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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
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
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
Moving into 1973, K-Tel gives us the “Story of Pop”. Later, they will release this as a double 8-track with the forthcoming Volume 2. Also this year, the label will start mass re-issuing realier comps as cassettes. Bill Haley– Rock … Continue reading The 15 February Day Thread of “K-Tel’s Story of Pop Vol. 1”
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
No, you’re not losing your grip on reality… there are no volumes 1 through 3. Also, the jacket says “Volume 3” but the labels say “Volume 4”, so I guess trying to make sense of any of this is a … Continue reading The 12 February Day Thread of “The Best of Country Music Volume 4” by K-Tel
I think the first compilation album which I ever owned was on K-Tel Records, which was to the late Seventies and Eighties what the Now That’s What I Call Music sets are now. There’s a lot more info about K-Tel … Continue reading The K-Tel Full Tilt Night Thread
