MAN OF MY WORD
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Southern soul with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Michael Toles on guitar, David Torkanowsky on keygboard, George Porter on bass, Donnell Spencer on drums and more.
ROUN-CD2155
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$16.95
Ball, Irma Thomas & Tracy Nelson, Marcia
SING IT
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R&B, Southern Soul, Country plus more.
ROUN-CD2152
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$13.95
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Ball, Marcia
hot platter!LET ME PLAY WITH YOUR POODLE
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13 cut mix of originals and covers: "The Right Tool For the Job," "Louisiana 1927," "I Still Love You," more. With George Rains, Mark Kazanoff, Derek O'Brien, and Steve Williams.
ROUN-CD3151
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$13.95
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LIVE! DOWN THE ROAD
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Her first live album ever! Performances from her 2004 tour: "Big Shot," "Louella," "Louisiana 1927," "It Hurts To Be In Love" with Angela Strehli and more.
ALLIG-CD4903
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$14.95
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hot platter!PRESUMED INNOCENT
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Mix of New Orleans R&B and soul ballads. Duet with guest Delbert McClinton. Backed by Austin blues players. Produced by Doyle Bramhall Sr.
ALLIG-CD4879
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$14.95
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SO MANY RIVERS
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2003 - A set of combined evenly of originals and covers, with "Baby, Why Not," "The Lowdown," "Honeypie," and more.
ALLIG-CD4891
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$14.95
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Ballard & The Midnighters, Hank
SEXY WAYS: A PROPER INTRODUCTION TO HANK BALLARD & THE MIDNIGHTERS
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26 tracks from these early R&B legends, including "Work With Me Annie," "Hello Miss Fine," "Annie Had A Baby," and more hits from the early fifties.
PROPER-CD2089
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$11.95
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Berry, Chuck
CHUCK BERRY - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
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30 classic recordings: "Maybellene," "Thirty Days," "Johnny B. Goode," "My Ding-A-Ling," "Carol," more. Includes every Top 10 hit!
GEF-CD4417
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$10.00
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Big Foot Bob & the Toe Tappers
FOOTNOTES
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2007 -- Third release from "BigFoot Bob" Schultz and his aggregation of mid-Michigan all-stars: guitarist Danny Hare, Doug Decker on keys, Dave "The Hatchet" Matchette on harmonica and many others. A generous helping of originals plus covers of "Unchain My Heart," "Cissy Strut," "Down Home Girl," "Jambalaya" and more.
BFB-CD2007
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$14.95
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MUSIC TO TAP YOUR TOES TO
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1999 -- Classic debut album from singer, keyboard and horn ace "BigFoot Bob" Schultz and his pals Jerry Glassel on guitar, drummer Bob "Bubba" Grundner and Wayne Morton on bass. "Into the Mystic," "The Stumble," "Got My Mojo Workin'," 12 in all.
BLUEGILL-CD1
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$14.95
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THAT ABOUT COVERS IT
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2004 -- It's all covers in this second outing from Bob Schultz and his mid-Michigan after-hours all-stars: guitarist Jerry Glassel, drummer Bob "Bubba" Grundner, bassist Wayne Morton and others. Songs from Taj Mahal, Hoagy Carmichael, the Beatles, Bobby "Blue" Bland, the Memphis Jug Band and more.
BFB-CD2004
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Bo, Eddie
CHECK MR. POPEYE
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ROUN-CD2077
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$16.95
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Booker T & the MGs
STAX: THE VERY BEST OF BOOKER T. & THE MGs
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Essential, comprehensive collection of key hit singles and essential album tracks from the de facto house band at Stax Records: "Green Onions," "Hip Hug Her," "Soul Dressing," "My Sweet Potato," "Chinese Checkers," lots more.
STAX-CD30293
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$10.95
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Booker, James
RESURRECTION OF THE BAYOU MAHARAJAH
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ROUN-CD2118
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SPIDERS ON THE KEYS
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recorded live at the Maple Leaf Bar.
ROUN-CD2119
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$16.95
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Brown, Roy
ROY BROWN AND NEW ORLEANS R&B
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4 CDs -- 2 CDs of swingin' tracks from this Crescent City icon and proto-rock'n'roller: "Good Rockin' Tonight," "Lolly Pop Mama," "In The Alley," "She Walks Right In," "Boogie At Midnight" and more -- plus one CD each from Professor Longhair and Dave Bartholomew. 101 tracks in all!
