The Colors Of My Rainbow - Joe Wayman

Urple Purple

The Colors Of My Rainbow
Joe Wayman
Good Apple MK87-733
1978

Here we have a record that I think was made for the youth market. It's sort of a folksy light hearted effort for the kids... but yet at times, the recording seems too adult for the kiddies  The track titled Urple Purple takes a journey to the dark side of the color purple.

100 Movie Greats

Casino Royale

Dirty Harry

Earthquake

People

100 Movie Greats
Springboard Special Markets
TVP Records TVP-1012-KO

This is a two volume, four record set that is packed with great budget movie theme covers from the 70s.

From the cheap packaging to the excellent 70s budget vibe this set that features a few real treasures!

Mondo Cane #2 - Kai Winding

The Mouldau

Theme From Nowhere

Mondo Cane #2
Kai Winding
Verve V6-8573
1964

I listen to a ton of records up here in The Atomic Attic. I find myself becoming complacent listening to the same old stuff even though most of it is great fun. I realize that I'm stuck in a rut because every now and then I'll pop a record onto the turntable that surprises me and makes me smile above and beyond the standard treasures I find. This is one of those records. From the somewhat spooky cover painting by Al Blaustein to the fact that the album was produced by Creed Taylor (who made two great records I have in the collection, Shock and Panic Son Of Shock) to the outer space sound made by the Ondioline, this is a great space age album.

Basically this is an easy listening/60s light pop album that comes from another planet due to the Ondioline played on each track by Winding along with Claus Ogerman, Billy Byers and Charles Calello. Weird and wonderful.

Gently Swingin' - Earl Grant

Sunny

Gently Swingin'
Earl Grant
Decca Records DL 74937
1968

This album seems like a rush job for Decca. Many tracks are total lounge in nature and play almost as if Grant and the band didn't have the time to practice as a group.

Other tracks, including the one advertised on the jacket, Alfie, play as if they were recorded for another project.

Still, in the mix, you get a few good Grant covers, the fun cheesecake cover and lounge tracks that dish up a nice 60s vibe.

After Midnight - Ray Stanley Singers

The Magic Of You

After Midnight
Ray Stanley Singers And Orchestra
Power - Apple Honey Vocal Series

Here's an obscure budget album featuring crazy and misleading cover. From the song titles and group name I knew this had to be an easy listening group vocal project... and it is. But the cover suggests some sort of James Bond/Big Game Hunter vibe... There are no secret agent taxidermy tracks on the wax.

New Look At Latin - Los Escudos

Green Eyes

Brazil

New Look At Latin
Los Escudos
Deram DES 18002
1966 (Decca Record Company)

Here's an obscure "Latin" album featuring a curious blend of folk, Latin and light pop.

One of the few people who gets a credit on the jacket as Musical Director is Mike Leander. Leander produced Gary Glitter in the 70s.

Side One

Perfidlia
La Gallopera
In A Little Spanish Town
Granada
Quando
Besame Mucho

Side Two

Amor
Brazil
Maria Dolores
Armadilo
Green Eyes
Malaguena

Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals - Dave Harris And The Powerhouse Five

Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals

Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals
Dave Harris And The Powerhouse Five
Decca Records DL 4113
1962


Here's an obscure album sporting a wicked fun cover. The vibe of music and the cover art match nicely.

I did a search and really didn't come up with much info on Harris.