197. Gino Parks: “For This I Thank You”
This excellently slinky R&B excursion turns out to be one of the best things Gino ever recorded with the label. (6)
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195. Hattie Littles: “Is It True (What They Say About You)”
Interesting, fast-paced fun, too slight to be a single in its own right, but a good opportunity for singer and band to let their hair down; I’m just very intrigued to know what it sounded like before Hattie got to record it. (6)
185. Little Stevie Wonder: “I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Part 2)”
I don’t care if someone’s 12 or 72, if they can play the harmonica like this, let them play it all day long. (6)
184. Little Stevie Wonder: “I Call It Pretty Music But The Old People Call It The Blues (Part 1)”
This first single is little more than a calling card, an introduction to a cartoon character – gather round, everyone, and let’s all coo at the adorable blind tween! A poor first showing, then, for one of the all-time greats. Other than as a showcase for Stevie’s spectacular harmonica work, it’s really not very good at all. (3)
183. The Valadiers: “While I’m Away”
Roughly twenty times better than the A-side, as well as being by far the best thing the Valadiers ever recorded. That’s not to say it’s a great record, or anything, but it’s a fine go at making a great record. It’s alive, certainly, and it’s enjoyable to listen to. (6)
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