Zeeba Neighba
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Next year's picks tomorrow...get those last 1962 picks in!
Music Gourmets Presents 60 Years of Great Music - 1962
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axolotl
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John Coltrane ~ Coltrane "Live" at the Village Vanguard
Sometimes, I'd like to go Softly as in a Morning Sunrise upside somebody's head.
I have listened to at least half a dozen of my picks for 1962, and some of them have been selected. Thank goodness for that. But, still....
I neglected even to look at the personnel on this one, before sitting down to digest this album. After all, it's Coltrane.... Because, Trane.....
By the end of track 1, "Spiritual," which is itself almost 14 minutes in length, I was intrigued by who was doing what in support of the headliner. I had read that the sessions out of which this release came were loaded with formidable talent, but I had forgotten who were the bearers of this orgasmorgasbord. Really, Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet? McCoy Tyner on piano?
By track 2, "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," it was evident that it was Tyner, as there was quite simply a monster playing the piano. "Chasin' the Trane," Track 3, at over 16 minutes, is an exuberant (or, is it expoobident?) outing for Coltrane, which prefigures much of his later work, which in full bloom and pedigree would find enshrinement and canonization in the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church.
Then, a scant 37 minutes after it began, this exquisite blowin' session is over. It deserves its vaunted place as #1 for 1962.
Sometimes, I'd like to go Softly as in a Morning Sunrise upside somebody's head.
I have listened to at least half a dozen of my picks for 1962, and some of them have been selected. Thank goodness for that. But, still....
I neglected even to look at the personnel on this one, before sitting down to digest this album. After all, it's Coltrane.... Because, Trane.....
By the end of track 1, "Spiritual," which is itself almost 14 minutes in length, I was intrigued by who was doing what in support of the headliner. I had read that the sessions out of which this release came were loaded with formidable talent, but I had forgotten who were the bearers of this orgasmorgasbord. Really, Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet? McCoy Tyner on piano?
By track 2, "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," it was evident that it was Tyner, as there was quite simply a monster playing the piano. "Chasin' the Trane," Track 3, at over 16 minutes, is an exuberant (or, is it expoobident?) outing for Coltrane, which prefigures much of his later work, which in full bloom and pedigree would find enshrinement and canonization in the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church.
Then, a scant 37 minutes after it began, this exquisite blowin' session is over. It deserves its vaunted place as #1 for 1962.
Markonomicon
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Never heard this one. Will be checking it out!John Coltrane ~ Coltrane "Live" at the Village Vanguard
Sometimes, I'd like to go Softly as in a Morning Sunrise upside somebody's head.
I have listened to at least half a dozen of my picks for 1962, and some of them have been selected. Thank goodness for that. But, still....
I neglected even to look at the personnel on this one, before sitting down to digest this album. After all, it's Coltrane.... Because, Trane.....
By the end of track 1, "Spiritual," which is itself almost 14 minutes in length, I was intrigued by who was doing what in support of the headliner. I had read that the sessions out of which this release came were loaded with formidable talent, but I had forgotten who were the bearers of this orgasmorgasbord. Really, Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet? McCoy Tyner on piano?
By track 2, "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," it was evident that it was Tyner, as there was quite simply a monster playing the piano. "Chasin' the Trane," Track 3, at over 16 minutes, is an exuberant (or, is it expoobident?) outing for Coltrane, which prefigures much of his later work, which in full bloom and pedigree would find enshrinement and canonization in the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church.
Then, a scant 37 minutes after it began, this exquisite blowin' session is over. It deserves its vaunted place as #1 for 1962.
Ojai Sam
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Looks great! Gotta track this one down.
Ojai Sam
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I don't think you will be disappointed. I added "The Complete Village Vanguard Sessions" to the 1962 playlist.
Ojai Sam
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Ray Charles - Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music
Wikipedia sez:
Regarded by many critics as Charles's best studio album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music has been considered by several music writers to be a landmark album in American music. The album's integration of soul and country music bent racial barriers in popular music, amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In the process of recording the album, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to exercise complete artistic control over his own recording career. The album has been called one of the greatest albums of all time by publications such as Rolling Stone and Time.
Ironically, Charles' control of his recordings means that this one is not on Spotify.
Wikipedia sez:
Regarded by many critics as Charles's best studio album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music has been considered by several music writers to be a landmark album in American music. The album's integration of soul and country music bent racial barriers in popular music, amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In the process of recording the album, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to exercise complete artistic control over his own recording career. The album has been called one of the greatest albums of all time by publications such as Rolling Stone and Time.
Ironically, Charles' control of his recordings means that this one is not on Spotify.
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If you pretend to be 5 years old and dancing with the adults while listening to this song, you can understand why this is an all time favorite:
Ojai Sam
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Thanks! I never heard Doggett after his King period. I see he still made exciting music.
There are lots of songs that have the same attachment for me. In facts, one or two will be HM's this year.
earcartoons
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I think any party I ever attended at your house was parentless and probably involved Queen II or something like that.
earcartoons
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Is it honorable mention time?
Must do these two on historical significance.
Bob Dylan is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on March 19, 1962
Surfin' Safari is the debut studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on October 1, 1962
Must do these two on historical significance.
Bob Dylan is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on March 19, 1962
Surfin' Safari is the debut studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on October 1, 1962
Zeeba Neighba
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As Axo reminded me a few weeks ago, usually start Honorable Mentions on Saturday, but I think you're good. If any stragglers haven't picked yet and want to pick one of yer HM's, we'll let them 
When we get to the 70's in this thread, we can talk about those parties, robot!
lpfreak1170
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Ray Charles - Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music
Wikipedia sez:
Regarded by many critics as Charles's best studio album, Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music has been considered by several music writers to be a landmark album in American music. The album's integration of soul and country music bent racial barriers in popular music, amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement. In the process of recording the album, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to exercise complete artistic control over his own recording career. The album has been called one of the greatest albums of all time by publications such as Rolling Stone and Time.
Ironically, Charles' control of his recordings means that this one is not on Spotify.
Here's the YouTube version:
My other choice.
Ojai Sam
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