[2016-11-25] VA "Rhythm On The Radio: Oval Records Singles 1974-1987" (Ace UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:52 pm

Description
The late Charlie Gillett and his friend and neighbour Gordon Nelki created Oval as a record label, production company and publishing house in 1972, although it did not release a record until 1975. It was initially intended as a home for reissues of Charlie's favourite Louisiana rock 'n' roll and swamp pop. They released the Another Saturday Night album and diversified into reggae singles another of Charlie's passions. But success eluded them and they decided to leave the reissue business to labels such as Ace, as they began to release contemporary acts including artists who had sent demos both to the Clapham office and to Charlie at his radio show. This compilation is a broad cross-section of the music that Oval released some great music that didn't leave a ripple on the chart pond, plus a few songs that were truly successful such as Lene Lovich's Lucky Number (licensed to Stiff Records for release) and Jack 'n' Chill's house anthem The Jack That House Built, that reached no 6. Fully annotated and illustrated, with a history of the label and track-by-track descriptions.

Tracklist
1. Promised Land - Johnnie Allan
2. Achin' In My Heart - Jimme Shelter
3. One Heart One Song - Pete Fowler
4. Lucky Number - Lene Lovich
5. The Lull - Reluctant Stereotypes
6. I Think I Think Too Much - Ed Sirrs
7. Rhythm On The Radio - Abc
8. Tell That Girl To Shut Up - Holly & The Italians
9. Mumbo Jumbo - Woodhead Monroe
10. I'm On A Rocket - Harry Kakoulli
11. Hippy Street - Local Heroes Sw9
12. English Guns - Airstrip 1
13. Don't Depend On Me - Direct Drive
14. Don't Be Mistaken - First Light
15. My Spies - The Republic
16. Brickyard Blues - Helen Shapiro
17. You Never Even (Asked My Name) - Swimming To France
18. C'est La Danse (Kwanza Kwanza) - African Connexion
19. Hi-Life Time - George Darko
20. (We'll Be) Together - Bosca
21. Bobby Can't Dance - Bobby's Boys
22. The Jack That House Built - Jack 'N' Chill

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9916WS/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M9916WS/?tag=imwan-21

[2016-11-25] VA "Rhythm On The Radio: Oval Records Singles 1974-1987" (Ace UK)

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