Philadelphia Roots

Track Listings
1. I Likes to Do It - People's Choice
2. Horse - Co., Cliff Nobles
3. Waitin' for the Rain
4. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
5. California Soul - Brenda & the Tabulations, Tabulations
6. Take It Easy Soul Brother - Corner Boys,
7. Let Me Do My Thing - People's Choice
8. Hey Boy - Brenda & the Tabulations, Tabulations
9. Great Big Liar - Bunny Sigler
10. Chained and Bound
11. O Wow - Panic Buttons
12. Lost the Will to Live - John Ellison
13. Waitin' for the Rain - Philly Sound Strings
14. Sure Didn't Take Long
15. Big Ladies Man - People's Choice
16. You Gotta Come a Little Closer - Soul Brothers Six
17. United - The Music Makers

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
UK exclusive compilation traces the origins of the Philly soul sound made famous by groups such as The O'Jays and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. This release features artists that went onto worldwide success in the 70s as well as many that never made it out of Philledelphia. Artists include People's Choice, Cliff Nobles, Fantastic Johnny C, Brothers Of Hope, Brenda And The Tabulations, Bunny Sigler and many more.Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. 2001 release.

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Philadelphia Roots

Philadelphia Roots
New Britain: The Roots of American Folksong
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Charming, simple & striking. Full of delightful surprises!
  • Tour de Force of American Musical Roots!
  • Astonishing
 New Britain: The Roots of American Folksong

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ChansonsChansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Folk SongsFolk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005E75
Release Date: 1991-06-25

Tracks:

  1. Judicii Signum -- The Great Day
  2. Calenda Maia - Cuando por el oriente
  3. Rossignolet du bois joli - Rossignolet del bos jolin
  4. Das Paris y-at-un'barbiere - Allons-nous faire faire la barbe
  5. Mon pere m'a mariee - Mon pere m'a mariee
  6. Gabriel Nazareth - Une nymphe jolie
  7. C'est en passant par Varennes - Margo labours les vignes
  8. Bransles de village - Il etait une Cendrillon
  9. C'est dans la ville de Bytowm
  10. Il est venu le petit oysillon - An jenem Tag, nach Davids sag - Barbara Allen - Heavenly Dove
  11. Chevy Chase -The Kinges hunt is upp - The English hunt's up
  12. My Love Gave Me A Cherry - I Gave My Love A Cherry
  13. Hey, Ho, Nobody At Home
  14. There Were Three Crows - There Were Three Ravens
  15. Lady Cassilles Lilt - Gipsy Davy
  16. The Jolly Beggar
  17. Billy Boy - Billy Boy
  18. Ricerada premera - Betty Anne
  19. Singing School
  20. Thomas-Town
  21. New Britain (Amazing Grace)
  22. Parting Friends
  23. Hallelujah

Amazon.com

Exploring the connections between early music and what we know as folksong, Joel Cohen and his very adventurous and competent band of musicians not only show us where many familiar tunes come from, they also give us fresh and illuminating renditions of songs from the 10th century to the middle of the 20th century. Besides the recording's obvious educational value, its primary purpose, according to Cohen, is "to give pleasure." That it does, often in amusing ways, as when a song with religious origins is transformed into a ribald descendant. It's also fun to see how widespread some songs are, with different versions common to many countries. Cohen demonstrates how songs that came from Renaissance forms were preserved by common folk long after the "elite" classes abandoned them. The songs are enhanced by excellent instrumental playing and well-conceived arrangements. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Charming, simple & striking. Full of delightful surprises!.......2002-11-29

Many early music groups these days explain cross-cultural musical influences in their program notes, and proceed to play their selections accordingly. Joel Cohen and the Boston Camerata take it the logical step further by actually performing the "root" pieces side by side with the later music that reflects their particular influence. The result is inspired, thought-provoking groupings of related tunes and texts that span not only centuries but continents. The Boston Camerata is primarily a vocal ensemble, with a sound that is spare, pure and direct. Some of their renditions are performed a cappella, while others are accompanied by light, period instrumentation. If you've ever heard this group live in concert, you may recall the surreal effect of sitting in a theater that is pin-drop quiet, waiting for one or two musicians at a time to step forward and break the silence with a clarity and presence that holds the entire audience spellbound from first note to last. The effect of listening to this recording is much the same. My favorites on this release are the groupings of different versions of the same ballad--"Three Ravens", "Gypsy Davy", and "Barbara Allen", for example. The pairing of the Appalacian song "Betty Anne" with its exact harmonic match--a 16th century ricercada for viols by Diego Ortiz--is also quite striking, and I also enjoyed the "shape-note" and "Fa-sol-la" singing-school selections representative of early American music. In the insert, director Joel Cohen explains: "This unorthodox recording, an intentionally provocative mix of early art song and modern folksong, is meant first of all to give pleasure - but it is also a meditation on history, on archetypes, and on the transmission of human culture." The Boston Camerata succeeds admirably here on both counts!

