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ARCHIVE: 45s T-Z
› 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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Techniques IV, The
Project Song [ MP3 ] Jasino 197? 45 rpm single
I was trying to find info on this Austin, TX band that also recorded on the Twink label. Just for fun, Google the words “Techinques Twink” and see what kind of sites you come up with. Yikes. Hopefully you made it back? Good. Now, check the audio and absorb some primo ghetto funk from the capital city. My first copy of this was given to me by ex-guest reviewer Jeff S. Bandit. Only catch was that “Project Song” had a deep scratch stretching across the first minute of the track. I was still grateful but… Ouch! Anyway, I was even more grateful to find a playable copy at north Texas flea market a while back. So, this would suggest that it is still possible to find decent funk records in Texas? Nahhhh.
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Texas Soul Trio
Slip Flied Glits [ MP3 ] Soultex 19?? 45 rpm single
Nice, jazzy funk from Texas -- once again on the SoulTex label. And just like a jazz record, they give all the players their deserved recognition by squeezing the funky roster on to the label. Roger Boykin, James Gray, Marchel Ivery, & Wendel Sneed sure do get down on this one.
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Timothy
Easy, Easy, Easy [ MP3 ] Shawn 1972 45 rpm single
I wonder why he only went by Timothy on this track? We all know who it is behind those dirty ass keys...Dr. Mack! Got this one off the bay with one of those searches you don't think will produce anything. Dropped a bill, called my boy High-C and straight geeked out. Needed this one since way back.
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Trademarques, The
I Can Set You Free [ MP3 ] Reginald 197? 45 rpm single
White man vocal funk can be and often is terrible. Actually I’m so turned off by the sub-genre that I avoid saying it altogether, substituting the term with the euphemism “dance floor garage.” Thankfully there are records like this one that keep me holding on. Roky Erickson-esque vocals over a raw funk 45 instrumental? Yes, please! The flip side is quality as well. I advise you to seek this one out.
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Traits, The
Harlem Shuffle [ MP3 ] Universal 1966 45 rpm single
These are indeed the same Traits that backed up Roy Head in his early days. Dude got too "big time" and cut them loose to pursue his solo gig. Thankfully this didn't stop them from continuing to record this monster version of Harlem Shuffle. The Traits would go through a few more changes in their lineup...one which found them being fronted by none other than Texas' favorite albino guitarist, Johnny Winter. I guess I will have to see how Powder does when I come across that plate.
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Transplant, The
Funky Blahs [ MP3 ] Krack 197? 45 rpm single
This goes to show that if you were to use the word ‘funky’ in your song title, I’m going to take a listen. It definitely paid off this time. I’m guessing they used the word ‘blah’ because the song in itself doesn’t have that many changes. That’s just fine with me; I’m down with choosing a nice groove and ‘going’ with it. Not to mention the dirtiness, which I feel adds a lot of character. So I am taking it upon myself and changing the title to ‘Funky Dirt’.
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Trinikas, The
Black Is Beautiful [ MP3 ] Pearce 19?? 45 rpm single
This was northern Oklahoma flea market find #1 right here, folks. Dude had some mildew reeking, spider infested shack stuffed with thousands of 45s and I was compelled to camp out there for about 3 hours. Came out unscathed with some definite dollar-a-pop delights and then proceeded to check out the petting zoo over in the next building. Now that’s my definition of carpe diem! For a lesser known (and less noisy) version of this track be sure to check out the Trinikas LP on this site.
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Turner, Alisson and Calvin
Shake What Your Mama Gave You [ MP3 ] Checker 196? 45 rpm single
This updates’s second nod to “Tighten Up” comes out of funky, funky Nap-town. The first and definitely more expensive pressing of this 45 came out on LuLu records, so this issue will have to suit me until I hit the next Texas Pick Three. I love these little soul sampler melodies. To hell with Gary Byrd, I’ll be doing my soul traveling with Allison & Calvin.
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U.F.O`s, The
Too Hot to Hold [ MP3 ] Rising-Soul 196? 45 rpm single
Some records come easy. Not this one. I was in homie's house looking through all sorts of 45s while he sat in the kitchen with a bottle of whiskey and a carton of marlboros. When it's checkout time I try to bargain a little on the price. Dude gets pissed and gives me a lecture on "the unspoken code between record collectors." Yeah, he sat me down at the dinner table with his wife like I was one of his kids and told me I was violatin' straight up and down. Anyways, $30 dollars later I got out of there safe and sound with a smoke-saturated wardrobe and fat sack of 45's. And this gem here is what made all the akwardness worth while.
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Unknown, The
Pad Out [ MP3 ] O A Records 196? 45 rpm single
On the real, this track is just bonkers! Not sure which came first this song or "Soul Power". They sound almost identical, but I will take this version any day of the week. Copped this one from Richard's Connoisseur Record Shop for $4 bucks. It was just sittin' there in the "U" section just begging to be bought. I tossed him my allowance for the week and I was out.
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Wallace, Sir Sidney & the Belaires
Green Power [ MP3 ] Zudan 19?? 45 rpm single
It's a good thing when I can't figure out which side of a 45 deserves the Excavation exposure. That's the case here, 'cause side B "The Grinder" is also damn funky. But another and more important thing that I can't figure out is why I have a different version of "Green Power" than most people. Can anyone help me out here? Why are there 2 different versions, both which are referenced as Zudan 5015? Any info you may have is appreciated. I'm here to learn, people. Thanks.
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Wayne, Bobby
Blowing My Mind [ MP3 ] La Val 1968 45 rpm single
Ugh! This coupled with the Village Crusaders pesuaded me to trade my copy of 'Krunchbery Beast'. Thanks Jason!!! The flip of this monster is a soul ballad that makes me wanna cry every time. Oh, so much soul!
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Web Showband, The
Wip The Tears From Your Eyes [ MP3 ] Frasco 196? 45 rpm single
What is this sound I'm hearing? It's like garage, yet soulful. The vocal harmonies are really solid. And I'm really diggin' the way they sing in an "a round." I think that's what its called, right? Last time I sang in that manner was in 4th or 5th grade. I'm sure we were singing "Yellow Rose of Texas" or some other bangin' song like "Economics Are Fundemental". C-town kept it real like that.
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Wiggins, Curtis
Stand Up When I Talk To You [ MP3 ] Palm 19?? 45 rpm vinyl single
Here's another testament to our "band roster on the label" strategy. In other words, when you're out in the field sifting through 45s and you see a mysterious little label 7 with all the player's names in print, by all means listen to the thing! If a trombone is listed you're warm and funky but if a fiddle is in the mix you got some ice cold country. If this doesn't convince you I urge to check the Texas Soul Trio or the Flight 505 45 also featured in the excavation section.
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Williams, James & the Ghetto Sounds
Wazuri pt. 1 [ MP3 ] Ghetto 197? 45 rpm single
A record by a band called the Ghetto Sounds on Ghetto Records that actually has a drawing of a ghetto on the label will almost always get my attention. Yeah, you can quote me on that. Part 1 is heard here and definitely doesn’t disappoint. Part 2 of Wazuri revolves around a single vamp that isn’t heard on pt.1 so it might as well be a different song altogether. God bless that Houston, Texas ghetto funk.
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