Thursday, September 17, 2009

Sun Ra - The Singles


SUN RA
the singles (2 cd's)
This treasured collection, The Singles, took three years to produce, collecting virtually every 45 released by Sun Ra from 1954 through 1982. It is considered the holy grail for Sun Ra collectors. It was pieced together from the contributions of private collectors around the world, and sonically cleaned up far beyond the audio capabilities of the original vinyl they were pressed on. It also features a 36 page booklet, with liner notes written by four respected Ra experts, and contains historically significant photos.

This astonishing collection features the oddest 45 rpms
ever. What the hell was Ra thinking when these singles
were originally issued ? Did he honestly think they would reach the national US charts with deranged tracks such as "Muck Muck", which even The Cramps would baulk at ? Whatever the reasons, they make thrilling listening especially "State Street" which captures Sun Ra and his Arkestra with a swing that Cannonball Adderley would have envied. The fact Ra did not bother to pursue this option when he obviously could, have makes this set all the more enigmatic. Fascinating music from a true original.

6 comments:

marram62 said...

Sun Ra Primary Artist
Fred Adams Trumpet
Luqman Ali Drums
Marshall Allen Alto Saxophone, Oboe, Vocals
Arkestra Track Performer, Vocals
Sam Bankhead Vocals
Calvin Barron Vocals
Robert Barry Drums, Percussion
Mickey Boss Tenor Saxophone
Ronnie Boykins Bass
Jothan Callins Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Vocals
William Cochran Drums
Danny Davis Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Conga, Flute, Vocals
Akh Tal Ebah Trumpet
Richard Evans Bass
Alvin Fielder Drums
Bobby Fields Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Lacy Gibson Electric Guitar, Track Performer, Vocals
John Gilmore Drums, Percussion, Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
Wilburn Green Electric Bass
Buddy Guy Rhythm Guitar
Jon Hardy Drums
Wayne Harris Trumpet
Ali Hassan Trombone
David Henderson Vocals
James Herndon Timbales, Timpani
Jim Herndon Timbales, Timpani
Tyrone Hill Trombone
Lynn Hollings Narrator, Vocals
Arthur Hoyle Trumpet
James Jacson Percussion, Vocals
Clifford Jarvis Drums, Percussion
Little Mack Track Performer, Vocals
Mobarak Mahmoud Recitation
Crumar Mainman Drums
Stanley Morgan Conga
Nu-Sounds Track Performer
Pat Patrick Baritone Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals
Julian Priester Trombone
Lucious Randolph Trumpet
Michael Ray Trumpet
Juanita Rogers Track Performer, Vocals
James Spaulding Alto Saxophone
Victor Sproles Bass
Walter Strickland Trumpet
C. Scoby Stroman Drums
Sun Ra Arkestra Vocals
Sam Fan Thomas Electric Guitar
Danny Ray Thompson Baritone Saxophone
Earl Turner Trumpet
June Tyson Vocals
Roland Williams Vocals
Yochanan Track Performer, Vocals
Alton Abraham Producer
Robert L. Campbell Liner Notes, Assistant Producer
Robert Pruter Liner Notes
Michael Shore Liner Notes
John F. Szwed Liner Notes
Alan Edwards Post Production Coordinator
Gregory Gerran Photography
Jerry Gordon compilation producer
Tommy Hunter Photography
R. Andrew Lepley Photography
Joan McAninch Audio Restoration, Pre-mastering
Alan Nahigian Photography
George Rothacker Design
Roger Seibel Audio Restoration, Pre-mastering
Spencer Weston Photography
Luigi Zanon Photography

marram62 said...

1.
A Foggy Day
2.
Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
3.
Dreaming
4.
Daddy's Gonna Tell You No Lie
5.
Bye Bye
6.
Somebody's in Love
7.
Medicine for a Nightmare
8.
Saturn
9.
Supersonic Jazz
10.
Happy New Year to You!
11.
It's Christmas Time
12.
Muck Muck (Matt Matt)
13.
Hot Skillet Mama
14.
Great Balls of Fire
15.
Hours After
16.
Teenager's Letter of Promises
17.
I'm So Glad You Love Me
18.
The Sun One
19.
The Sun Man Speaks
20.
The Sun Man Speaks
21.
October
22.
Adventure in Space
23.
Message to Earthman
24.
Message to Earthman
25.
State Street

http://rapidshare.com/files/246622004/The_Singles_Disc_1.rar

marram62 said...

26.
The Blue Set
27.
Big City Blues
28.
Tell Her to Come on Home
29.
I'm Making Believe
30.
The Bridge
31.
Rocket Number Nine
32.
Blues on Planet Mars
33.
Saturn Moon
34.
The Sky Is Crying
35.
She's My Baby
36.
I Am Gonna Unmask the Batman
37.
I Want an Easy Woman
38.
I'm Gonna Unmask the Batman
39.
The Perfect Man
40.
Journey to Saturn
41.
Enlightenment
42.
Love in Outer Space
43.
Mayan Temple
44.
Disco 2100
45.
Sky Blues
46.
Rough House Blues
47.
Cosmo-Extensions
48.
Quest
49.
Outer Space Plateau

http://rapidshare.com/files/246610179/The_Singles_Disc_2.rar

Puzzle said...

The word verification word says it much better than me.

blestia!

Indeed. Thank you so much for posting this and so many other gens.

marram62 said...

you're welcome......enjoy!

philliebuster said...

I was just listening to NRBQ's version of Rocket Number Nine this morning. Karma. Looks fantastic!

pb