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Circus Spectacular
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King.
  • Great circus music
  • Good music, mediocre playing
  • Review of Circus Spectacular
  • Circus Spectacular
Circus Spectacular

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001KEZ
Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

  1. Sells-Floto Triumphal March
  2. Voice of America
  3. The Home Town Boy March
  4. Wings for Peace
  5. 'Loyalty' March
  6. Prestissimo Galop
  7. Emblem Of Freedom
  8. Our Heritage
  9. We Stand United
  10. Glorious America
  11. The Kentucky Derby
  12. Yellowstone Trail March
  13. On The Warpath, Indian War Dance
  14. Broadway One-Step Or Two-Step
  15. The American Way
  16. The Joy Riders, March & Two Step
  17. Bombardier March
  18. Diplomacy March
  19. Aviation Tournament March
  20. Call To Victory March
  21. Thumbs-Up US.A. March
  22. Step On It! March
  23. Fete Triumphal March
  24. The Victor March
  25. Mountain Trail March
  26. The Defending Circle March
  27. Canton Aero Club March
  28. Auld Lang Syne March

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King........2006-10-15

Having played a number of times under Karl King, I had great expectations for this CD. Alas, it was not to be. The music is there, the musicians play all the right notes and the conductor keeps time. The recording is only mediocre, of Laserlight quality, and the performance is not what I expected from what they call a "Circus Band." Indeed, the liner notes state that the band is mostly students and professionals from the Philadelphia area. In other words, a "pick up" band. And the conductor seems to have no circus experience only small town symphony experience (from the puffery in the liner notes). From listening, it would appear that he has never even heard a real circus band. Both conductor and band would not last a day at a real circus. I do have a suspicion, however, that the musicians would do better under a better conductor.

Now, if they called themselves a concert band, that would be accurate and fair, and would not have dashed my hopes, as they are OK as a concert band. But just OK.

Of course, a concert band can indeed generate all the excitement of a bona fide circus band, as Frederick Fennell so aptly demonstrated on his Mercury recordings.

Now, if you want real circus music played by a real circus band, get a Merle Evans recording.

However, having said all that, I will keep the album, as I have always been a Karl King fan, and it is fine music decently played by an OK concert band.

5 out of 5 stars Great circus music.......2005-08-12

I needed some circus music to promote a fundraiser our Lion's club was having (a circus). I got the CD on time and it sounded great. I could not find this type of music anywhere else. Thanks.

3 out of 5 stars Good music, mediocre playing.......2001-11-19

It was indeed exciting to find so many of Karl King's marches on one disc. The band's playing, however leaves a lot to be desired, as does the sound quality of the disc. The balance is poor, with a very annoying tenor sax playing loud and out-of-tune on every cut. Buy this if you are a march collector (which I am), but I do not recommend it for its entertainment value. Get the "Screamers" disc by Fennell and Eastman for a far superior set of circus marches with great playing and sound.

4 out of 5 stars Review of Circus Spectacular.......2000-12-07

Certainly the best thing about this CD is that there are many of Karl King's marches that have probably never been recorded previously, which is curious, since some of them rank with his best. The curious thing about this CD, on the other hand, is that it is supposedly a circus album, but only a few marches were actually written for the "big top". This band is not the best I have heard - recommend listening with headphones, to get a much clearer, less muddled sound. King was only kind of a contemporary of Sousa, having lived 35-40 years later. He actually published more marches than Sousa, and generally wrote in a style that was "softer" than the March King. Sousa wrote mostly military-style marches (better than anyone else ever has, of course), whereas King wrote many military as well as circus marches, and marches in a simpler style, suitable for school bands.

