What’s better than a delicious Thanksgiving meal? Great 45s. Fill your belly and soul with these 45s from legendary artists and groups like Julius Cobb, Chandeliers and Center Stage. This might be our best list of 45s yet, providing you with some revolutionary and innovative sounds from the 60s. Check it out and be sure to listen to the audio samples - you’ll be glad you did.
Julius Cobb: The Wind, The Sun & Me / Oh Baby, I Want You Back Home
Label: Bethlehem 3024. Released 1962.
Label Owner: Gus Wildi
Label Address: 1650 Broadway, New York, NY. (1961-1970).
A Side: The Wind, The Sun & Me
B Side: Oh Baby, I Want You Back Home
Growing up near the mountains in Greenville, SC, Julius Cobb spent time in the Army before seeing success in his music career. In fact, Cobb wrote his first song “The Wind, The Sun and Me” while overseas in the army during 1956. I’d say that makes this 45 pretty special! Cobb played with legendary artists like Diana Ross, Sam Cook & Smokey Robinson over the years.
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Chandeliers: Double Love / It’s A Good Thought
Label: Loadstone 1601. Released 1964.
Label Owner: Walter Curry Stone.
Label Address: 163 Orizabo Ave, San Fransisco, CA. (1962-1979)
A Side: Orphan Boy
B Side: Everything About You
Chandeliers is no stranger to Parker’s Records and is one of our favorite artists from the 60s. This is a unique sounding 45, blending inspiration and sounds from a number of genres. The 45 takes you on a bit of a journey touching vibes of soul, funk, bebop and even reggae! If you can move after your Thanksgiving dinner, be sure to get your boogie on with this 45 from Chandeliers.
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Center Stage: I Hear the Music / Everyday Is A Fantasy
Label: Marc 7845
Label Owner: Barry G. Despenza. Chicago, IL.
A Side: I Hear the Music
B Side: Everyday Is A Fantasy
Center Stage provided a revolutionary sound to the 60s, incorporating syncopated rhythms and melodies using electric piano, vocals and bass lines that will surely grab your attention. “I Hear the Music” is one heck of a song and one we highly recommend you grab while you still can! Interestingly, Center Stage also went under the name The Traits. Powerhouse members included William Ledbetter, Willian Kirk Davis, Kenny Rydell, Gregory McEastland and Ronald Christian.
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