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I Love Beach Music - Volume 1 |
 | The definitive collection for any Beach Music Lover. A 36 song specially priced double CD chocked full of Beach Classics that span the years, from Maurice Williams "Stay" & The Showmen's "It Will Stand" from the early years to The Embers' "I Love Beach Music" & The Shakers "Myrtle Beach Days" from the '70's to that 90's fave "Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On". |
Keep On Shaggin' 2 - 16 New Dance Classics |
| Gotta Have It! One of the most successful Beach Music projects in recent memory was the unforgettable "Keep On Shaggin", a block-buster various artist package that spawned a number of certified beach gems. Now Ripete Music Group presents "Keep On Shaggin 2", 16 more new offerings that are sure to stimulate the palate of the most discerning shag enthusiast. The Men of Distinction deliver another great sweet soul smoothie, entitled "The Ice Cream Song", a delicious cover of the 1969 gem originally done by The Dynamics. The track embodies all the great qualities of the original, plus the added bonus of an augmented and accentuated dance beat. The Legends of Beach, with Jackie Gore up front, offer up a beautiful reading of Jackie Wilson’s "To Be Loved" (ala "Begin The Beguine" by Johnny Mathis), and West Virginia’s hot Subway band, contribute a 50’s diva style classic, "Dippin’ In My Business", and tack on a nice northern soul style production, "Now You’ve Got The Upper Hand", for good measure. North Carolina’s SFB, pull off a truly authentic 50’s R & B production on "Smooth, Slow and Easy", and Hip Pocket adds a jaunty rendering of Curtis Mayfield’s "Little Young Lover". The Reflections bring their own original to the table, shining brightly on a superb performance of "I’ve Been Waiting", and the Carolina Beach Boys show off their chops on a cover of Lloyd Sims’ "I Want To Know". Classic 60’s soul stylist, Willie Hobbs returns to the recording scene with the Motownish "I Wonder Why", while Jerry Wilson & Jewels deliver two shag stunners in "Hard Hearted Woman" and "There’ll Come A Time". "Dixie Hummingbird" by Summerdaze, and a rousing version of Cleveland Crochet’s "Sugar Bee" from Microwave Dave & Nukes round out the new music entries. |  |
Sun Sand Surf & Suds 2 |
 | Just Released! While volume 1 of this popular series featured all vintage tracks, the second volume continues with the release of some additional great treasures from the vaults, but also sports a significant lineup of newly recorded material. Hot out of the gate is “Action (Speaks Louder than Words)” from the restructured Men of Distinction, a killer Old School Soul smoothie that will instantly bring back memories of stylists like Gene Chandler and Jerry Butler. The Sensational Epics counter with the finest recording of their “new modern-day career, a thrilling rendition of William Bell and Chuck Jackson’s "Any Other Way", crafted this time especially for shag and swing dancing. William Dell & Weejams, a Pennsylvania aggregation strong in doo-wop stylings, continue their hot streak of late, sliding over into more of a soul groove with their version of the Curtis Mayfield composition, "Nothing Can Stop Me now". Other notable new tunes include the Fabulous Hot Dog Daddy O’s with "Tell Me That I’m Wrong", Ronnie Barnes on "What More Can A Man Ask For", "Sugar Darlin" by Goldrush featuring Bobby Smith, and "Private Lessons" by Second Nature----the latter, a fine Warren Moise original which was recorded back in 1982 at the same session that yielded "Who’s That Guy".
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J.D. Cash - Wish You Were Here |
| Brand New! JD Cash, for many years, has been recognized as having a much admired, timeless style of voice and delivery often compared to that exhibited by such performing legends as Sinatra, Presley and Darin, and with his latest endeavor, Wish You Were Here, continues to reinforce and emphasize that notable distinction. A loyal following of fans, whose numbers continue to grow with new admirers, will find much to enjoy in this collection. "Wish You Were Here" brings together some of his top hits while introducing new renditions of songs that are destined to become classic treasures, enhancing an already considerable reputation for delivering dynamic performances with polish and sophistication. |  |
Old School Shag - 2 CD Set |
 | Just Released! Beach Music today encompasses a rich variety of styles and traditions, all bound together by one common thread – all the music is enjoyed and beloved by those who dance to it. The sound is OLD SCHOOL SHAG!! Within this boundary lies the “sound and feel” ascribed to this OLD SCHOOL SHAG, that unmistakable genre emerging from it’s roots in 40’s, 50’s and 60’s rhythm and blues, yet perfectly fitting dance floor grooves so highly sought by today’s dancers and Beach Music fans alike.