5 out of 5 stars Circus Spectacular.......2000-08-12

This recording of music by Karl King is absolutely splendid -it contains 28 tracks most of which I have certainly not heard before - I particularly liked the tempos of the marches - not too quick but just right - the band is good (although I had never heard of them) - I came across this recording by chance and I'm glad I did - highly recommended
Step It Up
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Raw and funky
  • Purchased for business, but enjoying it personally
  • Step it Up - Old School Oz Style
  • Tight funk band
  • oh snap, sharon jones and the dap kings better watch out
Step It Up
The Bamboos
Manufacturer: Ubiquity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E6GBUS
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

  1. Step It Up
  2. Tighten Up/Album Version
  3. In The Bamboo Grove
  4. Golden Rough
  5. Black Foot
  6. Transcend Me
  7. Tobago Strut
  8. Another Day In The Life Of Mr. Jones
  9. Crooked Cop
  10. Eel Oil
  11. Voodoo Doll/Album Version

Album Description

Heavyweight funk act The Bamboos hail from Australia and their first 7" single quickly made waves around the world and earned them a single deal with Kenny Dope and Keb Darge's Kay Dee label. "Tighten Up" b/w "Voodoo Doll" cemented their reputation amongst the global funk community. UK based Tru Thoughts signed the act for an album and Ubiquity picked-up the record for North America. This will be the 4th record to be released under the Tru Thoughts/Ubiquity arrangement following on from Quantic Soul Orchestra, Nostalgia 77, and Quantic album releases. Despite their raw funk flavor, The Bamboos obviously grew-up on hip hop and are into the heavy dance floor beats, in fact vocalist Alice Russell guests on a cover version of the UK broken beat anthem "Transcend Me" (originally by Bugz in the Attic's Afronaught).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Raw and funky.......2007-06-26

As a funk enthusiast, I was completely satisfied with this album. The recordings manage to capture a live feel. Alice Russel's vocals on "Step It Up" are among the highlights. Fans of Breakestra will probably find that this suits their musical tastes.

4 out of 5 stars Purchased for business, but enjoying it personally.......2007-02-06

I purchased this CD for the song "Step It Up." The theme for Girl Scout cookie sales this year is "Step It Up." The song has a great beat and the girls enjoyed dancing to it. The rest of the CD is instrumental. It's a great CD to listen to while unwinding or cleaning the house!

4 out of 5 stars Step it Up - Old School Oz Style.......2007-01-10

I loved this album. Strangely enough I was introduced to the title song by Gray's Anatomy where I just had to find out who was singing that lead (Alice Russell). The rest of the album is like the R& B music I grew up with. Definitely worth a listen.

5 out of 5 stars Tight funk band.......2006-07-19

Big band funk lives. Tighter than Breakestra. For the ultimate, listen to Keb Darge Presents the New Mastersounds. To get back to the roots of this sound, get Tower of Power's (1) East Bay Grease and (2) Back to Oakland.

4 out of 5 stars oh snap, sharon jones and the dap kings better watch out.......2006-04-22

this stuff is funky. This has a classic sound that is very upbeat. You won't be able to help from shaking your money maker to this. And while you're at it, check out Sharon Jones as well. I'm out.
Step It Up!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A must have for any collection
  • Everyone Dance
  • Great music!!
  • King of Zydeco!!
  • Don't Pass This By!!
Step It Up!
C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
Manufacturer: Alligator Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005M1GK
Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

  1. Zydeghost
  2. It's About Time
  3. Everybody Needs A Little Monkey Business
  4. The Right To Walk Away
  5. Coochie Coo Wi'Chou
  6. Eat More Crawfish
  7. Let's Agree To Disagree
  8. It's Alright
  9. Road Dog
  10. The Power Of Love
  11. Zydeco Mardi Gras
  12. Turn Around And Say Goodbye
  13. Johnny Can't Dance

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A must have for any collection.......2006-06-26

This is a must have if you are a fan of zydeco or cajun music. THis is upbeat clean music that is fun to dance to. Even in your own home you will find your foot tapping and your body moving.

5 out of 5 stars Everyone Dance.......2005-09-02

Step It Up! was the first album we purchased. We had gone to an out of the way club and C. J. Chenier and his group were performing. People came to seriously dance. We came to listen but soon found ourselves dancing. We didn't know the steps but it didn't seem to matter, we just moved. It is just happy, happy music.

5 out of 5 stars Great music!!.......2003-11-29

Great toe tapping music. Buy it and "Too Much Fun" also. 'Nuff said.

5 out of 5 stars King of Zydeco!!.......2002-02-16

Packed with good music! Make ya' pat your feet and feel good. C.J. is the Muhammad Ali of Zydeco Music. Bravo C.J. !!

