Minnie Riperton: "Perfect Angel"

Released in 1974,

this was Minnie Riperton's second (2nd) studio LP.

Contains her major hit "Lovin' You."

Read more about Minnie Riperton HERE.

Cover Photography: Barry Feinstein

Artwork: Ann Garner

The Rolling Stones: "Out Of Our Heads"

Released in 1965,

this was The Rolling Stones' fourth (4th) LP released in the U.S.A.

Read more about The Rolling Stones HERE.

Bing Crosby: "All Time Hit Parade"

One of many "Longines Symphonette" recordings

this one featured Bing Crosby,

released around 1970.

Wish I knew who did that artwork!

Neil Sedaka: "Steppin' Out"

Released in 1976

during one of Neil's "comebacks."

Neil Sedaka has had a very interesting career.

Read more about him HERE.

Michael and Stormie Omartian: "Seasons of the Soul"

Michael is a stunningly talented musician and producer,

whose wife is also a talented songwriter, singer, and author/teacher.

Michael and Stormie recorded five albums together,

- this one was released in 1977 -

and Michael also released four solo LPs.

The list of his production and session credits is amazing

and much too extensive to include here.

Read more about Michael Omartian HERE.

Read more about Stormie Omartian HERE.

Paul Revere and the Raiders: "Revolution!"

Released in 1967,

this was their seventh (7th) studio LP.

Read more about

Paul Revere and the Raiders

HERE.

The Rolling Stones: "NOW!"

Released in early 1965,

this was The Rolling Stones'

third (3rd) LP distributed in the USA.

Read more about this LP

and follow the trail to more about

The Rolling Stones

HERE.

Ramsey Lewis: "Hang On Ramsey"

Recorded live and released in 1965,

this is a really great LP

filled with delightful jazz interpretations

of popular songs

like "Hard Day's Night" and "Hang On Sloopy"

Read more about Ramsey Lewis HERE.

Peter Frampton: "Frampton's Camel"

Released in 1973,

this was Frampton's second (2nd) studio LP.

Includes the first release of

"Do You Feel Like We Do"

Read more HERE.

Monterey International Pop Festival: "The Mama and the Papas"

Released in 1970,

a few years after the historic festival,

this is a fun recording;

not all that sonically pure

or meticulously mixed,

but a great kick

and stunningly historic.

Read more about the incredible

MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL.

Living Brass: "Mexican Shuffle"

Released in 1965,

the generic "Living Brass"

was trying to ride

Herb Alpert's coat-tails

with this LP.

Not sure it was anywhere near

as commercially successful

as Mr. Alpert's Tijuana Brass

or the closely related

Baja Marimba Band, though.

Part of the "Living Strings" family

this music was suited perfectly

for brief exposure during an elevator ride.

Terry Talbot: "Face to Face"

Released in 1985,

this is one of only a few solo LPs

released by Terry.

He and his younger brother John Michael Talbot

started a little band called

Mason Proffit

some of you might remember.

Stanley Turrentine: "In The Pocket"

One of the coolest album covers

EVER

for one of the best saxophonists

EVER!

Released in 1975,

this is just one among many

estimable recordings from this great jazzman.

Read more about Stanley Turrentine HERE.

This is one where I sincerely wish I had taken note

of the art direction/design/photography credits;

but I didn't -

now I can't read it in my photo

and I can't find references on the web (yet).

Tenth Anniversary Albums: Warner Brothers - Seven Arts

Released in 1969,

this compilation LP offers up a

pretty amazing range of artists!

Take a look:

From Petula Clark to Fats Domino,

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Trini Lopez

to The Fugs and The Grateful Dead,

Kensington Market to Harper's Bizarre.

Cool.

Johnny Horton: "The Battle of New Orleans"

Released post-humously, in 1965,

this recording is a great tribute to

Johnny Horton's legacy.

Read about Johnny Horton HERE.

Simon and Garfunkel: "Sounds of Silence"

1966.

Not sure what to say.

It's Simon and Garfunkel.

Sounds of Silence.

If you need more info, go HERE.

I WILL say

that up until recently

I would have easily assumed

that EVERYONE knows about

and has listened to

Simon and Garfunkel

ESPECIALLY

"Sounds of Silence."

However,

my assumptions were severely challenged when,

while watching a popular "reality show"

it was revealed that there were contestants -

musicians, mind you -

who had NEVER HEARD

ANY recordings of

THE BEATLES.

>>>stunned sounds of silence<<<

How can that be?

I ask you.

Van Morrison: "Moondance"

This 1970 release

is an absolute must for any collector.

It is considered by most critics to be a classic

and one of the greatest albums of all time

for a reason.

Besides the title cut, which is indisputably a treasure,

this LP also includes what I consider to be

one of the best songs ever written -

"Crazy Love" -

among a gathering of tunes that is delicious

from beginning to end.

Read more about the LP and Van Morrison HERE.

Photographer: Elliott Landy

Designer: Bob Cato

Columbia Jazz Festival - 1959

This 1959 recording

is a rare gem.

Just ponder the names on the cover for a moment...

OK.

Stop drooling.

And, yes,

it is as great a collection of tracks

as it appears to be.

Irv Cottler: "Around The World In Percussion"

Released in 1961,

this is Irv Cottler's unique percussive take

on some of the great "hits" of the day.

For a little glimpse of Irv Cottler's talent and personality, go HERE.

Boston Pops (Arthur Fiedler): "Music For A Summer Night"

This 1957 recording brings beautiful, soothing, classic music.

Also, read about Arthur Fiedler's astonishing career HERE.