This is Pete Kember’s (aka Sonic Boom, founding member of Spacemen 3) compilation of some of his favorite songs and influences, which he originally aired during a DJ set on UK radio, but has since compiled into a CD and double LP set. The package comes with liner notes describing the selections and why they were so inspiring. For example, Kember says of The Staples Singers’ tune “This May Be The Last Time,” “This Gospel gem, I believe written by Bobby Womack, is obviously the root of the Stones hit from ’65. Pop Staples remains for me the greatest unsung guitar player. Forget all the Afro ’70s late stuff, go for all those classic pre-66 sides – Vee-jay stuff especially, and that “Great Day” Fantasy records release.” Of The Cryin’ Shames “Please Stay”, he reminisces, “Joe Meek’s last hit, and one of his saddest. Shortly before splattering his brains across his Holloway Road, London studio, he allegedly berated this poor singer into this performance. Whatever, it’s stellar. I believe the Drifters had the USA hit, but for me the magic in this record is unequalled on any other version.” It’s a beautiful compilation containing some true gems. I consider it a must-have for fans of Spacemen 3.
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Tracklist:
01. The Staples Singers – This May Be The Last Time
02. Bo Diddley – She’s Fine, She’s Mine
03. Rolf Harris – Sun Arise
04. The Red Krayola – Transparent Radiation
05. Sun Ra – Angels And Demons
06. Washington Phillips – Denomination Blues
07. Jesse Mae Hemphill – I’m So Glad
08. Lightnin’ Hopkins – Needed Time
09. The Cryin’ Shames – Please Stay
10. The Zodiacs – Stay
11. The Wailers – She’s Coming Home
12. Evie Sands – Can’t Let Go
13. The Syndicats – Crawdaddy Simone
14. The Rays – Elevator Operator
15. Xavier Cugat – Perfidia
16. The Fantastic Baggies – It Was I
17. The White Noise – Firebird
18. Daniel Johnston – True Love Will Find You In The End
19. Juicy Lucy – Just One Time
20. The Riot Squad – I Take It That We’re Through
21. Honolulu Mountain Daffodils – Psychic Hitlist Victim #8
22. John Mayall – Witchdoctor *
23. MC5 – Ramblin’ Rose *
* – Appears on original recording of Sonic Boom’s DJ Set, but not on the 2xLP Spacelines set.