5 out of 5 stars Don't Pass This By!!.......2001-08-03

Any fan of Cajun/Zydeco music cannot have a complete collection without having THIS cd. If you've never seen him live, this is the next best thing. CJ Chenier shows, once again, how he can 'Step It Up' and have anyone on the dance floor. If you are a fan, or a first time listener, grab this disc, and especially at these prices! Then retire whatever you've BEEN listening to, because I guaarannteee this will be in the player for a long time.
Kick It up a Step!
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great band
  • Funky Kupka Side Project
Kick It up a Step!
Strokeland Superband
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000544CB
Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

  1. It May Be Very Good
  2. Work With Me
  3. Let's Do Funk
  4. Close Your Eyes
  5. Kick It Up A Step
  6. We Could Make A Cool Hang
  7. Color Me Gone
  8. Bittersweet With A Ray Of Hope
  9. A Jump On The Millenium
  10. Funky White Blood
  11. Dump The Chump
  12. Just As Long As We Have Each Other

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great band.......2004-11-02

The band is slammin, however all the songs are mislabeled. What is song 5 is really song one, etc... Is it just my cd???? Other than trying to figure out what song is which, it's a great album.

4 out of 5 stars Funky Kupka Side Project.......2004-09-27

With all of the Tower of Power fans out there I'm surprised I'm writing the first review. If you are a TOP complete-ist you will definitely want to get this CD. Songs, 1,3,5,6,7,9 and 11 are funky enought to satisfy the most ardent of TOP fans. The lead singers include, Glenn Walters, Huey Lewis (of the News), Bill Champlin (of the Sons of Champlin and Chicago) and others. Bill Champlin's talents are wasted in Chicago. His chops are so funky on "Color Me Gone" I had to refer to the liner notes to verify it was him singing. Huey Lewis is a natural in the heavy R&B funk setting that the TOP horns lay down (don't forget, the TOP horn appeared on early Huey Lewis and the News albums). As for the musicians, Mic Gillette, Rocco Prestia, Lenny Pickett, David Garibaldi and Jeff Tamlier, all longtime TOP members, are core members of the Strokeland Superband. This would have earned five stars but the slow songs are predictable with nothing happening musically. Overall a strong effort. I hope Kupka and the boys plan on more.
Step It Up and Go! Tearing Up the Roots of Rock 'N Roll
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Rock-A-Billy Review
Step It Up and Go! Tearing Up the Roots of Rock 'N Roll
Various Artists
Manufacturer: President Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000285KRI
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

  1. Dig These Blues - Four Clefs
  2. Step It Up and Go - Black Cats and the Kitten,
  3. Sittin' on Top of the World - Bob Wills
  4. Little Bittie Gal's Blues - Big Joe Turner
  5. Ee-Bob-A-Liba - Jim Wynn
  6. Daddy's Got the Deep Elem Blues - Jimmie Revard
  7. I Want My Lovin' - Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
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  9. I Gotta Have You - Red Foley, Roberta Lee
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  11. I've Been Your Dog (Ever Since I've Been Your Man) - The Moonglows
  12. Snatchin' It Back - Margie Day
  13. Honky Tonk Baby - Hardrock Gunter
  14. Get Lost
  15. Rock Me Baby - The Johnny Otis Show
  16. Dig'n and Datin' - Gene Henslee
  17. Yes Baby - Johnny Ace, Big Mama Thornton,
  18. All Shook Out
  19. Way You're Treatin' Me - Jim Gatlin
  20. It's You I Love - Rudy Green
  21. Eat 'Em Up
  22. I'm a Little Red Caboose (On the Choo Choo Train of Love) - Rose Maddox
  23. Rockin' Chair on the Moon - Bill Haley, The Saddlemen
  24. But Officer! - Sonny Knight
  25. Ol' Man River - The Ravens
  26. Gee - The Crows
  27. Red Light - Merrill Moore

