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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #36

“SUPER COOL INSTRUMENTALS Pt 3! Ennio Morricone – Svolta Definitiva From the master film composer comes this slice of monster psych funk.” via https://www.facebook.com/thejonspencerbluesexplosion Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_dr8dE3zb4 Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van (1 – 36) – All songs and … Continue reading

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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #35

“SUPER COOL INSTRUMENTALS Pt 2! Jody’s Walk – Mighty Imperials Comprised of some of the players that eventually became Daptone’s great Dap-Kings, this obviously very meters influenced funk is still very much unmistakably it’s own thing. Tastefully raucous and minimal, … Continue reading

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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #34

“SUPER COOL INSTRUMENTALS! Messe Pour Le Temps Present – Pierre Henry/Michel Colombier Recently picked up another not so easy to find vinyl copy of the album that this is from when we recently did Amoeba Records LA “What’s In My … Continue reading

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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #33

33. James Brown – Soul Pride Pt. 1 & 2 “The link below’s a really good read on some of the cooler details of how James Brown and company pretty much singlehandedly defined Funk. http://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/1139/under-investigation-the-soulful-guitarists-of-james-brown/23315 It doesn’t get much better … Continue reading

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Russell Simins – Tracks From The Van #32

32. Junior Wells – (I’ve Got A) Stomach Ache “A definite standout track from the Vanguard recordings that followed Harp master Wells’ 2 classic Delmark releases, Hoodoo Man Blues and Southside Jam. The great Buddy Guy brilliantly accompanied Wells on … Continue reading

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