5 out of 5 stars Tour de Force of American Musical Roots!.......2001-01-05

Prepare to go on an amazing, haunting musical tour when you put this disc on your player. Joel Cohen (bless him) has once again assembled a group of musicians and singers who are up to the task of taking themselves, and you the listener, back through the mists of musical time. This disc contains songs that span hundreds of years, many of which actually originate in other lands. Yet, these songs would find their way into the early diverse fabric of colonial America, and go on to inspire much of emerging folk music in this country. Some of these songs are secular, but others have a distinctly religious flavor (as in the first piece on Judgment Day and the "stars falling"). Others are merry, dance-like tunes, and remind one of what might have been performed in medieval courts in Europe. Some are sung in english, others in different languages. The range of musical style and vocal interpretation is incredible. This wonderful diversity reminds the listener that America always had diverse roots, and even in colonial times, we were a nation that drew its strength and inspiration from many cultural sources. I like to listen to this disc during the bleak nights of winter, but it is wonderful music for any occasion. If you really are intrigued by the historical development of American music -- or any music -- then this disc is a "must" for your collection. Also recommended: "The World Turned Upside Down" (Barry Philips), "A Land of Pure Delight" (His Majestie's Clerkes), and "Simple Gifts: Shaker Cbants and Spirituals" (Joel Cohen and Boston Camerata).

5 out of 5 stars Astonishing.......2000-03-25

The album is astonishing. It is rare to find a continuous line of musical thought from the turn of the previous millenium to its end. This album demonstrates the evolution of music over about a thousand year period and includes some very early versions of what we would call modern songs.

It is worth the price of the CD several times over and is one of my favorites in my CD collection.
The Sound of Philadelphia: Philadelphia Roots, Vol. 2: 1965-73
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    		The Sound of Philadelphia: Philadelphia Roots, Vol. 2: 1965-73
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Soul Jazz
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0002VSTZU
    Release Date: 2004-09-27

    Tracks:

    1. Collage - The Three Degrees
    2. Love (You're Pain Goes Deep) - Frankie Beverley & the Butlers
    3. Yellow Sunshine - Yellow Sunshine
    4. I Can't Believe You Love Me - The Ambassadors
    5. 100 South of Broadway - Philadelphia Society
    6. Glad I Knew You Better - Howard Tate
    7. Relections of Yesterday - The Three Degrees
    8. Family Affair - Family
    9. Elephant - Philly Four
    10. You Are My Sun Sign - Nat Turner
    11. Come Out Smokin - Panic Buttons
    12. I Want My Baby Back - Ethics
    13. Ready or No, Here I Come - The Delfonics
    14. Hey Ruby, Shut Your Mouth - Ruby and The Party Gang
    15. Armed and Extremely Dangerous - Ruby and The Party Gang
    16. Ain't It Baby - Kenny Gamble,
    17. Nation Time - Family
    18. Cheyenne - Promised Land
    19. Hot Pants - Norma & The Heartaches
    20. Reflections of Yestersay - The Three Degrees

    Album Description

    Soul Jazz Records presents the second volume of funk and soul from Philadelphia from the 1960s and early 1970s. The album also features interviews and photos from some of the main people in the Philadelphia scene. 2004.

    Album Details

    The Second Volume of Funk and Soul from Philadelphia.
    Philadelphia Roots
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • The shape of things to come
    		 Philadelphia Roots
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Soul Jazz
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    DiscoDisco | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005AKO8
    Release Date: 2004-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. I Likes to Do It - People's Choice
    2. Horse - Co., Cliff Nobles, Cliff Nobles
    3. Waitin' for the Rain - The Fantastic Johnny C.
    4. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
    5. California Soul - Brenda & the Tabulations, Brenda & the Tabulations, Tabulations
    6. Take It Easy Soul Brother - Corner Boys, Corner Boys,
    7. Let Me Do My Thing - People's Choice
    8. Hey Boy - Brenda & the Tabulations, Brenda & the Tabulations, Tabulations
    9. Great Big Liar - Bunny Sigler
    10. Chained and Bound
    11. O Wow! - Panic Buttons
    12. Lost the Will to Live - John Ellison
    13. Waitin' for the Rain - Philly Sound Strings
    14. Sure Didn't Take Long
    15. Big Ladies Man - People's Choice
    16. You Gotta Come a Little Closer - Soul Brothers Six
    17. United - The Music Makers

    Album Description

    UK exclusive compilation traces the origins of the Philly soul sound made famous by groups such as The O'Jays and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. This release features artists that went onto worldwide success in the 70s as well as many that never made it out of Philledelphia. Artists include People's Choice, Cliff Nobles, Fantastic Johnny C, Brothers Of Hope, Brenda And The Tabulations, Bunny Sigler and many more.Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. 2001 release.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The shape of things to come.......2001-06-05