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  1. Corrine, Corrina - Bob Wills
  2. Yes Indeed! - The Orioles
  3. One Sweet Letter from You - Paul Gayten, Annie Laurie
  4. Jersey Rock - Zeb Turner
  5. Boogie Woogie Baby of Mine - Bobby Burton
  6. Crazy Man Crazy
  7. Ooh! Look A-There Ain't She Pretty - Trenier Twins
  8. Teardrops from My Eyes - Louis Jordan
  9. Caldonia - Chuck Willis
  10. Crawfishin' - Clarence Garlow
  11. Please Louise - Wynonie Harris
  12. I Done It - Moon Mullican
  13. Motor Head Baby - Chuck Higgins
  14. False Hearted Girl - Tennessee Ernie Ford, Ella Mae Morse
  15. I'll Be True - Faye Adams
  16. Oh Babe - Louis Prima
  17. Feelin' Happy - Big Joe Turner
  18. Forty Cups of Coffee - Danny Overbea
  19. 13 Women & One Man - Dickie Thompson
  20. Choo Choo Ch'boogie - Kenny Roberts
  21. Hello Little Boy - Ruth Brown
  22. It Should've Been Me - Ray Charles
  23. Long Gone Daddy - Lou Graham
  24. Move It on Over - Hank Williams
  25. Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie - The Treniers
  26. Rock the Joint - Bill Haley, The Saddlemen
  27. Rock Around the Clock - Sonny & His Knights Dae

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Rock-A-Billy Review.......2007-02-06

A great album that pre-dates the term Rock-A-Billy. This album really shows where the roots of rock-A-Billy orginated and is excellent listening. A must for any RocK-A-Billy music collector. Well worth a listen.

The Mean Eyed Cat
KNON 89.3 Dallas, Texas
Big Rock Rooster
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A disappointment: falls short of previous two efforts
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  • Disappointed -- mediocre vocals and (too) jangly guitar
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Big Rock Rooster
Daddy a Go-Go
Manufacturer: Boyd's Tone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000063BR4
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

  1. I Wanna Be An Action Figure
  2. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah
  3. I Caught My Daddy Watching Cartoons
  4. I Can't Find My Shoes
  5. Come On, Get Happy (Theme From the Partridge Family TV Show)
  6. Guitars on Mars
  7. Nice Mare on Elm Street
  8. I Think I Might Be A Dog
  9. Big Rock Rooster
  10. Rag Mop
  11. Radio Wah Wah (instrumental)
  12. The Sports Song
  13. Get Off The Computer
  14. Out In The Garage

Amazon.com

Dad may spend too much time surfing the Web, swipe the remote, and snore, but when he straps on the Stratocaster, jump back--if he's Daddy a Go Go's John Boydston, that is. Together with Walt Brewer, a dad who drums, Boydston tears it up a third time on Big Rock Rooster, an album of '60s-esque jangly pop-rock that recalls everybody from Brian Wilson to John Fogerty to the Revolver-era Beatles. The paternal pair has matured a bit this go round--Rooster aims to rouse the 5- to 10-year-old crowd with tunes like "I Caught My Daddy Watching Cartoons" and the camp classic "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah." Consider it a graduation gift for kids who wore out their copies of Monkey in the Middle. Tucked into the originals, with their loopy, lifted-from-the-living-room lyrics, are parent-pleasers like the Partridge Family theme and the '50s bopper "Rag Mop." The straight-up sound is the thing, though. With surf licks, rockabilly riffs, and New Orleans grooves mixed into their musical stew, the Daddys continue to cook up some of the most energetic, accessible kids' music around. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Daddy a Go Go's "Big Rock Rooster" isn't for toddlers. It's not bad for them or anything, but if your child is 14.5 months old, like the child of the writer below, by all means check out The Wiggles and Barney or even Daddy a Go Go's first CD "Cool Songs for Cool Kids" which was named one of Amazon.com's Top 10 Best Kids CD of 1999.

"Big Rock Rooster" is for older kids, from 3 or 4 on up to 10, who are getting older and hip to rock and roll riffs you might hear on commercials or even classic rock radio stations. They like that stuff cause its fun, but maybe you don't want your kids listening to mainstream radio or watching TV all day just yet. "Big Rock Rooster" is a fun rock record with 12 original songs straight out of real life, like "I Can't Find My Shoes" or fun word-play songs like "Guitars on Mars" or "I Wanna Be an Action Figure."

Martin Keller wrote a great little review of this CD in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: "You gotta love the brains and instruments behind Daddy a Go Go -- John Boydston, a former CNN producer and current stay-at-home dad who came of age in rock's golden era and is now trying to re-create it for kids. He does it with his original songs, groaner pop culture puns, smart covers and ripping guitar lines. Playing everything but drums, Boydston shows he's as much in touch with his and your kids as he is with patented '60s guitar hooks. This CD is a righteous follow-up to his first two discs. Daddy a Go Go proves again that he's one of kids-music's rockin'-est rulers."

