VA – This Is Goldwax 1964-1968 – Kent UK 2LP

There are gems strewn throughout the catalogue, from the earliest recordings of ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’ hitmaker Timmy Thomas, through rarely-recorded artists such as Philip & the Faithfuls.

This two LP set also demonstrates how strong the Memphis club and studio scene was at the time with recordings of Willie Walker, Percy Millem, Barbara Perry, Gene ‘Bowlegs’ Miller and others who recorded sparsely but were popular live performers.

“This Goldwax” comes in a wide spine sleeve, with fully illustrated and annotated inner sleeves.

A perfect introduction to the label as it enters its seventh decade.

tracklist
A01 James Carr – The Dark End Of The Street 2:30
A02 Spencer Wiggins – Uptight Good Woman 2:40
A03 George & Greer – To Me It’s Storming 2:43
A04 Percy Milem – Call On Me 2:17
A05 The Ovations Featuring Louis Williams – I’m Living Good 2:31
A06 ‘Wee’ Willie Walker – I Don’t Want To Take A Chance 2:05
A07 Gene ‘Bowlegs’ Miller – Toddlin’ 1:48
B01 James Carr – Freedom Train 2:17
B02 Spencer Wiggins – I’m A Poor Man’s Son 2:07
B03 ‘Wee’ Willie Walker – Ticket To Ride 2:30
B04 Phillip & The Faithfuls – What’cha Gonna Do 2:22
B05 Barbara Perry – Say You Need It 2:33
B06 Eddie Jefferson – When You Look In The Mirror 2:32
B07 O. V. Wright – That’s How Strong My Love Is 2:56
C01 George & Greer – Love Attack 3:02
C02 Spencer Wiggins – Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) 3:32
C03 James Carr – A Man Needs A Woman 2:44
C04 The Ovations – They Say 2:04
C05 ‘Wee’ Willie Walker – A Lucky Loser 2:17
C06 The Merits – Arabian Jerk 2:08
C07 Timmy Thomas – Have Some Boogaloo 2:14
D01 Dorothy Williams – The Well’s Gone Dry 2:26
D02 The Playboy Five – Spoonful 2:20
D03 Percy Milem – I Don’t Know What You’ve Got (But It’s Got Me) 3:00
D04 Barbara Perry – A Man Is A Mean Thing 2:04
D05 Jeb Stewart – Will I Ever Be Free 2:28
D06 Oboe With The Keys – She’s Better Than You 2:46
D07 Jeanne Newman – He Called Me Baby 2:46