Ripete’s two-disc OLD SCHOOL SHAG collection is comprised of both new and old songs. Some are original masters, others are lovingly re-done in authentic “OLD SCHOOL” style. They all present hours of listening and dancing pleasure for both the aficionado, as well as those now finding new treasures for dancing and enjoyment on that special beach, wherever it may be. So crank up that Victrola!! – well, maybe your CD player or ipod – grab your favorite ice cold beverage, your best dance partner and take in OLD SCHOOL SHAG from Ripete Records.
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Swoop Down Jesus 2 |
| Brand New Gospel Shag! The original Swoop Down Jesus presented Ripete Music's homage to that beloved sound that meshed the traditions of Gospel and R & B, specifically for both listening and dancing the shag. It proclaimed and celebrated the coming together of two beloved styles of music, both of which share a common pedigree and influence from two familiar and popular American music traditions. Swoop Down Jesus 2 continues that new tradition and further enriches this collection with offerings---old Gospel anthems and new classics alike--from both established and new, rising stars in this proverbial "Heaven". If you're entering this very special corner of our music world for the first time, you are indeed bound for a real treat. But before you hit the dance floor, can we get a "hallelujah" and a hearty "Amen" or two? |  |
Willie Tee Anthology |
 | Classic Southern Soul! Continuing Ripete's classic southern soul series, we move over to New Orleans to spotlight a true icon of Carolina Beach Music and a highly influential artist -- not only in R&B, but also in soul, funk and jazz circles as well. Willie Tee, born Wilson Turbinton, recorded three of the biggest beach tunes of all time, "Thank You John", "Teasin' You" and "Walking Up A One Way Street". All three are included here, from the original master tapes, as well as superb live versions recorded at the 2005 Cammy Awards with splendid backing by The Part Time Party Band. The real chestnuts for collectors and Northern Soul enthusiasts are the rare second tier tunes recorded by Mr. Turbinton -- less known but equally enticing for lovers of superbly performed vintage soul music. |
Pic & Bill Anthology |
| Super Soul Duo! Remember Sam & Dave? Well, here's Pic & Bill, an Asheville N.C. soul duo that could bring it vocally with the same conviction. Pic & Bill enjoyed significant world-wide recognition and did their recording under the auspices of mentor Dave Smith, himself an Asheville native. Many of their recordings featured the arrangements, production and musicianship of the incomparable Moses Dillard, creating a formidable combination of talents and some of the most sublime soul music ever put on wax. The uptempo rockers "What Does It Take" and "Sad World Without You" are Northern Soul dance faves, but the group is particularly noted for their stellar ballads, including "This Is My Story", "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Moments Like This" and Soul Of A Man". The absolute zenith of their vocal efforts coalesced with their reading of an old country tune, "All I Want Is You", an intense outpouring of emotion from Charles Pickens (Pic) and Billy Mills (Bill) that is an awesome harmony of tenor and baritone. |  |
Coast To Coast Let's Dance from KHP Music |
 | New from KHP Music! It's "Coast To Coast Let's Dance" Keith Houston's KHP Music is one of Beach Music's premier labels, featuring some of the finest new music compilations to grace the shag circuit in recent years. "Coast to Coast" is the fourth various artist endeavor between Ripete/KHP and the National Association of Rhythm & Blues DeeJays, and is loaded with dance delights that cover a variety of styles. While the song selection addresses dance on a national basis, virtually every title has some shag quotient attached, and a number are dead on the money for shag enthusiasts. Breakout songs include Paul Craver’s "(I’m Just A) Fool For You", a choice cover of a Gene Chandler rarity, "Hey Mister DeeJay (Spin A Tune For Me)" from blues meister deluxe, Lonne Givens, and the first ever Band of Oz gospel effort, "Walkin’ Up The Steps Of Faith". Hottest out the gate certainly has to be the King Tyrone & Graveyard Ramblers’ "Mama’s Drinkin’ Liquor", a quirky novelty blues tune written by founding group member Jim Quick, that was the smash of Spring ’08 S O S. |
