60s NORTHERN SOUL/R&B/MOD HAL DRIGGERS BAREFOOTIN AT DJ
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I've made the decision to sell some of my very large collection of 7", 12" and LPs.
ALL THE ITEMS I AM SELLING COME FROM OVER THIRTY YEARS OF COLLECTING.
I AM NOT A DEALER.
There will be some real gems, so make sure you keep your eyes open.
SOME OF MY LISTINGS NOW CARRY 'BORROWED' SOUND CLIPS BENEATH THE TITLE.
I AREN'T QUITE ADVANCED ENOUGH YET TO PROVIDE MY OWN!
From now on, most of my items will start at just 99p, unless they are valued at £50 or more.
60s NORTHERN SOUL/R&B/MOD
HAL DRIGGERS & THE KEY BROS.
"BROWN BAGGIN (BAREFOOT)"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZbIN-wOqgQ
b/w
"BLACK PEPPER"
(US: Atlantic 45-2385, 1967; Promotion Copy)
Vinyl
Record conditon: Excellent + (A); Excellent +++ (B) (both sides play Excellent ++++)
Labels condition: Spotless
When President Woodrow Wilson introduced the prohibition of alcohol to the American people in 1920 (the 18th Amendment), it soon led to widespread abuse, including boot?!gging, unlawful drinking in so-called speakeasy's, and the age Al Capone and his mobsters. In 1933, the law was repealed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, by the 21st Amendment, but certain states opted to continue certain restrictions. Eighteen of them still have pretty stringent rules about the sale of alcohol, particularly spirits and stronger beers, and are commonly known as 'control states'. This song's opening line ("everybody hide your liquor and gin, because the A.B.C. man just walked in") refers to the legislation that oversees the "manufacture, barter, possession and sale" of such drinks - the Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Robert Parker's New Orleans favourite, "Barefootin'", was the inspiration for this fantastic parody of the A.B.C. Hal Driggers must have possessed a particularly wry sense of humour, altering the lyrics of Parker's original song, to tell a tale of illicit boozing in dimly-lit clubs. If you've ever wondered why Hollywood film alkies are usually portrayed drinking out of a ship's sick bag, it's just one anomaly about 'the land of the free'.
"Brown Baggin" was initially made for the Cheeco label, and recorded at Copeland Sound Studios, Greensboro, North Carolina. It's interesting to note that North Carolina itself is still one off the control states. Backed by The Key Bros, "Brown Baggin" is identical in almost every detail to "Barefootin'", and Parker himself rightly gets sole credit as the song-writer.
A. Same as "Barefootin'", but with altered lyrics, and set at a slightly more furious on-the-fours tempo; DJ's, spin this and wait for those questions to flood in.
B. At just over a minute and a half, it has to be a stomper; frantic R&B rhythm, with occasional "achoo" effects; mildly oriental flavour; definitely not to be sneezed at.
The vinyl has one very light mark on the A-side only, but otherwise looks nice and minty, and plays likewise.
Both labels are immaculate.
The edges are completely chip-free.
This record has been played on both sides to verify condition, but there's a full money-back guarantee on all my sales, and I'll refund anyone who isn't totally captivated.
New postal rates:
One 7" single: £1.80; 30p per 7" afterwards.
One 12" single/LP: £2.80; 50p per 12"/LP afterwards.
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