    Interesting compilation featuring rare tracks from the Phil LA of Soul and Neptune labels from 1965 to 1973(the latter label was formed by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff during their pre-Philadelphia International days). The quality of such little known songs such as Bunny Sigler's "Great Big Liar", Fantastic Johnny C's beautiful "Waiting For The Rain" and the Panic Button's goofy but rockin' instrumental "O Wow" ranks right up there with the best work presented in this genre. And on "Chained and Bound", Alfreda Brockington's commanding vocals pack a mighty big punch over the hot, driving Philly rhythm and horn tracks. Great liner notes and rare pictures. My only complaint is that the compilation's too short. Its 17 songs only total 45 minutes of playing time.
    Instant Live: World Cafe - Philadelphia, PA, 12/28/05
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      		Instant Live: World Cafe - Philadelphia, PA, 12/28/05
      Assembly of Dust
      Manufacturer: Instant Live Rec.
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
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      1. Samuel Aging
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      3. Valhalla
      4. Grand Design
      5. Rachel/Bus Driver
      6. Roads
      7. Honest Hour
      8. Fountain

      Tracks:

      1. Amplified Messiah
      2. Speculator
      3. 40 Reasons
      4. Weehawkwen Ferry
      5. Harrower
      6. Sideways Train
      7. Man With a Plan
      8. Westerly

      Album Description

      This album is a live recording of the 12/29/05 performance in New York, NY at Irving Plaza.
      Fence Bells
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        		Fence Bells

        Manufacturer: The Fence Bells
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CA9ECS
        Release Date: 2005-10-18
        Brothers & Sisters Love From Philly with Performances By Ben Arnold, the Choir of Hope, Crushboy, Dandelion, Edo, E-tribe, Rachelle Ferrell, Jeffry Gaines, the Goats, Godpocket, Huffamoose, Jaime Kyle, Live, the Low Road, the Outriders, Papa's Gun, Peter's Cathedral, Philadelphia Boys' Choir, Matt Sevier, Suddenly Tammy!, Red Paint People, Ruder Than You, the Roots, Chuck Treece, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Grover Washington Jr., Susan Werner, Josh Wink, Zen for Primates
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          		Brothers & Sisters Love From Philly with Performances By Ben Arnold, the Choir of Hope, Crushboy, Dandelion, Edo, E-tribe, Rachelle Ferrell, Jeffry Gaines, the Goats, Godpocket, Huffamoose, Jaime Kyle, Live, the Low Road, the Outriders, Papa's Gun, Peter's Cathedral, Philadelphia Boys' Choir, Matt Sevier, Suddenly Tammy!, Red Paint People, Ruder Than You, the Roots, Chuck Treece, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Grover Washington Jr., Susan Werner, Josh Wink, Zen for Primates

          ProductGroup: Music
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          ASIN: B000FVMRVY
          Record Cellar Town and Country:1989-2006
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            		Record Cellar Town and Country:1989-2006
            Frog Holler,John Train,Richard Kaufmann,Emily Valentine,Flight of Mavis, Low Road,Rolling Hayseeds, Delcampo,Napalm Sunday,Frank Brown,Mike Brenner,Solid for Sixty,Foxycontin,Paul Edelman ,Steve Yutzy-Burkey,Gas Money Buzz Zeemer
            Manufacturer: Record Cellar
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000LNH234

            Product Description

            Three disc - fifty song compilation CD issued by the Record Cellar label specializing in "Americana" and "Guitar-Pop" music showcasing artists from the Philadelphia, Pa area.Two CDs contain 40 tracks taken from the 21 catologue releases and the third CD contains 10 songs that have not been previously released as of December 12, 2006-the official release date of the compilation.The set includes tracks by Buzz Zeemer,Frog Holler,John Train,Richard Kaufmann,Emily Valentine,Flight of Mavis,The Low Road,Rolling Hayseeds,Chet Delcampo,Napalm Sunday,Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner,Solid for Sixty,Foxycontin,Paul Edelman and the Jangling Sparrows,Steve Yutzy-Burkey,and Gas Money.
            Last Minute Jam Vol. 2 (Minutes to Millennium)
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              		Last Minute Jam Vol. 2 (Minutes to Millennium)
              Various Artists
              Manufacturer: Last Minute Jam (Vol.2)
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
              Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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              GeneralGeneral | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B00000GUYC
              Release Date: 1998-11-24

              Tracks:

              1. Intro (Tacony Eloi Ragtime Band)
              2. The Hip Funk (Last Minute Jam Band)
              3. Walk On (Chuck Treece)
              4. Square One (Ben Arnold)
              5. Before (Eltro)
              6. Philly Harmonic (Greg Davis)
              7. City of Brotherly Love (Soul Survivors)
              8. What I'd Say (Tommy Conwell)
              9. U Know What? U Don't Know What! (Richard Kaufmann)
              10. Prelude (Lauren Hart)
              11. Young Man (Marvis Frazier)
              12. Andrea (Marty Ahern)
              13. Robert Redford (Wobbly)
              14. How Long... (Mike LeCompt)
              15. The Story of a Boy (Cory)
              16. I'm Through (Kevin Karg)
              17. Victrola (Nancy Falkow)
              18. Fish Fry (Larry Fisher)
              19. Ladies & Gentlemen, Mr. H. Stern (Drop Zero)
              20. Philly Boogie (Ted Gerkie)
              21. Our Love Affair (Madeline Manney)
              22. Dance, Dance,Dance (Ronnie James)
              23. Mercy Me (Jim Mahoney)
              24. Goodbye (Wally Smith)
              25. Easy (Su Teears
              26. Walk for the Cure (OrangeUGlad Band)
              27. Minute Blues (Allen James)
              28. I'm Not You (Knife & Fork Band)
              29. The Restrictions of Time (The Wayward Wind)
              30. The Millennium Pogo (G-Beat)
              31. SandBox (Rick Iannacone)
              32. Tacony Karma (The Eloi Band)
              33. The Adventures of Mr. Sleuth (Rocco Notte)
              34. Never Are Their Words (Winkle)
              35. Share Your Love (Stewkey)
              36. Summers End (Regina Christian)
              37. Cry (Dave Humphreys)
              38. Ask Me to Stay (John Train Quartet)
              39. Belmont Plateau (Michael Stella)
              40. Torresdale Late Nite Walk (Jazzy G)
              41. Say You Love Me (George Carnell)
              42. On the Avenue (Bob Kelly)
              43. Cruising Paradis (The Subterraneans)
              44. The People in Hell (Maria Fama)
              45. Poinsettias at Lindenwald (Ted Lockton)
              46. Why (Eastsiders)
              47. Lord Holland's Jungle School of Music (Noah Sedgwick)
              48. Wonder Why (Bill Netterville)
              49. Only One (Jim Lyman)
              50. Snow Cap (Sherri North)
              51. Me (Fauves)
              52. The City (Chase)
              53. Out of Time (Awake)
              54. Unititled (Wrong Way Out)
              55. My Parodox (Tim Bowen)
              56. Local TV (Dave Queppet)
              57. Send Me an Angel (Jim McKee)
              58. Midnight (Al Stiver)
              59. Trip to Cottage (Cletus McBride & Friends)
              60. Nick's World (Nicky Indelicato)
              61. Heartbeat (Frank G)
              62. Ya Killin Me (Bear Monk)
              63. Strange Dreams (Little Harry)
              64. Trunk Road (John Ferenzik)
              65. Moonlight Train (Philly Heat)
              66. Dark Passage (Ron Ward)
              67. Easy Thang (Last Minute Jam Band)
              68. Outro (Tacony Eloi Ragtime Band)
              69. Philly Blues (Marvis Frazier & The Elois)

              Album Description

              Scores of Philadelphia musicians perform on this unique CD. The format is unprecedented: a single CD of sixty-nine tracks, with each track exactly sixty seconds--one minute--in length.

              The CD covers many musical genres including pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, country, swing, folk, R&B and spoken word. The record features many prominent Philadelphia artists as well as area high school students and Philadelphia police officers.

              The Philadelphia artists who responded to the challenge of coming up with a "minute piece" include: Tommy Conwell, BMG artist Lauren Hart, Rolling Hayseeds Kevin Karg and Rich Kaufmann, Nancy Falkow (1998 Lillith Fair opening act), Ben Arnold, Cory, Chuck Treece and Eltro. The Soul Survivors, popular for the Gamble & Huff hit "Expressway to Your Heart," contribute a salute to Philadelphia,"City of Brotherly Love." Also appearing on the album are Stewkey, lead vocalist of the popular 60's band The Nazz, Todd Rundgren's guitarist/keyboardist John Ferenzik and George Carnell who has engineered albums for Patti Smith, Foreigner and Utopia.

              Marvis Frazier, son of boxer Joe Frazier and now a preacher, performs a moving spoken word piece, "Young Man." A band composed of Philadelphia police officers, Philly Heat, performs "Moonlight Train." Many area high school students participated in the CD Father Judge High School jazz band players comprise the band Awake, Germantown Select and Friends Select kids perform as Wrong Way Out and 17 year old violinist Noah Sedgwick from the Girard Academic Music Program plays.

              All profits from sales of the CD will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Settlement Music School and the Philadelphia Branch of the Recording Academy.

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