New Musical Discoveries 178 - Tarantula - Billy the Birdman

Ready for a short break from Christmas tunes. Her is a nice obscure, highy melodic toytown sound song. It fits in nicely with the mellow mood this time of year. Do you agree?

or here

still more

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Tarantula-Billy the birdman

Cody Simpson - Evenings in London ("Marvin's Room" Reimagined)

idiot johnson - girl on a train

Pooh - Preludio

Scala & Kolacny Brothers - Friday I'm In Love (The Cure)

New Musical Discoveries 129 - Starbyrd - Road Of Dreams

Have you wanted to hear the ultimate jingle jangle ballad in a Stairway To Heaven type mode?
This just may be it.

Simply Hit The Play Button!
Road Of Dreams

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New Musical Discoveries 127 - The Rhinos - "Sometimes"

Nothing like a 12 string jingle jangle tune with consummate vocal harmonies, is there?


Listen!
Sometimes

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New Musical Discoveries 123 - The Rhinos "Stop The Time"

Don't you just love the sound of an electric 12 string guitar combined with
soaring vocal harmonies? I thought so.This is the first song I ever heard by The Rhinos and still one of the best. They are certainly the pride of Malmo,Sweden.

Stop The Time

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New Musical Discoveries 121 -The Flamin Groovies "Way Over My Head"

How many classic songs do The Groovies have in their repertoire? A lot.
Watch The Video!

Listen to the Audio!
BTW, the link will take a minute to appear
and will show up directly under the words:
"Log in to download here"
(You do not have to log in just to hear the song)


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New Musical Discoveries 119 - The Flamin" Groovies "Im Only What You Want Me To Be"

Do you love the Groovies but wish they would do the ultimate killer ballad? Never fear for your prayers have been answered.

Listen!
Be patient for the link to work

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New Musical Discoveries 117 The Flaming Groovies - "Good Laugh Mun"

Don't The Flamin' Groovies just continue to grow on you? This has the usual wonderful ingredients plus a wonderful mellotron solo. Who knew the mellotron was a great instrument for solos? I am sure The Moody Blues didn't. Maybe King Crimson had a vague hint.

Watch The Video!
The one that wants to retitle the song  "Good Laugh Man"

Or Listen to the Audio! Song #10

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New Musical Discoveries 115 - The Flamin Groovies "Teenage Confidential"

Still love that jingle jangle guitar interplay don't you? Who doesn't love the vocal harmonies? Majestic melodic rock at its best.

Listen Up!

or here
Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 113- The Flamin' Groovies "Take Me Back"

What would you think about the The Flamin' Groovies adding a mellotron to their normal line-up of rock and roll instruments?
Amazing, in theory, but will it work? Well, as is sometimes said, the proof is in the pudding. Don't you just love the moodiness and melancholia drenching this song? The underpinning, of course, is the orchestral backdrop provided by the mellotron to perfectly augment the haunting atnosphere.

Listen!

Or Listen Here!

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New Musical Discoveries 111 - The Flamin Groovies - "I Saw Her"

Do you still believe that music has the power to be magical, graceful, majestic, transcendental, and awe-inspiring?
If you don't, it is very simply because you haven't heard this song. Do so now.

" I saw her as she came and went
and she was queenly, meek, and mild
As innocent as any child
a flower among flowers
Among the flowers content"

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Listen to the pure Audio! - song #20

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New Musical Discoveries 109 - The Flamin Groovies "Shake Some Action"

Did you not just love that jingle jangle? Don't you just love a song that has become an anthem?
Did this song not appear in that movie remake of 'Emma' known as 'Clueless'?
Isn't Chris Wilson's singing just right?

Listen!

Or Watch Here!

Do you Prefer Live?

Cracker's version actually appeared in  "Clueless'
You tell me which is better.
Here it is!

Here is Cyril's new band Magic Christian doing a live version @
Fitzgerald's Pub, Huntington Beach , California
Watch The Glorious Event!

