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ARCHIVE: 45s D-I
› EXCAVATION: DALLAS SOUL OBSCURITIES
Updated: October, 10 2009
For nearly 10 years now Rehash Excavation has offered the world a sneak peek into our rampantly expanding record collections and for this update we're taking it back to basics and posting all local Dallas funk and soul 45s... with some gospel snuck in the mix for good measure. And maybe one disc that's arguably from Fort Worth. Hey, nobody's perfect.
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Davis, Rhonda
Can You Remember [ MP3 ] Duke 197? 45 rpm single
I've had this in my box for 2+ years and almost forgot I owned it. But after casually reading some online ranting from a certain British funk bigshot, I was determined to go through the bins and give Mrs. Davis another spin. Yep, she was as sweet as I remembered. Who would guess that a sweet vocal soul cut with a string section could be this raw? And who can resist Rhonda’s sex appeal after that first “Boy, Ooo Boy.” Wow I’m getting a little wound up here. I’ma go take a breather and in the meantime why don’t you let Rhonda do her thing. Trust me, it’ll be good for ya.
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Demands, The
Say It Again [ MP3 ] Clem 197? 45 rpm single
It was like 6-7 years ago when I acquired this from the one, High-C. I had my eye on it for a few months and he finally broke down and traded when I threw into the package...Axelrod's - Earth Rot LP. I think!? Jump forward to present day where checking ended auctions has become as easy as checking your email. I had no idea that this little gem would end up pulling in 1400+ big ones. I gather I got the better trade. But when it's all said and done it's just music and can you really put a price on your enjoyment?
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Distributors, The
Never Never [ MP3 ] Red Rhino 1980 45rpm single
So semi-recently I started picking up these funny-looking little records with little holes just for the hell of it. Perhaps it’s out of desperation, ‘cause God knows there aren’t any of the big holed variety laying around town that actually turn out to be worth a damn. So I started giving these a whirl. Maybe I’d find some punk 7” that somebody on ebay might give a damn about or maybe I’d find some early 70s funky euro thing that I could actually listen to. Well, what I’ve ended up with is none of the above. Instead I’ve been pleasantly surprised by some of this weirdo early 80s experimental rock shit. Now, I know new wave is currently trendy and the whole state of New York is rocking Member’s Only jackets, but I solemnly swear that the bandwagon isn’t steering me away from the funk. In fact, this tune here is funky… AND groovy… AND, as I recently discovered, about $4 on GEMM so if you likey, go buy now.
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Domino, Renaldo
Let Me Come Within [ MP3 ] Twinight 196? 45 rpm single
Oh my god, ya'll! This is, like, SO rare. It's virtually unkown! And it's filthy. I went through quite a bit of... um, trouble to get it... but now I have it and it's all mine! Oh my god!
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Dutch Masters
The Expectation [ MP3 ] My Records 1967 45 rpm single
Got this one on a farm in rural Oklahoma! I also got some black walnuts that were sitting next to cow patties. Have you ever tried to break one of those bad boys open? This guy runs them over with his truck just so the squirrels can get their munch on. Oh, and I really like this garage/psych 45. It's outta Little Rock, Arkansas. I'm fairly certain you will see more of this genre of music poppin' up in the excavation section as we find em.
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Dutronc, Jacques
J'ai Tout Lu, Tout Vu, Tout Bu [ MP3 ] Vogue 197? 45 rpm single
Some Korean female funk DJ superstar came to my town and hipped me to this one. The shit’s straight hiphop. MC Jack D destroys the mic over this heavy organ-laced slab of boom bap. But let’s keep the knowledge flowing here, my overseas comrades. What else should I keep an eye out for? I admit to being ignorant. Hell, I just found out the first hip hop track ever recorded came out of France in 1967. C’mon, you gotta help me out here.
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Eminent Twilight Singers, The
I'm Going Through [ MP3 ] Hossana 19?? 45 rpm single
Some time ago I made a pact with myself to never started trying to collect gospel. Then this little Dallas disc crosses my path, overwhelms me with the soulful harmonies and odd jazzy arrangement, and before I even knew what was happening, the Holy Ghost had invaded my record box. Now if I could just get that damn Swan Silvertones 45 my Holy quest would be complete. Check the other Hossana 45 on this site by the Relatives for more D-Town gospel goodness.
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Fabulous Capris, The
In The Alley [ MP3 ] Domino 1971 45 rpm single
Besides Rerog and his smelly shoes, there has not been much in the form of funk coming out of the little town of Garland, TX. With a super small pressing of about 250 copies, this 45 is definitely the funkiest thing that has emerged from a city not known for much. The only other appearance I have found of these guys is when they lent their song to Front Row Records for some wrestling tie-in. The track was renamed The Moon Dog Walk. Featured on the A side is the cut "The Ballad of Moon Dog Mayne" which I can only assume had something to do with the wrestler of the same moniker. Now, there are two things that go together, Garland TX and WCCW. Hey Roger, wash your feet!
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Fantastics, The
High Note [ MP3 ] Copa 19?? 45 rpm single
At first I was like, "What's with the Dock of the Bay ripoff?" Then the vocals rush in and I simply melt. I mean, Wow! And, It's not just the high notes on this one. The group harmony gets me every time with the "shoobee-doop-wooooo!!"
