Format Details: Jewel Case
Release Date: 30 April 2020
Label: Ace Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 029667097826
Description
Superior British she-pop from Decca Records' 1960s catalogue, including a generous batch of new-to-CD titles. Back in 1986, Ace became the first reissue company to test the waters of the Brit Girl collectors market with "Girl Zone"�, a vinyl compilation of feminine gems from Decca Records' 1960s catalogue. It was something of a gamble: the music of the era's British girl singers wasn't an acknowledged genre then, and no-one really knew whether there was any demand apart from a few devotees. Happily, reaction was positive, and the album sold well. In more recent times, "Love Hit Me! Decca Beat Girls 1962-1970"� became one of Ace's top-selling CDs of 2016, and was followed by similar collections drawn from Pye and EMI's Brit Girl roster. Having established that there is still a demand, we now present "Don't Blow Your Cool!"�, our latest sumptuously packaged all-female Decca anthology. Along with a hand-picked selection of proven fan favourites, the collection features a generous ten new-to-CD titles. These include the rarely heard French language recordings of 'Summer Nights' by Marianne Faithfull and 'You Just Gotta Know My Mind' by Dana Gillespie; Billie Davis' great recording of 'Me About You' from her Decca album; visiting American jazz singer Joy Marshall's soulful cover of Roy Hamilton's 'Heartache Hurry On By'; folk rocker Beverley with two songs penned by her friend Donovan; 'The Spark That Lights The Flame' by Northern Ireland's Margo, lead vocalist of the Marvettes; 'Backstreet Girl' by singing actress Adrienne Poster; 'Mr Scrooge' by much-loved teenage girl group the Orchids; and, with her James Bond-style theme from cult favourite TV series Adam Adamant Lives!, lip-gloss queen Kathy Kirby. As usual with our series of Brit Girl releases, the CD comes with a colourful picture-packed 24-page booklet. Track selection and copious notes are by myself and girl-pop buff Ian Chapman (just like back in 1986). MICK PATRICK
Tracklisting
The Champs
Richard Thompson
Little Richard
Link Wray
Isaac Hayes
Elmore James
B.B. King
B.B. King
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
