For The Sake Of Song

"Halfway to heaven with paradise waitin'..." Presenting an ambrosial six pack for your listening pleasure. Heavenly artwork comme d'habitude  by Tinca . Just groove me, my amigos da musica. Charlie Parker - Bird Of Paradise The Cookies - In Paradise John Prine - Paradise Doug Sahm - Groovers Paradise Nick Lowe - Halfway To Paradise The Saints - See You In Paradise Special bonus track: The Monochrome Set - Ici Les Enfants

Finally managed to dig up a copy of the elusive Jacobites debut here in town. And thankfully, it appears that Sudden and Kusworth's brand of ramshackle rock & roll has aged rather well. Ever so charming. Jacobites - Silver Street

Just got the sad news that brother Gregg Allman passed away yesterday. The Southern rock pioneer was 69. A soulful singer and organist, he was one of the founders of the legendary Allman Brothers Band back in '69. Their  Live At The Fillmore East ('71) may just be my fave live album ever. Miss him. The Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out (live '71)

A classic Cuban oldie courtesy of the great Compay Segundo, whom you may know as one of the Buena Vista SC guys. "As I loved you Macusa, nobody will ever love you, nobody..." A song based on a true story, as a girl called Macusa was indeed the singer's lost childhood love. Compay Segundo - Macusa

Now here's a surprise: the tiny  Bang!  label just released In My Room , the final recordings ('91-'93) of the legendary Gun Club. A mix of originals and covers, this is clearly for completists only, though it's always a pleasure to hear ole Jeffrey wail of course. Hidden gem: a lovely ballad with steel guitar called  Not Supposed To Be That Way . "Dream a dream or two..." The Gun Club - Not Supposed To Be That Way