And Tower Records' PULSE gave "Big Rock Rooster" a 4 star review: "Big Rock Rooster rips! Daddy A Go Go a.k.a. John Boydston, isn't afraid to rock out (and I mean really rock out in a grungy, garage band sort of way) and he does so with such spirit and good graces that he offends the sedate sensitibilies of neither parent nor child. (Think nuances of the Beatles and the Who toned down to meet the needs of today's busy nuclear family.) Daddy A Go Go's brand of rock 'n' roll is simple and nostalgic with smart retakes (unlike the original, Daddy A Go Go's version of the Partridge Family's "Come On, Get Happy" manages to avoid sounding sappy) mingled with originals."

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A disappointment: falls short of previous two efforts.......2004-11-30

If you are looking for guitar-driven, garage band style children's music then, then Daddy a Go Go just might fit the bill. Parents who are fans of the Beatles, surf guitar, the Byrds; or, even REM, Camper van Beethoven, Flaming Lips, the Misfits, etc., will likely find Daddy a Go Go a refreshing change from Barney, the Wiggles, Raffi, and other commercially popular children's artists. However, if you're new to Daddy a Go Go, I'd recommend buying either of their first two albums, *Cool Songs For Cool Kids* or *Monkey In The Middle*, instead of *Big Rock Rooster*.

*Big Rock Rooster* was somewhat of a disappointment. After listening to the song samples, I decided to borrow the CD from the library before buying it. We listened to the album at least once a day for about 3-4 weeks, in rotation with the previous two Daddy a Go Go CDs. I really tried to like the album, and--although we love Ralph's World--initially took with a grain of salt any negative comparisons to Ralph's World.

My now 14.5 month-old son, husband, and I enjoy the first two albums very much, especially the instrumentals and cover tunes. The only exception is the Pokemon themed song, "The Fever," which already seems dated after 4 years--and therein lies the weakness of this third Daddy a Go Go album.

To mangle David St. Hubbins' quote in *This is Spinal Tap*: "It's a fine line between clever and corny." Original and creative songs like "Monkey in the Middle" and "You're Not the Bossa Nova Me" (from the second album) are noticeably absent on *Big Rock Rooster*. Instead, you have songs like "I Caught My Daddy Watching Cartoons" and "Nice Mare on Elm Street," which are loaded with youth pop culture references.

Granted, as indicated on the back cover, this album is geared towards an older age group (ages 5-10) than the previous two Daddy a Go Go CDs. However, I think it's possible to write songs for children without resorting to gimmickry. Herewith lies Ralph's World and Brady Rymer's advantage (better studio production and musicianship aside): their songs are witty, performed in various musical styles, and near-timeless. Although Daddy a Go Go does cover some themes or topics in their songs that are universal to children (e.g., "It's Hard to Be a Kid," "Brush Your Teeth," I Can't Find My Shoes"), the surf/garage guitar twang and limited vocal range can seem tedious after repeated listenings; and, the more gimmicky lyrics will unlikely hold up to the passage of time.

Nonetheless, Daddy a Go Go's home studio recorded albums can still have a place in your family's music collection; you just may eventually find yourself reaching for them less often, compared to other, more accomlished children's artists.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR FUN DADDY-KID TIME.......2004-04-24

This CD is a must have. The lyrics are funny and enjoyable and the music is fun for grown ups to groove too. It is recommended for 5-10 year olds but my 8 month old loves to dance around to it and of course fly around to "I want to be an action figure."

Don't miss this CD. It is a fresh sound to keep the kids having fun and the parents sane with some good old rock.

I can't wait for the new one.

5 out of 5 stars Rockin Kids Music.......2004-04-23

What a great cd for kids! The entire collection is a must have. My 3 year old loves them all! He was recently interviewed and when asked what his favorite song was he responded with an excited "Superheroes" - his name for "I Wanna Be An Action Figure". He also insisted on ordering all the cds for a friend's birthday gift and wow what a hit!

2 out of 5 stars Disappointed -- mediocre vocals and (too) jangly guitar.......2004-04-20

I really wanted to love this CD, especially after all the positive reviews for Daddy a Go Go, including comparisons to the Beatles Revolver era.