JSP-CD7756
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$26.95
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Butler, Henry
PIANOLA LIVE
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Though Butler lost his home in the New Orleans flood, his archive of tapes survived. He & co-producer George Winston hand-picked 11 songs from this remarkable collection. The greatest living proponent of the classic New Orleans piano tradition, his work is an amalgam of boogie-woogie, jazz, blues and classical.
BASINS-CD803
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Butler, Jonathan
JONATHAN BUTLER
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JIVE-CD1032
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$10.95
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Cassidy, Eva
EVA BY HEART
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Posthumously released album.
GIFTH-CD10047
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$13.95
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LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY
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Winner of the Washington D.C. "Album of the Year" 1996, blues and rock.
GIFTH-CD10046
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$13.95
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hot platter!SONGBIRD
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Washington D.C.-based jazz/R&B singer -- sampler culled from 3 previous releases. Includes "Over the Rainbow," "Fields of Gold," "Autumn Leaves."
GIFTH-CD10045
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$13.95
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hot platter!TIME AFTER TIME
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Follow-up to Songbird with such covers as Paul Simon's "Kathy's Song", Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock", "Time After Time", Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine", "The Letter", plus three new songs all previously unreleased. 12 tracks in all.
GIFTH-CD10073
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$13.95
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Cats & the Fiddle, The
WE CATS WILL SWING FOR YOU 1941-48, VOL. 3
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16 satin-y, swingin' classics from the era of sharp clothes, smooth vocals and hot rhythm: "Romance Without Finance," "Shorty's Got to Go," "When Elephants Roost in Bamboo Trees," "That's My Desire," 16 in all.
on order, expected arrival date 07/29/08
FAB-CD263
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$9.95
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Charles, Ray
THE WAY I FEEL
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4-CD box set, all of his released recordings 1949-56: "Mess Around," "I Got A Woman," "I Love Her So," lots more.
PROPER-CDBX133
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$24.95
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Cooke, Sam
SPECIALTY PROFILES: SAM COOKE
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14 classics of the great Cooke in his "first" career: fronting the venerable gospel quartet the Soul Stirrers. "Peace in the Valley," "Touch the Hem of His Garment," "Jesus Gave Me Water" and more -- PLUS a Specialty Profiles bonus disc!
SPEC-CD30058
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$11.95
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Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The
WHAT'S GOING ON
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2006 -- From the devastated Crescent City: the Dozens' reinterpretation of Marvin Gaye's classic LP! Nine songs, with guests Chuck D, Guru, Bettye LaVette, G. Love and Ivan Neville.
SHOUT-CD310178
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$9.95
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Dr. John
THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT
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New Orleans receives a musical paean from native son Dr. John and a stellar cast of guests: Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Ani Difranco, and Terence Blanchard.
FTN-CD17703
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$17.95
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Eckstine, Billy
BALLADS, BLUES & BEBOP: A PROPER INTRODUCTION TO BILLY ECKSTINE
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22 smooth ones 1940-53 from the groundbreaking bandleader and proto-soul stylist: "Prisoner of Love," "My Foolish Heart," "I Apologize," "Skylark," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," more.
PROPER-CD2068
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$8.00
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Holmes Brothers, The
SIMPLE TRUTHS
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2003--Originals and songs by Gillian Welch, Collective Soul, Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt and Bob Marley.
ALLIG-CD4893
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$14.95
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SPEAKING IN TONGUES
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Gospel-inflected mix of blues, soul, and country makes this roots-based record. Joan Osborne produced and helped sing backup with "The Precious Three."
ALLIG-CD4877
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STATE OF GRACE
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2006 -- More American roots interpretations of classics such as "Peace, Love And Understanding," "I Want You To Want Me," "Bad Moon Rising," as well as their own material. With guests Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm, Joan Osborne, Larry Campbell, John Leventhal, and Catherine Russell.
ALLIG-CD4912
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$14.95
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Hunter, James
BELIEVE WHAT I SAY
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Reissue of this blue-eyed soul singer's 1994 debut release. 14 tracks including "Two Can Play," "Ain't Nothing You Can Do," "It Ain't Funny," and more; with guests Doris Troy and Van Morrison.
