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Neville Brothers show much fire on ‘authorized bootleg’

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Neville Brothers Authorized Bootleg (Hip-O Select) Grade: ***** By Michael Lovett First of all let’s give a hallelujah to the late great Bill Graham for having the foresight to record this concert at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre , February 27, … ►

Goldmine Pick: Tom Jones’ ‘Praise & Blame’

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“Praise & Blame” is definitely one to put on your must-buy list, whether you remember the 1970s Tom Jones or are a music fan who wasn’t even born in that era but someone who really wants a good listen to hear what a simple, clear, melodic musical revival sounds like. ►

Market Watch: Garage-punk 45 rules the market playground

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First up is an ultra-rare garage-punk single on the Sabra label, dating from 1966, by Los Angeles-based singer John English (who also sang with The Preachers). “One of the rarest garage 45s in existence,” says the seller — a claim backed up by the fact that a VG++ copy of this single sold for $7,600 on eBay in 2005. The single’s profile was no doubt boosted by the appearance of “I Need You Near” on Boulders Vol. 7.
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