Yikes. Not so.

If you can tolerate mediocre singing, a non-stop jangly guitar, C-level back-up musicians, and not-so-clever lyrics, you might be OK with this CD. It does have a bit of a country sound to it -- maybe country music fans will like it more than I do.

I was especially looking forward to "Come on Get Happy" (cover of Partidge Family), but Daddy a Go Go's version is almost unrecognizable as the same song.

I'm just really disappointed with it. I'm taking it to work with me today and offering it to anyone who wants it for free.

I'm going to stick with Ralph's World.

5 out of 5 stars Happy Music.......2002-04-09

This CD is wonderful! The Big Rock Rooster piece is so fun it should go on forever. Rag Mop is better than the original. Don't miss this CD, if you have children or not.
Step It Up
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Step It Up
    The Bamboos
    Manufacturer: Tru Thoughts
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CY3ZT2
    Release Date: 2006-03-13

    Tracks:

    1. Step It Up - The Bamboos, Alice Russell
    2. Tighten Up [Album Version]
    3. In the Bamboo Grove
    4. Golden Rough
    5. Black Foot
    6. Transcend Me - The Bamboos, Alice Russell
    7. Tobago Strut
    8. Another Day in the Life of Mr. Jones
    9. Crooked Cop
    10. Eel Oil
    11. Voodoo [Album Version]

    Album Details

    The Bamboos Hail from Australia and Picked Up a Huge Amount of Fans on the Back of their Self Funded 7" Pressing which was Limited to 300 Copies Worldwide. From this They Signed a Single to Kenny Dope and Deb Darge's Kay Dee Records which Helped Cement their Reputation Amongst the World's Funk Community as Well as Fans of Heavy Dancefloor Beats. The Album Collects the First Single, as Well as New Versions of the Kay Dee Releases, Alongside New Tracks which Include Two Tracks with Tru Thoughts Artist Alice Russell, the Funk Bomb 'step it Up' and the Cover Version of UK Broken Beat Don Afronaught's 'transcend Me'.
    Step It Up and Go
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      Step It Up and Go
      Albert Washington
      Manufacturer: Iris
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000001UIZ
      Release Date: 1996-01-24

      Tracks:

      1. Step It Up And Go
      2. Since I Fell for You
      3. Things Are Getting Bad
      4. Hold On To A Good Woman
      5. Way 'Cross Town
      6. Everything Seems Brand New
      7. Hard Days
      8. Leave Them Drugs Alone
      9. You're Too Late
      10. Keep On Walkin'
      11. The Good Old Days
      Songwriters Collection
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        Songwriters Collection
        Irving Berlin
        Manufacturer: Orpheus Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000067UP9
        Release Date: 2002-06-18

        Tracks:

        1. Blue Skies
        2. All By Myself
        3. Everybody's Doing It Now
        4. Cheek To Cheek
        5. Lazy
        6. I Never Had A Chance
        7. What'll I Do
        8. Doin' What Comes Naturally
        9. How Deep Is The Ocean
        10. Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
        11. You'd Be Surprised
        12. When I Lost You
        13. Play A Simple Melody
        14. Top Hat, White Tie & Tails
        15. They Say It's Wonderful
        16. Say It Isn't So
        17. There's No Business Like Show Business
        18. Remember
        19. Always
        20. God Bless America
        21. I Got The Sun In The Morning
        Step It Up!
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          Step It Up!
          Step It Up
          Manufacturer: Step It Up
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000092DYX
          Release Date: 2005-05-17

          Tracks:

          1. Flex
          2. Lethal
          3. Higher
          4. Show
          5. Jocelyn
          6. Seeya Later
          7. Part II
          8. Weather
          9. Cruise Factor
          10. Bent
          11. Lazy Daze

          Pop Music:

          1. Supreme Orient [Import]
          2. Sweet Brown Sugar
          3. The Best of Bellydance from Egypt & Lebanon
          4. The Best of Brenda & the Big Dudes
          5. The Old Highlife
          6. The Unicorn
          7. The World In Our Backyard
          8. The World of Traditional Music [Box set]
          9. Total Zouk
          10. Traditional Voices

          Pop Music

          Pop Music