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New Musical Discoveries 107 - The Flamin' Groovies "You Tore Me Down"

Do you know who Greg Shaw is? How about about Cyril Jordan? You do know Dave Edmunds, don't you? Their confluence occurred on this delicious bit of jingle jangle. Don't you just love those vocal harmonies?
Time for some change, right?

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 96 - Al Bano Carrisi & Mariana Pashalieva "Liberta"

This song may be considered in a similar vein as it heralds from Easter Europe as well. But rather than being a song about a lover scorned, it is simply about a new found sense of political freedom. Nonetheless, once again, a gorgeous melody surrounds heartfelt singing. Even if you can't make out all the words, it is easy to get the overall feeling.

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 95 - Tanja Zagar Naj Se Ve

Still wish to hear something obscure and yet very catchy? A very emotional and passionate song.
This comes out of Eastern Europe and for most Americans is very obscure.

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 94 - Scala and The Kolacny Brothers Friday I'mIn Love

Would you like to hear the angelic voices of a girl's choir singing one of The Cure's classic songs? if you answered with a resounding Yes , then this video may just be what you need.




Would you like to hear the angelic voices of a girl's choir singing one of The Cure's classic songs? if you answered with a resounding Yes , then this video may just be what you need.

New Musical Discoveries 76 - My Morning Jacket "Holding On To Black Metal"

Do you just love My Morning Jacket? What is it that makes them so special?

I would say that it is the songs first and foremost. See what I mean?

Listen!

Audio Only!

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New Musical Discoveries 71 - The Indelicates - "Julia, We Don't Live In The 60s"

(Dedicated to the Wall Street Protesters)

Do people think it's still the sixties? Listen to this song and its upbeat lyrics.

"We never had it so good. Life is sweet"

Nothing like a melodic uptempo song to rally the troops!

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 68 - Rich Arithmetic "Postnortem For Winston"

Need a break from Christmas tunes? Want to hear more of that awesome jingle jangle. Okies can do.
As the cognoscenti know Rich Arithmetic is a nom de plume for Rich Horton
Dont you just love vocal harmonies overlaying a jangly guitar. Well, do I have the song for you!

This link is a little trickier than others
I found this on the Chocolate Cake Radio Show # 227

GO to the link, and
once the page comes up
start playing the radio bar

For you digital types, go to exactly the 59 min 52 sec mark
and "Postmortem for Winston" starts right up
For you analog creatures just play the radio for about an hour
and thenits time to pay close attention because "Postmortem for Winston" is playing:)

Listen!


Curious about the full listing?

Listen here!

Your extra work will be greatly rewarded

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New Musical Discoveries 61 - Martin Newell - "Goodbye Dreaming Fields"

Do you really love jingle jangle guitars topped with combined with evocative lyrics topped by exuberant vocals and a hint of the beatlesque. Well look no further than Martin Newell's mini-masterpiece "Goodbye Dreaming Fields" I love song titels with either the words fields, dreaming, or goodbye. Yep this one is a trifecta for me as it has all 3. you can find it here

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 60 - The Decemberists "Down By The Water"

Don't you just love an emphatic chant of a song that recalls the best of the late lamented R.E.M? Like to add a dash of Neil Young?

Well here it is in this quite wonderful ditty  "Down By The Water" off the brilliant new CD 'The King Is Dead' performed by our new heroes The Decemberists. Doesn't this slice of Americana put you in a great mood?

Listen!

or here is a fab live version featuring guest GIllian Welch:

Listen Here!

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New Musical Discoveries 59 - Joe Lynch "Psychadelphia"

Do you like beatlesque songs with a drivng guitar sound with the sustain level on high done in a slightly psychedelic drone style?
If so you have found the right place for Joe Lynch has created just the song for you. I originally thought that is song was done by a band with the name Beatlescene of which Joe Lynch was the main member. It seems now that Beatlescene is the name of the album by Joe Lynch where you may find this great song.


Listen!



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New Musical Discoveries 58 - The Griffins "Overnighter"

If you love great roots rock power ballad you need to look no further than this tune! Very unique vocal style that is quite captivating.

Listen!


Or Listen Here!

