This is the 2nd (and final) set of 'RGM Rarities' releases by Diamonds Recordings, with the first being aimed towards the Rock 'n' Roll that Joe Meek recorded and this release focuses on the Beat scene, but there's much more than that really.
With so many Joe Meek compilations being released onto CD now, what makes this one different and one to get? Well, despite it being 20 years since its release on CD there's still many tracks that haven't made it on Joe Meek CDs. The sound quality is good too, and it's good to see a dedicated compilation of the lesser-known recordings instead of releasing the same hits on compilation after compilation. Let's face it, when you get a Joe Meek compilation and arguably the most famous names on the CD are Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers or The Checkmates then you know you're in for a treat of rare Meek magic!
Although categorised as 'Beat', there's also a little bit of Mod, Freakbeat and a slight feel of Psychedelic recordings with this compilation, some of which are similar (and overlap) on the other Joe Meek CD 'You're Holding Me Down' which looks at the Freakbeat of Joe Meek. Similarly, the first volume of Rock 'n' Roll also stretches out to a new novelty recordings, as well as Pop and the Rock 'n' Roll you'd be expecting.
Despite there being lesser-known artists on here, there are some illustrated fold-out sleeve notes included with rare pictures and informative details about the groups on here. The tracks are already listed on the Amazon website and therefore won't be duplicated on this review.
Personally, the better recordings on here are 'You're Holding Me Down' by The Buzz and decent versions of 'Kansas City' by Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers and 'Bring It To Jerome' by David John & The Mood. The most interesting I think is the very rare 'Every Little Once In A While' by The Shakeouts, with the sleeve notes also indicating the rarity of the one-off Joe Meek single and having limited knowledge of the group, and also good to see a few cuts of Jason Eddie who was Billy Fury's brother.
~ RockabillyKid
01. David John & The Mood - I Love To See You Strut
02. The Buzz - You're Holding Me Down
03. The Hotrods - I Don't Love You No More
04. The Four Matadors - A Man's Gotta Stand Tall
05. The Shakeouts - Every Little Once In A While
06. The Millionaires - Wishing Well
07. Bobby Cristo & The Rebels - I've Got You Out Of My Mind
08. The Impac - Too Far Out
09. Freddie Starr & The Midnighters - Who Told You
10. Jason Eddie & The Centremen - Whatcha Gonna Do Baby
11. Benny Parker And The Dynamics - Boys And Girls
12. The Beat Boys - That's My Plan
13. David John & The Mood - Bring It To Jerome
14. The Checkmates - Sticks And Stones
15. Peter Jay & The Jaywalkers - Kansas City
16. Shade Joey & The Night Owls - Bluebirds Over The Mountain
17. Freddie Starr & The Midnighters - It's Shaking Time
18. The Charles Kingsley Creation - Summer Without Sun
19. Jason Eddie & The Centremen - Come On Baby
20. The Beat Boys - Third Time Lucky
21. Peter Chris & The Outcasts - The Right Girl For Me
22. David John & The Mood - Diggin' For Gold
23. The Charles Kingsley Creation - Still In Love With You
24. Jason Eddie & The Centremen - True To You
25. The Buzz - I Gotta Buzz
26. David John & The Mood - She's Fine
27. The Hotrods - Ain't Coming Back No More
28. Jason Eddie & The Centremen - Singing The Blues
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