Sun Sand Surf & Suds |
| 24 Beach Rarities never before on CD! Welcome to a long overdue package of great Carolina Beach Music memories. SUN SAND SURF AND SUDS gathers together a passel of mainstream goodies from the 80's & 90's that were issued by Ripete on vinyl, but never made the conversion to CD format. Add in a few thematic entities from this decade like Men Of Distinction's great sweet soul smoothie, "Beez That Way Sometime", Band Of Oz's great cover of "I'm Gonna Love You" and the Attractions' stellar 60's sound-alike original "Girl, Why You Wanna Do Me Like That" and you're cookin'. The absolute highlight has to be the original demo of "Summertime's Calling Me", in it's uncut version from master tape, as laid down by writer Johnny Barker and future vocalist, Bo Schronce. Now there's a piece of Beach Music History!! |  |
The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music |
 | It's Here!! The Heeey Baby Days of Beach Music! A tour-de-force look inside the history of Beach Music from author Greg Haynes. The deluxe coffee table style collectors edition features 580 pages of text, over 800 images (many in color), 2 CD’s of music (46 tunes), and a third Band Directory CD that spotlights most of the era’s significant southern Beach and R&B bands, a number of which coalesced into Southern Rock icons like The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Atlanta Rhythm Section. For pricing & ordering information, click the picture. |
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Harry Deal & The Galaxies |
| Vintage '70's Beach! It's the pride of Taylorsville, N.C., Harry Deal & the Galaxies, front and center, with a fabulous 20 song overview of their remarkably long recording career. The group, whose roots date back to 1958, ranks along side The Embers and The Catalinas as the first of the white beach bands that formed to play the music of their black heroes. Highlights include the 1970 hit "I Still Love You", a highly coveted Northern Soul composition and the follow-up, "What Am I Gonna Do", also from 1970.The package also contains the classic Beach Music medley "39-21-46 / hey Baby" and the early '70's winner "She's Got It All Together". |  |
The Legends of Beach |
 | Red Hot Release! Say hello to Jackie Gore, Gerald Davis, Johnny Barker, Jeff Grimes, Mark Black, Tony Davis, Rusty Smith and Jason Moore---collectively known as The Legends Of Beach and already the hottest new group of 2007 on the Carolina Beach Music scene. Highlights of their inaugural release include some nice original tunes from group members Barker and Black, and some choice covers of a number of well-known Beach anthems, including “I Love Beach Music”, “Far Away Places”, and “Street Corner Serenade”. Pulling in early radio and club action is Jeff Grimes’ version on the 1936 Sammy Kahn classic “Until The Real Thing Comes Along” and a super-- soulful Jackie Gore effort on the Cash Mc Call chestnut, “Let’s Get A Thing Going On”. |
The Holiday Band - Got It Bad For You |
| Brand New! Hot on the heels of the band's recent Yearbook - Greatest Hits package, and their double live collection, Holiday is back with a set of all newly recorded material sporting an equal blend of choice covers and originals from band members Mike Taylor and Duane Neese. The group, one of the absolute upper-tier acts on the Carolina Beach Music scene today, has no fewer than 4 charted songs at the moment (all contained on this CD), with several others threatening to move into charted waters. Highlights include "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", "Love Is Here And Now You're Gone", the Old School inspired "I Know It's Hard But It's Fair" and the original title tune "Got It Bad For You". Wrapping up the package is a rousing rendition of the F.C. Barnes nugget, "Rough Side Of The Mountain", a song already roaring out of the gate with a big head of steam. |  |
Miranda Louise |