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New Musical Discoveries 54 - The Clockwork Dolls "Impartial (The Battle)"

Are you fascinated by the recent Steampunk movement in art, literature, fashion, and, not least, music. You very well may ask, "What on earth is Steampunk?". The best definition I have heard describes it thusly: Steampunk is the science fiction of the steam age, re-imagined through the benefit of hindsight. Are you curious to know what Steampunk may sound like? Look no further, for here, encapsulated in song, is one of my favorite examples of the Neo-Victorian musical trends taking place.(I actually prefer the term Neo-Victoriana because of its accuracy.I will, nonetheless, concede to the inherent catchiness of the term Steampunk.)

New Musical Discoveries 53 - John Vanderslice "Kookaburra"

Do you like stimulating lyrics wrapped around a compelling nouveau folk music sound? A friend compares the music to that found in the movie "A Mighty Wind". LOL. I know what they are saying, but I find it much edgier and, therefore, much more engaging. See for yourself!

Listen!


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New Musical Discoveries 52 - The Trap - "The Void"

Here is a great upbeat happy feel good song. Love the  driving rhythm and the clapping percussion. Power Pop
at its very best .

Listen!

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New Musical Discoveries 47 - Lucinda Williams "Essence"

Do you like your music down and dirty with blistering guitar solos and in your face lyrics?
If so, then I have just the song for you. Admittedly, Most of Lucinda's songs are not obscure, but
this one is just left of her radar. It is my favorite of hers. Hope it becomes yours too.

Listen!

Or if you prefer the passionate live version,

Listen Up!

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New Musical Discoveries 46 - Adult Net "Incense And Peppermints"

This is a true classic given a fresh turn by Adult Net. This goes out to my high school friend (certain Mr. Farmer) who in his infinite wisdom decided I needed to be known as the "The Groover" Only he knows why this song is irrevocably linked with that fact. This isn't a summer time classic but we all know it should be.

If you still prefer the original version by The Strawberry Alarm Clock. Here it is the 2nd video


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New Musical Discoveries 44 - The Pearlfishers "We're Gonna Save The Summer"

Here is another sunny poppy summer song from a Scottish band. Great lyrics to boot!!

Listen

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New Musical Discoveries 42 - Computer Magic "Found Out"

This captivating song is courtesy of a band out of New York. A touch of  the Cocteau Twins may be discerned.

Listen right here

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New Musical Discoveries 41 - Delay Trees - "Cassette 2012"

Out of Helsinki Finland comes this engaging slice of sugary confetti. A soon to be classic is born.


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New Musical Discoveries 40 - Blue Cartoon "She's Gone"

Here is a nice slice of alt country out of Austin TX. A song that seems very simple upon first listening. However, you will soon find it hard to shake out of your head upon repeated listenings.


Listen 

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New Musical Discoveries 39 - The High Dials "The Holy Gound"

Here is an especially nice tune, performed in a quite engaging manner. I love how the song starts out slowly and steadily builds  into a mini masterpiece. Give it a chance!

Listen

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New Musical Discoveries 37 - Future Clouds and Radar - "The Epcot View"

Of course, this band evolved out of the ashes of Cotton Mather, so it isn;t so surprising that i have branded it with my Beatlesque tag. Guess what part of England they are from. Wrong! They come from Austin Tx.

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New Musical Discoveries 34 - The Springfields "Wonder"

I am back to yet another jingle jangle classic. This time it is "Wonder" by The Springfields.

Who in the world are The Springfields? You may justifiably as this question. As it so happens

The Springfields were  moniker used by Chicago's own the talented Ric Menck who was later to become 1/3 of that Power Pop classic band Velvet Crush. Ric recorded this little ditty for the legendary Sarah Records of

the U.K. They preferred bands on their label, thus , Voila! The Springfields we're born.

They issued two classic 45s. This one and "Sunflower"

You may watch it here

Fortunately, these obscurities were scooped up and released by Ric on his wonderful CD

The Ballad of Rick Menck.

You can listen to it here

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New Musical Discoveries 33 - Yep - "Waterloo Sunset"

Do you remember when liner notes were a work of art? Sure they yet another means to promotion,.but some had a way of cutting to the the chase and telling you just what was important. They summed things up and set the vibe for the album. Case in point - the liner notes for Yep's album Once.

