STAX Posted November 22, 2003 Report Posted November 22, 2003 Back in the sixties how much did new mono and stereo record albums cost? How much did 45 singles cost? Quote
Cali Posted November 22, 2003 Report Posted November 22, 2003 Back in the sixties how much did new mono and stereo record albums cost? LP's were around $2.99. 45's around $.95. Also, I agree with JSngry regarding THE SIDEWINDER album. If you throw out the title tracks of both that album and THE RUMPROLLER you still have two monster albums! BOY WHAT A NIGHT sounds exactly like it's title and EDDA and DESERT MOONLIGHT from RR are great tunes. Quote
JSngry Posted November 22, 2003 Report Posted November 22, 2003 What "Una Mas" & "The Sidewinder" (the songs) both both have in common is a rhythmic basis in grooves that were popular in Latin dance circles at the time. Not direct cops, and in the case of Lee's tune, more than a little R&B flavor thrown in, but the basis/bases are definitely there. 1963 was a good year for the bossa-nova too, so you got this kinda Pan-Latin vibe in the air, coupled w/the Trane/Elvin looks at Africa. So rather than viewing these tunes as "sell-outs", I tend to view them as among the first steps towards turning away from standard song forms and "swing" rhythms in an attempt to forge a populist jazz based in African/Latin perspectives, a vibe that got picked up on by quite a few people later in the decade and on into the 70s, as well as an idea that was not at all out of sync with the political currents of the time. Funny how nearly every time jazz attempts to incorporate populist elements from the experiences of its players, there's always a contingent that screams "sellout". The musical and social implications of such a knee-jerk reaction to the folk who make the music reaching out to thier own folk are pretty wierd... Quote
Jazzmoose Posted November 23, 2003 Report Posted November 23, 2003 Funny how nearly every time jazz attempts to incorporate populist elements from the experiences of its players, there's always a contingent that screams "sellout". The musical and social implications of such a knee-jerk reaction to the folk who make the music reaching out to thier own folk are pretty wierd... I've always been annoyed by "sell-out" charges from fans of all sorts. Hell, if it was that easy, we'd all be rich! Quote
JSngry Posted November 23, 2003 Report Posted November 23, 2003 Dude, I've tried selling out a few times my ownself. Come to find out, there has to be a market for what you're selling! Just being willing ain't enough. Who knew? :g Quote
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