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Fender, F. & the Comancheros
Boogaloo En Monterrey [ MP3 ] Discos Dominante 196? 45 rpm single
Some people bring back t-shirts and trinkets from their vacations, but not me. I seek a souvenir of a different kind. Like many of the touristy knickknacks I came across while in Monterrey, NL Mexico, this one is made of cheap plastic and adorns the city name. But f#ck an ashtray or a snowdome, I'm crossing the Rio Grande with some Mexi-funk! And unlike many foreign records I pick up, this isn't a matter of novelty. This is some quality 60s grittiness en Espanol. What
a score! Que viva la musica fonqui!
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Fender, F. & the Comancheros
Who's Making Love [ MP3 ] Discos Dominante 196? 45 rpm single
Here's another 45 by the same boys, this time covering Johnny Taylor's 1968
soul classic. Nice little raw rendition, huh? One can only wonder if there is any more Comanchero soul out there to be discovered. I’ll keep my eyes open next time I venture south.
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Fritz, Joe
Aww, She's A Stepper [ MP3 ] Jetstream 19?? 45 rpm single
Initially, it feels good. And quickly it gains sing-a-long status. Perhaps it's the horns that make this one so dear to my heart. Whatever it is, I can't get enough. It's just plain rockin'. Whatta you think?
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Gardner, Al
Watch Yourself [ MP3 ] Sir-Rah 196? 45 rpm single
Nice, soulful funk. I'm lovin' that gritty late 60's production. I can't say I know anything about the man, but this 7" definitely made me a fan. His label Sir-Rah was distributed by Atco.
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Green, J.B. & Born Again
Time [ MP3 ] Green Lable 19?? 45 rpm single
There's a very fine line distinguishing the face of funk from the face of country. Both genre's 45s often exhibit simple label layouts, amateur logos and slang-ridden song titles. Then there are those that present an even greater degree of difficulty by saying almost nothing at all. Like Gene Tilley for example. Although his name alone made me about 90% sure I was in for a boot-scootin', shit-kickin' hoedown, I was still adventurous enough to make the $0.50 wager. And my god am I glad I did. Instead of annoying, twangy fiddling under drunken yeehaws, I ended up with euphoric, bluesy strumming over some of the most cracking drums I've ever heard! Jeez! Think they're mixed loud enough?
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Greene, Charles
Double E Agent [ MP3 ] ANLA 197? 45 rpm single
Funky JB style vamp, great singing and I'm all about his little chuckle at the top of the track. You've got a real winner under your belt, Chuck. Thank you kindly for the gift.
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Griffin, Willie
I Love You [ MP3 ] Grip 1984 45 rpm single
So beautiful, heartfelt, and imperfect, this moving slice of folky soul still gets me a year or so after first discovering it. I’m so glad he didn’t tune his guitar and I’m even happier he didn’t forget to enlist a handful of backup singers. I’ll admit, a lot of tracks are overhyped in some of the reviews on this site but that isn’t the case with this one. Don’t take my word for it though – just take a listen.
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Hamilton, Walter
Loosen Up Your Thing [ MP3 ] Hi-Q 19?? 45 rpm single
Can you get any dirtier than this? It says, "I ain't got much, but I'll give all I got." File under: Doo Doo Hammond Funk Inst
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Hankins, Sam & the Ho-Dads
Shotgun [ MP3 ] Ho-Dad 1968 45 rpm single
Formed in 1966 in Oklahoma City, this six man garage act could sing and play it all. Lead by the versatile Sam Hankins and backed by fellow musicians Tommy Rissinger (back up lead and rhythm guitar), Danny Dennehy (Hammond B3 organ), Robert Baxter (drummer and back up vocals), Eric Warner (lead guitar and back up vocals) and Chuck Johnson (bass and back up vocals), the Ho-Dads were as likely to cover the Kinks and the Animals as they were Otis Redding and the Four Tops. When it came time to showcase their diverse talent on wax, the outfit skipped the rock numbers and kept their focus in the soul/jazz bag. On side A the band delivers a crunchy organ-infused cover of Jr Walker's "Shotgun" and on the flip, an equally raw rendition of Horace Silver's jazz standard "Song for my Father." Although this 45 constituted the first and last vinyl release for the Ho-Dads, the band played on for nearly a decade, enjoying heavy local radio play and steady gigs. Thanks to former Ho-Dad Chuck Johnson for contacting me, supplying me with the band info and last but not least, for creating such a fantastic, funky little record.
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Hemphill,Alvin
The Jug (pt 1) [ MP3 ] Big C 196? 45 rpm single
The DIY label design is what initially demanded my attention and when I noticed Alvin was a local musician this mysterious disk became even more alluring. The song title hinted that there may be some snoozey, bluesy jazz in store but I had higher hopes. I gave it a spin and listened ecstatically as all my hopes and dreams began to come true. We've got a fine little specimen of griity Texan jazz-funk on our hands, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to Russell at the MLK porn shop for making this all possible.
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Henry, Bobby w/Andy & The Soul Packers
Hitch Hike One More Gin [ MP3 ] Feron Records 196? 45 rpm single
When you travel South on I-45 to Houston, where this record was recorded, you will certainly see signs near Huntsville Prison stating, "Hitchhikers May Be Escaping Inmates". Something about ol' Bobby Henry and his band tells me if I saw them on the side of the road I probably would've slowed my roll and scooped up the gang. Escaped prisoner or not, I'm pickin' homie up to get the party cookin'.
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