You can read it here


In any event,  they bring a refreshing take on Ray Davies's "Waterloo Sunset" which after all is one of these all time classics.

And listen to it here




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New Musical Discoveries 32 - Richard Orange and The Eggmen "Beatlesque"

I've been asked why I refer to Beatles type tunes as beatlesque. It probably stems to a large part from this song by Richard Orange called appropriately enough Beatlesque. I usually refer to tunes that are inspired by the later
Beatles era as such. Anyway, please check this classic out and tell me if it recalls The Beatles for you.

Find it here


or with others here


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New Musical Discoveries 30 - Beady Eye - The Roller

Do you like Beatlesque tunes? If so this song, is for you. One of the better ones Plus it is from 2011.Beady Eye is a spin-off of  the Brit Pop band Oasis. Still uptempo tunes today.

check the audio here

and here for the video:



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New Musical Discoveries 29 - Dar Williams "Are You Out There?"

Here is another upbeat summer kind of song done by my fave female singer Dar Williams. I hope you find this song as uplifting as  I do.

Check it out here



Listen to the audio here


Here is a live version


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New Musical Discoveries 27 - Cherry Ghost "Thirst For Romance"

DO you like a pinch of Alternate  (Alt) Country? How about  a dash of  Indie Pop. If you answered at all in the affirmative, then head right over to the link and listen to this driving tune from Britain's Cherry Ghost. The attention grabbing lyrics have a way of twirling around inside your brain and you soak them all in and have that
aha moment.

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New Musical Discoveries 26 - It's Only Roy "It's Only Roy"

Here is a  curious tune by the eponymously named It's Only Roy. I love how the tempo shifts up and down throughout this real catchy melody.
Listen to it here

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New Musical Discoveries - The Shins - Phantom Limb

How about about a truly 21st century Summer song? At least one that has vocal harmonies inspired by great legends of the past yet has its own musical stamp. Such a song is "Phantom Limbs" by The Shins. I so love how the twirling vocals build into such a gentle crescendo.

Watch the wonderful video here

Or just the listen to the audio



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New Musical Discoveries 24 - Jeffrey Foskett "Thru My Window"

It is still Summer out there isn't it? That calls for a Summer song then. Something like a Beach Boys song.
But you have heard them so often that you are truly sick of them. In that case, you really must listen to the song that most closely resembles a Beach Boys song that you never ever heard before. And that song, my loyal blog readers, happens to be "Thru My Window" by Jeffrey Foskett. Why am I not surprised to learn that he often tours in Brian Wilson's band?

Here it is




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New Musical Discoveries 23 - Cindy Williams "They Talk About Us"

This song may be the most obscure song worthy of this blog that I have found yet. I'm reaching way back into the past now as this cameout around 1967. As I understand it, she only issued two 45s both only in the U.K. This tune should have been a massive hit. FYI, this is not the same Cindy Williams that appeared on Laverne & Shirley in the seventies. This Cindy Williams came from Swansea in Wales.Boy, can she belt out a song. BTW, It took ages to find a place that plays it.



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New Musical Discoveries 22 - George Usher "Orpheus Turning"

I have nor forsaken all the wonderful jingle jangle songs there are out there.
Here is one now called "Orpheus Turning" by George Usher. Yes, George
is the same guy who wrote "Not The Trembling Kind" covered by the
incomparable  Laura Cantrell

Listen to this marvel now at George's own site


You can also click on the link and buy the album it is from " Dutch April"

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New Musical Discoveries 21 - Albano Carrisi - Nessun Dorma

As most of you know, or can infer from my prior Posts, opera is not my favored musical style.
However, as in most of life, exceptions exist for most everything. This is one of those cases. Like
many of us, we maintain a certain fondness for Puccini's Nessun Dorma. Luciano Pavarotti's version is often referred to as the gold standard. After all, who can't forget hearing it at the conclusion of the Harrison Ford movie "The Sum Of All Fears"? And who wasn't moved to near tears upon hearing, former Welsh cell phone salesman, Paul Potts' version on "Britain's Got Talent? Yet despite those fabulous versions, there is another rendition that I consider my own personal favorite. It is performed by Al Bano Carrisi, or simply Al Bano as he is referred to in his native Italy. Curiously enough, he isn't considered an Opera star but rather a pop star in his home country.

