, Taco’s album After Eight is mostly really good. I think this video takes place in the Blade Runner universe. Continue reading The Day Thread of TACO
Truthfully, Taco’s album After Eight is mostly really good. I think this video takes place in the Blade Runner universe. Continue reading The Day Thread of TACO
I’m not sure “fiddle” and “hits” belong in the same title, but here we are. St. Ann’s ReelRagtime AnnieBlue Water HornpipeListen To The MockingbirdMcNab’s HornpipeRed WingTurkey In The StrawThe Mouth Of The TobiqueHaste To The WeddingShelbourne ReelSnowflake BreakdownSally GoodinDraggin The … Continue reading The 11 September Day Thread of “25 Old Tyme Fiddle Hits” from K-Tel
I really expected this to be a religious music comp, but no. A1 Looking Glass– Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)A2 Cher– G_psys, Tramps & ThievesA3 Lighthouse– Sunny DaysA4 Mouth & MacNeil– How Do You Do? A5 Hollies– Long Cool Woman … Continue reading The 10 September Day Thread of “Believe In Music” from K-Tel
Can Bill Haley be considered “Rock Revival” when he’s an original rock musician? 1.) Bill Haley– Rock Around The Clock2.) Chuck Berry– Johnny B. Goode3.) Everly Brothers– Wake Up Little Suzie4.) Lloyd Price– Just Because5.) Monotones– Book Of Love 6.) … Continue reading The 09 September Day Thread of “25 Rock Revival Greats” from K-Tel
This one is a mouthful… which I suppose is why there was no “Volume One”. 1.) The Hillside Singers– I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)2.) Bee Gees– How Can You Mend A Broken Heart3.) The … Continue reading The 08 September Day Thread of “20 Top Star Festival Dynamic Hits Volume Two” from K-Tel
K-Tel released this in 1972 to celebrate the decade that ended… two years prior. 1.) Joey Dee– Peppermint Twist2.) The Chantels– Maybe3.) Jimmy Rogers*– Oh-Oh I’m Falling In Love Again4.) Mitch Ryder– Jenny Take A Ride5.) Jay & The Techniques– … Continue reading The 07 September Day Thread of “Flash Back Greats of the 60’s” from K-Tel
You might’ve noticed that last night’s post was “Volume 1” and tonight’s is “Volume II”. I would say that I hoped someone got fired for sloppy comp titles, but eventually EVERYONE at K-Tel got fired, so it all came out … Continue reading The 27 August 2025 Night Thread of 20 Power Hits Volume II
I’m sure by now you’ve noticed the pattern of 20 _____ Hits as titles, The Avocado doesn’t hire stupid people. This one has Janis Joplin, The Hollies, Spirit, and then double doses of Santana, Blood Sweat & Tears, and Sly … Continue reading The 26 August 2025 Night Thread of Power Hits Volume 1
Let’s just get this out of the way right now, there is no 20 Solid Hits Volume I, unless it was released on another label, which makes zero sense. This one is full of songs I’ve never heard. Appearing here … Continue reading The 26 August 2025 Day Thread of 20 Solid Hits Volume II
You might remember Volume 1 was posted back in April, or maybe not. At any rate, this volume includes Elton John, Jackie Jomp-Jorp, Cat Stevens, Rick Springfield, Olivia Newton-John, and Tommy James after he told The Shondells to hit the … Continue reading The 25 August 2025 Day Thread of Dynamic Hits Vol. 2
Here’s a compilation that K-Tel released in… you guessed it, Italy.I don’t really know what it’s about, but it has this: Happy commenting! Continue reading K-Tel Returns to the 24 August 2025 Day Thread with Italian Grafitti 1971
Today’s K-Tel offering, 20 Dynamic Hits, was released in New Zealand in 1971. It’s pop focused featuring Elton John, Mungo Jerry, BJ Thomas, Olivia Newton-John, and more. Continue reading The 16 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
Also released in 1971, was 25 Polka Greats Volume 1. I don’t have any real insight except to say that it make me want to be at an outside festival eating sausages. Continue reading The 10 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
Picture it: Japan. 1971. K-Tel Records releases Superstars of the 70s. They had less than two years to gather superstars of this brand-new decade, which is why I’m sure that 55% of the songs are from the 60s, going back … Continue reading The 09 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
K-Tel Records released the compilation 26 Non Stop Sing Along Honky Tonk (Vol. 1) in 1971. It’s weird to me to 1.) sell a compilation of ragtime music in 1971, and 2.) refer to it as “Honky Tonk”. Yes, the … Continue reading The 08 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
In 1970, K-Tel Records released the compilation Pin-Ball Rock. What exactly is Pin-Ball Rock? Hell if I know, but the compilation features tracks from Mary Wells, Roy Orbison, The Angels, The Platters, and many, many more. Fun Fact: Duane Eddy … Continue reading The 07 April 2025 Day Thread is Invaded By K-Tel Records!
The Sentinelese People live on North Sentinel Island in the Bay of Begal. It is believed that they have remain uncontacted for thousands of years, as their language resembles no other known language in use. Estimates on the tribe’s numbers … Continue reading The August 15 Day Thread of the Uncontacted Sentinelese People