HEP-CD1178
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$13.25
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PEOPLE GONNA TALK
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14 tracks of British R&B and soul, recorded on analog equipment. Includes "You Can't Win," "Watch & Chain," "'Til Your Fool Comes Home," and more. Produced by Liam Watson.
ROUN-CD2187
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THE HARD WAY
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2008 -- Britain's blue-eyed soulster, onetime "Howlin' Wilf" and mainstay with Van Morrison's Rhythm & Blues Revue. An even dozen scorching blues 'n' soul numbers: "Don't Do Me No Favours," "Class Act," "Carina" and more -- with special guest Allen Toussaint.
HEARM-CD30669
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$16.95
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Professor Longhair
CRAWFISH FIESTA
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11 track release features "Big Chief," "Bald Head," "Red Beans," more. With Dr. John.
ALLIG-CD4718
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$14.95
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Redding, Otis
OTIS BLUE -- OTIS REDDING SINGS SOUL
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Atco 1966 reissued! "Respect" "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "Shake," "You Don't Miss Your Water," more.
ATL-CD80318
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$10.95
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Seeley & Baldori
BOOGIE STOMP!
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2007 -- Four hands, eight to the bar! Michigan's legendary septuagenarian piano killer Seeley teams up with keyboard thumper "Boogie" Bob Baldori, of "Woolies" fame. It's all boogie piano! with a couple solos, too, from each, and two tracks recorded live at the Creole Gallery in Lansing's Old Town.
on order, expected arrival date 07/30/08
SPIRIT-CD6001
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Staples, Mavis
WE'LL NEVER TURN BACK
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12 classic tracks of freedom and civil rights, originals written by Staples and Ry Cooder, as well as her renditions of traditional pieces. Also featuring Cooder, Mike Elizondo, Jim Keltner, and Joachim Cooder. "Eyes on the Prize," "I'll Be Rested," "Down in Mississippi," and more. Produced by Ry Cooder.
ANTI-CD86830
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$16.95
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Thomas, Irma
AFTER THE RAIN
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2006 -- The Queen of New Orleans soul is backed by other regional all-stars such as Sonny Landreth, Dirk Powell, Corey Haris, David Egan, James Singleton, Stanton Moore, and others. 13 songs, including "If You Knew How Much," "These Honey Do's," "In the Middle of It All," and more.
ROUN-CD2186
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$13.95
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SIMPLY GRAND
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14 cuts pairing Irma with such pianists as Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Dr. John, Norah Jones, John Medeski, Randy Newman, Ellis Marsalis, others. Including "River Is Waiting," "What Can I Do," "This Bitter Earth," "You Can Have My Husband But Please Don't Mess With My Man," "Thinking About You," more. Release date 08/12/2008
on order, expected arrival date 08/12/08
ROUN-CD2202
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$13.95
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Turner, Ike
CLASSIC EARLY SIDES: 1952-1957
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2 CDs, 56 cuts from the blues and R&B powerhouse. Also includes Jackie Bernston, Bonnie Turner, and The Sly Fox.
JSP-CD4203
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$26.95
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Various artists
A CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC TO BENEFIT THE MUSICARES HURRICANE RELIEF 2005
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16 tracks of brass band music, gospel, modern jazz, R&B, and Mardi Gras Indian music. Includes Prfessor Longhair's "Cuttin' Out," Harry Connick, Jr & Branford Marsalis "Good To Be Home," Dirty Dozen String Band's "Mardi Gras In New Orleans," and more.
ROUN-CD2185
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A NEW ORLEANS VISIT: BEFORE KATRINA
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A live encapsulation recorded 2005 in spontaneous settings. Including performances from Michael & David Doucet from Beausoleil, Henry Gray, Miss Lollypop, Sammy Rimington, the Treme Brass Band, Sunpie Barnes, and Lionel Batiste Sr.
ARH-CD534
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CITY OF DREAMS: A COLLECTION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC
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4 CD set overview of Rounder's New Orleans catalogue, featuring Professor Longhair and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Solomon Burke, many more.
ROUN-CD2196
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$25.95
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GOIN' HOME: A TRIBUTE TO FATS DOMINO
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2-CD set to benefit the Tipitina's Foundation, helping to rebuild the 9th Ward of New Orleans. The all-star celebration includes Domino's material covered by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Taj Mahal & The New Orleans Social Club, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Irma Thomas and Marcia Ball, Los Lobos, Dirty Dozen Brass Band with Joss Stone and Buddy Guy, and a host of others.