Watch the moving video here


Listen to the stirring audio here


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New Musical Discoveries 20 - The Baseball Project "Tony (Boston's Favorite Son)

While I'm on the subject of story songs here is another soon to be classic. At least I think so. This song is just one of the magical moments found on The Baseball Project's latest CD - Vol. 2: High and Inside. It is about the Boston Red Sox star rookie Tony Conigliaro during the sixties.His saga was called "tragic Italian opera" by no less an authority than ESPN. Tony hit a home run in his very first major league game. He became the youngest American League home run champion at age 20 with 32 homers. Tragedy struck on August 18, 1967 when he was walloped by a pitch from the California Angels Jack Hamilton. The pitch broke Tony's cheekbone and temporarily blinded him leading him to miss the 1968 season. He was named Comeback Player of the year after the '69 season. However. lingering vision problems led to his early retirement in '71.
The Baseball Project is a supergroup of sorts featuring R.E.M's guitarist on bass, Scott McCaughey on guitar,   Steve Wynn on vocals and guitar (he also wrote Tony), and Linda Pitmon on drums.

Listen to song here




Here is ESPN''s  review of High and Inside


Here is a capsule biography of Tony



Click here for Tony's Wikipedia entry


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New Musical Discoveries 19 - Cry Cry Cry "Cold Missouri Waters"

This is one of those "story" songs I find truly engaging. Even more astonishing is the fact that it is true.It concerns the tragedy at Mann Gulch in Montana in the summer of '49 where 13 smokejumping firefighters died when the fire got ahead of them. Cry Cry Cry,  the folk supergroup formed by Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky, and Dar Williams performs the version that got my attention first. Richard sings lead. The story of the fire is also accounted in one of the finest non-fiction books ever: "Young Men and Fire" by Norman Maclean, he of the delightful semi-autobiographical  "A River Runs Through It" book.

See the masterful video of Cry Cry Cry's version here



Audio only is available here


The song is actually composed by James Keelaghan.
Catch his intriguing version


Here is a very different yet still compelling version by The Black Irish Band


Steve Cottrell provides a more traditional but still delightful version here



John Garza is fairly traditional but still heart felt



Here is an amateur version by E. R. Hershman that is actually quite good too


Steve Wacker provides an excellent account about the song




If you wish to read "Young Men and Fire" you can get it here


Or on Kindle here



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New Musical Discoveries 18 - Eliza Carthy & Norman Waterson "Psalm Of Life"

I will tell you right off the bat, this is not an easy listen but an acquired one. However, to those willing to invest the time the effort to appreciate such a song will find a rich reward. The two singers being mother & daughter
sing well together with similar accents yet different registers. The instrumentation - sparse guitars and effective use of brass - complement the mood created.

Go ahead and give it a listen (more than once)
Remember to let the page load then look for the upper left image of the CD "The Gift"
Click on it and the song will start

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New Musical Discoveries 16 - The Time Lodgers - "Slanted? Oh Yeah"

Another candidate carrying the torch for The Beatles is Norway' s The Time Lodgers
and their captivating tune "Slanted?  Oh Yeah"

Check it out here



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New Musical Discoveries 7 - Gobsmack - Voodoo

Gobsmack's "Voodoo" is one of the classic power rock anthems of all time. Reminds me a bit of early Pearl Jam
and has clear traces of grunge. Let me know what you think.




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New Musical Discoveries 4 - The Zinedines " Twice Upon A Time"

Thanks to Alysathena for finding the link for the The Zinedines track "Twice Upon A Time" discussed in New Musical Discoveries 2. Who of you would guess that they are from the Island of Majorca off The Coast Of Spain?
I had forgotten to attach it

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Twice Upon A Time

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