The World of Good & Plenty

By request, this one melts in your ear, not in your hand.

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The Teri Nelson Group

By request, here's a re-up of this sweet soul record.

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Road Home

If it's on Dunhill it must be done well.

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Wild Blue Yonder

Putting out the last of the garbage
Sam says, "I'll see you next year"
I'm about to say I won't be back
But Sam went to get a beer
And I'm left here to ponder
Over the wild blue yonder
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Hamilton Camp

By request, here's "Here's to You" by sometime folkie and part-time M*A*S*H* actor Hamilton Camp.

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DJ Shadow

I wrote a piece for The Vinyl Factory about one of my all-time favorite albums, "Endtroducing."

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Smile

From Pickwick/33, here is an album of righteous rottenness by a studio group called the Funnies who recorded shaky versions of several Partridge Family songs and other hits of the day, including "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," "Put Your Hand in the Hand," and "You've Got a Friend." The record was a little damaged so it took some work to clean it up, and there are a few skips here and there. But don't let that keep you from smiling when you listen to this stone exploito classic.

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Pop Symphony No. 1

Here's a true obscure gem from Jan & Dean's Jan Berry, who, with the help of arranger George Tipton, created his very own Teenage Symphony to God. This all-instrumental record features the Wrecking Crew, and the lush orchestrations are reminiscent of Phil Spector's wall of sound.

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Ahmad Jamal

Another easy-listening gift from Eldo from Brazil. Many thanks!

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Bud Shank

Many, many thanks to Easy Listening and Other Delights for supplying us all with this fantastic gem.

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Glad

Got a request for this fine country-rock record, which features a pre-Poco Timothy B. Schmit.

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George Gerdes

By request, here are both of George Gerdes' records.

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Tamiko Jones

Here's my vinyl rip of this sweet soul gem.

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Sam Neely

More from this gentle-on-your-ears '70s singer/songwriter.

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Sam Neely

By request, here's a re-up. Love this record.

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Sam Neely

Really dig this dude's mellow '70s vibe, which is not too dissimilar to Jim Croce.

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The Street People

When I think Pickwick Records, I think "classy" and "big budget." This little record does not disappoint. I mean, where else can you find songs like "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," "Love Her Madly," and "Booty Butt" all on the same album? Snazzy cover, too.

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Raw

I can't get no satisfaction
I ain't no Rolling Stone
No, I can't get no girl reaction
I'm out here all alone
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Theme From "Mr. Novak"

Here's a nifty exploito record, one cashing in the '60s teen drama starring the late James Franciscus. What makes this a cut above is that it was produced by Beach Boy associate Nick Venet.

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