VAN-CD225
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$26.95
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HAM HOCKS AND CORNBREAD
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4-CD set highlighting "the pounding, pulsating roots of rock-n-roll!" 118 rockin' classics including Johnny Otis' "Barrelhouse Stomp," Roy Brown's "Mighty Mighty Man," Wynonie Harris' "She's Gone With The Wind," Lester Williams' "I Can't Lose With The Stuff I Use," lots more.
JSP-CD7748
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LOUISIANA SPICE: 25 YEARS OF LOUISIANA MUSIC ON ROUNDER RECORDS
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Professor Longhair, Beausoleil, Johnny Adams, Irma Thomas, D.L. Menard, Marcia Ball, Champion Jack Dupree, Balfa Bros., James Booker, Steve Riley, Buckwheat Zydeco, Bruce Daigrepont, more. Budget priced double CD/cass. set!
ROUN-CDAN18
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$9.95
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NAWLIN'S NEVER SLEEPS
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Features Johnny Adams, Terrance Simien, Wild Magnolias, Michelle Shocked, Ernie K-Doe, Tabby Thomas, many more. Proceeds go to musicians victimized by Hurricane Katrina.
AIM-CD1074
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$3.00
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PUTUMAYO PRESENTS NEW ORLEANS PLAYGROUND
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Celebration of music for the whole family includes Fats Domino, Dr. John, The Meters, Clifton Chenier, Kermit Ruffins, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, and others. A portion of the proceeds go to the Louisiana Children's Museum.
PUTU-CD257
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$13.95
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ROUGH GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF LOUISIANA
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Cajun, zydeco, blues, and gospel; violin, accordion, piano, guitar, jazz trumpet, and two-step beats! With tracks from Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco, Irma Thomas, Beausoleil, and more.
WMNW-CD1094
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SOUL OF THE NIGHT
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14 soulful tracks from the Holmes Brothers, Irma Thomas, Solomon Burke, Ann Peebles and others.
ROUN-CD11553
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$16.95
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STAX 50th: 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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2-CD box set. The greatest Stax hits, in a specially-priced box set! Hits from the label's heyday, the 1960s and 1970s. Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Booker T & The MGs, Isaac Hayes, The Staple Sisters, Johnnie Taylor, more.
FAN-CD230203
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$18.95
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THE COMPLETE STAX / VOLT SINGLES 1959-1968
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Included in this 9-CD, 244-track set are every A-side and key B-side released. Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Booker T. & The MGs and many, many more. Includes a 64-page book with over 60 illustrations. No additional discount
ATL-CD82218
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$89.95
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VEE-JAY: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
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4 CDs, 86 classic and historic sides 1953-66 from the first nationally successful African-American-owned record company! Seminal tracks from John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Betty Everett, Gene Chandler, the Four Seasons, the Swan Silvertones, Little Richard and many more. A long-overdue, essential collection!
SHOUT-CD10485
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$49.95
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VOCAL GROUPS: CLASSIC DOO WOP REMASTERED
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4 CD set, 104 sides, many of which are rarities, or B-sides from 1932 to 1955. Featuring The Mills Brothers, The Lamplighters, The Ray-O-Vacs, The Sultans, The Cardinals, The Three Keys, others.
JSP-CD7775
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$26.95
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WE'RE GONNA ROCK, WE'RE GONNA ROLL
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Crazy, man, crazy! 4 CDs, 118 tracks of early rocking hits, 1946-54 -- one full CD each of R&B, doo-wop and jump, hillbilly bop, and early rock 'n' roll itself. From Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup to Elvis, Amos Milburn to Bill Haley, Ray Charles to Fats Domino, The Drifters, Hank Williams, The Clovers, Johnny Horton, Lloyd Price and on and on -- ooh-wee!
PROPER-CD100
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$24.95
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Woods, Mitch
BIG EASY BOOGIE
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CD/DVD package! with the original members of the Fats Domino band, including Earl Palmer, Herb Hardesty, the Blue Monday Horns and legendary producer Dave Bartholomew -- plus guests Maria Muldaur, John Mooney and Charmaine Neville. The DVD is 2:15 long with live footage from the 2002 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, studio film, interviews and lots more. A portion of proceeds are donated tho Hurricane Katrina relief aid.
CLUB88-CD01
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$12.95
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