A very groovy comp about mod and beat 60's favorites played at the Atomic Cafe in Germany, compiled by Markus Weissenhorn aka Weyssi.

Tom Jans began his career as a partner of Mimi Fariña's in the late '60s, spent a fair chunk of the '70s gunning for a soft rock crossover hit, then died under mysterious circumstances in 1984, two years after recording what wound up as his final album. In the process, he built up a strong body of work, highlighted by "Loving Arms," a song turned into a hit by Dobie Gray and covered frequently by country and R&B singers including Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Etta James, and Kenny Rogers.

Clout were originally a five-piece, South African all-girl group formed in 1977, best known for their song "Substitute", which sold millions of copies. "Substitute" was a cover version of an obscure Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached number two in the UK singles chart for three weeks in June 1978, and number one in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa. It only reached number sixty-seven in the U.S. for one week in September 1978, but stayed in the Billboard chart for ten weeks altogether. "Substitute" was then recorded by Gloria Gaynor for single release in the U.S., but radio and club DJs preferred the B-side which became the worldwide hit: "I Will Survive".

The first place was taken by “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” - the debut studio album by singer Lauryn Hill, released in 1998. The top ten of the rating looks like this.

Harper Valley P.T.A.: The Plantation Recordings 1968-70 Review by Mark Deming
In 1968, Jeannie C. Riley became one of the biggest stars in country music almost overnight when her recording of Tom T. Hall's "Harper Valley P.T.A." became a massive hit on both the C&W and pop charts, topping both at a time when there was precious little crossover between the formats. While Riley would never enjoy another success as great as "Harper Valley P.T.A.," she fared well on the country charts over the next few years, and her records were fine stuff, with Riley's voice well suited to the tough, sassy attack of "The Cotton Patch," "Harper Valley P.T.A.," and "The Widow Jones," as well as darker, more thoughtful material like "No Brass Band," "Shed Me No Tears," and the proto-feminist "The Rib."

Born in Memphis, Tenn., in 1932, Dorsey Burnette was the older brother of rock ‘n’ roll singer and pop star Johnny Burnette, and they shared an early career in the Rock ’N’ Roll Trio before they branched out into their respective solo careers, with Dorsey enjoying a number of hits in the pop and country charts, although overshadowed somewhat by his brother’s chart-topping achievements. In his later career during the 1970s, all his hits were in the country charts, but in the early years he was very much a rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll specialist. This great-value 63-track 2-CD collection (records were often pretty short in this era) features the A & B sides of singles on the Von, Coral Abbott, Surf, Imperial, Era, Dot, Lama & Reprise labels from these years plus selected titles from his albums “Dorsey Burnette’s Tall Oak Tree” and “Dorsey Burnette Sings”. It includes his early recordings with his brother Johnny and Paul Burlison as The Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio, and features all his chart entries from this era, including the Top 30 hit “Tall Oak Tree”, along with “Big Rock Candy Mountain”, “Hey Little One”, “The Ghost Of Billy Maloo” and “The Feminine Touch”. He was a performer very much of his era and culture, and this is a substantial showcase for the rockabilly side of his music.

"111 Flute Masterpieces" is an extraordinary compilation that celebrates the enchanting sound of the flute, one of the most expressive and versatile instruments in classical music. This collection spans centuries of musical innovation, featuring works from the Baroque period to contemporary compositions. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the beauty of the flute, this album offers an immersive auditory experience.

"Irish Drinking Songs 2002" is a spirited collection that captures the heart and soul of traditional Irish pub culture. This album brings together an array of timeless classics and boisterous anthems, perfect for any gathering where camaraderie and good cheer are on the agenda. From rollicking tales of adventure and mischief to poignant ballads of love and loss, each track immerses listeners in the rich musical heritage of Ireland.

25 is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Adele, released on 20 November 2015 by XL Recordings and Columbia Records. The album is titled as a reflection of her life and frame of mind at 25 years old and is termed a "make-up record". Its lyrical content features themes of Adele "yearning for her old self, her nostalgia", and "melancholia about the passage of time" according to an interview with the singer by Rolling Stone, as well as themes of motherhood and regret. In contrast to Adele's previous works, the production of 25 incorporated the use of electronic elements and creative rhythmic patterns, with elements of 1980s R&B and organs. Like when recording 21, Adele worked with producer and songwriter Paul Epworth and Ryan Tedder, along with new collaborations with Max Martin and Shellback, Greg Kurstin, Danger Mouse, the Smeezingtons, Samuel Dixon, and Tobias Jesso Jr.

Few (if any?) opera singers have also been Academy Award nominees, let alone for Best Actor. But then again, there is only one Lawrence Tibbett (1896–1960). Described as dashing, Tibbett had a career as a movie actor, radio show personality and host, with sponsors such as Packard, Firestone, and Chesterfield. He was also one of the first “crossover” artists singing Gershwin, Kern, and Porter, and was a staple at the Met. A cogent and articulate advocate for artistic causes (rare in his day), he founded the American Guild of Musical Artists with Jascha Heifetz. But first and foremost, Lawrence Tibbett was an opera singer and one of the greatest baritones of all time.

There is something timeless in the performance of a jazz ballad. By nature, they are very open to unique interpretation. Drummer Tony Moreno inherited an appreciation for ballads from his mother, a professional harpist, which eventually led to Moreno regularly performing them with his Trio. After twenty years of leading the group, Moreno has compiled some of his mother’s favorites to record with the trio on their debut album, Ballads Volume 1.

The seventh album from Splashgirl, “More Human” is made in collaboration with singer/sound artist Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe, and producer Randall Dunn. The album title, “More Human”, explores the role of humanity in a society increasingly reliant on technology, where artists face direct competition from artificial intelligence.

Duo Arcos releases their new album Autre Temps. The duo is made up of harpist Paola Baron and violinist Edgar Leite, who have been active in chamber music for eight years. They are also members of the São Paulo Municipal Symphony Orchestra and lecturers at FASM (Santa Marcelina College), the Baccarelli Institute and EMESP (São Paulo State Music School). The programme features the Sonata in G minor by C.P.E. Bach and the Sonata BWV 1016 by J.S. Bach, in an exclusive performance of the harpsichord part. It also features works by French impressionists, including three pieces by Lili Boulanger (rarely performed in Brazilian programmes) and transcriptions of works by Claude Debussy for the formation.

Finally a Chupacabras is captured, or rather the long overdue album from progressive psychedelic project Phideaux. Released November 11, 2005, this album is third from singer Phideaux Xavier and drummer Rich Hutchins. "Chupacabras" finds them expanding their sound and stretching out with songs longer than 5 minutes. Centered around two "epic" tracks (Chupacabras-20 minutes and Ruffian On The Stairs-10 minutes) this album features beautiful cello, mellotron, flutes, and a whole host of great vocals. Chupacabras tells the story of the life of a chupacabras from the creatures point of view, much like John Gardner's "Grendel" retold the Beowulf saga through the eyes of the monster.

The latest album by the Malian griot couple is centred around Bassekou Kouyate's adventurous lifejourney together with his wife, the worldwide praised singer, Amy Sacko. The Garana natives invites us onan intimate journey into their musical universe. It is also an invitation to travel to the source where it allbegan for Bassekou and his other long-time companion, his N’goni. Bassekou Kouyaté reveals the secretsbehind the beautiful love story between himself and his instrument. Amy and Bassekou chant to us abouttheir fears and hopes for the future, give philosophical advices and sing tributes to important people ofpresent and historical society of the Bambara Empire. New texts and re-interpretations of ancient texts,song in Bambara and Peul.