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My 45s

The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle (1959)

The prima version of this tune, by Arthur Smith in 1945, is one of the singles regarded as THE first rock 'n' roll record.

Smith himself said he based it on a tune by Tommie Dorsey from 1929.

When The Virtues version made it to the US Top 5 rock 'n' roll was already on its way back with Little Richard into Gospel, Buddy Holly in his grave and Elvis waiting to be releasedatum from the army.

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My 45s

REM - So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)

IRS/CBS 1983

For me REM is the pre-1990 version. I first heard Radio Free Europe in '82 on Dutch National radio. Bought the single immediately. Gave it to a griend, Who became a bigger REM fan yhan me. But this follow-up also brings back fond memories of happy times.

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My 45s

Dr John - Right Place, Wrong Time

(Atco 1973)

Invented his own style of New Orleans R&B with hints of voodoo and psychedelica.

Former Wrecking Crew member and former Nighttripper had this hit in '73.

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My 45s

David Bowie - Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys Remix)

BMG Arista 1996.

Inventive till the end.

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My 45s

Sam Cooke - Somebody Have Mercy

RCA, 1962

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Sneak peak at my 45s.

Sam Cooke, RCA 1962, USA

c/ w Nothing Can Change This Love

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The best music is made by those indifferent of trends, fashion and so on.

Judee Sill, The Kiss, 1973, Heart Food