Thursday, January 10, 2013

Helen Gamboa Northern Soul Philippines!

 Jonal Records : 1967!! Pinay Soul Sista!



 Filipina actress, singer and model Helen Gamboa released a slew of 45s in the 60s & 70s covering soul hits of the day. Here's her take on Shirley Ellis' classic northern soul stomper "Shing-A-Ling Time," arranged and conducted by "D'Amarillo" and featured in the Filipino film SHING-A-LING-A-LOO in which she also starred.



Monday, January 7, 2013

Holiday Roadtrippin' 2012









Baguio hectic

San Juan Beach



Looking for the perfect beat





17th century church

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Ronnie Villar- Baby you move me 45 Garage/Combo

ultra catchy original from one of Philippines' biggest Garage combo...released (mid 60's?) on Mabuhay records..ultra rare i guess coz first time i saw a copy..



Season of the Witch best version ever!

Recently found a copy of Julie Driscoll/Brian Auger's "Open" album and this album completely caught me offf guard..Knowing Brian Auger i thought i was expecting tunes on the Jazz/prog  tip ala Trinity era  days, but this album was right before his Fusion phase (late 60s), which is more on the swinging london/ groovy mod tip. i instanty dig it and bEcame a fan of Julie Driscoll. Season of the Witch is one of my fave songs ever and this is the best best version ive ever heard.
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