 | Cool Blues! Say hello to one of the greatest blues artists in all of the Southeast. Say hello to Miranda Louise----a Nashville, TN native, who can belt authentic Chicago style blues with the best of them, but is versatile enough to handle barrel-house boogie as exemplified by her stellar performance on Kelly Hunt’s "Queen Of The 88’s". She is just as comfortable with 50’s jump R & B material when she tackles the hilariously funny "Sure Cure For The Blues", a track complete with an awesome Jimmy Ricks style bass vocal, compliments of Jordanaire, Ray Miller. Throw in another 50’s chestnut, "Bump On A Log", and you have authenticity and a pureness seldom if ever achieved in the modern day era of Beach Music. Look for strong shag action on all of the above. Finally, check out the never before released original, " I Can’t Get Enough Of You" from the pen of the legendary blues icon Willie Dixon, and several fine originals from the artist herself, including "Serious Blues", "Drift Along", and "Can’t You Make It Stop Raining". |
The Men of Distinction - Anthology |
| An Instant Classic! The Men of Distinction is a fabulous high energy Party Band, based out of Columbia, SC, that has put together a splendid recording resume over their long career. This 15 song package showcases some of the band's highlights and reveals the truly diverse capabilities of this polished group of musicians. The group has been a major player in the Carolina Beach Music circuit, with a number of important recordings, including "It Won’t Be This Way Always", the CAMMY award winning Beach song of the year for 1996, and "Beez That Way Sometime", a great 60 sweet soul shufflin’ smoothie that was included in Ripete’s very popular Sun Sand Surf and Suds various artist package. The building truly gets to shakin’ when the guys tear into Stevie Ray Vaughn’s "The House Is Rockin", and it doesn’t let up an ounce with their exuberant rendition of the Larry Williams’ New Orleans novelty, "Short Fat Fannie". "You’ve Got To Earn It" has become a fave with the European Northern and Modern Soul deejays, and "Big and Hot" continues to be a party favorite with the group. While all the group members sing lead and harmony vocals at times, the addition of golden throated Gerald Lyles as an upfront entity, has brought a whole new dimension to the group’s sound. For a good earful of true authentic soul singing, check out "Action (Speaks Louder Than Words)", and their current single climbing the Beach and Shag charts, "The Ice Cream Song". Sublime. |  |
Pawley's Pavilion - Forgotten Memories |
 | Remember Pawley's Pavilion! There has been a "pavilion" of sorts at Pawley's Island since the early '30's, but it was in the '60's that "The" Pawley's Pavilion gained it's legendary status. If you had the great fortune to have visited during this period, you experienced a slice of life that has become dear to many. Pawley's Pavilion Forgotten Memories is a wonderful trip back in time with some of the top Carolina Beach tunes of the times and a collectors booklet of memorabilia with personal testimony from a number of regulars of the era. Musical highlights include "Lonely Drifter" by Pieces of Eight, "Double Shot of My Baby's Love" from The Swinging Medallions and "39-21-46" by The Showmen -- all groups that performed there live during this golden period. Also included are the mighty Atlanta Tams with their 1970 smash "Too Much Foolin' Around", ironically the year the pavilion burned to the ground, the victim of an arson attack. 16 vintage classics in all. |
The Embers - Vintage Embers 1958 - 1969 |
| A literal treasure trove of goodies from one of the absolute premier names in Carolina Beach Music. This handsomely designed package sports 28 groovin’ tracks from the band’s formative years and documents the most soulful era of their great career. Musical highlights include the band’s big 1969 smash “Far Away Places” and the Northern Soul megahit “Watch Out Girl”. The greatest treat for collectors, however, will be the 5 unreleased gems recorded in 1967 and intended for release as part of an ill-fated LP entitled “Lucky 13”. All 5 tracks are in luxurious true stereo, and feature some of the most stellar performances of Jackie Gore’s vocal career. All in all, the package contains 22 jewels that have never been issued on compact disc, a MUST for all Embers fans and collectors. |  |
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